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topic: ARTICLES: Mixed Articles Exercise #1

For each blank space, choose the proper article (a, an, the, or no article):
1. Denver is located at the foot of __________ Rocky Mountains.

a) a b) the c) no article
2. Toronto is located on __________ Lake Ontario.

3. San Diego is located near __________ Mexican border.

4. Let’s go to __________ Mexico.

5. __________ Nile is the longest river in the world.

a) A b) The c) no article
6. __________ Sahara is the world’s biggest desert.

7. I spoke with __________ Chinese film director that I told you about.
8. Do you speak __________ Chinese?

9. I need __________ bottle of water.

10. Spain is one of __________ largest European countries.

topic: ARTICLES: Mixed Articles Exercise #2
For each blank space, choose the proper article (a, an, the, or no article):
1. I moved to __________ USA when I was 15 years old.

2. I can spell as well as __________ most students.

3. He is __________ most famous actor I know.

4. Hurry up. We don’t have __________ lot of time.

5. I live around here = I live in __________ neighborhood.

6. I don’t know at all = I don’t have __________ clue.

7. I have __________ idea!

a) an b) the c) no article
8. ___________ tea in my cup is too hot to drink.

9. The US President lives in __________ White House.

10. My parents live in __________ white house.

topic: COUNT OR NON-COUNT NOUNS?
For each sentence, fill in the blank with the correct response.
1. I went to the tourist office to get _____ information.

a) a few b) a little
2. Kids today spend so _____ time on the internet!

a) much b) many
3. He has a good job and makes a large _____ of money.

a) amount b) number
4. OK, let's do it! But hurry up I don't have _____ time!

a) much b) many
5. I only know _____ people in this city.

a) a little b) a few
6. Mary always tells me that she wants to have _____ children.

a) much b) many
7. There are _____ things that I want to say to you.

a) so many b) so much
8. I would like _____ time to think about this.

a) a little b) a few
9. I would like _____ hamburger.

a) some b) a
10. I have to buy _____ furniture for my new apartment .

a) some b) a
topic: POSSESSIVE PRONOUN or POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVE? 1
Choose whether each sentence requires a possessive adjective or a possessive

pronoun:
EX: That car is not his. It's mine. (possessive pronoun)
OR That's my car. (possessive adjective)
1. She's not his friend, she's _______________________ (my/mine).
2. Robert didn't drink his own coffee. He drank _______________________ (her/hers).
3. That is one of _______________________ (hers/her) friends.
4. His neighborhood is safe, while _______________________ (my/mine) neighborhood

isn't.
5. His neighborhood is safe, while _______________________ (my/mine) isn't.
6. Did _______________________ (your/yours) mother call?
7. I don't know _______________________ (them/their) very well.
8. I don't know _______________________ (them/their) daughter very well.
9. I talked to _______________________ (my/me) grandmother for three hours last night.
10. I think I got my notes mixed up with _______________________ (your/yours).

topic: PREPOSITIONS AFTER ADJECTIVES 1
Choose the best preposition to use in each of the sentences:
1. I'm not capable ________________ that type of behavior.

a) of b) in c) at
2. Smoking is bad ________________ you.

a) at b) for c) on
3. I'm so angry ________________ this!

a) about b) with c) to
4. I'm so angry _______________ you!

a) about b) to c) with
5. She was dressed _______________ pink.

a) with b) in c) on
6. This restaurant is famous _______________ its salads.

a) in b) with c) for
7. George is married _______________ a German woman.

a) to b) with c) by
8. Are you afraid ________________ him?

a) of b) to c) on
9. I'm so proud _______________ you!

a) with b) of c) to
10. We're not associated _______________ that company.

a) along b) in c) with
topic: PREPOSITIONS of TIME (since, for, in, from)
Choose the correct preposition for each of the sentences:
1. I have not seen him ________ the summer.

a) since b) for c) from
2. I am going there ________ three weeks.

3. We had our party ________ 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

4. I have been sick ________ Sunday.

5. They have been sick ________ three days.

6. I will be ready ________ 30 minutes.

a) since b) for c) in
7. Kelly has not seen him ________ two weeks.

