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

Dan ___ daily basis as a student.

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

WIDELY

Ronan ___ win the award.

Everyone expects that Ronan will win the award.

LAST

It's more ___ saw her brother.

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

BY

The opening ceremony ___ we arrived at the conference.

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

OVER

The ring ___ 1,000 years old.

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

HAVE

Maurice ___ because he looked so guilty.

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

BEFORE

The button ___ can be inserted in the slot.

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

NOT

The photocopier ___ ages.

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

CAME

It ___ Diana to see her daughter on television.

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

TAKEN

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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