Cambridge B2 First

B2 First - Key Word Transformations Exercise 27

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. In my opinion, it was an error to give him so much money so young.
should
He 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 buying?

3. The lesson was cancelled as only three students came.
turned
Only the lesson, so it was cancelled.

4. The picnic was cancelled due to the rain.
because
The picnic 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, 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 than this in the shop so far.

7. Whose is this bicycle?
belong
Who to?

8. She doesn't usually eat three meals a day, so she got full pretty quickly.
used
She three meals a day, so she got full quickly.

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