Key Word Transformations - Test 6

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English Advanced 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.

SOON

as soon as

I have received

we have received

we receive

We will despatch your books ___ the order provided they are in stock.

Your books will be despatched on receipt of your order provided they are in stock.

UP

hadn't

had not

put up

If the gym ___ its fees last month, I would still be a member.

Because the gym increased its fees last month, I am no longer a member.

CAUSED

delay

was caused by the

had been caused by the

According to the driver, our ___ breakdown of an earlier train.

The driver said that we were delayed because an earlier train had broken down.

FOR

it hadn't been

it had not been

it wasn't

it was not

it weren't

it were not

for Sarah's

If ___ ideas, we wouldn't have been able to put on a successful fashion show.

It was Sarah's ideas that enabled us to put on a successful fashion show.

EXCEPTION

with the exception of Leo

came

I came

Everyone in the street ___ to my farewell party.

Leo was the only person in the street who didn't come to my farewell party.

DUE

was due

to start

to begin

The concert ___ about three hours ago.

The concert should have started about three hours ago.

ON

James ___ to the head of department alone.

James would only speak to the head of department alone.

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