REVISION

I. Combine these pairs of sentences. Use a relative pronoun only when necessary. Use commas for
non-defining relative clause.
1. I bought a cell phone. I can use it to send and receive e-mail.
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2. My new cell phone has become a necessary part of life. I only bought it a month ago.
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3. My roommate has never been on the Internet. She is afraid of computers.
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4. Now, there are psychologists. They help technophobes use technology.
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5. A lot of people suffer from techno stress. Those people work in my office.
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6. Some people dream of a job. They can do the job without technology.
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7. My stereo doesn't work today. It worked yesterday.
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8. The man is a computer expert. You were talking to him.
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9. Some documents have been found. They were stolen from a car.
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10. Dr. Michelle Weil wrote a book about 'technostress'. She is a psychologist.
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11. He works for a computer magazine. The magazine is very popular in Mexico.
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12. Marta has a brother. Her brother's name is Manuel.
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13. The bus goes up Hung Vuong street. It doesnt stop at the hospital.
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14. My younger brother is lazy. This annoys his teachers.
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15. The fashion show went on for three hours. It was carefully prepared.
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16. The plant had died. We cut it down last week.
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17. Phong usually comes to class late. This makes his form teacher angry.
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18. My friend decided to choose the red motorcycle. He had wanted a red motorcycle before.
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19. Next Saturday my brother will have to visit the doctor again. He hates visiting a doctor.
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20. Oanh works very hard and always gets good marks. This pleases her parents a lot.
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II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

1. The boys argued. Then they fought.

After _________________________________________________________________________________
2. I don't know enough about the machine, so I can't mend it myself.
If I ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. The cinema was such a long way from the city center that no one went there
The cinema was so ______________________________________________________________________
4. Collecting stamps from foreign countries is one of Janes interests
Jane is________________________________________________________________________________
5. The electric guitar was developped for pop music in the 1930s
It was not until _________________________________________________________________________
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6. When is someone going to announce the results of the contest?

When are _____________________________________________________________________________
7. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.
Depsite _______________________________________________________________________________
8 Mother said, I think it wont be too sunny tomorrow.
Mother said ___________________________________________________________________________
9 Linh told me that her father died of cancer in 2000.
Linh said ______________________________________________________________________________
10. We wrote Katie's name on the calendar so as not to forget her birthday
We wrote______________________________________________________________________________
11. It isnt necessary for you to finish by Saturday
You__________________________________________________________________________________
12. He couldnt repair the broken vase
The broken____________________________________________________________________________
13. This mobile phone is not as cheap as I thought it would be
This mobile phone is_____________________________________________________________________
14. Its months since we decorated this room
We havent____________________________________________________________________________
15. I dont think its a good idea for you to go out this evening
Id rather______________________________________________________________________________
16. What a pity my brother fails the driving test
I wish_________________________________________________________________________________
17. My brother likes to go swimming better than to play computer games
My brother ____________________________________________________________________________
18. She speaks English very well
She is ________________________________________________________________________________
19. Gerald is too young to vote
Gerald ________________________________________________________________________________
20. The day was so cold that we stayed indoors
It was ________________________________________________________________________________
21. No one told me about the change of plan
I was_________________________________________________________________________________
22. I started to play the piano when I was six
I have ________________________________________________________________________________
23. The weather was so bad that we couldnt go sailing
The weather was not ____________________________________________________________________
24. The speaker says that we have defeated the foreign invaders because our people are very heroic.
The speaker says________________________________________________________________________
25. My father is tall but my brother is taller
My father isnt _________________________________________________________________________
26. The food in France is famous
France is ______________________________________________________________________________
27. I intend to come over to pick you up
a. Im ________________________________________________________________________________
28. John could not find the way to the hotel
John was not ___________________________________________________________________________
29. She stayed at work late so that she could complete the report.
She stayed_____________________________________________________________________________
30. My motobike is going to be checked next Sunday
Im __________________________________________________________________________________
31. The game was called off because of heavy rain
It rained ______________________________________________________________________________
32. Jim lost his job because he was lazy
Because of ____________________________________________________________________________
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33. Nam has difficulty in studying English

