CHUYÊN ĐỀ VIẾT LẠI CÂU THCS AMSTERDAM

DẠNG 1: CÂU SO SÁNH

1. Her old house is bigger than her new one.

=> Her new house…………………………………….........

2. No one in my class is taller than Peter.

=> Peter ……………………………………………….

3. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.

=> The white dress ……………………………………………

4. According to me, English is easier than Maths.

=> According to me, Maths ………………………………….

5. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.

=> Mary ……………………………………………………….

6. No river in the world is longer than the Nile.

=> The Nile …………………………………………………..

7. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

=> No mountain ……………………………………………...

8. This is the first time I have ever met such a pretty girl.

=> She is ……………………………………………………..

9. He works much. He feels tired.

=> The more …………………………………………………

10. This computer works better than that one.

=> That computer ……………………………………………..

 11. The apartment is big. The rent is high.

=> The bigger ………………………………………………….

12. We set off soon. We will arrive soon.

=> The sooner ……………………………………………………

13. The joke is good. The laughter is loud.

=> The better ……………………………………………….……..

14. She gets fat. She feels tired.

=> The fatter ……………………………………………….………

15. As he gets older, he wants to travel less.

=> The older ……………………………………………….………

16. The children are excited with the difficult games.

=> The more ……………………………………………….………

17. People dive fast. Many accidents happen.

=> The faster ……………………………………………….………

18. I meet him much. I hate him much

=> The more ……………………………………………….………

19. My boss works better when he is pressed for time,

=> The less ……………………………………………….…………

20. As he has much money, he wants to spend much.

=> The more ……………………………………………….…………

21. If you read many books, you will have much knowledge.

 => The more ……………………………………………………………

22. He speaks too much and people feel bored.

=> The more ……………………………………………………………

23. The growth in the economy makes people’s living condition better.

=> The more ……………………………………………………………..

24. People learn a lot of things as they travel far.

=> The farther …………………………………………………………….

25. We never met any more dependable person than George.

=> George is...........................................................................................

26. There isn’t anybody as kind-hearted as your mother.

=> Your mother is...................................................................................

DẠNG 2: CÂU BỊ ĐỘNG

Exercise 1: Chuyển các câu sau sang thể bị động.

1.The waiter brings me this dish.

…………………………………………………….
2. Our friends send these postcards to us.
…………………………………………………….
3. Their grandmother told them this story when they visited her last week.
…………………………………………………….
4. Tim ordered this train ticket for his mother.
…………………………………………………….
5. She showed her ticket to the airline agent.
…………………………………………………….
6. Jim baked this cake yesterday.
…………………………………………………….
7. They are going to buy a new apartment next year.
…………………………………………………….
8. The shop assistant handed these boxes to the customer.
…………………………………………………….
9. The board awarded the first prize to the reporter.
…………………………………………………….
10. Have you sent the Christmas cards to your family?
…………………………………………………….
 11. The committee appointed Alice secretary for the meeting.
…………………………………………………….
12. Tom will give Anna a ride to school tomorrow.
 …………………………………………………….
13. They keep this room tidy all the time.
…………………………………………………….
14. We gave Ann some bananas and some flowers.
…………………………………………………….
15. They moved the fridge into the living room.
…………………………………………………….

Exercise 2. Chuyển các câu với động từ tường thuật sau sang câu bị động
1. They think that he has died a natural death.
…………………………………………………….
2. Some people believe that 13 is an unlucky number.
…………………………………………………….
3. They say that John is the brightest student in class.
…………………………………………………….
4. They reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
…………………………………………………….
5. I knew that they had told him of the meeting.
…………………………………………………….
6. They declared that she won the competition.
…………………………………………………….
7. They rumored the man was still living.
…………………………………………………….
8. People think that Jack London’s life and writing’s represent the American love of
adventure.
…………………………………………………….
9. They reported that the troops were coming.
…………………………………………………….
10. People believed that the earth stood still.
…………………………………………………….
Exercise 3. Chuyển các câu với động từ chỉ nhận thức sau sang câu bị động
1. I have heard her sing this song several times.
…………………………………………………….

