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 seven 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
It was only when it got dark that Paolo decided to make his way back home.
Keyword: fell
It was not _______________________ that Paolo decided to make his way back home.
Sentence 2
I had no problems at all during my trip to France.
Keyword: plan
Everything _______________________ during my trip to France.
Sentence 3
The more experienced members of the expedition were made responsible for finding food.
Keyword: charge
The more experienced members of the expedition _______________________ finding food.
Sentence 4
The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned.
Keyword: crucial
Careful _______________________ of the reforms.
Sentence 5
They think that Helen’s brother stole the money.
Keyword: suspected
Helen’s brother _______________________ the money.
Sentence 6
I feel completely exhausted when I’ve listened to Marion for half-an-hour.
Keyword: leaves
Half-an-hour _______________________ completely exhausted.
- 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.