Key Word Transformations - Test 4

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English Advanced 4, 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.

DESPITE

The film was enjoyable ___ was difficult to follow.

The film was difficult to follow, but it was enjoyable.

ACCEPT

Despite it being his fault, Harry ___ the mistake.

Harry denied being responsible for the mistake, even though it was his fault.

GET

It didn't ___ over the shock of losing his job.

Rob soon recovered from the shock of losing his job.

ATTEND

All students ___ lecture.

Attendance at the lecture by Professor Turner is compulsory for all students.

INCREASE

There has ___ of diving since the last Olympic Games.

Since the last Olympic Games, diving has become more popular.

COUPLE

But ___ , the athlete would have won.

If the athlete hadn't fallen twice, he would have won.

ON

James ___ to the head of department alone.

James would only speak to the head of department alone.

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