2. People saw him steal your car.

…………………………………………………….
3. The teacher is watching the work.
…………………………………………………….
 4. He won’t let you do that silly thing again.
…………………………………………………….
5. People don’t make the children work hard.
…………………………………………………….
6. They made him work all day.
…………………………………………………….
7. The detective saw the woman putting the jewelry in her bag.
…………………………………………………….
8. The terrorists made the hostages lie down.
…………………………………………………….
9. Police advise drivers to use an alternative route.
…………………………………………………….
10. She helps me to do all these difficult exercises.
…………………………………………………….
DẠNG 3: CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN
Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning.
1. Keep silent or you’ll wake the baby up.
→ If………………………………………………………………..
2. Stop talking or you won’t understand the lesson.
→ If…………………………………….....….…….
3. I don’t know her number, so I don’t ring her up.
→If…………………………………….....….……..
4. I don’t know the answer, so I can’t tell you.
→ If …………………………………………….………..
5. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.
→ If …………………………………….……..…….……
6. Susan felt sick because she ate four cream cakes.
→……………………………………………..……
7. Without this treatment, the patient would have died.
→……………………………………….….…...
8. He lost his job because he was late every day.
→………………………………………………...……
9. Peter is fat because he eats so many chips.
→……………………………………………………...…..
10. Robert got a bad cough because he started smoking cigarettes.
→………………………………..…..
11. He can’t go out because he has to study for his exam.
=> If………………………………………… ………..
12. She is lazy so she can’t pass the exam.
=> If………………………………………… ………………
13. He will pay me tonight; I will have enough money to buy a car.
=> If………………………………………… ………………….
14. He smokes too much; that’s why he can’t get rid of his cough.
=> If………………………………………… …………………..
15. She is very shy, so she doesn’t enjoy the party.
=> If………………………………………… …………………..
16. I will get a work permit. I will stay for another month.
=> If………………………………………… …………………..
17. He doesn’t take any exercises. He is so unhealthy
=> If………………………………………… …………………….
18. We can’t get the ticket because I don’t have the right change.
=> If………………………………………… ……………………..
19. Study hard or you won’t pass the exam.
=> If………………………………………… ………………………..
20. Don’t be impatient or you will make mistakes.
=> If………………………………………… …………………………..
21. I didn’t eat lunch, I feel hungry now.
=> If I…………..……………………………….
22. If it hadn’t rained, we would have a better crop.
=> But for……….…………………………………
23. If you want my advice, I would’t buy it.
=>If I ………… ………………………………………
24. I only come if they invite me.
=> Unless…………………………………………….
25. He didn’t revise all his lessons, he failed the exam.
=> If he………………………………………… ……………..
26. His sister sent her money, so he continued to study.
=> But for……………………………………………………….
27. The park is over there, only 5 minutes’ walk.
=> If you walk…………………………………………….
28. In case it rain, we’ll stay at home
=>If it …………………………………………………..
29. Let me give you my advice. You should cut down on smoking right now.
=> If I ………………………………………………………………………
30. Leave me alone or I’ll call the police.
=>Unless…………………………………… ………………………………
31. If you arrive at the office earlier than I do, please turn on the air-conditioner.
=> Should……………………………………………………………………
32. The children don’t go to school in the snowy weather.
=> If it ……………………………………………………………………………
33. He died so young; otherwise, he would be a famous musician by now.
=>Had ……………………………………………………………………………
34. You must tell me the whole truth or I won’t help you.
=> Unless……………………………………………………………………………
35. The car breaks down so often because you don’t take good care of it.
=> Were I……………………………………………………………………………
36. He is very bad-tempered, that’s why his wife left him soon after marriage.
=> If he………………………………………… …………………
37. Don’t tell lies to your boss or you’ll be fired at once.
=> If………………………………………… …………………………………
38. She got married at such an early age: otherwise, she would be at university now.
=> Had …………………………………………………………………….
39. Keep silent or you will wake the grandma up.
-> If ………………………………………………………………….
40. Stop talking or you won’t understand the way to solve this problem.
-> If………………………………………………………………………….
41. I don’t know his number, so I don’t ring him up.
-> If………………………………………………………………………………
42. I don’t know the answer, so I can’t tell you.
-> If……………………………………………………………………………
43. We got lost because we didn’t have a compass.
-> If……………………………………………………………………………..
DẠNG 4: CÂU ĐIỀU ƯỚC
Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning.
1. I have to study hard.  
-> I wish ……………………………………….……………
2. We had a lot of homework yesterday.
-> I wish ………………………………………………………………
3. It is raining heavily.
-> I wish ……………………………………….………………………..
4. It was cold last night. .
-> I wish ……………………………………….……..
5. They work slowly.  
-> I wish ……………………………………….…..…………
5. She doesn’t join in the trip. 
-> I wish ……………………………………….……
6. I am not good at English.
-> I wish ……………………………………….………
7. He studies badly. 
-> I wish ……………………………………….………………..
8. He doesn’t like playing sports.
-> I wish ……………………………………….…
9. I don’t have a computer.   
-> I wish ……………………………..………….………
10. Today isn’t a holiday.  
-> I wish ……………………………………….…………
11. I can’t sing this song.
-> I wish ………………………………………….…………
12. He was punished by his mother.
-> I wish ……………………………………………………
13. They won’t come here again.
-> I wish ………………………………………….…………
14. He won’t go swimming with me.
-> I wish …………………………………………………….
15. We didn’t understand them.
-> We wish ………………………………………….……..
16. I will be late for school.
-> I wish ………………………………………….……….
17. The bus was late today.
-> I wish ………………………………………….………..
18. She doesn’t like this place.
-> I wish ………………………………………….………
19. These students talked too much in class.
-> I wish ………………………………………………….
20. I can’t play basketball.
-> I wish ………………………………………….………
DẠNG 5: CÂU TƯỜNG THUẬT
Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentence in form of reported speech.
1. “Open the door.” he said to them.
- He told them...................................................................
2. “Where are you going?” he asked her.
- He asked her where.........................................................
3. “Which way did they go?” he asked.
- He asked... ......................................................................
4. “Bring it back if it doesn’t fit.”, I said to her.
- I told... ............................................................................
5. “Don’t try to open it now.” she said to us.
- She told... ........................................................................
6. “Is it going to be a fine day today?” I asked her.
- I asked her... ....................................................................
7. “He’s not at home.”, she said.
- She said that... .................................................................
8. “Is the bus station far away?” the girl asked.
- The girl wanted to know... ..............................................
9. “Don’t stay out late, Ann.” Tom said.
- Tom told Ann... ...............................................................
10. “Please let me borrow your car.” he said to her.
- He asked... ........................................................................
11. “Jean, have you seen my gloves?” Thomas asked.
- Thomas asked Jean.....

