Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. The furniture was too old for us to keep.
→ It was …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Nobody has cleaned the streets this week.
→ The streets ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.
→ They accidentally cut …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. He brought the umbrella along but it didn’t rain.
→ He needn’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.
→ Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. The underground is quick and cheap.
→ The underground is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work.
→ He objected to …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Neil regrets having sold his car.
→ Neil wishes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. The child ran out because of the strange noise.
→ The strange noise ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
→ No sooner …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence.
1. Jason’s professor had him to write his thesis many times before allowing him to present it
A B C
to the committee.
D
2. I think Helen is accustomed to work eight hours a day.
A B C D
3. The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have.
A B C D
4. Only when you have had a chance to know various occupations you will decide on your career.
A B C D
5. I tried to do everything to contact John two weeks ago but so far I don’t receive his reply.
A B C D
6. Most students were able of finding good jobs three to six months after graduation.
A B C D
7. The letter was sent by special delivery must be important.
A B C D
8. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to
A B C
assist in the clean-up operation.
D
9. My brother attends an university in the Midwest which specializes in astrology.
A B C D
10. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French foods
A B C D
in the traditional manner.
Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 1. The furniture was too old for us to keep. → It
By Adalynn
Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. It was such old furniture that we wouldn’t/ couldn’t keep it.
2. The streets haven’t been cleaned this week.
3. They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road.
4. He needn’t have brought the umbrella along (because it didn’t rain anyway)
5. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.
6. The underground is not only quick but also cheap.
7. He objected to his secretary(’s) coming late to work/ the fact that his secretary came late to work.
8. Neil wishes he hadn’t sold his car.
9. The strange noise made the child run out.
10. No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong.
There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. D
1. It was such an old furniture that we can’t keep.
2. The streets haven’t been cleaned this week.
3. They accidentally cut off our water pipes while mending the road.
4. He needn’t bring the umbrella along.
5. Despite strongly disapproving of your behavior, I will help you this time.
6. The underground is not only quick but also cheap.
7. He objected to his secretary’s coming late to work.
8. Neil wishes he hadn’t sold his car.
9. The strange noise made the child run out.
10. No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong.
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1. to write -> write
have sb do sth: yêu cầu ai làm gì
2. work -> working
be accustomed to Ving: quen với làm gì
3. will have -> have
càng… càng…
4. you will decide -> will you decide
5. don’t receive -> haven’t received
6. of finding -> to find
7. was sent -> sent
Mệnh đề quan hệ rút gọn
8. Because -> Because of
Because of + N/Ving
9. an -> a
10. know to -> know how to