CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH examinations / PROFICIENCY EXAM / CPE / USE OF ENGLISH / Key word transformations
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.
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1. [first=" She knew nothing about the party that they were planning." word="DARK" beginning="She was " answer="kept in the dark about" ending=" the party that they were planning."]
2. [first=" By leaving Brian alone, I'm sure he'll complete the task in a week." word="DEVICES" beginning="If Brian " " answer="is left to his own devices" ending=" , I'm sure he'll complete the task in a week."]
3. [first=" They decided to stay for longer as they were so delighted by the stunning views." word="PROLONG" beginning="They decided to " answer="prolong their stay so delighted were" ending=" they by the stunning views."]
4. [first=" The boss was completely sure that his emploee was honest." word="FAITH" beginning="The boss " answer="had complete faith in his emploee's" ending=" honesty."]
5. [first=" I have too much work to do, so unfortunately I can't go to the pub tonight." word="EARS" beginning="I'm " answer="up to my ears in work so" ending=" unfortunately I can't go to the pub tonight."]
6. [first=" Being able to repair my own car gives me great pleasure." word="DERIVE" beginning="I " answer="derive great pleasure from being able to repair#derive great pleasure from repairing" ending=" my own car."]
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ANSWER KEYS
CONJUNCTION + IDIOM | WHEREVER + AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED |
AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED => used to give your personal opinion on something. As far as I am concerned, you can do what you like. |
IDIOM | LEAVE SOMEBODY TO THEIR OWN DEVICES |
To leave someone alone to do whatever they want: Students were left to their own devices. |
VERB + EMPHASIS | PROLONG THEIR STAY + SO DELIGHTED WERE THEY |
EMPHASIS => SO + ADJECTIVE + VERB + SUBJECT So successful was his business, that John was capable of retiring at the age of 55. |
IDIOM | HAVE FAITH IN SOMEBODY |
To believe someone; to trust someone to do or be what is claimed: We have faith in you and know you can do the job well. |
IDIOM | BE UP TO YOUR EARS IN SOMETHING |
To have a lot of something to deal with: We're up to our ears in work. |
PHRASAL VERB | DERIVE SOMETHING FROM SOMETHING |
To get something from something: He derived great pleasure from painting |