Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. “You’ve stolen my money, Tam.”
She accused ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I don’t intend to tell you my plans.
I have no …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I don’t think I will help you with your homework.
I don’t agree ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Students will play more active roles in the classroom.
More active roles ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Harry couldn’t get his parents’ permission to buy a motorbike.
Harry’s parents didn’t let ………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. When we finally heard that David had arrived, we were very relieved.
We were relieved ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Mr. Pinchley doesn’t allow his teenage children to go out in the evenings.
Mr. Pinchley makes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. It’s not a good idea to start your essay without analysing the question first.
You should avoid ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Although she reads vacancy ads in the newspapers every day, she has not been able to find a job.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. After lots of effort, the boy was finally successful in getting the position of striker in the football team.
After lots of effort, the boy managed …………………………………………………………………………………
* Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
1. I do not intend to tell you my plans. (of)
I have …………………………………………you my plans.
2. Despite his age, he’s still working. (retired)
He still …………………………………………despite his age.
3. Despite knowing the area well, I got lost. (even)
I got lost …………………………………………the area well.
4. Graham spends all his time doing research. (devoted)
Graham has …………………………………………doing research.
5. Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend. (wishes)
Susan …………………………………………the airport to say goodbye to her friend.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the given word. Do not change the given word.
3. How long have you been living in your new house? (MOVED)
→ How long is it …………………………………………………………….?
4. Sarah is a better swimmer than Jessica. (SWIM)
→ Jessica doesn’t …………………………………………………………….
5. As it got darker, we had more difficulty seeing. (HARDER)
→ The darker …………………………………………………………………
6. The children’s performance made quite an impression on us. (RATHER)
→ We were …………………………………………………………………..
Make complete sentences using the given words/phrases. You may need to make any change if necessary except the order of the words/phrases.
7. Countryside/ not/ suffer/ much/ pollution/ city.
→ …………………..……………………….…………………………………
8. Soil/ poison/ because/ farmers/ use/ too/ pesticides/ herbicides.
→ …………………..……………………….…………………………………
9. Spaceship/ not/ launch/ until/ they/ do/ final/ check.
→ …………………..……………………….…………………………………
10. Some people/ still/ believe/ world’s resources/ can/ never/ use up.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
36. Have you ever been to Penang before?
Is this ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
37. We didn’t need to book the hotel in advance.
It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
38. I wasn’t strong enough to push it all the way.
I didn’t have ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
39. My family last went to Hanoi three years ago.
It is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
40. I think you should take a seven-day trip to Japan.
If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
41. You didn’t prepare for the picnic as well as I did.
I prepared …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
42. We went to the beach because it was a beautiful day.
It was such ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
43. Richard is very proud of his children’s achievements.
Richard takes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
44. We stayed in a magnificent hotel on our holiday in Dalat.
The hotel …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
45. I have a big test next week, so I can’t accompany you in this trip.
If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write no more than five words in each gap.
1. I have visited the Stone Forest once before. (second)
This is the …………………………………………………the Stone Forest.
2. As the storm started, we went towards the old house. (direction)
As the storm started, we went …………………………………………………the old house.
3. Dzung is very fond of traveling and has been everywhere. (keen)
Dzung is …………………………………………………and has been everywhere.
4. We drove away as fast as we could, ready to begin our adventure. (full)
We drove away …………………………………………………, ready to begin our adventure.
5. I find it hard to go at the same speed as my brother on walking holidays. (up)
I find it hard to …………………………………………………my brother on walking holidays.
6. The information I got from her was very confusing and I didn’t know what was going on. (gave)
She …………………………………………………and I didn’t know what was going on.
Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
36. This is the best essay I have ever written.
Never ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
37. I suggest having spaghetti and pizza tonight.
Let’s ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
38. Follow these safety instructions or you may get burnt.
If you ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
39. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children.
Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
40. Last week they visited a museum. The first artificial satellite is on display there.
Last week they …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question I :Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.( 1.0 point)
1. They have cleaned their house recently.
Ò Their house has………………………………..............…………………………………..
2. “I live with my parents in this city”, the boy said.
Ò The boy said …………………………………………………………………………….
3.Unless we water these flowers, they'll die.
Ò If we………………………………...................................................................................
4.What a pity ! I can’t speak English well.
Ò I wishes ……………………………………………………………………………
Question II. Complete the sentences, using the words given. (1.0 point)
1. I / everyone / kind / were / wish / and friendly /.
-> …………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. suggests/ Nam / that / we/ play / should /football / every day/.
-> …………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. don’t / know / I / to / how / answer / this question /.
-> …………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. may / This / used / for / room / be / the classroom /.
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.
1. He said he wouldn’t have enough time to finish the job. (WILL)
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2. When did your friends eat that chocolate cake? (WAS)
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3. “What are the skills you concern most?” my teacher asked. (I)
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4. I have never read such as interesting novel as The Little Prince. (MOST)
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5. Finish your homework or you can’t go out with your friend. (IF)
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6. They’re not sure how they should operate the new system. (TO)
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7. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT)
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8. Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis. (AS)
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XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.
1. He said he wouldn’t have enough time to finish the job. (WILL)
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2. When did your friends eat that chocolate cake? (WAS)
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3. “What are the skills you concern most?” my teacher asked. (I)
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4. I have never read such as interesting novel as The Little Prince. (MOST)
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5. Finish your homework or you can’t go out with your friend. (IF)
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6. They’re not sure how they should operate the new system. (TO)
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7. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT)
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8. Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis. (AS)