Key Word Transformations - Test 7

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.

ANY

The biographer decided not ___ the less interesting details of the footballer's childhood.

The biographer decided to leave out all the less interesting details of the footballer's childhood.

COULD

David said he ___ come to the meeting next week.

David apologised for being unable to come to the meeting next week.

SIGHT

Since starting her new job, Charlotte has completely ___ the plans she used to have.

Since starting her new job, Charlotte has completely forgotten about the plans she used to have.

MATTER

I can never remember dates for anything ___ try.

I can never remember dates for anything, even though I really try.

ACROSS

Jack ___ an ambitious person.

The impression his boss has of Jack is that he's an ambitious person.

REFERENCE

Casper ___ the fact that we had met before.

Casper didn't mention the fact that we had met before.

ON

James ___ to the head of department alone.

James would only speak to the head of department alone.

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