BAI TAP VIET LAI CAU 1

REWRITING
I. Rewriting
1.It’s a pity I can’t play the guitar well
- I wish …………………………………………
2.My mother spent three hors making a dress - It took…………………………………………….
3.We haven’t been to the concert for over a year - The last time……………………
4.Reading newspapers in the morning gives him pleasure - He enjoys…………………
5.We last saw our grandfather 2 years ago - We haven’t……………
6.You can make payment at any post office - Payment………………………
7.The president presented the trophy to the winner - The trophy………………………
8.I have never read such a romantic story - This is………………………
9.Nam was so angry that he couldn’t say any thing - Nam was too……………………………
10.His dog is called Tony - He..............................................
11.It’s nearly 20 years since my father saw my uncle
My father………………………………………………………………………………………
12.It’s a pity I don’t have a computer
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………………
13.They are going to build a new supermarket in my neighborhood
A new……………………………………………………………………………………………
14.The last time we went to a cinema was 2 years ago
We haven’t………………………………………………………………………………………
15.The journey to the village was very interesting to the boys
The boys felt……………………………………………………………………………………………
16.Why don’t we go to the countryside?
I suggested………………………………………………………………………………………
17.I’m sorry I’m not able to go with you
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………………
18.Spending the weekend in the countryside is very interesting
It’s……………………………………………………………………………………………….
19.I regretted not telling him what happened last night
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………………

20.I wish I could speak English fluently
It’s a……………………………………………………………………………………………
21.She is very pleased to going away on holiday soon
She’s looking……………………………………………………………………………………
22.Practice speaking English everyday or you can’t improve your English
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
23.Do you like learning a foreign language?
Are you…………………………………………………………………………………………
24.The boy is sorry he doesn’t have his teacher’s addrress
The boy wishes…………………………………………………………………………………
25.The last time we saw him was on Monday
We……………………………………………………………………………………………….
26.I would rather watch TV than go to the cinema
I prefer…………………………………………………………………………………………
27.It rained so heavily that we decided to cancel the match
So heavily………………………………………………………………………………………
28.Please don’t interrupt me all the time
Would you mind…………………………………………………………………………………
29.My father said I could use his car
My father allowed………………………………………………………………………………
30.I can do what I want and you can’t stop me
You can’t………………………………………………………………………………………
31.It’s not a good idea to travel during rush hour
It’s better to avoid………………………………………………………………………………
32.My brother spends three hours surfing the net every night
It takes…………………………………………………………………………………………
33.I was surprised I passed the exam
I didn’t expect……………………………………………………………………………………

34.Do you find it difficult to understand him?
Do you have…………………………………………………………………………………?
35.My mother never allows me to go out alone at night
My mother never lets……………………………………………………………………………
36.People should use bicycles for short journeys
Bicycles…………………………………………………………………………………………
37.Do you enjoy surfing the web?
Are you…………………………………………………………………………………………
38.” Why don’t you complain to the company,Nam?” said Phong
Phong suggested………………………………………………………………………………
39.Jane is excited abot meeting her old friends again
Jane is looking…………………………………………………………………………………
40.His parents made him study hard for the exam
He…………………………………………………………………………………………
41.It snowed heavily, so we couldn’t arrive home early
It snowed so……………………………………………………………………………………
42.They live in a very lovely house
The house………………………………………………………………………………………
43.Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied
In spite of………………………………………………………………………………………
44.Why did you allow them to leave in the storm?
You shouldn’t let………………………………………………………………………………
45.Not a single house in the village escaped undamage
There was………………………………………………………………………………………
46.Although Mark felt unwell, he went on working
Despite…………………………………………………………………………………………
47.” Don’t forget to bring along the raincoat” Thuy’s grandma said
Thuy’s grandma reminded……………………………………………………………………………………
48.The last time Thuy met her old friends was when they left school
Thuy hasn’t………………………………………………………………………………………

49.It was such lovely weather that we decided to spend the day on the beach
The weather……………………………………………………………………………………
50.Tokyo and Yokohama were struck by a disastrous earthquake in 1923
The cities…………………………………………………………………………………………
51.They will have to change the date of the meeting again
The date…………………………………………………………………………………………
52.I don’t have a key, so I can’t get in
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
53.I’m too poor to take a space trip
I’m not…………………………………………………………………………………………
54.She was tired, but she stayed up late to watch the late film on TV
Although………………………………………………………………………………………
55.Since ha was careless, Tim lost his job
Because of………………………………………………………………………………………
56.Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year
Why……………………………………………………………………………………………
57.It’s nearly 20 years since we knew each other
We………………………………………………………………………………………………
58.It’s raining, so we can’t have lunch in the garden
If………………………………………………………………………………………………
59.The book was interesting to most children
Most children……………………………………………………………………………………
60.Without air, there would be no life on this planet
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
61.I have never cread such an interesting book before
It is………………………………………………………………………………………………
62.People say that this castle was built in the 19 century
This castle………………………………………………………………………………………

63.The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it
The furniture was too……………………………………………………………………………
64.” You damaged my bicycle, John” said Mary
Mary accused……………………………………………………………………………………
65.He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me
Not only…………………………………………………………………………………………
66.She isn’t on board now, so she can’t experience these marvelous things
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
67.The weather isn’t nice today, so we will not go to the zoo
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
68.I can’t help you because I’m very busy
I’m too…………………………………………………………………………………………
69.She did not go to the party because she was too tired
She was so………………………………………………………………………………………
70.He is too short to be a goal keeper
He is not…………………………………………………………………………………………
71.You are too young to wear this dress
You are so………………………………………………………………………………………
72.She was so old that she couldn’t work hard
She was too………………………………………………………………………………………
73.He asks somone to wash his car twice a month
He has……………………………………………………………………………………………
74.The story was so boring that I turned off the light and went to bed
It was such……………………………………………………………………………………
75.It was such an interesting film that no one of us wanted to miss
The film was………………………………………………………………………………
76.The suitcase was too heavy for me to carry
The suitcase was so……………………………………………………………………………
77.Nobody is as tall as Tam in my class
Tam is the……………………………………………………………………………………

