ENGLISH TESTS

FCE
PAPER 3: USE OF ENGLISH
TEST 1 PART 4


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, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints!
35 The two boys were sitting by themselves in the classroom.
OWN
The two boys were sitting in the classroom.

36 ‘I have an interview tomorrow, so I ought to leave soon,’ Yannis said.
BETTER
‘I have an interview tomorrow, so I soon,’ Yannis said.

37 The film will have started, so it’s not worth going to the cinema now.
POINT
The film will have started, so in going to the cinema now.

38 Roberto arrived late this morning because his train was delayed.
TIME
If the train Roberto would not have arrived late this morning.

39 I had never met Pia’s husband before.
FIRST
It I had ever met Pia’s husband.

40 Abdul’s mother didn’t let him play on the computer until he had done his homework.
MADE
Abdul’s mother his homework before he played on the computer.

41 Although the police chased them, the thieves didn’t get caught.
EVEN
The thieves managed to get the police chased them.

42 Considering that Luke is so young, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician.
ACCOUNT
If you young Luke is, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician.