Change the following sentences so that the meaning in the new sentence becomes as close as possible to the original one, using the keyword. Do NOT change the keyword. You must use between three and five words, including the keyword. Contractions count as two words. Your sentences must be grammatically and stylistically correct. Click on the “Correct Answer” button to compare your response with the suggested correct one. Please note that there may be other correct answers than the one provided. If you believe your response is right, even if it does not correspond with the suggested correct answer, ask your teacher for guidance.
Example
There’s a chance that Claire now doesn’t want to apply for the job.
Keyword: change
Claire may ____________________________ heart about applying for the job.
Correct answer: have had a change of
Sentence 1
Parents predict chaos in schools unless the strike is called off.
Keyword: result
Parents claim it _______________________ the teacher’s strike goes ahead.
Sentence 2
Police are warning people to check for forged notes which are currently in circulation.
Keyword: lookout
Police are warning people to be _______________________ forged notes which are currently in circulation.
Sentence 3
It’s possible that they got the wrong idea and thought the party was next week.
Keyword: reached
They might _______________________ conclusion and thought the party was next week.
Sentence 4
It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down.
Keyword: point
I should _______________________ writing down the telephone number.
Sentence 5
Apparently, they’re planning on rerouting the traffic to reduce congestion.
Keyword: drawn
Plans _______________________ reroute the traffic to reduce congestion.
Sentence 6
Would you give us your answer as soon as possible.
Keyword: convenience
Please respond _______________________.
- In this section, there are some recurring patterns, like active to passive, formal to informal, and the use of phrasal verbs and other set expressions. Do as many exercises as possible to understand these patterns clearly. Practice makes perfect.
- Do not forget to include the keyword and do not change the form of the word.
- Do not forget that contractions (like don’t or isn’t) count as two words.