Use of English – Part 4: Key Word Transformations

Instructions: 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 word given. Write your answers on the line.

0. I wish I had studied English more enthusiastically in high school.
REGRET

I regret not putting more effort into English when I was in high school.

1. It's your responsibility to organise your own transport and accommodation.
UP

It's arrange your transportation and accommodation.

2. I'm a bit upset because Mark has moved away and didn't manage to say goodbye before he left.
CHANCE

I'm pretty sad that Mark has moved away and goodbye before he left.

3. He seems not to have the ability to see that he's been tactless.
INCAPABLE

He seems to be absolutely when he's been tactless.

4. I am thinking of asking the teacher to give me permission to have an extension, as the homework won't be finished by tomorrow.
LET

I am thinking of asking the teacher if she will an extension because I won't finish the homework by tomorrow.

5. No other restaurant in town is as dirty as this one.
EASILY

This is restaurant in town.

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Type your answers (3–6 words, including the keyword), then submit to see your score.

Answer key (one acceptable version per item)

Note: Key Word Transformations often have multiple correct answers. If you want, send me your official accepted variants and I’ll add them.