Key Word Transformations - Original 410

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.

AIR

Our holiday plans are still ___ .

Our holiday plans are still uncertain.

FEET

Ben was going to propose to Mia but ___ at the last minute.

Ben was going to propose to Mia but became too nervous at the last minute.

WINDOW

When it started to rain, our plans for a picnic ___ .

When it started to rain, our plans for a picnic were abandoned.

BULL

Instead of avoiding the problem, Kim decided to ___ .

Instead of avoiding the problem, Kim decided to deal with it directly and confidently.

DUST

We'll make a decision once ___ .

We'll make a decision once the situation has calmed down.

CROSSROADS

I am ___ in my career.

I must soon make an important decision about the direction of my career.

BRIDGE

Let's ___ when we come to it.

Let's not worry about that problem until it actually happens.

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