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Index

1. Conversation Cards: Spoken English B1 - B2 3

2. Articles 12
3. Conjunctions 15
4. Adverbs and Conjunctions 17
5. Scrambled Sentences 22
6. Tense Forms 24
7. Mixed Tenses 27
8. Future Tenses 30
9. Subject-Verb Agreement 39
10. Labelling with Questions 48
11. Linkers: Multiple Choice 49
12. Linkers: Rephrasing 51
13. Linker and Connector 53
14. Linker and Connector Words 57
15. Connectors: Showing Opposition 59
16. Complex Sentence 62
17. Complex Sentence With Letter 64
18. Complex Sentences - II 67
19. Reported Speech 71
20. Phrasal Verbs 78
21. Phrasal Verb Review 80
22. Idioms 89
23. Writing Practice 94
24. Conversation Cards - To Practice Speaking 95
25. Grammar Meets Conversation 98

Conversation Cards: Spoken English B1 - B2
Spoken English: Let’s talk about FOOD
What's your favourite food?
How often do you eat it?
Can you cook? What is the
last dish you cooked?
Can you give some
examples of fast food (also:
junk food)?
How often do you eat fast
food?
If you visited a country
where people ate snakes or
dogs, would you try it?
Have you ever eaten insects
or snails? Would you like to
try them?
Which country do you think
has the best food?
Who usually does the
cooking in your family?
What food do you refuse to
eat? Why?
Have you ever eaten
Japanese food? Did you like
it?
When did you last go to a
nice restaurant? What did
you order?
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Describe an everyday meal
from your country and
explain how to prepare it.
What are the most
popular dishes in
your country?
What do people usually eat
on a special holiday (like
New Year)?
What's the strangest food
you have ever eaten?
What's the strangest food
you have ever eaten?
Is there a pet in your family?
What does it eat?
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Tick the foods you have tried

Baked potato Soup

Frog's legs Fried insects

Cake Ostrich

Fruit salad Fried rice

Dog Paella

Ceviche Pancake

Hamburger Pizza

Horse Rabbit

Duck Sausage

Lasagna Seafood

Escargots Snake

Mashed potatoes Spaghetti

Fish & chips Steak

Monkey Sushi

Fondue Tortilla

Noodle Caesar Salad

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Spoken English Learning - Let’s talk about FAMILY

How many people are there Do you have any brothers How many grandparents
in your family? or sisters? have you got?

Who are they? Talk about them. How often do you see
them?

How do your parents earn a What does your family Who’s the oldest in your
living? (= what are their jobs) usually do on Sundays? family? Who’s the youngest?

Talk about it. Talk about it. Talk about them.

How many cousins do you Do you have any Do you have any family
have? What do you do when great-grandparents? living or working abroad?
you see them?
If so, how old are they? Talk about them.

Pick a family member. Does your family eat meals Who does the housework in
Describe looks (= outside) and together? What else do you your family? (e.g. cooking,
character (= inside). do together? cleaning, washing)

Talk about the relative you Would you live with your Are there any rules in your
like most. Say why you like parents after getting family? What are they?
him or her. married? Why or why not?
Do you think they are fair?

What do your parents look Is family important to you? Do you ever hold a family
like? Do you take after them? reunion?
(= look like them) Explain why.
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Let's talk about Experiences

Have you ever been
abroad?
Where have you been?
Which country would you
like to visit and why?
Have you ever ridden a Have you travelled by plane
horse? An elephant? A or ship?
camel?
Which do you prefer?
A motorbike? Anything else? Explain.
Talk about it.

Have you ever seen a ghost? Have you ever bought a Have you ever visited a
lottery or lotto ticket? fortune-teller?
Do you believe in ghosts?
Have you ever won Talk about it.
Talk about it. anything?

Have you ever been
camping?
Where did you go? Did you
like it? Talk about it.
Have you ever cheated on
an exam? How did you do
it?
Talk about it.
Have you ever been to an
amusement park?
What were your favourite
rides?

Talk about it.

Have you ever broken a
bone or been in hospital?
Talk about it.
Have you ever done
anything that you really
regretted?
(= to be sorry or sad about
something)
Have you ever done
anything that you really
regretted?
(= to be sorry or sad about
something)

What was it? What was it?

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Have you ever met a Have you ever performed in Have you ever been on the
celebrity? public? (sing on stage, play radio or TV?
music, act in a play, speak in
Who was it? public, etc.) Talk about it.

Talk about it. Talk about it.

Have you ever told a big lie
to someone close to you?
Tell the class if you want.
Have you ever seen a
tornado or another natural
disaster?
What other natural
disasters do you know
about? Make a list.
Have you ever called a
woman ‘sir’ or a man
‘madam’?
What happened?

Food for thought - Discuss

➔ Experience is a great teacher.

➔ Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.
➔ Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad
judgment.
➔ The only source of knowledge is experience.
➔ If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we'd all be millionaires.
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Let’s talk about the FUTURE

What do you think the What are you going to do What are you doing tonight?
weather will be like tomorrow? Describe your What fixed appointments do
tomorrow? plans to the class. you have?
Give your prediction.

Where do you see yourself Do you think doctors will Will pollution make the
ten years from now? clone people in the future? Earth uninhabitable?
Explain. If so, do you agree? Explain. Discuss.

Do you think scientists will Do you think people will live Will robots ever replace
find a cure for AIDS and longer? What is positive or humans?
cancer? negative about it? If so, in what way?

Do you think the world will How do you think your If you’re single, when are
be better or worse for country will change in the you going to get married?
future generations? Explain. future?

How will transportation and Do you think aliens will ever What kind of job would you
travel change in the future? visit the Earth? When? like to do in the future? How
Give your views. What will happen? much will you earn?

What new inventions would Do you think you will ever

Do you believe in fortune you like to see in the travel, live or work abroad?
tellers or horoscopes? future? Give reasons Talk about it.
Why or why not?
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Do you think this will happen? Discuss.

Here are some statements for you to read, ponder and discuss in
detail about. Take efforts to speak about the points that hit your
mind immediately after reading each statement.

A nuclear war will destroy the Earth.

Aliens will invade the Earth.

Flying cars will solve the problem of traffic jams.

Global warming will wipe out many animal species.

Overpopulation will lead to mandatory euthanasia at 70.

People will live for 150 years or more.

Robots will take over routine household tasks.

Scientists will invent the time machine.

There will be a friendly alien encounter.

Tourists will go on space holidays.

Transporters (like in Star Trek) will be used.

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Let’s talk about ‘WHAT IF’

What would you do if you
won the lottery?
Explain in detail.
What would you do if you
were stranded on a desert
island?
Which 3 things would you
like to have with you?
If you had three wishes,
what would you wish for?
Why?

What would you do if you If you could be an animal If an alien spaceship invited
found a fat wallet on the for one day, what would it you for a ride, would you
street? be? Explain why. go? Why or why not?

If you could travel in time, How long would you like to If you were born 50 years
where would you go? live if you had the choice? earlier, how would your life
Explain why. Explain. be different?

If you could start over your If you had divine (= godlike) If you were the leader of
life, what would you powers, how would you your country, what would
change? change the world? you do or change?

If you had the chance to be What would you do if your If you could commit any
born again, in which country dog ate your homework just crime and get away with it,
would you like to be born? before going to school? what would you do?

If you received one million What would you do if you How would you feel if you
dollars which you couldn’t had only one day to live? found out that you were
spend on yourself, what adopted?
would you spend it on?
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What would you do if …

… another student asked to copy your homework?

… you were bullied at school or work?

… got lost in the forest at night?

… someone stole your bicycle?

… you saw a friend stealing something?

… you were stuck in a lift?

… your mobile phone fell in the toilet?

… a friend or relative stole money from your wallet?

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2. Articles

Fill in the blanks with A/AN/THE/NO Article

1. _______ couple were sitting on ______ bench. _________ man was reading ______

book while _______ woman was knitting.

2. ________ cheetah is ________ fastest land animal.

3. What ______ nice view!

4. We went to ________ cinema and saw _______ very funny movie. We really had

_______ good time !

5. You should take _______ umbrella, it’s going to rain.

6. My father is ______ vet and my mum is ______ teacher.

7. I need ______ new pair of shoes.

8. What _________ lovely pair of shoes you have!

9. I am against ___________ vivisection.

10. _________ banana I ate this morning was ripe.

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11. _________ dog is ________ pet she prefers; she thinks it is _____ faithful animal. I

prefer cats.

12. He went to ______ theatre to watch ____ movie.

13. Put ________ oil in the pan.

14. Go past ________ school and then it’s on your right. You can’t miss it!

15. ______ prices have gone up lately.

16. Would you like ________ cup of tea?

17. They play tennis twice ______ week.

18. She has _______ shower every morning.

19. Ann and Rob met by chance on ______ train.

20. ________ boy who is sitting in _______ last row is my brother.

21. Will you pass me _________ salt, please?

22. _______ French are said to be presumptuous people.

23. They live in Belgium but they were born in ______ USA.

24. _______ Mount Everest is ________ highest mountain in ______world.

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25. We had _______ romantic dinner cruise on ________ Seine.

26. _______ Himalayas form _____ border between India and _____ rest of ________

Indian continent.

27. I want to know ________ truth.

28. Paul plays soccer better than he plays ________ guitar.

29. I heard on _______ radio that there had been ________ terrible earthquake in _____

California _______ last night.

30. Lynn goes to ________ university by car; it takes her ______ hour to get there.
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3. Conjunctions

A Conjunction is a joiner, a word that connects (conjoins) parts of a sentence.

Here are the conjunctions you need to write in the blank space:

However, and, although, or, because, but, unless, therefore, in spite of,

and, nor, if, therefore, but, although, anyway, yet, of course

1. My sister ______ I will go there next week.

2. I like you _____________ you are so kind to me.

3. Peter turns back at me __________ chuckles.

4. Would you like a Coca-Cola _______ a Fanta?

5. She broke her leg. ______________ she managed to walk 2o kilometers.

6. He is not well today _______________ he is not going to show up.

7. _______ you ever come to Denmark, I really want you to visit me.

8. ____________________ the fact that she is scared of snakes, she plans to go to Australia for

her next holiday.

9. This is a very nice shirt, ____________ also very expensive.

10. I have more than 2500 tracks on my iPod __________ I never have time to listen to any of

them.
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11. ______________, being here isn’t bad after all.

12. She is fond of traveling. ________________ she always wants books on traveling for her

birthday.

13. Why do you ask? _____________________ you sound as if you are bored!

14. I don’t want to be late for school, ________I really have to go now.

15. I love chocolate, _____________ I know it isn’t good for me.

16. They decided to get a dog ____________________ their son is allergic to animals.

17. He is neither rich ___________ poor.

18. John is a good skier, ________________he prefers to play hockey.

19. ___________ we do something about it today, it will all be lost.

20. _______________ he trusts you. Does he have reasons not to?

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4. Adverbs and Conjunctions

WRITE THE WORDS IN THE LIST BELOW IN THE CORRECT COLUMN:

Also Despite Next

Although Due to On the one hand/
And Even though On the other hand
As Finally Owing to
As a result For this reason Since
As a result of Furthermore So
As well as However So as (not) to
At first In addition So that
Because In order to Then
Because of In spite of Therefore
But Moreover
Consequently Nevertheless

ADDITION CONTRAST CAUSE RESULT PURPOSE SEQUENCE

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Circle the correct option:

1. Alice wasn’t very clever ....…, she used to pass all the subjects at high school.

Nevertheless/ in addition

2. I knew she didn’t feel very well .....…, I tried to cheer her up.

On the one hand/ therefore

3. I was absolutely exhausted …..… I had been walking all day.

Since/ so that

4. Our flight was delayed …….… the airlines strike.

In spite of/ due to

5. I’m angry with you. You didn’t turn up to my birthday party…….… , you didn’t even

apologize.

Moreover/ consequently

6. I spent all Saturday night cooking …...… have everything ready for Sunday dinner.

Although/ in order to

7. We couldn’t enjoy our holiday ……...… the torrential rain.

Despite/ because of

8. We sell our products to European countries ……….. the USA.

As well as/ on the other hand

9. The country is going through a very difficult period …...… the economic crisis.

Although/ as a result of
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10. This is a very useful tool, …….… quite cheap.

So that/ also

11. He quite liked his job …….… having to work long hours.

In spite of/ as well as

12. We tiptoed into the house ……..… wake up our parents.

Therefore/ so as not to

13. She took up yoga a few months ago, …….… she always looks so relaxed.

So/ finally

14. I had a very bad Maths teacher at school…….…, I’ve never understood it.

As well as/ as a result

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITH YOUR OWN WORDS

1. Our hotel room didn’t have a view of the beach as they said in the brochure.

Furthermore …

___________________________________________________________________________

2. First, I didn’t hear my alarm clock this morning, then …

_______________________________________________________________________________

3. You should keep the dog on a leash so that …_

_______________________________________________________________________________

4. On the one hand, he is a very successful businessman. On the other hand, …

________________________________________________________________________________
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5. The roads are all blocked because of…..

