Key Word Transformations - Practice Exam

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Expert Proficiency Resource Book, 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.

EVER

no circumstances

will I ever

would I ever

am I ever going to

Under ___ stay in that hotel again.

No matter what happens, I am never going to stay in that hotel again.

TERMS

come to terms

with

Simon has to ___ the idea that he won't be able to play football anymore.

Simon has to get used to the idea that he won't be able to play football anymore.

NOTICE

took absolutely no notice

of the

of any

of any of the

When choosing an essay title, Darius ___ advice his teacher had given him.

Darius completely ignored his teacher's advice when it came to choosing an essay title.

BELIEVE

had led John

to believe

The travel agent ___ that the hotel would provide all meals.

The travel agent had given John the impression that the hotel would provide all meals.

DETERIORATION

long as there is no

long as there is not a

long as there is not any

sudden deterioration

As ___ in the weather, the match will be played on Saturday.

Unless the weather suddenly gets worse, the match will be played on Saturday.

POPULAR

to popular belief

the island was not

Contrary ___ discovered by chance.

Many people wrongly believe that the island was discovered by chance.

MIND

Would you ___ a friend to your party?

Would you have any objection to my bringing a friend to your party?

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