C1 Advanced - Key Word Transformations Exercise 14

1. I want you to understand that it's important.
across
I want to it's important.

2. Even though she felt ill, she still went to work.
Despite
, she still went to work.

3. It's highly improbable that Peter will win the marathon, given his lack of fitness.
chance
Peter has almost the marathon, given his lack of fitness.

4. If Sara hadn't entered the field of law, she might have become a well-known archaeologist.
name
If Sara hadn't entered the field of law, she might have herself as an archaeologist.

5. Even though she studied History a lot, she failed the test.
despite
a lot, she failed the test.

6. Carlos was not successful in spite of his hard work.
despite
hard, he was not successful.

7. He didn't get the joke until someone explained it.
Only
to him did he get it.

8. Without a ticket, you won't be allowed to enter the concert.
prevented
You entering the concert without a ticket.