78.I can’t wear these shoes because they are too small
These shoes are not………………………………………………………………………………
79.These traffic rules are very important. We must observe them at all times
These are such…………………………………………………………………………………..
80.In spite of the rain, we went to school yesterday
Although…………………………………………………………………………………………
81.The Tv film is so attractive that our parents see it through
It’s such…………………………………………………………………………………………
82.Everybody felt happy because of the news
The news………………………………………………………………………………………
83.The underground is both quicker and cheaper
The underground is not only……………………………………………………………………
84.The novel was so interesting that I have read it many times
It was……………………………………………………………………………………………
85.People say Mr Micawber is a picture of Dicken’s father
Mr Micawber……………………………………………………………………………………
86.We felt tired because of the hot weather
The hot weather………………………………………………………………………
87.The girl is so nice that everybody likes her
She is…………………………………………………………………………………………….
88.They said that Nam was a clever student
Nam……………………………………………………………………………………………
89.The boy was so unhappy that he ran away to London
He was…………………………………………………………………………………………
90.They thought that Miss Nga passed the exam
Miss Nga…………………………………………………………………………………………
91.They saw the birds return to their nest in the evening
The birds…………………………………………………………………………………………

92.The children laughed a lot because of the clowns
The clowns……………………………………………………………………………………
93.The package was too heavy for Nam to carry
Tha package was so……………………………………………………………………………
94.The car was so expensive that we couldn’t buy it
The car was too………………………………………………………………………………
95.He is such a lazy boy that he seldom learns his lessons
The boy…………………………………………………………………………………………
96.The buses don’t stop. They are full
Since……………………………………………………………………………………………
97.That bridge is so low that boats can’t sail under it
It’s such…………………………………………………………………………………………
98.Nga can’t cook as well as her mother
Nga’s mother…………………………………………………………………………………
99.He didn’t see you yesterday. He might not speak to you
If………………………………………………………………………………………………
100.They are not at home today. They don’t meet their aunt
If………………………………………………………………………………………………
101.He can’t do this exercise because it is very difficult
It is such…………………………………………………………………………………………
102.People say that the weather is very fine there
The weather……………………………………………………………………………………
103.We got lost because we didn’t have a map
If………………………………………………………………………………………………
104.When did you start learning French?
How long……………………………………………………………………………………
105.She hates people looking at her
She hates…………………………………………………………………………………………
106.The woman is friendly. Her daughter is a friend of mine
The woman……………………………………………………………………………………

107.She can’t walk anymore because she is too weak
Because of………………………………………………………………………………………
108.He didn’t train hard, so he couldn’t break past record
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
109.If your son doesn’t get up early, he will be late for school
Unless……………………………………………………………………………………………
110.If she doesn’t work harder, she will lose her job
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
111.He is sorry that he didn’t invite Jane to the party
He wishes………………………………………………………………………………………
112.I understood very little of what the headmaster said
I could hardly……………………………………………………………………………………
113.The walls of this house need paiting
The walls of this house need…………………………………………………………………………………
114.He learned to drive when he was eighteen
He has……………………………………………………………………………………………
115.It was so late that nothing could be done
It was too………………………………………………………………………………………
116.The robber made the bank manager hand over the money
The bank manager………………………………………………………………………………
117.Why don’t you buy them this picture as a wedding present, Lan?
Minh suggested…………………………………………………………………………………
118.It’s three months since she started learning French
She has…………………………………………………………………………………………
119.She is very busy, but she still come to the meeting
Although…………………………………………………………………………………………
120.The air in this city isn’t pure, so we aren’t healthy
If………………………………………………………………………………………………

121.Chinese is very difficult. I can’t learn it
Chinese is too…………………………………………………………………………………
122.People don’t trust him because he tells lies
If………………………………………………………………………………………………
123.Despite the rain, they went to school
Although…………………………………………………………………………………………
124.Mr Phong was tired, so he didn’t go to the meeting
Because of……………………………………………………………………………………
125.Although it’s raining heavily, they still go to work
In spite…………………………………………………………………………………………
126.Peter is too short to reach the picture
Peter is not………………………………………………………………………………………
127.The house is mine. Its windows need paiting
The house………………………………………………………………………………………
128.Mount Pinatubo erupted in 1991. It is a vocalno in the Philippines.
Mount Pinatubo, which…………………………………………………………………………
129.She would rather read a book than watch TV
She prefers………………………………………………………………………………………
130.Although the weather was bad, they went swimming
In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………
131.Although Lan was ill, she still came to the meeting
Despite…………………………………………………………………………………………
132.Although he is rich, he never helps the poor
In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………
133.Although she is poor, she is always happy
In spite of………………………………………………………………………………………
134.Although she passed the exam, she didn’t feel satisfied
Despite…………………………………………………………………………………………
135.Even though he was inexperienced, he got a good salary
In spte of………………………………………………………………………………………

136.She decided to accept the job although the salary is low
In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………
137.Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have money
Despite…………………………………………………………………………………………
138.He is very nice, but I don’t trust him
Even though……………………………………………………………………………………
139.Because she behaves well, everybody loves her
Because of………………………………………………………………………………………
140.Is it all right if you take care of the children?
Do you mind……………………………………………………………………………………
141.Why don’t we collect plastic bags?
I suggest…………………………………………………………………………………
142.He said: “ Let’s keep sheets with single printed page for drafting”
He suggested that……………………………………………………………………………………………
143.I haven’t eaten this kind of food before
This is the first time…………………………………………………………………………………………
144.If we use solar energy, we can save natural resources
By………………………………………………………………………………………………
145.The children are going swimming because the weather is hot
Because of……………………………………………………………………………………
146.She is a very sweet singer
She sings…………………………………………………………………………………………
147.The bread is so stale that we can’t eat it
The bread isn’t…………………………………………………………………………………
148.He is such a slow speaker that his students get very bored
He speaks……………………………………………………………………………………
149.The problem is so difficult that we can’t solve it
The problem is too………………………………………………………………………………

150. He swims very well
He is……………………………………………………………………………………………
151.The film was so interesting that we would watch it many times
It was……………………………………………………………………………………………
152.Mark is too young to see the horror film
Mark is not………………………………………………………………………………………
153.You will catch a cold if you don’t keep your feet dry
Unless…………………………………………………………………………………………
154.Nam is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job
Nam now wishes that……………………………………………………………………………
155.It is said that he is 99 years
He……………………………………………………………………………………………
156.He drank such a lot of coffee that he couldn’t get to sleep
He drank so………………………………………………………………………………………
157.They saved money because they wanted to have a good summer holiday
They saved money so as…………………………………………………………………………
158.Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at school
In…………………………………………………………………………………………………
159.If you run alt, you will get fitter
The…………………………………………………………………………………………
160.He couldn’t find the way to the hotel
He was not……………………………………………………………………
161.The door was so heavy that the child could not pust it open
The door was too………………………………………………………………………………
162.Please don’t play yor music so loudly
Would you mind…………………………………………………………………………………
163.Children shouldn’t swim in this pool because it is too deep
This pool is not…………………………………………………………………………………
164.They couldn’t do anything to stop people polluting the river
Nothing………………………………………………………………………………………

