Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first, using the words given in the brackets (only from 2 to 5 words):
This question is too difficult for us to understand.(it)
=>We find______IT DIFFICULT TO DO______this question.
X. Using the word given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first. Do not change the word given.
1. Whose luggage is this? (BELONG)
_______________________________________________________________________
2. It took us three months to prepare for this festival. (SPENT)
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3. How much is the entry fee? (PRICE)
_______________________________________________________________________
4. People hold the festival to thank the Rice God for the crop. (HELD)
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Why are you going to Da Lat in December? (FOR)
_______________________________________________________________________
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one the word given in brackets. Do not change the words in any way.
1. We are all keyed up about the trip to Da Lat. (excited).
We ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
It is over twenty years since he last went back to his hometown. (hasn’t)
He..................................................................................................................................................................................................
“Why do you want to learn English?” Liz asked Hoa. (wondered)
Liz ................................................................................................................................................................................................ …….
A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning. (an)
There.......................................................................................................................................................................................... ……..
4. The food was too bad for the children to eat.(so)
The food………………………………………………………………………………….
6. We must pay the bill at once. (be)
The bill......................................................................................................................
7.Working in those conditions is impossible. ( to)
It's.............................................................................................................................
8. May I turn off the television? (mind)
Would you.................................................................................................................
9.The girls who are playing chess are Nga and Hoa. ( playing)
The girls....................................................................................................................
10. I have my brother repair my bike. (repaired )
I have..........................................................................
Using the word given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first . Do not change the word given
1. Whose luggage is this ? BELONG
_______________________________________________________________
2 It took us three months to prepare for this featival SPENT
______________________________________________________________
3 . How much is the entry fee ? PRICE
_____________________________________________________________
4 , People hold the festival to thank the Rice God for the crop. HELD
_____________________________________________________________
5 Why are you going to Da Lat in December? FOR
____________________________________________________________________
II. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the words given in any way:
1. Because Lan was sick, she did not go to school yesterday.
Because of.........................................................................................
2. The women could not enjoy the concert because of their headache
Their headache prevented .......................................................................
3. Listening to music at home is more interesting than going to the concert.
I prefer .............................................................................................
4. This girl is the most hardworking in our class.
No one ..............................................................
5. The visitor spoke so quickly that we could not understand what she said.
The visitor spoke too.....................................................................................
8. Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one. Use the word in brackets.
1. This show is the same as the show we saw last week. (different)
→ This show ________________________________________________
2. She is the quickest runner at all. (quick)
→ No other runner____________________________________________
3. She hasn’t made as many mistakes as last time. (fewer)
→ She______________________________________________________
4. The Eiffel Tower is as high as an 81-storey building. (same)
→ The Eiffel Tower___________________________________________
5. Oil painting is not the same as pencil painting. (from)
Oil painting_______________________________________________
6. This painting isn’t so expensive as my favourite painting. (than)
→ My favourite painting _______________________________________
7. My English is better than my French. (as)
→ My French ________________________________________________
8. John hasn’t done any housework for a month. (ago)
→ The last time John __________________________________________
9. Her phone is not the same as mine.
→ Her phone is_________________________________________________________________
10. I think rock music is more popular than jazz.
→ I think jazz music isn’t ________________________________________________________
11. Cycling is faster than walking. (as)
Walking _________________________________________________
12. This tea doesn’t taste the same as the one I usually drink. (from)
This tea __________________________________________________
13. Money is not as important as health. (than)
Health___________________________________________________
14. His new guitar isn’t different from his old one. (as)
His new guitar_____________________________________________
15. Everest is higher than K2. (as)
K2______________________________________________________
16. Yesterday’s exam wasn’t as short as today’s. (than)
Today’s exam_____________________________________________
8. Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one. Use the word in brackets.
1. This show is the same as the show we saw last week. (different)
→ This show ________________________________________________
2. She is the quickest runner at all. (quick)
→ No other runner____________________________________________
3. She hasn’t made as many mistakes as last time. (fewer)
→ She______________________________________________________
4. The Eiffel Tower is as high as an 81-storey building. (same)
→ The Eiffel Tower___________________________________________
5. Oil painting is not the same as pencil painting. (from)
Oil painting_______________________________________________
6. This painting isn’t so expensive as my favourite painting. (than)
→ My favourite painting _______________________________________
7. My English is better than my French. (as)
→ My French ________________________________________________
8. John hasn’t done any housework for a month. (ago)
→ The last time John __________________________________________
9. Her phone is not the same as mine.
→ Her phone is_________________________________________________________________
10. I think rock music is more popular than jazz.
→ I think jazz music isn’t ________________________________________________________
11. Cycling is faster than walking. (as)
Walking _________________________________________________
12. This tea doesn’t taste the same as the one I usually drink. (from)
This tea __________________________________________________
13. Money is not as important as health. (than)
Health___________________________________________________
14. His new guitar isn’t different from his old one. (as)
His new guitar_____________________________________________
15. Everest is higher than K2. (as)
K2______________________________________________________
16. Yesterday’s exam wasn’t as short as today’s. (than)
Today’s exam_____________________________________________
. Rewrite the sentence, using the words given so that it has the same meaning to the first one:
1. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired (in spite of)
2. I got wet in the rain. I had an umbrella ( although)
3. What is the distance from here to the city center? (How far)
4. The distance between Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh city is about 1,000 km. ( It's)
5. Vietnam is a small country but it has many festivals during the year. (although)
6. My father lived in small village when he was a child. (used to).
7. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't. (used to)
8. Although she is so young, she performs excellently. (despite)
9. Her behaviour annoyed her teachers. (found)
10. I feel very relaxed when I see a romantic comedy. (seeing)
. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or using suggestions.
1. We will plant more trees along this street.
=>More trees ………………………………………………………………..
2. We will use source of energy more effectively for our future.
=>Source of energy …………………………………………………………
3. Although that man is old, he cycles every morning.
=>Despite ……………………………………………………………………
4. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.
=>Despite ……………………………………………………………………
5. We often played these games when we were small.
=> We used …………………………………………………………………..
6. Mr Long lived in the country when he was a child.
=> Mr. Long used ……………………………………………………………
7. The distance from my house to Ha Noi is over 20 kilometers.
=> It’s …………………………………………………………………………
Choose the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the words in brackets. Why don’t we go to uncle Huan’s farm this weekend? (going) A. What about going to go to uncle Huan’s farm this weekend? B. What about going to uncle Huan farm this weekend? C. What about going to uncle Huan’s farm this weekend? D. What going to uncle Huan’s farm this weekend?
