English Vocabulary in Use Pre-Intermediate (Unit 14: Growing up)


Rewrite the sentences without using the underlined words and phrases. Keep a similar meaning.

  1. My parents are dead now.
    My parents aren’t alive now.
  2. It was hard but (finally) I did it.
  3. She’s (approximately) my age.
  4. They’re (almost) thirty now.
  5. (I had to do what) my parents (wanted).
  6. My parents (let me) stay up and watch TV.
  7. My mum (looked after me) in Scotland.
  8. I (was able) to pass my exams (but it wasn’t easy).
  9. I (didn’t go home until) late.
  10. I (was allowed to) wear what I liked.
  11. I was happy (as a child).
  12. My grandparents (don’t work any more).


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