Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.
1. He is talking to the girl with long hair. (talked)
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2. “You had better go to see the doctor immediately,” Jone said. (should)
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3. She liked Paris very little and Rome less.(worse)
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4. I called my uncle for some advice. (was)
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5. He used to get up very late. (habit)
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6. Someone is going to repair my TV tomorrow. (have)
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7. People say that he beats his wife. (said)
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8. I would love to live in Paris for a year. (If only)
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9. “ You stole the jewels!” the Inspector said to him. (accused)
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10. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won’t succeed. (point)
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Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.
1. What a great party!
=> How ______________________________________.
2. He couldn't go to school because of his illness.
=> Because he ______________________________________.
3. Learning a foreign language is not easy.
=> It ______________________________________.
4. How heavy is the chicken?
=> What ______________________________________.
How great the party is!
Because he was ill, he couldn't go to school
It is not easy to learn a foreign language
What is the weight of the chicken?
FINISH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT IS AS SIMILAR AS POSSIBLE IN MEANING TO THE ORIGINAL SENTENCE.
1. When did you ride a bicycle?
=> How long _______________________________________________?
2. When did you buy this new smartphone?
=> How long _______________________________________________?
1. How long ago did you ride a bicycle?
2. How long ago did you buy this new smartphone?
1 .......... have you ridden a bicycle?
2 ...... have you bought this new smartphone?
1. How long ago did you ride a bicycle?
2. How long ago did you buy this new smartphone?
-> Cấu trúc: How long + did + S + Vinf + O..?
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. (1 p)
1. You’re the best guitarist in the school.
No one ________________________________________________________
2. He didn’t remember anything about it, and I didn’t, either.
He forgot__________________________________________________________
3. School uniforms don’t have to be worn at all times.
Students _________________________________________________________
4. Don’t fry food which can be grilled.
Avoid_____________________________________________________________
5. With luck, she will win the cookery competition.
If ______________________________________________________________
6. This is the first time I have seen him.
I have never _____________________________________________________
7. I started studying English 3 years ago.
I have __________________________________________________________
8. I haven't seen him since I left school.
I last ___________________________________________________________
9. It started raining two days ago.
It has ___________________________________________________________
10. I have never seen such a beautiful girl before.
She is __________________________________________________________
1. No one in the school plays guitar better than you
2. He forgot everything and so did I
3. Students don't have to wear school uniforms at all times
4. Avoid frying food which can be grilled
5. If she is lucky, she will win the cookery competition
6. I have never seen him before
7. I have studied English for 3 years
8. I last saw him when I left school
9. It has rained for 2 days
10. She is the most beautiful girl I've ever seen
10. Most school-leavers have the ______________ to go to work because they want to live independently. (keen)
IV. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences :
1. The store was opened in 1932 by John.
® John _______________________________________
2. We can avoid waiting by booking the tickets in advance.
® If __________________________________________
3. The teacher asked me whether I had any books.
® “Do ________________________________________
4. “I like films, books and music” Mike replied.
® Mike said that ________________________________
5. It took Jane three hours to sort out her stamps.
® Jane spent ___________________________________
6. That scientific discovery was so important that it has affected every man’s way of life.
® That was such ________________________________
7. He was given a chance to stay on at this garage.
® They _______________________________________
8. They said that he had left Paris secretly in his private car.
® He _________________________________________
9. He made a great discovery. He was very proud of it.
® He was very proud of __________________________
10. We’ve never talked to an interesting person like you before.
® Never before _________________________________
11. They cancelled the flight because it was foggy.
® Because of __________________________________
12. Because the traffic is heavy, I sometimes come to my office late.
® Because of __________________________________
13. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party.
® I wish ______________________________________
14. You’d better put your money in the bank.
® I advise _____________________________________
15. He prefers golf to tennis.
® He’d rather __________________________________
16. It is necessary to master English.
® Mastering ___________________________________
17. He spent two hours writing the essay.
® It took ______________________________________
18. He is too young to ride a motorbike.
® He isn’t _____________________________________
19. The bag was so heavy that she couldn’t carry it upstairs.
The bag was too ______________________________
20. He expects to hear from her as soon as possible.
® He is looking forward___________________________
10. Most school-leavers have the keenness to go to work because they want to live independently. (keen)
IV. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences :
1. The store was opened in 1932 by John.
® John opened the store in 1932.
2. We can avoid waiting by booking the tickets in advance.
® If we book the tickets in advance, we can avoid waiting.
3. The teacher asked me whether I had any books.
® “Do you have any books?" my teacher asked.
4. “I like films, books, and music” Mike replied.
® Mike said that he liked films, books, and music.
5. It took Jane three hours to sort out her stamps.
® Jane spent three hours sorting out her stamps.
6. That scientific discovery was so important that it has affected every man’s way of life.
® That was such an important scientific discovery that it has affected every man’s way of life.
7. He was given a chance to stay on at this garage.
® They gave him a chance to stay on at this garage.
8. They said that he had left Paris secretly in his private car.
® He was said to leave Paris secretly in his private car.
9. He made a great discovery. He was very proud of it.
® He was very proud of making a great discovery.
