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This is a worksheet for CAE students designed to introduce them to a number of expressions that can appear in the use of English part 4 – key word transformations. Download the worksheet and key below:

Key Word Transformation Training

Key Word Transformation Training KEY

Put students in pairs and have them complete the worksheet together, then play a game of connect 4 or noughts and crosses to check the answers.

Worksheet

Sentence Completion

Complete the sentences with the key words from the box.

ACROSS  LOSS  RESULT  LIKELY  TRACK  UP  LOOKOUT  MUCH  RATHER  LET  PART  SUCH

1. You need to be ON THE ________ FOR pickpockets in this area.
2. Plans ARE BEING DRAWN _________ for a new shopping centre on the outskirts of the city.
3. ________TO OUR HORROR, when we got back to the hotel all our stuff had been stolen.
4. Would YOU __________ I HAD NOT told them about the party?
5. _________ME KNOW if you can come to the party, I need to buy the food tonight.
6. Andrés WAS AT A _________ TO EXPLAIN why he was late for class again.
7. Failure to show a valid ticket is LIKELY TO ________ IN you having to pay a fine.
8. It is HIGHLY __________ THAT THE FILM WILL win several awards.
9. Quick ACTION ON THE ________ OF the ambulance crew saved the little girl’s life.
10. How can I GET IT _________ TO HIM that I’m just not that into him.
11. Don’t be silly, there IS NO _________ THING as vampires.
12. I’m so sorry I’m late, I (COMPLETELY) LOST __________ OF TIME!

Missing Words

Complete the expressions with a missing preposition.

1. I was _____ the point ____ leaving the house when the phone rang.
2. He insisted _____ carrying my bag for me.
3. He objected _____ being treated in such a rude way.
4. They accused him _____ being careless and irresponsible
5. Failure to arrive on time for your flight could result ____ you being unable to travel.
6. You can always count _____ Jill to have a clear plan in situations like this.
7. The headmaster’s speech will be followed ____ a performance by the school orchestra.
8. They congratulated me ____ passing my driving test.
9. It’s time for you to make ____ your mind about the course you want to study.
10. Everything is going according ____ plan.
11. The company is highly spoken ____ in the local area.
12. The job offer came ____ a big surprise ____ me.
13. I was taken ____ by the size of the phone bill. (surprised)
14. I’m not going to put up ____ your rudeness anymore! (tolerate)
15. Don’t hesitate ____ call if you have any questions or doubts.
16. I sometimes feel that my children take me ____ granted.
17. They have put him in charge ____ the marketing department.
18. I applied ____ Apple ____ a job in sales.
19. I am ____ no doubt that the show will be a big success.
20. The little boys took no notice ____ what their mothers were saying.