Một số mẫu viết lại câu cơ bản
1. It takes sb khoảng thời gian to do sth= sb spend khoảng thời gian doing sth
VD: It took her 3 hours to get to the city centre.
= She spent 3 hours getting to the city centre.
2. Understand = to be aware of
VD: Do you understand the grammar structure?
= Are you aware of the grammar structure?
3. Like = to be interested in = enjoy = keen on VD: She likes politics
= She is interested in politics
4. Because + clause = because of + N
VD: He can’t move because his leg was broken
= He can’t move because of his broken leg
5. Although + clause = despite + N = in spite of + N
VD: Although she is old, she can compute very fast
= Despite/ In spite of her old age, she can compute very fast
6. Succeed in doing sth = manage to do sth
VD: We succeeded in digging the Panama canal
= We managed to dig the Panama canal
7. Cấu trúc: …..too + adj (for sb) to do sth: quá để làm gì
VD: My father is too old to drive.
= It is such a/ an N that: quá đến nỗi mà
VD: She is so beautiful that everybody loves her.
= It is such a beautiful girl that everybody loves her.
Adj/ Adv + enough (for sb) to do sth: đủ để làm gì
VD: This car is safe enough for him to drive
VD: The policeman ran quickly enough to catch the robber
8. Cấu trúc: prefer sb to do sth = would rather sb Vpast sth: thích, muốn ai làm gì
VD: I prefer you (not) to smoke here
= I’d rather you (not) smoked here
9. Prefer doing sth to doing sth: thích làm gì hơn làm gì
Would rather do sth than do sth
VD: She prefers staying at home to going out
= She’d rather stay at home than go out
10. Can = tobe able to = tobe possible
11. Harly + had +S + Vpp when S + Vpast: ngay sau khi... thì…
No sooner + had +S + Vpp than S + Vpast
VD: As soon as I left the house, he appeared
= Hardly had I left the house when he appeared
= No sooner had I left the house than he appeared
12. Not………..any more: không còn nữa
No longer + dạng đảo ngữ S no more V
VD: I don’t live in the countryside anymore
= No longer do I live in the countryside
= I no more live in the countryside
13. At no time + dạng đảo ngữ: không khi nào, chẳng khi nào
VD: I don’t think she loves me
= At no time do I think she loves me
14. Tobe not worth = there is no point in doing sth: không đáng làm gì
15. Tobe not worth doing sth = there is no point in doing sth: không đáng, vô ích làm gì
VD: It’s not worth making him get up early
= There is no point in making him getting early
16. It seems that = it appears that = it is likely that =it look as if/ as though: dường như rằng
VD: It seems that he wil come late
= It appears that/ it is likely he will come late = He is likely to come late.
= It look as if he wil come late
17. Although + clause = Despite + Noun/ gerund 18. S + V + N = S + be + adj 19. S + be + adj = S + V + O
20. S + be accustomed to + Ving = S + be used to +Ving/ N
21. S + often + V = S + be used to +Ving/ N
VD: Nana often cries when she meets with difficulties.
= Nana is used to crying when she meets with difficulties
22. This is the first time + S + have + PII = S+be + not used to + Ving/ N
VD: This is the first time I have seen so many people crying at the end of the movie.
= I was not used to seeing so many people crying at the end of the movie.
23. S + would prefer = S + would rather S + Past subjunctive (lối cầu khẩn)
24. S + like sth/ doing sth better than sth/ doing sth = S + would rather + V +
than + V = S + prefer sth/ doing sth to sth/ doing sth...
VD: I prefer going shopping to playing volleybal .
= I would rather go shopping than play volleyball.
26. S + V + O = S + find + it (unreal objective) + adj + to + V
27. It’s one’s duty to do sth = S + be + supposed to do sth
28. S + be + PII + to + V = S + be + supposed to do sth
29. Imperative verb (mệnh lệnh) = S + should (not) + be + PII
30. Imperative verb (mệnh lệnh) = S + should (not) + do something
31. S + like sth = S + be + fond of + sth
VD: I like collecting stamps.
= I'm fond of collecting stamps.
32. I + let + O + do sth = S + allow + S + O + to do Sth
VD: My boss let him be on leave for the wedding.
= My boss allow him to be on leave for the wedding.
33. S + once + past verb = S + would to + do sth.
34. S + present verb (negative) any more = S + would to + do sth.
35. S + V + because + S + V = S + V + to + infinitive
VD: She studies hard because she wants to pass the final examination.
= She studies hard to pass the final examination.
36. S + V + so that/ in order that + S + V = S + V + to + infinitive
38. To infinitive or gerund + be + adj = It + be + adj + to + V
39. S + V + and + S + V = S + V + both... and
40. S + V + not only... + but also = S + V + both... and
41. S + V + both... and... = S + V + not only... but also...
VD: He translated fast and correctly.
