Ngữ pháp tiếng anh - Rewrite the sentences ppt

Ngữ pháp tiếng anh
Rewrite the sentences
Rewrite the sentences so that they mean almost the same as those printed before them.
1. Her ability to run a company really impresses me.
-> What I
2. The children were so excited that they talked about the show all night long.
-> Such
3. English is easy to learn.
-> What
4. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the raincoat with you.
-> In case
5. People believe Michael Jordan was a basketball genius.
-> Michael Jordan
6. Your warning helped prevent my failure in the test.
-> Had it
7. The hardware of that computer was infected with viruses.
-> That computer
8. He looks really like his father in many ways.
-> He takes
9. She had to do the washing, but she didn't.
-> She forgot
10. His father is interested in fishing.
-> His father takes
1,the only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect
But for his command
2,What a surprise to see you at this conference!
Fancy
3,You can try to get my brotherto lend you his motorbike but you won't succeed
There's no point
4,Mrs.Scott is always proud of her cooking
Mrs.Scott always prides

5,You think that fat people are always lazy, but you are wrong
Contrary to
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1,I haven't seen Tom for ages (since)
It's been a long time Tom
2,They were still playing tennis after three hours (been)
They for three hours
3,He didn't want to join in the celebrations (take)
He didn't want the celebrations
4,What a shame he wasn't able to come (able)
I wish come
5,I took a sweater but it wasn't necessary (taken)
I a sweater
1,Keeping calm is one of the secrets of passing your driving test
As long as
2,Ann said she was sorry she had hurt her teacher's feelings
Ann apologized for
3,The boss insisted on a full apology
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Nothing but
4,that lazy boy does almost no work
Hardly
5,she would rather stay at home than go to the cinema
she preferred
2,His arrogance irritates me(nose)
>
3,Waiting for buses irritates me(nerves)
>
4,He got extremely angry when he saw the damage that had been done to his car(fit)

>
5,He is angry and bad tempered to day(mood)
>
6,Having to get up so early is irritating(neck)
>
7,It annoys me to see so much food being wasted(sick)
>
1,He'll settle down and then his business will develop
Once
2,The police are advising vigilance as there have been more robberieslately
Due to
3,The weather was so bad that the ferry couldn't sail
The bad weather prevented
4,They are soon accustomed to waiting for the bus
It is not long
5,I've never tasted curry before
This is the first time
6,I haven't seen her for ages(time)
The was 15 years ago
7,I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book(would)
Had I read his book what his was saying
8.As the class representative I would like to welcome you(behalf)
I'd like to welcome you the class
9,They believe the students were educated in Canada(believed)
The students educated in Canada
10,He escaped using a disguise(means)
He escaped a disguise
1,My protests were ignored by everybody
Nobody
2,I am sure it was by mistake that he took your umbrella

I am sure he didn't
3,Nobody could find Ralph's passport
Ralph's passport was no
4,Rita doesn't realize how serious her husband's operation is going to be
little
5,He decided to repair the thing himseft and not to take it back to the shop
Rather
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1,Some stolen cars are driven by young people just for fun
young people
2,Installation of a new computer system is currently taking place at our office
A new computer system
3,Elizabeth got a bad cough because she started smoking cigarettes
If Elizabeth
4,Terry will get over his illness. Then his work will improve
Once
5,The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press
Nobody who
1,The car really should have regular services
It's important
2,An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper
Their engagement
3,The manager noticed I had dropped my purse and called after me
Noticing
4,You should take a map because you might get lost in those mountains
In case
5,''Keep away from this area'' said the security guard, when we approached the fence
The security guard told
6,Pittsburgh is less exciting than New York (as)

Pittsburgh New York
7,He couldn't reach the shelf because it was too high (low)
The shelf wasn't
8,She didn't accept his marriage prposal(down)
She
9,We were told to wait here by the director (who)
It was the director to wait here
10,Can you look after the kids tthis afternoon?(of)
Can you the kids this afternoon
1,Mary asked John if he could remember where he had put the camera
Mary said,''John, ''
2,Just after solving the problem, I was faced with another
Hardly
3,It was only when I got home that I realized I'd forgotten my bag
Not untill
4,It wouldn't make any differenceif you offered me a million pounds, I still wouldn't sell
Even if
5,Mr.Hill teaches his students to understand different English accents
Mr.Hill's students
6,Iam afraid I'm still having problems with understanding life in New York (used)
I living in New York
7,I think we need to get a new car (in)
We need to get a new car
8,I'd prefer it if you didn't smoke in here (mind)
smoking in here?
9,Many people were delayed because of the traffic jam (number)
were delayed by the traffic jam
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10,It was such an interesting novel I stayed up all night to finish it (so)

