Key Word Transformations - Test 4
B2 First · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English First 3, 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.
UNABLE
was unable to land
because
The plane ___ of the thick fog.
Thick fog prevented the plane from landing.
POINT
at the point
on the point
of leaving
Mr Brown was ___ home when he remembered he hadn't bought a ticket.
Mr Brown was just about to leave home when he remembered he hadn't bought a ticket.
SINCE
been ten years
since my
It has ___ first visit to Rome.
I first visited Rome ten years ago.
WORD
didn't say
did not say
hasn't said
has not said
a word
Helen ___ to me about the interview she had yesterday.
Helen didn't tell me anything about the interview she had yesterday.
AGE
years of age
may be
can be
may become
can become
Anyone who is more than eighteen ___ a member of the club.
Membership of the club is open to anyone over eighteen.
ALMOST
almost always
on
in
Carole is ___ time for work.
Carole is hardly ever late for work.
DRIVEN
We ___ a very friendly taxi driver.
A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.
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