Key Word Transformations - Original 222

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.

HELM

She has been ___ the company for ten years.

She has been in charge of the company for ten years.

LOGGERHEADS

The two neighbours have ___ each other for years.

The two neighbours have been arguing with each other for years.

SKIN

He passed his driving test, but only ___ .

He passed his driving test, but he very nearly failed it.

PAID

The knee injury ___ her hopes of competing in the Olympics.

The knee injury ended her hopes of competing in the Olympics.

THUNDER

My sister ___ by announcing her engagement at my birthday party.

My sister took attention away from me by announcing her engagement at my birthday party.

OINTMENT

The weather was the only ___ during the holiday.

The only thing that spoiled the holiday was the weather.

TONGUE

The name of the hotel is ___ .

I can almost remember the name of the hotel, but not quite.

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