StartUp Level 4 Grammar Activities Unit 7, Lesson 1, Page 78

Embedded wh- questions

Write questions. Put the words in the correct order.

1. do / where / know / I / good / you / a / shoe store / find / can

2. me / got / where / you / tell / jeans / can / you / your

3. closes / you / do / what time / the / know / store

4. could / me / how much / costs / this sweater / tell / you

5. remember / what size / do / you / wears / he

6. boxes / go / can / you / where / these / tell / me

7. home / you’ll / when / do / you / tonight / know / be

8. you / to / what / us / go / will / to / tell / store

1. A: Do you know ?
B: Believe it or not, this store has been in business for almost 50 years.

2. A: Can you tell me ?

B: These gloves are $39.00.

3. A: Could you tell me ?

B: You can find a restroom on the third floor and on the eighth floor.

4. A: Do you know ?
B: The restroom is closed because it’s being cleaned.

5. A: Could you please tell me ?

B: It’s a quarter to two.

6. A: Do you know ?
B: Sure. The exit is just around that corner.

7. A: Can you tell us ?

B: We have six tickets still for sale.

8. A: Do you know ?

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B: Aline went home because she was feeling sick.
Comparisons with as…as

Read each sentence. Circle the letter of the sentence with the same meaning.
1. Rabbits are as intelligent as cats.

a. Cats are more intelligent than rabbits. b. Rabbits and cats are equally intelligent.
2. Fish aren’t as noisy as birds.
a. Fish don’t make as much noise as birds. b. Birds are the noisiest of all pets.
3. Cats aren’t as loyal as dogs.
a. Dogs are more loyal than cats. b. Cats are more loyal than dogs.
4. Parrots are as intelligent as dogs.
a. Dogs are as intelligent as parrots. b. Parrots are more intelligent than dogs.
5. Rabbits are as clean as cats.
a. Cats are cleaner than rabbits. b. Rabbits and cats are equally clean.
6. Cats aren’t as messy as birds.
a. Cats are neater than birds. b. Cats aren’t as neat as birds.
7. Dogs aren’t as easy to care for as snakes.
a. Dogs and snakes are easy to care for. b. Snakes are easier to care for than dogs are.
8. Rabbits are as cute as dogs.
a. Rabbits are cuter than dogs. b. Dogs and rabbits are equally cute.
Rewrite the sentences. Use the word in parentheses and as…as. Keep the same meaning. Use
contractions if possible.

1. Akio is more laid-back than Kei.

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(not)
2. Our boss is more supportive than their boss.
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(not nearly)
3. The first group is more creative than the second group.
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(not nearly)
4. My boss is less intimidating than I thought.
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(not)
5. This project is less difficult than I expected.
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(not nearly)
6. Sue is more experienced than Jim.
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(not)
7. My old company is a little bigger than my new one.

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(almost)
8. My old office building is a little more convenient than my new one.
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(almost)
Phrasal verbs with objects

Write S (separable) or I (inseparable) on the line before each sentence. Then complete the sentences with
away, on, or up.

1. Are you really going to throw those shoes? Someone might want them.

2. I’m thinking of giving my apartment and moving back to my parents’ house.

3. You didn’t try that sweater before you bought it, did you?

4. Why don’t we take tennis? It’s great exercise.

5. I’d like you to empty the dishwasher and put the dishes .

6. You know you can always count your friends.

7. Don’t forget to back those videos on an external hard drive. 8. Do you have the Wi-Fi password? I

need to get the internet.

Rewrite the sentences with the object between the verb and the particle. If a sentence can’t be rewritten, write
inseparable on the line.

1. If we run out of cereal, we can send Geo to the store for more.

2. I wish you hadn’t put off your homework until Sunday night.

3. Henry and Sally want to bring up their children in the city.

4. I was very surprised when Kathy showed up at the party last night.

5. Would you mind putting away your clean clothes?

6. Did Magda really turn down Piotr’s proposal?

7. I’d like to go over this month’s budget because I’m worried.

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