Key Word Transformations - Test 1

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English Advanced 3, Cambridge University Press

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.

DEPENDING

Patients may have to wait longer than usual, ___ of doctors on duty.

If there are fewer doctors on duty, patients may have to wait longer than usual.

RISK

Those mountaineers run ___ able to make it back to the hut before it gets dark.

There's a danger those mountaineers won't be able to make it back to the hut before it gets dark.

MATTER

No ___ off from home, John always seems to get to work late.

Whatever time he leaves home, John always seems to get to work late.

CHARGE

Sam ___ sure everyone has left the museum before closing time.

It is Sam's responsibility to ensure everyone has left the museum before closing time.

MIND

Martin appears ___ hosting an event for the new students.

Martin was going to host an event for the new students, but it appears he has decided against it.

OCCURRED

The thought of not working in the field of finance ___ now.

Up to now, I've never thought of working in any field other than finance.

ON

James ___ to the head of department alone.

James would only speak to the head of department alone.

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