Question 2: Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings.

1. Probably someone saw the thief leaving.

 Someone might …………………………………………………………………………………….

2. The flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh lasted two hours.

 It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. The garage is going to repair the car for next week.

 We …………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. It is believed that The Chinese invented gunpowder.

 The Chinese ………………………………………………………………………………………

5. You shouldn’t leave these documents on the desk. You should lock them up.

 These documents ….……………………………………………………………………………..

6. He escaped when they were moving him from one prison to an other.

 He ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. It was foolish of him to do that.

 He . ……………………………………………………………………………………………

8. It’s not worth trying to make her change her mind.

 There’s no …………………………………………………………………………………….

9. The police believed that the thief was still in the house.

 The thief ………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Carter felt sick because he ate 4 cream cakes.

 Carter would ………………………………………………………………………………… .

Part 1. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean the same as those printed before them. (5 pts)

1. He last took part in an online conference two weeks ago.

 He hasn’t _____________________________________________________________.

2. “I have been waiting for the director all morning,” said Charlie.

Charlie said _____________________________________________________________.

3. They cancelled the football match because of the bad weather.

The football match _____________________­.

4. Peter can build robotic models very well.

Peter is good _________________________________.

5. People say that online learning is beneficial to students.

Online learning __________________________________________.

Part 2. Rewrite the sentences, using the given words. (5 pts)

1. If they hadn’t prepared well for the party, it wouldn’t have been a success. NOT

Had __________________________________.

2. It’s pity that my best friend can’t come to visit me this summer. ONLY

If _________________________________

3. The concert was so popular that all the tickets were sold out. SUCH

It was _______________________________________________.

4. “I didn’t throw the rubbish into the river,” Jack said. DENIED

Jack ______________________________________________________.

5. Kathy decided to study abroad as soon as she had completed high school. THAN

No ___________________________________________________. 

VI. Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. Someone will attend to you later. _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. They will deliver my computer on Monday.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

3. We must do something before the situation gets out of control. _____________________________________________________________________________________

4. You can hear the music in all sections of the stadium. _____________________________________________________________________________________

5. The company employs 5 people. __________________________________________________________________________________________

6. They are going to buy a new TV set next week. __________________________________________________________________________________________

7. My great grandfather built this house 60 years ago. _____________________________________________________________________________________

8. My sister gave me the key so I could get in. _____________________________________________________________________________________

9. Nobody said anything. _____________________________________________________________________________________

 10.A loud noise woke me up last night. _____________________________________________________________________________________

11.How do you prepare such a dish? _____________________________________________________________________________________

 12.I don't like someone lying to me. _____________________________________________________________________________________

13.She solved all her problems. _____________________________________________________________________________________

 14.After a while she found out they hadn't told her the truth. _____________________________________________________________________________________

15.The outstanding performance impressed her. _____________________________________________________________________________________

16.You mustn't put the leftovers back in the fridge. _____________________________________________________________________________________

VI. Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. Someone will attend to you later. _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. They will deliver my computer on Monday.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

3. We must do something before the situation gets out of control. _____________________________________________________________________________________

4. You can hear the music in all sections of the stadium. _____________________________________________________________________________________

5. The company employs 5 people. __________________________________________________________________________________________

6. They are going to buy a new TV set next week. __________________________________________________________________________________________

7. My great grandfather built this house 60 years ago. _____________________________________________________________________________________

8. My sister gave me the key so I could get in. _____________________________________________________________________________________

9. Nobody said anything. _____________________________________________________________________________________

 10.A loud noise woke me up last night. _____________________________________________________________________________________

11.How do you prepare such a dish? _____________________________________________________________________________________

 12.I don't like someone lying to me. _____________________________________________________________________________________

13.She solved all her problems. _____________________________________________________________________________________

 14.After a while she found out they hadn't told her the truth. _____________________________________________________________________________________

15.The outstanding performance impressed her. _____________________________________________________________________________________

16.You mustn't put the leftovers back in the fridge. ______________________________________________________________________________

VI. Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. Someone will attend to you later. _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. They will deliver my computer on Monday.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

3. We must do something before the situation gets out of control. _____________________________________________________________________________________

4. You can hear the music in all sections of the stadium. _____________________________________________________________________________________

5. The company employs 5 people. __________________________________________________________________________________________

6. They are going to buy a new TV set next week. __________________________________________________________________________________________

7. My great grandfather built this house 60 years ago. _____________________________________________________________________________________

8. My sister gave me the key so I could get in. _____________________________________________________________________________________

9. Nobody said anything. _____________________________________________________________________________________

 10.A loud noise woke me up last night. _____________________________________________________________________________________

11.How do you prepare such a dish? _____________________________________________________________________________________

 12.I don't like someone lying to me. _____________________________________________________________________________________

13.She solved all her problems. _____________________________________________________________________________________

 14.After a while she found out they hadn't told her the truth. _____________________________________________________________________________________

15.The outstanding performance impressed her. _____________________________________________________________________________________

16.You mustn't put the leftovers back in the fridge. _____________________________________________________________________________________

Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning
1.It took me one hour to finish my work. (spent)
2. Someone stole my bag. (passive voice)
3. She asked me :" What did you do yesterday?". ( using reported speech)
4. Although it rained heavily, they went out. (Despite)
5. I haven't met her for 2 years. (last)
6. This is the first time I have watched this film. (never)
7. Despite being poor, she is happy. (though)
8. She had worked in this factory before she retired. (after)
9. They put off all the matches because of rain. (because)
10. She said: "I will visit my grandparents tomorrow." (using reported speech)
11. She said: "I am sorry. I am late."( using reported speech)
12. They said: "would you like to have dinner with us?"( using reported speech)
13. My mother said: "don't forget to bring your umbrella."( using reported speech)
14. She lived in Hanoi then moved to Ho Chi Minh city. (past perfect)
15. She said: "If I were you, I would go to the movie with him".( using reported speech)
16. I haven't seen him for 2 weeks. (since)
17. He didn't revise the lesson, so he couldn't answer these questions. (If)
18. I had my father repair my bike. (passive voice)
19. He doesn't smoke any more. (used)
20. Hurry up or you will be late for school. (If)