Exercise 3: Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words. (B)

1. People say that he has been all over the world.

It

He

2. It is believed that the man is 108 years old.

People

The man

3. People believe that Omachi is from Quang Nam.

It

Omachi

4. They think that Danny can clean the floor.

It

Danny

5. People think that Mai Chi has been punished by the teacher.

It

Mai Chi

6. People believe that he worked very hard.

It

He

7. It Is said that they work 14 hours a day.

They

People

8. Someone thinks that Lan will return tomorrow.

It

Lan

9. People think that Lan is living near here.

It

Lan

10. They think that she is hiding in the forest.

It

She

Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words.

1)People say that he has been all over the world.

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

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

2)It is believe that the man is 108 years old.

=>People......................................................................................

=>The man...................................................................................

3)People believe that Omachi is from Quang Nam.

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

=>Omachi......................................................................................

4)They think that Danny can clean the floor.

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

=>Danny........................................................................................

5)People think that Mai Chi has been punished by the teacher.

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

=>Mai Chi.....................................................................................

6)People believe that he worker very hard.

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

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

7)It is said that they work 14 hours a day.

=>They..........................................................................................

=>People.......................................................................................

8)Someone thinks that Lan will return tomorrow.

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

=>Lan............................................................................................

9)People think that Lan is living near here.

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

=>Lan............................................................................................

10)They think that she is hiding in the forest.

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

=>She............................................................................................

rewrite the following sentences, using relative clauses with preposition

1. My brother is studying archaeology. I know nothing about this subject.

2. She is the woman. I told you about her.

3. Mr.Smith has not given up his reply. We sent the letter to him.

4. The song was composed by a famous musician. We are listening to it.

5. "Heal the World" was composed by Michael Jackson. We are listening to it.

6. The building is very old. He lives in that building.

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

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

III/ Rewrite the following sentences into passive voice, beginning with the given words:

1. People will build a new hospital in my village next month.

-> A new hospital………………………………………………………………………………………

2. People believe that he is a famous artist.

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

3. They have had a stylist design their wedding clothes.

-> They have had………………………………………………………………………………………

4. They said that she won the first prize in an English competition

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

5. Doctors have treated many people for burns and shock.

 Many people …………………………………………………………………………….......................

6. People say that the man was killed by terrorists.

-> The man .........................................................................................................

I . combine each pair of sentences , using present participle ( V-ing ) or past participle ( -Ved )

Ex : That woman is my sister . She is cooking

-> That woman cooking is my sister

1. He is repairing the car . It is made in Japan

2. The house is very old . It was built in 1990

3. The film is very interesting . It was watched last night

4. Do you know the man ? The man is drawing the picture

5. The woman is my teacher . She is talking to the headmaster

6. The road is very large . It joins two cities

7. The girl is intelligent . She sits next to me

8. The boy is my neighbor's son . He is playing in the front yard

9. The man was taken to the local hospital . He was injured in the accident

10. The musician is internationally famous . He appeared in the concert last night

I. Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words:
1.  People know that cars pollute the environment. 
 It is known that cars pollute the environment.
 Cars are known to pollute the environment.
2.  People believe that the robber has worked in the bank. 
3.  Many people believe that she is an honest person. 
4.  They think that the president will arrive soon. 
5.  It is reported that many passengers died in the crash. 
6.  It is expected that the prices will rise again this month
7.  It is proved that life doesn’t exist on the moon. 
8.  They say that he has passed the final exam with the best result. 
9.  People say that he has been in the army. 
10. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car. 
11.  People say that he has been all over the world. 
12.  It is believed that the man is 108 years old. 
13.  People believe that Omachi is from Quang Nam. 
14.  They think that Danny can clean the floor. 
15.  People think that Mai Chi has been punished by the teacher. 
16.  People believe that he worked very hard. 
17.  It is said that they work 14 hours a day. 
18.  Someone thinks that Lan will return tomorrow. 
19.  People think that Lan is living near here. 
20. They think that she is hiding in the forest.

. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words. (10 pts)

1. Getting the tickets for the match tomorrow is not difficult.

ð He ____________________________________________________

2. How about going camping this weekend?

ð Why ____________________________________________________?

3. There's no need for the students to wear uniforms on Mondays.

ð The students ______________________________________________

4. John didn't find driving on the left very difficult..

ð It ________________________________________________________.

5. I was late for school this morning. My sister was, too.

ð Both ________________________________________________________

6. The exam was easier than we thought.

ð The exam wasn't ________________________________________________.

7. They won't be able to come to the party on Sunday.

ð It will _______________________________________________________.

8. It takes me about two hours each day to do my homework.

ð I spend ________________________________________

9. She is the worst cook in the world.

ð Nobody ___________________________________________________

10. The library contains over 30 million books.

ð There _____________________________________________________

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

      1.   I have never seen that play before. (the first)

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

      2.   They are watching my father’s new car. (being)

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

      3.   I am sorry, Hoa isn’t coming with us. (wish)

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

      4    It is such a heavy book that I can’t lift it. (so)

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

      5.   This book is very boring and so is that one. (as)

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

      6.   Will it be necessary for me to sleep under a net? (Shall I)

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

      7.   I last read a book on September 20^th. (since)

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

8.      An began to be interested in healthy eating 3 years ago. (has)

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

      9.   Knowing English is very useful. (It)

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

      10. It started to snow at 5 o’clock. (has)

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

      11. Nam is taller than Hung. (than)

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

12. When did you go to bed last night? (time)

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