________________________________________________________________________________

6. He has decided to go to his ex-girlfriend's wedding even though …

________________________________________________________________________________

7. If you take part in the marathon, you’ll do a lot of exercise. In addition, …

________________________________________________________________________________

8. They had arguments almost every day. Finally, …

________________________________________________________________________________

9. This candidate’s qualifications are not up to our requirements. Consequently, …

_________________________________________________________________________________

10. Everyone was eager to get the latest Apple tablet despite …

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. A lot of money was invested in the making of that film. However, …

________________________________________________________________________________

12. We heard it was his birthday. So …

_________________________________________________________________________________

13. Harry is always broke. Nevertheless, …

_________________________________________________________________________________

14. I had to accept to become the chairman since …

__________________________________________________________________________________
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15. We have to use public transport and leave our cars parked owing to …

__________________________________________________________________________________

16. The two countries had endless meetings in order to …

_________________________________________________________________________________
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5. Scrambled Sentences - SVA (Subject-Verb Agreement)

Tips:

● A sentence's standard word order is Subject + Verb + Object (SVO). Remember, the
subject is what a sentence is about; so, it comes first. For example: The dog (subject)
+ eats (verb) + popcorn (object).

● Don’t forget to conjugate the verb.

Unscramble the sentences using the Present Simple tense.

1. does / bus driver / a / drive / not / race cars

__________________________________________________________________.

2. children / in / morning / school / the / go / to

__________________________________________________________________.

3.does / sister / downtown / not /work / my

__________________________________________________________________.

4. at / dinner / he / night / eats

__________________________________________________________________.

5. baked /she / cakes / the / weekend / on

__________________________________________________________________.
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6. have / Wednesday /we /on /class / afternoons

__________________________________________________________________.

7. goes / at / he / to work / 7 am

__________________________________________________________________.

8. in / she / homework / evening / does / the /her

__________________________________________________________________.

9 .dishes / he / lunch / not / wash / at / does

__________________________________________________________________.

10. movies / the /you / in / watch /evenings

__________________________________________________________________.
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6. Tense Forms

1. Write the –ing form of the verbs below.

1. swim ……………. 9. read …………….

2. shine ……………. 10. do ……………..

3. make ……………. 11. have …………….

4. run ……………… 12. wear …………

5. decorate ………… 13. study …………..

6. lie ……………. 14. play …………..

7. Pack…..

8. Choose….

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of be.

1 I ………….. working.

2 You ……. smiling.

3 Tom …… eating a pizza.

4 It …….. raining.

5 We …… writing.

6 Kate and Julia ……….. watching a film.

3. Choose the correct item.

1 Ann …. at the moment.

A. am sleeping B. is sleeping

C. is sleeping D. are sleeping

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2 The sun …

A. is shining B. is shining

C. am shining D. am shining

3 The boys ….. in the park.

A. are running B. is running

C. is running D. are running

4. Write negative sentences.

1 I’m sitting at the desk.

______________________________________

2 They are playing football.

______________________________________

3 She is eating dinner.

______________________________________

4 You are writing a letter.

______________________________________

5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of be and the –ing forms from

exercise 1.

1 I …………... a skirt

2 We ……………….. gymnastics.

3 My mum …………. a cake in the kitchen.

4 Brenda ……………. the Christmas tree.

5 Joe’s at university. He…………….… French.

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6 Jake and Judy ….…….…. in the pool.

7. Tina …………… a shower.

8 The cat ………….. by the fire.

9 They …………….. chess.

10 Mark ………… in the park.

6. Put the words in the correct order to write questions.

1 Kate / is / tea / drinking /?

______________________________________

2 eating / friends / are / what/ your /?

______________________________________

3 Dave / playing / and / are / Sue / tennis/?

______________________________________

4 you / going to / bed / why / are /?

______________________________________

5 you / what / doing / are/?

______________________________________

6 Sally / the Net / surfing/ is/?

______________________________________
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7. Mixed Tenses

The passive voice is a way of structuring a sentence so that the grammatical subject is the

person or thing which experiences the effect of an action, rather than the person or thing

which causes the effect:

● The cat was chased by the dog.

● The house will be built shortly.

● This book was written by Jane Austen.

● The cake has been eaten. (No agent)

An active verb or sentence is one in which the subject is the person or thing which

performs the stated action:

● The dog chased the cat.

● The builders will build the house shortly.

● Jane Austen wrote this book.

● They have eaten the cake.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb

1. Where is the ___________________________ bread? (bake)

2. I’ve just heard that Bob _________________ (sell) his car, did you know?

3. The police __________________ (stop) him because he was driving too fast.

4. ____________________________ (that jacket/wear) recently?

5. Mary and David _______________ (buy) their house in 2006.

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6. The company _________________ (create) by two brothers in the early 80s.

7. Can I have details of your laptop which _______________ (advertise) in your latest
catalogue, please?

8. My mother ____________________ (clean) the windows when I arrived.

9. I ______________________ (repair) the car, you can use it now.

10. He __________________ (delay) because of the traffic and arrived too late for the meeting.

11. The invoices ____________________ (check), so you can send them now.

12. People ___________________ (not/smoke) so much these days.

13. Who ___________________ (invent) the telephone?

14. She __________________ (go) to Brussels last week for a meeting.

15. A lot of damage ____________________ (cause) by the storm last month.

16. Two men ___________________ (arrest) last night. They are in prison now.

17. Our products ___________________ (sell) all over the world.

18. They _______________________ (bake) the bread every morning.

19. She ______________________ (wear) a beautiful green dress when I saw her.

20. Normally the streets ____________________ (clean) every day.

21. Smoking ________________________ (prohibited) in all bars in France.

22. The car ____________(repair) at the moment, but it should be ready tomorrow.

Write the correct present tense form of the verb on the line.

1. Everyone in this class ________ wearing jeans. (be)

2. Many students ____________ for five or six years. (study)

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3. Factories ______________ economically these years. (suffer)

4. Somebody _______________ do something about it. (have to)

5. Either you or I _____________ to do it. (need)

6. Everyone _____________ time off. (enjoy)

7. Neither the man nor the woman ____________ older than 60. (be)

8. Today I _________ going to make a speech. (be)

9. Either my dad or mom _________ us to the game. (take)

10. Peter ___________ in his room. (study)

11. The teacher __________ her bike to school every day. (ride)

12. Neither the student nor the parent ___________ present. (is)

13. Neither the teacher nor the students __________ it is a good idea. (think)

14. Someone ___________ to wear sandals in early spring. (prefer)

15. Everybody _________ a right to a good life. (have)

16. Neither cats nor dogs __________ allowed at the exhibition. (be)

17. Neither Denmark nor Germany ________ the European championship. (is)
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8. Future Tense

This exercise is just for you! Read the sentences and choose the best answer

1) At the airport, you see that the plane is coming closer and closer. You say:

a) The plane is going to land.

b) The plane is taking-off.

c) The plane will land.

2) You are invited to a big party and you are very excited. You say:

a) I am sure I am going to have so much fun tonight!

b) I am sure I am having so much fun tonight!

c) I am sure I will have so much fun tonight!

3) You know that you don’t have enough food at home and you have decided to go

shopping. You say:

a) I am going shopping soon.

b) I am going to go shopping soon.

c) I will leave my purse at home soon.

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4) According to Mike’s schedule, he ………. his business partner at 9 o’clock on Wednesday.

a) will meet

b) is meeting

c) is going to meet

5) My carpets need some cleaning. I …………. them to the dry cleaner’s.

a) am going to take

b) am not going to take

c) won’t take

6) You have bought your tickets and reserved your room in a hotel. When you see your

friends, you say:

a) I am going to go to Italy next week!

b) I will go to Italy next week!

c) I am going to Italy next week!

7) Mr Jones is the only candidate so he ………………….. .

a) is going to win.

b) is winning.

c) will win.
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8) A: Oh, I have cut my finger!

B: …………………………….

a) Don’t worry! I am going to bring you a plaster.

b) Don’t worry! I am bringing you a plaster.

c) Don’t worry! I will bring you a plaster.

9) You are arguing with your friend. Your friend says something really bad and you say:

a) I am not going to talk to you again!

b) I won’t talk to you again!

c) I am not talking to you again!

10) The score is 3:0 at the match and only two minutes left. You say to your friends:

a) Our team is going to win!

b) Our team will win!

c) Our team will going to win!

11) Did you get the wedding invitation? They ……………

a) will get married next Saturday.

b) are getting married next Saturday.

c) are going to get married next Saturday.

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12) You are having a conversation with a scientist. You say:

a) I think that robots will do the housework in 2100.

b) I think that robots are doing the housework in 2100

c) I think that robots are going to do the housework in 2100.

13) I am filling the bucket with water, I …………………… .

a) am going to wash the windows.

b) will wash the windows.

c) am washing the windows.

14) A: Why are you turning on the TV?

B: I ……………………………………………..

a) am watching Being Human.

b) will watch Being Human.

c) am going to watch Being Human.

15) Irem and her friends go to a fortune-teller. The fortune-teller opens the tarot cards and

says:

a)You are meeting a handsome guy in a couple of day.

b)You will meet a handsome guy in a couple of days.

c)You’re going to meet a handsome guy in a couple of days.

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16) Adam …………… 42 years old next week.

a) is going to be

b) will be

c) is being

17) A: Why did you buy a new paintbox?

B: ………………………………………………….. .

a) I am going to paint a picture.

b) I will paint a picture.

c) I am painting a picture.

18) Your friend has bought a new mobile phone but he doesn’t know how to use it. You

say:

a) I know how to use it. I am helping you!

b) I know how to use it. I am going to help you!

c) I know how to use it. I will help you!

19) Look at that girl! She looks very pale and she can hardly stand on her feet. She

……………………… .

a) will faint.

b) is going to faint.

c) is fainting.
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20) Everything is planned. We ……………… at 6 o’clock in the morning.

a) are leaving

b) will leave

c) are going to leave

21) A: What would you like to eat?

B: I……………………………………………………… .

a) I am having fish and chips, please.

b) I am going to have fish and chips, please.

c) I will have fish and chips, please.

22) Child: I want a new toy!

Mom: OK! I promise ………………………….. .

a) I won’t buy you one.

b) I am going to buy you one.

c) I will buy you one.

23) I have made up my mind. I ……………. this semester.

a) I will take Spanish and Turkish lessons

b) I am going to take Spanish and Turkish lessons

c) I am taking Spanish and Turkish lessons

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24) My girlfriend and I …………. dinner at 9 o’clock this evening.

a) are eating

b) will eat

c) are going to eat

25) Liz has taken her phone and closed the door. She…………………… a secret phone call.

a) is making

b) is going to make

c) will make

26) Oh, I forgot to take my keys. I …………………. them.

a) am going and getting

b) will go and get

c) am going to go and get

27) A: What is your plan for tonight?

B: ………………………………………………….. .

a) I am going to go to the cinema with my friends.

b) I will go to the cinema with my friends.

c) I am going to the cinema with my friends.

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28) Wait! ………………. you carry those boxes.

a) I am going to help

b) I will help

c) I am helping

29) Dad ……………………… tired after work.

a) will probably be

b) is probably be going to be

c) is probably being

30) The man is carrying a toolbox. He ………………. the chair.

a) is mending

b) will mend

c) is going to mend

31) A: I am thirsty!

B: I ……………………………………………………… .

a) I am bringing you a glass of water.

b) I am going to bring you a glass of water.

c) I will bring you a glass of water.

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32) My daughter is a smart girl. I believe that she………. very successful at college.

a) will be

b) is going to be

c) is being

33) As soon as I arrive at home, I ……………………. you.

a) will call

b) am going to call

c) am calling

34) I ………….. to London at 1pm on Sunday.

a) am going to fly

b) am flying

c) will fly
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9. Subject- Verb Agreement

1. A singular subject takes a singular verb (The cat drinks milk).

2. A plural subject takes a plural verb (They drive very fast).

3. A compound subject (2 subjects) connected by and takes a plural verb (Mom and

Dad play cards).

4. A compound subject (2 subjects) connected by either/or and neither/nor, the verb

agrees with the subject closer to it. (Either my sister or my brother takes me to the

stadium)(Neither my family nor my friends are supporting me).

5. A singular indefinite pronoun as the subject always takes a singular verb. (anybody,

anyone, everybody, everyone, no one, somebody, someone, something) (Everybody loves

Saturday nights).

