GRAMMAR PRACTICE

GRAMMAR PRACTICE FOR THE FINAL TEST
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http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/tests

I hope you will find them useful.

Good luck in your finals!!


MIXED TENSES

MIXED TENSES EXERCISES + KEY
Fill the gaps with the correct tenses.
  1. I (learn) English for seven years now.
  2. But last year I (not / work) hard enough for English, that's why my marks (not / be) really that good then.
  3. As I (pass / want) my English exam successfully next year, I (study) harder this term.
  4. During my last summer holidays, my parents (send) me on a language course to London.
  5. It (be) great and I (think) I (learn) a lot.
  6. Before I (go) to London, I (not / enjoy) learning English.
  7. But while I (do) the language course, I (meet) lots of young people from all over the world.
  8. There I (notice) how important it (be) to speak foreign languages nowadays.
  9. Now I (have) much more fun learning English than I (have) before the course.
  10. At the moment I (revise) English grammar.
  11. And I (begin / already) to read the texts in my English textbooks again.
  12. I (think) I (do) one unit every week.
  13. My exam (be) on 15 May, so there (not / be) any time to be lost.
  14. If I (pass) my exams successfully, I (start) an apprenticeship in September.
  15. And after my apprenticeship, maybe I (go) back to London to work there for a while.







KEY
  1. I have been learningaction that started in the past and is still going on now, emphasis is put on the duration (signal word: for seven years) - Present Perfect Progressive(i) English for seven years now. 
  2. But last year I was not working hard enough for English, that's why my marks were not1st verb: you can either use past progressive or simple past.
    a) Past Progressive: puts emphasis on the duration
    b) Simple Past: puts emphasis on the fact
    2nd verb: a fact in the past - Simple Past.(i)
     really that good then.
  3. As I want to pass my English exam successfully next year, I am going to study1st verb: situation in the present - Simple Present (after 'want' use 'to' + infinitive)
    2nd verb: decision made for the future - Future I going to.(i)
     harder this term.
  4. During my last summer holidays, my parents sentcompleted action in the past - Simple Past(i) me on a language course to London.
  5. It was great and I think I have learned1st verb: fact in the past - Simple Past
    2nd verb: situation in the present - Simple Present
    3rd verb: finished action that has an influence on the present. emphasis is on the result - Present Perfect Simple(i)
     a lot.
  6. Before I went to London, I had not enjoyed1st verb: action in the past - Simple Past
    2nd verb: action taking place before that certain time in the past (signal word: before) - Past Perfect.(i)
     learning English.
  7. But while I was doing the language course, I met1st verb: action taking place only for a certain period in the past - Past Progressive
    2nd verb: short actions in the past taking place in the middle of another action - Simple Past.(i)
     lots of young people from all over the world.
  8. There I noticed how important it is1st verb: observation in the past - Simple Past
    2nd verb: general fact that is true for the present - Simple Present(i)
     to speak foreign languages nowadays.
  9. Now I have much more fun learning English than I had1st verb: situation in the present - Simple Present
    2nd verb: situation in the past - Simple Past(i)
     before the course.
  10. At the moment I am revisingaction happening around now (signal word: at the moment) - Present Progressive(i) English grammar.
  11. And I have already begunaction that has just started (signal word: already), emphasis is put on the fact      (not the duration) - Present Perfect Simple(i) to read the texts in my English textbooks again.
  12. I think I will do1st verb: feeling in the present - Simple Present
    2nd verb: assumption with regard to the future (signal word: I think) - Future I will(i)
     one unit every week.
  13. My exam is on 15 May, so there is not1st verb: the exact date for the exam is already scheduled - Simple Present.
    2nd verb: idiomatic expression(i)
     any time to be lost.
  14. If I pass my exams successfully, I will startdonditional sentence type I: if + Simple Present, Future I will(i) an apprenticeship in September.
  15. And after my apprenticeship, maybe I will goassumption / dream for the futureermutung - Future I mit will.(i) back to London to work there for a while.



Fill the gaps with the correct tenses.
1. They (build) a new power station at the moment. 
2. When I was buying the stamps somebody (call) my name. 
3. 'What time (Kevin come) ?' 'An hour ago.' 
4. I (not go) to the cinema last night. I was too tired. 
5. Carol invited us to the party but we (not go) . We had other things to do. 
6. I saw Bridget at the museum when I was going to the restaurant but she (not see) me. 
7. 'Where (your parents live) ?' 'In a village near London. They have always lived there.' 
8. She speaks English but she (not speak) French. 
9. Jeff is from London. He (live) there all his life. 
10. My favourite country is Canada. I (be) there four times. 
11. I (never eat) bananas. 
12. 'How long (you study) Photography?' 'For one year.' 
13. 'Where are you going on holiday?' 'I don't know. We (not decide) yet.' 
14. Who (invent) the washing machine? 
15. 'Where's Jill?' 'She (have) lunch at the moment.' 
16. (Terry work) ? No, he is on holiday. 
17. Somebody (steal) my sunglasses at the swimming pool last week. 
18. (she wear) the nice jacket when you saw her? 
19. Where (be) you yesterday?
20.  As you (see / can) , I (become) a real London fan already.






RESULTS

1. They (build) ARE BUILDING a new power station at the moment.
2. When I was buying the stamps somebody (call) CALLED my name.
3. 'What time (Kevin comeDID KEVIN COME ?' 'An hour ago.'
4. I (not go) DID NOT GO to the cinema last night. I was too tired.
5. Carol invited us to the party but we (not goDID NOT GO . We had other things to do.
6. I saw Bridget at the museum when I was going to the restaurant but she (not seeDID NOT SEE me.
7. 'Where (your parents liveDO YOUR PARENTS LIVE ?' 'In a village near London. They have always lived there.'
8. She speaks English but she (not speak) DOES NOT SPEAK French.
9. Jeff is from London. He (live) HAS LIVED there all his life.
10. My favourite country is Canada. I (be) HAVE BEEN there four times.
11. I (never eatHAVE NEVER EATEN bananas.
12. 'How long (you study) HAVE YOU BEEN STUDYING Photography?' 'For one year.'
13. 'Where are you going on holiday?' 'I don't know. We (not decideHAVE NOT DECIDED yet.'
14. Who (invent) INVENTED the washing machine?
15. 'Where's Jill?' 'She (have) IS HAVING lunch at the moment.'
16. (Terry work) IS TERRY WORKING ? No, he is on holiday.
17. Somebody (steal) STOLE my sunglasses at the swimming pool last week.
18. (she wear) WAS SHE WEARING the nice jacket when you saw her?
19. Where (be) WERE you yesterday?


