Key Word Transformations - Original 236

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.

RECORD

The minister spoke to journalists ___ .

The minister spoke to journalists on condition that her words would not be reported.

MEND

My grandmother is ___ after her operation.

My grandmother is recovering after her operation.

RUNNING

She is still ___ the award.

She still has a chance of winning the award.

SORTS

He seemed a little ___ this morning.

He seemed slightly unwell and irritable this morning.

SWING

The party was ___ when we arrived.

The party was at its liveliest when we arrived.

LOOSE

I was ___ on Saturday afternoon.

I had nothing to do on Saturday afternoon.

RED

The company is ___ .

The company owes the bank money.

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