- •Present Simple vs. Present Progressive
- •III form spelling rules
- •IV form spelling rules:
- •4. Performative verbs.
- •Practice Present Simple vs. Present Progressive
- •1. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •2. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •3. Put each verb in brackets into the present simple or present progressive.
- •4. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using one of the words in bold. Do not change the word in bold.
- •5. Complete the texts with the present simple or present progressive form of the verb in brackets.
- •Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Progressive vs. Past Simple
- •Practice Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Progressive vs Past Simple
- •2. Match the expressions (a-j) with the explanations of when they might be said (1-10).
- •3. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •4. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •5. Underline the correct phrase in each sentence.
- •6. Put each verb in brackets into the most appropriate perfect or past verb form.
- •7. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
- •8. Put each verb in brackets into either the past simple, present perfect simple or present perfect continuous.
- •Past Tenses
- •Practice Past Tenses
- •1. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •2. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •3. Decide if the verb form underlined is correct or not. If it is correct, write a tick. If not, correct it.
- •4. In each sentence decide whether one, or both, of the alternative verb forms given are appropriate. Write o for one or b for both.
- •5. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
- •6. Complete the text by writing one word in each space.
- •7. Put each verb in brackets into a suitable verb form.
- •Future Tenses
- •Practice Future Tenses
- •1. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •2. Complete the common expressions using the words from the box.
- •3. Choose the most appropriate continuation for each sentence.
- •4. Look at the three options a, b and c for each question. Decide which two are correct.
- •5. Put each verb in brackets into a suitable verb form.
- •6. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
- •7. Write a new sentence with the same meaning containing the word in capitals.
- •The Passive Voice Theory
- •The Passive Voice Practice
- •1. Correct any verb forms which are impossible or inappropriate.
- •2. Underline any uses of the agent which are unnecessary.
- •3. Decide whether the sentences in each pair have the same meaning.
- •4. Underline the correct word in each sentence.
- •5. Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition.
- •6. Complete the text using the phrases from the box.
- •7. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate passive verb form.
- •8. Rewrite each sentence in the passive, omitting the words underlined.
- •9. Rewrite each sentence so that it ends with the word underlined.
- •10. Rewrite each sentence in a more formal style so that it contains a passive form of the word given in capitals.
- •11. Both sentences in each pair have the same meaning. Complete the second sentence.
- •12. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
- •13. Insert one word.
- •Revision
- •1. Open the brackets using a suitable form.
- •2. Translate into English.
- •3. First look in your dictionary to find out whether these verbs are transitive or intransitive. Then complete these sentences with appropriate passive (if possible) or active forms of the verbs).
- •4. Open the brackets using the correct forms of the Active/Passive Voice.
- •5. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible to the sentence before it.
- •7. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passages with one suitable word.
- •8. Rearrange the words to make coherent sentences inside the first and last words given.
- •9. Translate into English.
- •Indicative Mood. Subjunctive Mood. Conditionals
- •Practice
- •1. Correct the error(s) in the following sentences if necessary.
- •2. Finish the sentences by ticking the correct option (a-c).
- •3. Underline either hope or wish in each sentence.
- •4. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate verb form.
- •5. A Rewrite each sentence three times so that it contains the word in capitals.
- •6. A Complete the text by writing one word in each space. A contraction counts as one word.
Practice
1. Correct the error(s) in the following sentences if necessary.
A
I wish I bought that old house.
I'd rather you don't eat all the bread
It's time I go
I wish I own a motorbike
I wish we are not leaving in the morning
Sue would rather reading than watching television.
Come what comes, I'll be on your side
I hope it would stop raining
I'd prefer if you didn't wait
I wish I didn't listen to you before
B
If you haven't received a letter yet, you haven't got the job.
If it isn't for David, we are missing the bus
If it's raining, we go to the pub on the corner instead
If you didn't lend us the money, we would have gone to the bank
If you should happen to change your mind, drop me a line
If it wasn't for the rain, we would have been home by now.
If you will drive so fast, no wonder the police keep stopping you
If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport
But for you helped us, we would have taken much longer
If Jack joins the team, I'm leaving
2. Finish the sentences by ticking the correct option (a-c).
1) If you'd told me you were coming |
a) I can get some food in. |
b) I'd have found us something to eat. \/ |
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c) I made a lovely dish. |
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2) If you're too ill to come
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a) I'll come over and see you. |
b) I wouldn't have done all this for you. |
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c) I asked someone else. |
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3) If I'd known you weren't coming
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a) I wouldn't be very upset. |
b) I would like to know why. |
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c) I wouldn't have gone to so much trouble. |
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4) If you're not coming
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a) perhaps you'd have the courtesy to tell me. |
b) we'd never have met. |
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c) you'd be so lucky. |
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5) If only you'd come
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a) I'll be the happiest girl alive. |
b) I'd have had a lovely time. |
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c) I would look forward to it. |
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6) If you do decide to come
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a) the party's always a success. |
b) I won't be coming either. |
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c) let me know. |
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7) If you really don't want to come
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a) I'll understand. |
b) I can't be sure. |
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c) tell me tomorrow. |
3. Underline either hope or wish in each sentence.
a) I hope/wish I'll see you again soon.
b) I hope/wish the weather improves soon.
c) I hope/wish I knew the answer.
d) I hope/wish you didn't have to go.
e) I hope/wish you'd stop shouting so much.
f) I hope/wish nothing goes wrong.
g) I hope/wish it would stop raining.
h) I hope/wish you can come to my party.
i) I hope/wish you don't mind.
j) I hope/wish we could meet next week.