165.The game was called off because of heavy rain
It rained………………………………………………………………………………………
166.My car is going to be checked next Sunday
I’m…………………………………………………………………………………………
167.The test I did yesterday was so difficult that I couldn’t finish it in half an hour
Yesterday I did…………………………………………………………………………………
168.My grandfather was born in this small village
This is…………………………………………………………………………………………
169.He crashed his car although he drove carefully
Despite…………………………………………………………………………………………
170.This is the most thrilling film I’ve ever seen
I have…………………………………………………………………………………………
171.Taking photographs is one of Lan’s interests
Lan is……………………………………………………………………………………………
172. “I’m sorry. I can not help you with your thesis” Minh said to me
Minh refuses……………………………………………………………………………………
173.I have never seen such an interesting sight before
This is……………………………………………………………………………………………
174.They spent half an hour watching the news on TV every day
It takes…………………………………………………………………………………………
175.I’m fond of Johny although he behaves terribly
In spite…………………………………………………………………………………………
176.I can’t speak English as well as Nga
Nga speaks………………………………………………………………………………………
177.It isn’t necessary to finish all your homework tonight
You………………………………………………………………………………………………
178.Although he is old, he goes jogging every morning
Despite……………………………………………………………………………

179.He got severe punishment from the master
He was…………………………………………………………………………………………
180.It’s time for you to hand in all term papers
It’s time you……………………………………………………………………………………
181.He didn’t say goodbye to anyone when he left the room
He left……………………………………………………………………………………………
182. “How much time do you spend on English?” My English teacher asked
My English teacher………………………………………………………………………………
183.The film interested me more than the play
I thought………………………………………………………………………………………
184.She is always nervous when she takes an exam
Taking…………………………………………………………………………………………
185. “I’m sorry I broke the glass” Nam said to Lan
Nam aplogized………………………………………………………………………………
186.Who will take care of the children when you are away?
Who will…………………………………………………………………………………………
187.It’s age since we met Lopez
We………………………………………………………………………………………………
188.This mobile phone is not as cheap as I thought it would be
This mobile phone is……………………………………………………………………………
189.They used to make these vases by hand
These vases………………………………………………………………………………………
190.The last time he wrote to his parents was 2 months ago
It’s………………………………………………………………………………………………
191.Do few students learn Russian nowadays?
Few students……………………………………………………………………………………
192.She is the most intelligent in her class
No one………………………………………………………………………………
193.People say that the telephone was invented by Graham Bell
The telephone……………………………………………………………………………………

194. “Why don’t you write to Nga, Minh” said Phong
Phong suggested…………………………………………………………………………………
195. Tuan has been playing the piano for 15 years
Tuan started…………………………………………………………………………………
196. “Will I ever buy such a house?” Tuan sai to himself
Tuan wondered…………………………………………………………………………………
197.Nobody has maintained the ancient houses for at least 60 years
The ancient houses………………………………………………………………………………
198.The trip was terrifically exciting to the students
The students...............................................................................................................................................................
199.He bought such a lot of books that he couldn’t read them all
So...............................................................................................................................................................................
200.Jane isn’t going to take part in the race and I’m not either
Neither Jane...............................................................................................................................................................
201.Your house is bigger than mine
My house………………………………………………………………………………………
202.The question was so difficult that I couldn’t answer it
The question was too…………………………………………………………………………………………
203.Jane doesn’t speak French as well as Betty
Betty……………………………………………………………………………………………
204.What a pity I broke the vase
I wish………………………………………………………………………………………
205.I’m sorry I don’t live near my work
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………………
206.My friend won’t lend me his car
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………………
207.Mr Nam is a ggod teacher of Physics. He is my uncle
Mr Nam, ………………………………………………………………………………………

208.Im sorry that I was absent from class yesterday
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………………
209.Today isn’t Sunday. The children can’t go swimming
If………………………………………………………………………………………………
210.We got lost because we didn’t have a map
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
211.His friends were late so they missed the train
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
212.Unless he phones immediately, he won’t get any information
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
213.We don’t have anough rain, so we can’t grow rice
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………
214.The sky was so clear that I could see millions of stars
It was…………………………………………………………………………………………
215.It was such a long homework that I couldn’t finish it
The homework…………………………………………………………………………………
216.We went to bed early because we were tired
We were…………………………………………………………………………………………
217.The lesson is very difficult.We can’t understand it
It is………………………………………………………………………………………………
218.The car is so old that he doesn’t want to drive it
It is………………………………………………………………………………………………
220.Thank you for helping me
It was……………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning each sentences with the cues
1. If people deliberately start a fire, they should be punished.
-I think anyone ...........................
2. So I bought neither.
- So I didn’t .........................
3. Terry will get over his illness. Then his work will improve.

- Once..................................
4. It’s thought that the accident was caused by human error.
- The accident is .......
5. You can’t visit the United States unless you get a visa.
- If you ……………………………
6. I burst into tears when I heard the bad news.
- I broke............
7. John little realizes just what it's going to be like working in a restaurant kitchen.
- Little........
8. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
- Only when ................
9. You are under no obligation to accept their offer.
- You can please ………
10. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
- Martin's poor ………................
11. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder
 Not only .........................
12. I will forgive you if you promise not to do it again.
 Unless...............
13. He said: `` We must have a party to celebrate this``
He said that ...............
14. The poor farmer was tired but he kept working
In spite of...........................
15. It is said that he died by his own hand
He is.....................................
16. Eighteen people came although we had expected only sixteen
Two extra .....................


17. Janet is the best tennis-player in the club.

 No one...............................
18. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
- No sooner ......................
19. John missed the ferry because his car broke down.
- If.........
20. There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected.
- There were far ……….
21. The farmers had applied new technology in their fields. The output of rice was raised.
- Thanks to ................................
22. Eighteen people came although we had expected only sixteen
- Two extra .....................
23. He is so stupid that he can't remember his lessons
- So.........................................
24. It seems that no one predicted the correct result
- Noone.....................
25. I haven't seen her for five years.
- Five years................................................
26. George's annual salary is $ 15,000.
-George earns ...................................................
27. They were married in the summer of 1999
- Their wedding.......................................
III: Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same.
1. He didnt write to his girl friend any longer.
No longer......................
2. Let's leave at the end of the next lecture.
 As soon as .............................
3. Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangeruos.
Contrary........................................................
4. Hard work is the secret of passing your exam
So long as.............................

