B2 First (FCE) >> Key Word Transformations Worksheets >> The final part of the Use of English paper is Key Word Transformations. A sentence followed by a key word and a second sentence which has a gap in it. A student has to use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.
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Key Word Transformations Worksheet 26 - Answer Sheet
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 must use a minimum of TWO and a maximum of FIVE words for each space. Remember, contractions such as I'm or shouldn't count as two words.
1. The Queen is launching this ship tomorrow morning.
being
This __SHIP IS BEING LAUNCHED BY__ the Queen tomorrow morning.
2. Could you try and spend a little less on Christmas presents this year.
rather
I __WOULD RATHER YOU SPENT LESS__ money on Christmas presents this year.
3. If you find a dress cheaper in another store, can you tell me?
let
__LET ME KNOW__ if you find the dress cheaper elsewhere.
4. Can you distribute these tests to the other students Kathy?
hand
Can you __HAND OUT THESE TESTS/HAND THESE TESTS OUT__ Kathy?
5. The report says a child was operating the machine.
being
According to the report, __THE MACHINE WAS BEING OPERATED__ by a child.
6. I didn't see anyone wearing yellow at the dinner.
nobody
There __WAS NOBODY WEARING YELLOW__ at the dinner.
7. I can't wait to see Margaret's face when we arrive.
forward
I'm __LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING__ Margaret's face when we arrive.
8. Once you give me a full description of the hotel, I can decide whether or not to go there.
describe
I can decide to go to the hotel after __YOU DESCRIBE IT (TO ME)__.
