VI. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (10 pts)
1. They have planted a lot of green trees this year.
 A lot of green trees_________.
2. The town was farther than we thought.
 The town wasn’t as_________.
3. We spend five hours studying English every day.
 It_____________________________.
4. It has been raining for five hours.
 It started____________________.
5. To help mom at home is a good activity.
 It is___________________________.
 

IV. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning.

1. They have planted a lot of green trees this year

    A lot of green trees………………………………………………………………………...

2. The town was farther than we thought. -> The town wasn’t as………………………………………………………..

3. We spend five hours studying English everyday.

     It…………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. “You had better not eat much sugar.” -> She advised me……………………………………………….

6 . “ Can you wait for me outside the movie theatre ?”

     He asked his friend………………………………………………………………………..

II.Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.

1. We haven’t seen each other for over two years.

ð The last time…………………………

2. They have planted a lot of green trees this year

ðA lot of green trees……………………

3. May I borrow your dictionary?

ð Would you mind ……………………

4. “We are decorating our Christmas tree now”, Hoa said.

ð Hoa said…………………………..…....

5. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it

ð The water was not ……………

6. She is not only a teacher, she is also a singer

ð Not only ………………………………

7. “Don’t swim out too far, boys” The security said

ðThe security warned the……………

8. She studies English so that she can improve her knowledge.

ð She studies English so as………………

9. You should take more exercises to keep fit and stay healthy.

ð You had ………………………

10. We’d prefer you not to smoke.

ð We’d rather …………….……………

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (0) is an example for you. 1) Is this bladder mended by Mr Green. - Does Mr Green __________________________________________________ 2) That girl is very intelligent. - What ___________________________________________________________! 3)This living-room isn’t as big as that kitchen. - That kitchen ______________________________________________________ 4) Khanh said “You ought to take a break, Huy” - Khanh advised ____________________________________________________ 5) We’ve never met such a famous singer before. - It’s the first time __________________________________________________ 6) Her hair is long and black. - She has _________________________________________________________

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones 

1.      Despite not having enough money, we decided to have a party (THOUGH).

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2.      He took a lot of photos though the sky was dark (IN SPITE OF).                  ................……………………………………………………………………………………………..

. . Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones (1m)

1.      She often drove her car to work (USED TO).

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2.      There used to be a lot of people in the village   (AREN’T).

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3.      She has washed her car for 2 hours     (STARTED).

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4.      I started smoking 3 months ago    (HAVE).

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5.      My father hasn’t driven his car for three weeks (LAST).

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6.      They have run for 2 hours  (STARTED).

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7.      How long have they become friends?  (WHEN).

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8.      When did you start doing your homework? (HOW LONG).

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9.      We haven’t met my mother for 3 years (THE LAST TIME).

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10.  She loves watching TV                        (INTERESTED).

       …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones (1m)

1.      She often drove her car to work (USED TO).

………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………..

2.      There used to be a lot of people in the village   (AREN’T).

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3.      She has washed her car for 2 hours     (STARTED).

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4.      I started smoking 3 months ago    (HAVE).

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5.      My father hasn’t driven his car for three weeks (LAST).

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6.      They have run for 2 hours  (STARTED).

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7.      How long have they become friends?  (WHEN).

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

8.      When did you start doing your homework? (HOW LONG).

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9.      We haven’t met my mother for 3 years (THE LAST TIME).

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10.  She loves watching TV                        (INTERESTED).

       …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones

1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………..…
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
ð Because of ………………………………………………………………………………..…...
3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite ….……………………………………………………………………………….…..
4) My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of ….………………………………………………………………………………..
5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of ….………………………………………………………………………………..
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
ð Despite …………………………………………………………………………………….....
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=> Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………...
8) In spite of his god salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although….…………………………………………………………………………………..
9) Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………..…
10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies..
=> Even though …………………………………………………………………………………..…

. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones

1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………..…
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
ð Because of ………………………………………………………………………………..…...
3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite ….……………………………………………………………………………….…..
4) My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of ….………………………………………………………………………………..
5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of ….………………………………………………………………………………..
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
ð Despite …………………………………………………………………………………….....
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=> Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………...
8) In spite of his god salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although….…………………………………………………………………………………..
9) Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………..…
10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies..
=> Even though …………………………………………………………………………………..…

11) Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
=> Because of……………………………………………………………………………………....
12 ) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.
=> Because of…….………………………………………………………………………………...
13) Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
Despite……..………………………………………………………………………………..……..
14) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.
=> Because ……………………………………………………………………………..………....
15) Mary was worried because Tom was late.
=> Because of……………………………………………………………………………………....
16) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
=> Because of…….………………………………………………………………………………...
17) I came here because I want the English course.
=> Because of…….………………………………………………………………………………...
18) I went to school although it was hot.
Despite……..…………………………………………………………………………….………..
19) Because the dust in the room, I can’t go in.
=> Because of……..………………………………………………………………………………..
20) Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks .
=> Because ……..………………………………………………………………………………..