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

is said to

have been

This ___ the biggest humanitarian crisis in a decade.

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

badly

had been badly treated

had been treated badly

by

The dog ___ its owner.

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

had

had its website

had their website

shut down

The group ___ by the authorities.

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

under

still under

construction

The new shelter for the homeless is ___ .

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

were

suspect's human rights

human rights of the suspect

were violated

The ___ when she was imprisoned without trial.

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

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