Key word transformations - Module 6A

B2 First · Key Word Transformation · First Expert Student's Resource Book, Pearson Education

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 two and five words, including the word given.

RISEN

has risen

to

Joanna ___ the top of her profession.

Joanna is now at the top of her profession.

GAVE

gave an

exceptional performance

The lead dancer ___ this evening.

The lead dancer performed exceptionally well this evening.

STANDS

stands out

as

Gary ___ the best singer in the group.

Gary is obviously the best singer in the group.

FEEL

feel

homesick

Many musicians tend to ___ when they're on tour.

When on tour, musicians often miss their home.

BY

by the

popularity

Everyone was surprised ___ of the band's first album.

Everyone was surprised at how popular the band's first album was.

DOWN

turned

down

Jennifer ___ the role in the new musical.

Jennifer didn't accept the role in the new musical.

LACKS

lacks

patience

The lead vocalist ___ when she's rehearsing a new song.

The lead vocalist gets impatient very easily when she's rehearsing a new song.

SET

set off

from

The band's world tour began when they ___ London in April.

In April the band left London to begin their world tour.

VERY

been a

very ambitious

Lucas has always ___ person.

Lucas has always been full of ambition.

HAS

has no

intention of leaving

Despite rumours, the bass guitarist ___ the band.

Despite rumours, the bass guitarist does not intend to leave the band.

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