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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