Exercise 1:

1. A number of my friends __________ (loves/love) riding bicycles, but neither my brother

nor my sister __________(owns/own) a bicycle. At 4 o’clock, either my mother or father

__________ (is/are) coming. to pick me up.

2. The pair of shoes on the floor __________ (is/are) mine. The shoes _________(was/were)

made in Italy. The 300 dollars I spent on them ____________(was/were) worth it.
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3. Finding a job where you can learn new skills _________(takes/take) a lot of effort. I have

been looking for six months. Six months _________(is/are) a long time. Not even one

company that I applied to _________(has/have) responded.

4. Everyone __________(has/have) problems in life. Countries also _________ (has/have)

problems, and so ________(does/do) the world. One of the greatest problems ________

(is/are) the growing population. The population in some countries ________ (is/are) huge.

Both India and China ________(has/have) populations of over one billion people. Both

(is/are) growing, too.

5. A few of my friends _________(owns/own) cars. One of my friends _______(is/are) rich.

Much of his money _________(comes/come) from his parents. His parents

_________(runs/run) three companies that __________ (sells/sell) products. I don’t know what

kind of products the companies ____________ (deals/deal) with or who their customers

___________ (is/are).

6. A lot of chicken _________(is/are) eaten in America. As a consequence, a lot of chickens

___________(is/are) raised on farms. I know this because I study agriculture and economics.

In fact, economics _________(is/are) my favourite subject. I think that it, along with

agriculture, __________(is/are) fascinating.

7. A photograph of two children __________(sits/sit) on the desk. Outside, there

_______(is/are) people and a cat on the street. Sitting on the roof of a building

________(is/are) a big crow.

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8. How useful this website and many other free ones for studying English __________(is/are)

! This website (which I think is better than some others) __________(was/were) founded in

2011.

9. My teacher ________(is/are) funny. He _________(likes/like) to tell jokes. I think his jokes

________(is/are) funny, and my friends _________(agrees/agree). Most of the students in my

class _________(is/are) boys. There ________(is/are) not many girls in my school who

_________(is/are) my age. It ________(is/are) weird. My friend _________(has/have) a girlfriend.

My parents always __________(asks/ask) me if I have a girlfriend, but my answer

_________(is/are) always “No.”

Exercise 2. Use the singular or the plural form of the verbs given in brackets to fill in
the blanks in the following sentences.

1. Twenty miles ______________ (be) a long distance.

2. The police ________________ (pay) a lot of attention to juvenile delinquency.

3. Five pounds of potatoes ________________ (be) too heavy for one servant to carry.

4. Ten minutes _______________ (seem) to be a long time to wait.

5. Two thousand dollars __________________ (be) an unreasonable price for that second-

hand lorry.

6. None of this meat ______________ (be) fresh. I’m not going to buy any from this shop.

7. It ____________ (be) these boys who _________________ (have) made so many mistakes.

8. The rich and the poor ______________ (be) equal in the eyes of the law.
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9. It ________________ (be) I who should be blamed.

10. None of your models _____________ (be) carefully labeled.

11. Gold, as well as iron, _______________ (be) found in Mexico.

12. None of the boys here _____________ (be) known to me.

13. The jewel, together with my passport, ________________ (have) been stolen.

14. She who _________________ (be) beautiful will have a head-start in life.

15. The principal, with all the teachers, _______________ (be) present at the meeting.

16. The building, with its contents, __________________ (be) insured.

17. Mr Wong, accompanied by his wife, ___________________ (attend) the social gathering.

18. Tom, together with David, ___________________ (be) going to visit us on Sunday morning.

19. It _______________ (be) my mother who ______________ (cook) food for us.

20. He who ___________________ (work) hard will succeed in life.

Exercise 3. In each of the following questions, decide which one of the four choices
would most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked.

1. One thousand dollars…too much for that bicycle.

A. is B. are C. has been D. have been

2. Neither Mr. Wong nor his brothers…to Ocean Park yet.

A. has been B. are C. is D. have been

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3. We bought four detective novels but none of them…cheap.

A. is B. being C. was D. were

4. Many men … see the importance of home education for children.

A. have not B. has not C. does not D. do not

5. Only one or two athletes … chosen for the Joint School Sports Day last month.

A. was B. were C. is D. are

6. One of the excuses given by the lazy student … ridiculous.

A. sounds B. sound C. has sounded D. have sounded

7. It is Paul who … the expedition.

A. are leading B. lead C. is leading D. have led

8. Mary, it … wrong of you to interfere in this matter.

A. is B. are C. am D. were

9. When I was young, reading comedies … my favourite pastime.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

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10. The luggage … just been checked.

A. are B. have C. has D. is

11. The police …looking for a young coolie who is believed to have murdered Mrs White.

A. am B. was C. is D. are

12. A group of ten members … chosen to investigate the theft last month.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

13. Too much moisture in the air … metal things to rust.

A. cause B. causes C. causing D. are causing

14. A pair of scissors … a useful tool for a tailor.

A. is B. are C. are being D. were

15. The prisoner who … sick has been sent to the hospital.

A. was B. were C. are being D. are

16. In Elizabethan times a lot of people …jobless.

A. is B. was C. are D. were

17. The rich …. often look down on the poor.

A. has not B. have not C. does not D. do not

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18. The theme of the story … been clearly expressed by the author.

A. has B. have C. is D. are

19. Their results … not satisfactory and more effort … needed.

A. is/is B. is/are C. are/are D. are/is

20. To take payment and then not to put any effort into one’s work …dishonest.

A. is B. am C. are D. were

21. Homer was one of the greatest poets that … ever lived.

A. have B. has C. is D. are

22. Neither of them … chosen for the coming competition.

A. am B. were C. will be D. have been

23. Sheep … reared for wool in Australia.

A. is B. are C. was D. am

24. Two.. six… twelve.

A. times/equals B. time/equal C. times/equal D. time/equals

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25. At the present moment, our favourite subject … Geography.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

26. I won’t choose one because neither of them … me.

A. suit B. suits C. suited D. have suited

27. Although there … an explanation for these exercises, I still don’t know how to do them.

A. is B. are C. am D. were

28. News of the strike of the Government workers …rapidly through Hong Kong.

A. were spreading B. is spreading C. are spreading D have spread

29. A strong spirit of nationalism … among these youths.

A. exist B. exists C. were existing D. have existed

30. To err … human, to forgive divine.

A. is B. are C. were being D. were

31. A little knowledge … a dangerous thing.

A. is B. are C. am D. were

32. Rousseau’s teachings … us to build a new democratic society.

A. inspire B. inspires C. was inspiring D. has inspired

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33. More freedom … been given to students in our school.

A. has B. have C. are D. is

33. Steak and chips … my favourite dish when I was in England.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

34. A flock of sheep … grazing in the field.

A. is B. are C. were D. were being

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10. Labelling with Questions

Label completion questions test your ability to understand a detailed description and
relate it to information presented in the form of a diagram. The diagram may be of some
type of machine, part of a building, or anything else that can be represented by a diagram.
Try this simple labelling diagram question given below.

Label the parts of the house

Complete the question and answers. Use Is there... ?/ Are there...?

E.g. Is there a fridge in the garage? No, there isn’t.

1. ..............................two sofas in the living room? No,.............

2. .............................. a mirror in the bathroom? Yes, ..............

3. .................................. two beds in the bedroom? Yes ................

4. .................................. a fridge in the kitchen? Yes................

5. .................................. six lamps in the bathroom? No..............

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11. Linkers: Multiple Choice

I. Choose the correct linker to fill in the sentences.

1. I’ll lend you my car ……… you promise to drive carefully.

a. provided that b. although c. in case

2. Pam took a day off ……… she could go to the dentist.

a. unless b. in order to c. so that

3. ……… I asked Sue for help, she refused to help me.

a. Despite b. Even though c. Since

4. The new secretary didn’t give Mr. Smith the message ……… she didn’t know who he was.

a. because of b. as c. due to

5. Sally works really hard at school. ………, her brother is the laziest student I’ve ever known.

a. In spite of b. On the whole c. On the contrary

6. The Ambassador was dismissed ……… his lack of diplomacy.

a. owing to b. despite c. since

7. We packed some thick clothes ……………… it got cold in the mountains.

a. because of b. unless c. in case

8. …………… his weakness, Dr Brown advised Tom to take some pills.

a. Though b. However c. Due to

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9. Pass me the dictionary …………… check the meaning of this word.

a. so as to b. not to c. owing to

10. Peter didn’t sleep well last night. …………………, he looked fresh and in shape this

morning.

a. Although b. Nevertheless c. Because

11. ……………… having very little in common, Mary and Sam have been going out for a long

time.

a. As b. In spite of c. As a result

12. Phone me …………… you are late for dinner!

a. despite b. because c. if

13. Charles proposed to Meg. ……………, she didn’t accept the engagement.

a. Despite b. However c. On the whole

14. Mandy has lost a lot of weight …………… a strict diet.

a. in spite of b. because c. because of

15. I sent a text message to Mike ………………… he doesn't forget our date.

a. so to b. so that c. so as to

16. Dan plays the flute and the piano. ………………, he writes songs.

a. Moreover b. However c. Too

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12. Linkers: Rephrasing

I. Join the sentences with the linker in brackets.

1. The students didn’t behave, so the teacher got angry (because)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. If you aren’t 18, you aren’t allowed to buy or drink alcohol (unless)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. There weren’t enough children to play, thus the football match was cancelled (as)

………………………………………………..........................................................................

4. There was heavy snow but some skiers didn’t stop skiing (despite)

………………………………………………..........................................................................

5. We have installed an alarm. We want to prevent thieves from breaking in (so as to)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. He couldn’t participate in the marathon. Patrick broke his leg last week (as a result)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. They didn’t go on holiday. My friends hadn’t saved enough money (since)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…

8. Buy some salmon, Pete. I want to prepare your mum’s favourite dish (so that)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…
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9. We missed the bus. We ran for it (however).

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

10. I made a big dinner. The children might show up (in case)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. They moved to a new house. The Jones hadn’t bought the furniture yet (although)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. His sister is mad about sport. Paul enjoys painting (whereas)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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13. Linker and Connector

Join the sentences with the linking words in brackets. Make the necessary changes.

1. The fans were really disappointed. The actor didn’t sign any autographs (since).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. The harvest couldn’t start. It rained heavily the previous day (due to).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. She hasn’t had much time after school. Our teacher hasn’t marked the exams yet

(because).

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. It didn’t suit Mary. She didn’t buy the dress (since).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Our neighbors were having a party last night. We couldn’t sleep well (owing to).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. They had to put some warm clothes on. The weather got terribly cold at night (because

of).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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7. Tom didn’t know Mary was coming to London. She didn’t phone Tom (since).

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. The play was boring and difficult to understand. The audience didn’t like it (because).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Some strikers complained. The police acted violently (due to).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. The tour guide has changed today’s schedule without prior warning. Most travellers are

angry (since).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. Nobody could solve it. It was such a difficult maths problem! (owing to).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. The teacher wasn’t watching them. Most students cheated in the exam (as).

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

13. The number of robberies has increased dramatically. A new law has been implemented

(due to).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……
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14. People don’t spend so much money nowadays. Toy shops haven’t sold as many toys as

they expected (because).

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

15. The rate of unemployment will rise. Lots of factories are closing down (since).

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

16. The government has passed too strict anti-crisis laws. The popularity of the government

has fallen (due to).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

17. Mother won’t forgive him. Peter lied about his school marks (because).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. There’s an underground strike today. We’re walking to work (owing to).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

19. He swallowed a fishbone. Granddad had to go to the hospital (since).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

20. Prices are higher and higher. It’s hard for people to save money (because).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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22. Our flight was cancelled. We missed Thanksgiving dinner (because of).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

23. Most of the shopping Mary had done was useless to make the dish I wanted. We had to

phone for a pizza (as).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

24. The passengers had to leave the airport terminal. There was a bomb threat (due to).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

25. Anti-smoking laws don’t allow people to smoke in pubs. Bartenders say they have fewer

customers (because).

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

26. Most seaside resorts in Spain are spoiled. There’s been a lack of urban planning in

these areas (owing to)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

27. The Managing Director was dismissed. The company made a great loss (since).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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14. Linker and Connector Words

Connectors / Linking words are very important because they indicate the relationship

between ideas in sentences and paragraphs. They have different functions and positions in

the sentences. Subordinators are linking words that join clauses together and are used at

the beginning or middle of a sentence. Sentence connectors are placed at the beginning of

a sentence.

Fill in the gaps with one of the linking words given below. Some can be repeated.

● Neither...nor ● Not only...but

● Whereas ● also

● Besides ● So that

● Therefore ● Since

● Both...and ● Although

● Due to ● Despite

● As ● In case

● As long as ● Nonetheless

● Even if ● Unless

● Because ● in order to

● If ● Because of

1. She does her best at work,________ most of her workmates are very lazy.
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2. ______her salary was so high, she bought a new car every year.

3. ______does telework increase productivity.____it______ cuts the costs of commuting

every day.

4. _______the position you applied for has been filled, we are going to keep your CV for
future reference.

