Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.

“We are going to hold a fundraising concert this weekend,” said the students.

→ The students said that ________________________________________________________.

“Don’t worry, Kevin. Your proposal will be accepted,” said John.

=> John reassured Kevin that his proposal would be accepted.

Câu tường thuật, lùi thì

“The air conditioner is being repaired at the moment,” the receptionist said to the guest.

=> The receptionist told the guest that the air conditioner was being repaired at the moment.

Câu tường thuật.

We celebrated a surprise party for Jim last night.

=> A surprise party was celebrated for Jim last night.

Câu bị động: dùng quá khứ đơn (was celebrated)

That boat model was made by Susan last week.

=> Susan made that boat model last week.

Chuyển câu bị động thành câu chủ động

Was made => made (dùng quá khứ đơn)

I’m just a normal person, so I can’t change the laws to protect the environment. (AUTHORITY)

=> If I had the authority, I would change the laws to protect the environment.

Dùng câu điều kiện loại 2 (không có thật ở hiện tại): If + S + V (QKĐ), I would + V-inf.

“I’m just a normal person” => hiện thực là không có quyền hạn.

“I can’t change the laws” => kết quả giả định nếu có quyền hạn.

I don’t think you should sign the contract. (SIGNATURE)

=> If I were you, I wouldn’t put my signature on the contract.

câu khuyên bảo gián tiếp dùng điều kiện loại 2 (If I were you...)

Sign the contract = put my signature on the contract (cụm danh từ với “signature”)