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Keyword Transformation- (C2) Certificate of Proficiency in 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 eight words, including the word given.

Do not use contractions.

LACK

1. The teacher was not very clear when she spoke at times

At times ........................ the teacher spoke


REACH

2. They had difficulty in deciding due to the huge choice

The huge range of choices made ........................ a decision


HOPE

3. Despite his run of bad luck, Albert still thought he could win the game

Albert refused to give ........................ his recent run of bad luck


STRONG

4. The weather forecast says it will probably rain tonight

The weather forecast says that ........................ rain tonight


JUSTIFIED

5. The manager didn't think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the hotel room

The manager did not think you ........................ a fuss about the service


SMOOTHLY

6. There would have been no problems yesterday had Paul not interfered

Without Paul's ........................ yesterday

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