What is a practical way to practise keyword transformations regularly?

• A. Memorize a single transformation table.
• B. Use a set of base sentences and practice transforming them with different keywords.
• C. Practice keyword transformations only after failing an exam.
• D. Avoid using keywords in practice.

Answer: (B)

Regular practice of keyword transformations works best when you start with a small set of base sentences and then transform them using different keywords. This approach trains you to insert a given keyword into a new sentence while keeping the original meaning and matching the required structure and word count. By rotating keywords, you cover a wide range of grammar points—tenses, voices, prepositions, linking words, and word forms—without needing new material each time. It’s efficient, easy to fit into short daily sessions, and helps you build automaticity: you’ll recognize how to adjust a sentence around the keyword quickly, which is exactly what the exam tests.

Memorizing a single transformation table doesn’t prepare you for new contexts or different structures you’ll encounter in real tasks. Waiting to practice until after an exam isn’t proactive and misses the habit-forming benefit of regular work. Avoiding keywords defeats the whole purpose of the exercise, so you miss the chance to learn how to weave a target word into natural, correct sentences.