Key word transformations - Review 2

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

UNDER

were under review

by the

At that time, the applications ___ board.

The board were reviewing the applications at that time.

YELLED

he should not have

he shouldn't have

he ought not to have

yelled

The head teacher believed that ___ at his student.

He was criticised for yelling at his students by the head teacher.

BEING

show being

cancelled

The ___ is due to poor ratings.

The poor ratings are the reason for the cancellation of the programme.

GETTING

are getting their house

repainted by the

They ___ charity.

The charity is handling the repainting of their house.

DARE

would not dare mention

wouldn't dare mention

the incident that happened

If I were you, I ___ at school.

My advice is to avoid mentioning the incident that happened at school.

HAVE

can't have

cannot have

couldn't have

could not have

paid for

They ___ that mansion in cash.

It's not possible that they paid for that mansion in cash.

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