IX. Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first.

1. It’s very likely that the company will accept his application.

A. The company needs accept his application.                B. The company must accept his application.

C. The company might/ may accept his application.        D. The company should accept his application.

2. Every student is required to write an essay on the topic.

A. Every student might write an essay on the topic.

B. Every student must write an essay on the topic.

C. They require every student write an essay on the topic.

D. Every student should write an essay on the topic.

3. It isn’t necessary for us to get a visa for Singapore.

A. We needn’t get a visa for Singapore.                          B. We mustn’t get a visa for Singapore.

C. We mayn’t get a visa for Singapore.                           D. We shouldn’t get a visa for Singapore

4. He drives more carelessly than he used to.      -

A. He doesn’t drive as carefully as he used to.                 B. He doesn’t drive carefully than he used to.

C. He doesn’t drive as carefully than he used to.             D. He doesn’t drive as carefully he does.

5. No one in our club can speak English as fluently as Mai.

A. Mai speaks English more fluently than no one in our club.

B. Mai is the worst English speaker in our club.

C. Mai speaks English as fluently as other people in our club.

D. Mai speaks English the most fluently in our club.

6. The sooner you stop smoking cigarettes the better you’ll feel.

A. As soon as you feel better, you’ll try to stop smoking.

B. You feel so much better since he stopped smoking.

C. Though you feel better, you still smoke.

D. When you stop smoking, you’ll begin to feel better.

7. No one in the class is taller than Dave.

A. Dave is taller student in the class.                               B. Dave is the tallest student in the class.

C. Dave is the taller student in the class.                         D. Dave is tallest student in the class.

8. The crowd became increasingly angry at the long delay.

A. The crowd became very angry because the delay was so long.

B. The longer the delay was, the angrier the crowd became.

C. The more increasingly the crowd became, the longer the delay was.

D. The more the crowd became angry at the delay, the longer they feel.

9. In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match.

A. Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match.

B. We made all our efforts so that we could gain success in the final match.

C. Whatever efforts we had made, we weren’t able to win in the final match.

D. We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts.

10. Although old-age pensions have risen considerably, they haven’t kept pace with the cost of living.

A.  The cost of living is so high that they couldn’t keep with it.

B Despite the fact that old-age pensions have risen considerably, the cost of living isn’t going down.

C. Old-age pensions may have risen considerably, but they haven t kept pace with the cost of living.

D. The cost of living hasn’t been kept with no matter how high the old-age pensions are.

IX. Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first.

1. It’s very likely that the company will accept his application.

A. The company needs accept his application.                B. The company must accept his application.

C. The company might/ may accept his application.        D. The company should accept his application.

2. Every student is required to write an essay on the topic.

A. Every student might write an essay on the topic.

B. Every student must write an essay on the topic.

C. They require every student write an essay on the topic.

D. Every student should write an essay on the topic.

3. It isn’t necessary for us to get a visa for Singapore.

A. We needn’t get a visa for Singapore.                          B. We mustn’t get a visa for Singapore.

C. We mayn’t get a visa for Singapore.                           D. We shouldn’t get a visa for Singapore

4. He drives more carelessly than he used to.      -

A. He doesn’t drive as carefully as he used to.                 B. He doesn’t drive carefully than he used to.

C. He doesn’t drive as carefully than he used to.             D. He doesn’t drive as carefully he does.

5. No one in our club can speak English as fluently as Mai.

A. Mai speaks English more fluently than no one in our club.

B. Mai is the worst English speaker in our club.

C. Mai speaks English as fluently as other people in our club.

D. Mai speaks English the most fluently in our club.

6. The sooner you stop smoking cigarettes the better you’ll feel.

A. As soon as you feel better, you’ll try to stop smoking.

B. You feel so much better since he stopped smoking.

C. Though you feel better, you still smoke.

D. When you stop smoking, you’ll begin to feel better.

7. No one in the class is taller than Dave.

A. Dave is taller student in the class.                               B. Dave is the tallest student in the class.

C. Dave is the taller student in the class.                         D. Dave is tallest student in the class.

8. The crowd became increasingly angry at the long delay.

A. The crowd became very angry because the delay was so long.

B. The longer the delay was, the angrier the crowd became.

C. The more increasingly the crowd became, the longer the delay was.

D. The more the crowd became angry at the delay, the longer they feel.

9. In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match.

A. Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match.

