Haandout 1
CAE Exam Practice
Key Word Transformations 1.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence, using between
three and six words including the key word in bold. Do not change the key word
1. Do you want to go for a walk? asked Bob.
felt
Bob asked me .............................................................................. for a walk.
2. Our spending will have to be reduced next year.
back
We will have .............................................................................. our spending next year.
3. I dont earn anything like the amount I did before.
nowhere
I earn .............................................................................. as I did before.
4. We are earning less than we are spending, Im afraid.
expenditure
Our .............................................................................. our income, Im afraid.
5. Whats the answer to sixteen minus eight?
away
If you .............................................................................. sixteen, whats the answer?
6. I needed a cup of coffee this morning but I didnt have time for one.
done
I .............................................................................. a cup of coffee this morning but I
didnt have time for one.
7. Its ages since my sister and I had an argument.
out
My sister and I .............................................................................. ages.
8. The tourist trade is much better now than it was last month.
picked
The tourist trade .............................................................................. noticeably since last
month.
Adapted from: http://elearning.unior.it/pluginfile.php/58050/mod_resource/content/1/magic%20100%20and%20key%21.pdf