Grammar 1
Complete the text with one word.
I'm a big football fan. I've been going to watch my local club for nearly 20 years. I ________ to go with my granddad, _______ was a fan all his life.
1. used
2. who
Decide if these adjectives describe a building, an area, a film or a song. Give an example.
catchy
grand
catchy – a song
grand – a building
My grandad ________ usually pick me up early and take me for a burger before the game, so it was a real day out.
would
Decide if these adjectives describe a building, an area, a film or a song. Give an example.
disturbing
high-rise
disturbing – a film
high-rise – a building
Decide if these adjectives describe a building, an area, a film or a song. Give an example.
gripping
residential
gripping – a film
residential – an area
My dad came with us now and ________ but he isn't that keen _______ football, to be honest.
then / again (both possible)
on
Decide if these adjectives describe a building, an area, a film or a song. Give an example.
up-and-coming
uplifting
up-and-coming – an area
uplifting – a film OR a song
__________, my grandad died a couple of years ago, so now I ______ to go on my own and meet friends _______ have made at the club.
Sadly / Unfortunately (both possible)
have
I
Complete the text with one word. The first letters are given.
You may know Notting Hill from the film of that name but perhaps you'd be surprised to know that it used to be quite a de_________ and run-down area of London.
deprived
Complete the text with one word. The first letters are given.
Over the last 40 years, though, people have gradually bought houses and re_______ them.
renovated (redecorated also possible)
Choose the correct word or form.
Don't worry about it. I / I'll sort it out later.
I’ll
Complete the text with one word. The first letters are given.
As a result, prices have so_______ and it has become the affluent area you see in the film.
soared
Choose the correct word or form.
Apparent / Apparently, it's quite a rough area.
Apparently
Complete the text with one word. The first letters are given.
Notting Hill is also famous for its carnival, which is held every year in August. Each day people take part in a pa_______ through the streets, many of whom wear masks or incredible ornate co__________.
parade
costumes
Complete the sentences. Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
I shouldn't eat any more of these frittelle. They're so _________. (fat)
fattening
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. You must use between 3 and 5 words, including the word given.
100 000 people built the Great Pyramid. There were a few slaves.
The Great Pyramid was built by 100 000 people, only _______________ were slaves. OF
a few of whom
Complete the sentences. Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
I love the photo of the shadow of the pyramid. It's so _________ (drama).
dramatic
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. You must use between 3 and 5 words, including the word given.
He said it's possible he'll be late, so start without him.
He said to start without him as ___________ late.
MIGHT
he might be
Complete the sentences. Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
The meaning is open to __________. (interpret).
interpretation
Complete the sentences. Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
It's quite an _________ scene in some ways. (upset)
upsetting
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. You must use between 3 and 5 words, including the word given.
There has been a gradual change in the city over the last ten years.
The city ______________ over the last ten years.
CHANGED
has changed gradually / has gradually changed (both possible)
Complete the sentences. Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
The main character is living in ______ at the beginning of the film. (poor)
poverty
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. You must use between 3 and 5 words, including the word given.
They'll definitely change their minds about it, as usual.
They ____________ their minds about it, as usual.
BOUND
are bound to change
Complete the sentences. Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
They're building an _________ park near there. (amuse)
amusement
Complete the sentences. Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
There have been a number of protests against the _______. (propose)
proposal