Words and sentences
Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
The word really is an | . | |||
A | adverb | B | adjective | |
The word that is a | . | |||
A | determiner | B | preposition |
3 The subject of a sentence usually comesthe object.
Aafter | B | before | |||
Tess bought some flowers | her mother. | ||||
A | to | B | for | ||
Sara bought a pen and gave | to Claire. | ||||
A | it | B | them |
Verbs (1)
Write one word in each gap to complete the sentences.
William is | a white shirt. | |
I | like watching scary films. | |
What | you do last night? |
9 When my alarm went off I dreaming about work!
10 He hasnt all of his lunch.
Verbs (2)
Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
been waiting to see a doctor for ages. | ||||||
A | Im | B | Ive | |||
I was late because | got stuck in traffic. | |||||
A | Id | B | Ive | |||
She was tired because shed | all day. | |||||
A | been working | B | was working | |||
I think | stay in tonight. | |||||
A | Ill | B | Ill going to | |||
By the time you get home Ill | my work. | |||||
A | be finished | B | have finished |
Questions, negatives and answers
Write one word in each gap to complete the sentences.
The contracted form of we would is | |
. | |
Wei Jun got a girlfriend? | |
gave you those chocolates? | |
was the film like? | |
colour looks better, blue or | |
green? |
Modal verbs
Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
Students | to take drinks into class. | |||||
A | arent allowed | B | cant | |||
Youve been sleeping all day. You | be | |||||
tired. | ||||||
A | cant | B | mustnt | |||
Ive written the report so you | do it. | |||||
Amustnt | B | neednt | ||||
Would you | picking me up? | |||||
A | like | B | mind | |||
We lost the match. We | played better. | |||||
A | should | B | should have |
The passive (1)
Write one word in each gap to complete the sentences.
26 Hyundai cars made in South
Korea.
27 When I got to the garage, my car been repaired.
The winner should | chosen | |
very soon. | ||
The criminals were caught | the | |
police. |
30 The passive is more common in than in speech.
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The passive (2)
Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
A trophy | to the winning team. | ||||
A | gave | B | was given | ||
It is | that the company is losing money. | ||||
A | said | B | told | ||
I must | a suit made for the wedding. | ||||
A | have | B | had | ||
The cars have | to the USA. | ||||
A | to be shipped | B | shipped | ||
Zenip loves | to expensive restaurants. | ||||
A | being taken | B | taking |
The infinitive and the - ing form (1)
Write one word in each gap to complete the sentences.
The students promised | do their | |
homework. | ||
Would you | helping me? | |
I didnt | to break the mirror! | |
Can you remember | your keys | |
in your bag? | ||
I asked my manager | give me | |
the day off. |
The infinitive and the - ing form (2)
Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
We couldnt decide where | for lunch. | |||||
A | to go | B | shall we go | |||
It is important | your name. | |||||
A | to sign | B | signing | |||
I might | a new PC next week. | |||||
A | buy | B | to buy | |||
Are you afraid of | in a helicopter? | |||||
A | fly | B | flying | |||
Are you in favour of | smoking in public | |||||
places? | ||||||
A | ban | B | banning |
Nouns and articles
Write one word in each gap to complete the sentences.
How | money have you got in | |
your pocket? | ||
All the doors | open! | |
Politics | an interesting subject. |
49 Its raining so we will need umbrella.
50 We are going to UK on holiday.