KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS (interactive guide)

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Key word transformations

Key word transformations

Grammatical

Lexical

Verb Tenses

Modal Verbs

Passive/Causative form

Comparisons

Wishes and unreal past

Conditionals

Relative Clauses

Verb Patterns

Reported Speech

Inversion

Set Phrases

Phrasal Verbs

Prepositional Verbs

Idioms

Linking words

Verb Tenses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. The last time I saw my best friend was 3 weeks ago. LAST It is 3 weeks since I last saw my best friend.

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Verb Tenses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. I met my boss a year ago. HAS It has been a year since I met my boss.

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Verb Tenses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. I last played chess a week ago. FOR I have not played chess for a week.

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Verb Tenses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. I've never heard such a sad story. EVER It's the saddest story I have ever heard.

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Verb Tenses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. She hasn't finished decorating the flat yet. STILL She is still decorating the flat.

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Verb Tenses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. When did they graduate from college? SINCE How long is it since they graduated from college?

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Verb Tenses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. We haven't been to the theatre for a year. TIME The last time we went to the theatre was a year ago.

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Verb Tenses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. It was the first time they had travelled by boat. NEVER They had never travelled by boat before.

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Verb Tenses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. The waiter didn't take our order until everyone had decided what they wanted. BEFORE The waiter waited until everyone had decided what they wanted before he took our order.

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Verb Tenses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. The news finished before we switched on the news. BY By the time we switched on the TV, the news had already finished.

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Modal verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. Wearing jewellery to school is forbidden. ALLOWED You are not allowed to wear jewellery to school.

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Modal verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. Our flat badly needs redecorating. OUGHT We really ought to do up our flat.

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Modal verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. I'm sure Michael has been promoted. MUST Michael must have been promoted.

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Modal verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. I'm sure he hasn't forgotten your birthday. CAN'T He can't have forgotten your birthday.

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Modal verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. It's forbidden to smoke in the waiting room. MUSTN'T You mustn't smoke in the waiting room.

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Modal verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. It wasn't necessary for him to help me, but he did . HAVE He needn't have helped me.

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Modal verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. We'll probably have a party for Simon's birthday. LIKELY It's likely that we will have a party for Simon's birthday.

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Modal verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. I advise you to have your car serviced. SHOULD You should have your car serviced.

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Modal verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. Is is possible that Jane is leaving school at the end of this week? BE Could Jane be leaving school at the end of this week?

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Modal verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. Adam can't have been telling the truth about his school project. MUST Adam must have been lying about his school report.

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Passive/Causative form

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. The teacher scolded Jim for not paying attention. WAS Jim was scolded by the teacher for not paying attention.

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Passive/Causative form

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. The traffic warden will give you a ticket if you park there . BE You will be given a ticket if you park there.

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Passive/Causative form

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. They are blaming Martin for the accident . IS Martin is being blamed for the accident.

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Passive/Causative form

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. The builder will have finished the extension by July. BEEN The extension will have been finished by July.

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Passive/Causative form

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. Did your teacher tell you off? BY Were you told off by your teacher?

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Passive/Causative form

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. They say that there are more cows than people in Ireland. THAT It is said that there are more cows than people in Ireland.

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Passive/Causative form

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. People think that he has fled the country. HAVE He is thought to have fled the country.

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Passive/Causative form

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. A technician fixed my laptop for me. HAD I had my laptop fixed by a technician.

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Passive/Causative form

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. They hired someone to paint their house last month. GOT They got their house painted last month.

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Passive/Causative form

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. The teacher forced the students to do their homework. MADE The teacher made the students do their homework.

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Comparisons

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. I've never heard such a silly excuse. THE Its the silliest excuse I've ever heard.

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Comparisons

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. Nora is the most careful driver of all AS No one else drives as carefully as Nora does.

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Comparisons

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. Keith is the best tennis player of all THAN Keith is better at tennis than/ plays tennis better than anyone else.

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Comparisons

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. That test was easier than the last one. LESS That test was less difficult than the last one.

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Comparisons

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. The boss is very friendly to her staff . WAY The boss behaves in a friendly way to her staff.

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Comparisons

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. She's the most eccentric person I've ever met. NEVER I've never met such an/ a more eccentric person.

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Comparisons

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. This is the nicest car I've ever seen. HAVE I have never seen such a nice car.

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Comparisons

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. This summer is being much hotter than last year. HOT Last summer wasn't as hot as this year.

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Comparisons

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. They didn't pay me as much as I expected. GOT I got paid less than I expected.

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Comparisons

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. She had the most beautiful voice in the school choir. MORE Nobody in the school choir had a more beautiful voice.

