Part 3: 'Key' Word Transformation
1)
Comparative/Superlative
Structures like so/such .., er/as ... as or too/enough
often appear in this exercise.
For Questions 1-8, 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.
1. The food
was so good we had to leave a tip.
SUCH
It ........................................... we had to leave a
tip.
2. The computer was too expensive for me to buy.
ENOUGH
I ........................................... money to buy the computer.
3. It's the
most beautiful painting I've ever seen.
SEEN
I ............................................ beautiful painting.
4. This summer
has been much cooler than last year.
COOL
Last summer .................................. this year.
5. I'm not
as good at maths as you.
BETTER
You ......................................... me.
6. The course
wasn't as easy as I'd expected.
MORE
The course ........................................ I'd expected.
7. This car
isn't safe enough to drive.
DANGEROUS
This car ........................................ drive.
8. This exercise is easier than the last one.
HARD
This exercise ....................................... the last one.
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