Practice 2

A. Unscramble the letters and write words on the correct picture.

dribe doxute ingddwe certionpe

snwit morog wnernbos ntfain

Bride 
Tuxedo 
Wedding 
Reception 
groom 
Twins 
Newborns 
infant 

B. Complete the stories. Use the words from A.

1. My sister´s wedding was last Saturday. It was beautiful. She was the most beautiful bride
in the world. She wore a long, white dress. David made a very handsome groom, dressed in
his black tuxedo. There was a big cake. It was wonderful to see my sister and David dance as
an officially married couple at the reception. They had a great time on the dance floor. In

fact, everyone had a great time on the dance floor! 

2. My aunt and uncle are new parents! They have two little newborns. They´re so small! It´s
hard to imagine that I was that little when I was an infant! The other really cool thing is that

my two new little cousins look exactly the same. Why? Because they´re twins. 
C. Complete the story. Use the simple past tense of the verbs in parentheses.

 neighbors when they (be) were children. They (grow up) grew up
Roger and Paula (be) were

together. They (play) played sports and (study) studied together. They even (go) went
to the same college. After college, Paula (get) got a job with an international bank in Paris
and (leave) leaved the country. At first, she (not like) didn´t like her job because there (be)
Commented [RR1]: Left

was a lot of travel. She also (miss) missed her family a lot After several years, she

(want)wanted  to move back home and maybe get married. Roger (go) went back home

after college. He immediately (take) took a job in the city library. At first, he (not be) wasn´t

happy, but his parents (start) started to think about a new job and life. He (want) to travel and

see the world. Then six months ago, Paula (move) back home. A week later, she (see) saw Roger

in the park. Yesterday, they (be) were married and (leave) leaved for their honeymoon in
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Hawaii!

D. Answer the questions about the story in C.

1. What did Paula and Roger do when they were young?

Paula and Roger played sports an studied when they were young  Commented [RR3]: And studied together

2. What did Paula think about her job at first?

Paula thought that she had to a lot of travel  Commented [RR4]: Don’t add ¨to¨.

3. Where did Roger work after college?

Roger worked at the library 

4. Where did Paula see Roger after she moved back home?

Paula saw Roger in the park 

E. Juanita and Miguel want to buy a house. Mrs. Ames is their real estate agent. Complete the
sentences below the pictures. Use expressions with the passive in the affirmative and the
negative. Commented [RR5]: In this exercise you must use the passive.

Picture 1

1. Juanita and Miguel didn´t get married last month.  Commented [RR6]: Weren´t married

2. Mrs. Ames didn´t get married last year.  Commented [RR7]: Wasn´t married

Mrs. Ames got married six months ago. 

Commented [RR8]: Was married
3.

Picture 2

1. Juanita and Miguel grew up in small houses.  Commented [RR9]: Were raised

2. Mrs. Ames didn´t live in a small house.  Commented [RR10]: Wasn´t raised

Mrs. Ames lived in a small apartment. 

Commented [RR11]: Was raised
3.

Picture 3

1. The architect studied at Harvard University.  Commented [RR12]: Was educated

2. The architect lived in big houses.  Commented [RR13]: Was raised

The house didn´t call “The Castle”. 

Commented [RR14]: Was called
3.
 F. Read the information. Complete the conversation. Use used to and didn’t use to.

Olivia: Did you know that some TVs used to have round screen?  Commented [RR15]: You must use the base form of the verb,
not in past ¨use¨.

David: Yes, I did. And a lot of families used to eat dinner in front of the TV every night. 
Olivia: I know. And there didn´t be very many TV stations.  Commented [RR16]: Didn´t use to

David: Right. And before 1950, people in country areas didn´t have TV at all!  Commented [RR17]: Didn´t use to

Olivia: They probably used to have boring evenings with no TV. 

David: Maybe. They probably used to go to bed early. 
Olivia: Can you believe that TVs didn´t have color pictures? Everything was in black and white. 
David: Isn’t that crazy? And people used to stand up and walk over to the TV to change channels. No

remote control! 
Olivia: I’m glad I didn’t live back then!

G. Read the answers. Write questions.

Q: Where did Lee use to live?

A: Lee Used to live in the country.

1. Q: what did Joel use to do after school?  Commented [RR18]: Where did Joel use to go after school?

A: Joel used to go to play soccer after school.

2. Q: Did Paulina take the bus?  Commented [RR19]: Did Paulina use to take the bus to school?

A: Yes, Paulina did. She used to take the bus to school.

3. Q: what did they use to do on Friday night?  Commented [RR20]: Where did they use to go every Friday
night?

A: They used to go to the movies every Friday night.

4. Q: did you use to take a sit during your work at night?  Commented [RR21]: Did you use to go early every night?

A: No, I didn’t. I used to stay up really late every night.