"Key Word Transformations – C1 Test 1" practises Key Word Transformation (Part 4), the highest-scoring Use of English task. You must rewrite a sentence using a given keyword so that the new sentence has the same meaning, uses the keyword unchanged, and is between two and five words (contractions count as two). Plan your transformation before typing: conditionals, passive voice, reported speech and comparative structures appear frequently at C2.
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Because the engineers had consulted local residents, they avoided an obvious mistake.
Keyword: [HAVING]
The manager did not dismiss the concern.
Keyword: [BRUSH]
The manager did not _______ .
The team has not finished testing the device.
Keyword: [STILL]
The team _______ the device.
They postponed the release until the safety checks were complete.
Keyword: [PUT]
They _______ until safety checks were complete.
This was the easiest available option to repair.
Keyword: [MOST]
This was _______ option available.
It is possible that the design will require further revision.
Keyword: [MAY]
The design _______ revision.