The novel was I stayed up all night to finish it
1,"Well, in the end I think I'll take the black pair." said the customer
The customer finally
2,On arrival at the shop, the goods are inspected carefully
When the goods
3,Iam very pleased that we shall meet again soon
I am looking
4,He assumed incorrectly that I held the same opinionsas he did
He made
5,If I had realized what would happen. I wouldn't have accepted the job
Had
6,Although he was able to do the job, he wasn't given the position (despite)
to do the job, he wasn't given the position
7, You should take the train instead of the bus (were)
If , I'd take the train instead of the bus
8, Can you describe him to me? (like)
What ?
9,It isn't necessary to buy a first class ticket (have)
You a first class ticket
10, I'm sure he was at home last night (must)
He at home last night
1,It was only because I owed him a favor that I agreed to help him
But
2,The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectation
More people
3,If you left out that chapter, you can't really say you have read the whole book
Unless
4,Jack broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder
Not only
5,Collecting dolls from foreign countries is one of Susan's interests

Susan is
6,''Why don't you take a day off?'' asked Jim (should)
Jim suggested a day off
7,he acts like a poor man even if he has a loy of money (fact)
Even though he acts like a poor man, he has a lot of money
8,I didn't mean to break that vase (on)
I didn't break that vase
9,Jack says Jenny is responsible (according)
It's Jenny's Jack
10, I was so bored by his lecture that I left early (boring)
His lecture was that I left early
1.He forgot about the gun until he got home.
>Not until
2The P.M was determined to remain in office
>The P.M had no
3.His second attempt on the world record was successful.
>He broke
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4.The truth only came out on the publication of the general's personal diaries
>Only when
5.The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several months.
>It looked
6.I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
>Hardly
7.The salesman told me that my new car would be delivered next wednesday.
>According
8.Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill.
>No sooner
9.I'm amazed by the mistakes he makes

>What
10.If Brian doesn't train harder.I won't select him for the team.Said the manager
>The manager >-
1, people should send their complaints to the head office
Complaints
2, What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
How does
3, Sir Malcolm's son, Donald, followed his father's footsteps many years later and also set up a world
record
following
4, Because the English Channel separates Britain and Europe, the country has not been invaded since
1066
Thanks to
5. It doesn't matter you are very busy, he always insists on coming with you
No
6. The teacher gave a friendly smile and said goodbye to the children (way)
the teacher and said goodbye to the children
7. the policeman is interested in finding out something about the accident (give)
Can you the accident ?
8. I'd like the manager to advise me what to do in this special case ? (advice)
Could the manager about what to do in this special case ?
9. I hate to watch football matches on TV (stand)
I football matches on TV
10. The problem is that she never has enough money (short)
The problem is that she money
1, It is not a good idea to work overtime during the weekend
It's better to
2, Alice is silly to give up her job when she needs money
It is silly
3,I think that nobody left the party before me

I think that
4,Please do not interrupt me when I am making a report to the manager
Would you mind
5,I'd prefer to stay at home rather than go to the circus
I'd rather
6, Don't forget to contact me if you come to Ha Noi (touch)
Don't forget to if you come to Ha Noi
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7, We had to watch the play in a very noisy room (where)
The play was very noisy
8,Normally she has a 30-minute ride to the office (her)
Normally to get to the office
9, This dictionary must be returned to the library as soon as possible (back)
We must to the library as soon as possible
10, She always tries to be as fashionable as she can (keep)
she always tries to
1, I advise you to buy it
If
2, Smoking is bad for you
It
3, I've never had an omelet as good as this
This
4," I'll be there at nine," she said to me
She told me
5, Would you like to join our local drama group?
Are you interested
6, This is a "no smoking " office (allowed)
You in this office
7, Maria didn't listen carefully to the news broadcast (attention)

Maria didn't the news broadcast
8, Sally decided not to do her homework and went to a night club (instead)
Sally went to a night club homework
9,I expect you were completely exhausted by the end of the evening ! (must)
By the end of the evening exhausted!
10, "Is cleaning the room now really necessary? (have)
"Does this room now?
1,Mike washes his car every other week
Mike washes his car
2,You couldn't have eaten your lunch already!
I can't believe
3,I had to leave before lunch ready
I left
4,John isn't really much taller than Peter
John is a
5,Not once have I seen him angry
he is always
6,I don't thinkit was Alice you saw in the street yesterday, for she went to workabroad last month
you can't
7, Marry will only come to the party if Peter is invited
Unless
8,as soon as she arrived home, the telephone rang
No sooner
9, Oliver doesn't expectcto get the job
Oliver would be surprised
10,I haven't had so much fun for a long time
It's a long time
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1, Lisa's grandfatheris teachingher Chinese (taught)

