I. Rewrite the following sentences using the word given so that it has the same meaning as the original one.
1. The cinema was practically empty. There was hardly_____________________________________________________
2. The house has got everything except a large garden. The only thing_______________________________________________________
3. Although he works hard, he cannot earn enough. Hard______________________________________________________________
4. Alan was not a confident person, and that was why he was so shy. Alan’s______________________________________________________________
5. Jack is proud of the fact that he is never late. Jack prides himself___________________________________________________
6. It’s very kind of you to give me a lift. I appreciate _________________________________________________________ 7. Although he wasn’t experienced, he got the job. Despite______________________________________________________________
8. My mother lives a long way from the supermarket. There isn’t___________________________________________________________
9. It is cheaper to send things by sea than by airmail. It costs _____________________________________________________________
10. He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research. Only when___________________________________________________________
I. Rewrite the following sentences using the word given so that it has the same meaning as the original one.
1. The cinema was practically empty.
There was hardly anyone at the cinema.
2. The house has got everything except a large garden.
The only thing that The house hasn't got is a large garden.
3. Although he works hard, he cannot earn enough.
Hard as he works, he cannot earn enough.
4. Alan was not a confident person, and that was why he was so shy.
Alan's shyness was due to his lack of confidence
5. Jack is proud of the fact that he is never late.
Jack prides himself on never being late
6. It’s very kind of you to give me a lift.
I appreciate your giving me a lift
7. Although he wasn’t experienced, he got the job.
Despite the fact that he wasn't experienced, he got the job
8. My mother lives a long way from the supermarket.
There isn’t any supermarket near my mother's house
9. It is cheaper to send things by sea than by airmail.
It costs less money to send things by sea than Airmail
10. He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research.
Only when he had done a lot of research did he begin to write the book
Exercise 2: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. This is the fastest way to get to the city center. There ……………….........……….....................……
2. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him. He is the most ………….
3. We arrived too late to see the first film. We didn’t …………................……...……..........
4. “Would you mind not smoking in here?” I’d rather …….................……...................
5. He wrote the letter in two hours. It took ……....................……........................
6. “Why don’t we go out for a walk?”--My father suggested ……..............................
7. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast. Though ……......................
10. These bookshelves are my own work. I made ……................…..............……...................
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1. This is the fastest way to get to the city center. There ……… is no faster way than this to get to the city center.……….........……….....................……
2. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him. He is the most …likely person to succeed in solving the problems.……….
3. We arrived too late to see the first film. We didn’t ……arrive early enough to see the first film.……................……...……..........
4. “Would you mind not smoking in here?” I’d rather ……....you didn’t smoke in here..............……...................
5. He wrote the letter in two hours. It took …… him 2 hours to write the letter.....................……........................
6. “Why don’t we go out for a walk?”--My father suggested ……..going out for a walk............................
7. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast. Though ……..he is old, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast.....................
10. These bookshelves are my own work. I made ……..these bookshelves by myself ..............…..............……...................
1. This is the fastest way to get to the city center.
=> There’s no faster way than this to get to the city center.
2. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.
=> He is the most likely person to succeed in solving the problems.
3. We arrived too late to see the first film.
=> We didn’t arrive early enough to see the first film.
4. “Would you mind not smoking in here?”
=> I’d rather you didn’t smoke in here.
5. He wrote the letter in two hours.
=> It took him 2 hours to write the letter.
6.“Why don’t we go out for a walk?”
=> My father suggested we should go out for a walk.
7.In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast.
=> Though Mr.Benson is old, he runs 8 miles before breakfast.
10.These bookshelves are my own work.
=> I made these bookshelves myself.
Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the word given for each. 34. The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island is about 300 km.(IT) A. It is about 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island. B. It was about 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island. C. It is about 300 km in Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island. V D. It is about 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City Phu Quoc Island. 35. Is it possible to travel to Sa Pa by air? (CAN) A. Can you travel to Sa Pa by air? B. Can you travelling to Sa Pa by air? C. Can you travel to Sa Pa in air? D. Can you travel by Sa Pa by air? 36. Be careful or you'll fall off your bicycle.(IF) A. If you were not careful, you'll fall off your bicycle. B. If you are not careful, you won’t fall off your bicycle. C. If you are careful, you'll fall off your bicycle. D. If you are not careful, you'll fall off your bicycle. 37. Our teacher is always a careful driver.(DRIVERS) A. Our teacher always drives careful. B. Our teacher always drives careless. C. Our teacher always drives carefully. D. Our teacher always drives uncarefully. 38. Mr Tam went to work by car some years ago, but now he cycles.(USED) A. Mr Tam used to go to work by car some years ago, but now he cycles. B. Mr Tam used to goes to work by car some years ago, but now he cycles. C. Mr Tam used to going to work by car some years ago, but now he cycles. D. Mr Tam used to go to work by car some years ago, but now he cycle. 39. Road users should obey traffic rules strictly.(OBEYED) A. Traffic rules should obeyed strictly B. Traffic rules should be obeyed strictly C. Traffic rules should be obey strictly D. Traffic rules shouldn’t be obeyed strictly 40. My mother washed clothes by hand in the past, but she no longer does it now.(USED) A. My mother is used to wash clothes by hand. B. My mother used to washes clothes by hand. C. My mother used to washing clothes by hand. D. My mother used to wash clothes by hand.
V. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given.
1. The distance from my uncle’s house to school is about 5 km. (It)
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. There didn’t use to be many cars on the roads before. (used)
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Don’t drive too fast or you’ll have an accident. (If)
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Mai no longer goes to school on foot. She goes by bike. (used)
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. My brother always drives to work. (goes)
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
II. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the word given.
1. Road users should obey traffic rules strictly. (OBEYED)
2. The distance from Ha Noi to Hai Phong is about 100km. (IT)
3. It was a comedy. Almost audience fell asleep. (ALTHOUGH)
4. Her voice is beautiful. She doesn’t want to be a singer. (IN SPITE OF)
5. This book is interesting, but she doesn’t like reading it. (DESPITE)
6. There are various types of music for people to listen at Rock in Rio. (LISTEN)
7. Japanese Boys’ Day is celebrated on May 5th. (CELEBRATE)
8. Can I ask you some questions about your favourite festival? (POSSIBLE)
III/ Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, using the words given (keep the meaning the same):
1. Did people wear fashionable clothes in earlier ages? (used to)
2. Although there are many buses in the city, very few people actually use them. (despite)
3. This film was so boring. I didn’t want to see it anymore. (bored)
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III/ Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, using the words given (keep the meaning the same):
1. Did people wear fashionable clothes in earlier ages? (used to)
Did people use to wear fashionable clothes in earlier ages?
2. Although there are many buses in the city, very few people actually use them.(despite)
Despite many buses in the city, very few people actually use them.
3. This film was so boring. I didn’t want to see it anymore. (bored)
I was so bored with the film, I didn’t want to see it anymore.
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Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given.
1. Phong didn't notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)
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2. I don't think my English is good. I cannot join our English Speaking Club. (enough)
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3. I don't come from your country. I can't understand your problems. (if)
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4. He wasn’t an idler. He wasn’t a gambler. (neither)
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5. He went on holiday, I went on holiday. (both...and)
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1. Phong didn't notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)
.......................Phong didn't notice the sign even though It was right in front of him..........................................................................................................................
2. I don't think my English is good. I cannot join our English Speaking Club. (enough)
..........I don't think my English is good enough to join our English Speaking Club.......................................................................................................................................
3. I don't come from your country. I can't understand your problems. (if)
...........If I don't come from your country, I can't understand your problems.....................................................................................................................................
4. He wasn’t an idler. He wasn’t a gambler. (neither)
..........He was neighet an idler nor a gambler......................................................................................................................................
