VIET LAI CAU - THI HSG LOP 10,11,12

BỘ BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU GIỮ NGUYÊN NGHĨA DÙNG ÔN HSG LỚP 10,11,12REVIEW OF STRUCTURE SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION  Model 1 : Because /as/ since + clause ®Because of/ due to/ owing to + noun

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BỘ BÀI TẬP VIẾT LẠI CÂU GIỮ NGUYÊN NGHĨA ( DÙNG ÔN HSG LỚP 10,11,12)

REVIEW OF STRUCTURE SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

 Model 1 : Because /as/ since + clause

®Because of/ due to/ owing to + noun/ V-ing

Because she behaves well, everybody loves her

®Because of her good behaviour, everybody loves her

 Model 2 : although/ thought /even though + clause

®Despite /in spite of + Noun/ V-ing

In spite of being tired, they stayed until they found out what happened

®Although they very tired, they ……

 Model 3 : too + adj (for sb) + to-inf

®So + adj + that (clause)

Such + (a/an adj) noun + that (clause)

The box was too heavy that the children couldn’t carry it

®It was such a heavy box that the children coyldn’t carry it

 Mode l 4 : too + adj (for sb) +to-inf

®Not + adj + enough (for sb) + to-inf

Mary is too young to grt married

®Marry isn’t older enough to get married

 Model 5 : adj + enough (for sb) + to-inf

®So + adj + that (clause)

Such + (a/an adj) noun + that (clause)

®This question is easy enough for us to answer

®It is such an easy question thet we can answer

 Model 6 : so + adj +that(clause)

Such + (a/an adj)noun + that(clause)

®Too + adj (for sb) + to-inf

Adj + enough (for sb) + to-inf

It was such an interesting novel that I read it many times

The noval was interesting enough for me to read many times

 Model 7 : so + adj + that (clause)

Such + (a/an adj ) noun + that (clause)

The film was so good that I saw it three times

®It was such adj good film that I saw it three times

 Mode l 8 : to-inf + be +adj

It be adj to - inf

How adj (it be) to - inf

It be adj V – ing

To sit here with you is so nice

It's so nice to sit here with you

It's so nice to sit here with you

it's so nice sitting here with you

how nice it is to sit here with you

 Mode l 9 : to-inf + be + adj /noun

S + V + it + adj/noun + to-inf

To live on my salary must be hard

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I find it hard to on my salary

 Model 10 : condition sentences

a) I can't see the play because it is soiled oiut

if the play weren’t soiled out, I could see it

b) we didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money

if we had had enoughj money we could have come on holiday

 Model 11 : if … not It's so nice to sit here with youunless

Unless you phone me immediately, you’ll get some information

If you phone me immediately, you will get some information

 Model 12 : wish

Future would if

Past past perfect subjunctive

Present past subjunctive

a) My wife can't speak English

I wish my wife could speak English

b) what adj pity you failed in your driving test

I wish you hadn’t failed in your driving test

c) She won’t visit me again

I wish she would visit me again

 Model 13 : S + V (pre perfect) + time

It's so nice to sit here with youIt is + time + since + clause (V-simple past)

a) tom and marry have been married for 5 years

it is 5 years since tom and marry got married

b) I haven’t my parents for 1 month

it's 1 month since I last saw my parents

 Model 14 : S + have/has not + V(pp)

It's so nice to sit here with you… first time + S + have/has + pp

I haven’t seen that man here before

It's the first time I have seen that man here

 Model 15 : S + have/has not + V(pp) + since/for

It's so nice to sit here with youS + last + V (past) + when (clause)

The last times + S + was

a) I haven’t heard him since August

the last times I heard him was in August

b) I haven’t seen him since I was a student

the last times I saw him when I was a student

 Model 16 : S + V (past) + ago

It's so nice to sit here with youS + have/has been + V-ing + since/for

He started working for this factory a year ago

He had been working for this factory since last year

 Model 17 : S+V + time

It's so nice to sit here with youIt take (O) + time + to-inf

She typed the letter in 20 minutes

It took her 20 minutes to type the letter

 Model 18 : S + V + not + untill …

It's so nice to sit here with youIt was not until… that…

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Tom didn’t begin to read until he was eight

It was not until tom was eight that he began to read

 Model 19 : Causative form

+ Active : S + V + O

S + have + O1 + inf + O2 (have S.O + doing )

Get to-inf

I’ll have Tom wash my car

I’ll get Tom to wash my car

+Passive S + have/get + O + V(pp) (have S.th done)

I’ll have the car washed

I’ll get the car washed

 Model 20 ; Passive form

S + V + O

It's so nice to sit here with youS + be + V (pp) + (by…)

No one has ever dicuss this question

That question has never been dicussed

 Model 21 :

Rumour, find, believe, think, know, say, that …

It's so nice to sit here with youIt + be + V (pp) + that …

S2 + be + V (pp) + to-inf / to have + pp

a) They think that the owner of the house is abroad

it is though that the owner of the house is though to be abroad

the owner of the house is though to be abroad

b) people thoug that he had died in the battler

it was though that he had died in the battle

 Model 22 : adj /adv + er + than

More + adj /adv + than

more power to your elbow!

Someone, They, people,

It's so nice to sit here with youThe adj /adv + est

The most + adj / adv

No one in the group is younger than her

She’s the youngest in the group

 Model 23 : not + so / as +adj /adv + as

It's so nice to sit here with youAdj /adv + er + than

Stone isn’t hard as iron

Iron is harder than stone

 Model 24 : clause 1 + clause 2

The comparative + the comparative

The more + S+V + the more + S + V

Less less

As I get older, I want to travel less

The older I get, the less travel I want

 Model 25 : hardly (past perfect)…when

Scarely (past perfect)…when

It's so nice to sit here with youNo sooner (past perfect)… than

… no sooner (past perfect) … than

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he had no sooner seen me than he ran away

he had hardly seen me when he ran away

no sooner had he seen me than he ran away

hardly he had seen me when he ran away

 Model 26 : S + V = Auxilary + S +V …

He didn't return to his native village until the war endedNot until the war ended, he dud return to his native village

Never [không bao giờ]

Seldom [hiếm khi]

Not only … but also [không những… mà còn]

Not until … [mãi cho tới khi ]

Hardly… when [vừa mới rồi th.]

