Name : ……………………………………………………………….. ENG/ SEC .

Date :……………………………………………………. ( Detention sheet no. 1 )

Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning
1. You should take the train instead of the bus

If………………………………………… …………………………………………..

2. I’m sure that someone forgot to lock the door.

Someone must………………………………………. ……………………………….

3-They bought this house ten years ago.

They have………………………………………. ………………………………………….. …..

4-The course finished with a big party.

At the end……………………………………….. ……………………………………………..

5. We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn’t turn up.

The pop star………………………………………. ……………………………………………

6. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will.

Despite……………………………………. ………………………………………….. ………..

7. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.

No sooner…………………………………….. ………………………………………….. …….

8. You feel tired now because you didn’t sleep very well last night.

Had……………………………………….. ………………………………………….. …………..

9. When did you start the project?

How long………………………………………. ……………………………………………..

10. Their wedding will be held in a lovely church.

The church…………………………………….. ………………………………

Exercise 2: write an essay about 100 words of this topic :

Should boys and girls be in separate classes ?why or not

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Name : ……………………………………………………………….. ENG/ SEC .2

Date :……………………………………………………. ( Detention sheet no. 2 )

Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning
1. My father used to play football when he was young.

My father doesn’t……………………………………. ……………………………………………

2. Jane gave me a present on my last birthday.

I was……………………………………….. …………………………………………...

3. “Let’s go swimming”.

She suggests…………………………………… ………………………………………….. …….

4. “Would you like a cup of coffee?”

He………………………………………… …………………………………………..

5. We got lost in the jungle because we didn’t have a map.

If we had……………………………………….. ………………………………………….. …….

6.1 last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.

I haven’t seen………………………………………. ……………………………………………

7. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Nam Dinh.

It takes……………………………………… ………………………………………….. …………

8. It’s a pity you didn’t tell us about this.

I wish………………………………………. ………………………………………….. ………….

9. They think the owner of the house is abroad.

The owner……………………………………… ………………………………………….. ……

10. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.

The sea was too……………………………………….. ………………

Exercise 2: write an essay about 100 words of this topic :

Many parents give their children certain chores or tasks to do at home. Should children have to
do chores or tasks at home? Be sure to explain why you think it is a good idea or a bad idea.
Include examples to support your reasons.
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Name : ……………………………………………………………….. ENG/ SEC .2

Date :……………………………………………………. ( Detention sheet no. 3 )

Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning
1. I have never seen such a mess. (Begin with never)

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2. He had hardly sat down to rest when someone knocked on the door. (Begin with hardly)

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3. It is not compulsory that you should attempt all questions. (Rewrite using need not)

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4. You are obliged to obey your parents. (Rewrite using ‘ought to’)

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5. It is necessary for him to attend the meeting. (Rewrite using must.)

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6. We are interested in your offer, and we would be glad to have prices as soon as possible. (Insert
indeed)

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7. Gandhi is one of the greatest men of the world. (Insert indeed)

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8. As soon as she heard the news she fainted. (Rewrite using ‘No sooner …than’)

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9. I had hardly closed my eyes when the telephone rang. (Begin with hardly.)

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Exercise 2: write an essay about 100 words of this topic :

Are we too dependent on computers? Why or not

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Name : ……………………………………………………………….. ENG/ SEC .2

Date :……………………………………………………. ( Detention sheet no. 4 )

Exercise 1 : Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form – choose the correct tense .

1. Millions of American soldiers …………………… overseas in World War II. (fight)

2. Turn the water off or the bathtub …………………… (overflow / will overflow / would overflow)
3. The speaker ………………………. with emotion. (overpowered / was overpowered / has
overpowered)
4. The room …………………….. with noxious fumes. (filled / was filled / have filled)
5. Weather life …………………….. on other planets is a moot question. (exist / exists / existed)
6. He never ………………………… business with pleasure. (mix)
7. The general ……………………… of mistreating prisoners. (accuse)
8. Did you ……………………. the margarine for butter? (mistake)
9. A damp breeze from the sea usually …………………………… rain. (mean)

Exercise 2: write an essay about 100 words of this topic :

A memorable experience with a favorite family member.

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