Key Word Transformations - Unit 4

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Complete Advanced, Cambridge University Press

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 six words, including the word given.

BOUND

was bound

to be

Madeleine felt she ___ offered the job.

Madeleine felt sure that she would be offered the job.

LIKELIHOOD

likelihood of Boris

likelihood that Boris

winning

will win

There is little ___ the prize.

Boris is unlikely to win the prize.

WELL

may well

could well

might well

have seen

Takesi ___ your message.

There’s a good chance that Takesi has seen your message.

MUST

must have

forgotten to

You ___ post the letter.

I’m sure you didn’t remember to post the letter.

LIKELY

is likely

is quite likely

is very likely

to lose

The teacher ___ his temper with you if you arrive late.

If you arrive late, the teacher may well get angry with you.

CHANCE

there any chance

of you helping

of helping

you could help

Is ___ me with the essay?

Do you think you might be able to help me with the essay?

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