Cambridge C1 Advanced

C1 Advanced - Key Word Transformations Exercise 22

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. It's important to get your eyesight checked on a regular basis.
having
checked regularly is really important.

2. The novel was supposed to be published in spring but got delayed.
due
Although the novel was in spring, unforeseen circumstances caused a delay.

3. Don't share what I just told you about Peter with anyone else.
keep
Please about Peter to yourself.

4. She didn't understand the importance of the document until she lost it.
Only
the document did she understand its importance.

5. The hotel room with a sea view is much more expensive than the one without.
lot
The room without a sea view costs the one with.

6. Despite her not having any formal training, she became a successful chef.
lack
Her didn't prevent her from becoming a successful chef.

7. My dog used to chew my shoes every day in the garden.
would
My dog the garden.

8. They made every effort to complete the project on time.
best
They complete the project on time.

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