Tuesday 17 May 2011

More key word transformations!

1.He was arrested at a department store for stealing clothes.

KNOCKING

He was caught _________________ department store.


2.I believe Shirley prefers to forget the break up of her marriage and won't discuss it with anyone.

RAKE

I don't think Shirley wants us ____________________________ her marriage.


3.Scientists have tried many methods of how to solve the problem of common cold for years.

GRAPPLING

For years __________________________ problem of how to solve the problem of common cold.


4.The mother enjoyed a few hours of sleep at home after hurrying to send her daughter off to school.

BUNDLED

The mother__________________________________ then enjoyed a few hours of sleep at home.


5.While waiting for the train, which was to arrive only in a few hours, we spent the time reading and chatting.

WHILED

We had a few hours before the train arrived so ________________________ and chatting.

Wednesday 4 May 2011

Key Word Transformations (Paper 3 - Part 4)

1. It was really unexpected when my football team achieved the result it did.
time

At ........................................................... my football team to do as well as it did.

2. I have a lot of respect for his writing style although I do not agree with the opinions he expresses.
much

........................................................... his writing style, I do not agree with his opinions.