Chủ Nhật, 2 tháng 11, 2008

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Grammar Exercises
Indefinite and Definite Articles
L 1.,Fill in the blank with the correct indefinite article (a, an, or some) for each word.
1. ________ tourist
2. ________ month
3. ________ citizens
4. ________ passport
5. ________ area
6. ________ conversations
7. ________ airport
8. ________ visa
9. ________ valuables
10. ________ tourists
11. ________ citizen
12. ________ areas
13. ________ conversation
Irregular Noun Plurals
Answer the question using the plural form of the noun in the brackets.
1. Now two of my __________ are hurting. (tooth)
2. Actually, two __________ rented the apartment. (man)
3. Actually, two __________ rented the car. (lady)
4. She has two new __________ — twins. (baby)
5. All __________ offer a flat rate. (agency)
6. I actually caught four __________. (fish)
7. No, I only see the __________ in the corner. (woman)
8. No. Now both of my __________ hurt. (foot)
9. I actually bought two __________ of bread. (loaf)
10. I actually need two __________ of water. (glass)
11. He actually has two __________. (secretary)
12. She had both of her __________ with her. (child)
13. I actually saw three __________. (deer)
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Using “a few,” “few,” “a little,” and “little”
Determine whether the statement is POSITIVE or NEGATIVE.
1. Paul has little money.
2. John has a few friends.
3. Sue has few ideas for the report.
4. Fred sees a little rain outside.
5. Sharon has a few quarters for the washing machine.
6. Mary has little popcorn left.
7. Stephanie has a few tomatoes.
8. Chris has very little luggage.
Using Comparisons
Fill in the blank with the correct comparative form for the word given in parentheses.
1. John is ____________ than Paul. (old)
2. Buses are ____________ than cabs. (cheap)
3. I am ____________ than my wife. (polite)
4. Cabs are ____________ than buses. (fast)
5. You pay more for the ____________ products. (good)
6. This hotel is ____________ than the Peachtree Plaza. (expensive)
7. The bus driver drives ____________ than the limo driver. (slowly)
8. The bus goes ____________ than the shuttle. (far)
9. She is ____________ than her sister. (pretty)
10. John drives ____________ than Paul. (bad)
11. Paul drives ____________ than John. (carefully)
12. New York is ____________ than Atlanta. (exciting)
13. I drive ____________ than my brother. (well)
Object Pronouns
Choose an object pronoun (it, them, him, or her) to replace the underlined words.
1. I see our friends. _____________
2. They like wine. _____________
3. Call the waiter. _____________
4. The gift is for my daughter. _____________
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5. I’m buying a gift for my husband. _____________
6. She’s buying a T-shirt. _____________
7. I’ll buy some Milk Duds. _____________
8. Did you call your wife? _____________
9. I have a meeting with Mr. Jones. _____________
10. He likes popcorn. _____________
11. I like your son and daughter. _____________
12. He has my passport. _____________
13. Did you see Alex? _____________
14. Do you know Mary? _____________
Placement of Object Pronouns
Answer the question using the appropriate object pronoun (it, them, him, or her).
1. Where did you put the book? I put _______ on the table.
2. Did you see your friends? Yes, I saw ________.
3. Did the lawyer give you the envelope? Yes, ____ gave ____ to ____.
4. Is she leaving you her estate? Yes, ____ is leaving ____ it ____.
5. Did you see Mary today? Yes, ____ saw _____ today.
6. Did they leave the estate to John? Yes, _____ left ____ to ____.
7. Where did you meet Ann? I met _____ in Atlanta.
8. When did you give the gifts to John? I gave _____ to ____ yesterday.
9. Did he give you the check? Yes _____ gave ____ to ____.
10. Where did you buy the T-shirts? I bought _____ at the mall.
11. Did you see their son? No, ___ didn’t see _____.
12. Did John give Mary the gift? Yes, ____ gave ____ to _____.
13. Where did he put the telephone? _____ put ____ over there.
Possessive Adjectives
Using the cue provided, fill in the blank with the correct possessive adjective.
1. It’s _____________ visa. (I)
2. That’s _____________ luggage. (they)
3. It’s _____________ credit card. (he)
4. It’s _____________ room. (she)
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5. It’s _____________ estate. (we)
6. It’s _____________ business. (you)
7. He’s _____________ uncle. (I)
8. She’s _____________ aunt. (she)
9. It’s _____________ money. (I)
10. They’re _____________ coins. (they)
11. It’s _____________ passport. (he)
12. They’re _____________ valuables. (us)
13. It’s _____________ hundred dollar bill. (you)
Possessive Pronouns
Read each sentence. Using the cue provided, fill in the blank with the correct possessive pronoun.
Example: She has a bag. = It’s hers.
1. I have a telephone. It’s _____________.
2. He has a room. It’s _____________.
3. She has a passport. It’s _____________.
4. They have some money. It’s _____________.
5. You have some luggage. It’s _____________.
6. I have a visa. It’s _____________.
7. We have traveler’s checks. They’re _____________.
8. He has some valuables. They’re _____________.
9. She has a one hundred dollar bill. It’s _____________.
10. You have a personal check. It’s _____________.
11. We have a picture. It’s _____________.
12. They have a reserved room. It’s _____________.
13. She has a call. It’s _____________.
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns
Choose the correct demonstrative adjective or pronoun according to the clues in parentheses. For the clue near,
use either this or these, for the clue far use either that or those, as appropriate.
1. I’d like some of ______________ popcorn. (far)
2. ______________ apartment is nice. (near)
3. ______________ Milk Duds taste good. (near)
4. ______________ building is in Atlanta. (far)
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5. ______________ tourists are from the U.S. (far)
6. ______________ apartments are air conditioned. (near)
7. ______________ are today’s specials. (near)
8. ______________ is a Cherry Coke. (near)
9. ______________ one is a Diet Coke. (far)
10. ______________ offices are located downtown. (far)
11. ______________ is my phone. (far)
12. ______________ are the new buses. (far)
13. ______________ bank will cash traveler’s checks. (near)
Forms of “Other”
Fill in the blanks, using either “other” or “another.”
1. Can you hand me the ____________ book?
2. Did you see the ____________ bedroom facing the pool?
3. There is ____________ bathroom off the kitchen.
4. There is ____________ bedroom beside the living room.
5. Will you show me the ____________ apartment.?
6. We need ____________ chair in the study.
7. I saw ____________ supermarket down the street.
8. Did you see the refrigerator in the ____________ apartment?
9. There is ____________ two-bedroom apartment with utilities included.
10. Is the ____________ grocery store nearby?
11. Let’s take a look at ____________ apartment.
12. Did you see the ____________ desk in the study?
13. The ____________ half bath is beside the kitchen.
Reflexive Pronouns
Complete the following phrases with a reflexive pronoun, where appropriate. If no reflexive pronoun is
needed, leave the blank empty.
1. Peter and Mary are not bringing their laundry away. They are washing their clothes
___________________.
2. Mary is trying to get a present for her kids. She’s looking at T-shirts ___________________.
3. Peter wants to give his girlfriend a present. He’s buying a ticket for Mary ___________________.
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4. Mrs. Glover is visiting her office with her sons. She’s introducing Fred and Bob to Mr. Young
___________________.
5. John and Harry are hungry. They are preparing a meal for ___________________.
6. Today Carl’s wife is sick. He’s doing the shopping ___________________.
7. Martina and Isabelle like yard work. As usual, they are doing the work ___________________.
8. Kathy’s maid is sick. She’s doing the work ___________________.
Relative Pronouns: Subjects
Fill in the blank with either “who” or “which.”
1. He has an aunt _______ lives in San Francisco.
2. I have some luggage _______ I need to check.
3. He has a book _______ is fascinating.
4. I’m reading a newspaper _______ I bought at the store.
5. She’s looking for the witness _______ saw the accident.
6. We’re looking for the interstate _______ goes to North Carolina.
7. He’s talking to the lady _______ was in the accident.
8. They want to talk to a person _______ can give them directions.
9. I have a friend _______ is an attorney.
10. I’d like a brochure _______ will tell me more about Virginia.
11. She’s the secretary _______ has the report.
12. I’m touring the apartment _______ faces the pool.
13. This is my friend _______ immigrated to the U.S.
Using “Whose”
Choose the best word to complete the sentence using “who,” “whose,” or “which.”
1. The woman ___________ passport was stolen went to the police.
2. The man ___________ moved to Atlanta was Mr. Young.
3. The person ___________ rented the apartment is my best friend.
4. I have a car ___________ first owner was British.
5. The woman ___________ was Mr. Smith’s secretary moved to California.
6. The girl ___________ ticket I bought is my niece.
7. That is the woman ___________ rented the apartment that faces the pool.
8. The woman ___________ paintings I saw is an artist.
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9. The car ___________ I bought is mid-sized.
10. The carpet ___________ I had cleaned is dirty again.
11. The apartment ___________ I rented faces the pool.
12. The accident ___________ I saw was just a fender bender.
13. The insurance ___________ I have will pay for the repairs.
Using “Where”
Choose the best word to complete the sentence using “which” or “where.”
1. The building ___________ they work is new.
2. The apartment in ___________ they live faces the pool.
3. The seat ___________ you are sitting in is an aisle seat.
4. The place ___________ we are staying is beautiful,
5. The town ___________ I grew up is small.
6. The store in ___________ I bought the magazine is around the corner.
7. The hotel ___________ I am staying in is called the Peachtree Plaza.
8. The restaurant ___________ I always eat has a new menu.
9. Did you see a place ___________ we can rent a car?
10. The building in ___________ the Declaration of Independence is located is the National Archives.
11. The bank ___________ I cashed my traveler’s checks in is downtown.
12. The house ___________ I live is very old.
13. The Laundromat ___________ I wash my clothes has a coin machine.
Using “When”
Choose the best word to complete the sentence. (Which, when, or where)
1. I forgot the date on ___________ you arrived.
2. This is the house ___________ I grew up.
3. July 4, 1776 is ___________ the Declaration of Independence was signed.
4. I’ll always remember the day ___________ she was born.
5. Tuesday is the day ___________ we will come.
6. The seat in ___________ I am sitting is 12-C.
7. Cannery Row is ___________ we’ll have lunch.
8. Friday is the day on ___________ we will visit the aquarium.
9. Highway 1 is ___________ you can drive for a view of the coastline.
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10. Tomorrow is ___________ I will take the scenic 17-Mile Drive.
11. The cottage ___________ I am staying is the Hansel and Gretel cottage.
12. The date ___________ I was born is January 5, 1973.
13. Wednesday is the day on ___________ we will drive to the Lamp Lighter Inn.
The verbs “to be,” “to have,” and “to go”
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in parentheses. Do not use contracted forms.
