Key Word Transformations - Unit 2

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.

MIND

didn't mind

did not mind

wouldn't mind

would not mind

having to

Elsa said she ___ work an extra hour on Saturday.

Elsa said it wasn't a problem if she had to work an extra hour on Saturday.

POINT

no point

in arguing

arguing

There's ___ with Rob, because he thinks he's always right.

Rob thinks he's always right, so it's pointless to argue with him.

WANT

want anybody

want anyone

want people

to give

I don't ___ me money for my birthday.

I would prefer it if nobody gave me money for my birthday.

DIFFICULTY

no difficulty

in finding a

finding a

in getting a

getting a

Alison had ___ job when she left school.

It wasn't difficult for Alison to find work when she left school.

AVOID

to avoid

getting

Try ___ into trouble on your first day back at school.

Try not to get into trouble on your first day back at school.

IDEA

good idea

very good idea

to record

The lead singer didn't think it was a ___ a live album.

The lead singer was not in favour of recording a live album.

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