Modal Verb Key Word Transformations

Use of English Part 4

Use the key word and a maximum of four more words to fill the gap so that the second sentence means the same as the first sentence.

It was silly of him to buy the software without reading the requirements.
OUGHT
He ............................................. the requirements before buying the software.
She prefers going to vegetarian restaurants to Italian ones.
RATHER
She ............................................. vegetarian restaurants than Italian ones.
The English teacher had the respect of his students.
UP
The students ............................................. English teacher.
The lawyers postponed the meeting until the following month.
OFF
The meeting ............................................. the lawyers until the following month.
The tour guide took the Americans to the castle.
TAKEN
The Americans ............................................. by the tour guide.
They say beef production produces 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
SAID
Beef production ............................................. 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
"Switch off your mobile in Bob's classes," Carlos said to Maria.
WARNED
Carlos ............................................. her mobile in Bob's classes.
Jason regrets losing his temper with his son.
WISHES
Jason ............................................. his temper with his son.