Close-up p 29. Key Word Transformations

1  Our final exams are likely to take place soon
LOOMING
Our final exams______________________________________________ horizon.




KEY
Our final exams are looming on the horizon.



2. A storm was developing far away.
BREWING
A storm _____________________________ distance.



KEY
A storm was brewing in the distance.



3. You've done so much work—I am sure you are going to do very well in the exam.
BOUND
You've done so much work—______________________________________ colours.



KEY
You've done so much work—you're bound to pass the exam with flying colours.


4. He is afraid of checking his exam results online as he might have failed.  
DREADS
He______________________________________________ case he's failed.



KEY
He dreads checking his exam results online in case he's failed. 



5. There are signs that a solution is on the cards.
OFFING
There are signs that a solution is ________________________________________________ .


KEY
There are signs that a solution is in the offing.
 
 Write two more sentences using words and expressions from our last session:
6. ______________
7._______________