Key Word Transformations - Original 227

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.

SIXES

After the move, everything in the office was ___ .

After the move, everything in the office was disorganised and confused.

BENEFIT

I wasn't sure his story was true, but I decided to give ___ .

I wasn't sure his story was true, but I decided to believe him.

BOTTOM

The police are determined to ___ what really happened.

The police are determined to discover what really happened.

TREE

If you think I took your keys, you are ___ .

If you think I took your keys, you are mistaken.

EAR

We haven't planned anything; we'll just ___ when we get there.

We haven't planned anything; we'll decide what to do when we get there.

BATED

Fans waited ___ for the band to come on stage.

Fans waited anxiously for the band to come on stage.

SECOND

The food at this restaurant is ___ .

The food at this restaurant is better than anywhere else.

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