Key Word Transformations - Original 240
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.
FENCE
The minister continued to ___ .
The minister continued to avoid supporting either side.
BULLET
I finally ___ and phoned the bank.
I finally forced myself to do the unpleasant task and phoned the bank.
GROUND
Despite the criticism, she ___ .
Despite the criticism, she refused to change her position.
SHOT
It's ___ , but it's worth trying.
It is unlikely to work, but it's worth trying.
TEETH
He was obviously ___ .
He was obviously telling complete lies.
After paying for the tickets myself, I was £50 ___ .
After paying for the tickets myself, I had lost £50.
ENDS
They struggle to ___ on such a low income.
They find it hard to pay all their bills on such a low income.
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