UNIT 8
THE PASSIVE
1.   Choose the correct answer.
1.   I’m excited because our new TV … today.

      a.   is being delivered
      b.   is delivering
2.   You … this homework yesterday. It’s a pity you forgot.
      a.   should have been handed in    
      b.   should have handed in
3.   Sandra went shopping while her car … .
      a.   was being washed
      b.   was washing
4.   His plane … because of bad weather.
      a.   might have delayed     
      b.   might have been delayed
2.   Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1.   My article for the local paper …………………………… (publish) last month.
2.   My sister …………………………… (interview) next week.
3.   That dog is aggressive. It …………………………… (shouldn’t / allow) in the house.
4.   Are you sure this film  …………………………… (make) in 1973?
5.   Your project …………………………… (must / finish) before the end of the week.
6.   How to make that fabulous Christmas cake …………………………… (explain) in this week’s magazine.
7.   The injured man …………………………… (take) to hospital by the time the ambulance arrived.
3.   Write a continuation for each sentence below. Use the words in brackets and the passive form of the verbs.
1... I’ve never seen this house before. It must be new.
(yes / it / build / this year)
.................................................................................................................................
2... Could you look up this word for me?
(how / it / spell / ?)
.................................................................................................................................
3... What is he doing at the police station right now?
(he / question / about / the accident)
.................................................................................................................................
4... I heard you were upset.
(yes / I / should / give / a promotion)
.................................................................................................................................
5... Are you sure this fish is fresh?
(yes / it / just / catch)
.................................................................................................................................


4.   Complete the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible.
1... They shouldn’t have told him about the accident.
..... He .....................................................................................................................  .
2... As far as I know, they haven’t sold the house.
..... As far as I know, the house ....................................................................................  .
3... Karen borrowed the atlas from Anita.
..... The atlas ............................................................................................................  .
4... They won’t cut down the trees by the river.
................................................................................................................................  .
5... Someone is playing games on my computer.
................................................................................................................................  .
6... Fog often causes road accidents.
................................................................................................................................  .
7... Why has the officer arrested that man?
...............................................................................................................................  ?
5.   Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the active, passive or
causative form.
1.   This is a great bowling alley. They ……………………… (rent) out shoes very cheaply and everyone
      ……………………… (give) a free soft drink if they get a high score.
2.   All cars ……………………… (must / park) in the nearby shopping centre. Furthermore, parking spaces
      ……………………… no longer ……………………… (provide) for employees in the company’s car park.
3.   Although plans for the extension ……………………… (make) six months ago, no details about them
      ……………………… (reveal) to the staff yet.
4.   My cousin ……………………… (have) relatives all over the world. More than 200 of them ……………………… (inform) about the family reunion.
5.   A year after the book ……………………… (write), the writer ……………………… it ……………………… (translate) into ten different languages.
6.   That play ……………………… (might / write) when Shakespeare ……………………… (live) in London.
7.   Last year, vandals ……………………… (cover) the walls of our football stadium with graffiti. Last month, however,
      all of those walls ……………………… (repaint).

8.   Jimmy ……………………… his computer ……………………… (repair) last week but I ………………………
(not receive) an e-mail from him yet.
6.   Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1.   This dress doesn’t fit me. It …………………………… (must / make) for someone else.
2.   We think that the new cinema …………………………… (build) by next year.
3.   By the time we got home, dinner …………………………… (already / serve).
4.   Our car …………………………… (not repair) yet.
5.   At this restaurant, dogs …………………………… (allow) to enter with their owners.
6.   The guests …………………………… (photograph) in the garden when it started to rain.
7.   Rewrite the sentences in the passive.
1... The manager announced the new plan to the staff.
....................................................................................................................................................
2... Someone has just sent Kim some lovely flowers.
....................................................................................................................................................
3... I’m sure the police will catch the thief soon.
....................................................................................................................................................
4... My parents haven’t sold our house yet.
....................................................................................................................................................
5... Someone is cooking tomato soup in the kitchen.
....................................................................................................................................................
6... Sam shouldn’t have told your secret to everyone.
....................................................................................................................................................
8.   Write sentences that logically follow the original sentences. Use the words in brackets and the passive
or causative form of the verb.
1. . This is his last year of being prime minister. (elections / hold / in autumn)
....................................................................................................................................................
2... We made a mistake by not sending Carol an invitation to our wedding. (she should / send)
....................................................................................................................................................
3... There’s been a leak in the roof for months. (we / repair / today)
....................................................................................................................................................
4... Henry VI, Part 1 is Shakespeare’s first play. (it / write / in 1589)
....................................................................................................................................................
5... I didn’t make any of the cakes. (I / bake / by a professional)
....................................................................................................................................................
9.   Complete the passage with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.
What happens when you do something wrong at school? Maybe your teacher 1. …………………………… (hand out) a punishment. You 2. …………………………… (might / send) to the headteacher. When you get home, 3. …………………………… you …………………………… (punish) again by your parents? One mother felt that her
eight-year-old son 4. …………………………… (not punish) enough by his school. She 5. …………………………… (make) him stand on the pavement for three hours with a sign that read, “I was rude to my teacher. I’m sorry”. The mother said she 6. …………………………… (not want) to embarrass her child. She just believed that this way her son’s behaviour 7. …………………………… (could / change). It appears that this method 8. …………………………… (try) by many parents over the years. In another case, a 12-year-old girl 9. …………………………… (suspend) from school for bullying. She too 10. …………………………… (have to stand) outside a school with signs that read, “I got suspended from school” and “Don’t be like me. Stop bullying.” Some people agree with the way these kids 11. …………………………… (punish). Others simply don’t.

