Key word transformation - mega test

Question 1

You must never let anyone use your identity card.
SHOULD
Under _______________ let anyone else use your identity card.

Answer 1

no circumstances should you

Question 2

The football club is now being run by an experienced accountant.
TAKEN
An experienced accountant ___________ running of the football club.

Answer 2

has taken over the

Question 3

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!

Answer 3

there is no knowing

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

have gained into the building

Question 5

Many people believe that Edison has the ability to become world judo champion.
CAPABLE
Many people believe that Edison ____________ the world championship in judo.

Answer 5

is capable to become

Question 6

I was disappointed to hear that Leo had decided not to play basketball anymore.
UP
Leo’s decision to ________________ as a disappointment to me.

Answer 6

give up basketball come

Question 7

He thinks his friends do not appreciate him.
GRANTED
He dislikes ___________ by his friends.

Answer 7

being taken for granted

Question 8

My passport needs renewing because I’m going abroad this summer.
GET
I need ____________ because I’m going abroad this summer.

Answer 8

to get my passport renewed

Question 9

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?

Answer 9

was wondering if you would be

Question 10

Repairing that old computer is pointless in my view.
POINT
I _____________ that old computer being repaired.

Answer 10

can see no point in

Question 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.

Answer 11

just as much fun

Question 12

Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter.
HAVING
Clara ___________ the missing letter.

Answer 12

denied having seen

Question 13

It’s important to considerer everyone’s opinion before a final decision is made.
ACCOUNT
Everyone’s opinion must ___________ before a final decision is made.

Answer 13

be taken into account

Question 14

Kelvin should call in a builder to repair those broken roof files.
GET
Kelvin should ____________ by a builder.

Answer 14

get those broken roof files repaired

Question 15

Police are warning people to check for forged notes which are currently in circulation.
LOOK OUT
Police are warning people to be ___________ forged notes which are currently in circulation.

Answer 15

on the lookout for

Question 16

Apparently, they’re planning on rerouting the traffic to reduce congestion.
DRAWN
Plans ____________ reroute the traffic to reduce congestion.

Answer 16

are being drawn to

Question 17

I wasn’t expecting my colleagues to organize a farewell party on my last day at the company.
TAKEN
I ______________ when my colleagues organized a farewell party on my last day.

Answer 17

was taken by surprise

Question 18

It’s so difficult to create new ideas for the festival every year!
COME
How difficult ____________ with new ideas for the festival every year!

Answer 18

it is come up

Question 19

Phoebe was surprised to be offered a place on the course.
CAME
The offer of a place on the course __________ Phoebe.

Answer 19

come as a surprise to

Question 20

Delia said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude.
PUT
I am not willing ____________ from my colleagues any longer, said Delia

Answer 20

to put up with any ruddiness

Question 21

I’m sure we went the wrong way at the last junction.
TAKEN
We must ______________ at the junction.

Answer 21

have taken the wrong way

Question 22

Simon really ought to make a decision about his future.
MIND
It’s high time Simon ____________ about his future.

Answer 22

made up his mind

Question 23

Most of the children ignored what the teacher had told them.
NOTICE
Few of the children _________ what the teacher had told them.

Answer 23

took notice of

Question 24

This holiday is within our price range, provided we don’t go to the expensive restaurants in the tourist center.
AFFORD
We ______________ as we avoid the expensive restaurants in the tourist center.

Answer 24

can afford this holiday as long as

Question 25

Davina can’t even boil an egg and so she certainly couldn’t cook a whole meal. ALONE Davine can’t even boil an egg ______________ a whole meal.

Answer 25

let alone cook

Question 26

I’m sorry, I didn’t realise it was so late. TRACK Sorry, I _________ time.

Answer 26

have lost track of

Question 27

I wasn’t expecting my colleagues to organize a farewell party on my last day at the company. TAKEN I ______________ when my colleagues organized a farewell party on my last day.

Answer 27

was taken by surprise

Question 28

John was surprised when he won the election and became President. RATHER John was _______________ he was elected as President

Answer 28

rather surprised when

Question 29

There were a lot of things that we had to think about before making any decision. OBLIGED There were several things that we ________________ before making any decision

Answer 29

were obliged to take into account

Question 30

I know that it was wrong of me to shout in front of her. RAISED I know that I ____________ in front of her.

Answer 30

should not have raised my voice

Question 31

It hasn’t rained quite as much this year as in previous years. SLIGHTLY This year, it has rained __________ in previous years.

Answer 31

slightly less than

Question 32

It’s possible that the thieves entered the building. BROKEN The thieves _______ the building.

Answer 32

may have broken into

Question 33

I don’t mind whether it’s good or bad film. DIFFERENCE It doesn’t ___________ whether it’s a good or bad film.

