FCE- Focusing on Skills – Reading Part 4- Key Word transformation Modal Verbsenglishlessonplan.co.uk Emily Kruszewska © 2015 telcuk.com

FCE- Focusing on Skills – Reading Part 4- Key Word transformation Modal Verbsenglishlessonplan.co.uk Emily Kruszewska © 2015 telcuk.com

New FCE- Focusing on Skills seriesReading: Part 4 Sentence Transformation:

Modal Verbs with Answers

It’s an extensive exercise consisting of 63 sentences where you can practise Key Word Transformation with Modal Verbs only.

What's this task all about?

Well, you are given a complete sentence followed by a second, incomplete sentence. You must complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first using a word given that must not be changed.

You should write between two to five words (contractions, e.g. 'I'm', count as two words). Don't leave the answer sheet blank for any question. If you don't know the correct answer you should always make a guess.

It's possible to get 50% in this section without getting any of the questions 100% correct. So it's worth answering every question because even incomplete answers can get points.

Remember that the word given must be included in the answer, and cannot be changed in any way.

Good Luck with the practice.

FCE- Focusing on Skills – Reading Part 4- Key Word transformation Modal Verbsenglishlessonplan.co.uk Emily Kruszewska © 2015 telcuk.com

Complete the sentence using the words in bold. Use two to five words.

You are not allowed to rent DVDs out of the library without first completing a form.

must

You.............................................. out of the library without first completing a form.

Answer: mustn't rent DVDs

FCE- Focusing on Skills – Reading Part 4- Key Word transformation Modal Verbsenglishlessonplan.co.uk Emily Kruszewska © 2015 telcuk.com

Complete the sentence using the words in bold. Use two to five words.

My parents arrived early last night, which wasn't necessary because the party didn't start till ten.

have

My parents .............................................. early last night because the party didn't start till ten.

Answer: needn't have arrived

FCE- Focusing on Skills – Reading Part 4- Key Word transformation Modal Verbsenglishlessonplan.co.uk Emily Kruszewska © 2015 telcuk.com

Complete the sentence using the words in bold. Use two to five words.

Pupils are forbidden to leave the school unless they get special permission.

not

Pupils .................................................. unless they get special permission.

Answer: mustn't leave the school

FCE- Focusing on Skills – Reading Part 4- Key Word transformation Modal Verbsenglishlessonplan.co.uk Emily Kruszewska © 2015 telcuk.com

Complete the sentence using the words in bold. Use two to five words.

There's a good chance Tim and his girlfriend will be getting married soon.

could

Tim and his girlfriend .............................................. .

Answer: could be getting married soon

FCE- Focusing on Skills – Reading Part 4- Key Word transformation Modal Verbsenglishlessonplan.co.uk Emily Kruszewska © 2015 telcuk.com

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Reviews:

- because you only have the modals to work with in this activity is easier to do than the mixed sentence transformation part of use of English in FCE. It’s definitely an excellent preparation exercise before the exam. It would be great to have more structures to practice with.

- It's really great actually, and very helpful. it's good to practice that kind of exercise for my test.