Key Word Transformations - Test 1
C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English Proficiency 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 eight words, including the word given.
MORE
nothing I'd like more
than to visit
than to go to
There's ___ the art gallery again.
The thing I'd like most would be to visit the art gallery again.
TOOK
took absolutely no
took no
notice of me
notice
The boys ___ when I shouted at them to stop throwing stones.
When I shouted at the boys to stop throwing stones they completely ignored me.
LACK
was a lack of
clarity
There ___ in what the lecturer said at times.
What the lecturer said was not very clear at times.
FELL
until
darkness fell
It was not ___ that Paolo decided to make his way back home.
It was only when it got dark that Paolo decided to make his way back home.
RESORT
as a last resort
in the last resort
does the company
will the company
Only ___ employ unqualified staff.
The company avoids employing unqualified staff unless there is no alternative.
WHICH
which went into
which was taken with
preparing for the
the preparation for the
preparation for the
The care ___ event ensured it was a memorable day for everyone.
The careful preparation for the event ensured it was a memorable day for everyone who attended.
OBJECTION
Do you ___ you while you paint?
Do you mind if I watch you while you paint?
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