C1 Advanced (CAE) >> Key Word Transformations Worksheets >> The fourth part of the English & Use of English paper in the C1 Advanced Examination is Key Word Transformations. A sentence followed by a key word and a second sentence which has a gap in it. A student has to use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.
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Key Word Transformations. Worksheet 11
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 can use between THREE and SIX words for each space. Remember, contractions such as I'm or shouldn't count as two words.
1. Carol should have worked harder if she wanted a promotion.
succeeded
Had Carol worked harder, __________________________ getting a promotion.
2. The manager will give a bonus to the best employee of the year.
awarded
The __________________________ a bonus by the manager.
3. Don't tell a soul what I said to you about Margaret.
keep
__________________________ what I said to you about Margaret.
4. I forbid you to go to stay out so late.
question
It's __________________________ for you to stay out so late.
5. You can't tell Sophie that you saw me today.
account
On __________________________ Sophie that you saw me today.
6. This revolutionary new engine won't work unless it's carefully planned.
crucial
Careful planning __________________________ of this revolutionary new engine.
7. It's very unlikely that we will promote Barbara this month.
chance
There is very little __________________________ this month.
8. They tried very hard to finish the painting by the end of the day.
best
They __________________________ the painting by the end of the day.
