Key word transformations - C2

Electricity is getting very expensive these days. (cost)

The __________ higher and higher these days.

Unemployment has risen considerably over the last eighteen months and the government is under pressure to find a solution. (increase)

The government is under pressure due to __________ over the last eighteen months.

The minister's resignation from the government was caused by the discovery of his role in the financial scandal. (led)

The discovery of the minister's role in the financial scandal __________ the government.

Oh, there you are! I didn't even know you had gone out! (unaware)

I __________ fact that you had gone out.

Mr. Edwards was sacked partly because of his arriving late to work. (contributed)

Mr. Edwards' constant lateness __________ from the company.

You can't just suddenly decide to go on a safari. You need to plan things very carefully. (spur)

Going on safari isn't a decision you can make ____________ moment. You need to plan things very carefully.