CAE KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS

CAE TEST - KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS
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 six words, including the word given.
1. Peter managed to pass the exam in December. succeeded
Peter _________________________________________________ the exam in December.
2. Can you possibly send me the email tonight? appreciate
I _________________________________________________ you could send me the email tonight.
3. We’d better leave: it’s getting dark. high
It’s _________________________________________________ ; it’s getting dark.
4. “Let’s go to the cinema,” he said. going
He _________________________________________________ the cinema.
5. He’ll probably resign soon. chances
The _________________________________________________ resign soon.
6. She has difficulty memorising her lines. difficult
She _________________________________________________ her lines.
7. She was pleased that he didn’t get the job. help
She _________________________________________________ he didn’t get the job.
8. The thief wore gloves so that he wouldn’t leave fingerprints. not
The thief wore gloves _________________________________________________ leave fingerprints.
9. The children ran away to avoid being bitten by the dog. fear
The children ran away _________________________________________________ bite them.
10. The way she behaves, you’d think she was the director. as
She _________________________________________________ the director.
11. She was on the point of answering when she was interrupted. about
She _________________________________________________ when she was interrupted.
12. She got divorced because she was treated with cruelty. grounds
She got divorced _________________________________________________ cruelty.
13. When I heard Lucy had not passed the test, I did not find it surprising. as
It _________________________________________________ that Lucy had not passed the test.

14. It would be better for you to stay at home tonight. rather
I _________________________________________________ at home tonight.
15. Matthew works very hard, but he still hasn’t been promoted. though
Hard _________________________________________________ he still hasn’t been promoted.
16. I am sure you forgot to tell Mrs. Burns that you’d be late today. must
I am sure you _________________________________________________ tell Mrs. Burns that you’d be late today.
17. I regret having read the letter. wish
I _________________________________________________ the letter.
18. My parents don’t want me to go to France. object
My parents _________________________________________________ to France.
19. My mom and I are completely different. common
I _________________________________________________ my mum.
20. “I didn’t steal your wallet,” he said. stolen
He _________________________________________________ my wallet.
21. I would rather you didn’t turn on the television. sooner
I _________________________________________________ turned on.
22. Do you mind if I call you later? objection
Do you _________________________________________________ calling you later?
23. She’ll probably retire soon. chances
The _________________________________________________ retire soon.
24. If you don’t apologise to Bill, he’ll be cross. had
You _________________________________________________ else he’ll be cross.
25. She was very helpful and gave me all the information I needed. provided
She was very helpful and _________________________________________________ I needed.
26. We had expected Mary to resign. surprise
Mary’s resignation came _________________________________________________ us.
27. I made an attempt to fix the bicycle but I couldn’t do it. go
I _________________________________________________ bicycle but I couldn’t do it.

28. I was about to have dinner when they arrived. point
I _________________________________________________ dinner when they arrived.
29. I would be very happy to recommend you for the position. hesitation
I would have _________________________________________________ for the position.
30. The company closed down due to its deficit. business
The company _________________________________________________ due to its deficit.
1. My boss doesn’t mind how many hours I work. difference
It _________________________________________________ how many hours I work.
2. It annoys me that Henry is always talking in class. wish
I _________________________________________________ keep talking in class.
3. We were quite surprised when we were made redundant. aback
We were rather _________________________________________________ made redundant.
4. We are the best at doing scientific research. second
Our scientific research _________________________________________________.
5. It was difficult for me to understand the man; he spoke so fast. found
I _________________________________________________ the man; he spoke so fast.
6. In my opinion, Simon was a fool not to accept their job offer. down
I think Simon _________________________________________________ their job offer.
8. “Why don’t you stay for dinner, Ann?” said Martin. suggested
Martin _________________________________________________ for dinner.
9. Don’t bother to call me again. worth
It _________________________________________________ again.
10. He studies a lot because the teacher is very demanding. account
He studies a lot _________________________________________________ the teacher is very demanding.
11. This short story is really a lot more interesting than the others in this book. most
This short story is by _________________________________________________ in this book.

