Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentences printed before it.

1. The house was so badly damaged in the fire that it couldn't be repaired.

→ The house was too _________________________________________.

2. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.

→ Try ______________________________________________________.

3. If Cathy hadn't been so mean, we'd have had a teally good time.

→ But ______________________________________________________.

4. Three stange boys stole my neighbour's motorcycle.

→ My neighbour's was _________________________________________.

5. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.

→ It came ___________________________________________________.

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.

1. What a great party!

=> How ______________________________________.

2. He couldn't go to school because of his illness.

=> Because he  ______________________________________.

3. Learning a foreign language is not easy.

=> It ______________________________________.

4. How heavy is the chicken?

=> What ______________________________________.

 XII.  Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar its possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given

81. How interesting the book is! WHAT

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82. Finish eating first, then you can watch TV.  UNTIL

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83. In spite of her tiredness, she managed to finish her work. ALTHOUGH

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84. I am not as good at learning English as my brother. BETTER

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85. Roller - skating doesn’t interest Tony. INTERESTED

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Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it.

11. I haven't seen this film before.

This is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12.  My father is the owner of that car. 

That car ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. The bus takes longer than the train.

The train does ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. If you honor me, I will appreciate it.

If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. “I was not there at the time,” he said.

He denied …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. I have never seen such a mess in my life!

Never in …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

17. Many people think Steve stole the money.

Steve ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. We have decided that the work they do is unacceptable.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

19. The man suddenly realized that the neighbor was watching him.

The man suddenly realized ……………………………………………………………………………………………

20. Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it.

11. I haven't seen this film before.

This is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12.  My father is the owner of that car. 

That car ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. The bus takes longer than the train.

The train does ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. If you honor me, I will appreciate it.

If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. “I was not there at the time,” he said.

He denied …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. I have never seen such a mess in my life!

Never in …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

17. Many people think Steve stole the money.

Steve ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. We have decided that the work they do is unacceptable.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

19. The man suddenly realized that the neighbor was watching him.

The man suddenly realized ……………………………………………………………………………………………

20. Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences. Use the word given and other words as necessary.

1. Supporting the victims after the disaster was kind of them.

=>

2. Valuing the improved living conditions we have today is necessary.

=>

3. Crossing the road without looking left and right was stupid of you.

=>

4. Going into the lift alone is afraid.

=>

5. Following the instructions carefully is important for all of us.

=>

6. Being able to build the country into a powerful one is certain.

=>

7. Speaking English with the foreigners is confident.

=>

8. Showing us the way to train station was kind of them.

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9. Using a long stick to get some fruits was very clever of him.

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10. Finding a parking space in the city centre is not easy for you.

=>

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.

1. He is talking to the girl with  long  hair. (talked)

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2. “You had better go to see the doctor immediately,” Jone said. (should)

………………………………………………………………………..………………….…………..

3. She liked Paris very little  and Rome less.(worse)

………………………………………………………………………..………………….…………..

4. I called my uncle for some advice. (was)  

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5. He used to get up very late. (habit)

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6. Someone is going to repair my TV tomorrow. (have)

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7. People say that he beats his wife. (said)

………………………………………………………………………………………….……………

8. I would love to live in Paris for a year. (If only)

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9. “ You stole the jewels!” the Inspector said to him. (accused)

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10. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won’t succeed. (point)

………………………………………………………………………..………………….…………..

IX. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first sentence.

1. How far is it from your school to the public library?

-> What is…………………………………………………………………………………………?

2. In spite of his tiredness, Nam wanted to watch the film.

-> Although………………………………....……………………………………………………...

3. People will spend a lot of money on heating next year.

-> A lot of money will.....................................................................................................................

4. The Elephant Race Festival will be held in Don Village next year. (Write a question for the underlined part)

-> ………….........................................…………………………………………….……..