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Key Word Transformations
Key word transformation CEFR B2 Topic: Community gardens and neighbourhood life

Key Word Transformations: Community Gardens

What this tests: grammar and vocabulary together — saying the same thing with a different structure, in two to five words.

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Instructions

For questions 1–8, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using between two and five words, including the word given, which you must not change.

1. "I'll water the plants tomorrow," said Maria.
WOULD
Maria said water the plants the following day.
Use between two and five words, including the word given.
2. A professional repaired the garden fence for the committee last week.
HAD
Last week, the garden fence repaired by a professional.
Use between two and five words, including the word given.
3. I regret not joining the gardening club sooner.
WISH
Looking back, I the gardening club sooner.
Use between two and five words, including the word given.
4. The garden was so popular that the council decided to expand it.
SUCH
It was that the council decided to expand it.
Use between two and five words, including the word given.
5. I'm sure someone picked the ripe tomatoes while we were on holiday.
MUST
While we were on holiday, someone the ripe tomatoes.
Use between two and five words, including the word given.
6. The volunteer runs the garden. Her enthusiasm inspired everyone.
WHOSE
The volunteer inspired everyone runs the garden.
Use between two and five words, including the word given.
7. This site was a car park years ago, but now it's a community garden.
USED
This site a car park before it became a community garden.
Use between two and five words, including the word given.
8. The council postponed the summer fair because of a scheduling conflict.
OFF
Because of a scheduling conflict, the council the summer fair.
Use between two and five words, including the word given.

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