Bài tập tổng hợp các kiến thức ngữ pháp cơ bản của tiếng anh lớp 12. Bao gồm câu bị động, bài tập về các thì, bài tập viết lại câu, mệnh đề quan hệ, giản lược mệnh đề quan hệ, câu nhượng bộ, so that.. such that...
Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentences: She never seems to succeed even though she works hard => Hard _ Do all the washing, please! => Let I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him => I wish _ John was the last person that got the news => John was _ The book which was bought by my mother is interesting => The book I had my nephew paint the gate last week => I had _ People think that Maradona is the best football player in the 20th century => It is => Madona _ 8.Mary felt sick because she drank too much wine => If If he were late, he would apologise => Were _ 10 If the weather is fine, we will go picnic => Should 11 Although he was very tired, he tried to help me with my homework => Tired as 12 The car is too expensive I can’t afford it => It was _ 13 It's the first time I've been to New York => I haven’t _ 14 “ You damaged my camera", said Hung to his sister => Hung accused _ 15 We didn't have any holidays until this summer => It was not _ 16 If you hadn’t studied hard, you would have failed the exam => Had _ 17 Lan is pretty but Mai is prettier =>Mai is the _ 18 This is the best film I’ve ever seen => I’ve _ 19.My school has over 800 students => There are _ 20.People say that that plane crashed into the mountains =>That plane _ 21.I started teaching English three years ago => I have _ 22.No one in my class is more intelligent than Lan =>Lan _ 23.This exercise was very difficult We couldn’t it This exercise was so _ 24 She works hard so she gets high wages => If 25 It had no sooner stopped raining than the sun came out => No sooner _ => Hardly 26.But for your help, I couldn’t have passed the exam =>Had _ =>If it weren’t for 27 “When will you come back, Nga?” => I asked _ 28.No one has bought this house => This house _ 29.She didn't take an umbrella so she got wet => She wouldn't _ 30.It was a mistake for him to buy that house => He shouldn’t _ 31.Although Nam was very tired, he tried to finish his work => However _ 32.We couldn't go camping because of the storm => The storm _ 33.It's ages since I last talked to him => I have _ 34.The book was so interesting that we couldn’t put it down => It was _ 35.He said to me “ Don’t stay up late ” => He told me _ 36 The damage was so great that it would cost millions of dollars to repair => Such _ 37.She didn’t graduate from university until 1980 => It was not _ 38 I never for one moment thought the consequences would => Never _ be so far- reaching 39.The only way you can become a good English speaker is by practising English every day Only by _ 40 “It certainly wasn’t me who stole your bag! “ said Lan Lan denied _ 41 When Peter has arrived, we can we begin the program => Only when 42.I’m sorry that I didn’t come there yesterday => I wish _ 43.If I am not busy, I will some shopping with you => Unless _ 44.”If I were you, I wouldn’t that.” He said => He advised _ 45 “Shall I carry your suitcase, Lan?”said Nam => Nam offered _ 46.”Yes, all right, I’ll share the food with you, Quang ” => Nga agreed _ 47 The waves were so high that swimming was dangerous => So 48 “Can you remember to buy some vegetables, Mary?” Peter reminded _ 49.“Don’t stand there, the man said to his son The man ordered _ 50 “ I’m sorry I’m late, said Ha Ha apologized _ 51."Shall we go somewhere for a cup of coffee?" Mary said Mary suggested _ 52 I was certain of the answer after checking three times => Only after 53.Hung said to Nga, "Why don't you take an umbrella?” Hung suggested _ 54.I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back => Hardly 55.He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang => Not until _ 56.It was believed that the fire was caused by a short circuit in the lift machinery =>The fire _ 57 It was decided that their marriage would be organised in December => Their marriage _ 58 His colleagues thought that he was on holiday =>He _ 59.People know that she is a good swimmer => It _ => She _ 60."Would you like another cup of tea?" the lady said to the guest The lady invited _ 61.Lan said to her brother, "I didn't use your phone." Lan denied 62 They suppose that the new product will come out soon => The new product _ 63 They found that the mission was impossible => It was _ => The mission 64 “ You won the first prize Congratulations!” Mai told me =>Mai congratulated _ 65 “You cheated in the final exam.” said The teacher to Trang => The teacher accused _ 66.