5. You donot have to pay for elementary education in Viet Nam.
Elementary education ............................
6. He failed the exam because of his laziness
 Because he ........................
7. We started living here fifteen years ago.
 We have ......................
8. Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago.
 Minh hasn’t ..................
9. Thank you very much for your help. I am ......................................
10. They cancelled the flight because of the heavy rain.  So heavily..........................
11. Immediately after his arrival things went wrong  Hardly.................................................
12. Mandy is excited about going to Greece on holiday.
 Mandy is looking ...........................................................................................
13. Lock the door carefully before going to bed.  The door.......................................
14. Have you got a cheaper school bag?
 Is this .......................................?
15. We could have lost that match if there hadn't been efforts from everyone of us
 Without....................................................................
16. Without this treatment, the patient would have died.
 If the patient.......................................................................................................
17. Given fair warning, I could have avoided that date
- If you had told me ...............
18. “ Do you know who broke the window, Tom?” she said.
 She ………………………………………………………………………………….
IV : Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same.
1. He forgot about the bag until he got home.
- Not until .................................................


2. Phong looks very happy . His father has given him a present.

- Phong, whose...........................................
3. He was a fool to say that
- It is..........................................................
4. Ann is good-looking and well-behaved.
- Not only .....................................................
5. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car.
- Henry wished......................................
6. I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money.
- No matter .................................................
7. I was on the point of leaving the house when the telephone rang.
-I was ..........................................................
8. My English friend finds using chopsticks difficult.
- My English friend isn't ..............................
9. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievement.
- Much .........................................................
10. She was not only bad-tempered but very lazy
- As well................................................
11. Immediately after his arrival things went wrong
 Hardly......................
12. School uniform wasn’t compulsory at my school.
 We didn’t........................................
13. This is her sixth appearance on stage in our city this year.
 She has ......................
14. Not as many people are at this meeting than they were at the one last week.
 More ...........
15. Julia has been working for this company for six years.
 Julia started...........................
16. I can't go out if my parents don’t permit
 I can't go out without ................................
17. All I know is that she has gone.

 As far ................................
18. She hasn’t gone out with him for almost two years.
 They stopped.................................
19. She feels strange when she drives on the left.
She is not used................................
20. School uniform wasn’t compulsory at my school.
 We didn’t........................................
19. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms.
 Smiling......................
20. Did you have a good time at the party ?
- Did you enjoy ................................................................ ?
21. He has an intelligent daughter. She won all the prizes ar her school.
- His daughter is so ...............................................................................
V : Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same.
1,The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it
The water was not................................................................
2,Nobody can deny that she has abeautiful voice
It............................................................................................
3,I’m always nervous when I travel by air
Travelling .............................................
4,I advise you to put your money in the bank
You’d........................................................
5,Who does this bag belong to?
Whose..................................
6, “I’ve no idea what the time is but I’ll dial 8081 and find out” Said his daughter
................................................................................................................................


7, “Would you like me to go with you?” I said.
- “ I’d rather go alone” he answered

.............................................................................
9. Let’s buy Alice a gift when we come to her house.
I suggest .................................................................
10. We haven’t received confirmation of our hotel booking yet.
- Our hotel booking .................................................
11. Thank you for your helping me.
- It was kind ................................................................
12. It was only when the office phoned me that I found out about the meeting.
- Not until..............................................................................................................
13. If I had realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted the job.
- Had I..............................................................................................................
14. Perhaps they didn’t notice the tyre was flat.
- They might...................................................................................................
15. I should really be starting my homework.
- It’s time..........................................................................................................
16. I regret not buying some tickets for the concerts.
- I wish..............................................................................................................
17. If you pay me back the money you took, I won’t tell the police.
- Pay me..........................................................................................................
18. This bridge will take us three years to complete.
- In three years we ..............................................................................
19. Phong always wasn’t so unfriendly.
- Phong didn’t ....................................................................................
20. After taking the pills , I began to feel better.
- Since taking .....................................................................................
21. We’ll have to leave immediately at the end of the film.
- The moment .......................................................................................
22. Harry left before we reached the hotel.
- By the time ..............................................................................................
23. Is there such a place as Eldorado?

- Does Eldorado ...............................................................
24. I am on the tenth page of the letter I am writing.
- So far ........................................................................................
25. This is the second time I have visited Hungary.
- This is my ..................................................................................
VI. Rewrite following sentences sothat the same meaning with first sentences
1. I had just arrived home when she came
- No sooner.....................................................................................
2. The open-door policy has brought about a lot of radical changes
- Thanks to....................................................................................
3. Smoking is not allowed in the word
- Would you..................................................................................?
4. The patient recovered more rapidly than expected
- The patient made........................................................................
5. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time
- The less..................................................................................
6. I would do anything for you
- There’s...........................................................................................
7. The way he talks is very interesting
- There is something.............................................................................
8. if he pays, he can play
- He who...................................................................................................
9. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before
- Never................................................................................................
10. If I earn more, my wife will spend more
- The more...........................................................................................
11. I was sorry I didn’t know how to do it.


- I wish……………………………………

12. Spare the rod and spoil the child.
- If the child……………………………….
13. He didn’t need to be reminded about it.
- It wasn’t………………………………….
14. Those shoes will have to be repaired.
- They will………………………………….
15. I love music although I can’t play any musical intrument.
- Despise…………………………………………………..
16. “ How long has it been since you left this city, Bod” ?
- He wanted to know……………………………………..
17. Rich families tend to send their children to private school.
- Children of……………………………………………..
18. He had no sooner got home than it began to rain
- No sooner…………………………………………
19. The children are take home by bus. Their parents work late.
- The children……………………………………………….
20. He laughs, Perhap he has done the exam successfully.
- He laughs as if………………………………………...
VII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word
1. I would love to learn different languages.
keen
 I ________________________________________ different languages.
2. I'm sorry I was late for the meeting.
apology
 Please ________________________________________ late for the meeting.
3. “You borrowed my watch, didn't you?” Tom's sister said.
accused
 Tom's sister ________________________________________ her watch.
4. Most people hope they will have enough money to buy a house or a flat.

afford
 Most people hope they ________________________________________ to buy a house or a flat.
5. I wish I had not lied to my parents.
truth
 If only ________________________________________ to my parents.
6. It’s possible that we may soon have no more oil. RUN
 It’s possible that we may soon _______________________ oil.
7 The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
SOONER
 No _________________________________the accident happened.
8. Although her leg hurt, Jill finished the race.
PAIN
 In spite _______________________________________ the race.
9. Perhaps they didn’t notice the tyre was flat.
MIGHT
 They ______________________________________ the tyre was flat.
10. First of all, the director explained the reason for the meeting.
BEGAN
 The director _____________________ the reason for the meeting.
11. Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend. (WISHES)
→ Susan ................................. the airport to say goodbye to her friend.
12. Despite his age, he’s still working.
(RETIRED)
→ He still ………………………….…… despite his age.
13. Despite knowing the area well, I got lost.
(EVEN)
→ I got lost ………………………………..the area well.
14. I do not intend to tell you my plans.
(OF)
→ I have.................................................... you my plans.

