Rewrite these sentences, beginning with the words given in such a way that they remain the same meaning as the old ones:

1. The last time Henry smoked a cigarette was in 2005.

Henry hasn’t.......................................................................................

2. Jack is stopped by the police because he passes the speed limit.

If ...................................................................................................

3. Bill and Peter are too young to ride motor-cycles.

Bill and Peter are not.............................................................................

4. The flood was so high that they had to live on the roofs.

It was such.........................................................................................

5. This winter is colder than the last winter.

The last winter....................................................................................

6. People all over the country have helped the poor people in the flood region.

The poor people.................................................................................

7. David has read a lot of books, however, he cannot find a good solution. Although..........................................................................................

8. He asked me “ Do you need an umbrella to go out?”

He asked............................................................................................ 

II. Rewrite the following sentence with the given words in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one. Do not chance the form of the words in the capital letters.

Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they have the same meaning, beginning with the words provided.
1. It takes me 20 minutes to ride my motorbike to get to school every day.
>> I spend ………….………………………………………………………………………….
2. She spent 2 hours solving this geometric problem.
>> It took ………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The police arrested the robbers yesterday in the town.
>> The robbers  ………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Nam still found the solution to the problem although it was difficult.
>> The problem ….…………………………………………………………………………….
5. The road is slippery but he still drives quite fast.
>> Although ……………………………………………………………………………………..
6. People spent 5 years building this trade centre.
>> It took  …………………………………………………………………………………………
7. The suitcase is very heavy, but he still lifts it up.
>> Although …..………………………………………………………………………………….
8. OUP published this book in 2010.
>> This book …….……………………………………………………………………………….
9. He washed his car yesterday.
>> His car ………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Although the poem is long, he still memorizes it.
>> The poem …………………………………………………………………………………….

Exercise 2: Identify one error (A,B,C,D) in each sentence below.
1. Nam has lived far from his parents for 2 years, so he is looking forward to see them as soon as possible.
                     A            B                                                                                                   C                             D
2. It is difficult for the city government solve the water pollution overnight.
      A                   B                                           C                             D
3. Yesterday the police stopped him and made him to get out of his car because he broke the traffic law.
                                                A                                             B                                   C                 D
4. How do you go to the market? – 3 times a week, sometimes 5 times a week.
       A                              B                            C                           D
5. In spite of it rained heavily, the students went to class on time.
             A                              B                                C                       D
6. He was breaking his leg while he was playing football in the schoolyard yesterday.
                    A                            B                   C                                      D
7. Although his legs were broken, but he still had got out of his car before it exploded.
           A                                                B                                                            C               D
8.I would like buying some sugar, 3 eggs and a bunch of banana, please.
                             A                     B            C                                   D
9. Would you mind to turn on the fans? It’s very hot in this room.
         A                             B                              C                   D

XI. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one, using the words given. Don't change the given word. (1 point).

1. We last went to Sapa three years ago. ( YEARS)

It is three years since we last went to Sapa.

2. I went to sleep immediately as the train left the station. (ASLEEP)

I _________________________________ as the train left the station.

3. Although he can’t swim himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn. ( UNABLE)

Despite _________________________ himelf, Dan is very keen that his children should learn.

4. Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating him. (BUT)

___________________________________, she would not be dating him.

5. By chance I was in that town when the earthquake started. (HAPPENED)

I ___________________________________ in that town when the earthquake started

Rewrite the sentences so as it has the same meaning with the first one,beginning with the given words

1. Her book is not the same as my book

Her book is.............................................

2. Lan is skillful, but Lien is more skillful

Lan is not...................................................

3. They make pottery in this village

Pottery...............................................

4.They built my school in 1992

My school.................................

5. Why don't we bring a camera?

How about....................................?

6. No one in my class is as good as Hai

Hai is......................................................

I. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given. Do not alter these words in any way.

1. They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon. (pressure)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (taken)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. I really must answer all these letters. (get down)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Don’t run away with the idea that this work is easy. (conclusion)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me. (putting)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. You must concentrate on your work more. (apply)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. She will probably be elected. (stands)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. The boss was annoyed because his secretary came to work late. (objected)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night. (such)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite the following sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given. Do not alter these words in any way.

1. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult. (used)

Ò My French friend ¬______________________________________________________

2. They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon. (pressure)

Ò   They are   

3. I only found out the truth because I heard the two of them talking.  (found)

Ò   If I

4. I bought myself some good new clothes. I need them for my new job.  (which)

Ò   I bought myself

5. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me. (putting)

Ò   I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise

6. We could just see him in the crowd.  (make)

Ò We_________________________________________in the crowd.

7. The area is so polluted that it is hard to live there.  (pollution)

Ò Such _________________________________________that it is hard to live there.

8. Why were you so impatient in such a situation?  (supposed)

Ò You are _________________________________________such a situation.

9. He is likely to arrive late again.  (probably)

Ò He _________________________________________again.

10. I don’t mind if you leave now.  (objection)

Ò I have _________________________________________now

X. Rewrite the following sentences, use the words given or the beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

1. There are some chairs and a table in the kitchen.

à We have ..................................................................................................................................

2. Quang is lazier than Ha. (HARD-WORKING)

à..................................................................................................................................................

3. It is wrong of us to throw rubbish.

à We mustn’t...............................................................................................................................

4. A city is noisier than a village. (PEACEFUL)

à..................................................................................................................................................

5. It is necessary for us to be present at the class discussion on Saturday.

à We must...................................................................................................................................

6. There’s a post office on one side of my house and a café on the other. (BETWEEN)

à..................................................................................................................................................

7. The tour guide tells us not to throw rubbish.

à The tour guide says that we ....................................................................................................

8. Oranges are cheaper than apples. (EXPENSIVE)

à..................................................................................................................................................

          Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means

the same as the sentence printed above it.

1.      This is the first time he went abroad.

=> He hasn't…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………

2.      She started driving 1 month ago.

=> She has………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

3.      We began eating when it started to rain.

=> We have…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………

4.      I last had my hair cut when I left her.

=> I haven't……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………

5.      It is a long time since we last met.

=> We haven't…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

6.      When did you have it ?

=> How long ……………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………?

7.      This is the first time I had such a delicious meal .

=> I haven't……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………

8.      I haven't seen him for 8 days.

=> The last…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………

9.      I haven't taken a bath since Monday.

=> It is…………………………………………………………………………………………....…………………………………………………

10. Samuel started keeping a diary in 1997

=>Samuel has……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. We started learning English fìve years ago.

=>We have …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………

12. I began living in Ho Chi Minh City when I was 8.

=>I have……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. She has taught the children in this remote village for five months

=>She started …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

14. He has written to me since April.

=>The last time…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. She hasn’t had a swim for five years

=>She last ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

16. They last talked to each other two months ag

=>They haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

17. The last time she saw her elder sister was in 1999

=>She hasn’t ………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………………..

18. She hasn’t written to me for years

=>It’s years……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

19. Robert and Catherine have been married for ten years

=>It’s ten years ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

20. We have not jogged since August.

=>The……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......................