EXERCISE
I.Rewrite the following sentences, Using Gerund phrases:
1. A good way of keeping fit is to swim everyday.
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2. It takes a long time to learn a foreign language.
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3. Clean the machine more often that will solve your problems
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4. Grow your own food . It's less expensive
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5. Give up smoking . I will make you feel better
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6. It is cheaper to go by rail than by air
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7. You are not allowed to smoke here.
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8. It's not very pleasant to be in hospital
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9.It's very difficult to wind surf properly.
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10.It's more difficult to speak a foreign language than to read it.
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11.It is forbidden to walk on the grass.
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12.One thing I can't do is swim on my back
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13.It's difficult to be polite to someone you don't like.
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14.It's not easy to change money here on a Saturday
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15.It is impossible to park your car during office hours.
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1. She admitted ( kill)…………………………………………… her husband.
2. I reget ( write) …………………………………… her that letter.
3. I enjoy ( play)……………………………………… tennis with my friends.
4. Martin denied (see) ………………………………….… the accused man on the day of the crime.
5. ( Tell) …………………………… me that she would never speak to me again , she picked up her stuff
and stormed out of the house.
6. – Will you enter for the next eloquence contest? - (Win) …………………… twice , I don’t want to try
again. Let’s give chances to other.
7. ( Improve ) …………………….…. her English Pia’s promotion prospects are much better.
II.Rewrite as suggested
1. We switched off the lights before we went to bed.
-> Having switched off the lights, we went to bed.
2. The boy asked his mother’s permission and then went out to play.
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3. As he had drunk too much, he didn’t drive home himself.
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4. We have done two tests today, so we are exhausted.
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5. She filled the washing machine and switched it on.
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6. She had been to disco the night before and she overslept in the morning.
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7. We had worked in the garden all day and were sunburned in the evening.
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8. She had not slept for two days and therefore she wasn’t able to concentrate.
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9. Since I had not seen him for ages, I didn’t recognize him.
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10. I had not ridden a horse for a long time and I found it very difficult to keep in the saddle.
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11. Zoe had practiced a lot, so she was sure of her winning in the competition.
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2. Entering the room, I was surprised at what I saw.
-> When ………………………………………… ……….
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3. The volunteers couldn’t mow the old lady’s lawns because of the rain.
-> The rain prevented ……………… …………………………………………… ……….
4. David did his homework and the went to bed.
-> After having …………………………………………
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5. It is easy for anyone to learn how to cook.
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Learning…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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1. I told him off. Then I realized I was wrong.
-> After having told him off, I realized I was wrong.
2. I worked very hard for the exam. Then I passed it.
-> After having………………………… ……………………………………………
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3. First I considered what to study. Then I decided to major in Maths
-> After having………………… …………………………………………………
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4. She wrote a letter. Then she went to bed.
-> After having…………………………
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5. He bought a radio. First he checked the price.
-> After having …………………….…
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II. Complete the following sentences and tell what the –Ing is Gerund or Present Participle.
1. ( Feel) ……………………… hungry, he went into the kitchen and opened the fridge.
2. My boss spends two hours a day ( travel) …………………….….to work
3. ( Swim) ………………………… …. is my favourite sport.
4. One of life’s pleasure is ( have) …………………………… breakfast in bed.
5. ( Whistle) …………………………….…. to himself, he walked down the road.
6. In spite of ( miss) …………………………… the train , we arrived on time.
7. They found the money ………………………… ….( lye) on the ground.
8. He was trapped in a (burn)………………………………… house.
9. I’m tired of …………………………( work) eight hours a day.
10. She always puts off (go) ……………………………………… to the dentist.
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given:
2. Entering the room, I was surprised at what I saw.
When …………… … …………………………………… ………….………………….…………
3. The volunteers couldn’t mow the old lady’s lawns because of the rain.
The rain prevented … ……………………………………… ……….………………….…………
4. Dave did his homework and then went to bed.
After having…………………… … ……………………… ………….………………….…………
5. It is easy for anyone to learn how to cook.
Learning… ……… … …………………………………… ………….………………….…………
6. The lady who is having a chat with Mr. Smith is the manager of the travel agency.
The lady having ……………… ……………………………….……….………………….…………
7. He is the head of the village. He often tells the villagers to protect the farmland.
Being the head of … ……………………………………… ……….………………….…………
8. It isn’t polite to ask people about their salary.
Asking people…… … …………………………………… ………….………………….…………
9. It costs a lot of money to study abroad.
Studying ………… … …………………………………… ………….………………….…………
10. It takes a long time to become a doctor.
Becoming……………………… … ……………………… ………….………………….…………
1. “ Me ? NO, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator, ” said Bob.
→ Bob denied ………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. “ I’m sorry I couldn’t come on Saturday, ” said David.
→ David apologized ……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. “ Why don’t we go back to Singapore ? ” I said.
→ I suggested ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. “ No, I really don’t want to stay the night , Sophia, ” Ann said.
→ Ann insisted on ………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. “ Congratulation on getting engaged, Sue, ” said Harry.
→ Harry congratulated ……………………………………………………………………………………
6. “ You stole Tim’s watch. Didn’t you, John ! ”
→ Tim’ mother accused ………………………………………………………………………………….
