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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.

HAND

from getting out of

getting out of

hand

It's necessary to train puppies to prevent their behaviour ___ around other dogs.

Without the appropriate training, puppies can become difficult to manage around other dogs.

DEVICES

they are left to their

left to their

you leave them to their

own devices

In my view, the students work better when ___ in class.

I think that if you don't intervene too much, the students will work much harder in class.

BURNING

burning the midnight

oil

Although it sounds like a good idea, ___ can be counterproductive.

Working or studying long hours into the night rarely produces the results people expect.

STRAIGHT

gets straight to

comes straight to

jumps straight to

goes straight to

the point

Jane always ___ in meetings so as not to waste anyone's time.

By limiting pleasantries and focusing on the agenda, Jane is able to keep meetings short.

INTENTS

to all intents and

for all intents and

purposes

The handshake was, ___ , an agreement.

When they shook hands, it was akin to an agreement.

BEST

brings out the best

in

Having a house full of guests always ___ Damian.

Damian's good nature really shines through whenever people come to visit him.

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