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FOREWORD

This ebook will help you get better at doing key word transformation exercises.

It contains 50 of the most difficult-to-paraphrase sentences at C2 level.

The exercises in this ebook have been chosen by looking at the most common
mistakes made by students who were preparing themselves to take the Cambridge
English: C2 Proficiency examination.

In the key word transformation task, your knowledge of C2 vocabulary and grammar is
tested. You have to show command of advanced phrases, phrasal verbs , idioms,
adjectives, nouns, collocations, etc., to pass this part of the exam.

Do not forget that at C2 level you may often have to make more than one change in
the transformed sentence , such as using a set expression as well as a change from
active to passive.
Always remember to include the key word and not to change the form of the word.
Use between 3 and 8 words (including the key word) - no more, no fewer.
Remember that contractions count as two words.
It is always advisable to make a list of the new words, phrases, idioms, etc., you come
across so that you can remember them in the future.

Good luck!
 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 three and eight words, including the word given.

Here is an example (0).

Example:
(0) John does not intend to retire yet.
INTENTION
John has ….. no intention of retiring ..… yet.

1. When it comes to persuasive communication, it is very important to listen

actively.
CRUCIAL
Active ....................................................... a more persuasive communicator.

2. The player’s three-game suspension was caused by an incident in

yesterday's game.
LED
An incident in yesterday's game .................................................... three games.

3. They lost the last game of the season partly because losing the ball in
dangerous positions.
CONTRIBUTED
Losing the ball in dangerous positions ................................................................
the last game of the season.
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16. We have taken to going to the cinema on Saturdays.
HABIT
We ....................................................................... going to the cinema on
Saturdays.

17. The theft of the painting was not noticed until the cleaning staff arrived at the
museum in the morning.
LIGHT
The theft of the painting ...................................................... the cleaning staff
arrived at the museum in the morning.

18. It is the responsibility of the government to make Brexit work for Britain.
ONUS
The .............................................................. to make Brexit work for Britain.

19. If I were offered a job abroad, I wouldn’t think twice about taking it.
JUMP
Were ....................................................................at the chance.
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24. When I think of Paris, the first think that comes into my head is the Eiffel tower.
SPRINGS
The first thing......................................... when I think of Paris is the Eiffel tower.

25. They did nothing but talk about the ceremony all day.
RABBIT
All ........................................................ about the ceremony all day.

26. You couldn’t tell by looking at his face what he was thinking.
INDICATION
His face ...................................................what he was thinking.

27. Jack and I obviously think very differently from one another.
WAVELENGTH
Jack and I are ...................................................................., as you can see.
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32. A sharp rise in online shopping is threatening the survival of small businesses.
UNDER
Small businesses’ ............................................... a sharp rise in online shopping.

33. I regret now spending so much money on that car.

SPLASHED
I wish now............................................................ so much money on that car

34. Thieves broke into the house thinking they’d find jewellery , but there was none.
BELIEF
Thieves broke into the house ...................................................... was jewellery
inside.

35. In the end he realised he was being unreasonable and admitted his mistake.
SENSES
He eventually .....................................................................................made a
mistake.
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ANSWERS
1. listening is crucial to being/becoming
2. led to the player being suspended for
3. contributed to their/them being defeated in
4. gone through a bad/difficult/rough/sticky patch of
5. it comes to running Susan is more resilient
6. time you pulled yourself together
7. (of) his suggestions were dismissed as not (being)
8. had difficulty (in) coming up
9. had every confidence (that) they were able
10. love of gardening , Aileen would never have become
love of gardening , Aileen would not have become
love of gardening , Aileen wouldn’t have become
11. It is not deemed bad
12. took a toll on his
13. the face of it, his suggestion for making
14. explanation was ever given for the rejection of
15. only time will tell how willing
16. have got into/developed/acquired the habit of
17. only came to light when/once/after
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