Cambridge English B2 First and C1 Advanced · Use of English
Key word transformation
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- Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: 'Shall I carry your bag?' he said to me.
Key word: OFFERED
Second se… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: I haven't visited Paris since 2015.
Key word: LAST
Second sentence… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: It isn't necessary to book in advance.
Key word: NEED
Second sentenc… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: People say that the manager is leaving.
Key word: SAID
Second senten… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: I'm sorry that I didn't phone you.
Key word: APOLOGISE
Second senten… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: It was such a boring film that we left early.
Key word: SO
Second se… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: You'll miss the bus unless you hurry.
Key word: IF
Second sentence… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: She regrets not studying harder.
Key word: WISHES
Second sentence: S… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: He started learning Spanish three years ago.
Key word: BEEN
Second s… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: 'Don't forget to lock the door,' she said to me.
Key word: REMINDED
… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: Perhaps he missed the train.
Key word: MIGHT
Second sentence: He ___… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: I'm sure she didn't see us.
Key word: CAN'T
Second sentence: She ___… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: They are repairing our road at the moment.
Key word: BEING
Second se… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: Tom said, 'I didn't break the window.'
Key word: DENIED
Second sente… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: The fire was put out at midnight and not before.
Key word: UNTIL
Sec… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: I prefer tea to coffee.
Key word: RATHER
Second sentence: I ___ coff… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: Despite being tired, he carried on working.
Key word: ALTHOUGH
Secon… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: She didn't have enough money to buy the car.
Key word: AFFORD
Second… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: I last saw him at the party.
Key word: SEEN
Second sentence: I haven… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: The manager asked, 'Have you finished the report?'
Key word: IF
Seco… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: It's a pity I can't come to the party.
Key word: WISH
Second sentenc… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: My brother is the best player in the team.
Key word: NO
Second sente… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: You must not smoke in the building.
Key word: ALLOWED
Second sentenc… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: 'Why don't we go for a walk?' said Anna.
Key word: SUGGESTED
Second… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: She said she was sorry for being late.
Key word: APOLOGISED
Second s… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: I think we should leave now.
Key word: BETTER
Second sentence: We __… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: He was so tired that he couldn't keep his eyes open.
Key word: TOO
S… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: Someone stole my bike.
Key word: HAD
Second sentence: I ___ stolen. - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: I wouldn't have finished the work without your help.
Key word: IF
Se… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: He is the most intelligent person I have ever met.
Key word: NEVER
S… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: She is hoping to get the job.
Key word: HOPES
Second sentence: She _… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: They believe that the thief entered through a window.
Key word: BELIE… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: I wasn't allowed to leave the room.
Key word: LET
Second sentence: T… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: He didn't know how to solve the problem.
Key word: IDEA
Second sente… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: 'I'll help you tomorrow,' she said.
Key word: PROMISED
Second senten… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: I'd rather not go out tonight.
Key word: FEEL
Second sentence: I ___… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: He drove so fast that he got a ticket.
Key word: SUCH
Second sentenc… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: People expect the economy to grow next year.
Key word: EXPECTED
Seco… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: If you don't leave now, you'll miss the train.
Key word: OR
Second s… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: Her health improved after she stopped smoking.
Key word: SINCE
Secon… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: I regret telling him my secret.
Key word: WISH
Second sentence: I __… - Choose the option that completes the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the key word.
First sentence: It was such a tiring trip that I slept all day.
Key word: SO
Second…
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