Hardly ever [ít khi]

Neither …nor [cũng không]

Scarely … when… [vừa… rồi thì lại ]

Only then/when [chỉ lúc đó]

Only by [chỉ bằng cách ]

Only after Ving or clause.

Nowhere [không nơi nào]

So…that … [đến nỗi mà]

In no circumtances [không trường hợp nào ]

On no acount [không vì lí do gì]

 Model 27 : S+V (not) It's so nice to sit here with youS + V (not) either

It's so nice to sit here with youNeither… nor

He isn’t going to attend the meeting, I’m not either

Neither he nor I am going to attend the meeting

 Model 28 : why don’t you + V …?

It's so nice to sit here with youS + suggested + that (clause) (should + V)

“why don’t you apply for the job,Ann ?” said Sue

Mary suggestsd that Tom should apply for the job

 Model 29 ; indirect speech

a) Tom ask me, “what’s her name ?”

Tom ask me what her name was

b) she said: “are you hungry,Tom ?”

she asked Tom if he was hungry

c) Mary said to Tom “open the door, please”

Mary asked Tom to open the door

d) he said to them : “Don’t be latr tomorrow “

he told them not to be late tomorrow

 Model 30 : S + V (past) It's so nice to sit here with youV-ing

(didn’t ) It's so nice to sit here with younot V-ing

(had + pp) It's so nice to sit here with youhaving + pp

Tom had failed twice, so he didn’t want to try again

Having failed twice, he didn't want to try again

 Model 31 : S + cannot + inf

It's so nice to sit here with youS + prevent + O from + V-ing

Because of the rough sea, the farry couldn’t sailed

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The rough sea prevented the ferry from sailing

 Model 32 : adj It's so nice to sit here with youverb

It isn’t necessary to finish the work today

You don’t need to finish the work today

 Model 33 : verbIt's so nice to sit here with younoun

He didn’t intend to stay here

He had no intention to stay here

 Model 34 : clause It's so nice to sit here with yougerund/phrase

Let’s invite the Browns to the party on Sunday

He suggested inviting the Browns to the party on Sunday

 Model 35 : simple sentence It's so nice to sit here with youcomplex sentence

Youth is the time for the formation of character

Youth is the time when character is formed

 Model 36 : it's time for S.b to do S.th = it's time … S.b did S.th

EXERCISES I

I 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 You must use between three and six words, including the word given Here is an example (0).

Example: (0) It is no use trying to convince her She won’t listen point

There ……is no point in trying to ….convince her She won’t listen.

1 She only came to the cinema because you insisted never

She would have ……… you hadn’t insisted.

2 The other team were so good that there was obviously no way we could win the match stand

The other team were so good that we ………winning the match

3 There is a rumour that Mr Smith, the CEO , resigned yesterday handed

Mr Smith, the ……… ….his resignation yesterday.

4 We are sure people will object to the idea of raising taxes again bound

There are ……….…the idea of raising taxes again.

5 It seems as if we have misunderstood each other been

There seems ……….between us.

6 Kurt was at a loss to explain who the smart phone belonged to and why it was in his coat pocket whose

Kurt had absolutely………was and why it was in his coat pocket.

7 “You should formally complain about the terrible service you received at the hotel.” Said Jane to Mike make

Jane suggested …about the terrible service that he received at the hotel

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8 I didn't know it was Tom until he took off his helmet I

Only when he……… …recognise Tom.

9 Perhaps Damian heard about the problem from Michael have

Damian ……….… the problem from Michael.

10 If I hadn’t made that mistake, I would have passed the exam for

If ……….that mistake, I would have passed the exam.

11 If Ethan hadn’t helped me , I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project on time for

Had ………., I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project on time.

12 They will have to close the shop if sales do not increase increase

If there……… , they will have to close the shop.

13 You led me to believe that you were interested in the job impression

I ……….…that you were interested in the job.

14 They didn’t give me the job because I didn’t have the right experience grounds

I was not ……….that I didn’t have the right experience.

15 “I am confident that Tim will be a successful footballer." Said Mr Bradbury chances

Mr Bradbury said he ……… of becoming a successful footballer.

16 I didn’t feel like going out yesterday That’s why I didn’t call you mood

If I ……….going out yesterday, I would have called you.

17 Brad lost his job because he was late too many times grounds

Brad was fired… ……….… of his lateness.

18 Emma couldn’t play the match because she was injured prevented

Her … ……….…… the match

19 It really gets on my nerves when Jack blames others for his problems lay

I wish Jack ….……….……his problems on others.

20 Ian was determined to become a very successful writer set

Ian… ……….… mark as a writer.

21 Susan is more interested in politics than you might expect less

You ……….… interested in politics.

22 There has been a dramatic fall in the number of applications for visas over the last decade fallen

The number of ……….… over the last decade.

23 Some sales assistants were fired because there was an unexpected fall in sales in December falling

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Owing ……….…in December, some sales assistants were fired.

24 The price of petrol is unlikely to change much this year stable

The price of petrol ……….… this year.

25 You have to study if you want to pass the exam, even if you don’t like it however

If you want to pass the exam, you have to study,….………like it.

26 My book was supposed to be published this week, but there have been problems due

My book ….……… … this week, but there have been problems.

27 Even if it is very expensive, they want to buy a hololens may

Expensive ………, they want to buy a hololens.

28 I never thought he could be lying to us occurred

It……… that he could be lying to us.

29 Pauline was surprised at the directness of Mike’s answer aback

Pauline ….……… the directness of Mike’s answer.

30 Graham didn’t care at all about other people’s feelings disregard

Graham ……… other people’s feelings.

31 If you come to Madrid, you can stay in my house put

I … ………if you come to Madrid.

32 Jane cried her eyes out immediately when she was told her father had died burst

Jane ….……….as she was told her father had died.

33 Joseph managed to convince his boss to give him a pay rise event

Joseph managed ……… him a pay rise.

34 My brother broke the vase Sam said it

Sam said… ……… broke the vase.

35 Any time you see Cate, ask her about her new novel happen

If ….………Cate, ask her about her new novel.

36 Because he wants to work in advertising, Christian is studying marketing view

Christian is studying marketing ………in advertising.

