Key Word Transformations - Original 450

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.

RELUCTANT

Paul was rather ___ me his car.

Paul didn't really want to lend me his car.

BANNED

Since the accident, Mark ___ driving.

Since the accident, Mark has not been allowed to drive.

CONTENT

The children were ___ quietly in the garden all afternoon.

The children were happy to play quietly in the garden all afternoon.

PREFERABLE

Repairing old furniture is ___ it away.

It is better to repair old furniture than to throw it away.

MISTAKEN

Lucy ___ her sister because they look so alike.

People often think Lucy is her sister because they look so alike.

ENABLED

The grant ___ new laptops.

Thanks to the grant, the school was able to buy new laptops.

OBLIGED

Employees are ___ a uniform at all times.

Employees must wear a uniform at all times.

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