Key word transformations
C2Part 4
Complete sentences using a key word (6 questions)
5 free tests · about 15 min each
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- 1Practice Test 1Advanced grammar: idioms and inversionNot started~15 min
- 2Practice Test 2Advanced grammar: inversion and concessionNot started~15 min
- 3Practice Test 3Advanced grammar: fixed phrases and inversionNot started~15 min
- 4Practice Test 4Advanced grammar: nominalisation and cleftsNot started~15 min
- 5Practice Test 5Advanced grammar: fixed expressions and idiomsNot started~15 min
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Key word transformations
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 eight words, including the word given.
1. Bruno's sudden resignation surprised nobody in the office.
SURPRISE
Bruno's sudden resignation _______________________ in the office.
2. Ingrid only realised how serious the situation was when the bank phoned her.
DAWNED
It was only when the bank phoned Ingrid _______________________ the situation was.
3. The new evidence is unlikely to affect the outcome of the trial.
BEARING
The new evidence is unlikely _______________________ the outcome of the trial.
4. Even after he became famous, Tomasz never treated his old friends as inferior.
DOWN
Not once did fame _______________________ on his old friends.
5. The organisers cancelled the festival only because the weather was so bad.
BEEN
Had it _______________________, the organisers would not have cancelled the festival.
6. The minister's speech made me realise how little she understood about farming.
BROUGHT
The minister's speech _______________________ how little she understood about farming.
About this task
Complete sentences using a given key word while maintaining the original meaning
Complete sentences using a key word (6 questions)
Books that pair with this exam
Print books for C2 Proficiency to use alongside the practice tests here.
- Cambridge English Proficiency 2 (Student's Book with Answers)
Real past papers from Cambridge in the current C2 Proficiency format.
- Objective Proficiency (2nd Edition, Student's Book with Answers)
A full C2 course with exam practice for each part of the paper.
- Advanced Grammar in Use (4th Edition, with Answers)
Grammar reference and practice at C1 to C2, the level Use of English tests.
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