I.Choose the correct sentence (A,B,C or D) that contains the given words.

1.Not only/refuse/take/medicine/but/hit/the nurse

A.Not only he refused to take medicine but he also hit the nurse

B.Not only hr refused to take medicine but also hit the nurse

C.Not only did he refuse to take medicine but he also hit the nurse

2.If/I/relize/tracffic lights/red/stop

A.If I realized that the traffic lights were red,I would stop.

B.If I realized that the traffic lights were red,I will stop.

C.all are correct

3.No matter /how/hard/he/try/not/sucessful

A.No matter how hard he tried,he did not sucessful.

B.No matter how hard he tried,he was not sucessful.

C.No matter how hard he tried,he is not sucessful.

4.Uyen/interested/films/children.

A.Uyen is interested in films for children.

B.Uyen is interested at films for children.

C.None are correct

HOC24 HELP ME

1. He learned to speak english well in only one year

------->It took_________________

2. He spent all his money. He even brrowed some from me

----->Not only _______________

3. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home

------> I'd rather______________

4. But for his help we would'n have finished the project on time

------>If I ____________

5) It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car

-----> The man is____________

I.                Write the correct form or tense of verbs in brackets.

1.     That is Mr. Minus, who teaches me mathematics, but he (not have) ………………… time to teach me much. I only (be) ………………… in his class for a week.

2.     You (recognize) ……….........… that man?- I (think)……........……I (see)…............……him before but I (not remember) ………………… his name.

3.     Look at that crowd! I (wonder) ………………… what they (wait) ………………… for.

4.     Stanley (climb)………………… the stairs when he (trip) ………………… and (fall) ………………… Luckily, he (not / hurt) ………………… himself.

5.     I (wait) ………………… for you when you (come) …………………

6.     There (not/be) ………………… anyone in when we come. The secretary (have) ………………… lunch.

7.     If you (need)...................to contact me sometime next week, I (stay)..........................at the Sheraton in San Francisco.

8.     I (see)................................my pictures of the pyramids before I went to Egypt. Pictures of the monuments are very misleading. They pyramids are actually quite small.

9.     I am sick of rain and bad weather! Hopefully, when we (wake)................................up tomorrow morning, the sun (shine)....................................

10.  Listen Donna, I don’t care if you (miss)..................................the bus this morning. You (be)..................................late for work too many times. You are fired!

I. Dùng NEVER viết lại câu với hình thức đảo ngữ
1. She had never been so happy before.=> Never before…………………………………………
2. I have never heard such nonsense!=> Never…………………………………………………...
3. I have never seen such a mess in my life.=> Never in my life…………………………………
4. Our profits have never been higher than they are this year.=> Never…………………………
5. The film had never before laid on such a sumptuous celebration.=>Never……………………
6. I've never come across such a horrifying film.=> Never………………………………………
7. I've never been so moved by a Shakespeare production.=> Never……………………………

10. I have never seen anyone in my life drink as much as you.=> Never…………………………

11. I'll never forget you.=> Never ………………………………………………………………..
II. Dùng RARELY, SELDOM hoặc LITTLE viết lại câu với hình thức đảo ngữ
1. One rarely finds good service these days.=> Rarely………………………………………………………
2. She has rarely travelled more than fifty miles from her village.=> Rarely………………………………
3. Public borrowing has seldom been so high.=> Seldom…………………………………………
4. They had seldom participated in such a fascinating ceremony.=> Seldom…………………………
5. They little suspected that the musical was going to be a runaway success.=> Little……………………………
6. The embassy staff little realized that Ted was a secret agent=> Little…………………………………………
8. He has seldom seen anything stranger=> Seldom……………………………………………

III. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with NOT.
1. He is my friend as well as yours.=> Not only…………………………………………………
2. He not only spent all his money but also borrowed some from me.=> Not only………………………………………

3. Harry not only broke his leg but also injured his shoulder.=> Not only………………………………………………

4. He is both intelligent and handsome.=> Not only…………………………………………………………………….

5. She is impatient and dishonest.

6. The bus not only crashed into a tree, but it also ran over a cat.

=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..

7. She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations.

=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..

8. She is not only beautiful but also attractive.

=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..

9. He translated not only fast but also correctly.

=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..

10. They are not only good at mathematics but also at science.

=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..

11. She not only sings but also dances.

=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..

