C2 Proficiency - Key Word Transformations Exercise 8

1. They thought that the music was too loud.
far
As , the music was too loud.

2. In spite of all my efforts, I didn't manage to persuade them to come to the concert.
hard
No matter , I didn't manage to persuade them to come to the concert.

3. The police were forced to release the suspect because new evidence was produced.
light
The police were forced to release the suspect evidence produced.

4. But for the sea being unusually warm, they never would have survived.
would
If it hadn't been for the been killed.

5. People know more about my novels than the plays I write.
better
I'm than as a playwright.

6. I've been informed that you've been late to the office every day this week.
brought
It has that you've been late to the office every day this week.

7. I apologise but I totally forgot about our dinner appointment.
confess
I must my mind.

8. They made him wait for two hours, then eventually let him in.
kept
He was eventually allowed in after having for two hours.