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CHUYÊN ĐỀ: REWRITE SENTENCE

I. LỜI NÓI ĐẦU
Nối tiếp những chuyên đề Tiếng Anh thì không thể thiếu chuyên đề về viết lại câu (rewrite
sentence), một trong những bài tập “ám ảnh” đối với các sĩ tử trong các kì thi bởi phải nhớ rất
nhiều từ, cụm từ hay các cấu trúc câu. Có lẽ rằng dạng bài viết lại khó ở chỗ sự đa dạng của đề
cùng với việc chúng ta phải nhớ chính xác các idioms, collocations, phrasal verbs; hay đôi khi còn
phải dùng đến tư duy để hoàn thành những dạng viết lại về ngữ pháp. Chính vì thế, nhà Đậu ở đây
là để đem đến cho các bạn học các dạng của bài tập cũng như phương pháp để làm chủ viết lại câu.
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II. LÝ THUYẾT
a. Các trường hợp viết lại câu trong Tiếng Anh
Viết lại câu có thể chia thành hai trường hợp dựa trên đặc điểm của bài đó:
- Liên quan đến ngữ pháp (vd: trực tiếp-gián tiếp, đảo ngữ, so/such, câu trần thuật, các cấu
trúc câu,...)
- Liên quan đến từ/cụm từ (vd: collocation, idiom, phrasal verb,...)
* Trong các đề thi chuyên, phần viết lại được chia thành hai bài:
- Bài thứ nhất liên quan đến ngữ pháp, yêu cầu viết lại câu cho sẵn với phần đầu của câu viết
lại được cho sẵn mà không thay đổi nghĩa của nó
VD: It took her 3 hours to get to the city center.
→ She spent 3 hours getting to the city center. (“She spent” được cho sẵn)
- Bài thứ hai liên quan đến từ vựng, yêu cầu viết lại câu có chứa một từ cho sẵn trong ngoặc
và không thay đổi nghĩa của câu gốc
VD: He hates being made fun of in front of the class (LAUGHING)
→ He hates people laughing at him in front of the class.

b. Chú ý quan trọng khi viết lại câu Tiếng Anh

- Chú ý về thì: câu được viết lại phải cùng thì với câu đã cho.
- Chú ý về ngữ pháp: câu được viết lại phải đúng về ngữ pháp.
- Chú ý về nghĩa của câu sau khi viết phải không đổi so với câu ban đầu.

c. Phương pháp học dạng bài này

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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 các cấu trúc.
- Để hoàn thành 5 câu hỏi này trong một thời gian ngắn, các sĩ tử nên theo 4 bước sau:
Bước 1: Đọc kỹ câu cho trước và cố gắng hiểu trọn vẹn ý của câu đó. Chú ý đến những từ
khóa, S&V, và cấu trúc được sử dụng ở câu gốc.
Bước 2: Chú ý những từ cho trước. Đưa ra ý tưởng viết lại câu sử dụng cách khác, cấu trúc
khác mà vẫn giữ được ý nguyên vẹn của câu cho trước.
Bước 3: Viết câu mới. Chú ý đến: Chủ ngữ và động từ mới, thì của câu mới, chú ý sự thay
đổi của các cụm từ tương ứng (như although- despite, adj-adv, if- unless...)
Bước 4: Đọc và kiểm tra lỗi, có thêm chỉnh sửa nếu cần.

III. BÀI TẬP

Ex 1: Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word(s) given so that its meaning stays
the same.
1. That was a silly thing to say!
→ What a _________________________________________________________________.
2. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.
→ Paper __________________________________________________________________.
3. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
→ Without ________________________________________________________________.
4. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.
→ Hardly _________________________________________________________________.
5. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
→ Little __________________________________________________________________.
6. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
→ Had it _________________________________________________________________.
7. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
→ Nothing ________________________________________________________________.
8. The permit expires at the end of this month.
→ The permit _____________________________________________________________.
9. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
→ Much __________________________________________________________________.
10. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life.
→ Martin’s poor ___________________________________________________________.