37 John said that he almost never drinks whisky at home I

Rarely ……….… at home Said John.

38 Eric apologized to John for saying he was an idiot back

Eric ………about John being an idiot.

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39 Don’t ever leave the door open account

On ….……….…leave the door open.

40 Janine regretted being so rude to her friend Rose wishes

Janine ………so rude to her friend Rose.

41 Mel was greatly offended by Sean’s remarks about Muslims exception

Mel ………Sean’s remarks about Muslims.

42 As soon as I finished my speech, the audience broke into applause way

No ………than the audience broke into applause.

43 I only stopped worrying when they told me his injuries were superficial calm

Only when they told me his injuries were superficial ………

44 Buying a new house is not possible at the moment question

It……….…buy a new house at the moment.

45 We were faced with many problems that prevented us finishing the project on time against

If we ………many problems, we would have finished the project on time.

46 Men outnumbered women by two to one at the meeting twice

There… ………women at the meeting yesterday.

47 If I could choose, I’d prefer to live in Ireland or Germany rather

If given….……… , ……….…in Ireland or Germany.

48 The CEO never said anything about people having to be made redundant time

At ………say anything about people having to be made redundant.

49 Calling Mike has been in the back of my mind for a while, but I haven’t done it yet round

It’s been in the back of mind to call Mike for a while, but I ……… it yet.

50 Owing to bad weather conditions, we were forced to stay at home choice

With bad weather conditions, we ………to stay at home.

Example: (0) There is no point in trying to convince her She won’t listen use

It……is no use trying to ….convince her She won’t listen

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1 He lost no time in telling what he wanted us to do bush

He ……… ……….about what he wanted us to do

2 I advised John not too buy such an old car, but he ignored me ear

I told John it wasn’t a good idea to buy such an old car, but ……… to my advice

3 Mike explained to me what had happened picture

Mike ……… about what had happened

4 My new car is not only very big but also fast and comfortable mention

My new car is very big, ……… fast and comfortable

5 He is an expert at flipping pancakes comes

When ……… pancakes, he's an expert

6 Some people mistake her shyness for aloofness across

She is quite shy, but she can ……… to some people

7 The patient took 20 minutes to regain consciousness after the operation round

It took the ……… after the operation

8 I can’t understand why anyone would want to buy such an old house beyond

It ………why anyone would want to buy such an old house

9 Let me show you how this machine works demonstration

Let ……… of how this machine works

10 His last book helps to understand what the world of beer brewing is really like insight

His last book ……… the world of beer brewing

11 We are highly likely to win the tournament probability

There ……… we will win the tournament

12 It was discovered that she had been stealing money, and she was fired emerged

She was fired because ……… stolen money

13 “The fired me because of Sam”- said Anna cause

Anna said that ……… of her being fired

14 He is a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu; therefore, he knows how to defend himself Being

……… black belt, he knows how to defend himself

15 Mr Smith said that he is strict with his employees admitted

Mr Smith ……… strict with his employees

16 Instead of the £2 million of last year, this year we have a budget of £8 million opposed

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This year’s budget is £8 million, ………., which was only £2

17 Kent didn't pass the exam because he ran out of time running

Kent ………why he didn’t pass the exam

18 Most of my English colleagues prefer to drink tea rather than coffee preference

Most of my English colleagues ……… coffee

19 The pickpocket was caught while attempting to steal a man’s wallet act

The pickpocket was caught ……… to steal a man’s wallet

20 She still hasn't recovered from her husband’s death last year over

Her husband died last year, but ……… yet

21 Tom was invited to the wedding, but he didn’t turn up appearance

Although Tom was invited to the wedding, he ………

22 Many people believe that sharks usually attack humans, but that is not true to

Contrary ……… , ……… usually attack humans

23 Although I’m not looking forward to telling her that her son has been arrested, I have to relish

I ……… that her son has been arrested, but I have to

24 His goal is to be a millionaire by the time he is 25 aims

He ……… a millionaire by the time he is 25

25 I don't speak Spanish, that’s why I didn't get the job spoke

If ………., ……… have got the job

26 Bullying is unacceptable under any circumstances no

Under ……… bullying acceptable

27 I did not understand why she was angry until she told me what had happened I

Only when she told me what had happened ……….was angry

28 I didn’t know you were going to be there, otherwise I’d have gone too I

Had ……… to be there, I would have gone too

29 How likely is Kevin to win the competition? chances

What ……… the competition?

30 Very few people buy video players these days demand

Video players ……… these days

31 George got used very quickly to living abroad adapted

George ……… abroad

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32 No one really expected Thomas to finish the marathon came

It ……… when Thomas finished the marathon

33 If Ann were not so wealthy, Oliver wouldn’t be marrying her for

But ……… , Oliver wouldn’t be marrying her

34 He was such a handsome man that most girls were attracted to him so

He ……… man that most girls were attracted to him

35 At 6 p.m , he probably was on his way home from work may

At 6 p.m., ……… on his way home from work

36 She is not a well-educated person way

She doesn't ……… of education

37 I think he was offended at your comments about his work exception

I think ……… your comments about his work

38 It's very unlikely that John will get a pay rise this year chance

There is very ……… a pay rise this year

39 Her father was talking, but she was not listening to him notice

She didn’t ……… her father said

40 It’s not possible that you saw Liam at the supermarket He is Germany this week have

You ……… Liam at the supermarket He is in Germany this week

41 I don't mind at all if you use my laptop objection

I have ……… my laptop

42 He was so determined to succeed that he became a millionaire by age 30 was

Such ……… that he became a millionaire by age 30

43 I’ve been looking for my keys for hours, but I haven’t found them anywhere nowhere

My ……… found

44 “Your attitude will cost you your job” Said the manager to Patrick lead

According to the manager ……… him losing his job

45 Caroline got the job even though she had never work in sales before spite

In ……… in sales before, Caroline got the job

46 His manager persuaded him not to hand in his resignation out

His manager ……… in his resignation

47 I know that Jack tends to exaggerate tendency

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I know ……… exaggerate

48 A traffic jam delayed me for two hours held

I ……… for two hours by a traffic jam

49 After the scandal the managing director was forced to resign choice

After the scandal the managing director ……… resign

50 Adam is by nature a success-driven person nature

It is ……… a success-driven person.

