GRAMMAR CHECKPOINT 1

Key word transformation

Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning. Do not change the word
given. You must use between two and six words, including the word given.

1. Darius soon recovered after the operation on his knee and was able to rejoin
the team.
After the operation on his knee, Darius _______(MADE) and was able to rejoin the
team.
2. I always hated pasta when I was a child but now I cook it regularly.
I _________________________(USE) pasta when I was a child but now I cook it
regularly.
3. It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down.
I should _____________________________(POINT) writing down the telephone
number.
4. If Marc hadn´t taken up politics, he might have become a famous art historian.
If Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he might
have ________________________________(NAME) himself as an art historian.
5. This holiday is withing our price range, provided we don’t go to the expensive
restaurants in the tourist centre.
We ________________________(AFFORD) as we avoid the expensive restaurants in
the tourist centre.
6. Yesterday I informed my boss in writing that I would be leaving the company.
I___________________________________(NOTICE) to my boss yesterday.
7. It’s very unlikely that martin will win the 100 metres, as he’s out of training.
Martin has almost _______________________(CHANCE) the 100 metres, as he’s out
of training.
8. Most of the children ignored what the teacher had told them.
Few of the children ______________________________(NOTICE) what the teacher
had told them.
9. The company is unable to guarantee an allocated car-parking space to all
employees.
The company’s employees shouldn´t ___________________________
(COUNT) allocated a car-parking space.
10. He no longer thinks he can find a job before the end of the year.
He has given ______________________________-(HOPE) a job before the end of the
year.
11. I’m sure Jemma is going to become a famous model one day.
I think it’s only ___________________________(MATTER) Jemma becomes a
famous model.
12. I think learning to use a typewriter is a waste of time.
I can´t ___________________________________(POINT) how to use a typewriter.