FCE - Informal Letters Practice 5

Correct the typical mistakes - 5

Correct the answers referring to the code to know which part of the sentence is wrong. Write the corrections in the spaces to make a full phrase.

Key to symbols:
ph = complete phrase needs re-writing.
ww = wrong word.
g = grammar error.
t = tense or aspect error.
pr = wrong preposition.
s = syntax error (wrong order).
r = wrong register (formal / informal).
mw = missing word.
o = omit a word or words.
pu = punctuation.
s = spelling.
sm = semantics (wrong meaning).
_ = part of word missing.

Talking about the future

1) I can't to wait to meet your parents this summer. (o)

I can't your parents this summer.

2) When I were there, I'd like to visit a castle. (t)

When I there, I'd like to visit a castle.

3) I hope there'll be any castles near you. (g)

I hope there'll be castles near you.

4) I can't visit you next week because I'll take exams. (t)

I can't visit you next week because I'll exams.

5) At weekend, I'd like to go to a castle. (mw)

At , I'd like to go to a castle.

Relationships

6) I think we can to get on very well. (g)

I think we get on very well.

Syntax

7) I'd like to know what shirt size are you. (s)

I'd like to know what shirt .

8) Do you think is it possible? (s)

Do you think ?

9) I'd like also to see you soon. (s)

I'd you soon.

Articles

10) In UK, I feel at home. (mw)

In UK, I feel at home.

*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.

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