VIII) WRITING A. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 8 ❖ Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using modal perfect

1. It’s obvious that someone has posted the letter because I can’t see it here now.

→ Someone........

2. It’s not a good idea to invite so many people to the party.

→ We......

3. I’m sure that Andrew hasn’t failed the exam.

→ Andrew......

❖ Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using reported speech

4. The teacher asked his student,” Where are you going after school”?

→ The teacher asked his student.......

5. Hill asked me, "How long will you stay in Greece?"

→ Hill asked me.......

6. Liam asked me, “When did you finish your assignments?”

→ Liam asked me.....

❖ Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using comparison

7. A camping vacation is definitely cheaper than a resort vacation.

→ A resort vacation......

8. A smart phone can send messages more quickly than a laptop.

→ A laptop.....

9. My old laptop was a lot bigger than my new one.

→ My new laptop......

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first ones, using the word given.

1. Along The Coast is a famous TV series, I have never watched it ( but )

     ___________________________________________________ 

2. I can’t watch film on TV. I have a lot of homework tonight. (so)

     ___________________________________________________ 

3. Minh likes playing volleyball. Minh likes playing chess. (and)

     ___________________________________________________ 

4. She stayed with her relatives in Spain. (hers)

     ___________________________________________________ 

5. Does that motorbike belong to him? (his)

_______________________________________________

6. My ruler is on the table. (mine)

_______________________________________________

7. Stop talking loudly! (don’t)

      _______________________________________________

23. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

Is it OK if I go fishing?

 => Can ..........?

28. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

 "Where is the concert hall?" the tourist asked.

 ==> The tourist asked me.....

29. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

 What is the price of this cake?

 => How much ..........?

30.  Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

 I started to play basketball 2 years ago.

=> I have ..........

31.  Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

 How long is the Great Wall of China?

 => What is ..........?

32. Make a complete sentence with the words or phrases given.

 My teacher/ never/ lose/ his temper

33. Make a complete sentence with the words or phrases given.

they/ like/ beer or wine?

34. Make a complete sentence with the words or phrases given.

There/ be/ many/ new/ shops/ near/ here,/ so/ the streets/ busy/ all day

35.  Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence .

 English /teacher/ in /Vietnam /My/ has/ for/ 2 years./ Worked

 36. Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence .

 have /often/ he/ Does/ breakfast late?

XIV. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.

1. Going out alone at night is very dangerous.

     You shouldn’t____________________________________________________________________________________

2. It’s essential that I come home after school.

     I must_____________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Shall we go out for a walk around the lake?

     Let’s_______________________________________________________________________________________________

4. The teacher doesn’t allow us to copy the other teams’ work.

     We mustn’t_______________________________________________________________________________________

5. William is taller than other students in my class.

     Other students in my class______________________________________________________________________

6. Why don’t we discuss more about our project?

     How about________________________________________________________________________________________ ?

7. Please tell me some well-known traditions on Tet Holiday.

     Can _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ?

8. Going to bed early every day is good for your health.

     You should_______________________________________________________________________________________

II. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.

1. The table is in front of the sofa.

->The sofa.................................................................

2. Lan has a notebook and it’s on the table

-> Lan _______________________________________________________________________

3. Our school has 22 classrooms.

-> There are___________________________________________________________________

4. Let's put those new chairs in the dining room.

-> How about ...................................................................................?

5.  There are three ceiling fans in our classroom.

-> Our classroom has............................................

* Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.
1. It’s a pity I can’t visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris. (WISH)
I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Dennis has visited Son Doong Cave once before. (SECOND)
This is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. “You won’t get lost if you always have the map open.” (LONG)
The guide told them ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. It is difficult for Nick to decide where to go on holiday. (MIND)
Nick finds …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. My best friend suggested I spend the summer in Italy. (ADVISED)
My best friend ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. The weather was beautiful but we didn’t go on the picnic. (DESPITE)
We …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. The family always spent their holidays climbing in the mountains. (USED)
The family’s holidays …………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. The ticket price I got from the agent was different from that on the airlines website. (AS)
The ticket price I got from the agent was not ………………………………………………………………………
9. Don’t waste your time explaining yourself to people who really don’t want to understand. (WORTH)
It’s …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. The information we received from our tour guide was so confusing that I didn’t know when we departed to Hanoi. (GAVE)
Our tour guide ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence, using the adjective in capitals.

1. The first question was easier than the second one. (DIFFICULT)

→The second question _______________________________.

2. The black coat is smaller than the brown one. (BIG)

→The brown coat ___________________________________.

3. The chair isn’t as comfortable as the sofa. (COMFORTABLE)

→The sofa_________________________________________.

4. Jim’s suitcase was lighter than Jack’s suitcase. (HEAVY)

→Jack’s suitcase ___________________________________.

5. His homework was better than mine. (BAD)

→My homework ____________________________________.

6. The big television is more expensive than the small one. (CHEAP)

→The small television ________________________________.

7. The Royal Hotel is more old-fashioned than the Holton Hotel. (MODERN)

→The Holton Hotel __________________________________.

8. The weather yesterday was worse than it is today. (GOOD)

→The weather today _________________________________.

9. People in the city aren’t as friendly as those in the country. (FRIENDLY)

→People in the country _______________________________.

10. Life in the city is more interesting than life in the country. (BORING)

→Life in the country _________________________________.

11. Lam is taller than everyone in my class

→Lam is the _______________________________________.

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III. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You can’t change the word. 

37. It is necessary for Mai to send her report tomorrow. (has to) 

- Mai   __________________________________ 

38. He’s worked in France for one year. He’s never visited Eiffel tower. (however)  

- He’s____________________________ 

39. We are not allowed to enter this room. (must not) 

- We ____________________________ 

40. Tu speaks English faster than Vinh . (slowly) 

-  Vinh  __________________________

VI.  Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence, using the adjective in capitals.

1.   The first question was easier than the second one. (DIFFICULT)

            The second question was more difficult than the first question .

2.   The black coat is smaller than the brown one. (BIG)

      The brown coat is bigger than the black coat .

3.   Jim’s suitcase is lighter than Jack’s suitcase. (HEAVY)

      Jack’s suitcase

4.   Helen’s brother is shorter than her. (TALL)

      Helen______________________________________________________________

5.   His homework was better than mine. (BAD)

      My homework ______________________________________________________

6.   The big television is more expensive than the small one. (CHEAP)

      The small television __________________________________________________

7.   The Royal Hotel is more old-fashioned than the Holton Hotel. (MODERN)

      The Holton Hotel ____________________________________________________

8.   The weather yesterday was worse than it is today. (GOOD)

      The weather today ___________________________________________________

9.   People in the city aren’t as friendly as those in the country. (FRIENDLY)

      People in the country _________________________________________________

10. Life in the city is more interesting than life in the country. (BORING)

      Life in the country ___________________________________________________

11. Shall we go to the Japanese Covered Bridge first?

      Let’s ______________________________________________________________

12. The shopping mall is near the Italian restaurant.

      The Italian restaurant isn’t _____________________________________________

13. The bus stop is in front of the hotel.

      The hotel___________________________________________________________ 

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