More Practice- Part 4- Key Word Transformation- Reading and Use of English

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 two and five words, including the word given. For example:

A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.
DRIVEN
We ………………………………. a very friendly taxi driver.

Answer: WERE DRIVEN INTO TOWN BY

1) Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed.
DUE
The motorway is closed …………………………………. that there was heavy snow the night before.

2) Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today?
GETTING
Did you …………………………………. in contact with the boss today?

3) I don’t care what you do.
CONCERNED
As …………………………………. you can do what you like.

4) The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice.
SUCH
It …………………………………. meal in the restaurant.

5) Do you and your brother have the same looks?
LIKE
Does …………………………………. you?

6) That’s the garage where I left my car last week.
REPAIRED
That’s where I went …………………………………. last week.

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Answer key

1. due to the fact
2. succeed in getting
3. as I am concerned
4. such a nice
5. your brother look like
6. to have my car repaired/ to get my car repaired