FCE Paper 3: Use oF ENGLISH Paper 3 tests your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. These are the key language ares you need to know. Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze +) Synonyms You should be able to identify the correct word from a selection of similar wor that matches a particular context ‘or goes with another word, work job career emoloyment 4, Would you lke to meet fora coffee after. a 2. He's decided to take a part-time 3, The numberof people in fultime on has risen this month, 4. IF you commit a crime it will destroy your Journey tp tour ride 5. How was the bus ‘0 work today? 6. She's going 09a Si WERK sonra Australia, 7. You won't see her until she's back from her skiing 8.Cani go fora fon your bike? 9. you workhard you should pass the FCE 10. Today our teacher is giving usa short grammar 411 Atthe end of the lesson she'll give usa fun 112.1 going to work for them f0F 3 nsnnnP@tO, 2) Collocations You will need to be able to Identify common collocations, that is words that yo together (make the bed, do your homework) 1 He tried to uns her some advice but she wouldnt stn, Asve Bsuggest recommend Dtake 2 Have YOU wn Out the invitations to the party yet? Aposted Bent Ceispatched D delivered 311 Wonder if you could... a fevour and cary this box for me. Amake Bdo Ceive D hold 4 Could you jus stand there quietly WithoUt aweu- a $0und? Acreating 8 doing Ceaushg D making 5 Shes slowly getting nn» after the accident Abetter Bover well Dimpreved 6 Your father looks really different in this plture but can nits him know Bidentty tell Dehoose ‘The recipe for vegetable soup has a numberof efferent Aparts 8 components ingredients Delements 8 Ge88 who I... nt in the supermarket today? knocked B bumped chit Dbanged13) Phrasal Verbs Phrasal verbs are frequently tested In Part 1 of this paper. You need to look out for missing verbs or prepostions/zarticles, 1 Youll be able to that bok out ofthe ibrar. bring take cmove 2.We have tou. ahead if we want the party to bea succes Alon Bao push 3 She did't say goodbye before she... off She must be upset about something A switched Brang cout 4 Although it vas @ wonderful job offer he decided to... It down in the end Apass Broke tun |S When | aw his awful halt! burst. laughing Aout Binto cin 6 Astime goes... We do more damage tothe environment, beyond 8 forward coy 7 She has decided to take... anew hobby. over up con {8 Could you repeat that? couldn't quite make .. what you were saying. Aout up Cover 4) Phrases/Expressions There are many set expressions that you ar likely to be tested on inthis section (hold your breath, on ‘po account) {After a great deal of discussion we were all... agreement that we should have a party. Aor ox con Din 2 thanks for teling me about that webs. keep it. mind Ain Bon cto Dabout 8 What do you do «3 living? I'm a computer programmer. Aas Boy ctor bot 4 Our train's been cancelled, Well have to lsten out... an announcement, Afor Bto about Don ‘5 She isnt going to university next year. She's had a change of Aatitude Bthoughts heart Dtune 6 There are lot of different sweets to choose from. Just... You pe Amake Btake cdo Deselect 7 if you want to buy that motorbike youl have to take nw aloan todo ‘down Bon cup Dout 8 The success of the school play Was thanks... all the hard workinvolve. Ato Btor cin bof5) Linking Words Make sure you know the difference between the common inking words used in English (deste, although.) 1 studying abroad sa great opportunity, «nthe other hand, you might find youself getting homesick. aay Bin con 2. He aid hardly any work before the exam... he managed to pass Although B Nevertheless cbespte 5 Life ina big ity Is more stressful than the country. it ean alsa be expensive Further B Adéttion Moreover ‘4 some people have sid the play is boring... the contrary, found it absolutely fascinating Aon Bin cat 5 The law regarding dangerous diving hes been changed. As a/an more people ae going to prison. effect result Coutzome 6-The company is making a number of changes. In other... it seems that there are going to be a numberof jb losses Avwords 8 ways sayings 7 She bumped into her excboytiend inthe street... all her efforts to avo hi. Athroush Bepite Cdespite {The team played well in the first half In... sing the second haf they completely lost contral of the game. Reontrary Bcontrast ContentPart 2: Open Cloze 1) Parts of Speech The missing ward soften (but not always} one ofthe parts of speech that ae stein the following exercise 1 This isthe doctor who cured my illness. aiaey vero 2 She's suffering from a bad cold at the moment mada vere 23 I havent seen him for ages other 4 We could go on apenic oF we could stay indoors. preposition 5 The house was bul en years ago, article {Books should not be removed fom the