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 six 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
You led me to believe the job was mine if I wanted it.
Keyword: impression
I _______________________ that the job was mine if I wanted it.
Sentence 2
The government recently said our problems are the fault of the worldwide economic slowdown.
Keyword: placed
The government has _______________________ the worldwide economic slowdown for our problems.
Sentence 3
Mary cried her eyes out immediately she was told she’d failed her driving test.
Keyword: broke
Mary _______________________ soon as she heard she’d failed her driving test.
Sentence 4
She would never have guessed that at the age of 17 she would be playing for her country.
Keyword: little
_______________________ that at the age of 17 she would be playing for her country.
Sentence 5
Feel free to telephone if you have any further problems.
Keyword: call
Do not _______________________ if you have any further problems.
Sentence 6
How can I make her understand that I don’t want to see her any more?
Keyword: across
How can I _______________________ that I don’t want to see her any more?
- 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.