Lisa her grandfather
2, It's too cold for swimming today (If)
we could go swimming cold today
3,If you're not traveling more than 10 kilometers from the city centre, you can use this ticket (within)
If you're traveling the city centre, you can use this ticket
4, Did you mean to hit him or did it happen accidentally? (purpose)
Did you hit him an accident?
5, 'I'm sorry I forgot your birthday',Harry told Marry (for)
Harry apologized her birthday
6,Why are you interestedin taking upa new hobby? (want)
Why up a new hobby
7,''Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?" asked Mrs.Noble (seen)
Mrs.Noble asked Eric her gloves anywhere
8,Suzanne was too excited to sleep (that)
Suzanne was not sleep
9, Tom has not had a job for two years (out)
Tom has for two years
10,"I will complete the work only if you pay me 500 pounds extra", said Frank (not)
"I will you pay me 500 pounds extra", said Frank
1, As soon as the ship arrived safely at the airport, the victims were taken to hospital
On
2,We will put out to sea If the weather is good
Provided
3,Don't belam me If the tin-opener's broken
It is not
4,The train fourey from London to Bristol takes two hours
It is a
5,Please check for damage before signing the delivery
Don't
1,I was silly to say that

I wish
2,He's too old to get the job
He isn't
3,I prefer staying in to going out
I'd rather
4,In Wales we saw Edward II's birthplace
In Wales we saw the castle
5,How long is it since I last saw you?
When
6,I cannot understand easily what he says
It is
He is
7, He plays tennis as well as football
Not only
8,They didn't want to be late for the meeting so they left in plenty of time
So as
9, We really must leave the party now if we are to catch the bus
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It's time we
1, The thief ran past you so I'm sure you saw his face (must)
The thief ran right past you so his face
2,The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel (staying)
The clients in a first-class hotel
3, I don't object to the council building a new road here (objection)
I the council building a new road here
4,The author wrote her lastest novel while she was staying in Majorca (was)
The author's lastest novel stay in Majorca
5, The newspaper offered Lynda USD 5,000 for her story, but she refused (turned)
Lynda of USD 5,000 from the newspaper for her story

6, Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed (due)
The motorway is closed that there was heavy snow the night before
7,Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today? (getting)
Did you in contact with the boss today?
8, I don't care what you do (concerned)
As you can do what you like
9,The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice (such)
It meal in the restaurant
10, He was ordered to leave the field for arguing with the referee (sent)
The referee for arguing
1, You should have an early night so that you don't feel tired
So as
2, Lan was always ontime until she started going out with Nam
Lan never used
3, I am sorry I was rude to you yesterday
I apologise
4, I would love to be rich and famous
If only
5,Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice
It
She
6,"Why did you go to school ?" she asked
She want
7, If I had worked hard I wouldn't have failed the exam
Tom regetted
8,They say that he was the best student in the group
He
9, He's getting some one to mend the windown
He's having
1.When did you last ride a bike?

How long………………………………
2.I don’t like football any more
I used to…………………………………….
3.The police blocked off the road, which caused a traffic jam.
The fact that…………………………………
4.He left school and then joined the army.
After……………………………………… …
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5.The leak was repaired by the plumber this morning.
The plumber………………………………….
6.This flower is very beautiful!
How………………………………………
7.Somebody stole his watch yesterday.
His watch……………………………………
8.The last time she had a swim was five years ago.
She hasn’t……………………………………
1, We got lost because we didin't have a map
The reason
2,I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday
I would rather
3,It's pointless to have that old typewriter repaired
That old typewriter is not
4,We've run out of tea
There
5, Both Mary and Peter prefer jazz to classical music
Neither
6,We worked hard so that we would finish quickly
We worked hard in order to
7, This is the last time I will speak to you

I
8,John doesn't have as much money as the other students
The other students
9,Hiss boss won't tolerate lateness (put)
His boss won't lateness
10, The school I studied at last year was better than this one (good)
This school my last one
11, Although the weather was terrible we had a good time (spite)
We had a good time the terrible weather
12,Being rude is inexcusable (excuse)
there is rude
1, They repaired my car at the garage in town
I
2,We don't live in Athens any more
We used
3,The train is full of people
There
4,I regret taking up smoking (wish)
I smoke
5,the police are interviewing the suspects (interviewed)
The suspects by the police
6,Sally asked me, "Have you had a nice holiday?" (if)
Sally asked me a nice holiday
7,We've missed the last bus so there's no point in waiting (worth)
It as we've missed the last bus
8, I didn't really like her, even though I admise her achievement
Much
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1, I'm sure it was Tom who cleared everything up

