Key Word Transformation
Complete the 62 sentences using the word in capitals. Use three to six words including the
word given. Do not change the word in capitals.
1. Most people said they were against the road being widened.
FAVOUR
Most people were __________ the road being widened.
2. The amount of money we spend on the wedding isn't really important, as long as
everyone has fun.
MATTER
It really __________ money we spend on the wedding, as long as everyone has fun.
3. Now Susan has seen how easy e-banking is, there's a good chance she'll use it.
HAVING
Susan is highly __________ how easy it is.
4. Amelie said she did not want her daughter to move to Spain.
KEEN
Amelie said she was __________ to Spain.
5. Elliot does not normally send me a card so the one I received yesterday was a surprise.
RECEIVE
I was __________ Elliot yesterday because he does not normally send me one.
6. You'll still have to pay the garage to look at the car, even if they say it can't be fixed.
CAN
Whether your car __________ not, you'll still have to pay the garage.
7. Kerry knew she should have checked the instructions first before assembling the
wardrobe.
WITHOUT
Kerry knew it had been a mistake __________ the instructions first.
8. Since we introduced the new policy, fewer students have been absent from lessons.
REDUCTION
Since we introduced the new policy, there __________ the number of students being
absent from lessons.
, 9. Larry's cottage is only accessible on foot.
REACH
It is __________ Larry's cottage on foot.
10. Lisa's advice was so helpful that it solved my problem straight away.
SUCH
Lisa __________ that I was able to solve my problem straight away.
11. Flights have been greatly disrupted by the volcanic ash.
CAUSED
A great deal of __________ to flights by the volcanic ash.
12. Only after a few minutes did Jane become aware of Bill waving at her.
REALISE
Sally __________ waving at her until a few minutes later.
13. You would be wasting your breath if you tried to get him to go running.
POINT
There would be __________ to get him to go running.
14. After a few days in France you will find it normal to drive on the right.
GET
You'll __________ after a few days in France.
15. Katherine didn't want to hand in her dissertation without reworking it, but she had to.
CHOICE
Katherine __________ hand in her dissertation without reworking it.
16. James was accepted on the course even though his exam results were disappointing.
SPITE
James was accepted on the course __________ exam results.
17. There's no likelihood of seeing a whale unless we go out to sea.
NOT
It's __________ a whale unless we go out to sea.
18. Learning about other parents' experiences can give you some insight into dealing with
tricky situations.
UNDERSTAND
Learning about other parents' experiences can __________ deal with tricky situations.
19. Ricardo made a mistake when he decided on running the race and not training properly
beforehand.
Complete the 62 sentences using the word in capitals. Use three to six words including the
word given. Do not change the word in capitals.
1. Most people said they were against the road being widened.
FAVOUR
Most people were __________ the road being widened.
2. The amount of money we spend on the wedding isn't really important, as long as
everyone has fun.
MATTER
It really __________ money we spend on the wedding, as long as everyone has fun.
3. Now Susan has seen how easy e-banking is, there's a good chance she'll use it.
HAVING
Susan is highly __________ how easy it is.
4. Amelie said she did not want her daughter to move to Spain.
KEEN
Amelie said she was __________ to Spain.
5. Elliot does not normally send me a card so the one I received yesterday was a surprise.
RECEIVE
I was __________ Elliot yesterday because he does not normally send me one.
6. You'll still have to pay the garage to look at the car, even if they say it can't be fixed.
CAN
Whether your car __________ not, you'll still have to pay the garage.
7. Kerry knew she should have checked the instructions first before assembling the
wardrobe.
WITHOUT
Kerry knew it had been a mistake __________ the instructions first.
8. Since we introduced the new policy, fewer students have been absent from lessons.
REDUCTION
Since we introduced the new policy, there __________ the number of students being
absent from lessons.
, 9. Larry's cottage is only accessible on foot.
REACH
It is __________ Larry's cottage on foot.
10. Lisa's advice was so helpful that it solved my problem straight away.
SUCH
Lisa __________ that I was able to solve my problem straight away.
11. Flights have been greatly disrupted by the volcanic ash.
CAUSED
A great deal of __________ to flights by the volcanic ash.
12. Only after a few minutes did Jane become aware of Bill waving at her.
REALISE
Sally __________ waving at her until a few minutes later.
13. You would be wasting your breath if you tried to get him to go running.
POINT
There would be __________ to get him to go running.
14. After a few days in France you will find it normal to drive on the right.
GET
You'll __________ after a few days in France.
15. Katherine didn't want to hand in her dissertation without reworking it, but she had to.
CHOICE
Katherine __________ hand in her dissertation without reworking it.
16. James was accepted on the course even though his exam results were disappointing.
SPITE
James was accepted on the course __________ exam results.
17. There's no likelihood of seeing a whale unless we go out to sea.
NOT
It's __________ a whale unless we go out to sea.
18. Learning about other parents' experiences can give you some insight into dealing with
tricky situations.
UNDERSTAND
Learning about other parents' experiences can __________ deal with tricky situations.
19. Ricardo made a mistake when he decided on running the race and not training properly
beforehand.
