Key Word Transformations - Original 449

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.

KNACK

Hannah has a real ___ shy people feel welcome.

Hannah is really good at making shy people feel welcome.

DEVOTED

She ___ refugees.

She spent her life helping refugees.

DECISION

The workers were shocked by the company's ___ the factory.

The workers were shocked that the company chose to close the factory.

QUICK

Tina is always ___ other people's mistakes.

Tina always notices other people's mistakes immediately.

BRANDED

The minister ___ the newspapers.

The newspapers called the minister a liar.

SAVED

Taking the motorway ___ through the town centre.

Taking the motorway meant we didn't have to drive through the town centre.

HESITATE

Don't ___ me if you need anything at all.

If you need anything at all, just call me.

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