Key Word Transformations - Original 15

B2 First · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge Ready original exercise

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.

COULD

I left early ___ catch the first bus.

I left early because I wanted to catch the first bus.

PUT

I can't ___ this noise any longer.

I can't tolerate this noise any longer.

BETTER

You ___ now or you'll miss the train.

You should leave now or you'll miss the train.

AFFORD

We ___ to buy the tickets.

The tickets were too expensive for us to buy.

MADE

The teacher ___ the essay.

The teacher forced us to rewrite the essay.

ENOUGH

I'm not ___ reach the top shelf.

I'm too short to reach the top shelf.

CALLED

The match ___ .

They cancelled the match.

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