Rewrite the following sentences using the hints provided. Although there may be more than one possible rewrite, this program accepts only one answer. If your sentence is considered incorrect even though it may be correct, just try to think of another way to rewrite your sentence. That way you also learn. Note: leave only one space between words.

1. My mother insisted that I go shopping with her. (Use "going" instead of "go")

2. Please attend to my teaching. (Use "attention" instead of "attend")

3. This farm is owned by my uncle. (Use "belong" instead of "own")

4. Tom blamed his teacher when he failed in the test. (Use "blame" as a noun)

5. This antique vase costs a lot of money. (Use "worth")

6. Tom visited his uncle. (Use "visit" as a noun)

7. He likes Geography better than History. (Use "prefer")

8. The accident was caused by your negligence. (Use "due")

9. The firemen used an axe to break the door. (Use "use" as a noun)

10. You can inherit the property when you are twenty-one. (Use "until" instead of "when")

11. Peter had someone repair his old shoes. (Use "repaired")

12. Most of the students in this school are children of refugees. (Use "mostly")

13. She mistakenly thought the tall man was Tim's brother. (Use "mistook")

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