Key Word Transformations - Module 1

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Expert Proficiency Resource Book, Pearson Education

For questions 1-10, 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.

FIRST

It ___ had an invitation to a film premiere.

Luke had never been invited to a film premiere before.

IN

Was ___ dancing in last night's performance?

Did the cast dance any better in last night's performance?

HEAR

It came ___ Melanie had got the part in the show.

I wasn't at all surprised when I heard that Melanie had got the part in the show.

POINT

Dario ___ for the theatre when the phone rang.

Dario was just about to leave for the theatre when the phone rang.

NO

It ___ whether she dances on stage or in a TV show.

Camilla doesn't mind whether she dances on stage or in a TV show.

MADE

Fiona ___ the director in her first audition.

Fiona impressed the director enormously in her first audition.

CAME

Finally, Barry ___ unlikely to get a job in computer animation.

Finally, Barry concluded that he wasn't very likely to get a job in computer animation.

HAS

Graham ___ any further rudeness from his students.

Graham doesn't intend to tolerate any further rudeness from his students.

GREAT

The prospect of a wedding is a source ___ soap opera fans.

Soap opera fans get very excited at the prospect of a wedding.

TERMS

Paul's mother has ___ that her kids are grown up.

Paul's mother finds it hard to accept that her kids are grown up.

OBJECTION

Would ___ a friend to your party?

Would you mind if I brought a friend to your party?

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