EXERCISES ON SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them Question The keepers feed the lions at p.m every day  The lions Question I prefer going out for a walk to staying at home  I would rather Question The last time I watched TV was weeks ago  I _ Question She drives more carefully than anyone else I know  She _ Question I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly  I object _ Question Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework  Tired as Question Someone broke into John’s house last night  John had _ Question “Sorry, I’m late.” said the boy to the teacher  The boy apologized _ Question I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi  It can’t _ Question 10 The training course is too expensive; I can’t afford it  It was _ Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them I am sorry I don’t have time to come and help you with your homework I wish Let’s visit the museum this afternoon Why don’t _ The school keeper cleans the classrooms every day The classrooms “Why don’t we go out for a while?” He suggested _ He forgot his umbrella, so he got wet He got _ At the weekend I get up later than during the week During the week I The college where I study is quite near my apartment The college _ Yesterday morning my friend Marco arrived before I finished breakfast Yesterday morning, I was Marco told me not to forget my tennis racket Marco said: “ .’ 10 We play tennis every Wednesday afternoon We play tennis once _ Exercise 3: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them That girl ' s mother used to work with mine That's the girl They think the thief got in through the bathroom window The thief " I haven ' t got any siblings to play with." She wishes My brother used to smoke My brother has Without your help, I shouldn't have been able to find my way If you Her step-mother made her chores all day She Did anybody see him come down the lane? Was I haven ' t enjoyed myself so much for years It ' s Turn off all the switches before leaving the workshop All the switches 10 Although the traffic was heavy, I arrived on time In spite Exercise 4: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them It’s a pity I can’t go to the game next Saturday I Do I have to fill in any forms? Is ? I only found out the truth because I heard the two of them talking If I _ It is necessary that I post this letter tonight I This food is so good that I’m going to have some more This _ Could you give me some advice? I _ “Please don’t smoke in the house.” she said to us She _ “Why didn’t you mention the problem before?” I asked them I asked them You are unfit because you don’t enough exercise If _ 10 I bought myself some good new clothes I need them for my new job I bought wish necessary found need such like to had would which Exercise 5: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them It isn’t necessary to finish the work today You don’t ……………………………… Sally finally managed to get a job Sally finally succeeded ………………… That’s the last time I go to that restaurant I certainly ……………………………… “I advise you to take a holiday,” the doctor continued You’d ………………………………… If you don’t rest yourself, you really will be ill Unless ………………………………… The last time Henry smoked a cigarette was in 2005 Henry hasn’t…………………………………………… Jack is stopped by the police because he passes the speed limit If ………………………………………………………… Bill and Peter are too young to ride motor-cycles Bill and Peter are not………………………………………… The flood was so high that they had to live on the roofs It was such…………………………………………………… 10 This winter is colder than the last winter The last winter……………………………………………………… Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words 1, Please don’t interrupt me when I’m talking => I’d rather …………………………………………………………………… “Do you live in this flat with your parents?” Hoa asked me => Hoa asked me …………………………………………………………………… “You should not drink too much coffee at night” Minh said to me => Minh advised …………………………………………………………………… I have never read such a romantic story => This is …………………………………………………………………… We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive => Impressed …………………………………………………………………… I never intended to go to the meeting => I never had …………………………………………………………………… Without his help, we would all have died =>If it …………………………………………………………………… Neither Tim nor Mary can speak Portugese => Both …………………………………………………………………… We can’t afford to buy the house => The house …………………………………………………………………… 10 Laura was so disappointed that she could not keep on working => Such …………………………………………………………………… Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words She feels strange when she drives on the left -> She is not Julia has been working for this company for six years -> Julia started You are unfit because you don’t enough exercise -> If you ……………………………………………………………………………… I find his handwriting very hard to read -> I have …………………………………………………………………………… That man used to work with me when I lived in New York -> That’s …………………………………………………………………………… Why don’t you ask her yourself? -> I suggest ………………………………………………………………………… She is fond of her nephew although he behaves terribly -> She is fond of her nephew in …………………………………………………… If I met the author one day, I'd ask him to sign my copy of this book -> Were …………………………………………………………………………… There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected -> There were far …………………………………………………………………… 10 Our summer vacation lasts for two months -> We have…………………………………………………………………………… Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words You must see it to believe it - > It………………………………………………………………….