Key Word Transformations - Original 414

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.

GRAIN

Lying to customers ___ for Anna.

Lying to customers is against everything Anna believes in.

LUCK

You've already been late twice, so don't ___ .

You've already been late twice, so don't take any more risks.

STRAIGHT

It was hard to ___ when the boss fell off his chair.

It was hard not to laugh when the boss fell off his chair.

STEP

Mark is always ___ the other students.

Mark's opinions are always different from those of the other students.

SALT

You should take what Joe says about his adventures ___ .

Don't believe everything Joe says about his adventures.

CEREMONY

Please don't ___ – just help yourself to food.

Please don't be formal – just help yourself to food.

COLOURS

When the team lost, Sam ___ .

When the team lost, Sam revealed what he was really like.

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