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KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION PRACTICE Date: …………..
1. Your silly questions distracted me (drive)
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2. We feel uncomfortable in the house (fish)
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3. Alison bought a house because she wanted to open a hotel (view)
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4. He determined to become a doctor (heart)
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5. Mike is never reluctant to make tough decision as a manager (shrinks)
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6. The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways (resemblance)
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7. The only thing they could do was to look for a new flat (alternative)
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8. Driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most European countries (against)
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9. I imagine it was tough for you to refuse every beggar that asked you for money (turn)
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10. The moment I saw the dirty state of the restaurant kitchen, I no longer felt hungry (lost)
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11. Can we please stay on one channel when we are watching TV? (keep)
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12. Some people tend to do better in a pressurized working environment (constant)
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13. His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine (coincides)
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14. Mass tourism has been one of the cause of problem (blame)
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15. He is becoming quite famous as a entertainer (name)
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16. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning (iceberg)
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17. It’s very unlikely that Martin will win the 100 meters, as he is out of training (chance)
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18. The new musical has delighted theatre audiences throughout the country (storm)
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19. He is not sure whether to go or not (minds)
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20. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (leaf)
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21. That wasn’t what I meant at all. You’ve completely misunderstood me as usual (stick)
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22. He liked the new job straight way (duck)
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23. I really want to see her again (dying)
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24. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in (cry)
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25. Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact, quite dangerous (contrary)
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26. Please excuse Jane’s poor typing: she’s only been learning for a month (allowances)
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27. Don’t tell the boss anything about this (breath)
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28. She was so beautiful that I couldn’t stop looking at her (eyes)
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29. They have discovered some interesting new information (light)
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30. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor (jeopardy)
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31. My father is gong to be really angry when he finds out that I have lost the car key (wall)
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32. I bought it without thinking about it first (spur)
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33. It is uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place (balance)
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34. My boss says that I can use his car whether I want to, so long as I’m careful (disposal)
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35. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the story (appetite)
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36. I don’t know how I can make it up to you for spoiling your plans (amends)
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37. Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her (apple)
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38. Becky didn’t tell you because she assumed that you already knew (granted)
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39. I’m sick of that programme; I’ve watched it too often (off)
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40. I only came to see you (sole)
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41. The young actress was very nervous before the audition (butterflies)
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42. Malcolm has finally decided to leave his job at the bank (hand)
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43. He got up very early this morning (crack)
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44. The diplomat has been arrested as it is believed he had been spying for his government (suspicion)
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45. It was very nice of you to let us know about the change in venue (appreciate)
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46. Have you ever thought of changing jobs? (mind)
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47. We were elated by the birth of our first grandchild (moon)
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48. Our boss criticizes our work all time (fault)
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49. She will probably come before the end of the month (likelihood)
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50. “I don’t approve of people who tell lies”, said Jack (expressed)
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