Key Word Transformations - Module 3

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

For questions 1-8, 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.

NOBODY

Providing ___ objections, I intend to start a self-help group for new employees.

Unless anyone objects, I intend to start a self-help group for new employees.

HAD

___ that book on assertiveness, I wouldn't have coped in the new job.

Without that book on assertiveness, I wouldn't have coped in the new job.

RECURRENCE

There ___ pain after I went to see the acupuncturist.

The pain in my back never recurred after I went to see the acupuncturist.

ACCOUNT

How ___ that alternative remedies have a consistent success rate?

What explanation can we offer for the consistent success rate of alternative remedies?

BROUGHT

It ___ that some people in her department felt bullied.

Ursula had been told that some people in her department felt bullied.

RISE

There ___ the number of dance therapy classes in the area.

The increase in the number of dance therapy classes in the area has been marked.

FEAR

Chloe didn't drive her father's car ___ the paintwork.

Chloe didn't drive her father's car because she was scared she might scratch the paintwork.

NO

Zac soon realised that ___ up to his error.

Zac soon realised that confessing to his error was his only option.

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