12. Don’t leave the window open, Mary.”, I said.

- I told Mary.... ...................................................................
13. “I’ll have a cup of tea with you.” she said.
- She said that...
14. “I’ll pay him if I can.” she said.
- She said that... ...................................................................
15. “What are you going to do next summer?” she asked.
- She asked us.... ...................................................................
16. “I’ll phone you tomorrow.” he told Jack.
- He told Jack that.... .............................................................
17. “Can I sit beside you, Jean?” Tom asked.
- Tom asked Jean.... ..............................................................
18. “I want a camera for my birthday.” he said.
- He said that.... ...................................................................
19. “Don’t keep the door locked.” he said to us.
- He told us.... ...................................................................
20. “How long are you going to stay?” I asked him.
- I asked him how long.............................................................
21. “Are you going by train?” she asked me.
- She wanted to know.... ..................................................
22. “Don’t use too much hot water.” she said to us.
- She asked us.... ..............................................................
23. “Will you come to my party?” she said to me.
- She invited me.... ............................................................

24. “Don’t do it again.” she said to them.

She told them..................................................................
25. “Did Mr Brown send the potatoes to you?” she asked.
- She asked.......................................................................
26. “Don’t get your shoes dirty, boys.” she said.
- She told..........................................................................
27. “What do you want for lunch today, Peter?” Mary asked.
- Mary asked.......................................................................
28. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet?” asked Peter.
- Peter asked if .......................................................................
29. “Why didn’t I get a computer before?” thought the office manager.
- The office manager wondered............................................................
30. “You had better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth.’’ said John.
- John advised Elizabeth........................................................................
31. “You stole my best cassette, Amanda!” said John.
- John accused.......................................................................................
32. “You damaged my bicycle, John!” said Mary.
- Mary accused......................................................................................
33. “When was your little boy born?” said the nurse to Mrs. Bingley.
- The nurse asked Mrs. Bingley...............................................................
34. “You should take more exercise, Mr. Robert.” the doctor said.
- The doctor advised................................................................................
35. “Will I find a job?”, Tim said to himself.
- Tim wondered.......................................................................................

