Key Word Transformations - Test 1

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Proficiency Testbuilder, 4th Edition, Mark Harrison, Macmillan

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.

POSITIONED

Matthew ___ as to be able to leave the room quickly.

So that he would be able to leave the room quickly, Matthew stood by the door.

SHORT

The fact that they survived the accident was ___ , in my opinion.

In my opinion, it was an absolute miracle that they survived the accident.

POWER

I ___ this problem from arising.

I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise.

JUSTIFIED

I don't think you ___ fuss about the service.

I don't think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the service.

CONTEND

Laura had a ___ during her childhood.

Laura was faced with a lot of problems during her childhood.

SUDDEN

All ___ from the audience.

The audience suddenly started to applaud loudly.

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