Homework: Paraphrase the following texts.
#1 The gray clouds were a warning of an approaching storm.
= An approaching storm can be known by the gray clouds./The gray clouds foretell that there comes a storm.

#2 In ancient times the olive branch was used as a peace symbol, as well as the dove.
= Both of the olive branch and the dove symbolized a peace./The dove and the olive branch used to symbolize peace.

#3 It was a spacious room with lit candles all over.
= A=This roomy/wide room was full of lit candles.