Verb Tenses
Rewrite the sentence using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning.
My battery died during my conversation with Sue. (talking)
My battery died while I was talking to Sue.
Use the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentences:
Economics is a subject _____ I've never understood.
Economics is a subject which/that/0 I've never understood.
Complete the sentence with a suitable modal verb:
It ____ rain tomorrow. In case it does, we won't be filming.
It might rain tomorrow. In case it does, we won't be filming.
Complete the sentence using a suitable preposition:
We need a public debate ____ violence in films.
We need a public debate about violence in films.
Complete the sentence using the correct form of words below. Do not change the meaning.
relate to. long-running. star in. appeal to. come out. let-down. stunning.
Daniel Craig has played James Bond in 5 James Bond movies.
Daniel Craig ....
Daniel Craig has starred in 5 James Bond movies.
Rewrite the sentence using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning.
My school stopped offering music classes last year. (for)
My school hasn't offered music classes for a year.
Use the correct relative pronoun.
I want a mobile phone ______ takes good photos.
I want a mobile phone which/ that takes good photos.
Complete the sentence using the suitable modal verb:
We ____ finish the costumes. The play opens tomorrow night.
We must/ have to/ need to finish the costumes. The play opens tomorrow night.
The internet has had a huge impact ___ the world of entertainment.
The internet has had a huge impact on the world of entertainment.
Complete the sentence using the correct form of words below. Do not change the meaning.
relate to. long-running. star in. appeal to. come out. let-down. stunning.
Adele release 2 new songs the other day.
Two new songs by Adele .....
Two new songs by Adele came out the other day.
Rewrite the sentence using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning.
They are planning to write code all afternoon tomorrow. (at 2 pm)
At 2 pm tomorrow, they will be writing code.
Use the correct relative pronoun:
Lee Harvey Oswald is the man ______shot John F Kennedy.
Lee Harvey Oswald is the man who/that shot John F Kennedy.
Complete the sentence using a modal verb:
I don't think you _____ see the film until you've read the book.
I don't think you should/ought to see the film until you've read the book.
There was a hate attack ____ Rushdie during his conference.
There was a hate attack on Rushdie during his conference.
Complete the sentence using the correct form of words below. Do not change the meaning.
relate to. long-running. star in. appeal to. come out. let-down. stunning.
I didn't understand or care about the main characters. I couldn't ....
I couldn't relate to the main characters.
Rewrite the sentence using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning.
I am going to delete all my files over the weekend. (by Monday)
I will have deleted all my files by Monday.
Combine the sentence using relative pronouns:
The boy solved the puzzle. He was praised by the teacher.
The boy who solved the puzzle was praised by the teacher.
Rewrite the sentence using the word below. Make any necessary changes.
No one is allowed to smoke in the recording studio.
You....
You mustn't smoke in the recording studio.
The use _____ animals in films is strictly controlled.
The use of animals in films is strictly controlled.
Complete the sentence using the correct form of words below. Do not change the meaning.
relate to. long-running. star in. appeal to. come out. let-down. stunning.
I think teens will enjoy this film more than adults.
This film....
This film will appeal to teens more than adults.
Rewrite the sentence using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning.
I bought a new laptop. Then I got a printer. (after)
After I had bought a new laptop, I got a printer.
The new school opened last week. It has a pool.
The new school, which has a pool, opened last week.
Rewrite the sentence using keeping the meaning.
He is a terrible singer.
He ....
He can't sing.
There's always a demand _____ romantic comedies.
There's always a demand for romantic comedies.
Complete the sentence using the correct form of words below. Do not change the meaning.
relate to. long-running. star in. appeal to. come out. let-down. stunning.
What a beautiful dress!
That dress is ....
That dress is stunning!