Writing Part 1

PET

Writing Part 1

Key Word Transformations

Information

In Part 1 of the Writing test of the exam, you will be given five sentences relating to the same topic.   For each question, you are given a complete sentence, with a ‘gapped’ sentence below it.  You need to transform the gapped sentence so that it means the same as the complete sentence by using a different grammar or vocabulary structure.

Example:                      Jack joined a football team 5 years ago

                                Jack has been in a football team for 3 years.

In this example, a past simple sentence has been transformed into a present perfect simple sentence.  You need to complete the sentence with the correct preposition.

Task

• This part of the exam tests your grammar and vocabulary precision.
• There are five sentences.
•  Use between one and three words to complete each gap.  Contractions count as TWO words.
• Each sentence is worth 2 marks.
• Spelling is important.
• The questions can test any area of grammar or vocabulary.

Action Plan

• Read the first sentence and identify the grammar and vocabulary.
• Read the second sentence.  Decide if you need to change the grammar, or look for a synonym.
• Underline the words you think you will have to change in the first sentence.
• Complete the gapped sentence with between one and three words. (Contractions count as two words).
• Practice as many as Key Word Transformations as you can.
• It’s a good idea to repeat exercises you have done in the past to help you recognise and remember the grammar and vocabulary structures.