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MỘT SỐ BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU HAY
I.

Finish the second sentence in such a way that it has
the same meaning as the one printed before it:
1.We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it
rather expensive.
-> Impressed ……………………………….
2. We shouldn’t overstate the importance of finishing
the project on time.
-> We shouldn’t put ………………………….
3. Were Mike not so affluent a man, Ann wouldn’t be
dating him.
-> But ………………………………………..
4. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
-> At no time…………………………………….
5. She didn’t cry when the story ended in tragedy.
-> Not a tear ……………………………………..
6. Andy didn’t tell anybody that he was going on a lone
expedition.
-> Andy went……………………………………………
7. Success depends on your hard work.
-> The harder ……………………….
8. I find his handwriting very hard to read.
-> I have…………………………………
9. No matter how hard I tried, I could not open the window.
-> Try…………………………..
10. His description of the incident bore no resemblance
what really happened.
-> His description of the incident was
……………………….

11. He made unsuccessful attempt to buy the company.


-> He attempted ………………………………….
12. The inhabitants are nowhere near as badly off as they
used to be 20 years ago.
-> The inhabitants were far …………………………..
13. He will lie on the sofa doing nothing all day round.
-> He will do ……………………….
14. There being no more questions, we think we can end
the meeting.
-> As there ………………………………….
15. I’m always short of time.
-> I never ………………………..
16. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb
the meeting.
-> Rather ……………………………….
17. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some
money
?
-> Other ……………………………..
18. Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister.
-> It ………………………………………..
19. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
-> The man is …………………………….
20. On arriving in Canberra, I always wrote a letter to my
parents.
-> When I ……………………………………..
II. 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:
1. The secretary said my expectation was unbelievable.
( Beyond)
-> …………………………………………....


2. They hate each other intensely. ( Sworn)
-> …………………………………………
3. Celine has always been fond of classical music. ( Taste)
-> ………………………………………….
4. They cannot watch this film because they aren’t adults
yet. ( Under)
-> …………………………………………..
5. There is no need to be so upset about the result. ( Shed)
-> …………………………………………….
6. Although he has been very determined, he has never
managed to defeat his rival. ( Determination)
-> ……………………………………..
7. This train should have left an hour ago. ( Meant)
-> ……………………………………..
8. He seems not to care about anything.(Matters)
-> ……………………………………..
9. She was anxious to avoid upsetting him so she kept
quiet.
(Want)
-> ……………………………………..
10. As soon as I have any more news, I’ll phone you.
(Moment)
-> …………………………………………….
ĐÁP ÁN

I.
1. Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found
it rather expensive.
2. We shouldn’t put too much on finishing the project on
time.
3. But for Mike’s affluence, Ann wouldn’t be dating him.
4. At no time did the 2 sides look likely to reach an
agreement.


5. Not a tear did she shed when the story ended in tragedy.
6. Andy went on a lone expedition without telling anybody
about it.
7. The harder you work, the more success you have.
8. I have difficulty (in) reading his hand writing.
9. Try hard as I might, I could not open the window.
10. His description of the incident was completely different
from what really happened.
11. He attempted to buy the company with success.
12. The inhabitants were far worst-off twenty years ago
than they are now.
13. He will do nothing but lie on the sofa.
14. As there are no more questions, we think we can end
the meeting.
15. I never have enough time.
16. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying
goodbye.
17. Other than to offer to lend her money, how could I
help ?
18. It has been suggested that the minister (should) resign.

19. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
20. When I arrived in Canberra, I always wrote a letter to
my parents.
II. 1. The secretary said my expectation was beyond believe
2. They are sworn enermies.
3. Celine has always had a taste for classical music.
4. Since they are under the age, they cannot watch this film.
5. There’s no need to shed any tear over the result.
6. Despite his great determination, he has never managed to
defeat his rival.
7. This train was meant to have moved off an hour ago.


8. He acts as if no matters to him.
9. She really didn’t want to upset him so she kept quiet.
10. I will give you a call the moment I have any more
news.