C2Reading and Use of EnglishPartie 4
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.
1
People believe the CEO resigned under pressure from the board.
Key word:BELIEVED(3-8 words)
The CEOunder pressure from the board.
2
‘I didn’t take your laptop,’ she told me.
Key word:DENIED(3-8 words)
Shemy laptop.
3
I arranged for a technician to install the new software yesterday.
Key word:HAD(3-8 words)
Iyesterday.
4
If it hadn’t been for your help, we would have missed the deadline.
Key word:BUT(3-8 words)
We would have missed the deadlinehelp.
5
I really regret not accepting their offer when I had the chance.
Key word:WISH(3-8 words)
Itheir offer when I had the chance.
6
Only after the audit did the company admit it had overstated its profits.
Key word:WAS(3-8 words)
Itthe company admitted it had overstated its profits.
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