Key Word Transformations - Original 234

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.

GUN

He ___ by announcing the winner before the results were official.

He announced the winner before the results were official.

PROFILE

After the scandal, the actor tried to ___ .

After the scandal, the actor tried not to attract attention.

BEANS

My brother ___ about the surprise party.

My brother told everyone about the surprise party.

OIL

She ___ to finish her thesis.

She worked late into the night to finish her thesis.

RISE

The new tax ___ widespread protests.

The new tax caused widespread protests.

SPUR

We decided to go to Paris ___ .

We decided to go to Paris without any planning.

SQUARE

The plan failed and we were ___ .

The plan failed and we had to start again from the beginning.

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