Mrs. Scott is proud of her cooking Takes
1. The train journey from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh city takes four hours.
It is a
2. If it doesn't rain soon, our crops will be lost.
Unless
2.I'm very pleased that we shall meet again soon.
I'm looking
3. Have you got a cheaper hat than this?
Is this
4. Mrs. Scott is pround of her cooking.
Mrs. Scott prides
5. Daisy's parents gave her a watch for her birthday.
Daisy
6. There is no need for you to talk so loudly.
You don't
7. Ms. Long fixed the washing machine for me.
I had
8. Lan is the tallest girl in her class.
No one
9. ' John, please don't tell anyone my new address', said Mary.
Mary asked
1. The train journey from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh city takes four hours.
It is a four-hour train journey from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh city.
2. If it doesn't rain soon, our crops will be lost.
Unless it rains soon, our crops will be lost.
2.I'm very pleased that we shall meet again soon.
I'm looking forward to meet you you again soon.
3. Have you got a cheaper hat than this?
Is this your cheaest hat?
4. Mrs. Scott is pround of her cooking.
Mrs. Scott prides herself on her cooking.
5. Daisy's parents gave her a watch for her birthday.
Daisy was given a watch for her birthday.
6. There is no need for you to talk so loudly.
You don't need to talk so loudly.
7. Ms. Long fixed the washing machine for me.
I had the washing machine fixed Ms Long.
8. Lan is the tallest girl in her class.
No one in Lan's class is taller than her.
9. ' John, please don't tell anyone my new address', said Mary.
Mary asked John not to tell anyone her new address.
1. The train journey from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh city takes four hours.
It is a take four hours train journey from nha trang to ho chi minh city.
2. If it doesn't rain soon, our crops will be lost.
Unless it rains soon, our crops will be lost.
2.I'm very pleased that we shall meet again soon.
I'm looking forward to meeting again soon
3. Have you got a cheaper hat than this?
Is this a cheaper hat?
4. Mrs. Scott is pround of her cooking.
Mrs. Scott prides herself on her cooking.
5. Daisy's parents gave her a watch for her birthday.
Daisy is given a watch for her birthday.
6. There is no need for you to talk so loudly.
You don't need to talk so loudly
7. Ms. Long fixed the washing machine for me.
I had fixed the washing machine by mr.long
8. Lan is the tallest girl in her class.
No one in lan's class is taller than her.
9. ' John, please don't tell anyone my new address', said Mary.
Mary asked john not to tell anyone her new address.
Viết lại câu
1. I only recognised him when he came into the flight
-> Not until...................................
2. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years
-> It's..................................
3. I'm sure she didn't do it purpose
-> She can't..............................
4. The station clock showed half past ten
-> According...............................
5. I had had no experience of skiing but I quyckly picked it up
-> Despite..............................
6. The judges had never seen a prettier flower
-> It was.............................
7. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking
-> Mrs Scott prides...................
1. I only recognised him when he came into the flight
-> Not until he came into the flight did I recognise him.
2. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years
-> It's for years since I last enjoyed myself so much.
3. I'm sure she didn't do it purpose
-> She can't have done it in purpose.
4. The station clock showed half past ten
-> According to the station clock, it's half past ten (now).
5. I had had no experience of skiing but I quyckly picked it up
-> Despite not having had any experience of skiing, I quickly picked it up.
-> Despite the fact that I had had no experience of skiing, I quickly picked it up.
6. The judges had never seen a prettier flower
-> It was the prettiest flower that the judges had ever seen.
7. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking
-> Mrs Scott prides in her cooking.
1. I only recognised him when he came into the flight
-> Not until he came into the flight did I recognise him.
2. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years
-> It's for years since I haven't enjoyed myself so much.
3. I'm sure she didn't do it on purpose.
-> She can't have done it on purpose.
4. The station clock showed half past ten
-> According to the station clock, it was half past ten.
5. I had no experience of skiing but I quyckly picked it up
-> Despite the fact that I had no experience of skiing, I quyckly picked it up.
6. The judges had never seen a prettier flower
-> It was the prettiest flower the judges had ever seen.
7. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking
-> Mrs Scott prides herself on her cooking.
11. Mrs. Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play.
=> Mrs. Green is proud of what ...........................................................................................
12. Jane seems to come to the performance lat.
=> It looks ………………………………………………………………………………..
13. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. TAKES
14. Mrs Scott …………………………………………………………………………….
15. Doing the same things every day gives me no pleasure. ENJOY.
=> I ………………………………………………………………………………………
16. Cheaper tickets are available from some travel agents.
=> Some travel ………………………………………………………………………….
17. There are usually long waits at the airport.
=> You usually have ……………………………………………………………………..
18. My brother usually washes the dishes. (washing)
=> My brother ……………………………………………………………………………
19. I met her during my stay in London last summer. (staying)
=> I met ………………………………………………………………………………….
20. We had a choice of three main courses for dinner. (choose)
=> We could …………………………………………………………………………......
21. Could you speak English when you were younger? (able)
=> When you were ……………………………………………………………………...?
22. Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year. (part)
=> Three hundred students ………………………………………………………………
23. My sister doesn’t like computer games very much. (keen)
=> My sister ……………………………………………………………………………...
24. I was really bored by the film last night. (boring)
=> I found ……………………………………………………………………………….
25. It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
=> It’s better to avoid ……………………………………………………………………
26. As a child, I liked chocolate very much.
=> When I ……………………………………………………………………………….
27. In the briefcase you will find a map, a file and a calculator.
=> The briefcase …………………………………………………………………………
28. Are you sure that jacket is the right size for you?
=> Does that jacket ……………………………………………………………………..?
29. There may be some delay in obtaining the permit.
=> Perhaps there …………………………………………………………………………
30. I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it.
=> I needn't ………………………………………………………………………………
31. He is a fascinating(hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn ) lecturer because he knows a lot about his subject.
=> His wide …………………………………………………………………………….....
32. John doesn't always speak the truth, I'm afraid.
=> You can't ……………………………………………………………………………….
33. Your hair is long . You ought to get it cut.
=> Your hair is long. It …………………………………………………………………….
34. Does this camera belong to you ?
=> Do …………………………………………………………………………………......?
35. He never has enough money.
=> He is always ……………………………………………………………………………
36. The food in France is famous.
=> France is ……………………………………………………………………………….
37. She didn't say a word as she left the room.
=> She left the room ……………………………………………………………………….
38. Minh will be eighteen next week.
=> It’s Minh’s ……………………………………………………………………………...
39. Vinh keep forgetting is homework .
=> Vinh is ………………………………………………………………………………….
40. Walking in the rain gives my brother pleasure.
=> My brother enjoys ……………………………………………………………………...
41. My friend had excellent ideas. He did a good job,too. (using not only.....but...as well )
=> My friend not only had excellent ideas but did a good job as well.
42. His explanation is not clear. The examples he gives are not clear. (using neither...............nor)
=> Neither …………………………………………………………………………………
43. He was given a gift. So were you.(using "as well")
=> He ………………………………………………………………………………………
44. He made a great discovery. He was very proud of it.( Combine into one sentence) => He ……………………………………………………………………………………
45. Lan found it difficult to accept the situation. ( rewrite with: difficulty)
=> Lan …………………………………………………………………………................
46.The farmers had applied new technology in their fields. The output of rice was raised.(Combine with: Thanks to ...........which............)
=> Thanks ………………………………………………………………………………..
47. She didn't say a word as she left the room.
=> She left the room ………………………………………………………………………
48. A train leaves at 7 o'clock every morning.
=> There is ………………………………………………………………………………..
49. During dinner, the phone rang.
11. Mrs. Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play.
=> Mrs. Green is proud of what ...........................................................................................
12. Jane seems to come to the performance lat.
=> It looks ………………………………………………………………………………..
13. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. TAKES
14. Mrs Scott …………………………………………………………………………….
15. Doing the same things every day gives me no pleasure. ENJOY.
=> I ………………………………………………………………………………………
16. Cheaper tickets are available from some travel agents.
=> Some travel ………………………………………………………………………….
17. There are usually long waits at the airport.
=> You usually have ……………………………………………………………………..
