Part 3: 'Key' Word Transformation
6)
'Unreal' Pasts
You will sometimes find sentences using 'If only
...', 'I wish ...', I'd rather ...' etc that require the use of
past tenses.
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. I'd love
to know how John is getting on.
KNEW
I ................................................. how John was
getting on.
2. You should take an umbrella with you.
BETTER
You ................................................ an umbrella
with you.
3. I think taxes should be increased.
TIME
It .................................................. increased
4. He behaves like the President of the company.
THOUGH
He acts .......................................................
the President of the company.
5. I regret not inviting Cathy to the party.
ONLY
If ................................................... Cathy
6. I'd prefer you to get home early tonight.
RATHER
I .................................................... home early
tonight.
7. It's a pity
the car is so expensive.
WISH
I .................................................... so expensive.
8. It will be better for you to come alone.
SOONER
I would ...................................................... on
your own.
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