Bài tập 1

Viết lại các câu sau với cấu trúc đảo ngữ bắt đầu bằng Only
1. He only thought about having a holiday abroad after he retired.
=> Only .after his retirement did he think about having a holiday.
2. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got
home.
=> Only .when I got home did I relize how dangerous the situation
had been.
3. It wasn’t until last week that the Agriculture Minister admitted
defeat.
=> Only .until last week did the Agriculture Minister admit defeat.
4. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.
=> Only .after seeing it on the stage did I understand Hamlet.
5. They didn’t get round to business until they had finished eating.
=> Only .until they had finished eating did the get round to
business.
6. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
=> Only . a twelve- hour waiting did they fly.
7. I didn’t realize who he was until later.
=> Only .later did I relize who he was.
8. The door could not be opened without using force.
=> Only .by using force could the door be opened.
9. I won’t agree until Tom’s apologized.
=> Only .until Tom’s apologized will I agree.
10.The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard
every day.

=> Only ______________________________________________.
Bài tập 2
Viết lại các câu sau với cấu trúc đảo ngữ của câu điều kiện
1. If the salary were high, the job would be worth doing.
=> Were _______________________________________________.
2. Would you visit me if I were sent to prison?
=> Were _______________________________________________.
 3. I didn’t see the signal, so I didn’t stop.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.

4. If I were rich, I could afford to buy an expensive car.

=> Were _______________________________________________.
5. If I were you, I would tell him the truth.
=> Were _______________________________________________.
6. If he weren’t busy right now, he could help them.
=> Were _______________________________________________.
7. If she had said sorry, he wouldn’t have been angry.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.

8. If the computer hadn’t broken down and I wouldn’t have had to

stop my work.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.

9. If he hadn’t been angry, I would have said something.

=> Had___________________________________________________________.

10. If his friends hadn’t been late, they wouldn’t have missed
the train.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.

Bài tập 3
Viết lại các câu sau với cấu trúc đảo ngữ So/Such
1. The weather is so beautiful that we decided to go to the beach.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.

2. He is so strong that he can lift the box.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.

3. He is such a lazy boy that no one likes him.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.

4. He ate so much food that he became ill.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.

5. It is such hot coffee that I can’t drink it.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.

6. He bought so many books that he didn’t know where to put

them.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.

7. She has such a soft voice that everyone likes her.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.

8. This book is so boring that I couldn’t finish it.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.

9. He was such a fast speaker that we couldn’t understand him.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.

10. She was so tired that she fell asleep in the armchair.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.

Bài tập 4
Viết lại các câu sau với cấu trúc đảo ngữ của các câu điều kiện
1. If you need some more money, take an extra 200.
2. If I were your father, I would insist you practice harder.
3. If my girlfriend calls, please let me know right away.
4. If I had thought of the right words, I would have told them what
I was thinking!
5. If I were a rich kid, I would not have to worry about anything.
6. If they run out of tickets, we will have to go to another theater.
7. If you change your mind, let us know.
8. If you had known my mom, you would have thought she was
crazy too
9. If you had heard her singing, you would have laughed too.
10. If I were a celebrity, I could buy any bag I want.
Bài tập 5
Dùng NEVER để viết đảo ngữ cho các câu sau
1. She had never been so happy before.
2. I have never heard such nonsense!
3. I have never seen such a mess in my life.
4. Our profits have never been higher than they are this year.
5. The film had never before laid on such a sumptuous celebration.
6.  I’ve never come across such a horrifying film.
7. I’ve never been so moved by a Shakespeare production.
8. I have never seen anyone in my life drink as much as you.
9. I’ll never forget you.
Bài tập 6
Dùng RARELY, SELDOM hoặc LITTLE viết lại câu với hình thức đảo
ngữ
1. One rarely finds good service these days.
=>Rarely………………………………………………………

2. She has rarely travelled more than fifty miles from her village.
=> Rarely………………………………

3. Public borrowing has seldom been so high.

=> Seldom…………………………………………

4. They had seldom participated in such a fascinating ceremony.

=> Seldom…………………………

5. They little suspected that the musical was going to be a runaway

success.
=> Little……………………………

6. The embassy staff little realized that Ted was a secret agent
=> Little…………………………………………

7. He has seldom seen anything stranger

=> Seldom……………………………………………

Bài tập 7
Sử dụng NOT ONLY để đảo ngữ các câu dưới đây
1. He is my friend as well as yours.
=> Not only…………………………………………………

2. He not only spent all his money but also borrowed some from
me.
=> Not only………………………………………

3. Harry not only broke his leg but also injured his shoulder.
=> Not only………………………………………………

4. He is both intelligent and handsome.

=> Not only…………………………………………………………………….

