Key Word Transformations

Key Word Transformations - worksheet 1
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 can use only a maximum of FIVE words for each space.
1. Many people think Steve stole the money.
believed
Steve ______________________________ the money.
2. The strong winds blew down the two ancient trees during the storm.
blown
The two ancient trees ______________________________ the storm.
3. He doesn't have enough money to buy the computer.
too
The computer ______________________________ to buy.
4. "You should start a new hobby, Mr. Jenkins", the doctor said.
take
The Doctor advised ______________________________ a new hobby.
5. We have been waiting here since half past ten.
for
We have been waiting ______________________________ one hour.
6. The man suddenly realised that the neighbour was watching him.
watched
The man suddenly realised that he ______________________________ the neighbour.
7. I could never have passed that exam without your help.
you
I could never have passed that exam ______________________________ me.
8. We paid some people to landscape the garden for us last year.
had
We ______________________________ last year.
1. Many people think Steve stole the money.

believed
Steve __IS BELIEVED TO HAVE STOLEN__ the money.
2. The strong winds blew down the two ancient trees during the storm.
blown
The two ancient trees __WERE BLOWN DOWN DURING__ the storm.
3. He doesn't have enough money to buy the computer.
too
The computer __IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR HIM__ to buy.
4. "You should start a new hobby, Mr. Jenkins", the doctor said.
take
The Doctor advised __MR. JENKINS TO TAKE UP__ a new hobby.
5. We have been waiting here since half past ten.
for
We have been waiting __HERE FOR__ one hour.
6. The man suddenly realised that the neighbour was watching him.
watched
The man suddenly realised that he __WAS BEING WATCHED BY__ the neighbour.
7. I could never have passed that exam without your help.
you
I could never have passed that exam __IF YOU HADN'T HELPED__ me.
8. We paid some people to landscape the garden for us last year.
had
We __HAD THE GARDEN LANDSCAPED___ last year.

1. "How about going to the cinema tonight?", said Anne
suggested
Ann ______________________________ to the cinema.
2. My advice to you is to talk to your parents.
would
If ______________________________ talk to my parents.
3. Barry wasn't strong enough to lift the box.
have
Barry didn't ______________________________ to lift the box
4. They started the company in 1997.
set
The company ______________________________ 1997
5. I think Jean really likes Simon.
keen
Jean ______________________________ Simon.
6. I was made responsible for foreign sales.
charge
They put ______________________________ foreign sales.
7. The brothers really enjoyed themselves in Spain last summer.
time
The brothers really ______________________________ in Spain last summer.
8. The Queen is opening the new school tomorrow afternoon.
opened
The new school ______________________________ Queen tomorrow afternoon.
1. "How about going to the cinema tonight?", said Anne

suggested
Ann __SUGGESTED GOING__ to the cinema.
2. My advice to you is to talk to your parents.
would
If __I WERE YOU I WOULD__ talk to my parents.
3. Barry wasn't strong enough to lift the box.
have
Barry didn't __HAVE THE/ENOUGH STRENGTH__ to lift the box
4. They started the company in 1997.
set
The company __WAS SET UP IN__ 1997
5. I think Jean really likes Simon.
keen
Jean __IS REALLY KEEN ON__ Simon.
6. I was made responsible for foreign sales.
charge
They put __ME IN CHARGE OF__ foreign sales.
7. The brothers really enjoyed themselves in Spain last summer.
time
The brothers really __HAD A GOOD/GREAT/WONDERFUL TIME__ in Spain last summer.
8. The Queen is opening the new school tomorrow afternoon.
opened
The new school __IS BEING OPENED BY THE__ Queen tomorrow afternoon.
1. Marcus started learning French two years ago.
learning
Marcus has ______________________________ two years.
2. Harry isn't here. He went to lunch twenty minutes ago.
gone
Harry isn't here. He ______________________________ lunch.
3. Do you own that stereo?
yours
Is ______________________________?
4. Look at how black the sky is! There is rain arriving.
going
Look at how black the sky is! It ______________________________.
5. What a shame. There is no food left!
wish
I ______________________________ left!
6. What a shame. They ate all the food.
wish
I ______________________________ all the food.
7. The teenagers were stealing my car when I arrived.
being
My car ______________________________ teenagers when I arrived.
8. You use that little hammer to crack the stones.
for
This little hammer ______________________________.
1. Marcus started learning French two years ago.

learning
Marcus has __BEEN LEARNING FRENCH FOR__ two years.
2. Harry isn't here. He went to lunch twenty minutes ago.
gone
Harry isn't here. He __HAS GONE TO__ lunch.
3. Do you own that stereo?
yours
Is __THAT STEREO YOURS__?
4. Look at how black the sky is! There is rain arriving.
going
Look at how black the sky is! It __IS GOING TO RAIN__.
5. What a shame. There is no food left!
wish
I __WISH WE HAD SOME FOOD__ left!
6. What a shame. They ate all the food.
wish
I __WISH THEY HADN'T EATEN__ all the food.
7. The teenagers were stealing my car when I arrived.
being
My car __WAS BEING STOLEN BY THE__ teenagers when I arrived.
8. You use that little hammer to crack the stones.
for
This little hammer __IS FOR CRACKING THE STONES__.
Key Word Transformations Worksheet 4
1. The last time John came to my house was in 1999.
since
John hasn't ______________________________ 1999.
2. No dinner for me, thanks. I ate half an hour ago.
already
Thanks, but I ______________________________.
3. I haven't been swimming for nearly a year.
last
The ______________________________ was nearly a year ago.
4. I regret not speaking to Marge sooner.
had
I wish ______________________________ sooner.
5. Yesterday, they cut down two old trees in the local park.
were
Yesterday, two ______________________________ in the local park.
6. The army were treating the prisoners well.
were
The prisoners ______________________________ the army.
7. I walked quietly because I didn't want to wake the baby.
so
I walked quietly ______________________________ wake the baby.
8. I think we will arrive at 7pm if the weather remains good.
should
We ______________________________ if the weather remains good.
Key Word Transformations Worksheet 4 - Answers
1. The last time John came to my house was in 1999.
since
John hasn't __BEEN IN/AT MY HOUSE SINCE__ 1999.
2. No dinner for me, thanks. I ate half an hour ago.
already
Thanks, but I __HAVE ALREADY EATEN__.
3. I haven't been swimming for nearly a year.
last
The __LAST TIME I WENT SWIMMING__ was nearly a year ago.
4. I regret not speaking to Marge sooner.
had
I wish __I HAD SPOKEN TO MARGE__ sooner.
5. Yesterday, they cut down two old trees in the local park.
were
Yesterday, two __OLD TREES WERE CUT DOWN__ in the local park.
6. The army were treating the prisoners well.
were
The prisoners __WERE BEING TREATED WELL BY__ the army.
7. I walked quietly because I didn't want to wake the baby.
so
I walked quietly __SO AS NOT TO__ wake the baby.
8. I think we will arrive at 7pm if the weather remains good.
should
We __SHOULD ARRIVE AT 7PM__ if the weather remains good.

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Key Word Transformations - worksheet 1

1. Many people think Steve stole the money.

Key Word Transformations - worksheet 2

1. "How about going to the cinema tonight?", said Anne

Key Word Transformations - worksheet 3

1. Marcus started learning French two years ago.

Key Word Transformations Worksheet 4

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