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Hello everyone :D
Như a đã nói là việc viết lại câu (hay làm tự luận) đóng vai trò rất quan trọng, vì viết nhiều sẽ
giúp chúng ta nạp kiến thức nhiều, nhớ lâu hơn và thấu hiểu kĩ càng hơn. Bên dưới là 50 tests
viết lại câu ngữ pháp và các cấu trúc cơ bản phải biết do anh sưu tầm và biên soạn. Các bạn cần
phải làm hết và hiểu hết tất các mục ngữ pháp cũng như cấu trúc đó, thì level các bạn sẽ lên rất
nhanh. Nếu có thắc mắc gì thì hỏi anh nhé.
LET’S GO!
EXERCISE 1: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. It isn't necessary to finish the work to day.
You don't _________________________________________________
2. Sally finally managed to get a job.
Sally finally succeeded _____________________________________________
3. That's the last time I go to that restaurant.
I certainly _________________________________________________
4. "I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued.
You'd ___________________________________________________
5. If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill.
Unless ______________________________________________________
6. I should like someone to take me out to dinner.
What I should ______________________________________________
7. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martin's poor ____________________________________________
8. They'll have to take the dog on holiday with them.

They can't leave ________________________________________________
9. My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up.
The break-up of the marriage ______________________________________
10. I can't believe that he passed the exam.
I find _______________________________________________________
EXERCISE 2: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. This is the fastest way to get to the city center.
There _____________________________________________________
2. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.
He is the most ____________________________________________
3. We arrived too late to see the first film.
We didn't _________________________________________________
4. "Would you mind not smoking in here?"
I'd rather ______________________________________________
5. He wrote the letter in two hours.
It took ________________________________________________
6. "Why don't we go out for a walk?"
My father suggested __________________________________________
7. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast.
Though ___________________________________________________

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8. I was very interested in our conversation.
It was interesting ___________________________________________
9. Why did you do that ?

Whatever _____________________________________________
10. These bookshelves are my own work.
I made __________________________________________________
EXERCISE 3: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Don't play tennis as well as you do.
You _____________________________________________________
2. I haven't been to the dentist's for two years.
It's ________________________________________________________
3. Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress.
She never ________________________________________________
4. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After _______________________________________________________
5. It's not worth living to make her change her mind.
There's ________________________________________________
6. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.
He denied __________________________________________________
7. Is this the only way to reach the city centre?
Isn't there ______________________________________________
8. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
At no time _____________________________________________
9. It's my opinion that you should take more exercise.
If I _________________________________________________________
10. I was going to leave, but because of what he said, I didn't.
She persuaded ____________________________________________
EXERCISE 4: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. He was very sorry that he didn't see Andrey on her trip to London.
He greatly regretted _____________________________________
2. It's thought that the accident was caused by human error.
The accident is ______________________________________________
3. "Will you be visiting the Taj Mahal when you go to India?" he asked Elizabeth.

He asked _________________________________________
4. "I think you should try the chicken Marengo," said the waiter.
The waiter recommended ___________________________________________
5. This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.
I have ___________________________________________________
6. Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another.
Scarcely ___________________________________________________
7. Without his help, we would all have been in worse trouble.
Had it ______________________________________________________
8. No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does.
She speaks _____________________________________________________
9. My father started to read that book two weeks ago. He’s still reading it.
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My father has _________________________________________________
10. “I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star.
The film star objected _____________________________________________
EXERCISE 5: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them.
They're such __________________________________________________
2. The boy will receive some money to continue his study. His parents died in a traffic
accident.
The boy whose ____________________________________________
3. They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam.
Motorbikes are ____________________________________________
4. I wasn't there yesterday, so I didn't know who he was.

If I _________________________________________________________
5. If you do not try hard, you can't pass the examination.
Unless __________________________________________________
6. They spent more money, they had to work harder.
The more ________________________________________________
7. People thought that the cover was made of iron.
The cover________________________________________________
8. He went to London. He had lived there when he was a boy.
He went to London where ________________________________________
9. Jane was absent from class because of her sickness.
Because Jane was _____________________________________________
10. The package was too heavy for Peter to carry.
The package was so _________________________________________________
EXERCISE 6: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. You should take the train instead of the bus.
If ____________________________________________________
2. I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door.
Someone must __________________________________________________
3. They bought this house ten years ago.
They have __________________________________________________
4. The course finished with a big party.
At the end __________________________________________________
5. We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn't turn up.
The pop star _________________________________________________
6. Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will.
Despite ___________________________________________________
7. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
No sooner ______________________________________________
8. You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night.
Had _____________________________________________________

