Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
1. It’s a pity your brother isn’t here.
I wish he......................................................................................................
2. Nam often played games in the afternoon.
Nam used.....................................................................................................
3. English is spoken all over the world.
People..........................................................................................................
4. They bought this building two years ago.
This building ...............................................................................................
5. Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago.
Minh hasn't..................................................................................................
6. He had a lot of money, but now he doesn’t.( USED)
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7. The boys want to win the football match. (WISH)
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8. Did you always eat sweets when you were small? (USE)
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9. She dreams of spending her vacation in Ha Long Bay. (WISHES)
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10. They didn’t use to drink coffee when they lived in Japan. (NEVER)
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11. There were so many children suffering from hunger in the past century. (WISH)
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12. Everyone work together to survive the Arctic winter. (ORDER)
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13. Before, people had to go out hunting for food. (USED)
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14. Nobody in this country is aware of the importance of preserving their culture. (WISH)
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15. In the past, girls were not allowed to go to school or even know how to write. Now it’s been changed. (TO BE)
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1. Nobody told me you were at home yesterday. (wish)
I wish somebody had told me you were at home yesterday.
2. Tom didn't buy her a present so he was embarrased. (wish)
Tom wish he had bought her a present
3. Don't touch my CDs. (rather)
I'd rather you didn't touch my CDs
4. I'm sorry Jim does not catch any fish. (only)
If Only John caught sone fish
5. My stomach hurts. I ate too much last night. (wish)
I wish I hadn't eaten too much last night
6. I want to settle down and start studying for the exam. (high time)
It is high time I settled down and started studying for the exam
7. What the pity he can't speak Chinese! (wish)
He wishes he could speak Chinese
8. We want to have a small party tonight. (rather)
We'd rather have a small party tonight
9. Jack always make annoyed. I hate it. (only)
If only Jack didn't make me annoyed
10. I don't like living in busy city. It's too crowded. (wish)
I wish I didn't live in busy city