Key Word Transformations - Test 2

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English Advanced 1, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–6, 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 three and six words, including the word given.

DIFFERENCE

It ___ the other students whether you give your presentation on Thursday or Friday.

The other students don't mind whether you give your presentation on Thursday or Friday.

MIND

The tutor asked the students what ___ for the college's centenary celebration.

'What are you thinking of doing for the college's centenary celebration?' the tutor asked the students.

HELD

Dr. Ramesh ___ by his colleagues that they forgave his inability to remember people's names.

Dr. Ramesh's colleagues regarded him so highly that they forgave his inability to remember people's names.

COME

Learning new languages had ___ her so Katy didn't expect to have any difficulties when she went to live abroad.

As learning new languages had never been a problem for her, Katy didn't expect to have any difficulties when she went to live abroad.

MISINFORMED

I think we owe this passenger an apology, as she seems ___ train times by our call centre staff.

I think we owe this passenger an apology, as she was apparently given incorrect train times by our call centre staff.

EVENT

In the ___ the election, she'll become President.

If her party wins the election, which is unlikely, she'll become President.

ON

James ___ to the head of department alone.

James would only speak to the head of department alone.

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