Key Word Transformation Exercise 10 (B1/B2)

For 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. It was wrong of them not to tidy up that mess straightaway. SHOULD

They ____________ that mess straightaway.

2. I think our next-door neighbours are moving out. APPEAR

Our next door neighbours ____________ out.

3. Don’t worry, I will call you the moment I hear anything. SOON

Don’t worry, I will call you ____________ anything.

4. The sequel didn’t make nearly as much money as the original film. FAR

The sequel made __________ the original film.

5. You’ll never guess who I saw at the theatre last night – our old chemistry teacher, Mr Willis ! BUMPED

You’ll never guess who I __________ at the theatre last night – our old chemistry teacher, Mr Willis!

6. Phone your sister right now or she’ll be worried about you. BETTER

You __________ your sister right now or she’ll be worried about you.

Answers

1. They SHOULD HAVE TIDIED UP that mess straightaway.

2. Our next-door neighbours APPEAR TO BE MOVING out.

3. Don’t worry, I will call you AS SOON AS I HEAR anything.

4. The sequel made FAR LESS MONEY THAN the original film.

5. You’ll never guess who I BUMPED INTO at the theatre last night – our old chemistry teacher, Mr Willis!

6. You HAD BETTER PHONE / ‘D BETTER PHONE your sister straightaway or she’ll be worried about you.


Would you like some more practice?

Exercise 8 (Modals)
Exercise 9 (Wish, If only)

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