10. We’ve never talked to an interesting person like you before.
® Never before have we talked to an interesting person like you.
11. They canceled the flight because it was foggy.
® Because of the fog, they canceled the flight.
12. Because the traffic is heavy, I sometimes come to my office late.
® Because of the heavy traffic, I sometimes come to my office late.
13. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party.
® I wish I hadn't missed your birthday party.
14. You’d better put your money in the bank.
® I advise you to put your money in the bank.
15. He prefers golf to tennis.
® He’d rather golf than tennis
16. It is necessary to master English.
® Mastering English is necessary.
17. He spent two hours writing the essay.
® It took him 2 hours to write the essay.
18. He is too young to ride a motorbike.
® He isn’t old enough to ride a motorbike.
19. The bag was so heavy that she couldn’t carry it upstairs.
The bag was too heavy for her to carry upstairs,
20. He expects to hear from her as soon as possible.
® He is looking forward to hearing from her as soon as possible.
10. Most school-leavers have the __keeness________ to go to work because they want to live independently. (keen)
IV. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences :
1. The store was opened in 1932 by John.
® John _____opened the store in 1930_________________
2. We can avoid waiting by booking the tickets in advance.
® If _____we look the tickets in advance, we can avoid waiting________
3. The teacher asked me whether I had any books.
® “Do ____you have any books?'' the teacher asked me___________
4. “I like films, books and music” Mike replied.
® Mike said that _______she liked films, books and music___________
5. It took Jane three hours to sort out her stamps.
® Jane spent ____three hours sorting out her stamps.______________
6. That scientific discovery was so important that it has affected every man’s way of life.
® That was such ___an important scientific discovery that it has affected every man’s way of life.________
7. He was given a chance to stay on at this garage.
® They ____gave him a chance to stay on at this garage_______
8. They said that he had left Paris secretly in his private car.
® He _____is said to have had left Paris secretly in his private car._______
9. He made a great discovery. He was very proud of it.
® He was very proud of ______making a great discovery.___________
10. We’ve never talked to an interesting person like you before.
® Never before ______have we talked to an interesting person like you __
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.
1. John speaks English more fluently than I do.
=> I cannot __________________________________________.
2. They are going to build a hospital near my house.
=> A hospital __________________________________________.
I cannot speak English as fluently as John does
2.A hospital is going to be built near my house
1. John speaks English more fluently than me.
=> I can't speak English fluently like John
2. They are going to build a hospital near my house.
=> A hospital is about to be built near my house
XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar its possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given
81. How interesting the book is! WHAT
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82. Finish eating first, then you can watch TV. UNTIL
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83. In spite of her tiredness, she managed to finish her work. ALTHOUGH
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84. I am not as good at learning English as my brother. BETTER
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85. Roller - skating doesn’t interest Tony. INTERESTED
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81. How interesting the book is! WHAT
…………What an interesting book…………………………………………………………………………………..
82. Finish eating first, then you can watch TV. UNTIL
………Don't watch TV until you finish eating……………………………………………………………………………………..
83. In spite of her tiredness, she managed to finish her work. ALTHOUGH
………Although she was tired, she managed to finish her work ……………………………………………………………………………………..
84. I am not as good at learning English as my brother. BETTER
…My brother is better at learning English than me…………………………………………………………………………………………..
85. Roller - skating doesn’t interest Tony. INTERESTED
Tony isn't interested in roller-skating ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
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?
1. Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t go on holiday because she didn’t have any money. (ABLE)
- > If Jessica had had some money, she ……would have been able to……………………………………go on holiday.
2. The committee has rejected the new proposal. (TURNED)
- > The new proposal ……has been turned down by………………………………..the committee.
3. I’m certain Julie didn’t tell him. (HAVE)
- > It……couldn't have been……………………………………………Julie who told him.
4. Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. (UNDER)
- > Danny found it difficult to……get his skis under……………………….on the steep slope.
5. Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? (PURPOSE)
- > Did you kick him……on purpose or………………………………an accident?
6. People say that the Pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)
- > The Pyramids ……is supposed to be…………………………….worth visiting.
7. Tom has not had a job for two years (OUT)
- > Tom has ………been out of work for…………………………………….. two years.
8. “Don't blame me if you can’t find your favorite shirt, “ my sister said. (NOT)
- > My sister said that it …………was not her fault………………….that if I couldn’t find my favorite shirt.
9. The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. (TWO-HOUR)
- > It is …a two-hour train journey…………………………………….. from London to Bristol.
10. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he? (TRADITIONALLY)
- > He ...........was traditionally brought up........................................, wasn’t he?
XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the original sentences. Use the word given and other
words as necessary.
1. Did you always eat sweets when you were small? USE
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2. She dreams to spend her vacation in Ho Chi Minh City.
WISHES
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3. They didn’t use to drink coffee when we lived in America. NEVER
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4. He had a lot of money, but now he doesn’t. USED
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5. The boys want to win the football match. WISH
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6. Latin was an international language. USED
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1. Did you use to eat when you were small?
2. She wishes she spent her vacation in HCM City.
3. They never drank coffee when we lived in America.
4. He used to have a lot of money.
5. The boys wish they won the football match.
6. Latin used to use as an international language