8. She slept ________ one hour.

9. My sister will be here ________ two hours.

10. I have not eaten ________ this morning.

a) since b) for c)in
topic: PREPOSITIONS (on, at in) 1
For each sentence, fill in the blank with either on, at, or in.
On
1. Howard was late again. He never comes _____ time.
2. I have a lot of things to do _____

At work today.
On
3. We bought these clothes _____ sale.
In
4. What did you learn _____ class today?
5. Hey didn't I see you _____

In the Killers concert?
In the street! It's dangerous!

6. Children! Don't play _____
On
7. The most expensive stores are located _____ Fifth Avenue.
8. If someone is always busily moving around, you can say they're

On
“_____ the go”.
In
9. I didn't like her _____ first, but we ended up becoming friends.
In
10. I hate standing _____ line. I'm very impatient.
topic: PERSONAL PROUNOUNS 1
Replace the bold word(s) with the correct pronoun (I, you, we, they, it, she, or he):
They
1. My cousin and her friend were at the mall. ___________ were at the mall.
2. Peter is a little sick. ___________

He is a little sick.
3. Does your aunt know what happened? Does ___________

She know what
happened?
4. The door is locked. ___________

It is locked.
5. My friend Linda and I are going on a trip. ___________

We are going on a trip.
6. Am I a good student. Yes, ___________

You are a good student.
7. My cats are hungry. ___________

They are hungry.
He
8. Mr. Jones is a good teacher. ___________is a good teacher.
It
9. Is Chinese a difficult language. Yes, ___________is a difficult language.
10. My brother and I live together. ___________live

We together.
topic: REFLEXIVE PROUNOUNS 1
Fill in each blank with the correct reflexive pronoun:
Myself
1. You can’t do this for me - I have to do it _______________.
2. Why doesn’t she do it _______________?

Herself
Himself
3. He saw _______________in the mirror.
4. We can’t do this _______________.

Ourselves
Themselves
5. They don’t like _______________.
6. Are you going to the mall by ______________?

Yourself
Herself
7. She likes to think of _______________as a good person.
Myself
8. I can’t see _______________doing that.
Themselves
9. They talk about _______________all the time.
10. You don’t respect _______________.

Yourself
topic: REFLEXIVE pronoun or OBJECT pronoun? 1
Choose the correct pronoun:
1. He is so vain. He likes to talk about ________ all the time.

a) himself b) him
2. Jane? Yes, I spoke to ________ last week.

a) herself b) her
3. Her brother? Yes, she told me all about ________.

a) him b) himself
4. You really have to respect ________.

a) you b) yourself
5. They talk about us, but they don't really know ________.
a) us b) ourselves
6. Some actors love ________ too much.

a) them b) themselves
7. Are you going to invite ________ to the concert?

a) herself b) her
8. Goodbye! Take care of ________!

a) you b) yourself
9. You have to tell ________ what happened.

a) them b) themselves
10. I was at home by ________. (No one else was with me.)
a) me b) myself
topic: Auxiliary Verbs (to be, to do, to have) 1
Fill in each blank space with the correct auxiliary verb:
1. ________ he changed much over the years?

a) Has b) Does c) Is
2. ________ she Polish?

3. ________ he like to drive at night?

4. ________ you normally read before you go to bed?

a) Do b) Are c) Have
5. ________ I look tired?

a) Do b) Am c) Have
6. ________ you seen that movie several times already?

7. ________ he leaving tomorrow?

8. ________ she been to Greece before?

9. ________ they coming at 7?

10. ________ they always cheat?

TOPIC: CONTRACTIONS 1 | LEVEL: Beginner
Rewrite each of the following sentences, substituting the bolded phrase with its contraction:
EX: I am from Thailand. = I'm from Thailand.
She’s
1) She is from Germany. = __________________ from Germany.
Haven’t
2) We have not seen that movie. = We __________________ seen that movie.
3) Joes does not speak Spanish. = John __________________

Doesn’t speak Spanish.
We’ve
4) We have tried to explain this to him. = __________________ tried to explain this to
him.
5) I will not call them. = I __________________

Won’t call them.
Aren’t
6) They are not coming here. = They __________________ coming here.
Can’t
7) I cannot understand her. = I __________________ understand her.
You’re
8) You are my best friend. = __________________ my best friend.
9) I have seen that man before. = __________________