= He translated not only fast but also correctly.
44. S1+simple present+and+S2+simple future=If+S1 + simple present + S2 + simple future
45. S1+didn’t + V1 + Because + S2 + didn’t + V2 = If Clause
46. Various facts given = Mệnh đề if thể hiện điều trái ngược thực tế.
47. S1 + V1 + if + S2 + V2(phủ định)= S1 + V1 + Unless + S2 + V2 (khẳng định)
48. S + V + O = S + be + noun + when + adj clause.
49. S + V + O = S + be + noun + where + adj clause.
50. S + V + O = S + be + noun + whom + adj clause.
51. S + V + O = S + be + noun + which + adj clause.
52. S + V + O = S + be + noun + that + adj clause.
56. S + V + if + S + V (phu dinh) = S + V + unless + S + V (khẳng dinh)
57. S + be + scared of sth = S + be + afraid of + something
58. Let’s + V = S + suggest + that + S + present subjunctive
59. In my opinion = S + suggest + that + S + present subjunctive (quan điểm của tôi)
60. S + advise = S + suggest + that + S + present subjunctive
61. Why don’t you do sth? = S + suggest + that + S + present subjunctive
62. S + get + sb + to do sth = S + have + sb + do sth
VD: She gets him to spend more time with her.
= She has him spend more time with her.
63. S + aks + sb + to do sth = S + have + sb + do sth
VD: Police asked him to identify the other man in the next room.
= Police have him identify the other man in the next room.
64. S + request + sb + to do sth= S + have + sb + do sth
VD: The teacher requests students to learn by heart this poem.
= The teacher has students learn by heart this poem.
65. S + want + sb + to do sth = S + have + sb + do sth VD: I want her to lend me = I have her lend me.
66. S + V + no + N = S + be + N-less
VD: She always speaks no care.
= She is always careless about her words.
67. S + be + adj + that + S + V = S + be + adj + to + V
VD: Study is necessary that you will get a good life in the future.
= Study is necessary to get a good life in the future.
68. S + be + adj + prep = S + V + adv
VD: My students are very good at Mathematics.
= My students study Mathematics well.
69. S + remember + to do Sth = S + don’t forget + to do Sth
VD: I remember to have a Maths test tomorrow = I don't forget to have a Maths test tomorrow.
70. It + be + adj = What + a + adj + N!
VD: It was an interesting film. = What an interesting film!
71. S + V + adv = How + adj + S + be...
VD: She washes clothes quickly.
= How quick she is to wash clothes.
72. S + be + ing-adj = S + be +ed-adj 73. S + V = S + be + ed-adj
74. S + V + Khoảng thời gian = It + take + (sb) + Khoảng thời gian + to + V
VD: She has learned English for 5 years.
= It takes her 5 year to learn English.
75. S + be + too + adj + (for s. o) + to + V = S + be + so + adj + that + S + can’t + V
VD: The water is too hot for Peter to drink.
= The water is so hot that Peter can't drink
76. S + V + too + adv + to + V = S + V + so + adv + that + S + can’t + V
VD: The weather is too bad for us to go out.
= It is so bad that we can’t go out.
77. S + be + so + adj + that + S + V = S + be + not + adj + enough + to + V
VD: This house is so expensive that he doesn’t buy it.
= This house is not cheap enough for him to buy it.
78. S + be + too + adj + to + V = S + be + not + adj + enough + to + V
VD: He is too bad for me to love him.
=He is not good enough for me to love him.
79. S + V + so + adv + that + S + V = It + V + such + (a/ an) + N(s) + that + S +V
VD: He speaks so soft that we can’t hear anything. = He does not speak softly.
80. Because + clause = Because of + noun/ gerund
VD: Because she is absent from school.
= Because of her absence from school.
81. to look at (v)= to have a look at (n): nhìn vào
82. to think about = to give thought to: nghĩ về
83. to be determined to = to have a determination to: dự định
84. to know (about) = to have knowledge of: biết
85. to be not worth doing sth = there is no point in doing sth: không đáng, vô ích làm gì
86. to tend to = to have a tendency to: có khuynh hướng
87. to intend to +inf = to have intention of + V_ing: dự định
88. to desire to = have a desire to: khao khát, mong muốn
89 . to wish = to have a wish / to express a wish: ao ước
90. to visit Sb = to pay a visit to Sb / to pay Sb a visit: thăm viếng
91. to discuss Sth = to have a discussion about: thảo luận
92. to decide to = to make a decision to: quyết định
93. to talk to = to have a talk with: nói chuyện
94. to explain Sth = to give an explanation for: giải thích
95. to call Sb = to give Sb a call : gọi điện cho…
96. to be interested in = to have interest in : thích
97. to drink = to have a drink : uống
98. to photograph = to have a photograph of : chụp hình
99. to cry = to give a cry : khóc kêu
100. to laugh at = to give a laugh at : cười nhạo
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● Chú ý về thì: câu được viết lại phải cùng thì với câu đã cho.
