Tài liệu Sentencetransformations

Sentence Transformations - Worksheet 1 You need to take the information in the first sentence and re-write it, using the word in bold so that the second sentence has exactly the same meaning. You cannot change the word in bold in ANY way. You can use only a maximum of FIVE words for each space. suggested Ann ______________________________ to the cinema. 2. My advice to you is to talk to your parents. would If ______________________________ talk to my parents. 1. Many people think Steve stole the money. 3. Barry wasn't strong enough to lift the box. believed have Steve ______________________________ the Barry didn't ______________________________ to money. lift the box 2. The strong winds blew down the two ancient trees 4. They started the company in 1997. during the storm. set blown The company ______________________________ The two ancient trees 1997 ______________________________ the storm. 5. I think Jean really likes Simon. 3. He doesn't have enough money to buy the keen computer. Jean ______________________________ Simon. too 6. I was made responsible for foreign sales. The computer ______________________________ to charge buy. They put ______________________________ foreign 4. "You should start a new hobby, Mr. Jenkins", the sales. doctor said. 7. The brothers really enjoyed themselves in Spain last take summer. The Doctor advised time ______________________________ a new hobby. The brothers really 5. We have been waiting here since half past ten. ______________________________ in Spain last for summer. We have been waiting 8. The Queen is opening the new school tomorrow ______________________________ one hour. afternoon. 6. The man suddenly realised that the neighbour was opened watching him. The new school ______________________________ watched Queen tomorrow afternoon. The man suddenly realised that he Worksheet 3 ______________________________ the neighbour. 7. I could never have passed that exam without your 1. Marcus started learning French two years ago. help. learning you Marcus has ______________________________ two I could never have passed that exam years. ______________________________ me. 2. Harry isn't here. He went to lunch twenty minutes 8. We paid some people to landscape the garden for ago. us last year. gone had Harry isn't here. He We ______________________________ last year. ______________________________ lunch. 3. Do you own that stereo? Worksheet 2 yours 1. "How about going to the cinema tonight?", said Is ______________________________? Anne 1 4. Look at how black the sky is! There is rain arriving. I walked quietly ______________________________ going wake the baby. Look at how black the sky is! It 8. I think we will arrive at 7pm if the weather remains ______________________________. good. 5. What a shame. There is no food left! should wish We ______________________________ if the I ______________________________ left! weather remains good. 6. What a shame. They ate all the food. Worksheet 5 wish 1. This is the first time I have ever drunk rum. I ______________________________ all the food. never 7. The teenagers were stealing my car when I arrived. I ______________________________ rum before. being 2. The bank closed before I arrived. My car ______________________________ teenagers already when I arrived. When I got to the bank, it 8. You use that little hammer to crack the stones. ______________________________. for 3. You press the green button to start the mixer. This little hammer starts ______________________________. If you press the green Worksheet 4 ______________________________. 1. The last time John came to my house was in 1999. 4. Do you know how many letters are delivered by the since post office every year? John hasn't ______________________________ delivers 1999. Do you know how many letters 2. No dinner for me, thanks. I ate half an hour ago. ______________________________ year? already 5. Stop interrupting me all the time! Thanks, but I ______________________________. would 3. I haven't been swimming for nearly a year. I wish ______________________________ all the last time. The ______________________________ was nearly a 6. We should leave for the disco now. year ago. left 4. I regret not speaking to Marge sooner. It's ______________________________ disco. had 7. "Remember to give Alan the card," Beryl shouted at I wish ______________________________ sooner. me. 5. Yesterday, they cut down two old trees in the local reminded park. Beryl ______________________________ the card. were 8. He locked the door to prevent the prisoner Yesterday, two ______________________________ in escaping. the local park. so 6. The army were treating the prisoners well. He locked the door were ______________________________ escape. The prisoners ______________________________ Worksheet 6 the army. 1. How long have you had your new car? 7. I walked quietly because I didn't want to wake the get baby. When ______________________________ your new so car? 2 2. Is this your first time driving a Volvo? 