10.   Complete the sentences. Use the passive or causative form.
1... Every night, loud music ...........................................................................................................  .
2... My hair is too long. Tomorrow, I ................................................................................................  .
3... Yesterday, I went to the dentist and ...........................................................................................  .
4... In my opinion, dogs .................................................................................................................  .
5... I’m not sure, but my keys ..........................................................................................................  .
6... At the end of tomorrow’s competition, the results .........................................................................  .
7... I’m so disappointed. Our travel plans .........................................................................................  .
8... She’s very short, so every time she buys jeans, she ....................................................................  .

VERB EXERCISES
Click on the following link to practice verb forms and tenses  VERBS

UNIT 7 
CONDITIONALS
1.   Choose the correct answer.

1.   If you close the door, we won’t / wouldn’t be so cold.

2.   Dan will buy himself a moped as soon as he earns / will earn enough money.
3.   I’ll call you tomorrow unless I forget / will forget.
4.   If you could travel anywhere in the world, where will / would you go?
5.   I would fly in a hot-air balloon if I am / were brave enough.
6.   When I move / would move to Finland, I won’t forget to write to you.
2.   Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1.   As soon as Dave changes his clothes, we ……………………… (go) out to lunch.
2.   If the buses arrived on time, this ……………………… (be) a very convenient way to travel.
3.   Unless you ……………………… (tell) me what you want, I won’t be able to help you.
4.   If they didn’t understand French, they ……………………… (not be able to) watch this film.
5.   When I ……………………… (call) Ben, I’ll tell him about your accident.
6.   If I ……………………… (can reach) the top shelf on my own, I wouldn’t need a ladder.
3.   Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the third conditional.
1.   I didn’t know Ken was in hospital. If I …………………………… (know), I …………………………… (visit) him.
2.   Denise got to the station in time for her train. If she …………………………… (miss) it, she …………………………… (be) late for the party.
3.   Unfortunately, I didn’t have my mobile phone at the station. If I …………………………… (have) it, I 
     …………………………… (be able to) find out what train you were on.
4.   If you …………………………… (not tell) me what happened, I …………………………… (think) everything was OK.
5.   She …………………………… (not burn) his letters if she …………………………… (love) him.
4.   Complete the sentences with the affirmative or negative form of the verbs in brackets. Use a conditional or time clause. There may be more than one correct answer.
1.   I enjoyed the film. If you …………………………… (recommend) it, I …………………………… (see) it.
2.   Hurry up! You …………………………… (miss) the bus if you …………………………… (leave) now.
3.   The doctor isn’t here today. If he …………………………… (be) here, you …………………………… (speak) to him.
4.   Don’t worry. We …………………………… (call) you as soon as we …………………………… (arrive).
5.   It’s a free concert. You …………………………… (pay) anything if you …………………………… (come).
6.   When I …………………………… (feel) better, I …………………………… (return) to work.
7.   I …………………………… (travel) to Australia if I …………………………… (can afford) the airfare. However, I haven’t got enough money.



5.   Complete the sentences. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1.   It’s very important that I call my father the moment I get home.
     As soon as .........................................................................................................  .
2.   Lana was upset because she lost her mobile phone.
     If Lana ...............................................................................................................  .
3.   I think you should apologise.
     If I were you, ........................................................................................................  .
4.   I had a headache because I sat in front of the computer all day.
     I wouldn’t ...........................................................................................................  .
5.   Sheila is going to work all day in order to complete the project.
     Unless she .........................................................................................................  .
6.   I didn’t remember to buy Mum a birthday present, but my sister reminded me.
     If she hadn’t ........................................................................................................  .


6.   Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the first conditional, second conditional or a time clause.

not need • go • not get • not speak • buy

1.   If I sold my car, I …………………………… much money for it.
2.   As soon as he gets on the train, he …………………………… some lunch.
3.   I …………………………… your bicycle unless my car breaks down again.
4.   If you could travel anywhere in the world, where ……………………… you ……………………… ?
5.   We …………………………… to him until he apologises.
7.   Write sentences that logically follow the original sentences. Use the words in brackets and the third conditional. There may be more than one correct answer.

1... Janet missed the last train home yesterday. 

(leave work on time / catch)
...............................................................................................................................

2... Oliver went on a skiing holiday. 

(ski / break his leg)
...............................................................................................................................

3... I couldn’t find the art museum. 

(have map / get lost)
...............................................................................................................................
8.   Arrange the words in the correct order to form sentences that logically follow the original sentence. Use the first conditional, second conditional or a time clause. There may be more than one correct answer.

1... Jon is coming home from Poland this week.

return / Jon / home / we / as soon as / for / go out / lunch
...............................................................................................................................

2... We didn’t go to the party.

go / if / we / not have / an exam 
...............................................................................................................................

3... You never know what a dog is thinking.

tell / interesting / can talk / if / they / stories / dogs
...............................................................................................................................

4... Let’s make sure it’s a vegetarian restaurant.

unless / not eat / the food / be / she / there / vegetarian
...............................................................................................................................
9.   Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
What would you do if your parents 1. ……………………… (buy) you a new computer and you 2. ……………………… (have to) get rid of the old one? Unless you 3. ……………………… (know) someone who needed the computer, you would probably throw it away. But did you know that throwing away these products causes pollution? If protecting the environment 4. ……………………… (interest) you, you can join The Freecycle Network, a website where members advertise things they don’t want. When you 5. ……………………… (become) a member, you can also receive items people don’t want any longer. However, unless an item is free, legal and appropriate for all ages, the website 6. ……………………… (not advertise) it. There are more than 4,000 different Freecycle groups in over 80 countries all around the world. One member said, “If the site 7. ……………………… (not set up), it’s difficult to say how many additional tons of waste would have polluted our planet.”



