#1 Present Tenses

1. Underline the correct tense.

1) The plane leaves at four o'clock. We must be at the airport by two
o'clock.
2) It is getting colder and colder every day.
3) Have you seen Linda? I have been looking for her for almost an
hour.
4) Sam is a very interesting person. He knows all kinds of unusual
facts.

2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct present form.

1) Linda is learning to drive at the moment. - I know. She told me last
week.
2) Has Alan got a job? - Oh yes. He is the manager of a leisure
centre.
3) Do you want to have a break now? - Not yet. I am writing a report
for tomorrow's meeting.
4) It's ten o'clock. Have you given the manager his letters? - Yes, and
I have also typed six reports so far this morning.

3. Underline the correct word in bold.

1) I always do the housework on Saturdays.
2) We haven't booked our summer holiday yet.
3) My brother has just joined the football club.
4) Linda has already bought a new dress for the party.
#2 Present Tenses
1. Underline the correct tense.
1) First, you heat the oven to a temperature of 180° C.
2) Have you heard the news? They have just elected a new club
chairman!
3) Martha has found a new job. She is starting next week.
4) The teacher has been correcting essays for three hours.

2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct present form.

1) Is Jeff still in the garden? - Yes. He has been planting flowers all
afternoon.
2) That author is very well-known, isn't she? - Yes. She has written
twenty novels so far.
3) You look very happy today. - I am. I have just heard some good
news.
4) What time does the play start tonight?

3. Underline the correct word in bold.

1) Have you ever tasted Japanese food?
2) Joe has been in Paris for two weeks.
3) I have never seen this film before.
4) The secretary has typed twenty letters so far this morning.
#3 Past Tenses
1. Choose the correct answer.
1) Were you expecting James and Paul to stay for dinner? - No, but I
had prepared a lot of food, so it didn't matter.
2) Tony has been singing for years, hasn't he? - Yes. He made his
first record when he was sixteen.
3) There was a power cut last night. - I know. I was doing some
paperwork when the lights went out
4) Did you see Paul Simon in concert? - No. I was hoping to get
tickets, but they had sold out.

2. Choose the correct answer.

1) Sharon looks different now, doesn't she? - Yes. She used to have
long dark hair, didn't she?
2) I have never driven an automatic car before. - You will soon get
used to it
3) How is Sarah? - She's fine. She is getting used to life in the
countryside.
4) Have you always worked as a nurse? - No. I used to be a child
minder.

3. Underline the correct tense.

1) Lynne was singing as she was clearing the windows.
2) Mr. Todd had been teaching for thirty years when he retired.
3) I phoned Jack because I wanted to ask him a question.
4) They had been walking for hours when they stopped for a rest.

4. Fill in the future simple, the present simple or the present perfect.
My car is being repaired and I don't know when it will be ready. I
doubt whether I will be able to collect it before the weekend. I wonder
if John will give me a lift to the party on Saturday. I'll ask him when he
comes home.
#4 Past Tenses
1. Choose the correct answer.
1) The restaurant was packed last night. - Yes. Luckily, I had booked
a table in advance.
2) Did you watch the film yesterday? - No. It had finished by the time
we got home.
3) Did you stay up late last night? - No. I had been working all day,
so went to bed early.
4) Did you enjoy your holiday? - Yes. We spent most of our time on
the beach.

2. Choose the correct answer.

1) Do you remember when we were little? - Yes. Dad would always
read us a bedtime story.
2) Aren't you tired? - No. I am used to walking long distances.
3) Jane had trouble with her job at first. - Yes, She wasn’t used to
working on her own.
4. Did you find your degree course difficult? - Yes, but I soon got
used to it.

3. Underline the correct tense

1) The shop had sold the table by the time I got there.
2) Joe was happy. He had won first prize in the competition.
3) It was raining while they were playing the football match.
4) Rob opened the box and looked inside.

