Key Word Transformations - Module 4

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.

LIKELIHOOD

all likelihood Debbie

will

is going to

In ___ win the charity fun run.

Debbie is very likely to win the charity fun run.

FORWARD

was really looking forward

was looking forward

to beginning

Julian ___ his voluntary work placement.

Julian couldn't wait to begin his voluntary work placement.

OF

was of particular

concern

The issue of noise pollution ___ to Rachel.

Rachel was particularly concerned about the issue of noise pollution.

PREVENTED

traffic prevented us

from arriving

The heavy ___ in time for the meeting.

Because of the heavy traffic, we didn't arrive in time for the meeting.

CALLS

calls for a

great

This kind of charity work ___ deal of commitment.

You have to be very committed to do this kind of charity work.

LENT

lent her loyal support

to

Delia has always ___ local charities.

Delia has always been a loyal supporter of local charities.

HIGHLY

would be highly

beneficial

The project ___ to young people in the community.

Young people in the community would benefit greatly from the project.

REMAINS

remains to

be

It ___ seen what effect the new proposals will have.

It is uncertain what effect the new proposals will have.

HARDLY

hardly any of the

hardly any

protestors

In the end, ___ signed the petition.

In the end, only a very small number of protestors signed the petition.

PAID

put paid

to

The loss of funding ___ Jane's plan to go to India.

The loss of funding was the end of Jane's plan to go to India.

RESENTS

Mark ___ what to do.

Mark doesn't like it when people tell him what to do.

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