B2 First, (Cambridge English First, FCE) Key Word Transformation: Practice using sentences requiring two changes

For Questions 1-8, 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 words given.

1) (Passive + phrasal verb)
Thieves have burgled our house.
INTO
Our house ..... .
2) (Passive + change from adjective to noun)
Businesses are said to be worried about interest rates.
CONCERN
There ..... amongst businesses about interest rates.
3) (Reported speech + verb change)
'I don't share your views on politics' he said.
AGREE
He told me ..... my views on politics.
4) (Passive to active + phrasal verb)
Loans must be repaid in full.
BACK
You ..... all the money.
5) (Preposition x 2)
There have been more redundancies this year than before.
NUMBER
There has been a rise ..... redundancies this year.
6) (Noun to verb + verb change)
I'm sorry but you must not smoke here.
FORBIDDEN
I'm afraid ..... here.
7) (Verb change + verb form)
I don't think it's a good idea to get married too early.
IN
I don't ..... too early.
8) (Verb change + verb form)
Did you manage to convince him?
IN
Did you ..... him?

FCE Key Word Transformation

Sentences Requiring TWO Changes