1. She _____________ American. (to be)
2. I _____________ a visa. (to have)
3. He _____________ through Customs. (to go)
4. We _____________ tourists. (to be)
5. You _____________ a passport. (to have)
6. They _____________ to the U.S. (to go)
7. I _____________ leaving. (to be)
8. She _____________ valuables. (to have)
9. They _____________ tourists. (to be)
10. We _____________ through Immigration. (to go)
11. You _____________ all right. (to be)
12. They _____________ nothing to declare. (to have)
13. I _____________ to Hartfield International Airport. (to go)
Contractions
Fill in the blanks with the pronoun in parentheses and the appropriately contracted verb (to be, to have, to go).
Example: I ‘m.
1. ____________ already left. (they)
2. ____________ leaving. (we)
3. ____________ going to the U.S. (she)
4. ____________ going through Customs. (you)
5. ____________ a citizen. (I)
6. ____________ at the airport. (he)
7. ____________ gone through Immigration. (we)
8. ____________ received the letter. (you)
9. ____________ already gone through Customs. (I)
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10. ____________ leaving. (they)
11. ____________ already left. (he)
12. ____________ going to the airport. (I)
13. ____________ American. (you)
Using Gerunds
Rewrite the sentence using the proper form of the verb.
1. She likes to take pictures. She likes _________ pictures.
2. They love to go to the movies. They love __________ to the movies.
3. He likes to play tennis. He likes _________ tennis.
4. They love to visit the Smithsonian. They love ________ the Smithsonian.
5. She likes to drive. She likes __________.
6. He likes to eat in restaurants. He likes ____________ in restaurants.
7. She likes to watch her kids play. She likes ______________ her kids play.
8. She likes to listen to classical music. She likes _____________ to classical music.
Using Gerunds
Complete each phrase using the –ing form of the verb in parentheses.
1. He turned off the television by _____________ the button. (push)
2. They got to the museum by _____________ their car. (drive)
3. She had the accident by not _____________ at the traffic light. (stop)
4. He got rich by _____________ very hard. (work)
5. You get to the Lincoln Memorial by _____________ left at this street. (turn)
6. She got to Tennessee by _____________ there. (fly)
7. I got a credit card by _____________ for one. (apply)
8. John forwarded his mail by _____________ to the post office. (go)
9. I got a reservation by _____________ the hotel. (call)
10. She got that car by _____________ it. (rent)
11. I met Mr. Young by _____________ myself to him. (introduce)
12. He got to the hotel by _____________ a cab. (take)
13. They changed money by _____________ to the bank. (go)
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Irregular Verb Forms
Complete the sentences with the Simple Past of the verbs in parentheses.
1. It _____________ raining. (stop)
2. He _____________ a traveler’s check. (cash)
3. She _____________ a T-shirt. (buy)
4. We _____________ some wine. (drink)
5. I _____________ our appointment. (forget)
6. The waiter _____________ to me. (speak)
7. They _____________ the meal. (enjoy)
8. Her aunt _____________ her the inheritance. (leave)
9. They _____________ my son. (see)
10. I _____________ the envelope. (open)
11. He _____________ the will. (read)
12. That _____________ my apartment. (be)
13. I _____________ popcorn. (have)
The Present Perfect Tense
Form sentences in the present perfect tense using the elements in parentheses. Use contractions where
appropriate.
1. She ___________________ her clothes. (to wash; already)
2. He ___________________ some detergent. (to borrow; just)
3. She ___________________ her clothes. (to finish; drying)
4. He ___________________ change. (to get; already)
5. She ___________________ her laundry. (to finish)
6. He ___________________ change. (to forget; to bring)
7. He ___________________ to the grocery store. (to go; already)
8. She ___________________ an apartment. (to rent; already)
Imperatives (The Command Form)
Using the clues in parentheses, fill in the blank with the correct imperative form.
1. _____________ the elevator! (take; you)
2. _____________ the luggage! (take; we)
3. _____________ to the airport! (go; you)
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4. _____________ to the hotel! (go; we)
5. _____________ the agent! (ask; you)
6. _____________ the agent! (ask; we)
7. _____________ a bus! (catch; you)
8. _____________ a bus! (catch; we)
9. _____________ some money! (change; you)
10. _____________ some money! (change; we)
11. _____________ the hotel! (leave; you)
12. _____________ the hotel! (leave; we)
13. _____________ at the driver! (wave; you)
The future tense
Rewrite each statement using the future tense. Use contractions.
1. He gets you something to drink. ________________________________
2. We have a salad. ________________________________
3. I drink some wine. ________________________________
4. You prepare a meal. ________________________________
5. She hands me a glass. ________________________________
6. They order a meal. ________________________________
7. We hear about the specials. ________________________________
8. You finish the meal. ________________________________
9. I watch television. ________________________________
10. She reads the newspaper. ________________________________
11. He uses the telephone. ________________________________
12. You dial the number. ________________________________
13. They go to bed. ________________________________
The Past Perfect Tense
Complete each sentence with the verb in parentheses in the past perfect.
1. Until yesterday, they __________________ the film. (to see)
2. The customers went home after the restaurant __________________. (to close)
3. She __________________ her clothes, and now she can dry them. (to wash; already)
4. I __________________ my aunt in San Francisco until last week. (to visit; never)
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5. We went home after we __________________ our dinner. (to finish)
6. He __________________ some detergent, so he can begin washing now. (to borrow; just)
7. I __________________ an appointment until yesterday. (to forget; never)
8. She __________________ her aunt until last week. (to meet; never)
9. They __________________ five hours when the plane arrived. (to wait)
10. We became friends after she __________________ to Chicago. (to move)
The progressive form of the present
Complete each sentence with the correct simple present or progressive present form of the verb.
1. (I’m going; I go) _________________ to the store now. (to go)
2. The boy (runs; is running) _________________ every day. (to run)
3. (We bake; We’re baking) _________________ a cake today. (to bake)
4. (You’re changing; You change) _________________ money a lot. (to change)
5. (They’re leaving; They leave) _________________ the U.S. today. (to leave)
6. (He leaves; He’s leaving) _________________ the airport now. (to leave)
7. (I beg; I’m begging) _________________ your pardon? (to beg)
8. The teller _________________ (gives; is giving) me cash every time. (to give)
9. (She leaves; She’s leaving) _________________ the Baggage Claim now. (to leave)
10. (We’re going; We go) _________________ to the hotel often. (to go)
11. Usually _________________ (I’m changing; I change) traveler’s checks at the bank. (to change)
12. The flight _________________ (arrives; is arriving) at the airport now. (to arrive)
13. Excuse me, _________________ (I’m looking; I look) for my hotel. (to look)
Tense Formation (Past Progressive)
Answer the question using the past progressive form of the verb in parentheses.
1. I _____________ at the mall. (shop)
2. I _____________ my aunt in San Francisco. (visit)
3. I _____________ in the library. (read)
4. I _____________ a ticket. (buy)
5. I _____________ the apartment. (tour)
6. I _____________ dinner. (prepare)
7. I _____________ my secretary. (call)
8. I _____________ television. (watch)
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9. I _____________ our meals. (order)
10. He _____________ his wife. (call)
11. I _____________ to my daughter. (talk)
12. I _____________ the hotel. (look for)
13. I _____________ in line in Customs. (stand)
Tense Formation (Future Progressive)
Rewrite the sentence using the future progressive tense (i.e., “will be...”).
1. We _____________ groceries this afternoon. (buy)
2. I _____________ an appointment for Thursday. (make)
3. I _____________ to the supermarket today. (go)
4. He _____________ the apartment next door. (rent)
5. She _____________ her aunt. (visit)
6. Mr. Young _____________ the attorney. (call)
7. They _____________ in touch. (get)
8. We _____________ television. (watch)
9. I _____________ the newspaper. (read)
10. He _____________ the meal. (prepare)
11. She _____________ his secretary. (call)
12. Alex _____________ lunch. (eat)
13. I _____________ at 7:00. (wake)
Usage of the Perfect Progressive Tenses
Choose the correct form of the Perfect Progressive tense. (Will have been; had been; have been, or has been)
1. I ________________ waiting for an hour when the doctor arrived.
2. When he retires, he ________________ working here for fifty years.
3. They ________________ watching television for three hours when I called.
4. She ________________ sleeping eight hours when she wakes up.
5. John ________________ calling me since yesterday, and I still haven’t talked to him.
6. I ________________ on the road for two days when I arrived in Washington.
7. When he arrives, he ________________ travelling for three days.
8. She ________________ wanting to check her oil for a week and she still hasn’t done it.
9. He ________________ reading that book for two weeks and he still hasn’t finished it.
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10. When they move out next week, they ________________ living in that apartment for two years.
11. I ________________ cleaning the house for an hour when John called.
12. She ________________ washing clothes for an hour when Sue came home.
13. I ________________ washing clothes all day and I’m still not finished.
Formation of the Perfect Progressive Tenses
Complete the blanks with the helping verb (be, has been, have been, or had been) in the appropriate tense. (Do
not use contractions.)
1. She will _____________ sleeping eight hours when she wakes up.
2. I will _____________ heading north in two hours.
3. We _____________ driving for four hours when we ran out of gas.
4. I _____________ waiting for an hour when the attorney arrived.
5. By now they _____________ flying for three hours.
6. Recently, I _____________ thinking about renting an apartment.
7. Thanks for helping me. I _____________ trying to find the Smithsonian for an hour.
8. When he retires, he will _____________ working here for fifty years.
9. When he arrives, he will _____________ travelling for three days.
10. There you are! I _____________ thinking about you all day.
11. I _____________ cleaning the house when you arrived.
12. He _____________ washing clothes for an hour when I called.
13. Mary likes this place. She _____________ renting this apartment for a year now.
Using “Should”
Decide whether the statement is URGENT or NOT URGENT.
1. You’d better fill up your car right now, or you’ll run out of gas. ____________
2. He should fill out this form if he wants credit. ____________
3. Fred had better not drink any more wine, or he’ll be very sick. ____________
4. We ought to have our mail forwarded while we’re out of town. ____________
5. John ought to visit his aunt. ____________
6. You’d better finish that report, or you’ll lose your job. ____________
7. We should rent a mid-sized car. ____________
8. She should study more, or she’ll fail all her classes. ____________
9. You had better claim your inheritance, or you’ll lose $10,000,000. ____________
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10. You’d better wake up right now, or you’ll miss your flight. ____________
11. We should see the sights while we’re in San Francisco. ____________
12. Fred ought to buy some bread at the store. ____________
13. I should wash my clothes. ____________
The Past Form of “Should”
Complete each phrase with the correct past form of should and the verb in parentheses. Example:
___________________ earlier. (to pay): I should have paid earlier.
1. ___________________ earlier. (to leave)
2. ___________________ a reservation. (to make)
3. ___________________ up the car. (to fill)
4. ___________________ more. (to study)
5. ___________________ a two-bedroom. (to rent)
6. ___________________ laundry yesterday. (to do)
7. ___________________ them in my briefcase last night. (to put)
8. ___________________ them with me. (to bring)
9. ___________________ so much last night. (not; to eat)
10. ___________________ him when I arrived. (to call)
11. ___________________ some yesterday. (to buy)
12. ___________________ all my change. (to keep)
13. ___________________ on vacation. (not; to go)
Using “Could”
Rephrase the statement as a polite question.
