Sentence rewriting

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SENTENCE REWRITING
1. Apart from Minh, everyone else at the meeting was a party member
2. The only thing that makes that job worthwhile is the money
3. They will not announce the decision formally
4. She firmly believed John to be telling the truth
5. He seems not to care about anything
6. Cars are responsible for air pollution, and they cause more serious accidents
7. Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no choice
8. After the beginning of the opera, late comers had to wait before taking their seats
9. This is our temporary office
10. The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the football match
11. He didn’t give any reason for his strange behavior that day
12. There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard
13. Nam’s sister may go to the United States
14. We will strop off in France on our way to Germany

2. 2
15. The truth only came out on the publication of the General’s personal diaries
16. She doesn’t take any exercise, which is why she is not unfit
17. Alice looks nothing like her mother
18. The party ended earlier than I though it would
19. People think that Columbus found American before others
20. Mai soon recovered from her cold (get)
21. Thuy has finally accepted that their friendship is over (terms)
22. The author describes his childhood vividly in the book (account)
23. Do you have any idea about how he made enough money to buy that new sports car? (light)
24. I wasn’t expecting you to begin singing when they asked you to speak (took)
25. Only when the storm subsided was it clear just how much damage had been done (extent)
26. When he won the scholarship, he began to realize just how luckily he was (down)
27. Hue was always embarrassed by her father’s jokes (source)
28. How likely is the new venture to get off the ground? (prospects)
29. She had her own reasons for not telling us anything about her past (dark)
30. They arranged for the police to arrest the thief (had)

3. 3
31. Tommy always arrives after everyone else (last)
32. She can hardly read at all (virtually)
33. Mary didn’t want to queue for tickets so she bought them by phone (anxious)
34. The price of the books was less than we had expected (not)
35. My brother would never watch TV until he had done his homework (before)
36. The course finished with the big party (end)
37. In my opinion, the problem has happened for two reasons (are)
38. “You broke my camera!” Minh said to Hoa (accused)
39. He suggested that the house might be painted green.
40. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was halfway through it
41. Further progress was impossible because of the floods
42. He blamed his wife for their late arrival at the concert
43. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding a place
44. It was quire unnecessary for you to carry all those parcels home yourself
45. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering
46. Your car is in my way. Would you mind moving it?

4. 4
47. The mechanic serviced my car last week
48. We couldn’t drive because of the fog
49. He has only a disablement pension on which to live
50. The City Council has only recently found out Minnie
51. We have no option but to collect this license fee
52. Everyone thought that he had broken the flower vase
53. Mai Lan did not reach home until midnight
54. The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t had an ingenuous
plan
55. He tried hard so that he would win the match
56. I am always nervous when I travel by air
57. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work
58. Nam only understood very little of what the teacher said
59. I am sure you didn’t lock the front door. Here is the key
60. The garden still needs digging
61. This pudding can be cooked in its tin
62. “I don’t think Hai will come, “said Nam.

5. 5
63. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice
64. Phuong’s plans for a picnic have been spoilt by the weather (fallen)
65. Cyclists are not allowed to ride on the station platform (must)
66. To his amazement, the passport office was closed when he arrived (find)
67. “Do you remember what you have to do?” the teacher asked her class (what)
68. It’s unusual for Carol to get angry with her staff (hardly)
69. There is no ice cream left (run)
70. There is no point in asking Cuong to help (worth)
71. Lan’s behavior at the party annoyed me (Lan)
72. Huy didn’t listen to what his doctor told him (notice)
73. Phuong had to finish the accounts and write several letters as well (addition)
74. When he was a child in Australia, he went swimming almost everyday (his)
75. After a long chase, the police finally succeeded in arresting the thief (to)
76. Phuong was supposed to write to her parents last week (ought)
77. All the witnesses said the accident was my fault (blame)
78. You pay $20 a month for a period of one year

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79. Under no circumstances should you phone the police
80. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term
81. I was not surprised to hear that he had failed his driving test
82. It is not certain that he will get the job
83. The hurricane blew the roof off the house
84. If the work is finished by lunch time, you can go home
85. The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher (loss)
86. She had completely forgotten him (mind)
87. The fact that he will never race again is something he can’t accept (terms)
88. He has definitely agreed to accept the job (committed)
89. Ours is the only company allowed to import these chemicals (monopoly)
90. He very much surprised her when he said he loved her (breath)
91. Who gave you my name and address? (tough)
92. My friend took no notice of my advice (deaf)
93. It will take a while for your visa to come through (course)
94. He modestly understated his part in the rescue (down)