12. We would like you to answer the e-mail as soon as possible. if
We would appreciate _________________________________________________ as soon as possible.
13. Even if it is late, we would like to go to the cinema. may
Late _________________________________________________ , we would like to go to the cinema.
14. They’ve cancelled the meeting due to the crisis. off
The meeting _________________________________________________ due to the crisis.
15. She would never have guessed that at the age of 15 she would be married. Little
_________________________________________________ that at the age of 15 she would be married.
16. The passengers experienced a three-hour delay at the airport. held
The passengers _________________________________________________ for three hours at the airport.
17. She really regrets telling him the secret. only
If _________________________________________________ him the secret.
18. I was quite surprised when I heard the news. aback
I was rather _________________________________________________ the news.
19. Some loss of support for the government is a likely consequence of these drastic measures. in
These drastic measures are _________________________________________________ the government losing some
support.
20. The train came in as soon as I arrived there. sooner
No _________________________________________________ the train came in.
21. Football fans attacked the player after the match. got
The player _________________________________________________ after the match.
22. Mary is probably going to quit soon. likely
It _________________________________________________ quit soon.
23. I don’t mind what time she arrives. difference
It _________________________________________________ what time she arrives.
24. I’d prefer you to arrive earlier. rather
I _________________________________________________ earlier.
25. Even if you try hard, you’ll never convince her. how
No _________________________________________________ , you’ll never convince her.
26. The company has closed because it wasn’t making a profit. business
The company _________________________________________________ .
27. “I have killed her,” the criminal admitted. confessed
The criminal _________________________________________________ her.
28. Since the director could not speak at the meeting himself, one of the managers took his place. behalf
One of the managers made _________________________________________________ the director at the meeting.
29. We had expected Argentina to get qualified for the quarter-finals. surprise
The Argentine qualification for the quarter-finals _________________________________________________ to us.
30. We’re preparing a surprise party for the boys so don’t tell them. cat
We’re preparing a surprise party for the boys so don’t let _________________________________________________ .
31. There’s a chance that we might see some celebrities, so let’s take a camera with us. happen
We should take a camera with us in _________________________________________________ across some celebrities.
32. “Why doesn’t Mary stay for dinner?” Peter said. suggested
Peter _________________________________________________ for dinner.
33. Tom used his monthly allowance really well by buying all the books he needed for school. most
Tom _________________________________________________ monthly allowance by buying all the books he needed
for school.
34. He really dislikes it when people talk to him like that!. being
He really objects _________________________________________________ like that!
35. I finished my homework on time, thanks to Peter. for
If _________________________________________________, I wouldn’t have finished my homework on time.
36. His violent reactions have only caused trouble. nothing
His violent reactions have led _________________________________________________ trouble.
37. “If you wait longer, you’ll get more desperate,” said my mother. more
My mother said that the _________________________________________________ I would get.

38. English is nowhere near as difficult as Japanese. far
English is _________________________________________________ Japanese.
39. Peter will never accept the fact that his wife has left him for good. terms
Peter will _________________________________________________ the fact that his wife has left him for good.
40. I have never seen him before. time
It’s the _________________________________________________ him.
41. My parents are not happy that I go dancing every weekend. approve
My parents don’t _________________________________________________ I go dancing every weekend.
42. If you need any help, please call me. hesitate
If you need any help, _________________________________________________ me.
I _________________________________________________ turned on.
The _________________________________________________ retire soon.
46. If you don’t apologise to Bill, he’ll be cross. had
You _________________________________________________ else he’ll be cross.
47. She was very helpful and gave me all the information I needed. provided
She was very helpful and _________________________________________________ I needed.
Mary’s resignation came _________________________________________________ us.
49. Janet won’t get on a plane under any circumstances. Under
_________________________________________________ on a plane.
50. I was about to have dinner when they arrived. point
I _________________________________________________ dinner when they arrived.

54. People think that someone started the fire on purpose. have
The fire _________________________________________________ on purpose.
55. We were quite surprised when we were made redundant. aback
We were rather _________________________________________________ made redundant.
56. She got divorced because she was treated with cruelty. grounds
She got divorced _________________________________________________ cruelty.
57. It was difficult for me to understand the man; he spoke so fast. found
I _________________________________________________ the man; he spoke so fast.
58. In my opinion, Simon was a fool no to accept their job offer. down
I think Simon _________________________________________________ their job offer.
60. “Why don’t you stay for dinner, Ann?” said Martin. suggested
Martin _________________________________________________ for dinner.
It _________________________________________________ again.
62. Nobody can predict the actions of this lunatic. saying
There _________________________________________________ will do next.
63. If it weren’t snowing, we could go for a drive. stop
I wish _________________________________________________ ; we could go for a drive.

