Key Word Transformations - Original 311

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.

SPOON

He was ___ .

He was born into a very rich family.

CHIPS

You find out who your real friends are ___ .

You find out who your real friends are when you are in serious trouble.

WAYSIDE

Many of the original applicants ___ before the end of the course.

Many of the original applicants gave up before the end of the course.

HEYDAY

The theatre attracted huge crowds ___ .

When the theatre was at its most successful, it attracted huge crowds.

SHAKES

My brother is ___ a cook.

My brother isn't very good as a cook.

BREACH

When the lead actor fell ill, his understudy ___ at short notice.

When the lead actor fell ill, his understudy took his place at short notice.

WAYS

After his arrest, he promised to ___ .

After his arrest, he promised to improve his behaviour.

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