This activity combines paraphrasing skills with a childrens memory game and can help students practise sentence transformation exercises the likes of which appear in the cambridge exams. You will be given a complete sentence followed by a second, incomplete sentence. He opened the door and asked for my permission to come in. Nov 14, 2016 hey everyone, i got a mail from harry waters, an english teacher in spain saying he liked my site. Fill in all the gaps, then press check to check your answers. You must use between two and five words including the word given. Talking about problems is the only way to deal with them in a satisfactory way. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Key word transformation pdf worksheets english vocabulary. Practise the specific areas of language that feature in the key word transformation task in the cae use of english paper.
Practice in the key word transformations task from the cae reading and use of english paper. Opening the door, he asked for my permission to come in. Sentence transformation exercises are a great way to expand your english language skills. Use the hint button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. Watch our short, 4 minute video explaining this task. C2 proficiency cpe examination key word transformations. Cae sentence transformation instructions complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.
In formal english, and in written language in particular, we use negative adverbials at the beginning of the sentence to make it more emphatic or dramatic. Advanced cae transformations inversion breakout english. Advanced key word sentence transformations test 1 today. Key word transformation using the word in capitals, complete each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Cambridge english advanced clases examen fce y cae. Sentence transformation practice with answer key 1. A complex sentence can be transformed into a simple sentence by reducing the subordinate clause into a phrase. Practise some patterns that often appear in the cae key word. As he opened the door, he asked for my permission to come in. Advanced c1 key word transformations intercambio idiomas. Oct 17, 2017 a walkthrough explanation and deconstruction of this challenging exercise at both cae c1 and cpe c2 levels. He suggested adding one thing to the reading and use of english part 4 section, and i fully agree with him, so here it is. Start studying cae use of english part 5 key word transformation.
Cae sentence transformations, use of english part 5 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. For questions 2530, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. May 16, 20 this is a worksheet to practice typical phrases and expressions that come up in key word transformations in both cae and cpe. You can use between three and six words for each space. Under no circumstances should you undo your seatbelt during takeoff. Very very greatful for these exercises, they are a big help, i. Students rewrite the sentences using the word given in capitals. First of all, if you want to revise the rules you can do it in the following link. Feb 18, 2012 this animation teaches the learner to define transformation of sentences, list the types of sentences, transform simple sentences to compound or complex sent. Some of the most common methods are explained below.
Mastering cambridge key word transformations youtube. If we want to give particular importance to a person, a thing or a clause in a sentence, we can use cleft sentences. Practice in the key word transformations task from the fce reading and use. English tests cae use of english part 4 certificate. A complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. Each question consists of a sentence followed by a key word and a second sentence with a gap in the middle. A student must use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Grammar is not as difficult as it seems with these key word transformations worksheets. Grammarnet key word transformation gramatica da lingua. Thousands of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening and exam prep exercises. Fce sentence transformation exercises 1 complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the. However, with these adverbials, inversion is used in the 2nd clause e.
The fourth part of the reading and use of english paper in the c2 proficiency examination is key word transformations. This is a worksheet to practice typical phrases and expressions that come up in key word transformations in both cae and cpe. Heres a table showing the rules for making comparative and superlative adjectives theres no mystery or difficulty here. English esl sentence transformation worksheets most. You need to take the information in the first sentence and rewrite it, using the word in bold so that the second sentence has exactly the same meaning. For questions 16, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Having revised the rules, what you have to do in this exercise is to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, always using the. You come to realise the significance of the murder only in the last few pages of the book. Types of transformation i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix.
Transformation of sentences part i english practice. A great deal of research has been done on the subject. Sentence transformations are quite predictable and if you do enough practice you will see that patterns emerge and that the grammar structures repeat. For questions 070, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. This tribe follows a peculiar ritual when their chief moves to the eternal. Sentence transformations at advanced level in this part of the exam the candidate must read a sentence and then complete a second sentence with 36 words so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence. Advanced examination preparation exercises cae practice. Cae key word sentence transformations, part 4 use of english, advanced cae. All downloads are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results. Cae english in use part 5 keyword transformations exam english. A student has to use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it means.
Sometimes the sentence can be completed with only 2 words or more that 6 but these answers are not valid as the task stated 36 words. Cleft sentences result from changing the normal sentence pattern to emphasise a. Cae sentence transformations, use of english part 5. Practise some patterns that often appear in the fce key word. We hired a private nurse to look after my mother when she broke her leg. Part 4 of the cae reading and use of english paper is called key word transformation sometimes referred to as sentence transformation. There is a great deal of controversy about the language problem. Information and exercises to prepare for first certificate paper 3 use of english part 4. Practise some patterns that often appear in the cae key. This activity helps with the key word transformations section of the use of english paper. You must use between three and eight words, including the word.
Passive to active and active to passive transformations these constitute around 10% of transformations. Example o its true that the company might go into liquidation if its not careful. Transformation of sentences transformation of sentences means changing or converting the words or form of a sentence without changing its meaning or sense. Extra key word transformations complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Inversion is normally used in the clause directly following the negative adverbial. Cae cpe expressions for key word transformations tims.
Transformation of sentences containing the adverb no soonerthan. A sentence followed by a key word and a second sentence which has a gap in it. It takes a bit of preparation but its worth it and you can reuse it. Free cae reading and use of english practice tests, complete with answers, explanations and a vocabulary for each section. The ability to rewrite sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original is often required for esl and efl exams such as cambridges first certificate, cae, and proficiency. In the exam you transfer your answer to a special answer sheet. Test1 these tests are a check for your learning and are meant to serve as tools for assessment.
You must complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first using a word given that must not be changed. Kwt006 key word transformation english grammar exercises. The chiefs last words sentence transformation have you ever heard of the quasi. The transformation can be done in a number of ways. In this part of the exam the candidate must read a sentence and then complete a second. Cae 50 key word transformation vol 3 free download as pdf file. Transformation of a sentence means changing the form of a sentence without changing its meaning. Change the following statements into questions and negatives. Certificate in advanced english cae use of english part 4. After opening the door, he asked for my permission to come in. We met a girl who was carrying a basket on her head.
In this part, a sentence is followed by a key word and a second sentence which has a gap in it. Vocabulary from the words listed below, choose the ones which best fit the space, a, b, c or d. A student has to use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. You have to use this key word to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Key word transformation 70 exercises for questions 070, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Transformation of sentences exercise english practice. Try this sentence transformation trick cae exam tips. Pet writing part 1 transformations exercises complete the sencond sentence using one, two or three words only. Fce sentence transformation exercises 2 complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given in brackets. Six separate items, each with a leadin sentence and a gapped second sentence to be completed in two to five words, one of which is a given. Study the expressions carefully, focus on the prepositions and patterns gerundinfinitive etc. A student has to use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it.
Hey everyone, i got a mail from harry waters, an english teacher in spain saying he liked my site. Not until almost everyone had left did nick start to have fun here are 10 inversion transformations in cae style. May 07, 2014 heres a table showing the rules for making comparative and superlative adjectives theres no mystery or difficulty here. Please contact me if you have any questions or ntact me if you have any questions or comments.
You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Directions for individual questions in these questions, the sentences have been given in activepassive voice. See our post on 110 expressions for key word transformations for the cae c1 for extra practice click here. A new manager has taken over the running of the finance department. In this part of the exam the candidate must read a sentence and then complete a second sentence with 36 words so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence.
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