I. For each of the sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word given in brackets. (5ms)

96. May I borrow your calculator? (MIND)

Would  …………………………………………………………………………………………….

97. Joe couldn’t take part in the race because she got an accident. (PREVENT)

The accident .......................................................................... ………………..

98. My parents were always telling me what to do when I was a child. (TOLD)

I  …………….………………………………………………………………………….

99. I regret giving Dennis my phone number. (NOT)

I wish ………………………………………………………………………………………..

100. The sea isn’t warm enough to swim in at the beginning of April.  (TOO)

The sea  ………….…………………………………………………………………………

* For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the given word. This word must not be altered in any way.

1. She can speak basic German. (GET)

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

2. Duong’s sister can speak Italian very well. (IN)

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

3. She learned a few words of German last month. (UP)

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

4. Nam hasn’t practiced his English for ages. (RUSTY)

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

5. She can speak both Vietnamese and English perfectly. (BILINGUAL)

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

For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence as directed, using the word or phrase given.

33. The painting Edward did is the ugliest one you can imagine. (Use the comparative form)

→ You can't imagine a painting .....................................................................................................................

34. They say that we cannot exchange articles which customers have bought during the sale. (Change the sentence into the passive voice with modal verb)

→ They …………………………………………………………………………………………………...

For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence as directed, using the word or phrase given.

33. The painting Edward did is the ugliest one you can imagine. (Use the comparative form)

→ You can't imagine a painting 

34. They say that we cannot exchange articles which customers have bought during the sale. (Change the sentence into the passive voice with modal verb)

→ They 

For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the given word. This word must not be altered in any way.

46. She can speak basic German. (GET)

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

47. Duong’s sister can speak Italian very well. (IN)

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

48. She learned a few words of German last month. (UP)

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

49. Nam hasn’t practiced his English for ages. (RUSTY)

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

50. She can speak both Vietnamese and English perfectly. (BILINGUAL)

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

VI. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible In meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given in capital letters, which must not be altered in any way.

1. You really ought to find a steady job. HIGH

2. The only weapons the soldiers had were old-fashioned rifles. MEANS

3. Second-hand cars are never a good buy. TIME

4. No obstacle was allowed to stand in the way of the director’s new project.  SWEPT

5. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties.  GO INTO

6. If you wish to complain, you must write a letter. WRITING

7. You don’t seem very well. Take a few days’ holiday. RUN

8. We should abolish all these antiquated customs. DONE

9. You can’t prevent children from getting colds in winter. SUSCEPTIBLE

10. There’s an office party on Friday. Why don’t you come?  FANCY

Part 2. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original one, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE the word given. 

1. Tim looks nothing like his father. TAKE

→Tim ……………………………………………… his father.

2. There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy. WASTE

→It's ………………………………………………  as she's really busy.

3. I'm sure it was Anna I saw in town as I recognized her coat. MUST

→It ……………………………………………… I recognized her coat.

4. He made unsuccessful attempt to buy the company.                                            WITHOUT

→ He attempted ……………………………………………… success.

 5. I didn’t see my best friend off this morning, so I am very sad now.             WOULD  

→ If I ……………………………………………… very sad now.

X. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write 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.

96. I am expecting to be promoted soon ( BANKING )97. I found swimming easy ( NATURALLY )98. Organic vegetables are said to be healthy ( WONDERS )99. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to hepl me out ( TEETH )100. That movie star used to have lots of fans , but recently he has becom unattractive ( TOUCH )

V. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given. (2ms)

1. In the past, the children used nature as their playground. (Using: USED)

In the past, children __________________________________________

2. I/ wish/ there/ be/ four seasons/ my area. ( Complete the sentence)

___________________________________________________________

3. “ I don’t think taking risks too often is a good idea.” she said.

She said that_________________________________________________

4. I last phoned Mary last Christmas.

I have ______________________________________________________

5. “Who can I turn for help with my homework?” He asked.

He wondered ___________________________________________