………… The furniture was so expensive that I couldn’t buy it - > The furniture was ………………………………………….…………… The garage is going to repair the car for us next week - > We’re going……………………………………………………… A child can’t stay too far from home - > It is ……………………………………………………………… Many others have the same situation as you - > Your situation is…………………………………………………… People all over the country have helped the poor people in the flood region - > The poor people…………………………………………………………… It’s cold in the morning, so the children go to school in heavy clothes - > Because of……………………………………………………………… David has read a lot of books, however, he cannot find a good solution - > Although……………………………………………………………… She said to him “I am going to leave soon” ⇒ She told……………………………………………………………… 10 They have lived here for ten years ⇒ They started……………………………………………………………… Exercise 7: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone - You should I could realize how important the family is only after I left home - Not until Mrs Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play - Mrs Green is proud of what The recruited very few young engineers - Hardly Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning - We have booked five rooms, only Jane seems to come to the performance lat - It looks I could hold a big party due to my Mom’s help - Had it Success depends on hard work - The harder Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working - Such 10 Although Richard is competent in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client - Competent Exercise 8: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words He’s the best player our team has ever had NEVER Our team………………………………………………………………good player Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking TAKES Mrs Scott…………………………………………………………………………… It’s my opinion that you should take more exercise WOULD If I…………………………………………………………………………………… It’s not difficult to make bread EASY Bread………………………………………………………………………………… I haven’t done any gardening for three months WAS The last………………………………………………………………………………… Hoa regrets not watching that film last night WISHES Hoa…………………………………………………………………………………… Although her leg hurt, Jill finished the race PAIN In spite………………………………………………………………………………… There was too little time to go back home by bike NOT There.………………………………… .…………………………… Doing the same things every day gives me no pleasure ENJOY I ……………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult SHOP It …………………………………………………………………………………… Exercise 9: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words “Are you a member of this club?”, the receptionist said to me The receptionist asked .…………………………….………………………… It’s a pity that we don’t have a video camera I wish………………………………………………………………………………… If possible, you should keep the car in a garage at night If possible, your………………………………….………………………………… Cheaper tickets are available from some travel agents Some travel .…………………………………………………………………… There are usually long waits at the airport You usually have……………………………………………… We spent five hours getting to London It took My father hasn’t smoked since he was thirty My father gave Mary is the most intelligent girl in her class No one It was such good milk that we couldn’t stop drinking it The milk……………………………………………………………… 10 This kitchen is different from mine This kitchen is not……………………………………………………………… Exercise 10: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words My brother usually washes the dishes (washing) My brother ……………… ……………………………………………………… I met her during my stay in London last summer (staying) I met ……………………………………………………………………………… We had a choice of three main courses for dinner (choose) We could.………………………………………………………………………… We have to go to bed early (allowed) We…………………………………………………………………….…………… Could you speak English when you were younger? (able) When you were …… …………………………………………………………… Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year (part) Three hundred students ………………………………………………………… My sister doesn’t like computer games very much (keen) My sister……………………………………………………………games I was really bored by the film last night (boring) I found…………………………………………………………………………… Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished AWAY 10 At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car QUESTION 11 I assume you’re hungry GRANTED 12 I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter BRING 13 Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco BOUNDS Exercise 11: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words Please don’t interrupt me all the time  Would you mind ? It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour  It’s better to avoid _ He would go hunting when he was in Africa  He used to It’s a pity that I can’t speak Spanish  I wish _ Nature teaches beasts to know their friends  Beast _ “What you usually in free time?” the examiner asked  The examiner asked me “I am sorry I broke your vase”, said Tom to Mary  Tom apologised _ It was too cold for children to go to school  It was not……………………………………………………………… You are unfit because you don’t enough exercise  If ……………………………………………………………… 10 At the weekend I get up later than during the week  During the week I…………………………………………………… Exercise 12: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words John doesn't always speak the truth, I’m afraid ⇒ You can't Your hair is long You ought to get it cut ⇒ Your hair is long It Does this camera belong to you? ⇒ Do I will call the police if you don't