9. When did you start the project?
How long ___________________________________________________

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10. Their wedding will be held in a lovely church.
The church ____________________________________________________
EXERCISE 7: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. My father used to play football when he was young.
My father doesn't _____________________________________________
2. Jane gave me a present on my last birthday.
I was _______________________________________________________
3. "Let's go swimming"
She suggests _____________________________________________
4. "Would you like a cup of coffee?"
He _______________________________________________________
5. We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map.
If we had _______________________________________________
6. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
I haven't seen ___________________________________________________
7. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Namdinh.
It takes ________________________________________________________
8. It's a pity you didn't tell us about this.
I wish ______________________________________________________
9. They think the owner of the house is abroad.
The owner ________________________________________________________

10. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough.
The sea was too ________________________________________________
EXERCISE 8: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. When did you first know him?
How _________________________________________________________
2. Their trip lasted three day.
They had ____________________________________________________
3. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you.
In case __________________________________________________
4. She had to do the washing up but she didn't.
She forgot _________________________________________________
5. English is easy to learn.
It __________________________________________________________
6. Don't leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity.
If _______________________________________________________
7. The furniture was too old to keep.
It was _________________________________________________
8. Gary is the best guitarist in her class.
No one else ______________________________________________
9. Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time.
Since the computer was _____________________________________
10. It's necessary for everybody to clean up their neighborhood once a week.
Everybody _______________________________________________

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EXERCISE 9: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. It is necessary to finish the work today.
You need ____________________________________________
2. Sally finally managed to get the job.
Sally finally succeeded __________________________________________
3. This is the last time I go to this restaurant.
I certainly __________________________________________________
4. "I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued.
You'd _____________________________________________________
5. "If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill.
Unless ___________________ ___________________________________
6. The doctor told him that he work too hard.
You _______________________________________________________
7. Those pictures are beautiful.
How _______________________________________________________
8. It was an interesting film.
What ___________________________________________________
9. What is the weight of your suitcase?
How __________________________________________________
10. How tall is Peter's father?
What __________________________________________________
EXERCISE 10: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. He can't afford to buy the car.
The car __________________________________________________
2. Shirley didn't begin to read until she was eight.
It wasn't ___________________________________________________
3. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing-machine.
Mrs. Taylor wished ___________________________________________
4. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
It ____________________________________________________

5. Jane is the tallest girl in her class.
Nobody _________________________________________________
6. They couldn't find the manager anywhere.
The manager was ____________________________________________
7. Their teacher is making them study hard.
They ____________________________________________________
8. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older _____________________________________________
9. I have never been to Liverpool in my life.
Never _____________________________________________________
10. My father speaks very little French.
My father speaks hardly __________________________________

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EXERCISE 11: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. “You were cheating, “ said Carol to June.
Carol accused ___________________________________________
2. Don’t you wish you could get out more in the evenings?
Don’t you get fed ___________________________________________
3. This car is too expensive for Peter to buy.
Peter does not ____________________________________________
4. Tom is a more careful driver than Tim.
Tim drives _______________________________________________
5. It was such a long dress that my sister could not wear it.
The dress was not _________________________________________

6. I’ve never met such a famous person before.
It is ________________________________________________________
7. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
Apples are not ____________________________________________
8. I am always nervous when I travel by air.
Traveling ______________________________________________________
9. Remind me to water the plants.
Don’t __________________________________________________________
10. I tried to eat the cake, but it was too sweet.
The cake ___________________________________________________
EXERCISE 12: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. James doesn’t play football as well as he used to.
James used ________________________________________________
2. She doesn’t enjoy travelling any more.
No longer __________________________________________________
3. I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye to him.
I wish _________________________________________________
4. It is said that he escaped to a neutral country.
He _____________________________________________________
5. My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview
I must ____________________________________________________
6. You will catch a cold if you don’t keep your feet dry.
Unless ______________________________________________________
7. They were still playing tennis after three hours.
They ______________________________________________________
8. It will be impossible to avoid pollution if we don’t find other fuels.
We can’t ____________________________________________
9. People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems.
Nuclear energy is supposed _______________________________________
10. I’m sure you were surprised when you heard the new.

You must _________________________________________________

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EXERCISE 13: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. It is extremely difficult for them to cut down on smoking.
They find ___________________________________________________
2. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
Much to ___________________________________________________
3. The last time I met her was in 1999.
I haven’t ___________________________________________________
4. Speaking English fluently is not easy.
It ___________________________________________________________
5. She didn’t know you were in hospital, so she didn’t visit you.
If she had _________________________________________________
6. “Why didn’t you pay your bills?” Mr. Jackson asked his son.
Mr. Jackson wanted to know ________________________________________
7. He wore glasses and a false beard, He didn’t anyone to recognize him.
He wore glasses and a false beard so that __________________________________
8. We wore warm clothes. We didn’t want to get cold.
We wore warm clothes in order _____________________________________
9. Unless you water these plants everyday, they will die.
If you _______________________________________________________
10. The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it.
The furniture was too __________________________________________
EXERCISE 14: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.

