Key Word Transformations - Unit 5

C1 Advanced · Key Word Transformation · Complete Advanced Workbook, 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.

INSISTENCE

despite Richard's insistence

on planning

The party was a great success ___ it by himself.

Richard didn't let anyone help him plan the party, but it was a great success.

UTMOST

do our utmost

take the utmost care

make the utmost effort

to prevent

We must ___ further damage to the ancient monument.

The prevention of further damage to the ancient monument is vital.

SHORT

be cancelled at

short notice

Bookings cannot ___ under any circumstances.

It is never possible to cancel bookings just before the event.

WORD

in keeping her

word

Luisa succeeded ___ although it was difficult for her.

Luisa did what she promised in spite of the difficulties she faced.

FAR

by far the

far funnier than

funniest

any other

Max was ___ comedian in the show.

None of the other comedians were anywhere near as funny as Max.

CLOCK

never worked around

never worked round

the clock

I had ___ before.

I worked all day and all night for the first time in my life.

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