EXERCISE

Exercise 1: Rerwite 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 would like someone to take me out to dinner.
--> What I would ……………………………..………………………………..………………………………......………..
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: Rerwite 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 ……................………….............................................…......................................……….....................…….....................
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: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. I don’t play tennis as well as you do.
You …………………………………………………….………………………………….…………………………………………
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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 exersise.
If I…………………………………………………….………………………………….…………………………………………......
10. I was going to leave, but because of what she said, I didn’t.
She persuaded …………………………………………………….………………………………….…………………………..
Exercise 4: Rerwite 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. “Ithink 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 …………………………………………………………………………...…. ......
Exercise 5: Rerwite 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.
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Because Jane was ………………………………………………………………………………..
10. The package was too heavy for Peter to carry.
The package was so ………………………………………………………………………………
Exercise 6: Rerwite 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 ……………………………………………………………..….…………...
10. Their wedding will be held in a lovely church.
--> The church …………………………………………………………...…..…………...
Exercise 7: Rerwite 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 each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the
same
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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 id 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 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Exercise 9: Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the
same
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: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
first one:
1. He can’t afford to buy the car.
 The car..................................... .....................................................……………….......
2. Shirley didn’t begin to read until she was eight.
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 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 ............................... ........................................................... .

Rewrite the sentence as directed.

1. She couldn’t come to class because of her illness.
Since ……………………………………................................................................
2. Children often give their mothers flowers on the Women’s Day.
Children’s mothers .............………………………………………………………..
3. Those students were punished. They didn’t do their homework.
Those students, ..……………………………………………………………………
4. Although it was a bad day, we went out for a picnic.
In spite of .............………………………………………………………………….
5. Despite her doctor’s warnings, Carol has continued to smoke.
Even though………………………………………………………………………..
6. The man is a doctor. He lives next door to us.
The man who .........................................................................................................
7. The woman is a teacher. Her son is very naughty.
The woman whose ...................................................................................................................
8. The storm destroyed the city completely.
The city ...................................................................................................................
9. If it doesn’t rain, our crop won’t be good.
Unless ......................................................................................................................
10. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
In spite of ................................................................................................................
11. People grow rice in tropical countries.
Rice..........................................................................................................................
12. Going fishing with friends and family is fun.
It .............................................................................................................................
13. I didn’t attend the course last summer and now I regret it.
I wish......................................................................................................................
14. He likes reading novels better than watching TV.
He prefers...............................................................................................................
15. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it.
Although.................................................................................................................
16.Shall we go to the cinema tonight ?
What about.............................................................................................................?
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17. It was raining, so we decided to postpone our camping
Because.....................................................................................................................
18.I bought a new computer. It cost me a lot of money.
(which) .............................................................................................................................................
19. I think it would be a good idea to take the train.
I suggest....................................................................................................................
20. I know some people. They live in London.
(who) .............................................................................................................................................
21. .Donna got the job, but she didn’t have the qualifications.
Although.......................................................................................................................
22. Nam lent me this book. He is a friend of mine. (Using
relative) .............................................................................................................................................
23. The joke was funny, but no one laughed.
Although...................................................................................................................
24. She went to bed early because of her sickness.
Because she .............................................................................................................
25. His house is big. It is not very far from here.(Which)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
26. You must plan your work carefully . (Use passive form)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
27. I am very busy. I can’t go with you.
If …......................……………………………………………………………........
28. Shall we go to the cinema tonight?
What about...............................................................................................................
29. There are some words. They are very difficult to translate. (Using:
which) ........................................................................................................................................
30. The man is a famous actor. You met him at the party last night. (Using:
whom) ........................................................................................................................................
31. It was a beautiful day . We decided to go out .
(so) ............................................................................................................................................
32. Lan is very sleepy . She tries to finish her homework .
( though) .............................................................................................................................................
33. We lived in grandfather’s old house . I told you about it .
(which ) .............................................................................................................................................
34. Ba lives on Trang Tien Street . He likes playing the guitar .
(who) .............................................................................................................................................
35. We don’t have a lot of money , so we don’t buy a lot of new books.
Because .........................……………………………………………………………
36. I lose the key , so I cannot get into the house.
If ...................................……………………………………………………………
37. “Do you know my brother?” Nam asked.
Nam asked......................................................................................................................
38. “How many teachers are there in your school?” Lan asked.
Lan asked …..............................................................................................................
39. They will build a new market here next year.
A new market...............................................................................................................
40. I bought a dictionary yesterday.
A dictionary ..................................................................................................................
41.Na likes swimming but she doesn’t know how to swim.
Na wishes ….................................................................................................................
42. Lan is late because she gets up late.
If Lan……...............…………………………………………………………………..
43. They are going to change the date of the meeting.
The date ………… ….…………………………………………………......................
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44. The last time I saw him was in 2004.
I haven’t………………………………………………………………………………
45. Its years since we decorated this room.
We haven’t.................... .................... .................... .................... …………………….
46. Someone broke into John’s flat last week.
John.................... .................... .................... .................... .......................................
47. Please don’t turn on the radio.
I’d rather you........................................ ....................…………………....................