Key Word Transformations - Original 224

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.

PLUNGE

After years of hesitation, they finally ___ and bought a house.

After years of hesitation, they finally decided to buy a house.

BONES

She ___ the fact that she disliked the new manager.

She said quite openly that she disliked the new manager.

HANDLE

My uncle ___ very easily.

My uncle loses his temper very easily.

LINE

I'm happy to lend you money, but I ___ lying for you.

I'm happy to lend you money, but I refuse to lie for you.

STRIDE

She took all the sudden changes ___ .

She dealt with all the sudden changes calmly.

BETTER

My curiosity ___ , so I opened the letter.

I couldn't control my curiosity, so I opened the letter.

BLANK

The police searched the house but ___ .

The police searched the house but found nothing useful.

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