Key Word Transformations - Original 112

C2 Proficiency · 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 eight words, including the word given.

RECEIVING

She was ___ most of his anger.

She was the person who suffered most of his anger.

DOT

The train left at six o'clock ___ .

The train left at exactly six o'clock.

CONTENTION

The new car park has been ___ among residents.

The new car park has been a cause of disagreement among residents.

NUTSHELL

___ , we need more money.

To summarise briefly, we need more money.

WHISKER

She won the race ___ .

She only just won the race.

HEART

She said goodbye ___ .

She felt very sad as she said goodbye.

BLOWS

The two players almost ___ .

The two players almost started fighting.

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