Key Word Transformations - Original 25

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.

CIRCUMSTANCES

Under ___ this door.

You must not open this door under any circumstances.

MADE

The students ___ the essay.

The teacher made the students rewrite the essay.

TWICE

The old bridge is ___ the new one.

The new bridge is half the length of the old one.

SHOULD

We ___ the window open.

It was a mistake for us to leave the window open.

AS

Much ___ , I don't want to work with him.

Although I like Paul a lot, I don't want to work with him.

OWES

Tom ___ his hard work.

Tom's success is due to his hard work.

MIGHT

The parcel ___ in the post.

It's possible that the parcel got lost in the post.

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