Use of English PRO

Keyword Transformation- (C1) Advanced Certificate of English

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.

Do not use contractions.

HAD

1. I failed the exam as I hadn’t gone over the vocabulary enough.

If only ........................, I would have passed the exam.


UP

2. "You could have told me that you went to the party in the end" John told his best mate.

John said to his best mate that he should have ........................ at the party.


SET

3. Before starting your own business, a lot of market research should be done.

When you want ........................ business, you need to do extensive market research beforehand.


WINDING

4. The business shutting down caused a lot of unemployment as a consequence.

The ........................ business increased the amount of unemployment.


UNWIND

5. Your stress levels will decrease as you learn to disconnect.

There will be a decrease in stress levels ........................


TOUGH

6. Until they learn the ropes, the job can be overwhelming at first.

Some people find ........................ until they learn the basics.

‹ Word Formation Exercises
Level Test

Take hundreds of real Cambridge examinations including the English levels B2, C1 and C2

Solve hundreds of keyword transformations!

Use of English PRO (CAE) Use of English PRO ‹ Go back