Key Word Transformations - Original 303

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.

HEELS

Despite pressure from the fans, the manager ___ .

Despite pressure from the fans, the manager refused to change his decision.

PUNCHES

In her report, the inspector ___ in criticising the club's management.

In her report, the inspector criticised the club's management very bluntly.

MUSTARD

The young striker failed to ___ in the first team.

The young striker wasn't good enough for the first team.

LAURELS

After winning the title, the team didn't ___ .

After winning the title, the team didn't stop working hard.

LEAF

Young players should ___ when it comes to training.

Young players should copy the champion's dedication to training.

SCALES

In the final, the goalkeeper's experience ___ in their favour.

In the final, it was the goalkeeper's experience that decided the result in their favour.

NECK

The two runners were ___ as they approached the finish line.

The two runners were level as they approached the finish line.

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