CPE 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 eight 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) My two cousins don't trust each other at all.
COMPLETE
There's my two cousins.
2) Her exclusion from party conventions stems from her scandalous behaviour.
SINCE
She her scandalous behaviour.
3) I don't understand the reason for Mark's sudden resignation last week.
WHY
I don't understand last week.
4) We have taken umbrellas as we're afraid the weather may get worse.
SHOULD
We have taken umbrellas get worse
5) We don't expect that the missing passengers have survived.
HOPE
We don't hold the missing passengers.
6) We shouldn't exaggerate the importance of finishing on time.
EMPHASIS
We shouldn't finishing on time

ANSWERS

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COMPLETE LACK OF TRUST BETWEEN
PHRASE LACK OF + TRUST BETWEEN
LACK OF => the state of not having something or not having enough of something:
The show was cancelled because of lack of support.
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HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM PARTY CONVENTIONS SINCE
PASSIVE VOICE (PRESENT PERFECT) + (VERB + PREPOSITION) + SINCE HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM + SINCE
EXCLUDE SB FROM STH => To prevent somebody/something from entering a place or taking part in something:
The committee has to decide whether to exclude her from the competition.
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(THE REASON) WHY MARK RESIGNED SO SUDDENLY
PHRASE THE REASON WHY + SUBJECT + VERB
Cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done:
I'd like to know the reason why she's so late.
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LEST THE WEATHER SHOULD
CONJUNCTION LEST + SHOULD
In order to prevent something from happening:
John turned the radio down lest he should miss the phone ringing.
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OUT MUCH HOPE FOR
PHRASAL VERB HOLD OUT + HOPE
To think that something is likely to happen or succeed:
She doesn't hold out much hope that they'll come.
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PUT/PLACE/LAY (TOO) MUCH EMPHASIS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF
PHRASE PUT EMPHASIS ON SOMETHING
To give special attention or importance:
The course puts emphasis on practical work.
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