Key Word Transformations - Unit 4
C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Objective Proficiency 2nd Edition Workbook, 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 eight words, including the word given.
THOUGHT
are thought to have
been introduced
Chilli peppers ___ to Asia by the Portuguese.
The Portuguese probably introduced chilli peppers to Asia.
PUT
put his success
down to
People ___ hard work and determination.
People think he succeeded through hard work and determination.
CONSUMPTION
has the highest consumption of
has a higher consumption of
coffee of any
coffee than any
Finland ___ country in Europe.
Finnish people consume more coffee than any other Europeans.
FAILED
can have failed
could have failed
to notice
No one ___ the change in temperature.
Everyone must have noticed the change in temperature.
FAR
so far as to
as far as to
reveal
The chef went ___ the secret ingredient in his winning recipe.
The chef even revealed the secret ingredient in his winning recipe.
NOT
not have been
more
The organisers could ___ helpful.
The organisers went out of their way to help.
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