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40 Key Word Transformations Ex. | C2 Proficient (CPE)

C2 Proficient (CPE) Use of English: Part 4  question type here is called  key word transformation .

Essential tips:

• Read both sentences carefully. The gapped sentence must express all the information contained in the prompt the sentence, but in different words.
• You must use the key word to complete the gapped sentence, but you must not change its form in any way.
• The key word may be part of an expression.
• You may need to change the  form of words in the prompt sentence,and the order in which you express the information.
• Be prepared to experiment. For example, you may have to change an active structure to a passive one, or a positive sentence to a negative one.
• Your answer must be between th ree and eight words in l ength. If you write too few or too many words, you will be penalised.

40 Key Word Transformation Exercises: CPE

Key word transformation: exercises 1.

The rumours of them being married are not true.

Despite information (CONTRARY) got married.

I quite like beer, though whiskey is my favourite.

Although I (AVERSE) , whiskey is my favourite.

Once this contract is signed, this agreement is binding.

As soon as you (BY) agreement.

They cannot justify their position with that excuse.

That argument (POSITION) taken.

Next Friday is my thirtieth wedding anniversary.

Next Friday (WILL) years.

After I had waited for over an hour, she still hadn’t come.

After over an hour (SIGN) her.

Key Word Transformation: Exercises 2

Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning.  Do not change the word given . You must use between  three  and  eight  words, including the word given.

I was unaware of the  ( UNAWARE ) fact that you had gone out.

I was so tired that I wanted to give up.

I (POINT) up because I was so tired.

Sally could well get that job.

Sally (STANDS) that job.

Our dog Jack has been run over before.

This is (TIME) Jack has been run over.

The manager concluded that he ought to give me a refund.

The manager (CAME) deserved a refund.

Her singing impressed the judges.

She (MADE) the judges.

The cost of rice has shot up in the last month.

There has been (SHARP) of rice recently.

Key Word Transformation: Exercises 3

The boss called a meeting to discuss progress.

The boss’ (PURPOSE) discuss progress.

Susan went to Spain to learn the language.

Susan’s (REASON) to learn the language.

 Ned loves going dancing at weekends.

What Ned (ON) dancing at weekends.

My sister told me nothing about mum’s present.

My sister (DARK) mum’s present.

I don’t intend to pay that much.

I (INTENTION) much.

As far as I’m concerned, they’re telling the truth.

I’ve (SUPPOSE) lying.

Key Word Transformation: Exercises 4

Mr Bradley died in the early hours.

Mr Bradley (AWAY) night.

The president was amazed at the magnificent Victorian building.

The magnificent Victorian building (IMPACT) the president.

The tyrant is well known for his cruelty and egoism.

The tyrant (REPUTED) person.

Cathy needs to come right away or we’ll have to start without her.

We’ll have to (LEAVE) turns up immediately.

We still haven’t found out what caused the engine failure.

We have yet (CAUSE) the engine failure was.

Why should anyone be proud of the fact that they didn’t complete the project.

Why should anyone (PRIDE) that they didn’t complete the project.

Key Word Transformation: Exercises 5

Harry plays tennis much better than I do.

I am not (NEARLY) tennis player as Harry is.

Karen had just started her new teaching job when she got flu.

Karen (CAME) just after starting her new teaching job.

It would have been a total catastrophe for her to be made responsible.

If she (PUT) , there would have been very serious consequences.

Kim doesn’t intend to visit her uncle again.

Kim (HAS) her uncle again.

The third candidate impressed the panel immediately.

The third candidate (MADE) the panelists.

This part of the factory can only be entered by authorized staff.

Access (RESTRICTED) in this part of the factory.

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C2 proficient (cpe) use of english: part 4 tips & startegy.

• Read the sentence carefully and think about its exact meaning.
• Check your tenses – if the first sentence is in the past tense, the second should be, too!
• Contractions (e.g. haven’t) count as two words.
• Try to keep the same meaning – If the first sentence says ‘Tom said…’ then don’t write ‘He said…’ in the second sentence. (Write ‘Tom said’.)
• Write between two and five words , including the word given.

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.

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

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.

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• 1) The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked. LIGHT The mistake in the accounts only ........................................ the figures were re-checked. Check Hint Show answer
• 2) I had no problems at all during my trip to France. PLAN Everything ........................................ during my trip to France. Check Hint Show answer
• 3) The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end. CUT They had to ........................................ because of the heavy downpour. Check Hint Show answer
• 4) The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned. CRUCIAL Careful ........................................ of the reforms. Check Hint Show answer
• 5) They think that Helen's brother stole the money. SUSPECTED Helen's brother ....................................... the money. Check Hint Show answer
• 6) I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour. LEAVES Half-an-hour ........................................ completely exhausted. Check Hint Show answer

Tips for the C2 Proficiency (CPE) Key Word Transformation (Part 4)

Part 4, the Key Word Transformation, tests your ability to paraphrase through your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. A wide range of language could be tested here, however some patterns appear quite often. Here are some tips to follow when attempting the Key Word Transformation task:

• Look out for two necessary changes in each sentence. At CPE level you will often be required to make more than one change in the transformed sentence such as using a set expression as well as a change from active to passive. The good news is you can get 2 marks for each question!
• Don't forget to include the key word and remember not to change the form of the word.
• Use between 3 and 8 words - no more. Remember that contractions count as two words.
• Certain language points tend to feature in this task such as active to passive, formal to informal, the use of phrasal verbs and other set expressions. Make a note of any new patterns you come across each time you try a Key Word Transformation task.
• Go through the exercises in the Spotlight Paper 1: Key Word Transformation section of the website.
• Visit the CPE Word Bank each day to practise your use of key vocabulary.
• Find out how CPE Exam Success Plus can help you with the Key Word Transformation task in preparation for the exam.

CPE Key Word Transformations

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C2 Proficiency - Key Word Transformations Exercise 1

In these exercises, you need to take the information in the first sentence and re-write it, using the word in bold so that the second sentence has exactly the same meaning. You cannot change the word in bold in ANY way. You must use a minimum of THREE and a maximum of EIGHT words for each space. Contractions, which count as two words, should only be used for negatives: e.g. don't / hadn't / wouldn't, etc.

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1. Electricity is getting very expensive these days. cost The higher and higher these days.

2. Unemployment has risen considerably over the last eighteen months and the government is under pressure to find a solution. increase The government is under pressure due to over the last eighteen months.

3. The minister's resignation from the government was caused by the discovery of his role in the financial scandal. led The discovery of the minister's role in the financial scandal the government.

4. Oh, there you are! I didn't even know you had gone out! unaware I fact that you had gone out.

5. Don't get involved in this John, it has nothing to do with you. keep This has nothing to do with you so .

6. I really can't understand why he can't finish the project on time. baffled I am really to finish the project on time.

7. Mr. Edwards was sacked partly because of his arriving late to work. contributed Mr. Edwards' constant lateness from the company.

8. You can't just suddenly decide to go on a safari. You need to plan things very carefully. spur Going on safari isn't a decision you can make moment. You need to plan things very carefully.

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