Key Word Transformations - Module 4

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Expert Proficiency, Pearson 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 eight words, including the word given.

WAS

was David

able to

Only after working hard for 6 hours ___ solve the problem.

David finally managed to solve the problem after 6 hours' hard work.

POST

post personal information

on networking sites must

People who ___ want to get noticed.

I think people who reveal personal information on networking sites really crave attention.

IF

if it would be alright to

if I could

drop by

I wonder ___ and discuss the design of my new website?

I'd like to drop by and discuss the design of my new website, if that's alright.

SERIOUS

can't be serious

cannot be serious

about emailing

You ___ the American President!

You must be joking about emailing the American President!

HELP

won't need any

shouldn't need any

more help

Right, you ___ , as I've checked the hard drive.

Right, I've checked the hard drive, so I don't think you'll have any more problems.

HAVE

he can't have

left

Kevin's car keys and BlackBerry are still on his desk, so ___ the building.

I'm certain Kevin is still in the building, as his car keys and BlackBerry are still on his desk.

KNOWN

I texted Kyle earlier about the change of plan, so ___ about it.

I can't understand why Kyle didn't know about the change of plan, as I texted him earlier.

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