I’ve seen that man before.
10)
Couldn’t
We could not come last night. = We __________________ come last night.
topic: GERUND or INFINITIVE?
Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") or

the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb.
example: “I love walking in the park (walk)”
1. You are not allowed _________

Smoking on the airplane. (smoke)
2. I couldn't help To
_________
laugh when he tripped! (laugh)
Going
3. I enjoy _________ to clubs. (go)
4. She expects people _________

To help her, but she never helps anyone! (help)
5. My doctor advised me _________

To quit smoking. (quit)
Shouting
6. Please stop _________. I can hear you fine! (shout)
7. I don't feel like _________.

Cooking Let's go out to a restaurant. (cook)
Opening
8. Would you mind _________ the window? It's very hot in here. (open)
9. My remote control doesn't work. Try _________

Changing the batteries. (change)
Smoking
10. In Los Angeles, _________ is not allowed in any building. (smoke)
topic: Basic Modals Exercise 1
For each sentence, choose the modal (should, can, must) that is most appropriate.
NB: In American English, “must” often

sounds old-fashioned and/or bossy - it’s more
natural in most cases to say “have to” as in “You have to be at the airport at 9” not
“You must be at the airport at 9”.
1. She looks pretty sick - I think she ________ go to a doctor.

a) should b) can
2. You’ve been driving all day - You ________ be exhausted!

a) should b) must
3. You ________ smoke so much. It’s bad for your health.

a) can’t b) shouldn’t
4. Hey I’m lost - ________ you help me?

a) Can b) Should
5. You have such a beautiful voice - You ________ sing for us!
a) should b) can
6. I know he speaks five languages, but ________ he speak Arabic?

a) should b) can
7. That looks very expensive. It ________ have cost a fortune!

a) should b) must
8. I ________ believe that you failed your test!

9. I’m on my way. I ________ be there in about 10 minutes.

a) should b) can
10. I’m sorry - I ________ afford that.

topic: MIXED VERB TENSES 1
For each sentence, choose the correct tense of the verb.
1. John ________ in San Diego for the past 3 years (and he still lives
there).
a) lived b) was lived c) has lived
2. My brother ________ in San Diego up until last year.

a) was lived b) was living c) has lived
3. I worked as a graphic designer before I ________ to England.

a) came b) have come c) did come
4. ________ reading the paper yet?

a) Were you finished b) Have you finished c) Are you finishing
5. I ________ in love three times in my life.

a) was being b) was c) have been
6. I ________ in love with Mary, but she left me for another man.
a) have been b) was being c) was
7. Frank ________ tennis for three years when he was at school.

a) played b) has played c) was play
8. _________ me last night?

a) Have you called b) Did you call c) Were you called
9. I was at the club yesterday, but I _________ you.

a) haven't seen b) did not saw c) did not see
10. I ________ this upset in many years!

a) haven't been b) was not c) was not being
topic: THE PASSIVE VOICE 1
Each of the sentences below is in the PASSIVE VOICE. Write the correct form of each
verb in brackets:
told
1. Tom was ______________ many times to stop talking in class. (tell)
disappointed
2. He was ______________ by the movie. (disappoint)
convinced
3. He was ______________ by his brother to go to the beach. (convince)
given
4. The present was ______________ to her by her co-worker. (give)
caught
5. The thief was ______________ by the police. (catch)
read
6. This book is being ______________ by all the students. (read)
written
7. "Jitterbug Perfume" was ______________ by Tom Robbins. (write)
built
8. A new shopping mall is going to be ______________ in Pasadena. (build)
made
9. Many mistakes were ______________ by the students. (make)
held
10. The meeting was ______________ in the conference room. (hold)
topic: PAST CONTINUOUS tense
Choose the correct form of the PAST CONTINUOUS tense:
1. The children ________ outside.

a) were playing b) was playing
2. The dog ________ at us.

a) were barking b) was barking
3. My teacher ________ the exercise to me.

a) were explaining b) was explaining
4. I ________ to my mp3 player.

a) were listening b) was listening
5. Those people ________ towards the library.

a) were walking b) was walking
6. The cook ________ a tasty meal.