15. Graham spends all his time doing research.
(DEVOTED)
→ Graham has …………………………… doing research.
16. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against)
...............................................................................................................
17. You must concentrate on your work more. (apply)
...............................................................................................................
18. She will probably be elected. (stands)
...............................................................................................................


19. The boss was annoyed because his secretary came to work late. (objected)
...............................................................................................................
20. The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night. (such)
...............................................................................................................
VIII: Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same
1. Her ability to run a company really impresses me.
 What ______________________________________________________.
2. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness.
 The Prime Minister’s _________________________________________ .
3.“If I were you, I would try my best to learn English well”. John said to Jane.
 John advised ________________________________________________ .
4. Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
 Having ____________________________________________________ .
5. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse.
 The more ___________________________________________________ .
6. I haven't seen this film before.
→ This is…..……………………………………………………
7. “I was not there at the time,” he said.
→ He denied……………………………………………………

8. The bus takes longer than the train.
→ The train does……………….……………………………
9. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
→ Never in … ………………………………………………
10. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.
→You should ........................................................................................
11. She went out, but she didn’t say a word. => She went out without ……………………………………
12. It’s such a difficult question that I can’t find the answer.
=> The question is so …………………………………………………………………
13. People say that these cattles were built in the 19th century.
=> These cattles ………………………………………………………………………
14. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
=> The last thing..……………………………………………………………………
15. In spite of not speaking Vietnamese, Mr. Anderson decided to settle in Ha Noi.
=> Although ………………………………………………………………………….
16. My brother studies now harder than he used to.
My brother ...........................................................................................................................
17. Please don’t ask me that question. - I’d rather ........................................................................................
18. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
I haven’t ...............................................................................................................................
19. John only understood very little what the teacher said.
John could hardly .................................................................................................................
20. Tom will be twenty next week. - It’s Tom’s ............................................................................
IX. . Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given
1. Can I ask you a few questions?
(IF)
Do you _________________________ a few questions?
2. “Is it raining outside?” asked Michael.
(KNOW)
Michael wanted to ____________________________ raining outside.

3. He didn't feel very well but he went to work.
(SPITE)
He went to work ________________________________ very well.
4. It isn't necessary for anyone to work late tonight.
(HAS)
Tonight ______________________________________ work late.
5. Tuan’s behaviour at the party embarrassed me.
(TUAN)
I was embarrassed by the ________________________ at the party.
6. You must do exactly what the teacher tells you.
(CARRY)
You must _______________________________ instructions exactly.
7. They decided to advertise their house on the Internet.
(PUT)
They decided _______________________________ their house on the Internet.
8. Miss Lan had to finish the accounts and write several reports as well. (ADDITION)


Miss Lan had to finish the accounts ______________________________ several reports.
9. It’s waste of time to try and explain anything to Tony.
( worth)
→………………………………………………………………..……………………….
10. We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes.
(least )
→………………………………………………………………..……………………….
11. I didn’t find it any hard to translate this passage.
(difficulty)
→………………………………………………………………..……………………….
12. “ Why don’t you relax for a while?”. She said to me.
( take )

→………………………………………………………………..……………………….
13. They have to rebuild many houses because of the earth-quake. ( rebuilt).
→………………………………………………………………..……………………….
14. We couldn’t get to work because it rained heavily.
( prevented)
→………………………………………………………………..……………………….
15.They say he is able to swim across this river.
(swimming)
He ……………………………………………………….
16.They may be there at the meeting, or they may not.
(out)
It is ……………………………………………………………………….
17.“Don’t forget to hand in the paper by the deadline,” said the teacher.
(reminder)
The teacher …………………………………………………………………
18.Learning English is becoming more and more popular in our city.
(increasingly)
It has ………………………………………………………………………………
19.Right after disembarkation from the plane, he was taken into custody.
(got)
………………………………………………………………………………
20. France hasn’t won a gold medal in this sport for ages.
(time)
-> It’s a……………………………………………………………medal in this sport.
21. She liked Paris very little and Rome less.
(worse)
-> She thought ……………………………………..……………………………..
22. Please don’t repeat everything I say.
(mind)
-> Would…………………………………………………………….……I say.

23. I never have enough time these days.
(short)
-> I …………………………………………………………………………..days.
24. The final question in part 8 wasn’t answered correctly by anyone.
(answer)
-> Nobody……………………………………………the final question in part 8.
X. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capital and so that the meaning stays
1.
I wish I had visited the city.
 It is a …………………………………………………….
2.
Due to the weather condition, the football match was cancelled.
 If it ……………………………………………………………….
3.
“Don’t forget to send the message,” he said to me.
 He reminded ………………………………………………………….
4.
He was punished because of his bad behaviour
 Had he ………………………………………………………..
5.
I really don’t want to hear your complaint about the matter.
 I am fed ……………………………………………………………..
6. She didn’t say anything when she walked in .
She walked in without.................................................................................................
7. He couldn’t drive because of the fog.
The fog prevented ....................................................................................................
8. Neil regrets having sold his car.
Neil wishes ..................................................................................................................
9. The child ran out because of the strange noise.
The strange noise.......................................................................................................

10. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
No sooner ..................................................................................................................
11. They bought me two laptops, but neither worked satisfactorily.
They bought..................................................................................
12. Jane’s career as a television presenter began five years ago.
Jane has……………………………………………………..….…………….


