Key Word Transformations - Review 5

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

For questions 1–6, 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.

DEVICES

leaves Emma to her

own devices

The boss ___ , which I find annoying.

The boss lets Emma do whatever she likes, which I find annoying.

LIBERTY

am not at liberty

to give

I ___ you that information.

Giving you that information is not something I can do.

TALKED

talked me into

purchasing

buying

The salesman ___ this phone.

I was persuaded by the salesman to purchase this phone.

MANY

many of

which

The items, ___ were known brands, were popular with shoppers.

A lot of the items that were popular with shoppers were known brands.

KNOWING

Not knowing where

the building was

___ , she asked for directions.

She asked for directions because she didn't know where the building was.

HAVING

Having been chosen to

fill the position

___ , Perry was very pleased.

Perry was very pleased when they chose him to fill the position.

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