It is__________________________________________________________________________________
34. The boy threw the ball through the window
The ball ______________________________________________________________________________
35. The stamps are so beautiful that all of us want to buy them
a. They are such ________________________________________________________________________
36. Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late
In spite _______________________________________________________________________________
37. I dont find it difficult to study late at night
I am used _____________________________________________________________________________
38. He spent five hours driving to London
It took ________________________________________________________________________________
39. The robber forced the cashier to hand over the money
The cashier ____________________________________________________________________________
40. He cant cook as well as his mother does
His mother ____________________________________________________________________________
41. He couldnt afford to buy the car
The car _______________________________________________________________________________
42. Keep silent or youll wake the baby up
If ____________________________________________________________________________________
43. The lesson was so difficult that she couldnt learn it
The lesson was too ______________________________________________________________________
44. If she doesnt work harder, shell lose her job
Unless_________________________________________________________________________________
45. He is sorry now that he didnt invite Jane to his party
He wishes _____________________________________________________________________________
46. That cars so expensive, I dont think I can buy it
Its such _______________________________________________________________________________
47. 'Why is Maria crying?'
She wondered __________________________________________________________________________
48. I arrived by train a moment ago
Ive __________________________________________________________________________________
49. They have taught me to respect others
I _____________________________________________________________________________________
50. Trees are being planted by the roadside so as to reduce traffic noise.
Trees are ______________________________________________________________________________
51. He went to school though he was ill
In spite ________________________________________________________________________________
52. The government took these measures so that they could reduce crime
The government ________________________________________________________________________
53. I havent seen that man here before
Its ___________________________________________________________________________________
54. The furniture was so expensive that I didnt buy it
The furniture was too ____________________________________________________________________
55. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges
Apples are not __________________________________________________________________________
56. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there
Its such _______________________________________________________________________________
57. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car
Henry wishes ___________________________________________________________________________
58. He gets up early in the morning and hes used to it
Hes used ______________________________________________________________________________
59. She worked hard. She wanted to become a good teacher of English (in order to)
She worked hard in order _________________________________________________________________
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60. How often do the mechanics serve your car? (How often do you?)
How often do you
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?
61. We cant possibly study in all this noise. (impossible)
It is __________________________________________________________________________________
62. These girls are too young to get married. (old)
These girls are not ______________________________________________________________________
63. Nhung did not need to register for the English course. (necessary)
It wasnt ______________________________________________________________________________
64. My sister really wishes she could dance well. (able)
My sister regrets not _____________________________________________________________________
65. I dont think he isnt strong enough to lift the box
I dont he is ___________________________________________________________________________
66. They are talking about Nam. Nam is very interested in math.
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67. He didn't prepare for the interview, so he didn't get the job.
If he _________________________________________________________________________________
68. Mike hid behind the tree to be found by his friends
Mike hid ______________________________________________________________________________
69. My mother needs a tin opener to open the bottles.
My mother ____________________________________________________________________________
70. 'Please don't tell anybody what happened.' (ask)
He ___________________________________________________________________________________
71. I remember the day. I was afraid to use my new computer then
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72. Those books are so expensive that they cant be sold out in a few weeks
They are ______________________________________________________________________________
73. 'I like your coat, I'm looking for one like that myself.'
She told me ____________________________________________________________________________
74. John had the necessary qualifications. He was not hired because of his age
Even though ___________________________________________________________________________
75. Someone introduced me to Dr Felix last year.
I ____________________________________________________________________________________
76. She weren't allowed to open her presents until her birthday.
It was not _____________________________________________________________________________
77. The air was so polluted that they couldnt enjoy their holidays
The air was ____________________________________________________________________________
78. Advice is given in order that students can choose the best course.
Advice _______________________________________________________________________________
79. People are destroying large areas of forest every day.
Large ________________________________________________________________________________
80. I shut the door quietly in order that I couldnt wake up the baby
I shut _________________________________________________________________________________
81. Mr. Quang has a lot of money. This puts him in trouble with his friends.
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82. This metal isnt soft for you to cut into pieces
This metal _____________________________________________________________________________
83. You will catch a cold if you dont keep your feet dry
Unless ________________________________________________________________________________
84. 'I grew these carrots myself.'
He told ________________________________________________________________________________
85. I didn't sleep until midnight.
It was not _____________________________________________________________________________
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86. We came home from our holiday early because we ran out of money.
If we _________________________________________________________________________________
87. 'I've been spending a lot more time with my children.'
He mentioned __________________________________________________________________________
88. When did you last ride a bike?
How long _____________________________________________________________________________
89. `Jim's arriving at our house tomorrow.'
She told me ____________________________________________________________________________
90. Though it was raining hard outside, they insisted on leaving.
They insisted __________________________________________________________________________
91. Alan always overeats at lunch because he never eats breakfast.
If Alan _______________________________________________________________________________
92. `If you don't give me a pay rise. I'll resign.'
He threatened __________________________________________________________________________
93. That shirt is too dirty for you to wear
It is __________________________________________________________________________________
94. Nam is sorry now that he didnt accept the job
Nam wishes ____________________________________________________________________________
95. I can't take much exercise because I don't have enough free time.
If ____________________________________________________________________________________
96. Prices just get higher all the time
Prices ________________________________________________________________________________
97. The staff are working at weekends so as to complete the project in time
The staff ______________________________________________________________________________
98. I work in an office. In my office, the software changes frequently.
I work ________________________________________________________________________________
99. She was successful. She felt dissatisfied
In spite _______________________________________________________________________________
100. She didn't stop learning German until the age of 24.
It was not _____________________________________________________________________________
101. My father bought a car with a sun roof
The car _______________________________________________________________________________
102. I never intended to go to the Barleys party
I never had ____________________________________________________________________________
103. We went to the countryside so as to avoid being disturbed by the noise of the city
We went to ____________________________________________________________________________
104. The house didn't burn down because the fire brigade came immediately.
If the fire brigade _______________________________________________________________________
105. It is said that English people are quiet and severed
English people are ______________________________________________________________________
106. 'Stay away from me.'
He warned _____________________________________________________________________________
107. She is not only a famous singer, she also an actress
Not only ______________________________________________________________________________
108. Because of the heavy rain, they couldnt go for a picnic last weekend
Because ______________________________________________________________________________
109. It is so noise that our teacher cant do the research
It isnt ________________________________________________________________________________
110. 'Can I borrow your pencil?'
I asked ________________________________________________________________________________
111. Mr. Son resigned earlier than his age because of his sickness
Mr. Son resigned _______________________________________________________________________
112. Mr. Nam was successful in his life although he came from a poor family
Mr. Nam was successful _________________________________________________________________
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113. A doctor has had to retire through ill health. We know him.
A doctor ______________________________________________________________________________
114. Somebody has bought the land next to our house.
The land ______________________________________________________________________________
115. The secretary can give you the information. She sits at the first desk on the right.
The secretary __________________________________________________________________________
116. If you can't find anyone else, I'll drive you to the airport
He volunteered _________________________________________________________________________
117. The men were wearing protective clothing, so they were all quite safe.
If ____________________________________________________________________________________
118. 'Why don't we sing a few songs?' (suggest)
He suggested ___________________________________________________________________________
119. The story was so amusing that the children laughed and laughed again
It was ________________________________________________________________________________
120.bWe have to help Janet find her bags
Janet has ______________________________________________________________________________
121. We took off our boots so that we couldnt make the floor dirty
We took off ___________________________________________________________________________
122. I couldn't finish my project until Mark helped me.
It was not _____________________________________________________________________________
123. They should have finished the hotel by the time you arrive.
The hotel _____________________________________________________________________________
124. Jane has sold the old car. She was given it by her father.
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125. Adrian wears jeans all the time.
Adrian _______________________________________________________________________________
126. 'Are you enjoying yourself?:
He wanted to know ______________________________________________________________________
127. We dont trust Lan because she behaves badly. (because of)
I dont trust ____________________________________________________________________________
128. You can stay in my house when I am on holiday.'
Jim told us _____________________________________________________________________________
129. Southam Chess Club meets weekly on Friday evenings. It has more than 50 members.
The Southam Chess Club _________________________________________________________________
130. Their game of badminton is always on Tuesday.
They _________________________________________________________________________________
131. Has anybody shown you what to do?
Have you _____________________________________________________________________________
132. Seeing Nelson Mandela will always be in my memory
Ill never forget_________________________________________________________________________
133. His questions were more difficult than I expected.
His questions werent ____________________________________________________________________
134. It would be a great idea for you to see a doctor.
I think you should ______________________________________________________________________
135. Someone has to write the history of the European Community one day.
The history ____________________________________________________________________________
136. Phong passed the exams with good results because of his hard work
Phong passed __________________________________________________________________________
137. Were afraid you cant park your car over there.
Sorry, but you __________________________________________________________________________
138. Half way through the meeting there was a knock on the front door.
While ________________________________________________________________________________
139. I think shes able to study maths very well.
I think she _____________________________________________________________________________
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140. How long have you learning English?

