Key Word Transformations - Test 4

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.

NO

that there is no change

there is no change

that there are no changes

there are no changes

to Sam's plans

in Sam's plans

Providing ___ over the weekend, we'll leave early on Monday morning.

Unless Sam's plans change over the weekend, we'll leave early on Monday morning.

SUPPOSE

no reason to suppose that

no reason to suppose

every reason to suppose that

every reason to suppose

Simon will not

Simon will

I've ___ be here on Thursday.

As far as I know, Simon will be here on Thursday.

OFFICIAL

was there any official

was there an official

acknowledgement of

acknowledgment of

acknowledgement as to

acknowledgment as to

acknowledgement regarding

acknowledgment regarding

At no time ___ the role the PR company played securing the government contract.

The role played by the PR company in securing the government contract was never acknowledged officially.

ACCOUNT

no account

are passengers allowed

are passengers permitted

On ___ to cross the railway track.

Passengers are absolutely forbidden to cross the railway track.

LOSS

am at a loss

am at a complete loss

to understand

to know

as to

I ___ why my email bounced back.

I have no idea why my email bounced back.

NO

has no intention

of making

Felix ___ the same mistake again.

Felix doesn't intend to make the same mistake again.

OBJECTION

Do you ___ you while you paint?

Do you mind if I watch you while you paint?

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