Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so the meaning stays the same.
1. The police force everyone to leave the building
The police made......................................................
2. The drive allowed the old man to travel on the bus without a ticket.
The driver let...........................................................
3. Jack focerd his younger brother to wash the dishes.
Jack made................................................................
4. I don't allow people to smoke in my house or in my car.
I don't let..................................................................
5. A car ran down hill.
Tom saw...................................................................
6. Your sister wore your hat.
I saw.........................................................................
7. Did Tam do something suspicious?
Did you notice.......................................................
8. Tom's sister died of AIDS.
I heard......................................................................
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III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word in bold and other words to complete each sentence. You must not use more than five words including the word in bold. Do not change this word.
1. A lot of people at school have got flu. down
.... Þ A lot of people at school................................................................ flu.
2. The inventor found a solution to the problem in a dream. came
.... Þ The inventor ..................................................................... a solution to the problem in a dream.
3. You have got to accept that you may never see Juliet again. face
.... Þ You have got to ......................................................... fact that you may never see Juliet again.
4. When are you going to come to a decision about marrying John? mind
.... Þ When are you going to ................................................................. about marrying John?
5. I failed my driving test because I was too nervous. so
.... Þ If ........................................................ I wouldn’t have failed my driving test.
6. Gina didn’t seem very friendly at first. rather
.... Þ Gina ................................................... at first.
7. Words are not as important as actions. speak
.... Þ Actions................................................ words.
8. Where is the conference being held this year? taking
.... Þ I don’t know where the conference .................................................. this year.
9. There are a lot of old people who need looking after. take
.... Þ Many old people need someone ............................................ them.
10. There is no doubt that Brian will be promoted. bound
.... Þ Brian .................................................. be promoted.
Ex2: Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate verb form.
1. Halen is bossy. She acts as if she ....(own) the place.
2. Suppose a complete stranger ... (leave) you a lot of money in their will!
3. I wish I ... (go) to your party after all.
4.The government demanded that the ambassador (be) .... recalled.
5. You are lucky going to Italy. I wish I ...(go) with you.
Ex3: Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
1. Do you ever regret not going to university? (wish)
-> Do you ever....to university?
2. I'd love to be able to go with you to the opera, (wish)
-> I..... go wish you to the opera.
3. I wish I hadn't sold that old painting, (pity)
-> It's..... Ihat old painting
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed .
1, To be there on time is important =.> it is
VI. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible In meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given in capital letters, which must not be altered in any way.
1. You really ought to find a steady job. HIGH
2. The only weapons the soldiers had were old-fashioned rifles. MEANS
3. Second-hand cars are never a good buy. TIME
4. No obstacle was allowed to stand in the way of the director’s new project. SWEPT
5. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. GO INTO
6. If you wish to complain, you must write a letter. WRITING
7. You don’t seem very well. Take a few days’ holiday. RUN
8. We should abolish all these antiquated customs. DONE
9. You can’t prevent children from getting colds in winter. SUSCEPTIBLE
10. There’s an office party on Friday. Why don’t you come? FANCY
Ex: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. “Why don’t you apply for this job, Wendy?” said Brian. Brian suggested …………………………………………………………………… 2. “You should have types these letters yesterday,” the manager said to Fiona. The manager reproached ………………………………………………………….. 3. Jessica advised me not to lend Paul any more money. “If I ………………………………………………………………………………… 4. “I’m sorry. I didn’t reply to your letter earlier, Simon,” said Sue. Sue apologized …………………………………………………………………….. 5. “Get out at once or I’ll call the police,” she told him. She threatened ……………………………………………………………………...
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. The keeper had no sooner opened the cage door than the lion attacked him.
Hardly ......
2. No other citynin Vietnam is so large as Ho Chi Minh city.
Ho Chi Minh City is ......
3. They produce a lot of paper, so they need a lot of wood pulp.
The more ......
4. We spent our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort, and we always remember it.
We always ......
5. She insisted that she should be called Joyce.
She insisted on ......
6. It might be a good idea to use honey instead of sugar.
Why ......
7. When you lie, some gestures can show you are lying.
Some gestures ......
8. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
At no ......
9. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing.
The moment ......
10. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by untied opposition.
Only by ......
Ex: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 6. It is true that generally parents would like their children attend college, especially if they have gone to college themselves. 7. Pass a driver’s test is a necessary requirement for all people wishing to drive a motor vehicle. 8. From childhood Picasso showed a strong interest to paint that remained with him throughout his life. 9. They have so many children that they can’t afford sending them all to university. 10. I got to the office late this morning because I had trouble to get my car started.
