Complete the second sentence so that the meaning is very similar to the first, using the key word in bold. Use between two and five words, including the key word. Contractions (I’m, can’t, etc, count as two words)
1. I can’t wait to go back to Costa Rica. FORWARD
I’m __________________ to Costa Rica.
2. It was the funniest thing I’d ever seen. SUCH
I’d __________________ thing.
3. George doesn’t like rugby. KEEN
George __________________ rugby.
4. Perhaps Sara already went home. MIGHT
Sara _________________ home.
5. It’s warmer in Rome than in Paris. AS
Paris _________________ Rome.
6. I think you should tell Isabel. WERE
If __________________ tell Isabel.
7. I’m going to remove my makeup. TAKE
I’m __________________ my makeup.
8. Can you do the dishes for me? MIND
Do _________________ the dishes for me?
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ANSWERS
1. I can’t wait to go back to Costa Rica.
I’m looking forward to going back to Costa Rica.
2. It was the funniest thing I’d ever seen.
I’d never seen such a funny thing.
3. George doesn’t like rugby.
George isn’t keen on rugby.
4. Perhaps Sara already went home.
Sara might have already gone home.
5. It’s warmer in Rome than in Paris.
Paris isn’t as warm as Rome.
6. I think you should tell Isabel.
If I were you, I would tell Isabel.
7. I’m going to remove my makeup.
I’m going to take off my makeup.
8. Can you do the dishes for me?
Do you mind doing the dishes for me?