leave me alone! ⇒ Unless Couldn't you find a better hotel? ⇒ Is this It took us hours to open the door ⇒ We Mark is too young to get married ⇒ Mark is not He never has enough money ⇒ He's always He could not afford to buy the car ⇒ The car 10 She knows a lot more about it than I ⇒ I don't know Exercise 13: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words This is the best essay I have ever written Never There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble You There aren't many people who have read this novel to the end but John is one of them John is one of The food in France is famous France is She didn't say a word as she left the room She left the room If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home Get I will call the police if you don't leave me alone! Unless It's a pity I didn't take my doctor's advice I wish I won't go to bed Peter will get home at midnight until 10 I will pay you the money I will get a job as soon as Exercise 14: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words It was so late that nothing could be done It was too Bill is going to write to me I will tell you all his news when She didn't say a word as she left the room She left the room Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test As long as They never made us anything we didn't want to We It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor's advice I wish They made him wait for two hours He was It took us hours to open the door We A train leaves at o'clock every morning There is 10 During dinner, the phone rang While I Exercise 15: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words He is on the fifteenth page of the report he's typing ⇒ So far he My English friend finds using chopsticks difficult Exercise 22: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words She feels strange when she drives on the left She is not used Let's buy Alice a gift when we come to her house I suggest You might fall if you are not careful Be careful, 4.They cancelled the match because of the flight The cancellation of the match Immediately after his arrival things went wrong Hardly People used to believe that the earth was flat It used He couldn't break the record until his third attempt Not until If you have finished your homework by midnight, you can go to the party Unless All I know is that she has gone As far 10 She hasn't gone out with him for almost two years They stopped Exercise 23: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words I’m sure he was at home last night  He ……………………………………………………… Nam’s parents were here last week and gave us a present  Nam’s parents, ……………………………………………………… Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill  Despite ……………………………………………………… It was a hot day so we had lunch outside in the garden  It was such ……………………………………………………… I’ve been working for this company for ten years  I started ……………………………………………………… I lent you a book It was written by a friend of mine She lives in France  The book I ……………………………………………………… I used to own a dog People came to the door The dog never barked at them  The dog……………………………………………………… I bought my car from a woman She lives in a house You can see the house over there  The woman I ……………………………………………………… My friend Bill has decided to buy a motor-bike His car was stolen last week  My friend Bill, ……………………………………………………… 10 I bought a new car It cost me a lot of money  The new ……………………………………………………… Exercise 24: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words I don’t usually make such foolish mistakes habit I’m such foolish mistakes 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 Of all the cities I know, there are few that are more beautiful than St Petersburg loveliest St Petersburg is one .visited Most medical students study for their degrees until they are 25 graduate Most medical students of 25 I really don’t want to tidy my room right now feel I really don’t .my room right now Please don’t leave the building because we might need to speak to you again case Please don’t leave the building to speak to you again My elder sister likes to look after small children care My elder sister enjoys small children The meeting probably won’t last more than a few minutes likely The meeting on for more than a few minutes Last night the theater was almost empty anybody Last night the theater 10 I can’t promise that you will get the job guarantee There will get the job Exercise 25: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words I could realize how important the family is only after I left home  Not until The number of people applying for university grants fell last year  There was You don’t find such exquisite hand-made suits in many shops here  In few The world would be much better off if all environmental pollution stopped today  Were He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her  It crossed Any correspondence from the Canberra office must be dealt with before other matters (PRIORITY)  I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me (RELIANCE)  Please inform the relevant authority at once (DELAY)  The film wasn’t as good as we expected (COME)  10 Williams tried to remain impartial in the quarrel between his two cousins (SIDES)  Exercise 26: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words You must submit articles for the magazine by June 18th The final date When are the council going to something about the city's traffic problem? It's high time something They estimated the price, including all the costs Taking Nothing was done about it Nobody It