Key Word Transformations - Review 3

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Close-up C2, National Geographic Learning

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 eight words, including the word given.

BEEN

Had it not been for

Had he not been dissuaded by

his sister

___ , he would have joined a gang.

His sister dissuaded him from joining a gang.

RATHER

would rather he

studied

Mark's parents ___ law.

Mark's parents would prefer him to study law.

TAKEN

had taken your advice

I wouldn't be

If I ___ in trouble now.

I didn't take your advice and now I'm in trouble.

SOONER

No sooner had she inherited

the money than

___ she squandered it.

She squandered the money as soon as she inherited it.

ONLY

Only if you are employed

will you

___ be able to get a mortgage.

You will not be able to get a mortgage unless you are employed.

ON

on condition

that

I'll pay your fine ___ you repay me later.

If you repay me later, I'll pay your fine.

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