36. “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number.” said Paul to Susan.
- Paul apologized.....................................................................................
37. “When is the first day of your holiday, Peter?” Martha asked.
- Martha asked Peter when.....................................................................
38. “Can I have a new bicycle?” said Anna to her mother.
- Anna asked............................................................................................
39.. “Don’t leave the house until I get back, William.”, his mother said.
- William’s mother told..........................................................................
40. “Don’t bite your nails.” said Mrs. Rogers to her son.
- Mrs. Rogers told....... .............................................................................
41. “I’ve seen the film three times, Mary.” said George.
- George said............................................................................................
42. “I’m sorry, Angela.” said Martin, “I’m afraid I’ve damaged your car."
- Martin apologized..................................................................................
43. “Have you had enough for lunch?” the landlady asked us.
- The landlady asked................................................................................
44. “John, please don’t tell anyone my new address.” said Mary.
- Mary asked............................................................................................
45. “Breakfast will not be served after 9. 30.” said the notice.
- The notice said that..............................................................................
46. “Where is the best place to buy souvenirs?”
- I asked..................................................................................................
47. “Don’t forget to bring your passport with you tomorrow.”
DẠNG 6: SO … THAT/ SUCH … THAT
Bài tập 1: Viết lại những câu sau
1. It was such an expensive house that nobody can buy it.
→ The house was so ________________________________________
2. The food was so good that we ate all of it.
→ It was __________________________________________________
3. The patient was too weak to get up.
→ The patient was so ________________________________________
4. This room is too dark for me to study.
→ This room is so __________________________________________
5. This room is too small for us to take the meeting
→ This room isn’t ___________________________________________
6. The test was so difficult that we couldn’t do it.
→ The test was not __________________________________________
7. The map is so old that I couldn’t read it.
→ The map is too ___________________________________________
8. He spoke so fast that we couldn’t hear him well
→ He didn’t ________________________________________________ 
Bài tập 2: Kết hợp những câu sau sử dụng "so……..that"
1. That woman was very tall. She could almost touch the ceiling.
__________________________________________________________
2. This coat is very big. I can't wear it.
__________________________________________________________
3. The coffee was so strong. She couldn't go to sleep.
__________________________________________________________
4. That bag was very heavy. None of us could carry it.
__________________________________________________________
5. The stadium is very large. It can hold 60,000 people.
__________________________________________________________
6. Those lessons are very difficult. He can't understand them.
__________________________________________________________
7. She was very busy. She couldn't do the housework.
__________________________________________________________
8. The climate was very bad. All the plants couldn't grow well.
__________________________________________________________
9. I'm very tired. I couldn't keep my eyes open.
__________________________________________________________
10. That boy is very lazy. He never does his homework.
__________________________________________________________
Bài tập 3: Kết hợp những câu sau sử dụng "such....that" 
1. Tom was a tall man. He could almost touch the ceiling.
__________________________________________________________
2. Mary is a good swimmer. She has won two gold medals.
__________________________________________________________
3. He drank strong coffee. He couldn't go to sleep.
__________________________________________________________
4. It was a long walk. The children got tired.
__________________________________________________________
5. He told interesting stories. They all like him.
__________________________________________________________
6. The boy made rapid progress. It surprised everybody.
__________________________________________________________
7. He had a difficult exercise. He couldn't do it.
__________________________________________________________
8. The speaker gave a long talk. Most of the audience felt sleepy.
__________________________________________________________
9. We watched an exciting competition. We didn't want to go home.
__________________________________________________________
10. It was an excellent show. We all enjoyed it.
__________________________________________________________
DẠNG 7: ALTHOUGH/ DESPITE/ IN SPITE OF
Exercise 1: Viết lại câu không thay đổi nghĩa:
1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of ……
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
=> Because of ….
3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite ….
4) My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of ….
5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of ….
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
=> Despite ….
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=> Despite ….
8) In spite of his god salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although….
9) Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of ……
10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though ……
Exercise 2: Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi.
1) Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
=> Because of……..
2 ) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.
=> Because of……..
3) Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
=> Despite……..
4) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.
=> Because ……..
5) Mary was worried because Tom was late.
=> Because of……..
6) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
=> Because of……..
7) I came here because I want the English course.
=> Because of……..
8) I went to school although it was hot.
=> Despite……..
9) Because the dust in the room, I can’t go in.
=> Because of……..
10) Because of too much smoke, We have to wear masks .
=> Because ……..
DẠNG 8: TOO/ ENOUGH
1. I am too poor to help you with money.
I am not ……………………………………………………………
2. You speak too fast for me to catch up with your words.
You don’t ……………………………………………………………
3. She was too tired to walk.
She wasn’t ……………………………………………………..
4. It was too cold to go out.
It wasn’t ……………………………………………………………..
5. The tea was too hot for me to drink.
The tea wasn’t ………………………………………………………
6. She isn’t tall enough to be a ballet dancer.
She is too …………………………………………………………….
7. He didn’t run fast enough to catch the bus.
He ran ……………………………………………………………
8. The food was so hot that we couldn’t eat it.
The food was ……………………………………………………
9. He drove so quickly that no one could caught him up.
He drove too ……………………………………………………..
10. He had so much money that he didn’t know what to do with it.
He had too ………………………………………………………………..