6. I visited Paris with the idea of improving my French. ever to Have ______________________________ before? I visited Paris _______________________. 3. Leave the shop or I will call the police. 7. I didn't answer the phone, even though I knew it unless was my husband calling. I'll call the police despite ______________________________. I didn't answer the phone _______________________ 4. I would like to be able to speak Arabic. husband. could 8. The weather was beautiful but we never went on I wish ______________________________. the picnic. 5. The Lord of Brecon built this castle in 1286. of by We never went on the picnic This castle ______________________________ of _______________________ weather. Brecon in 1286. Worksheet 8 6. Our teachers never let us leave the school. 1. I am sure it will snow tomorrow. to bound We were not ______________________________ by It ______________________________ tomorrow. our teachers. 2. My car keys are possibly in the kitchen. 7. I graduated from college a year ago today! might time My car keys ______________________________ the I graduated from college kitchen. ______________________________ year! 3. Can I come over to your house at about 7pm? 8. I couldn't reach the shelf. It was too high. it to Is ______________________________ come to your The shelf ______________________________. house at about 7pm? Worksheet 7 4. Is it a problem if I open the window a little? 1. Jane dyed her hair orange two months ago and it mind has been that color ever since. Do ______________________________ the window a for little? Jane's hair _______________________ two months. 5. This car costs $10,000 and so does that one. 2. During the film on TV, the phone rang. as was This car ______________________________ that While I _______________________, the phone rang. one. 3. Do you have any plans for next Wednesday 6. Kate is a teacher evening? as doing Kate ______________________________ teacher. What _______________________ next Wednesday 7. I met your sister by chance at the airport last week. evening? ran 4. Please don't smoke in this room. I ______________________________ the airport last rather week. I'd _______________________ in this room. 8. The doctor told me to give up smoking. 5. Everyone thinks that someone murdered Harry. stop was The doctor told ______________________________. It _______________________ murdered. Worksheet 9 3 1. If I were you, I would go and speak to your boss. 4. This train is late. It was supposed to arrive five should minutes ago. You ______________________________ your boss. arrived 2. It wasn't obligatory to go to work today. I thought it This train ______________________________ five was! minutes ago. need 5. If you continue to drink, you will get drunk. I ______________________________ gone to work the today. ______________________________, the drunker you 3. It was a mistake of you to lose your passport. will get. lost 6. Bring me the phone book if you happen to find it. You ______________________________ your come passport. If ______________________________ book, bring it 4. Why don't we leave after breakfast on Saturday? to me. leaving 7. I have no memory of my first day at school. How ______________________________ on remember Saturday? I ______________________________ to school on 5. This is the most boring film I have ever seen! my first day. more 8. I didn't forget to buy the bread. Here it is! I have ______________________________ film! remembered 6. We will have to leave early tomorrow. I ______________________________. Here it is! set Worksheet 11 We will ______________________________ 1. It was silly of you to speak to your boss like that. tomorrow. spoken 7. The robbers escaped with a thousand dollars You ______________________________ boss like without being caught. that! got 2. What do you advise me to do? The robbers ______________________________ I dollars. What ______________________________? 8. I told them not to cross the park at night. 3. There are always a lot of cars in the downtown area warned at this time. I ______________________________ the park at traffic night. There is ______________________________ in the Worksheet 10 downtown area at this time. 1. You should have finished that report, not John! 4. Is it possible to smoke in this room? were allowed You ______________________________ that report, Is ______________________________ this room? not John! 5. She was taken in an ambulance five minutes ago 2. Is this the right bus for San Diego? hospital tell They ______________________________ five Could ______________________________ is the right minutes ago. bus for San Diego? 6. Chicago is a big city, but Los Angeles is bigger. 3. "Sorry I'm late," Mark whispered as he took his seat not in the cinema. Chicago ______________________________ Los being Angeles. Mark apologised ______________________________. 