KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS (interactive guide)

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Key word transformations

Key word transformations

Lexical

Grammatical

Inversion

Verb Patterns

Relative Clauses

Comparisons

Reported Speech

Wishes and unreal past

Conditionals

Passive/Causative form

Modal Verbs

Verb Tenses

Idioms

Linking words

Prepositional Verbs

Phrasal Verbs

Set Phrases

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1. The last time I saw my best friend was 3 weeks ago.LASTIt is 3 weeks since I last saw my best friend.

Verb Tenses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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2. I met my boss a year ago.HASIt has been a year since I met my boss.

Verb Tenses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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3. I last played chess a week ago.FORI have not played chess for a week.

Verb Tenses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

4. I've never heard such a sad story.EVERIt's the saddest story I have ever heard.

Verb Tenses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

5. She hasn't finished decorating the flat yet.STILLShe is still decorating the flat.

Verb Tenses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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6. When did they graduate from college?SINCEHow long is it since they graduated from college?

Verb Tenses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

7. We haven't been to the theatre for a year.TIMEThe last time we went to the theatre was a year ago.

Verb Tenses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

8. It was the first time they had travelled by boat.NEVERThey had never travelled by boatbefore.

Verb Tenses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

9. The waiter didn't take our order until everyone had decided what they wanted.BEFOREThe waiter waited until everyone had decided what they wanted before he took our order.

Verb Tenses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

10. The news finished before we switched on the news.BY By the time we switched on the TV,the news had already finished.

Verb Tenses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

1. Wearing jewellery to school is forbidden.ALLOWED You are not allowed to wear jewelleryto school.

Modal verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

2. Our flat badly needs redecorating.OUGHT We really ought to do up our flat.

Modal verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

3. I'm sure Michael has been promoted.MUST Michael must have been promoted.

Modal verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

4. I'm sure he hasn't forgotten your birthday.CAN'T He can't have forgotten your birthday.

Modal verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

5. It's forbidden to smoke in the waiting room.MUSTN'T You mustn't smoke in the waiting room.

Modal verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

6. It wasn't necessary for him to help me, but he did .HAVE He needn't have helped me.

Modal verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

7. We'll probably have a party for Simon's birthday.LIKELYIt's likely that we will have a party forSimon's birthday.

Modal verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

8. I advise you to have your car serviced.SHOULDYou should have your car serviced.

Modal verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

9. Is is possible that Jane is leaving school at the end of this week?BECould Jane be leaving school at theend of this week?

Modal verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

10. Adam can't have been telling the truth about his school project.MUSTAdam must have been lying about his school report.

Modal verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

1. The teacher scolded Jim for not paying attention.WASJim was scolded by the teacher for not paying attention.

Passive/Causative form

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

2. The traffic warden will give you a ticket if you park there .BEYou will be given a ticket if you park there.

Passive/Causative form

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

3. They are blaming Martin for the accident .ISMartin is being blamed for the accident.

Passive/Causative form

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

4. The builder will have finished the extension by July.BEENThe extension will have been finished by July.

Passive/Causative form

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

5. Did your teacher tell you off?BYWere you told off by your teacher?

Passive/Causative form

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

6. They say that there are more cows than people in Ireland.THATIt is said that there are more cows than people in Ireland.

Passive/Causative form

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

7. People think that he has fled the country.HAVEHe is thought to have fled the country.

Passive/Causative form

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

8. A technician fixed my laptop for me.HADI had my laptop fixed by a technician.

Passive/Causative form

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

9. They hired someone to paint their house last month.GOTThey got their house painted last month.

Passive/Causative form

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

10. The teacher forced the students to do their homework.MADEThe teacher made the students do their homework.

Passive/Causative form

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

1. I've never heard such a silly excuse.THEIts the silliest excuse I've ever heard.

Comparisons

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

2. Nora is the most careful driver of allASNo one else drives as carefully as Nora does.

Comparisons

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

3. Keith is the best tennis player of allTHANKeith is better at tennis than/ plays tennis better than anyone else.

Comparisons

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

4. That test was easier than the last one.LESSThat test was less difficult than the last one.

Comparisons

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

5. The boss is very friendly to her staff .WAYThe boss behaves in a friendly way to her staff.

Comparisons

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

6. She's the most eccentric person I've ever met.NEVERI've never met such an/ a more eccentric person.

Comparisons

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

7. This is the nicest car I've ever seen.HAVEI have never seen such a nice car.

Comparisons

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

8. This summer is being much hotter than last year.HOTLast summer wasn't as hot as this year.

Comparisons

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

9. They didn't pay me as much as I expected.GOTI got paid less than I expected.

Comparisons

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

10. She had the most beautiful voice in the school choir.MORENobody in the school choir had a more beautiful voice.

Comparisons

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

1. I don't think it's a good idea to lieto your parents about what happened.WEREIf were you , I wouldn't lie to my parents about what happened.

