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

David ___ of the proposal.

David played the main role when the proposal was drafted.

STUCK

Had ___ agreed, everything would have been fine.

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

SPARE

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

I was loath ___ some hope of success.

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

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

Regular exercise would ___ at life.

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

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