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

not be taking

part

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

have given you

great pleasure

It must ___ to have your book published.

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

ACCUSED

accused David of

coming

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

to spend his money

on

He promised ___ a new coat.

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

HOW

if she knew

whether she knew

how to

Sarah's teacher asked her ___ swim.

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

TAKE

he should

that he should

he

that he

take on

Paul's accountant suggested ___ a secretary.

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

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