Key Word Transformations — three to six words
Eight new transformations covering inversion, hedging, causative and passive reporting.
Write only the missing words. Never change the key word. Count your words before moving on.
Need a quick explanation? Transformation patterns in the Grammar Bank →- 1
I regret not applying for that post. WISH — I ______ for that post.
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Someone is repairing the roof for us next week. HAVING — We ______ next week.
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People say the scheme has saved millions. SAID — The scheme ______ millions.
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She had barely sat down when the phone rang. HAD — Barely ______ when the phone rang.
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It's possible that the delay was caused by the weather. MAY — The delay ______ by the weather.
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The only thing that annoyed me was the noise. WHAT — ______ was the noise.
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Nobody expected the results to be so poor. FAR — The results were ______ anyone expected.
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I don't mind which option we choose. DIFFERENCE — It ______ me which option we choose.
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