is not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon I am I didn't see her again for ten years Five years Driving on the left feels strange to me I am not used I can't understand him because he speaks so quickly If he didn't Please don't make me annoyed by such silly questions I'd rather 10 People think that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in the pub The prisoner Exercise 27: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents No sooner ………………………………………………………………… My English friend finds using chopsticks difficult My English friend isn't………………………………… …………… … Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them They had ……………………………………………………………… “You’d better go to the doctor, Anny.” Herry said Herry suggested……………………………………………………………………… I think that no city in the world is more beautiful than Paris I think Paris ……………………………………………………………… No one has seen Hoa since her birthday The last time Hoa …………………………………………………………… The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors The boys would rather …………………………………………… Although he lives in the same street, we hardly meet each other In spite…….………………………………………………………………… It is said that the thief stole everything in the house Everything ………………………………………………………………… 10 My father is going to repair my motorbike I am ………………………….…………………………………………………… 11 It’s my opinion that you should take more exersise If I were 12 That man has never seen that kind of animal That kind _ 13 He never suspected that the money had been stolen At no time 14 A builder is modernizing our bungalow for us We are _ 15 “Ithink you should try the chicken Marengo,” said the waiter The waiter recommended Exercise 28: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words Please don’t interrupt me when I’m talking => I’d rather……………………………….…………………….……………… “Do you live in this flat with your parents?” Hoa asked me => Hoa asked me ……………………………………………….…… … “You should not drink too much coffee at night” Minh said to me => Minh advised ………………….…………………………………………… We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive => Impressed……………………………………………………………………… I never intended to go to the meeting => I never had………………………………………………………………………… Neither Tim nor Mary can speak Portuguese => Both ……………………………………………………………… ………… We can’t afford to buy the house => The house ……………………………………………………………………… Laura was so disappointed that she could not keep on working => Such …………………………………………………………… …………… I only found out the truth because I heard the two of them talking (found) -> If I ………………………………………… 10 I haven’t eaten this kind of food before (time) -> This is the ………………………………………… 11 When I get home, I’m going to have a shower straight away (soon) -> I’m going to ………………………………………………… …… 12 “Don’t forget to lock the house when you go out, William,” his mother said (reminded) -> William’s mother …………………………………………… when he went out Exercise 29: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words I got the impression that they weren't enjoying themselves SEEM They enjoying themselves We don't have any sugar left, so we must go and buy some RUN We sugar, so we must go and buy some Parking here is free after p.m PARK It doesn't here after p.m You should book your ticket beforehand if you want to get a good seat ADVANCE Your ticket if you want to get a good seat Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? LIVE Did the film of it or was it disappointing? Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking (TAKE)  _ He’s really keen to start his new job (FORWARD)  _ You ought to get your bicycle brakes repaired immediately (BETTER)  _ 9.When I left she said that she hoped I had a pleasant journey (WISHED)  _ 10.I’ve lost interest in going to the same place all the time (FED)  _ Exercise 30: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time Despite………………………………………………………………… I regret not paying much attention to the lecture I wish………………………………………………………………… It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour It’s better to avoid ……………………………………………………… Turn off all switches before leaving the room All switches ………………………………………………… The bridge was so low that the bus couldn't go under it It was so low ……………………………………………………………… “Would you like to go with me to the market, Mai?”- Ha said Ha As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse The more …………….………………………………………… We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive Impressed…………………………………………………………………… I never intended to go to the meeting I never had…………………………………………………………………… 10 Do the test carefully or you may get bad mark If you………………………………………………………………………………… Exercise 31: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words It was wrong of you to allow a four-year-old child to walk home alone => You should I could realize how important the family is only after I left home => Not until Mrs Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play => Mrs Green is proud of what They recruited very few young engineers => Hardly Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning => We have booked five rooms, only It's possible Karen didn't hear her name being called (might) => Karen.…………………………………… ……………… her name being called “Don’t forget to lock the house when you go out, William,” his mother said (reminded) => William’s mother …………………………………………… when he went out Nobody expected her to lose, but she did (against) => Against.