Key Word Transformations - Unit 2

B2 First · Key Word Transformation · Ready for B2 First 4th Edition Workbook, 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. There is an example.

GO

go on

fighting

That boxer can't ___ until he's 50.

It's impossible for that boxer to continue to fight until he's 50.

TRY

try going

to bed

Why don't you ___ early tonight?

Can I suggest that you go to bed early tonight?

APPEARS

appears to

be

Martin ___ uninterested in the lecture.

It looks like Martin isn't interested in the lecture.

RATHER

would rather not

do

The cover teacher ___ the planned lesson.

The cover teacher doesn't want to do the planned lesson.

IDEA

good idea to

take out

I think it's a ___ some travel insurance.

I think it's advisable to take out some travel insurance.

USE

no use

asking

It's ___ Mum because she isn't at home.

Don't ask Mum because she isn't at home.

NEEDS

This room ___ painted again.

We have to paint this room again.

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