5. She is impatient and dishonest.

=> Not only………………………………………………………

6. The bus not only crashed into a tree, but it also ran over a cat.
=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..

7. She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations.
=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..

8. She is not only beautiful but also attractive.

=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..

9. He translated not only fast but also correctly.

=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..

10. They are not only good at mathematics but also at science.
=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..
 11. She not only sings but also dances.
=> Not…………………………………………………………………

Bài tập 8
Viết lại những câu sau theo cấu trúc gợi ý sao cho nghĩa không
đổi
1. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.
=> No sooner ______________________________________ _
2. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
=> Hardly ______________________________________ _
3. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.
=> Not until ______________________________________ __
4. We only began to see the symptoms of the disease after several
months.
=> Only ______________________________________ _
5. A sleeping dog was lying under the table.
=> Under the table _____________________________________
6. His brother had rarely been more excited.
=> Rarely____________________________________________ _
7. The facts were not all made public until later.
=> Only______________________________________________ __
8. If I had realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted
the job.
=> Had_______________________________________________ __
Bài tập 9
Sử dụng cấu trúc ONLY để đảo ngữ những câu sau đây
1. He only thought about having a holiday abroad after he retired.
2. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got
home.
3. It wasn’t until last week that the Agriculture Minister admitted
defeat.
4. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.
5. They didn’t get round to business until they had finished eating.
6. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
 7. I didn’t realize who he was until later.
8. The door could not be opened without using force.
9. I won’t agree until Tom’s apologized.
10. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training
hard every day.
Bài tập 10
Sử dụng cấu trúc SHOULD để viết lại những câu sau
1. If the Government are forced into another election, it will be the
favorite to win.
2. If you want to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she is
free after 9. A.M
3. If you have further problems with your printer, contact your
dealer for advice.
4. If you decide to accept the post, you will be expected to start
work on 1st April.
5. If we hear any further news, we will be in touch immediately.
6. If you wish to take advantage of the offer, kindly tick the box on
your order form.
7. If you change your mind, there will always be a job for you here.
Bài tập 11
Sử dụng WERE hoặc HAD để đảo ngữ những câu sau
1. If the salary were high, the job would be worth doing.
=> Were _______________________________________________.
2. Would you visit me if I were sent to prison?
=> Were _______________________________________________.
3. I didn’t see the signal, so I didn’t stop.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.

4. If I were rich, I could afford to buy an expensive car.

=> Were _______________________________________________.
5. If I were you, I would tell him the truth.
=> Were _______________________________________________.
6. If he weren’t busy right now, he could help them.
=> Were _______________________________________________.
 7. If she had said sorry, he wouldn’t have been angry.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.

8. If the computer hadn’t broken down and I wouldn’t have had to

stop my work.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.

9. If he hadn’t been angry, I would have said something.

=> Had___________________________________________________________.

10. If his friends hadn’t been late, they wouldn’t have missed
the train.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.

Bài tập 12
Đảo ngữ những câu sau sử dụng cấu trúc SO hoặc SUCH
1. The weather is so beautiful that we decided to go to the beach.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.

2. He is so strong that he can lift the box.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.

3. He is such a lazy boy that no one likes him.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.

4. He ate so much food that he became ill.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.

5. It is such hot coffee that I can’t drink it.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.

6. He bought so many books that he didn’t know where to put

them.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.
 7. She has such a soft voice that everyone likes her.
=> Such________________________________________________________________.

8. This book is so boring that I couldn’t finish it

=> So__________________________________________________________________.

9. He was such a fast speaker that we couldn’t understand him.

=> Such________________________________________________________________.

10. She was so tired that she fell asleep in the armchair.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.

11. It was such a foggy day that we couldn’t see the road.
=> Such________________________________________________________________.

12. This tea is so good that I’ll have another cup.

=> So__________________________________________________________________.

Bài tập 13
Sử dụng những từ cho trước để đảo ngữ những câu sau
1. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
=> Not only_______________________________________________________

2. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.