1. It was such hot tea that I couldn’t drink it.
The tea _________________________________________________
2. The fire has destroyed many houses.
Many houses ______________________________________________
3. Someone pained this house last month.
He __________________________________________________________
4. They paid no attention to her lecture.
Her ________________________________________________________
5. Mrs. Hoa is proud of her cooking.
Mrs. Hoa prides _______________________________________________
6. If you don’t hurry, you will miss your bus.
I think you ___________________________________________________
7. It looks as if nobody’s at home.
There doesn’t seem to __________________________________________
8. They were unable to finish their tennis game because of the heavy rain.
The rain ____________________________________________________
9. The flight to Moscow lasted three hours and a haft.
It took _____________________________________________________
10. I have never seen such beautiful pictures before.
These pictures ____________________________________________

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EXERCISE 15: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. I haven’t seen Henry for two years.
It’s ___________________________________________________

2. I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework.
I wish _______________________________________________________
3. Please don’t turn on the radio.
I’d rather ______________________________________________________
4. I’ve never read such an interesting poem.
This is ____________________________________________________
5. Mary doesn’t speak English so well as Jane.
Jane _________________________________________________________
6. Tom is the best programmer in his company.
No one ____________________________________________________
7. Alcohol is bad for you and so are cigarettes.
Both ____________________________________________________
8. The postman was bitten by our dog.
Our dog ___________________________________________
9. I can’t cook as well as my mother does.
My mother cook _____________________________________________
10. Are you sure that jacket is the right size for you?
Does that jacket _________________________________________
EXERCISE 16: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
In spite ____________________________________________________
2. I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it.
I needn’t _______________________________________________________
3. We didn’t go because it rained.
If it hadn’t ______________________________________________________
4. Mary rang hours and hours ago.
It’s hours __________________________________________________
5. Lola said she was sorry she had not attended the meeting.
Lola apologized for ______________________________________________
6. We know that feudalism lasted for hundreds of years in Europe.

Feudalism ___________________________________________________
7. I am very sorry I wasn’t able to see him off at the station.
I wish _____________________________________________________
8. What particularly impressed me was her knowledge of world history.
It was her _______________________________________________
9. “Shall I carry the suitcase for you , Pauline?’ said John.
John offered _____________________________________________
10. I’m sorry now that I didn’t tell you the truth.
I wish ___________________________________________________
EXERCISE 17: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. I feel uncomfortable to be in a room where everybody is shouting.
I can’t stand ________________________________________________
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2. Man continues to take minerals from the earth in immense quantities.
Minerals __________________________________________________
3. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.
However ______________________________________________________
4. The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it.
So __________________________________________________________
5. “Where is the head waiter? I must speak to him”
The customer insisted ____________________________________________
6. These old men can’t be made to change.
It is _________________________________________________________
7. When she heard the news, she broke down.
On _________________________________________________________

8. Ann could not find the right job.
Ann was _________________________________________________
9. The people who were there didn’t notice anything unusual.
No one ___________________________________________________
10. He spends so much money on clothing.
If I _________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 18: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Weather conditions influence most people’s lives.
Most people’s lives are __________________________________________
2. I had to spend the whole evening to finish the homework.
It __________________________________________________________
3. I don’t find it difficult to study late at night.
I am used ______________________________________________________
4. I’ll be happy to give you a lift.
I don’t mind _________________________________________________
5. There were lots of people in the square.
The square was ________________________________________________
6. Mary is proud of the fact that she is never late.
Mary prides __________________________________________________
7. We didn’t realise how serious the situation was.
Little _______________________________________________________
8. Someone broke into John’s flat last week.
John’s ____________________________________________________
9. We haven’t seen one another for a long time.
We stopped ____________________________________________________
10. If the police had found out, I would have been in trouble.
Were __________________________________________________
EXERCISE 19: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. I’m quite happy to look after the baby for you.
I don’t mind ______________________________________________

