Key Word Transformations - Unit 3

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Close-up C2, National Geographic Learning

For questions 1-5, 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.

said

This ___ the biggest humanitarian crisis in a decade.

They say this was the biggest humanitarian crisis in a decade.

badly

The dog ___ its owner.

The dog had suffered bad treatment at the hands of its owner.

had

The group ___ by the authorities.

The group's website was shut down by the authorities.

under

The new shelter for the homeless is ___ .

The new shelter for the homeless has not yet been completed.

were

The ___ when she was imprisoned without trial.

Imprisoning the suspect without trial was a violation of her human rights.

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