C1 CAE Key Word Transformations 1

though he used to feel comfortable

Despite usually feeling comfortable when he spoke in public, John felt quite nervous this time. USED Even _________ speaking in public, John felt quite nervous this time.

you mind giving me

Do you think you could help me take these boxes outside? MIND Would _____________________ a hand taking these boxes outside?

For a change I learned something

I don't usually learn anything useful from the television, but last night I did. CHANGE ______________________ useful from the television last night.

there is little chance of

I doubt that Simon will lend us the money. CHANCE I think ____________________ Simon lending the money to us.

can't stand being lied

I hate it when people lie to me, which is why I split up with Simon. STAND I ___________________ to, which is why I split up with Simon.

was under the impression that

I thought Sue's original plan was to move to Australia. IMPRESSION I __________ Sue was originally planning to move to Australia.

would rather have gone

I wish Jack had bought tickets for Venice but we went to Paris instead. RATHER Jack bought us tickets to Paris but I _______________ to Venice.

no matter how tough it may

The team are determined to finish the race however tough it is. MATTER The team are determined to finish the race _____________ be.

it was high time he took

Albert's wife said he had to start being interested in their children's lives. TIME Albert's wife said _________________ an interest in their children's lives.

no need to have

Although we booked a table, it wasn't necessary because the restaurant was empty. NEED There was ______________ made a reservation because the restaurant was empty.

has no intention of giving

Anne told me that she doesn't intend to stop working. INTENTION Anne told me that she _____________ up her job.

since they stopped seeing each

From the time Elena and Alex finished their relationship, they've both been sad. SEEING Ever__________________ other, Alex and Elena have both been sad.

sooner had he escaped than

He managed to escape just before the whole building caught on fire. HAD No _________________ the whole building caught on fire.

recognised Takeshi due to

I almost didn't recognise Takeshi because he had lost so much weight. DUE I hardly ____________ the amount of weight he'd lost.

can't possibly have run/couldn't possibly have run

I don't believe that Jane ran that distance in only five minutes! POSSIBLY Jane __________________ that distance in only five minutes.

as if you didn't get

It looks like you didn't sleep well last night. IF You look ____________ much sleep last night.

why it was stolen so

It was very easy for someone to steal the car because Dad forgot to lock it. STOLEN Dad forgot to lock the car which explains __________ easily.

not have kept that from

It was wrong of you not to tell me that information. KEPT You should _____________________ me.

was not in the mood

Jack did not feel like going to the party. MOOD Jack _______________ to go to the party.

to avoid paying attention to

Jane's lawyer suggested that she ignore all the reporters. ATTENTION Jane's lawyer advised her __________________ any of the reporters.

not being able to get on

Jill wished she could have had a better relationship with her father. GET Jill regretted ________________ better with her father.

on taking over

Joe would only agree to continue the trip if he could drive instead of Paul. TAKING Joe insisted __________________ as the driver before he would agree to continue the trip.

leave John behind unless

John needs to arrive soon or we'll have to go without him. BEHIND We'll have to ______________________he turns up soon.

more to do with his

John resigned because he wants to travel, not because he wants a new job. DO John's resignation is _______________ desire to travel than wanting a new job.

reputation for being

Mr. Smith was well-known as a bad-tempered man, but he was also fair. REPUTATION Despite Mr. Smith's ________________ bad-tempered, he was also fair.

bear/keep in mind

Remember that there's a chance it will rain when you pack for the camping trip. MIND When you pack for the camping trip please ________________ that it might rain.

made it known

Senator Jackson announced his intention to resign a short time ago. KNOWN Senator Jackson has just ______________________ that he intends to resign.

no circumstances can

Signing the contract without the director's approval is not allowed. CIRCUMSTANCES Under_______________ we sign the contract without the director's approval.

has a difference of

Simon doesn't agree with me about which slogan is best for the campaign.. DIFFERENCE Simon _____________ opinion over which slogan is best for the campaign.

would have the rubbish taken

The council officer promised to get someone to remove the rubbish. HAVE The council officer promised he ________________ away.

will hardly notice

The damage to the painting is so minor that it won't be very noticeable to most people. HARDLY I'm sure that most people ________________ the minor damage to the painting.

to take no

We protested when Jim offered to pay but he wouldn't accept our refusal. TAKE We protested when Jim offered to pay but he refused ___________ for an answer.