Cambridge B2 First

B2 First - Key Word Transformations Exercise 5

In these exercises, 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. Contractions, which count as two words, should only be used for negatives: e.g. don't / hadn't / wouldn't, etc.


1. This is the first time I have ever drunk rum.
never
I rum before.

2. The bank closed before I arrived.
already
When I got to the bank, it .

3. You press the green button to start the mixer.
starts
If you press the green .

4. Do you know how many letters are delivered by the post office every year?
delivers
Do you know how many letters year?

5. Stop interrupting me all the time!
would
I wish all the time.

6. We should leave for the disco now.
left
It's disco.

7. "Remember to give Alan the card," Beryl shouted at me.
reminded
Beryl the card.

8. He locked the door to prevent the prisoner escaping.
so
He locked the door escape.

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