IV. 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. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.

=> No sooner __________________________________________________ ___
2. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
=> Hardly __________________________________________________ _____
3. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.
=> Not until __________________________________________________ ____
4. We only began to see the symptoms of the disease after several months.
=> Only __________________________________________________ _______
5. A sleeping dog was lying under the table.
=> Under the table _________________________________________________
6. His brother had rarely been more excited.
=> Rarely____________________________________________ _____________
7. The facts were not all made public until later.
=> Only______________________________________________ ____________
8. If I had realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted the job.
=> Had_______________________________________________ ____________
V. 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.He only thought about having a holiday abroad after he retired.
=> Only __________________________________________________________. 
2. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.
=> Only __________________________________________________________. 
3. It wasn’t until last week that the Agriculture Minister admitted defeat.
=> Only __________________________________________________________. 
4. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.
=> Only __________________________________________________________. 
5. They didn’t get round to business until they had finished eating.
=> Only __________________________________________________________. 
6. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.

=> Only __________________________________________________________. 
7. I didn’t realize who he was until later.
=> Only __________________________________________________________. 
8. The door could not be opened without using force.

=> Only __________________________________________________________. 
9. I won’t agree until Tom’s apologized.

=> Only __________________________________________________________. 
10.The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.
=> Only __________________________________________________________. 
VI. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with SHOULD.

1. If the Government are forced into another election, it will be the favorite to win.

=> Should__________________________________________________________.

2. If you want to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she is free after 9. A.M

=> Should__________________________________________________________.

3. If you have further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice.

=> Should__________________________________________________________.

4. If you decide to accept the post, you will be expected to start work on 1^st April.

=> Should__________________________________________________________.

5. If we hear any further news, we will be in touch immediately.

=> Should__________________________________________________________.

6. If you wish to take advantage of the offer, kindly tick the box on your order form.

=> Should__________________________________________________________.

7. If you change your mind, there will always be a job for you here.

=> Should__________________________________________________________.

VII. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with WERE OR HAD

1. If the salary were high, the job would be worth doing.

=> Were ___________________________________________________________.

2. Would you visit me if I were sent to prison?

=> Were ___________________________________________________________.

3. I didn’t see the signal, so I didn’t stop.

=> Had___________________________________________________________.

4. If I were rich, I could afford to buy an expensive car.

=> Were ___________________________________________________________.

5. If I were you, I would tell him the truth.

=> Were ___________________________________________________________.

6. If he weren’t  busy right now, he could  help them.

=> Were ___________________________________________________________.

7. If she had said sorry, he wouldn’t have been angry.

=> Had___________________________________________________________.

8. If the computer hadn’t broken down and I wouldn’t have had to stop my work.

=> Had___________________________________________________________.

9. If he hadn’t been angry, I would have said something.

=> Had___________________________________________________________.

10. If his friends hadn’t been late, they wouldn’t have missed the train.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.

VIII. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with SO OR SUCH.

1. The weather is so beautiful that we decided to go to the beach.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.
2. He is so strong that he can lift the box.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.
3. He is such a lazy boy that no one likes him.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.
4. He ate so much food that he became ill.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.
5. It is such hot coffee that I can't drink it.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.
6. He bought so many books that he didn't know where to put them.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.
7. She has such a soft voice that everyone likes her.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.
8. This book is so boring that I couldn’t finish it

=> So__________________________________________________________________.
9. He was such a fast speaker that we couldn’t understand him.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.
10. She was so tired that she fell asleep in the armchair.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.
11. It was such a foggy day that we couldn’t see the road.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.
12. This tea is so good that I’ll have another cup.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.

Cần gấp

Fill in the correct form of the verbs in brackets

1. I wish I had met (meet) that actor when he was in town

2. He wishes he ....... (buy) that book last week - now he hasn't got enough money

3. If only I ....... (be) older, I could have a driving licence

4. I wish I ....... (can) remember where that book is

5. Tony wishes he ........ (go) to Paris with his brother, but he has to work

6. If only the dog ........ (not/ eat) the tickets - now we can’t go to the show

7. If only I ...... (not/ make) that mistake yesterday

8. I wish this box ....... (not/ be) so heavy - I can't lift it

9. We wish we ....... (not/ leave) the gate open. Now the dog has escaped

10. Paula wishes she ........ (have) more time for gảdening, but she hasn’t

11. Mrs Brown wishes she ...... (write) those letters yesterday

1 If I knew her, I would invite her to the party.

2.If my parents had encouraged me, I would have passed my exam in good results

3. I was not I became a mother that I knew how my mother loved me ( Not until)

4. He is not only good at history but he also sings very beautifully (Not Only )

5. He works so hard that he forgot meeting her. ( So)

6. He no longer lives next to me ( No longer

7. You shouldn't leave here. ( Under no case )

8. All the students had left the school when the bell rang.

9. I liked her after I had talked to her ( Only when )

10 I shall not lend you books from now on

=> Not any

I .complete the sentences

1) My salary is high but yours is higher your salary is ..............mine

2) He still smokes but he smoked a lot .He smokes now.................he used to

3)You made a mistake and i also made that mistake .I made ...........mistake ............you

