Study

CAE key word transformations

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

  • He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. (GRANTED) He dislikes __________________ by his friends.
  •  My passport needs renewing because I´m going abroad this summer. (GET) I need ___________________________ because I´m going abroad this summer.
  • Fernanda refused to wear her sister's old dress.( NOT )Fernanda said that ____________________ her sister´s old dress.
  • Team spirit no longer exists after one member of a team makes a mistake. (SUCH) Once one member of a team makes a mistake there ____________ as team spirit.
  • Could I ask you if you'd mind looking after my dog while I'm away on holiday? (WONDERING) I _______________ willing to look after my dog while I'm away on holiday?
  • Didn't you want me to tell the staff about your resignation? (RATHER) Would ___________ the staff know about your resignation?
  • You must never let anyone use your Identity Card (SHOULD)  Under _________________________ let anyone else use your identity card.
  • “Remember to write or phone.” Marta said as she waved goodbye to her friend. (TOUCH) “Don’t__________________. “ Marta said as she waved goodbye to her friend.
  • Kelvin should call in a builder to repair those broken roof tiles. (GET) Kelvin should ________________ by a builder.
  •  The football club is now being run by an experienced accountant (TAKEN) An experienced accountant ____________________ running of the football club.
  • “The company benefits from looking after its customers,” said the chairman. (INTEREST) According to the chairman, it is ________________ to look after its customers.
  • The police acted quickly and prevented a fight between rival groups developing. (PART) Quick ________________ the police prevented a fight between rival groups developing.
  • Some loss of support for the government is a likely consequence of these drastic measures. (RESULT) These drastic measures are _______________ the government losing some support.
  •  Repairing that old computer is pointless in my view. (POINT) I can _________________ that old computer being repaired.
  • Lucy was very pleased to be given an award. (DELIGHT) Much to ________________ given the award.
  • I was disappointed to hear that Leo had decided not to play basketball any more. (UP) Leo's decision to __________________ as a disappointment to me.
  •  It's important to consider everyone's opinion before a final decision is made. (ACCOUNT) Everyone's opinion must _______________before a final decision is made.
  • 11. Playing drums is fun, but so is singing in a choir. JUST It's ___________________ singing in a choir as it is playing the drums.
  •  Many people believe that Edison has the ability to become world judo champion. (CAPABLE) Many people believe that Edison ___________________ the world championship in judo.
  •  Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter. (HAVING) Clara_____________________ the missing letter.
  • The ban on parking in the city centre is probably going to be very unpopular. (LIKELY) It _____________________ ban in the city centre will be a very unpopular move.
  • Police are warning people to check for forged notes which are currently in circulation. (LOOKOUT) Police are warning people to be______________ forged notes which are currently in circulation.
  • Apparently, they’re planning on rerouting the traffic to reduce congestion. (DRAWN) Plans _________________________ reroute the traffic to reduce congestion.
  • How can I make him understand that I don't want to see him any more? (ACROSS) How can I ______________________that I don't want to see him any more?
  • It's possible that the burglars got into the building by forcing open a fire exit. (GAINED) The burglars may _____________by forcing open a fire exit.
  • We were horrified to see smoke coming out of the bedroom windows. (COULD) Much ______________ smoke coming out of the bedroom windows.
  • I’m sorry, I didn't realise it was so late. (TRACK) Sorry, I __________________________time.
  • If he doesn't get that job, who knows what he'll do! (KNOWING) If he doesn't get that job, __________________ what he'll do!
  • This film stands a very good chance of winning an award. (HIGHLY) It is ___________ win an award.
  • Brian couldn't explain how the stolen computer got into the boot of his car. (LOSS) Brian ____________ how the stolen computer got into the boot of his car.