VIII) WRITING A. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 8 ❖ Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using modal perfect

1. It’s obvious that someone has posted the letter because I can’t see it here now.

→ Someone........

2. It’s not a good idea to invite so many people to the party.

→ We......

3. I’m sure that Andrew hasn’t failed the exam.

→ Andrew......

❖ Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using reported speech

4. The teacher asked his student,” Where are you going after school”?

→ The teacher asked his student.......

5. Hill asked me, "How long will you stay in Greece?"

→ Hill asked me.......

6. Liam asked me, “When did you finish your assignments?”

→ Liam asked me.....

❖ Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using comparison

7. A camping vacation is definitely cheaper than a resort vacation.

→ A resort vacation......

8. A smart phone can send messages more quickly than a laptop.

→ A laptop.....

9. My old laptop was a lot bigger than my new one.

→ My new laptop......

Part: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS.

1."Have you seen her recently?" asked Thanh

->Thanh asked me.......................her recently

2.They ask you to fix a broken bicycle chain 

->You...................fix a broken bicycle chain

3.Although he is performing well at school, he does not know what he will choose as his future career

->Despite his........................., he does not know what he will choose as his future career

4.Many people come to england.They can learn english there

->Many people come to england.....................learn english

5."Last night i couldn't sleep" she said

->She told me........................the night before

6.I don't stay slim and healthy. I eat too much fast food every day

->If you want to stay slim and healthy, you..................fast food you eat every day

7.He read the poem to us. The poem has been translated into several languages

->The poem...............................us  has been translated into several languages

8.Can you make a prediction about the rode of the post office in thirty years'time?

->Can a prediction..............................the rode of the post office in thirty years'time?

9.We expect the professor to arrive this morning

->The professor..................this morning

10.He doesn't make an effort at learning, he fails the exam

->If he made an effort learing, he.....................the exam

11."Tell emma i miss her very much", she told me

->She told me...................her very much

12.My father bought a new book. It is about the wild animal world

->My father bought a new..................the wild animal world

13."We want to send our son to a university in the UK." theyy said

->They said they....................son to a university in the UK.

14.The workers are building a new hospital in my area now

->A new hospital.......................my area by the workers now

15.I expect to make a bundle, so I work very hard

->Beacuse i expect to made a bundle,.........................................

16."What about conducting the new plan, Lan?" He asked

->He suggest that.............................the new plan

17.The couple are from Ireland. The couple have just moved in next door

->The couple.........................in next door are from Ireland

18.Although i study very hard, i don't get a good mark

->Despite....................., i don't get a good mark

19.He asked me:"What are you doing in my room?"

->He asked me ..........................in my room

20.They have installed the computer and projector in the meeting hall

->the computer and projector............................the meeting hall

part1 complete the secon sentence so that it has the same mesning as the first one. Use NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS

1'where do you live?' she asked me

→ she asked me where_____________

2" i am a teacher", Lan said

→Lan said she__________ a teacher

3 it was an enjoyable trip

→ The trip___________

4 would you like to go for a walk?

→ Do you like______ for a walk?

part 2 complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one

1 Lan was sick, so won't go to school

→Because Lann_____________

2 do you like playing sports?

→ You like  playing sports,______?

3 i'm sorry i can't go wish you

→ I wish______________________

4 "What will you so tomorrow,jenny?", Tim asked

→ Tim asked_______________________

. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. 

Use two words from the box in each answer.

advised - asked - me - my - said - she - their - told

42.Question 1. 'The clothes in that shop are not very good value for money. If I were you, I wouldn't shop there.' 

Billy ............... not to buy clothes from that shop.

43.Question 2. 'Don't put your jumper in the washing machine - you will ruin it!' 

My mum ............... me not to wash ............... jumper in the washing machine.

44.Question 3. 'When do the sales start? I want to get some bargains.' 

Lucy ............... me when the sales started so ............... could get some bargains.

45.Question 4. 'I like your parents' new car.' 

Barbara ............... that she liked ............... new car.

Part 5: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS. (2,0 ms)
1. The teacher asked me, "Why do you want to take the course?"
→ The teacher asked me_______________________________________________ to take the course.
2. Anna reads many books because she has free time.
→ If Anna________________________________________________, she couldn't read many books.
3. The government will bring electricity to remote areas.

→ Electricity___________________________________________ to remote areas by the government.
4. The singer has just released a CD. He sings very well.
→ The singer___________________________________________________ has just released a CD.

Part 5: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS. (2,0 ms) The teacher asked me, “Why do you want to take the course?” ->The teacher asked me...............................to take the course. Anna reads many books because she has free time. ->If Anna.............................................., she couldn’t read many books. The government will bring electricity to remote areas. ->Electricity...............................................to remote areas by the government. The singer has just released a CD. He sings very well. ->The singer ......................................................has just released a CD. 5. She doesn’t know how to play the piano. -> She wishes ...................................................... 6. We don’t have enough money, so we can’t buy that house. -> If ...................................................... 7. I’ve read the product catalogue and decide to buy this table. (THROUGH) ->I’ve ...................................................... 8. They went to Tay Ho village. They want to buy some souvenirs. (IN ODER THAT) ->……………………………………………….. ...................................................... Part 5: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS. (2,0 ms) The teacher asked me, “Why do you want to take the course?” ->The teacher asked me...............................to take the course. Anna reads many books because she has free time. ->If Anna.............................................., she couldn’t read many books. The government will bring electricity to remote areas. ->Electricity...............................................to remote areas by the government. The singer has just released a CD. He sings very well. ->The singer ......................................................has just released a CD. 5. She doesn’t know how to play the piano. -> She wishes ...................................................... 6. We don’t have enough money, so we can’t buy that house. -> If ...................................................... 7. I’ve read the product catalogue and decide to buy this table. (THROUGH) ->I’ve ...................................................... 8. They went to Tay Ho village. They want to buy some souvenirs. (IN ODER THAT) ->……………………………………………….. ......................................................

I. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS:

1. My brother is often in a bad mood. (rarely)

@ My brother ................................................................... a good mood.

2. I advise you not to drink too much coffee. (better)

@ You ………………………….…............. drink too much coffee.

3.  The  bookshelf is too high for him to reach.

@. He isn’t ………………………………… to reach the  bookshelf

4. I often get up early.

@. I am used………………………………..........………..…. early

5. My cousin  and I went to that school.

@. I went to that school and so…………....................................

I. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS:

1. My brother is often in a bad mood. (rarely)

=>My brother ................................................................... a good mood.

2. I advise you not to drink too much coffee. (better)

=>You ............................................... drink too much coffee.

3. The bookshelf is too high for him to reach.

=> He isn’t .......................................to reach the bookshelf

4. I often get up early.

=> I am used............................................................. early

5. My cousin and I went to that school.

=>. I went to that school and so................................................