CPE Use of English (Exit)

Key Word Transformation

Instructions
For questions 1-10, 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. Here is an example:

Mick will give you lots of excuses for being late but don't believe any of them.

many

No ......................................... Mick gives you for being late, don't believe any of them.

Example: MATTER HOW MANY EXCUSES

1. The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.
light
The mistake in the accounts only ........................................ the figures were re-checked.
2. I had no problems at all during my trip to France.
plan
Everything ........................................ during my trip to France.
3. The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end.
cut
They had to ........................................ because of the heavy downpour.
4. The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned.
crucial
Careful ........................................ of the reforms.
5. They think that Helen's brother stole the money.
suspected
Helen's brother ....................................... the money.
6. I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour.
leaves
Half-an-hour ........................................ completely exhausted.
7. Karen's schoolwork definitely seems to be improving this term..
signs
Karen's schoolwork ........................................ this term.
8. The old railway station is now a museum.
turned
The old railway station ........................................ a museum.