C2Reading and Use of EnglishPart 4
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.
Key word:SURPRISE(3-8 words)
Bruno's sudden resignationin the office.
2
Ingrid only realised how serious the situation was when the bank phoned her.
Key word:DAWNED(3-8 words)
It was only when the bank phoned Ingridthe situation was.
3
The new evidence is unlikely to affect the outcome of the trial.
Key word:BEARING(3-8 words)
The new evidence is unlikelythe outcome of the trial.
4
Even after he became famous, Tomasz never treated his old friends as inferior.
Key word:DOWN(3-8 words)
Not once did fameon his old friends.
5
The organisers cancelled the festival only because the weather was so bad.
Key word:BEEN(3-8 words)
Had it, the organisers would not have cancelled the festival.
6
The minister's speech made me realise how little she understood about farming.
Key word:BROUGHT(3-8 words)
The minister's speechhow little she understood about farming.
Answer all 6 questions to check (0 of 6 done)
Tip: Your answer must include the KEY WORD unchanged and be 3-8 words. Contractions count as two words. Press Enter to move to the next question.