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TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE ACTIVE VOICE: Although help has been offered by
some non-profit organizations, the situation of the newly arrived immigrants is very poor.
TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE: They never gave me instructions.
TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE:
Medical advances have greatly reduced the number of deaths.
TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE:
Governments are analysing the benefits of green energy.
TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE:
They have just told me the truth.
2. RELATIVE PRONOUNS
Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND or BUT). Make changes if
necessary.
Lindsay is the eldest child. She has to look after the other children.
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necessary.
He was reading a book. Its characters were zombies.
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necessary:
Domestic violence is a global problem. It must receive more attention from the community.
Join the following sentences using a relative pronoun. Make changes if necessary:
Some Europeans have to cross borders. Their jobs are outside their native countries.
Join the following sentences using a relative pronoun. Make changes if necessary.
The Sex Discrimination Act made sexist language illegal. It was passed in 1975.
Join the following sentences using a relative pronoun. Make changes if necessary.
Van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime. His works are worth millions.
Join the following sentences using a relative pronoun. Make changes if necessary:
Nikki sells cinema tickets. She is against the ban.
Join the following sentences using a relative pronoun. Make changes if necessary.
I could not move my car. It had no petrol.
Join the following sentences using a relative pronoun. Make changes if necessary.
A dog was sent into space in 1957. Its name was Laika.
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Jane Halifax is the president of the committee. She does not support the proposal.
Join the following sentences using a relative pronoun. Make changes if necessary.
Johnny Depp is starring in Finding Neverland. His portrait of Captain Sparrow is superb.
Join the following sentences using a relative. Make changes if necessary:
Clark Kent worked for a newspaper. The newspaper was called The Daily Planet.
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4. ASKING QUESTIONS
Give a question for the underlined words.
This dictionary cost fifty dollars ten years ago.
Give a question for the underlined words.
She is said to be 115 years old.
Give a question for the underlined words.
People have been seeing strange objects in the sky for centuries.
Give a question for the underlined words.
Sally went to this school last year.
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GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: They found Johns book.
GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: Peter lost his wifes luggage at the airport two
days ago.
GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS:
The Burtons sent hundreds of e-mails asking for help.
GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS:
Most employees earn 250 a week.
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5. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
Complete the following sentence:
If the visitors wish
Complete the following sentence:
If Eva had lived six more days
Complete the following sentences:
If films were less violent
Drinking is dangerous for you when
Complete the following sentence:
Mary would look for a place to live in London if
Complete the following sentence:
If he had not drunk so much...
Complete the following conditional sentence:
If I worked in a bank,
Complete the following conditional sentence:
If Catherine didnt speak five languages,
Complete the following sentence:
If I could go anywhere I liked, ..
Complete the following conditional sentence.
If I had studied psychology
Complete the following sentence:
If Saudi women had less restrictions (ERROR IN EXAM: less = fewer)
Complete the following conditional sentence:
If people do not turn off their mobile phones in cinemas...
Complete the following sentence: If I were a driver,
Complete the following conditional sentence: If I ever went to space
Complete the following conditional sentence: If tobacco were more expensive...
Complete the following sentence: If George had been a film star,
Complete the following conditional sentence: If I didnt have a mobile phone
6. REPORTED SPEECH
Turn the following sentence into reported speech.
The director said: We are very privileged to have nursed her.
Turn the following sentences into reported speech.
The UFO enthusiast explained: Ive never known anything like it.
The butcher exclaimed: You cant get these pies anywhere else in the universe!
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
Prince Kretzulesco said: I have been considering leaving Germany next year
Turn the following sentence into reported speech: (0.5 points)
He has drunk too much tonight, Peter said.
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
In Italy some people said: We feel very much European.
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
She exclaimed: I want to change my name to Cooperperson!
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
Jenny said: We have to take more responsibility.
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
James said: People have died here.
Turn the following sentence into the active voice:
Two children were found near the White Tower.
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
The film star said: I fell in love last summer.
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
The spokesman said: I cant understand why billiards has been prohibited.
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
Gihan exclaimed: We have had too many prohibitions.
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
The young lady said: I did not make such a mistake.
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In 2001 the councillor said: The city will launch a radical traffic plan next February
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
She said: Dont smoke if you want to save money.
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Last week Julia said: We will meet our new instructor tomorrow
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Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND or BUT). Make changes if
necessary.
Any English conversation must begin with the weather. The English weather is not a fascinating
topic.
Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND or BUT).
Make changes if necessary.
The Government has a good reputation. It has not solved the problem yet.
Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND or BUT).
Make changes if necessary.
I was determined to develop my natural talent for music. I started to take lessons at an
academy.
JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING AN APPROPRIATE LINKER (DO NOT USE AND OR
BUT). MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY:
It was a rainy day. They decided to go fishing.
JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING AN APPROPRIATE LINKER (DO NOT USE AND OR
BUT). MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY:
I like to be slim. I also like eating a lot.
Fill in the gap with the correct form of the verb in brackets:
While I (drive)___________ down the road, I came across a big cow.
Which word is not a preposition?
THROUGH OF OR FOR
Fill in the gap with a correct form of the verb in brackets.
When she arrived home, her husband (not cook) ________ dinner yet.
Fill in the gap with a correct form of the verb in brackets:
They ___________ (teach) medieval history by their teacher when they were at school.
Fill in the gap with a correct form of the verb in brackets.
Spain (beat) _________ Canada at football last year.
Fill in the gap with a correct form of the verb in brackets.
He shouldnt (go) to that party yesterday.
Fill in the gap with a correct form of the verb in brackets:
Someone (hit) _________ me as I came into the room.
Fill in the gap with a correct form of the verb in brackets.
Those trees (grow) ___________ so high that they block the view.
FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT OPTION: It is not always easy .......... the
environment .
To avoid polluting / to avoid to pollute / avoiding to pollute / avoid polluting
FILL IN THE GAP WITH A CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS:
I will never forget (PLAY) .......... video games when I was ten.
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words in the boxes
without changing their form.
40 dollars me wine charged they the for
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words in the
boxes without changing their form.
A ALCOHOL PLANNED BAN GOVERNMENT TOTAL THE ON
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words in the
boxes without changing their form.
YOUR ENOUGH GOOD NOT IS COOKING
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words in the
boxes without changing their form. (0.5 points)
THE AT ? YOU ENJOY DID PARTY DANCING
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words
in the boxes without changing their form.
be law by issued this September will
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words
in the boxes without changing their form.
whole with infected the her she enthusiasm class
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words
in the boxes without changing their form.
make heavy can ineffective smoking treatment
USE THE WORDS IN THE BOXES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL SENTENCE. USE ALL AND
ONLY THE WORDS IN THE BOXES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORM:
writing to computers students used with are
USE THE WORDS IN THE BOXES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL SENTENCE. USE ALL AND ONLY THE
WORDS IN THE BOXES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORM:
before heard I speaking never her had
USE THE WORDS IN THE BOXES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL SENTENCE. USE ALL AND ONLY THE
WORDS IN THE BOXES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORM:
I hair yesterday had cut my
USE THE WORDS IN THE BOXES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL SENTENCE. USE ALL AND ONLY THE
WORDS IN THE BOXES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORM: on exhausted was he go
to too on exhausted was he go
PROPOSE
SUPPOSE
ADVISE
Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group
headache, backache, stomach-ache
Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group:
ARGENTINIAN URUGUAYAN PERUVIAN
Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group:
SEE, LOOK, OBSERVE, CONTEMPLATE
Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group:
JOB, WORK, OCCUPATION, BUSINESS
Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group.
CROWD, PARTY, GATHERING,
Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group:
REQUEST, SOLICIT, IMPLORE, BEG
WHICH WORD DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME MEANING?
Shortage / surplus / lack / deficit
COMPLETE THE SERIES WITH ANOTHER WORD OF THE SAME SEMANTIC GROUP:
Damage / Harm / Injure..
COMPLETE THE SERIES WITH ANOTHER WORD OF THE SAME SEMANTIC GROUP:
Lung / Stomach / Liver.
COMPLETE THE SERIES WITH ANOTHER WORD OF THE SAME SEMANTIC GROUP:
prohibit / ban / proscribe
WHICH WORD DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME MEANING?
Path / trip / passage / way.
13. VOCABULARY QUESTIONS (GENERAL)
Fill in the gap with a correct adjective:
The patient is too __________ to leave the hospital.
Fill in the gaps with a correct adjective:
How.is the Empire State Building? 320 metres.
Give one synonym for BORDER (noun)
Give one opposite for INNER (adjective)
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a) Violence at school.
b) Is this a mans world? Why?
a) Drinking alcohol may be the cause of many problems. Why?
b) Healthy drinks and sports. Give your opinion.
a) Being healthy in the modern world.
b) Do you like the new Euro coins and notes? Why?
a) Euros: the new European currency.
b) Do you feel very Spanish? Why?
a) Do you think that some jobs are only for men? Why?
b) Do all people have the same opportunities in our society? Why?
a) Strict education versus liberal education.
b) Do you like being told what to do? Why?
a) Should criminals go to prison? Why?
b) Do you like horror stories? Explain why.
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