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

At that time, the applications ___ board.

The board were reviewing the applications at that time.

YELLED

The head teacher believed that ___ at his students.

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

BEING

The ___ is due to poor ratings.

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

GETTING

They ___ charity.

The charity is handling the repainting of their house.

DARE

If I were you, I ___ at school.

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

HAVE

They ___ that mansion in cash.

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

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