Key Word Transformations - Test 1

B2 First · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge B2 First 4, 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 two and five words, including the word given.

AS

as long as

I can

Dr Rowan has been the president of the club for ___ remember.

I cannot remember a time when Dr Rowan was not the president of the club.

NO

can run no

further than

farther than

more than

My brother ___ 5 kilometres.

The furthest my brother can run is 5 kilometres.

SO

mean to spend

intend to spend

so much

I didn't ___ money on my holiday.

I spent more money on my holiday than I meant to.

NEVER

me never to

run unless

My doctor told ___ I was wearing proper running shoes.

My doctor said that I must only run in proper running shoes.

CLEAR

clear explanation

of

The engineer gave a ___ how the machinery worked.

The engineer explained clearly how the machinery worked.

OWING

off

owing to

The concert was called ___ the snow.

The concert was cancelled when it began to snow.

DRIVEN

We ___ a very friendly taxi driver.

A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.

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