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

positioned himself by the door

so

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

nothing short of

miraculous

a miracle

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

did everything in my power

to prevent

to stop

I ___ this problem from arising.

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

JUSTIFIED

were justified in

making such a

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

lot of problems to

contend with

Laura had a ___ during her childhood.

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

SUDDEN

of a sudden

there was loud applause

All ___ from the audience.

The audience suddenly started to applaud loudly.

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