Sentence transformations extra 11

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. I haven´t done any exercise for ages.

BEEN It ………………………………. since I did some exercise.

2. She was so angry because of my lateness.

AS ……………………………… late, she got really angry.

3. I am not used to wearing winter clothes.

TEND I ………………………………… wear winter clothes.

4. You are looking forward to your next holiday as you will relax.
WAIT You …………………………………… away on holiday because you want to relax.

5. Tom said to Oliver, “I can´t stand speaking French in front of people”.

HATES Tom said …………………………………………… French in front of people.

6. You are not supposed to memorize vocabulary if you don’t understand the context.
ALLOWED You …………………… memorize vocabulary unless you understand the context.

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 Answer sheet

1. has been ages

2. As I was
3. do not/don´t tend to
4. cannot/can´t wait to go
5. that he hates speaking
6. aren’t/are not allowed to

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