VI. Rewrite the following sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first. (PHẢI CHÉP ĐỀ)
1. Mrs. Green picked him up at the Tan Son Nhat airport. He………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Is she watering the flowers? Are……………………………………………………………………………………
3. You must fill in this form as soon as possible. This……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Drinking this water is not safe. It’s………………………………………………………………………………………
IV. Complete the second sentence so that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the first sentence, using the word given. This word must not be changed. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
They say the country is on the verge of civil war. said
The country ……………………………………………………………. on the verge of civil war.
People thought the President was ill. be
The President ……………………………………………………………. ill.
People believe he escaped with the money. run
He is ……………………………………………………………. off with the money.
People always thought she was very good at math, but she made some basic mistakes. supposed
She …………………………………………… very good at math, but she made some basic mistakes.
My landlord doesn’t like me smoking in the house. meant
I’m……………………………………………………………. in the house.
The TV news says that the football club has a new owner. reported
The football club ……………………………………………………………. a new owner.
They wanted me to go to their party but I was too busy. supposed
I ……………………………………………………………. their party but I was too busy.
I’ve been told that Armani designs all her clothes. believed
All her clothes……………………………………………………………. by Armani.
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning first sentenca, using the word in capital.
1. This gym is less convenient than the one near my house. (AS)
-> This gym__________________________________________
2. Mount Everest is higher than any other mountian in the word.(HiGHEST)
-> Mount Everest__________________________________________
3. His writings have influenced modern Christian theologuy.(BEEN)
-> Modern Christian theology__________________________________________
4. The group plans to establish an import business. (SET)
-> The group phans to__________________________________________
Use the words to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given words.
1. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Eating too much sugar can result in health problems. (lead)
………………………………………………………………………………………...……..
4. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)
………………………………………………………………………………………….……
5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Exercise 4: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. He studied so badly that he couldn’t pass the exam.
2. It is very cold. We can’t bathe.
3. Would you be very kind and answer this letter by return?
5. The floor wasn’t strong. We couldn’t dance on it.
7. He spoke so fast that we couldn’t understand him.
8. The restaurant is so expensive that we can’t eat in that restaurant.
9. The price of the house is very high. We can’t buy it.
10. I am very unhappy, so I cannot go out with him.
11. They sang very well. I could invite them to the party.
12. You are very young. You can’t have a front-door key.
13. I am rather old. I can’t wear that kind of hat.
14. The ladder wasn’t very long. It didn’t reach the window.
15. He hadn’t much money. He couldn’t live on it.
16. He was furious. He couldn’t speak.
17. The fire isn’t very hot. It won’t boil a kettle.
18. You are quite thin. You could slip between the bars.
19. He is very ill. He can’t eat anything.
20. Our new car is very wide. It won’t get through those gates.
XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary ( 2-5 words). Do not change the form of the given word.
1. Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t go on holiday because she didn’t have any money. (ABLE)
- > If Jessica had had some money, she …………………………………………go on holiday.
2. The committee has rejected the new proposal. (TURNED)
- > The new proposal ……………………………………..the committee.
3. I’m certain Julie didn’t tell him. (HAVE)
- > It…………………………………………………Julie who told him.
4. Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. (UNDER)
- > Danny found it difficult to…………………………….on the steep slope.
5. Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? (PURPOSE)
- > Did you kick him……………………………………an accident?
6. People say that the Pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)
- > The Pyramids ………………………………….worth visiting.
7. Tom has not had a job for two years (OUT)
- > Tom has …………………………………………….. two years.
8. “Don't blame me if you can’t find your favorite shirt, “ my sister said. (NOT)
- > My sister said that it …………………………….that if I couldn’t find my favorite shirt.
9. The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. (TWO-HOUR)
- > It is ……………………………………….. from London to Bristol.
10. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he? (TRADITIONALLY)
- > He ..................................................., wasn’t he?
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence : (2pts)
1. Tim wrote this letter last night.
.....................................................................................................................
2. We can use garbage to make fertilizer.
....................................................................................................................
3. He got up early this morning because he didn't want to be late for work.
He got up early this morning so .....................................................................................................................
4. Keeping the environment clean is important.
...................................................................................
2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 1. The car is black. It’s….……………………………………………………..……………………… 2. John is too young to see the love story film. John is not……………………………………………………………………….. 3. He is not strong enough to lift this stone. He is too………………………………………………………………………… 4. Remember to post this letter for me. Don’t……………………………………………………………………………. 5. This boy is very lazy. What…………………………………………………………………………….. 6. I intend to visit Ha Long Bay next Sunday. I am…………………………………………………………………………....... 7. Silver is cheaper than gold. Gold is…………………………………………………………………………... 8. Her hair is short and brown. She has………………………………………………………………………….. 9. Let’s go to the cinema. What about…………………………………………………………………… 10. The boy is ten years old. He is…………………………………………………………………………..
VI. Rewrite the following sentences so that its meaning is the same as the first one.
1. This mobile phone is too expensive for my father to buy.
=>This mobile phone ______________________________________________________
2. Her sister is more beautiful than her.
=> She isn’t______________________________________________________________
3. Mr Lam was very busy; however,he spent the whole day at the La Mat Village festival.
=> Although______________________________________________________________
4. I love listening to music.
=> I enjoy _______________________________________________________________
5. You are advised not to wear shorts when going to pagodas.
=> You should not _________________________________________________________
6. My house is smaller than your house.
=> Your house ____________________________________________________________
I. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
1. Iceland is considered the most __________country in the world. (peace)
2. A_______lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages. (nomad)
3. My brother has been a stamp_______for several years. (collect)
4. It is a/an________place to hold a picnic because it is too far from the road. (convenience)
5. Drinking water in some areas may be______.(safe)
6. During my stay in the village, I was________with several local farmers. (friend)
7. Encouraging children to eat and drink______is very important. (health)
8. Local people in the village often wear their_______costumer during the festivals. (tradition)
9. Please give______to that charity to help the homeless after the flood. (generous)
10. The baby slept very_______because the bed was really comfortable. (sound)
II. Rewrite each sentence so it has the same meaning. Use a comparative form of the adjective in brackets.
1. Tim is older than Sarah.(young)
Sarah................................................
2. Our house is large than yours.(small)
Your house is..................................
3. Bill is not as tall as David.(short)
Bill is...............................................
4. Jack's marks are worse than mine.(good)
My marks.......................................
5. This book is the same price at the one.(expensive)
That book is...................................
6. Your bike is slower than mine.(fast)
My bike...........................................
III. Rewrite the sentences of comparison.
1. Her old house is bigger than her new one.
-> Her new house..........................................
2. No one in my class is taller than Peter.
-> Peter.......................................................
3. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
-> The white dress......................................
4. According to me, English is easier than Maths.
-> According to me, Maths.............................
5. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.
-> Mary.........................................................
6. No river in the world is longer than the Nile.
-> The Nile..................................................
7. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
-> No mountain...........................................
8. This is the first time I have ever met such a pretty girl.
-> She is........................................................
9. This computer works better than that one.
-> That computer..........................................
