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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