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

Rearrange the following words and punctuation marks to complete the sentences.

WRITING: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the words given:

1. He stayed at home last week because he was ill.

-> If..............................................................................................................

2. Nam said to his mother, “If I get a scholarship, I will study abroad.”

-> Nam told his mother …………………………………..

3. “What would you do if you were the Prime Minister, John?” I said

-> I asked …………………………………….

4. Don’t leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity.

-> If ………………………………………………

5. Do as I tell you that or you’ll regret about it.

-> Unless …………………………..

6. Peter was a careless driver. If he doesn’t take more care, he’ll have an accident.

-> Unless ………………………….

7. But for his help, I’d have gone bankrupt.

-> If …………………………

8. He’s very thin, that’s why he feels the cold so much.

-> If he.......................................................................................................

9. Without his help, we would have died.

-> If it ……………………….

10. “If you had told me yesterday, I would have helped you,” said the man.

-> The man said…………………………

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

1.      Lan didn’t go to school because she was sick.

->  Lan was sick, ........................................................................................................

2.      We think that learning English is interesting.

-> We find ..................................................................................................................

3.      He likes playing soccer very much. 

-> His hobby...............................................................................................................

4.      Yesterday my parents sent me a letter.

-> Yesterday I...........................................................................................................

5.      I didn’t go to school because I was tired.

-> I was tired,  …………………………………………………………………….

6.      It will be good if you eat less meat and more vegetables.

-> You should ………………………………………………………………………

7.      He likes playing computer games in his free time.

-> His hobby is ……………………………………………………………………..

8.      I am interested in watching TV in the evening.

->  I enjoy ……………………………………………………………………………

9.      He thinks that learning English is important.

-> He finds ………………………………………………………………………....

10.   People grow coffee in Brazil.

-> Coffee....................................................................................................................

11.   I started playing soccer 5 years ago.

->  I have.....................................................................................................................

12.   He eats two apples. Lan eats two apples.

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

13.   Minh doesn’t eat two apples. Lan doesn’t eat two apples.

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

14.   This film is more interesting than that film.

-> That film isn’t………………………………………………………...................

15.   Nam played football in the stadium yesterday.

-> Football ................................................................................................................

16.   What hobby do you like best, Mai?

-> What.....................................................................................................................

17.   Charles Dickens’ novels attract a lot of children.

-> A lot of children...................................................................................................

18.   Her book is not the same as mine.

 -> Her book is............................................................................................................

19.   The police questioned everybody in the house.

 -> Everybody.............................................................................................................

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

1. It was a comedy. Almost audience fell asleep. (although) 

. 

2. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however) 

. 

3. She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once. (in spite of) 

. 

4. This is his first role. His acting is excellent. (nevertheless) 

. 

5. The film didn’t receive good investment. The film was a great success. (despite) 

. 

6. Neither Mary nor  her sister studied arts at school.  

Mary never studied arts at school and ………………………………….. 

7. I think Vinh acted better than Quang in that play.  

I think Quang didn’t …………………………………...Vinh in that play. 

8. Are they building a statue of Chu Van An? 

. 

9. Do four busy streets surround the Temple of Literature? 

10. Mr. Binh hasn’t taught us since the last semester. 

11. In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight. 

Even though . .....

12. The ending of the film was quite disappointing.  

We . ....

13. Although she performed well, she didn’t receive good comments from critics. 

Despite her . ....

14. We were so interested in the comedy that we laughed from beginning to end. 

The comedy . .....

15. I’m frightened by horror films; however, I enjoy watching them. 

In spite  ......

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

1. “You’ve stolen my money, Tam.”

She accused ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. I don’t intend to tell you my plans.

I have no …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. I don’t think I will help you with your homework.

I don’t agree ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Students will play more active roles in the classroom.

More active roles ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Harry couldn’t get his parents’ permission to buy a motorbike.

Harry’s parents didn’t let ………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. When we finally heard that David had arrived, we were very relieved.

We were relieved ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Mr. Pinchley doesn’t allow his teenage children to go out in the evenings.

Mr. Pinchley makes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. It’s not a good idea to start your essay without analysing the question first.

You should avoid ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Although she reads vacancy ads in the newspapers every day, she has not been able to find a job.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. After lots of effort, the boy was finally successful in getting the position of striker in the football team.

After lots of effort, the boy managed …………………………………………………………………………………

VII - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4) 36. If he doesn’t work harder, he’ll lose his job. - Unless____________________________________. 37. I have never been here before. - It is the first________________________________. 37. You have read this novel, haven’t you? - Have you__________________________________? 39. It was raining hard, so we had to cancel the game. - We had to___________________________________________. 40. It’s very wonderful to spend the weekend in the countryside. - Spending__________________________________________________.