Key Word Transformations

1. Complete the sentences with two to five words, including the word in bold. Do not change the meaning of the orginal sentence.

1. She has to finish her essay by next Monday.

   Finished …...........................................................................

2. They let me take the day of yesterday.

Allowed …..............................................................................

3. People belive that the train crash was caused by a signal failture.

   Belived.....................................................................................

4. They delivered her new furniture yesterday.

   Was................................................................................................

5. The mechanic at the garage serviced our car.

Had..................................................................................................

6. A national newspaper has reported that the minister is going to resign.

   By ..................................................................................................

7. It is expected that Barcelona willl win the match.

   To ...................................................................................................

8. The police are to carry out a through investigation.

   Be ..................................................................................................

9. The local council has suggested the the police should impose heavy fines for dangerous driving.

   By ....................................................................................................

10. They let me leave early because I had a dental appointment.

    Allowed …...................................................................

11. The government has suggested that we should try to conserve water.

    By …..................................................................................................

12. Most people believe that the Olimpic Games help promote world peace.

    Believed …........................................................................................

13. We got a qualified plumber to instal our new shower.

    Had ….....................................................................................................

14. Someone stole her car last night.

    Was ….............................................................................................

15. They will replace thhe broken window tomorrow morning.

    Be …......................................................................................................

16. They are expecting the Royal couple to arrive back in England on Sunday morning.

    Expected …..............................................................................................

17. If I do not finish the report by Friday, I won`t be able to go away this weekend.

    Finished …....................................................................................................

18. They arranged for a cake to be made for Joe`s birthday party.

    Had ….............................................................................................................

19. At the moment, their kitchen is being painted.

    Having …..........................................................................................................

20. Which hairdresser`s did you go to last week?

    Get …...............................................................................................................

21. Pam said, „ I`m going to the theatre with Sarah next week.”.

    Was …..............................................................................................................

22. „Where shall we go tonight?” Paul asked.

    Should ….........................................................................................................

23. „It`s hot in here”, she said. „ Will you open a window, Mike?”.

    Asked …..........................................................................................................

24. „Don`t orget to buy a birthday card for Phil” Amy said to me.

    Reminded …....................................................................................................

25. „Get out of the car?” the policeman shouted at them.

    Ordered …...................................................................................................

26. Ben said, „OK, I will walk the dog today.”

    agreed …......................................................................................................

27. There is very little bread left.

    Hardly ….......................................................................................................

28. I looked in the bag but there wasn`t anything in it.

    Nothing ….......................................................................................................

29. She really likes that actor and she has seen all of his films.

    Every …............................................................................................................

30. I really regret not going to the party.

    Wish ….............................................................................................................

31. What a pity you didn`t get that job.

    Only …............................................................................................................

32. I like playing football better than watching it on TV.

    Than …...........................................................................................................

33. My father doesn`t want me to go out on a school night

    rather …..........................................................................................................

34. I like Italian food more than Chinese.

    Prefer …..............................................................................................................

35. I don`t fancy goin out tonight, let`s stay at home.

    Rather ….............................................................................................................

36. I think you should look for another job.

    Were …..............................................................................................................

37. We didn`t have enough money so we couldn`t buy the house.

    Could ….............................................................................................................

38. My husband started his own business when he lost his job.

    Hadn`t ….............................................................................................................

39. He started working here at the end of the June last year.

    Been ….............................................................................................................

40. Our teacher said that she will mark the exams this week.

    Have …............................................................................................................

41. Since his car broke down, Sam had to walk to work.

    Because …........................................................................................................

42. Although ha was tired, he decided to go for a run.

    Spite …...........................................................................................................

43. Laura doesn`t like Chinese food and Christine doesn`t like it either.

    Nor …...............................................................................................................

44. She was writing that report all day.

    Whole …...........................................................................................................