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MỘT SỐ CẤU TRÚC VIẾT LẠI CÂU Các Trường Hợp Viết Lại Câu Dùng cấu trúc tiếng anh Dùng dạng khác từ Chuyển từ chủ động sang bị động Chuyển từ câu trực tiếp sng gián tiếp Các trường hợp đảo ngữ…Chú ý viết lại câu Chú ý thì: câu viết lại phải với cau cho Chú ý ngữ pháp : câu viết lại phải ngữ pháp Chú ý nghĩa câu sau viết phải không đổi so với câu ban đầuPhương pháp học dạng Phương pháp : sưu tập làm nhiều mẫu câu tốt, sau đọc đọc lại nhiều lần cho thuộc lòng Một số dạng 1.It takes sb khoảng thời gian to sth= sb spend khoảng thời gian doing sth VD: it took her hours to get to the city centre.= she spent hours getting to the city centre Understand = tobe aware of VD: you understand the grammar structure?= are you aware of the grammar structure? Like = tobe interested in = enjoy = keen on VD: she likes politics = she is interested in politics 4.Because + clause = because of + N VD: he can’t move because his leg was broken= he can’t move because of his broken leg Một số dạng Although + clause = despite + N = in spite of + N VD: although she is old, she can compute very fast= Despite / In spite of her old age, she can compute very fast 6.Succeed in doing sth = manage to sth VD: we succeeded in digging the Panama cannel= we managed to dig the Panama cannel Các mẫu câu thường gặp Cấu trúc : … too + adj (for sb) to sth : để làm VD: my father is too old to driveso + adj + that Clause = it is such a/ an N that: mà VD: she is so beautiful that everybody loves her.= it is such a beautiful girl that everybody loves her.Adj/ Adv + enough (for sb) to sth: đủ để làm VD: This car is enough safe for him to drive VD: The policeman ran quickly enough to catch the robberMột số dạng 8.Cấu trúc : prefer sb to sth = would rather sb Vpast sth: thích, muốn làm VD: I’prefer you (not) to smoke here I’d rather you (not) smoked here 9.Prefer doing sth to doing sth : thích làm làm Would rather sth than sth VD: She prefers staying at home to going out She’d rather stay at home than go out 10 Can = tobe able to = tobe possible 11 Harly + had +S + Vpp when S + Vpast: sau thi… No sooner + had +S + Vpp than S + Vpast VD: As soon as I left the house, he appeared Harly had I left the house when he appeared No sooner had I left the house than he appeared 12.Not……… any more : khơng cịn No longer + dạng đảo ngữ S no more V VD: I don’t live in the courtryside anymore No longer I live in the coutrysideI no more live in the coutryside 13 At no time + dạng đảo ngữ : không nào, chẳng VD: I don’t think she loves me At no time I think she loves me 14 Tobe not worth = there is no point in doing sth : khơng đáng làm Các dạng thường gặp 15 Tobe not worth doing sth = there is no point in doing sth : không đáng, vơ ích làm VD:It’s not worth making him get up early There is no point in making him getting early 16 It seems that = it appears that = it is likely that =it look as if/ as though: dường VD: It seems that he will come late= it appears that / it is likely he will come late = he is likely to come late it look as if he will come late Các dạng câu thường gặp 17 Although + clause = Despite + Nound/gerund 18 S + V + N = S + be + adj 19 S + be + adj = S + V + O 20 S + be accustomed to + Ving = S + be used to +Ving /N 21 S + often + V = S + be used to +Ving /N -> Nana often cried when she meets with difficulties.Nana is used to crying when she meets with difficulties 22 This is the first time + S + have + PII = S+be + not used to + Ving/N -> This is the first time I have seen so many people crying at the end of the movie.I was not used to seeing so many people crying at the end of the movie 23 S + would prefer = S + would rather S + Past subjunctive (lối cầu khẩn) 24 S + like sth/doing sth better than sth/doing sth = S + would rather + V + than + V = S + prefer sth/doing sth to sth/doing sth -> I prefer going shoping to playing volleyball.I would rather go shoping than play volleyball 26 S + V + O = S + find + it (unreal objective) + adj + to + V 27 It’s one’s duty to sth = S + be + supposed to sth 28 S + be + PII + to + V = S + be + supposed to sth 29 Imperative verb (mệnh lệnh)= S + should (not) + be + PII 30 Imperative verb (mệnh lệnh)= S + should (not) + sth 31 S + like sth = S + be + fond of + sth -> I like collecting stamps.I'm fond of collecting stamps 32 I + let + O + sth = S + allow + S.O + to Sth -> My boss let him be on leave for wedding.My boss allow him to be on leave for wedding 33 S + once + past verb = S + would to + sth 34 S + present verb (negative) any more = S + would to + sth 35 S + V + because + S + V = S + V + to + infinitive -> She studies hard because she wants to pass the final examination.She studies hard to pass the final examination 36 S + V + so that/ in order that+ S + V = S + V + to + infinitive 38 To infinitive or gerund + be + adj = It + be + adj + to + V 39 S + V + and + S + V = S + V + both and 40 S + V + not only + but also = S + V + both and 41 S + V + both and = S + V + not only but also -> He translated fast and correctly.He translated not only fast but also correctly 44 S1+simple present+and+S2+simple futher =If+S1 + simple present + S2 + simple futher 45 S1+didn’t + V1 + Because + S2 + didn’t + V2 = If Clause 46 Various facts given = Mệnh đề if thể điều trái ngược thực tế 47 S1 + V1 + if + S2 + V2(phủ định)= S1 + V1 + Unless + S2 + V2 (khẳng định) 48 S + V + O = S + be + noun + when + adj clause 49 S + V + O = S + be + noun + where + adj clause 50 S + V + O = S + be + noun + whom + adj clause 51 S + V + O = S + be + noun + which + adj clause 52 S + V + O = S + be + noun + that + adj clause 56 S + V + if + S + V (phu dinh) = S + V + unless + S + V (khang dinh) 57 S + be + scared of sth = S + be + afraid of + sth 58 Let’s + V = S + suggest + that + S + present subjunctive 59 In my opinion = S + suggest + that + S + present subjunctive (quan điểm tôi) 60 S + advise = S + suggest + that + S + present subjunctive 61 Why don’t you sth? = S + suggest + that + S + present subjunctive 62 S + get + sb + to sth = S + have + sb + sth -> She gets him to spend more time with her.She have him spend more time with her 63 S + aks + sb + to sth = S + have + sb + sth -> Police asked him to identify the other man in the next room.Police have him identify the other man in the next room 64 S + request + sb + to sth= S + have + sb + sth -> The teacher request students to learn by heart this poem.The teacher have students laern by heart this poem 65 S + want + sb + to sth = S + have + sb + sth -> I want her to lend meI have her lend me 66 S + V + no + N = S + be + N-less -> She always speaks no care She is always careless about her words 67 S + be + adj + that + S + V = S + be + adj + to + V -> Study is necessary that you will get a good life in the future.Study is necessary to get a good life in the future 68 S + be + adj + prep = S + V + adv Eg: My students are very good at Mathematics.-> My students study Mathematics well 69 S + remember + to Sth = S + don’t forget + to Sth -> I remember to have a Maths test tomorrowI don't forget to have a Maths test tomorrow 70 It + be + adj = What + a + adj + N! -> It was an interesting film.What an interesting film 71 S + V + adv = How + adj + S + be -> She washes clothes quicklyHow quick she is to wash clothes 72 S + be + ing-adj = S + be +ed-adj 73 S + V = S + be + ed-adj 71 S + V + Khoảng thời gian = It + take + (sb) + Khoảng thời gian + to + V She have learned English for years.-> It take her year to learn English 75 S + be + too + adj + (for s.o) + to + V = S + be + so + adj + that + S + can’t + V -> The water is too hot for Peter to drink.The water is so hot that Peter can't drink 76 S + V + too + adv + to + V = S + V + so + adv + that + S + can’t + V 77 S + be + so + adj + that + S + V = S + be + not + adj + enough + to + V 78 S + be + too + adj + to + V = S + be + not + adj + enough + to + V 79 S + V + so + adv + that + S + V = It + V + such + (a/an) + N(s) + that + S +V -> He speaks so soft that we can’t hear anything.He does not speak soft 80 Because + clause = Because of + noun/gerund Because she is absent her from school -> Because of her absence from school 16 Although + clause = In spite of + Nound/gerund EXERCISE I.Rewrite the following sentences, Using Gerund phrases: A good way of keeping fit is to swim everyday ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… It takes a long time to learn a foreign language ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Clean the machine more often that will solve your problems ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Grow your own food It's less expensive ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Give up smoking I will make you feel better ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… It is cheaper to go by rail than by air ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… You are not allowed to smoke here ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… It's not very pleasant to be in hospital ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9.It's very difficult to wind surf properly ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10.It's more difficult to speak a foreign language than to read it ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11.It is forbidden to walk on the grass ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12.One thing I can't is swim on my back ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13.It's difficult to be polite to someone you don't like ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14.It's not easy to change money here on a Saturday ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15.It is impossible to park your car during office hours ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… She admitted ( kill)…………………………………………… her husband I reget ( write) …………………………………… her that letter I enjoy ( play)……………………………………… tennis with my friends Martin denied (see) ………………………………….… the accused man on the day of the crime 5 ( Tell) …………………………… me that she would never speak to me again , she picked up her stuff and stormed out of the house – Will you enter for the next eloquence contest? - (Win) …………………… twice , I don’t want to try again Let’s give chances to other ( Improve ) …………………….