Key Word Transformations - Test 2

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.

REACH

make it difficult

mean it is difficult

mean that it is difficult

to reach

Having too much time to think may ___ a decision.

It can be difficult to make a decision when there is too much time to think.

RESTRICTED

to the exhibition is restricted to

to the exhibition is restricted for

is restricted to

is restricted for

visitors who

people who

those who

Entrance ___ have booked online.

Visitors can only enter the exhibition if they have booked online.

IN

for Stevie's prompt action

in putting

But ___ out the fire, there might have been more damage to the kitchen.

If Stevie hadn't acted promptly to put out the fire, there might have been more damage to the kitchen.

EVERY

is every chance

is every likelihood

is every probability

is every possibility

taxes will rise

that taxes will rise

of taxes rising

There ___ next year.

Taxes will most probably rise next year.

CHOICE

had no choice

was left with no choice

but to accept

other than to accept

Much as she disagreed with it, Chloe ___ the management's decision.

Although she didn't agree with the management's decision, Chloe was forced to accept it.

HABIT

have got into

have developed

have acquired

the habit of

We ___ going to the cinema on Fridays.

We have taken to going to the cinema on Fridays.

OBJECTION

Do you ___ you while you paint?

Do you mind if I watch you while you paint?

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