2. Parking is not permitted here.
You are _______________________________________________

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3. I burst into tears when I heard the bad news.
I broke __________________________________________________
4. Most people are on holiday at that time of the year.
It’s the ___________________________________________________
5. “I think you’d better not come to work for a few days, Jane.”
I advised __________________________________________________
6. People think that the jewels were stolen by one of the guests.
One of the guests _____________________________________
7. There is a rumour that you stole it.
It’s _________________________________________________
8. I was kept waiting for half an hour by the bank manager.
The bank manager __________________________________________
9. I can’t cook as well as my mother does.
My mother cooks ____________________________________________
10. I don’t find it difficult to study late at night.
I am used ______________________________________________
EXERCISE 20: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. It took him an hour to travel to Paris by train.
He spent __________________________________________________
2. I made a lot of mistakes because I didn’t study carefully.
If I ___________________________________________________________

3. Have you got a cheaper watch than this?
Is this ______________________________________________________
4. I’ll be happy to give you a lift.
I don’t mind ________________________________________________
5. Staying at home is better than going to see that film.
I’d rather ___________________________________________________
6. It’s not necessary for you to wear a uniform.
You ______________________________________________________
7. Jim can’t afford to buy a cheap bike.
Jim doesn’t ___________________________________________________
8. I’ve never met such a famous person before.
It is _____________________________________________________
9. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
The fog prevented _____________________________________________
10. Bob will be twenty next week.
It is Bob’s __________________________________________________
EXERCISE 21: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
Apple are not ___________________________________________________
2. I am always nervous when I travel by air.
Traveling ________________________________________________
3. As a student he had known great poverty.
When __________________________________________________________

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4. “Why don’t you apply for the job, Minh?” said Lan.
Lan suggested ____________________________________________________
5. Remind me to water the plants.
Don’t _______________________________________________________
6. I tried to eat the cake, but it was too sweet.
The cake ______________________________________________________
7. “You had better go there immediately.”
She advised ____________________________________________________
8. Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late.
In spite ___________________________________________________
9. The stamps are so beautiful that all of us want to buy them.
They are such ______________________________________________
10. The boy threw the ball through the window.
The ball ______________________________________________________
EXERCISE 22: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Barbara asked me: “Why do you leave without saying goodbye?”
Barbara wanted to know ____________________________________________
2. It is not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon.
I’m not ______________________________________________________
3. Nam has difficult in studying physics.
It is ________________________________________________________
4. The remark was so unexpected that she didn’t know what to say.
It was _____________________________________________________
5. You’re the worst guitarist in the world.
No one ____________________________________________________
6. It was a waste of time writing that letter.
I needn’t ________________________________________________________
7. “Let’s check everything once more,” said the man in chief.
The man in chief suggested ____________________________________________
8. Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangerous.

Contrary __________________________________________________
9. The students really appreciate the teacher’s sense of humor.
What ________________________________________________________
10. It is acknowledge that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage
of the epidemic.
Vietnam is ______________________________________________
EXERCISE 23: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. He didn’t remember anything about it, and neither did she.
He forgot ______________________________________________________
2. We couldn’t have managed it if our father hadn’t encouraged us.
If it ________________________________________________________
3. I wished I had applied for that job.
It is a ______________________________________________________
4. Mr. Smith spent four hours repairing his house.
It took ______________________________________________________
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5. As I didn’t know all the facts, I rang the police.
If ___________________________________________________________
6. She didn’t work hard enough, so she lost the job.
The reason __________________________________________________
7. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
The fog prevented ___________________________________________
8. She asked John how he liked her new dress.
“How ____________________________________________________
9. John missed the ferry because his car broke down.

If ________________________________________________________
10. Women in developed countries no longer bear many children.
No longer __________________________________________________
EXERCISE 24: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. I prefer Vietnamese food to English food.
I’d rather ______________________________________________
2. Peter can run faster than I.
I can’t _____________________________________________________
3. “I think you should look for a better job” Jill said to Alison.
Jill advised ________________________________________________
4. Women nowadays no longer depend on their husband.
No longer _________________________________________________
5. We haven’t had any intention of having a vacation so far this year.
We haven’t ________________________________________________
6. My mobile phone is more expensive than yours.
Your mobile phone __________________________________________
7. Nobody here thinks learning English is easy.
Everybody here thinks it _________________________________________
8. They have bought that old villa by the sea.
That old villa ______________________________________________
9. Without Jack’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to move the table.
If ______________________________________________________
10. “Is your little son good at computer?” said the teacher to Mrs. Johnson.
The teacher asked ___________________________________________
EXERCISE 25: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. The gate will be widened to let the cars run into the yard easily.
The gate will be widened so that __________________________________
2. School uniforms must be worn at all times by young pupils.
Young pupils ___________________________________________________
3. I’m more interested in the people than the job.

