Key Word Transformations - Unit 7

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.

DESPATCHED

This parcel ___ fail or we will lose the contract.

It is absolutely essential to get this parcel off today or we will lose the contract.

DOWNHILL

Central Gallery has really ___ hands last autumn.

Central Gallery is nowhere near as good since there was a change of ownership.

DIFFICULTY

In my ___ cycling 80 kms a day, but I couldn't do it now.

When I was young, cycling 80 kms a day was easy, but I couldn't do it now.

NOTICE

Sarah no ___ complaining.

Sarah's mother complained constantly but Sarah didn't pay attention any more.

DOUBTFUL

In view of his ___ be invited to the wedding.

Geoff is unlikely to be invited to the wedding as he appalled everyone with the way he behaved.

BOUND

Such was the standard of ___ the final match.

They were playing so well, there was no way they would lose the final match.

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