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Conditionals

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. I don't think it's a good idea to lie to your parents about what happened. WERE If were you , I wouldn't lie to my parents about what happened.

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Conditionals

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. If you don't act quickly, you may find yourself in trouble. UNLESS You may find yourself in trouble unless you act quickly.

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Conditionals

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. If you sit next to the fireplace, you'll get too hot. ELSE Don't sit next to the fireplace or else you'll get too hot.

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Conditionals

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. I didn't know your address; that's why I didn't send you a postcard. WOULD If I had known your address, I would have sent you a postcard.

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Conditionals

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. If the weather gets better, we'll go on a sailing trip tomorrow. PROVIDED We'll go on a sailing trip, provided the weather gets better tomorrow.

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Conditionals

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. He wouldn't have finished his report if you hadn't helped him. FOR But for your help he wouldnt have finished his report.

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Conditionals

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7.You are not allowed to stay in the country unless you get a visa. ONLY You can only stay in the country if you get a visa.

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Conditionals

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8.I won't wash the dishes unless you help me. LONG I'll wash the dishes as long as you help me.

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Conditionals

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9.I'll do the ironing if you tidy up the room. PROVIDED I'll do the ironing provided that you tidy up the room.

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Conditionals

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10.I did it because I thought it would be interesting DONE I wouldn't have done it if I had thought it wasn't interesting.

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Wishes and unreal past

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1.I 'd like to know what time the party starts. WISH I wish I knew what time the party starts.

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Wishes and unreal past

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2.It's a pity I didn't go to that party. WISH I wish I had gone to that party.

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Wishes and unreal past

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3.Why don't you make an effort to improve your life? WOULD I wish you would make an effort to improve your life.

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Wishes and unreal past

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. If you want to go home, you should wait until the rain stops. HAD You had better wait until the rain stops if you want to go home.

REVEAL

Wishes and unreal past

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. It's a pity I can't stay two days more. ONLY If only I could stay two days more.

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Wishes and unreal past

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. I'd prefer you not to smoke in my house. RATHER I would rather you didn't smoke in my house.

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Wishes and unreal past

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. Will you ever think about finding a flat of your own? TIME It's high/about time you thought about finding a flat of your own.

REVEAL

Wishes and unreal past

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. You should have checked the oil before you set out. BETTER It would have been better if you had checked the oil before you set out.

REVEAL

Wishes and unreal past

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. It will be better if you get up at 7 a.m. tomorrow. SOONER I would sooner you got up at 7 a.m. tomorrow.

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Wishes and unreal past

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. If you heard him speak, you would think he's an expert. IF He spoke as if he were an expert.

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Relative Clauses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1.We suggested a lot of things, which were all rejected. WAS Everything (that)we suggested was rejected.

REVEAL

Relative Clauses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2.If anyone can understand this application form, they are cleverer than I am. IS Anyone who can understand this application form is cleverer than I am.

REVEAL

Relative Clauses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3.Children growing up in cities often get very little exercise. WHO Children who grow up in cities often get very little exercise.

REVEAL

Relative Clauses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4.The jewellery kept in that safe belongs to my mother. WHICH The jewellery which is kept in that safe belongs to my mother.

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Relative Clauses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5.That's the cafe where we used to go when we were students. TO That's the cafe we used to go to when we were students.

REVEAL

Relative Clauses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6.The whole summer was sunny and warm, for a change. MADE The whole summer was sunny and warm, which made a nice change.

REVEAL

Relative Clauses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. I don't really approve of his proposal. WHAT I don't really approve of what he is proposing.

REVEAL

Relative Clauses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. I have read all of her books but one. THAT There is only one of her books that/ one book of hers that I have not read.

REVEAL

Relative Clauses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. I can't remember the last heavy rain. WHEN I can't remember when it last rained heavily.

REVEAL

Relative Clauses

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. Do you get on with your next-door neighbour? WHO Do you get on with the person who lives next door.

REVEAL

Verb Patterns

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. Could you give me a lift to the office, please? MIND Would you mind giving me a lift to the office, please?

REVEAL

Verb Patterns

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2.I think it's interesting to learn about other cultures. LEARNING I think learning about other cultures is interesting.

REVEAL

Verb Patterns

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3.He had difficulty finding her house. DIFFICULT It was difficult for him to find her house.

REVEAL

Verb Patterns

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4.They let Edward go out with his friends last night. ALLOWED Edward was allowed to go out with his friends last night.

REVEAL

Verb Patterns

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5.The party was so boring that we didn't enjoy ourselves. TOO The party was too boring for us to enjoy ourselves.

