Cambridge C1 Advanced

C1 Advanced - Key Word Transformations Exercise 21

You need to take the information in the first sentence and re-write it, using the word in bold so that the second sentence has exactly the same meaning. You cannot change the word in bold in ANY way. You can use between THREE and SIX words for each space. Remember, contractions such as I'm or shouldn't count as two words.


1. He refused to go to the party unless his best friend also went.
if
He would go to the party friend also went.

2. This cookery book is the most boring one I've ever read.
least
This cookery book interesting one I've ever read.

3. This movie will almost certainly win an award.
highly
It's will win an award.

4. When she heard the bad news, Sasha started crying.
broke
Sasha the bad news.

5. Sophie's cousin showed up just when she was about to leave the shop.
point
Sophie was the shop when her cousin showed up.

6. The employee of the month will receive a bonus.
awarded
The employee of the month a bonus.

7. She really wanted to visit the new art exhibition.
urge
She visit the new art exhibition.

8. It's unlikely that Sarah will get the job she applied for.
chance
There is very the job.

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