4. Fill in the future simple, the present simple or the present perfect
I was calling to ask if you'd like to go out after we finish/have finished
work tomorrow if you want to watch a video instead. Call me back as
soon as you get in. I'll wait until I hear from you.
#5 Future Tenses
1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct future tense.
1) Your house is very small. - I know. I’m going to move to a bigger
house next year.
2) I have got a new job! - Wonderful! I will call Mum and tell her the
good news.
3) How old is your daughter? - She will be fourteen next week.
4) I must phone Julia. - Well, don't phone her now. She will be
sleeping.

2. Underline the correct tense.

Next Saturday Daisy is flying to Paris for a business meeting. Her
secretary has already booked the flight The plane leaves at nine
o'clock in the morning and one of her business clients will be meeting
her at the airport when the plane lands. She doesn't know how long
the meeting will last, but she will have returned home by Thursday
evening.

3. Choose the correct answer.

1) I have been thinking about buying a new car recently. - Really?
What sort of car?
2) I haven't seen Mark for weeks. - Well. I am meeting him this
afternoon. Why don't you come along?
3) We'd better take a taxi to the station. - Yes. The train leaves in
fifteen minutes.
4) Where is the newspaper? - I threw it away. I thought you had
finished reading it.
#6 Future Tenses
1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct future tense.
1) Have you been living here long? - Yes. By next month, I will have
been living/will have lived here for ten years.
2) Are you having a party next weekend? - Yes. I hope I will have
finished decorating the house by then.
3) What are your plans for tonight? - Well, I am meeting Steve at
eight o'clock.
4) I must buy some bread. - You'd better hurry. The shops close in
half an hour.

2. Underline the correct tense.

Florence is going to become a doctor when she finishes medical
school She thinks she will probably work in a hospital for most of her
career. This time next month, she will be revising hard for her exams.
By the time she gets her degree she will have been studying
medicine for five years. Florence hopes she will pass all the exams
with excellent grades.

3. Choose the correct answer.

1) I feel very tired. - How can you be tired? You haven't done a thing
all day.
2) Cathy doesn't study enough. - I know. I'm afraid she won't pass her
exam.
3) It's bad news about Janet crashing her new car, isn't it? - Yes. She
had been saving for month to buy it.
4) There's someone here to see you. - Oh, that will be my sister.
Send her in.
#7 Infinitive
1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive forms or the -ing
form.
1) Simon was the last person to arrive at the office.
2) She can’t get used to working for such a large company.
3) It's no use asking Paul. He won't be able to help you.
4) Peter denied breaking the classroom window.

2. Rephrase the following sentences, as in the example.

1) I don't think Ann should want the late film
I don't want Ann to watch the late film.
2) She is going to tidy her clothes away. Her mother asked her to do
it.
Her mother wants her to tidy her clothes away.
3) It's Mary's turn to do the washing up. I insist on it.
I insist on her doing the washing-up.
4) Why don t you come to my party?
I would like you to come to my party/ I would like it if you came to my
party.

3. Rewrite the sentences using for, as in the example.

1) He shouldn't play his music so loud. It's too late.
It's too late for him to play his music so loud.
2) Barry must do to the bank today. It's necessary.
It's necessary for Barry to go to the bank today.
3) They must finish their homework. It's important.
It's important for them to finish their homework.
4) No one has taken my order yet. I'm still waiting.
I'm still waiting for someone to take my order.

