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

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

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

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

WORD

The manager ___ that she would order a replacement watch.

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

LACK

Construction of the road could not ___ money.

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

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

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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