=> No sooner _________________________________________
3. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
=> Hardly ___________________________________________
4. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.
=> Not until __________________________________________
5. We only began to see the symptoms of the disease after several
months.
=> Only _____________________________________________
6. I have never seen anyone in my life drink as much as you.
=> Never ____________________________________________
7. A sleeping dog was lying under the table.
=> Under the table _____________________________________
8. His brother had rarely been more excited.
=> Rarely_________________________________________________________

9. The facts were not all made public until later.

=> Only__________________________________________________________

10. If I had realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have

accepted the job.
=> Had___________________________________________________________

11. The response to our appeal was so great that we has to

take on more staff.
=> Such__________________________________________________________

12. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder.
=> Not only __________________________________________
13. The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the
murderer.
=> Little _____________________________________________
14. If you do happen to see Helen, could you ask her to call
me?
=> Should________________________________________________________

15. The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any
way.
=> In _______________________________________________
16. The snowfall was so heavy that all the trains had to be
cancelled.
=> So _______________________________________________
17. If the government raised interest rates. They would lose
the election.
=> Were__________________________________________________________

18. As soon as I got into the bath, someone knocked at the

door.
=> No sooner _________________________________________
19. There was so much uncertainty that the financial markets
remained closed.
=> Such__________________________________________________________

20. It’s not common for there to be so much rain in March.

=> Seldom________________________________________________________

21. You won’t allowed in until your identify has been checked.
=> Only__________________________________________________________

22. Just after the play started there was a power failure.
=> Hardly________________________________________________________

23. The Prime Minister has hardly ever made a speech as inept
as this.
=> Rarely_________________________________________________________

24. We had only just arrived home when the police called.
=> Scarcely_______________________________________________________.

25. Press photographers are banned from taking photographs

backstage.
=> On no_________________________________________________________.

26. The way so much money has been spent to so little

purpose must be a record.
=> Never before___________________________________________________.

27. The judge was taken ill just after the trial proceedings
began.
=> Barely________________________________________________________.

28. She seldom misses a lecture.

=> Seldom_______________________________________________________.
 29. As soon as we had come home, it started to rain
=> No sooner_____________________________________________________.

30. As soon as we had turned on the TV, the electricity went

out.
=> Hardly ___________________________________________.
Bài tập 14
Sử dụng cấu trúc cho sẵn để đảo ngữ các câu sau đây
1. You can only understand it when you grow up.

=> Only _____________________________________________.
2. I can only forgive you if you tell me the truth.

=> Only _____________________________________________.
3. I only realized that I’d seen it before after the film started.

=> Only _____________________________________________.
4. The situation was so strange that I couldn’t sleep.

=> So _______________________________________________.
5. The test is so difficult that students need three months to prepare.

=> So _______________________________________________.
6. The exercise is so easy that every students can do it easily.

=> So _______________________________________________.
7. He not only studies well, but also he sings well.

=> Not only __________________________________________.

8. If you meet her, please call me!

=> Should ___________________________________________.
9. If you had obeyed orders this disaster would not have happened

=> Had___ ___________________________________________.
Bài tập 15
Chọn đáp án đúng
1. …………. anyone wish to access the information on the status of his
or her order, the password should be entered.

     A. If

     B. Should

     C. Whether

     D. As though

2. …………..it be necessary, you can print out your form and then send it
to us by fax or postal service.

     A. Since

     B. Should

     C. Unless

     D. When

3. …………Jonh worked hard, he would have been promoted last year.

     A. if

     B. were

     C. should

     D. had

4. ………….. the patient’s condition get worse, the nurse will call in an
internist.
A Might

     B. Unless

     C. Should

     D. If

5. ………….she wishes to have more detailed information, please consult

your employee handbook.

     A. would

     B. could

     C. might

     D. should

6. If she …………………….. the lottery last year, She……………………..rich now.

     A. Have won/would be

     B. had won/would be

     C.won/would be

     D. wins/will be

7. If I ……………..the homework last night, I……………..bonus today.

     A. Had done/would get

     B. had done/would have got

     C. done/would get

     D. does/will get

8. If we had played this game yesterday, we……………….a lot of money

now.

