FCE Reading/Use Of English Part 4

English Language

Grade 5th

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This FCE Reading\/Use of English Part 4 quiz assesses the ability to manipulate sentence structures effectively. It enhances understanding of English syntax and grammar, crucial for exam success and advanced English proficiency.

2. What's your name?

We’ll put your name on your report, certificate, and leaderboard.

2. I ___________________ on the school trip - My parents didn't like the idea.

Let = Allowed TO, although 'allowed to' is very common in passive form.

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Let = Allowed TO, although 'allowed to' is very common in passive form.

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3. You should take a book to read ___________________ delayed.

The correct answer is "IN CASE THE PLANE IS, IN CASE THE PLANE GETS". This answer suggests that the person should take a book to read in case the plane is delayed or in case the plane gets delayed. This implies that the person wants to be prepared for a potential delay by having a book to read during that time.

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4. The band ___________________ planning to go on a world tour next year.

The past Participle gives you the clue that you have to use the passive. Simply use 'BE' in the tense of the original sentence ( = 'says' = present simple) and then the Past Participle. For more help, read the article on Passive in the 'Learn' Section.

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6. Pete ___________________ a visa for Canada.

Don't worry about changing 'to get'. Some of the questions seem easy, but they want to check possible 'simple' errors ('S' with 3rd person singular)

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Don't worry about changing 'to get'. Some of the questions seem easy, but they want to check possible 'simple' errors ('S' with 3rd person singular)

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7. Many readers believe that no one has ever ___________________ Agatha Christie.

'HAS' tells you that you must use Past Participle. It is a comparative (No one vs. Agatha Christie)

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'HAS' tells you that you must use Past Participle. It is a comparative (No one vs. Agatha Christie)

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8. Mary asked James ___________________ time the match started.

If you need to practise Reported Speech, look for the post in the 'Learn' Section.

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If you need to practise Reported Speech, look for the post in the 'Learn' Section.

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9. I ___________________ knocking at Sarah's door but got no reply.

The correct answer is "WAS A LONG TIME, SPENT A LONG TIME, TOOK A LONG TIME." This answer is correct because all three options convey the same meaning of waiting for a long period of time without receiving a response. The use of the past tense verb "was," "spent," and "took" indicate that the action of waiting occurred in the past.

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12. When ___________________ abroad?

'LAST' always uses the Past Simple (because you are stating the moment in the past). If it is used as an adverb, use it before the verb, after 'BE', and between 2 compound verbs.

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'LAST' always uses the Past Simple (because you are stating the moment in the past). If it is used as an adverb, use it before the verb, after 'BE', and between 2 compound verbs.

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