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95. It’s a waste of time to talk too much about this (worth)
96. They won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes (least)
97. It might be better if that paragraph was omitted (leave)
98. If you gave your mind to your work, you might not make so many mistakes (concentrated)
99. The students did not find it any hard to translate this passage into their mother tongue
(difficulty)
100. The baby will die if nobody sends for a doctor
Unless a doctor
101. He was late because his car broke down
The reason
102. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish
Much
103. As soon as I locked all the doors, the door bell rang
Hardly
104. You can try to get Nam to lend you his pocket calculator but you won’t succeed
There is no point
105. The collision didn’t damage my car very much
Not a great
106. What has this experience taught you?
What conclusions
107. To pass the time, I looked through some magazines
I whiled
108. He declared his disapproval of the behavior of some of his supporters
He let it
109. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh
The very
110. I will only be satisfied if the manager apologizes fully
Nothing short

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111. Cuong’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him
Charming
112. I thought about that has happened all those years before
I cast
113. I almost gave up at one point
I came very
114. He said that he had won as a result of good luck
He attributed
115. I really don’t know what you are talking about (faintest)
116. Lam is to blame for the problems he is facing
117. The main focus of the plot is the adventures of two teenagers (centered)
118. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with policies he disagrees (distances)
119. Could you watch my bag while I am away, please (eye)
120. I am constantly amused by Chau’s ridiculous ideas (source)
121. There was loud applause as he left the stage (accompaniment)
122. Minh is never reluctant to make tough decisions as a manager (shrinks)
123. Nobody helped me at all (finger)
124. Lien said that the situation at work was like a family argument (likened)
125. You think I am someone else
You are confusing
126. Chi is proud of the fact that she is never late
Chi prides

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127. On this ship passengers cannot get onto the bridge
Passengers have no
128. This should work theoretically
In
129. What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
How exactly does
130. Their chances of success are small
It is not
131. On the way home, Tuan had an unfortunate accident
Tuan met
132. The result of the film was just as you predicted
You were
133. An electrical failure was said to be the cause of the fire
The blamed
134. Lately I have thought of nothing but work
I have been rather
135. They had to wait for 12 hours before their flight left
Only after a
136. You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong
Contrary to
137. “That’s a lovely new dress, Hoa” said her mother
Hoa’s mother complimented
138. Lam may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life
Lam’s poor
139. He said that he was anxious about the plight of the homeless (concern)
140. I never thought of going by train (occurred)
141. Stop disturbing me! Can’t you see that I am working? (alone)
142. The main in that painting bears a strong resemblance to my uncle (reminds)

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143. I can’t often afford to spend my holidays abroad
144. The minister gave no precise figures about the causalities
The minister didn’t go
145. Every possible effort was made by orphanage to find the boy’s parents
The orphanage left no stone
146. The company will well make a profit next year
I wouldn’t
147. These problems of ours are the tip of the iceberg
I am afraid our problems
148. They have been arguing about the motorway extension for years
The proposed motorway extension has been a bone
149. Please don’t give me an injection
I would rather
150. Imagine my surprise when a policeman appeared at the door
When a policeman appeared at the door I was
151. She slept well last night
She had
152. The new musical has taken theater audiences by storm
The new musical has delighted
153. Only her mother is French (side)
154. Their flat has been broken into twice this year (had)
155. Her plans for a picnic have been spoilt by the weather (through)
156. I didn’t see her again for 5 years (before)
157. I found this film quite disappointing (let)
158. She looks great with that new hair style (wonders)

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159. Doctors say that smoking is bad for your health (harm)
160. Why do I always get the boring jobs? (donkey)
161. I didn’t agree with the idea (favor)
162. You didn’t think carefully enough before you decided (thought)
163. Turn off all switches before leaving the workshop
All the switches
164. John asked if it was the blue one or the green one she wanted
“Which
165. You might fall if you’re not careful
Be careful
166. “I don’t think John will come,” said Bill
Bill doubted
167. Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station?
Does your aunt
168. They were just as good as we expected
They certainly lived
169. He will settle down. Then his performance will improve
Once
170. My father finds map hard to follow
My father has
171. There isn’t a pair of thermal socks left in the shop
We are completely
172. The result of the match was never in doubt
At no time
173. It was more an argument than a discussion
It was not so
174. Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no choice
Reluctant

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175. These new machines have put an end to queuing
Before
176. My protests were ignored by everybody
Nobody
177. House prices have risen dramatically this year
There has
178. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended
Had it not
179. If Cuong continues to break the law, he will get into trouble
If Cuong persists
180. Tom insisted on being told the complete story
Nothing but