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Tips For The CAE Key Word Transformation

Part 4 of the CAE exam tests one's ability to paraphrase language through knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. It involves transforming sentences by making at least two changes, such as changing from active to passive voice or using a set expression, while keeping the key word. Transformations should use 3-6 words and certain language points like phrasal verbs and formality levels often appear. Examinees should note patterns in keyword transformations to help with future questions.

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Tips For The CAE Key Word Transformation

Part 4 of the CAE exam tests one's ability to paraphrase language through knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. It involves transforming sentences by making at least two changes, such as changing from active to passive voice or using a set expression, while keeping the key word. Transformations should use 3-6 words and certain language points like phrasal verbs and formality levels often appear. Examinees should note patterns in keyword transformations to help with future questions.

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Tips for the CAE 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 CAE 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 6 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.

1) My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger.

NEARLY

My brother .................................. much now as he did when he was younger.

2) They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one.

PULLED

The old bus station is .................................. with a new one.

3) The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently.

THE

The number of students now at university is ................... been, apparently.

4) I'm disappointed with the Fisher's new album when I compare it to their previous one.

COMPARISON

I think the Fisher's new album is .................... their previous one.

5) Anna got the job even though she didn't have much experience in public relations.

SPITE

Anna got the job ............................. of experience in public relations.

6) 'I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights', said the police officer to
Max.

DANGERS

Max received a ..................................... at night without any lights from the police officer.

7) Apparently, the restaurant in town has been bought out by someone else.

UNDER
I hear the restaurant in town .........................................

8) Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she'd failed her driving test.

BROKE

Sarah ........................................ soon as she heard she'd failed her driving test.

9) The Government recently said our problems are the fault of the worldwide economic slowdown.

PLACED

The Government have ........................................ the worldwide economic slowdown for our problems.

10) You led me to believe the job was mine if I wanted it.

IMPRESSION

I ........................................ that the job was mine if I wanted it.

11) He would never have guessed that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country.

LITTLE

........................................ that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country.

12) Feel free to telephone if you have any further problems.

CALL

Do not ........................................ if you have any further problems.

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