C2 Proficiency - Key Word Transformations Exercise 14

1. Carla thinks it would be better if Tom discovered the answer for himself.
found
Carla would prefer answer for himself.

2. He left the house early, but arrived after he expected.
off
Despite late.

3. Unless this weather really changes overnight, we'll leave at 6am.
no
Providing the weather overnight, we'll leave at 6am.

4. The desert was completely devoid of trees.
whatsoever
There the desert.

5. Patrick wanted to guarantee that everything was as it should be on his wedding day.
leave
Patrick didn't on his wedding day.

6. Susan didn't tell Dan about the bill until he'd finished his dinner.
for
Susan dinner before telling him about the bill.

7. Don't let his relaxed manner fool you. He's an extremely clever businessman.
taken
Don't be his relaxed manner. He's an extremely clever businessman.

8. "It's none of your business who I go out with!" Bryan informed his mother.
concern
Bryan informed his mother that who his friends were of hers.