Key Word Transformations - Worksheet 3

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.

UNTIL

until last Friday that

representatives were

It wasn't ___ able to reach an agreement.

Before last Friday, representatives had not been able to reach an agreement.

BACKED

claims were

backed up

The environmentalist's ___ with scientific evidence.

The environmentalist supported his claims with scientific evidence.

STEPS

unless steps

if no steps

unless we take

are taken to

are taken to

steps to

One tenth of the area will soon be underwater ___ counteract climate change.

If nothing is done to combat climate change, one tenth of the area will soon be under water.

UTTERLY

utterly amazing

was the spectacular

was the

What I found ___ beauty of the coastline.

I was totally amazed at how spectacularly beautiful the coastline was.

ACROSS

you put your proposal

you get your proposal

across clearly

If ___ , they will agree.

As long as you explain your proposal clearly, they will agree.

SIGHT

be a much

be a far

less common sight

Solar panels and wind turbines used to ___ before.

Solar panels and wind turbines are far more commonplace now.

SCEPTICAL

Some experts ___ introducing water restrictions during droughts.

Some experts query the introduction of water restrictions during droughts.

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