Key Word Transformations - Original 113

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.

TOUCH

Please ___ if you need anything.

Please let me know if you need anything.

DID

Not until years later ___ out.

The truth didn't come out until years later.

EXPENSE

The team worked very long hours ___ health.

The team worked very long hours, and their health suffered as a result.

HAD

No sooner ___ in than everyone stopped talking.

The minute she walked in, everyone stopped talking.

TOOK

The size of the house ___ surprise.

We were surprised by how big the house was.

REFUSED

The actor ___ the contract.

'I won't sign the contract,' said the actor.

TURNED

The rumour ___ false.

In the end, the rumour was false.

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