Key Word Transformations - Original 19

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge Ready original exercise

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 six words, including the word given.

IMPRESSION

I was ___ the shop opened at nine.

I thought the shop opened at nine, but I was wrong.

DO

Seldom ___ the theatre these days.

I rarely go to the theatre these days.

ENTITLED

Members are ___ the pool for free.

Members can use the pool for free.

ACCOUNT

How do you ___ in sales?

How do you explain the drop in sales?

BLAME

You ___ us missing the train.

It's your fault that we missed the train.

SUCCEED

Despite many attempts, I ___ her.

Despite many attempts, I couldn't persuade her.

KEPT

The noise ___ sleeping.

I couldn't sleep because of the noise.

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