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B2 First - Key Word Transformations Exercise 4

In these exercises, you need to take the information in the first sentence and re-write it, using the word in bold so that the second sentence has exactly the same meaning. You cannot change the word in bold in ANY way. You must use a minimum of TWO and a maximum of FIVE words for each space. Contractions, which count as two words, should only be used for negatives: e.g. don't / hadn't / wouldn't, etc.

1. The last time John came to my house was in 1999.
since
John hasn't 1999.

2. No dinner for me, thanks. I ate half an hour ago.
already
Thanks, but I .

3. I haven't been swimming for nearly a year.
last
The was nearly a year ago.

4. I regret not speaking to Marge sooner.
had
I wish sooner.

5. Yesterday, they cut down two old trees in the local park.
were
Yesterday, two in the local park.

6. The army were treating the prisoners well.
were
The prisoners the army.

7. I walked quietly because I didn't want to wake the baby.
so
I walked quietly wake the baby.

8. I think we will arrive at 7pm if the weather remains good.
should
We if the weather remains good.

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