EXERCISES III III 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 You must use between three and six words, including the word given Here is an example (0)

Example: (0) There is no point in trying to convince her She won’t listen

use - It……is no use trying to ….convince her She won’t listen

1 He lost no time in telling what he wanted us to do - bush

He ……… ……….about what he wanted us to do

2 I advised John not too buy such an old car, but he ignored me ear

I told John it wasn’t a good idea to buy such an old car, but ………… ……… to my advice

3 Mike explained to me what had happened picture

Mike ……… about what had happened

4 My new car is not only very big but also fast and comfortable mention

My new car is very big, ……… fast and comfortable

5 He is an expert at flipping pancakes comes

When ……… pancakes, he's an expert

6 Some people mistake her shyness for aloofness across

She is quite shy, but she can ……… to some people

7 The patient took 20 minutes to regain consciousness after the operation round

It took the ……… after the operation

8 I can’t understand why anyone would want to buy such an old house beyond

It ………why anyone would want to buy such an old house

9 Let me show you how this machine works demonstration

Let ……… of how this machine works

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10 His last book helps to understand what the world of beer brewing is really like insight

His last book ……… the world of beer brewing

11 We are highly likely to win the tournament probability

There ……… we will win the tournament

12 It was discovered that she had been stealing money, and she was fired emerged

She was fired because ……… stolen money

13 “The fired me because of Sam”- said Anna cause

Anna said that ……… of her being fired

14 He is a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu; therefore, he knows how to defend himself Being

……… black belt, he knows how to defend himself

15 Mr Smith said that he is strict with his employees admitted

Mr Smith ……… strict with his employees

16 Instead of the £2 million of last year, this year we have a budget of £8 million opposed

This year’s budget is £8 million, ………., which was only £2

17 Kent didn't pass the exam because he ran out of time running

Kent ………why he didn’t pass the exam

18 Most of my English colleagues prefer to drink tea rather than coffee preference

Most of my English colleagues ……… coffee

19 The pickpocket was caught while attempting to steal a man’s wallet act

The pickpocket was caught ……… to steal a man’s wallet

20 She still hasn't recovered from her husband’s death last year over

Her husband died last year, but ……… yet

21 Tom was invited to the wedding, but he didn’t turn up appearance

Although Tom was invited to the wedding, he ………

22 Many people believe that sharks usually attack humans, but that is not true to

Contrary ……… , ……… usually attack humans

23 Although I’m not looking forward to telling her that her son has been arrested, I have to relish

I ……… that her son has been arrested, but I have to

24 His goal is to be a millionaire by the time he is 25 aims

He ……… a millionaire by the time he is 25

25 I don't speak Spanish, that’s why I didn't get the job spoke

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If ………., ……… have got the job

26 Bullying is unacceptable under any circumstances no

Under ……… bullying acceptable

27 I did not understand why she was angry until she told me what had happened I

Only when she told me what had happened ……….was angry

28 I didn’t know you were going to be there, otherwise I’d have gone too I

Had ……… to be there, I would have gone too

29 How likely is Kevin to win the competition? chances

What ……… the competition?

30 Very few people buy video players these days demand

Video players ……… these days

31 George got used very quickly to living abroad adapted

George ……… abroad

32 No one really expected Thomas to finish the marathon came

It ……… when Thomas finished the marathon

33 If Ann were not so wealthy, Oliver wouldn’t be marrying her for

But ……… , Oliver wouldn’t be marrying her

34 He was such a handsome man that most girls were attracted to him so

He ……… man that most girls were attracted to him

35 At 6 p.m , he probably was on his way home from work may

At 6 p.m., ……… on his way home from work

36 She is not a well-educated person way

She doesn't ……… of education

37 I think he was offended at your comments about his work exception

I think ……… your comments about his work

38 It's very unlikely that John will get a pay rise this year chance

There is very ……… a pay rise this year

39 Her father was talking, but she was not listening to him notice

She didn’t ……… her father said

40 It’s not possible that you saw Liam at the supermarket He is Germany this week have

You ……… Liam at the supermarket He is in Germany this week

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41 I don't mind at all if you use my laptop objection

I have ……… my laptop

42 He was so determined to succeed that he became a millionaire by age 30 was

Such ……… that he became a millionaire by age 30

43 I’ve been looking for my keys for hours, but I haven’t found them anywhere nowhere

My ……… found

44 “Your attitude will cost you your job” Said the manager to Patrick lead

According to the manager ……… him losing his job

45 Caroline got the job even though she had never work in sales before spite

In ……… in sales before, Caroline got the job

46 His manager persuaded him not to hand in his resignation out

His manager ……… in his resignation

47 I know that Jack tends to exaggerate tendency

I know ……… exaggerate

48 A traffic jam delayed me for two hours held

I ……… for two hours by a traffic jam

49 After the scandal the managing director was forced to resign choice

After the scandal the managing director ……… resign

50 Adam is by nature a success-driven person nature

It is ……… a success-driven person

EXERCISES - IV

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 You must use between three and six words, including the word given Here is an example (0) Example o It's true that the company might go into liquidation if it's not careful

DANGER

It's true that the company might go into liquidation if it's not careful.

1 The moment I shouted he ran away SOONER

No he ran away.

2 I'm sure that it was the sound of the rain that disturbed me MUST

It of the rain that disturbed me.

3 I managed to finish all the homework before the deadline' SUCCEEDED

I the homework before the deadline'

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4 I took the only course open to me and changed my job DID

What I , which was the only course open to me.

5 They don't allow people who arrive late at the opera house in until the interval ARE

People who arrive late at the opera house until the interval.

6 My application for the job was turned down because I didn't have the right qualifications GROUNDS

My application for the job was turned down didn't have the right qualifications.

7 It's impossible that you saw John last night - he's in the USA! HAVE

John's in the USA, so ……… him last night.

8 I am confident that he will be successful in his career CHANCES

I am confident in his career.

9 If you feel stressed, breathing slowly should calm you down MAKE

Breathing slowly if you feel stressed.

10 I am really bad at remembering people's names when I meet them MEMORY

I people's names when I meet them.

