All you need to know
All you need to know
The Cambridge B2 part 4 keyword transformation exercise asks you to write a new sentence, with the same meaning as the example, by using the keyword given. On this page we will talk about what you need to know.
Instructions
For questions 25-30 complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example at the beginning (0).
Example
0 My brother drove us into town.
DRIVEN
We _________________________________ my brother.
| 0 | WERE DRIVEN INTO TOWN BY |
25 I can’t wait to move into my new flat next week.
TO
I’m ______________________________ my new flat next week.
…
In this Part 4 Use of English exercise you must use the word given but you cannot change it.
There are a number of steps you can use to complete the exercise.
Answer to keyword transformation sentence (25): LOOKING FORWARD TO MOVING INTO
Part 4
For questions 1-6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Example:
0 A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.
DRIVEN
We …………………………………………………… a very friendly taxi driver.
The gap can be filled by the words ‘were driven into town by’, so you write:
Example: | 0 | DRIVEN INTO TOWN BY |
GIVE
My grandfather’s decision ………………………………………………. is very wise.
to give up driving
WAS
Hardly……………….…………… by the guests at the party.
any food was eaten
ATTENTION
I didn’t pay………………………………………. George was behaving.
any attention to how
USED
Martin still has not……………………………. English every day.
got used to speaking
BEEN
It’s…………………………………………. I last went skiing.
been three years since
RATHER
I………………………………… work next week.
would rather you started
The keyword transformation exercise can be a difficult exercise, as it covers a wide range of grammar and vocabulary. There are some ways you can improve your score but the main one, as always, is to spend time on grammar and vocabulary structures and concentrate on getting them right.
Learn groups of phrasal verbs
While phrasal verbs can often confuse and frustrate candidates, spend some time learning them to help you to identify them more easily in an exam.
Practise identifying the forms you need
When you practice exercises get into the habit of studying the sentences and thinking about possible forms you might need.
Look at all of the questions first
Take a look at all of the questions. You should be able to see which ones might be easier for you to answer . Candidates sometimes spend too much time on questions they may not know the answer to. If you are not sure of an answer you can come back to it.
The Cambridge B2 part 4 keyword transformation exercise can be very challenging but it is also an opportunity to get a good score. It is important too to remember that each correct answer carries two marks and that even partly correct answers can give you one mark.
Put a word in each gap by choosing the best option from the four multiple choice answers.
Put a single word in each of the gaps.
Change the form of the word given at the end of a line to create a new word.
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