     A. Will have

     B. may have

     C. would have had

     D. would have

9. If it ……………………………last night, it would be cold today.

     A. Had rained

     B. rained

     C. have rained

     D. was raining

10. If she……………….to me, she……………………..in trouble right now.

     A. Had listened/would be

     B. had listened/would have be

     C. had listened/would not be

     D. A & B

Bài tập 16
Điền vào chỗ trống dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc
 1. ………… we ………… (have) enough time if we wanted to see the
castle?
2. In case you ………… (buy) a car, will you teach me to drive?
3. If I………… (not be) in a hurry, I wouldn’t have made so many
mistakes.
4. She won’t finish it on time if she ………… (not start) right now.
5. She ………… (get angry) if you had told her.
ĐÁP ÁN
Đáp án bài tập 1

1. Only after he retired did he think about having a holiday abroad

2. Only when I got home did I realize how dangerous the situation
had been.
3. Only until last week did the Agriculture Minister admit defeat
4. Only after seeing Hamlet on the stage did I understand it.
5. Only until they had finished eating did they get around to
business.
6. Only after they had waited for 12 hours did their flight leave.
7. Only later did I realize who he was.
8. Only using force could the door be opened.
9. Only until Tom’s apologized will I agree.
10. Only by training hard every day can you become a good
athlete.
Đáp án bài tập 2

1. Were the salary high, the job would be worth doing.

2. Were I sent to prison would you visit me?
3. Had I seen the signal I would have stopped.
4. Were I rich and I could afford to buy an expensive car.
5. Were I you, I would tell him the truth.
6. Were he not busy right now, he could help them.
7. Had she said sorry, he wouldn’t have been angry.
8. Had the computer not broken down and I wouldn’t have had to
stop my work.
9. Had I he not been angry, I would have said something.
 10. Had his friends not been late, they wouldn’t have missed
the train.
Đáp án bài tập 3

1. So beautiful is the weather that we decided to go to the beach.

2. So strong is he that he can lift the box.
3. Such a lazy boy is he that no one likes him.
4. So much food did he eat that he became ill.
5. Such hot coffee is it that I can’t drink it.
6. So many books did he buy that he didn’t know where to put
them.
7. Such a soft voice does she has that everyone likes her.
8. So boring is this book that I couldn’t finish it.
9. Such a fast speaker was he that we couldn’t understand him.
10. So tired was she that she fell asleep in the armchair.
Đáp án bài tập 4

1. Should you need some more money, take an extra 200.

2. Were I your father, I would insist you practice harder.
3. Should my girlfriend call, please let me know right away.
4. Had I thought of the right words, I would have told them what I
was thinking!
5. Were I a rich kid, I would not have to worry about spending
anything.
6. Should they run out of tickets, we will have to go to another
theater.
7. Should you change your mind, let us know.
8. Had you known my mom, you would have thought he was crazy
too.
9. Had you heard her singing, you would have laughed too.
10. Were I a celebrity, I could get buy any bag I want.
Đáp án bài tập 5

1. Never before had she been so happy.

2. Never have I heard such nonsense
3. Never in my life have I seen such a mess in my life
 4. Never have our profits been higher than they are this year
5. Never before had the film laid on such a sumptuous celebration.
6. Never have I come across such a horrifying film.
7. Never have I been so moved by a Shakespeare production.
8. Never before had I tasted such a wonderful combination of
flavors
9. Never do I go to school late
10. Never in my life have I seen anyone as much as you.
11. Never shall I forget you
Đáp án bài tập 6

1. Rarely does one find good service these days

2. Rarely has she traveled more than fifty miles from her village
3. Seldom public borrowing has been so high
4. Seldom had they participated in such a fascinating ceremony.
5. Little did they suspect that the musical was going to be a
runaway success.
6. Little did the embassy staff realize that Ted was a secret agent
7. Little did she realize what would happen to her next.
8. Seldom has he seldom seen anything stranger
Đáp án bài tập 7

1. Not only is he my friend but also yours

2. Not only did he spend all his money but also borrowed some
from me
3. Not only did Harry break his leg but also injured his shoulder
4. Not only is he intelligent but also handsome
5. Not only is she impatient but dishonest as well
6. Not only did the bus crash into a tree but it also ran over a cat.
7. Not only did she write the text but also selected the illustrations.
8. Not only is she beautiful but also attractive
9. Not did he translate fast but also correctly.
10. Not only are they good at mathematics but also at science.
11. Not only does she sing but also dances.
Đáp án bài tập 8
 1. No sooner had he left the office than the telephone rang.
2. Hardly had I just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
3. Not until the bell rang did he finish his work
4. Only after several months did we begin to see the symptoms of
the disease
5. Under the table was lying a sleeping dog
6. Rarely had his brother been more excited.
7. Only until later were the facts all made public
8. Had I realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted the
job.
Đáp án bài tập 9