Conditionals

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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2. If you don't act quickly, you may find yourself in trouble.UNLESSYou may find yourself in trouble unless you act quickly.

Conditionals

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

3. If you sit next to the fireplace, you'll get too hot.ELSEDon't sit next to the fireplace or else you'll get too hot.

Conditionals

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

4. I didn't know your address; that's why I didn't send you a postcard.WOULDIf I had known your address, I would have sent you a postcard.

Conditionals

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

5. If the weather gets better, we'll go on a sailing trip tomorrow.PROVIDEDWe'll go on a sailing trip, provided the weather gets better tomorrow.

Conditionals

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

6. He wouldn't have finished his report if you hadn't helped him.FORBut for your help he wouldnt have finished his report.

Conditionals

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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7.You are not allowed to stay in the country unless you get a visa.ONLYYou can only stay in the country if you get a visa.

Conditionals

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

8.I won't wash the dishes unless you help me.LONGI'll wash the dishes as long as you help me.

Conditionals

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

9.I'll do the ironing if you tidy up the room.PROVIDEDI'll do the ironing provided that you tidy up the room.

Conditionals

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

10.I did it because I thought it would be interestingDONEI wouldn't have done it if I had thought it wasn't interesting.

Conditionals

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

1.I 'd like to know what time the party starts.WISHI wish I knew what time the party starts.

Wishes and unreal past

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

2.It's a pity I didn't go to that party.WISHI wish I had gone to that party.

Wishes and unreal past

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

3.Why don't you make an effort to improve your life?WOULDI wish you would make an effort to improve your life.

Wishes and unreal past

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

4. If you want to go home, you should wait until the rain stops.HADYou had better wait until the rain stops if you want to go home.

Wishes and unreal past

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

5. It's a pity I can't stay two days more.ONLYIf only I could stay two days more.

Wishes and unreal past

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

6. I'd prefer you not to smoke in my house.RATHERI would rather you didn't smoke in my house.

Wishes and unreal past

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

7. Will you ever think about finding a flat of your own?TIMEIt's high/about time you thought about finding a flat of your own.

Wishes and unreal past

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

8. You should have checked the oil before you set out.BETTERIt would have been better if you had checked the oil before you set out.

Wishes and unreal past

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

9. It will be better if you get up at 7 a.m. tomorrow.SOONERI would sooner you got up at 7 a.m. tomorrow.

Wishes and unreal past

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

10. If you heard him speak, you would think he's an expert.IFHe spoke as if he were an expert.

Wishes and unreal past

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

1.We suggested a lot of things, which were all rejected.WASEverything (that)we suggested was rejected.

Relative Clauses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

2.If anyone can understand this application form, they are cleverer than I am.ISAnyone who can understand this application form is cleverer than I am.

Relative Clauses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

3.Children growing up in cities often get very little exercise.WHOChildren who grow up in cities often get very little exercise.

Relative Clauses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

4.The jewellery kept in that safe belongs to my mother.WHICHThe jewellery which is kept in that safe belongs to my mother.

Relative Clauses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

5.That's the cafe where we used to go when we were students.TOThat's the cafe we used to go towhen we were students.

Relative Clauses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

6.The whole summer was sunny and warm, for a change.MADEThe whole summer was sunny and warm, which made anice change.

Relative Clauses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

7. I don't really approve of his proposal.WHATI don't really approve of what he isproposing.

Relative Clauses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

8. I have read all of her books but one.THATThere is only one of her books that/ one book of hers thatI have not read.

Relative Clauses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

9. I can't remember the last heavy rain.WHENI can't remember when it last rainedheavily.

Relative Clauses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

10. Do you get on with your next-doorneighbour?WHODo you get on with the person wholives next door.

Relative Clauses

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

1. Could you give me a lift to the office, please?MINDWould you mind givingme a lift to the office, please?

Verb Patterns

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

2.I think it's interesting to learn about other cultures.LEARNINGI think learning about other cultures isinteresting.

Verb Patterns

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

3.He had difficulty finding her house.DIFFICULTIt was difficult for him to findher house.

Verb Patterns

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

4.They let Edward go out with his friends last night.ALLOWEDEdward was allowed to go outwith his friends last night.