13. I’m quite happy to look after the baby for you.
 I don’t..........................................................................
14. The flight to Paris lasted 3 hours.
 It took…..….…………………………….…………………
15. People say that he sold his house to pay the debt.
 He is ......................................................................
16. The passengers don’t realize how lucky they have been.
 Little..................................................................................
17. You ought to fasten your seatbelt before driving away.
 You shouldn’t ................................................................................
18. His working too much led to his illness.
 If he………..…………………………………..………
19. If someone understands this book, they are cleverer than I am.
 Anyone who.…………………….…………………………
20. “Would you like to go to the concert with me tonight?” Peter said to Ann.
 Peter invited…..……………………………..………..……………….………
21. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
He is a ........................................................................... .
22. Mary told the police about"the burglary.
Mary reported ................................................. .
23. I never intended to go to the meeting.
I never had .................... : ....................................... .

24. He forgot about the gun until he got home.
Not until. .......................................................... .
25. You really should be able to dress yourself by now !
Ir' s high time ........................ : .......................................
XI. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning each sentences with the cues(10pts)
1. We couldn't relax until all the guests had gone home.
Only ........................................................................................ ..
2. House prices have risen sharply this year.
There has ..................................................................................................................... .
3. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not ........................................................ .
4. Would you mind not smoking in my house?
I'd rather ................................................. 5. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke .............. , ......................................................... .
6. I write to him almost every day.
Hardly .............................................................................................
7. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
All dogs are ................................................................................................ .
8. Don't go to lunch until you have typed all these letters.
Make sure you finish .............................................................. .
9. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
The annual .................................................................................................... .
10. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car.
Henry wishes ....................................................................................... ..
11. Immediately after her arrival, things started to go wrong.
@ Hardly…………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Lama could not go to the beach with his friends because of his illness.
@ Lama's illness………………………………………………………………………………………..
13. But for his encouragement, they wouldn't have been successful.
@ If……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

14. It is pity that I cannot speak Japanese well.
@ I wish………………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. Although tired, Peter managed to walk home.
@ In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………………


16. They had to wait for twelve hours before the flight left.
@Only after a.......................................................................................
17. They estimated the price, including all the costs.
@Taking...............................................................................................
18. I haven't seen this film before. → This is…..……………………………………………………
19. “I was not there at the time,” he said.
→ He denied……………………………………………………
20. The bus takes longer than the train.
→ The train does……………….……………………………
21. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
→ Never in … ………………………………………………
22. My father is the owner of that car. → That car……………………………………
XII. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
1. The two theories appear to be completely different. COMMON
................................................................................................................................
2. His rude behaviour is too much for me. PUT
.................................................................................................................................... .
3. I find his handwriting very hard to read. DIFFICULTY
............................................................................................................................... .
4. He doesn't have money to go on holiday. He doesn't have time, either. NEITHER
.................................................................................................................. ..
5. You'd feel better if you had a quiet holiday. DO
................................................................................................................ ..
6. Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend.

(WISHES)
→ Susan ................................. the airport to say goodbye to her friend.
7. Despite his age, he’s still working.
(RETIRED)
→ He still ………………………….…… despite his age.
8. Despite knowing the area well, I got lost.
(EVEN)
→ I got lost ………………………………..the area well.
9. I do not intend to tell you my plans.
(OF)
→ I have.................................................... you my plans.
10. Graham spends all his time doing research.
(DEVOTED)
→ Graham has …………………………… doing research.
11. It's possible Karen didn't hear her name being called. might
→ Karen .…………………………………… her name being called.
12. “Don’t forget to lock the house when you go out, William,” his mother said. reminded
→ William’s mother ………………………… when he went out.
13. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. against
→ Against .………………………………………….. she lost
14. There weren't many guests at the wedding. only
→ There were ……………………………… guests at the wedding.
15. Promise to look after it and you can borrow my tennis racquet. long
→ You can borrow my tennis racquet, ……………………………. to look after it.
16. Bill said: “I’ll take you to the airport in my car”.
(GIVE)
 Bill ____________________________ a lift to the airport.
17. His father doesn’t want him to drink spirits.
(DISAPPROVES)
 His father__________________________________spirits.

18. You should have called them last night.
(BETTER)
 It ____________________you had called them last night.
19. Try to watch your behaviour at the wedding reception.
(YOURSELF)
 Try _______________________at the wedding reception.
20. I’d rather not spending another day at the beach.
(FEEL)
 I _________________________another day at the beach.
21. I haven’t eaten the food like this before
(TIME)
This is the ……………………………………………….this sort of food.
22. Harry’s house is still in Spain, isn’t it?
(LIVES)
Harry still………………………………………….,…………….he?
23. You can borrow my bike if you are in a hurry
(MIND)


I…………………………………………………you my bike if you are in a hurry
24. The film I saw last week was better than this one
(GOOD)
The film…………………………………………the one I saw last week.
25. I don’t normally go to the countryside.
(USED)
I…………………………………………..to the countryside.

XIII. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.
1. It’s difficult for older people to learn a language.
-> Older people have

…………………………………………………………………………
2. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
->
Martin’s
poor
health.…………………………………….
………………………………..
3. “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his
girlfriend.
-> John congratulated ……………………………………………………………..
…………
4. “Don’t swim just after you have eaten”, she said to them.
-> She warned …………………………………………………………………….
…………
5. The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.
-> It’s high time
………………………………………………………………………………
6. The number of people who understands his ideas exceeds his
expectations.
 More people
…………………………………………………………………….......
7. She can meet him if he arrives before eleven.

So.................................................................................................................
...............
8. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
 In .................................................................................................................................

9. Both Mary and Peter prefer jazz to classical music.
Neither…………………………………………………………………………….....

10. Diana finds it easy to make friends.
Diana
has
no ................................................................................................................
11. “You shouldn’t spend your weekend in the city”.
ðShe advised me…………………………………………………………
12. “Can you give me a ride to school”.
ðHe asked his friend……………………………………………….
13. I last saw him when I was a student.
ð I haven’t ...................................................................................
14.Betty told me not to forget my tennis racket.
ðBetty said,”..............................................................................”
15. If you are a student, you can always get special reduced prices.
ðUnless………………………………………………………………………
16. All the other players on the field were better than Jim.
ðJim was the……………………………………………..…………………….
17. Children learn a lot about how to behave in a situation like this.


ð Only …………………………………………………………..……………
18. You can use it as long as you like, and it will not wear out.
ð No matter ……………………………………………………..……………
19. Be sure to say goodbye to your grandmother before you leave.
ð Be sure not ……………………………………………………………

20. “Sorry. I can’t come to your party, Mai.”
ðHe refused ……………………………………………………………………
21. “I’m really happy about your improvement in English,” said the teacher.
ðThe teacher told me that .................................................................

