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 27 - 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. In my opinion, it was an error to give him so much money so young.
should
He __SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GIVEN (SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD)__ so much money at such a young age.
2. Do you think this antique vase is good value for money?
worth
In your opinion, is __THIS ANTIQUE VASE WORTH__ buying?
3. The lesson was cancelled as only three students came.
turned
Only __THREE STUDENTS TURNED UP TO/FOR__ the lesson, so it was cancelled.
4. The picnic was cancelled due to the rain.
because
The picnic __WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE OF THE__ rain.
5. When you get to the large oak tree, keep going until you get to the lake.
carry
After getting to the large oak tree, __CARRY ON (GOING/WALKING)__ until you get to the lake.
6. This is the most expensive book we've seen so far in this shop.
more
There hasn't __BEEN A MORE EXPENSIVE BOOK__ than this in the shop so far.
7. Whose is this bicycle?
belong
Who __DOES THIS BICYCLE BELONG__ to?
8. She doesn't usually eat three meals a day, so she got full pretty quickly.
used
She __ISN'T USED TO EATING__ three meals a day, so she got full quickly.