REVEAL

Verb Patterns

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. I think it would be a good idea if you study German. SUGGEST I suggest that you (should) study German.

REVEAL

Verb Patterns

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. She finished her degree and later started working for hersef. ON She finished her degree and went on to start her own business.

REVEAL

Verb Patterns

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. At first I thought that running was hard, but now I think it's not. USED I am used to running now.

REVEAL

Verb Patterns

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. We had an argument and I decided not to call her anymore. STOPPED We had an argument and I stopped calling her.

REVEAL

Verb Patterns

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. I think I locked the door but I'm not sure. REMEMBER I don't remember locking the door.

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Reported Speech

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. 'What do you think about my boyfriend?'she asked me. ASKED She asked me what I thought about her boyfriend.

REVEAL

Reported Speech

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. 'I'll tell you tonight', Jim promised. WOULD Jim promised that he would tell me that night.

REVEAL

Reported Speech

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. 'I had been watching a movie when the alarm went off', He explained. GONE He said that when the alarm had gone off, he had been watching a movie.

REVEAL

Reported Speech

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. 'Stop making noise', the teacher said to us. TOLD The teacher told us to stop making noise.

REVEAL

Reported Speech

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. 'Don't forget to', the pack your swimming costumes,' Mum said to us. REMINDED Mum reminded us to pack our swimming costumes.

REVEAL

Reported Speech

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. 'Why are you making such a fuss?', ' Mum asked me. WAS Mum wanted to know why I was making such a fuss.

REVEAL

Reported Speech

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. 'Why don't we organise a party for Lucy's birthday?' Dave said. SHOULD Dave suggested (that) we should organise a party for Lucy's birthday.

REVEAL

Reported Speech

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. 'I'll give you a lift to the station,' Mike said to me. TO Mike offered to give me a lift to the station.

REVEAL

Reported Speech

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. 'I'm sorry I interrupted the meeting,' he said to her. FOR He apologised to her for interrupting the meeting.

REVEAL

Reported Speech

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. 'I don't suppose you can lend me thirty pounds, can you?' Caroline said to me. WHETHER Caroline wanted to know whether I could lend her thirty pounds.

REVEAL

Inversion

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. George was offered a new job so he immediately quit his current one. BEEN No sooner had George been offered a new job than he quit his current one.

REVEAL

Inversion

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. Whatever happens I will never lend him any money again. EVER Under no circumstances will I ever lend him any money again.

REVEAL

Inversion

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. Don't open the door on any account while I'm out. SHOULD On no account should you open the door while I'm out.

REVEAL

Inversion

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. I haven't eaten such delicious food anywhere. ELSE Nowhere else have I eaten such delicious food.

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Inversion

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. Parking in a disabled parking space is not allowed at any time . YOU On no account should you park in a disabled parking space.

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Inversion

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. You will get there on time if you leave now . WILL Only if you leave now will you get there on time.

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Inversion

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. They had no idea it was the wrong train . KNOW Little did they know (that) it was the wrong train.

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Inversion

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. I had never seen such a fierce dog before . BEFORE Never before had I seen such a fierce dog.

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Inversion

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. We rarely had sweets when we were young. HAVE Hardly ever did we have sweets when we were young.

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Inversion

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. I won't rush you in any way to finish the report. NO In no way will I rush you to finish the report.

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Set Phrases

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. It was the responsibility of a boss to decide what to do. UP It was up to the boss to decide what to do.

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Set Phrases

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. I've noticed that John has a talent for dancing. FLAIR I've noticed that John has a flair for dancing.

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Set Phrases

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. I told them not to do it, but they didn't take any notice. PAY I told them not to do it, but they didn't pay any attention.

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Set Phrases

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. I was looking out of the window when I saw a boy take something from a man's pocket. SIGHT I was looking out of the window when I caught sight of a boy taking something from a man's pocket.

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Set Phrases

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. I don't usually make such foolish mistakes. HABIT I'm not in habit of making such foolish mistakes.

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Set Phrases

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. Can you take care of the baby for a while, Sandra? KEEP Can you keep an eye on the baby for a while, Sandra?

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Set Phrases

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7.John paid a lot of money to buy that car. FORTUNE John spent a fotrune on that car.

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Set Phrases

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8.He was going to ask her a favour but decided not to. CHANGED He's spent a fotrune on asking her a favour.

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Set Phrases

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9.She went to the cinema alone. ON She went to the cinema on her own.

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Set Phrases

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10.He wanted to sell his car but changed his opinion at the last minute. HEART He wanted to sell his car but had a change of heart at the last minute.

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Phrasal Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1.I met my sister at the party by chance. CAME I came across my sister at the party.