1. Only after he retired did he think about having a holiday abroad

2. Only when I got home did I realize how dangerous the situation
had been.
3. Only until last week did the Agriculture Minister admit defeat
4. Only after seeing Hamlet on the stage did I understand it.
5. Only until they had finished eating did they get around to
business.
6. Only after they had waited for 12 hours did their flight leave.
7. Only later did I realize who he was.
8. Only using force could the door be opened.
9. Only until Tom’s apologized will I agree.
10. Only by training hard every day can you become a good
athlete.
Đáp án bài tập 10

1. Should the Government be forced into another election, it will

be the favorite to win.
2. Should you want to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she
is free after 9. A.M
3. Should you have further problems with your printer, contact
your dealer for advice.
4. Should you decide to accept the post, you will be expected to
start work on 1st April.
 5. Should we hear any further news, we will be in touch
immediately.
6. Should you wish to take advantage of the offer, kindly tick the
box on your order form.
7. Should you change your mind, there will always be a job for you
here.
Đáp án bài tập 11

1. Were the salary high, the job would be worth doing.

2. Were I sent to prison would you visit me?
3. Had I seen the signal I would have stopped.
4. Were I rich and I could afford to buy an expensive car.
5. Were I you, I would tell him the truth.
6. Were he not busy right now, he could help them.
7. Had she said sorry, he wouldn’t have been angry.
8. Had the computer not broken down and I wouldn’t have had to
stop my work.
9. Had I he not been angry, I would have said something.
10. Had his friends not been late, they wouldn’t have missed
the train.
Đáp án bài tập 12

1. So beautiful is the weather that we decided to go to the beach.

2. So strong is he that he can lift the box.
3. Such a lazy boy is he that no one likes him.
4. So much food did he eat that he became ill.
5. Such hot coffee is it that I can’t drink it.
6. So many books did he buy that he didn’t know where to put
them.
7. Such a soft voice does she has that everyone likes her.
8. So boring is this book that I couldn’t finish it.
9. Such a fast speaker was he that we couldn’t understand him.
10. So tired was she that she fell asleep in the armchair.
11. Such a foggy day was it that we couldn’t see the road.
12. So good was this tea that I’ll have another cup.
Đáp án bài tập 13
1. Not only did he spend all his money but she also borrowed
some from me.
2. No sooner had I left the office than the phone rang.
3. Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.
4. Not until the bell rang did he finish his work.
5. Only after several months did we begin to see the symptoms of
the disease.
6. Never in my life have seen anyone drink as much as you.
7. Under the table was lying a sleeping dog.
8. Rarely had his brother been more excited.
9. Only later were all the facts made public.
10. Had I realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have
accepted the job.
11. Such was the responsible to our appeal that we has to take
on more staff
12. Not only did Harry break his leg but he also injured his
shoulder.
13. Little did the police suspect that the judgment was the
murderer.
14. Should you see Helen, could you ask her to call me?
15. In no way can the bus be blamed for the accident.
16. So heavy was the snowfall that all the trains had to be
cancelled.
17. Were the government to write interest rates they would
lose the election.
18. No sooner had I got into the bath than someone knocked
on the door.
19. Such was the uncertainty that the financial markets
remained closed.
20. Seldom is there so much rain in March.
21. Only when your identity has been checked will you be
allowed in.
22. Hardly had the play started when there was a power
failure.
23. Rarely has the Prime Minister made so inept a speech.
24. Scarcely had we arrived home when the police called.
 25. On no account are press photographers allowed to take
photographs backstage.
26. Never before has so much money been spent to so little
purpose!.
27. Barely had the trial proceedings begun when the judge
was taken ill.
28. Seldom does she miss a lecture
29. No sooner had we come home than it started to rain
30. Hardly had we turned on the TV, the electricity went out.
Đáp án bài tập 14

1. Only when you grow up, can you understand it.

2. Only if you tell me the truth, can I forgive you.
3. Only after the film started did I realize that I’d seen it before.
4. So strange was the situation that I couldn’t sleep.
5. So difficult is the test that students need three months to
prepare.
6. So easy is the exercise that every student can do it easily.
7. Not only does he study well, but also he sings well.
8. Should you meet her, please call me!
9. Had you obeyed orders, this disaster would not have happened.
Đáp án bài tập 15

1. B
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. A
10. C
Đáp án bài tập 16

1. Would; have
2. buy
3. had not been
4. does not start
5. would have got