CAE - Use of english

Exercise 10 - Part 4

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.

Some of the gaps might have more than 1 answer, in that case, the system will detect it as incorrect, but will provide all the possible answers.

1. If it hadn't rained so heavily, the outdoor event would have been a success.
FOR
Had rain, the outdoor event would have been a success.
2. I would prefer you to dress formally for the ceremony tomorrow.
RATHER
I for the ceremony tomorrow.
3. Despite studying all night, he failed to pass the driving test.
SPITE
He failed to pass the driving test night.
4. They report that the hackers have compromised several government websites.
REPORTED
Several government websites by the hackers.
5. It is highly unlikely that she will change her decision now.
PROBABILITY
In her decision now.
6. As soon as she finished her speech, the audience stood up to applaud.
NO
speech than the audience stood up to applaud.

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