English SA Preparation Exercises

Unit 5-8

Complete the text using a future form of the verb in brackets

Rewrite the sentences in future passive voice.

11. Frank will have ordered the drinks. - The drinks will have been ordered by Frank.
12. You will have spent all the money. - __________________________________________
13. I will have taken the dog for a walk. - _________________________________________
14. She will have sold the car. - _________________________________________________
15. They will have solved the problem. - __________________________________________
16. She will not have read the book. - ____________________________________________
17. They will not have trusted him. - _____________________________________________
18. He won't have rung Barbara. - _______________________________________________
19. Will they have paid the bill? - _______________________________________________
20. Will you have washed my socks? - ___________________________________________

Choose the correct words to complete the sentence (comparative adjective)

Complete the sentence using past continuous passive of the verbs in brackets

Answer the questions based on the reading

Unscramble the words & write sentences in present perfect progressive.

1. you / the homework / copy - You have been copying the homework.
2. the cat / the mouse / chase - _________________________________________________
3. they / a new gadget / invent - ________________________________________________
4. Lucy / on the task / concentrate / not - _________________________________________
5. the secretary / the documents / print out / ? - ____________________________________
6. the dog / run around / how long / ? - __________________________________________
7. you / at the door / knock / how long / ? - _______________________________________
8. the children / not / on the floor / sleep - ________________________________________
9. she / not / a poem / write - __________________________________________________
10. Beatrice / not / in Boston / teach - ____________________________________________

Rewrite the underlined part of each sentence using multi-word verbs

Use (although, whereas, while, in order to, so that, so) to complete the sentences.

1. ___________ working on the challenging project, she remained calm and composed.
2. Can you explain your approach to time management, ___________ ensuring productivity and
work-life balance?
3. He decided to pursue a degree in environmental science, ___________ contributing to
sustainability initiatives.
4. ___________ she excelled in mathematics, her passion for literature was equally strong.
5. What steps do you take ___________ maintain a healthy work environment for your team?
6. ___________ training for the marathon, he also participated in regular strength workouts.
7. Explain your decision-making process, ___________ taking into account both short-term and
long-term consequences.
8. She attended the conference ___________ gaining insights from industry experts.
9. ___________ the weather was unfavorable, they continued with the outdoor event, adapting to
the conditions.
10. Share your experience of learning a new language, ___________ expanding your cultural
understanding.

Choose (Must have - Might have - Should have - Can't have) to complete the sentences.
1. John ____________ gone on holiday. I saw him this morning downtown.
2. Nobody answered the phone at the clinic. It ___________ closed early.
3. I ___________ revised more for my exams. I think I'll fail!
4. Sarah looks really pleased with herself. She __________ passed her driving test this morning.
5. I didn't know you were going to Phil's party yesterday. You ____________ told me!
6. I can't believe Jim hasn't arrived yet. He ___________ caught the wrong train.
7. I can't believe Jim hasn't arrived yet. He _____________ caught the correct train.
8. Don't lie to me that you were ill yesterday. You ___________ been ill - Don said you were at
the ice hockey match last night.
9. I don't know where they went on holiday but they bought Euros before they left so they
_____________ gone to France or Germany.
10. His number was busy all night - he ___________ been on the phone continuously for hours.

Fill in the correct form of the adjective in brackets (comparative or superlative).

1. My house is bigger (big) than yours.
2. This flower is ________________ (beautiful) than that one.
3. This is ________________ (interesting) book I have ever read.
4. Non-smokers usually live ________________ (long) than smokers.
5. Which is ________________ (dangerous) animal in the world?
6. A holiday by the sea is ________________ (good) than a holiday in the mountains.
7. It is strange but often a coke is ________________ (expensive) than a beer.
8. Who is ________________ (rich) woman on earth?
9. The weather this summer is even ________________ (bad) than last summer.
10. He was the ________________ (clever) thief of all.

Fill in the correct adverb form (comparative or superlative) of the adjectives in brackets.
1. I speak English more fluently (fluent) now than last year.
2. She greeted me ________________(polite) of all.
3. She smiled ________________ (happy) than before.
4. This girl dances ________________ (graceful) of all.
5. Could you write (clear)?
6. Frank's wife cooks ________________ (good) out of anyone I know.
7. He lives ________________ (far) out of all of us.
8. Jim drives ________________ (fast) of all my friends.
9. You can contact me ________________ (easy) by email. Here's my address.
10. Nowadays I ________________ (often) buy books online. It's cheaper.

Read the following story (past continuous vs simple past)

Yesterday, Sarah and Tom went to the park. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. As
they were walking, they saw a group of friends playing frisbee. The children were laughing and
running around. Meanwhile, a musician was playing guitar under a big tree. Sarah and Tom
decided to sit on a bench and enjoy the music. While they were sitting, a friendly dog approached
them, wagging its tail. They petted the dog and chatted with its owner. It was a relaxing and
enjoyable day at the park.
1. What were Sarah and Tom doing yesterday?

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2. How was the weather when they were walking in the park?

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3. What did they see while they were walking?

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4. What were the children doing when Sarah and Tom saw them?

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5. Who was playing guitar under a big tree?

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6. What did Sarah and Tom decide to do when they saw the musician?

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7. What was happening while they were sitting on the bench?

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8. What did they do when the dog approached them?

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9. How would you describe their day at the park?

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Past Perfect.

1. The storm destroyed the sandcastle that we (build) had built.

2. He (not / be) _________________ to Cape Town before 1997.
3. When she went out to play, she (do / already) _________________ her homework.
4. My brother ate all of the cake that our mum (make) _________________.
5. The doctor took off the plaster that he (put on) _________________ six weeks before.
6. The waiter brought a drink that I (not / order) _________________.
7. I could not remember the poem we (learn) _________________ the week before.
8. The children collected the chestnuts that (fall) _________________ from the tree.
9. (He / phone) _________________ Angie before he went to see her in London?
10. She (not / ride) _________________ a horse before that day.

Connectives.

Combine sentences in each question using connective and, or, but, because, so, so that,
before

1. Sarah wanted to go to the movies. She had to finish her homework first.

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2. Jake enjoys playing video games. He also likes reading books.

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3. The weather was beautiful. They decided to have a picnic.
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4. Lisa forgot her umbrella. It started raining heavily.

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5. Max wanted to buy a new car. He needed to save more money.

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6. Emily loves to dance. She doesn't like classical music.

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7. Tom had a flat tire. He was late for the meeting.

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8. The cake looked delicious. Sally couldn't resist taking a bite.

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9. Mark wanted to go swimming. It was too cold outside.

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10. The team worked hard. They won the championship.

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Complex Noun
Complete the second sentence so that t means the same as the first. Ise the fewest words
possible and avoid using relative clause.

Reported Speech

Complete the sentences in reported speech.

1. He said, "I like this song." He said that he liked that song.
2. "Where is your sister?" she asked me. ____________________________________________
3. "I don't speak Italian," she said. _________________________________________________
4. "I don't speak Italian," she said. _________________________________________________
5. "The film began at seven o'clock," he said. ________________________________________
6. "Don't play on the grass, boys," she said. _________________________________________
7. "Where have you spent your money?" she asked him. _______________________________

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8. "I never make mistakes," he said. _______________________________________________
9. "Does she know Robert?" he wanted to know. _____________________________________
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10. "Don't try this at home," the stuntman told the audience. _____________________________

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