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● Chú ý về nghĩa của câu sau khi viết phải không đổi so với câu ban đầu.
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Phương pháp: sưu tập và làm càng nhiều mẫu câu càng tốt, sau đó đọc đi đọc lại
nhiều lần cho thuộc lòng. ÁP DỤNG
Bài 1. Viết lại những câu dưới đây sao cho nghĩa không đổi:
1. My mother used to play volleyball when she was young.
=> My mother doesn’t……………………………………. 2. “Let’s go fishing”.
=> She suggests…………………………………… …
3. Mike gave me a dress on my birthday.
=> I was……………………………………….. ……………
4. “Would you like orange juice?”
=> He………………………………………… ……………
5. I last saw Jenny when I was in Ha Noi City.
=> I haven’t seen……………………………………….
6. I got lost because I didn’t have a map.
=> If I had………………………………………..….
7. It is a four-hour drive from Nam Dinh to Ha Noi.
=> It takes……………………………………… ……
8. I think the owner of the car is abroad.
=> The owner………………………………………
9. It’s a pity him didn’t tell me about this.
=> I wish………………………………………. ……………
10. You couldn’t go swimming because of the rain heavily.
=> The rain was too………………………………………..
Bài 2. Bài tập viết lại câu không thay đổi nghĩa
a/ I can’t go to work on time because it rains so heavily
=> ………………………………………
b/ I often played kite flying when I was a child
=> ………………………………………
c/ We discuss about environmental change issues
=> ………………………………………
d/ It appears that it is raining
=> ……………………………………..
e/ She has interest in practicing aerobics in her free time
=> ……………………………………..
f/ Police asked him to identify the other man in the next room
=> ……………………………………………………………………………. g/ She always speaks no care
=> ………………………………………………………….
h/ She have learned English for 5 years
=> …………………………………………………………….
i/ He speaks so soft that we can’t hear anything
=> …………………………………….
j/ Because she is absent from school
=> ………………………………………………… k/ It was an interesting film
=> …………………………………………………………….
l/ I don’t think she loves me
=> ……………………………………………………
Bài tập 3. viết lại câu tiếng Anh nâng cao
1. In his recent article, Bob Lee pointed out all the faults in the government’s new transport policy.
=> In his recent article, Bob Lee was…………………
2. The company has been reviewing their recruitment policy for the last three months.
=>The company’s …………………
3. I’m absolutely sure he took the money on purpose.
=>He couldn’t possibly…………………
4. He delayed writing his book until he had done a lot of research.
=>Only after…………………
5. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
=>The excuse…………………
6. I feel that I don’t fit with the people in the new office.
=>I feel like…………………
7. Skyscrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world.
=>The average …………………
8. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive.
=>Impressed…………………
9. It's been more than a fortnight since anyone saw Julian.
=>Julian…………………
10. The deadline for the receipt of complete application forms is 3.00p.m on Friday, 18th December.
=>Complete application …………………
BÀI 4 Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi
1.“Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara”? said John
=>John suggested…………………………………………………………
2. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
=> Despite his……………………………………………
3. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
=> This is the first…………………………………
4. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
=>Plans………………………
5. It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday
=> You……………………………………
6. “How many survivors are there?”, asked the journalist.
=> The journalist wanted to know……………………………………
7. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away.
=> The meat was………………………………………………………..
8. It is essential that Professor Van Helsing is met at the airport.
=> Professor Van Helsing…………………………
9. You can’t visit the USA unless you have a visa.
=> If you………………………………………………………..
10. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet”? asked Peter.
=> Peter asked if……………………………………………………………..
11. She started working as a secretary five years ago.
=> She has……………………………………………………………………
12. She knows a lot more about it than I do.
=> I don’t know……………………………
13. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
=> My French friend isn’t………………………
14. They think the owner of the house is abroad.
=> The owner……………………………………
15. We didn’t go on holiday because we did not have enough money.
=> If we…………………………
16. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was rough.
=> The sea was too……………………
17. The mechanic serviced my car last week.
=> I…………………………………………………………
18. I’m always nervous when I travel by air.
=> Traveling……………………………………………………………
19. He couldn’t afford to buy the car. => The car…………
20. I would like you to help me to put the chairs away.
Do you mind…………………………………………………………….
21.. The child wil die if nobody sends for a doctor.
Unless……………………………………………………………………
22.. He would prefer you to pay him immediately.
He’d rather………………………………………………………………
23. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it. The water was not…………
24.You must see the manager tomorrow morning. You’ve…………………
25. There were never any answers when we rang.
=> Every………………………………………………………