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C1 Advanced Key Word Transformations

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Based on the evidence we have we think the accident was caused by human error. (TELL)

as far as we can tell

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Could you watch my bag while I go to the toilet? (EYE)

keep an eye on

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She definitely wasn’t pleased to see her ex-boyfriend sitting at the bar when she came in. (HAVE)

she can't have been pleased

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I didn’t recognise the number that was calling me but in the end it was my brother on his new phone. (TURNED)

it turned out to be my brother

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It was the first time I had seen such a beautiful display of dance. (NEVER)

never have I seen such a beautiful...

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Without Charlie, I would still be working in that dead-end job. (BEEN)

If it hadn't been for Charlie, / Had it not been for Charlie,

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The match has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. (CALLED)

called off

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Despite what most people think, not all Mexican food is spicy. (CONTRARY)

Contrary to popular opinion/belief,

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Can you drive me to the airport in the morning? (LIFT)

give me a lift

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His love of jazz music started when he visited New Orleans 20 years ago. (DATES)

dates back to his visit to New Orleans

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His son’s failure to get into a good college was disappointing for him. (SOURCE)

was a source of great disappointment to him

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Most people expect the president to lose the upcoming election. (WIDELY)

The president is widely expected to lose

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There will probably be job losses at the company due to a drop in sales. (LIKELIHOOD)

In all likelihood, there will be job losses

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Sorry I’m late, I didn’t realise what time it was. (TRACK)

I lost track of time

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2. Leaving this door open may lead to (IN) the monkeys escaping.

will result in

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After this evening’s performance there will be (FOLLOWED) a question and answer session with the director.

This evening's performance will be followed by a question....

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