64. Bob and I took to each other immediately. off
I _________________________________________________ immediately.
65. We couldn’t stop ourselves laughing at the clown. help
We _________________________________________________ at the clown.
66. There are ramps in the road so that motorists won’t drive too fast. prevent
There are ramps in the road _________________________________________________ too fast.
67. It worries me that Sarah spends so much time away from home. What
_________________________________________________ Sarah spends so much time away from home.
68. I am likely to see Chris in Cambridge. that
_________________________________________________ see Chris in Cambridge.
69. The jury decided it was true that Davis had abducted and killed Polly Klaas. guilty
Davis was _________________________________________________ Polly Klaas.
70. I cannot understand all this. loss
I _________________________________________________ all this.
71. You should never punish or hit a child. Under
_________________________________________________ punish or hit a child.
72. I’d prefer you to stay at home tonight. rather
I _________________________________________________ at home tonight.
73. I was about to give up the search when something caught my eye in the bushes. point
I was _________________________________________________ the search when something caught my eye in the
bushes.
74. She regretted giving up her piano lessons. wished
She _________________________________________________ her piano lessons.
75. Why are some girls more popular with boys than others? makes
What is _________________________________________________ more popular with boys than others?
76. There has never been a better chance to make money on the stock market. Never
_________________________________________________ chance to make money on the stock market.

77. She didn’t escape injury; she wasn’t wearing a crash helmet. only
If _________________________________________________ a crash helmet, she would have escaped injury.
78. He’s finding it difficult to get a job. difficulty
He _________________________________________________ a job.
79. They have postponed the match until tomorrow because of bad weather. off
The match _________________________________________________ until tomorrow because of bad weather.
80. Pat and I have the same liking for novels. just
Pat _________________________________________________ as I do.
81. He didn’t say anything about his wife’s illness. made
He _________________________________________________ his wife’s illness.
82. She made an attempt to pass her driving test but she couldn’t do it. go
She _________________________________________________ her driving test but she couldn’t.
83. It is impossible for him to have committed the crime, according to the report. have
He _________________________________________________ , according to the report.
84. I haven’t seen Ann for years. last
It _________________________________________________ Ann.
85. The police are investigating the disappearance of two children. looking
The police _________________________________________________ the disappearance of two children.
86. She prefers reading to writing. prefer
She _________________________________________________ write.
87. It would have been better if you had told me the truth. only
If _________________________________________________ the truth.
88. They are likely to be out when we call. chances
The _________________________________________________ when we call.
89. She had never been so offended. before
Never _________________________________________________ so offended.

90. James drove faster than was necessary to get to London. have
James _________________________________________________ fast to get to London.
91. She was about to answer when she was interrupted. point
She _________________________________________________ when she was interrupted.
92. It’s a pity you missed the performance. wish
I _________________________________________________ the performance.
93. I think you’ll have problems if you don’t lock the door when you leave the house. had
I think you _________________________________________________ when you leave the house.
94. The students would rather start early than finish late. than
The students would _________________________________________________ finish late.
95. Peter was shocked to hear that his best friend had died. as
It _________________________________________________ to hear that his best friend had died.
96. Everyone thinks that she has left him for good. have
She is _________________________________________________ for good.
97. As soon as he was promoted, he started behaving arrogantly. sooner
No _________________________________________________ he started behaving arrogantly.
98. It’s no use answering his letter. point
There _________________________________________________ his letter.
99. She is much thinner than I thought she would be. nearly
She is _________________________________________________ I thought she would be.
100. She found it difficult to believe that she had won. difficulty
She _________________________________________________ that she had won.
101. I couldn’t explain where I had left the money. loss
I _________________________________________________ where I had left the money.
102. The Japanese are the best at producing state-of-the-art technology. second
The Japanese _________________________________________________ when it comes to producing state-of-the-art
technology.
103. “You shouldn’t be rude to her,” he said to me. suggested
He _________________________________________________ rude to her.
104. You should learn how to cook. time
It _________________________________________________ how to cook.
105. Somebody is going to water the flowers for her. have
She is _________________________________________________.
106. They finished painting and then they moved into their new house. move
Only after they _________________________________________________ into their new house.
The _________________________________________________ retire soon.
108. If you don’t apologise to Bill, he’ll be mad. had
You _________________________________________________ else he’ll be mad.
I _________________________________________________ turned on.
Mary’s resignation came _________________________________________________ to us.
112. Janet won’t get on a plane under any circumstances. under
_________________________________________________ on a plane.
113. I was about to have a shower when he arrived. point
I _________________________________________________ a shower when he arrived.
114. I made an attempt to repair the machine but I couldn’t do it. go
I _________________________________________________ machine but I couldn’t do it.
115. The father acted quickly and prevented a fight between the brothers. part
Quick _________________________________________________ the father prevented a fight between the brothers.
116. We were surprised to see Drew's picture in the newspaper. saw