It’s _________________________________________________________
4. We started cooking for the party 4 hours ago.
We have ______________________________________________________
5. She knows a lot more about it than I do.
I don’t know _________________________________________________

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6. “Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John said to her.
John asked __________________________________________________
7. I’m always nervous when I travel by air.
Travelling __________________________________________________
8. It seems that no one predicted the correct result.
No one ______________________________________________
9. There was such a frightening atmosphere in that house that we had to leave immediately.
The atmosphere ________________________________________________
10. When the Prime Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
On _____________________________________________________
EXERCISE 26: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in Waterloo. It is a place in Belgium.
Waterloo ___________________________________________________
2. It is impossible to learn a language in a week.
Learning _____________________________________________________
3. Although he is old, he often plays tennis.
In spite of _________________________________________________
4. The man was too tired to say a word.

If he were ___________________________________________________
5. He can’t get the job because he isn’t good at English.
If he were _______________________________________________
6. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one could recognize him.
The film start avoided ___________________________________________
7. As she gets older, she wants to travel less.
The older ____________________________________________________
8. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.
She left the room ___________________________________________
9. The cupboard was so expensive the I didn’t buy it.
The cupboard was too __________________________________________
10. This novel was written by Joan Brady.
Joan Brady __________________________________________
EXERCISE 27: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Peter said: “Why don’t you go to the booking office yourself?”
Peter said: “How about ________________________________________
2. It’s common knowledge that he has been in prison several times.
He is known _________________________________________________
3. “I hate to be criticized by non-professionals,” the film star said.
The film star objected ___________________________________________
4. She can’t get into the habit of studying every evening.
She can’t get used _______________________________________
5. I regret not paying much attention to the lecture.
I wish ____________________________________________________
6. Perhaps I didn’t get a better job because I didn’t study hard enough.
I might ____________________________

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7. Please don’t mention it again.
I’d rather ___________________________________________________
8. Ms. Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago.
Ms. Quyen has ___________________________________________
9. We haven’t visited the museum before.
This is _______________________________________________
10. Peter missed the train because he woke up too late.
If Peter __________________________________________________
EXERCISE 28: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. The robber forced the cashier to hand over the money.
The cashier __________________________________________________
2. It is cheaper to go by train than by car.
Going by car _______________________________________________
3. We must go now because our train leaves at 8 A.M.
It’s ___________________________________________________
4. Although he made great efforts, he failed to win the race.
In spite ____________________________________________________
5. Since she was careless, Mary lost her job.
Because of __________________________________________________
6. Workers are building a new factory.
A new factory ____________________________________________
7. Who broke the window?
By __________________________________________________________
8. “What’s your job?” Mary asked Tom.
Mary wanted to know ____________________________________________
9. The bust couldn’t run because of the fog.
The fog _____________________________________________________

10. Tim will be eighteen next week.
It is Tim’s _______________________________________________
EXERCISE 29: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Peter said to Paul, “I didn’t use your mobile phone! Someone else did, not me”.
Peter denied ______________________________________________
2. I’m always nervous when I travel by car.
Traveling ____________________________________________________
3. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked.
He suggested ________________________________________________
4. They’ll have to change the date of the meeting again.
The date ________________________________________________________
5. There is always trouble when he comes to visit us.
Whenever _______________________________________________________
6. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
The less _____________________________________________________
7. “Do come again next weekend,” the host said to us.
The host __________________________________________________

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8. I am sorry I was rude to you yesterday.
I apologise _____________________________________________
9. I can’t cook and John can’t either.
Neither __________________________________________________
10. A train leaves for Hue at 7 o’clock every morning.
There is _________________________________________________

EXERCISE 30: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.
We are going _______________________________________________
2. Mathematics improves the way we think, it is a basic tool of thinking.
Since mathematics _____________________________________________
3. Huynh Duc plays so well that we all admire him.
Huynh Duc ____________________________________________________
4. Women in developed countries no longer bear many children.
No longer ____________________________________________________
5. Safeguarding our natural resources is now a must.
It is ______________________________________________________
6. It’s a pity he didn’t take his doctors advice.
He wishes ________________________________________________
7. I prefer Vietnamese food to English food.
I’d ________________________________________________
8. My teacher made me study for my exams.
I was ___________________________________
9. I can’t afford to buy the house.
The house _________________________________________________
10. She started learning English 10 year ago.
She was ___________________________________________
EXERCISE 31: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. I was very busy. I couldn’t go to the cinema.
If I ________________________________________________________
2. You will catch a cold if you don’t wear your fur coat.
Unless ______________________________________________________
3. Is there any likelihood of their passing the exams?
Are they likely _____________________________________________
4. We haven’t received confirmation of hotel booking yet.
Our hotel booking hasn’t ______________________________________