1. She can study at home. ___________________________
2. He can borrow their car. ___________________________
3. She can take I-75 to Tennessee. ___________________________
4. John can fill out a credit application. ___________________________
5. He can get his car filled up. ___________________________
6. They can wash their clothes today. ___________________________
7. Sue can have her house cleaned. ___________________________
8. He can immigrate to the U.S. ___________________________
9. They can make an appointment with Mr. Young. ___________________________
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10. She can give them directions to Washington. ___________________________
11. Bob can call Mary. ___________________________
12. They can watch television. ___________________________
13. He can order a salad. ___________________________
Using “May” and “Might”
Complete each sentence using “might” and the appropriate verb.
1. I don’t think she’ll study now, but she _____________ later.
2. He was going to take the train, but now he _____________ a car.
3. They were going to drive to New York, but now they _____________ to Washington.
4. Well, he won’t check your brakes, but he _____________ the oil.
5. They won’t give him a lift, but they _____________ him some money for the bus.
6. The attendant won’t clean your car, but he _____________ the windshield.
7. They won’t wash your curtains, but they _____________ your clothes.
8. She lives in Florida, so she wouldn’t fly to Alabama, but she _____________ to Virginia.
9. They don’t like to approve applications, but they _____________ yours.
10. I know she’s not having her phone messages forwarded, but she _____________ her mail forwarded.
11. The apartment doesn’t face the road; I think it _____________ the pool.
12. I don’t know if the apartment is furnished. It _____________, but I doubt it.
13. The telephone is certainly not included, but the utilities _____________.
Progressive Forms of “May” and “Might”
Fill in the blank with the correct past progressive form of the verb given in parentheses and “may.”
1. They _____________ dinner. (have)
2. He _____________ his mail. (forward)
3. She _____________ her oil. (check)
4. He _____________ trouble with his car. (have)
5. They _____________ late. (work)
6. He _____________. (sleep)
7. They _____________ bread. (buy)
8. They _____________ tennis. (play)
9. He _____________ change. (get)
10. You _____________ the wrong number. (dial)
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11. She _____________ to Georgia. (drive)
12. He _____________ to the Smithsonian. (go)
13. She _____________ a car. (rent)
Using “Would”
Replace the sentence with a statement expressing preference using “would rather.” Please use contractions
where possible. Example: I want to go fishing, but I have stay in the office.: I’d rather go fishing.
1. I want to go to the movies, but I have to study.
2. I’d like to go to Washington, but I have to work.
3. She wants to eat in a restaurant, but she doesn’t have any money.
4. He wants to rent a compact car, but they only have luxury cars.
5. They want to rent the two-bedroom apartment, but it’s too expensive.
6. I want to sleep, but I have to work.
7. I wish I could have dessert, but I’m on a diet.
8. He’d like to go to lunch, but he has a meeting.
9. I wish I could talk to you, but I have an appointment.
10. She wants to stay at the hotel, but they don’t have a room.
11. They want to take a limo, but they don’t have enough money.
12. I wish I could go to Georgia, but I have to visit my aunt in Tennessee.
13. He’d like to have dinner, but he doesn’t have enough time.
Using “Would”
Look at each sentence and decide whether “used to” can be replaced by “would.”
1. Aunt Stephanie used to live in Chicago.
2. She used to always visit the West Coast.
3. I used to be her favorite niece.
4. She used to always bring me gifts.
5. Her house used to be worth a lot of money.
6. We used to prepare lunch together.
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Two-Word Verbs
Complete the sentences using the correct two-word verbs. Use the simple present tense.
1. The meeting is tomorrow. _____________ over these reports tonight.
2. It’s too loud in here. _____________ down the radio.
3. You finished your paper. _____________ it in.
4. Your appointment is Tuesday. _____________ up at 9:00.
5. You finished your phone call. _____________ up the phone.
6. I want to read a book. _____________ off the television.
7. You like this green T-shirt. _____________ it on.
8. You want to get in touch with her. _____________ her up.
9. I’m asking you an important question. _____________ it over.
10. You don’t know this word. _____________ it up in the dictionary.
11. Your T-shirts are all over the room. _____________ them away.
12. You need to go downtown. _____________ on the Shuttle Bus.
13. You have my newspaper. _____________ it back!
The Verb “To Get”
Match the cause statement with the best effect statement on the right.
1. It’s very late. I’m getting hungry.
2. It’s almost time for lunch. It’s getting warm in here.
3. It’s raining. It’s getting dark.
4. I need to turn a light on. It’s getting cold.
5. Turn on the air conditioning. I’m getting sleepy.
6. Put on a sweater. I’m getting wet.
Troublesome Verbs
Choose the correct verb to complete each sentence.
1. The moon ____________. (to rise; to raise)
2. The farmer ____________. chickens. (to rise; to raise)
3. ____________ the glass down on the table. (to set; to sit)
4. The boy ____________ in the chair. (to set; to sit)
5. The chicken ____________ an egg. (to lay; to lie)
6. I ____________ on the bed last night. (to lay; to lie)
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7. They ____________ by the pool yesterday. (to set; to sit)
8. Please ____________ the window. (to rise; to raise)
9. The sun ____________ every day. (to rise; to raise)
10. The secretary ____________ the report down. (to lay; to lie)
11. Mr. Young ____________ in your office. (to set; to sit)
12. I’m ____________ the dress on the bed. (to lay; to lie)
13. Did you ____________ the wine on the table? (to set; to sit)
The Causative Verbs “Have” and “Let”
Complete the phrases with the appropriate verbs and a have or let construction where appropriate. Remember,
the two constructions are interchangeable.
1. Sue is at the Laundromat. She’s ___________________ her clothes ___________________. (to wash)
2. John is at the gas station. He’s sitting in his car. He’s ___________________ his car
___________________. (to fill up)
3. Paul is standing on a ladder and Mary is handing him the paint. They’re ___________________ their
house ___________________. (to paint)
4. The maid is dusting the furniture, while Linda is watching TV. She’s ___________________ her house
___________________. (to clean)
5. Peter is scrubbing the floor. He’s ___________________ his kitchen ___________________. (to clean)
6. John drops of a basket of clothes at the laundry. He’s ___________________ his clothes
___________________. (to wash)
7. Tricia is at the gas station, holding the gas pump in her hands. She’s ___________________ her car
___________________. (to fill up)
Verbs Followed by Infinitives
Create complete sentences from the given elements as demonstrated in the example: he/to want/never/to leave/
theater. He never wanted to leave the theater. Use the simple past.
1. she/to expect/to get/phone call ___________________
2. he/to want/to play/tennis ___________________
3. I/to ask/them/to buy/bread ___________________
4. she/to agree/to meet/us ___________________
5. he/to call/to make/reservation ___________________
6. she/to want/to visit/the/museum ___________________
7. he/to ask/her/to take/picture ___________________
8. they/to agree/to give/us/lift ___________________
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9. he/to have to/to check/oil ___________________
10. she/to expect/us/to stop by ___________________
11. they/to forget/to add/detergent ___________________
12. she/to want/to rent/car ___________________
13. I/to forget/to change/money ___________________
The Passive Voice
Decide whether the statement is ACTIVE or PASSIVE.
1. The girl washes her clothes. ________________
2. The prescription was written by the doctor. ________________
3. She buys the pills at the drugstore. ________________
4. The patient is helped by the nurse. ________________
5. The plumber cuts off the valve. ________________
6. The car was rented yesterday. ________________
7. We rented the car yesterday. ________________
8. The pills were bought at the drugstore. ________________
9. He made a reservation at the hotel. ________________
10. The call was charged to her hotel room. ________________
11. They ordered their meal. ________________
12. Their meal was served by the waiter. ________________
Passive Voice
Complete the statement using the passive voice. (Example: was given)
1. The prescription _____________ by the doctor. (wrote)
2. The work _____________ by Bob. (did)
3. The pills _____________ at the drugstore. (buy)
4. The carpet _____________ by the manager. (clean)
5. The car _____________ by John. (rent)
6. I _____________ by Mary. (introduce)
7. The books _____________ on the table. (leave)
8. The car _____________ by the police. (stop)
9. The accident _____________ by an old lady. (see)
10. The class _____________ by Mr. Smith. (teach)
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11. The details _____________ down by Fred. (write)
12. The car _____________ off at the airport. (drop)
13. The chicken _____________ up by Stephanie. (cut)
Direct and Indirect Speech
Rewrite the following phrases to create direct speech as shown in the example:
Mary said, she didn’t know why the car had hit her. Mary said: I don’t know, why the car hit me.
1. He said he didn’t know what had happened.
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2. She said that she had gone to the dentist yesterday.
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3. She said the doctor had written her a prescription.
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4. He said that he had a toothache.
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5. She said she went to the museum every day.
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6. They said they were going to the supermarket.
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7. She said that the doctor had given her some pills.
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8. He said he had received the report.
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9. They said they had visited the aquarium.
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10. He said that he was feeling sick.
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11. She said she had bought some bread.
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12. He said that he was turning off the television.
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13. They said they were driving to Chicago.
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Direct and Indirect Speech
Replace each quoted statement with a sentence using indirect speech.
1. He said, “I don’t know what happened.”
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2. She said, “I went to the doctor yesterday.”
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3. He said, “I have a toothache.”
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4. She said, “I’ll write him a prescription.”
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5. They said, “We’re going to the drugstore.”
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6. He said, “The doctor gave me some pills.”
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7. She said, “I go to the supermarket every day.”
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8. He said, “I have received the envelope.”
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9. They said, “We visited Cannery Row.”
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10. She said, “I feel very sick.”
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11. He said, “I bought some popcorn.”
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12. They said, “We’re flying to California.”
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13. He said, “I’m cutting off the main valve.”
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Negatives
Negate the statement using the helping verb “do.” Use contractions.
1. Does she have any money? No, _____________ any money.
2. Do they leave today? No, _____________ today.
3. Do you call the operator? No, _____________ the operator.
4. Do you have traveler’s checks? No, _____________ traveler’s checks.
5. Does he take a bath? No, _____________ a bath.
6. Do you (plural) have a telephone? No, _____________ a telephone.
7. Do they speak English? No, _____________ English.
8. Do you need a room? No, _____________ a room.
9. Do you pay with a credit card? No, _____________ with a credit card.
10. Do you (plural) catch a bus? No, _____________ a bus.
11. Does she go downtown? No, _____________ downtown.
12. Does he have any luggage? No, _____________ luggage.
13. Do you have any fifties? No, _____________ fifties.
Asking Questions
Rewrite each sentence as a question. For example: He likes you. = Does he like you?