22. They had bad marks because they were lazy.
ðThey were .........................................................................
23. Lama could not go to the beach with his friends because of his illness.
ðLama's illness .........................................................................
24. The bus takes longer than the train.
ðThe train does .........................................................................
25. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
ðNever in .........................................................................
26. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.
Despite……………………………………………………………
27. He hasn’t been back to his home village for over three years.
It is………………………………………………………………
28. “I am sorry I was late” he said.
He apologized……………………………………………………..
29. “Close the office door but do not lock it”, the manager said to me.
The manager
asked .......................................................................................................
30. “Why don’t you complain to the company, Jane?”, said Mr. John.
Mr. John
suggested ................................................................................................
......
31. The books interest me more than the films.
I
think .........................................................................................................
..................
32. I didn’t arrive in time to see my aunt off at the airport last night.
I
wasn’t.......................................................................................................
..................
33. You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.

If ...............................................................................................................
..................
34. It was such hot news that I couldn’t help announcing it to my
classmates.
The
news ........................................................................................................
.............
35. We live far from our relatives. We miss them very much.
The ...........................................................................................................
....................


36. I would like, moreover, to choose my own clothes for my brother’s
wedding.
What’s .....................................................................................................
...................
37. Couldn’t you take a bus to the station?
Wasn’t ......................................................................................................
...................?
38. There is always trouble when he comes to visit us.
Whenever ................................................................................................
.................
XIV. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.
1. Can I ask you a few questions?
(IF)
Do you _________________________ a few questions?
2. “Is it raining outside?” asked Michael.
(KNOW)
Michael wanted to ____________________________ raining outside.
3. He didn't feel very well but he went to work.

(SPITE)
He went to work ________________________________ very well.
4. It isn't necessary for anyone to work late tonight.
(HAS)
Tonight ______________________________ work late.
5. Tuan’s behaviour at the party embarrassed me.
(TUAN)
I was embarrassed by the ___________________ at the party.
6. You must do exactly what the teacher tells you.
(CARRY)
You must __________________________ instructions exactly.
7. They decided to advertise their house on the Internet.
(PUT)
They decided _________________________ their house on the Internet.
8. Miss Lan had to finish the accounts and write several reports as well.
(ADDITION)
Miss Lan had to finish the accounts _______________________ several
reports.
9. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. TAKES
Mrs Scott……………………………………………………………………………
10. Hoa regrets not watching that film last night. WISHES
Hoa……………………………………………………………………………………..
11. Although her leg hurt, Jill finished the race. PAIN
In spite…………………………………………………………………………………
12. There was too little time to go back home by bike. NOT
There .………………………………….........................
……………………………..
13. Doing the same things every day gives me no pleasure.
ENJOY
I ……………………………………………………………………………………….

14. I haven’t decided whether to move or not yet.
( MADE)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
15. Study hard or you can’t pass the exam.
( IF )
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
16. Although the team played well, they lost.
( IN SPITE OF)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
17.It was a two – hour flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city.
( FLY)
………………………………………………………………………………..


18. It is not a habit of mine to sleeping in the afternoon.
( SLEEPING)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
19. The salesman said she was sorry she was late for the meeting.
APOLOGIZED
ð The salesman ................................late for the meeting.
20. It will take us 3 years to complete the project.
COMPLETED
ð In three years’ time ................................the project.
21. The company felt sufficiently confident to take on over 100 new
employees.
ENOUGH
ð The company felt ................................over 100 new employees.
22. It is not necessary for you to carry the book – I’ll lend you mine.
NEED
ð You ................................the book – I’ll lend you mine.

23. It is their duty to carry the luggage to the cabins.
RESPONSIBLE
ð They ................................the luggage to the cabins.
24. This is the highest building in this city. (higher)
 There is
no ..................................................................................................than
this.
25. They first introduced the new style of Jeans in 2000, didn’t they?
(wasn’t)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
26. You will meet her later. You will have an opportunity of it. (meeting)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
27. I have forgotten the tickets. I’m sorry for it. (having)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
XV. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.
1. Is this the best price you can offer?
ð Can’t you
________________________________________________________________?
2. I last saw him when I was a student.
ð I haven’t
________________________________________________________________.
3. “Don’t forget to bring your passports with you when you go abroad.”
ð She reminded
___________________________________________________________.
4. Smoking is not allowed in the ward.
ð Would you
_____________________________________________________________?
5. He failed the exam because of his laziness.
ð Because
he____________________________________________________________.

6. Mary hasn’t made any long trip for five years.
 The last………………………………………………………………….
7. A lot of children and old people have to go to hospitals because of the
cold climate.


 Because………………………………………………………………………
8. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home.
 I’d rather……………………………………………………………………………
9. I’ll only help you if you promise to try harder.
 Unless……………………………………………………………………………………
10. It is quite pointless to complain.
 There is no………………………………………..
11. We left quietly, so that we wouldn’t disturb the children.
 So
as…………………………………………………………………………………………..
12. I certainly don’t intend to reply to that rude letter.
 I have…………………………………………………….
13. My father finds maps hard to follow.
 My father has…………………………………………………..
14. ‘ You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary’ said John.
 John advised…………………………………………………………………..
15. When he is asked about his past, he hates it.
 He hates………………………………………………………………………..
16. Susan was too excited to sleep.
ð Susan was ........................................................................

17. They do not clean the windows so the room looks rather dark.
ð Were they
................................................................................................

18. Sue is excited about going to Spain on holiday.
ðSue is looking
.................................................................................................
19. “Why didn’t you go to school yesterday, John?” the teacher asked.
ðThe teacher asked
................................................................................................
20. My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police
ðMy lawyer advised
................................................................................................
21. “Shall we go to the theatre tonight?” said one of the boys.
ðOne of the boys
................................................................................................
22. She asked an assistant how much the Colombian coffee cost.
ðShe asked,"
................................................................................................"
23. It is often easier to prevent a disease than to cure it.
ðIt is often less
................................................................................................
24. Immediately after her arrival, things started to go wrong.
ðHardly
.................................................................................................
25. Driving fast is dangerous, whether you are an experience driver.
However …………………………………………………………………………………
26. She doesn’t usually stay up late.
She is not …………………………………………………………………………………..


