Prepositions
Did you know that John was named _______________ his great-grandfather?
after
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in CAPITALS.
She wants to see her her lawyer.
INSIST
She insists on seeing her lawyer.
Correct the mistake in the sentence:
When I was a kid, I spend hours playing outside.
When I was a kid, I would/used to hours playing outside.
Choose the correct alternative:
I cut my hair / have my hair cut once a month.
have my hair cut
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:
Kelly ________ (to live) in Minsk for years before I met her.
Kelly had been living in Minsk for years before I met her.
Gina has some time ___ her hands, so she is taking a college course.
on
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in CAPITALS.
It’s a pity I don’t have a Lamborghini.
WISH
I wish I had a Lamborghini.
Correct the mistake in the sentence:
I've lost the lighter what my son gave me for my birthday.
I've lost the lighter that/which/-my son gave me for my birthday.
Choose the correct alternative:
It was only a week ago that we purchased/had purchased the tickets.
purchased
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:
By next June their nephew __________ ( to graduate) from university.
By next June their nephew will have graduated from university.
Being too young and inexperienced, he needed a model, someone to look ___ to.
up
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in CAPITALS.
Jennifer looks very enthusiastic; perhaps she's found a solution for the problem.
AS THOUGH
Jennifer looks very enthusiastic as though she's found a solution for the problem.
Correct the mistake in the sentence:
On no circumstances will you fly to India!
Under no circumstances will you fly to India!
Choose the correct alternative:
I don't think they might/will get home till 9 p.m.
will
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:
It's about time our son _______ (to go) to school himself.
It's about time our son went to school himself.
Try to cast your mind ____ to the last conversation you had with her.
back
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in CAPITALS.
We have 2 children. None of them live in Belarus.
WHOM
We have 2 children, none of whom live in Belarus.
Correct the mistake in the sentence:
That I enjoyed most about reading the book was the writer's humour.
What I enjoyed most about reading the book was the writer's humour.
Choose the correct alternative:
While/However we have to meet a deadline, we should have a breather to unwind.
while
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:
I _______ (to know) my best friend for 30 years.
I've known my best friend for 30 years.
They hit ____ the idea of celebrating the occasion with a concert.
on
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in CAPITALS.
Luke still wonders if he’s won the competition or not.
KEEP
Luke keeps wondering if he’s won the competition or not.
Correct the mistake in the sentence:
By 2020 I will had been working for 10 years.
By 2020 I will have been working for 10 years.
Choose the correct alternative:
Hadn't I left/didn't I leave my phone at home, I would definitely have called you back.
Hadn't I left my phone at home, I would definitely have called you back.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:
I'd rather you _______ (not to sing) when I'm busy with some work.
I'd rather you didn't sing when I'm busy with some work.