I was sick, so I did not go to school yesterday.
I was sick, so I did not go to school yesterday.
Because I was sick, I did not go to school yesterday. (SO)
-> …………………………………………………………………....
I. Combine each pair of sentences, using the given words.
1) Lan couldn’t go to school yesterday. She was sick. (so)
2) The lesson was difficult. They didn’t understand it. (such…that)
3) The film was very interesting.We wanted to see it again.(so…that)
4) The weather was very hot. We couldn’t sleep well. (too)
5) The exercise is so easy.We can do it in ten minutes.(enough)
6) She is very kind. Everybody likes her. (so…that)
7) They are bad students. They can’t do any exercise. (such…that)
8) She did the test very well. It was very difficult. (but)
II. Rewrite the sentences, using the words provided.
1) You should study harder on your examination. (I suggest that)
2) They have had the lesson explained. (Active causative form)
3) It took us two hours to water the flowers. (S + spend)
4) Lan couldn’t go to the club because of her illness. (so)
5) Despite the heaviness of the suitcase, he can carry it. (although)
6) Because of the heavy rain, we couldn’t go on a picnic. (because)
7) The food is delicious enough for her to eat a lot. (such…that)
8) It was such hot water that he couldn’t drink it. (so…that)
9) The shirt is too small for me to wear. (enough)
10) The exercise is so difficult that we can’t do it. (too)
11) The film is interesting enough for us to watch many times. (such…that)
12) Because he was lazy, he failed in the exam. (because of)
13) Although the test was long, he finished the test on time. (despite)
14) Nam didn’t go to school on time because he got up late. (since)
15) I spend an hour travelling to work by motorbike. (It take)
16) He will have someone repair his computer. (Passive causative form)
17) Jane got wet because she forgot her umbrella. (so)
18) You must learn very hard so that you can pass the exam. (for)
Ex 1: Rewrite using because/because of
1 Mary could not go to school because she was sick
Because of_____
2 Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home
Because of____
3 Because he had finished the paper, he went to sleep
Because of____
4 It was dark, so I could see nothing
Because_____
5 Because of being late, she couldn't come into class
Because_____
Ex 1: Rewrite using because/because of
1 Mary could not go to school because she was sick
Because of_____
2 Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home
Because of____
3 Because he had finished the paper, he went to sleep
Because of____
4 It was dark, so I could see nothing
Because_____
5 Because of being late, she couldn't come into class
Because_____
37. I have to submit the homework by Friday, don't I? →It is 38. We can't go to your party because our boss makes us work overtime. →We are 39. He was sick, but he still went to school yesterday. →Even though. 40. "If I were you, I would take my dog to the vet to have some check-ups," said Mary to Annie. →Mary suggested Annie's dog
i didn't know she was sick,so she did not come (see)..her
II. Rewrite the following sentences so those have the same meaning:
1. “How did you go to school yesterday, Jack?” said Rose Rose asked ………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………..…………..
2. "All right. We will meet the student representatives tomorrow." The teachers agreed ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Miss Thu wants to take part in the exam. Miss Thu wishes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….
4. Did the child hang these colorful lamps on the trees last night? These colorful lamps…………………………………………………………………………………………..….…………………….
5. " You can do this test tonight with me" Nam said to Mai. Nam said to Mai………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…………
6. I can’t remember the answers to these questions. I wish………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….…...
7. “I must go to Hanoi with my family tomorrow.” said Nam. Nam told..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….
8. Mai spends 4 hours a day practicing English with her friends, doesn't she? It takes………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………….….………
9. “Why don’t we save energy by using this way?” said the professor. The professor suggested that energy ………………………….………………………………………………….……………
10. “If I were you, I would phone her immediately”. John said to Bill. John………………………….............................................................................................................................................................
11. Despite his illness, he went to the station with his friends. Even though……………………...............................................................................................................................................….
12. My Tho is my sister's home village. She lives in this city My sister………………...............................................................................…..………………………………….……………………
13. I regret saying that to him. I wish……………................................................................................................................................................................…..….
14. Please don’t interrupt me when I’m talking. I’d rather……………...............................................................................................................................................................…..
15. He has been a journalist for 10 years. His career……….......................................................................................................................................................…........…
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer
1. Mai told me, " I am not good at Maths".
A. Mai told me I was not good at Maths.
B. Mai told me she was not good at Maths.
2. She asked me, "why didn't yoy go to school yesterday?"
A. She asked me why I hadn't gone to school the day before.
B. She asked me why hadn't I gone to school the day before.
3. The teacher told the class, "You should practise speaking English more".
A. The teacher askef the class to practise speaking English more.
B. The teacher advised the class to prractise speaking English more.
4. His mother asked him, "Don't make a mess in your room".
A. His mother ask him to make a mess your room.
B. His mother asked him not to make a mess in his room.
5. Jim wondered, "where should I begin?"
A. Jim wondered where to begin.
B. Jim wondered where ho should begin.
Imagine that you are in these situations. For each situation, write a sentence with “I wish …’
1. You’ve eaten too much and now you feel sick.
→ I wish I hadn’t eaten so much.
2. There was a job advertised in the newspaper. You decided not to apply fot it. Now you think that your decision was wrong.
→ I wish ……………
3. When you were younger, you didn’t learn to play a musical instrument. Now you regret this.
→ I wish
4. you’ve painted the gate red. Now you think it doesn’t look very nice.
→ I wish
5. You are walking in the country. You would like to take some photographs but you didn’t bring your camera
→ I wish ……………………………
6. You have some unexpected guests. They didn’t tell you they were coming. You are very busy and you are not prepared for them.
I wish ………………