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

1.  He used to depend on his parents for money.

No longer                                                                        

2.  It is the most interesting novel I’ve ever read.

I have                                                                         

3.  Although she lived in difficult conditions, she worked very hard.

In spite of                                                                            

4.  The flight to London lasted more than three hours.

It     

5.  The weather was so bad that we couldn’t go sailing

The weather was not                                                                        

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

1. Vinh really loves to hang out with friends.

     Vinh really enjoys …………………………………………………………….

2. Playing beach games is very interesting.

     It is ………………………………………………………………………….

3. It is not a good idea to spend too much time on computer games.

     It's better to avoid ……………………………………………………………

4. My parents insist me on learning something interesting.

     My parents wants ……………………………………………………………

5. Jenny finds reading poetry boring.

     Jenny dislikes ……………………………………………………………….

* Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word(s) in capital.
1. Jan wasn’t late for his music lesson. (TIME)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I have a friend. Her mum is a volunteer worker. (WHOSE)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My aunt and uncle used to work in that company. (THAT’S)
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4. We study an ancient Greek writer Homer in translation. (WHO)
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5. Carol thought the accident was less serious than it was. (MORE)
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6. “I won’t open my present until my birthday,” Keith said. (PROMISED)
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7. Sitting too long at the computer will make your back and arms ache. (IF)
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8. Have you decided where you’re going for your holiday this year? (MIND)
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9. “Did anyone notice anything unusual?” asked the police officer. (WANTED)
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10. I’m learning English because I want to get a good job when I finish my studies. (SO THAT)
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Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word(s) in capital.

1. Jan wasn’t late for his music lesson. (TIME)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. I have a friend. Her mum is a volunteer worker. (WHOSE)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. My aunt and uncle used to work in that company. (THAT’S)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. We study an ancient Greek writer Homer in translation. (WHO)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Carol thought the accident was less serious than it was. (MORE)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. “I won’t open my present until my birthday,” Keith said. (PROMISED)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Sitting too long at the computer will make your back and arms ache. (IF)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Have you decided where you’re going for your holiday this year? (MIND)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. “Did anyone notice anything unusual?” asked the police officer. (WANTED)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. I’m learning English because I want to get a good job when I finish my studies. (SO THAT)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

X. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

1. It is about 50km from my house to my daughter’s house.

The distance between …………………………………………………

2. My mother lived in a small town when she was a child.

My mother used to ……………………………………………………

3. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?

 Did you use ……………………………………………………………

4. She studied hard , but she didn’t pass the exam.

Although………………………………………………………………

5. Although he is old , he plays sports well.

Despite……………………………………………………………

X. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

1. It is about 50km from my house to my daughter’s house.

The distance between …………………………………………………

2. My mother lived in a small town when she was a child.

My mother used to ……………………………………………………

3. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?

 Did you use ……………………………………………………………

4. She studied hard , but she didn’t pass the exam.

Although………………………………………………………………

5. Although he is old , he plays sports well.

Despite……………………………………………………………

GIÚP MK NHA !!! 

XI. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 1. His hobby is playing football.
He enjoys …………………………………………...

Question 2. Mary enjoys taking photos

Mary is interested ……………………………………….

Question 3. I find taking photos interesting

I think ………………………………………………………..

Question 4. We all find painting interesting because it’s a creative activity.

We all think ……………………………………………………….

Question 5.  When did you start your hobby?

How long ……………………………………………………..

Question 6. Sue started to eat a low carb diet two years ago.

Sue has ……………………………………………………………

Question 7. She eats fruits and veggies every day, but she keeps gaining weight.

Although………………………………………………………………………..

Question  8: July stayed home from school yesterday because she had a high fever.

July had a high fever, …………………………………………………………

Task 10: Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

1. He likes playing computer games in his free time.

à His hobby is ........................................................................................................

2. I think that learning English is important.

à I find ..................................................................................................

3. It is a long time since we last met.

à We haven't …………………………………………………………

4. The black car is not so expensive as the red car.

à The red car………………………………………………………

5. Her book is not the same as mine.

à Her book ………………………………………………………

6. What is the price of a bowl of beef noodle soup?

à How …………………………………………………………………

7. Mountain climbing is more dangerous than skating.

à Skating isn’t ………………………………………………………………

8. Van’s brother usually goes to work by motorbike.

à Van’s brother usually ……………………………………………………

IV. Write the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one. (2,0ms)
1. She is certain. Her son will be accepted to a high school for the gifted.
 She is certain that _______________________________________________________
2. Practicing English with your friends is very useful .
 It is ________________________________________________________________________
3. People collect and send the glass to the factories .
 The glass ____________________________________________________________________
4. My sister can speak four languages .
 Four languages _______________________________________________________________