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The important thing in key word transformations is that you keep the meaning the same – EXACTLY the same. So it’s important that you read through the first sentence and your second sentence to ensure you have kept the meaning the same.
Because of the scoring system, it’s possible to get 50% in this section without getting any of the questions 100% correct. So it’s worth answering every question! Even incomplete answers can get points
Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and six words, including the word given.
Brian had an interest in (INTEREST) North American history in his school days.
Darius soon recovered after the operation on his knee and was able to rejoin the team.
After the operation on his knee, Darius (MADE) and was able to rejoin the team.
made a fast recovery You must include the word given (MADE) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.I always hated pasta when I was a child but now I cook it regularly.
I (USE) pasta when I was a child but now I cook it regularly.
didn't use to like did not use to like You must include the word given (USE) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down.
I should (POINT) writing down the telephone number.
have made a point of You must include the word given (POINT) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.If Marc hadn´t taken up politics, he might have become a famous art historian.
If Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he might have (NAME) himself as an art historian.
made a name for You must include the word given (NAME) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.This holiday is withing our price range, provided we don’t go to the expensive restaurants in the tourist centre.
We (AFFORD) as we avoid the expensive restaurants in the tourist centre.
can afford this holiday as long You must include the word given (AFFORD) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.Yesterday I informed my boss in writing that I would be leaving the company.
I (NOTICE) to my boss yesterday.
handed in my notice You must include the word given (NOTICE) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words. Check answersComplete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and six words, including the word given.
Brian had an interest in (INTEREST) North American history in his school days.
It’s very unlikely that martin will win the 100 metres, as he’s out of training.
Martin has almost (CHANCE) the 100 metres, as he’s out of training.
no chance of winning You must include the word given (CHANCE) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.Most of the children ignored what the teacher had told them.
Few of the children (NOTICE) what the teacher had told them.
took notice of You must include the word given (NOTICE) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.The company is unable to guarantee an allocated car-parking space to all employees.
The company’s employees shouldn´t (COUNT) allocated a car-parking space.
count on being You must include the word given (COUNT) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.He no longer thinks he can find a job before the end of the year.
He has given (HOPE) a job before the end of the year.
up hope of finding You must include the word given (HOPE) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.I’m sure Jemma is going to become a famous model one day.
I think it’s only (MATTER) Jemma becomes a famous model.
a matter of time before You must include the word given (MATTER) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.I think learning to use a typewriter is a waste of time.
I can´t (POINT) how to use a typewriter.
see the point in learning see the point of learning You must include the word given (POINT) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words. Check answersComplete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and six words, including the word given.
Brian had an interest in (INTEREST) North American history in his school days.
The company has a good reputation in the local area.
The company (HIGHLY) of in the local area.
is highly spoken You must include the word given (HIGHLY) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.Nadia’s friend arrived just as she was about to leave the restaurant.
Nadia was (POINT) the restaurant when her friend arrived.
on the point of leaving You must include the word given (POINT) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.I don’t expect the company to make a profit this year, given the economic climate.
Given the economic climate, (SURPRISED) the company made a profit this year.
i would be surprised if You must include the word given (SURPRISED) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.Barbara´s parents were certain that she would be a great tennis player.
Barbara’s parents were (DOUBT) that she would be a great tennis player.
in no doubt You must include the word given (DOUBT) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night.
My grandfather didn’t (RECOLLECTION) phoning me last night.
have any recollection of You must include the word given (RECOLLECTION) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.Pay claims must be submitted before the end of the month.
You have (PUT) your pay claims before the end of the month.
You must include the word given (PUT) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words. Check answersComplete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and six words, including the word given.
Brian had an interest in (INTEREST) North American history in his school days.
Given that he has no experience, will Glyn be able to do this job?
Will Glyn’s (AFFECT) ability to do this job?
lack of experience affect his You must include the word given (AFFECT) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.At no time did we think that Pedro might be planning to leave the country.
It (OCCURED) that Pedro might be planning to leave the country.
never occured to us had never occured to us You must include the word given (OCCURED) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.I’m sure we went the wrong way at the last junction.
We must (TAKEN) at the junction.
have taken the wrong turning have taken the wrong turn You must include the word given (TAKEN) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.We wanted to continue our mountain trek but the weather was too bad.
We (LIKE) on with our mountain trek but the weather was too bad.
would like to have carried would have liked to carry You must include the word given (LIKE) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.No changes will be made to this project.
This project will (AHEAD) to plan.
go ahead according You must include the word given (AHEAD) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.Simon really ought to make a decision about his future.
It’s high time Simon (MIND) about his future.
made up his mind You must include the word given (MIND) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words. Check answersComplete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and six words, including the word given.
Brian had an interest in (INTEREST) North American history in his school days.
Phoebe was surprised to be offered a place on the course.
The offer of a place on the course (CAME) Phoebe.
came as a surprise to You must include the word given (CAME) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.I can´t deny that I was embarrassed to be given the award.
There’s (NO) embarrassment at being given the award.
no denying my You must include the word given (NO) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.I think Anita must have gone on a diet recently because she’s quite slim now.
It looks as (HAS) dieting because she’s quite slim now.
if anita has been You must include the word given (HAS) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.Delia said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude.
‘I am not willing (PUT) from my colleagues any longer, ‘ said Delia.
to put up with any rudeness You must include the word given (PUT) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.It’s difficult to know what my reaction would have been in that situation.
I’m not (HOW) in that situation.
sure how i would have reacted You must include the word given (HOW) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words.Do you mind if I come over to see you later?
Do you (OBJECTION) coming over to see you later?
have any objection to me You must include the word given (OBJECTION) You must use beetwen 3 and 6 words. Check answersGet your writing checked, track your progress online.
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C1 Advanced (CAE) Use of English: Part 4 question type here is called key word transformation.
You have to complete the second sentence, using the key word.
Find things that are the same in both sentences and delete them. That helps you to focus on what you actually need to be transforming.
Make absolutely sure that the two sentences mean the same thing. For example, if the sentence to transform has names in it, the answer will have to have them too.
In this article, we have collected answers to all the most.
In this article, you will find useful tips for the Reading.
Part 1 of the C1 Advanced (CAE) Paper is called ‘Multiple.
ADVERBS MODIFYING THE WHOLE SENTENCE Adverb modifying the whole sentence (also.
Phrasal Verbs: Exercises 1-3 Complete the sentences. Choose the correct particles.
Choose the word or phrase which best completes the sentence.
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