Key Word Transformations - Test 2

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English Proficiency 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 eight words, including the word given.

DISLIKE

dislike of commuting

Sam would never have

But for his ___ moved house.

Sam moved house only because he disliked commuting.

SIGN

showed no sign

gave no sign

of nervousness

Katy ___ , even though she was making her speech without notes.

Katy didn't seem nervous, even though she was making her speech without notes.

EVERY

had every confidence

had every confidence that

his team was able

his team were able

The manager said he ___ to cope with the challenges ahead.

The manager said he was extremely confident that his team could cope with the challenges ahead.

GROWTH

has been growth

in the number of

in the numbers of

There ___ tourists visiting the ancient towns in the mountains.

More and more tourists are visiting the ancient towns in the mountains.

INVOLVED

of the difficulties

of the difficulties that are

involved in using

I don't think Harriet has any idea ___ this apparatus.

I don't think Harriet has any idea how difficult it is to use this apparatus.

PUT

has been put off

until

Because the room is not available today, the meeting ___ next week.

Because the room is not available today, they have rearranged the meeting for next week.

OBJECTION

Do you ___ you while you paint?

Do you mind if I watch you while you paint?

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