……………………………………… …………………… she lost There weren't many guests at the wedding (only) => There were ………………………………………………… guests at the wedding 10 Promise to look after it and you can borrow my tennis racquet (long) => You can borrow my tennis racquet, …………………………… to look after it Exercise 32: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words These shoes will have to be repaired Richard will have……………………………………………………………… Bill never does any things if you don’t tell him what to Unless……………………………………………………………………………… “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Mai?” Minh asked Minh suggested………………………………………………………………… Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test As long as………………………………………………………………… When she heard the news, she broke down On…………………………………………………………………………………… She’d rather have Italian food than French food She prefers…………………………………………………………………………… We couldn’t get nearer because of the police The police prevented………………………………………………………………… Although both of his legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded Despite his…………………………………………………………………………… Every heard about the accident before I did I was the ……………………………………………………………………………… 10 It’s common knowledge that he has been in prison several times He is known………………………………………………………………………… Exercise 33: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words As soon as we had finished dinner, the thunderstorm broke Hardly It’s thought that he was staying in London at the time of the assault He is President Obama was surprised when he saw the hospitability of Vietnam government and people It came He always has his nose in a book and never pays attention to what I say If he didn't Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life Martin's poor Lisa was just about to leave the house when the phone rang (POINT) Lisa was the house when the phone rang A number of sporting events had to be cancelled owing to the bad weather (LED) Bad weather of a number of sporting events When it comes to computer games, Gareth is a real expert (CONCERNED) As far as , Gareth is a real expert I’ve been greatly impressed by the way Jasper deals with problems (MADE) Jasper’s way of dealing with problems has _ me 10 “Is Peter likely to change his mind?” Rob asked (CHANCE) “Is there changing his mind?” Rob asked 11 This mix-up is not my fault (BLAME) 12 My brother is not feeling terribly well these days (WEATHER) _ 13 I'd like to express my thanks for everything you've done for me (THANKFUL) 14 On no account will I lend you $500 (QUESTION) 15 His smooth manner didn’t deceive us (TAKEN) Exercise 34: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words Question 1: He doesn’t have much money, so he can’t buy a luxury car If Question 2: “You had better go to the doctor if you have a pain in your neck, Mary”, Peter said Peter suggested Question 3: I haven’t seen him for twenty years It is _ Question 4: People say that he works as a professional football player in America He is Question 5: “Please don’t leave me!” Jenny begged her boyfriend Jenny pleaded _ Question Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework Tired as Question The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any way In no _ Question There is a rumour that the guy stole the car It is _ Question We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money If we _ Question 10 I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test It came as Exercise 35: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words You should take the train instead of the bus > If _ I’m sure that someone forgot to lock the door > Someone must They bought this house ten years ago > They have _ The course finished with a big party > At the end We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn’t turn up > The pop star _ Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will > Despite _ The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened > No sooner _ You feel tired now because you didn’t sleep very well last night > Had When did you start the project? > How long _ 10 Their wedding will be held in a lovely church > The church _ Exercise 36: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words It isn’t necessary to finish the work today > You don’t ……………………………………………….……………………… Sally finally managed to get a job > Sally finally succeeded …………………………….………………………… That’s the last time I go to that restaurant > I certainly………………………… ……… .…………… “I advise you to take a holiday,” the doctor continued > You’d …………………………….…………………… If you don’t rest yourself, you really will be ill > Unless …………………………….…………………… …… I should like someone to take me out to dinner > What I should …………………………….……………………………… Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life > Martin’s poor …………………………….…………………………… … They’ll have to take the dog on holiday with them > They can’t leave …………………………….…………………………… 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 37: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words This is the fastest way to get to the city center  There ………………………… ………… If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him  He is the most ………… ………… … We arrived too late to see the first film  We didn’t …………………………………………………………………………… “Would you mind not smoking in here?”  I’d rather …… ………… … He wrote the letter in two hours  It took …… … ……… …… “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” My father suggested …… … ……… In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs miles before breakfast  Though …… ………… … I was very interested in our conversation  It was interesting …… ………… … Why did you that?  Whatever … ………… … ……… …… ? 