Key Word Transformations - Unit 9 Review

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Ready for C1 Advanced 4th Edition, Macmillan Education

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.

UNTIL

It ___ his temper that I realised something serious had happened.

It was only when Paul got angry that I realised something serious had happened.

RAN

Strangely enough, it was only when the weather got ___ problems.

Strangely enough, we only experienced problems when the weather improved.

NONE

When it was time to pay for the drinks, it turned ___ brought a wallet.

When it was time to pay for the drinks, we realised that no-one had a wallet with them.

DID

During our holiday, all ___ on the beach the whole day.

During our holiday, we just sat on the beach all day.

LIKELY

We are ___ off for the airport until midday.

We probably won’t leave to go to the airport until midday.

MIND

There is no doubt ___ out to disrupt the meeting.

I am convinced that Mark intended to disrupt the meeting.

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