Answer 33

make any difference to me

Question 34

You led me to believe the job was mine if I wanted it. IMPRESSION I was ____________ the job was mine if I wanted it.

Answer 34

under the impression that

Question 35

The police now think he invented the story to protect his girlfriend. MADE He is now ________________ the story to protect his girlfriend.

Answer 35

believed to have made up

Question 36

To repair and redecorate their house next month. UP To ______________ next month.

Answer 36

get their house done up

Question 37

Would you give us your answer as soon as possible? CONVENIENCE Please respond _________________

Answer 37

us at your convenience

Question 38

When I realized what had happened, I become quite afraid. OVERCOME ____________ when I worked out what had occurred.

Answer 38

I was overcome with fear

Question 39

Can you possibly get me the work as soon as possible? APPRECIATE I ________________ get the work to me as soon as possible.

Answer 39

appreciate if you could

Question 40

How can I make him understand that I don’t want to see him anymore? ACROSS How can I ___________________ that I don’t want to see him any more?

Answer 40

come across as him

Question 41

There has been a sharp rise in the price of petrol this month. RISEN The ________ this month

Answer 41

petrol price has risen a lot

Question 42

Carlos really should get someone to mend his bike. HIGHLY __________ Carlos has his bike mended.

Answer 42

It is highly recommended that

Question 43

When it comes to computer games, she is a real expert. CONCERNED As far as _________ she is a real expert.

Answer 43

I concerned about computer games

Question 44

“The company benefits from looking after its customers,” said ther chairmen INTEREST According to the chairman, it is _______ to look after its customers.

Answer 44

in the company’s interest

Question 45

Lucy was very pleased to be given an award. DELIGHT Much to _________ given the award

Answer 45

Lucy’s delight when she was

Question 46

Fernanda refused to wear her sister’s old dress. NOT Fernanda said that ___________ her sister’s old dress.

Answer 46

she would not wear

Question 47

“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.

Answer 47

forget to keep in touch

Question 48

We were horrified to see smoke coming out of the bedroom windows. COULD Much _________ smoke coming out of the bedroom windows.

Answer 48

to our horror we could see

Question 49

Didn’t you want me to tell the staff about your resignation? RATHER Would ___________ the staff know about your resignation?

Answer 49

you rather I had not let

Question 50

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.

Answer 50

was at a loss to explain

Question 51

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.

Answer 51

likely to result in

Question 52

This film stands a very good chance of winning an award. HIGHLY It is __________ win an award

Answer 52

highly likely to the film will

Question 53

The ban on parking in the city center is probably going to be very unpopular. LIKELY It _____________ ban in the city center will be a very unpopular move.

Answer 53

is likely that the parking

Question 54

The police acted quickly and prevented a fight between rival groups developing. PART Quick __________ the police prevented a fight between rival groups developing.

Answer 54

action on the part of

Question 55

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.

Answer 55

is no such a thing

Question 56

It’s no likely to happen but if you’re not satisfied with the product we’ll refund your money. EVENT ________ that you are not satisfied with the product your money will be refunded.

Answer 56

In the unlikely event

Question 57

They put Roger in charge of health and safety at the factory. MADE Roger __________ for health and safety in the factory

Answer 57

was made responsible

Question 58

He’s likely to lose his job if he keeps disagreeing with his boss. DANGER If he keeps disagreeing with his boss, he’s ________ from his job.

Answer 58

In danger of getting fired

Question 59

The Government recently said our problems are the fault of the worldwide economic slowdown. PLACED The Government have __________ the worldwide economic slowdown for our problems.

Answer 59

placed the blame on

Question 60

You led me to believe the job was mine if I wanted it. IMPRESSION I ____________ that the job was mine if I wanted it.

Answer 60

was under the impression

Question 61

Hilary was asked to give an explanation for making the mistake. WHY Hilary was asked to ___________ the mistake

Answer 61

explain why she made

Question 62

There is no way Lisa will give up her independence to get married. OF Lisa has ____________ up her independence to get married.

Answer 62

no intention of giving

Question 63

If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled. RESULT Failure to ________________ your booking being cancelled

Answer 63

pay on time will result in

Question 64

The company is almost certain to get the contract. EVERY The company stands ____________ the contract

Answer 64

every chance of getting

Question 65

A short meeting of the cast will take place after today’s rehearsal. BY Today’s rehearsal __________ a short meeting of the cast.

Answer 65

will be followed by

Question 66

To help run the exhibition next month, we need at least six people. REQUIRED No _____________ to help us run the exhibition next month.

Answer 66

fewer than six people are required

Question 67

Feel free to telephone if you have any further problems. CALL Do not __________- if you have any further problems.