library. relative pronoun 27 That's the man was tein you about. ~ pronoun ‘8 They didnt play well enough to win. conjunction 2} Pronouns Words like you, he’ 'which' etc. are often the missing word, 24 Complete the Following text by addi g a personal pronoun ora possessive adjective/oronoun, Paul and Anne decided to decorate the ving room (2) vv 88 they thoURhE (B) nnn WOUIG be cheaper that way. Paul went up the ladder on [¢) «snus» OWN tO paint the ceiling, even though Anne tod (wun 1 WAI AH (€) ensrnnnnnn COU HED (F)vnnnnnnvnninn BY holding the ladder. Unfortunately, lst (@) balance and the paint went all over Anne and (h very expensive new dress 2b The following sentences contain ONE missing relative prancun. Write the missing word inthe space, {work for & company makes computers. 5. Who Ithat woman su husband we met last week? 2 Thanks or your ete, non ave last week {8 That man we met at the party. De YOU KNOW nue aN? 3 TO vn tay concern. 7 We Ive in Made non kone of my favour es. {The School unl stule is inthe ocal newspaper. {8 Ten students wentin forthe exam, none of on falled 3) Articles and Quantifiers Articles, the’ and quantiiers ke, ‘ruc’, ‘many, al’ 'enough’ etc. are often required |The shop was very quiet and people were waiting tobe served, litle afew cone 2 haven't got plans for the wackend i you'd Ike to go out somewhere Azome eno cany 23 Was there traffic on the roads this evening? A much 8 many ctew 4 Ve tried to phone several shops but lof them were open. Ane ‘none cany 5 Have you got wv-unn money to buy anew car? Amany enough much’ 61 asked Sally and Kim but. of them wanted to go out Anone Better Cheither 7 He's exeretsng@ lot usssouthan he used to ‘less Blower least The doctor had two patients... of whom were complaining of upset stomachs ‘Aboth Belther call4) Auxiliary verbs 11 had known you were fn nn have come round 2That have been Tony who called this evening. He sad he was going to phone 23 He anne Speak several languages uenth, 4 Have you ever toindia? 5 told you we have booked the tickets eal. The suspect seen running towards the station. 3 You don't togive mei. can walk 7 EXCUSE ME, one Len the window? 30YOU nnn t0 568 4 doctor about your courh, 8 you speak English? sw t0 do extra homework to prepare for the exam. 5} Conjunctions Conjunctions (linking words) Ike ‘but, and, ye" ee. wll sometimes be the word you a looking fr. 1 vo he felt quite il he stil went to work 2 There was heavy traffic inthe ety today... of an accident 3 You could came round to our house vow we eould meet atthe einem 4 Candidates are not permitted to leave the room sno they af accompanied by a member of stat. 5 You can have the job you agree to work on Saturdays {There willbe strong winds inthe North vunmsmsnnn the South will main Warm and sunny. 7 Me came top of his group ow starting the course late 8 you may be aware, lintend to retreat the end of the year. 5} Prepositions/Phrasal Verbs Prepositions (‘at ‘on’ etc) will very often be the missing word, 1 The surgeon is operating wns the patient now. at Bto con bin 2 There'sno possiiity us finishing the project by the weekend, Ain with ctor Dot 3 Have you got any advice... how to go about buying 2 new car? at Bon cin Dior “4 How much have you $3464 wn for your holiday? Aup Bin con D abou '5 The police looking un the recent series of robberies inthe aaa Ainto Bon around Dthroveh 6 sympathise... Your problem but 'm afraid there's nothing can do to help. Ain Btor with oto 7 Would you be kind enough to fl... this application form, please. Aover with cin up 8 He reall takes oni father. They're aiken so many wavs. Aon Bafter cin Cover7) Sentence Level Practice Most ofthe categories covered in the previous exercises are tested below along with words that do nat fit into these groups. 11 We would have called you if we . known you were Brean put with ths noise anymore. fm going to complain, Walt assem onnom inute. se i've got his address 4 He failed his exam, was areal surprise $5 There have been many s.asnnssnn fefugees erossng the border during the last two days 6 Manchester United won the game I nn ofthe fact that they played with only 9 players. 7 This product should cn nnnnnn consumed within 3 days Biewas svn 60d today we decided to stay at home.Part 3: Word Formation Part tests your knowledge ofthe way words are formed in English, including the use of prefines and suffbtes, and speling rules associated with these changes 1 Forming nouns Ths exercise focuses on people and their jobs using the most common sues 1. A person who act fora living led an. 2A is someone wha earas money from writing must 5. She didn't become famous 35 3 sn Uni her 7th novel was published, 4 In Part ofthe FCE Exam your speaking ability willbe asested by the 5. Atthe end ofthe interview the 1 2sked ithe could be shown around the company. 