5. I haven’t seen that man here before.
This __________________________________________________
6. It was a bit difficult to get into work this morning.
Getting __________________________________________________
7. It's possible that he didn't get my letter.
He might _________________________________________________
8. We had planned to visit grandmother, so we left early in the morning.
We were _____________________________________________________

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9. It's sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
Sad ______________________________________________________
10. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
Much to ______________________________________________
EXERCISE 32: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. "Why hasn't Peter phoned?" she wondered.
She wondered ______________________________________
2. I'm only interested on why he did it.
The only thing ______________________________________
3. He tried to escape but the police stopped him.
The police prevented him _______________________________________
4. She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker.
She is having _________________________________________
5. Couldn't you find a better hotel?
Is this ________________________________________________

6. John began playing the piano ten years ago.
John has ____________________________________________
7. They won't be able to come on Sunday.
It will be _______________________________________________
8. She needs to study harder.
She doesn't __________________________________________________
9. I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.
The car ____________________________________________________
10. My mother made these curtains.
These curtains _________________________________________
EXERCISE 33: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. He started investigating the case a week ago.
He has _________________________________________________
2. I'm quite sure that she didn't steal the necklace.
She can't __________________________________________
3. The flat's very noisy but we enjoy living there.
Even _____________________________________________________
4. "If I were you, I wouldn't trust Peter", she told John.
She advised __________________________________________________
5. Her grief was so great that she almost fainted.
So ___________________________________________________________
6. You can leave only when I tell you.
Until ____________________________________________________
7. She prefers Italian food to French food.
She'd ___________________________________________________
8. Sarah is better at chemistry than Susan.
Susan isn't _________________________________________________
9. When is John and Mary's wedding?
When are _______________________________________________

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10. Most people can understand him when he speaks English.
He can make _____________________________________________
EXERCISE 34: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. We arrived too late to see the first film.
We didn't _____________________________________________
2. "I'm sorry that I broke the glass", said Peter.
Peter apologised __________________________________________
3. I was drowning, but he saved me.
If he ________________________________________________
4. Sally is the cleverest student in the class.
Nobody _______________________________________________
5. I have never read such a romantic story.
This is ________________________________________________
6. We can't afford to buy the car.
The car _________________________________________________
7. His parents made him study for his exams.
He was ___________________________________________________
8. We started cooking for the party four hours ago.
We have ________________________________________________
9. He has never behaved so violent before.
He is behaving _____________________________________
10. We couldn't get nearer because of the police.
The police ____________________________________________
EXERCISE 35: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.

1. I'll help you if you promise to try harder.
Unless ___________________________________________________
2. "You were treating", said Carol to June.
Carol accused _____________________________________________
3. She bought that house in 1973.
She has _________________________________________________
4. They believe he is armed.
He ______________________________________________________
5. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm.
We are _________________________________________________
6. "I think you should go by train", he told us.
He advised ___________________________________________________
7. She can't have any more children because of her age.
She is too _________________________________________
8. It isn't necessary to shout.
You ______________________________________________
9. It was such a dull play that he fell asleep.
The play ________________________________________________

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10. "Where is the nearest tube?" she asked.
She enquired ____________________________________________
EXERCISE 36: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. "Don't forget to phone the office", she told him.
She reminded ___________________________________________

2. I'm afraid I haven't got time to listen to you.
I wish ___________________________________________________
3. The police has just released John.
John ____________________________________________________
4. I couldn't hear them because they were speaking too softly.
They were speaking _________________________________________________
5. We spent five hours getting to London.
It took ____________________________________________
6. She doesn't usually stay up so late.
She's not used _________________________________________________
7. If I were you I'd look for another job.
I suggest ___________________________________________________
8. He lost his money simply because he wasn't careful.
If __________________________________________________________
9. They last visited me five years ago.
They haven't ________________________________________________
10. All his suit were made in Paris.
He __________________________________________________
EXERCISE 37: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. This is his first visit to England.
He is _____________________________________________________
2. I think it may rain.
It looks as ________________________________________________
3. He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you.
He will come so ___________________________________________
4. Walking in the rain gives him pleasure.
He enjoys ______________________________________________
5. Most of a child's life is spent in playing.
A child spends ____________________________________________
6. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.

