C2 Proficiency (CPE) >> Key Word Transformations Worksheets >> The fourth part of the 'Reading and Use of English' paper in the C2 Proficiency Examination is Key Word Transformations. In this part, a sentence is followed by a key word and a second sentence which has a gap in it. A student must 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 14
For each sentence, use between three and eight words in the space provided so that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first sentence. You must use the word given in bold without changing it in any way. Remember, contractions such as I'm or shouldn't count as two words.
1. Carla thinks it would be better if Tom discovered the answer for himself.
found
Carla would prefer __________________________ answer for himself.
2. He left the house early, but arrived after he expected.
off
Despite __________________________ late.
3. Unless this weather really changes overnight, we'll leave at 6am.
no
Providing __________________________ the weather overnight, we'll leave at 6am.
4. The desert was completely devoid of trees.
whatsoever
There __________________________ the desert.
5. Patrick wanted to guarantee that everything was as it should be on his wedding day.
leave
Patrick didn't __________________________ on his wedding day.
6. Susan didn't tell Dan about the bill until he'd finished his dinner.
for
Susan __________________________ dinner before telling him about the bill.
7. Don't let his relaxed manner fool you. He's an extremely clever businessman.
taken
Don't be __________________________ his relaxed manner. He's an extremely clever businessman.
8. "It's none of your business who I go out with!" Bryan informed his mother.
concern
Bryan informed his mother that who his friends were __________________________ of hers.
