Key Word Transformations - Module 8

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.

NOWHERE

was nowhere

to be seen

Gareth ___ when they arrived at the rendezvous point.

There was no sign of Gareth when they arrived at the rendezvous point.

DREW

he drew the line

at her

Much as Carol's dad liked teenage fashion, ___ having a tattoo.

Although Carol's dad liked teenage fashions, he didn't approve of her having a tattoo.

DOWN

son's reluctance

to go dancing down

Sandra put her ___ to shyness.

Sandra thought her son was reluctant to go dancing because he was shy.

PROSPECT

little prospect of

not much prospect of

the new stadium being

There is ___ finished in time for the start of the season.

The new stadium is unlikely to be finished in time for the start of the season.

MAKE

for singing

could not make up

Gwenda's enthusiasm ___ for her lack of talent.

Although she was very enthusiastic about singing, Gwenda lacked the necessary talent.

POPULAR

to popular belief

Harry has no intention of

Contrary ___ standing for election.

Lots of people believe that Harry intends to stand for election, but he is not.

RESTRICTED

to the family enclosure

is restricted to

Entrance ___ members of the supporters' club.

Only supporters' club members are entitled to enter the family enclosure.

WORTH

the museum was

certainly worth a

definitely worth a

well worth a

worth a

Monica said that ___ visit.

'I don't think you'll regret visiting the museum,' said Monica.

UNDER

we were under no obligation

to attend

Our tutor said that ___ extra lectures.

'Attendance at extra lectures is not obligatory,' said our tutor.

SAYING

goes without saying

that all complaints are taken

all complaints are taken

It ___ very seriously by the company.

Obviously, the company takes all complaints very seriously.

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