Key Word Transformations - Module 7

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.

WISHES

wishes that he

wishes he

hadn't decided

Jonas ___ to live in a student residence.

Jonas regrets his decision to live in a student residence.

GETS

gets the grass cut

by

The family ___ a local company when they are away on holiday.

A local company cuts the grass while the family are away on holiday.

ABACK

completely taken aback

taken aback

by

Frances was ___ her brother's decision to leave home.

Frances had absolutely no idea that her brother had decided to leave home.

AS

as long as they

are in

Students may use the library ___ possession of a valid ID card.

Only students with a valid ID card are allowed to use the library.

LITTLE

the weather improves,

there's little

there is little

Unless ___ chance of the building being completed on time.

If the weather doesn't improve, the building is unlikely to be completed on time.

TOUCH

requiring parking should

get in touch

Any delegates ___ with the conference organiser.

If any delegates require parking, they should contact the conference organiser.

FAR

the choice, I would

a choice, I would

far sooner

Given ___ travel by train than by air.

If I could choose, I'd much rather travel by train than by air.

AS

as if Sandra

as though Sandra

is enjoying

It looks ___ her first term at university.

Sandra appears to be enjoying her first term at university.

LESS

the less Clare

knew

Glen thought that ___ , the better.

Glen thought that it would be better if Clare knew as little as possible.

UP

ended up spending

a great

a good

Graeme ___ deal of money on taxi fares.

In the end, Graeme spent a lot of money on taxi fares.

APPROVE

Drew ___ my decision.

Drew is not happy with my decision.

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