Prepositions
Pick the correct preposition to go in the gap.
A sunny day always has a positive effect ___ me.
A) on B) with
C) in D) to
A) on
Choose the correct answers.
“I took / had a go at running a cafe, and I really did do / make an effort, but I couldn’t keep / hold it up for a whole year.
had / make / keep
Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
The first time I ____ (try) scuba diving ____ (be) when I ____ (live) in Thailand.
tried / was / was living
Pick the best punctuation to fill the gap.
This weather is starting to get me down__ It’s still raining after three whole weeks!
A) comma (,) B) period (.)
C) semicolon (;) D) long dash (—)
B) period (.)
(With “it’s” instead of “It’s”, C) or D) would be correct.)
Correct the mistake in the question.
Q: What did make you decide to move?
A: I got a new job in a different city.
What made you…
Choose the correct answers:
I decided to try out / on a new job, but it didn’t work up / out — I got fired after just two weeks.
out / out
Pick the correct word to fill in the blank.
In Australia, just over 20% of the native plants are considered ____ and need to be conserved.
A) rare B) extinct
C) common D) dangerous
A) rare
Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Before I went on that trip, I ___ never ___ (see) the ocean.
had never seen
Is this sentence missing a comma? If so, where?
If you practice often you will learn a lot.
Yes:
If you practice often, …
Find at least 3 pieces of language in this sentence that are inappropriate for a formal essay.
“I’m pretty sure that they’re gonna do a bad job.”
first person, contractions, “pretty sure”, “gonna”, “bad” is basic language and could be easily upgraded
Fill in the gap with the correct preposition.
As a result ___ learning English, I am able to communicate more easily when I travel.
of
Fill in the blanks. The first letter of each word is given to you.
In North America, red wolves are considered an e_________ s______.endangered species
Choose the correct verb tenses.
Q: What happened here? There are things all over the floor.
A: I’ve organized / been organizing my closet, but I haven’t quite finished / been finishing yet.
been organizing / finished
Is this sentence missing a comma? If so, where?
Before I went to Mexico I didn’t know any Spanish.
Yes:
Before I went to Mexico, …
Use a different form of the highlighted word to fill the blank.
A team that wins a victory is ______.
victorious
Fill in the gaps with the correct prepositions.
I haven’t thought ____ that question before, but in my opinion, it’s important to consider the issue ___ both sides before coming ___ a conclusion.
about / from / to
Pick the correct word to fill the blank.
You won’t get very far _____ you’re willing to work hard.
A) Provided B) As soon as
C) Unless D) As long as
C) Unless
Choose the correct verb tenses.
Q: How are things? I haven’t seen / been seeing you for ages. What have you done / been doing?
A: Oh, nothing much. I’ve got exams coming up next month, so I’ve studied / been studying most of the time.
seen / been doing / been studying
Is this sentence missing a comma? If so, where?
For example many people play football as a hobby.
For example, …
Which of these adjectives about challenge goes best with the nouns laws and parents?
A) arduous B) punishing
C) tricky D) strict
D) strict
Complete the sentence with an appropriate preposition followed by your own idea. Your full answer must be grammatically correct.
Tiredness is usually caused ____ …
caused by …
Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets. Multiple answers are possible.
We’re looking for someone who can lead a team of researchers. (Ability)
e.g. We’re looking for someone with the ability to lead a team of researchers.
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
If I ____ ____ (go) to that school, I wouldn’t ____ ____ (make) so many great friends.
hadn’t gone / wouldn’t have made
How many commas is this sentence missing? Where do they go?
In conclusion luck can only help you achieve your dream in a temporary unearned way while hard work and talent are the key to long-term satisfying success.
4 commas missing:
In conclusion, luck can only help you achieve your dream in a temporary, unearned way, while hard work and talent are the key to long-term, satisfying success.
Identify what is missing in this paragraph and complete it according to the idea sequencing discussed in class.
On the one hand, some people believe that sport plays an essential role in society by offering a path to a better future. Families and even entire communities can be raised out of poverty if members have access to sport opportunities. For example, children with a talent for football can become professional players and earn large salaries even if they come from a low-income background. …
[Needs a result and a connection back to the main idea]