B. We made all our efforts so that we could gain success in the final match.

C. Whatever efforts we had made, we weren’t able to win in the final match.

D. We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts.

10. Although old-age pensions have risen considerably, they haven’t kept pace with the cost of living.

A.  The cost of living is so high that they couldn’t keep with it.

B Despite the fact that old-age pensions have risen considerably, the cost of living isn’t going down.

C. Old-age pensions may have risen considerably, but they haven t kept pace with the cost of living.

D. The cost of living hasn’t been kept with no matter how high the old-age pensions are.

IX. Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first.

1. It’s very likely that the company will accept his application.

A. The company needs accept his application.                B. The company must accept his application.

C. The company might/ may accept his application.        D. The company should accept his application.

2. Every student is required to write an essay on the topic.

A. Every student might write an essay on the topic.

B. Every student must write an essay on the topic.

C. They require every student write an essay on the topic.

D. Every student should write an essay on the topic.

3. It isn’t necessary for us to get a visa for Singapore.

A. We needn’t get a visa for Singapore.                          B. We mustn’t get a visa for Singapore.

C. We mayn’t get a visa for Singapore.                           D. We shouldn’t get a visa for Singapore

4. He drives more carelessly than he used to.      -

A. He doesn’t drive as carefully as he used to.                 B. He doesn’t drive carefully than he used to.

C. He doesn’t drive as carefully than he used to.             D. He doesn’t drive as carefully he does.

5. No one in our club can speak English as fluently as Mai.

A. Mai speaks English more fluently than no one in our club.

B. Mai is the worst English speaker in our club.

C. Mai speaks English as fluently as other people in our club.

D. Mai speaks English the most fluently in our club.

6. The sooner you stop smoking cigarettes the better you’ll feel.

A. As soon as you feel better, you’ll try to stop smoking.

B. You feel so much better since he stopped smoking.

C. Though you feel better, you still smoke.

D. When you stop smoking, you’ll begin to feel better.

7. No one in the class is taller than Dave.

A. Dave is taller student in the class.                               B. Dave is the tallest student in the class.

C. Dave is the taller student in the class.                         D. Dave is tallest student in the class.

8. The crowd became increasingly angry at the long delay.

A. The crowd became very angry because the delay was so long.

B. The longer the delay was, the angrier the crowd became.

C. The more increasingly the crowd became, the longer the delay was.

D. The more the crowd became angry at the delay, the longer they feel.

9. In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match.

A. Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match.

B. We made all our efforts so that we could gain success in the final match.

C. Whatever efforts we had made, we weren’t able to win in the final match.

D. We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts.

10. Although old-age pensions have risen considerably, they haven’t kept pace with the cost of living.

A.  The cost of living is so high that they couldn’t keep with it.

B Despite the fact that old-age pensions have risen considerably, the cost of living isn’t going down.

C. Old-age pensions may have risen considerably, but they haven t kept pace with the cost of living.

D. The cost of living hasn’t been kept with no matter how high the old-age pensions are.

V. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.

1. Keeping the environment clean is very important.

-> It’s  ……………………………………………………………………............................................................

2. They will show the time machine to the public when they finish it.

-> The time machine .............................................................................................................

3. He was delighted to receive his aunt’s letter.

-> He was delighted that his .................................................................................................

4. Old car tyres are recycled to make shoes and sandals.

-> People ...............................................................................................................................

5. I’m very sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group.

-> I’m very sad not ................................................................................................................

6. Van keeps forgetting his homework.

-> Van is ...............................................................................................................................

7. I would like you to help me to put the chairs away.

-> Do you mind ...................................................................................................................?

8. Please don’t make any noise; I’m very tired.

-> I’d rather ...........................................................................................................................

9. Having a vacation abroad is very interesting.

-> It is ...................................................................................................................................

10. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it.

-> The water wasn’t ..............................................................................................................

27. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

 “Why don’t you complain to the company, Peter?” said William.

 => William suggested ..........

 28. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

 It was too cold for us to go swimming.

 => It was not .......... 

29. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

 It's 2 years since I was last in Rome.

 => I haven't ..........

30. Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one.

 They often went swimming in the afternoon.

 => They got used to ..........

