Key Word Transformations - Module 7

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.

WISHING

for anyone wishing

to file a complaint is

The deadline ___ the end of the month.

If anyone wants to file a complaint, they should do so before the end of the month.

OPTIONS

to keep his options open

as far as

Paul wanted ___ his long-term career path was concerned.

Paul didn't want to commit himself to a long-term career path.

APART

set the day apart

was

What ___ the contribution of a prominent local celebrity.

The day was made extra-special by the contribution of a prominent local celebrity.

REPERCUSSIONS

of the factory would have

serious repercussions for

grave repercussions for

repercussions for

The closure ___ the local economy.

Closing the factory would affect the local economy badly.

ACCOUNT

no account should

this window ever be

this window be

On ___ opened.

This window should be kept closed at all times.

STAND

nothing

stand in her

When it came to fulfilling her dream, Grace would let ___ way.

Grace wouldn't allow anything to stop her fulfilling her dream.

NEVER

mind Henry

should never have put

To my ___ Mandy in such an embarrassing situation.

In my opinion, Henry was wrong to put Mandy in such an embarrassing situation.

INTENTS

intents and purposes

Tim has put the business

To all ___ in the hands of his daughter.

In practice, Tim has handed the business over to his daughter.

LENGTHS

went to great lengths

to make

Damian ___ sure that his new neighbours felt welcome.

Damian did everything possible to make his new neighbours feel welcome.

POINT

was on the point

of serving lunch

Linda ___ when Boris rang the doorbell.

Linda was about to serve lunch, when Boris rang the doorbell.

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