CAE Use of English (Exit)

'Key' Word Transformations

For questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.


1. 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?

2. Parents predict chaos in schools unless the strike is called off.
RESULT
Parents claim it ........................................ the teacher's strike goes ahead.

3. 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.

4. If you must be noisy could you go outside and play.
INSIST
If you ........................................ noise could you go outside to play.

5. It's possible that they got the wrong idea and thought the party was next week.
REACHED
They might ........................................ conclusion and thought the party was next week.

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

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

8. Can you possibly get me the work as soon as possible.
APPRECIATE
I ........................................ you could get the work to me as soon as possible.

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