4) Tom and Dick are both intelligent students .Tom is.............Dick

5) He and she are both 20 years old .They are ............age

6)Mr .Brown's garden is twice.............big.............mine

Make the letter A,B,C,D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is the closet in meaning to each of the following questions

1. The only that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect

A. The way he spoke the local dialect was unique

B. We were sent to prison beacause he spoke only one dialect

C. We sent him to prison because he spoke the local dialect

D. But for his command of the local dialect, we would have been put in prison

2. I did not understand what the lecturer was saying because I had not read his book

A. What the lecturer wrote and said was too difficult for me to understand

B. The lecturer's book which I not had read was dificult for me to understand

C. I found it very difficult to understand what the lecturer was saying if I had read his book

D. I would have understood what the lecturer was saying if I had read this book

3. Without skillful surgery, he would not have survived the operation

A. Had it been for skillful surgery, he would not have survived the operation

B. He would not have survived the orpeation if he had had skillful surgery

C. But for skillful surgery, he would not have survived the opreration

D. He did not survive the operation beacause of unskillful surgery

4. He didn't take his father's advice. That's why he is out of work

A. If he takes his father's advice, he will not be out of work

B. If he had taken his father's advice, he would not be out of work

C. If he had taken his father's advice, he would not have been out of work

D. If he took his father's advice, he would not be out of work

5. It would be nice if you hadn't said that

A. I wish you not to say that

B. I hope you will not say that

C. If only you didn't say that

D. I wish you hadn't said that

6. It was his incompetence which led to their capture

A. If it hadn't been for his incompetence, they would not have been captured

B. They were captured just because he was incompetent

C. If he had been so incomepetent, they would have escaped from captured

D. All of the above

7. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work

A. If he had been more carefull, we would have completed the work

B. He was careless because he hadn't finished the work

C. If he were careful, he would finish the work

D. Because he wasn't careless, we didn't finish the work

8. It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement

A. If you need assisted us, we could not get achievement

B. But for your assistance, we could not have got achievement

C. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement

D. Without your assistance, we could get achievement

EXERCISES ON “BOTH ... AND, EITHER .. OR, NOT ONLY ... BUT ALSO, NEITHER ... NOR”

1. Tom doesn't lie to his friends. Paul doesn't either. (neither ... nor)

2. He's betrayed your trust. He's betrayed your love for him. (not only ... but also)

3. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. (both ... and)

4. She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam. (not only ... but also)

5. We could fly. We could go by train. (both ... and)

6. The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story. (neither ... nor)

7. Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness. (not only ... but also)

8. The teacher gave Nam a good book. Nam’s parents gave him a good book. (both ... and)

9. Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world. (either ... or)

10. It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow. (both ... and)

11. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. (neither ... nor)

12. Young people normally like only music but also sports. (both ... and)

13. The chickens haven’t been fed. The pigs haven’t been fed, either (neither ... nor)

14. Dan came from Thailand and Chow came from Thailand. (both ... and)

15. She carried me in her arms and she lulled me to sleep. (not only ... but also)

16. Mary went to London and Kate did, too. (both ... and)

17. You were mad. You were drunk. (either ... or)

18. My mother likes tea. And my father does, too. (both ... and)

19. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither ... nor)