18. My brother usually washes the dishes. (washing)
=> My brother ……………………………………………………………………………
19. I met her during my stay in London last summer. (staying)
=> I met ………………………………………………………………………………….
20. We had a choice of three main courses for dinner. (choose)
=> We could …………………………………………………………………………......
21. Could you speak English when you were younger? (able)
=> When you were ……………………………………………………………………...?
22. Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year. (part)
=> Three hundred students ………………………………………………………………
23. My sister doesn’t like computer games very much. (keen)
=> My sister ……………………………………………………………………………...
24. I was really bored by the film last night. (boring)
=> I found ……………………………………………………………………………….
25. It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
=> It’s better to avoid ……………………………………………………………………
26. As a child, I liked chocolate very much.
=> When I ……………………………………………………………………………….
27. In the briefcase you will find a map, a file and a calculator.
=> The briefcase …………………………………………………………………………
28. Are you sure that jacket is the right size for you?
=> Does that jacket ……………………………………………………………………..?
29. There may be some delay in obtaining the permit.
=> Perhaps there …………………………………………………………………………
30. I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it.
=> I needn't ………………………………………………………………………………
31. He is a fascinating(hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn ) lecturer because he knows a lot about his subject.
=> His wide …………………………………………………………………………….....
32. John doesn't always speak the truth, I'm afraid.
=> You can't ……………………………………………………………………………….
33. Your hair is long . You ought to get it cut.
=> Your hair is long. It …………………………………………………………………….
34. Does this camera belong to you ?
=> Do …………………………………………………………………………………......?
35. He never has enough money.
=> He is always ……………………………………………………………………………
36. The food in France is famous.
=> France is ……………………………………………………………………………….
37. She didn't say a word as she left the room.
=> She left the room ……………………………………………………………………….
38. Minh will be eighteen next week.
=> It’s Minh’s ……………………………………………………………………………...
39. Vinh keep forgetting is homework .
=> Vinh is ………………………………………………………………………………….
40. Walking in the rain gives my brother pleasure.
=> My brother enjoys ……………………………………………………………………...
41. My friend had excellent ideas. He did a good job,too. (using not only.....but...as well )
=> My friend not only had excellent ideas but did a good job as well.
42. His explanation is not clear. The examples he gives are not clear. (using neither...............nor)
=> Neither …………………………………………………………………………………
43. He was given a gift. So were you.(using "as well")
=> He ………………………………………………………………………………………
44. He made a great discovery. He was very proud of it.( Combine into one sentence) => He ……………………………………………………………………………………
45. Lan found it difficult to accept the situation. ( rewrite with: difficulty)
=> Lan …………………………………………………………………………................
46.The farmers had applied new technology in their fields. The output of rice was raised.(Combine with: Thanks to ...........which............)
=> Thanks ………………………………………………………………………………..
47. She didn't say a word as she left the room.
=> She left the room ………………………………………………………………………
48. A train leaves at 7 o'clock every morning.
=> There is ………………………………………………………………………………..
