English
We _______________ (watch) a film on TV when we heard a noise.
were watching
If Martin _______________ (not know) about the party, will you tell him about it?
doesn’t know
Your room is a mess, but we _______________ (help) you to tidy it.
’ll help
Dan wants to get a job in finance, so he _______________ (study) maths when he goes to university.
’s going to study
I _______________ (give) you your video game back tomorrow – I promise!
will give
Complete the sentence using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verb in brackets.
I’m not allowed to use Dad's computer. (must)
I __________________________________________________________ .
I mustn't use Dad's computer.
Complete the sentence using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verb in brackets.
On school days we always leave our mobile phones at home. (have to)
On school days we __________________________________________________________ .
On school days we have to leave our mobile phones at home.
Complete the sentence using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verb in brackets.
At my school, it’s not compulsory to wear a uniform. (have to)
At my school, we __________________________________________________________ .
At my school, we don’t have to wear a uniform.
Complete the sentence using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verb in brackets.
It's important for me to revise for my exams on Saturday. (must)
I __________________________________________________________ .
I must revise for my exams on Saturday.
Complete the sentence using the affirmative or negative form of the modal verb in brackets.
We don't get up early on Sundays because it isn't necessary. (need)
We ______________________________________________________ .
We needn’t get up early on Sundays.
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. I’m a little bit / extremely hungry, so can I have something small to eat, like an apple?
2. This is extremely / rather hot, but you can hold it in your hand.
3. It’s very / a bit cold outside, so wear a big coat when you go out.
4. I'm extremely / a bit tired, but I don't need to go to bed.
5. Gary is very / a little bit cross with me – he isn't speaking to me at all.
1. a little bit
2. rather
3. very
4. a bit
5. very
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. Dave didn’t tell / give the truth about his exam results.
2. It was a terrible journey in bad weather, so we were proud / relieved when we got home.
3. I’ll probably / definitely give Mum a DVD for her birthday, but I’m not sure.
4. After the long walk, my grandmother was very tired / exhausted.
5. Maria cut her hand and it hurt / bled all over the floor.
1. tell
2. relieved
3. probably
4. tired
5. bled
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. Tom lives near a lake / hill so he goes fishing every day.
2. The writer won a prize for the character / script of his latest film at the film festival.
3. Elliot spends too much time playing video games – it causes / expresses concern for his parents.
4. Dad wants to be healthier, so he's going to give up / give off having sugar in his tea and coffee.
5. The computer company offered / joined Mum a job last week.
1. lake
2. script
3. causes
4. give up
5. offered
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. We worked for a few hours and then made / took a break.
2. I was upset / delighted yesterday because I broke my bedroom mirror.
3. I’m probably / definitely going to come to the concert with you tonight – I bought a ticket this morning.
4. That meal at Angela’s house was very delicious / tasty.
5. Dan fell over yesterday and injured / sprained himself.
1. took
2. upset
3. definitely
4. tasty
5. injured
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. We shouldn't walk around the desert / volcano because smoke is coming out of it.
2. I didn’t like the last scene / ending in the film – it was really boring.
3. What are we doing this afternoon? We need to have / make a decision.
4. A lot of shops are closing down / dying out in the centre of town because no one is shopping there any more.
5. Gina is going to join / send the basketball team next year.
1. volcano
2. scene
3. make
4. closing down
5. join
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
My brother is hard-working. He can’t find a well-paid job. (although)
Although my brother is hard-working, he can’t find a well-paid job.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
She works long hours. She always finds time to do sport. (although)
Although she works long hours, she finds time to do sport.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
He’s a doctor. He’s terrible at communicating with people. (even though)
Even though he’s a doctor, he’s terrible at communicating with people.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
Liam failed his driving test. He can take it again next month. (however)
Liam failed his driving test. However, he can take it again next month.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
It takes an hour to get to school by bus. All my friends go there. (nevertheless)
It takes an hour to get to school by bus. Nevertheless, all my friends go there.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
The film was really gripping. She fell asleep. (even though)
Even though the film was really gripping, she fell asleep.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
She works long hours. She always finds time to do sport. (although)
It’s a low-paid job. Nevertheless, I love working with the animals.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
I can’t speak French. I want to work in France this summer. (however)
I can’t speak much French. However, I want to work in France this summer.
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I went for two job interviews. I didn’t get a job. (although)
Although I went for two interviews, I didn’t get a job.
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Decide if you need one or two sentences.
My sister loves her job. She still finds it very stressful. (nevertheless)
My sister loves her job. Nevertheless, she still finds it very stressful.