“ It was kind of you to help me with my homework” Lan said to Hoa => Lan thanked _ 67.She was sentenced to six months in prison for her part in the robbery => She received _ 68.He is too short to play basketball =>He is not 69.If you want my advice, I would sell this house => If I 70.I would prefer you to your homework I would rather 71 This is the most delicious cake I’ve ever tasted => I’ve _ 72 I’ve never met any more dependable person than George => George is 73 There isn’t anybody as kind-hearted as your mother => Your mother is _ 74 There is no better teacher in this school than Mr John => Mr John is _ 75 Have you got any bigger than that one? => Is this _? 76 I did not spend as much money as you => You spent _ 77 I don’t think this book is expensive as it is => This book is _ 78 He is the tallest boy in his class => No one in _ 79 This is the most interesting film of all => No other films are 80 It’s difficlut to understand him because he speaks so quietly => He speaks _(so) => He is _(such) 81 I like Liz and Joe They’re such nice people Liz and Joe are (so) Liz and Joe are (such) 82 It was a great holiday We had such a good time It was (such) The holiday (so) 83 I was surprised that he looked well after his recent illness He looked _(so) 84 It was such a boring film that I felt asleep while I was watching it The film was _(such) 85 I couldn’t believe the news It was so shock It was (such) 86 He worked too much last night He looks tired today => He worked _(so) 87 My grandfather is very old He can not lift these heavy boxes => My grandfather (so) 88 That exercise is too difficult for me to => That exercise is (so) => It is (such) 89 This Stream is too polluted for fish to live in => This stream is (so) => It is _(such) 90 She drives careful enough for everybody to trust => She is _(such) => She drives (so) 91 I have not met him for 10 years => It is 92 She finished those exercises in hours => It _ 93 I didn’t realise him until he put off his sunglasses => Not until _ 94 He has never tasted such a kind of food like this before => This is 95 They bought this house ten years ago > They have 96 The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened > No sooner 97 You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night -> Had 98 When did you start the project? —> How long 99 My father used to play football when he was young —> My father doesn't 100 "Let's go swimming" —> She suggests Exercise 2: Reduced relative clauses The man who is standing there is a clown => The envelop which lies on the table has no stamp on it => Benzene, which was discovered by Faraday, became the starting point in the manufacture of many dyes, perfumes and explosives => My grandmother, who is old and sick, never goes out of the house => The student don't know how to exercise which were given by the teacher yesterday => The diagrams which were made by young Faraday were sent to Sir Humphry Davy at the end of 1812 => The gentleman who lives next door to me is a well-known orator => All the astronauts who are orbiting the earth in space capsules are weightless => All students don't hand in their papers will fail in the exam => 10 I saw many houses that were destroyed by the storm => 11 The street which leads to the school is very wide => 12 The system which is used here is very successful => 13 John, who teaches my son, is my neighbor => 14 Trains which leave from this station take an hour to get to London => 15 The candidates who are sitting for the exam are all from Vietnam => 16 17 18 19 20 We are driving on the road which was built in 1980 => Customers who complain about the service should see the manager => The city which was destroyed during the war has now been rebuilt => My brother, who met you yesterday, works for a big firm => The vegetable which are sold in this shop are grown without chemicals => Exercise 3: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered boxes _ the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later this morning A On account of B According to C Because of D Due to I read the contract again and again avoiding making spelling mistakes A in view of B in terms of C with a view to D by means of It's a shame they didn't pick you up, but it doesn't _ out the possibility that you might get a job in a different department A strike B cancel C draw D rule I reckon Mark is of a nervous breakdown A in charge B under suspicion C on the verge D indicative Many local authorities realize there is a need to make _ for disabled people in their housing programmes A assitance B conditions C admittance D provision It turned out that we _ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours A hadn't B should have C mustn't have D