4. Complete the sentences, as in the example.

1) It's said that this orchestra is the best in the world.
This orchestra is said to be the best in the world.
2) It is believed that the thieves have left the country.
The thieves are believed to have left the country.
3) It is expected that they will arrive in time for dinner.
They are expected to arrive in time for dinner.
#8 Infinitive
1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or the -ing form.
1) I will feed the dog this afternoon.
2) We had better run or we will miss the train.
3) It was kind of him to help me tidy the house.
4) She refused to answer his questions.
2.Rephrase the following sentences, as in the example.
I don't think Ann should want the late film.
I don't want Ann to watch the late film.
1) Why don't you come to my party?
I’d like you to come to my party / I’d like it if you came to my party.
2) Mark fell into the swimming pool on his wedding day.
I'll never forget Mark/Mark’s/him/his falling into the swimming pool on
his wedding day.
3) You have to finish this project today.
I need you to finish this project today.
4) I don't think my secretary should attend the meeting.
I don't want my secretary to attend the meeting.
3. Rewrite the sentences using for, as in the example.
He shouldn't play his music so loud. It's too late.
It's too late for him to play his music so loud.
1) You should move to the town centre. It will be more convenient.
It will be more convenient for you to move to the town centre.
2) John should learn a foreign language. That would be a good idea.
It would be a good idea for John to learn a foreign language.
3) There are shops in the hotel. Guests can do their shopping.
There are shops in the hotel for guests to do their shopping.
4) The teacher spoke loudly. Everyone could hear him.
The teacher spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear (him).
4. Complete the sentences, as in the example.
It is said that this orchestra is the best in the world.
This orchestra is said to be the best in the world.
l) It is thought that he will be attending the meeting.
He is thought to be attending the meeting.
2) It is reported that the government has reached a decision.
The government is reported to have reached a decision.
3) It is said that they were responsible for the damage.
They are said to have been responsible for the damage.
#9 Gerund
1. Choose the correct answer.
1) Fishing is very relaxing. - I don't agree. I think it's boring.
2) I can't decide what to wear to the party. - Why don't you wear your
blue dress?
3) Did you go to the cinema last night? - No. My parents made me
study for the exam instead.
4) Did you enjoy your holiday? - Yes, but I am glad to be home again.

2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive form or the -ing
form.
1) Jane went on sleeping for another two hours.
2) He told us his name and went on to introduce us to his wife.
3) We didn't mean to interrupt you.
4) Being a doctor means working long hours.

3. Complete the sentences wish too or enough and the adjective in

brackets.
1) Did you go to the beach yesterday? - No. It wasn't warm enough to
go to the beach.
2) Do her new shoes fit her? - No. They are too small.
3) Have you finished your homework? - I can't. It's too difficult.
4) Did you hear the announcement? - No. It wasn't loud enough.
#10 Gerund
1. Choose the correct answer:
1) Shall we go to a restaurant this evening? I'd rather stay at home.
I'm exhausted.
2) Why did you go to the library? - Getting some books to read.
3) Why do you want to buy a car? - Because I hate waiting for a bus
every day,
4) Do you have any plans for the summer? - Well, Danny suggested
going to Spain for a week.

2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive form or the -ing
form
1) She tried to finish her homework, but it was too difficult.
2) You should try eating more fruit. It's good for your health.
3) He regrets arguing with his best friend.
4) We regret to inform you that tonight's performance will be
cancelled.

3. Complete the sentences with too or enough and the adjective in

brackets.
1) Can you open the window, please? - I can't. I'm not tall enough to
reach it.
2) It's too hot in here. - Why don't you take your coat off then?
3) Did you enjoy the party last night? No. We were too tired to enjoy
it.
4) Why don't you drink your tea? - It's not sweet enough for me to
drink.
#11 Participle
1. Underline the correct word
1) Did you enjoy the horror film? - No. It was very frightening
2) Mark is always biting the nails. - I know. It's an extremely annoying
habit.
3) Why doesn't John study French? - He is not interested in learning
a foreign language.
4) What did you think of new restaurant? - It was awful! The food was
disgusting.

2. Rewrite the sentences using participles

1) Because she was tired, Kate went to bed.
Being tired, Katie went to bed.
2) He was sitting in the garden and he was drinking his tea.
He was sitting in the garden drinking his tea.
3) After Janet had made dinner, she called the children.
Having made dinner, Janet called the children.
4) The boy is standing by the door is my brother.
The boy standing by the door is my brother.

3. Underline the correct preposition

1) Adam complained of having a sore throat.
2) She was concentrating on writing the report when the phone rang.
3) The two men were charged with armed robbery.
4) I take care of my neighbor's cat when she goes on holiday.
#12 Participle
1. Underline the correct word.
1) Miss Shaw is a wonderful teacher. - Yes. She is always
encouraging in her attitude towards the students.
2) Do you like windsurfing? - Yes. I find it very exciting.
3) Vicky is good at art, isn't she? - Yes. I was impressed by her
paintings.
4) Did you see the fireworks last night? - Yes, It was an amazing
display.

