FCE Use of English

What is the FCE Use of English test like?The test has four sections and takes 45 minutes:

1. Part 1 - multiple choice cloze
2. Part 2 - open cloze, text with gaps
3. Part 3 - word formation
4. Part 4 - key word transformations

How to prepare for the FCE Use of English test

• The Use of English paper tests your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.
• Read as much as possible, and use a dictionary to help you learn new words
• Use a grammar book to help you understand sentence structure
• Read the instructions carefully before you start each section
• Look at the example question at the beginning of each section
• Correct spelling is necessary. Get into the habit of checking the spelling of words. For example, a common mistake is spelling - WICH ..... No, no, no! W-H-I-C-H is how it should be spelt!

Here is a document that contains 50 exercises to practise with

Phrasal verbs for FCE: 

1. http://quizlet.com/64061806/phrasal-verb-list-ready-for-fce-flash-cards/
2. http://www.flo-joe.com/fce/students/wordbank/pverb.htm

Over 30 photocopiable worksheets, ideal for classroom use or for homework tasks:

Worksheets: Part One: Multiple Choice Cloze

Worksheet 1 Synonyms
Worksheet 2 Collocation
Worksheet 3 Phrasal Verbs
Worksheet 4 Phrases and Expressions
Worksheet 5 Linking Words

Worksheets: Part Two: Open Cloze

Worksheet 1 Parts Of Speech
Worksheet 2 Pronouns/Relative Pronouns
Worksheet 3 Articles/Quantifiers
Worksheet 4 Modal/Auxiliary Verbs
Worksheet 5 Conjunctions 
Worksheet 6 Prepositions
Worksheet 7 Sentence level practice

Worksheets: Part Three: Word Formation

Worksheet 1 Forming nouns from verbs
Worksheet 2 Forming nouns
Worksheet 3 Forming opposite meanings
Worksheet 4 Forming verbs
Worksheet 5 Forming adjectives & adverbs 
Worksheet 6 Difficult spellings 

Worksheets: Part Four: 'Key' Word Transformation

Worksheet 1 Comparative/Superlative
Worksheet 2 Passive
Worksheet 3 Direct and Indirect Speech
Worksheet 4 Auxiliary verbs
Worksheet 5 Conditionals
Worksheet 6 'Unreal' past tenses
Worksheet 7 Verb patterns
Worksheet 8 Phrasal Verb
Worksheet 9 Sentences requiring two changes