Jason turned off the radio so that he could concentrate on his work.
Jason turned off the radio so that he could concentrate on his work.
I. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given. Do not alter these words in any way.
1. They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon. (pressure)
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2. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (taken)
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3. I really must answer all these letters. (get down)
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4. Don’t run away with the idea that this work is easy. (conclusion)
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5. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me. (putting)
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6. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against)
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7. You must concentrate on your work more. (apply)
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8. She will probably be elected. (stands)
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9. The boss was annoyed because his secretary came to work late. (objected)
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10. The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night. (such)
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Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 37 to 40).
37. I gave Ted the massage, but he already knew about it. (NEEDN’T)
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38. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow. (PREVENTED)
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39. I didn’t arrived in time to see him. (ENOUGH)
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40. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday. (APOLOGIZE)
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VIII. Rewrite the second sentences using the words given so that the meaning stays the same as the first one. You must not change the given words. (2ms)
1. The doctor told my father to stop smoking. (GIVE)
=>The doctor……………………………………………………..................................................……….
2. Nam often went swimming when he was a child. (USED)
=>Nam ……………………………………………………..................................................……….
Rewrite each of the sentences below, using the words given in the brackets, so that the meaning of each one has an emphasis.
1. My brother went off without saying a word. ______ (Off...)
=> ______________________
2. He went off without saying a word. (Off...)
=> _____________________________
3. Her toys were along the corridor. (Along the corridor...)
=>_________________________________________________________
4. The castle stands on a hill. (On a hill...)
=>_________________________________________________________
5. Your chance to speak out is now. (Now...)
=>_________________________________________________________
6. We have seldom fished so much here. (Seldom...)
=>_________________________________________________________
7. They are in no way responsible for what occurred last night. (In no way...)
=>_________________________________________________________
8. You should not on any account take these pills when you drink alcohol. (On no account...)
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9. She not once offered us her help. (Not once...).
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10. I did not became aware of what was going on until I saw her weeping. (Not until. ..)
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* Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2 – 5 words in total)
1. Cyclists are not allowed to ride on the station platform. (must)
Bicycles ……………………………………………………on the station platform.
2. Although I warned them not to climb that tree, they did. (warning)
In spite ……………………………………………………that tree.
3. If you don’t take care of those shoes, they won’t last for long. (look)
Unless ……………………………………………………, those shoes won’t last for long.
4. So that John could go on holiday in the summer, he saved $10 a week. (order)
John saved $10 a week ……………………………………………………able to go on holiday in the summer.
Rewrite the sentences, using the words in brackets so that the second sentence has the same meaning.
1 Tom said"I will be playing tennis when you arrive"(He)
=> Tom said __ ?
2 They moved to suburb in 1990 (Lived)
=> They __?
3 Do you think you could give me a hand to move the sofa ? (mind)
=>Would you __?
4 "How about going to the cinema ?",said Kate (suggested)
=>Kate __
5 My advice to you is to talk to your parents. (Would)
=> If __
6 Mary wasn't strong enough to lifi the box (weak)
=> Mary was __
7 I think Jelly really likes Simon (keen)
=> Jelly__
8 Do you own that car ? (your)
=> Is__?
9 I don't have a new computer (wish)
=> i__
10 the last time John saw me was in 2000 (since)
=> John hasn't __
* Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in brackets.
1. He listens to the radio almost every day. (without)
Hardly a day passes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. “Well done! You got the job,” her mother said. (on)
Her mother ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I have never seen a dancer as talented as Helena. (far)
Helena is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. “It was Peter who stole the fruit,” Jenny shouted. (for)
Jenny blamed ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III/ Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same as in the orginal sentence. Use the words in bold when given
1 He bought his computer one years ago
He has_____
2 He hasn't eaten octopus since 2001
He last______
3 They started playing tennis three months ago
They have_____
4 I met my husband in 1990 (Since)
I have________
5 I because head of the Stock Department 4 years ago
I have_____
6 My mother has been studying Frech for 15 days (ago)
My mother started______
* Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2 – 5 words in total)
1. Whose bag is this? (belong)
Who ……………………………………………………………to?
2. All teachers like Kate. (popular)
Kate …………………………………………………………….
3. They moved to this suburb in 1990. (lived)
They have ……………………………………………………………1990.
4. Tom isn’t old enough to live on his own. (too)
Tom ……………………………………………………………on his own.
5. Mai began singing when she was eleven. (able)
Mai has ……………………………………………………………she was eleven.
6. I’m sorry I can’t speak English perfectly. (wish)
I ……………………………………………………………English perfectly.
7. Many people think John stole the money. (believed)
John is ……………………………………………………………the money.
8. Peter is fourteen years old. Van is fourteen years old. (age)
Peter ……………………………………………………………Van.
9. Walking among the green trees gave Liz pleasure. (enjoyed)
Liz ……………………………………………………………green trees.
10. Do you think you could give me a hand to move the sofa? (mind)
Would you ……………………………………………………………to move the sofa?