Key Word Transformations - Test 3

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · C1 Advanced Trainer 2, 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 six words, including the word given. Here is an example.

CAPABLE

My grandfather is no ___ any complicated tunes on the piano.

My grandfather can’t play any complicated tunes on the piano any more.

DIFFERENCE

It doesn’t ___ you buy petrol because the price is always the same.

Wherever you buy petrol, the price is always the same.

GIVE

Julie said she wasn’t feeling well and that she ___ miss for once.

‘I’m not feeling well, so I won’t go to my dance class for once,’ Julie said.

ACROSS

Beppe often ___ confidence, but he’s just shy.

Beppe often appears to lack confidence, but he’s just shy.

RESULTED

A staff shortage ___ cancelled.

The train was cancelled because of a staff shortage.

BEEN

Sara quit the course in spite ___ not to by her father.

Sara’s father said she shouldn’t quit the course, but she still went ahead and did it.

HAVING

Joanna apologised to her friend ___ up so late at her party.

‘I’m sorry I got to your party so late,’ Joanna said to her friend.

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