5. Some professionals post their work on the Net,_____ people all over the world can
have access to it

6. ______ I had a lot of money, I wouldn't invest in this country now.

7. _______ she starts coming on time, she will be fired.

8. She wanted to apply for a job in Australia, _____ she studied English hard.

9. ______ he was very tired, he stayed in his office till late to finish his work.

10. Applicants for this job should speak at least two other European Languages
__________ German.

11. She refused the job ______ the payment wasn't satisfactory.

12. She arrives early every day,______ help her coworkers.

13. _______ being late, he was able to finish his work in time.

14. ______ the rise of unemployment, families have worse living conditions.

15. Some employers believe in incentive schemes, ______they want their employees to
be more productive.
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15. Connectors: Showing Opposition

Although John had a terrible cold, he didn’t miss a single lesson.

John didn’t miss a single lesson although he had a terrible cold.
(Although just connects sentences)

John had a terrible cold. However/Nevertheless, he didn’t miss a single lesson.

(However and nevertheless are always between full stop and comma or semicolon and
comma)

In spite of having a terrible cold, John didn’t miss a single lesson. Despite his terrible cold,
John didn’t miss a single lesson
(In spite of may be followed by a noun or a verb+ing / Despitemust be followed by a noun
only and is more formal)

TRANSFORM THE SENTENCES BELOW USING THE WORDS IN BRACKETS:

1. It rained yesterday, but they played a football match. (despite)

_______________________________________________________________________________________

2. Susan often plays tennis, but she never wants to play with me. (in spite of)

_______________________________________________________________________________________

3. Filter coffee tastes much better, but instant coffee is more convenient. (however)

_______________________________________________________________________________________

4. I have help at home but I’m still overworked. (although)

_______________________________________________________________________________________
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5. Judy is interested in modern pop music, but sometimes she listens to classical music.

(however)

_______________________________________________________________________________________

6. Mick believes that exams are a matter of luck but he admits he has to do them.

(however)

_______________________________________________________________________________________

7. Harry is top of the class, but he’s not very popular at school. (although)

_______________________________________________________________________________________

8. Mick read the book for the exam, but he failed the test. (in spite of)

_______________________________________________________________________________________

9. John lost the match, but he played well. (in spite of)

____________________________________________________________________________________

10. Sally admired Robert, but she was too shy to talk to him. (however)

____________________________________________________________________________________

11. Joan doesn’t like Tom at all. But she admits he’s a better student than the rest.

(although)

____________________________________________________________________________________

12. Imagination is essential to a writer, but he needs to master a technique as well.

(although)

_____________________________________________________________________________________
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13. Examinations are a nuisance for students, but they provide teachers with valuable

information. (however)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

14. Many people have complained about the refuse collection system. But the Council

won’t consider changing it. (despite)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

15. People know a seat belt may save their lives, but many of them don’t wear it. (in spite

of)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

16. I like to ask him for advice, but most of the time I don’t follow it. (however)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

17. Stan is prejudiced against pop singers, but he realises that most people like them.

(despite)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

18. They had had a bitter argument a few years before, but she invited him to her wedding.

(despite)

____________________________________________________________________________________
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16. Complex Sentence

A complex sentence is a combination of an independent clause (simple sentence) and a

dependent clause. The dependent clause starts with a subordinating conjunction.

Some of the most common ones can be seen below:

● after
● although
● as soon as
● because
● before
● if
● since
● though
● unless
● until
● when
● whereas
● while

Look at the examples, and then write some complex sentences yourself.

· I’m learning English because I think it is important.

· Although John didn’t study hard, he did very well on the test.

· I always eat local food when I’m on holiday.

· We had lunch at KFC before visiting the museum.

· I’ll tell Jane the good news as soon as I see her.

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Now use your imagination and write a few more complex sentences. Examples :

1. ……………………………………………………………………………………………....

2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. ……………………………….………………………………………………………………

4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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17. Complex Sentence With Letter

1. Definition:

A complex sentence has two clauses that are of different significance in the sentence.

The more important clause is an independent clause; it can stand alone as a sentence.

The less important clause is a dependent clause; it cannot stand alone as a sentence.

E.g.: Before he makes a decision , he always asks his parents’ opinion.

Dependent clause Independent clause

2. Forming Complex Sentences with Subordinators:

Subordinators join 2 simple sentences by making one sentence a dependent clause.

If a subordinator stands at the beginning of a sentence, place a comma between the 2

clauses.

If a subordinator stands in the middle of a sentence, do NOT use a comma.

N Relationship Subordinator Example

1. Time After, before, since, When I came home, dinner was ready.

until, when

2. Cause As, because I like English because it is interesting.

3. Effect So that, in order that She prepares dinner so that her mom

can rest.

4. Condition If, even if, unless If I win the competition, my parents will

be proud.

5. Contrast Although, even though, Though he didn’t go to college, he was

though successful.

6. Location Where, wherever The wedding was held where they first

met.
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3. Forming Complex Sentences with Relative Pronouns:

A relative pronoun introduces a dependent clause that describes a pronoun that goes

before it.

Relative Pron. Refer to Example

7. Who People as subjects He is the man who bought the car.

8. Whom People as objects She is the woman whom he loves.

9. Whose Possessive form He is the boy whose father passed away a few

years ago.

10. Which Things, situations We spent our summer at the beach, which was

wonderful.

11. That Things or people The big blue building is the house that is

haunted.

12. What The thing which This present is exactly what I hoped for on my

birthday.
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ACTIVITY 2

● Work for 15 minutes.

● Imagine that you are members of a family. You have a neighbor named Edward who

lives next door. He is a single man, plays very loud rock music and often throws

overnight parties. Due to this, your family is unable to sleep and the children cannot

concentrate on their studies. You have talked to him several times, but nothing’s

changed. You decide to write him a letter to complain about his behavior and to ask

him to end it.

● Write the first draft of your letter in simple sentences. The letter should be no longer

than 8 sentences.

● Now work as a group to combine as many sentences as you can with subordinators

and relative pronouns.

Dear Edward,

I am writing to ...……………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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18. Complex Sentences - II

1. Conditionals Choose the correct alternatives

1. As soon as / If you arrive, will you call me?

2. If / Unless you eat better food, you won’t get sick.

3. As soon as / Unless you work harder, you won’t pass the exam.

4. If / when you wake up tomorrow, you will see snow.

5. As soon as / If she liked that book, she will love this one!

6. If / Unless we find a taxi right now, we’ll miss the plane.

7. Unless/if I see Dave, I will tell him you called.

8. When / Unless you go on holiday, will you send me a postcard?

9. If / Unless you take an umbrella, you won’t get wet.

10. When / Unless you get home we’ll watch a DVD

2. Conditionals Match the two halves

1. If the student gets under 50% in the a. as soon as it makes its decision

final exam, ___ b. we will email you a secret password

2. We won’t give you a refund, ___ c. when you finish work

3. If you have a problem remembering d. unless you tell us that you no longer

names, ___ wish to receive it

4. We will continue to deliver the e. unless you bring the receipt

magazine, ___ f. they won’t be able to move to the

5. The committee will inform you, ___ next level of the class

6. When you subscribe to New24.com, g. you will benefit from the course in

7. The taxi will pick you up, ___ Memory Development

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3. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use two to four
words.

1. Unless we eat early, there won’t be any food left. (if)

__________________________ eat early, there won’t be any food left.

2. Immediately after you arrive, you will receive a ticket. (as)

You will receive a ticket __________________________ you arrive.

3. It’s not necessary for us to book a place on the course. (have)

We __________________________ book a place on the course.

4. If I drink too much coffee, I will be awake all night (be)

__________________________ able to sleep if I drink too much coffee.

5. It’s a good idea to call the office first. (phone)

We __________________________ the office first.

6. Playing ball games is forbidden here. (mustn’t)

You __________________________ ball games here.

7. She can take the test if she wants to, but it isn’t obligatory. (have)

She __________________________ the test.

8. He won’t come to the meeting unless it’s really necessary. (come)

He __________________________ to the meeting if it’s really necessary.

9. You should wash your hands before you eat (eat)

You __________________________ before washing your hands.

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10. When I leave university, I’ll go abroad immediately. (soon)

I’ll go abroad __________________________ I leave university.

4. CONDITIONAL

Match the sentence halves to make correct conditional sentences.

1. If we hadn’t missed the plane, a. I’d take a six-month holiday.

2. If you don’t like Coldplay, b. We wouldn’t have seen Coldplay.

3. Provided you pay for the tickets, c. We will be on holiday now.

4. If I had plenty of money d. I’ll go to the concert with you.

5. If we’d gone to the concert e. I can have an extra week’s holiday.

6. As long as I work overtime, f. You shouldn’t have bought tickets

for their show.

7. Unless you pay for it, g. We would have seen the band.

8. If we hadn’t managed to get the tickets, h. I won’t go to the concert with you.

5. Complete the sentences with the correct words.

1. I’ll go to the party ________________ you agree to come with me.

a. Unless b. As long as c. If not

2. If we ________________ stuck in this traffic jam, we would be there by now.

a. Didn’t get b. Don’t get c. Hadn’t got

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3. If the film hadn’t ended so late, we ________________ the last bus home.

a. Would miss b. Wouldn’t have missed c. Don’t miss

4. We’ll give you a refund ________________ back the receipt

a. If you bring b. If you brought c. Unless you bring

5. If she isn’t at home, ________________ the invitation through the letter box.

a. You would put b. Put c. You have put

6. If I ________________ to a part-time job, I’d have a lot more time with the children.

a. Changed b. Will change c. Had changed

7. If you’ve lived there all your life, you ________________ how beautiful it is.

a. Will already know b. Had already known c. Already knew

8. If we’d arrived earlier, we ________________ the film starts arriving.

a. Might see b. Saw c. Might have seen

9. You mustn’t use that expensive mobile phone ________________ it’s a real emergency.

a. If b. When c. Unless

10. Darren ________________ in the winning team if he hadn’t broken his leg.

a. Wasn’t b. Could have been c. Can be

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19. Reported Speech

ORDERS AND REQUESTS - Introducing verbs: order, tell, ask.

● The teacher ordered the children to look at the blackboard.

● Her mother told Sue not to leave her things all over the place

● My little brother asked me to take him out to the park.

● The boy told his mother to give him something to eat

● The dentist asked Mr. Jones not to close his mouth.

EXERCISE 1

1. ‘Kevin, don’t touch my things again’ – his brother said

___________________________________________________________________________

2. ‘Can you lend me your car for the weekend, Mum?’ – Cathy said

___________________________________________________________________________

3.- ‘Leave your umbrellas outside the museum, please’ – the guide said

___________________________________________________________________________

4. ‘Don’t park here, sir’ – the policeman said

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5. ‘Could you show me that blue sweater in the shop window, please?’ – the woman said

____________________________________________________________________________

6. ‘Will you come with me to Susan’s party, John?’ – Mary said

____________________________________________________________________________

7. ‘Will you please not come with your dog into the restaurant?’ – the waiter said

_____________________________________________________________________________

8. ‘Don’t say anything to your parents, ok?’ – she said

____________________________________________________________________________

9. ‘Send me a copy of the contract, will you?’ – the lawyer told Mr. Smith

____________________________________________________________________________

10. ‘Please, show me the photographs’ – she said

____________________________________________________________________________

11. ‘Stop smoking’ – the doctor told him

______________________________________________________________________________

12. ‘Never unlock this door!’ – he told his assistant

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STATEMENTS- Introducing verbs: say, tell, explain, think, etc.

● The secretary told me that Mr. Jones was out that morning.

● The clerk explained to me that I had to fill in that form and submit it in the office

upstairs.

● The clerk told his wife that he had been promoted

● The girl said that she knew the answer

EXERCISE 2

1. ‘I think there is a bus at five o’clock’ – my brother said

____________________________________________________________________________

2. ‘She broke the glasses when she was washing them’ – he said

____________________________________________________________________________

3. ‘They can’t come because they are busy’ – Susan said

____________________________________________________________________________

4. ‘I’ll do my homework tomorrow’ – the child told his mother

____________________________________________________________________________

5. ‘We have been to Paris twice’ – she said

____________________________________________________________________________
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6. ‘The boys are playing in the garden now’ – she said

_____________________________________________________________________________

7. ‘I don’t know your new boyfriend’ – she told Sheila

_____________________________________________________________________________

8. ‘Someone brought a parcel for you last week’ – she told me

_____________________________________________________________________________

9. ‘Mary, your glasses are on the table’ – her mother said

____________________________________________________________________________

10. ‘Tom is having dinner with us next Saturday’ – he said

____________________________________________________________________________

QUESTIONS - Introducing verbs: ask, wonder, want to know.

● “ What’s your name and address, sir? “

The policeman wanted to know what my name and address were.

● “Where’s my coffee? “

He wondered where his coffee was.