… her English Pia’s promotion prospects are much better II.Rewrite as suggested We switched off the lights before we went to bed -> Having switched off the lights, we went to bed The boy asked his mother’s permission and then went out to play ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… As he had drunk too much, he didn’t drive home himself ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… We have done two tests today, so we are exhausted ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… She filled the washing machine and switched it on ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… She had been to disco the night before and she overslept in the morning ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… We had worked in the garden all day and were sunburned in the evening ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… She had not slept for two days and therefore she wasn’t able to concentrate ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… Since I had not seen him for ages, I didn’t recognize him ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 10 I had not ridden a horse for a long time and I found it very difficult to keep in the saddle ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 11 Zoe had practiced a lot, so she was sure of her winning in the competition ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… Entering the room, I was surprised at what I saw -> When ………………………………………… ……… ………………………………………… ……… The volunteers couldn’t mow the old lady’s lawns because of the rain -> The rain prevented ……………… …………………………………………… ……… David did his homework and the went to bed -> After having ………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ……….… It is easy for anyone to learn how to cook -> Learning………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….…… I told him off Then I realized I was wrong -> After having told him off, I realized I was wrong I worked very hard for the exam Then I passed it -> After having………………………… …………………………………………… ……….……… First I considered what to study Then I decided to major in Maths -> After having………………… .………………………………………………… ……….…… She wrote a letter Then she went to bed -> After having………………………… ………………………………………… .… He bought a radio First he checked the price -> After having …………………….… ……………………………………………………… … II Complete the following sentences and tell what the –Ing is Gerund or Present Participle 1 ( Feel) ……………………… hungry, he went into the kitchen and opened the fridge My boss spends two hours a day ( travel) …………………….….to work ( Swim) ………………………… … is my favourite sport One of life’s pleasure is ( have) …………………………… breakfast in bed ( Whistle) …………………………….… to himself, he walked down the road In spite of ( miss) …………………………… the train , we arrived on time They found the money ………………………… ….( lye) on the ground He was trapped in a (burn)………………………………… house I’m tired of …………………………( work) eight hours a day 10 She always puts off (go) ……………………………………… to the dentist Rewrite the following sentences using the words given: Entering the room, I was surprised at what I saw When …………… … …………………………………… ………….………………….………… The volunteers couldn’t mow the old lady’s lawns because of the rain The rain prevented … ……………………………………… ……….………………….………… Dave did his homework and then went to bed After having…………………… … ……………………… ………….………………….………… It is easy for anyone to learn how to cook Learning… ……… … …………………………………… ………….………………….………… The lady who is having a chat with Mr Smith is the manager of the travel agency The lady having ……………… ……………………………….……….………………….………… He is the head of the village He often tells the villagers to protect the farmland Being the head of .… ……………………………………… ……….………………….………… It isn’t polite to ask people about their salary Asking people…… … …………………………………… ………….………………….………… It costs a lot of money to study abroad Studying ………… … …………………………………… ………….………………….………… 10 It takes a long time to become a doctor Becoming……………………… … ……………………… ………….………………….………… “ Me ? NO, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator, ” said Bob → Bob denied ……………………………………………………………………………………………… “ I’m sorry I couldn’t come on Saturday, ” said David → David apologized ……………………………………………………………………………………… “ Why don’t we go back to Singapore ? ” I said → I suggested ……………………………………………………………………………………………… “ No, I really don’t want to stay the night , Sophia, ” Ann said → Ann insisted on ………………………………………………………………………………………… “ Congratulation on getting engaged, Sue, ” said Harry → Harry congratulated …………………………………………………………………………………… “ You stole Tim’s watch Didn’t you, John ! ” → Tim’ mother accused ………………………………………………………………………………… “ I’m very grateful to you for your help, Mr Smith ” → Sue thanked …………………………………………………………………………………………… “ It true I killed the man ” → He admitted …………………………………………………………………………………………… I Viết lại dạng động từ ngoặc Gerund hay Present Participle ( Feel) …………………….… hungry, he went into the kitchen and opened thefridge My boss spends two hours a day ( travel) ……………………… …….to work ( Swim) ……………………….…… is my favourite sport One of life’s pleasure is ( have) …………………………………….breakfast in bed ( Whistle) ………………………… … to himself, he walked down the road In spite of ( miss) ……………………………….… the train , we arrived on time They found the money …………………………….….….( lye) on the ground He was trapped in a (burn)……….……………….… house I’m tired of ………………………… ……( work) eight hours a day 10 She always puts off (go) …………………… …… to the dentist II Choose the best answer 132 Do you enjoy listenning to music? ……………… …………………… A No But I used to C Yes I used to B No I didn’t D Yes I am 133 ………………………………………… I like to read picture and adventure books A What are your like books? B What kinds of books are you like? C What are your favorite books? D What you like to read books? 134 What should I after a hard working day? ………………………………… A You should relax B You should retire C You should go on working hard D You should play football 135 ………………………………………? Yes That’s very kind of you A Do I help you? B May I help you? C Can I help you? D B and C are correct 136 …………………………….? We’ve been playing since pm A How far have you been playing football? B How long have you been playing football? C What time have you been playing football? D When have you been playing football? 