Key Word Transformations - Unit 9

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.

TELL

tell the difference

to tell the difference

between

I can rarely ___ Paula and Maria.

Paula and Maria are so similar that I’m not always sure who is who.

REVIEW

to be a comprehensive

review of

There needs ___ the school dress code.

The school dress code should be comprehensively reviewed.

APOLOGISED

apologised for letting

apologised for having let

the team

Adrian ___ down with his behaviour.

‘I’m sorry to have disappointed the team with my behaviour,’ said Adrian.

MIND

a doubt in

any doubt in

my mind

There was never ___ that our business would be a success.

I was always convinced that our business would be a success.

WELL

you not phoned, I

may well

might well

could well

Had ___ have stayed asleep.

If you hadn’t phoned, it’s highly likely I wouldn’t have woken up.

IMPACT

huge impact on the

way in

Technology has had a ___ which we view the world.

The way we view the world has been hugely affected by technology.

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