Past Continuous/
Past Simple
Past Simple
We __________ (visit) a museum last Saturday.
visited
Dana and I often have different opinions, but I rarely need to explain what I mean—she understands immediately.
We ________________________________________.
are on the same wavelength
I decided __________ (join) the drama club, but my parents said I must __________ (finish) my homework before rehearsals.
to join; finish
Choose the correct quantifier
a) How much / many students are in your class?
b) We haven’t got much / many time before the lesson starts.
c) There are a little / a few biscuits left—three, I think.
a) many; b) much; c) a few
This is the girl __________ won the competition.
a) which
b) who
c) whose
b) who
At 7 p.m. yesterday, I __________ (prepare) dinner. I was still chopping the vegetables.
was preparing
Last week, Amir __________ his best friend because he shared Amir’s secret. However, they apologised to each other and __________ yesterday.
fell out with; made up
Find and correct THREE mistakes
Each sentence contains one mistake.
a) My parents don’t let me to stay out late.
b) She suggested to invite our new classmate.
c) We hope visiting our cousins next weekend.
a) My parents don’t let me stay out late.
b) She suggested inviting our new classmate.
c) We hope to visit our cousins next weekend.
Complete the gaps
Use some, any, much or many. Use each word once.
a) There isn’t __________ milk left—not even a drop.
b) How __________ sandwiches should we make?
c) Could I have __________ water, please?
d) How __________ sugar do you put in your tea?
a) any; b) many; c) some; d) much
Can you omit the relative pronoun?
Write YES or NO.
a) The film that we watched was exciting.
b) The student who helped me is in my class.
c) The cake which you made was delicious.
a) YES; b) NO; c) YES
While she __________ (cycle) home, she __________ (see) an accident.
was cycling; saw
Create three or four sentences of advice. Use all three expressions naturally:
strike a balance • get distracted by • active listening
“My friend says I never pay attention when she talks. I do hear her, but I sometimes check notifications while she’s speaking. I want to stay available online without upsetting her. What should I do?”
You need to strike a balance between being available online and giving your friend your attention. Put your phone away so that you don’t get distracted by notifications. Practise active listening by asking relevant questions and showing that you understand her.
Use the correct form of the verb in brackets. Pay attention to how the meaning changes.
a) On the way home, we stopped __________ (buy) some bread. Then we continued walking.
b) We stopped __________ (buy) bread from that shop because it was always stale.
c) Remember __________ (lock) the door before you leave tomorrow.
d) I remember __________ (lock) the door before I left yesterday, so I’m sure it isn’t open.
a) to buy — they paused their journey in order to buy bread.
b) buying — they no longer bought bread there.
c) to lock — remember to perform an action.
d) locking — recall a past action.
Choose few, a few, little or a little.
a) We have __________ time before the bus arrives—enough to buy a snack.
b) We have __________ time before the bus arrives, so hurry!
c) She has __________ close friends, so she always has someone to talk to.
d) She has __________ friends in her new town and often feels lonely.
a) a little; b) little; c) a few; d) few
Complete the gaps
Use who, which, whose or where. Use each word once.
a) This is the café __________ we usually meet.
b) I know a boy __________ father is a famous actor.
c) She has a friend __________ speaks four languages.
d) I bought a phone __________ takes excellent photos.
a) where; b) whose; c) who; d) which
When I __________ (enter) the classroom, some students __________ (talk), and the teacher __________ (write) on the board.
entered; were talking; was writing
Find and correct TWO vocabulary mistakes. One expression is already correct.
“After our argument, we lost track of time and didn’t speak for several years. Last month, she took after my house for a short visit, and we finally made up.
lost track of time → lost touch; took after → dropped by
“Made up” is correct.
Rewrite without changing the meaning
Use the word in brackets. Do not change that word.
a) Our teacher doesn’t allow us to use our phones in class. (let)
Our teacher __________________________________________.
b) It is difficult for me to remember everyone’s name. (find)
I __________________________________________.
c) “Let’s take a short break,” Amina said. (suggested)
Amina __________________________________________.
a) Our teacher doesn’t let us use our phones in class.
b) I find it difficult to remember everyone’s name.
c) Amina suggested taking a short break.
Find and correct the mistakes
Each sentence contains one quantifier mistake.
a) I have too many homework to finish tonight.
b) There are a little apples in the bowl.
c) She gave me a few useful advice.
d) There were too much people on the bus.
a) too much homework
b) a few apples
c) a little useful advice
d) too many people
Join the sentences
Use the relative word in brackets. Do not repeat unnecessary words.
a) I met a woman. She teaches Japanese. (who)
b) This is the book. You recommended it. (which)
c) We visited a village. My grandmother grew up there. (where)
a) I met a woman who teaches Japanese.
b) This is the book which you recommended.
c) We visited a village where my grandmother grew up.
Why __________ you __________ (not / answer) your phone when I __________ (call)? __________ you __________ (sleep), or __________ you __________ (work) on your project?
did … not answer; called; Were … sleeping; were … working
Complete the sentence with two different phrasal verbs. Use the correct forms.
Although her grandparents __________ her __________ from infancy, she __________ her mother in both appearance and personality.
brought; up; takes after
Use a gerund, to-infinitive or bare infinitive. Some gaps require a negative form.
Before our group presentation, I was nervous about (a) __________ (speak) in front of the class. My partner suggested (b) __________ (practise) together and made me (c) __________ (repeat) the introduction until I felt confident. We agreed (d) __________ (not / read) directly from our notes. Although I would rather (e) __________ (work) alone, I admitted (f) __________ (enjoy) our preparation sessions. By the end, I was looking forward to (g) __________ (present) our ideas.
a) speaking; b) practising; c) repeat; d) not to read; e) work; f) enjoying; g) presenting
In “look forward to,” to is a preposition, so it is followed by a gerund.
Complete the question tags
a) They aren’t ready, __________?
b) You visited London last year, __________?
c) He can play the guitar, __________?
a) are they; b) didn’t you; c) can’t he
Correct the mistakes
Each sentence contains one mistake.
a) My aunt, that lives in Astana, is visiting us.
b) The boy whose won the race is my neighbour.
c) The book which I borrowed it was fascinating.
a) My aunt, who lives in Astana, is visiting us.
b) The boy who won the race is my neighbour.
c) The book which I borrowed was fascinating.