ANSWERS TO THE EXERCISE

PRACTICE EXERCISE: USE OF ENGLISH PART 4 KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given and between two to five words in total. Do not change the word given.

1. I cant afford to pay for all the books I need on my income.

HIGH
My income is NOT HIGH ENOUGH to pay for all the books I need.
2. Scientists say that climate didnt use to be so warm.
THAN
Scientists say that climate is WARMER THAN IT USED TO be.
3. Your new car is very similar to my brothers.
LOT
There is not A LOT OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN your new car and my
brothers.
4. The match will be played tomorrow unless it rains.
LONG
The match will be played tomorrow as LONG AS THERE IS NOT any rain.
5. I am sorry that I didnt go to the cinema with Mark.
WISH
I WISH I HAD GONE to the cinema with Mark.
6. The party was so successful that most people didnt want to go home.
SUCH
The part was SUCH A SUCCESS THAT most people didnt want to go home.
7. They missed the appointment because the train was late.
RESULT
As a RESULT OF THEM BEING late, they missed the appointment.
8. The court convicted Charles for stealing the diamonds.
FOUND
Charles WAS FOUND GUILTY OF stealing the diamonds.
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