Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way.

1. Could you lend me some money until the weekend? (from)

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2. I can't decide which hat I like more, the blue one or the green one. (choose)

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3. I don't think my English is good. I cannot join our English- Speaking Club. (enough)

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4. Hurry up or you will be late for class. (if)

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5. My father used to play football when he was young. (used)

My father __________________________________________

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way.

Question 1.        They said that the support service would be set up in December.         (WILL)

A.    “Will the support service be set up in December?”, they said.

B.    “Will be the support service set up in December?”, they said.

C.    “The support service will be set up in December?”, they said.

D.    “The support service will be setting up in December?”, they said.

Question 2.         He wondered how he could tell this news to his parents.          (TO)

A.    He wondered to tell this news to his parents.

B.    “How to tell this news to his parents?”, he wondered.

C.    He wondered how to tell this news to his parents.

D.    “How I could tell this news to my parents?”, he wondered.

Question 3.        “You mustn’t forget to put a stamp on.” said the clerk.              (CLERK)

A.    The clerk told me that I mustn’t put a stamp on.

B.    The clerk reminded me to put a stamp on.

C.    I told the clerk that I mustn’t put a stamp on.

D.    I told the clerk not to forget to put a stamp on.

Question 4.         Choosing a suitable job is really important to adolescents       (IT)

A. It is really important for adolescents to choose a suitable job.

B. It is really important to choose a suitable job for adolescents.

C. Choosing a suitable job for adolescents is really important affair.

D. The choice of a suitable job for adolescents is really important.

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words. Do not change the given words in any ways
1. The boy spent hours and hours playing chess with his grandfather. 
It took .........................................................................................................
2. People made a fire by rubbing pieces of bamboo but now it no longer exists. 
People used.....................................................................................................................
3. Although they made careful preparations, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film. 
In spite of................................................................................................................

4. Herding buffaloes is more difficult than loading the rice.
⇒ Loading the rice is .............................................................................................
5. Young people move faster than old people.
⇒ Old people move................................................................................................
6. "Let's organize a sponsored cycling race." said the children.
⇒ The children suggested.......................................................................................
7. Playing basketball is very interesting..
⇒ It’s .............................................................................................
8. I started to play the piano 20 years ago
=> I have……………………………………………………………….
9. I haven’t planted onions in the garden for 4 months.
=> It ‘s 4 ………………………………………………………………….
10. She is lazy so she never gets success.
=> Because …………………………………………………………………

Comebine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

1. This film is more interesting than the one we saw last week. (not as …………. as)

à .....................................................................................................................

2. This picture is the same as the picture in our room.  (not different from)

à .....................................................................................................................

3. My hobby is drawing and John's hobby is also drawing. (same)

à .....................................................................................................................

4. I’m not a doctor. They aren’t doctors.  (either)

à.....................................................................................................................

5. They can play volleyball. We can play volleyball. (too)

à.....................................................................................................................

6. There is sugar in many kinds of food.                                   (have)

à  .................................................................................................

7. Why don’t we stay at home for a change?                   (suggest)

à  .................................................................................................

8. I didn't go to school because I was sick.                       (so)

à  .................................................................................................

XII. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new 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 word.

96. These days, she is very cheerful. (SPIRITS)

97. Carol claimed that she hadn’t understood my request. (MADE)

98. There was no conclusion at the end of the workshop. (CONCLUDE)

99. Life in the countryside was completely different from that in the city.(DIFFERENCE)

100. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE)

X. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new 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 word.

96. I am expecting to be promoted soon ( BANKING )97. I found swimming easy ( NATURALLY )98. Organic vegetables are said to be healthy ( WONDERS )99. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to hepl me out ( TEETH )100. That movie star used to have lots of fans , but recently he has becom unattractive ( TOUCH )

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?

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)

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2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result)

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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)

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5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)

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