B2 for schools Paper 1 Part 4

In Key Word Transformation, students are given a sentence and a keyword. They need to rewrite the sentence using the keyword so that it has the same meaning as the original sentence. The keyword must not be changed in any way, and the new sentence must contain between two and five words, including the keyword.

B2 first for schools - Use of English

Part 4 - Key Word Transformation

Consider how the keyword can fit into the sentence structure. Think about synonyms, grammatical structures, or different ways to express the same idea.

Original sentence: "She started working here five years ago."Keyword: FOR Key elements: started, working, five years ago

"She has worked here for five years."

Consider how the keyword can fit into the sentence structure. Think about synonyms, grammatical structures, or different ways to express the same idea.

Original sentence: "I haven't seen him in years." Keyword: LAST Answer: "I last saw him years ago." Original sentence: "It was too cold to go swimming." Keyword: ENOUGH Answer: "It was not warm enough to go swimming."

Consider how the keyword can fit into the sentence structure. Think about synonyms, grammatical structures, or different ways to express the same idea.

Original sentence: "She is not as tall as her sister."Keyword: THAN Answer: "Her sister is taller than her." Original sentence: "They are going to build a new shopping center here." Keyword: BUILT Answer: "A new shopping center is going to be built here."

Practice 1 - group

Tips:

• Carefully read the original sentence to understand its full meaning.
• Think about synonyms or equivalent expressions for the given keyword.
• Ensure the rewritten sentence is grammatically correct and has the same meaning as the original.
• Practice common transformations like passive to active voice, using modals, or changing verb tenses.

darkeness

activity/activities

scientists

energetic

relaxation

recordings

uploaded

depressing

Practice 2 Individual