Key Word Transformations - Unit 1

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Complete 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.

ONLY

not only considerate

but she is

but

Kate is ___ also conscientious.

Kate is both considerate and conscientious.

OUT

had fallen

out a

Dan didn't go to the match with Paul because they ___ few days previously.

Dan didn't go to the match with Paul because of their argument several days previously.

NEARLY

am not nearly as

'm not nearly as

well organised

organised

I ___ as my sister.

My sister is far better organised than me.

LOOKS

looks on

me as

Everyone ___ an expert on photography – but I'm not, really!

Everyone considers me to be an expert on photography – but I'm not, really!

IDEA

always a good

always a great

idea to be

It isn't ___ completely honest about your opinions.

Being completely honest about your opinions isn't always advisable.

WOULD

would often

and I would often

take me for

go for

go on

My parents ___ walks through the forest when I was younger.

I often used to go walking through the forest with my parents when I was younger.

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