10.   Rewrite the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the first, second or third conditional. Make any necessary changes. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. There may be more than one correct answer.
1... I think you should move to a quieter area. (be you)
...............................................................................................................................
2... I won the race because I listened to my coach. (not win)
...............................................................................................................................
3... Fran is unhappy because her boyfriend has gone abroad. (not be)
...............................................................................................................................
4... Unless Jack finds the tickets, we’ll have to walk home. (not have to)
...............................................................................................................................
5... I didn’t want the job so I didn’t apply for it. (want)
...............................................................................................................................
11.   Complete each sentence with a logical ending.
1... Unless I’ve got too much homework, .........................................................................  .
2... Before we leave school today, .................................................................................  .
3... If I hadn’t gone to this school, .................................................................................  .
4... I would be furious if ...............................................................................................  .



REVISION EXERCISES

Tenses
Gerunds and Infinitives
Modal Verbs
Conditionals

UNIT 6
MODAL VERBS


1.   Complete the sentences with the modals below.

ought to • could • shouldn’t • mustn’t • needn’t • must • can’t • might

1.   You ……………………… drive above the speed limit.

2.   We ……………………… leave at once. It’s dangerous to stay here.

3.   ……………………… you lend me your pen for a minute, please?

4.   You ……………………… have cut your hair. Long hair suits you.

5.   He ……………………… take time off from studying next year, but he’s still not certain.
6.   We ……………………… phone Judy and tell her we’re not coming. She’s waiting for us.
7.   I ……………………… open this bottle. It’s stuck tight.
8.   You ……………………… take me to the station. I’ll take a taxi.
2.   Choose the correct answer.
1.   You burnt the rice. You … watched the stove.
      a.   must have                   b.   would have                  c.   should have
2.   She … lost her way. She’s never this late.
      a.   must have                   b.   would have                  c.   should have
3.   He … told her he didn’t like her new hairstyle.
      a.   might not have             b.   shouldn’t have             c.   could have
4.   I … visited Lucy, but I didn’t know she was ill.
      a.   might have                  b.   would have                  c.   should have
5.   He … heard the phone ring, because he was listening to music on his MP4.
      a.   couldn’t have               b.   wouldn’t have              c.   shouldn’t have
6.   He … called you but I don’t remember.
      a.   must have                   b.   would have                  c.   might have
3.   Complete the sentences using a suitable modal perfect and the correct form of the verb in brackets.
There may be more than one correct answer.
1.   Mary ignored Bob all evening. She …………………………… (not treat) him that way.
2.   Sandra …………………………… (take) her driving test sooner, but she got scared at the last minute.
3.   I’m not sure, but I think I …………………………… (not give) the spare key to the babysitter.
4.   He …………………………… (not forget) to buy me a birthday present, because I reminded him every day.
5.   Your parents …………………………… (be) very worried when you didn’t call them to say you had arrived.

4.   Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1.   I regret that I didn’t learn to swim when I was younger. (should)
                                                                                                                                                    
2.   There’s no need for you to go out in this weather. (have)
                                                                                                                                                    
3.   Tony knows how to do amazing juggling tricks. (can)
                                                                                                                                                    
4.   You’re not allowed to ride your bicycle here. (must)
                                                                                                                                                    
5.   I advise you not to waste all your money. (should)
                                                                                                                                                    
6.   There’s a possibility it will snow tomorrow. (may)
                                                                                                                                                    
7.   Do you feel like playing a game of chess? (would)
                                                                                                                                                    
8.   Is it possible for me to borrow your bike? (could)
                                                                                                                                                    
5.   Complete each sentence with a suitable modal. Make them true for you. Pay attention to the use in brackets.
1.   According to the school rules, .................................................................................  . (prohibition)
2.   Next year, .............................................................................................................  . (possibility)
3.   My mother thinks that ..................................................................................................  . (advice)
4.   As a human being, .................................................................................................  . (obligation)
5.   In my school, students ..................................................................................  . (lack of obligation)
 


UNIT 5
RELATIVE CLAUSES
1.   Complete each sentence with a suitable relative pronoun. There may be more than one possible answer. Then tick the sentences in which the relative pronoun can be omitted.
1.   I lost the key ……………………… Mum gave me.  ……
2.   What’s the name of the restaurant ……………………… we ate that tasty spaghetti?  ……
3.   The woman ……………………… daughter got lost in the Andes is talking to the reporters.  ……
4.   I don’t remember a time ……………………… I didn’t have long hair.  ……
5.   Give this to the man ……………………… is standing by the door.  ……
6.   Our school, ……………………… is very old, is in the centre of town.  ……
2.   Complete the passage with suitable relative pronouns. There may be more than one possible answer.
Sign language is a language 1. ……………………… uses hand movements and symbols. The man 2. ……………………… developed American Sign Language was Thomas Gallauder. He brought sign language from France, 3. ……………………… it was first used. Until the 18th century in the United States, people 4. ……………………… were deaf had no basic rights. They weren’t allowed to buy houses, receive an education or get married. A large number of deaf people lived on an island 5. ……………………… they used sign language. Today, sign language is widely used. You’ve probably seen language translators 6. ……………………… appearance on TV helps deaf people understand the programmes. These translators also use their lips because there are many deaf people 7. ……………………… read lips as well.
3.   Combine the sentences, using non-defining relative clauses and the relative pronoun in brackets. Make any necessary changes.
1.   Sam is one of my best friends. I have known him since we were children. (who)
     ..........................................................................................................................
2.   The new theatre has made a successful start to the season. The theatre manager is very young. (whose)
     ..........................................................................................................................
3.   Edinburgh is the most beautiful city in Scotland. My oldest friend lives there. (where)
     ..........................................................................................................................
4.   Cameron told me about his new job. He is enjoying his new job very much. (which)
     ..........................................................................................................................
5.   My parents moved to this country five years ago. I was ten years old then. (when)
     ..........................................................................................................................
4.   Combine the sentences using a suitable relative pronoun. Make any necessary changes.
1.   Sharon had a car. It was 12 years old.
     ..........................................................................................................................
2.   On Monday, she had an important meeting in town. Her car wouldn’t start then.
     ..........................................................................................................................
3.   She called the nearby garage. She knew they did quick repairs there.
     ..........................................................................................................................
4.   The mechanic kept her waiting for an hour. He managed to repair the car.
     ..........................................................................................................................
5.   In the end, Sharon decided to buy a new car. Her work requires a lot of traveling.
     ..........................................................................................................................
6.   She went to speak to a local car salesman. He was happy to help her.
     ..........................................................................................................................