6.The waiter ashes the sms She would help him dest wth a dificult customer. 2an is someone who wil be able to go through your aeeounts and work out how much money you have, 8 to the castie are expected to come during visiting times only, 2) Forming other nouns This exercise looks 3 forming nouns from verbs, nouns and adjectives by using suffixes. 4.My teacher says there has been a big (IMPROVE). in my English ately 2. The recipe says you ony need to add two (SPOON). of ae 3. Why did you do that? thought you had more (INTELLIGENT) sont that 4.The singer gave brant (PERFORM) nn ‘on stage yesterday. 5. Have you seen her magazine (COLLECT) She must have over 200 editvons. 6, On hearing the news, everyone was overcome with feeling of (SAD) 7. When you take the FCE Speaking paper you wlll be glven marks for your (ACCURATE) wo» ssnmnnns san 8d also 0” how fluent you are. 8. She has the (ABLE) to pass the exam first tie round providing she warks har. 3) Forming opposite meanings This exercise focuses on the common prefixes and suffixes wd to form opposite words, Choose the correct prefix or suffix to form the opposite (tind the adjective fist) (ne rm le une ies dis r=) 4.When he became a teenager he wanted to be mare. from his parents. DEPEND 2 twas realy ‘of you to take that money without asking. HONESTY 3 Hfyouhadnt been $0. sw with that book you'd sil have it nov: cane 4 My broken leg means be. 0 go on holidey with you asuiTy Sinmany countesitis to smoke cigarettes under the age of 26 tea. 6 He walted an for the train toarive at the station. PaTieNT 7 The teacher told me it was ‘of me to set off the fre alarm, RESPONSE4) Forming verbs This exercise looks at zome common sufixes used in creating verbs. Pay attention to tenses and spelling! 4. He told her that he (SYMPATHY) with her problem but couldn't do anything to help 2. My bet feels abit tight after that huge lunch, think have to |LOOSE) inate. 3, She wae severely (WEAK) «bythe fong illness she had. 4, There are many differant ways to (CLASS) areas of English Grammar. 5. f you're really sorry for what you said you won't mind (APOLOGY. 6. There's no need to (CRITIC) ay work. im trying as hard as ean 7. The pain In his bac (LESS) vss smnne 85 8900 2 he took the medication. £8. Everybody was (HORROR) .. sean BY tHe NewS of the earthquake. 5) Forming adjectives and adverbs This exercise looks at the most common adjective and adverb endings. 1. Be sure to contaet him f you need advice He's avery (HELP) person. 2.98 realy (ERUOY) oneness Ba Thanks fo nti me. 23. He has just taken outa (MONTH) subscription tothe magetine. 4 She smiled (HAPPY) when they offered her the new job 5. (HOPE) well have enough money saved to get marred nex esr. (2 changes required 6. Inorder forthe medicine to work (FFECT) you mutt take the carect amount. (2 changes required) 7. Although our teacher is very sce in elas, shes (FRIEND) ‘than you would expect. (2 changes required} 8, What a beautiful vase! Thats the (LOVE). sn present ve ever hau. (2 changes required) 6) Difficult spellings 1 He tried to ix is machine but I Was {POSSIBLE) sens 2You don't need to wear @ sult to the party. You can look (FORMAL) Ifyou wish 3 She won the bicycle race (EASY) 4 The weather forecast says it's gong tobe [RAIN) today. '5 The body was discovered (UE) onthe floor. 6 He told herthat he was (TRUE) Inve with her 7 She was filled with (HAPPY) when she heard the good news 8 He was the (216) In the cass.Part 4: Key Word Transformation 1) Comparative/Superlative Structures lke s0/sueh eras... oso too/enough often appear inthis exercise 1. The food was so ood we had to leave a tip. suct k = we had to leave atin. 2. The computer was too expensive for me to buy. enousit 1 ‘money to buy the computer. 21's the mast beautiful paating Ive ever seen. seen 1 — beautiful painting 4. This summer ha been much cooler than last eer coot Last summer. i this yor. 5. 'm not as good at maths as you serter YOU on net 6. The course wasnt as easy asd expected ore “The course = Id expected 7.Thiscar isnt safe enough to driv, DANGEROUS —Thiscar nr rive 8. This exercises easier than the lst one. aR This exercise . vv the last one, 2) Passive/Actve 1, The examiner tells candidates the regulations atthe beginning ofthe exam. row [At the beginning of the exam candidates .osnsnnnsnnn the regulations. 2, Did we send that letter to Mr Thomas? was Bo you know if. sent MeThOmas? 