49. During dinner, the phone rang.
11. Mrs Green is proud of what her son contributes to the play.
12. It looks like Jane is coming to the performance late.
13. Mrs Scott takes pride on her cooking.
15. I don’t enjoy doing the same things every day.
16. Some travel agents have cheaper tickets.
17. You usually have to wait for a long time at the airport.
18. My brother usually does the washing up.
19. I met her when I was staying in London last summer.
20. We could choose three main courses for the dinner.
21. When you were younger, were you able to speak English?
22. Three hundred students took part in the swimming competition last year.
23. My sister isn’t keen on computer games.
24. I found the film last night boring.
25. It’s better to avoid travelling during the rush hour.
26. When I was a child, I liked chocolate very much.
27. The briefcase contains a map, a file and a calculator.
28. Does that jacket fit you?
29. Perhaps there is some delay in obtaining the permit.
30. I needn’t have given Ted the message because he already knew about it.
31. His wide knowledge about his subject makes him fascinating.
32. You can’t trust John because he doesn’t always speak the truth.
33. Your hair is long. It ought to be cut.
34. Do you own this camera?
35. He is always short of money.
36. France is famous for the food.
37. She left the room without saying a word.
38. It’s Minh’s eighteenth birthday next week.
39. Vinh is always forgetting his homework.
40. My brother enjoys walking in the rain.
42. Neither his explanation nor the examples he gives are clear.
43. He as well as you was given a gift.
44. He was very proud of making a great discovery.
45. Lan had difficulty accepting the situation.
46. Thanks to new technology which the farmers had applied in their fields, the output of rice was raised.
47. She left the room without saying a word.
48. There is a train that leaves at 7 o’clock every morning.
Viết lại câu
1. We think the owner of the house os abroad
=> The owner....
2. The room still needs cleaning.
=>The room hasn't...
3. He'll settle down. Then his performance will improve
=> Once...
4. Mrs. Scott is proud of her cooking.
=> Mrs. Scott prides....
5. He was very sorry because he didn't have time to visit all places of interest in London when he was there last year.
=> He greatly .....
6. The bus came round the corner.
=> Round...
7. Our lessons were held in a very hot classroom.
=> The classroom in....
8. Everyone was surprised to see George leave the party early.
=> To....
1. sai động từ sau house, bạn xem lại nhé!
The owner of the house is thought to ... abroad.
2. The room hasn't cleaned yet.
3. Once he settles down, his performance will improve.
4. Mrs. Scott prides on her cooking
5. He greatly regretted not having time to visit all places of interest in London when he was there last year.
6. Round the corner came the bus.
7. The classroom in hot temperature was where our lessons were held.
8. To see George leave the party early surprised everyone.
1the owner of the house is thought to be a broad
2the room hasn't been cleaned yet
a.Miss Nga is proud of her cooking
b.She is proud of being such a good cooking
c.We must be proud of our country
d.She is proud of having saved the drowned child
e.Everybody is proud of what they do
f.The girl is proud of her beauty
g.They boy prides himself on his success
h.He pridents himself on remaining calm in an emergency
i.My parents pride themselves on making us what we are today
j.The president prides himself on the development of the nation's economy
a.Miss Nga is proud of her cooking
-> Miss Nga prides herself on her cooking
b.She is proud of being such a good cooking
-> She prides herself on being such a good cooking
c.We must be proud of our country
-> We must take pride in our country
d.She is proud of having saved the drowned child
-> She prides herself on having saved the drowned child
e.Everybody is proud of what they do
-> Everybody prides themselves on what they do
f.The girl is proud of her beauty
-> The girl takes pride in her beauty
g.They boy prides himself on his success
-> They boy is proud of his success
h.He pridents himself on remaining calm in an emergency
-> He is proud of remaining calm in an emergency
i.My parents pride themselves on making us what we are today
-> My parents are proud of making us what we are today
j.The president prides himself on the development of the nation's economy
-> The president takes pride in the development of the nation's economy
a.Miss Nga is proud of her cooking
miss nga prides herself on her cooking
b.She is proud of being such a good cooking
she prides herself on a good cooking
c.We must be proud of our country
we must pride our country on
d.She is proud of having saved the drowned child
she prides herself on having saved the drowned child
e.Everybody is proud of what they do
everyone prides themselves on what they do
f.The girl is proud of her beauty
the girl prides herself on her beauty
g.They boy prides himself on his success
the boy is proud of his success
h.He pridents himself on remaining calm in an emergency
he is proud of remaining calm in an emergency
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the words or phrases given.
1. He's the best player our team has ever had. NEVER
Our team................good player
2. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. TAKES
Mrs Scott....................
3. It's my opinion that you should take more exercise. WOULD
If i................................
4. It's not difficult to make bread. EASY
Bread...............................
5. I haven't done any gardening for three months. WAS
The last.........................
6. Hoa regrets not watching that film last night. WISHES
Hoa........................
7. Although her leg hurt, Jill finished the race. PAIN
In spite....................
8. There was too little time to go back home by bike. NOT
There.........................
9. Doing the same things every day gives me no pleasure. ENJOY
I..............................
10. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult. SHOP
It............................