5.   Rewrite the sentences with the correct relative pronouns.
1.   That’s the driver which smashed my car up.
     ..........................................................................................................................
2.   Gilbert sent a letter to the programme whose he watches all the time.
     ..........................................................................................................................
3.   They drove to Paris, that is easy to reach via the Channel Tunnel.
     ..........................................................................................................................
4.   I suggested visiting the house that our dad was born.
     ..........................................................................................................................
5.   This is the shop where had a terrible fire last year.
     ..........................................................................................................................
6.   Complete the sentences. Make them true for you.
1.   I’ve got a friend who ..............................................................................................  .
2.   Our teacher, whose ...............................................................................................  .
3.   My favourite holiday is a special time when .................................................................  .

4.   I like dogs which ..................................................................................................  .
7   Match I to II to make sentences. Use the relative pronouns below. There may be more than one correct answer.
who • when • where • that • which • whose
                        I                                                                                                  II
1.   I wore the sweater …………………………                                       ...... a.   the plane crashed, he was in Paris.
2.   The Beatles were a group …………………………                             ...... b.   jumps off a cliff is mad.
3.   On the day …………………………                                               ...... c.   my cousin bought me in New York.
4.   I don’t remember the name of the lake …………………………              ...... d.  you can do to help.
5.   Anyone …………………………                                                    ...... e.   we rented a boat.
6.   There’s nothing …………………………                                         ...... f.   songs changed modern music.
8.   Complete the passage with suitable relative pronouns.
When I was 15 years old, I looked for a summer job. My older brother, 1. ……………………… I greatly admire, had got his first job at 15 and I was determined to do the same. First, I went to the local shops, 2. ……………………… I was certain I would find a job. However, I was mistaken. A shop manager 3. ……………………… I knew suggested I come back the following summer, 4. ……………………… I’d have a better chance. I had no better luck in the restaurants 5. ……………………… I tried. No one was interested in a waiter 6. ……………………… only experience was setting the table at home. Then my luck changed. Our neighbour, 7. ……………………… was going on holiday, needed someone to walk his dog and I got the job.
9.   Rewrite the sentences using a relative pronoun and a relative clause. Make any necessary changes.
There may be more than one correct answer.
1... The Colosseum is in Rome. I took my brother there.
...............................................................................................................................
2... We invited a lot of people to the wedding. They were family or friends.
...............................................................................................................................
3... Sam took his driving test yesterday. He passed it.
...............................................................................................................................
4... My favourite director is Woody Allen. His films are very realistic.
...............................................................................................................................
10   Rewrite the sentences with non-defining relative clauses. Use the information in brackets, a suitable relative pronoun and any necessary commas. Answers may vary.
1... Mr Denham is my neighbour.
(his house was damaged in the earthquake)
...............................................................................................................................
2... My new girfriend is great.
(I’ve lost her phone number)
...............................................................................................................................
3... The flight to Berlin costs €50.
(it’s three hours long)
...............................................................................................................................
4... Quentin told me about this new shop.
(he often buys second-hand books)
...............................................................................................................................
5... The old house on the hill has finally been sold.
(its grounds are haunted)
...............................................................................................................................
11.   Correct the sentences below with a suitable relative pronoun. Add commas and take out extra words
where necessary.
1... Dena that drives a sports car is taking part in a racing competition.
...............................................................................................................................
2... Playing the piano is an activity that it demands talent and skill.
...............................................................................................................................
3... People that they are shy with strangers shouldn’t go to parties.
...............................................................................................................................
4... The year that the Berlin Wall came down then will always be remembered.
...............................................................................................................................
5... Denise who her uncle is our doctor has just got into university.
...............................................................................................................................
6... This is the platform that you can catch the train to London there.
...............................................................................................................................


UNIT 4
THE FUTURE
1.   Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Future Simple, be going to or the
Present Continuous. There may be more than one correct answer.
1.   My older brother ……………………… (study) at university next year.
2.   Sam……………………… (be) a famous actor one day.
3.   Do you think they ……………………… (call) us before they go?
4.   I ……………………… (babysit) for Sue tonight.
5.   Don’t worry! I ……………………… (lend) you my bike till you buy your own.
6.   Tara ……………………… (invite) a few friends over this evening.
2.   Write a continuation for the sentences below. Use the words in brackets and the Future Simple, be going to or the Present Continuous. There may be more than one correct answer.
1.   If you like funny films, go and see this one. (have a great time)
     You ...................................................................................................................
2.   It’s Mark’s party tonight. (not go to the dance rehearsal)
     I ........................................................................................................................
3.   Let me help you tidy up the mess before your parents come home. (wash the dirty dishes)
     I ........................................................................................................................
4.   Len borrowed my bike last week and needs it for another day. (not give it back till tomorrow)
     He .....................................................................................................................
5.   Careful! The floor is wet. (fall)
     She ...................................................................................................................
3.   Choose the correct answer.
1.   For the rest of the day, we will have written / will be writing our essay.
2.   Hurry up! The play will have started / will be starting by the time we get there.
3.   I will be meeting / will have met Jack at Charing Cross at this time tomorrow.
4.   Don’t worry. We won’t have spent / won’t be spending all the money by the end of the day.
5.   On 23rd August, they will be marrying / will have been married for 40 years.
6.   I hope I will be hearing / will have heard from Jackie by Monday night.
4.   Complete the mini-dialogues with the verbs below. Use the Future Perfect or Future Continuous.
drive • write • have • wait • eat • learn
I    Jon:        On Saturday, James 1. ……………………… his annual barbecue at home.
     Alec:       Oh, no! I know by the time I leave, I 2. ……………………… far too much.
II   Teacher:  We 3. ……………………… to write formal letters this week.
     Student:   4. ……………………… we ……………………… letters to real people during the lessons?
III   Max:       By the time we get home today, we 5. ……………………… over 3,000 miles.
     Katie:      I’m sure the children 6. ……………………… for us.