Tom must
It must
2,There are more boys than girls here
There aren't
3,It would be a good ideato buy a dictionary
You'd better
4,I was silly to say that
I regret
5, The mistake in the accounts had not been noticed until the figures were re-checked (light)
The mistake in the accounts only the figures were re-checked
6,I had no problem at all during my trip to France (plan)
Everything during my trip to France
7,The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end (cut)
They had to because of the heavy downpour
8,The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned (crucial)
Careful of the reforms
9,They think that Helen's brother stole the money (suspected)
Helen's brother the money
1, Although the weather was bad, we had a good time
Despite
2,She sings so well that everyone buys her records
She is
3, It's a five-minute drive
It takes
4,His parents was against him studying music
His parents tried
5,I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour (leaves)
Half-an-hour completely exhausted
6,Karen's schoolwork definitely seems to be improving this term (signs)
Karen's schoolwork this term

7,The old railway station is now a museum (turned)
The old railway station a museum
8,Mick will give you lots of excuses for being late but don't believe any of them (many)
No Mick gives you for being late, don't believe any of them
9,I haven't seen you for years (ages)
It's I saw you
1. It isn't necessary to finish the work today.
You don't
2.Sally finally managed to get a job.
Sally finally succeeded
3.That's the last time I go to that restaurant.
I certainly
4."I advise you to take a holiday", the doctor continued.
"You'd
5."If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill".
"Unless
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6. The doctor told him that he worked too hard.
"You
7.Those pictures are beautiful.
How
8.It was an interesting film.
What
9.What's the weight of your suit case?
How
10.How tall is Peter's father?
What
11. We arrived too late to see the first film.
We didn't

12."I'm sorry that I broke the glass." said Peter.
Peter apologized
13.I was drowning, but he saved me.
If he
14.Sally is the cleverest student in the class.
Nobody
15.I have never read such a romantic story.
This is the most
16.We can't afford to buy the car.
The car .
17.His parents made him study for his exams.
He was
18.We started cooking for the party four hours ago.
We have
19.We couldn't get nearer because of the police.
The police .
20.Somebody repaired her car yesterday.
She
1.Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them
=>They had
2.That dress has only the slightest mark on it
=>I can barely
3.He insisted on a full apology
=>Nothing but
4.My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing
=>the moment
5.They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left
=>Only after a
6.Their teacher is making them study hard
=>They are

7.They were just as good as we had expected
=>they certainly lived
8.Even thought I admire his courage,I think he is foolish
=>Much
9.He is certainly not stupid
=>He is by
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1, This problem is too complex for us to solve
This problem is so complex
2, Had he admitted his guilt, he would have got a lighter sentence
He didn't admit
3, No one can use the building because they are repainting it
The building cannot
4, He said that they had been watching the game
He said,
5, I don't really want to go out (rather)
I home
6, I did it entirely by myself (all)
I did it own
7, You should not be so shy (speak)
You should yourself
8, He has been in hospital for six months (went)
It is six months hospital
9,If only he had been taken to hospital sooner (pity)
What taken to hospital earlier
1,If I could work in the media, that's what I would like to do (opportunity)
……………………………………………………………………………………
2,It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel (dreamt)
……………………………………………………………………………………

3,With out tourism, this area wouldn't have much income (depends)
……………………………………………………………………………………
4,Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party? (objection)
……………………………………………………………………………………
5,Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally (insisted)
……………………………………………………………………………………
6,We could choose from 3 main courses for dinner (choice)
……………………………………………………………………………………
7,She really didn't want to upset him so she kept quiet (avoid)
……………………………………………………………………………………
8,I've arranged a trip arround USA next year (arrangements)
……………………………………………………………………………………
9,When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites (favourite)
……………………………………………………………………………………
10,He seems not to care about anything (matters)
……………………………………………………………………………………
1. Don't pay any attention to what she says
Notice
……………………………………………………………………………………
2. He will have to accept your ofer
OPRION

3. Not many people attended the meeting
TURNOUT

4. he has definitely agreed to accept the job
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COMMITTED
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5. the old lady's handbag had been stolen
ROBBED

6. there's an unpleasant odour of sweaty socks in here!
smells

7. Is home work compulsory at that school
Have
. ……………………………………………………………………………………
1. if the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home
Get
2. It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff
Bound
3. they are likely to come
Doubtful
4. his favorite breakfast is porridge and kippers
What
5. after the scandal he was asked to resign
Hand
6. that's got nothing to do with you.
business
7. i d never been to Rome before
Visiting
8. the house seemed to have been occupied for several months.
IT looked
9. these new machines have put an end to queuing.
before these
10. he was so tired he feel asleep be4 the end of the film
He was too
11. though my house was cheaper than Norman's, it's bigger and more attractive.

