Key Word Transformations - Test 1

B2 First · Key Word Transformation · Cambridge English First 3, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

HAS

Martin always ___ to bed.

Martin never goes to bed without having a shower first.

BEEN

Tina would have stayed in the house on her own ___ so frightened.

Tina was too frightened to stay in the house on her own.

SALE

Tickets for the match will ___ until next Monday.

It will not be possible to buy tickets for the match until next Monday.

VEGETABLES

Helen ___ from cabbages.

The only vegetable that Helen dislikes is cabbage.

CHECKED

When Alex has finished his essay, he is going to ___ a friend.

When Alex has finished his essay, a friend is going to check the spelling for him.

EXCUSE

'Please ___ you when you're so busy,' said Tom.

'I'm sorry to disturb you when you're so busy,' said Tom.

DRIVEN

We ___ a very friendly taxi driver.

A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.

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