Key Word Transformations - Original 117

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.

DISPOSAL

My car is ___ whenever you like.

You can use my car whenever you like.

DISCRETION

Refunds are given ___ .

The manager decides whether refunds are given.

RECOLLECTION

I have ___ meeting him.

I can't remember meeting him.

UNDERSTANDING

I'll lend you the money ___ you pay it back next week.

I'll lend you the money, but only if you pay it back next week.

RECOGNITION

She was given the award ___ her work with refugees.

She was given the award because of her work with refugees.

ANTICIPATION

Shops have taken on extra staff ___ a busy Christmas.

Shops have taken on extra staff because they expect a busy Christmas.

THOUGHT

The fire is ___ deliberately.

People believe the fire was started deliberately.

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