Rewrite the second sentence using the given word(s) so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between THREE and FIVE words including the given words.
1, It was such a surprise that he passed the entrance exam (AS)
=> _____________________________
2, James doesn't think we should visit the museum because it's not fun (POINT)
=> _____________________________
3, I said to her "Don't open the window" (TO)
=> _____________________________
4, The old building makes me think of my hometown (REMINDS)
=> _____________________________
5, Kathy is a nurse but she wants to be a doctor (WISHES)
=> _____________________________
1, It was such a surprise that he passed the entrance exam (AS)
=> It came as a surprise that he passed the entrance exam.
2, James doesn't think we should visit the museum because it's not fun (POINT)
=> James thinks that there is no point in visiting the museum because it's not fun.
3, I said to her "Don't open the window" (TO)
=> I told her not to open the window.
4, The old building makes me think of my hometown (REMINDS)
=> The old building reminds me of my hometown.
5, Kathy is a nurse but she wants to be a doctor (WISHES)
=> Kathy wishes she were a doctor.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between Three and Eight words, including the word given.
1 It's possible that Greg didn't go to Swansea after all. not
Greg ___________________ to Swansea after all.
2 It's quite likely that Sasha was lying about what Doug said. well
Sasha_____________________about what Doug said.
3 The most likely situation is that they awarded Grandpa the medal during the war. must
Grandpa ____________ during the war.
4 l'd be surprised if Derek has already arrived. ought
Derek ______________ yet.
5 Jake, is it definite that they haven't announced the winner yet? will
Jake, __________announced yet?
6 It's highly likely that Stephen was listening. may
Stephen _________________listening.
7 lt's not possible that Andrew is half Spanish. be
Andrew ______________ half Spanish.
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. No one has challenged his authority before. FIRST
àThis is the ......................................................his authority.
2. They lay on the beach the whole week sunbathing. SPENT
à They ..................................................... on the beach sunbathing.
3. The last Olympic Games were held in Seoul. TOOK
à The last Olympic Games ............................. in Seoul.
4. We couldn’t find a safer spot to pitch our tent.
à That .............................................. we could find to pitch our tent. THE
5. Although he had trained hard, he didn’t manage to win the race.
à No ............................. he had trained, he didn’t manage to win the race. MATTER
This is the first time someone has challenged his authority.
They spent the whole week sunbathing.
The last Olympic Games took place in Seoul.
That was the safest spot...
No matter how hard he had trained,...
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between THREE and EIGHT words, including the word given.
26. 'It's none of your business who I go out with!' Audrey shouted at her mother (concern)
-> Audrey shouted at her mother that who she___________of hers
28. Mr. Reynolds has been told that you were rude to a client (attention)
-> It__________ that you were rude to a client.
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between THREE and EIGHT words, including the word given.
26. 'It's none of your business who I go out with!' Audrey shouted at her mother (concern)
-> Audrey shouted at her mother that who she___________of hers
28. Mr Reynolds has been told that you were rude to a client (attention)
-> It__________ that you were rude to a client.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. Why isn’t the government informing people about this problem? informed
Why .......................................................................... about this problem by the government?
2. I am interested in why you did it. is
The only thing ................................................................................................ why you did it.
3. I’m sorry I didn’t look at the hotel room before I booked it. regret
I ......................................................................................... the hotel room before I booked it.
4. People walked more fifty years ago than they do now. would
Fifty years ago, ........................................................................................... than they do now.
5. First of all, the director explained the reason for the meeting. began
The director .................................................................................. the reason for the meeting.
Why aren't people being informed about this problem by the government?
The only thing I interested in is why you did it.
I regret not looking for the hotel room before I booked it.
Fifty years ago, people would walk more than they do now.
The director began to explain the reason before the meeting.
Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE and FIVE words including the word given.
1. They have claimed that Bai Dinh Pagoda has the largest bronze Buddha statue in Asia. (To)
➣Bai Dinh Pagoda has been claimed____________bronze Buddha statue in Asia.
2. They consider that Tuan Chau Island is one of the most beautiful ones among 1969 big and small islands in Ha Long Bay. (Considered)
➣Tuan Chau Island____________one of the most beautiful ones among 1969 big and small islands in Ha Long Bay.
3. I'm not sure what I should cook for my son's birthday party. (To)
➣I'm not sure_______________my son's birthday party.
4."Should I dial 18001567 to ask for advice about family problems? " Phong was not sure. (Whether)
➣Phong was not sure_________ask for advice about family problems.
5. It's a pity my computer is out of order. (Wish)
➣I________________out of order.
6. I would like my sister to improve her English speaking. (Could)
➣I wish my sister______________________
7."If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook", he said. (Shouldn't)
➣He suggested_____________of my time chatting on Facebook.
8. Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation? (Using)
➣My teacher suggested___________a theme of the presentation.
9. Hanoi capital city is generally not as exciting as Ho Chi Minh city. (More)
➣Ho Chi Minh city________________Hanoi capital city.
10. Tom said to the girl:"When did you have this picture taken?"(Had)
➣Tom asked the girl__________________that picture taken.
Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE and FIVE words including the word given.
1. They have claimed that Bai Dinh Pagoda has the largest bronze Buddha statue in Asia. (To)
→ Bai Dinh Pagoda has been claimed to have the largest bronze Buddha statue in Asia.
2. They consider that Tuan Chau Island is one of the most beautiful ones among 1969 big and small islands in Ha Long Bay. (Considered)
→Tuan Chau Island is considered one of the most beautiful ones among 1969 big and small islands in Ha Long Bay.
3. I'm not sure what I should cook for my son's birthday party. (To)
→ I'm not sure what to cook for my son's birthday party.