27. He tried to escape but the police stopped him.
The
police

prevented
………………………………………………………………………
28. They last visited me five years ago.
They haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………….
29. I would love to live in Paris for a year.
If only ………………………………………………………………………………………
30. “ It certainly wasn’t me who took your car.” said Bob.
Bob denied …………………………………………………………………………………
31. The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.
It ……………………………………………………………………………………………
32. He speaks more persuasively than her brother.
He is a …………………………………………………………………………………
33. Mary told the police about the burglary.
Mary
reported
………………………………………………………………………………
34. That factory is producing more and more pollution.
->
More
and
more
pollution
________________________________________________
35. Nam is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job.
->
Nam
now
wishes
that
___________________________________________________

36. He gets up early in the morning and he’s used to it.
-> He’s used to __________________________________________________________
37.They believe the students were educated in Canada.
->
The
students
__________________________________________________________
38. Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas?
-> Are we ____________________________________________________________?
39. He failed to win the race.
-> He didn’t _____________________________________________________________
40. “They won’t give you these papers before Friday,” he said.
-> He said I ____________________________________________________________
XVI. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.
1. It was so late that nothing could be done.
ð It was too ...................................................................................
2. “Don’t forget to bring your passports with you when you go abroad.”
ð She reminded ..................................................................................
3. The problem hasn’t been solved satisfactorily.
 There has........................................................................
4. It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
 Sad as …………………………………………………………………
5. As she grows older, she becomes increasingly cheerful.
 The older.................................................................................................
6. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to
comment.
 On..........................................................................................................
7. He told me that it was wrong of me to leave early.


He
criticized
................................................................................................
8. I feel completely exhausted when I’ve listened to Marion for half an
hour.
Half an hour _______________________________________________ .
9. Sally is very disorganized so she has no chance of getting that
secretarial job.
Were it _____________________________________________________.
10. Success in the acedemic field depends on your ability to amass
qualifications.
The more _____________________________________________________.
11. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
Without ______________________________________________________.
12. The inhabitants were far worse-off twenty years ago than they are
now.
The inhabitants are nowhere ______________________________________.
13. It’s only after a few weeks that you begin to feel at home here.
You won’t __________________________________________________
14. He snatched up the fire extinguisher after he read the instruction.
Having ______________________________________________________
15. Theo is the most infuriating person I’ve ever met.
I’ve yet ____________________________________________________
16. This type of car used to sell very well before the more modern 306
was produced.
Since ____________________________________________________
17. It’s nobody’s fault that the concert was cancelled.
Nobody was to __________________________________________________
18. I listened to the news last night. It was very informative.

→ The news __________________________________________________________
19. A lot of children and old people have to go to hospitals these days
because of the hot weather.
→Because ___________________________________________________________
20. His brother is a professional tennis player, isn’t he?
→ His brother plays ____________________________________________________
21. He listens to the radio almost every day.
→ Hardly ____________________________________________________________
22. They did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of
their second son.
→ Only when _______________________________________________
23. It's sad, but the crime rate is unlikely to go down this year.
Sad as.....................................................................................
24. You must concentrate on your study more.
You must apply......................................................................
25. It has been nearly one year since they stopped subscribing to that
magazine.
They cancelled........................................................................
26. I don't feel like going to the party.
I am not in..............................................................................
27. "Please don't run so fast!" Suzy begged her friend.


Suzy pleaded..........................................................................
28. You should not only balance your diet but also do sports.
In addition............................................................................
29. Immediately after their arrival, the meeting was delayed.
Barely...................................................................................
30. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled.
Failure..................................................................................

31. David is proud of the fact that he is never late.
David prides.........................................................................
32. It’s nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled.
Nobody is to.........................................................................
XVII. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.
1. The accident took place just after the workers started their work.
(SOONER)
………………………………………………………………………………
2. It is believed that his father died in a car accident.
(HAVE)
 .................................................................................................................
.......
3. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club.
(REGRETS)
 .................................................................................................................
.......
4. His rude behaviour is too much for me.
(PUT)
 .................................................................................................................
........
5. He's not sure whether to go or not.
(MINDS)
6. I’m sure that he missed the eleven o’clock train.
(CAN’T)
____________________________________________________.
7. From the educational point of view his childhood years had been well spent.
(TERMS)
 ___________________________________________________.
8. A goverment official leaked the story to the world press.
(WIND)

____________________________________________________.

9. The terrible scream frightened me.
(BLOOD)
____________________________________________________.
10. We never purchase small quantities as we would make less profit.
(BULK)
____________________________________________________.
11. You mustn’t write your answer in ink..
( RULES)
__________________________________________________________
12. Women outnumber men by two to one in Greece.

(TWICE)

___________________________________________________________
13. No matter what Peter does, people don’t seem eager to work on the
project. (GENERATE)
___________________________________________________________
14. There is a bus to the station every half an hour on Saturdays..


(INTERVALS)
______________________________________________________
15.There are a lot of people out of work in this town.
(LEVEL)
___________________________________________________________
16. We were all shocked when he died.
(came)
His ___________________________________________ to us all.

17. She does not want to be involved in the scandal caused by her
husband’s remark.
(distance)
She ____________________________ the scandal caused by her husband’s
remark.
18. Women outnumber men by two to one on the art course.
(twice)
There ______________________________ men on the art course.
19. I haven’t met anyone yet who can run as fast as him.
(to)
I’ve ___________________________ who can run as fast as him.
20. She couldn’t afford to buy a laptop computer.
(expensive)
A laptop computer ________________________________ to buy.
21. The firemen managed to put the fire out after five hours.
succeeded
→ The firemen _____________________________________ out after five hours.
22. It takes five hours by car to reach the nearest hotel.
drive
→ It is ____________________________________________ to the nearest hotel.
23. Are you familiar with his teaching style yet?
used
→ Have you _______________________________________ his teaching style
yet?
24. David impressed his new boss by settling down to work.
good
→ David ____________________________ his new boss by settling down to
work.
25. “Is Peter likely to change his mind?” Rob asked.
chance

→ “Is there ______________________________ changing his mind?” Rob asked.
26. Mary cried her eyes out just after she was told she'd been rejected for
the Job.
(broke)
Mary...............................as soon as she heard she'd been rejected for the
job.
27. I never thought that I would win the lottery.
(occurred)
It never.................................................that I would win the lottery.
28. I failed to make him understand that I didnt want to see him anymore.
(across)
I failed........................................that I didnt want to see him anymore.
29. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible?
(convenience)
Please reply...................................................................
30. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late.
(track)
Sorry, I..................................................................time.
31. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect.
(under)
Everyone who spoke to the victim...................................................
32. She will probably be chosen for the beauty contest.