Key Word Transformations - Original 313

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.

ROOST

In that household, it's the grandmother who ___ .

In that household, it's the grandmother who makes all the decisions.

ICE

His excuses ___ the teacher.

His excuses did not impress the teacher at all.

RIOT

The coach ___ to the players about their behaviour.

The coach spoke very angrily to the players about their behaviour.

PICTURE

Could you ___ about what has been happening while I was away?

Could you tell me what has been happening while I was away?

TACKS

Let's stop chatting and ___ .

Let's stop chatting and start discussing the essential details.

KNOTS

He ___ trying to explain the rules of the game.

He got very confused trying to explain the rules of the game.

DAGGERS

The two brothers are ___ .

The two brothers are extremely hostile to each other.

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