Keyword transformation/3CT

• Engels
• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Key Word Transformation

FCE / 3CT

• At the end of class you understand the purpose of key word transformation
• You can apply the basic rules in part 4
• You have 4 out of 6 sentences correct
•  You are aware of the skills required.
• You know which 4 steps to follow.

Purpose Part 4

In Use of English Part 4 asked to paraphrase a sentence

Meant for academic writing to avoid copying someone else´s work.

Workplace summarising discussions

Checklist

1. The gapped sentence should be in the same tense as the lead -in sentence 

2. The gapped sentence has a similar meaning.

3. You can´t change the word given in bold and you have to use it.

4. Pronouns are similar in both sentences. e.g if he is used in the lead-in sentence a male prounoun such as he / him /his needs to be used.

5. The gapped sentence has a subject and a verb.

6. There are between 2 and 5 words in the gap. Contractions count as two  words.

Useful steps

1. Underline which parts in the lead-in sentence corresponds with the gapped sentence.

2. Decide what comes before and after the gap

3. If you need a verb in the gap , find clues about the tense.

Useful steps

4. If you need a noun in the gap , find clues if it should be singular or plural.

5. Consider the grammatical meaning

IMPORTANT: USE CAPITALS

Skills

• A wide range on grammar & vocabulary & language patterns
• Phrasal verbs
•  Comparative / superlative
• Passive
• Direct / indirect speech
• Conditionals 
• and many more...

He couldn't concentrate on his exam because of the noise.
(SO)
It was _________________________________ couldn't concentrate on his exam.

He couldn't concentrate on his exam because of the noise. 

                          (SO) -> conjuction (voegwoord)

It was ____      couldn't concentrate on his exam.

noise -> noun

noisy -> adjective

It was so noisy he couldn't concentrate on his exam.

This is the strangest music I have ever heard.
(STRANGE)
I have ____________________________________ music before.

Going home without saying goodbye wouldn't be right. (OUGHT)
I think we really ___________________________________ we leave.

´I don't think you'll regret visiting the museum,' said Monica.
(WORTH)
Monica said that ___________________________________ visit.

At least they'll look after her well at the hospital.
(HANDS)
At least she will _____________________________ at the hospital.

The school prizes will be given out at 4.00 PM.
(PLACE)
The school prize-giving_________ at 4.00 PM.