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 eight 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
Katy didn’t seem nervous, even though she was delivering her speech without notes.
Keyword: sign
Katy _______________________, even though she was delivering her speech without notes.
Sentence 2
Our team has won the football championship for the second year running.
Keyword: succession
For the second year _______________________ by a local team.
Sentence 3
You must never leave the workplace without letting the team leader know.
Keyword: account
On _______________________ without letting the team leader know.
Sentence 4
If you don’t know what you’re doing, you shouldn’t dismantle the laptop.
Keyword: apart
Don’t _______________________ you know what you’re doing.
Sentence 5
I was shocked by the cheeky response that the girl gave to her mother.
Keyword: aback
I was _______________________ the cheeky response that the girl gave to her mother.
Sentence 6
Mary is rumoured to be about to become a Sky News presenter.
Keyword: verge
Rumour has _______________________ becoming a Sky News presenter.
- 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.