Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

17. He finished his book a minute ago. (just)

He ………………………………………his book.

18. Daisy is the most beautiful girl in her family. (as)

No one ………………………………………in her family.

19. “When did you last see him?” the policeman asked me. (had)

The policeman asked me when ………………………………………him.

20. His brother gave up smoking when he was twenty-five. (smoked)

His brother ………………………………………he was twenty-five.

Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

17. He finished his book a minute ago. (just)

He ………………………………………his book.

18. Daisy is the most beautiful girl in her family. (as)

No one ………………………………………in her family.

19. “When did you last see him?” the policeman asked me. (had)

The policeman asked me when ………………………………………him.

20. His brother gave up smoking when he was twenty-five. (smoked)

His brother ………………………………………he was twenty-five.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.

      1    He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding. (WISHES)

         →...............................................................................................................

      2.   “If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook”, he said. (ADVISED)

   →....................................................................................................................

      3.   When did you start searching for some facts in the past? (HOW)

        →................................................................................................................

      4.   My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife. (USED)

        →.....................................................................................................

Question VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first, using the word given. 

EX: The film only finished a minute ago. Just   🡪 The film has just finished.

1. They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic. avoid

    They......................................................................................................................................

2. I usually walk to work but today I drove. instead

    I drove..............................................................................................................................

3. The information I got from the assistant was so confusing that I didn’t know what to do. such

    The assistant..................................................................................................................

4. My parents were always telling me what to do when I was small.  being

    I.................................................................................................................................................

5. We can use a dictionary to find these words .look up

    We............................................................................................................................................

6. Could you write all the details in this form? fill in

    ..................................................................................................................................................

7.  She is doing well in her English class. get on

    ..................................................................................................................................................

8. Can I see if the T-shirt is the right size? try on

    ..................................................................................................................................................

* Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word(s) in capital.
1. Jan wasn’t late for his music lesson. (TIME)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I have a friend. Her mum is a volunteer worker. (WHOSE)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My aunt and uncle used to work in that company. (THAT’S)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. We study an ancient Greek writer Homer in translation. (WHO)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Carol thought the accident was less serious than it was. (MORE)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. “I won’t open my present until my birthday,” Keith said. (PROMISED)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Sitting too long at the computer will make your back and arms ache. (IF)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Have you decided where you’re going for your holiday this year? (MIND)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. “Did anyone notice anything unusual?” asked the police officer. (WANTED)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. I’m learning English because I want to get a good job when I finish my studies. (SO THAT)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word(s) in capital.

1. Jan wasn’t late for his music lesson. (TIME)

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

2. I have a friend. Her mum is a volunteer worker. (WHOSE)

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

3. My aunt and uncle used to work in that company. (THAT’S)

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

4. We study an ancient Greek writer Homer in translation. (WHO)

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

5. Carol thought the accident was less serious than it was. (MORE)

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

6. “I won’t open my present until my birthday,” Keith said. (PROMISED)

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

7. Sitting too long at the computer will make your back and arms ache. (IF)

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

8. Have you decided where you’re going for your holiday this year? (MIND)

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

9. “Did anyone notice anything unusual?” asked the police officer. (WANTED)

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

10. I’m learning English because I want to get a good job when I finish my studies. (SO THAT)

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

II. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.

1. There are English and French translations of his book.                    (been)

® His book has ...........................................................into English and French.

2. Dane asked me how much I had paid for my new car.                      (cost)

® Dane wanted to know...................................................................my new car.

3. “Remember to turn off the lights before going to bed” he said to me. (reminded)

® He ................................................................... the lights before going to bed.

4. All the guests enjoyed themselves at the party apart from George.             (Who)

® George was the .......................................................... enjoy himself at the party.

5. It’s a good thing I spoke to you of I would have forgotten her birthday.    (if)

® I would have forgotten her birthday........................................................... to you.

6. They estimated the price, including all the costs. account

® Taking ..........................................................................................the price

7. I can't understand him because he speaks so quickly. could

® If he.................................................................................understand him.

8. People think that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in the pub. been

® The prisoner ....................................................... while drinking in the pub.

Task 10: Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

1. He likes playing computer games in his free time.

à His hobby is ........................................................................................................

2. I think that learning English is important.

à I find ..................................................................................................

3. It is a long time since we last met.

à We haven't …………………………………………………………

4. The black car is not so expensive as the red car.

à The red car………………………………………………………

5. Her book is not the same as mine.

à Her book ………………………………………………………

6. What is the price of a bowl of beef noodle soup?

à How …………………………………………………………………

7. Mountain climbing is more dangerous than skating.

à Skating isn’t ………………………………………………………………

8. Van’s brother usually goes to work by motorbike.

à Van’s brother usually ……………………………………………………

IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word
given in the brackets. Do not change the word given.
1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. (SPITE)
→ In ___________________________________________________________________________
2. He prefers golf to tennis. (THAN)
→ He __________________________________________________________________________
3. We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago. (FOR)
→ We _________________________________________________________________________
4. The bookshelf was so high that the children couldn't reach it. (TOO)
→ The bookshelf ________________________________________________________________
5. It takes three hours to drive from Haiphong to Hanoi. (DRIVE)
→ It ___________________________________________________________________________