11 He lost his job because he was inefficient GROUNDS

He lost his job ……… his inefficiency.

12 I'm sorry that I didn't help him REGRET

I him.

13 I couldn't go away for the weekend because I didn't have enough money PREVENTED

I was ……… for the weekend by lack of money.

14 Jane was advised to work harder by her Maths teacher RECOMMENDED

The Maths teacher ……… harder.

15 This was Peter's biggest challenge to date FACED

Peter challenge before.

16 I wish I had tried harder when I was at school REGRET

I really when I was at school!

17 I wish people wouldn't talk during the performance – it makes me really uptight NERVES

It really people talk during a performance.

18 He is so ambitious - he's determined that he'll be successful in the company MARK

He is determined in the company.

19 Can you suggest a way of turning dreams into reality for ambitious people? TRUE

Can you suggest how ……….for ambitious people?

20 I don't want to take part in the project RATHER

I ……… part in the project.

21 I don't have any free time, so I can't come to the theatre with you WOULD

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If I ……… ………come to the theatre with you.

22 This milk is bad - it smells terrible! OFF

This milk……… it smells terrible!

23 What the archaeologists discovered when they opened the tomb was amazing MADE

The when they opened the tomb was amazing

24 People are more interested in history than you might expect LESS

You interested in history.

25 For me, imagining what life must have been like then is just not possible QUITE

I find it ……… what life must have been like then.

26 It's difficult for a poorly performing company to make a profit TURN

If a company is performing poorly, it's difficult one

27 The failure of the company was incredibly disappointing BITTERLY

I ……… the failure of the company.

28 The number of people travelling through the airport was highest in August REACHED

The number of people travelling through the airport in August.

29 There has been a huge increase in tourism this year GROWN

Tourism this year.

30 The number of visitors to the island has fallen dramatically STEEP

There the number of visitors to the island.

31 We have maintained the level of visitors to the museum this year STABLE

The number of visitors to the museum this year.

32 The shares index fell slightly before recovering to its previous level BRIEF

There the shares index before it recovered to its previous level.

33 Although many travel companies had financial difficulties last year, they seem to have recovered now TREND

Al though many travel companies had financial difficulties last year, it seems as though

now.

34 Some people have been saying what a good move emigrating would be, ARGUED

It ……….………emigrating would be a good move.

35 The size of the population is unlikely to change much in the near future STABLE

The size of the population……… ………in the near future.

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36 “I think Joe should serious ly reconsider his plans”: said the careers advisor, RECOMMENDED

The careers advisor……… ……….his plans.

37 It doesn't matter if you think you know the subject well, you must rev ise for the exam HOWEVER

You must revise for the exam,……….you know the subject.

38 It was only after telling everyone that it was his birthday that John got lots of cards HAVING

John only got lots of cards……… it was his birthday.

39 However hard she tries, she still manages to offend people MATTER

It ……… she tries, she still manages to offend people.

40 Whatever film you want to see will be good for us MIND

We……… film you want.

41 Before he put forward the proposal, I'm sure he took the comments of local residents on board WILL

Before he put forward the proposal, I'm sure he of local residents on board.

42 I expect I'll leave home before I'm twenty TIME

I expect I will I'm twenty.

43 I know that I'll find the right job soon MATTER

I know ……… before I find the right job.

44 They confidently expect the broadcast to go ahead at 6 p.m SURE

They go ahead at 6 pm.

45 I'm sure he' ll get a promotion very soon LONG

I'm sure it ……….……… he gets a promotion.

46 I have decided to make a definite plan for my future career AM

What ……… is make a definite plan for my future career.

47 Staying another night would have meant paying more IF

I would have had to……….another night.

48 People will always want entertainment, providing that they have the time to enjoy it LONG

There will always be a need for entertainment,……….……… the time to enjoy it.

49 Scientists have made an unexpected discovery in the treatment of cancer BREAKTHROUGH

There in the treatment of cancer.

50 I thought very hard but couldn't remember the answer RACKED

I to remember the answer.

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51 I made the decision to go to university after all DECIDED

What I……… to university after all.

52 However hard I look, up to now I haven't been able to find a job ALTHOUGH

I haven't been able to find a job ……… looking really hard.

53 I don't think my future job prospects are very good, which is very worrying ABOUT

I ………… my future job prospects.

54 Originally, the course was to include music, but that changed HAVE

Originally, the course ……… but that changed.

55 The only thing I didn't love about the concert was the price FROM

I loved everything the price.

56 Even if you think you know the person well, you must work at the relationship HOWEVER

You must work at the relationship……… know the person

57 It was only when he started to work hard that Peter got good results AFTER

Peter got good results work hard.

58 I planned to visit her on Friday but I heard she'd gone on holiday WOULD

I on Friday but I heard she'd gone on holiday.

59 They were supposed to publish my book next month but it's been delayed DUE

Although my book……… next month, it's been delayed.

60 I'd planned a meeting with her at the weekend but she called it off GOING

I at the weekend but sehe called it off.

61 The irate customer refused to speak to anyone other than the store manager ON

The irate customer ……… to the store manager and no one else.

62 I was just about to call you to tell you about the rearranged meeting POINT

I was you to tell you about the rearranged meeting.

63 My sister was totally shocked when she won the lottery CAME

Winning the lottery my sister.

64 Joe originally intended to drive but the bad weather caused him to change his mind WAS

Joe's drive but the bad weather caused him to change his mind.

65 It was heavy snow on the line that delayed the train HELD

The train would have arrived on time if it heavy snow on the line.

66 She realised she'd lost her keys the moment she arrived home SOONER

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No she realised she'd lost her keys.

67 He clearly felt very strongly about the situation, which took me by surprise STRENGTH

It about the situation that took me by surprise.

68 Brian was interested in North American history in his school days INTEREST

Brian ……… ……… North American history in his school days.

69 When it comes to population, Beijing’s is much bigger than Auckland’s POPULATED

Beijing is……… than Auckland.

70 The manager should think about experience when hiring new staff CONSIDERATION

The manager should ……… when hiring new staff.

EXERCISES V.