Norman's house may
12. Everyone heard about the accident be4 i did
I was the
13. if your must go out tonight. at least finish your homework first! sad Anne's father
Anne's father said that if
14. The instructions say you just add boling water to the soup powder
The soup powder
1. I left school.Then I went to America (after)
2. He did military service. Then he went to university (after)
3. you were reading a newspaper. I was writing a letter (while)
4. I get older. I get more optimistic (as)
5. I start work. Mary always arrives soon after that (just as)
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6. Don't forget to signal u turn right. (when)
7. u've passed your test. i''ll let u drive my car (once)
8. I've know her.We were at school together (since)
9.u're not going home. u've finished that report (till)
10. I left home. I began to understand how important my family is ( not until)
1, She was nice to let me borrow her personal computer
It was nice
2.I will probably work for my father's conmpany after graduating from high school
I'm likely
3, It was easy for me to answer that question
That was
4,Do you think this room needs redecorating?
Do you think it is
5, The doctors tried very hard to save him (best)
Thw doctors to save him
6,She was surprised to find there was little she could do (surprise)

She there was little she could do
7,Only Holland permits the smoking of marijuana
The smoking of marijuana Holland
8,Our decision has not yet been confirmed by the head office (confirmation)
We haven't the head office
1. Press photographers are banned from taking photographs backstage
=> On no
2. He rushed out of the room. He was shouting at the top of his voice. This was typical.
=> Shouting
3. Sally is very disorganized, so she has no chance of getting that scretarial job.
=> Were it
4. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of this mission
=> Without
5. We continued waving until the train could not be seen anymore (SIGHT)
=>
6. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion. (AUTHORITY)
=>
7. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us (BEYOND)
=>
8. Don't run away with the idea that this work is easy (CONCLUSION)
=>
9. I'm trying to concentrate but all that noise you're making is distracted me. (PUTTING)
=>
10. They're telling me that I must make a decision soon (PRESSURE)
=>
11. He was looking forward to going home again.
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=> He couldn't
12. She firmly believed Tom to be telling the truth

=> It
1, I can't help smiling whenever I see him
I can't stop
2,I was told that I shouldn't touch the fuse box
I was warned not
3,She looks younger when she wears that blouse
That blouse
4,He didn't want to tell his parents about the broken window because he knew the result could be bad
He was afraid
5,the train crash was the result of an electrical fault
an electrical
6,This hotel is full (vacancies)
There in this hotel
7,We were surprised to see Katie at the party (expect)
We to see Katie at the party
8,Everyone has heard about the canals in Ams (famous)
Ams canals
9,Our driving laws and theirs are not the same (different)
Our driving laws theirs
10,Is this pen yours? (belong)
Does you?
1, The mechanic checked the tires of my car
I had the mechnic
2,I want you not to go out this evening
I'd rather
3, If he had bought that computer, he would have solved the problem more easily
Had
4,She took these photographs during her holiday in Rome
It was while
5, You can borrow my motorcycle, but you have to give it back to me before 5p.m

Provided
6,Why wouldn't she give you her telephone number? (refuse)
Why you her telephone number?
7,How much did that jacket cost? (pay)
How much that jacket?
8,Is it necessary for me to confirm my reservation? (need)
Do confirm my reservation?
9,I completed that jigsaw puzzle in twenty minutes (took)
It complete that jigsaw puzzle
10, Smoking in the library is against the rules (allowed)
You in the library
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Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
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1. If I could work in the media, that's what I would like to do. opportunity
If I so, I would like to work in the media.
2. It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel. dreamt
She a successful novel.
3. Without tourism, this area wouldn't have much income. depends
This area its income.
4. Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party? objection
What's Jackie to the party?
5. Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally. insisted
Tony his complaint to the hotel manager personally.
6. He's very good at tennis and he's also a very good footballer. addition
He's a very good footballer very good tennis player.

