Key Word Transformations - Original 238

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.

BACK

I know this city ___ .

I know this city extremely well.

FIDDLE

He has always ___ his older brother.

He has always been less important than his older brother.

HAT

Please keep this information ___ .

Please keep this information secret.

SHORT

The results ___ our expectations.

The results did not meet our expectations.

SIDE

Take an umbrella just to ___ .

Take an umbrella as a precaution.

LIMB

She ___ by supporting the unpopular proposal.

She took a risk by supporting the unpopular proposal.

STORM

The company managed to ___ when the financial crisis hit.

The company managed to survive the financial crisis.

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