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION WITH IDIOMS

1 I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute Likelihood

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28 Building societies will have to guard against their rivals LAURELS

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45 I think we should increase the pressure on her to resign UP

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61 He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out (TEETH)

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94 The cause of the explosion is still unknown (CAUSED)

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141 At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car Question

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192 It is my impression that she is enjoying her new job a great deal Seems

198 The fact that the judge had been involved in some illegal activities was not revealed until several years

after his death Light

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217 He unwillingly asked her for help Turned

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250 If we accpet that majority attribute of industrial societies is achievement, then the laws of that society

must apply to everyone Given

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267 Don’t panic about something so trivial Mountain

CHUYÊN ĐỀ CHUYỂN ĐỔI CÂU ÔN THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9, 10 ,11 ,12

I Rewrite these sentences

1 Emily's hair badly needs cutting (TIME)

It is high cut.

2 There must be a simple way to explain what happened (BOUND)

There is for what happened.

3 I will support you whatever you decide to do (MATTER)

I will support you……… you take.

4 For me this is the best place to live (RATHER)

There……… live.

5 I wish I hadn't said that to her (TAKE)

If only I said to her.

6 I was looking out of the window when I saw a boy take something from a

man's pocket (SIGHT)

I was looking out of the window when I………… something from a man's pocket.

7 It was the film's music that impressed me most (IMPRESSION)

The film's music was……… me.

8 My brother and I are alike un many ways (LOT)

My brother and I……… common.

9 The photo and the portrait look identical to me (DIFFERENCE)

I can't see the photo and the portrait.

10 The judges were generally less keen on portraits painted from photos than portraits painted from life (TENDED)

The judges on portrait painted from life than portraits painted from photos.

11 This painting does not appear to be finished (LOOK)

This painting is finished.

12 Several of the applicants were not considered because of their age.(PASSED)

Several of the applicants to their age.

13 For many teenagers, their looks are their highest priority (MATTERS)

Appearance is……….many teenagers.

14 It's encouraging to discover that the group is both talented and enthusiastic (ONLY)

It's encouraging to discover that the group shows………… as well.

15 Do you mind if John joins us for the meeting? (TO)

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Do you have……… us for the meeting?

16 Dan abandoned his studies at university because he was ill (RESULTED)

Dan's……… his studies at university.

17 As soon as the tennis players went onto the court, it started raining (HAD)

No onto the court than it started raining.

18 'We'll have to postpone the meeting until next week, as a lot of people are on leave', the

manager said (OFF)

The manager said the meeting until the following week, as a lot of people were on leave.

19 As visibility was getting worse and worse, Bob and Jane had to cut short their sailing trip (BUT)

As visibility was getting worse and worse, Bob and Jane had cut short their sailing trip.

20 Please tick this box if you don't want us to inform you about future events (RATHER)

Please tick this box if you……… sent any information about future events.

21 During the winter I prefer watching football to playing it (SOONER)

During the winter I it.

22 Karen says it takes less than an hour to drive there, but I'm sure she has got it wrong (MUST)

Karen says it takes less than an hour to drive there, but she……… a mistake.

23 Students wishing to enrol on the course should complete all sections of the

application form (REQUIRED)

Students wishing to enrol on the course in all sections of the application form.

24 She decided to move to a part-time job so that she could spend more time

with her young children (ORDER)

She decided to move to a part-time job……… able to spend more time with her

young children.

25 I really messed up the first question in the exam I wish I had considered

it more carefully before answering (THOUGHT)

I really messed up the first question in the exam I should……… it more carefully.

26 The factory has been able to reduce its CO2 emissions by 50% in the last year (SUCCEEDED)

The factory……… back its CO2 emissions by 50% in the last year.

27 It's a long walk home, so I advice you not to miss the last train (BETTER)

It's a long walk home, so……….the last train.

28 They didn't mention the subject of unpaid holidays until the end of the interview (BRING)

Not until the end of the interview……… the subject of unpaid holidays.

29 Nina was driving the car at the time, but I don't think the accident was her fault

(RESPONSIBLE)

Nina was driving the car at the time, but I don't hold……… the accident.

30 Jack has such a vivid imagination, it is possible that he invented the whole story (MADE)

Jack has such a vivid imagination that he might the whole story.

31 I had only just got home when the phone rang (SOONER)

No……… the phone rang.

32 Although Karen and Mark have very different personalities and interests, they seem to have a good relationship (ALONG)

Although Karen and Mark have very different personalities and interests, they seem

to……… another very well.

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33 I hadn't seen Martha for over 20 years, but I didn't find it difficult to recognise her at the airport (DIFFICULTY)

I hadn't seen Martha for over 20 years, but I had……… her at the airport.

34 She is proud of being able to write clearly (ABILITY)

She prides to write clearly.

35 Once Dr Smithers had given us a clear explanation of the procedure, we were able to go ahead with the experiment (EXPLAINED)

Once Dr Smithers had……… , we were able to go ahead with the experiment.

36 The government has banned all exports to the country except for food and medicine

(EXCEPTION)

The government has banned all exports to the country……… food and medicine.

37 The other students don't mind whether you give your presentation on Thursday or Friday DIFFERENCE)

It……… the other students whether you give your presentation on Thursday or Friday.

38 'What are you thinking of doing for the college's centenary celebration?' the tutor asked the students (MIND)

The tutor asked the students what for the college's centenary celebration.

39 Dr Rasmesh's colleagues regarded him so highly that they forgave his inability to remember people’s names (HELD)

Dr Ramesh……… by his colleagues that they forgave his inability to remember people's names.

40 As learning new languages had never been a problem for her, Katy didn't expect to have any difficulties when she went to live abroad (COME)

Learning new languages had her so Katy didn't expect to have any difficulties when she went to live abroad.

41 I think that we owe this passenger an apology, as she was apparently

given incorrect train times by our call centre staff (MISINFORMED)

I think we owe this passenger an apology, as she seems train times by our call centre staff.

42 If her party wins the election, which is unlikely, she'll become President (EVENT)

In the……… the election, she'll become President.

43 I'd like to invite you to dinner to say sorry for forgetting your birthday (MAKE)

I'd like to your birthday by inviting you to dinner.

44 Jill and I go for a stroll in the countryside occasionally (TIME)

Jill and I go for a stroll in the countryside………

45 Guests are welcome to suggest any improvements at Reception.

(RECOMMENDATIONS)

Guest are welcome to……… improvements at Reception.