4."Should I dial 18001567 to ask for advice about family problems? " Phong was not sure. (Whether)
→ Phong was not sure whether to ask for advice about family problems.
5. It's a pity my computer is out of order. (Wish)
→ I wish my computer wasn't out of order.
6. I would like my sister to improve her English speaking. (Could)
→ I wish my sister could improve her English speaking.
7."If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook", he said. (Shouldn't)
→ He suggested that I should no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook.
8. Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation? (Using)
→ My teacher suggested using Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation.
9. Hanoi capital city is generally not as exciting as Ho Chi Minh city. (More)
→ Ho Chi Minh city is generally more exciting than Hanoi capital city.
10. Tom said to the girl:"When did you have this picture taken?"(Had)
→ Tom asked the girl when she had had that picture taken.
1. They have claimed that Bai Dinh Pagoda has the largest bronze Buddha statue in Asia. (To)
➣Bai Dinh Pagoda has been claimed_____to have the largest_______bronze Buddha statue in Asia.
2. They consider that Tuan Chau Island is one of the most beautiful ones among 1969 big and small islands in Ha Long Bay. (Considered)
➣Tuan Chau Island______is considered______one of the most beautiful ones among 1969 big and small islands in Ha Long Bay.
3. I'm not sure what I should cook for my son's birthday party. (To)
➣I'm not sure_____what to cook for__________my son's birthday party.
4."Should I dial 18001567 to ask for advice about family problems? " Phong was not sure. (Whether)
➣Phong was not sure__whether to dial 1800 1567 to _______ask for advice about family problems.
5. It's a pity my computer is out of order. (Wish)
➣I________wish my computer wasn't ________out of order.
6. I would like my sister to improve her English speaking. (Could)
➣I wish my sister___could improve her English speaking___________________
7."If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook", he said. (Shouldn't)
➣He suggested____that I shouldn't spend_________of my time chatting on Facebook.
8. Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation? (Using)
➣My teacher suggested__using Perfume Pagoda as_________a theme of the presentation.
9. Hanoi capital city is generally not as exciting as Ho Chi Minh city. (More)
➣Ho Chi Minh city__is generally more excicing than______________Hanoi capital city.
10. Tom said to the girl:"When did you have this picture taken?"(Had)
➣Tom asked the girl___when she had had_______________that picture taken.
II/ Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 This island has a large population. people
There a lot of people.......................................................................... on this island.
2 Do you own these things? your
Are ………………........................................................................... belongings?
3 The weather was good on our holiday. had
We ……………………………………………………………on our holiday.
4 There were a lot of cars on the road to Manchester. traffic
There …………………..………….. on the road to Manchester.
5 Gerry is a very strong person, in my opinion. strength
Gerry ………………………………in my opinion.
6 There are pieces of paper all over the floor! litter
There ……………………………………all over the floor.
7 Can I park my car here? allowed
Is ………………………………………………………….here?
8 I know these machines are very expensive. machinery
I know .....................................................................................…………… very expensive.
1 This island has a large population. people
There..............there are a lot of people ............................................................ on this island.
2 Do you own these things? your
Are ……these things your…………........................................................................... belongings?
3 The weather was good on our holiday. had
We …………had a good weather…………………………………………………on our holiday.
4 There were a lot of cars on the road to Manchester. traffic
There ……………was a lot of traffic……..………….. on the road to Manchester.
5 Gerry is a very strong person, in my opinion. strength
Gerry ……has so much strength…………………………in my opinion.
6 There are pieces of paper all over the floor! litter
There ………is so much litter……………………………all over the floor.
7 Can I park my car here? allowed
Is ……parking car allowed…………………………………………………….here?
8 I know these machines are very expensive. machinery
I know ...........this machinery is..........................................................................…………… very expensive.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning.
1. The football match was postponed due to the rain.
put The football match was __________________ due to the rain.
2. There was no one here except John.
apart There was no one here _________________ John.
3. You will have to pay at least £500 to get that watch.
impossible You’ll find it ________________ that watch for less than £500.
4. I don’t want to eat this now.
rather I _____________________ eat this now.
5. ‘Shall I turn on the light?’ Sue asked Jill.
wanted Sue asked Jill _____________ the light turned on.
6. Mother walked in quietly so as to avoid waking the baby.
order Mother walked in quietly ____________ the baby.
7. It’s possible that she didn’t understand what I had said.
might She ___________________what I had said.
8. I couldn’t concentrate fully because of the loud music.
difficult The loud music ___________________ fully.
9. The tea is too hot to drink.
enough The tea _____________________ to drink.
10. She is certain to have heard about it on the news.
must She ________________________ about it on the news.
Sentence Transformation 9
Example: The last time I had a dental appointment was six months ago.
since
It’s ……been six months since…. I had a dental appointment.
1. He was not reprimanded, even though he behaved rudely in class.
despite He was not reprimanded …………………………….. in class.
2. ‘Whose mistake is this?’
blame Who……………………… this?
3. I prefer ordering food than cooking it.
rather I …………………………….. cook it.
4. The government should do something about unemployment immediately.
time It’s ………………………………. something about unemployment.
5. I’m sure she wasn’t the one who stole the money.
can’t She ……………………………….. the one who stole the money.
6. It would be a good idea to tidy the desk before starting work.
you If I ………………………….. the desk before starting work.
7. Your hair needs cutting.
should You ……………………………… cut.
8. I can’t tolerate this kind of behaviour any longer.
put I can’t …………………………… this kind of behaviour any longer
9. The dessert was better than the main course.
wasn’t The main course ……………………………. the dessert.
10. “Well done! You’ve got the job you applied for,” she said to him.
congratulated She …………………………………. the job he had applied for.