The fox tried in ________________________________________________
7. His briefcase was too full for the zip fastener to close properly.
His briefcase was so full _______________________________________
8. People say that he beats his wife.
It is ___________________________________________________
9. He appears to be running away from your fierce dog.
It looks ___________________________________________________

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10. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
No sooner __________________________________________________
EXERCISE 38: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. She just had time to put up her umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.
No sooner ___________________________________________________
2. "Why didn't you report the incident to the police last week?" the officer asked the
frightened
witness.
The officer wanted to know _____________________________________
3. The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a
standstill.
So many __________________________________________________
4. A fire destroyed most of the old city of London in the 1960s.
The destruction ________________________________________________
5. He hasn't been back to his home town for over 20 years now.
It is ____________________________________________________

6. Travelling by plane is much more expensive than traveling by train.
Travelling by train ________________________________________
7. I would love to be rich and famous.
If only ______________________________________________________
8. It took a long time for them to decide to get married.
They _________________________________________________________
9. "Is it, or is it not true that you have been misappropriating company funds?" the managing
director asked the accountant.
The managing director wanted _________________________________________
10. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately.
Only by _________________________________________________

EXERCISE 39: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He was late for work every morning.
If ________________________________________________________
2. Attendances at the exhibition has been down this year.
The exhibition ____________________________________________
3. I'm more interested in the people than the job.
It's not the ______________________________________________________
4. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial right.
The excuse _________________________________________________
5. Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the racetrack.
Johnny Brax is a ______________________________________________
6. Our science correspondent sees this new invention as the answer to many of our problems.
According to _______________________________________________
7. Christmas won't be the same if we don't have any snow.
I'll be _____________________________________________________

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8. We have a six o'clock deadline for this work.
This work __________________________________________________
9. I don't see the point of re-decorating this room.
Re-decorating ______________________________________________
10. Cheques should only be accepted with proof of identity.
Never ________________________________________________
EXERCISE 40: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. "If you don't take it easy, you'll have another heart attack", the doctor said to the patient.
The doctor warned the patient __________________________________________
2. I know this reporter's background well and he's 100% honest.
This reporter, _______________________________________________
3. They stretched a rope from one side of the crevasse to the other in order to haul their
equipment across.
By _________________________________________________________
4. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
The ____________________________________________________
5. We've been thinking the matter over and have finally come to a decision.
We've given _____________________________________________
6. Why isn't this TV working?
What __________________________________________________
7. I've never tasted pheasant before.
This ____________________________________________________
8. If there's an emergency, ring this number.
In ________________________________________________________
9. I never miss out on a cup of coffee when I visit her flat.
She _________________________________________________________

10. The engine failed because a apart had been badly fitted.
The engine failure ___________________________________________
EXERCISE 41: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Your house is bigger than mine.
My house _________________________________________________
2. He did his homework , then he went to bed.
After __________________________________________________
3. Jane doesn’t speak English as well as Peter.
Peter __________________________________________________
4. Da Lat is one of the famous landscapes in Vietnam. I spent my holiday there.
I spent __________________________________________________
5. The manager asked me to come to his office.
The manager said __________________________________________
6. He asked me where he could find her in that town.
He said ________________________________________________
7. She asked me not to be late.
She said _________________________________________________

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8. The train couldn’t run because of the snow.
The snow __________________________________________________
9. Nam laughed a lot when I told him the joke.
The joke ______________________________________________________
10. The police continued to watch the house.
The police carried __________________________________________

EXERCISE 42: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Mr. John gave an interesting speech.
Mr. John spoke ________________________________________________
2. The sight was right in front of him but he didn’t notice it.
Although ______________________________________________________
3. The woman was terribly upset. Her dog was run over.
The woman whose ________________________________________
4. Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year.
Why ___________________________________________________
5. I fall asleep as the film was so boring.
I fall asleep because of __________________________________________
6. My students are very good at Mathematics.
My students study ______________________________________________
7. This is the most modern building in this area.
No building _____________________________________________
8. I asked the students to complete these tasks yesterday.
I had these _________________________________________________
9. John drives more carefully than his brother.
John’s brother doesn’t ___________________________________________
10. They were such difficult questions that we couldn’t answer them.
The questions were so __________________________________________
EXERCISE 43: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Toshiko had her car repaired by a mechanic.
Toshiko had __________________________________________________
2. If you worry, you will find it difficult to get to sleep.
The more _____________________________________________________
3. It is so cold that we can’t bathe.
It is too ___________________________________________________
4. When you arrive at the airport please go straight to the check-in desk.
On ____________________________________________________

5. There’s usually plenty of sunshine in southern countries.
It’s usually ______________________________________________
6. That can cost a lot of money.
That can _______________________________________________
7. She doesn’t usually stay up so late.
She’s ____________________________________________________
8. We really ought to go home now.
It’s ________________________________________________________

