Key Word Transformations - Original 11

C2 Proficiency · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge Ready original exercise

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 eight words, including the word given.

SUPPORT

Were ___ , the project would fail.

Without her support, the project would fail.

VIOLENCE

Such ___ that trees were uprooted.

The storm was so violent that trees were uprooted.

TERMS

She has yet ___ the loss of her job.

She still hasn't accepted the loss of her job.

EXCEPTION

Several guests took ___ remarks.

Several guests were offended by the speaker's remarks.

VAIN

We tried ___ the old cinema.

Despite all our efforts, we couldn't save the old cinema.

WAKE

The minister resigned ___ scandal.

Following the scandal, the minister resigned.

POINT

There's ___ complaining.

It's pointless to complain.

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