46 I would be very happy to employ your company in future (HESITATION)

I would have……… your company in future.

47 It looks like it might be sunny later (POSSIBILITY)

There……… sunshine later.

48 'You should stop your children watching so much television', Mary's sister told her (LET)

Mary's sister advised her so much television.

49 The local council wants to impose a ban on driving at more than 30 kilometres per hour

anywhere in his area (ILLEGAL)

The local council wants to……… at more than 30 kilometres per hour anywhere in this area.

50 Tom missed his plane because he was late leaving for the airport (TIME)

If only for the airport, he wouldn't have missed the plane.

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51 The guidelines for the appointment of new staff need to be thoroughly revised (THOROUGH)

There needs……… the guidelines for the appointment of new staff.

52 The employment rate rose gradually as the economy began to recover (GRADUAL)

There……… the employment rate as the economy began to recover.

53 The change in the company's logo didn't make any difference to the majority of its customers (CONSEQUENCE)

The change in the company's logo……… to the majority of its costumers.

54 I was wondering if you could take us to the airport (THINK)

you could take us to the airport?

55 I almost forgot to bring my keys with me (BARELY)

I……… to bring my keys with me.

56 A lot has happened since you've been away (MANY)

happened since you've been away.

57 Let's walk to the store, instead of driving (FOOT)

Rather than going by car, let's

58 It doesn't make a difference to me what you decide to do (MATTER)

Your……… to me.

59 You definitely will not win the lottery (CHANCE)

You have got……… the lottery.

60 The voting process is the same as it was last year (CHANGED)

The voting process……… since last year.

61 'You won't get a good seat if you come late', said Leslie to me (UNLESS)

Leslie said that………., I wouldn't get a good seat.

62 If I'm being honest, I have to say that the play wasn't as good as I'd expected (SHORT)

The play , to be honest with you.

63 George never listen to what people tell him (NOTICE)

George never……… said to him.

64 Alan in much better pianist than Jenny (NOWHERE)

Jenny is……… the piano as Alan is.

65 Only the timely arrival of the police prevented the fight from escalating.(BEEN).

Had it of the police, the fight would have escalated.

66 I didn't get the impression that he was all upset (STRIKE)

He……… at all upset.

67 Men outnumber women by two in this profession (TWICE)

There are……… in this profession.

68 I don't care which days you work next week (CONSEQUENCE)

It……… me which days you work next week.

69 One day she is going to lose her temper with him (MATTER)

It is……… she loses her temper with him.

70 I thought Sue's original plan was to move to Australia (IMPRESSION

I……… was originally planning to move to Australia.

71 Mr Smith was well-known as a bad-tempered man, but he was also fair.(REPUTATION)

Despite……… bad-tempered, Mr Smith was also fair.

72 Signing the contract without the director's approval is not allowed.(CIRCUMSTANCES)

Under sign the contract without the director's approval.

73 It looks like you didn't sleep well last night (IF)

You look……… much sleep las night.

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74 I don't believe that Jane ran that distance in only five minutes! (POSSIBLY)

Jane……… that distance in only five minutes!

75 Simon doesn't agree with me about which slogan is best for the campaign (DIFFERENCE)

Simon……… opinion over which slogan is best for the campaign.

76 Jane's lawyer suggested that she ignored all the reporters.(ATTENTION)

Jane's lawyer advised……… all the reporters.

77 I doubt that Simon will lend us the money (CHANCE)

I think……… Simon lending us the money to us.

78 Lucy succeeded in passing her driving test, even though she had flu.(MANAGED)

Despite……… her driving test.

79 By the end of the meeting, the committee had agreed on the next step.(REACHED)

By the end of the committee meeting, an……… what to do next

80 The burglar wore gloves so as not to leave any fingerprints behind.(AVOID)

The burglar wore gloves in ……… any fingerprints behind

81 Colin couldn't possibly afford any of the paintings in that gallery (FAR)

The paintings in that gallery are……… buy.

82 I was very shocked when my brother told me what had happened the previous day

(ACCOUNT)

I was very shocked by my ……… what had happened the previous day.

83 I don't think we'll see Simon before he goes to New York (LIKELIHOOD)

There's……… Simon before he goes to New York.

84 The fire at the oil depot has led to the imposition of stricter safety regulations (IMPOSED)

Stricter safety regulations……… result of the fire at the oil depot.

85 If you hadn't helped me, I could never have moved the wardrobe (HELP)

But……… , I could never have moved the wardrobe.

86 I don't usually make such foolish mistakes (HABIT)

I'm……… such foolish mistakes.

87 Most medical student study for their degrees until they are 25 (GRADUATE)

Most medical students of 25.

88 I enjoyed the view from the top of the tower despite the fact that I hate being in high places like that (HEAD)

Although I……… I enjoyed the view from the top of the tower.

89 Of all the cities I know, there are few that are more beautiful than St Petersburg

(LOVELIEST)

St Petersburg is one……… visited.

90 I'm not sure which year saw the abolition of capital punishment in this country (DID)

I'm not sure when they……… capital punishment in this country.

91 It's a pity Nico is so unreliable (COUNT)

I wish I……… Nico.

92 People say that, if you run, you burn calories efficiently (SUPPOSED)

Running……….way of burning calories.

93 France may be Flora's birthplace but she has never lived there (BORN)

Despite the France, Flora has never lived there.

94 We were late arriving at the cinema and so missed the start of the film.(BY)

The film had……… we arrived at the cinema.

95 Simon found the recipe book very hard to follow (DIFFICULTY)

Simon……… in following the recipe book.

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96 The ice-skater performed faultlessly and received full marks (GAVE)

The ice-skater……… and received full marks.

97 I was just about to call you to see what time you were coming (POINT)

I you to see what time you were coming.

98 Harry was disappointed to hear the news that the match had been cancelled (CAME)

News of the cancellation of the match……… to Harry.

99 At this time of year, the area is affected by violent storms (FEELS)

At this time of year, the area often violent storms.

100 The trees blown down in the storm were not cleared away for weeks (BEFORE)

It the trees blown down in the storm were cleared away.

101 There was very little paper left in the printer (RUN)

The printer had paper

102 Did anything about his behaviour seem strange to you? (STRIKE)

Did anything about his behaviour strange?

