John used to smoke a lot a years ago but now he doesn't.

When did you last see Tom ? 

He wishes he could pass the examination.

We wish it didn't rain so heavily that we could go out.

I’d rather you didn’t come to class late.

I wish he could come here.

They used to go to Vung Tau at weekends.

I wish I could help you.

1. John smoked a lot a year ago, but now he doesn’t smoke any more.

John used ..........to smoke a lot a year ago......................................................................................

2. It’s time for you to go to school.

It’s time you .....went to school.........................................................................................

3.How long is it since you saw Tom?

When ......did you last saw Tom................................................................................................

4.Please keep silent in the classroom.

I’d rather you ....kept silent in the classroom........................................................................................

5.He can’t pass the examination.

He wishes ........he could pass the examination........................................................................................

6.We can’t go out because of the heavy rain.

We wish ...it didn't rain and we could go out...............................................................................................

7.I don’t like you to come to class late.

I’d rather you ........came to class late....................................................................................

8.What a pity! He can’t come here.

I wish ...............he could come here.......................................................................................

9.They often went to Vung Tau at weekends.

They used .......to go to Vung Tau at weekends.........................................................................................

10.I’m sorry, I can’t help you.

I wish .....I could help you..................................................................................................

11. As a boy, my father often rode a bike to the countryside

My father used .........to ride a bike to the countryside..................................................................................

12.I often wrote to my aunt when I lived far from her.

I used ......to write to my aunt when I lived far from her.................................................................................................

13.As a boy, I often flew a kite.

I used ........to fly a kite when I was a boy..............................................................................................

14.He rarely eats ice-cream now.

i used............to eat ice-cream now...........................................................................................

15.Linda is no longer late for class.

Linda used ..........to be late for class......................................................................................

16.We no longer late for class.

We used ..........to be late for class.........................................................................................

17.They often went pinicking last year.

They used ...........to go picnicking last year......................................................................................

18.English people like sports very much. ( fond )

English people are ...........fond of sports very much........................................................................

19.Tom doesn’t play football anymore.

Tom used .......to play football ...........................................................................................

20.We spent two hours watering the flowe

It took ...........us 2 hours to water the flower...........................................................................................

1. John smoked a lot a year ago, but now he doesn’t smoke any more.

-> John used to smoke a lot a year ago.

2.He can’t pass the examination.

-> He wishes he could pass the examination.

3.They often went to Vung Tau at weekends.

-> They used to go to Vung Tau at weekends.

4. It’s a pity I don’t know what to do about the problem

-> I wish I knew what to do about the problem.

5. My sister has played the piano for five years

-> My sister started playing the piano five years ago.

Bài 1: Rewrite each sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same:

1. John smoked a lot a year ago, but now he doesn't smoke any more

=> John used to smoke a lot a years ago but now he doesn't

2. How long is it since you saw Tom?

=> When did you last see Tom?

3. I don't like you to come to class late

=> I'd rather you didn't come to class late

4. They often went to Vung Tau at weekends

=> They used to go to Vung Tau at weekends

1 My father used to smoke a lot a year ago

2 Lan used to walk pass the mosque

3 His exercise was finished on time

4 Rice is planted in those fields

5 He has been known well

6 She will be met at the station by us

Rewrite the sentences.

1. My father smoked a lots a year ago, but now he doesn’t smoke any more.

--> My father used ....to smoke a lots a year ago......................................................................................

2. Lan always walked pass the mosque.

--> Lan used ..........to walk pass the mosque...................................................................................................

3. He finished his exercise on time.

--> His exercise .........was finished on time.................................................................................................

4. People plant rice in those fields.

--> Rice ...........is planted in those fields............................................................................................................

5. They have known him well.

--> He ..........has been known well...............................................................................................................

6. We will meet her at the station.

--> She ............will be met at the station...........................................................................................................

