B2 First - Key Word Transformations

First Certificate in English (FCE)

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.

Example Question

4. I regret not speaking to Marge sooner.
had
I wish ______________________________ sooner.

Key Word Transformations Worksheet 17 - Answer Sheet

Exam Tip!

The most common grammatical topics covered in Key Word Transformations are:

  • modal verbs and semi-modal verbs
  • verb patterns such as verb/infinitive, verb/gerund/ verb + preposition + gerund, etc
  • active voice to the passive voice
  • direct speech to reported speech
  • phrasal verbs and multi-word verbs
  • common idioms
  • third conditional
  • look like and seem / do and make / regret and wish

Key Word Transformations Worksheet 18 - Answer Sheet

Key Word Transformations Worksheet 19 - Answer Sheet

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Key Word Transformations Worksheet 20 - Answer Sheet

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Key Word Transformations Worksheet 22 - Answer Sheet

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Key Word Transformations Worksheet 24 - Answer Sheet

Exam Tip!

A good way to practice this part of the FCE exam is to get your students used to writing and re-writing sentences using different structures and without changing the meaning.

How many ways can they write this sentence:

Mr. Jones made us stay late because we arrived late.

Here are a few:

We were made to stay late by Mr. Jones because we arrived late.
Mr. Jones forced us to stay late because we arrived late.
We were forced to stay late by Mr. Jones because we arrived late.
Mr. Jones made us stay late because of our lateness.
and so on...

Key Word Transformations Worksheet 25 - Answer Sheet

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Key Word Transformations Worksheet 27 - Answer Sheet

Key Word Transformations Worksheet 28 - Answer Sheet

Key Word Transformations Worksheet 29 - Answer Sheet

Exam Tip!

Encourage students to practise rephrasing sentences using synonyms and different grammatical structures while maintaining the same meaning. This helps develop flexibility in language use, which is crucial for this part of the exam.

Key Word Transformations Worksheet 30 - Answer Sheet

Key Word Transformations Worksheet 31 - Answer Sheet

Key Word Transformations Worksheet 32 - Answer Sheet

Exam Tip!

Key Word Transformations can be time-consuming. Advise students to keep an eye on the clock and not spend too long on any single item. If they're stuck, they should move on and return later if time allows.

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