FCE/UseofEnglish

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Part 3 & 4 Use of English

H4CT /  V4CT

Steps key word transformation

STEP 1 : Look at the word given bold.
 Decide word category :  is it a noun,adverb, verb, adjective etc.

STEP 2: Identify similar content. Underline whatever is repeated in both sentences/ identify
EXAMPLE : He enjoyed going to the cinema alone 
                                      Word given   >>>  BY
 He enjoyed going to the cinema _______________.

STEP 3 : consider the language. Is the key word part of a phrasal verb ( look up to) a set phrase , a passive construction, adjectives ending etc.

STEP 4 : complete the 2nd sentence with a similar meaning using 2 - 6 words (CAE)

Answer: He enjoyed going to the cinema by himself.

Checklist

Use this checklist to check your answer to the example question.

1. The number of words is correct (between 3 and 6).
2. The key word has been used in its original form.
3. The meaning of the 2nd sentence is sufficiently similar to the 1st.
4. The tenses in the 2nd sentence correspond to the 1st.
5. The subjects in the 2nd sentence correspond to the 1st.
6. Any pluralisation of nouns is correct.
7. Any necessary prepositions have been included and used accurately.
8. Any necessary determiners have been included and used accurately.
9. Any verb patterns have been constructed correctly.
10. Spelling is correct.

Key word transformation

He couldn't concentrate on his exam because of the noise.
(SO)
It was _________________________________ couldn't concentrate on his exam.

I haven't received an answer yet.
(STILL)
I _________________________________ an answer.

He has always found cooking easy.
(GOOD)
He has always _________________________________ cooking.

This is the strangest music I have ever heard.
(STRANGE)
I have ____________________________________ music before.

My friend said, " You took my schoolbag away from me!" (ACCUSED)
My friend ______________________ her school bag away from her.

It's easy for the mayor to speak in public. (DIFFICULTY)
The mayor ______________________________speaking in public.

Going home without saying goodbye wouldn't be right. (OUGHT)
I think we really ___________________________________ we leave.

My boss always criticises his staff. (TENDENCY)
My boss _______________________________________ his staff.

At the end of the presentation Allen showed some slides. (FINISHED)
Allen _______________________________________ some slides.

A mechanic checked my car for me before I set off on my holiday.
(HAD)
Before I set off on my holiday , I _____________________my car.

He wanted to sell his car but changed his opinion at the last minute.
(HEART)
He wanted to sell his car but ___________________at the last minute.

People think that he has fled the country.
(HAVE)
He ______________ the country

Word formation

REMEMBER FOR  PART 3 & 4  

USE CAPITAL LETTERS

______________ is the spice of life, says the proverb and everyone should try and do new things and meet new people to avoid becoming bored.
(vary)

Buying and selling antiques can be a very _________
hobby if you know how to find a good bargain.
(profit)

We were left without any money for the last part of our holiday because we had _______________
the cost of the train ticket to Norway.
(estimate)

Mr. Tolkien stared ____________
at the group of students talking in the corner and they shut up immediately.
(cross)

People will need to see _______________________
provable information before they can believe in something like life on other planets.
(science)

Men have more of a ___________________
to put weight on around the waist and stomach areas and this is something they should be aware of.
(tend)

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