KEY WORD SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION EXERCISE
50 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER KEY (GRADE 9 + 10 + 11 + 12)
1. Your silly questions distracted me (drive)
2. We feel uncomfortable in the house (fish)
E
3. Alison bought a house because she wanted to open a hotel (view)
AR
4. He determined to become a doctor (heart)
SH
5. Mike is never reluctant to make tough decision as a manager (shrinks)
6. The film is similar to Shakespeares Hamlet in a number of ways (resemblance)
D
7. The only thing they could do was to look for a new flat (alternative)
AN
8. Driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most European countries (against)
9. I imagine it was tough for you to refuse every beggar that asked you for money (turn)
Y
10. The moment I saw the dirty state of the restaurant kitchen, I no longer felt hungry (lost)
D
11. Can we please stay on one channel when we are watching TV? (keep)
TU
12. Some people tend to do better in a pressurized working environment (constant)
13. His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine (coincides)
-S
14. Mass tourism has been one of the cause of problem (blame)
SH
15. He is becoming quite famous as a entertainer (name)
16. Im afraid our problems are only just beginning (iceberg)
LI
17. Its very unlikely that Martin will win the 100 meters, as he is out of training (chance)
G
18. The new musical has delighted theatre audiences throughout the country (storm)
EN
19. He is not sure whether to go or not (minds)
20. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (leaf)
21. That wasnt what I meant at all. Youve completely misunderstood me as usual (stick)
22. He liked the new job straight way (duck)
23. I really want to see her again (dying)
24. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in (cry)
E
25. Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact, quite dangerous (contrary)
AR
26. Please excuse Janes poor typing: shes only been learning for a month (allowances)
SH
27. Dont tell the boss anything about this (breath)
28. She was so beautiful that I couldnt stop looking at her (eyes)
D
29. They have discovered some interesting new information (light)
AN
30. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor (jeopardy)
31. My father is gong to be really angry when he finds out that I have lost the car key (wall)
Y
32. I bought it without thinking about it first (spur)
D
33. It is uncertain whether the bands tour will take place (balance)
TU
34. My boss says that I can use his car whether I want to, so long as Im careful (disposal)
-S
35. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the story (appetite)
SH
36. I dont know how I can make it up to you for spoiling your plans (amends)
37. Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her (apple)
LI
38. Becky didnt tell you because she assumed that you already knew (granted)
G
39. Im sick of that programme; Ive watched it too often (off)
EN
40. I only came to see you (sole)
41. The young actress was very nervous before the audition (butterflies)
42. Malcolm has finally decided to leave his job at the bank (hand)
43. He got up very early this morning (crack)
44. The diplomat has been arrested because it is believed he had been spying for his
government (suspicion)
45. It was very nice of you to let us know about the change in venue (appreciate)
E
46. Have you ever thought of changing jobs? (mind)
AR
47. We were elated by the birth of our first grandchild (moon)
SH
48. Our boss criticizes our work all time (fault)
49. She will probably come before the end of the month (likelihood)
D
50. I dont approve of people who tell lies, said Jack (expressed)
AN
-----------ANSWER KEY-----------
You drove me to distraction with your silly questions
We feel like fish out of water in the house
Y
Alison bought a house with a view to opening a hotel
D
He sets his heart on becoming a doctor
Mike never shrinks from making tough decision as a manager
TU
The film bears some resemblance to Shakespeares hamlet
They have no alternative but to look for a new flat
Its against the rule to drive without seatbelt in most European countries
-S
It must have been tough for you to turn down every beggar that asked you for money
I lost my appetite right after/ the moment I saw the dirty state of the restaurant kitchen (if
you don't want use appetite, interest is OK)
SH
I wish you wouldnt keep changing the channel when we are watching TV
Some people work better when they are under constant pressure at work
His holiday coincides with mine
LI
Mass tourism is partly to blame for the problem
He is making a name for himself as an entertainer
G
Im afraid our problems are just the tip of the iceberg
Martin has almost no chance of winning the 100 metres, as he is out of training
EN
The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storm
He is in two minds about whether to go or not
You have to turn over the new leaf if you want to succeed
That wasnt what I meant at all. Youve got (hold of) the wrong end of the stick
He took the new job like duck to water
Im dying to see her again
This house is a far cry from the little flat we used to live in
Contrary to the dogs harmless appearance, it was quite dangerous
Please make allowances to Janes poor typing, shes only been learning for a month
Dont breath a word of this to the boss
She was so beautiful that I couldnt take my eyes off her
Some interesting new information has come to light
E
His career as a doctor is in jeopardy because of his irresponsible attitude
My father is going to go up the wall when he finds out that I have lost the car key
AR
He bought a new jacket on the spur of the moment
It was in the balance whether he recovered or not
My boss says that his car is at my disposal so long as Im careful
SH
What he told me whet my appetite for the rest of the story
I dont know how I can make amends for spoiling your plan
Being her only niece, Ann is the apple of her eyes
Becky didnt tell you because she took it for granted that you already knew
D
Ive gone off that programme, Ive watched it too often
My sole reason for coming was to see you
AN
The young actress had butterflies in her stomach before audition
Malcom has finally decided to hand in his resignation at the bank
He got up at the crack of dawn this morning
The diplomat has been arrested on suspicion of spying for his government
Y
We appreciate you letting us know about the avenue
D
Has it ever crossed your mind to change job?
We were over the moon when our first grandchildren was born
TU
Our boss is always finding fault with our work (present progressive to make complaint)
In all likelihood she will come before the end of the next month
She expressed her disapproval of people who tell lies.
-S
Source: tienganh.com.vn
SH
GOOD LUCK (ESPECIALLY FOR WHO IS GOING TO HAVE AN
EXAMINATION FOR THE GIFTED)
LI
G
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