7. That story he told sounded very invented. made 4 I'm sure that story 3. I wasn't strong enough to push it all the way. ______________________________. strength 8. Who owns this pen? I ______________________________ push it all the belong way. Who ______________________________ to? 4. There isn't any money at all in the bank account no Worksheet 12 There ______________________________ in the 1. It is possible that Mike isn't at home now. bank account. be 5. Sharon is not as good at tennis as you. Mike ______________________________ home now. than 2. Don't put the blame on me. I wasn't even there at You ______________________________ Sharon. the time. 6. How do I complete this form? my fill It was ______________________________. I wasn't How ______________________________ form? even there at the time. 7. You should consider the position of sales manager 3. In my opinion, if a dog is small, it is more likely to very carefully. bark. over the You should ______________________________ of In my opinion, ______________________________ sales manager very carefully. more likely it is to bark. 8. We managed to free ourselves and escaped. 4. I play tennis every Wednesday. in a We ______________________________ and escaped. I play tennis ______________________________. Worksheet 14 5. He is intelligent and so is she. both 1. "Sorry that I drew that picture of you," he said to ______________________________ are intelligent. Tim. 6. All of the people in the room are French. apologised is He ___________ the picture. In this room, ______________________________. 2. A nice walk in the park might help us both to relax, 7. Not everyone in this room is stupid. don't you think? some suggested ______________________________ this room are Mike ___________ walk in the park. intelligent. 3. I really don't want to go out tonight. 8. He already has a conviction for shoplifting. feel of I ___________ out tonight. He has ______________________________ 4. Astronomy fascinates Kate and she spends hours shoplifting. reading about it. is Worksheet 13 Kate ___________ spends hours reading about it. 1. If you believe all the stories about my brother's 5. If you stop smoking, you will feel much better for it. former boss, it is clear he wasn't very nice. give been You'll feel much better if ___________. My brother's former boss 6. I told you I would lend you the money and I will. ______________________________ if you believe all promised the stories about him. I ___________ money and I will. 2. How about going to the cinema this evening? going I ______________________________ the cinema. 5 7. I wish I had rung him earlier. Pete's mother ___________ saying he would see sorry better results. I ___________ ring him earlier. 3. I really don't like sitting down all day. 8. The Wilsons are leaving shortly so go and tell them stand what we agreed. I ___________ chairs all day. about 4. Do you like the work you do here, John? The Wilsons ___________ so go and tell them what on we agreed. Are you ___________ you do here, John? 5. They had argued but were friends again by the time Worksheet 15 of the party. 1. "Don't tell anyone about my wig, will you?" made promise They ___________ and were friends again by the time ___________ tell anyone about my wig! of the party. 2. I won't work late again. That would be the third 6. Mrs Patterson would sit on that old rocking chair for time this week. I won't do it! hours telling us stories from her childhood. refused used Mr. Hamley ___________ as he has already done so Mrs Patterson ___________ old rocking chair for hours twice this month. telling us stories from her childhood. 3. We couldn't afford The Regal Hotel so we stayed 7. I regret not studying more in the final weeks. somewhere cheaper. only cost If ___________ more in the final weeks. The ___________ so we stayed somewhere cheaper. 8. It really annoys me how people use cell phones on 4. "Do you both work together?", she asked the twins. the bus. if wish She ___________ together. I ___________ cell phones on the bus. 5. Is it OK if I open the window a little Miss Jackson? Worksheet 17 may Miss Jackson, ___________ the window? 1. "You'd better not speak to me like that again!" he 6. Despite looking everywhere, he never found his said to me. wallet. warned although I ___________ to him like that again. He didn't find ___________ everywhere. 2. Don't ask Hannah here to have lunch on Friday. If 7. Imagine your father returning home now! What you do, I won't stay to meet her. would he say? invite supposing If ___________ on Friday, I won't stay to meet her. Just ___________ home now! What would he say? 3. Do you think it would be a good idea to get my hair 8. I imagine you had a great time in Tunisia. cut? must suggest You ___________ had a great time in Tunisia. Would ___________ hair cut? 4. I told him he should go and speak to his mother. Worksheet 16 ought 1. "It would be better to wait a year before going to ___________ to speak to his mother. university." 5. If you don't call me, I won't know where you are! advised unless Peter ___________ to university for another year. I won't know ___________ you call me! 2. You will see better results if you study harder Pete. 6. We should leave now if we don't want to miss the encouraged start of the performance. 