IV/ Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
Write sentences in the passive voice, using the suggested words. You can change the order of the words
1 We/suggest/that/the goverment/limit/the number/visitors/daily
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2 I/suggest/that/control/the deforestation
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3 I/suggest/that/reduce/smoke/exhaust fumes
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4 I/suggest/that/raise/money/charity
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5 I/suggest/that/put/valuable/things/high-security/places
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I. Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets:
1. Would you turn off the lights, please? (mind)
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2. The book is very interesting, my father bought it yesterday. (which)
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3. He overslept this morning and went to school late. (If)
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4. Because of thick fog, we couldn't see anything. (Prevente)
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5. I would rather you looked after the child carefully. (sugessted)
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6. Minh is my best friend. He always encouraged me to give up smoking.(who)
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7. He is not old enough to drive a motorbike (too)
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8. It's unnesessary for him to book tickets for the show in advance (need)
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9. "I'm sorry for being late" she said to me (apologized)
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10. She always neverous when traveling by plane (Travelling)
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Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning using the given words in the brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
Jason could concentrate on his work. He turned off the radio. (so that)
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Rewrite the following sentences using the given words. Do not alter these words.
1. The crops were badly affected by the storm. (effect)
The storm …………………………………………………………the crops.
2. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes. (vain)
The fox …………………………………………………………the grapes.
Exercise 8: Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.
1.Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although)
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2.Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)
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3.In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)
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4.We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite)
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5.Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children, (even though)
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6.Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (in spite of)
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7.Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so. (though)
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8.We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize. (even though)
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9.In spite of the high price, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday. (even though)
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10.He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet. (in spite of)
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Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
1. It’s a pity your brother isn’t here.
I wish he......................................................................................................
2. Nam often played games in the afternoon.
Nam used.....................................................................................................
3. English is spoken all over the world.
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4. They bought this building two years ago.
This building ...............................................................................................
5. Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago.
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6. He had a lot of money, but now he doesn’t.( USED)
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7. The boys want to win the football match. (WISH)
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8. Did you always eat sweets when you were small? (USE)
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9. She dreams of spending her vacation in Ha Long Bay. (WISHES)
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10. They didn’t use to drink coffee when they lived in Japan. (NEVER)
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11. There were so many children suffering from hunger in the past century. (WISH)
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12. Everyone work together to survive the Arctic winter. (ORDER)
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13. Before, people had to go out hunting for food. (USED)
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14. Nobody in this country is aware of the importance of preserving their culture. (WISH)
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15. In the past, girls were not allowed to go to school or even know how to write. Now it’s been changed. (TO BE)
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A. Rewrite the sentences using words given in parentheses 1. Craft village development is now a good way to solve the poverty in rural areas. (DEAL ) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Please remove your shoes when you come in the house. (OFF ) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3.Don't leave the computer on when you leave. ( OFF ) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4. She’s never had a good relationship with her sister. (GOT ) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 5 I’m really excited about the upcoming pottery workshop. ( FORWARD ) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 6. He refused the job because it sounded boring. (DOWN) ___________________________________________________________________________________
I. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given. Do not alter these words in any way.
1. They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon. (pressure)
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2. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (taken)
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3. I really must answer all these letters. (get down)
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4. Don’t run away with the idea that this work is easy. (conclusion)
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5. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me. (putting)
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6. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against)
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7. You must concentrate on your work more. (apply)
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8. She will probably be elected. (stands)
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9. The boss was annoyed because his secretary came to work late. (objected)
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10. The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night. (such)
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Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.
1. Many people still watch television in the traditional way. However, more and more young people are choosing to watch TV programmes online. (while)
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2. Nowadays, more people own tablets than laptops. However, laptops are still popular, particularly with businesspeople are students. (although)
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3. Women watch the news on television more than men do, while men make more use of online news sources. (on the other hand)
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4. If we look at data from Europe and the US, we can see some interesting differences. (comparing)
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5. Adults say they discuss the news at least once a day. Teenagers, on the other hand, do so less than once a week. (in contrast)
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