I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (2 pts)

1/ He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.

    He denied ……………………………………………..…………..

2/ Is this the only way to reach the city centre? 

     Isn’t there ………………………………………………………………….?

3/ He never suspected that the money had been stolen.

    At no time …………………………………………………………………..

4/ It’s my opinion that you should take more exersise. 

    If I………………………………………………………….………………..

5/ I was going to leave, but because of what he said, I didn’t. 

    She persuaded ……………………………………………………………….

6/ He was very sorry that he didn’t see Andrey on her trip to London. 

    He greatly regretted…………………………………………………………..

7/ It’s thought that the accident was caused by human error.

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

8/ “Will you be visiting the Taj Mahal when you go to India?” he asked Elizabeth. 

    He asked ……………………………………………………………………

9/ “Ithink you should try the chicken Marengo,” said the waiter.   

    The waiter recommended …………………………………………………..

10/ This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted. 

     I have …………………………………………………………………………...….

1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.

1.   “Why hasn’t Peter phoned? she wondered.

      She wondered____________________________________________________________

2.   I’m only interested in why he did it.

      The only thing____________________________________________________________

3.   He tried to escape but the police stopped him.

      The police prevented him___________________________________________________

4.   She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker.

      She is having_____________________________________________________________

5.   Couldn’t you find a better hotel?

      Is this___________________________________________________________________

6.   John began playing the piano ten years ago.

      John has_________________________________________________________________

7.   They won’t be able to come on Sunday.

      It will be_________________________________________________________________

8.   She needs to study harder.

      She doesn’t______________________________________________________________

9.   I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.___________________________________

      The car_________________________________________________________________

10. My mother made these curtains.

      These curtains____________________________________________________________ 

Ex: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 6. It is true that generally parents would like their children attend college, especially if                                               they have gone to college themselves.                                                             7. Pass a driver’s test is a necessary requirement for all people wishing to drive a                                motor vehicle. 8. From childhood Picasso showed a strong interest to paint that remained with him throughout his life. 9. They have so many children that they can’t afford sending them all to university. 10. I got to the office late this morning because I had trouble to get my car started.

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1pt)

1. People said that he could swim across the river.

→ He was said_________________________________________________________.

2. Someone serviced his car last week.

→ He ________________________________________________________________.

3. Nga would rather stay at home and watch TV than go to the movies.

→ Nga prefers_________________________________________________________.

4. The owners of restaurants are usually rich.

→ The people_________________________________________________________.

5. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

 → There is no_________________________________________________________.

6. I don’t phone you because I don’t know your phone number.

 → If_________________________________________________________________.

7. He was punished because he behaved badly.

→ Because of __________________________________________________________.

8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.

→ He regretted ________________________________________________________ .           

9. The box was so heavy that my son couldn’t carry it.

→ It was _____________________________________________________________.

10.  “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” she said to me.

→ She suggested that____________________________________________________.

Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts)

86. Harry couldn’t afford this car.

This car was............................................................................... 

87. As my grandmother grows older, she becomes more intolerant.

The older.....................................................................    

88. On arriving in Canberra, I wrote a letter to my parents. When I ..............................................................................

894. It is said that the thief stole everything in the house.

The thief..............................................................................

90 . He ran so fast that nobody could catch up with him.

So………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.

34. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barry” said John.

-> John suggested that__________________________________________________.

35. Lan is too young to understand these questions.

-> Lan is so ________________________________________________.            

36. He doesn’t write me very often.

-> I wish__________________________________________.

37. The tidal wave last night was more disastrous than the one 3 years ago.
-> The tidal wave 3 years ago was not______________________________________________.

38. You can take any of the routes, it will take you about three hours to get there.

-> Whichever ______________________________________________.

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points) 

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job. 

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.

I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course. 

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.

^{Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.}

^{Question 1: Tom didn't celebrate until he received the job offer in writing.}

^{=> Not until___________________________________________________.}

^{Question 2: The number of students applying to this university has increased by 10 %.}

^{=> There______________________________________________________.}

^{Question 3: They believe that the manager absconded with the company's pension fund money.}

^{=> The manager________________________________________________.}

^{Question 4: You pay $ 20 a month for a period of one year.}

^{=> You pay in__________________________________________________.}

^{Question 5: It wasn't necessary for you to go to so much trouble on my behalf.}

^{=> You needn't_________________________________________________.}

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

1.   No hotel in the city is as comfortable as this one.

→ This hotel is the ……………………………………………………………………..

2. No one plays soccer as well as Ronaldo.
→ Ronaldo is……………………………………………………………………………

3. The movie was so interesting that we couldn’t miss it.

→ It was such……………………………………………………………….………….

4. My brother likes walking better than cycling

→ My brother prefers …………………………………………………………………...

5. Mary found it difficult to concentrate on her lesson because of the noise.
→ Mary had difficulty…………………………………………………………………..
6. It was a two-hour flight from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh city.

→ It took us ………………………………………………………………………………

7. The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors.

→The boys would rather ………………………………………………………………..

8. Neither Nam nor his parents like chocolate cakes.

→ Nam doesn’t …….……………………………………………………………………

    9. My grandfather can’t walk on his foot.

    → My grandfather is ……………………………………………………………………

    10. It’s not necessary for you to send her this message

    → You don’t ……………………………………………………………………………