20. The underground is quick . It is also cheap. (not only ... but also)

21. You can find this book in the library or in a second-hand book shop (either ... or)

22. The boy is intelligent . He is hardworking, too. (both ... and)

23. He didn’t want coffee. He didn’t want tea, either. (neither ... nor)

24. Mary has both toothache and headache. (not only ... but also)

25. Helen likes cats. Mary likes cats. (both ... and)

26. You can take these tablets. You can also seek a doctor’s advice. (either ... or)

27. The thief stole my money. He also tore up my identify card. (not only ... but also)

28. He spoke French. He spoke German. (both ... and)

29. She should get a scholarship or she should work her way through medical school. (either ... or)

30. I’m not happy and you aren’t either. (neither ... nor)

31. Jane owns a shop. She owns a restaurant, too. (both ... and)

32. She’s at the office. She’s at the airport. (either ... or)

33. It was a very boring film and it was very long too. (both ... and)

34. He doesn’t have pen. And he doesn’t have paper. (neither ... nor)

35. Tom is my older brother and Peter is, too. (both ... and)

36. Chris didn’t have time to take a holiday. Sheila didn’t have time to take a holiday. (neither ... nor)

37. Nam’s handsome. Nam’s intelligent. (not only ... but also )

38. Peter was a football player and his brother was, too. (both ... and)

39. David doesn’t play tennis. David doesn’t play table tennis. (neither ... nor)

40. Mai plays the guitar well. Mai dances beautifully. (not only ... but also)

41. You can have fish for dinner. You can have chicken for dinner. (both ... and)

42. They came late. They left early. (not only ... but also)

43. Goats provide milk for cheese. Goats provide wool for clothing. (both ... and)

44. Mr. Brown has read a novel by Charles Dickens and he has seen the film made from it. (not only ... but also)

45. She’s French. She’s Swiss. (either ... or)

46. She can enjoy a good meal and she can go fishing on the lake. (not only ... but also)

47. David can’t play tennis. David can’t play football. (neither ... nor)

48. Ali has studied not only in the United States but also in Europe. (both ... and)

49. She’s tired. She’s hungry. (not only ... but also)

50. We can see the film tonight. We can see the film tomorrow night. (either ... or)

51. The pavements are both narrow and crowded. (not only ... but also)

52. She is not only beautiful but also graceful. (both ... and)

53. The black jacket didn’t fit her. The white one didn’t fit her. (neither ... nor)

54. I don’t have time to learn how to knit. I don’t have patience to learn how to knit. (neither ... nor)

55. They like field events and they like team games. (not only ... but also)

56. I didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. He didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. (neither ... nor)

57. That boy was dirty, and he was lazy, too. (not only ... but also)

58. Dick doesn’t need a bike. He doesn’t like to go on foot. (neither ... nor)

59. Mrs. Brown’s daughter is both beautiful and clever. (not only ... but also)

60. He hasn’t been to Ha Long Bay. And his sister hasn’t been there yet either. (neither ... nor)

61. He likes playing football and so do I. (both ... and)

62. She didn’t say a word and she didn’t smile. (neither ... nor)

63. The English team didn’t play well and the Scottish team didn’t play well, either. (neither ... nor)

64. He not only read the book but also remembered what he had read. (not only ... but also)

65. She can’t write fast. She can’t type. (neither ... nor)

66. They won’t come here tomorrow. They won’t stay at home.(either ... or)

67. Mary hasn’t studied Spanish. Her friend hasn’t studied Spanish.(neither ... nor)

68. You can turn in your homework today. You can turn in your homework tomorrow. (either ... or)

69. Jane doesn’t go to school today. Mary doesn’t go to school today. (neither ... nor)

70. Victoria needs a new coat. Victoria needs new tennis shoes. (both ... and)

71. He isn’t a doctor. I’m not a doctor. (neither ... nor)

72. We may go to The Fish House for lunch. We may go to Bahama Breeze for lunch. (either ... or)

73. She can’t ski and I can’t either. (neither ... nor)

74. Yesterday, it was cold. Yesterday, it was windy. (not only ... but also)

75. I don’t know how to sail. I don’t know how to ice-skate. (neither ... nor)

76. If I read a book, it must be interesting. If I read a book, it must be short. (either ... or)

77. Jack isn’t kind. Jack isn’t patient. (neither ... nor)

78. I would like to eat Pizza for lunch. I would like to eat salad for lunch. (either ... or)

79. Barbara doesn’t cook. Barbara doesn’t sew. (neither ... nor)

80. We may go to the movies this evening. We may go to the store this evening. (either ... or)

81. They didn’t like music. They didn’t like sports. (neither ... nor)

82. Bob is angry with his neighbors. Bob is angry with their dog. (both ... and)

83. John’s sons enjoy playing soccer. John’s sons enjoy swimming. (not only ... but also)

84. I can’t speak English. Nor can my sister. (neither ... nor)

85. Cuban food is tasty. Cuban food is nutritious. (both ... and)

86. Enrique doesn’t learn English. Enrique doesn’t learn French. (neither ... nor)

87. Mr Parker will move to France. He will change job and stay here. (either ... or)

88. She decided to change her major. She decided to change universities. (not only ... but also)

89. The architect did not design the building to be modern. She did not design it to be attractive.(neither ... nor)

90. Arthur is absent this evening. Ricardo is absent this evening, too. (both ... and)

91. The leopard faces extinction. The tiger also faces extinction. (either ... or)

92. The boy didn’t do his homework. He didn’t learn his lesson either. (neither ... nor)

93. Fred likes helping his friends. So does Linda. (both ... and)

94. Brian isn't very considerate. Tom isn’t considerate, either.(neither ... nor)

95. Ron enjoys horseback riding. Bob enjoys horseback riding. (both ... and)

96. The library doesn’t have the book I need. The bookstore doesn’t have the book I need. (neither ... nor)

97. It rained yesterday. It also snowed yesterday. (not only ... but also)

98. Jack didn’t do the homework. Tom didn’t do the homework, either. (neither ... nor)

99. Mary comes here tomorrow. Jane also comes here tomorrow. (both ... and)

100. Her husband doesn’t speak English. Her children don’t speak English. (neither ... nor)

Multiple Choice

1. I don’t like this book . It is ______ interesting ______ cheap . A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