5.   Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the correct future tense. There may be more than one correct answer.
1.   I didn’t hear the alarm clock go off. Now I …………………………… (miss) the bus and I …………………………… (be) late for work again.
2.   Do you think Zelda …………………………… (sell) her old car by now?
3.   …………………………… your daughter …………………………… (take part) in the yoga classes next term?
4.   Careful! You …………………………… (hit) your head on the low ceiling.
5.   I can’t come tonight. I …………………………… (help) my mum paint the kitchen.
6.   Complete the passage with the verbs in brackets. Use the correct future tense. There may be more than one correct answer.

Have you ever asked yourself what you 1. …………………………… (do) in ten years’ time? Have you and your friends planned when and where you 2. …………………………… (meet) to see what each of you has done? By then, maybe you 3. …………………………… (travel) around the world and seen amazing sights. Maybe you 4. …………………………… (still dream) about that trip. Then again, perhaps you 5. …………………………… (live) at home. What 6. …………………………… you …………………………… (tell) your friends when you meet them? 7. …………………………… you …………………………… (tell) them the truth or 8. …………………………… you …………………………… (make) your life sound more exciting than it really is?

UNIT 3
PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST SIMPLE
1.   Complete the sentences with the time expressions below.
since • ever • already • for • yet • last month • when • just
1.   We’ve been friends ……………………… childhood.
2.   Have you ……………………… taken part in a contest?
3.   She hasn’t had time to call me ……………………… .
4.   Sandra sold her old car ……………………… and then bought a new one a week later.
5.   You can speak to Larry now as he’s ……………………… walked into the room.
6.   The birds flew away ……………………… I opened the door of their cage.
7.   We’ve ……………………… read Romeo and Juliet so we’re going to read something else.
8.   Shelley has played the clarinet ……………………… the last ten years.
2.   Choose the correct answer.
1.   Last week, Bob hurt / has hurt his arm playing basketball. He didn’t take part / hasn’t taken part in any games since.
2.   Yesterday, they recorded / have recorded an album in English for the first time. They have produced / produced three albums in French so far.
3.   I still didn’t overcome / haven’t overcome my fear of heights, so I haven’t climbed / didn’t climb the mountain yesterday.
4.   Debbie travelled / has travelled to Greece last July. She still hasn’t visited / didn’t visit Italy yet.
5.   Have your friends visited / Did your friends visit you recently? I met / have met them on the trip last year.
6.   Joanna didn’t answer / hasn’t answered my calls on Tuesday. She avoided / has avoided me for over two weeks.
3.   Arrange the words in the correct order to form sentences. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple.
1.   ice cream / a month / I / for / not eat / .
     ..........................................................................................................................
2.   your / yet / you / mobile / find / phone / ?
     ..........................................................................................................................
3.   about / my / not tell / yesterday / the party / sisters / me / .
     ..........................................................................................................................
4.   the picnic / Sam / food / buy / already / for / .
     ..........................................................................................................................
5.   year / buy / parents / a computer / his / last / .
     ..........................................................................................................................
4.   Complete the passages with the verbs below. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple.
I    bring • not do • leave • lose • want
     I 1. …………………………… my project. I can’t find it anywhere. I know I 2. …………………………… it home from school yesterday. I think I 3. …………………………… it on my desk, because I 4. …………………………… the last page yet. I 5. …………………………… to finish it last night and hand it in today.
II   call • come • listen • read • not see
     6. …………………………… the man ……………………… to fix the TV yet? We 7. …………………………… him
many times. We 8. …………………………… our favourite programme for three days now. However, Laura 9. …………………………… a book last night and Joe 10. …………………………… to music. Maybe having no TV
isn’t such a bad thing after all.


5.   Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1.   The last time I saw my cousin was in 2006. (since)
     ..........................................................................................................................
2.   Tomorrow, the little girl is having her hair cut for the first time. (never)
     ..........................................................................................................................
3.   Have you got any experience training young athletes? (ever)
     ..........................................................................................................................
6.   Complete the passage with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple.

I 1. …………………………… (just meet) some amazing kids. Even though they 2. …………………………… (not finish) secondary school yet, they 3. …………………………… (already decide) what they want to be: DJs. Two years ago, a famous music producer 4. …………………………… (start) a course to teach some kids. Since then, many 5. …………………………… (quit), leaving a few serious DJs to continue. When I 6. …………………………… (be) there, I 7. …………………………… (meet) four youngsters. They 8. …………………………… (explain) the course to me and 9. …………………………… (show) me their equipment. They even 10. …………………………… (let) me choose a few songs.

