C1 Exam Practice

Part 04 · C1 Reading & Use of English — Practice Exam 4

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 haven't received a reply from them yet.
STILL
I am0 wordsa reply from them.
Question 2
The manager made them work overtime without extra pay.
WERE
They0 wordsovertime without extra pay.
Question 3
It's possible that she missed the last train.
MIGHT
She0 wordsthe last train.
Question 4
He speaks French much better than he did before.
NEARLY
He used to speak French0 wordsas he does now.
Question 5
I took a coat because I thought it might get cold.
CASE
I took a coat0 wordscold.
Question 6
Nobody has explained the delay to the passengers.
GIVEN
The passengers have0 wordsthe delay.