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Phrasal Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2.He was really excited about being a father. LOOKING He was really looking forward to being a father.

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Phrasal Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3.They cancelled the match because of the hail. CALLED They called off the match because of the hail.

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Phrasal Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4.I think I need to drink less coffee and take tea instead. CUT I think I need to cut down on coffee and take tea instead.

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Phrasal Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5.I will let you stay with me for the weekend. UP I will put you up for the weekend.

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Phrasal Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6.The boss won't tolerate you being late any longer. PUT The boss won't put up with your tardiness any longer.

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Phrasal Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. I was on my way to get my son from school. UP I was on my way to pick up my son from school.

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Phrasal Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. They have postponed the class until next Tuesday. OFF The class has been put off until next Tuesday.

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Phrasal Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. There were no taxis so in the end I had to walk home. UP Because there were no taxis I ended up walking home.

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Phrasal Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. I burst into tears when I heard the bad news. DOWN I broke down when I heard the bad news.

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Prepositional Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. I have to take care of my little brother while my parents are away. AFTER I have to look after my little brother while my parents are away.

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Prepositional Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. This house makes me think of my own home! OF This house reminds me of my own home.

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Prepositional Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. She decided not to go to university. AGAINST She decided against going to university.

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Prepositional Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. Christmas and roast turkey go together in my mind. WITH Christmas is associated with roast turkey in my mind.

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Prepositional Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. The mountaineers encountered many problems on their way to the mountain top. WITH The mountaineers met with many problems on their way to the mountain top.

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Prepositional Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. I will consider your idea and come back to you with a decision next week. OVER I will think over your idea and come back to you with a decision next week.

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Prepositional Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. I think a rest would do you good. FROM I think you would benefit from a rest.

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Prepositional Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. I thought it was marvellous that Jane could jump so high. AT I marvelled at Jane's ability to jump so high.

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Prepositional Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. You haven't really explained exactly how the money disappeared. ACCOUNT Your explanation doesn't really account for the disappearance of the money.

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Prepositional Verbs

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. You don't need to agree with the rules, but you have to respect them. TO You don't need to suscribe to the rules, but you have to respect them.

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Idioms

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. There was a girl at the party that attracted my interest. EYE One of the girls at the party caught my eye.

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Idioms

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. He usually chose to ignore the criticism directed at him. EAR He usually turned a deaf ear to the criticism directed at him.

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Idioms

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. It was really embarassing when I called her another name. MOUTH I really put my foot in my mouth when I called her another name.

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Idioms

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. I decided to become a doctor like my father. FOLLOW I decided to follow in my father's footsteps and become a doctor.

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Idioms

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. She was caught in the act of trying to break into the house. RED She was caught red-handed trying to break into the house.

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Idioms

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6. I was confident that you were coming to the party. READ I took it as read that you were coming to the party.

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Idioms

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7. Android technology has made a lot of progress in the past few years. COME Android technology has come a long way in the past few years.

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Idioms

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8. Jan hasn't recovered from his illness yet so he won't be coming to school today. WEATHER Jan is still under the weather so he won't be coming to school today.

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Idioms

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9. I'm involved in a lot of projects at the moment. FINGER I've got my finger in a lot of pies at the moment.

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Idioms

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. He was playing so well it seemed as if he couldn't make a mistake. FOOT He was playing so well it seemed as if he couldn't put a foot wrong.

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Linking words

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

1. Despite the heavy traffic, we got there on time. EVEN We got there on time even though the traffic was heavy.

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Linking words

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

2. The flight was delayed because of the storm. TO The delay of the flight was due to the storm.

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Linking words

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

3. He didn't say anything because he didn't want to spoil the surprise. SO He didn't say anything so as not to spoil the surprise.

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Linking words

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

4. Have a spare key cut: you may lose the original. CASE Have a spare key cut in case you lose the original.

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Linking words

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

5. If the train is on time, I will see you at 5 p.m. UNLESS I won't see you at 5 p.m. unless the train is on time.

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Linking words

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

6.I will go to the meeting tomorrow if you come with me. LONG I will go to the meeting tomorrow as long as you come with me.

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Linking words

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

7.If you cook something nice for me, I'll give you a kiss. ON I'll give you a kiss on condition that you cook something nice for me.

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Linking words

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

8.If we do not go now, we'll be late for work. OTHERWISE We'd better go now, otherwise we'll be late for work.

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Linking words

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

9.You are welcome to join us if you pay for your drinks. PROVIDED You're welcome to join us provided that you pay for your drinks.

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Linking words

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 in bold. You must choose between two and five words, including the word given.

10. He lost his job because he was inefficient. GROUNDS He lost his job on the grounds of his inefficiency.

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