01 CAE First Twenty Ansakey

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CAE Transformations 1st Twenty (1-5)

1. Despite having managed to pass the test, John still didnt feel confident in his
abilities.
SUCCEEDED
Although he had succeeded in passing the test, John still didnt feel confident in
his abilities.

2. Hell probably be accepted onto the course.
LIKELY
He is likely to be accepted onto the course.

3. No-one could have predicted the result.
IMPOSSIBLE
It was impossible for anyone to have predicted the result.

4. The last time I saw my sister was at her wedding.
SINCE
I havent seen my sister since her wedding.

5. As soon as I had sat down, the concert started.
SOONER
No sooner had I sat down then the concert started.

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CAE Transformations 1st Twenty (6-11)

6. You shouldnt speak to him under any circumstances.
CIRCUMSTANCES
Under no circumstances should you speak to him.

7. Its such a shame that I didnt go to Rome when I had the chance.
REGRET
I regret not going to Rome when I had the chance.

8. If you hadnt come to my rescue, I would have drowned for sure.
COMING
But for your coming to my rescue, I would have drowned for sure.

9. I regret losing the instructions.
LOST
I wish I hadnt lost the instructions.

10. They told us not to go there after dark.
WARNED
We were warned not to go there after dark.

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CAE Transformations 1st Twenty (11-15)

11. If you dont give me a lift, Ill be unable to get there on time.
ABLE
I wont be able to get there on time unless you give me a lift.

12. You can stay at home if you dont want to come.
HAVE
You dont have to come if you dont want to.

13. He used to play the guitar a lot more often when he was younger.
AS
He doesnt play the guitar as often as he used to when he was younger.

14. I didnt steal the money!, said John.
DENIED
John denied stealing the money.

15. Sarah wasnt surprised at all to hear that she hadnt got the job.
AS
It came as no surprise to Sarah to hear that she hadnt got the job.

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CAE Transformations 1st Twenty (16-20)

16. Personally, I would prefer to spend my vacations hiking in the mountains.
RATHER
Personally, I would rather spend my vacations hiking in the mountains.

17. I wish I hadnt let Sarah borrow my car.
NEVER
I ought never to have let Sarah borrow my car.

18. Its impossible to relax before going on stage.
EXCITED
Its impossible not to get excited before going on stage.

19. I was just about to give her a call when she came round the corner.
POINT
I was on the point of giving her a call when she came round the corner.

20. Jane always said it was her own fault when things went wrong.
HERSELF
Jane always blamed herself when things went wrong.

Copyright Robert D. E. Senior March 2012

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