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75 must-have phrasal verbs for FCE (CEFR level B2).

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First Certificate in English (FCE)

The third part of the Use of English paper in the First Certificate Examination is word formation where you have to use a root such as 'able' and create an appropriate word (disable, unable, ability) to fill the gap in a text.

4. If you go walking around the factory, ensure you have ______________ clothing on.
protect

Exam Tip!

If you are sure that the word is, for example, an adjective but you can't think what the exact word is, try thinking of "usual" prefixes and suffixes. Perhaps it needs the suffix "ive" or the prefix "de". Try a few out and see which ones seem to be best. This can also be done with nouns and verbs. Remember one thing: you know more English than you think you do! If you don't try, when you see the answer, you'll say "I knew that!" so think a little first, try to build your way to the answer!

Exam Tip!

Read the entire text/sentence to get a good idea of context. What "type" of word do you need? It's good practice to go through one of these exercises just thinking about "what category of word?" and "positive or negative?" Is it a positive noun (competitiveness) or a negative adjective (unfriendly). Always be thinking in those terms and it will make the word formation part of the Use of English exam easier.

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B2 First (First Certificate in English) Examination Word Formation | esl-lounge Student

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B2 First examination preparation. Use of English paper - Word Formation section. Use the correct form from a word root to complete a sentence.

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First Certificate in English (FCE)

The final part of the Use of English paper is Key Word Transformations. A sentence followed by a key word and a second sentence which has a gap in it. You have to use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.

4. I regret not speaking to Marge sooner.
had
I wish ______________________________ sooner.

Exam Tip!

Each question is marked in two halves and it's perfectly possible to get one whole point in the exam just for getting a single word correctly, even if you don't know the other words to put in the gap. So you should always give every question a try.

Exam Tip!

The important thing in key word transformations is that you keep the meaning the same - EXACTLY the same. So it's important that you read through the first sentence and your second sentence to ensure you have kept the meaning the same. Look at these two sentences:
Tommy said he was ready for his driving test and would take it in July.
Tommy said he was ready for his driving test and could take it in July.
One letter has been changed, from "would" to "could" but it changes the meaning of the sentence totally. Be careful of this!

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Exam Tip!

The most common grammatical topics covered in Key Word Transformations are:

modal verbs and semi-modal verbs

verb patterns such as verb/infinitive, verb/gerund/ verb + preposition + gerund, etc

active voice to the passive voice

direct speech to reported speech

phrasal verbs and multi-word verbs

common idioms

third conditional

look like and seem / do and make / regret and wish

Exam Tip!

A good way to practise this part of the FCE exam is to get used to writing and re-writing sentences using different structures and without changing the meaning.

How many ways can you write this sentence:

Mr. Jones made us stay late because we arrived late.

Here are a few:

We were made to stay late by Mr. Jones because we arrived late.
Mr. Jones forced us to stay late because we arrived late.
We were forced to stay late by Mr. Jones because we arrived late.
Mr. Jones made us stay late because of our lateness.
and so on...

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B2 First (First Certificate in English) Examination Key Word Transformations | esl-lounge Student

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The final part of the Use of English paper is Key Word Transformations. A sentence followed by a key word and a second sentence which has a gap in it. You have to use the key word to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.

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Complete each sentence by choosing the best word on the right.

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Complete each sentence by choosing the best word on the right.

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First Certificate in English (FCE) Use of English Quiz: Phrasal Verbs in the Multiple Choice Cloze.

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Flo-Joe's daily Word Bank quiz for FCE (First Certificate in English) students featuring today's phrasal verbs exercise.

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Test your knowledge of set phrases in this FCE Multiple Choice Cloze

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B2 First (FCE) Practice Test

FCE Reading and Use of English Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning.
Example (0)
A) situation B) place C) position D) site

Environmental Concerns

Earth is the only (0) ........ we know of in the universe that can support human life. (1) ........ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (2) ........ on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so (3) ........ to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the very resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (4) ........ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover completely. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (5) ........ the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (6) ........ increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's natural resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (7) ........ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will (8) ........ indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.

