Rewrite these sentences:

1.It occurred to me later that I had made a big mistake

Not until ………………………………………………………………………..

2. A fat tabby cat lay under the table, washing itself obliviously

Lying …………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. I closed the door and a shot rang out.

Hardly …………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Please don’t ask her to the party.

I’d rather……………………………………………………………………………………….

5. I didn’t give her a present because I didn’t know about her birthday.

Had……………………………………………………………………………………………………