Key word transformations - Review 4

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.

BARELY

there were barely

any trees

Because of the tornado, ___ left standing.

Almost no trees were left standing after the tornado.

PRESENT

materials were given to people

present at the

Free ___ conference.

People who attended the conference were given free materials.

WARNED

warned the employees

not to be

about being

The manager ___ late.

The employees received a warning from the manager about being late.

ACCUSED

was accused of

lying to

Jill ___ the group.

They said Jill told lies to the group.

VALIANTLY

soldiers fought

valiantly

The ___ on the field.

The soldiers put up a valiant fight on the field.

NOT

asked Paul whether or

not he was

They ___ ready to compete.

Paul was asked if he was ready to compete.

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