C2Reading and Use of EnglishParte 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
Nobody told me that the meeting had been cancelled.
Key word:DARK(3-8 words)
I wasthe cancellation of the meeting.
2
Tom couldn't persuade the committee, although he tried very hard to do so.
Key word:HOWEVER(3-8 words)
Tom couldn't persuade the committee,to do so.
3
According to the report, sales have fallen so sharply that the company may have to close.
Key word:SUCH(3-8 words)
According to the report,in sales that the company may have to close.
4
I'd prefer you not to mention this to anyone.
Key word:RATHER(3-8 words)
I'dthis to anyone.
5
People say that the painting was stolen to order.
Key word:REPUTED(3-8 words)
The paintingto order.
6
I only realised what I had lost when I got home.
Key word:UNTIL(3-8 words)
Itrealised what I had lost.
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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.