Key word transformations - Unit 9

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Close-up C2 Workbook, 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.

AS

so as not to make

Paula bought a new suit ___ bad impression.

To make a good impression, Paula bought a new suit.

OF

new neighbours, one of whom

is from

My ___ South Africa visited me yesterday.

I was visited by my new neighbours yesterday and one is from South Africa.

ORDER

the contractors in order

to finish

They paid ___ the work.

The contractors were paid so that the work could be finished.

HAVING

having signed the lease, they

were informed of

After ___ the leaky ceiling.

They were informed of the leaky ceiling when they signed the lease.

STANDING

man standing on the other side

of the

The postbox was damaged by the ___ fence.

The man who is on the other side of the fence damaged the postbox.

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