● “Are you coming to my party next Friday, Susan? “

She asked Susan if she was coming to her party the following Friday.

● “Did you see the match last night?“

He asked me if I had seen the match the night before.

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● “How many miles have we run? “

She wanted to know how many miles they had run.

EXERCISE 3

1. ‘Where do you live, Mr. Sallies?’ – the policeman asked

____________________________________________________________________________

2. ‘Are you busy, Tom?’ – Mary asked

____________________________________________________________________________

3. ‘Have you seen my brother?’ – she asked me

____________________________________________________________________________

4. ‘How are you going to Italy?’ – he asked me

____________________________________________________________________________

5. ‘Do you like classical music, Sue?’ – I asked

____________________________________________________________________________

6. ‘How much did you pay for that car?’ – he asked me

____________________________________________________________________________

7. ‘When are you going on holiday?’ – she asked her brother

____________________________________________________________________________

8. ‘Did you close the windows last night, Terry?’ – his mother asked

____________________________________________________________________________

9. ‘Why are you still in bed?’ – I asked her

____________________________________________________________________________
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10. ‘Who is that man?’ – she wondered

____________________________________________________________________________

11. ‘Did you buy those flowers, Mum?’ – the girl asked

____________________________________________________________________________

12. Whose CDs are these? – he wondered

____________________________________________________________________________

DIRECT SPEECH

Anna told us that she had finished.

‘I’ve finished’ – Anna told us

The little girl asked Susan if she was staying there all summer.

‘Are you staying here all summer, Susan? – the little girl asked

The teacher told the children not to write on the blackboard.

‘Don’t write on the blackboard, children’ – the teacher said

EXERCISE 4

1. Mary asked me where exactly I lived.

________________________________________________________________

2. Bill said he was going to be late.

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3. David said he had to be back by 3.30.

________________________________________________________________

4. Carol asked Ann what she had done the day before.

________________________________________________________________

5. Kate asked me how many books I had read.

________________________________________________________________

6. My teacher asked me if I would go to school the following day.

________________________________________________________________

7. Helen said she was going shopping.

________________________________________________________________

8. Paul said that he wanted to make a phone call.

________________________________________________________________

9. Tina told the teacher she had forgotten to do her homework.

________________________________________________________________

10. She said she liked swimming but she didn’t go very often.

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20. Phrasal Verbs

Complete the sentences using one of the words below. You may need to make some
changes to the sentences.

Choose from the following words :

1. after 8. into

2. apart 9. off

3. around 10. on

4. away 11. out

5. back 12. over

6. down 13. through

7. for 14. to

15. up

1. Thanks for buying my ticket. I'll pay you ______ on Friday.

2. One day that bully will pay ______ being mean to my little brother.

3. I’ve picked _____ three sweaters for you to try on.

4. I'll point to my boyfriend ______ when he runs by.

5. You can put the groceries _______ on the kitchen table.

6. We are putting _____ our trip until January because of the weather.

7. The neighbours managed to put _____ the fire before the firemen arrived.

8. I don't think I can put _____ with three small children in the car for an hour.

9. Don't forget to put _____ your new earrings for the party.

10. I ran ______ an old school-friend in town yesterday.

11. I accidentally ran _______ your bicycle in the driveway.

12. Let's run _________ these lines one more time before the show.
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13. The child ran ______ from home and has been missing for three days.

14. We ran _______ of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap.

15. My letter got sent ______ to me because I used the wrong stamp.

16. Our boss set a meeting _____ with the president of the company.

17. I want to shop _______ a little before I decide on these boots.

18. He likes showing ______ in front of girls especially when he’s driving his new car.

19. You should sleep ______ tonight if the weather is too bad to drive home.

20. In the winter I usually sort my cupboards ______ and throw away what I don’t need.

21. You will lose weight if you stick _____ the diet.

22. The light's too bright. Could you switch it ______, please?

23. We heard the news as soon as we switched _____ the car radio.

24. I take ______ my mother. We are both impatient.

25. He took the car brakes _______ and found what the problem was.
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21. Phrasal Verb Review

A – CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:

1. That was a difficult test to ______________, wasn’t it?

a) Get by b) get through c) get on

2. The thief ____________ from the police.

a) Got by b) got out c) got away

3. He ___________ his operation very quickly.

a) Got over b) got through c) got on

4. Sally _______________on £500 A MONTH.

a) Gets on with b) gets off c) gets by

5. I really ______________ well _________ Janet.

a) Get on with b) get on along c) get together

6. I _____________ of class at 3:30.

a) Got off b) get out c) get away

7. Come on, _________________! Let’s go!

a) Get through b) get in c) get by

8. Jerry ______________ at 29TH street.

a) Got off b) got on c) got back

9. I ____________ at ten this morning.

a) Got up b) got in c) got away

10. I ____________ my books __________ from Tom.

a) Got, over b) got, along c) got, back

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B - COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE PHRASAL VERBS FROM THE BOX:

Get Away – Get By – Get In – Get Off – Get Out – Get On With –

Get Over – Get Through – Get Back – Get Up

11. How do you ________________________your cousins?

12. You will __________________________ your ex boyfriend.

13. Hurry, _________________________ the car, the fire traffic light has just turned to green.

14. It’s difficult to ___________________with only10 dollars a day.

15. Stand up! We have to ______________ at the next bus stop.

16. My mother helped me ______________the examination.

17. The criminal robbed the bank but he won’t _________________easily.

18. She usually _____________________of bed at seven.

19. What time do you ________________at weekends?

20. If you lend him money, you will never _______________ it ____________.
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Holidays and Travel

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs from
below

The best way to learn new phrasal verbs is to learn them in context rather than
memorizing a long list with definitions. It is important to practice using phrasal verbs in
context as much as possible.

Instruction: use the phrases below and complete the sentences, but remember to change
the form of the phrase. The 1st one has been done for you

● check-in/ into ● pack up

● drop off ● check out
● TAKE OFF ● touch down
● getaway ● stop off
● take in ● chill out
● see off ● come back
● hold up ● look around
● eat out ● pick up
● set off ● go back
● book up/out ● stopover

EXAMPLE:

1. I have a fear of flying, so I get very nervous when the plane __TAKES OFF_ and

lands.

Example explained: See how the word TAKE OFF has been changed to TAKES OFF?

Continue to do the following exercise in the same manner.

2. I hope you're having a great time, but when are you __________________ ? I miss you!

3. I cannot wait to go on holiday and to just __________________ by the pool and sip a cocktail.

4. They __________________ on their journey at 7am and arrived at their destination at 10pm.
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5. I haven't had a break in months, I'm dying to __________________ even just for a weekend.

6. Let's climb to the top of the hill and __________________ the view.

7. We had to __________________ in Dubai for 1 night on the way to Australia.

8. I love sampling the local cuisine when I travel, so I __________________ in traditional

restaurants a lot.

9. My mum came to the airport to _______ me _____before I flew here. I won't see her for a

year.

10. I enjoyed New York City when I visited, but I wouldn't __________________ as it was too

busy for me.

11. You'd better__________________ your bags tonight. Our flight leaves very early in the

morning.

12. Let's spend the first day of our trip __________________ the town and sightseeing.

13. We can __________________ the hotel early for no extra charge.

14. The airport shuttle bus will __________________ you ________________ outside the hotel at

3pm tomorrow.

15. I tried to reserve a table at Ciao Bella restaurant, but it was all __________________

16. Can we ____________________for lunch on the way to break up the journey?

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17. I asked the bus driver to __________________ us __________________ at the nearest stop to

the hostel.

18. We have until 2pm to __________________ of the hostel, so we have time to pack up

tomorrow.

19. Sorry we're late. The plane __________________ at 2pm as scheduled, but we were

__________________ in traffic on the motorway.

Exercise 3: Remember your experiences. Choose at least 8 questions. Spend 30

seconds on each question and talk to your trainer about it.

1. Where was the last hotel/hostel you checked into?

2. Have you ever been charged extra for checking out of a hotel/hostel late?

3. Have you ever wanted to stay somewhere, but all the hotels/hostels were booked

up/out?

4. Have you ever travelled to a far-away destination? Did you have to stop over in another

country on the way? How long did you have to wait for the next flight?

5. When you were younger, did your parents used to drop you off and pick you up at

school, or did you take public transport?

6. How far in advance do you pack up before you go on holiday?

7. Do you get nervous when your plane takes off or touches down?

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8. Has a flight you have taken ever been delayed? How long were you held up?

9. Do you take a lot of photos while travelling, or do you prefer to relax and take in the

views?

10. Is there anywhere you have visited before that you would go back to? Where?

11. Do you spend a lot of time looking around the local area when you go on holiday, or do

you prefer to spend your time at the beach?

12. Do you usually eat out while on holiday? Do you like to try the typical local dishes?

13. Are you planning to get away for a holiday or a city break this year? Where are you

going?

14. Do you prefer doing activities and sports on holiday, or would you rather chill out on

the beach?

15. When did you first travel without your family? Did they see you off at an airport or

train/bus station? Were you scared or excited?

Exercise 4: Complete the phrasal verbs in the sentences with the missing

prepositions.

1. When we checked __________________ the hotel, the receptionist gave us a map of the

local area.

2. The plane was held __________________ because of the bad weather.

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3. The weather was lovely when we set __________________ but when we arrived at the beach

it started to rain.

4. I stopped______________________ on the way home to buy milk and bread.

5. The train leaves in an hour and you haven't packed__________________ your things yet.

Hurry up!

6. I couldn't get a direct flight, so I had to stop __________________ in Paris for one night.

7. There was no oven in the apartment, so we had to eat__________________ every night.

8. The hostel was filthy, and the beach was too crowded. I definitely wouldn't

go__________________ .

9. We're not going out later. We're just going to chill __________________ the terrace and take

__________________ the views.

10. I was so relieved when the plane finally touched__________________. It had been such a

turbulent flight.

11. Don't forget to leave the key for the room at reception when you are checking

__________________

12. We need to organise accommodation now, or all the hotels will be booked

__________________ as July is very busy.

13. We spent the last day looking __________________ the old town, shopping for souvenirs.
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14. I'm coming __________________ on Sunday. Can you pick me __________________ from the

station?

15. Let's get__________________ for a few days. I really need a change of scenery.

16. My friend is moving to London. I'm going to the airport to see her __________________

tomorrow.

17. The air hostess told me to fasten my seatbelt because the plane was about to take

__________________ .

Exercise 5-A : Match the phrasal verb to their definitions

1. check in/ into 6. check out

2. book out/up 7. hold up

3. see off 8. touch down

4. stop over 9. take in

5. drop off 10. eat out

A. enjoy/spend time looking at a scenic view

B. sell all tickets to an event or fill all rooms in a hotel/hostel

C. eat in a restaurant/cafe

D. to delay /make someone wait

E. when a plane lands at its destination

F. inform reception of your departure at your hotel

G. go to say goodbye to sb and watch them leave

H. drive sb/sth to a place and leave them there

I. inform a hotel reception/airline of your arrival

J. stay at a place for a short time,on the way to your destination/home.

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Exercise 5-B : Match the phrasal verb to their definitions

1. come back 6. stop off

2. take off 7. get away

3. pick up 8. go back

4. look around 9. set off

5. chill out 10. pack up

A. collect sb/sth

B. fill your suitcase with your clothes for a trip

C. return to a place you have been before

D. return from a trip

E. relax and avoid any stressful tasks

F. start a journey

G. when a plane departs and flies into the air

H. take a break and go on holidays

I. stop briefly, in a place on the way to your destination

J. explore a new town/city by walking around its streets.

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22. Idioms

1. John is a couch potato. Do not disturb while he's resting!

2. I'm an early bird. I love to get up early in the morning

3. Bill is a fair-weather friend. Just ask for help and he's gone

4. Patrick is a daredevil, he's always doing dangerous stunts.

5. What a crybaby your brother is! He cries for no reason at all!

6. You know what they say, jack of all trades master of none.

7. I'm a night owl, I hate to go to bed!

8. She's got a heart of gold, she's really a great person

9. Oh that's Jake all right! He's a real troublemaker and he thinks he's the class clown.

10. His grandfather is as old as the hills!

11. That Mary is a real pain in the neck. I wish she hadn't come with us

12. The children were as good as gold with the new babysitter - believe it or not!

13. Little Susie is a real whizz kid. She could use a mobile phone at 2 and a computer at 2.

14 Peter is a barrel of laughs, he never stops telling jokes!

15. John is the black sheep of the family; he's always getting into trouble.

16. That's Mrs. McFly, the neighborhood busybody, always spying on everyone!

17. Mr. Everton is a fat cat! He's really rich and powerful

18. That Cathy! What a chatterbox! She never stops talking

19. My chemistry teacher is nutty as a fruitcake. Some days he dresses and talks like

Einstein

20. What a cheapskate. He won't even order a coffee at a café, he drinks water!

21. Never get in a car with Uncle Harry. He's a backseat driver and will keep giving you

orders.

