Key Word Transformations - Module 3

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Advanced Expert Student's 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 six words, including the word given. Here is an example.

USED

used to go running

on a

Dan ___ daily basis as a student.

When he was a student, Dan went running every day.

WIDELY

is widely expected

to

Ronan ___ win the award.

Everyone expects that Ronan will win the award.

LAST

than one year since

than a year since

Fiona last

It's more ___ saw her brother.

Fiona hasn't seen her brother for over a year.

BY

had finished

was over

by the time

The opening ceremony ___ we arrived at the conference.

We were late arriving at the conference and so we missed the opening ceremony.

OVER

is thought to be

over

The ring ___ 1,000 years old.

People think that the ring may be more than 1,000 years old.

HAVE

must have broken

the vase

Maurice ___ because he looked so guilty.

I'm sure Maurice broke the vase because he looked so guilty.

BEFORE

should be pressed

must be pressed

has to be pressed

needs to be pressed

before coins

The button ___ can be inserted in the slot.

You have to press the button first, then you can insert coins in the slot.

NOT

has not been serviced

for

The photocopier ___ ages.

It's a long time since anyone came to service the photocopier.

CAME

came as a complete shock

came as a complete surprise

came as a total shock

came as a total surprise

to

It ___ Diana to see her daughter on television.

Diana was completely taken aback to see her daughter on television.

TAKEN

will be taken into consideration

before

All the facts ___ the committee reaches its decision.

The committee will reach its decision after considering all the facts.

SUPPOSED

She ___ but she didn't.

She didn't call me, even though she said she would.

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