Key word transformations

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. Bruno's sudden resignation surprised nobody in the office.

SURPRISE

Bruno's sudden resignation _______________________ in the office.

2. Ingrid only realised how serious the situation was when the bank phoned her.

DAWNED

It was only when the bank phoned Ingrid _______________________ the situation was.

3. The new evidence is unlikely to affect the outcome of the trial.

BEARING

The new evidence is unlikely _______________________ the outcome of the trial.

4. Even after he became famous, Tomasz never treated his old friends as inferior.

DOWN

Not once did fame _______________________ on his old friends.

5. The organisers cancelled the festival only because the weather was so bad.

BEEN

Had it _______________________, the organisers would not have cancelled the festival.

6. The minister's speech made me realise how little she understood about farming.

BROUGHT

The minister's speech _______________________ how little she understood about farming.