Verb Patterns

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

5.The party was so boring that we didn't enjoy ourselves.TOOThe party was too boring for us toenjoy ourselves.

Verb Patterns

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

6. I think it would be a good idea if you study German.SUGGESTI suggest that you (should) study German.

Verb Patterns

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

7. She finished her degree and later started working for hersef.ONShe finished her degree and went on to start her own business.

Verb Patterns

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

8. At first I thought that running was hard, but now I think it's not.USEDI am used to running now.

Verb Patterns

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

9. We had an argument and I decided not to call her anymore.STOPPEDWe had an argument and I stopped calling her.

Verb Patterns

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

10. I think I locked the door but I'm not sure.REMEMBERI don't remember locking the door.

Verb Patterns

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

1. 'What do you think about my boyfriend?'she asked me.ASKEDShe asked me what I thought about her boyfriend.

Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

2. 'I'll tell you tonight', Jim promised.WOULDJim promised that he would tell me that night.

Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

3. 'I had been watching a movie when the alarm went off', He explained.GONEHe said that when the alarm had gone off, he had been watching a movie.

Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

4. 'Stop making noise', the teacher said to us.TOLDThe teacher told us to stop making noise.

Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

5. 'Don't forget to', the pack your swimming costumes,' Mum said to us.REMINDEDMum reminded us to pack our swimming costumes.

Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

6. 'Why are you making such a fuss?', ' Mum asked me.WASMum wanted to know why I was making such a fuss.

Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

7. 'Why don't we organise a party for Lucy's birthday?' Dave said.SHOULDDave suggested (that) we should organise a party for Lucy's birthday.

Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

8. 'I'll give you a lift to the station,' Mike said to me.TOMike offered to give me a lift to the station.

Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

9. 'I'm sorry I interrupted the meeting,' he said to her.FORHe apologised to her for interrupting the meeting.

Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

10. 'I don't suppose you can lend me thirty pounds, can you?' Caroline said to me.WHETHERCaroline wanted to know whether I could lend her thirty pounds.

Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

1. George was offered a new job so he immediately quit his current one.BEENNo sooner had George been offered a new job than he quit his current one.

Inversion

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

2. Whatever happens I will never lend him any money again.EVERUnder no circumstances will I ever lend him any money again.

Inversion

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

3. Don't open the door on any account while I'm out.SHOULDOn no account should you openthe door while I'm out.

Inversion

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

REVEAL

4. I haven't eaten such delicious food anywhere.ELSENowhere else have I eatensuch delicious food.

Inversion

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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5. Parking in a disabled parking space is not allowed at any time .YOUOn no account should you parkin a disabled parking space.

Inversion

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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6. You will get there on time if you leave now .WILLOnly if you leave now will youget there on time.

Inversion

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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7. They had no idea it was the wrong train .KNOWLittle did they know (that)it was the wrong train.

Inversion

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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8. I had never seen such a fierce dog before .BEFORENever before had I seensuch a fierce dog.

Inversion

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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9. We rarely had sweets when we were young.HAVEHardly ever did we have sweets whenwe were young.

Inversion

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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10. I won't rush you in any way to finish the report.NOIn no way will I rush you to finish the report.

Inversion

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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1. It was the responsibility of a boss to decide what to do.UPIt was up to the boss to decide what to do.

Set Phrases

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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2. I've noticed that John has a talent for dancing.FLAIRI've noticed that John has a flair fordancing.

Set Phrases

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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3. I told them not to do it, but they didn't take any notice.PAYI told them not to do it, but they didn't pay any attention.

Set Phrases

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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4. I was looking out of the window when I saw a boy take something from a man's pocket.SIGHTI was looking out of the window when I caught sight of a boy taking something from a man's pocket.

Set Phrases

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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5. I don't usually make such foolish mistakes.HABITI'm not in habit of making such foolish mistakes.

Set Phrases

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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6. Can you take care of the baby for a while, Sandra?KEEPCan you keep an eye on the baby for a while, Sandra?

Set Phrases

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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7.John paid a lot of money to buy that car.FORTUNEJohn spent a fotrune on that car.

Set Phrases

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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8.He was going to ask her a favour but decided not to.CHANGEDHe's spent a fotrune on asking her a favour.

Set Phrases

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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9.She went to the cinema alone.ONShe went to the cinema on her own.

Set Phrases

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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10.He wanted to sell his car but changed his opinion at the last minute.HEARTHe wanted to sell his car but had a change of heart at the last minute.

Set Phrases

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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1.I met my sister at the party by chance.CAMEI came across my sister at the party.

Phrasal Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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2.He was really excited about being a father.LOOKINGHe was really looking forward to being a father.