10 These bookshelves are my own work  I made …… ………… … Exercise 38: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words I don’t play tennis as well as you You …………………………………………………….……………… I haven’t been to the dentist’s for two years It’s …………………………………………………….…………………… Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress She never …………………………………………………….…………… I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university After …………………………………………………….………………… It’s not worth living to make her change her mind There’s …………………………………………………….……………… He said he was not guilty of stealing the car He denied …………………………………………………….…………… Is this the only way to reach the city centre? Isn’t there …………………………………………………………? He never suspected that the money had been stolen At no time ………………….……………………….……… 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 39: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them They’re such …………………………………………………………………………………… The boy will receive some money to continue his study His parents died in a traffic accident The boy whose ……………………………… ……………… They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam Motorbikes are ………………………………………………………………………………… I wasn’t there yesterday, so I didn’t know who he was If I ……………………………………………………………………………………………… If you not try hard, you can’t pass the examination Unless …………………………………………………………………………………………… They spent more money, they had to work harder The more ……………………………………………………………………………………… People thought that the cover was made of iron The cover ……………………………………………………………………………………… He went to London He had lived there when he was a boy He went to London where ……………………………………………………………………… 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 40: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words My father used to play football when he was young  My father doesn’t ……………………………………………… … …………… Jane gave me a present on my last birthday  I was …………………………………………………………… ……………… “Let’s go swimming”  She suggests …………………………………………………………… ……… “Would you like a cup of coffee?”  He …………………………………………………………………………… .… We got lost in the jungle because we didn’t have a map  If we had …………………………………………………………………… … I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City  I haven’t seen ……………………………………………………………… .… It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Nam Dinh  It takes …………………………………………………………………… … It’s a pity you didn’t tell us about this  I wish ………………………………………………………………………… 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 ………………………………………………………………… [...]... first one, beginning with the given words 1 It was wrong of you to allow a four-year-old child to walk home alone => You should 2 I could realize how important the family is only after I left home => Not until 3 Mrs Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play => Mrs Green is proud of what 4 They recruited very few young engineers => Hardly 5 Only... than that one That bicycle is ………………………………………………… 8 "How often do you want the rent?" Nam asked Nam asked her ………………………………………………… 9 "Does the flat have central heating?" She asked me ………………………………………………… 10 Has some one repaired this telephone? Has this telephone …………………………………………….? Exercise 21: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words 1 Someone has... ……………………………………………………………………………… 10 It’s common knowledge that he has been in prison several times He is known………………………………………………………………………… Exercise 33: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words 1 As soon as we had finished dinner, the thunderstorm broke Hardly 2 It’s thought that he was staying in London at the time of the assault He is... everything you've done for me (THANKFUL) 14 On no account will I lend you $500 (QUESTION) 15 His smooth manner didn’t deceive us (TAKEN) Exercise 34: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words Question 1: He doesn’t have much money, so he can’t... 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... _ Question 6 Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework Tired as Question 7 The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any way In no _ Question 8 There is a rumour that the guy stole the car It is _ Question 9 We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money If we ... Question 2: “You had better go to the doctor if you have a pain in your neck, Mary”, Peter said Peter suggested Question 3: I haven’t seen him for twenty years It is _ Question 4: People say that he works as a professional football player in America He is Question 5: “Please don’t leave me!” Jenny... than St Petersburg loveliest St Petersburg is one .visited 4 Most medical students study for their degrees until they are 25 graduate Most medical students of 25 5 I really don’t want to tidy my room right now feel I really don’t .my room right now 6 Please don’t leave the building because we might need to speak to you again case Please don’t leave the building to speak to... mine to sleep in the afternoon I am 6 I didn't see her again for ten years Five years 7 Driving on the left feels strange to me I am not used 8 I can't understand him because he speaks so quickly If he didn't 9 Please don't make me annoyed by such silly questions I'd rather 10 People think that the prisoner was recaptured while... Henry regretted buying the second-hand car  Henry wished 10 I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money  No matter Exercise 17: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words 1- It was a dirty house because we hadn’t clean it for weeks - The house 2- A painter painted our house last month - We 3- Have