Key Word Transformations - Test 3

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.

HONEST

not

being honest

being entirely honest

being totally honest

being completely honest

I'm convinced that David is ___ about his plans for moving.

I'm convinced that David is holding something back about his plans for moving.

HOW

matter

how hard John

No ___ trained, he never succeeded in winning a gold medal.

John always trained hard, but he never succeeded in winning a gold medal.

WORD

gave me

her word

The manager ___ that she would order a replacement watch.

The manager assured me that she would order a replacement watch.

LACK

continue due to

continue owing to

continue because of

be continued due to

be continued owing to

be continued because of

a lack of

the lack of

lack of

Construction of the road could not ___ money.

There was no money to allow the construction of the road to continue.

MIND

doubt in

the manager's mind

There was never any ___ that the latest model of the phone would be a great success.

The manager never doubted that the latest model of the phone would be a great success.

ABILITY

impressed by

impressed at

her tutor's ability

Gina was ___ to remember all his students' names.

Gina found it impressive that her tutor was able to remember all his students' names.

ON

James ___ to the head of department alone.

James would only speak to the head of department alone.

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