Key Word Transformations - Worksheet 1

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge Exam Booster for Advanced, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.

CONSEQUENCE

were of no

consequence to

The changes to the club ___ its existing members.

The changes to the club had no effect on its existing members.

THOROUGH

to be a thorough

overhaul of

There needs ___ the terms for new users.

We need to completely overhaul the terms for new users.

WHATSOEVER

is no

can be no

doubt whatsoever

question whatsoever

There ___ that she was involved in the decision.

I'm absolutely certain that she was involved in the decision.

ONCE

once was I

ever asked to

asked to

Never ___ give my advice on the matter.

I was never consulted, so I couldn't offer any advice on the matter.

CLUE

haven't the slightest

haven't a

haven't got a

have no

have not got a

have not the slightest

clue how

I ___ he found out about the surprise party.

It's a mystery to me how he found out about the surprise party.

REGARD

held in

such high regard

such regard

The professor was ___ that he was nominated for the award.

The professor's reputation was such that he was nominated for the award.

DECLINED

The politician's ___ result of the recession.

The politician is not as popular now after the recession.

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