Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentences

1. Be carefull or you'll spill the milk

-> If.......................................................

2. My sister grew sunflowers in the past, but she no longer does it now

-> My sister used .............................................

3. He thought the ending of the story is quite shocking

-> He was..................................................

4. What was the price of the entry fee?

-> How much

5. Although she performed well, she didn't receive good comment from critics

-> Despite her

6. Although he so young, he performs exellenty

-> Despite his

7. Tom's teacher found his result disapointing

-> Tom's teacher was

8. We will solve the problem of energy shortage by using solar energy

The problem of energy shortage

9. This sauce hasn't got much flavour, has it?

-> This sauce is tasteless,

10. Is your scooter white, Peter?

-> Is the.....................?

11. They will increase the tax on petrol to 15% next September

-> The tax on petrol

a/ Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given

91.  My salary is half what it would be in the job I was offered in January.

-> If I had _______________________________________________________

92. The club owner became a media celebrity, as well as extremely rich.

-> Not only ______________________________________________________

b/Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to complete 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(s).

93. It was wrong of you to take what he said for granted.                 (SHOULDN’T)

-> You______________________________________________________________

94. He was driving so fast that there was no way he was going to stop.  (SUCH)

->  He_____________________________________________________________

95. He would have been safe where he was but he panicked and ran. ( HEAD)

->  He_____________________________________________________________

Question 14 : Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given.

1. Huyen My sings beautifully. Her sister sings more beautifully than her. (as…as)

2. Be sure to say goodbye to your grandmother before you leave. (without)

3. Linh likes pop music. Her brother likes pop music. (too)

4. This house is green. That house is green. (color……..different)

5. I was in the school tennis team. (used to)

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

1. “You’ve stolen my money, Tam.”

She accused ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. I don’t intend to tell you my plans.

I have no …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. I don’t think I will help you with your homework.

I don’t agree ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Students will play more active roles in the classroom.

More active roles ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Harry couldn’t get his parents’ permission to buy a motorbike.

Harry’s parents didn’t let ………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. When we finally heard that David had arrived, we were very relieved.

We were relieved ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Mr. Pinchley doesn’t allow his teenage children to go out in the evenings.

Mr. Pinchley makes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. It’s not a good idea to start your essay without analysing the question first.

You should avoid ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Although she reads vacancy ads in the newspapers every day, she has not been able to find a job.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. After lots of effort, the boy was finally successful in getting the position of striker in the football team.

After lots of effort, the boy managed …………………………………………………………………………………

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

1. Her hair now is much longer than that in the past.

In the past her hair used __________________________________________

2. I didn’t often go to the supermarket every Sunday last year.

I didn’t use ____________________________________________________

3. Did she often go to the beach when she lived in Hai Phong?

Did she use ____________________________________________________

4. The distance from my house to school is about 2 km.

It ____________________________________________________________

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

1. Her hair now is much longer than that in the past.

In the past her hair used __________________________________________

2. I didn’t often go to the supermarket every Sunday last year.

I didn’t use ____________________________________________________

3. Did she often go to the beach when she lived in Hai Phong?

Did she use ____________________________________________________

4. The distance from my house to school is about 2 km.

It ____________________________________________________________

5. Watching science fiction movies is one of my interests.

I am interested _________________________________________________

6. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.

In spite of ____________________________________________________

7. It is a horror film. He laughed a lot.

Although ______________________________________________________

8. What’s the distance between New York and Boston?

How far _______________________________________________________

Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.  

1.   I won't be able to go on holiday if my parents don't give me the money.

Unless................................................................................................................................

2.   As soon as I put the phone down, it rang again!

          No sooner...........................................................................................................................

3.   What a pity these shops close at lunch-time.

I wish ..............................................................................................................................

4.   How old  is your father?         

          What……………………….. .........................................................................................?

5.   We didn't go to the theatre. We stayed at home.

           We stayed …………………………………………………………………… .……….

6.   You don’t need to finish all the work today

            It’s  …………………………………………………………………………………

7.   If I had known that peter was in hospital, I would have visited him

Had ..............................................................................................................................

8. Let’s invite the Browns to the party on Sunday

He suggested ................................................................................................................

9. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border

Not until .......................................................................................................................

10.  We like pasta but we don't have it everyday. 

Although ......................................................................................................................?