1. He's the best player our team has ever had. NEVER
Our team.......has never had such a.........good player
2. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. TAKES
Mrs Scott.........takes pride in her cooking...........
3. It's my opinion that you should take more exercise. WOULD
If i......were you, I would take more exercise....
4. It's not difficult to make bread. EASY
Bread...is easy to make......
5. I haven't done any gardening for three months. WAS
The last.....time I did any gardening was three months ago...
6. Hoa regrets not watching that film last night. WISHES
Hoa....wishes she had watched that film last night...
7. Although her leg hurt, Jill finished the race. PAIN
In spite....of Jill's pain leg, she finished the race....
8. There was too little time to go back home by bike. NOT
There.....was not enough time to go back home by bike....
9. Doing the same things every day gives me no pleasure. ENJOY
I....enjoy doing the same things every day..
10. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult. SHOP
It.....is difficult for handicapped people to shop in supermarkets...
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the words or phrases given.
1. He's the best player our team has ever had. NEVER
Our team.......HAS NEVER HAD SUCH A.........good player
2. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. TAKES
Mrs Scott..........TAKES PRIDE IN HER COOKING..........
3. It's my opinion that you should take more exercise. WOULD
If i...............WERE YOU, I WOULD MORE EXERCISE.................
4. It's not difficult to make bread. EASY
Bread...............IS EASY TO BE MADE................
5. I haven't done any gardening for three months. WAS
The last.............TIME I DID GARDENING WAS THERE MONTHS AGO............
6. Hoa regrets not watching that film last night. WISHES
Hoa...........WISHES SHE HAD WATCHED THAT FILM LAST NIGHT.............
7. Although her leg hurt, Jill finished the race. PAIN
In spite..........OF A PAIN IN HER LEG, Jill FINISHED THE RACE..........
8. There was too little time to go back home by bike. NOT
There............WAS NOT ENOUGH TIME TO GO BACK HOME BY BIKE.............
9. Doing the same things every day gives me no pleasure. ENJOY
I...............DON'T ENJOY DOING THE SAME THINGS EVERY DAY...............
10. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult. SHOP
It..............IS DIFFICULT FOR HANDICAPPED PEOPLE TO SHOP IN SUPERMARKETS..............
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the words or phrases given.
1. He's the best player our team has ever had. NEVER
Our team has never had such good player
2. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. TAKES
Mrs Scott takes pride in her cooking.
3. It's my opinion that you should take more exercise. WOULD
If i were you, I would take more exercise.
4. It's not difficult to make bread. EASY
Bread is easy to be made.
5. I haven't done any gardening for three months. WAS
The last time I did gardening was three months ago.
6. Hoa regrets not watching that film last night. WISHES
Hoa wished she had watched that film last night.
7. Although her leg hurt, Jill finished the race. PAIN
In spite of a pain in her leg, Jill finished the race.
8. There was too little time to go back home by bike. NOT
There was not enough time to go back home by bike.
9. Doing the same things every day gives me no pleasure. ENJOY
I don't enjoy doing the same things every day.
10. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult. SHOP
It is difficult for handicapped people to shop in súpermakẹt.
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it
1. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
-> Hardly.........................................................
2. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
-> There is....................................................
3.He was sentences to six months in rpison for his part in the robbery.
-> He received a............................................................
4.The salesman told me that my new car would be delivered next Wednesday.
-> According.......................................................................
5. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new aditor fell ill.
-> No sooner.................................................
6. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking.
-> Mrs Scott prides..................................................
7. This affair does not concern you.
-> This affair is no.........................................
8. You are under no obligation to accept their offer.
-> you can please............................................
9. I am amazed by the mistakes he makes.
-> What...............................
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it
1. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
-> Hardly...........................had I put the phone down when the boss rang back..............................
2. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
-> There is..........................an absolutely false rumour about the politician and the construction contract..........................
3.He was sentences to six months in rpison for his part in the robbery.
-> He received a................................six-month imprisonment for his part in the robbery............................
4.The salesman told me that my new car would be delivered next Wednesday.
-> According...................................to the salesman, my new car would be delivered next Wednesday...................................
5. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new aditor fell ill.