7. Could you deliver the goods to my home? delivered
Could I to my home?
8. Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and then she became the champion. went
Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and she the champion.
9. Mai Bình said that he didn't want to go out that evening. rather
Mai Bình said that out that evening.
10. They should have completed the new road last year but they're still building it. due
The new road last year but they're still building it.
2
1. The previous manager wasn't running the club well, so he was replaced. badly
The club the previous manager, so he was replaced.
2. You haven't mentioned my new hair cut yet. mention
You've of my new haircut yet.
3. I've no idea what my feelings would be if the same thing happened to me! fee!
I can't imagine if the same thing happened to me!
4. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you. instructions
If you wouldn't have got lost.
5. I don't feel like sitting on the beach all day. desire
I have all day sitting on the beach.
6. I sometimes regret coming to live in this city. occasions
There are some that I hadn't come to live in this city.
7. I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead. exchanged
I took the book back to the shop end that was better.
8. He reacted to the suggestion cautiously, but he agreed to consider it. with
He treated , but he agreed to consider it.
9. There isn't enough space in this room for a big cupboard. take
A big cupboard would space in this room.
10. Everyone says that Đình Hiệp is a totally honest person. reputation
Đình Hiệp a totally honest person.
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1. I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer. stay
I met her in Paris last summer.
2. I couldn't remember the name of my hotel when I got into the taxi. called
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I couldn't remember when I got into the taxi.
3. We were all surprised when she suddenly left the job. found
All when she suddenly left the job.
4. "Are you a member of the club?" the receptionist said to me. belonged
The receptionist asked the club.
5. This is the most amusing book I've ever read. amusing
I've never read a one before.
6. Do shops usually stay open so late in this country? usual
Is stay open so late in this country?
7. He doesn't often find it difficult to earn money. trouble
He seldom money.
8. You're like another person I've met here recently. else
You remind I've met here recently.
9. Do you think that climate affects people's personalities? influence
Do you think that climate people's personalities?
10. Jack has become confident as a result of his success. turned
Jack's success has person.
4
1. He didn't give any reason for his strange behaviour that day. behaved
He didn't explain such a strange way that day.
2. Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? live
Did the film of it or was it disappointing?
3. It is said that these herbs are good for you. said
These herbs good.
4. In spite of working until very late, I couldn't complete the task. fact

Despite until very late, I couldn't complete the task.
5. 'If you don't apologize immediately, I'm leaving,' she told him. threatened
She he apologized immediately.
6. You can't blame me for your stupid mistakes. fault
It isn't stupid mistakes.
7. The news was such a shock to us that we all sat there without saying a word. silence
We all sat there so shocked by the news.
8. If you don't hurry, you'll miss your bus. better
I think you'll miss your bus.
9. I learnt quite a lot of the language simply by listening to other people. fair
I picked the language simply by listening to other people.
10. Mike hates other people criticizing him. stand
Mike other people criticize him.
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1. She described the events of that day in detail. detailed
She of the events of that day.
2. As soon as I have any more news, I'll phone you. moment
I'll give I have any more news.
3. This train should have left 20 minutes ago. meant
This train off 20 minutes ago.
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4. I'd lost his phone number so ! couldn't contact him before. touch
I couldn't before because I'd lost his phone number.
5. We had a long discussion about the problem but we couldn't solve it. length
We discussed but we couldn't solve it.
6. We couldn't choose from the three main courses for dinner. choice
We of the three main courses for dinner.
7. She reaaly didn't want to upset him so she kept quiet. avoid
She was anxious him so she kept quiet.

8. I've arranged a trip around Europe next year. arrangements
I've arrangements on a trip around Europe next year.
9. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. favourite
This record used mine when I was younger.
10. He seems not to care about anything. matters
He acts to him.
6
1. Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby? want
Why up a new hobby?
2. 'Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?' asked Mrs Noble. seen
Mrs Noble asked Eric her gloves anywhere.
3. Suzanne was too excited to sleep. that
Suzanne was not sleep.
4. Robert has not had a job for two years. out
Robert has for two years.
5. 'I will complete the work only if you pay me £500 extra,’ said Frank. not
'I will you pay me £500 extra," said Frank.
6. The thief ran right past you so I'm sure you saw his face. must
The thief ran right past you so his face.
7. The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel. staying
The clients in a first-class hotel.
8. I don't object to the council building a new road here. objection
I the council building a new road here.
9. The author wrote her latest novel while she was staying in Majorca. was
The author's latest novel stay in Majorca.
10. The newspaper offered Lynda £5000 for her story, but she refused. turned
Lynda of £5000 from the newspaper for her story.
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1. I don't want to discuss this subject at the moment. rather
I discuss this subject at the moment.

2. A neighbour is looking after the children while I'm out. care
A neighbour the children while I'm out.
3. You will have to pay at least £100 to get the camera you want. impossible
You'll find get the camera you want for less than £100.
4. Could I stay with you for the weekend? put
Could you for the weekend?
5. It's possible that she didn't hear what I said. might
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She what I said.
6. My boss doesn't like us to make private calls at work. approve
My boss making private calls at work.
7. I couldn't concentrate fully because of the noise outside. hard
The noise outside fully.
8 The thief wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints. order
The thief wore gloves any fingerprints.
9 People say that Paris is a wonderful city. supposed
Paris a wonderful city.
10 The workers only complain because of the unfair treatment. fairly
If the workers they wouldn't complain.
8
1. "Would you like to go out for a meal?" George asked Olga. felt
George asked Olga out fora meal.
2. I haven't received a reply from Rachel yet. still
Rachel reply.
3. I got the impression that they weren't enjoying themselves. seem
They enjoying themselves.
4. I looked quickly through the newspaper while I was waiting. look
I through the newspaper while I was waiting.
5. Nobody asked me for my opinion of the idea. thought