5. He went on holiday, I went on holiday. (both...and)
........Both he and I went on holiday........................................................................................................................................
Rewrite the sentences, using the word given, so that the meaning stays the same. 1. Jeremy regrets not having accepted the job he was offered. (WISHES)_____________________. 2.If you had heard the politician speak, you'd think he had won the election. (THOUGH)________________________. 3.I think you should get a haircut (ABOUT) _______________________________. 4.I can't stand Betty borrowing my clothes without asking me first. (RATHER)_______________________. 5.It's a pity government spend so much money on nuclear weapons. (WOULDN'T)____________________. 6.I advise you to see the dentist today: otherwise your toothache will get worse. (BETTER)___________________. 7. Jim would really like to participate in the debate,but he can't. (COULD) _______________________. 8.Susan doesn't like watching TV in the evenings, she'd rather read magazines. (TO)_____________________. 9. You should have waited for us. (BETTER)______________________. 10. He should starts studying hard . (FOR)__________________. 11. We didn't want to leave the party so early . (LEFT)__________________________. 12. It would have been better to have hired a car during the holiday. (ONLY)___________________. 13.We'd prefer to go shopping rather than stay at home. (RATHER)____________________. 14. I would like to know how to play the piano. (KNEW)_________________________. 15. Mr.Smith wanted me to finish the reports yesterday but I couldn't. (SOONER) __________________________.
Rewrite the sentences, using the word given, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. Jeremy regrets not having accepted the job he was offered. (WISHES)
→ Jeremy wishes he had accepted the job he was offered.
2.If you had heard the politician speak, you'd think he had won the election. (THOUGH)
→ Though you had heard the politician speak, you'd think he had won the election.
3.I think you should get a haircut (ABOUT)
→ I'm about to get a haircut.
4.I can't stand Betty borrowing my clothes without asking me first. (RATHER)
→ I would rather Betty ask me before borrowing my clothes.
5.It's a pity government spend so much money on nuclear weapons. (WOULDN'T)
→ I wouldn't want the government to spend so much money on nuclear weapons.
6.I advise you to see the dentist today: otherwise your toothache will get worse. (BETTER)
→ It's better for you to see the dentist today; otherwise, your toothache will get worse.
7. Jim would really like to participate in the debate,but he can't. (COULD)
→ Jim could like to participate in the debate, but he can't.
8.Susan doesn't like watching TV in the evenings, she'd rather read magazines. (TO)
→ Susan prefers to read magazines instead of watching TV in the evenings.
9. You should have waited for us. (BETTER)
→ It would have been better if you had waited for us.
10. He should starts studying hard . (FOR)
→ It's for him to start studying hard.
11. We didn't want to leave the party so early . (LEFT)
→ We regret not having left the party earlier.
12. It would have been better to have hired a car during the holiday. (ONLY)
→ It would have been better only to have hired a car during the holiday.
13.We'd prefer to go shopping rather than stay at home. (RATHER)
→ We would rather go shopping than stay at home.
14. I would like to know how to play the piano. (KNEW)
→ I wish I knew how to play the piano.
15. Mr.Smith wanted me to finish the reports yesterday but I couldn't. (SOONER)
→ I couldn't finish the reports sooner as Mr. Smith wanted me to.
Finish each of the following sentences so that it has similar meanging to the sentences printed before it, using the word givenn. DON'T CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN.
1, The boy was so tired that he couldn't keep on walking A BOY
He was too....................................
2, House prices have risen sharply this year . RISE
There has ..............................................
3, Could you watch my bag while I'm away, please? EYE
Could you..............................................
4, Learnging English is not difficult. I DO
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1, The boy was so tired that he couldn't keep on walking A BOY
The boy was too tired to keep on walking
2, House prices have risen sharply this year . RISE
There has been a sharp rise in house price this year
3, Could you watch my bag while I'm away, please? EYE
Could you keep an eye on my bag while I'm away, please?
4, Learnging English is not difficult. I DO
I find it not diffficult to learn English
