SENTENCE TRANS FOR HAINAM

IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20PTS)

Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.

1. You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.

-> Contrary

Đáp án
Contrary to your opinion/belief fat people are not always jolly.

(Contrary to what you believe/think fat people are not always jolly.)

2. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister.

-> Had it not…………………………………………………………………………………

Đáp án
Had it not been for the death of the Prime Minister, the bill would have been passed/got through.

3. She doesn’t intend to meet him any longer.

-> She has……………………………………………………………………………………

Đáp án
She has no intention of meeting him any longer.

4. He ran so fast that nobody could catch up with him.

-> So……………………………………………………………………………

Đáp án
So fast did he run that nobody could catch up with him.

5. Most doctors agree that smoking is bad for your health. (HARM)

-> …………………………………………………………………………………………………

Đáp án
Most doctors agree that smoking does/can/will harm you/your health.

6. The plumber advised me not to use the faulty appliance. (ADVICE)

-> …………………………………………………………………………………………………

Đáp án
The plumber’s advice to me was not to use the faulty appliance.

7. The Member of Parliament did everything he could do to exploit the situation.

(ADVANTAGE)

-> …………………………………………………………………………………………………

Đáp án
The Member of Parliament did everything he could do to take advantage of the situation.

8. I'm afraid that car is just too expensive. (MEANS) 

-> That car …………………………………………………………………….

Đáp án
That car is  beyond my means

9. His daughter continued to cry until he could not be seen any longer. (SIGHT)

-> His daughter …………………………………………………………

Đáp án
His daughter continued to cry until he  was out of sight.
10. I thought parking was allowed here. (UNDER )
-> I ……………………………………………………………………

Đáp án
I was under the impression that parking was allowed here.