Published April 7, 2026 · Grammar
Rewrite sentences using a given keyword while maintaining meaning. A staple of Cambridge exams (FCE/CAE Use of English Part 4) and one of the most discriminating grammar exercises.
Original + key word → rewrite using 2-5 words. Example: "I started learning English five years ago. BEEN → I have been learning English for five years."
Beyond exam format: general rephrasing develops paraphrasing skills for academic writing and professional communication.
AI checks: meaning preservation, correct key word usage, grammatical accuracy, word count compliance. Multiple acceptable answers recognized.
B1: tense changes, active/passive. B2: reported speech, conditionals. C1: inversions, cleft sentences, nominalizations.
Yes — develops ability to express ideas in multiple ways, essential for natural communication.
Transformation uses a specific key word constraint; paraphrasing is free-form. Both build grammatical flexibility.
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