Answer 67

hesitate to call

Question 68

A common belief is that British people cannot speak foreign languages very well. WEAK British people are commonly believe to _____________ foreign languages.

Answer 68

be weak at speaking

Question 69

It is important to be well prepared for an interview because if you make a mistake, you may not get the job. COST A mistake in an interview may ____________ so it is important to be well prepared.

Answer 69

cost you the job

Question 70

It took Layla five minutes to find her car keys. SPENT Layla _____________ for her car keys

Answer 70

spent five minutes looking

Question 71

I can’t deny that I was embarrassed to be given the award. NO There’s ___________ embarrassment at being given the award.

Answer 71

no denying my

Question 72

I think Anita must have gone on a diet recently because she’s quite slim now. HAS It looks as _________ dieting because she’s quite slim now.

Answer 72

if Anita has been

Question 73

It’s difficult to know what my reaction would have been in that situation. HOW I’m not __________ in that situation

Answer 73

sure how I would have reacted

Question 74

At the beginning of the program the panel of experts discussed the media and its importance in education. DISCUSSION The panel of experts started the program _________ the media and its importance in education

Answer 74

with a discussion about

Question 75

Sarah cried her eyes out immediately when she was told she’s failed her driving test. BROKE Sarah ___________ soon as she heard she’s failed her driving test

Answer 75

broke down in tear as

Question 76

Do you mind if I come over to see you later? OBJECTION Do you ____________ coming over to see you later?

Answer 76

have any objection to me

Question 77

Given that he has no experience, will Glyn be able to do this job? AFFECT Will Glyn’s ________ ability to do this job?

Answer 77

lack of experience affects his

Question 78

At no time did we think that Pedro might be planning to leave the country. OCCURRED It ______________ that Pedro might be planning to leave the country.

Answer 78

never occurred to us

Question 79

We wanted to continue our mountain trek but the weather was too bad. LIKE We ____________ on with our mountain trek but the weather was too bad.

Answer 79

would like to have gone

Question 80

No changes will be made to this project. AHEAD This project will ________ to plan.

Answer 80

go ahead according

Question 81

The company has a good reputation in the local area. HIGHLY The company ____________ of in the local area.

Answer 81

is highly spoken

Question 82

Nadia’s friend arrived just as she was about to leave the restaurant. POINT Nadia was just __________ the restaurant when her friend arrived.

Answer 82

on the point of leaving

Question 83

I don’t expect the company to make profit this year, given the economic climate. SURPRISED Given the economic climate, ___________ the company made a profit this year.

Answer 83

I would be surprised if

Question 84

Barbara’s parents were certain that she would be a great tennis player. DOUBT Barbara’s parents were ___________ that she would be a great tennis player.

Answer 84

in no doubt

Question 85

My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night. RECOLLECTION My grandfather didn’t __________ phoning me last night.

Answer 85

have any recollection of

Question 86

Pay claims must be submitted before the end of the month. PUT You have _________ your pay claims before the end of the month.

Answer 86

to put in

Question 87

It’s very unlikely that Martin will win the 100 meters, as he’s out of training. CHANCE Martin has almost _________ the 100 metres as he’s out of training.

Answer 87

no chance of winning

Question 88

The company is unable to guarantee an allocated car-parking space to all employees. COUNT The company’s employees shouldn’t _________ allocated a car-parking space

Answer 88

count on being

Question 89

He no longer thinks he can find a job before the end of the year. HOPE He has given _______________ a job before the end of the year.

Answer 89

up hope of finding

Question 90

I’m sure Jemma is going to become a famous model on day. MATTER I think it’s only _________ Jemma becomes a famous model.

Answer 90

a matter of time before

Question 91

I think learning to use a typewriter is a waste of time. POINT I can’t __________ how to use a typewriter

Answer 91

see the point in learning

Question 92

Darius soon recovered after the operation on his knee and was able to rejoin the team. MADE After the operation on his knee, Darius ____________ and was able to rejoin the team.

Answer 92

made a quick recovery

Question 93

I always hated pasta when I was a child but now I cook it regularly USE I ________ pasta when I was a child but now I cook it regularly

Answer 93

Didn’t use to like

Question 94

It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down. POINT. I should ________ writing down the telephone number.

Answer 94

have made a point of

Question 95

If Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he might have become a famous art historian. NAME If Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he might have __________ himself as an art historian.

Answer 95

made a name for

Question 96

Yesterday I informed my boss in writing that I would be leaving the company. NOTICE I __________ to my boss yesterday.

Answer 96

Handed in my notice

Question 97

He answered the judge’s questions as accurately as he could. ACCURATE He gave _________ as he could to judge’s question.

Answer 97

as accurate an answer