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9. The town was nearer than we thought it would be.
The town _____________________________________________
10. I can’t cook very well.
I’m ________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 44: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. We can’t sit on the grass because it is too wet.
The grass ___________________________________________________
2. The builder’s going to mend my roof tomorrow.
I am going _______________________________________________
3. We can’t have breakfast in the garden because it is very cold.
It is so ________________________________________________________
4. If you work had, you will find it easy to get good marks.
The harder ___________________________________________________
5. “You’d better not get up late” my mother said.
My mother __________________________________________________

6. No explanation is necessary.
It is __________________________________________________________
7. Karl Marx left Germany, then he spent the rest of his life in London.
After Karl Marx _________________________________________________
8. In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs seven miles before breakfast.
Though ________________________________________________________
9. It is six-hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
It takes ______________________________________________________
10. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
It’s for years _______________________________________________
EXERCISE 45: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Turn off all the switches before leaving the workshop.
All the switches _________________________________________________
2. It is said that he is one hundred years old.
He is said _____________________________________________________
3. Although she had an injured ankle, Esther still won the tennis match.
Despite _____________________________________________________
4. Chris failed his driving test because he didn’t have enough lessons.
If Chris ________________________________________________________
5. It was such a long journey that they were all asleep by the time they arrived.
The journey was so ______________________________________________
6. Louisa has taught her children how to prepare their own meals.
Louisa’s __________________________________________________
7. The girl’s mother used to work with mine.
That’s the _____________________________________________________
8. I’m really sorry Andrew isn’t coming to my party at the weekend.
I wish Andrew ____________________________________________________
9. Unfortunately, Nick was too short to be a good basketball player.
Unfortunately, Nick _________________________________________________

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10. They think the burglar got in through the bathroom window.
The burglar ____________________________________________
EXERCISE 46: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. Their baby is six months old.
They ____________________________________________________________
2. The exam question was so easy that all the students got it right.
It was such an _____________________________________________________
3. My brother stopped smoking now.
My brother _______________________________________________________
4. I don’t like living in such a small house.
I really wish ______________________________________________________
5. Without your help, I shouldn’t have been to find my way.
If you hadn’t ___________________________________________________
6. My shoes are being polished at the moment.
I’m ________________________________________________________
7. He grows up more. He is more intelligent.
The more ______________________________________________________
8. Most students can work very hard when they feel like it.
Most students are ________________________________________________
9. During their meal, they discussed what to do at the weekend.
While they ______________________________________________________
10. Tom doesn’t play football any more.
Tom used ___________________________________________________
EXERCISE 47: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.

1. My mother bought me a nice blouse.
A nice blouse _________________________________________________
2. They say that the company is in difficulty.
The company ________________________________________________
3. You can get suntan by sunbathing.
If you ______________________________________________________
4. “Would you mind waiting for a few minutes ?”
We _____________________________________________________
5. “Where’s the best place to buy souvenirs ?”
I asked her ________________________________________________
6. You won’t lose weight if you don’t stop eating much.
Unless you ___________________________________________________
7. To know English is necessary.
It is ________________________________________________________
8. May Day is considered to be the day of the working class.
Everyone ________________________________________________________
9. In Stratford upon – Avon we saw Shakespeare’s birthplace.
We saw the house _________________________________________

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10. There are far more heavy lorries on the road than there used to be.
There didn’t ______________________________________________
EXERCISE 48: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. I regret spending so much money.
I wish I ______________________________________________________

2. What’s the height of the mountain?
How ________________________________________________________
3. I don’t feel as tired after a train journey as I do after a car journey.
I feel more __________________________________________________
4. Cars are faster than buses.
Buses _____________________________________________________
5. He turned off the light, then he went out.
Turning ____________________________________________________
6. Theatre program usually have lots of information.
There ______________________________________________________
7. He has been collecting stamps for five years.
He started _____________________________________________________
8. More newspapers are being sold in this city.
People are ______________________________________________________
9. They were giving their son some presents when we came.
Their son _____________________________________________________
10. He spends two hours a week sorting out stamps.
Sorting out ___________________________________________________
EXERCISE 49: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. The garage is servicing my car on Monday.
I am having _______________________________________________________
2. Sunny weather can always be depended on in southern countries.
People can always ___________________________________________________
3. Remember to check your flight number.
Don’t forget _____________________________________________________
4. Football attracts people as much and so does tennis.
Football ________________________________________________
5. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
Apples are _____________________________________________________
6. She knows a lot more about it than I do.

I don’t know ____________________________________________
7. The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press.
Nobody ________________________________________________________
8. How long is it since you saw Mary ?
When __________________________________________________________
9. Robert is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job.
Robert now wishes _________________________________________________
10. Belinda felt very tired but she still went to the party.
Though Belinda ____________________________________________

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