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 9 - Answer Sheet
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. Dylan never pays much attention to what his father says.
notice
Dylan doesn't ever __TAKE MUCH NOTICE OF__ what his father tells him.
2. I wish Julie would learn to drive.
high
It's __HIGH TIME JULIE LEARNT TO__ drive.
3. If only I had traveled more when I had the chance.
taken
I wish __I'D TAKEN THE CHANCE TO__ travel more.
4. Karen had just started her new teaching job when she got flu.
came
Karen __CAME DOWN WITH FLU__ just after starting her new teaching job.
5. It would have been a total catastrophe for her to be made responsible.
put
If she __HAD BEEN PUT IN CHARGE__, there would have been very serious consequences.
6. Kim doesn't intend to visit her uncle again.
has
Kim __HAS NO INTENTION OF VISITING__ her uncle again.
7. The third candidate impressed the panel immediately.
made
The third candidate __MADE AN IMMEDIATE IMPRESSION ON__ the panelists.
8. This part of the factory can only be entered by authorized staff.
restricted
Access __IS RESTRICTED TO AUTHORIZED STAFF__ in this part of the factory.