22. He's a real worrywart, he worries about every little thing

23. Watch out! Your new boss is a slimeball! He treats everyone badly and can't be trusted

24. He's not a good choice for a friend, he's a real cold fish and not much fun either.

25. You're going to the dance with Stan!? He's such an oddball and he can't dance either.
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26. My little brother is a real copycat! Everything you do or say, he copies

27. His uncle is an armchair critic. He has an opinion on subjects he knows nothing about.

Meaning

1. couch potato -someone who is lazy and watches a lot of TV

2 early bird - someone who likes getting up early in the morning

3. fair-weather friend -someone who is a good friend when everything is fine

4 daredevil - someone who takes unnecessary risks

5. crybaby - someone who cries a lot and for no good reason-not a real baby

6. jack of all trades - someone who can do many things 192 very well

7. night owl - someone who loves to stay up late

8. heart of gold - a really good person

9. troublemaker/class clown - the first causes trouble and the second makes everyone

laugh

10 old as the hills - someone who is very old

11 pain in the neck - someone who is really annoying and causes you a lot of aggravation.

12. good as gold - children who are very well behaved

13. A whizz - someone who is really good at something like computers or math

14. barrel of laughs - someone who is very funny

15. black sheep - the bad egg in the family the one who is always in trouble

16. busybody - someone who has his/her nose in everyone else's business

17. fat cat - someone who is rich and Successful-usually old

18. chatterbox - someone who talks nonstop

19. nutty as a fruitcake - someone who is a bit crazy

20. cheapskate - someone who hates to spend money

21 backseat driver - someone who gives orders when you are driving

22. worrywart - someone who worries about every little thing

23. slimeball - an awful person who is also untrustworthy

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24. cold fish - a cold-hearted person

25. oddball - a weirdo, a strange person

26. copycat - someone who copies others

27 armchair critic - someone who criticizes others usually without knowing anything.

Write True or False

1. Daredevils are terrified of everything

2. A fair-weather friend is a good friend

3. A fat cat is rich and powerful

4. A cheapskate is stingy

5. A backseat driver is helpful

6. A slimeball is someone to avoid

7. A whizz kid is very smart.

8. A chatterbox is the silent type,

9. An armchair critic writes reviews

10. A busybody minds his own business.

11. A couch potato loves watching TV.

12. A cold fish is very emotional

Circle the correct option

1 Someone who causes you a lot of problems.

a whizz kid b. pain in the neck c. early bird

2. The person you'd like to take to a party

a. a cold fish b. early bird c. barrel of laughs

3. The member of your family who's always in trouble.

a black sheep b. crybaby c. worrywart

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4. What mothers often are.

a. daredevils b. worrywarts c. couch potatoes

5. What teenagers often are,

a. cold fish b. couch potatoes c. carly birds

6. Take this person clubbing

a. an early bird b. a fat cat c. night owl

7. Not a good idea to take this person to the library.

a. chatterbox b. night owl c.cheapskate

8. The last person you'd expect to buy you coffee

a couch potato b. worrywart c.cheapskate

Weather Idioms

● see which way the wind blows

● come rain or shine

● under the weather

● take a rain check

● save up for a rainy day

● the lull before the storm

● be snowed under

● steal someone’s thunder

1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING ONE THE IDIOMS FROM ABOVE:

a. She seems to be a little __________________. She looks rather pale.

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b. The farmer is always working on his farm - _____________________!

c. I really don’t want to go to the cinema. Can I ______________ on it?

d. It’s going to be a terrible week of work. This week is just _________________.

e. Don’t ask your father to go out! ______________ before asking him!

f. I can’t waste money on useless things. I will __________________________.

g. My friend is _______________________at work.

h. I really don’t like her attitude! She will _________________if you wear that skirt tonight at

the party.
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23. Writing Practice

You are going to write about your last big holiday when you went on a trip. Think about the
following before you start writing:

● Where did you go? When did you go? Who did you go with?
● How did you get there? How long did you stay?
● What was the weather like? Where did you stay?
● What did you do during the day? In the evening?
● Have you been there before?
● Did you enjoy the holiday? Why (not)?
● Would you go back or recommend it to others?

Now it’s time to write. Use the ideas from above and write about your last trip. You can
illustrate your story with pictures or drawings if you want.
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24. Converversation Cards - To Practice Speaking

Let’s talk about you

What's your name? Do you have any brothers Where do you live?
What's your surname? or sisters? How did you get here?
What's your nickname? Talk about them.

What do you do? Do you have a pet? What's your favourite food?
Why do you like doing it? Talk about it. What's your favourite
drink?

What's your favourite kind What's your phone When is your birthday?
of music? number?
What do you usually do on
Which bands do you like? What's your email address? your birthday?

What's your favourite day What's your favourite What's your favourite
of the week? Why? month of the year? Why? sport?

How often do you play it?

What do you usually do on How often do you go on

What do you do in your Saturdays? holiday?

free time? Where do you like going?

How often do you eat out? How often do you go to the What do you do in the
What's your favourite cinema? evening?
restaurant? What's your favourite kind What time do you usually
of movie? go to bed?
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Let's talk about SPORTS

What's your favourite How many hours of sports Which sports have you
sport? do (did) you have in school? played?
How often do you play it? Is (was) this enough? Which one did you enjoy
the most?

Which sport would you like Which sports do you think Is there a sports centre
to try? Explain why. are dangerous? Why? near your home?
How often do you go there?

Playing sports or computer Which sports are popular in Do you prefer playing or
games? your country? watching sports?
Which do you prefer? Why? Talk about them. Explain.

Have you ever been to a Have you ever won an Name 3 sports played with
sports match? award or medal in a sports a ball.
Talk about it. competition? Explain the rules for one.
Talk about it.

Do you prefer individual or Who is your favourite Name 3 winter sports.

team sports? sports personality? Why? Have you tried any?
Explain why.

Do you think famous sports Which sports is your Name 3 team sports and 3
players are overpaid? country good at? individual sports.
Explain. Name the most famous Explain the rules for one.
players.
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Let's talk about SUPERLATIVES

What is the biggest country Which is the most populous Which is the highest
in the world? country in the world? mountain in the world?
Where is it? In Europe? In South
What are its neighbours? America? In Africa?

What's the longest river in What's the biggest animal What's the biggest land
the world? In Asia? in the world? animal?
In North and South Where does it live? What Where does it live?
America? In Europe? does it eat? What does it eat?

Which is the biggest bird in Which is the fastest animal Which is the biggest ocean
the world? on land? Describe it. in the world?
Where does it live? Which is the fastest in the Where is it?
Describe it. sky?

What's the biggest city in What's the largest desert in What's the highest building
the world? the world? Where is it? in the world?
What's the biggest city in What animals live there? What's the highest one in
your country? your country?

What's the smallest Which country is the most Who's the richest person
country in the world? popular tourist destination on Earth?
Where is it? in the world? How much money does he
Guess. Say why. have? Guess.

What's the hardest What's the biggest What's the best-paid job?
substance on Earth? continent? What's the worst-paid job?
What is it used for? What's the coldest? Brainstorm and discuss.
What's the driest?
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25. Grammar Meets Conversation: Where's my pencil?

Complete the questions with the correct question words.

1. Does your father like ......... job?

a. my b. your c. her d. his

2. Why do dogs wag ............ tails?

a. your b. its c. our d. their

3. Where does your mother get .......... hair done?

a. my b. your c. her d. his

4. Do your grandparents still live in ......... own house?

a. my b. your c. our d. their

5. Have you seen ............ pencil? I can't find it.

a. my b. your c. her d. his

6. Do you like ….. English teacher?

a. my b. her C. our d. their

7. Who's the most important person in...... life?

a. my b. your C. its d. their

8. Do you ever copy ........... homework?

a. my b. your c. our d. their

9. What would you do if........... house burnt down?

a. my b. your c. her d. his

10. Do you think the Prime Minister likes . .. job?

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a. my b. your c. her d. his

11. What do you call a boy who has lost .......... parents?

a. my b. your c. her d. His

12. Have you ever broken ......... leg?

a. my b. your c. her d. his

13. Does your grandmother ever lose.......... false teeth?

a. my b. your c. her d. his

14. Can your government still pay …........... debts?

a. my b. your c. its d. his

15. What would the teacher do if we hid ........... bag?

a. my b. your c. her d. his

16. What's the biggest planet in ........... solar system?

a. my b. your C. our d. their

17. Is there anything stuck in .......... teeth?

a. my b. our c. its d. their

18. How long has your father had .......... car?

a. my b. your c. her d. his

19. How often do you polish……... shoes?

a. my b. your c. her d. his

20. How can you try to improve ……….English?

a. my b. your c. our d. Their

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26. Grammar Meets Conversation: How often do you...?

Complete the questions with the correct question words

1. How often do you........... to the cinema?

a. go b. see c. visit d. watch

2. How often do you .......... shopping?

a. buy b. do c. go d. go to

3. How often do you .......... eggs for breakfast?

a. cooks b. eaten c. have d. swallow

4. How often do you ........... your teeth?

a cleaned b. brush c. polish d. whitening

5. How often do you ......... aerobics?

a. do b. go c. play d. dance

6. How often do you ...... the Internet?

a. connect b. play c. surf d. watch

7. How often do you ......... your bicycle?

a. cycle b. play c. practise d. ride

8. How often do you ........ volleyball?

a. do b. go c. play d. practise

9. How often do you . ... by train?

a. drive b.go c. move d. travel

10. How often do you ........... your email?

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a. check b. log on c. reply d. send

11. How often do you........ to Facebook?

a. check b. log on c. play d. sign up

12. How often do you ......... for viruses?

a. delete b. detect c. scan d. watch

13. How often do you........... online games?

a. log on b. play C. surf d. sign up

14 How often do you ........ a computer?

a. check b. play C. Surf d. use

15. How often do you ........... fast food?

a. go b. order с. рау. d. eating

16. How often do you ........ your grandparents?

a. meeting b. saw c. visit d. wrote a letter

17. How often do you ........ a horse?

a. drive b. eat c. ride d. sail

18. How often do you…… your shoes?

a. brush b. polish c. sweep d. wash

19. How often do you ............ before 6 AM?

a. get up b. stay up c. stand up d. woke up

20. How often do you ......... your parents?

a. argue with b. disagree for c. fight on d. go under

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 Index

1. Articles 2
2. Conjunctions 4
3. Adverbs and Conjunctions 5
4. Scrambled Sentences 7
5. Tense forms 8
6. Mixed tenses 11
7. Future tenses 13
8. Subject-verb agreement 15
9. Labelling with Questions 19
10. Linkers: Multiple Choice 20
11. Linkers: Rephrasing 21
12. Linker and Connector 22
13. Linker and Connector Words 24
14. Connectors: Showing Opposition 25
15. Complex Sentence 27
16. Complex Sentence With Letter 28
17. Complex Sentences - II 29
18. Reported Speech 32
19. Phrasal Verbs 34
20. Phrasal Verb Review 36
21. Idioms 40
22. Writing Practice 42
23. Grammar Meets Conversation 43
24. Phrasal Verb Review - Holidays and travel 44
25. A Letter from Your Editor 45

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 1. Articles

1. The couple was sitting on a bench. The man was reading a book while the

woman was knitting.

2. The cheetah is the fastest land animal.

3. What a nice view!

4. We went to the cinema and saw a very funny movie. We really had a good time!

5. You should take an umbrella, it’s going to rain.

6. My father is a vet and my mum is a teacher.

7. I need a new pair of shoes.

8. What a lovely pair of shoes you have!

9. I am against No article vivisection.

10. The banana I ate this morning was ripe.

11. A dog is a pet she prefers; she thinks it is a faithful animal. I prefer cats.

12. He went to the theatre to watch a movie.

13. Put the oil in the pan.

14. Go past the school and then it’s on your right. You can’t miss it!

15. The prices have gone up lately.

16. Would you like a cup of tea?

17. They play tennis twice a week.

18. She has a shower every morning.

19. Ann and Rob met by chance on a train.

20. The boy who is sitting in the last row is my brother.

21. Will you pass me the salt, please?

22. The French are said to be presumptuous people.

23. They live in Belgium but they were born in the USA.

24. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

25. We had a romantic dinner cruise on the Seine.

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26. The Himalayas form the border between India and the rest of the Indian the

continent.

27. I want to know the truth.

28. Paul plays soccer better than he plays the guitar.

29. I heard on the radio that there had been a terrible earthquake in California last

night.

30. Lynn goes to the university by car; it takes her an hour to get there.

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 2. Conjunctions

1. My sister and I will go there next week.

2. I like you because you are so kind to me.

3. Peter turns back at me and chuckles.

4. Would you like a Coca-Cola or a Fanta?

5. She broke her leg. yet she managed to walk 2 kilometers.

6. He is not well today therefore he is not going to show up.

7. If you ever come to Denmark, I really want you to visit me.

8. In spite of the fact that she is scared of snakes, she plans to go to Australia for her

next holiday.