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B2 First (FCE, First Certificate in English) Multiple Choice Cloze (Part 1) Practice Test

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For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning. Example (0) A) situation B) place C) position D) site Earth is the only (0) ........ we know of in the universe that can support human life.

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B2 First (FCE) Practice Test

FCE Reading and Use of English Part 2: Open Cloze

Read the following extract from a brochure giving advice on taking an examination. For questions 1-8, type the word which best fits in each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning:
Example(0) TO

Exam Tips

When the day comes give yourself plenty of time (0) ........ do everything: have breakfast but don't drink (1) ........ much; go to the toilet; arrive on time, but not too early or you will find yourself getting more and more nervous while you wait to start.
In the exam, calm(2) ........ down by breathing deeply and thinking positively. Read the exam questions carefully and underline all of the key instruction words (3) ........ indicate how the questions should be answered. If possible start with the ones (4) ........ can do easily to give you confidence. Remember what you've learnt from practising questions and doing mock exams previously and plan your use of time. Don't panic (5) ........ everyone around you seems to start writing furiously straight away and don't be tempted to follow their example.
Finally, after the exam, don't join in a discussion about(6) ........ everyone else did, (7) ........ you want to frighten yourself, and drain your self-confidence for the next exam. Above (8) ........, remember that exams are not designed to catch you out, but to find out what you know, what you understand and what you can do.

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B2 First (FCE, First Certificte in English) Part 2 Open Cloze Practice Test

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Read the following extract from a brochure giving advice on taking an examination. For questions 1-8, type the word which best fits in each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning: Example(0) TO When the day comes give yourself plenty of time (0) ........

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B2 First (FCE) Practice Test

FCE Reading and Use of English Part 3: Word Formation

For Questions 1-8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. There is an example at the beginning.
Example:
(0) NATURAL

Food Production

In the not-too-distant past farm animals were able to live (0) ........ (NATURE) lives in what we would now term 'free-range' conditions. Such farming methods however, were not able to supply the rapidly growing (1) ........ (POPULATE) of the world and the increasing demands on food (2) ........ (CONSUME) In order to cope with this rising demand, factory farming methods were introduced along with the (3) ........ (DEVELOP) of genetically engineered (4) ........ (GROW) hormones, which resulted in a massive increase in food production. However, these developments in the use of factory farming and drug (5) ........ (TREAT) have led to a widespread feeling that animals are being caused a lot of distress and that the quality of the food itself suffers as a consequence. Certainly, many people (6) ........ (AGREE) with the idea of keeping animals in one building for their entire (7) ........ (EXIST) and argue that more emphasis should be given to (8) ........ (ALTERNATE) farming methods.

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B2 First (FCE, First Certificate in English) Part 3 Word Formation Practice Test

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For Questions 1-8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. There is an example at the beginning. Example: (0) NATURAL In the not-too-distant past farm animals were able to live (0) ........ (NATURE) lives in what we would now term 'free-range' conditions.

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B2 First (FCE) Practice Test

FCE Reading and Use of English Part 4: Key Word Transformation

For questions 1-6, 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. For example:

A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.
DRIVEN
We ..................................... a very friendly taxi driver.

Answer: WERE DRIVEN INTO TOWN BY

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For questions 1-6, 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. For example: A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.

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This section provides exercises on different aspects of English vocabulary at an intermediate level. There are a wide variety of tests focusing on topics that frequently come up in the exam and which FCE students may have to write about or speak, for example: education, entertainment and media, daily life, places and buildings, health, medicine, shopping, travel and holidays, and so on.

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This section provides exercises on different aspects of English vocabulary at an intermediate level. There are a wide variety of tests focusing on topics that frequently come up in the exam and which FCE students may have to write about or speak, for example: education, entertainment and media, daily life, places and buildings, health, medicine, shopping, travel and holidays, and so on.

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Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use one of the words in the box on the left plus a preposition. (Most of the prepositions will be used more than once) There is an example at the beginning (0).

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FCE collocations for Flashcards | Quizlet

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Common collocations to prepare for Keywords Transformation activity, and for other parts of the exam Learn with flashcards, games, and more - for free.

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Phrasal verb list - Ready for FCE Flashcards | Quizlet

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Start studying Phrasal verb list - Ready for FCE. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.