Key Word Transformation Exercise 7: Phrasal Verbs (+ printable download)

For B1 and B2 learners.

Complete the second sentence so that the meaning is very similar to the first, using the key word in bold.

Use between two and five words, including the key word.

Do NOT change the key word at all.

Contractions (I’m, can’t, etc) count as two words.

1. We are finding it hard to think of fresh ideas for our marketing campaign. COME

We are finding it hard to __________ fresh ideas for our marketing campaign.

2. Delilah stayed with her aunt while she was attending the technology conference. PUT

Delilah’s aunt __________ while she was attending the technology conference.

3. The elegant hotel was once a railway station. TURNED

The railway station was  _______ an elegant hotel.

4. He has felt more energetic since he stopped eating so many sugary snacks. DOWN

He has felt more energetic since he ___________ sugary snacks.

5. Samantha’s parents have always had a friendly relationship with her in-laws. ALONG

Samantha’s parents have always __________ her in-laws.

6. She is my favourite author so I can’t wait to read her new book. FORWARD

She is my favourite author so I’m really ______ her new book.

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Answers

1. We are finding it hard to COME UP WITH fresh ideas for our marketing campaign.

2. Delilah’s aunt PUT HER UP while she was attending the technology conference.

3. The railway station was  TURNED INTO an elegant hotel.

4. He has felt more energetic since he CUT DOWN ON sugary snacks.

5. Samantha’s parents have always GOT ALONG (WELL) WITH her in-laws.

6. She is my favourite author so I’m really LOOKING FORWARD TO READING her new book.

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