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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.

BUT

1. As the restaurant had run out of meat, I had to choose the fish.

As the restaurant had no meat left, I had ........................ for the fish.


BETTER

2. Would you rather I told you or find out from a stranger?

Would it be ........................ you or find out from a stranger?


IMPROVE

3. If I could brush up on my English pronunciation, I´d be glad.

I would be over the moon ........................ pronunciation.


ACCOUNT

4. You should never drop out of university midway through a course.

On ........................ out of university midway through a course.


SELDOM

5. I can hardly ever figure out how to solve maths equations.

I can ........................ to solve maths equations.


CATCH

6. . If it is the same to you, I´d rather get on with the project as to not fall behind.

I would rather ........................ so I want to get started as soon as possible if you do not mind.

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