2. Neither Linda nor I _____ classical music. A. liking B. liked C. like D. likes

3. The baby is only two months old . He can ____ speak ____walk . A. neither / nor B. either / or C. both / and D. not / nor

4. He _______ a teacher or a doctor . A. is neither B. neither is C. is either D. either is

5. She is ______friendly _____intelligent so I can’t help admiring her . A. not only / but also B. either / or C. both / and D. A&C are correct

6. John is very poor. He has ______ house ______ money. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

7. ______ Linh ______ her sister like listening to pop music . A.Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also

8. Neither my friend nor I _____ that movie. A. don’t like B. likes C. doesn’t like D. like

9. Who wrote you this love letter? - I'm not sure. I think it was ___ Michael ___ Paul. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

10. ___ Linda ___ Helen called to say sorry. I'm very sad and frustrated. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also

11. ___ Ryan ___ Susie have disappointed me. They didn't come to my birthday party. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also

12. He hurt ___ her feelings ___ her dignity. This is unforgivable. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

13. ___ loyalty ___ honesty are essential in a friendship. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also

14. You should ___ disrespect ___ deceive your friends. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

15. I will take you ___ to the cinema ___ to the theatre. That's a promise. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

16. Neither my brother ________________ my mother knows about this. A. both B. either C. and D. nor

17. I felt ________________ happy and sad at the same time. A. both B. neither C. either D. not only

18. ________________ of the girls know how to dance. ( = Both girls are bad dancers) A. too B. either C. neither D. nor

19. He ________________ has a cat or a dog. I can't remember. A. too B. either C. neither D. nor

20. Not only Lee but also his sons ___ chess very well. A. plays B. has played C. is playing D. play

21. I'm thinking of traveling to either Argentina ________________ Brazil. A. or B. either C. neither D. nor

22. I left it ____ on the table ____ in the drawer. A. either – nor B. neither – or C. either – or D. not only – but also

23. ____ the radio ____ the television works properly. A. Neither – nor B. Neither – or C. Either – nor D. Not – nor

24. He ____ could not come ____ did not want to. A. either – or B. neither – or C. either – nor D. not only – but also

25. Not ____ did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again. A. even B. only C. at all D. always

26. He neither drank ____ smoked, so he had good health. A. nor B. or C. but D. also

27. Now women work both before ____ after having their children. A. or B. also C. nor D. and

28. She ____ hard but also gets on well with her classmates. A. doesn’t only study B. studies not only C. not only studies D. not studies only

29. Either you leave now ____! A. I will also call the police B. but I will call the police C. or will I call the police D. or I will call the police

30. Not only John but also his two brothers ____ football as their recreation every weekend. A. play B. plays C. were playing D. has played

31. ____ Julia ____ her sister are going to the party. A. Both - and B. Neither - nor C. Either - or D. Not only – but also

32. She feels very lonely because she has ____ husband ____ children. A. both - and B. neither - nor C. either - or D. not only – but also

33. I love____ of my sisters equally! A. both B. either C. neither D. nor

34. ____ me nor my brother like mushrooms. A. Both B. Either C. Neither D. Or

35. I'm so lucky! I went to ____ Spain and Tenerife this year! A. both B. either C. neither D. or

36. Both his parents and he ____ here now. A. are B. is C. was D. were

37. Either John or you ________________ responsible for the things that happened. A. is B. was C. were D. has been

38. I hate that song, and my sister hates it ________________ . A. too B. either C. neither D. nor

39. I'm not a big fan of that writer, and ________________ is my father. A. too B. either C. neither D. nor

40. I’m going to bed early tonight. I’m too tired; I can’t watch movie on TV. - ____ can I. A. Either B. Not C. So D. Neither

41. I don’t speak ____ French ____ German. A. neither/nor B.either /or C. neither/or D. either/ nor

42. Neither Tom nor his friends_________yet. A. has come B. have come C. hasn’t come D. haven’t come

43. Neither Jane nor her parents_________this film before. A. see B. sees C. has seen D. have seen