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Ex 2: Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word(s) given so that its meaning stays
the same.
1. It is your duty to tell him what to do.
→ You are ________________________________________________________________.
2. He was so enthusiastic that he apparently ignored any warning signs.
→ Such __________________________________________________________________.
3. Carol works more effectively when she’s pressed for time.
→ The less time ____________________________________________________________.
4. It’s a widespread assumption that Christ was wrongly accused.
→ Christ is ________________________________________________________________.
5. My parents find Mary’s behaviors the most irritating about her.
→ What most ______________________________________________________________.
6. I was given a transfer by my superior, not a promotion.
→ What __________________________________________________________________.
7. Jenny didn’t miss that important phone call because she didn’t leave as early as she had
expected.
→ Had ___________________________________________________________________.
8. Everyone but Jonathan failed to persuade foreign businesses to invest in the project
→ With the _______________________________________________________________.
9. The Personnel Manager was determined not to sack Tim despite his repeated absence.
→ The Personnel Manager had no ______________________________________________.
10. She is not only smart but also very confident.
→ Not only ________________________________________________________________.
Ex 3: Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word(s) given so that its meaning stays
the same.
1. It was careless of you to allow your 16-year-old son to drive your car.
→ You should _____________________________________________________________.
2. I shall never lend John any money, no matter what happens.
→ Under no _______________________________________________________________.
3. “You broke my bicycle, Minh!” said Hoa.
→ Hoa accused _____________________________________________________________.
4. ​I regret not buying any tickets for the concert.
→ I wish ___________________________________________________________________.

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5. Tim looks nothing like his father.

→ Tim doesn't ______________________________________________________________.
6. I am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.
→ If I _____________________________________________________________________.
7. She asked an assistant how much the Colombian coffee cost.
→ She asked _______________________________________________________________.
8. Although it looks fierce, the dog has never bitten anyone.
→ Fierce __________________________________________________________________.
9. "You should have waited for us," the team leader said to John.
→ The team leader criticized ___________________________________________________.
10. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down.
→ The more ________________________________________________________________.

Ex 4: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the
word given. Do not change the word given in any way.
1. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes. (VAIN)
→ The fox ________________________________________________________________.
2. The crops were badly affected by the storm. (EFFECT)
→ The storm ______________________________________________________________.
3. The project received unanimous approval of the committee. (FAVOUR)
→ The committe ___________________________________________________________.
4. The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell anyone that he had been in the
prison. (WORD)
→ The personnel officer______________________________________________________.
5. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND)
→ The story _______________________________________________________________.
6. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him before. (TOUCH)
→ I could not ______________________________________________________________.
7. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. (FISH)
→ I enjoy _________________________________________________________________.
8. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP)
→ The success _____________________________________________________________.
9. She is not upset; she is only pretending. (ACT)
→ She ___________________________________________________________________.

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10. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY)

→ The bank robbers ________________________________________________________.

Ex 5: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the
word given. Do not change the word given in any way.
1. Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. (CALL)
→ There __________________________________________________________________.
2. In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday. (CHANCES)
→ The ___________________________________________________________________.
3. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. (SOUND)
→ They arrived ____________________________________________________________.
4. Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED)
→ Some people ____________________________________________________________.
5. Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS)
→ Money _________________________________________________________________.
6. The accident wasn’t his fault. (BLAME)
→ He ____________________________________________________________________.
7. He didn't think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION)
→ He ____________________________________________________________________.
8. Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude. (CUT)
→ It's rude ________________________________________________________________.
9. I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name. (TONGUE)
→ I knew I had met him before, but ____________________________________________.
10. His choice always followed what his wife decided. (STEP)
→ His choice ______________________________________________________________.

Ex 6: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the
word given. Do not change the word given in any way.

1. I don't intend to apologize to either of them. (INTENTION)

→ I have ____________________________________________________ to either of them.
2. “It was my fault to break your vase yesterday” said Jane to her brother. (ADMITTED)
→ Jane _______________________________________________ brother’s vase yesterday.

