The stadium is very large. It can hold 60,000 people.
@ The stadium is so large that it can hold 60,000 people.
The stadium is so large that it can hold 60,000 people
The stadium is so large that it can hold 60,000 people.
The stadium is very large. It can hold 60,000 people.
@ The stadium is so large that it can hold 60,000 people.
The stadium is so large that it can hold 60,000 people
The stadium is so large that it can hold 60,000 people.
Fill each os the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word.
It is quite a (1).......... to many people to learn that there is no lead in the common lead pencil. The black substance is graphite, (2).......... is often called "black lead". The(3).......... is not a suitable one, however, bacause graphite is nearly pure carbon and contains(4).......... lead.
Graphite is(5).......... os the softest of all minerals. It is dark gray to black in(6).........., and can be recognized by its greasy feel, its soft-ness, and the black streaks that it(7).......... It is very widely dis-tributed over the(8).......... but it is not often found in large deposits. Graphite is used to(9).......... friction. It is also used in making lead pencils, stove black-ing, paints, and many (10).......... things.
I. Rewrite the sentence so that it contains too + adjective + to - ìninitive. Do not include for us
a. Some part of the universe are very distant so we can’t visit them.
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b. The atmosphere of Mars is very thin and we can’t breath it.
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c. Venus is very hot and we couldn’t land on it.
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d. For most people, a journey into space is very expensive and they can’t take it.
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e. Trips to most other planets are very dangerous so we don’t consider them
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f. The universe is very large, and we can’t explore it completely.
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g. Perhaps its meaning is difficult and so we can’t grasp it.
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121.That piece is so difficult that only the very best pianists can play it. too
That piece is ……………………………..…… except the very best.
122. People expect there will be a sharp fall in prices next year. expected
Prices ……………………………................. next year.
123. .Is it a problem if I use your laptop for a while? mind
Do ……………………………..…………… use of your laptop for a while?
124. .This river is rather less dirty than it used to be. so
This river isn’t …………………………….. it used to be.
125. The manager will give a bonus to the best employee of the company. awarded
The ……………………………..………… a bonus by the manager.
126. The rules are being changed constantly by the authorities to prevent another accident. changes
The authorities …………………………….. to the rules to prevent another accident.
127. .Don’t tell anyone this information keep
……………………………..…………………….. yourself.
128. “What’s the depth of that river?” the reporter asked. deep
The reporter wanted to know ……………………………..…………
129. .My brother has great ideas all the time. comes
My brother always ………………………………….……………… ideas
130. . “I don’t think you should go there on your own,” Abigail’s mother said. against
Abigail’s mothe….………..……………….……………… there on her own.
Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
3. The patient was too weak to get up.
→ The patient was so ________________________________________
4. This room is too dark for me to study.
→ This room is so __________________________________________
5. This room is too small for us to take the meeting
→ This room isn’t ___________________________________________
6. The test was so difficult that we couldn’t do it.
→ The test was not __________________________________________
7. The map is so old that I couldn’t read it.
→ The map is too ___________________________________________
8. He spoke so fast that we couldn’t hear him well
→ He didn’t ________________________________________________
Exercise 3: Combine these pairs of sentences using "so……..that":
1. That woman was very tall. She could almost touch the ceiling.
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2. This coat is very big. I can't wear it.
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3. The coffee was so strong. She couldn't go to sleep.
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4. That bag was very heavy. None of us could carry it.
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5. The stadium is very large. It can hold 60,000 people.
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Exercise 5: Combine these pairs of sentences using "such....that" :
1. Tom was a tall man. He could almost touch the ceiling.
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2. Mary is a good swimmer. She has won two gold medals.
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3. He drank strong coffee. He couldn't go to sleep.
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4. It was a long walk. The children got tired.
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5. He told interesting stories. They all like him.
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Exercise 4. Complete the passage. Use the superlative of the words in brackets.
Tokyo has a population of 35 million people. It is the (1)___________ (large) city in the world. It is also one of the (2)____________ (exciting). Everything moves fast here. It has one of the (3)_______ (big) and (4)_______ (busy) railway systems in the world. Every day, 11 million commuters use it to get to and from work. People earn the (5)________ (high) salaries, and they spend the (6)______ (much) money. They wear the (7)_______ (late) fashions and have the (8)______ (up-to-date) phones. It is the world’s (9)_________ (expensive) city. The (10)____ (beautiful) time of year to visit Tokyo is spring, when the famous cherry blossom is on the trees.
Complete the second sentence
33.They plan to take part in the recycling program.
=>They are
34.The room is large.It can can hold 80 people.(enough)
=>The room is
35.Her hair is long,curly and black.
=>She has
36.Traveling around the world is very interesting.
=>It is
2) The lesson is very difficult. We can’t understand it. (so/such/too/enough)
3) The car is so old that he doesn’t want to drive it. (such/too/enough)
4) The weather was very cold. We couldn’t go out. (so/such/too/enough)
5) The story is short. We can read it in one hour. (so/such/enough)
6) Tom drives too fast, so he often causes accidents. (so/such)
7) This is good tea. I think I’ll have another cup. (so/such)
8) John was very angry. He couldn’t say anything. (so/too/enough)
9) These exercises are so long that I can’t finish them in an hour. (such/too/enough)
11. The children were very late. They couldn’t see the display of fireworks. (so/too/enough)
12. Your brother is very young. He can’t go swimming. (so/such/too/enough)
Give the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses.
Nowadays, a lot of important inventions (1- carry out)..... by scientists (2- work) .....for large industrial firms. However, there (3- be)..... still opportunities for other people (4- invent)..... various things. In Britain, there is a weekly TV program which (5- attempt)..... to show all the devices which people (6- invent )..... recently. The people (7- organize)..... the program receive information about 700 inventions per year. New ideas can (8- develop)..... by private inventors. However, it is important (9- consider)..... these questions: Will it work? Will it (10- want).....? Is it new?
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.
37. People say that he is a famous singer. (HE)
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40. The novel is very interesting. (FIND)
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