Nobody asked me the idea.
6. This is the best music I've ever heard. better
I've this.
7. The train timetable has been changed. changes
They the train timetable.
8. Elizabeth had difficulty in accepting the situation. difficult
Elizabeth the situation.
9. Paul is employed by Sony, isn't he? works
Paul he?
10. You ought to fasten your seat-belt before driving away. without
You shouldn't your seat-belt.
9
1. I couldn't warn you because I didn't know about it myself. warned
I could had known about it myself.
2. The reason she found out about it was that he told his sister. if
She wouldn't have found out about it his sister.
3. Not realizing how unhappy she was, he spent very little time with her. would
He with her if he had known how unhappy she was.
4. I lost her phone number so I never saw her again. have
I would , I hadn't lost her phone number.
5. We're not living together any more because she went away to university. still
We , if she hadn't gone away to university.
6. She didn't take the trouble to find out why so she doesn't understand. had
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She taken the trouble to find out why.
7. Thank you for allowing me to use your dictionary. letting
Thanks for dictionary.
8. Excuse me, aren't you employed by the council? work
Excuse me the council?

9. You are advised not,to do that again. better
You that again.
10.The service given by the bank has improved recently improvements. lately
The bank service.
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1. I started revising earlier so I could do more work. order
I started revising earlier do more work.
2. During the Speaking exam, the examiner fills in your mark sheet. have
You in by the examiner during the Speaking exam.
3. He invented an illness in order to avoid having to go to school. so
He invented an illness to go to school.
4. I'd better do this exercise now because there might not be time later. case
I'd better do this exercise now time later.
5. He arranged for them to send him the book by post. had
He to him by post.
6. He was offered a job but rejected it so that he could carry on with his studies. turned
He was offered a job but order to carry on with his studies.
7. My watch needs to be mended before I take the exam. must
I before I take the exam.
8. They mark our written work in Cambridge. marked
We in Cambridge.
9. Read the instructions first in order to save time later. as
Read the instructions first waste time later.
10. A member of your family can collect your certificate. have
You by a member of your family.
11
1. 'Will you be quiet!'she said to the children. told
She quiet.
2. "Would you like to come to my party, Mary?", the boy said. invited
The boy party.

3. 'Why don't you come here in the spring?', he said to them. advised
He in the spring.
4. 'I'll ring her tomorrow,' he said. promised
He , the day after.
5. 'Let's go to this bar here,' my friend said. suggested
My friend bar there.
6. 'Honestly, I've never met him before,' she said. denied
She him before.
7. 'Are you coming here this evening, Julia?' said Chris. asked
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Chris going there that evening.
8. 'Don't go too near the edge,' their father sajd. warned
Their father too near the edge.
9. "I don't know if I believe him or not,' said Jenny. wondered
Jenny believed him.
10. 'You took it without paying for it, didn't you?' the shopkeeper said to her. accused
The shopkeeper without paying for it.
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1. It was too cold for anyone to work. so
It was work.
2. It is such a boring job that people leave after a few weeks. bored
People who do that job leave after a few weeks.
3. The afternoon was so hot that the road surface melted. such
It that the road surface melted.
4. He had too much pride to admit he had made a mistake. so
He was not admit he had made a mistake.
5. It was too foggy for us to see a thing. much
There was that we couldn't see a thing.
6. I didn't know the office was so far from the city centre. such

I didn't know the office was the city centre.
7. Heavy rain caused the river to rise quickly. so
The river quickly if there hadn't been heavy rain.
8. They don't give us enough time to do a proper job. little
We are given can't do a proper job.
9. The salary he got from that company was so low that he resigned. such
That company salary that he resigned.
10. He lost his job because of the serious economic crisis. so
If the economic crisis he would not have lost his job.
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1. Keyboards like that are too small to use. big
Keyboards like that to use.
2. I've never seen such good graphics. ever
These graphics are seen.
3. I'll speak to them during our stay here. staying
I'll speak to them here.
4. There will be too much data on that disk. space
There on that disk.
5. I'm sorry but this game isn't much fun. enjoying
I'm sorry but this game much.
6. Nobody in the team plays as skilfully as she does. player
She is in the team.
7. ‘There is a slow improvement in his condition,’ say the doctors. getting
He say the doctors.
8. You shouldn't go to so much trouble. need
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There is go to so much trouble.
9. He didn't run fast enough, did he? too
He he?

