English Grammar Practice: A Comprehensive Guide for the First Certificate in English (FCE)

The FCE exam tests a wide range of grammar topics, including:

Now that you know the grammar topics covered in the FCE exam, let's put your skills to the test with some practice exercises.

Choose the correct tense of the verb in parentheses.

English Grammar Practice-First Certificate in English: 100 FCE Key Word Transformation Exercises

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1. I (study) English for three years.
2. He (work) as a teacher since 2010.
3. I (not see) my friends for a long time.
4. They (go) to the cinema last night.
5. I hope I (pass) the FCE exam.

Choose the correct modal verb for each sentence.

1. You (should) study hard for the exam.
2. I (can't) believe you won the lottery!
3. She (must) be at work by now.
4. You (don't have to) wear a uniform at school.
5. I (would) love to go on vacation.

Choose the correct conditional tense for each sentence.

1. If I (win) the lottery, I (buy) a new house.
2. If you (study) harder, you (pass) the exam.
3. I (not go) to the party if it (rain).
4. If I (know) the answer, I (tell) you.
5. What (you do) if you (lose) your job?

Change the following sentences from direct to reported speech.

1. "I am going to the store," she said.
2. "Don't touch that!" he shouted.
3. "I love you," he whispered.
4. "We have to leave now," they said.
5. "I wish I had more time," she sighed.

Change the following sentences from active to passive voice.

1. They built a new school last year.
2. The students are writing a test.
3. They have sold all the tickets.
4. They will repair the car tomorrow.
5. She had stolen the money.

Combine the following pairs of sentences using a relative clause.

1. The man is a doctor. He lives next door.
2. The car is red. It belongs to my brother.
3. The woman is a teacher. She teaches English.
4. The book is interesting. I am reading it.
5. The film is boring. I watched it last night.

Choose the correct noun or pronoun for each sentence.

1. I lost my (keys / key).
2. The (children / childs) are playing in the garden.
3. I gave the book to (him / he).
4. We went to the cinema with (our / ours) friends.
5. The (weather / weathers) is beautiful today.

Choose the correct adjective or adverb for each sentence.

1. The film was very (good / well).
2. He speaks English (fluent / fluently).
3. I am (happy / happily) to help you.
4. The car is (slow / slowly).
5. She is a (beautiful / beautifully) woman.

Choose the correct preposition for each sentence.

1. I put the book (on / in) the table.
2. He is standing (in front of / behind) the car.
3. I am going to the store (at / on) 10 o'clock.
4. He is interested (in / on) music.
5. She sat (beside / next to) me on the bus.

Choose the correct conjunction for each sentence.

1. I love reading and writing (but / because) I am a writer.
2. He is tired (so / but) he goes to bed early.
3. I studied hard (and / or) I passed the exam.
4. (Although / Because) it was raining, we went for a walk.
5. I am going to the store (in addition to / instead of) the library.

In addition to completing practice exercises, there are a number of things you can do to improve your English grammar, including:

By following the tips and completing the practice exercises in this article, you can significantly improve your English grammar skills and prepare yourself for success on the First Certificate in English (FCE) exam. Good luck!

English Grammar Practice-First Certificate in English: 100 FCE Key Word Transformation Exercises

by Mark Lester

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	35 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	52 pages

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