Key Word Transformations - Unit 20

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Objective Proficiency 2nd Edition Workbook, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given.

LAST

she was, revenge was the

last thing

Upset as ___ on her mind.

Although she was upset, there was never any question of revenge.

NOTHING

daughter's wedding was concerned,

nothing was too

As far as their ___ much for them.

They pulled out all the stops for their daughter's wedding.

BLIND

turn a blind

eye to

As a parent, it helps if you ___ your children's minor misdemeanours.

It is a good idea for parents to overlook their children's minor misdemeanours.

GO

been on the go

since she arrived

She's ___ five hours ago.

She hasn't stopped for a break in the five hours she's been here.

SHORT

stopped short of telling

her my true

her my real

In the end, I ___ feelings.

I very nearly told her what I thought, but in the end decided not to.

BROKEN

had her car

broken into

She ___ last week.

Somebody broke into her car last week.

Available as a free printable PDF worksheet with an optional answer key.

More C2 Proficiency Key Word Transformations practice · All C2 Proficiency practice