10. I was less impressed by their performance than I'd hoped. not
Their performance was I'd hoped.
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1. He hasn't got the intelligence to be a programmer. intelligent
He to be a programmer.
2. The team members have never been so fit before. fitter
The team members are been before.
3. There is a continual rise in the number of club members this year. rising
The number of club members this year.
4. Although she was alone she still enjoyed the meal. spite
She still enjoyed the meal alone.
5. The only reason I watch this show at all is because I like the dancers. watch
If I didn't iike the dancers in this show, I at all.
6. Players are allowed to pick up the ball but they must not run with it. provided
Players are aiiowed to pick up the ball run with it.
7. I bet your brother's still watching television. must
You brother television.
8. She started to train there over six months ago. training
She over six months.
9. Because the sculpture weighed so much, we couldn't carry it. heavy
The sculpture was carry.
10. Do you only come here because you're on your own at home? if
Would you come here yourself at home?
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1. Playing tennis always makes me feel tired. get
If I tired.
2. Perhaps those two women don't really like each other. might
Those women……………………………………………………………
3. I last went there when I was a child. been
I I was a child.

4. They were once known everywhere as the top team. used
They as the top team.
5. It seems that there is a gradual fall in the number of complaints. falling
The number of complaints it seems.
6. if they don't improve a lot soon they're bound to lose. better
They're bound to lose unless soon.
7. Please don't shout every time you want a drink. mind
Would every time you want a drink?
8. 'Do you know where we are?' he asked me, as the fog closed in. knew
He asked me if as the fog closed in.
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9. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow. released
The well-known gang leader prison tomorrow
10. It was only because of your help that I got over the experience. never
If you hadn't helped got over the experience.
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1. In those days she usually stayed at home in the evenings. use
In those days she out in the evenings.
2. There are too many people for so few resources. enough
There are many people.
3. They carried on climbing despite such heavy snow. although
They carried on climbing heavily.
4. They only sign agreements because they don't have to stick to them. if
They wouldn't sign agreements to them.
5 In spite of the expense, the train is still the best way to travel. even
The train is still the best way to travel expensive.
6 If he doesn't have a break immediately, he'll end up exhausted. unless
He'll end up exhausted break.
7. Despite his age, he's still working. retired

He despite his age.
8. Unless we get the tickets soon they'll all be sold out. if
The tickets will all be sold out them soon.
9. He regrets not studying more before the exam. wishes
He before the exam.
10. Your hair really needs cutting. must
You really cut.
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1. Angela regrets not seeing that film. wishes
Angela that film.
2. "Where did you buy your dress?' Janice asked her sister. where
Janice asked her sister dress.
3. My mother wouldn't give me permission to go to the disco. let
My mother to the disco.
4. 'Why don't you buy a bigger house, Sue?' said Amos. should
Amos suggested a bigger house.
5. It's possible that the building was burgled after midnight. may
The building after midnight.
6. John's students always respected him. looked
John by his students.
7. 'It's your fault the cat died, George," said Lucy. blamed
Lucy of the cat.
8. Jeremy got sunburnt because he fell asleep on the beach. if
Jeremy wouldn't have got sunburnt asleep on the beach.
9. A phrasebook's a good idea because you might need to ask for directions. case
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A phrasebook's a good idea ask for directions.
10. It's impossible to lend you any more money, I'm afraid. question
Lending you any more money I'm afraid.

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1. "Please come back tomorrow." mind
"Would tomorrow?"
2. "I don't want to give you a prescription," the doctor said. rather
"I a prescription," the doctor said.
3. It turned out to be unnecessary to perform the operation. need
They found they the operation.
4. "It would be a good idea if you didn't stay up so late," Mary said to Tom. try
Mary advised Tom bed earlier.
5. "You'd better have a few days at home," the doctor told Tom. stay
The doctor home for a few days.
6. Mary gave the doctor a careful explanation of everything. explained
Mary very carefully.
7. They failed to find the cause of Mary's illness. succeed
They out why Mary was ill.
8. It's a pity she was ill during the holiday. wish
I ill during the holiday.
9. The hospital should have written to you by now. time
It's to you.
10. No one likes her particularly. liked
She is very much.
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1. The guests really can't stand any more of that bad cooking! put
The bad cooking is too much for the guests more!
2. Is there any reason to go out to eat tonight? point
Can you to a restaurant tonight?
3. Everybody seems happy to go on eating fast food for ever. fed
It seems nobody fast food.
4. One of the customers left before the bill arrived. cleared
One of the customers for his meal.

5. If you enjoy a certain food, experts advise you to eat less of it! cut
Experts always want , on any food you enjoy.
6. He cancelled the dinner party because everybody was ill. called
As everybody was ill, the dinner party.
7. It's been so busy i haven't had time to eat today. bite
I've been too busy to eat today.
8. Have we got anything if we find that some of the guests are vegetarians? turns
If anyone a vegetarian, what can we give them?
9. The boy's story obviously did not deceive him. taken
He was obviously what the boy said.
10. They'll just have to accept ice-cream if the recipe doesn't work. make
If the recipe's no good, they can always ice-cream.
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