CAE Key Word Transformations

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For questions 1-6, 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. You can use the "?" button to get a clue but by doing so you will lose points. EXAM DESCRIPTION
1) We have given the tools to all the workers.
PROVIDED
All the workers the tools.
2) I'm going to reveal the truth somehow or other.
ANOTHER
In I'm going to reveal the truth.
3) George demands that the project should be finished now.
INSISTENT
George the project.
4) I think a good meal would do you good.
BENEFIT
I think you would meal.
5) Although I like him very much, I don't want to socialize with him.
LIKE
Much , I don't want to socialize with him.
6) She had only just entered the house when the telephone rang.
SOONER
No the house than the telephone rang.

ANSWERS

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HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH
PASSIVE VOICE/VERB + PREPOSITION PROVIDE SB WITH STH
To give something to somebody or make it available for them to use:
She provided them with a bed for the night.
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ONE WAY OR ANOTHER
IDIOM IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER
Used to say that someone does or will do something somehow, although you are not sure how:
In one way or another, I'm going to finish this project by next month.
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IS INSISTENT ON FINISHING/'S INSISTENT ON FINISHING
ADJECTIVE + PREPOSITION INSISTENT ON
Demanding something firmly and refusing to accept any opposition or excuses:
He was insistent on having a contract for the work.
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BENEFIT FROM A GOOD
VERB + PREPOSITION BENEFIT FROM
If you benefit from something or it benefits you, it gives you an advantage, improves your life, or helps you in some way:
He benefited from her advice.
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AS I LIKE HIM
IDIOM MUCH AS
MUCH AS => ALTHOUGH
Much as I would like to stay, I really have to come back to work.
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SOONER HAD SHE ENTERED
INVERSION NO SOONER + THAN
Used to say that something happens immediately after something else:
No sooner had I reached the door than I realised it was locked.
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