Key Word Transformations - Original 237

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.

DROP

He will change his plans ___ .

He is prepared to change his plans immediately, without needing a good reason.

NICK

The ambulance arrived ___ .

The ambulance arrived just in time.

BREAST

He finally ___ everything he had done.

He finally confessed everything he had done.

BONE

I have ___ with you.

There is something I want to complain to you about.

ROOF

My father ___ when he saw the phone bill.

My father was furious when he saw the phone bill.

GRANTED

Many people ___ until they no longer have it.

Many people don't appreciate clean water until they no longer have it.

THROW

The hotel is only ___ the beach.

The hotel is only a very short distance from the beach.

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