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3. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not.
(CONSIDERATION)
→ You should ___________________________ before you decide whether to buy it or not.
4. I find driving on the left in England very strange. (ACCUSTOMED)
→ I am _________________________________________________ on the left in England.
5. She always has a good relationship with the children. (GETS)
→ She always ___________________________________________________ the children.
6. ​Most people regard him as the best man for the job. (WIDELY)
→ He is _____________________________________________________ man for the job.
7. The suspect could not explain why he had sand on his boots. (ACCOUNT)
→ The suspect could ______________________________________________ on his boots.
8. The best solution was thought of by Sally. (CAME)
→ Sally ___________________________________________________________ solution.
9. You should consider the fact that he hasn’t spoken French for years. (ALLOWANCES)
→ You should ________________________________________ speaking French for years.
10. House prices have risen sharply this year. (INCREASE)
→ There has _______________________________________________________ this year.

IV. ĐÁP ÁN

Ex 1:
1. What a silly thing to say!
Giải thích: What + (a/an) + N → câu cảm thán
2. Paper is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D.
Giải thích: Cấu trúc câu bị động với động từ trường thuật
3. Without absolute secrecy, the mission wouldn’t have succeeded.
Giải thích: Without + N, S + would/could + have Vpp
4. Hardly had he arrived home when a water-heater exploded.
Giải thích: Hardly/Scarely/Barely + đảo ngữ QKHT + when + clause (QKĐ)
5. Little does Rite realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
Giải thích: Little đứng đầu câu → đảo ngữ
6. Had it not been for the goalkeeper, we would have lost the match.
Giải thích: Câu đảo ngữ điều kiện loại III
7. Nothing but the complete story would satisfy Tim.
Giải thích: Nothing but → không gì ngoài

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8. The permit is unvalid/not valid after the end of this month.

Giải thích: unvalid (a) vô hiệu hoá, không còn tác dụng
9. Much as I admire her achievement, I don’t really like her.
Giải thích: Much as + clause = Although + clause
10. Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent/stop him from enjoying life.
Giải thích: prevent/stop sb from Ving → ngăn cản ai làm gì
Ex 2:
1. You are supposed to tell him what to do.
Giải thích: be supposed to V = be one's duty to V
2. Such was his enthusiasm that he apparently ignored any warning signs.
Giải thích: Such is/was + N that clause
3. The less time Carol has, the more effectively she works.
Giải thích: The more/less … , the more/less …
4. Christ is widely assumed to have been wrongly accused.
Giải thích: Câu bị động có động từ trần thuật
5. What most irritating about Mary that my parents find is her behaviors.
6. What I was given by my superior was a transfer, not a promotion.
7. Had Jenny left as early as she had expected, she would have missed that important phone
call.
Giải thích: Đảo ngữ câu điều kiện loại III
8. With the exception of Jonathan, everyone failed to persuade foreign businesses to invest in
the project.
Giải thích: With the exception of → ngoại trừ
9. The Personnel Manager had no intention of sacking Tim despite his repeated absence.
Giải thích: have no intention of (không có ý định làm gì) >< have every intention of
10. Not only is she smart but also very confident/but she is also very confident.
Giải thích: Not only + đảo ngữ, but sb also …
Ex 3:
1. You should not have allowed your 16-year-old son to drive your car.
Giải thích: should (not) have Vpp → đã (không) nên làm gì nhưng mà không làm (đã làm)
2. Under no circumstances will / shall I lend John any money.
Giải thích: Under no circumstances + đảo ngữ
3. Hoa accused Minh of breaking her bicycle/ Hoa accused Minh of having broken her bicycle.
Giải thích: accused sb of Ving → buộc tội ai về việc gì

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4. I wish I had bought some tickets for the concert.

