Sentence transformations extra 16

Fill in the gaps in the second sentence with 2-5 words. You must use the word given in exactly the
same form. Each question is worth 2 points, one based on vocabulary and the other on grammar.

E.g. We must take as much advantage as possible of any opportunity to speak English.

MOST We have to make ……...........................…… any opportunity to speak English.

Answer: the most of

1. Why don´t we start a business exporting wine from Castilla La Mancha?

UP Let´s ……………………….. business exporting wine from Castilla La Mancha?

2. We took on a new teacher as we have so many students.

HAD We ……………….. teacher because the language school had lots of students.

3. The businessman opted out of the agreement as it seemed like a bad idea.
NOT The businessman ………………………….. ahead with the agreement.

4. The teacher likes students who participate in class.

ON The teacher ………………………. students who participate in class.

5. He was accused of killing the pedestrian by the police.

OF The police ………………………… running over the pedestrian.
6. I am really getting good at learning new vocabulary.
TO I am really …………………………… new vocabulary.

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 Answer sheet

1. set up a
2. had to hire a new
3. decided not to go
4. is keen on
5. accused him of
6. taking to learning

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