2. Rewrite the sentences using participles.

1) Simon cut his hand while he was chopping some wood.
Simon cut his hand while chopping some wood.
2) Donna had a shower before she went to bed.
Donna had a shower before going to bed./Having had a shower,
Donna went to bed.
3) Because we were late, we took a taxi.
Being late, we took a taxi.
4) Gary opened the window and breathed the fresh air.
Opening the window, Gary breathed the fresh air.

3. Underline the correct preposition

1) The politician refused to comment on the new law.
2) Sheila's friends congratulated her on passing her exams.
3) Contrary to what had been written in the papers, the three women
were proved innocent.
4) The new teacher found it hard to cope with the naughty children.
#13 Adjectives, Adverbs and Comparisons
1. Underline the correct item.
1) This is a pretty complicated situation.
2) They had hardly been home for a minute when the phone rang.
3) My friends are mostly vegetarians.
4) Her loose outfit allowed her to move freely.

2. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the adjective/adverb in

brackets.
1) I like living in the country. It's a lot more peaceful than the city.
2) I felt very ill last week, but, I'm slightly better now.
3) I can't hear you. Could you speak a little louder/more loudly
please?
4) Steven is the tallest in the basketball team.

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of adjectives.

1) The noise got louder and louder until I couldn't bear it any longer.
2) The harder he works, the more successful he becomes.
3) It rained harder and harder until the river burst its banks.
4) The colder it got, the more clothes they had to put on to keep
warm.
#14 Adjectives, Adverbs and Comparisons
1. Underline the correct item
1) The shelf was so high that he couldn't reach it.
2) John may be late home tonight, as he has a lot of work to do.
3) The room was prettily decorated.
4) Children under five years old travel free.

2. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the adjective/adverb in

brackets.
1) This computer is very old. I need something more modern.
2) The new library is far closer to my house than the old one.
3) Jane's new haircut makes her look much more attractive.
4) This jacket was by far the most expensive in the shop.

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of adjectives.

1) Jake ran faster and faster and won the race.
2) The higher he jumped, the louder/the more loudly the crowd
cheered.
3) Cars are getting cheaper and cheaper as the years go by.
4) The younger you are, the easier you find it to learn things.
#15 Nouns
1. Fill the gaps with a, an, or some where necessary.
1) We had some delicious food last night. We had a delicious meal
last night
2) There is some beautiful furniture in that shop. There is a beautiful
table in that shop.
3) I'm thirsty. I need a drink. I'm thirsty. I need some water.
4) She's just bought some expensive clothes. She's just bought an
expensive dress.

2. Underline the correct word.

1) I have a Physics exam tomorrow. - Oh dear. Physics is a very
difficult subject.
2) My office is three miles from my house. - Three miles is a long way
to walk to work.
3) My little brother has got measles. - Oh dear. Measles is quite a
serious illness.
4) Jane looked nice today, didn't she? - Yes. Her clothes were very
smart.

3. Finish the sentences.

1) You need a lot of experience to do this job.
A lot of experience is needed to do this job.
2) They gave us some interesting information.
The information they gave us was interesting.
3) She likes Maths more than any other subjects.
Maths is her favorite subject/is the subject she likes most.
4) We had mild weather this winter.
The weather we had this winter was mild.
#16 Nouns
1. Fill the gaps with a, an, or some where necessary.
1) They booked a room in advance. They booked some
accommodation in advance.
2) The band played a lovely song. The band played some lovely
music.
3) We had a heat wave last week. We had some hot weather last
week.
4) I can't do this job alone. I need an assistant. I can't do this job
alone. I need some help.

2. Underline the correct word.

1) I've got two pounds. I'm going to buy a CD, Two pounds is not
enough to buy a CD.
2) The classroom was empty when I walked past. Yes. The class
were all on a school outing.
3) Have you just cleaned the stairs? - Yes, so be careful. They are
very slippery.
4) Did you ask John to fix your car? - Yes. His advice was that I take
it to a garage.

