CAE Plus 1 Sentence Transformations Test 1

It hasn't snowed quite as much this year as it did last year. SLIGHTLY This year, there has ......................................................... than there was last year.

been slightly less snow

Unless the team's performance improves, they may find they have to resign from the league. FORCED If the team's performance doesn't get............................................ resign from the league.

better it/ they might be forced to

I don't mind whether we go to the seaside or not this year. DIFFERENCE It doesn't.............................................................. whether we go to the seaside or not this year.

make any/ much difference to me

It's possible that the burglars got into the building by forcing open a fire exit. GAINED The burglars ................................................................. by forcing open a fire exit.

may have gained access /entry to the building

I know that it was wrong of me to get angry in front of the children LOST I know that I should ................................................................. in front of the children.

not have lost my temper

If you need any further information, please call me. HESITATE If you need any further information,................................................me a call.

please, do not hesitate to give

There were a lot of things to think about before we made our decision TAKEN Lots of things needed ...................................................before we could make our decision

to be taken into consideration

Could I ask you if you'd mind looking after my dog while I'm on holiday? WONDERING I.................................................................................... willing to look after my dog while I'm away on holiday?

was wondering whether you would be