3, We haven't arranged a date forthe wedding vet BEEN A date fr the wedding vet 4. They ll have given him the news by now. Tow He ssn the news by now. 5. Experts estimate that mast people now have acces tothe Internet 's snes MOSEBEOBIE ROW have access to the internet, 6. The garage on the corner usually epais my cr HAVE a . by the garage onthe comer 7 Steve definitly didn’t write that essay warrren That essay by Steve 8. The police have cencele the demonstration. mas ‘The demonstration sens BY he Bole,3) Direct and Indirect Speech 1."What do you think ofthe college? ASKED She ssn FAH COB 2. Weal ou later tonight Keith promised. wou Keith promised tht sonnnninnsnininnnnnnnensn Rite 3." didn't break the window’ sai the boy. Denied The Boy a the window 4. 'Why don't you come this evening? SUGGESTED She nr nnnnnnnnnn soe that evening. 5. "You look eal tired) he tld her. sao He really tired 6. "You must do your homework tonight’ the teacher sid ow ‘The teacher my homework 7. "What's your name?'he asked kwow ae eee eee what myname was. 8."I might be at fore tld me, INFORMED He. right be late 4) Auliary Verbs 1.1 went tothe ofle, then remembered It was my day off Have 1 tothe officeasit was my day of 2. Perhaps we missed the correct turing ice We sna the correct turing 3. 'm afraid you cant smoke in here auowen You inhere. 4.They will expect you to wear a suit fer the interview HAVE YOU ssn sna 9 SUROF the interview. 5.1'dsee a doctor if were you. ousHt You a doctor. 6. He couldn't swim until he wos in his twenties ante He ‘ntl he was in is twenties 7.We gota table at the restaurant without a reservation. NEED We enn ss book table at the restaurant. 8. You were expected to answer all the questions on the exam paper ANSWERED YOU sess a sual the questions on the examination paper,5) Conditionals 1. ony told you because | thought you would be interested, Tow mc sn YOUIt I thought you weren't interested 2.1 wont organise the party uness you arrange the food. tons PM organise the patty senna sn aFange the FOO, think it would be 2 good Idea to speak tothe manager fist. ‘were " sone SAA t the manager is. 4.\fyou do the washing up Il make the coffee. PROVIDED —_'l make the coffee. the washing up. 5, Your tired because you keep staying up lat. were " . sno t0.b0d ealier, you woulde't beso tired, 6. You never enter competitions so you'll never win anything, ign Ifyou entered competion. sorrething 7.The reason |haven't got much money is because they didnt give me promotion, PooR It they had given me promotion | ie ses OW, 8. ve been so happy since I met you. ici 1 sow $0 hapBY if Rada't met you 6) "Unreal Pasts 11d ove to know how John s getting on kvew 1 : : row John was getting on. 2, You should take an umbrella with you BETTER You — ‘an umbrella with you. 3.1 think taxes shouldbe increase. mime we ssn EFORCE 4. He behaves lke the President ofthe company. ‘THOUGH Heacts : the President of the company, 5. [regret not inviting Cathy tothe party ony Wa cathy 6.14 prefer you to get home eaty tonight RATHER 1 E sno home eaiy tonight 7's pity the car is so expensive wisi 1 s0-expensve 4. tt willbe better for you to come alone. SOONER would : fon your own,‘71verb Patterns 4.13 really important that you pay the bill today. REMEMBER —Youmust. =a the bil today, 2. think it would bea good idea Ifyou Joined the beginner's clas suscest 1 the beginners ease, 3. Meeting John In town was realy surprising expect he -John in town, 4: In the future she became a successful business woman, went She 9 sucessful business woman, 5.1 help you with your hamework. ‘inp 1 ae : you with your homework 6. | hated driving on the lft at frst but now it's OX, useo con the left now. 7. Don't bother to apply forthe job. POINT There forthe jo. 8, Were you sucessful in passing the exam? MANAGE oid the exam? £8 Phrasal Verbs 2.1m realy excited about the holiday. Looxine Venn vents he Hay. 2. The bomb exploded ealy this morning or The OME cera aly his morning 3. Why dont you start doing a sport? ane Have you though snout : a sport? 4. Mis parents raged him very strc up His parE AE5 nn svn VEY SHE 5. They've cancelled the wedding oF They have su the wedding 6.1 don't think they should abolish militar service away They shouldn't oe rita serie 7.1Wwe gat to reduce the amount of sweets et. own Imust the number of sweets eat ‘8, Myhost family wil et you stay with us. up My ost fart i9) Practice In the exam you may have to make TWO changes to the sentence, for example chenging active to passive AND using a phrasal verb 1. Thieves have burgled our house. ro UE HOUSE sans 2. Businesses are sid to be worried about interes rates. concen Thet€ ons : so angst businesses about interest rates 3." don' share your views on capital punishment” he sai AGREE He told me my views on capita! punishment. 4, Loans must be repayed in fl Back You the money 5. There have been more redundancies this year than before. NUMBER ‘There has been age. vo redundancies this year 6.1'm sorry but you must nt smoke here FORSIODEN ——matraid.. here 7.1 don't think t's good idea to get martes to early. w Udon't : 09 80t. 8. Did you manage to conince him? " Did you im?