137 …………………………….? They’re $100 A How much money are your jeans? B How much are your jeans? C How much money your jeans cost? D How much are your jeans’ cost? 138 …………………………….? Go straight and then turn right A Do you please tell me the way to the shopping centre? B May you please tell me the way to the shopping centre? C Should you please tell me the way to the shopping centre? D Would you please tell me the way to the shopping centre? 139 I promise to mail you ……………………………… A Sure B I’m afraid not C No, thank you D Don’t forget 140 Where can we meet? ……………………………… A How about the park? B What’s about the park? C How’s about the park? D A, B and C are correct 141 Which sport you refer to play? …………………………………… A I’m good playing soccer B I’d like playing soccer.C I enjoy playing soccer D A, B and C are correct 142 ………………………………………? Yes, I have A Have you ever attended a festival rice-cooking? B Have you ever attended a rice-cooking festival? C Have you ever attended a cooking-rice festival? D Have you ever attended a festival cooking-rice? 143 ………………………… ? We A Who take part in the game? B Who participate the game? C Who take the part in the game? D A, B and C are correct 144 How I have to make the meat warmer, so that it is no longer frozen? ………………………… A Cook it B Boil it C Fry it D Defrost it I/ eager/ look forward to/ enjoy/ it……………………………………………………………………………………………………… I/would like/ invite/ you / the party/ 6pm/ my house ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… III Rewrite these sentences and keep the meaning 0.Laura didn’t think she could move the piano She didn’t even try -Laura didn’t even try to move the piano 1.Polly didn’t her homework She forgot this …………………………………………………………………………………… 2.The driver wanted to buy some cigarettes So he stopped …………………………………………………………………………………… 3.I have to work late The manager wants me to …………………………………………………………………………………… 4.He asked us to finish the report soon.We didn’t mind it …………………………………………………………………………………… 5.Why you watch her all the time ? She hates this …………………………………………………………………………………… 6.Graham was rude to Louise But he didn’t mean it …………………………………………………………………………………… 7.What about painting the shelves ? They need it …………………………………………………………………………………… 8.That man was involved in the theft But he denied …………………………………………………………………………………… 9.They will introduce you to the boss Do you expect it ? …………………………………………………………………………………… 10.We are going to spend our holiday on a Spanish beach next year We have decided this ………………………………………………………………………………… IV Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 1.We went to Chicago for the first time We have ……………………………………………………………………….before 2.The police arrived too late , so the robber escaped By the time the police arrived ,……………………………………………………… 3.The phone call interrupted my breakfast I was………………………………………………………………………… 4.Sheila went out for the evening , but first she washed her hair Before Sheila……………………………………………………………………… 5.First Trudy read the book and then she decided that she didn’t like it After Trudy ………………………………………………………………………… 6.They got to the theatre after the beginning of the play When they …………………………………………………………………………… 7.Mr John used to jog a lot Mr John …………………………………………………………………… ………in the past 8.How long have you had your computer ? When ……………………………………………………………………………… 9.In the middle of our dinner , there was a knock at the door While we …………………………………………………………………………… 10.She didn’t get anyone to repair the car for her She repaired ……………………………………………………………………… “Would you like to spend next week with us?” they said .……………………………………………………………………………………………………… “I hear you passed your driving test first time Congratulations! ”John said .……………………………………………………………………………………………………… “Don’t forget to post the letter!” he said .……………………………………………………………………………………………………… “I’m terribly sorry I’m late,” Flora said .……………………………………………………………………………………………………… I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university After 6.1 last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City I haven't seen She started learning English 10 years ago She has…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… ……………… You shouldn’t eat too much meat You’d better…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… Knowing English is very useful => It ………………………………………………………………………… ………… 10 Thank you for helping me => It was kind ………………………………………………………………… ……… 11 I advise you to wear a coat when you go out (had better) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………… 45 I don’t like to watch TV (dislike) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………… 43 I saw Linda last on New year’s Day (since) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………… I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it People say that the president wanted to be a filmstar The president is said to have wanted to be a film star In the unlikely event of a fire, please not use the lift Should there be a fire, please not use the lift It’s impossible for them to have found him in that jungle He can't have been found in that jungle 4.I am very much looking forward to seeing my great grandson for the first time What I am very much looking forward to is seeing my great grandson for the first time If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately Only by operating immediately can we save your eyesight 6.It was his own fault that he lost the job He was late for work every morning If he hadn't been late for work every morning, he wouldn't have lost the job 7.Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year The exhibition hasn't been so well attended this year 8.I’m more interested in the people than the job It’s not the people that I am interested in; it's the job 9.They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights The excuse for their declaration of was was the defense of their territorial rights 10.Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the race track Johnny Brax is a careful driver on public roads, but a terror on the race track 11.You have done really well to pass your driving test so quickly She congratulated me on passing my driving test so quickly 12 This is the first time that I have seen an eclipse of the sun Never before have I seen an eclipse of the sun 13.No situation is more depressing than being unemployed Being unemployed is the most depressing situation 14.If you should get caught doing this You will go to prison Were you to get caught doing this, you will go to prison 15.I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll solve this problem However clever he may be, I don't think he'll solve this problem 16.The thinking is that he has been targeted to succeed the president He is thought to have been targeted to succeed the president 17.The house collapsed because of faulty building work It was because of faulty building work that the house collapsed 18.They are not going to reach an agreement before it’s too late By the time they reach an agreement, it will be too late 19.Many people died because of the lack of medical facilities It was because of the lack of medicine facilities that many people died 20 He managed to complete the sculpture although his eyesight was failing Despite his failing eyesight, he managed to complete the sculpture 21 Although it rained torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion Despite the torrential rain all day, we all enjoyed the excursion 22 The manager is not to be disturbed On no account should the manager be disturbed 23 If we don’t hear from you within seven days, the order will becancelled Unless we hear from you within seven days, the order will be cancelled 24 However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted Friendly as he seems, he's not to be trusted 25 If you didn’t contribute generously, we couldn’t continue our work But for your generous contribution, we couldn't continue our work 26 ‘I’m sorry I didn’t ring you to say I’d be late.’ He apologised for not having rung me to say he would be late 27.Although he wasvery tired, he agreed to playtennis Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis 28.I didn’t realise how much he was influenced by his brother I didn't realise the extent to which he was influenced by his brother 29 ‘I never told anyone about your scheme,’ he said He denied having told anyone about my scheme 30.It was wrong of you to scare your mother like that You oughtn’t to have scared your mother like that 31 This is my brother’s first solo flight in a glider This is the first time my brother has flied solo in a glider 32.We will not see each other again before I go This will be the last time we see each other 33 The train left before he got to the station By the time he got to the station the train had left 34.The school was founded ten years ago It is ten years since the school was founded 35.The house looks better since the repainting was done The house looks better now that the repainting was done 36.She hadn’t had a relapse for six months It was six months since she had had a relapse 37.We should spend as little money as possible The less money we spend, the better it will be 38.My slow progress was due to bad teaching As a result of bad teaching, my progress was slow 39.Nobody in the world can run as fast as Fleetfoot Fleetfoot is the fastest runner in the world 40.All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim’s greater speed But for Jim's greater speed, John would have won the gold medal 41 The students regretted that they had missed the lecture Thestudents regretted not 42.If you missed the programme you can’t really judge Unless 43.It was more of an argument than a discussion It was not so 44.I write to him almost everyday Hardly 45.I never intended to go to the meeting I never had 46.I only recognised him when he came into the light Not until 47.That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false There is 48.One runner was too exhausted to complete the lastlap of the race One runner was so 49.They never made us anything we didn’t want to We 50.It is quite pointless to complain There’s no 51.Nothing was done about it Nobody 52 It is hardly likely that he took poison He is 53 We couldn’t make the machine work The machine 54 I have never seen such beautiful pictures before These pictures 55 These two boxers weigh exactly the same There is no 56 I haven’t forgone a meal for two years The last time 57.It’s difficult to answer her question adequately Hers is 58.To the best of my knowledge, Mr Green’s a vegetarian As far 59.He is more a lecturer than a teacher He is not so 60.He had some hair-raising stories to tell Some of 61.No-one has challenged his authority before This is the first time 62.