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......

I. complete each sentence so it means the same as the sentence above

1.Cats cannot swim as well as dogs.>Dogs can swim.............

2.A sport car goes faster than an ordinary car

->An oradinary car................

3.I don't like to watch TV every night.->I am not.............
4.No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.->Mary................

5.The city has less fresh air than the country.->The country..................

6.Although he had a good salary, he has unhappy in his job.->In spite..................

7.I'm sorry that I didn't finish my homework last night.->I wish..............

8.reading scientific books is one of my interests.->I'm.....................

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)

1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

à In spite………………………………………………………………………….…….

2. Your brother is the most punctual person I’ve ever met.

à I’ve ………………………………………………..………………….…………...…

3. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?

à You didn’t …………………………………………………………………………..?

4. Nam and his family went on a trip to their home village for two days.

à Nam and his family had.…………………………………………………..…………

5. A  laptop is very necessary for me but it’s a pity I don’t have it now.

à  I wish……………………………………….………………………….………..….…

Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

36. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.

→Mary……….…….……….……….……………………

37. He uses all his free time to look after his garden.

→He spends ……….…….……….……….….…….……….

38. What about playing volleyball?

→ Let’s ……….…….……….……….……….…….………

39. Playing beach games is very interesting.

→ It is ……….…….……….……….………….………

40. Lan can not swim as well as her sister.

→ Lan’s sister ……….…….…………………………….…….………

V. Rewrite the second sentences so that it has the same meaning to the first sentence: (2 pts)

1. Mary said to john : “Can you carry my suitcase?”

-Mary asked John __________________________________________________________

2. “Don’t stay up late, Tom”

-She asked ______________________________________________________________

3. My teacher said to me “You should prepare your lesson carefully”

-My teacher told me __________________________________________________________

4. He is a good English student.

- He studies __________________________________________________

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence.

1. Jack is one of her cousins.

Jack is a ____________________.

2. Is this one of his tablets?

Is this a _____________________?

3. CanI borrow a pencil of yours?

Can l borrow ___________________?

4. You look like Nick and Peter. Are you one of their relatives?

You look like Nick and Peter. Are you a ___________________?

5. Last year, two of our classmates won scholarships to the US.

Last year, __________________________ won scholarships to the US.