a) were preparing b) was preparing
7. I ________ to fix my computer.

a) were trying b) was trying
8. My friend and I ________ basketball.

a) were playing b) was playing
9. The police officers ________ the thief.

a) were chasing b) was chasing
10. My sister and my brother ________.

a) were singing b) was singing
topic: PAST PARTICIPLES 1
Fill in each blank space with the correct past participle for each verb.
EX: write-->written
sung
1. sing: _____________________
known
2. know: _____________________
tried
3. try: _____________________
believed
4. believe: _____________________
studied
5. study: _____________________
seen
6. see: _____________________
fallen
7. fall: _____________________
laughed
8. laugh: _____________________
cried
9. cry: _____________________
understood
10. understand: _____________________
topic: Present Perfect verb tense
Change each sentence into the present perfect tense.
EX: "I am playing baseball --> I have played baseball"
spoken
1. I am speaking to you. I have ____________ to you.
driven
2. That man is driving a car. That man has ____________ a car.
slept
3. My friend is sleeping. My friend has ____________ .
been
4. She is in Prague. She has ____________ in Prague.
argued
5. They are arguing about money. They have ____________ money.
taken
6. They are taking a test. They have ____________ a test.
eaten
7. She is eating. She has ____________.
listened
8. I am listening to music. I have ____________ to music.
played
9. The musician is playing a song. The musician has ____________ a song.
flown
10. She is flying to Berlin. She has ____________ to Berlin.
topic: SIMPLE PAST OR PRESENT PERFECT?
Choose which verb tense (simple past or present perfect) fits better.
1. I ________ volleyball in several months.

a) haven't played b) didn't play
2. I ________ you at the party last night.

a) haven't seen b) didn't see
3. Jack's sister ________ her friend in London last year.

a) has visited b) visited
4. I ________ in a small town in Italy.

a) have been born b) was born
5. You ________ her, have you?

a) haven't told b) didn't tell
6. You ________ her, did you?

a) haven't told b) didn't tell
7. I ________ in Los Angeles for five years (and I still live there).
a) have lived b) lived
8. I ________ in Los Angeles for five years (but I no longer live

there).
a) have lived b) lived
9. My girlfriend and I ________ three times last week.

a) have gone out b) went out
10. I ________ to work every day this week.

a) have walked b) walked
topic: SIMPLE PAST OR PAST CONTINUOUS?
Choose which verb tense (simple past or past continuous) fits better.
1. I ________ - I didn't hear you come in.

a) was sleeping b) slept
2. I ________ to see her twice, but she wasn't home.

a) was coming b) came
3. What ________? I was watching TV.

a) did you do b) were you doing
4. Robin Hood was a character who ________ from the rich and gave
to the poor.
a) stole b) was stealing
5. Hey, did you talk to her? Yes, I ________ to her

a) was talking b) talked
6. I ________ home very late last night.

a) came b) was coming
7. How long ________ the flu?

a) did you have b) were you having
8. ________ a good time in Brazil? Yes, I had a blast!

a) Were you having b) Did you have
9. We ________ breakfast when she walked into the room.

a) had b) were having
10. Last month I decided to buy a new car, and today I finally
________ it.
a) bought b) was buying
topic: The SIMPLE PRESENT tense in English 1 | level: Beginner
Fill in the blanks with the correct simple present tense form of the verb (in parentheses):
EX: Jim reads (to read) every day.
talks
1. My sister ____________________ (to talk) very fast.
speak
2. My brother and I ____________________ (to speak) Japanese.
live
3. They ____________________ (to live) in Portland.
works
4. Peter____________________ (to work) a lot.
are
5. Our neighbors ____________________ (to be) very quiet.
go
6. We ____________________ (to go) to the movies every Friday.
is
7. My cousin ____________________ (to be) thin.
cleans
8. My mother ____________________ (to clean) the house every Sunday.
likes
9. Robert's cat ____________________ (to like) to chase birds.
love
10. I ____________________ (to love) my boyfriend.
TOPIC: TAG QUESTIONS 1 | LEVEL: Beginner
Complete each sentence with the correct tag question. This particular exercise uses PRESENT
and FUTURE tenses. Make sure you place the apostrophe ‘ in the right place:
EX: Mary likes him, doesn't she?:
doesn't he
1. He plays football, ______________________?
isn't she
2. Mary is going to see that movie, ______________________?
aren't you
3. You're living in France, ______________________ ?
don't you
4. You live in France, ______________________?
isn't he
5. Thomas is coming over tonight, ______________________?
isn't she
6. Fiona is Irish, ______________________?
aren't they
7. Peter and Nancy are coming to the party, ______________________?
don't they
8. The neighbors like us, ______________________?
isn't he
9. Stefan is German, ______________________?
don't we
10. We have another carton of milk, ______________________?
topic: Verbs: TO BE (present tense) | level: Beginner
Choose the correct PRESENT TENSE form of the verb TO BE for each sentence:
1. These _________ my friends.

