Cambridge C1 Advanced

C1 Advanced - Key Word Transformations Exercise 18

You need to take the information in the first sentence and re-write it, using the word in bold so that the second sentence has exactly the same meaning. You cannot change the word in bold in ANY way. You can use between THREE and SIX words for each space. Remember, contractions such as I'm or shouldn't count as two words.


1. It's widely believed that exercising regularly leads to a healthier lifestyle.
common
There exercising regularly leads to a healthier lifestyle.

2. I was surprised when my old friend showed up at the party.
aback
I my old friend's appearance at the party.

3. I didn't notice how late it was until I looked at my watch.
Not
at my watch did I notice how late it was.

4. They are demolishing the old school due to fire damage.
pulled
The old school because of fire damage.

5. I wouldn't have got the job if you hadn't helped me.
but
But , I wouldn't have got the job.

6. This holiday is within our budget, as long as we don't spend too much in fancy restaurants.
afford
We as long as we don't spend too much in fancy restaurants.

7. He was discovered when he tried to cheat in the exam.
got
He in the exam.

8. The event was cancelled because there were not enough volunteers.
shortage
The event was cancelled of volunteers.

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