Key Word Transformation Exercise (2) (B1/B2)

Complete the second sentence so that the meaning is very similar to the first, using the key word in bold.

Use between two and five words, including the key word.

Do NOT change the key word at all.

Contractions (I’m, can’t, etc) count as two words)

Let’s go! 🙂

1. We discovered a lovely little coffee shop on our walk through the old town. ACROSS

We __________  a lovely little coffee shop on our walk through the old town.

2. If it’s okay with you, I’d prefer to stay at home. MIND

If __________ , I’d prefer to stay at home. 

3. They don’t have permission to use the car park. ALLOWED

They __________ to use the car park.

4. We were so surprised when Paul appeared at the party. TURNED

We were so surprised when Paul ____________ at the party.

5. The lift isn’t working so we’ll take the stairs. ORDER

The lift is ____________ so we’ll take the stairs.

6. I’ll have finished my homework soon. LONG

It won’t ___________ to finish my homework.

7. It’s possible I forgot to lock the door. MIGHT

I ___________ to lock the door.

8. Who does this scarf belong to? IS

_______________ scarf?


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Answers

1. We CAME ACROSS  a lovely little coffee shop on our walk through the old town.

2. If YOU DON’T MIND , I’d prefer to stay at home. 

3. They AREN’T ALLOWED to use the car park.

4. We were so surprised when Paul TURNED UP at the party.

5. The lift is OUT OF ORDER so we’ll take the stairs.

6. It won’t TAKE ME LONG to finish my homework.

7. I MIGHT HAVE FORGOTTEN to lock the door.

8. WHOSE IS THIS scarf?