Key Word Transformations - Test 3

B2 First · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge B2 First 4, Cambridge University Press

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.

GIVE

to give her

a ring

a call

My sister asked me ___ tomorrow morning.

My sister said to me, 'Please ring me tomorrow morning.'

MIGHT

might be offended

might get offended

might feel offended

might take offence

if

Richard felt Julie ___ he didn't ask her to the party.

Richard invited Julie to the party because he didn't want to risk offending her.

ALLOWED

was not allowed

wasn't allowed

to

I ___ watch television until I had finished my homework.

They let me watch television only after I had finished my homework.

MANAGED

managed to win

on their

In the quiz, the two girls ___ own.

The two girls succeeded in winning the quiz by themselves.

TIME

had

spent

more time

I would like to have ___ with my aunt when I called on her last week.

I'm sorry that I didn't spend longer with my aunt when I called on her last week.

INCREASE

will be

'll be

is going to be

an increase in

There ___ the number of students at the college next year.

The number of students at the college is going to rise next year.

DRIVEN

We ___ a very friendly taxi driver.

A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.

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