1. My father smoked a lots a year ago, but now he doesn’t smoke any more.

--> My father used .........................................to smoke a lots a year ago................................................

2. Lan always walked pass the mosque.

--> Lan used to work pass the mosque .............................................................................................................

3. He finished his exercise on time.

--> His exercise was finished on time by him ..........................................................................................................

4. People plant rice in those fields.

--> Rice .............................Rice is planted in those fields..........................................................................................

5. They have known him well.

--> He .............He have been known well.............................................................................................................

6. We will meet her at the station.

--> She .............................will be meet at the station ..........................................................................................

VIII. Rewrite the sentences.

1. John smoked a lot a year ago, but now he doesn’t smoke any more. àJohn used TO SMOKE A LOT 

2. It’s time for you to go to school. à  It’s time you WENT TO SCHOOL

3. How long is it since yu saw Tom? à When DID YOU SEE TOM?

4. please keep silent in the classroom. à I’d rather you KEPT SILENT IN THE CLASSROOM

5. He can’t pass the examination. à  He wishes HE COULD PASS THE EXAMINATION

6. We can’t go out because of heavy rain. à We wish WE COULD GO OUT

7. I don’t like you to come to class late. à  I’d rather you DIDN'T COME TO CLASS LATE

8. What a pity! He can’t come here. à I wish HE COULD COME HERE

9. They often went to Vung Tau at weekends. à They used TO GO TO VT AT WEEKENDS

10. Maryam and Lan have been pen pals for over 2 years. à Maryam and Lan have written WITH EACH OTHER FOR OVER 2 YEARS

VIII. Rewrite the sentences.

1. John smoked a lot a year ago, but now he doesn’t smoke any more. àJohn used  to smoke a lots a year ago.

2. It’s time for you to go to school. à  It’s time you  went to school

3. How long is it since yu saw Tom? à When  did you last see Tom ?

4. please keep silent in the classroom. à I’d rather you  kept silent in the classroom

5. He can’t pass the examination. à  He wishes  he could pass the examination.

6. We can’t go out because of heavy rain. à We wish  it didn't rain so heavily that we could go out.

7. I don’t like you to come to class late. à  I’d rather you

8. What a pity! He can’t come here. à I wish  didn’t come to class late.

9. They often went to Vung Tau at weekends. à They used to go to Vung tau at weekends.

10. Maryam and Lan have been pen pals for over 2 years. à Maryam and Lan have written  to each other for over two years. 

My uncle used to drive carelessly some years ago.

Done!

Đáp án : My uncle used to drive carelessly some years ago

My uncle drove carelessly some years ago but now he doesn't

->My uncle used to drive carelessly some years ago.

Chúc bạn học tốt

1 to smoke a lot a year ago

2 went to school

3 did you last see Tom

4 you kept silent in the classroom

5 he didn't have to work hard for the exam

6 we didn't need to clean all the plates after dinner

7 didn't come to class last

8 he could come here

9 to go to Vung Tau at weekends

10 She were here

Rewrite these following sentences without changing their meanings:
1. John smoked a lot a year ago, but now he doesn't smoke any more.
     —> John used______  to smoke a lot a year ago.____________

2. It's time for you to go to school.
     —> It's time you_______  went to school__________

3. How long is it since you saw Tom?
     —> When________ did you last see Tom? ______________

4. Please keep silent in the classroom.
     —> I'd rather________  you kept silent in the classroom____________

5. He has to work hard for the exam.
     —> He wishes___he didn't have to work hard for the exam. ________________
6. We need to clean all the plates after dinner.
     —> We wish______we didn't need to clean all the plates after dinner.______________
7. I don't like you to come to class last.
     —> I'd rather you____came to class last_____________
8. What a pity! He can't come here.
     —> I wish___________he could come here___________
9. They often went to Vung Tau at weekends.
     —> They used_________ to go to VT at weekends__________

10. She isn't here.
     —> She wishes__________she were here________