Key Word Transformations - Original 208

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.

WAY

Students who are already enrolled ___ the new rules.

The new rules do not affect students who are already enrolled.

SUGGESTION

The trip was organised ___ the head teacher.

The trip was organised because the head teacher suggested it.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Everyone was surprised ___ the school would close.

The principal announced that the school would close, which surprised everyone.

ONLY

___ did she decide to become a teacher.

She only decided to become a teacher in her thirties.

KNOWN

The school ___ founded by a group of monks.

It is known that the school was founded by a group of monks.

DIFFICULT

However ___ , most students complete it.

Even though the course is difficult, most students complete it.

STUDIED

She wishes ___ harder.

She regrets not studying harder.

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