Key Word Transformations - Test 3

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.

TAKEN

Don't let ___ Sarah's carefree attitude; she's an extremely conscientious worker.

Don't let Sarah's carefree attitude deceive you; she's an extremely conscientious worker.

FOR

Fred ___ telling her his news.

Fred didn't tell Sophie his news until she had finished her homework.

LAST

Although I am angry about what happened, the ___ anyone to intervene on my behalf.

Although I am angry about what happened, in no circumstances would I want anyone to intervene on my behalf.

SUSTAINED

The company is rumoured ___ over

0 million during the price war.

There is a rumour that the company lost over 0 million during the price war.

BETTER

It ___ had the roof repaired in the summer rather than leaving it until the autumn.

I ought to have had the roof repaired in the summer rather than leaving it until the autumn.

KEPT

Alex ___ his parents by phone while travelling abroad.

Alex made regular calls to his parents while travelling abroad.

OBJECTION

Do you ___ you while you paint?

Do you mind if I watch you while you paint?

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