Preparatory exercises for the National Exam

I. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form

1. By the end of June, I (finish) ………………………my exams.
2. When we arrived, the film (already/ start) ………………………
3. "Remind me of (write) ………………………your name in the list", he said
4. The coach (give) ………………………directions to his team before the match started.
5. Tim got the first mark in the final exam. His parents must (be) ……… proud of him.
6. Do you mind (open) ………………………the window please?
7. The patient (buy) ………………………medicines if he had got enough money.
8. Next year by this time, we (move) ………………………to a new house.

II. Rewrite these sentences as suggested

1. It was very cold and they went for a swim.
Although…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. "I didn't take the test", Ahmed said regretfully.
Ahmed wished he………………………………………………………………………………
3. It's a pity I can't speak Japanese.
I wish………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. "get out of the car!", said the policeman to the criminal.
The policeman……………………………………………………………………………………
5. Salah didn't buy the farm because he didn't get financial support from the bank.
If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Houssam studied computing for five years. He then graduated.
As soon as………………………………………………………………….………………………
7. I didn't know how to use that laptop.
I wish ………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Aziz worked hard, but he didn't pass the exam.
Despite…………………………………………………………………..…………………………
9. Sara had to cancel her trip last weekend because the weather was terrible.
Sara wishes the weather …………………………………………………………………………
10. "Have you ever watched this documentary about Einsein?"
Jamal asked his classmate ………………………………………………………………………
11. The cooperative awarded a prize to Rachida.
Rachida………………………………………………………………………..……………………
12. Why did you change your eating habit?
He asked me…………………………………………………………….…………………………
13. The worker didn't get his salary because he didn't complain.
If ……………………………………………………………………………….……………………
14. "Do we need a lot of money for this project?", some villagers asked the manager.
Some villagers asked…………………………………..…………………………………………
15. I didn't repair my bicycle.
If only………………………………………………………………………..……………………
16. The manager has made a lot of mistakes.
A lot of mistakes…………………………………………………………………………………
17. People should check their cars before traveling.
Cars…………………………………………………………………………………………………
18. "I'll meet you at the cybercafé", Samir said.
Samir told his friend ……………………………………...………………………………………

III. Fill in the gaps with the correct relative pronoun: who which
whose where when
1. The house, …………………we lived for twenty years, has been destroyed.
2. The criminal …………………stole the bank spent 20 years in the army.
3. The United Nations …………………was established soon after the Second World War
is an organization …………………goals are to solve conflicts among nations and keep
peace in the world.

IV. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or phrases

Whereas - due to - as a result - despite - though - so as to
1. Jane was often absent from work; …………………, her director dismissed her.
2. I’ll try to find some time to see you this afternoon ………………I have so many things
to do.
3. Thousands of people are driven out their homes …………………civil wars in many
parts of the world.
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In addition to - nevertheless - since - however - in spite of - therefore
4. Many countries still can’t reduce unemployment …………………making big efforts.
5. Many people in the village don’t know how to read or write; …………………a local
organisation has set up a literacy
6. programme for them.
7. The computer is an amazing means of entertainment …………………its efficiency at
work.
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In spite of - because - although -owing to - therefore
8. …………………it was cold, we went to Ifrane.
9. …………………our efforts, we lost the match.
10. I didn’t come to school last week …………………a terrible headache I had.
 V. Join the pairs of sentences with the linking words given
1. The local authorities opened new schools. They wanted to serve their community
better. (so as to)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. The government invests a lot of money in tourism. Not many tourists visit our town.
(however)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Tom and his wife needed more money. They decided to work over time. (because)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Aziza learnt how to read and write. She learnt how to do business. (as well as)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Many people still use plastic bags. They are dangerous for the environment
(although)
………………………………………………………….……………………………………………
6. Michel worked hard in and out of school. That’s why he got excellent marks.
(Because)
………………………………………………………….……………………………………………
7. Adil worked in the evenings .he wanted to save money to buy a computer (in order
to)
………………………………………………………….……………………………………………
8. Many people still use plastic bags. They are dangerous for the environment.
(although)
………………………………………………………….……………………………………………
9. Some skilled workers emigrate. They aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their home
countries. (therefore).
………………………………………………………….……………………………………………
10. We rarely play music at night. We don’t want to disturb our neighbours. (so as not)
………………………………………………………….……………………………………………