C1 Exam Practice

Part 04 · C1 Reading & Use of English — Practice Exam 3

Key Word Transformation

Rewrite with precision (3-6 words)

Practice activity

Key Word Transformation

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 six words, including the word given.

Question 1
I only understood the instructions after the teacher had explained them twice.
DID
Only after the teacher had explained the instructions twice0 wordsthem.
Question 2
They say the new bridge will be completed by next spring.
SAID
The new bridge0 wordsby next spring.
Question 3
She didn't remember to lock the door when she left.
FORGOT
She0 wordswhen she left.
Question 4
The company will almost certainly expand into Asia next year.
BOUND
The company is0 wordsinto Asia next year.
Question 5
I couldn't concentrate because of the noise from the street.
PREVENTED
The noise from the street0 wordsconcentrating.
Question 6
It was wrong of you not to warn us about the delay.
OUGHT
You0 wordsus about the delay.