FCE GRAMMAR TEST 1 PART 4 (USE OF ENGLISH)

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There is an example (0).

In the exam you write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on a separate answer sheet.
The gap can be filled by the words 'is your favourite', so you write:

Tip Strip

· Look at the key word. What type of word is it? What usually follows it, e.g. an infinitive, a gerund, a pronoun, a preposition, another verb, or is it part of a set phrase or phrasal verb?

· Think about other words that need to change in the new word order, e.g. an adjective may become a noun, or vice versa.

· Write your answer on the question paper and read both sentences again.

· Make sure that you haven't added any extra information.

· Make sure you haven't changed the meaning.

· Then, write only the missing words on the answer sheet.

· Check your spelling.

· Remember that contracted words count as two words, e.g. 'don't' = 'do not'.

Question 35: Which verb comes here? Remember to keep the tense the same.
Question 36: A passive verb form is needed. Remember to keep the tense the same.
Question 37: Which common expression about the future uses the word 'forward'?
Question 38: A noun is needed after 'my'.
Question 39: You need to make the key word negative in your answer.
Question 40: Is the key word followed by a gerund or an infinitive?

 

(0) IS YOUR FAVOURITE
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TEST 1: USE OF ENGLISH 4

Example:
0
What type of music do you like best?   
FAVOURITE
What ___________ type of music?


35
How much does a new laptop computer cost?
PRICE
What ___________ of a new laptop computer?


36
They are opening a new branch of that bookshop in our town.
BEING
A new branch of that bookshop ______ in our town.


37
Patrick can't wait to see the team's next home game.
FORWARD
Patrick is really ___________ the team's next home game.


38
Denise said that she'd always intended to invite Phil to the party.
MY
'It had always ___________ invite Phil to the party,' said Denise.


39
Paolo damaged his brother's digital camera by accident.
MEAN
Paolo ___________ his brother's digital camera.


40
Suzy says she will only play tennis if Fiona plays with her.
UNLESS
Suzy has refused ___________ plays with her.


41
People think that the famous actress will arrive in the city this morning.
EXPECTED
The famous actress ___________ in the city this morning.


42
Canoeing was the activity which excited Ralph most.
FOUND
The activity ___________ was canoeing.

35. is the price: verb 'to be' with article

36. is being opened: passive form

37. looking forward to: fixed expression

38. been my intention to: verb to noun

39. didn't mean to damage: fixed negative expression

40. to play tennis unless Fiona: infinitive after reporting verb, position of 'unless'

41. is expected to arrive: passive form

42. (which) Ralph found most exciting: comparative adjective after 'found'

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