1. They like this bank. _________________________________
2. You have a passport. _________________________________
3. We can change money here. _________________________________
4. She understands English. _________________________________
5. We can look for a bank. _________________________________
6. You like this hotel. _________________________________
7. The teller has traveler’s checks. _________________________________
8. He has twenties. _________________________________
9. They can change a hundred dollar bill. _________________________________
10. They would like to go to the hotel. _________________________________
11. She wants to change some money. _________________________________
12. She arrives tomorrow. _________________________________
13. He would like to look for the bank. _________________________________
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Information Questions
Look at the statement to determine which of the information question words best completes the question.
(What, where, who, why, when, this, which)
1. This is Alex’s book. _____________ book is this?
2. Atlanta is in Georgia. _____________ is Atlanta?
3. It is 3:00. _____________ time is it?
4. The bus leaves in 15 minutes. _____________ does the bus leave?
5. John is the bus driver. _____________ is John?
6. A shuttle bus is the hotel’s free bus. _____________ is a shuttle bus?
7. That man is my father. _____________ is that man?
8. I’m going to the bank to change money. _____________ are you going to the bank?
9. He lives in Atlanta. _____________ does he live?
10. This is my luggage. _____________ luggage is this?
11. His flight leaves at 4:00. _____________ does his flight leave?
12. This bus goes downtown. _____________ bus goes downtown?
Tag questions
Complete each sentence using a tag question. Use contractions.
1. You’re going to the restaurant, _____________ you?
2. You like wine, _____________ you?
3. Mary is here, _____________ she?
4. They’re leaving, _____________ they?
5. He’s ordering a meal, _____________ he?
6. She knows the waiter, _____________ she?
7. We’re getting dessert, _____________ we?
8. You know about the specials, _____________ you?
9. It’s raining, _____________ it?
10. The restaurant is air conditioned, _____________ it?
11. You’re preparing the meal, _____________ you?
12. She likes to watch television, _____________ she?
13. We’re returning to the hotel, _____________ we?
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Negative Questions
Fill in the blank to make the question negative. Use contractions.
1. Do they cash traveler’s checks? _______________________________
2. Are you ordering something? _______________________________
3. Is he drinking wine? _______________________________
4. Do you know the waiter? _______________________________
5. Does she have a meeting today? _______________________________
6. Are we going to the hotel? _______________________________
7. Is he making an appointment? _______________________________
8. Do they like this restaurant? _______________________________
9. Are you watching television? _______________________________
10. Is she reading the newspaper? _______________________________
11. Does he have a passport? _______________________________
12. Is it raining in Atlanta? _______________________________
13. Are you having a salad? _______________________________
Questions in the Simple Past Tense
Create a question in the Simple Past using the statement.
1. They accepted credit cards last year. When _____________ credit cards?
2. You saw me yesterday. When _____________ me?
3. You rented an apartment. What _____________?
4. You held the apartment for me. What _____________ for me?
5. She had breakfast at the restaurant. Where _____________ breakfast?
6. They paid the rent today. When _____________ the rent?
7. He wrote the report yesterday. When _____________ the report?
8. He enjoyed his meal quite a lot. How _____________ his meal?
9. She immigrated to the U.S. two years ago. When _____________ to the U.S.?
10. He arrived last night. When _____________?
11. They seemed nice. How _____________?
12. She opened the envelope this morning. When _____________ the envelope?
13. He gave them the instructions. What _____________ them?
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Interrogatives in Dependent Clauses
Rephrase the following questions as follows: Is she sick? Do you know, if she is sick?
1. Where is it? Do you know ___________________?
2. Where can I cut off the water? Do you know ___________________?
3. How does the car work? Do you know ___________________?
4. Where are the glasses? Do you know ___________________?
5. Where is Chinatown? Do you know ___________________?
6. How is John feeling? Do you know ___________________?
7. Where is the restaurant? Do you know ___________________?
8. Where is Mary? Do you know ___________________?
9. Who is the plumber? Do you know ___________________?
10. Who is her daughter? Do you know ___________________?
11. Where is the bay? Do you know ___________________?
12. Who is Mr. Young? Do you know ___________________?
Exclamations
Fill in “How” or “What” to complete the exclamation.
1. _____ terrible weather!
2. _____ awful!
3. _____ a day!
4. _____ a mess!
5. _____ fascinating!
6. _____ quaint!
7. _____ what a beautiful coastline!
8. _____ splendid!
9. _____ an interesting building!
10. _____ a jerk!
11. _____ lovely!
12. _____ great!
“If... then” Constructions
Decide whether the statement is REAL or UNREAL.
1. If you take Interstate 85, you’ll get there faster. ___________
2. I’ll send you some money, if you need it. ___________
3. If I had more money, I’d go to California. ___________
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4. If I had more time, I’d read more books. ___________
5. If I were rich, I’d buy a bigger house. ___________
6. If you drive on Highway 1, you’ll see the coastline. ___________
7. If you go to the supermarket, I’ll make dinner. ___________
8. They would’ve been here at 9:00, if their flight hadn’t been late. ___________
9. If I had more time, I’d make dinner tonight. ___________
10. If you need to study, I’ll turn off the television. ___________
11. If you want to read, I’ll turn down the radio. ___________
12. If he’d moved to California, we would’ve visited him. ___________
“If... then” Constructions
Complete the sentences by using the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1. If you take Interstate 85, ___________ there faster. (to get)
2. I’ll send some money, if you ___________ it. (to need)
3. If I had more money, ___________ to California. (to go)
4. If you drive on Interstate 1, ___________ the coastline. (to see)
5. If I ___________ rich, I’d buy a bigger house. (to be)
6. If you ___________ to the supermarket, I’ll make dinner. (to go)
7. If I had more time, ___________ dinner tonight. (to make)
8. If you need to study, ___________ off the television. (to turn)
9. If he ___________ to California, we would’ve visited him. (to move)
10. They would’ve been here earlier, if their flight ___________ delayed. (to be)
11. If I ___________ more time, I’d wash my clothes. (to have)
12. If she visits the aquarium, we ___________ with her. (to go)
13. If I ___________ to the bank, I’ll cash a traveler’s check. (to go)
Prepositions
Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence.
1. My apartment is _________________ the street from yours. (above; across; over)
2. I like to read _________________ animals. (about; along; after)
3. These T-shirts won’t shrink _________________ the washing machine. (into; on; in)
4. The restaurant is _________________ my apartment. (between; beside; among)
5. The green T-shirts are _________________ the navy blue T-shirts. (under; until; up)
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6. He’s going _________________ the hotel. (like; into; in)
7. The wife went to the movies _________________ her husband. (without; from; through)
8. He likes to read the newspaper _________________ breakfast. (despite; during; since)
9. I would like popcorn _________________ butter. (by; with; in)
10. _________________ the scorching weather, he’s going to Atlanta. (Despite; Since; Down)
11. You’ll find the Diet Coke ________________ the Cherry Coke and Classic Coke. (for; between; along)
12. This wine is _________________ California. (from; off; out)
13. The girl is going _________________ the boy. (through; toward; throughout)
Possessives
Answer the question using the “’s” form of possession.
1. Is this the office of the attorney? Yes, _______________________________
2. Is this the desk of Mr. Young? No, _______________________________
3. Do you know the family of Mrs. Jones? Yes, _______________________________
4. Is this the daughter of John? No, _______________________________
5. Is this the bank of the family? Yes, _______________________________
6. Is this the T-shirt of the boy. No, _______________________________
7. Do you know the son of Mr. Young? Yes, _______________________________
8. Did you meet the husband of Mary? No, _______________________________
9. Are these the children of Mrs. Smith)? Yes, _______________________________
10. Do you know the secretary of the attorney? No, _______________________________
11. Is this the table of John? Yes, _______________________________
12. Is this the telephone of the secretary? Yes, _______________________________
13. Did you see the menu of the restaurant? Yes, _______________________________
Using Conjunctions
Choose the conjunction which best completes the sentence.
1. ______________ we leave the bank, we’ll spend the money. (After; Since; While)
2. ______________ they arrived, they sat down to dinner. (If; Whereas; When)
3. We haven’t seen her ______________ she left. (only if; as; since)
4. ______________ you didn’t call, I made other plans. (Even if; Since; If)
5. He went to bed, ______________ he was tired. (although; because; even though)
6. It started to rain ______________ I was walking home. (while; because; unless)
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7. I checked my luggage ______________ I boarded the plane. (though; now that; before)
8. ______________ I had a fever, I did not feel sick. (In the event; Even though; Since)
9. ______________ I arrived in California, I visited the aquarium. (As soon as; Until; Unless)
10. We talked to the doctor ______________ it was time to leave. (if; so long as; until)
11. I’ll be at work tomorrow ______________ I’m still feeling sick. (after; whether or not; once)
12. I bought a magazine ______________ I like to read on planes. (though; because; once)
13. He went to the doctor ______________ he didn’t have a fever. (provided; until; even though)
Expressing Opposition
Choose either “although” or “despite” to complete the sentences.
1. ____________ the weather, we still went walking.
2. ____________ it was hot, we wore our coats.
3. They went skiing ____________ the warm temperatures.
4. She went to work ____________ she had a fever.
5. He rented the apartment ____________ the expensive utilities.
6. ____________ I had a toothache, the dentist didn’t remove my tooth.
7. I had the tooth removed ____________ the cost.
8. She did not feel sick ____________ her fever.
9. ____________ the carpet wasn’t very dirty, we still had it cleaned.
10. ____________ he was in Monterey, he didn’t visit the aquarium.
11. He felt sleepy ____________ the coffee.
12. We drove to Georgia ____________ the terrible traffic.
13. ____________ I filled up the tank, I still ran out of gas.
Expressing Opposition
Select the most appropriate conjunction to complete each phrase.
1. Paul is tall, ____________ Richard is short. (whereas; even though)
2. Jane feels better, ____________ John is still sick. (despite; but)
3. I went to work ____________ I felt sick. (whereas; even though)
4. I don’t have cash, ____________, I have traveler’s checks. (in spite of; however)
5. ____________ Sue is industrious, Marie is lazy. (Despite; While)
6. ____________ I had an infection, I didn’t go to the doctor. (Even though; Whereas)
7. I had little money, ____________ I bought her a gift anyway. (while; but)
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8. The National Arboretum is beautiful, ____________ it is Washington’s best-kept secret. (in spite of; yet)
9. I was sleepy, ____________ I took a bath anyway. (while; but)
10. He ate dessert ____________ he wasn’t very hungry. (even though; whereas)
11. My apartment has a dishwasher, ____________ yours doesn’t. (whereas; despite)
12. I didn’t have an appointment, ____________ I went to the dentist anyway. (whereas; but)
13. I stayed at the Lamp Lighter Inn, ____________ you didn’t. (but; in spite of)
Numbers (1–100)
Write each number in its long form.