Grammar Revision Unit 3
1.   Answer the questions with the words in brackets and the time expressions below. Make any necessary changes.
since • for • never • yet • when • just
1... When did you move here? (live / two years)
.................................................................................................................................
2... How long have you had this old piano? (1995)
.................................................................................................................................
3... Has Carl come back from his lunch break? (yes / walk into the room)
.................................................................................................................................
4... Have you ever been skydiving? (no)
.................................................................................................................................
5... Have you emptied the dishwasher? (no)
.................................................................................................................................
6... When did you last ride a bicycle? (a child)
.................................................................................................................................
2.   Arrange the words in the correct order to form sentences. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple.
1... yet / post / arrive / the / not / .
.................................................................................................................................
2... yesterday / car / before / the / the / day / Jeremy / repair /.
.................................................................................................................................
3... dog / yet / walk / you / the / ?
.................................................................................................................................
4... be / such / we / long / never / a / trip / on / before / .
.................................................................................................................................
5... see / your / you / grandmother / last / when / ?
.................................................................................................................................
3.   Complete the passage with the verbs below. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple.
turn • see • find • read • look • eat • put • think
1. ……………………… anyone ……………………… Sunday’s newspaper? I can’t find it anywhere. On Tuesday I 2. ……………………… an article about eating carrots: a teenager 3. ……………………… too many carrots and her skin 4. ……………………… orange. I 5. ……………………… it was suitable for my essay. I’m sure I 6. ……………………… the article on my desk. I 7. ……………………… all over the house, but I 8. ……………………… it yet. What should I do now?
4.   Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the affirmative or negative form of the Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple.
be • have • own • put • eat • send • arrive
1.   Thanks for looking after the dog. He ……………………… such a long walk for ages!
2.   Jane and Julian ……………………… this shop since their father died.
3.   He ……………………… the key under the mat, so we couldn’t get into the house.
4.   We ……………………… in a restaurant since we came to live in the area because it’s so expensive.
5.   Dave ……………………… the parcel last week, but it still ……………………… . I wonder what has happened to it.
6.   The children ……………………… happy to go home early from school.


5.   Complete the telephone conversation with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect Simple or Past Simple.
Sandra:     Hello, Bill? Are you OK?
Bill:           No! This is a disaster! I don’t know why I 1. ……………………… (agree) to do it. When Mrs Davis 2. ……………………… (ask) me to babysit, I thought it would be easy. But I 3. ……………………… (be) wrong.
Sandra:     Oh dear! What 4. ……………………… (happen)?
Bill:           Well, I 5. ……………………… (try) to put the baby to bed, but he’s still crying. Mrs Davis 6. ……………………… (tell) me to put Jason to bed at 7.00 and Franklin at 8.00 but they 7. ……………………… (not get) their pyjamas on yet. Those boys 8. ……………………… (turn) the whole house upside down! They aren’t allowed to watch TV, but they 9. ……………………… (not turn) it off since I 10. ……………………… (get) here. I 11. ……………………… (offer) to read them a story after I 12. ……………………… (give) them popcorn, but that didn’t work. Finally I 13. ……………………… (warn) them that their parents would be home soon, but they only laughed.
Sandra:     14. ……………………… you ……………………… (study) for tomorrow’s test since you arrived?
Bill:           You must be joking! I’ll never babysit again.


UNIT 2

Grammar: Past Tenses
1.   Choose the sentence that is closer in meaning to the original sentence.
1.   We were walking the dog when the accident occurred.
      a.   We began walking the dog after the accident occurred.
      b.   We had begun our walk before the accident occurred.
2.   I had my lunch after I had practised the piano.
      a.   When I finished practising, I had my lunch.
      b.   I finished practising after my lunch.
3.   William was building the snowman while it was snowing.
      a.   William was building the snowman until it began to snow.
      b.   William built the snowman in the snow.
4.   Anne walked over as I was parking the car.
      a.   I parked the car and then, Anne walked over.
      b.   While I was parking the car, Anne walked over.
5.   By the time we finished dancing, my feet were hurting badly.
      a.   My feet began to hurt before we finished dancing.
      b.   We had finished dancing before my feet began to hurt.
2.   Choose the correct answer.
1.   Someone stole my bike while I … a cup of coffee yesterday.
      a.   had                   b.   was having                   c.   had had
2.   By the time we paid for our tickets, the film … .
      a.   started               b.   was starting                  c.   had started
3.   Franny was working in the garden when she … her back.
      a.   hurt                    b.   was hurting                  c.   had hurt
4.   … that film before they showed it yesterday?
      a.   Did you see        b.   Were you seeing           c.   Had you already seen
5.   I was printing my work when the computer … .
      a.   crashed              b.   was crashing                c.   had crashed
6.   My mum forgot to pick me up, so I … home from basketball practice.
      a.   walked               b.   was walking                 c.   had walked
7.   While Grace … the horses, Steve was preparing their food.
      a.   checked             b. was checking                  c.   had checked
3.   Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the Past Simple, Past Continuous or Past Perfect Simple.
slip • hear • hurt • order • not want • knew • play • rescue • break • cook • finish • stand • see • run • watch • happen
1.   Andrew ……………………… squash when his racquet ……………………… , but he ……………………… the game with a spare one.
2.   When I ……………………… Jan’s voice, I ……………………… something bad ……………………… .
3.   As Linda ……………………… for the bus, she ……………………… and ……………………… her foot.
4.   While the firefighters ……………………… people from the burning building, people ……………………… around
and ……………………… .
5.   We ……………………… already ……………………… the first two films of this series so we ……………………… to see another one.
6.   By the time Mum ……………………… dinner, we ……………………… a pizza.