When ________________________________________________________________________________
141. These shoes are very large for me to wear
These shoes are ________________________________________________________________________
142. A friend has typed all of her papers for Mary
Mary has ______________________________________________________________________________
143. She went to the zoo last year and that is where she saw a real tiger for the first time
Before she ____________________________________________________________________________
144. If you stay here longer, youll like the place more
The longer ____________________________________________________________________________
145. Dr Rowan has had to do all his own typing. His secretary resigned two weeks ago.
Dr. Rowan_____________________________________________________________________________
146. He used to depend on his parents for money
No longer _____________________________________________________________________________
147. Somebody had already reported the accident before I phoned.
The accident ___________________________________________________________________________
148. The flight to London lasted more than three hours
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
149. 'I'll finish the work by the end of this week.'
He ___________________________________________________________________________________
150. She has now moved back to the house on Long Island. She was born there.
Long Island____________________________________________________________________________
151. They climbed up to the top of a large rock. They got a good view from there.
They climbed __________________________________________________________________________
152. First my sister considered what to say. Then she decided to talk to her headmaster.
After _________________________________________________________________________________
153. `Don't forget to go to the supermarket after work.'
He reminded ___________________________________________________________________________
154. Somebody will tell you when you should go in to see the doctor.
You __________________________________________________________________________________
155. 'I'm sorry I couldn't come to visit you last summer'
Mary said _____________________________________________________________________________
156. 'You ought to take a break, Andrew.'
He advised _____________________________________________________________________________
157. Professor Johnson is to visit the university next week. I have long admired him.
Professor Johnson_______________________________________________________________________
158. She cant have any more children because of her age
She is too _____________________________________________________________________________
159. Its impossible to learn a foreign language in a week
Learning ______________________________________________________________________________
160. Its pity that you cant stay longer
I wish ________________________________________________________________________________
161. It is necessary to learn English
I find it _______________________________________________________________________________
162. I cant wear the shirt because it is too short
The shirt is ____________________________________________________________________________
163. Matthew is very good at tennis
Mathhew plays _________________________________________________________________________
164. They built this house last month
This _________________________________________________________________________________
165. I dont wear this coat in winter because it isnt warm enough
This coat ______________________________________________________________________________
166. My brother is too young to go to school
My brother ____________________________________________________________________________
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167. No one knew him at the party