 31. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before.

 Bill is such a careless driver that he has many traffic accidents.

 => If Bill drove .........

32.Use the words given to write a full sentence.

 He/ travel/ many/ places/ Europe/ US/ and/ Far East/ last year

33. Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.

weather/ here/ hot/ and/ dry/ than/ your/ country?

34. Use the words given to write a full sentence.

 My brother/ engineer/ and/ work/ factory/ suburb/ Hanoi .

35. Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence .

 borrow /could /she /asked /She/ his/ camera. /whether /Robbie

36.  Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence.

 On/ the/ adults/ this day,/ prepare/ a special cake/ moon cakes. /Named

I. Rewrite the sentences below so that it has a similar meaning to the first, beginning with the words given

1. I find his hardwriting very hard to read.

-> I have.............................

2. He got down to writing a letter as soon as he returned from his work

-> No sooner....................

3. " If I were you, I wouldn"t accept his marriage proposal", said Nam to Lan

-> Nam................

4. No matter how hard I tried, I could not open the window

-> Try.........................

5. Please don't ask me that question

-> I'd rather..........

II. Finish the second sentences so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the given word. Do not change the given word

1. The fridge is completely empty (LEFT)

->

2. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired. (WORTH)

->

3. Frank never pays any attention to my advice (NOTICE)

->

4. John only understood very little of what the teacher said ( HARDLY)

-> 

5. Her ability to run a company really impresses me (IMPRESSED)
-> 

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
1. It’s a long time since men last went to the Moon.
Men ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. “How long does it take to get to Mars?” Jim asked his father.
Jim asked …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I had learnt about Pham Tuan before reading articles about him.
Before I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. The earthquake has caused the closure of many roads in the area.
As a result ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Don’t press that button on the keyboard, or you’ll lose what you’ve written.
If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Most parents want their children to study a useful subject leading to a good job.
Most parents would rather ……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Martin can’t apply for NASA astronaut training because he is not a U.S. citizen.
If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. “I went to the National Air and Space Museum with my friends yesterday,” he said.
He said ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. They have sent around 8,378 satellites to space since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957.
Around 8,378 satellites …………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Do you know the reason? Many people around the world learn English for this reason.
Do you know ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 Exercise 9. Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first.

1.  A lot of people cried at the end of the film because it was very moving.

A. The film made a lot of people cried.

B. Nobody that watched the film will ever forget it

C. The film was very moving so a lot of people cried at the end of the film.

D. The film was very moving that a lot of people cried at the end of the film. .

2.  Quang is very good at acting. He is a famous actor.

A. Quang is a famous actor and he is very good at acting.

B. Quang, a famous actor is very good at acting.

C. Quang, very good at acting is a famous actor.   

D. Quang very good at acting, a famous actor

3. People should ride bicycles to keep the environment.

A. Bicycles should be ridden to keep the environment.    

B. Bicycles should ridden to keep the environment.

C. Bicycles should ride to keep the environment.  

D. Bicycles should not ridden to keep the environment.

4.  He drives more carelessly than he used to.

A. He doesn’t drive as carefully as he used to.       

B. He doesn’t drive carefully than he used to.

C. He doesn’t drive as carefully than he used to.

D. He doesn’t drive as carefully he does.

5.  No one in our club can speak English as fluently as Mai.

A. Mai speaks English more fluently than no one in our club.

B. Mai is the worst English speaker in our club.

C. Mai speaks English as fluently as other people in our club.

D. Mai speaks English the most fluently in our club.

6.  No one in the class is taller than Dave.

A. Dave is taller student in the class.           

B. Dave is the tallest student in the class.

C. Dave is the taller student in the class.      

D. Dave is tallest student in the class.

7.People hold a lot of cultural activities in Flower Festival in Da Lat.

A. A lot of cultural activities is hold in Flower Festival in Da Lat.

B. A lot of cultural activities is held in Flower Festival in Da Lat.

C. A lot of cultural activities are hold in Flower Festival in Da Lat.

D. A lot of cultural activities are held in Flower Festival in Da Lat.

8. In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work.

A. In spite it rained heavily, my brother went to work.

B. Although it rained heavily, my brother went to work.

C. Despite it rained heavily, my brother went to work.

D. Although of heavy rain, my brother went to work