C1 Advanced - Key Word Transformations Exercise 23

1. If I fail to meet this deadline, I'll be the laughing stock of the office.
live
I'll in the office if I fail to meet this deadline.

2. George soon recovered after the operation on his shoulder and was able to rejoin the squad.
made
After the operation on his shoulder, George and was able to rejoin the squad.

3. When presented with the options of chocolate or vanilla, I chose chocolate.
faced
When chocolate and vanilla, I chose chocolate.

4. He blamed his failure in the exam on his poor health.
blamed
He his failure in the exam.

5. The heavy snowfall made it impossible for them to reach the summit.
might
They the summit if not for the heavy snowfall.

6. You shouldn't buy that house, the agent told them.
against
The agent that house.

7. When they finally arrived, the party was already over.
time
, the party had already ended.

8. It's obvious that you need to be punctual for your job.
saying
It need to be punctual for your job.