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C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Ready for C2 Proficiency Student's Book, Macmillan
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.
SET
instant they set
moment they set
second they set
minute they set
foot in
They fell in love with the city the ___ the main square.
As soon as they arrived at the main square, they fell in love with the city.
REFERENCE
made no reference to
did not make any reference to
did not make a reference to
didn't make any reference to
didn't make a reference to
the influence
In the interview, the famous travel writer ___ of her mother.
In the interview, the famous travel writer didn't mention how her mother had influenced her.
IN
improvement in
the performance of the stock market
the way the stock market performed
how the stock market performed
Was there any ___ yesterday?
Did the stock market perform any better yesterday?
LACK
was a lack of
diplomacy in
At times, there ___ the way the hotel manager dealt with workplace issues.
The way the hotel manager dealt with workplace issues was not always very diplomatic.
HELD
was held up by
was held up due to
was held up because of
was held up owing to
was held up on account of
was held up as a result of
unforeseen
The flight ___ mechanical problems.
No one had foreseen the mechanical problems that delayed the flight.
EXCEPTION
take exception to
the rudeness of
The local residents used to ___ the tourists.
The local residents used to object to how rude the tourists were.
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