6 time I ___________ Jenny to the airport for the following It's ___________ or we'll miss the start of the morning. performance. 3. "Why not try for Harvard University Karen?" 7. Let's go to "The Blue Whale" where it's less encouraged crowded. He ___________ apply to Harvard University. as 4. Could I stay with you in Chicago for a few days, "The Blue Whale" is ___________ here, so let's go John? there. put 8. I would prefer to stay at home tonight. Could ___________ Chicago for a few days? rather 5. I don't know how you tolerate such a miserable I ___________ tonight. person. put Worksheet 18 How do you ___________ is so miserable? 1. They blamed the theft of the missing computer on 6. I would like to be thinner. Jenkins. wish accused I ___________ fat. Jenkins ___________ the missing computer. 7. "Well done! You got the job," her mother said. 2. OK, I can see you tomorrow evening at six. on agreed Her mother ___________ job. My boss ___________ at six the following evening. 8. "It was Peter who stole the fruit," Jenny shouted. 3. Don't say you're ill if you're not! for pretend Jenny ___________ stealing the fruit. Don't ___________ you're not! Worksheet 20 4. I haven't eaten ice cream for six months. up 1. Though I haven't seen him for a month, we have I ___________ six months ago. spoken by phone. 5. Are we allowed to drink coffee in this part of the admitted building? Carol ___________ on the phone. can 2. Visit my doctor, Dr. Hamish, if your arm is still ___________ in this part of the building? hurting 6. Should you be in here Mark? recommended supposed My brother ___________ his doctor if my arm Are ___________ Mark? continued hurting. 7. Why don't you help me more around the house? 3. I won't come. I have told you I am busy. wish refuse I ___________ more around the house. I ___________ as I am busy. 8. The hill was slippery because of the rain so we had 4. It isn't possible that Jane was absent from work difficulty climbing. today. made must The rain ___________ so we had difficulty climbing. Jane ___________ work today. 5. I drive both a sports car and an off-road vehicle. Worksheet 19 addition 1. It wasn't me who took the book. I didn't touch it! In ___________, I also drive an off-road vehicle. denied 6. Barry continued to smoke even though his doctor I ___________ the book. told him to quit. 2. I can take you to the airport if your flight is early. despite offered ___________ not to, Barry continued to smoke. 7 7. Only a few books were left at the yard sale when There's ___________ a good example of Van Gogh's we left. work. most 4. Pay attention to me! ___________ been sold when we left the yard sale. listen 8. Was it really necessary to buy such an expensive ___________ saying! bottle of wine? 5. I regret leaving my job now. need wish Was there ___________ an expensive bottle of wine? I ___________ job. 6. "I went to the cinema before going to the cafe," he Worksheet 21 said. 1. How much do these leather shoes cost? had price He said he ___________ before the cafe. What ___________ leather shoes? 7. I've never seen so many people in this bar before. 2. It's not important if you come to work today or not. first matter This ___________ ever seen so many people in this It ___________ you come to work today or not. bar. 3. Parking is prohibited in all areas of the business 8. You should tell her what you think and let her park. decide. anywhere better You ___________ business park. You ___________ what you think and let her decide. 4. Mark's biggest problem is that he often ignores Worksheet 23 what I say in class. pay 1. Don't continue to speak if I've asked you a His biggest problem is that he ___________ what I question. say in class. on 5. Your sister said she had told you everything. Don't ___________ have asked you a question. admitted 2. We arrive at the castle one hour after we leave the Your sister ___________ everything. hotel. 6. If we light the fire, the rescuers will see us. get be It ___________ to the castle. We ___________ rescuers if we light the fire. 3. Can you take care of Mary on Saturday evening for 7. For us to win this match now would be impossible. us? hope look There is ___________ this match now. Can ___________ Saturday evening for us? 8. Don't tell anyone this information 4. Is that wallet yours, John? keep belong ___________ yourself. Does ___________, John? 5. You have only just started work on this project. Worksheet 22 hardly 1. Fred asked the cost of one night in the hotel. You ___________ this project. does 6. In this office, I am responsible for the sales "How ___________ per night, please?" department. 2. The last time I went to the museum was a week charge ago. I am ___________ department. been 7. When I see Lucy, I always think of my youngest I ___________ for a week. sister. 