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This is a worksheet to practice typical phrases and expressions that come up in key word transformations in both CAE and CPE. They are also very useful for writings.
Students rewrite the sentences using the word given in capitals.
Download the worksheet from here:
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=79CFF252BEEA0A7D!388&authkey=!AAlKmGNu1itRsP0
Here’s a link to a quizlet flashcard set that can be used for preteaching or revision:
http://quizlet.com/16987300/cae-use-of-english-practice-part-5-flash-cards/
- “Do you want to go and see the new play?” Petra asked her friend
(INTERESTED)
Petra asked her friend whether……………………………………..to see the new play. - Pat does not intend to have a holiday this year
(INTENTION)
Pat has …………………………………………………….. on holiday this year. - Lisa was about to leave the house when.. (POINT)
- I think learning to use a typewriter is a waste of time (POINT)
- A number of sporting events had to be cancelled owing to bad weather. (LED)
- When it comes to computer games, Gareth is a real expert. (CONCERNED)
- Carlos really should get someone to mend his bike. (HIGH)
- The company has a good reputation in the local area (HIGHLY)
- Do you think Pablo is likely to win the competition? (CHANCE)
- I’ve been greatly impressed by the way Jasper deals with problems (MADE)
- Darius soon recovered after the operation (MADE)
- I think the weather will improve next week. (CHANGE)
- Pheobe was surprised to be offered a place on the course (CAME)
- It’s so difficult to create new ideas for the festival every year (COME)
- The company is almost certain to get the contract (EVERY)
- Sven would have called yesterday if he had had more time (SHORT)
- Many people believe that Garcia has the ability to become world champion (CAPABLE)
- In his speech, the Principal did not mention the new language courses. (REFERENCE)
- Sam never thought of asking me for my advice (OCCURRED)
- Despite all their efforts, they could not get the old car to start (HARD)
- “I’m sorry, but there’s no way I’m going to sleep on the floor” said Maria. (CLEAR)
- “Remember to write or phone,” Marta said as she waved goodbye (TOUCH)
- Simon really ought to make a decision about his future (MIND)
- If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled (RESULT)
- I’m sure Gemma is going to become a famous model one day (MATTER)
- Barbara’s parents were certain that she would be a great tennis player (DOUBT)
- The company isn’t able to guarantee an allocated car parking space to all employees (COUNT)
- Daisy said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude (PUT)
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![]() (INTERESTED) Petra asked her friend whether……………………………………..to see the new play. |
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![]() (INTENTION) Pat has …………………………………………………….. on holiday this year. |
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![]() POINT Sven ……………………………………………… the police when the burglar stopped trying to open the window and ran away. |