KWT001-Key Word Transformation

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the given word. You must use between two to five words including the given word


  1. Two years ago, Maria started learning English (FOR)
    Maria two years.
  2. The opening night of the new film will probably attract a lot of people.(LIKELY)
    The opening night of the new film attract a lot of people.
  3. It was the sculpture that interested Tom most at the exhibition.(FOUND)
    Tom most interesting part of the exhibition.
  4. According to the program, the play starts at 7.30pm (DUE)
    The play start at 7.30 am.
  5. Denise will certainly be late because she didn't leave home until 7 o'clock (BOUND)
    Denise be late because she didn't leave home until 7 o'clock.
  6. I'm sure you'll be amused by the latest Bond film (FIND)
    I'm sure the latest Bond film amusing.
  7. We very rarely go to the cinema these days (HARDLY)
    We to the cinema these days.
  8. Would the idea of going to a concert appeal to you (FEEL)?
    How going to a concert?
  9. My sister thinks Hugh Grant is wonderful (FAN)
    My sister Hugh Grant.
  10. There is both pop and jazz music on the programme (WELL)
    The programme includes jazz pop music.
  11. Jerry's leadership probably saved the men's lives (WOULD)
    Without Jerry's leadership, his men dead.
  12. Angela de Clerk was the first woman ever to climb the northern side of the mountain (HAD)
    Before Angela de Clerk, no woman the northern side of the mountain.
  13. I expected caving to be more frightening than it actually was. (NOT)
    Caving I had expected
  14. The instructor told us that a diver needs to be physically fit (IMPORTANT)
    The instructor told us that physical fitness a diver.