GEROUNDS & INFINITIVES
Having a high protein diet is supposed________ good for you, but I’m not convinced. (be)
to be
Complete the sentences using the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
It’s my birthday today and I’m really looking forward to ___________ (take out) for dinner by my parents.
being taken out
Complete the sentences with the correct form of have or get and the verbs in brackets.
My laptop developed a problem so I took it to an IT specialist and _____ it ______ (reapair)
had repaired
RULES
We use _____ before an _____.
TOO / ADJECTIVE
Complete the sentences with the first or second conditional.
If he ______(be) late, we _____(have to) leave without him
is, will have
I tend ______breakfast during the week but I know that isn’t good for me. (skip)
to skip
Complete the sentences using the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
The website ________(update) every day
is updated
Complete the sentences with the correct form of have or get and the verbs in brackets.
I found a really useful website where you can _____your English homework ______ by an expert.(correct)
have/corrected
RULES
We use _____ before uncountable nouns.
TOO MUCH
Complete the sentences with the first or second conditional.
If I ____ (be) you, I ______(buy) that computer.
were, would buy
A lot of people use apps to keep track of their food intake, but I can’t stand _______them. (use)
using
Complete the sentences using the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
Over ten thousand copies of the book _____(sold) since it ______ (publish) last month.
have been sold, was published
Complete the sentences with the correct form of have or get and the verbs in brackets.
Make sure you ______your passport ______before flying off to Mexico next month.(renew)
have/renewed
RULES
We use _____ before countable nouns
TOO MANY
Complete the sentences with the first or second conditional.
I _____ (buy) a new Ferrari if I ______(win) the lottery
would buy won
If you don’t have a balanced diet, you may risk_________yourself in the future. (harm)
harming
Make the sentences passive
A member of the hotel staff opened the safe in my room for me.
The safe in my room was opened by a member of the hotel staff.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of have or get and the verbs in brackets.
I was surprised to hear that my friend ______his car professionally _______ . I always do it myself. (clean).
has/cleaned
RULES
ENOUGH always come____ an adjective
AFTER
Complete the third conditional sentences with the verb in brackets
If you ____(not / arrive) late at the check-in desk, we
______(not / miss) our international flight.
hadn’t arrived, wouldn’t have missed
Many people, myself included, refuse ______energy drinks because of their high sugar level. (drink
to drink
Make the sentences passive
Someone took my phone out of my jacket pocket
My phone was taken out of my jacket pocket
Complete the sentences with the correct form of have or get and the verbs in brackets.
After winning the championship, the parents____trophies _____for all the kids on the team.(make)
had/made
RULES
ENOUGH always come____ a noun.
BEFORE
Complete the third conditional sentences with the verb in brackets
If they _____(go) to bed at a reasonable time, they _________(not / wake up) so late
had gone, wouldn’t have woken up