Key Word Transformations - Test 2

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Proficiency Testbuilder, 4th Edition, Mark Harrison, Macmillan

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.

INSTRUMENTAL

was instrumental in

the drafting

David ___ of the proposal.

David played the main role when the proposal was drafted.

STUCK

you stuck to

you stuck by

what we originally

Had ___ agreed, everything would have been fine.

If you hadn't changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine.

SPARE

spare a thought for

those people whose

the people whose

I think you should ___ lives aren't as privileged as yours.

I think you should have some consideration for those who don't have lives as privileged as yours.

DEFEAT

to admit defeat

while there was still

while there remained

I was loath ___ some hope of success.

I didn't want to give up while some hope of success remained.

SIGHT

rose

were lifted

lifted

when I caught sight

After a long hard journey my spirits ___ of my home again.

After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home again.

WONDERS

do wonders for

the way you look

Regular exercise would ___ at life.

Your attitude to life would be greatly improved by regular exercise.

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