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 25 - 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. Do you regret leaving your job now?
you
Do you wish __YOU HADN'T LEFT YOUR__ job now?
2. Could you try a little harder to listen to what I'm saying?
effort
Can you __MAKE AN EFFORT TO__ listen to what I'm saying?
3. It doesn't matter which chemical you put into the mixture first. The results will be the same.
difference
It __MAKES NO DIFFERENCE WHICH CHEMICAL__ you put into the mixture first.
4. My mother said I could go with you only if I return home by 5pm.
long
I can go with you __AS LONG AS I RETURN__ home by 5pm.
5. Unfortunately, I couldn't see you because I didn't have time.
able
If I had had more time, I __WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO__ see you.
6. These windows need cleaning again.
have
These windows will __HAVE TO BE CLEANED AGAIN__.
7. It wasn't a good idea resigning from your job before you have another one.
better
It would __HAVE BEEN BETTER IF YOU__ hadn't resigned from your job.
8. Hardly any of the cars on special offer were left when we arrived.
nearly
By the time we arrived, __NEARLY ALL OF THE CARS/SPECIAL OFFERS__ had been bought.