Giải thích: wish + clausu QKHT → ước trong quá khứ
5. Tim doesn’t take after his father at all.
Giải thích: take after → giống
6. If I hadn’t lost my passport last week, I wouldn’t be having so much trouble now.
Giải thích: Câu điều kiện loại III
7. She asked, “How much does the Colombian coffee cost?”
8. Fierce as/though it looks, the dog has never bitten anyone.
Giải thích: Adj/Adv + as/though + S + be/verb, clause → mặc dù, dẫu
9. The team leader criticized John for not waiting/having waited for them.
Giải thích: criticize sb for Ving → chỉ trích ai vì điều gì
10. The more wood-pulp is used, the more trees are cut down.
Giải thích: Cấu trúc the more, the more
Ex 4:
1. The fox tried [in vain] to reach the grapes [in vain].
Giải thích: try in vain → cố gắng một cách vô ích
2. The storm had a badly effect on the crops.
Giải thích: have an effect on → có ảnh hưởng lên
3. The whole committee was in favour of the project.
Giải thích: be in favour of → đồng tình với
4. The personnel officer gave him her word that she wouldn’t tell anyone that he had been in
the prison.
Giải thích: give sb one's word that = promise that
5. The story he told us was beyond belief.
Giải thích: beyond belief = unbelievable
6. I could not keep/get in touch with him because I had lost his phone number.
Giải thích: keep/get in tough with sb → liên lạc với ai
7. I enjoy being a big fish in a small pond.
Giải thích: be a big fish in a small pond → làm vua trong nước nhỏ còn hơn làm đầy tớ
trong nước lớn
8. The success of our local theater has put our city on the map.
Giải thích: put sth on the map → làm cho cái gì trở nên nổi tiếng
9. She is not upset; she is only putting on an act.
Giải thích: put on an act → diễn

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10. The bank robbers made a getaway in a stolen car.

Giải thích: make a getaway → tẩu thoát
Ex 5:
1. There is no call for products which seem to lack credibility.
Giải thích: call for sth (v)(n) yêu cầu cái gì
2. The chances are that the project will be finished on Thursday.
Giải thích: The chances are that = It's likely that
3. They arrived at their destination safe and sound.
Giải thích: safe and sound = alive and kicking → bình an vô sự
4. Some people are resigned to the fact that a storm is inevitable.
Giải thích: be resigned to that fact that → khuất phục trước sự thật là
5. Money counts for little in the island.
Giải thích: count for little/nothing → đáng giá ít ỏi/không đáng giá gì
6. He wasn’t to blame for the accident.
Giải thích: be to blame for → đáng bị đổ lỗi vì
7. He had a low opinion of the musical show yesterday.
Giải thích: have a low opinion of sth → không nghĩ nhiều về
8. It’s rude to cut in when someone is speaking.
Giải thích: cut in = interrup → ngắt lời
9. I knew I had met him before, but his name is on the tip of my tongue.
Giải thích: on the tip of one's tongue → gần nhớ ra
10. His choice was always in step with his wife’s decision/what his wife decided.
Giải thích: be in step with → tuân theo cái gì
Ex 6:
1. I have no intention of apologising to either of them
Giải thích: have no intetion of Ving → có ý định làm gì
2. Jane admitted breaking / having broken her brother’s vase yesterday.
Giải thích: admit Ving → thừa nhận làm gì
3. You should take the price into consideration before you decide whether to buy it or not.
Giải thích: take sth into consideration → cân nhắc cái gì
4. I am not accustomed to driving on the left in England
Giải thích: be accustomes to Ving → quen với việc gì
5. She always gets on well with the children.
Giải thích: get on well with sb → có mối quan hệ tốt với ai

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6. He is widely regarded as the best man for the job.

Giải thích: be widely regarded as → được biết đến rộng rãi như là
7. The suspect could not account for the sand on his boots.
Giải thích: account for → giải thích
8. Sally came up with the best solution.
Giải thích: come up with → nghĩ ra
9. You should make allowances for his not speaking French for years.
Giải thích: make allowances for → chiếu cố
10. There has been a sharp increase in the house prices this year.

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