Key word transformations - Practice Exam

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Advanced Expert Student's Resource Book, Pearson Education

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. Here is an example.

INITIAL

made a great initial

impression on

The speed of the new computer system ___ the office manager.

At first, the speed of the new computer system greatly impressed the office manager.

LACK

lack any understanding

lack understanding

of how

Gerry seems to ___ important politeness is in his job.

Gerry seems to have no understanding whatsoever of the importance of politeness in his job.

BEING

likelihood of your proposal

being accepted

In order to increase the ___ , you should think of some original ideas.

If you can think of some original ideas, your proposal is more likely to be accepted.

TALKED

talked his friend into

signing

Danny ___ up for the outback survival course.

Danny persuaded his friend to enrol for the outback survival course.

REMINDED

reminded her that she

reminded her she

had

Amy's sister ___ promised to get ink cartridges for the printer.

'Don't forget that you promised to get some ink cartridges for the printer,' said Amy's sister.

BEING

being put off running

by his

Far from ___ ankle injury, Clive became determined to continue with it.

Far from putting him off running, Clive's ankle injury made him determined to continue with it.

UNLIKELY

In my opinion, ___ get much support locally.

I don't think many local people will support the campaign.

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