He ___________________________________________________________________________________
168. Having a vacation abroad is very interesting
Its __________________________________________________________________________________
169. Theyll ask him to break past records
They _________________________________________________________________________________
170. The referee asks them to get a new ball
The referee ____________________________________________________________________________
171. My sister drives slowly
My sister is ____________________________________________________________________________
172. The man asked his daughter to buy the cheaper shirt
The man had ___________________________________________________________________________
173. It was very cold yesterday, so we couldnt go swimming
If____________________________________________________________________________________
174. Her call to California lasted ten minutes
She made a
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?
175. The bridge was so low that the bus couldnt go under it
It was ________________________________________________________________________________
176. They couldnt do anything to stop people polluting the river
Nothing ______________________________________________________________________________
177. Children shouldnt swim in this pool because it is too deep
This pool is not _________________________________________________________________________
178. They have asked Jack to write an essay on the Thames
They _________________________________________________________________________________
179. He is too short to play basketball
Hes so _______________________________________________________________________________
180. She took a bus in order not to be late
She took ______________________________________________________________________________
181. I asked him to repair my watch
I got _________________________________________________________________________________
182. Be enjoys telling jokes
Ba is _________________________________________________________________________________
183. Driving too fast is dangerous
Its __________________________________________________________________________________
184. Richard can cook very well
Richard is a ____________________________________________________________________________
185. It takes me about an hour to watch TV every day
I spend _______________________________________________________________________________
186. Its nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother
My father _____________________________________________________________________________
187. I started work for the company a year a go.
I have been ____________________________________________________________________________
188. The train left before he got to the station.
By the time ____________________________________________________________________________
189. The school was founded ten years ago.
It is ten _______________________________________________________________________________
190. They havent talked to each other for two years
Its __________________________________________________________________________________
191. She has never heard such a ridiculous lie.
Its the _______________________________________________________________________________
192. She started writing novels four years ago
She __________________________________________________________________________________
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193. They have never been to a Chinese restaurant before.

