Key word transformations - Unit 12

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.

SCARED

was the stupendous finale of fireworks

that scared

It ___ the spectators so much.

The stupendous finale of fireworks gave spectators a fright.

DOES

a kettle does is

heat up

All ___ water for beverages.

A kettle heats up water for beverages and nothing more.

WHEN

was in the 1950s when Jonas Salk

developed

It ___ a vaccine for polio.

Jonas Salk developed a vaccine for polio in the 1950s.

NEEDED

that is needed for the invention

to work

All ___ is just one more part.

The invention needs just one more part to work.

NEVER

I would never do in an interview

is

What ___ lie.

I would always tell the truth in an interview.

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