1. 1 _________________________________
2. 3 _________________________________
3. 12 _________________________________
4. 79 _________________________________
5. 20 _________________________________
6. 28 _________________________________
7. 34 _________________________________
8. 45 _________________________________
9. 57 _________________________________
10. 61 _________________________________
11. 11 _________________________________
12. 15 _________________________________
13. 6 _________________________________
Numbers (101–1,000,000)
Write the corresponding number to each long form below. (For example: Sixty = 60.)
1. One thousand eight hundred and three _________________
2. Three hundred and twenty-three _________________
3. Four thousand nine hundred and ninety-five _________________
4. Six hundred and twelve _________________
5. Two hundred and thirteen _________________
6. One million _________________
7. One hundred thousand _________________
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8. One hundred and eighteen _________________
9. Nine hundred and fifty-two _________________
10. Four hundred and seventy-four _________________
11. Seven hundred and seventy _________________
12. One hundred and one _________________
13. Five hundred and fifty _________________
Telling Time
Write the appropriate time to the statements (a.m. or p.m.) below.
1. We’ll have breakfast at seven. _________
2. The meeting is at two. _________
3. We’ll eat lunch at twelve. _________
4. I go to bed every night at eleven thirty. _________
5. I wake up every morning at a quarter till eight. _________
6. She goes to bed every night at midnight. _________
7. He arrives tomorrow morning at eight forty-five. _________
8. You have a meeting tomorrow morning at a quarter after nine. _________
9. I call her every evening at seven thirty. _________
10. I’ll wake up tomorrow at eight forty. _________
11. She’ll call me this evening at twenty till eight. _________
12. We have dinner reservations for eight thirty. _________
13. I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon at three fifteen. _________
Paying For Things
Rewrite the price in its numerical form.
1. That’ll be two fifty. _______________________________
2. A ticket costs six dollars. _______________________________
3. That’ll be four seventy-five, please. _______________________________
4. The rate for a room is one hundred and twenty-nine dollars. _______________________________
5. That television costs five hundred and fifty dollars. _______________________________
6. That’ll be one seventy-five. _______________________________
7. That’ll be three dollars and ten cents. _______________________________
8. A cherry coke costs two dollars and fifty cents. _______________________________
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9. Popcorn costs two dollars. _______________________________
10. That’ll be twenty-nine ninety-five, please. _______________________________
11. A bus ticket costs one dollar and thirty cents. _______________________________
12. Breakfast at the hotel costs ten dollars. _______________________________
13. A room at the Peachtree Plaza costs two nineteen a night. _______________________________
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Indefinite and Definite Articles
1. a tourist
2. a month
3. some citizens
4. a passport
5. an area
6. some conversations
7. an airport
8. a visa
9. some valuables
10. some tourists
11. a citizen
12. some areas
13. a conversation
Irregular Noun Plurals
1. Now two of my teeth are hurting .
2. Actually, two men rented the apartment.
3. Actually, two ladies rented the car.
4. She has two new babies—twins.
5. All agencies offer a flat rate.
6. I actually caught four fish.
7. No, I only see the women in the corner.
8. No. Now both of my feet hurt.
9. I actually bought two loaves of bread.
10. I actually need two glasses of water.
11. He actually has two secretaries.
12. She had both of her children with her.
13. I actually saw three deer.
Using “a few,” “few,” “a little,” and “little”
1. NEGATIVE
2. POSITIVE
3. NEGATIVE
4. POSITIVE
5. POSITIVE
6. NEGATIVE
7. POSITIVE
8. NEGATIVE
Using Comparisons
1. John is older than Paul.
2. Buses are cheaper than cabs.
3. I am more polite than my wife.
4. Cabs are faster than buses.
5. You pay more for the better products.
6. This hotel is more expensive than the Peachtree
Plaza.
7. The bus driver drives more slowly than the limo
driver.
8. The bus goes farther than the shuttle.
9. She is prettier than her sister.
10. John drives worse than Paul.
11. Paul drives more carefully than John.
12. New York is more exciting than Atlanta.
13. I drive better than my brother.
Object Pronouns
1. I see our friends. — them
2. They like wine. — it
3. Call the waiter. — him
4. The gift is for my daughter. — her
5. I’m buying a gift for my husband. — him
6. She’s buying a T-shirt. — it
7. I’ll buy some Milk Duds. — them
8. Did you call your wife? — her
9. I have a meeting with Mr. Jones. — him
10. He likes popcorn. — it
11. I like your son and daughter. — them
12. He has my passport. — it
13. Did you see Alex? — him
14. Do you know Mary? — her
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Placement of Object Pronouns
1. I put it on the table.
2. Yes, I saw them.
3. Yes, he gave it to me.
4. Yes, she’s leaving it to me.
5. Yes, I saw her today.
6. Yes, they left it to him.
7. I met her in Atlanta.
8. I gave them to him yesterday.
9. Yes, he gave it to me.
10. I bought them at the mall.
11. No, I didn’t see him.
12. Yes, he gave it to her.
13. He put it over there.
Possessive Adjectives
1. It’s my visa.
2. That’s their luggage.
3. It’s his credit card.
4. It’s her room.
5. It’s our estate.
6. It’s your business.
7. He’s my uncle.
8. She’s her aunt.
9. It’s my money.
10. They’re their coins.
11. It’s his passport.
12. They’re our valuables.
13. It’s your hundred dollar bill.
Possessive Pronouns
1. It’s mine.
2. It’s his.
3. It’s hers.
4. It’s theirs.
5. It’s yours.
6. It’s mine.
7. They’re ours.
8. They’re his.
9. It’s hers.
10. It’s yours.
11. It’s ours.
12. It’s theirs.
13. It’s hers.
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns
1. I’d like some of that popcorn.
2. This apartment is nice.
3. These Milk Duds taste good.
4. That building is in Atlanta.
5. Those tourists are from the U.S.
6. These apartments are air conditioned.
7. These are today’s specials.
8. This is a Cherry Coke.
9. That one is a Diet Coke.
10. Those offices are located downtown.
11. That is my phone.
12. Those are the new buses.
13. This bank will cash traveler’s checks.
Forms of “Other”
1. Can you hand me the other book?
2. Did you see the other bedroom facing the pool?
3. There is another bathroom off the kitchen.
4. There is another bedroom beside the living room.
5. Will you show me the other apartment?
6. We need another chair in the study.
7. I saw another supermarket down the street.
8. Did you see the refrigerator in the other
apartment?
9. There is another two-bedroom apartment with
utilities included.
10. Is the other grocery store nearby?
11. Let’s take a look at another apartment.
12. Did you see the other desk in the study?
13. The other half bath is beside the kitchen.
Reflexive Pronouns
1. They’re washing their clothes themselves.
2. She’s looking at T-shirts.
3. He’s buying a ticket for Mary.
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4. She’s introducing Fred and Bob to Mr. Young.
5. They are preparing a meal for themselves.
6. He’s doing the shopping himself.
7. As usual, they are doing the work themselves.
8. She’s doing the work herself.
Relative Pronouns: Subjects
1. He has an aunt who lives in San Francisco.
2. I have some luggage which I need to check.
3. He has a book which is fascinating.
4. I’m reading a newspaper which I bought at the
store.
5. She’s looking for the witness who saw the
accident.
6. We’re looking for the interstate which goes to
North Carolina.
7. He’s talking to the lady who was in the accident.
8. They want to talk to a person who can give them
directions.
9. I have a friend who is an attorney.
10. I’d like a brochure which will tell me more about
Virginia.
11. She’s the secretary who has the report.
12. I’m touring the apartment which faces the pool.
13. This is my friend who immigrated to the U.S.
Using “Whose”
1. The woman whose passport was stolen went to
the police.
2. The man who moved to Atlanta was Mr. Young.
3. The person who rented the apartment is my best
friend.
4. I have a car whose first owner was British.
5. The woman who was Mr. Smith’s secretary
moved to California.
6. The girl whose ticket I bought is my niece.
7. That is the woman who rented the apartment that
faces the pool.
8. The woman whose paintings I saw is an artist.
9. The car which I bought is mid-sized.
10. The carpet which I had cleaned is dirty again.
11. The apartment which I rented faces the pool.
12. The accident which I saw was just a fender
bender.
13. The insurance which I have will pay for the
repairs.
Using “Where”
1. The building where they work is new.
2. The apartment in which they live faces the pool.
3. The seat which you are sitting in is an aisle seat.
4. The place where we are staying is beautiful.
5. The town where I grew up is small.
6. The store in which I bought the magazine is
around the corner.
7. The hotel which I am staying in is called the
Peachtree Plaza.
8. The restaurant where I always eat has a new
menu.
9. Did you see a place where we can rent a car?
10. The building in which the Declaration of
Independence is located is the National Archives.
11. The bank which I cashed my traveler’s checks in
is downtown.
12. The house where I live is very old.
13. The Laundromat where I wash my clothes has a
coin machine.
Using “When”
1. I forgot the date when you arrived.
2. This is the house where I grew up.
3. July 4, 1776 is when the Declaration of
Independence was signed.
4. I’ll always remember the day when she was born.
5. Tuesday is the day when we will come.
6. The seat in which I am sitting is 12-C.
7. Cannery Row is where we’ll have lunch.
8. Friday is the day on which we will visit the
aquarium.
9. Highway 1 is where you can drive for a view of
the coastline.
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10. Tomorrow is when I will take the scenic 17-Mile
Drive.
11. The cottage where I am staying is the Hansel and
Gretel cottage.
12. The date when I was born is January 5, 1973.
13. Wednesday is the day on which we will drive to
the Lamp Lighter Inn.
The verbs “to be,” “to have,” and “to go”
1. She is American.
2. I have a visa.
3. He goes through Customs.
4. We are tourists.
5. You have a passport.
6. They go to the U.S.
7. I am leaving.
8. She has valuables.
9. They are tourists.
10. We go through Immigration.
11. You are all right.
12. They have nothing to declare.
13. I go to Hartfield International Airport.
Contractions
1. They’ve already left.
2. We’re leaving.
3. She’s going to the U.S.
4. You’re going through Customs.
5. I’m a citizen.
6. He’s at the airport.
7. We’ve gone through Immigration.
8. You’ve received the letter.
9. I’ve already gone through Customs.
10. They’re leaving.
11. He’s already left.
12. I’m going to the airport.
13. You’re American.
Using Gerunds
1. She likes taking pictures.
2. They love going to the movies.
3. He likes playing tennis.
4. They love visiting the Smithsonian.
5. She likes driving.
6. He likes eating in restaurants.
7. She likes watching her kids play.
8. She likes listening to classical music.
Using Gerunds
1. He turned off the television by pushing
the button.
2. They got to the museum by driving their car.
3. She had the accident by not stopping at the
traffic light.
4. He got rich by working very hard.
5. You get to the Lincoln Memorial by turning left
at this street.
