Key word transformations - Unit 6

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Close-up C2 Workbook, National Geographic Learning

For questions 1-5, 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 eight words, including the word given.

PREFER

would prefer

to

Lisa ___ always use cash to pay for things.

Always using cash was Lisa's preference for payment.

SUCH

it had such

of such

terrible

The business closed after a month because ___ profits.

The profits were so terrible that the business closed after one month.

REASON

not one reason

not one good reason

could

Concerning his debt, ___ Jonathan give for it.

Jonathan couldn't explain his debt at all.

ONLY

only after Catherine had finished

eating did she

As regards finances, ___ discuss them.

Catherine waited until she had finished eating to discuss finances.

SOONER

No sooner had they got

their lottery winnings

___ than they went shopping.

They went shopping as soon as they got their lottery winnings.

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