Key Word Transformations - Test 4
C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English Advanced 3, Cambridge University Press
For questions 25–30, 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.
FIRST
the first time
she had
she'd
she had ever
she'd ever
Mary admitted that it was ___ given that presentation.
'I've never given this presentation before,' Mary admitted.
MEANT
was meant to
turn
show
Jane knew she ___ up at the airport two hours early.
Jane knew she should arrive at the airport two hours early.
CAME
came as
no surprise
Lisa was a good candidate so it ___ that she was offered the job.
Lisa was a good candidate so not surprisingly she was offered the job.
NOTICE
took no
took absolutely no
did not take
didn't take
did not take any
didn't take any
notice of
Sally ___ the advice I gave her and bought that awful car.
Sally completely ignored the advice I gave her and bought that awful car.
DROP
has been a
's been a
drop in
There ___ the price of computers over the last few years.
The price of computers has come down over the last few years.
BETTER
had better
'd better
put
It'll be sunny later, so you ___ on some sunscreen.
It'll be sunny later, so it's a good idea to apply some sunscreen.
ON
James ___ to the head of department alone.
James would only speak to the head of department alone.
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