6. She got to Tennessee by flying there.
7. I got a credit card by applying for one.
8. John forwarded his mail by going to the
post office.
9. I got a reservation by calling the hotel.
10. She got that car by renting it.
11. I met Mr. Young by introducing myself to him.
12. He got to the hotel by taking a cab.
13. They changed money by going to the bank.
Irregular Verb Forms
1. It stopped raining.
2. He cashed a traveler’s check.
3. She bought a T-shirt.
4. We drank some wine.
5. I forgot our appointment.
6. The waiter spoke to me.
7. They enjoyed the meal.
8. Her aunt left her the inheritance.
9. They saw my son.
10. I opened the envelope.
11. He read the will.
12. That was my apartment.
13. I had popcorn.
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The Present Perfect Tense
1. She’s already washed her clothes.
2. He’s just borrowed some detergent.
3. She’s finished drying her clothes.
4. He’s already gotten change.
5. She’s finished her laundry.
6. He’s forgotten to bring change.
7. He’s already gone to the grocery store.
8. She’s already rented the apartment.
Imperatives (The Command Form)
1. Take the elevator!
2. Let’s take the luggage!
3. Go to the airport!
4. Let’s go to the hotel!
5. Ask the agent!
6. Let’s ask the agent!
7. Catch a bus!
8. Let’s catch a bus!
9. Change some money!
10. Let’s change some money!
11. Leave the hotel!
12. Let’s leave the hotel!
13. Wave at the driver!
The Future Tense
1. He’ll get you something to drink.
2. We’ll have a salad.
3. I’ll drink some wine.
4. You’ll prepare a meal.
5. She’ll hand me a glass.
6. They’ll order a meal.
7. We’ll hear about the specials.
8. You’ll finish the meal.
9. I’ll watch television.
10. She’ll read the newspaper.
11. He’ll use the telephone.
12. You’ll dial the number.
13. They’ll go to bed.
The Past Perfect Tense
1. Until yesterday, they had never seen the film.
2. The customers went home after the restaurant
had closed.
3. She has already washed her clothes, and now she
can dry them.
4. I had never visited my aunt in San Francisco until
last week.
5. We went home after we had finished our dinner.
6. He has just borrowed some detergent, so he can
begin washing now.
7. I had never forgotten an appointment until
yesterday.
8. She had never met her aunt until last week.
9. They had waited five hours when the plane
arrived.
10. We became friends after she had moved to
Chicago.
The Progressive Form of the Present
1. I’m going to the store now.
2. The boy runs every day.
3. We’re baking a cake today.
4. You change money a lot.
5. They’re leaving the U.S. today.
6. He’s leaving the airport now.
7. I beg your pardon?
8. The teller gives me cash every time.
9. She’s leaving the Baggage Claim now.
10. We go to the hotel often.
11. Usually I change traveler’s checks at the bank.
12. The flight is arriving at the airport now.
13. Excuse me, I’m looking for my hotel.
Tense Formation (Past Progressive)
1. I was shopping at the mall.
2. I was visiting my aunt in San Francisco.
3. I was reading in the library.
4. I was buying a ticket.
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5. I was touring the apartment.
6. I was preparing dinner.
7. I was calling my secretary.
8. I was watching television.
9. I was ordering our meals.
10. He was calling his wife.
11. I was talking to my daughter.
12. I was looking for the hotel.
13. I was standing in line at Customs.
Tense Formation (Future Progressive)
1. We will be buying groceries this afternoon.
2. I will be making an appointment for Thursday.
3. I will be going to the supermarket today.
4. He will be renting the apartment next door.
5. She will be visiting her aunt.
6. Mr. Young will be calling the attorney.
7. They will be getting in touch.
8. We will be watching television.
9. I will be reading the newspaper.
10. He will be preparing the meal.
11. She will be calling his secretary.
12. Alex will be eating lunch.
13. I will be waking up at 7:00.
Usage of the Perfect Progressive Tenses
1. I had been waiting for an hour when the doctor
arrived.
2. When he retires, he will have been working here
for fifty years.
3. They had been watching television for three
hours when I called.
4. She will have been sleeping eight hours when she
wakes up.
5. John has been calling me since yesterday, and I
still haven’t talked to him.
6. I had been on the road for two days when I
arrived in Washington.
7. When he arrives, he will have been travelling for
three days.
8. She has been wanting to check her oil for a week,
and she still hasn’t done it.
9. He has been reading that book for two weeks and
he still hasn’t finished it.
10. When they move out next week, they will have
been living in that apartment for two years.
11. I had been cleaning the house for an hour when
John called.
12. She had been washing clothes for an hour when
Sue came home.
13. I have been washing clothes all day and I’m still
not finished.
Formation of the Perfect Progressive Tenses
1. She will have been sleeping eight hours when she
wakes up.
2. I will be heading north in two hours.
3. We had been driving for four hours when we ran
out of gas.
4. I had been waiting for an hour when the attorney
arrived.
5. By now they have been flying for three hours.
6. Recently, I have been thinking about renting an
apartment.
7. Thanks for helping me. I have been trying to find
the Smithsonian for an hour.
8. When he retires, he will have been working here
for fifty years.
9. When he arrives, he will have been traveling for
three days.
10. There you are! I have been thinking about you
all day.
11. I had been cleaning the house when you arrived.
12. He had been washing clothes for an hour when I
called.
13. Mary likes this place. She has been renting this
apartment for a year now.
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Using “Should”
1. URGENT
2. NOT URGENT
3. URGENT
4. NOT URGENT
5. NOT URGENT
6. URGENT
7. NOT URGENT
8. URGENT
9. URGENT
10. URGENT
11. NOT URGENT
12. NOT URGENT
13. NOT URGENT
The Past Form of “Should”
1. I should have left earlier.
2. I should have made a reservation.
3. I should have filled up the car.
4. I should have studied more.
5. I should have rented a two-bedroom.
6. I should have done laundry yesterday.
7. I should have put them in my briefcase last night.
8. I should have brought them with me.
9. I shouldn’t have eaten so much last night.
10. I should have called him when I arrived.
11. I should have bought some yesterday.
12. I should have kept all my change.
13. I shouldn’t have gone on vacation.
Using “Could”
1. Could she study at home?
2. Could he borrow their car?
3. Could she take I-75 to Tennessee?
4. Could John fill out a credit application?
5. Could he get his car filled up?
6. Could they wash their clothes today?
7. Could Sue have her house cleaned?
8. Could he immigrate to the U.S.?
9. Could they make an appointment with Mr.
Young?
10. Could she give them directions to Washington?
11. Could Bob call Mary?
12. Could they watch television?
13. Could he order a salad?
Using “May” and “Might”
1. I don’t think she’ll study now, but she might
study later.
2. He was going to take the train, but now he might
take a car.
3. They were going to drive to New York, but now
they might drive to Washington.
4. Well, he won’t check your brakes, but he might
check the oil.
5. They won’t give him a lift, but they might give
him some money for the bus.
6. The attendant won’t clean your car, but he might
clean the windshield.
7. They won’t wash your curtains, but they might
wash your clothes.
8. She lives in Florida, so she wouldn’t fly to
Alabama, but she might fly to Virginia.
9. They don’t like to approve applications, but they
might approve yours.
10. I know she’s not having her phone messages
forwarded, but she might have her mail
forwarded.
11. The apartment doesn’t face the road; I think it
might face the pool.
12. I don’t know if the apartment is furnished. It
might be, but I doubt it.
13. The telephone is certainly not included, but the
utilities might be.
Progressive Forms of “May” and “Might”
1. They may have been having dinner.
2. He may have been forwarding his mail.
3. She may have been checking her oil.
4. He may have been having trouble with his car.
5. They may have been working late.
6. He may have been sleeping.
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7. They may have been buying bread.
8. They may have been playing tennis.
9. He may have been getting change.
10. You may have been dialing the wrong number.
11. She may have been driving to Georgia.
12. He may have been going to the Smithsonian.
13. She may have been renting a car.
Using “Would”
1. I’d rather go to the movies.
2. I’d rather go to Washington.
3. She’d rather eat in a restaurant.
4. He’d rather rent a compact car.
5. They’d rather rent the two-bedroom apartment.
6. I’d rather sleep.
7. I’d rather have dessert.
8. He’d rather go to lunch.
9. I’d rather talk to you.
10. She’d rather stay at the hotel.
11. They’d rather take a limo.
12. I’d rather go to Georgia.
13. He’d rather have dinner.
Using “Would”
1. Aunt Stephanie used to live in Chicago.
— cannot be replaced by “would”
2. She used to always visit the West Coast.
— can be replaced by “would”
3. I used to be her favorite niece.
— cannot be replaced by “would”
4. She used to always bring me gifts.
— can be replaced by “would”
5. Her house used to be worth a lot of money.
— cannot be replaced by “would”
6. We used to prepare lunch together.
— can be replaced by “would”
Two-Word Verbs
1. Look over these reports tonight.
2. Turn down the radio.
3. Hand it in.
4. Show up at 9:00.
5. Hang up the phone.
6. Turn off the television.
7. Try it on.
8. Call her up.
9. Think it over.
10. Look it up in the dictionary.
11. Put them away.
12. Get on the Shuttle Bus.
13. Give it back!
The Verb “To Get”
1. I’m getting sleepy.
2. I’m getting hungry.
3. I’m getting wet.
4. It’s getting dark.
5. It’s getting warm in here.
6. It’s getting cold.
Troublesome Verbs
1. The moon is rising.
2. The farmer raises chickens.
3. Set the glass down on the table.
4. The boy is sitting in the chair.
5. The chicken laid an egg.
6. I lay on the bed last night.
7. They sat by the pool yesterday.
8. Please raise the window.
9. The sun rises every day.
10. The secretary lay the report down.
11. Mr. Young is sitting in your office.
12. I’m laying the dress on the bed.
13. Did you set the wine on the table?
The Causative Verbs “Have” and “Let”
1. She’s washing her clothes.
2. He’s having his car filled up.
3. They’re painting their house.
4. She’s having her house cleaned.
5. He’s cleaning his kitchen.
6. He’s having his clothes washed.
7. She’s filling her car up.
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Verbs Followed by Infinitives
1. She expected to get a phone call.
2. He wanted to play tennis.
3. I asked them to buy bread.
4. She agreed to meet us.
5. He called to make a reservation.
6. She wanted to visit the museum.
7. He asked her to take a picture.
8. They agreed to give us a lift.
9. He had to check the oil.
10. She expected us to stop by.
11. They forgot to add the detergent.
12. She wanted to rent a car.
13. I forgot to change money.
The Passive Voice
1. ACTIVE
2. PASSIVE
3. ACTIVE
4. PASSIVE
5. ACTIVE
6. PASSIVE
7. ACTIVE
8. PASSIVE
9. ACTIVE
10. PASSIVE
11. ACTIVE
12. PASSIVE
Passive Voice
1. The prescription was written by the doctor.
2. The work was done by Bob.
3. The pills were bought at the drugstore.
4. The carpet was cleaned by the manager.
5. The car was rented by John.
6. I was introduced by Mary.
7. The books were left on the table.
8. The car was stopped by the police.
9. The accident was seen by an old lady.
10. The class was taught by Mr. Smith.
11. The details were written down by Fred.
12. The car was dropped off at the airport.
13. The chicken was cut up by Stephanie.
Direct and Indirect Speech
1. He said, “I don’t know what happened.”
2. She said, “I went to the dentist yesterday.”
3. She said, “The doctor wrote me a prescription.”
4. He said, “I have a toothache.”
5. She said, “I go to the museum every day.”
6. They said, “We’re going to the supermarket.”
7. She said, “The doctor gave me some pills.”
8. He said, “I received the report.”
9. They said, “We visited the aquarium.”
10. He said, “I’m feeling sick.”
11. She said, “I bought some bread.”
12. He said, “I’m turning off the television.”
13. They said, “We’re driving to Chicago.”
Direct and Indirect Speech
1. He said he didn’t know what had happened.
2. She said that she had gone to the doctor yesterday.
3. He said he had a toothache.
4. She said she would write him a prescription.
5. They said they were going to the drugstore.
6. He said that the doctor had given him some pills.
7. She said that she went to the supermarket
everyday.
