Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word gievn:

1. No-members cannot enter the sports center without a ticket ( allowed )

=> No-members ..............................................................................

2. My mother finished War and Peace in only 3 weeks ( took )

=> It only .................... .................... .............................................

3. George succeeded in putting up the tent on his own ( able )

=> George ......................................................................................

4. I didn’t go swimming with Sam because I was very busy ( too )

=> I was ............................................. ..............................................

5. Winning the football pools meant we could buy a new car ( enables )

=> Winning the football pools ..............................................

6. It took him a long time to paint this picture ( spent )

=> He ................................................................ .............................................

7. Calling Jim is pointless because his phone is out of order ( no )

=> It’s ...............................................................................................................

8. It might be a good idea to use honey instead of sugar ( using )

=>Why don’t you......................................................

VI.  Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.

1.__ The ticket price I got from the agent was different from that on the airlines website. (AS)

→_ The ticket price I got from the agent was not_______________________________________

2.__ Dennis has visited Son Doong Cave once before. (SECOND)

→_ This is______________________________________________________________________

3.__ It’s a pity I can’t visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris. (WISH)

→_ I__________________________________________________________________________

4.__ The information we received from our tour guide was so confusing that I didn’t know when we departed to Hanoi. (GAVE)

→_ Our tour guide_______________________________________________________________

5.__ Don’t waste your time explaining yourself to people who really don’t want to understand. (WORTH)

→_ It’s________________________________________________________________________

6.__ “You won’t get lost if you always have the map open.” (LONG)

→_ The guide told them___________________________________________________________

7.__ The family always spent their holidays climbing in the mountains. (USED)

→_ The family’s holidays__________________________________________________________

8.__ My best friend suggested I spend the summer in Italy. (ADVISED)

→_ My best friend_______________________________________________________________

9.__ It is difficult for Nick to decide where to go on holiday. (MIND)

→_ Nick finds __________________________________________________________________

10._ The weather was beautiful but we didn’t go on the picnic. (DESPITE)

→        We      

XI.  Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,using the word in capital.

1.__ The ticket price I got from the agent was different from that on the airlines website. (AS)

→_ The ticket price I got from the agent was not_______________________________________

2.__ Dennis has visited Son Doong Cave once before. (SECOND)

→_ This is______________________________________________________________________

3.__ It’s a pity I can’t visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris. (WISH)

→_ I__________________________________________________________________________

4.__ The information we received from our tour guide was so confusing that I didn’t knowwhen we departed to Hanoi. (GAVE)

→_ Our tour guide_______________________________________________________________

5.__ Don’t waste your time explaining yourself to people who really don’t want to understand.(WORTH)

→_ It’s________________________________________________________________________

6.__ “You won’t get lost if you always have the map open.” (LONG)

→_ The guide told them___________________________________________________________

7.__ The family always spent their holidays climbing in the mountains. (USED)

→_ The family’s holidays__________________________________________________________

8.__ My best friend suggested I spend the summer in Italy. (ADVISED)

→_ My best friend_______________________________________________________________

9.__ It is difficult for Nick to decide where to go on holiday. (MIND)

→_ Nick finds ______________________________________________

10._ The weather was beautiful but we didn’t go on the picnic. (DESPITE)

→        We      

* Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2 – 5 words in total)
1. Cyclists are not allowed to ride on the station platform. (must)
Bicycles ……………………………………………………on the station platform.
2. Although I warned them not to climb that tree, they did. (warning)
In spite ……………………………………………………that tree.
3. If you don’t take care of those shoes, they won’t last for long. (look)
Unless ……………………………………………………, those shoes won’t last for long.
4. So that John could go on holiday in the summer, he saved $10 a week. (order)
John saved $10 a week ……………………………………………………able to go on holiday in the summer.

IX. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first.

1.Man is likely to live on Mars in the future.

 - Man will…………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Talking to your family members every day is very  important.

 - It is……………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Mathematics improves the way we think: it is a basic tool of thinking.

 - Since mathematics……………………………………………………………………………….

4.The government believe it is beneficial to spend more money on space exploration.

 - It is believed……………………………………………………………………………………..

5. “ Can you lend me you iPad for a few minutes?” said Hoa to Thanh.

 - Hoa asked………………………………………………………………………………………..

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

46. “Let’s light a fire and cook our sausages over it,” said the children.

The children suggested …………………………………………………………………………………………………

47. The World Trade has been collapsed. It is the landmark of America.

The World Trade ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

48. Although she was unwell, she was playing with her son for an hour.

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

49. “How did you hear about this position?” the interviewer asked Susan.

The interviewer asked …………………………………………………………………………………………………

50. This famous director will produce ten short comedy films in four years.

Ten short comedy films ………………………………………………………………………………………………