4.   Complete the sentences with the time expressions in brackets. Use the Past Simple, Past Continuous
or Past Perfect Simple.
1.   They had started to clear the table before the lights went out. (when)
      They .....................................................................................................................................  .
2.   Linda didn’t realise that Jan took her cat to the vet yesterday. (already)
      Linda ....................................................................................................................................  .
3.   Andy washed his father’s car and talked on the phone at the same time. (while)
      Andy .....................................................................................................................................  .
4.   When my dance class ended, my mum took me home. (after)

      My ........................................................................................................................................  .
5.   Complete the dialogue with the time expressions below. There may be more than one correct answer.
after • by the time • already • when • while • last night
Myra:    How was the concert 1. ……………………… ?
Terry:   It was amazing, but 2. ……………………… I was walking to get the bus home, I started to feel really ill. In fact, I was in terrible pain 3. ……………………… I got to the bus station.
Myra:    What made you so ill?
Terry:   Well, I began to feel strange 4. ……………………… I had eaten a hot dog at the concert. The truth is that I had 5. ……………………… eaten two ice creams.
Myra:    So how did you get home from the station?
Terry:   My mum came to pick me up. 6. ……………………… she arrived, I could barely walk.
6.   Arrange the words in the correct order to form sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs.
1... begin / when / enter / room / the / Gary / the / music / .
....................................................................................................................................................
2... burn / his / cook / while / he / dinner / hand / Alec / .
....................................................................................................................................................
3... night / sister / the / my / car / return / last / ?
....................................................................................................................................................
4... concert / begin / the / by the time / we / already / arrive / .
....................................................................................................................................................
7.   Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the Past Simple, Past Continuous or Past Perfect Simple. Make any necessary changes. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1.   He finished his homework. Then he phoned me. (after)
....................................................................................................................................................
2... The reporter arrived late so he missed the beginning of the speech. (By the time)
....................................................................................................................................................
3... During our argument, the dog ran out of the house. (while)
....................................................................................................................................................
4... I didn’t know that you and Bill met last week. (already)
....................................................................................................................................................
5... We had started to discuss the issues before the teacher arrived. (when)
....................................................................................................................................................

8.   Complete the extract from After Twenty Years by O. Henry with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple, Past Continuous or Past Perfect Simple.
Jimmy 1. …………………………… (not see) his old friend, Bob, for more than 20 years when one day, he 2. …………………………… (receive) a call from him. They 3. …………………………… (arrange) to meet in front of Bill’s Café on the main street. Jimmy 4. …………………………… (look forward to) meeting him again. Things 5. …………………………… (change) since his last meeting with Bob – Jimmy was now a policeman. That night, before he 6. …………………………… (leave) the police station to meet his friend, he 7. …………………………… (tell) his partner about his plans. Jimmy 8. …………………………… (arrive) at the café on time and saw a man who 9. …………………………… (stand) outside. As Jimmy 10. …………………………… (come) closer, the man 11. …………………………… (strike) a match to light his cigar, and Jimmy 12. …………………………… (see) his face clearly. He 13. …………………………… (recognise) his old friend Bob. He 14. …………………………… (not change) much. But Jimmy was shocked when he 15. …………………………… (realise) it was also the face of a criminal wanted for murder in another town. He 16. …………………………… (see) this face on a poster in the police station earlier that day but 17. …………………………… (not realise) who it was. What should he do now?
9.   Complete the sentences. Use the Past Simple, Past Continuous or Past Perfect Simple.
1.   I knew something had happened when ......................................................................................  .
2.   By the time he called me, .........................................................................................................  .
3.   I was listening to my favourite song when ...................................................................................  .
4.   While we were looking out of the window, ...................................................................................  .
5.   I watched some TV after ..........................................................................................................  .

UNIT 1

Grammar: Present Tenses
1.   Choose the correct answer.
1.   What programme … ? It looks very interesting.
      a.   are you watching             b.   do you watch
2.   It … that you’re wrong.
      a.   appears                         b.   is appearing
3.   Kate  seldom … on week nights.
      a.   is going out                    b.   goes out
4.   Wait for me! I … .
      a.   am coming                     b.   come
5.   Some of my friends … English very well.
      a.   aren’t speaking               b.   don’t speak
6.   My cousin … to Hawaii next week.
      a.   flies                               b.   is flying
2.   Choose the correct answer.
1.   I am thinking / think about what you said, and I am not thinking / don’t think you were fair.
2.   The vet weighs / is weighing my cat because he wants to know how much she is weighing / weighs.
3.   Why is the teacher looking / does the teacher look at me? She is looking / looks angry.
4.   I usually see / am seeing my friends at weekends but this weekend I am not seeing / don’t see them.
3.   Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1.   Jeremy …………………………… (fix) his motorbike at the moment, but I …………………………… (not understand) why it …………………………… (take) so long.
2.   The lift usually …………………………… (come) quickly, but it …………………………… (not work) today.
3.   Officer, this car …………………………… (not belong) to me. Why …………………………… you …………………………… (give) me a parking ticket?
4.   Your parcel …………………………… (wait) for you at the post office, because it …………………………… (weigh) a lot. …………………………… you …………………………… (know) what it …………………………… (contain)?
4.   Complete the mini-dialogues by writing sentences with the verbs in brackets and the time expressions below. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
tomorrow night • usually • seldom • tonight
1.   a.   to / Julian / game / the Liverpool / . (go)
           ......................................................................................................................
      b.   Lucky him. I look forward to hearing all about it tomorrow.
2.   a.   you / work / to music / while / you / ? (listen)
           ......................................................................................................................
      b.   Yes, almost always. That way, time goes faster.
3.   a.   next door / we / neighbours / the / . (see)
           ......................................................................................................................
      b.   I know. They stay indoors all day.
4.   a.   who / on stage / ? (sing)
           ......................................................................................................................
      b.   Sue. She’ll arrive tomorrow.


5.   Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1.   What’s the price of this mobile phone? (cost)
      How much ..........................................................................................................  ?
2.   That bag isn’t hers. (not belong)
      It ........................................................................................................................  .
3.   My glasses are missing. (look for)
      I .........................................................................................................................  .
4.   Science-fiction books don’t interest him. (not read)
      He .....................................................................................................................  .
5.   My friends are all busy tonight. (not meet)
      I .........................................................................................................................  .
6.   What’s your opinion of this book? (think)
      What .................................................................................................................  ?
7.   What’s so funny? (laugh)
      Why ..................................................................................................................  ?
8.   What are they talking about? (not understand)

      I .........................................................................................................................  .





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