needn't have All three TV channels provide extensive _ of sporting events A coverage B vision C broadcast D network No matter how angry he was, he would never to violence A resolve B recourse C exert D resort as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created A Ranking B To be ranked C Being ranked D In order to be ranking 10 _, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties A By and large B All together C To a degree D Virtually 11 I am afraid that you have _ the deadline, so we can't take your application into account A missed B met C delayed D put off 12 The main aim of the campaign is to raise _ of the issues involved A knowledge B awareness C attention D acquaintance 13 After so many years, it is great to see him _ his ambitions A get B realise C possess D deserve 14 It was confirmed that the accident was caused by human A error B slip C fault D blunder 15 The roadworks made to the hotel from the main road difficult A entrance B approach C access D ways in Exercise 3: Gerund or To – infinitive 10 11 12 13 14 I’d rather (stay) home tonight It is worth (spend) money on it It has been there in the shop for ages The students get used to (help) _ the old and the disabled It’s no use (learn) a language I dislike (call) _ a little girl We spend hours (type) _ this document She has her mother (help) me every weekend He keeps (hope) and (pray) _ that things will get better I don’t know why he avoids (meet) _ me The manager decided (resign) _ his secretary The boy admitted (break) _ my ancient flower vase He suggested (have) lunch outside I expect (meet) my parents because I haven’t seen for ages I promise (not tell) _ a lie 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Mary suggested (hold) a barbecue in the garden He keeps (hope) _ (win) _ the game this summer The students stopped (talk) when the teacher came in I enjoy (listen) to classical music I’ll try (not make) the same mistake again Would you mind (give) _ me a hand? She has just finished (write) _ a friendly letter Have you ever watched people (try) (catch) _ fish? Do you have any money (pay) _ for the book? Would you be so good as (answer) _ the phone when iot rains? Try (forget) _ it; it isn’t worth (worry) about We want (pay) better wages We don’t enjoy (use) _ as cheap labor; we’re tired of (work ) for low wages After (hear) _ the conditions, I decided (not enter) for the competition Imagine (have) (get) _ up at A.M every day We were surprised by his (go) _ away without (say) goodbye It’s not much use (have) a bicycle if you don’t know how (ride) it I’d love (have) _ an apportunity (meet) _ you again He resents (tell) what (do) _ We expect (treat) _ like human beings She hopes (invite) to discussions with the company We’re going to have our luggage (weigh) _ I want my exercises (do) _ by tomorrow morning Can these old engines be made (start) ? There were some people (row) on the river Try (avoid) (be) _late He hates (keep) (wait) _ Do you feel like (eat) out or would you rather (have) _ dinner at home? - I’d like(go) out I always enjoy (have) _ dinner in a restaurant 42 Your hair needs (cut) You’d better(have) _ it(do) tomorrow unless you’d like me (have) _ a go at it for you 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 The children prefer (watch) TV to (read) I am against (make) _ any complaints We are looking forward to (read) your new book You’d better consult your lawyer before (decide) to buy the property It’s an (interest) match After (watch) for three hours we stopped to let the others (catch up ) with us He was fined for (exceed) _ the speed limit Before (give) evidence you must swear (speak) the truth His doctor advised him (give up ) _ his job My watch keeps (stop) _ because you keep (forget) _ (wind) Some people seem (have) qa passion for (write) _ to the newspaper I tried (explain) _ to him but he refused (listen) _ and went on (grumble) _ Would you like (go) _ (fish) _ with me this afternoon She has something (tell) _ you My mother her hair (do) _ once a month 57 58 I know my hair wants (cut) _ but I never have time (go) to the hairdresser’s It took me three days (find) _ out the old photograph Exercise 4: Supply the correct verb tense or form 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 He (see)…………………….… her while he (walk)…………………….…… down the street yesterday After he (do)……………………… his homework, he went to the cinema Tom (play) …………… …… football when he was a little boy Let’s go for a walk as soon as it stops (rain) …………………… …… Last night, when I (come) ………………… there, they (already/go) ………………… to the party Do you remember (read) ……………… about it? No, at that time I was too young (read)……………… newspaper My brother is a stamp collector He started (collect)…………… …… stamps when he (be) …………………… 15 years old He (collect)……………………… many kinds of stamps The last time he (see)……………….