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Cambridge English: First (FCE)

Use of English Part 4

50 KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION

EXERCISES
For Questions 25-30 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 two and five words, including the word given.

Here is an example (0).

Example: (0)The cars boot was not big enough for all our luggage.
small
The cars boot ..was too small for... all our luggage.
1. Peter is too young to drink wine.
old
Peter ... to drink wine.

2. Id appreciate if you could take care of my dog while Im away.

after
I would be grateful . my dog while Im away.

3. The doctor failed to save the patients life.

succeed
The doctor the patients life.

4. The last time I went to the cinema was three years ago.
been
I havent.. three years.

5. I didnt realise that Michael was an actor.

was
I . Michael was an actor.

6. I have made up my mind to reduce the amount of coffee that I drink.

cut
I have .. the amount of coffee that I drink.
7. Paul is the most interesting person I have ever met.
such
I have . person as Paul.

8. He didnt call us perhaps he lost our phone number.

have
He . our phone number.

9. Im sure he didnt say that to offend you.

not
He meant to offend you.

10.Its not possible that you saw Mark driving a car. He doesnt have a driving licence.
cant
You driving a car. He doesnt have a driving licence.

11.I wont tolerate your being late for work. Said the manager.
put
I wont ........being late for work. Said the manager.

12.It will probably take us about a month to finish the project.

is
It take us about a month to finish the project.
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