KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION (FCE PART 4)

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Key Word Transformation (FCE Part 4) - Quiz

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1.

Conor has a natural ability for music like his parents. AFTER
- A.
  
  Conor looks after his parents in his natural ability for music.
- B.
  
  Conor takes his parents after in his natural ability for music.
- C.
  
  Conor takes after his parents in his natural ability for music.
Correct Answer
C. Conor takes after his parents in his natural ability for music.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Conor takes after his parents in his natural ability for music." This sentence means that Conor has inherited or acquired his parents' musical talent or ability.

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2.

Julia can sing much better than me. WELL
- A.
  
  I can't sing nearly as good as Julia.
- B.
  
  I can't sing nearly as well as Julia.
- C.
  
  I can't sing as well than Julia.
Correct Answer
B. I can't sing nearly as well as Julia.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I can't sing nearly as well as Julia." This answer correctly compares the singing abilities of the speaker and Julia, stating that the speaker's singing ability is not as good as Julia's. The word "well" is used correctly to describe the level of singing ability.

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3.

My dad has a beautiful voice but he hates performing. DESPITE
- A.
  
  My dad hates performing despite he has a beautiful voice.
- B.
  
  My dad hates performing despite his a beautiful voice.
- C.
  
  My dad hates performing despite having a beautiful voice.
Correct Answer
C. My dad hates performing despite having a beautiful voice.

Explanation
The correct answer is "My dad hates performing despite having a beautiful voice." This sentence correctly uses the preposition "despite" followed by the gerund form "having" to show that despite his beautiful voice, he still dislikes performing. The other options either have incorrect grammar ("despite he has a beautiful voice") or use the wrong verb form ("despite his a beautiful voice").

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4.

I don't know my sister very well because she's so much older than me. HARDLY
- A.
  
  I hardly know my sister because she's so much older than me.
- B.
  
  I know hardly my sister because she's so much older than me.
- C.
  
  I know my sister hardly because she's so much older than me.
Correct Answer
A. I hardly know my sister because she's so much older than me.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I hardly know my sister because she's so much older than me." This sentence correctly uses the adverb "hardly" to indicate that the speaker has limited knowledge or familiarity with their sister. The other options either place "hardly" in the incorrect position or use incorrect word order, making them grammatically incorrect.

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5.

It's been ages since I saw James. NOT
- A.
  
  I have not seen James during ages.
- B.
  
  I haven't seen James for ages.
- C.
  
  I did not see James for ages.
Correct Answer
B. I haven't seen James for ages.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I haven't seen James for ages." This sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense to indicate that the speaker has not seen James for a long time. The phrase "for ages" emphasizes the extended period of time that has passed since the last encounter with James.

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6.

I think I forgot to lock the door. REMEMBER
- A.
  
  I don't remember locking the door.
- B.
  
  I don't remember to lock the door.
- C.
  
  I don't forget to lock the door.
Correct Answer
A. I don't remember locking the door.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I don't remember locking the door." This answer correctly reflects the speaker's uncertainty about whether they locked the door or not. The other options do not convey the same meaning. "I don't remember to lock the door" suggests that the speaker forgets to lock the door as a regular habit. "I don't forget to lock the door" implies that the speaker always remembers to lock the door.

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7.

My mother started her own business when she was forty. SET
- A.
  
  My mother start up her own business when she was forty.
- B.
  
  My mother set up her own business when she was forty.
- C.
  
  My mother worked up her own business when she was forty.
Correct Answer
B. My mother set up her own business when she was forty.