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Part 5: 'Key' Word Transformation

3) Phrasal verbs

For Questions 1-6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the words given.

1. Angela was full of anticipation about the party next week.
FORWARD
Angela ……………….the party next week.

2. He’d been struggling to think of a really original birthday present.
COME
No matter how he tried …………………….with an idea for a really original birthday present.

3. Her teacher said she wasn’t progressing as well as other students with her assignments.
DANGER
Her teacher warned her that she was ……………behind with her assignments.

4. David thought it unfair that his team resented him for not scoring a goal.
AGAINST
David thought it unfair that his team should ……………for not scoring a goal.

5. Holly decided that she’d ask to be transferred to another department.
REQUEST
Holly decided to put …………………..a transfer to another department.

6. We decided we wouldn’t go with him to the airport after all.
SEE
We decided not to ………………the airport after all.

 

 


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