Key Word Transformations - Original 223

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.

STRENGTH

She was offered the job ___ her impressive interview.

She was offered the job because of her impressive interview.

LIEU

Staff are given extra days off ___ payment for working overtime.

Instead of being paid for working overtime, staff are given extra days off.

THROES

The country is ___ a severe economic crisis.

The country is in the middle of a severe economic crisis.

GROUNDS

He refused to sign the contract ___ it was unfair.

He refused to sign the contract because it was unfair.

VIEW

She moved to Lyon ___ a restaurant there.

She moved to Lyon intending to open a restaurant there.

EXPENSE

The company increased its profits ___ its employees.

The company increased its profits, but its employees suffered as a result.

FLESH

I had never seen the famous author ___ before.

I had never seen the famous author in person before.

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