Key Word Transformations - Original 24

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.

HEARD

Never ___ such a ridiculous excuse.

I have never heard such a ridiculous excuse.

REPORTED

The thieves are ___ through the roof.

News reports say that the thieves escaped through the roof.

SUPPOSED

Passengers are ___ on the train.

Passengers should not smoke on the train, but some do.

NEAR

The sequel is ___ the original film.

The sequel is much less exciting than the original film.

HAD

Sophie ___ very short yesterday.

The hairdresser cut Sophie's hair very short yesterday.

PREVENT

The new law will ___ customers' data.

The new law will make it impossible for companies to sell customers' data.

MOST

It was ___ I had ever seen.

I'd never seen such a beautiful sunset.

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