3. It is certainly a good example of Van Gogh's work. no 8 me 3. It doesn't matter which chemical you put into the Lucy ___________ younger sister. mixture first. The results will be the same. 8. This is the cheapest typewriter you can buy. difference cheaper It _________________________ you put into the There ___________ the market. mixture first. 4. My mother said I could go with you only if I return Worksheet 24 home by 5pm. 1. Heavy rain has caused the cancellation of the long outdoor garden party. I can go with you _________________________ by due 5pm. _____________, the garden party has been cancelled. 5. Unfortunately, I couldn't see you because I didn't 2. There isn't enough space for me to park my car have time. there. able fit If I had had more time, I My car ___________ in that space. _________________________ see you. 3. Phone me immediately after you arrive at the 6. These windows need cleaning again. conference. have soon These windows will _________________________. ___________ at the conference, telephone me. 7. It wasn't a good idea resigning from your job before 4. Who does this pen belong to? you have another one. whose better Do you know ___________? It would _________________________ hadn't 5. The amount of money spent on the project makes it resigned from your job. very important. 8. Hardly any of the cars on special offer were left of when we arrived. This project ___________ owing to the money spent nearly on it. By the time we arrived, _________________________ 6. At first, I couldn't speak Russian. Now I find it easy. had been bought. got Worksheet 26 Eventually, I ___________ Russian. 7. Is your house big enough to take us if we come and 1. The Queen is launching this ship tomorrow stay for a few days? morning. room being Is there ___________ if we come and stay for a few This _________________________ the Queen days? tomorrow morning. 8. Although it was raining, we had the barbecue. 2. Could you try and spend a little less on Christmas spite presents this year. In ___________, we had the barbecue. rather I _________________________ money on Christmas Worksheet 25 presents this year. 1. Do you regret leaving your job now? 3. If you find a dress cheaper in another store, can you you tell me? Do you wish _________________________ now? let 2. Could you try a little harder to listen to what I'm _________________________ if you find the dress saying? cheaper elsewhere. effort 4. Can you distribute these tests to the other students Can you _________________________ listen to what Kathy? I'm saying? 9 hand There hasn't _________________________ than this Can you _________________________ Kathy? in the shop so far. 5. The report says a child was operating the machine. 7. Whose is this bicycle? being belong According to the report, Who _________________________ to? _________________________ by a child. 8. She doesn't usually eat three meals a day, so she 6. I didn't see anyone wearing yellow at the dinner. got full pretty quickly. nobody used There _________________________ at the dinner. She _________________________ meals a day, so 7. I can't wait to see Margaret's face when we arrive. she got full quickly. forward Worksheet 28 I'm _________________________ Margaret's face 1. That fence is there to prevent you entering the when we arrive. grounds of the house. 8. Once you give me a full description of the hotel, I so can decide whether or not to go there. They put the fence there __________________ enter describe the grounds of the house. I can decide to go to the hotel after 2. Does your brother have the ability to take so many _________________________. exams in the same week? Worksheet 27 capable 1. In my opinion, it was an error to give him so much Is __________________ so many exams in the same money so young. week? should 3. We were able to cross the river, despite the strong He _________________________ so much money at current. such a young age. succeeded 2. Do you think this antique vase is good value for We __________________ despite the strong current. money? 4. I would prefer you to go now. Goodbye. worth rather In your opinion, is _________________________ I __________________ now. Goodbye. buying? 5. I think you should say sorry for your behavior. 3. The lesson was cancelled as only three students apologize came. I think __________________ behavior. turned 6. I have a lot to do so I can't come with you to the Only _________________________ the lesson, so it cinema this afternoon. was cancelled. too 4. The picnic was cancelled due to the rain. I have __________________ to be able to come to because the cinema. The picnic _________________________ rain. 7. Entrance into the museum is free today. 5. When you get to the large oak tree, keep going costs until you get to the lake. It __________________ the museum today. carry 8. All the cars have been cleaned except the After getting to the large oak tree, manager's. _________________________ until you get to the which lake. The manager's is __________________ been cleaned. 6. This is the most expensive book we've seen so far in this shop. more 10