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Cambridge Transformations: Collocations & Idioms

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Cambridge-style sentence transformations with collocations and idioms.

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Cambridge-style sentence transformations with collocations and idioms.

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Choose the sentence that correctly transforms the meaning: 'She spoke with great confidence.'

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Select the best transformation: 'The results were not as expected.'

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Choose the correct idiomatic rewrite: 'He decided to stop trying.'

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Pick the proper transformation: 'The team managed to win despite the difficulties.'

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Which option preserves meaning and uses a collocation: 'Her explanation was very clear.'

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Transform while keeping sense: 'They made a significant contribution.'

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Pick the idiom-based transformation: 'The project was completed on time.'

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Choose the natural rewrite: 'Her ideas were very original.'

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Select the appropriate transformation: 'He is able to speak several languages.'

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Which option uses the correct collocation: 'Her failure discouraged him.'

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Choose the right meaning-preserving option: 'The plan was approved by the committee.'

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Select the best transformation: 'She is the person responsible for organizing the event.'

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Identify the idiomatic rewrite: 'The effort was not successful.'

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Choose the correct transformation: 'The data supports the hypothesis.'

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Select the natural collocation: 'His speech was very convincing.'

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Pick the meaning-preserving option: 'They faced a difficult challenge.'

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Which sentence preserves meaning with the idiom: 'He suddenly became very angry.'

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Choose the correct transformation: 'The scientist's theory was widely accepted.'

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Select the appropriate idiom-based rewrite: 'He kept trying despite failures.'

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Transform while preserving sense: 'The task was completed efficiently.'

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Pick the correct collocation: 'Her argument was logically sound.'

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Which option preserves meaning with an idiom: 'He began to regret his decision.'

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Select the natural transformation: 'The team performed better than expected.'

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Choose the correct collocation: 'Her mood improved significantly.'

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Identify the transformation: 'The plan will be implemented soon.'

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Select the accurate idiom-based rewrite: 'He kept his promise.'

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Choose the proper transformation: 'The policy was controversial.'

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Pick the best: 'Her explanation was easy to understand.'

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Transform while keeping meaning: 'The conference was well attended.'

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Select the correct option: 'The evidence is sufficient to prove the claim.'

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The idiom 'a great deal of' is the natural collocation with 'confidence'.

Common collocation: 'fall short of expectations'; 'below' and 'not as' are less natural.

‘Throw in the towel’ means to give up.

Collocation: 'pull off a win' is natural; placement matters.

‘Crystal clear’ is a strong collocation for clarity.

Collocation: 'substantial contribution' is formal and common.

‘Right on the dot’ emphasizes exact timing, but is less formal; 'on time' is more standard; choose the idiom closest to the prompt.

‘One-of-a-kind’ is a strong collocation for uniqueness.

Modal 'can' is the typical transformation for ability.

‘Put off’ is a common phrasal collocation for discouragement.

‘Green light’ is an idiomatic collocation meaning approval.

‘In charge of’ is a natural collocation for responsibility.

‘Came to nothing’ is idiomatic; other options are correct but less idiomatic.

‘Backs up’ is a strong collocation with support.

‘Persuasive’ is a common collocation with 'speech', enhanced by 'highly'.

‘Confronted’ and 'tough' are strong, formal collocations.

‘Blew his top’ is a vivid idiom for sudden anger.

Collocation: 'gain/wide acceptance' is natural.

‘Keep at it’ plus 'never gave up' expresses perseverance idiomatically.

‘Carried out’ is a common collocation for performing tasks.

‘Sound’ and ‘logical’ often pair with 'argument'; 'solidly reasoned' is idiomatic but less common.

‘Have second thoughts’ is a classic idiom for reconsideration.

‘Exceeded expectations’ is a standard collocation.

‘Mood brightened’ is a common idiomatic collocation.

Passive structure: 'set to be implemented' is a natural modal-like phrasing.

‘Stuck to his word’ is a common idiom for honoring a promise.

Collocations: 'drew a lot of controversy' or 'sparked controversy' are natural.

‘Easy to follow’ is a common evaluation of explanations.

‘Drew a large crowd’ is a vivid idiomatic collocation.

Collocation: 'enough to support/prove' is typical; 'sufficient' and 'adequate' are formal variants.

 
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