Key Word Transformations - Unit 9

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.

TAKING

Janie has been ill recently, so she might ___ in the marathon today.

Janie has been ill recently, so perhaps she isn't running in the marathon today.

GIVEN

It must ___ to have your book published.

I expect you were very pleased to have your book published.

ACCUSED

Alex ___ up with the idea of putting butter on the door handle.

'It was David's idea to put butter on the door handle!' said Alex.

SPEND

He promised ___ a new coat.

He promised that he would buy a new coat with his money.

HOW

Sarah's teacher asked her ___ swim.

'Can you swim, Sarah?' asked her teacher.

TAKE

Paul's accountant suggested ___ a secretary.

'You should employ a secretary, Paul,' advised his accountant.

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