7. “ I’m very grateful to you for your help, Mr. Smith. ”
→ Sue thanked ……………………………………………………………………………………………
8. “ It true. I killed the man. ”
→ He admitted ……………………………………………………………………………………………
I. Viết lại dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc Gerund hay Present Participle
1. ( Feel) …………………….… hungry, he went into the kitchen and opened thefridge.
2. My boss spends two hours a day ( travel) ……………………… …….to work
3. ( Swim) ……………………….……. is my favourite sport.
4. One of life’s pleasure is ( have) …………………………………….breakfast in bed.
5. ( Whistle) ………………………… …. to himself, he walked down the road.
6. In spite of ( miss) ……………………………….… the train , we arrived on time.
7. They found the money …………………………….….….( lye) on the ground.
8. He was trapped in a (burn)……….……………….… house.
9. I’m tired of ………………………… ……( work) eight hours a day.
10. She always puts off (go) …………………… …… to the dentist.
II. Choose the best answer
132. Do you enjoy listenning to music? ……………… …………………….
A. No. But I used to. C. Yes. I used to B. No. I didn’t D. Yes. I am
133. ………………………………………… I like to read picture and adventure books.
A. What are your like books? B. What kinds of books are you like?
C. What are your favorite books? D. What do you like to read books?
134. What should I do after a hard working day? …………………………………
A. You should relax. B. You should retire.
C. You should go on working hard. D. You should play football.
135. ………………………………………? Yes. That’s very kind of you.
A. Do I help you? B. May I help you? C. Can I help you? D. B and C are correct.
136. …………………………….? We’ve been playing since 3 pm.
A. How far have you been playing football? B. How long have you been playing football?
C. What time have you been playing football? D. When have you been playing football?
137. …………………………….? They’re $100.
A. How much money are your jeans? B. How much are your jeans?
C. How much money do your jeans cost? D. How much are your jeans’ cost?
138. …………………………….? Go straight and then turn right.
A. Do you please tell me the way to the shopping centre?
B. May you please tell me the way to the shopping centre?
C. Should you please tell me the way to the shopping centre?
D. Would you please tell me the way to the shopping centre?
139. I promise to mail you. ………………………………
A. Sure B. I’m afraid not. C. No, thank you. D. Don’t forget
140. Where can we meet? ………………………………
A. How about the park? B. What’s about the park? C. How’s about the park? D. A, B and C are correct.
141. Which sport do you refer to play? ……………………………………
A. I’m good playing soccer. B. I’d like playing soccer.C. I enjoy playing soccer. D. A, B and C are correct.
142. ………………………………………? Yes, I have.
A. Have you ever attended a festival rice-cooking? B. Have you ever attended a rice-cooking festival?
C. Have you ever attended a cooking-rice festival? D. Have you ever attended a festival cooking-rice?
143. ………………………… ? We do.
A. Who take part in the game? B. Who participate the game?
C. Who take the part in the game? D. A, B and C are correct.
144. How do I have to make the meat warmer, so that it is no longer frozen? …………………………
A. Cook it. B. Boil it. C. Fry it. D. Defrost it.
2. I/ eager/ look forward to/ enjoy/
it………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. I/would like/ invite/ you / the party/ 6pm/ my house
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III. Rewrite these sentences and keep the meaning
0.Laura didn’t think she could move the piano. She didn’t even try.
-Laura didn’t even try to move the piano.
1.Polly didn’t do her homework. She forgot this.
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2.The driver wanted to buy some cigarettes. So he stopped .
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3.I have to work late . The manager wants me to.
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4.He asked us to finish the report soon.We didn’t mind it.
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5.Why do you watch her all the time ? She hates this .
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6.Graham was rude to Louise .But he didn’t mean it .
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7.What about painting the shelves ? They need it .
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8.That man was involved in the theft .But he denied .
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9.They will introduce you to the boss . Do you expect it ?
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10.We are going to spend our holiday on a Spanish beach next year . We have decided this.
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IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
1.We went to Chicago for the first time .
We have ……………………………………………………………………….before.
2.The police arrived too late , so the robber escaped .
By the time the police arrived ,……………………………………………………….
3.The phone call interrupted my breakfast .
I was…………………………………………………………………………
4.Sheila went out for the evening , but first she washed her hair .
Before Sheila………………………………………………………………………
5.First Trudy read the book and then she decided that she didn’t like it .
After Trudy …………………………………………………………………………
6.They got to the theatre after the beginning of the play.
When they ……………………………………………………………………………
7.Mr John used to jog a lot .
Mr John …………………………………………………………………… ………in the past .
8.How long have you had your computer ?
When ………………………………………………………………………………
9.In the middle of our dinner , there was a knock at the door .
While we ……………………………………………………………………………
10.She didn’t get anyone to repair the car for her .
She repaired ………………………………………………………………………
1. “Would you like to spend next week with us?” they said.
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2. “I hear you passed your driving test first time. Congratulations! ”John said.
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3. “Don’t forget to post the letter!” he said.
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4. “I’m terribly sorry I’m late,” Flora said.
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5. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After
6.1 last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
I haven't seen
7. She started learning English 10 years ago.
She
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8. You shouldn’t eat too much meat.
You’d
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9. Knowing English is very useful. => It …………………………………………………………………………
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10. Thank you for helping me => It was kind ………………………………………………………………….
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11. I advise you to wear a coat when you go out (had better)
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45. I don’t like to watch TV (dislike)
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43. I saw Linda last on New year’s Day (since)
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