3. Finish the sentences.

1) We called Police immediately.
The police were called immediately.
2) I told them some exciting news.
The news I told then was exciting.
3) He was irritated because of the bad traffic.
He was irritated because the traffic was bad.
4) I stayed in very luxurious accommodation.
The accommodation I stayed in was very luxurious.
#18 Modal verbs
1. Fill in the gaps with must, mustn't or needn't/don't have to.
1) You must study hard to pass the exams. - I know. I study every
evening.
2) You mustn’t be late for your job interview. - I know. I'll leave early
so as to get there on time.
3) Shall I collect the children from the party? - No, you needn’t/don’t
have to collect them. Mrs Shaw is giving them a lift home.
4) Do you want me to wait for you after work? - No, you needn’t/don’t
have to wait I can walk home by myself.

2. Fill in can, can't, must, mustn't, needn't or have to.

1) Is Jason at work today? - He can’t be. His car isn't in the car park.
2) I can't do my German homework. It's too difficult. - I'll help you. I
can speak German.
3) I'm going to watch TV. - All right, but you mustn’t/can’t stay up too
late.
4) We must/have to book a taxi to take us to the airport. - I'll do it
now.

3 Fill in the gaps with could or was/were allowed to

1) The children were allowed to go to the cinema on their own
yesterday.
2) When I was young, we could/were allowed to wear whatever we
liked to school.
3) Peter was allowed to watch a concert on TV last night, although it
was on quite late
4) When we were children, we could/were allowed to play outside
until it got dark.
#19 Modal verbs
1. Fill in shall or will.
1) Shall I help you with the washing-up? - No, I can manage by
myself.
2) Shall we have pizza for diner tonight? - I'd rather have steak.
3) Will you carry this for me, please? - Certainly. It looks heavy.
4) What shall we buy for Bob's birthday? - I think he'd like a book.

2. Choose the correct answer.

1) Shall I make you a cup of tea? - Yes, please.
2) Would you help me please? My car won't start. - I'd be happy to.
3) Could you open the door for me, please? - Of course.
4) Can you do the washing-up for me, please? - No problem.

3. Choose the correct answer

1) Can I borrow your pen? Mine doesn't work.
2) I Must go to the bank. I haven't got any money.
3) Lizzie Could spell her name before she was three.
4) Will you help me with the shopping, please?
#17 Role of suffixes and prefixes if the word formation
1. Add the correct prefixes to the words in bold.
1) Kate is now doing a postgraduate degree.
2) Mr Bell is an ex-teacher. He retired ten years ago.
3) This is an international company. It has offices all over the world.
4) Sharon is underweight for her age and height. She eats very little.

2. Add the correct prefixes to form die opposite of the words.

1) He's an uninteresting person. In fact, he's rather boring.
2) Driving a car without a license is illegal.
3) I'm afraid disagree with what you just said.
4) I can't do this puzzle. It's impossible!

3. Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets.

Sophie can be very
1) careless at times. Although she tries to be
2) helpful and is always willing to offer her.
3) assistance, more often than not her.
4) clumsiness causes great
5) frustration to her family and friends.
#20 Passive Voice
1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive tense.
1) That's a lovely shirt. Is it new? - Yes. It was bought for me by my
mother.
2) When do you have this report ready? - Well, it must be handed in
by Tuesday.
3) Did you read the newspaper this morning? - No. it hadn’t been
delivered by the time I left for work.
4) Where is your car? - At the garage. It is being repaired.

2. Rewrite the sentences in the Passive, where possible.

1) Her mother drives her to school every day.
She is driven to school by her mother every day.
2) Paul drives to work every day.
It cannot be changed.
3) I woke up late on Sunday morning.
It cannot be changed.
4) Her mother woke her up at seven o'clock.
She was woken up by her mother at seven o’clock.

3. Fill in by or with.
1) She was woken up by a loud noise
2) The parcel was tied up with string
3) John was told off by his mother
4) This picture was painted by a famous artist.