Its the _______________________________________________________________________________
194. She hasnt been out for months
The last _______________________________________________________________________________
195. She didnt wake up early, but now she does.
She __________________________________________________________________________________
196. Roses cant possibly grow in such poor ground.
It is impossible _________________________________________________________________________
197. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.
It is difficult ___________________________________________________________________________
198. One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap of the race.
One runner was so ______________________________________________________________________
199. I don't ride the bus to work every morning because it's always so crowded.
If ____________________________________________________________________________________
200. I learned my lessons. Then I went out for a walk.
Before ________________________________________________________________________________
201. The film started before we got to the cinema
By the time ____________________________________________________________________________
202. Nobody told me that George was ill.
I ____________________________________________________________________________________
203. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
In spite _______________________________________________________________________________
204. He said, I once spent a summer here in this province.
He said _______________________________________________________________________________
205. She said that they were busy then but they would have more time the next week.
She said: ______________________________________________________________________________
206. Our teacher said that the Second World War broke out in 1939.
Our teacher said: _______________________________________________________________________
207. Trang said that I had broken the glass
Trang blamed __________________________________________________________________________
208. Linus is smart, so he finds clever solutions to life's problems.
If ____________________________________________________________________________________
209. Schroeder ignores Lucy. so she gets angry at him.
If ____________________________________________________________________________________
210. They have found an unexploded bomb in Herbert Square, and they are evacuating the area.
An unexploded _________________________________________________________________________
211. They are opening the case again because they're not satisfied with the verdict.
The case ______________________________________________________________________________
212. People expect better results soon.
Better ________________________________________________________________________________
213. The tree is being planted in the garden by her father now
Her father _____________________________________________________________________________
214. A small house has just been built here by the builders
The builders ___________________________________________________________________________
215. The book was written by that famous author
That famous author______________________________________________________________________
216. You will be helped by your teacher
Your teacher___________________________________________________________________________
217. A rat is being chased by my cat
My cat________________________________________________________________________________
218. We are taught English by Mr. Nguyen
Mr. Nguyen ___________________________________________________________________________
219. Its Mr. Harrison. He teaches us this subject
Its __________________________________________________________________________________
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220. He woke up so late that he didnt have time for breakfast

He woke up too ________________________________________________________________________

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