Much _________________________________________________ Drew’s picture in the newspaper.
120. People think that someone started the fire on purpose. have
The fire _________________________________________________ on purpose.
121. The release of his next novel is scheduled for the end of June. due
His next novel _________________________________________________ at the end of June.
122. The idea of field trips seemed to be popular with many of our students. favour
Many of our students seemed _________________________________________________ field trips.
123. She was dismissed because she was inefficient. grounds
She was dismissed _________________________________________________ inefficiency.
It _________________________________________________ again.
125. I hit it off with Ann as soon as we met. took
Ann _________________________________________________ other as soon as we met.
126. I feel certain that there will be a new president soon. bound
In my opinion, there _________________________________________________ of president soon.
127. It’s the first time she’s ever been on a plane. never
She _________________________________________________ plane before.
128. She never seems to have the time to write letters. round
She never seems _________________________________________________ letters.
129. Would you like to drink something? feel
_________________________________________________ to drink?
130. They went to bed and then realised that they had not locked the door. only
_________________________________________________ did they realise that they had not locked the door.
131. What are the chances of Bill retiring soon? likely
How _________________________________________________ will retire soon?
132. The doctor called within minutes. matter
It _________________________________________________ before the doctor called.
133. Tom says he prefers to work on his own. rather
Tom says that _________________________________________________ work with other people.
134. Susan was greatly surprised when she heard the news. surprise
It came _________________________________________________ Susan when she heard the news.
135. We won’t achieve anything if we stand around like this. point
There is _________________________________________________ like this.
136. We were about to reach an agreement when you interrupted us. point
We _________________________________________________ an agreement when you interrupted us.
137. He prefers listening to speaking. prefer
He _________________________________________________ speak.
138. I made an attempt to fix the bicycle but I couldn’t do it. go
I _________________________________________________ bicycle but I couldn’t do it.
139. I think my parents do not appreciate me. granted
I dislike _________________________________________________ by my parents.
140. They said the teacher was resigning in June. be
The teacher _________________________________________________ in June.
141. We had only just left when he turned up. sooner
_________________________________________________ he turned up.
142. Can you possibly call me tomorrow night? appreciate
I _________________________________________________ could call me tomorrow night.

143. I couldn’t explain why I had arrived late. loss
I _________________________________________________ why I had arrived late.
144. The baby can’t sit up yet so she certainly can’t walk. alone
The baby can’t sit up yet, _________________________________________________ .
145. She is likely to arrive late. that
_________________________________________________ arrive late.
146. He never seems to have the time to call his parents. round
He never seems _________________________________________________ parents.
147. You must never disturb someone when they are sleepwalking. circumstances
_________________________________________________ disturb someone when they are sleepwalking.
148. People think that bilingual children were disadvantaged in the past. thought
Bilingual children _________________________________________________ in the past.
149. There will be a clear reduction in productivity if they adopt this policy. should
There will be a clear reduction in productivity _________________________________________________ adopted.
150. Both his parents were actors so he is very familiar with the world of the theatre. having
He is very familiar with the world of the theatre, _________________________________________________ actors.
151. He was sacked because he was incompetent. grounds
He was sacked _________________________________________________ incompetence.
152. I feel certain that there will be a new government soon. bound
In my opinion, there _________________________________________________ of government soon.
153. The teacher did not like the student’s comments. down
The student’s comments went _________________________________________________ the teacher.
154. I regret telling you about my plans. wish
I _________________________________________________ about my plans.
155. I wasn’t surprised to hear that Pedro was leaving the company. came
It _________________________________________________ me that Pedro was leaving the company.
156. Could you please send me the information as soon as possible?. appreciate
I _________________________________________________ send me the information as soon as possible.
157. The Japanese are the best at producing electronic gadgets. second
The Japanese _________________________________________________ when it comes to producing electronic
gadgets.
158. Mary can’t even read Chinese and so she couldn’t speak it. alone
Mary can’t even read Chinese, _________________________________________________ it.
159. It is unlikely that the weather will improve in the next few days. hardly
The weather is _________________________________________________ in the next few days.
160. It annoys me that Peter is always lying. wish
I _________________________________________________ lying.
161. I don’t want you to wear my red dress to the dance tonight. rather
I _________________________________________________ my red dress to the dance tonight.
162. It would have been better if you had arrived on time. only
If _________________________________________________ on time.
163. If you should have any doubt, please feel free to call me. happen
_________________________________________________ any doubt, please feel free to call me.
164. I have hardly ever come across such a strange person. seldom
_________________________________________________ such a strange person.
165. We will have to have the cell door fixed right away. repairing
The cell door __________________________________________________________ away.
196.Tim went on a two-day expedition. He took more clothes than necessary. have
He __________________________________________________________ so many clothes on his two-day expedition.
197.“You look pale. You should see a doctor,” Peter told me. suggested
Peter __________________________________________________________ a doctor.
198. I’m sure Tom didn’t go to university today because his bag is on his bed. not
Tom ___________________________________________ to university today because his bag is on his bed.
199. Due to recent investigations, scientists have concluded that the Artic was once a tropical place. come
Due to recent investigations, scientists _____________________________________ that the Artic was once a tropical
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1. Peter managed to pass the exam in December. succeeded