103 She takes photographs as a hobby rather than as a job (MUCH)

Taking photographs……….a job as a hobby for her.

104 Ben needs to clean his car (HIGH)

It's his car.

105 I didn't tun the TV on because I didn't want to wake the baby (FEAR)

I didn't turn the TV on……… the baby.

106 There's a rumour going round that they are no longer together (SPLIT)

They up.

107 I'm not surprised he looks tired if he only had three hours' sleep last night (GIVEN)

It's not surprising that he looks so tired slept for three hours last night.

108 They don't socialise very much because they are very private people.

(KEEP)

They tend rather than socialising a lot.

109 You'll need to practise every day if you want to be a professional

musician (DO)

Only by……… you stand a chance of becoming a professional musician.

110 Fernanda refused to wear her sister's old dress (NOT)

Fernanda said that……….her sister's old dress.

111 There has been a sharp rise in the price of petrol this month (RISEN)

The this month

112 Lisa was just about to leave the house when the phone rang (POINT)

Lisa was the house when the phone rang.

113 Tom's company had less success with its exports this year (SO)

Tom's company was……… with its exports this year.

114 A number of sporting events had to be cancelled owing to the bad weather (LED)

Bad weather……… of a number of sporting events.

115 When it comes to computer games, Gareth is a real expert (CONCERNED)

As , Gareth is a real expert.

116 Carlos really should get someone to mend his bike (HIGH)

It's……… his bike mended.

117 Do you think Noelia is likely to win the competition? (CHANCE)

Do you think Noelia is in……… the competition?

118 I've been greatly impressed by the way Jasper deals with problems (MADE)

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Jasper's way of dealing with problems has……… me

119 The reduction in the price of the magazines led to a growth in sales (RESULT)

Sales of the magazine……… the reduction in the price.

120 I think the weather will improve next week (CHANGE)

I think there'll be……….better in the weather next week.

121 Phoebe was surprised to be offered a place on the course (CAME)

The offer of a place on the course……… Phoebe.

122 If he doesn't get that job, who know what he'll do (KNOWING)

If he doesn't get that job, what he'll do.

123 'Do you want to go and see the new play at the Arts Centre'? Petra asked her friend (INTERESTED)

Petra asked her friend whether to see the new play at the Arts Centre.

124 Georgia hasn't written to me recently (HEARD)

I a while.

125 They put Roger in charge of health and safety at the factory (MADE)

Roger for health and safety in the factory.

126 It is important to be well prepared for an interview because if you make a

mistake, you may not get the job (COST)

A mistake in an interview may so it is important to be well prepared.

127 The company is almost certain to get the contract (EVERY)

The company stands……… the contract.

128 Julia says that her sister is the only person to know of out plans to get

married (APART)

Julia says that……… knows of our plans to get married.

129 Sven would have called yesterday if he had had more time (SHORT)

Sven didn't call yesterday time.

130 Many people believe that Edilson has the ability to become world judo

champion (CAPABLE)

Many people believe that Edilson……… the world championship in judo.

131 Hilary was asked to give an explanation for making the mistake (WHY)

Hilary was asked to the mistake.

132 In his speech, the Principal did not mention the new language courses.

(REFERENCE)

In his speech, the Principal……… the new language courses.

133 Lucy was very pleased to be given an award (DELIGHT)

Much to given the award.

134 Sam never thought of asking me for my advice (OCCURRED)

It me for advice.

135 Pat does not intend to have a holiday this year (INTENTION)

Pat has on holiday this year.

136 John thought it was very strange that Fred had no answered his letter (FAILURE)

John thought that his letter was very strange.

137 I think it was a mistake to lend your car to Joe (SHOULD)

I don't think……… your car to Joe

138 By the end of the month, it will be two years since Hendrik came to England (FOR)

By the end of the month, Hendrik……… two years.

139 Despite all their efforts, they could not get the old car to start (HARD)

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No matter , they couldn't get the old car to start.

140 'I'm sorry, but there's no way I'm going to sleep on the floor', said Naomi.

(CLEAR)

Naomi made……… prepared to sleep on the floor.

141 I don't thin you'll have much difficulty understanding the local dialect.(FIND)

I don't think……… to understand the local dialect.

142 Mats promised to ring as soon as he got home (MOMENT)

Mats said that he got home.

143 It's possible that the heavy traffic is delaying Katya (HOLDING)

What may the heavy traffic.

144 I wasn't sure who was to blame for the accident (FAULT)

I couldn't tell was.

145 After Ranjit had discovered the truth, he reported the facts to the police.(OUT)

Having , Ranjit reported the facts to the police.

146 Franz didn't get to the office until lunchtime (NOT)

It……… Karl got to the office.

147 Many people were discouraged from emigrating by the idea of crossing

the Atlantic (OFF)

What the idea of crossing the Atlantic.

148 Many of the emigrant first saw the sea on the day they set sail to America.

(TIME)

For many emigrants, the day they set sail to America was the sea.

149 At the time, scientists did not realise how important their finding were.

(FAILED)

At the time, scientists of their findings.

150 People believe that Leonardo da Vinci foresaw the invention of aircraft.

(BELIEVED)

The invention of aircraft foreseen by Leonardo da Vinci.

151 Mr Porter has to lock all the doors at night after everyone has left.

(RESPONSIBLE)

The person who……… all the doors at night after everyone has left is Mr Porter.

152 Jack was worried that he couldn't think of any new ideas for the advertising campaign (INABILITY)

What worried Jack up with any new ideas for the advertising campaign.

153 The pool closes in ten minutes, so there isn't enough time to go swimming

now (WORTH)

It now as the pool closes in ten minutes.

154 Pavel's advice helped me so much that I was able to solve the problem

immediately (SUCH)

Pavel that I was able to solve problem immediately.

155 Because she postponed buying the plane ticket, Vanessa lost the

opportunity to go to China (PUT)

If Vanessa the plane ticket, she wouldn't have lost the opportunity to go to China.

156 Now the tourist have seen how beautiful it is here, there's a very good

chance they'll return (HAVING)

The tourist are highly how beautiful it is here.

157 Dr Sharp wants you to look after his patients while he's away (CARE)

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