Key Word Transformations - Test 2
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.
MEANT
are not
aren't
were not
weren't
meant to
The tutors said we ___ use the computers in the library for anything except assignments.
The tutors said we can't use the computers in the library for anything except assignments.
BE
the only student
the only one
to be
Martha was ___ selected for the trip overseas.
No other students apart from Martha were selected for the trip overseas.
ACCURACY
sure of
sure about
convinced of
convinced about
certain of
certain about
the accuracy of
the historical accuracy of
She loved the book, but she wasn't ___ the events.
She loved the book, but she wondered whether the events were historically accurate.
IDEA
have no idea
how to
Most people these days would ___ manage without their mobile phones.
Most people these days would be completely lost without their mobile phones.
POINT
there was
no point in
no point
no point in his
no point in her
no point his
no point her
Pat realised that ___ trying to sleep before the neighbours' party ended.
Pat realised that trying to sleep before the neighbours' party ended was a waste of time.
GIVING
for you giving
for your giving
me a lift
me a ride
But ___ to the station, I wouldn't have caught my train.
If you hadn't taken me to the station, I wouldn't have caught my train.
ON
James ___ to the head of department alone.
James would only speak to the head of department alone.
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