Key Word Transformations - Original 301

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.

WARNED

We ___ here because the current was strong.

'Don't swim here – the current is strong,' the lifeguard told us.

POINT

There ___ for the bus now because the last one left at midnight.

It's useless to wait for the bus now because the last one left at midnight.

SUPPOSED

The plane ___ at six, but it's still in the air.

The plane should have landed at six, but it's still in the air.

FAST

Going by train ___ flying.

Flying is quicker than going by train.

TROUBLE

We ___ our hotel.

It was easy for us to find our hotel.

LIFT

Could you ___ to the station?

Could you drive me to the station?

ALREADY

When we got to the station, the train ___ .

The train left before we got to the station.

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