‘If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team.’ said the manager The manager threatened 63.The hurricane blew the roof off the house The house 64.You’ll certainly meet lots of people in your new job You are 65.I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting Rather 66.There aren’t many other books which explain this problem so well In few other books 67.I dislike it when people criticise me unfairly I object 68.Robert is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job Robert now wishes 69 Customs officials are stopping more travellers than usual this week An increased 70.She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know She is a 71.I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures My purpose 72.Skyscrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world The average 73.I was surprised at how easy he was to talk to I hadn’t expected 74.Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves All dogs are 75.The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement At no time 76.Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her Busy 77.Mrs Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning Mrs Wilson sends 78.It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine I cancelled 79.For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address Further information can 80.Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early But for his 81.It is said that he escaped to a neutral country He 82.The truth only came out on thepublication of the general’s personal diaries Only when 83.Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore The edge of the shore 84.In spite of the forecast it stayed fine Although rain 85.We’d prefer you not to smoke We’d rather 86.You really should be able to dress yourself by now! It’s high 87.Provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer So long as the examiner 88.You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out No matter 89.If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home Get 90.Although Judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports Despite her 91 Their dog was so fierced that nobody would visit them They had 92.That dress has only the slightest mark on it I can barely 93.He insisted on a full apology Nothing but 94.He remembered, and so did she He didn’t 95.My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing The moment 96.The doctor advised me to rest The doctor suggested 97.They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left Only after a 98.Their teacher is making them study hard They are 99.They were just as good as we had expected They certainly lived 100 Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish Much 101 I never miss out on a cup of coffee when I visit her flat She 102 If we wait long enough we’ll get what we want It’s just 103.The brochure gives hardly any useful information Precious 104.Trudy was quite relieved when she found out the truth Itwas something 105.What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to be The sheer 106.The government shouldn’t let this situation get worse This state 107.We were all shocked by his reaction His reaction came 108.If you were in the situation I’m in, you’d feel the same If you put 109 His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such savage criticism He shouldn’t 110.The number of road accidents has soared in recent months There 111.She is now leadinga normal life as a result of all the support she received from social workers If she 112.A work permit will only be issued on receipt of the correct documents Not 113.Didn’t you realise that he was only pretending? Didn’t it ? 114.The completion of the work was scheduled for last week The work was to 115.They’ll soon find out what she’s been doing It won’t 116.Most newsagents these days have ice-cream available all summer Ice-cream can 117.If I have plenty of warning, I’ll willingly baby-sit for you Provided you 118.As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful The 119.The house was so badly damaged in the fire that it couldn’t be repaired The house was too 120.He told me my request was unreasonable He said, “You can hardly .” 121 I was exasperated when the appointment was cancelled once again Imagine 122 You won’t reach the station in less than twenty minutes It will take 123 I took my car to the garage last Saturday and they resprayed it I had 124.The collision didn’t damage my car much Not a great 125.What has this experience taught you? What conclusions 126.To pass the time, I looked through some magazines I whiled 127.He declared his disapproval of the behaviour of some of his supporters He let it 128 Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh The very 129.Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him Despite his 130.What a surprise to see you here! Fancy 131.I don’t intend to apologise to either of them I have 132.It was only when I left home that I realised how much my father meant to me Not until 133.The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended Had it not 134.No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door Try 135.The critics were very impressed by her performance Her performance made 136.When are the council going to something about the city’s traffic problems? It’s high time something 137.I didn’t realise who he was until later Only later 138.The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week There has 139.Nobody expected her to lose, but she did Against 140.I have frequently made stupid mistakes like that Many’s