9. This is a very nice shirt, but also very expensive.

10. I have more than 2500 tracks on my iPod however I never have time to listen to any of

them.

11. Anyway, being here isn’t bad after all.

12. She is fond of travelling. Therefore she always wants books on travelling for her

birthday.

13. Why do you ask? because you sound as if you are bored!

14. I don’t want to be late for school, therefore I really have to go now.

15. I love chocolate, although I know it isn’t good for me.

16. They decided to get a dog but their son is allergic to animals.

17. He is neither rich nor poor.

18. John is a good skier, but he prefers to play hockey.

19. Unless we do something about it today, it will all be lost.

20. Of course he trusts you. Does he have reasons not to?

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 3. Adverbs and Conjunctions

1. WRITE THE WORDS IN THE LIST BELOW IN THE CORRECT COLUMN:

ADDITION CONTRAST CAUSE RESULT PURPOSE SEQUENCE

Also Although As As a result In order to At first

And But Because As a result of So as (not) Finally

to
As well as Despite Because Consequently Next
of So that
Furthermore Even though So Then
Due to
In addition However
For this
Moreover In spite of reason

Nevertheless Owing to

On the one Since

hand/
Therefore
On the other
hand

2. Circle the correct option:

1. Nevertheless

2. Therefore

3. Since

4. Due to

5. Moreover

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 6. In order to

7. Because of

8. As well as

9. As a result of

10. Also

11. In spite of

12. So as not to

13. So

14. As a result

3. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITH YOUR OWN WORDS

1. It looked filthy

2. I missed the bus and was late for work

3. It won’t attack other dogs

4. he doesn’t have time to enjoy life

5. the snow

6. He hadn’t been invited

7. You might win, who knows?

8. They split up

9. we cannot accept him for the job

10. Its high price

11. It wasn’t very successful

12. We bought him a present

13. He is always buying new things

14. Nobody else wanted the responsibility

15. The increase in oil prices

16. Make an agreement on their commercial treaty.

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 4. Scrambled Sentences

1. A bus driver does not drive race cars.

2. Children go to school in the morning.

3. My sister does not work downtown.

4. He eats dinner at night.

5. She baked cakes on the weekend.

6. We have class on Wednesday afternoons.

7. He goes to work at 7 am.

8. In the evening she does her homework

9. He does not wash dishes at lunch.

10. You watch movies in the evenings.

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 5. Tense Forms

1. Write the –ing form of the verbs below.

1. Swimming 9. Reading

2. Shining 10. Doing

3. Making 11. Having

4. Running 12. Wearing

5. Decorating 13. Studying

6. Lying

7. Packing

8. Choosing 14. Playing

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of be.

1. I am working.

2. You are smiling.

3. Tom is eating a pizza.

4. It is raining.

5. We are writing.

6. Kate and Julia are watching a film.

3. Choose the correct item.

1. B

2. A

3. A

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4. Write negative sentences.

1. I’m not sitting at the desk.

2. They aren’t playing football.

3. She isn’t eating dinner.

4. You aren’t writing a letter.

5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of be and the –ing forms from

exercise 1.

1. I’m wearing a skirt

2. We are doing gymnastics.

3. My mum is making a cake in the kitchen.

4. Brenda is decorating the Christmas tree.

5. Joe’s at university. He is studying French.

6. Jake and Judy are swimming in the pool.

7. Tina is having a shower.

8. The cat is lying by the fire.

9. They are playing chess.

10. Mark is running in the park.

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6. Put the words in the correct order to write questions.

1. Is Kate drinking tea?

2. What are your friends eating?

3. Are Dave and Sue playing tennis?

4. Why are you going to bed?

5. What are you doing?

6. Is Sally surfing the Net?

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 6. Mixed Tenses

1. Where is the baked bread?

2. I’ve just heard that Bob sold his car, did you know?

3. The police stopped him because he was driving too fast.

4. Has that jacket been worn recently?

5. Mary and David bought their house in 2006.

6. The company was created by two brothers in the early 80s.

7. Can I have details of your laptop which was/is advertised in your latest catalogue,

please?

8. My mother was cleaning the windows when I arrived.

9. I have repaired the car, you can use it now.

10. He was delayed because of the traffic and arrived too late for the meeting.

11. The invoices have been checked, so you can send them now.

12. People don’t smoke so much these days.

13. Who invented the telephone?

14. She went to Brussels last week for a meeting.

15. A lot of damage was caused by the storm last month.

16. Two men were arrested last night. They are in prison now.

17. Our products are sold all over the world.

18. They bake the bread every morning.

19. She was wearing a beautiful green dress when I saw her.

20. Normally the streets are cleaned every day.

21. Smoking is prohibited in all bars in France.

22. The car is being repaired at the moment, but it should be ready tomorrow.

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Write the correct present tense form of the verb on the line.

1. Everyone in this class is wearing jeans.

2. Many students study for five or six years.

3. Factories are suffering economically these years.

4. Somebody has to do something about it.

5. Either you or I need to do it.

6. Everyone is enjoying time off.

7. Neither the man nor the woman are older than 60.

8. Today I am going to make a speech.

9. Either my dad or mom is taking us to the game.

10. Peter is studying in his room.

11. The teacher rides her bike to school every day.

12. Neither the student nor the parent are present.

13. Neither the teacher nor the students think it is a good idea.

14. Someone prefers to wear sandals in early spring.

15. Everybody has a right to a good life.

16. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed at the exhibition.

17. Neither Denmark nor Germany are winning the European championship.

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 7. Future Tense
1. A

2. A

3. A

4. C

5. A

6. B

7. A

8. C

9. C

10. A

11. B

12. A

13. A

14. C

15. C

16. B

17. A

18. C

19. B

20. B

21. C

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22. C

23. A

24. B

25. B

26. B

27. C

28. B

29. A

30. C

31. C

32. B

33. A

34. C

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 8. Subject- Verb Agreement

Exercise 1:

1. Love, owns, is

2. Is, were, was

3. Takes, is, has

4. Has, have, does, is, is, have, are

5. Own, is, comes, run, sell, deal, are

6. Is, are, is, is

7. Sits, are, is

8. are, was

9. is, likes, are, agree, are, are, are, is, has, ask, is

Exercise 1. Use the singular or the plural form of the verbs given in brackets to fill in

the blanks in the following sentences.

1. Twenty miles is a long distance.

2. The police pay a lot of attention to juvenile delinquency.

3. Five pounds of potatoes is too heavy for one servant to carry.

4. Ten minutes seems to be a long time to wait.

5. Two thousand dollars is an unreasonable price for that second-hand lorry.

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6. None of this meat is fresh. I’m not going to buy any from this shop.

7. It is these boys who have made so many mistakes.

8. The rich and the poor are equal in the eyes of the law.

9. It is I who should be blamed.

10. None of your models are carefully labelled.

11. Gold, as well as iron, is found in Mexico.

12. None of the boys here are known to me.

13. The jewel, together with my passport, had been stolen.

14. She who is beautiful will have a head-start in life.

15. The principal, with all the teachers, is present at the meeting.

16. The building, with its contents, is insured.

17. Mr Wong, accompanied by his wife, is attending the social gathering.

18. Tom, together with David, is going to visit us on Sunday morning.

19. It is my mother who cooks food for us.

20. He who works hard will succeed in life.

Exercise 2 In each of the following questions, decide which one of the four choices
would most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked.

1. A. is

2. D. have been

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3. D. were

4. A. have not

5. B. were

6. A. sounds

7. B. lead

8. A. is

9. C. was

10. C. has

11. C. is

12. D. were

13. B. causes

14. A. is

15. A. was

16. D. were

17. D. do not

18. A. has

19. D. are/is

20. A. is

21. B. has

22. D. have been

23. A. is

24. A. times/equals

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25. A. is

26. B. suits

27. A. is

28. B. is spreading

29. B. exists

30. A. is

31.A. is

32. D. has inspired

33. C. was

34. B. are

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 9.Labelling with Questions

label parts of the house

1. Bathroom

2. Bedroom

3. Living room

4. Kitchen

5. Garage

Complete the questions below

1. Are there two sofas in the living room? No, there aren’t

2. Is there a mirror in the bathroom? Yes, there is

3. Are there two beds in the bedroom? Yes, there are

4. Is there a fridge in the kitchen? Yes, there is

5. Are there six lamps in the bathroom? No, there aren't

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 10. Linkers: Multiple Choice

I. Choose the correct linker to fill in the sentences.

1. a. Provided that

2. c. So that

3. b. Even though

4. b. As

5. c. On the contrary

6. a. Owing to

7. c. In case

8. c. Due to

9. a. So as to

10. a. Although

11.b. In spite of

12. c. If

13. b. However

14. c. Because of

15. b. So that

16.a. Moreover

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 11. Linkers: Rephrasing

I. Join the sentences with the linker in brackets.

Make the necessary changes.

1. The teacher got angry because the students didn’t behave.

2. Unless you are 18, you aren’t allowed to buy or drink alcohol.

3. The football match was cancelled as there weren’t enough children to play.

4. Some skiers didn’t stop skiing despite the heavy snow.

5. We have installed an alarm so as to prevent thieves from breaking in.

6. Patrick broke his leg last week. As a result, he couldn’t participate in the marathon.

7. My friends didn’t go on holiday since they hadn’t saved enough money.

8. Buy some salmon Pete, so that I can prepare your mum’s favourite dish.

9. We ran for the bus. However, we missed it.

10. I made a big dinner in case the children showed up.

11. The Jones moved to a new house although they hadn’t bought the furniture yet.

12. Paul enjoys painting whereas his sister is mad about sport.

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 12. Linkers and Connectors

Join the sentences with the linking words in brackets. Make the necessary changes.

1. The fans were really disappointed since the actor didn’t sign any autographs.

2. The harvest couldn’t start due to the previous day’s heavy rain..

3. Our teacher hasn’t marked the exams yet because she hasn’t had much time after

school.

4. Since the dress didn’t suit Mary. She didn’t buy the dress.

5. Our neighbours were having a party last night. We couldn’t sleep well last night, owing to

our neighbours’ party last night..

6. They had to put some warm clothes on because of the terribly cold weather at night

7. Tom didn’t know Mary was coming to London since she didn’t phone him.

8. The audience didn’t like the play because it was boring and difficult to understand.

9. Some strikers complained due to the police’s violent action.

10. Most travellers are angry since the tour guide has changed today’s schedule without

prior warning.

11. Nobody could solve the maths problem, owing to its difficulty.

12. As the teacher wasn’t watching the students, most of them cheated in the exam

13. A new law has been implemented due to the dramatic increase in robberies.

14. Toy shops haven’t sold as many toys as they expected because people don’t spend so

much money nowadays.

15. The rate of unemployment will rise since lots of factories are closing down

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16. The popularity of the government has fallen down due to the too strict anti-crisis

laws.

17. Mother won’t forgive Peter because he lied about his school marks

18. We’re walking to work owing to the underground strike.

19. Since granddad swallowed a fish bone, he had to go to the hospital.

20. It’s hard for people to save money because prices are higher and higher.

22. We missed Thanksgiving dinner because of our flight’s cancellation.

23. As most of the shopping Mary had done was useless to make the dish I wanted, we had

to phone for a pizza.

24. The passengers had to leave the airport terminal due to the bomb threat.

25. Bartenders say they have fewer customers because anti-smoking laws don’t allow

people to smoke in pubs.

26. Most seaside resorts in Spain are spoiled, owing to the lack of urban planning in these

areas.

27. The Managing Director was dismissed since the company made a great loss.

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 13. Linkers and Connector words

Fill in the gaps with one of the linking words on the right. Some can be repeated.

1. She does her best at work, whereas most of her workmates are very lazy.

2. As/since her salary was so high, she bought a new car every year.

3. Not only does telework increase productivity, but it also cuts the costs of commuting

every day.

4. Although the position you applied for has been filled, we are going to keep your CV for

future reference.

5. Some professionals post their work on the Net so that people all over the world can

have access to it.

6. Even if I had a lot of money, I wouldn’t invest in this country now.

7. Unless she starts coming on time, she will be fired.

8. She wanted to apply for a job in Australia, therefore she studied English hard.

9. Although he was very tired, he stayed in his office till late to finish his work.

10. Applicants for this job should speak at least two other European languages besides

German.

11. She refused the job as/since the payment wasn't satisfactory.

12. She arrives early every day, in order to help her coworkers.

13. Despite being late, he was able to finish his work in time.

14. Due to the rise of unemployment, families have worse living conditions.

15. Some employers believe in incentive schemes because they want their employees to be

more productive.

