Key Word Transformations - Unit 9

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.

OBJECTION

I have no ___ the afternoon off.

I don't mind if you take the afternoon off.

KNOWLEDGE

It is common ___ a ban on smoking in public places.

Everyone knows there is a ban on smoking in public places.

KNOW

Little ___ his wife was about to leave him.

He had no idea that his wife was about to leave him.

MISHEARD

He ___ what I said.

He surely misunderstood what I said.

CONTEMPORARY

Rarely ___ much money.

It's unusual for a modern painting to be sold for such a high price.

OFFENCE

She took ___ lying.

She was offended when they accused her of lying.

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