English 8

REVISION EXERCISES
I. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
1.I always keep the window open because I want to let fresh air in.
( I always
2. He always drives carefully so that he doesn’t cause accident.
( He
3. We got up early this morning because we didn’t want to be late.
( We got up
4. He studied hard because he wanted to pass the exam.
( He studied hard so as
5. Mary wrote a notice on the board so that she could inform her classmates about the schedule.
(
6. He didn’t want to miss the bus, so he left early.
( He left early
7. The workers will build many new houses in that area next year.
( Many new houses
8. You mustn’t use the machine for over 12 hours a day.
( The machine
9. The mechanic checks the car engines every week.
( The car engines
10. Do people wash the used plastic bottles with water?
( Are the used plastic bottles
11. Nam can repair the bicycle.
( The bicycle
12. These doors should be shut before 9 p.m.
( We
13. A lot of work is done by the secretary every day.
( The seretary
14. Many trees are cut down to make paper.
( People
15. Rubbish mustn’t be thrown carelessly by the city residents.
( The city residents
16. Will a new school be built very soon?
( Will they
17. He is sorry because he has just heard about your illness.
( He is sorry to
18. I was very happy that I got good grades for math.
( I was ver happy
19. She knew the sad news from her friend. She was upset.
( She was upset to
20. You passed your final exam, so I am delighted.
( I am delighted that
21. Mr. Ba is happy because his son passed the exam.
( Mr. Ba is happy that
22. May I turn on the television?
( Do you mind ?
23. Please don’t play your music so loudly?
( Would you mind ?
24. Shall I open the door for you?
( Do you mind ?
25. Please don’t make so much noise.
( Would you mind ?
26. Can I try on your shoes?
( Do you mind ?
27. Could you show me the way to the post office?
( Would you mind ?
28. Can I use your cell phone?
( Do you mind ?
29. Can I play your guitar?
( Would you mind ?
30. Could you clean the table for me?
( Would you mind ?
31. Could you tell me how to write a book report?
( Do you mind ?
32. Please send me this letter on the way home.
( Would you mind ?
33. Can you correct this composition for me?
( Do you mind ?
34. Can I borrow your dictionary?
( Would you mind ?
35. Can you play the tape once more?
( Would you mind ?
36. I don’t understand the words. They are written on the envelope.
(
37. People often like cars. The cars are made in Japan.
(
38. The enjoy dinner. I was served by the swimming pool.
(
39. The tourists wanted to stay in mini - hotels. The mini - hotels were built along the beach.
(
40. The man wants to buy the book. It was published last year.
(
41.They are rebuilding the houses. The houses were destroyed in a fire last month.
(
42. The tree was very tall. The tree was cut down last week.
(
43. The flowers are from Dalat. They are sold in those flower shops.
(
44. The pagoda was a large one. It was built on the top of the hill.
(
45. The cushion is not big enough. It is covered with a blanket.
(
46. Can the man return home next week? He was injured in the car accident.
(
47. There is a high building. It is built on the corner of this street.
(
48. Do you know the woman? The woman is talking to Tom.
(
49. The taxi broke down. It was taking us to airport.
(
50. The baby is crying for her mother. She is sitting in an armchair.
(
51. The