'Key' Word Transformation


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, including the word given.


Example:
I haven't seen you for years.
ages
It's (been ages since I) saw you.



1. 'Why don't you come over for dinner at the weekend?' he asked her.
suggested
He .................................. for dinner at the weekend.

2. His boss won't tolerate lateness.
put
His boss won't .................................. lateness.

3. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
good
This school ................... my last one.

4. Although the weather was terrible we had a good time.
spite
We had a good time .................... the terrible weather.

5. Being rude is inexcusable.
excuse
There is ............................. rude

6. I find driving on the left in England very strange.
accustomed
I ..................................... on the left in England.

7. I regret taking up smoking.
wish
I ..................................... up smoking.

8. The police are interviewing the suspects.
interviewed
The suspects ..................................... by the police. 

9. I want to go to university this year.
INTERESTED
I ........................................ to university this year.

10. "Have you been on holiday recently, Jane?" asked Tony.
BEEN
Tony asked Jane ........................................ on holiday recently.


11. I was too tired to go to the party.
THAT
I was ........................................ I couldn't go to the party.

12. There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.
WASTE
It's ........................................ asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.

13. The union claims its members will only return to work if the company agrees to a meeting.
NOT
The union claims its members will ....................................... the company agrees to a meeting.

14. I'm sure it was Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.
MUST
It ........................................ Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.

15. We demanded to see the hotel manager to make our complaint.
SEEING
We ........................................ the hotel manager to make our complaint.