8. He said he had received the envelope.
9. They said that they had visited Cannery Row.
10. She said that she felt very sick.
11. He said he had bought some popcorn.
12. They said they were flying to California.
13. He said he was cutting off the main valve.
Negatives
1. No, she doesn’t have any money.
2. No, they don’t leave today.
3. No, I don’t call the operator.
4. No, I don’t have traveler’s checks.
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5. No, he doesn’t take a bath.
6. No, we don’t have a telephone.
7. No, they don’t speak English.
8. No, I don’t need a room.
9. No, I don’t pay with a credit card.
10. No, we don’t catch a bus.
11. No, she doesn’t go downtown.
12. No, he doesn’t have any luggage.
13. No, I don’t have any fifties.
Asking Questions
1. Do they like this bank?
2. Do you have a passport?
3. Can we change money here?
4. Does she understand English?
5. Can we look for a bank?
6. Do you like this hotel?
7. Does the teller have traveler’s checks?
8. Does he have twenties?
9. Can they change a hundred dollar bill?
10. Would they like to go to the hotel?
11. Does she want to change some money?
12. Does she arrive tomorrow?
13. Would he like to look for the bank?
Information Questions
1. Whose book is this?
2. Where is Atlanta?
3. What time is it?
4. When does the bus leave?
5. Who is John?
6. What is a shuttle bus?
7. Who is that man?
8. Why are you going to the bank?
9. Where does he live?
10. Whose luggage is that?
11. When does his flight leave?
12. Which bus goes downtown?
Tag questions
1. You’re going to the restaurant, aren’t you?
2. You like wine, don’t you?
3. Mary is here, isn’t she?
4. They’re leaving, aren’t they?
5. He’s ordering a meal, isn’t he?
6. She knows the waiter, doesn’t she?
7. We’re getting dessert, aren’t we?
8. You know about the specials, don’t you?
9. It’s raining, isn’t it?
10. The restaurant is air conditioned, isn’t it?
11. You’re preparing the meal, aren’t you?
12. She likes to watch television, doesn’t she?
13. We’re returning to the hotel, aren’t we?
Negative Questions
1. Don’t they cash traveler’s checks?
2. Aren’t you ordering something?
3. Isn’t he drinking wine?
4. Don’t you know the waiter?
5. Doesn’t she have a meeting today?
6. Aren’t we going to the hotel?
7. Isn’t he making an appointment?
8. Don’t they like this restaurant?
9. Aren’t you watching television?
10. Isn’t she reading the newspaper?
11. Doesn’t he have a passport?
12. Isn’t it raining in Atlanta?
13. Aren’t you having a salad?
Questions in the Simple Past Tense
1. When did they accept credit cards?
2. When did you see me?
3. What did you rent?
4. What did you hold for me?
5. Where did she have breakfast?
6. When did they pay the rent?
7. When did he write the report?
8. How did he enjoy his meal?
9. When did she immigrate to the U.S.?
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10. When did he arrive?
11. How did they seem?
12. When did she open the envelope?
13. What did he give them?
Interrogatives in Dependent Clauses
1. Do you know where it is?
2. Do you know where I can cut off the water?
3. Do you know how the car works?
4. Do you know where the glasses are?
5. Do you know where Chinatown is?
6. Do you know how John is feeling?
7. Do you know where the restaurant is?
8. Do you know where Mary is?
9. Do you know who the plumber is?
10. Do you know who her daughter is?
11. Do you know where the bay is?
12. Do you know who Mr. Young is?
Exclamations
1. What terrible weather!
2. How awful!
3. What a day!
4. What a mess!
5. How fascinating!
6. How quaint!
7. What a beautiful coastline!
8. How splendid!
9. What an interesting building!
10. What a jerk!
11. How lovely!
12. How great!
“If... then” Constructions
1. REAL
2. REAL
3. UNREAL
4. UNREAL
5. UNREAL
6. REAL
7. REAL
8. UNREAL
9. UNREAL
10. REAL
11. REAL
12. UNREAL
“If... then” Constructions
1. If you take Interstate 85, you’ll get there faster.
2. I’ll send some money, if you need it.
3. If I had more money, I’d go to California.
4. If you drive on Interstate 1, you’ll see the
coastline.
5. If I were rich, I’d buy a bigger house.
6. If you go to the supermarket, I’ll make dinner.
7. If I had more time, I’d make dinner tonight.
8. If you need to study, I’ll turn off the television.
9. If he’d moved to California, we would’ve
visited him.
10. They would’ve been here earlier, if their flight
hadn’t been delayed.
11. If I had more time, I’d wash my clothes.
12. If she visits the aquarium, we’ll go with her.
13. If I go to the bank, I’ll cash a traveler’s check.
Prepositions
1. My apartment is across the street from yours.
2. I like to read about animals.
3. These T-shirts won’t shrink in the washing
machine.
4. The restaurant is beside my apartment.
5. The green T-shirts are under the navy blue Tshirts.
6. He’s going into the hotel.
7. The wife went without her husband.
8. He likes to read the newspaper during breakfast.
9. I would like popcorn with butter.
10. Despite the scorching weather, he’s going to
Atlanta.
11. The Diet Coke is between the Cherry Coke and
Classic Coke.
12. This wine is from California.
13. The girl is going toward the boy.
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Possessives
1. Yes, this is the attorney’s office.
2. No, this isn’t Mr. Young’s desk.
3. Yes, I know Mrs. Jones’s family.
4. No, this isn’t John’s daughter.
5. Yes, this is the family’s bank.
6. No, this isn’t the boy’s T-shirt.
7. Yes, I know Mr. Young’s son.
8. No, I didn’t meet Mary’s husband.
9. Yes, these are Mrs. Smith’s children.
10. No, I don’t know the attorney’s secretary.
11. Yes, this is John’s table.
12. Yes, this is the secretary’s telephone.
13. Yes, I saw the restaurant’s menu.
Using Conjunctions
1. After we leave the bank, we’ll spend the
money.
2. When they arrived, they sat down to dinner.
3. We haven’t seen her since she left.
4. Since you didn’t call, I made other plans.
5. He went to bed, because he was tired.
6. It started to rain while I was walking home.
7. I checked my luggage before I boarded the
plane.
8. Even though I had a fever, I did not feel sick.
9. As soon as I arrived in California, I visited the
aquarium.
10. We talked to the doctor until it was time to
leave.
11. I’ll be at work tomorrow whether or not I’m
still feeling sick.
12. I bought a magazine because I like to read on
planes.
13. He went to the doctor even though he didn’t
have a fever.
Expressing Opposition
1. Despite the weather, we still went walking.
2. Although it was hot, we wore our coats.
3. They went skiing despite the warm
temperatures.
4. She went to work although she had a fever.
5. He rented the apartment despite the expensive
utilities.
6. Although I had a toothache, the dentist didn’t
remove my tooth.
7. I had the tooth removed despite the cost.
8. She did not feel sick despite her fever.
9. Although the carpet wasn’t very dirty, we still had it
cleaned.
10. Although he was in Monterey, he didn’t visit the
aquarium.
11. He felt sleepy despite the coffee.
12. We drove to Georgia despite the terrible traffic.
13. Although I filled up the tank, I still ran out of gas.
Expressing Opposition
1. Paul is tall, whereas Richard is short.
2. Jane feels better, but John is still sick.
3. I went to work even though I felt sick.
4. I don’t have cash, however, I have traveler’s checks.
5. While Sue is industrious, Marie is lazy.
6. Even though I had an infection, I didn’t go to the
doctor.
7. I had little money, but I bought her a gift anyway.
8. The National Arboretum is beautiful, yet it is
Washington’s best-kept secret.
9. I was sleepy, but I took a bath anyway.
10. He ate dessert even though he wasn’t very hungry.
11. My apartment has a dishwasher, whereas yours
doesn’t.
12. I didn’t have an appointment, but I went to the
dentist anyway.
13. I stayed at the Lamp Lighter Inn, but you didn’t.
Numbers (1–100)
1. one
2. three
3. twelve
4. seventy-nine
5. twenty
6. twenty-eight
7. thirty-four
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Answers
Exercise Answers
8. forty-five
9. fifty-seven
10. sixty-one
11. eleven
12. fifteen
13. six
Numbers (101–1,000,000)
1. One thousand eight hundred and three = 1,803
2. Three hundred and twenty-three = 323
3. Four thousand nine hundred and ninety-five
= 4,995
4. Six hundred and twelve = 612
5. Two hundred and thirteen = 213
6. One million = 1,000,000
7. One hundred thousand = 100,000
8. One hundred and eighteen = 118
9. Nine hundred and fifty-two = 952
10. Four hundred and seventy-four = 474
11. Seven hundred and seventy = 770
12. One hundred and one = 101
13. Five hundred and fifty = 550
Telling Time
1. 7:00 a.m.
2. 2:00 p.m.
3. 12:00 p.m.
4. 11:30 p.m.
5. 7:45 a.m.
6. 12:00 a.m.
7. 8:45 a.m.
8. 9:15 a.m.
9. 7:30 p.m.
10. 8:40 a.m.
11. 7:40 p.m.
12. 8:30 p.m.
13. 3:15 p.m.
Paying For Things
1. $2.50
2. $6.00
3. $4.75
4. $129.00
5. $550.00
6. $1.75
7. $3.10
8. $2.50
9. $2.00
10. $29.95
11. $1.30
12. $10.00
13. $219.00

Thứ Sáu, 31 tháng 10, 2008

bai tap tieng anh lop 11

UNIT 5: ILLITERACY
A. PHONETIC
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
1) A. pretty B. pretend C. pretext D. prepare
2) A. teachers B. arrives C. textbooks D. combs
3) A. corn B. cup C. can D. city
II. Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words.
