Key Word Transformations - Original 405

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.

NOSE

We had to ___ for the repairs.

We had to pay far too much for the repairs.

SHOES

I wouldn't like to be ___ in this situation.

I wouldn't like to be the manager in this situation.

BOARD

The plan failed, so it was ___ for us.

The plan failed, so we had to start again with a completely new one.

GRADE

Only two of the twenty applicants ___ .

Only two of the twenty applicants were good enough for the job.

TABLES

Our small firm finally ___ our bigger rival, which had beaten us for years.

Our small firm finally gained an advantage over our bigger rival, which had beaten us for years.

LOOP

Please ___ about any changes to the budget.

Please keep me informed about any changes to the budget.

BELTS

With prices rising, we'll all have to ___ .

With prices rising, we'll all have to spend less.

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