Key Word Transformations - Original 218

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.

TO

Were ___ again, many families would struggle.

If prices rose again, many families would struggle.

ASSURED

The bank manager ___ was completely safe.

'Your money is completely safe,' the bank manager told us.

AS

Hard ___ , we couldn't afford a house.

Although we saved hard, we couldn't afford a house.

OBJECT

What ___ the hidden charges, not the price.

I object to the hidden charges, not the price.

REFUSAL

Customers were annoyed ___ to accept cards.

Customers were annoyed because the shop refused to accept cards.

NEVER

___ prices rise so fast.

I've never seen prices rise so fast.

ACCOUNT

On ___ share your password.

You must not, under any circumstances, share your password.

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