4) A. illiteracy B. province C. primary D. country
5) A. eradicate B. minority C. campaign D. ethnic
6) A. highland B. northern C. village D. effective
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
7) The ........................... of masses is an essential educational way of our party and people.
A. generalization B. role C. duty D. universalization
8) The loving-peace people have been working for the ......................... of World Peace.
A. access B. glory C. success D. promotion
9) There is a ......................... to raise money for the needy.
A. campaign B. mobilization C. movement D. A & B
10) A group of people from a particular or of a particular race living in a country where the main group is of different culture or race is called...........
A. mountaineers B. ethnic minority
C. nations D. undeveloped people
11) The new tax policy comes into effect next month.
A. comes into use B. begins to apply C. starts D. A & B
12) A situation in which something is happening or a lot of things are being done is a(n) ...................... .
A. work B. action C. activity D. happening
13) You’re ......... your time trying to persuade him; he’ll never help you.
A. wasting B. spending C. losing D. missing
14) The most important thing we should do now is to tackle the problem of widespread ......................... .
A. illiterate B. illiteracy C. literate D. literacy
15) Someone told us ........................... sit on the stairs.
A. don’t B. not C. not to D. to not
16) “Don’t forget to ring me”
A. I advised David to ring me B. I reminded David to ring me
C. I offered to be rung D. You promised to ring me
17) The doctor advised him ......................... and to take up some sport.
A. stop smoke B. stop smoking
C. to stop smoking D. to stop to smoke
18) I have told him never ........... to buy some potatoes on the way home.
A. come B. comes C. came D. to come
19) Professional people expect ................... when it is necessary to cancel an appointment.
A. you to call them B. that you would call them
C. you calling them D. that you are calling them
20) ..................... me to phone them before I go out.
A. Remind B. Remember C. Mention D. Make
21) The conductor asked ......................... in the bus.
A. them to please not to smoke B. that they should not smoke
C. them not to smoke D. them not to smoke
22) He told us to wait him at the bus stop .......................... .
A. tomorrow B. next Sunday C. yesterday D. the previous day
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
23) David asked me telling him the time.
A B C D
24) I warned them not climb the mountain in such bad weather.
A B C D
25)They voluntarily spent their vacations to teach illiterate people to read & write.
A B C D
26) The policeman ordered the suspect to not remove his hands from the car.
A B C D
27) The teacher told us to keep quietly during the lesson.
A B C D
III. Write the following sentences in Reported Speech.
28) “You had better go to the doctor”.
à He urged me................................................................................................
29) “You’ve got to lend me some money!”
à He begged me.............................................................................................
30) “Give me your homework.”
à The teacher told us......................................................................................
31) “Please, don’t smoke in my car.”
à He asked us..................................................................................................
32) “I’ll buy you an ice-cream.”
à My Dad promised........................................................................................
33) “Would you like to have a drink with me?”
à He invited me..............................................................................................
34) “You should give up smoking.”
à The doctor advised me...............................................................................
35) “Don’t shoot.”
à The General ordered us.............................................................................
C. READING
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
PARENTS’ DREAMS
Parents often have dreams for their children’s future. They hope their children will have a better life than they had. They dream that their children will do things that they couldn’t do. Parents who come to the U.S from foreign countries hope their children will have better education here. They think their children will have more career choices and more successful lives. They make many sacrifices so that their children will have more opportunities. They think their children will remain close to them because of this. Some children understand and appreciate these sacrifices and remain close to their parents. However, other children feel ashamed that their parents are so different from other Americans.
36) Parents often dream of ......................................
A. their children’s making a lot of money in the future.
B. one day seeing their children become famous people.
C. one day living on their children’s money.
D. a bright future for their children.
37) Parents who come home from U.S from foreign countries hope that .....
A. their children will have a lot of careers.
B. their children become successful directors.
C. their children will have more opportunities for good education.
D. their children will make a lot of sacrifices.
38) Parents think their children will remain close to them because...........
A. they give their children a lot of money.
B. of the sacrifices
C. they know their children will be successful in the future.
D. they are living in a foreign country.
39) The word career in line 5 is closest in meaning to ............................
A. education B. travel C. subject D. profession
40) The word close in line 7 is closest in meaning to ............................
A. dear B. friendly C. helpful D. kind
D. WRITING
Arrange these words or groups of words in the correct order.
41) Jerry/ that/ to lend/ asked/ days/ before/ two/ pen/ John/ him
à.......................................................................................................................
42) to return/ John/ to/ next/ it/ day/ promised/ her/ the
à.......................................................................................................................
43) I/ Saturday/ Pam/ on/ to/ the/ invited/ cinema/ to go
à.......................................................................................................................
44) letter/ Diana/ Sue/ the/ for/ reminded/ to post/ her
à.......................................................................................................................
45) formal/ everyone/ school/ education/ after/ leave/ Not/ should/ a/ they/ follow
à.................................................................................................


. Indirect speech: commands, requests, advice expressed by object + infinitive
‘Switch off the TV,’ he said to her.
‘Shut the door, Tom,’ she said.
‘Don’t watch late-night horror movies,’ I warned them.
‘Lend me your pen for a moment,’ I said to Mary.
‘Don’t believe everything you hear,’ he warned me.
‘Please fill up this form,’ the secretary said.
‘Don’t hurry,’ I said.
‘Don’t touch that switch, Mary,’ I said.
‘Open the safe!’ the raiders ordered the bank clerk.
‘Please do as I say,’ he begged me.
‘Help your mother, Peter,’ Mr Pitt said.
‘Don’t make too much noise, children,’ he said.
‘Do whatever you like,’ she said to us.
‘Don’t miss your train,’ she warned them.
‘Read it before you sing it,’ he said to his client.
‘Do sing it again,’ he said.
‘Don’t put your hands near the bars,’ the zoo keeper warned us.
‘Buy a new car,’ I advised him.
‘Don’t drive too fast,’ she begged him.
‘Don’t lean your bicycles against my windows, boys,’ said the shopkeeper.
‘Come to the cinema with me,’ he asked her.
‘Cook it in butter,’ I advised her.
‘Don’t touch the gates, madam,’ said the lift operator.
‘Don’t argue with me,’ the teacher said to the boy.
‘Pull as hard as you can,’ he said to him.
‘Send for the Fire Brigade,’ the manager said to the porter.
‘Don’t lend her anything,’ he advised us.
‘Make a list of what you want,’ she told us.
‘Look at the paper,’ he said to her.
‘Stand clear of the door,’ a voice warned the people on the platform.
‘See if you can find any mushroom, children,’ she said.
‘Don’t go alone,’ I warned her.
‘Pay at the cash desk.’ The shop assistant said to the customer.
The notice said, ‘Leave this space clear’
‘Remember to write to your mother.’
‘Think well before you answer,’ the detective warned her.
. Indirect speech: commands, requests, advice
1. He said,’ Get out of my way.’
2. ‘Climb in through the window,’ he ordered
3. ‘Please pay at the desk,’ said the assistant.
4. ‘Open your bag, please,’ said the store detective.
5. ‘Don’t worry about anything, Mrs Pitt,’ said her solicitor. ‘Leave it all to me.’
6. ‘Don’t use bent coins in a slot machine,’ I warned him.
7. ‘Follow that car,’ the detective said to the taxi-drive.
8. ‘Wash it in lukewarm water,’ recommended the assistant.
9. ‘Have confidence in me,’ urged the doctor.
key:
A. PHONETIC
I. 1) A. pretty 2) C. textbooks 3) D. city
II. 4) A. illiteracy 5) D. ethnic 6) D. effective
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. 7) D. universalization 8) D. promotion 9) D. A & B 10) B. ethnic minority
11) D. A & B 12) C. activity 13) B. spending 14) B. illiteracy
15) C. not to 16) B. I reminded David to ring me 17) C. to stop smoking
18) D. to come 19) A. you to call them 20) A. Remind
21) C. them not to smoke 22) D. the previous day
II. 23) B. to tell 24) B. to climb 25) B. teaching 26) B. not to remove 27) C. quiet
III. 28) He urged me to go the doctor. 29) He begged me to lend him some money.
30) The teacher told us to give him our homework. 31) He asked us not to smoke in his car.
32) My Dad promised to buy me an ice-cream. 33) He invited me to have a drink with him.
34) The doctor advised me to give up smoking. 35) The General ordered us not to shoot.
C. READING
36) D. a bright future for their children.
37) C. their children will have more opportunities for good education.
38) B. of the sacrifices 39) D. profession 40) A. dear
D. WRITING
41) John asked Jerry to lend him that pen two days before.
42) John promised to return it to her the next day.
43) I invited Pam to go to the cinema on Saturday.
44) Diana reminded Sue to post the letter for her.
45) Not everyone follow a formal education after they leave school.
. Indirect speech: commands, requests, advice expressed by object + infinitive
He told her to switch off the TV.
She told Tom to shut the door.
I warned them not to watch late-night horror movies.
I asked Mary to lend me her pen.
He warned me not to believe everything I heard.
The secretary asked me to fill up the form.
I told them not to hurry.
I warned Mary not to touch that switch.
The raiders ordered the bank clerk to open the safe.
He begged me to do as he said.
Mr Pitt told Peter to help his mother.
He told the children not to make too much noise.
She told us to do whatever we liked.
She warned them not to miss their train.
He told his client to read it before he signed it.
He begged her to sing it again.
The zoo keeper warned us not to put our hands near the bars.
I advised him to buy a new car.
She begged him not to drive too fast.
The shopkeeper told the boys not to lean their bicycles against his windows.
He asked her to come to the cinema with him.
I advised her to cook it in butter.
The lift operator warned the lady not to touch the gates.
The teacher told the boy not to argue with him.
He told him to pull as hard as he could.
The manager ordered the porter to send for the Fire Brigade.
He advised us not to lend her anything.
She told us to make a list of what we wanted.
He told her to look at the paper.
A voice warned the people on the platform to stand clear of the door.
She asked the children to see if they could find any mushroom.
I warned her not to go alone.
The shop assistant asked the customer to pay at the cash desk.
The notice told us to leave the space clear.
I reminded them to write to their mother.
The detective warned her to think well before she answered.
. Indirect speech: commands, requests, advice
1. He told me to get out of his way.
2. He ordered me to climb in through the window.
3. The assistant asked the customer to pay at the desk.
4. The store detective asked her to open her bag.
5. her solicitor told Mrs Pitt not to worry about anything but (to) leave it all to him.
6. I warned him not to use bent coins in a slot machine.
7. The detective told the taxi-driver to follow that car.
8. The assistant recommended me to wash it in lukewarm water.
9. The doctor urged me to have confidence in him.