Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use up to four words It was the first time there had been a mugging in the town. (never)
There a mugging in the town before.
She usually checks her emails for an hour in the morning. (spends)
She usually her emails in the morning.
After following the thief for hours, the police caught her. (been)
The police the thief for hours before they caught her.
Emma often writes reports (used)
Emma is reports
Explanation: We need to use the word 'never' to indicate that there had been no previous muggings in the town. The word 'never' emphasizes the absence of any muggings up until that point.
Solution: There had never been a mugging in the town before.
She usually checks her emails for an hour in the morning.
Explanation: We need to rephrase the sentence using the word 'spends' to indicate the duration of time she dedicates to checking her emails in the morning. The word 'spends' conveys the idea of using time for a specific activity.
Solution: She usually spends an hour checking her emails in the morning.
After following the thief for hours, the police caught her.
Explanation: We need to use the word 'been' to indicate that the police were continuously following the thief before they caught her. The word 'been' suggests the ongoing action of following over a period of time.
Solution: The police had been following the thief for hours before they caught her.
Emma often writes reports.
Explanation: We need to paraphrase the sentence using the word 'used' to indicate a habitual action in the past. The word 'used' suggests that writing reports was a regular practice for Emma.
Solution: Emma used to write reports.