WHAT IS THE SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION EXERCISE?
Part 4: transformations (rephrasing) in PDF B2 USE OF ENGLISH PART 4
In this part of the exam you have six sentences to complete. You need to read the first sentence in each question. From this you need to look at the second sentence and think about what information is missing. You must then complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first with 2-5 words (NO MORE). Another thing to understand is that you are provided with a word that you must use in exactly the same form (if it is TOLD, you cannot use tell, telling or any variation of the word. ONLY TOLD). Each of the questions is worth 2 points and the points are based on lexical (vocabulary) or structural (grammatical) points. What they assess in this part of the exam are as follows:
These sentence transformations are based on idioms and expressions. At B2 level, we need to understand some basic idioms that can be in the reading and listening. If you can use them in the speaking and writing, it will improve your vocabulary grade.
HOW DO YOU DO IT EFFECTIVELY?
Try the Deleting Technique. You take the sentence transformation, for example:
You’ll have a great time no matter where you go
REGARDLESS You’ll have a great time ________ where you go
YOU MUST CONSIDER WHAT IS THE SAME IN BOTH SENTENCES AND THEN DELETE WHAT IS THE SAME IN THE FIRST SENTENCE
You’ll have a great time no matter where you go
REGARDLESS You’ll have a great time ________ where you go
YOU ARE LEFT WITH NO MATTER AND ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS THINK OF THE SYNONYM FOR IT.
Answer: regardless of
Example exercises:
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change the word given, you must use 2-5 words including the word given.
- I am really really happy about being offered the job.
MOON
I _______________ about the job offer.
2. This is without a doubt the best film I have ever seen.
KNEES
This film is _______________ and the best I have seen.
3. I can’t stand my boss, he is so lazy.
POTATO
My boss is the worst because he is _______________.
4. This exercise is really really easy.
CAKE
This exercise is _______________.
5. If you are not busy, could you give me a ring?
LOOSE
If you are _______________, give me a call.
6. Would you be able to help me out with this paperwork?
HAND
Would you be able _______________ with this paperwork?
