Key Word Transformation Unit 5

The match starts at three so we really should leave now.

LEFT

It's _______________ as the match starts at three.

Answer explanation

It's time is used with past tense.

It's time + Subject + v past simple

I prefer playing sports to watching them on TV.

RATHER

I _______________ watch them on TV.

Answer explanation

Would rather means to prefer.

I'd rather watch superheroes movies. (I = use the present)

OR

I'd rather she didn't lie to me. (Other people = use the past)

You ought to wear a cycling helmet.

BETTER

You _______________ a cycling helmet.

Jack wished he hadn't missed the training session last week.

REGRETTED

Jack _______________ last week

Answer explanation

Regret is followed by V+ing when talking about an action in the past we feel bad about.

Sarah hasn't played for the team for weeks.

STOPPED

Sarah _______________ weeks ago.

Answer explanation

Stop is followed by V+ing to talk about interrupting that action.

Stopped playing = she doesn't play anymore.

It's necessary to bring a drink and a snack.

FORGET

You _______________ a drink and a snack.

Answer explanation

Forget is followed by infiitive when refering to an action we shoud remember to do.