I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them. Use the words given at the beginning of the sentences

1. She last wrote to me was two months ago.

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

2. Although it rained heavily, Mr. Duong still went to work on time.

=> In spite …………………………………………………………………………….……….……

3. What is the price of the first class ticket?

=> How …………………………………………………………………………......……….……...

4. She is excited about going on holiday in Egypt.

=>She is looking………………………………………………………….............….….…….…….

5. He prefers making models to carving eggshells.

=> He’d…………..………………………………………………………..............…..……….……

6. This action film interests me a lot.

=> I …………………………… in ………………………………………………….……………..

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I/ Rewrite the following sentences in such way that they mean exactly the same as the sentences given (5pts)

1. The last time she met me was in 2019. (SINCE)

àShe hasn't.............................................................................................................................................

2. I haven't seen him for 8 days. (AGO)

à The last time........................................................................................................................................

3. They last talked to each other two months ago (FOR)

àThey haven’t......................................................................................................................................

4. This is the first time he went abroad. (BEFORE)
àHe hasn’t............................................................................................................................................

5.    Did the postman deliver the letter half an hour ago?

à Has................................................................................................................................................

I/ Rewrite the following sentences in such way that they mean exactly the same as the sentences given (5pts)

1. The last time she met me was in 2019. (SINCE)

àShe hasn't.............................................................................................................................................

2. I haven't seen him for 8 days. (AGO)

à The last time........................................................................................................................................

3. They last talked to each other two months ago (FOR)

àThey haven’t......................................................................................................................................

4. This is the first time he went abroad. (BEFORE)
àHe hasn’t............................................................................................................................................

5.    Did the postman deliver the letter half an hour ago?

à Has................................................................................................................................................I/ Rewrite the following sentences in such way that they mean exactly the same as the sentences given (5pts)

1. The last time she met me was in 2019. (SINCE)

àShe hasn't.............................................................................................................................................

2. I haven't seen him for 8 days. (AGO)

à The last time........................................................................................................................................

3. They last talked to each other two months ago (FOR)

àThey haven’t......................................................................................................................................

4. This is the first time he went abroad. (BEFORE)
àHe hasn’t............................................................................................................................................

5.    Did the postman deliver the letter half an hour ago?

à Has................................................................................................................................................

Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged. (20 points)

1. Most of the students ignored what the teacher was saying.

→ Few……………………………….........……………………………………………

2. He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research.

→ Only when…………………………………………………………………………… 

3. We shall not announce the decision formally.

→ No formal…………………………………………………………………………….

4. I'd be grateful if you could have a look at these figures. (CAST)

→………………………………………………………………………………………

5. You have said exactly the right thing. (NAIL)

→……………………………………………………………………………………..?   

6. It is not certain that Jones will get the job.

→ It is open…………………………………………………………………………… 

7. She furiously threw the book across the room.

→Such…………………………………………………………………………………

8. You'll feel much healthier if you have a relaxing break. (DO)

→………………………………………………………………………………………

9. I didn't realize how much she was influenced by her mother. (EXTENT)

→………………………………………………………………………………………. 

10. He owed his rescue to a passer-by. (INDEBTED)

→……………………………………………………………………………………                                                                              

I.      Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged.

1.  My homework takes a long time, but yours doesn't.

Your homework doesn't                                                                                              

2.  The company gave Miss Harrison a gold watch when she left.

Miss Harrison                                                                                               

3.  I advise you to be more truthful in future..

If I                                                                                              

4.  We live quite near the school, but Demetrio doesn't.

Demetrio lives                                                                                               

5.  The last time he flew a plane was in 1988.

He hasn't                                                                                              

Part VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence.

34. He last smoked cigarettes three years ago.

-> He hasn’t ____________________________________________.

5. My parents have just bought a new computer.

-> A new computer ___________________________________.

36.  Despite working hard, he can’t support his large family.

-> Although________________________________________

37. I don’t have enough time, so I can’t finish my test.

-> If I _________________________________________

38. I applied for the job but was turned down.
-> My ___________________________________________

IV- Finish each of the incomplete sentences below in such a way that it has the  same meaning as the sentence above it

1- The last time I saw her was in 2005.

® I haven't .................................................................................... 

2- He is writing a book on biology.

® A book on biology ...................................................................

3- A new bridge is going to be built next year.

® They are ...................................................................................

4- He said: "I can't find my umbrella"

® He said .....................................................................................

5- I asked him if he liked coffee.

® I said ......................................................................................... 

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)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

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