…… in public, he (wear)……………… … a great suit We (not/see)……………… … her since she (leave)……………………… school Lan said that she (get) ……………………… married soon My brother (go)……………… … to bed after he (turn)………………….… the lights off last night She is not accustomed to (take)……………… … care of by others We (live) ………………….… in the house since we came here She entered the university after she (graduate)……………… … from high school They (finish)…………………… the project by the end of the next year When Mark arrived, the Johnsons (have) ……………… dinner, but they (stop)…………………… to talk to him They (live)…………………… next door to my house since I (be)……………….… young By the end of the next year, I (work)………………… … for him for 25 years While she (talk) …………… on the phone, the children (start)… … fighting and (break)…………… ……… a window When I (be) …………… … a boy, I often (go)…………… … fishing with my father Columbus (discover)………………… America 500 years ago When I (leave)……………….… my office last night, it (still/rain)……………… … very hard What you think the children (do)…………… … when we (get)…………………… home tomorrow? He (lose)………………….…… his job last month and since then he (be)……………… out of work When we (come)…………………… … there last night, they (be)……………………… there for an hour When we arrived there, they (already/have)…………………… dinner Mary (never/see)……………………… such a beautiful house When she (enter) ………………….… the office this morning, he (already/go) …………………… out We (study)……………………… almost every lesson in this book so far That author doesn’t mind (criticize) ……………………… by his friends He spends a lot of time (read) ……………………… books I don’t enjoy (take) ……………………… care of as if I were a child I (be) ………………… … to London several times this year The film we saw (be)………………… sad It (make)……………… ……… me (cry) …………………… She couldn’t get into the house because she (lose)……………………… the key He (be) ……………………… … a newspaper reporter before he became a businessman I (never/see) ……………………… any of Picasso’s paintings before I visited the art museum 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 No one (enjoy) ………………………… (deceive)……………… …… by the others When I (arrive) ……………………… at his house this morning, he (still/sleep) ………………….…… I prefer (telephone) ……………….…… to (write) ………………….… letters He was made (sign) ……………… …… a paper admitting his guilt 42 He usually (wear) ……………… sandals but when I last (see) ………… him, he (wear) ……………….… boots He discovered how (open) ……………… … the safe She doesn’t old enough (travel) ……………….…… by herself Most people prefer (spend) …………………… money to (earn) ……………… …… it 46 It ……………… (happen) two years ago when I ………………… (ski) in Austria It was a horrible day because it …………… (snow) and I …………… (can’t see) anything I …………… (not want) to ski but my friend said, “Come on This is our last day We must go.” So I went I …………… (not ski)in conditions like that before so when my friends … (decide) to go right up to the top of the mountain, I ………… (not join) them After about half an hour by myself , I ………… (stop) because I was cold and wet I ………… (get) into the cable car to go down to the village and my wonderful warm hotel when I ………… (slip) on some ice I ………… (fall) , and my skis ……………… (fall) on top of me I ………… (hear) a terrible noise and knew something bad …………… (happen) My leg was broken What a way of ending a holiday! 47.a.Yesterday afternoon Sarah ………… (go) to the station to meet Paul When she … (get) there, Paul … ……………(already/ wait) for her His train ………… (arrive) early b When I got home, Bill ………… (lie) on the sofa The television was on, but he … (not / watch) it He … (fall) asleep and ……… (snore) loudly I ………… (turn) the television off and just then he ……………… (wake) up c.Last night I ………… (just/ go) to bed and ……………… (read) a book when suddenly I … (hear) a noise I …………… (get) up to see what it was, but I ……… (not /see) anything, so I … (go) back to bed……………… ... => The diagrams which were made by young Faraday were sent to Sir Humphry Davy at the end of 1 812 => The gentleman who lives next door to me is a well-known orator => All the astronauts who are... houses that were destroyed by the storm => 11 The street which leads to the school is very wide => 12 The system which is used here is very successful => 13 John, who teaches my son, is my neighbor... the deadline, so we can't take your application into account A missed B met C delayed D put off 12 The main aim of the campaign is to raise _ of the issues involved A knowledge B awareness