-> No sooner........................had the new editor made his appointment to the post than he fell ill.........................
6. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking.
-> Mrs Scott prides..........................herself on her cooking........................
7. This affair does not concern you.
-> This affair is no.....................concern to you....................
8. You are under no obligation to accept their offer.
-> you can please...................... yourself about whether you accept their offer or not.....................
9. I am amazed by the mistakes he makes.
-> What...............amazes me are the mistakes he makes
................
c1 : chuyển các câu sau sao cho nghĩa tương đương, sử dụng từ trong ngoặc ( nếu có)
1. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. ( takes)
=> Mrs Scott..
2. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult. ( shop)
=> It..
3. " How long has it been since you left this city, bod?"
=> He wanted to know...
4. Rich families tend to send their children to private school.
=> children of...
5. I love music although I can't play any musical instrument.
=> Despite..
6. Spare the rod and spoil the child
=> If the child...
7. My parents find fault with everything I do
=> No matter...
8. Jane hasn't made much progress at school
=> Jane has only...
9. Mary was the only student absent from class
=> Apart...
10. There were so many people on the train that I couldn't get a seat.
=> the train was...
11. I;m sure it wasn't Mrs. Elton you saw because she's in bristol.
=> It can't...
12. The bread is so stale we can't eat it.
=> The bread isn't..
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c1 : chuyển các câu sau sao cho nghĩa tương đương, sử dụng từ trong ngoặc ( nếu có)
1. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. ( takes)
=> Mrs Scott.TAKES PRIDE IN HER CÔKING.
2. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult. ( shop)
=> It.IS DIFFICULT FOR HANDICAPPED PEOPLE TO SHOP IN SUPERMARKETS.
3. " How long has it been since you left this city, bod?"
=> He wanted to know..HOW LONG IT HAD BEEN SINCE BOD HAD LEFT THAT CITY.
4. Rich families tend to send their children to private school.
=> children of.RICH FAMILIES TEND TO BE SENT TO PRIVATE SCHOOL..
5. I love music although I can't play any musical instrument.
=> Despite.NOT PLAYING SOME MUSICAL INSTRUMENT,I LOVE MUSIC.
6. Spare the rod and spoil the child
=> If a child is overprotect, he will be spoilt.
7. My parents find fault with everything I do
=> No matter..WHAT I DO , My parents find faul WITH IT.
8. Jane hasn't made much progress at school
=> Jane has only..MADE A LITTLE PROGRESS AT SCHOOL.
9. Mary was the only student absent from class
=> Apart..FROM MARY,EVERYBODY ATTENDED THE CLASS.
10. There were so many people on the train that I couldn't get a seat.
=> the train was..TOO SMALL FOR ME TO GET A SEAT.
11. I;m sure it wasn't Mrs. Elton you saw because she's in bristol.
=> It can't..HAVE BEEN MRS.ELTON YOU SAW because she's in bristol..
12. The bread is so stale we can't eat it.
=> The bread isn't.NEW ENOUGH FOR US TO EAT.
1. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. ( takes)
=> Mrs Scott takes her prides in her cooking.
2. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult. ( shop)
=> It is difficult for handicapped people to shop in supermarkets.
3. " How long has it been since you left this city, bod?"
=> He wanted to know how long it had been since bod left this city.
4. Rich families tend to send their children to private school.
=> children of rich families tend to be sent to private school.
5. I love music although I can't play any musical instrument.
=> Despite the fact that I can't play any musical instrument, I love music.
6. Spare the rod and spoil the child
=> If the child.
7. My parents find fault with everything I do
=> No matter what I do, my parents find fault with it.
8. Jane hasn't made much progress at school
=> Jane has only made a little progress at school.
9. Mary was the only student absent from class
=> Apart from Mary, everyone attended the class.
10. There were so many people on the train that I couldn't get a seat.
=> the train was so crowded that I couldn't get a seat.
11. I;m sure it wasn't Mrs. Elton you saw because she's in bristol.
=> It can't have been Mrs.Elton you saw because she's in bristol.
12. The bread is so stale we can't eat it.
=> The bread isn't fresh enough for us to eat.