a) are b) is
2. Robert _________ sick.

a) are b) is
3. ________ he Mexican?
a) Aren't b) Isn't
4. His tests ________ very difficult.

a) aren't b) isn't
5. My parents are not rich, but my aunt ________.

a) is b) are
6. I ________ older than my brother.

a) is b) am
7. My sister and I ________ twins.

a) are b) am
8. That ________ a really good movie!

a) are b) is
9. These ________ not my socks.

a) is b) are
10. ________ you happy?

a) Are b) Is

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topic: ARTICLES: Mixed Articles Exercise #1

1. Denver is located at the foot of __________ Rocky Mountains.

2. Toronto is located on __________ Lake Ontario.

3. San Diego is located near __________ Mexican border.

4. Let’s go to __________ Mexico.

5. __________ Nile is the longest river in the world.

6. __________ Sahara is the world’s biggest desert.

8. Do you speak __________ Chinese?

9. I need __________ bottle of water.

10. Spain is one of __________ largest European countries.

1. I moved to __________ USA when I was 15 years old.

2. I can spell as well as __________ most students.

3. He is __________ most famous actor I know.

4. Hurry up. We don’t have __________ lot of time.

5. I live around here = I live in __________ neighborhood.

6. I don’t know at all = I don’t have __________ clue.

7. I have __________ idea!

8. ___________ tea in my cup is too hot to drink.

9. The US President lives in __________ White House.

10. My parents live in __________ white house.

1. I went to the tourist office to get _____ information.

2. Kids today spend so _____ time on the internet!

3. He has a good job and makes a large _____ of money.

4. OK, let's do it! But hurry up I don't have _____ time!

5. I only know _____ people in this city.

6. Mary always tells me that she wants to have _____ children.

7. There are _____ things that I want to say to you.

8. I would like _____ time to think about this.

9. I would like _____ hamburger.

10. I have to buy _____ furniture for my new apartment .

Choose whether each sentence requires a possessive adjective or a possessive

1. She's not his friend, she's _______________________ (my/mine).

2. Robert didn't drink his own coffee. He drank _______________________ (her/hers).

3. That is one of _______________________ (hers/her) friends.

4. His neighborhood is safe, while _______________________ (my/mine) neighborhood

5. His neighborhood is safe, while _______________________ (my/mine) isn't.

6. Did _______________________ (your/yours) mother call?

7. I don't know _______________________ (them/their) very well.

8. I don't know _______________________ (them/their) daughter very well.

9. I talked to _______________________ (my/me) grandmother for three hours last night.

10. I think I got my notes mixed up with _______________________ (your/yours).

Choose the best preposition to use in each of the sentences:

1. I'm not capable ________________ that type of behavior.

2. Smoking is bad ________________ you.

3. I'm so angry ________________ this!

4. I'm so angry _______________ you!

5. She was dressed _______________ pink.

6. This restaurant is famous _______________ its salads.

7. George is married _______________ a German woman.

8. Are you afraid ________________ him?

9. I'm so proud _______________ you!

10. We're not associated _______________ that company.

1. I have not seen him ________ the summer.

2. I am going there ________ three weeks.

3. We had our party ________ 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

4. I have been sick ________ Sunday.

5. They have been sick ________ three days.

6. I will be ready ________ 30 minutes.

7. Kelly has not seen him ________ two weeks.

8. She slept ________ one hour.

9. My sister will be here ________ two hours.

10. I have not eaten ________ this morning.