Key Word Transformations - Unit 1

B2 First · Key Word Transformation · Ready for B2 First 4th Edition, Macmillan Education Limited

For questions 1–6, 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. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

RID

getting rid

of

How about ___ that old coat?

Why don't you throw away that old coat?

USED

got used to

wearing

I still haven't ___ glasses.

I still find it strange to wear glasses.

ALWAYS

always borrowing my things

without

He is ___ asking!

He never asks when he borrows my things!

UNUSUAL

is unusual for

Simon to

It ___ drink coffee.

Simon doesn't usually drink coffee.

LIKE

isn't like Helen

is not like Helen

to be

It ___ so pessimistic.

Helen is not usually so pessimistic.

FORWARD

looking forward to

seeing

I'm really ___ you again.

I can't wait to see you again.

TAKE

How long ___ get from London to Manchester?

How long was your journey from London to Manchester?

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