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 14.Connector : Showing Opposition

TRANSFORM THE SENTENCES BELOW USING THE WORDS IN BRACKETS

1. Despite the rain, they played the match yesterday

2. In spite of often playing tennis, Susan never wants to play with me

3. Instant coffee is more convenient. However, filter coffee tastes better.

4. Although I have help at home, I’m still overworked

5. Judy is interested in modern pop music. However, she sometimes listens to

classical music.

6. Mick believes exams are a matter of luck; however, he admits he has to do

them.

7. Although Harry is top of the class, he’s not very popular at school.

8. In spite of reading/having read the book for the exam, Mick failed the test.

9. In Spite of playing/having played well, John lost the match.

10. Sally admired Robert. However, she was too shy to talk to him.

11. Although Joan doesn’t like Tom, she admits he’s a better student than the rest.

12. Although imagination is essential to a writer, he needs to master a technique as

well.

13. Examinations are a nuisance for students. However, they provide teachers with
valuable information.

14. Despite many people’s complaints about the refuse collection system, the
Council won’t consider changing it.

15. Many people don’t wear a seatbelt in spite of knowing it can save their lives.

16. I like to ask him for advice; however, most of the time I don’t follow it.

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17. Despite John’s prejudice against pop singers, he realises most people like them.

18. Despite their bitter argument a few years before, she invited him to her
wedding.

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 15. Complex Sentence

1. Peter and Tina are in a wheelchair although they are not handicapped.

2. They’ll get punished if their parents find out about their antics.

3. I heated my coffee in the microwave because it was too cold.

4. She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.

5. Mary ran fast but she couldn’t catch John.

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 16. Complex Sentences with Letter Writing

Dear Edward,

Re: Noise from overnight parties and music

I live next door. I am writing in relation to the noise from your property.The noise
specifically is:

● Loud drumming
● Drunken slurs
● Shouting / loud voices
● Loud music

You may have previously been unaware of this noise. However, it affects me and my family
because it can be clearly heard in the habitable areas of my house and prevents me from
sleeping.

The Noise Act 1996 means that the local authority must take steps to investigate any
complaints of noise at night time. I am, however, keen to resolve this amicably and do not
want to report this to the council at this stage; we are after all neighbours! I would
therefore be grateful if you could try to reduce any noise between 11pm and 7am.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Kind regards,

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 17. Complex Sentences - II

1. Conditionals Choose the correct alternatives

1. As soon as

2. If

3. Unless

4. When

5. If

6. Unless

7. If

8. When

9. If

10. When

2. Conditionals Match the two halves

1. G

2. F

3. H

4. D

5. A

6. B

7. C

3. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use two to four
words.

1. If we don’t eat early, there won’t be any food left.

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2. You will receive a ticket as soon as you arrive.

3. We don’t have to book a place on the course.

4. I won’t be able to sleep if I drink too much coffee.

5. We should phone the office first.

6. You mustn't play ball games here.

7. She doesn’t have to take the test.

8. He will come to the meeting if it’s really necessary.

9. You shouldn’t eat before washing your hands.

10. I’ll go abroad as soon as I leave university.

4. CONDITIONAL - Match the sentence halves to make correct conditional sentences.

1. F
2. E
3. G
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C

5. Complete the sentences with the correct words.

1. I’ll go to the party as long as you agree to come with me.

2. If we hadn’t got stuck in this traffic jam, we would be there by now.

3. If the film hadn’t ended so late, we wouldn’t have missed the last bus home.

4. We’ll give you a refund if you bring back the receipt

5. If she isn’t at home, put the invitation through the letterbox.

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6. If I had changed to a part-time job, I’d have a lot more time with the children.

7. If you’ve lived there all your life, you will already know how beautiful it is.

8. If we’d arrived earlier, we might have seen the film start.

9. You mustn’t use that expensive mobile phone unless it’s a real emergency.

10. Darren could have been in the winning team if he hadn’t broken his leg.

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 18. Reported Speech
EXERCISE 1

1. His brother ordered Kevin not to touch his things again

2. Cathy asked her mother to lend her car for the weekend

3. The guide told us to leave our umbrellas outside the museum

4. The policeman told the man not to park there

5. The woman asked the shop-assistant to show her the blue sweater in the shop

window

6. Mary asked John to go with her to Susan’s party

7. The waiter told me not to go with my dog into the restaurant

8. She told me not to say anything to my parents

9. The lawyer asked Mr. Smith to send him a copy of the contract

10. She asked me to show her the photographs

11. The doctor told him to stop smoking

12. He told his assistant not to unlock that door

EXERCISE 2

1. My brother said (that) he thought there was a bus at five o’clock

2. He said she had broken the glasses when she was washing them.

3. Susan said they couldn’t come because they were busy

4. The child told his mother he would do his homework the following day

5. She said they had been to Paris twice

6. She said the boys were playing in the garden then

7. She told Sheila she didn’t know her new boyfriend

8. She told me someone had brought a parcel for me the week before

9. Mary’s mother told her that her glasses were on the table

10. He said Tom was having dinner with them the following Saturday

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EXERCISE 3

1. The policeman asked Mr. Sallies where he lived

2. Mary asked Tom if he was busy

3. She asked me if I had seen her brother

4. He asked me how I was going to Italy

5. I asked Sue if she liked classical music

6. He asked me how much I had paid for that car

7. She asked her brother when he was going on holiday

8. Terry’s mother asked him if he had closed the windows the night before

9. I asked her why she was still in bed

10. She wondered who that man was

11. The girl asked her mother if she had bought those flowers

12. He wondered whose CDs those were.

EXERCISE 4

1. ‘Where do you live exactly?’, asked Mary

2. ‘I’m going to be late’, said Bill.

3. ‘I have to be back by 3.30’, said David

4. ‘Ann, what did you do yesterday?’, asked Carol.

5. ‘How many books have you read?’, asked Kate

6. ‘Will you come to school tomorrow?’, asked my teacher.

7. ‘I’m going shopping’, said Helen

8. ‘I want to make a phone call’, said Paul.

9. ‘Mam, I forgot to do my homework,’ said Tina.

10. ‘I like swimming, but I don’t go very often,’ she said.

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 19. Phrasal Verbs

Complete the sentences using one of the words below. You may need to make some
changes to the sentences.

1.Thanks for buying my ticket. I'll pay you back on Friday.

2.One day that bully will pay for being mean to my little brother.

3.I’ve picked out three sweaters for you to try on.

4.I'll point my boyfriend out when he runs by.

5.You can put the groceries down on the kitchen table.

6.We are putting off our trip until January because of the weather.

7.The neighbours managed to put out the fire before the firemen arrived.

8.I don't think I can put up with three small children in the car for an hour.

9.Don't forget to put on your new earrings for the party.

10.I ran into an old school-friend in town.

11.I accidentally ran over your bicycle in the driveway.

12.Let's run over/through these lines one more time before the show.

13.The child ran away from home and has been missing for three days.

14.We ran out of shampoo so I had to wash my hair with soap.

15.My letter got sent back to me because I used the wrong stamp.

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16.Our boss set a meeting up with the president of the company.

17.I want to shop around a little before I decide on these boots.

18.He likes showing off in front of girls especially when he’s driving his new car.

19.You should sleep over tonight if the weather is too bad to drive home.

20.In the winter I usually sort my cupboards out and throw away what I don’t need.

21.You will lose weight if you stick to the diet.

22.The light's too bright. Could you switch it off, please?

23.We heard the news as soon as we switched on the car radio.

24.I take after my mother. We are both impatient.

25.He took the car brakes apart and found what the problem was.

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 20. Phrasal Verb Review

A – CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:

1. b) get through

2. c) got away

3. a) got over

4. c) gets by

5. a) get on with

6. b) get out

7. b) get in

8. a) get off

9. a) got up

10. c) got back

B – COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE PHRASAL VERBS FROM THE BOX:

11. Get on with

12. Get over

13. Get in

14. Get by

15. Get off

16. Get through

17. Get away

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 18. Gets out of

19. Get up

20. Get, back

HOLIDAYS AND TRAVEL

Exercise 1:

1. Coming back

2. Chill out

3. Started off

4. Getaway

5. Look around

6. Stop off

7. Eat out

8. Drop off

9. Go back

10. Pack up

11. Looking around

12. Check into

13. Pick up

14. Booked out

15. Stop off

16. Drop off

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 17. Check out

18. Took off

19. Held up

Exercise 4:

1. Into

2. Up

3. Out

4. Over

5. Up

6. Over

7. Out

8. Back

9. On, in

10. Down

11. Out

12. Up

13. Around

14. Back, up

15. Away

16. Off

17. Off

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Exercise 5-A

A. Take in

B. Book out/up

C. Eat out

D. Hold up

E. Touch down

F. Check out

G. See off

H. Drop off

I. Check in/into

J. Stop over

Exercise 5-B

A. Pick up

B. Pack up

C. Come back

D. Go back

E. Chill out

F. Start off

G. Take off

H. Getaway

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I. Stop off

J. Look around

21. Idioms

Write True or False

1. false
2. false
3. true
4. true
5. false
6. true
7. true
8. false
9. false
10. false
11. true
12. false

Circle the correct option

1. b. pain in the neck

2. c. barrel of laughs

3. a. black sheep

4. b. worrywarts

5. b. couch potatoes

6. c. night owl

7. a. chatterbox

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8. c. cheapskate

Weather Idioms

1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE PHRASAL VERBS FROM THE BOX:

A. Under the weather

B. Come rain or shine

C. Take a rain check

D. The lull before the storm

E. See which way the wind blows

F. Save up for a rainy day

G. Snowed under

H. Steal your thunder

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 22. Writing Practice

During most of my holidays, I go to visit my family members in my hometown. For my job, I

am currently residing in the capital city of my country but my parents, siblings,
grandparents, uncle and aunts are living in our hometown. So during most of my holidays, I
go to visit my family members. My typical holidays last for 4-5 days most of the time and
sometimes I get longer holidays.

When I was a university student, I had some friends studying in the same faculty who were
from my hometown. During my university study, we used to go to our hometown together
on our vacations but nowadays I go to my hometown mostly alone. The journey takes
about 6-7 hours by bus. Sometimes we travel by train and these train journeys usually take
8-9 hours including the stoppage. Though the journey is tiresome sometimes, the thought
of meeting my family members and the excitement of being in the place I really love, wash
away the tiresomeness and monotonous feeling of the journey.

The time I stay with my family members and local friends, I enjoy the moments very much.
This is the town where I grew up and naturally all of my childhood & adolescence memories
are related to this place. I do lots of interesting things there during my holidays: I swim in
the river, take care of the garden and firm we have, collect vegetables and fruits from our
garden and then make arrangements to sell those to the local sellers, sometimes I catch
fish, play with my friends both indoor and outdoor games, visit different places and do lots
of other stuff.

In my city life, I have to follow a strict timeline and stay at my office most of the time, but in
my hometown where I mostly go during my holidays, I am quite free and do whatever I feel
like doing and spend time with the people I care most. That's why I prefer to go to my
hometown during my holidays rather than going to other places.

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 23. Grammar Meets Conversation: Where's my pencil?

Complete the questions with the correct question words.

1. Does your father like his job?

2. Why do dogs wag their tails?

3. Where does your mother get her hair done?

4. Do your grandparents still live in their own house?

5. Have you seen my pencil? I can't find it.

6. Do you like our English teacher?

7. Who's the most important person in your life?

8. Do you ever copy your homework?

9. What would you do if your house burnt down?

10. Do you think the Prime Minister likes his job?

11. What do you call a boy who has lost his parents?

12. Have you ever broken your leg?

13. Does your grandmother ever lose her false teeth?

14. Can your government still pay its debts?

15. What would the teacher do if we hid her bag?

16. What's the biggest planet in our solar system?

17. Is there anything stuck in my teeth?

18. How long has your father had his car?

19. How often do you polish your shoes?

20. How can you try to improve your English?

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 Grammar Meets Conversation: How often do you...?

Complete the questions with the correct question words.

1. How often do you go to the cinema?

2. How often do you go shopping?

3. How often do you have eggs for breakfast?

4. How often do you brush your teeth?

5. How often do you do aerobics?

6. How often do you surf the Internet?

7. How often do you ride your bicycle?

8. How often do you play volleyball?

9. How often do you travel by train?

10. How often do you check your email?

11. How often do you log on to Facebook?

12. How often do you scan for viruses?

13. How often do you play online games?

14 How often do you use a computer?

15. How often do you order fast food?

16. How often do you visit your grandparents?

17. How often do you ride a horse?

18. How often do you wash your shoes?

19. How often do you get up before 6 AM?

20. How often do you argue with your parents?

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 A Letter from Your Editor

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to you and your teacher, don't you think? Pat yourself on the back for a job well done!

Now it's only onward and upward. Hope this helped you launch into IELTS in confidence

with better reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Wishing you all the very best for your journey ahead with English and IELTS.

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