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

objection to

you taking

your taking

I have no ___ the afternoon off.

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

KNOWLEDGE

knowledge that

knowledge

there is

there is a smoking ban

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

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

KNOW

did he

know that

know

Little ___ his wife was about to leave him.

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

MISHEARD

must have

misheard

He ___ what I said.

He surely misunderstood what I said.

CONTEMPORARY

does a contemporary painting

receive so

Rarely ___ much money.

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

OFFENCE

offence at being

accused of

She took ___ lying.

She was offended when they accused her of lying.

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