Key Word Transformations - Module 7

B2 First · Key Word Transformation · First Expert Coursebook, Pearson Education

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.

MUST

must be

tired

Tom ___ because he's yawning a lot.

I'm sure Tom's tired because he's yawning a lot.

FOR

haven't eaten

for

I'm hungry because I ___ five hours.

I'm hungry because the last time I ate was five hours ago.

BEEN

must have just

been on

He's so relaxed - he ___ holiday.

He's so relaxed - I'm sure he's just got back from holiday.

TOO

too unfit

to

I'm ___ go in for a marathon.

I'm not fit enough to go in for a marathon.

MAY

may have been

in the

having a

He ___ shower, which is why he couldn't hear the bell.

It was possible that he was having a shower, which is why he couldn't hear the bell.

HAVE

can't have

left

She ___ because her coat's still here.

I'm sure she hasn't left because her coat's still here.

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