Phrasal Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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3.They cancelled the match because of the hail.CALLEDThey called off the match because of the hail.

Phrasal Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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4.I think I need to drink less coffee and take tea instead.CUTI think I need to cut down on coffee and take tea instead.

Phrasal Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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5.I will let you stay with me for the weekend.UPI will put you up for the weekend.

Phrasal Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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6.The boss won't tolerate you being late any longer.PUTThe boss won't put up with your tardiness any longer.

Phrasal Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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7. I was on my way to get my son from school.UPI was on my way to pick up my son from school.

Phrasal Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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8. They have postponed the class until next Tuesday.OFFThe class has been put off until next Tuesday.

Phrasal Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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9. There were no taxis so in the end I had to walk home.UPBecause there were no taxis I ended up walking home.

Phrasal Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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10. I burst into tears when I heard the bad news.DOWNI broke down when I heard the bad news.

Phrasal Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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1. I have to take care of my little brother while my parents are away.AFTERI have to look after my little brother while my parents are away.

Prepositional Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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2. This house makes me think of my own home!OFThis house reminds me of my own home.

Prepositional Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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3. She decided not to go to university.AGAINSTShe decided against going to university.

Prepositional Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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4. Christmas and roast turkey go together in my mind.WITHChristmas is associated with roast turkey in my mind.

Prepositional Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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5. The mountaineers encountered many problems on their way to the mountain top.WITHThe mountaineers met with many problems on their way to the mountain top.

Prepositional Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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6. I will consider your idea and come back to you with a decision next week.OVERI will think over your idea and come back to you with a decision next week.

Prepositional Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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7. I think a rest would do you good.FROMI think you would benefit from a rest.

Prepositional Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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8. I thought it was marvellous that Jane could jump so high.ATI marvelled at Jane's ability to jump so high.

Prepositional Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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9. You haven't really explained exactly how the money disappeared.ACCOUNTYour explanation doesn't really account for the disappearance of the money.

Prepositional Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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10. You don't need to agree with the rules, but you have to respect them.TOYou don't need to suscribe to the rules, but you have to respect them.

Prepositional Verbs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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1. There was a girl at the party that attracted my interest.EYEOne of the girls at the party caught my eye.

Idioms

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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2. He usually chose to ignore the criticism directed at him.EARHe usually turned a deaf ear to the criticism directed at him.

Idioms

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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3. It was really embarassing when I called her another name.MOUTHI really put my foot in my mouth when I called her another name.

Idioms

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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4. I decided to become a doctor like my father.FOLLOWI decided to follow in my father's footsteps and become a doctor.

Idioms

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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5. She was caught in the act of trying to break into the house.REDShe was caught red-handed trying to break into the house.

Idioms

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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6. I was confident that you were coming to the party.READI took it as read that you were coming to the party.

Idioms

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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7. Android technology has made a lot of progress in the past few years.COMEAndroid technology has come a long way in the past few years.

Idioms

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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8. Jan hasn't recovered from his illness yet so he won't be coming to school today.WEATHERJan is still under the weather so he won't be coming to school today.

Idioms

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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9. I'm involved in a lot of projects at the moment.FINGERI've got my finger ina lot of pies at the moment.

Idioms

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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10. He was playing so well it seemed as if he couldn't make a mistake.FOOTHe was playing so well it seemed as if he couldn't put a foot wrong.

Idioms

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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1. Despite the heavy traffic, we got there on time.EVENWe got there on time even though the traffic was heavy.

Linking words

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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2. The flight was delayed because of the storm.TOThe delay of the flight was due to the storm.

Linking words

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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3. He didn't say anything because he didn't want to spoil the surprise.SOHe didn't say anything so as not to spoil the surprise.

Linking words

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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4. Have a spare key cut: you may lose the original.CASEHave a spare key cut in case you lose the original.

Linking words

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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5. If the train is on time, I will see you at 5 p.m.UNLESSI won't see you at 5 p.m. unless the train is on time.

Linking words

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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6.I will go to the meeting tomorrow if you come with me.LONGI will go to the meeting tomorrow as long as you come with me.

Linking words

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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7.If you cook something nice for me, I'll give you a kiss.ONI'll give you a kiss on condition that you cook something nice for me.

Linking words

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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8.If we do not go now, we'll be late for work.OTHERWISEWe'd better go now, otherwise we'll be late for work.

Linking words

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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9.You are welcome to join us if you pay for your drinks.PROVIDEDYou're welcome to join us provided that you pay for your drinks.

Linking words

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

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10. He lost his job because he was inefficient.GROUNDSHe lost his job on the grounds of his inefficiency.

Linking words

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.