Peter _________________________________________________ the exam in December.

2. Can you possibly send me the email tonight? appreciate

I _________________________________________________ you could send me the email tonight.

3. We’d better leave: it’s getting dark. high

It’s _________________________________________________ ; it’s getting dark.

4. “Let’s go to the cinema,” he said. going

He _________________________________________________ the cinema.

5. He’ll probably resign soon. chances

The _________________________________________________ resign soon.

6. She has difficulty memorising her lines. difficult

She _________________________________________________ her lines.

7. She was pleased that he didn’t get the job. help

She _________________________________________________ he didn’t get the job.

8. The thief wore gloves so that he wouldn’t leave fingerprints. not

The thief wore gloves _________________________________________________ leave fingerprints.

The children ran away _________________________________________________ bite them.

She _________________________________________________ the director.

She _________________________________________________ when she was interrupted.

She got divorced _________________________________________________ cruelty.

It _________________________________________________ that Lucy had not passed the test.

I _________________________________________________ at home tonight.

Hard _________________________________________________ he still hasn’t been promoted.

17. I regret having read the letter. wish

I _________________________________________________ the letter.

18. My parents don’t want me to go to France. object

My parents _________________________________________________ to France.

19. My mom and I are completely different. common

20. “I didn’t steal your wallet,” he said. stolen

21. I would rather you didn’t turn on the television. sooner

I _________________________________________________ turned on.

22. Do you mind if I call you later? objection

Do you _________________________________________________ calling you later?

23. She’ll probably retire soon. chances

The _________________________________________________ retire soon.

24. If you don’t apologise to Bill, he’ll be cross. had

You _________________________________________________ else he’ll be cross.

She was very helpful and _________________________________________________ I needed.

26. We had expected Mary to resign. surprise

Mary’s resignation came _________________________________________________ us.

27. I made an attempt to fix the bicycle but I couldn’t do it. go

I _________________________________________________ bicycle but I couldn’t do it.

I _________________________________________________ dinner when they arrived.

I would have _________________________________________________ for the position.

30. The company closed down due to its deficit. business

The company _________________________________________________ due to its deficit.

1. My boss doesn’t mind how many hours I work. difference

It _________________________________________________ how many hours I work.

2. It annoys me that Henry is always talking in class. wish

I _________________________________________________ keep talking in class.

3. We were quite surprised when we were made redundant. aback

We were rather _________________________________________________ made redundant.

4. We are the best at doing scientific research. second

Our scientific research _________________________________________________.

5. It was difficult for me to understand the man; he spoke so fast. found

I _________________________________________________ the man; he spoke so fast.

I think Simon _________________________________________________ their job offer.

7. She was pleased that he didn’t get the job. help

She _________________________________________________ he didn’t get the job.

Martin _________________________________________________ for dinner.

9. Don’t bother to call me again. worth

10. He studies a lot because the teacher is very demanding. account