Grammar 1
Which student in your class ____________ (achieve) the most by the year 2025?
Which student in your class ____________ (achieve) the most by the year 2025?
WILL HAVE ACHIEVEDThe watch I’m wearing once ____________ (belong) to my great-grandfather.
The watch I’m wearing once ____________ (belong) to my great-grandfather.
BELONGED
When my sister and I were young, my parents ____________ us hiking every weekend.
a use to take b used to take c used to taking d were taking
When my sister and I were young, my parents ____________ us hiking every weekend.
B USED TO TAKE
We sold our old school books ____________ raise money for charity.
a as a result of b so that c in order to d for
We sold our old school books ____________ raise money for charity.
C IN ORDER TO
When James was living in Southampton, he often felt home__________ . He really missed Scotland.
When James was living in Southampton, he often felt home__________ . He really missed Scotland.
SICK
I ____________ (learn) French since I was eight, but I’m still not fluent.
I ____________ (learn) French since I was eight, but I’m still not fluent.
HAVE BEEN LEARNING
The Vikings ____________ (already / sail) to America when Columbus arrived in 1492.
The Vikings ____________ (already / sail) to America when Columbus arrived in 1492.
HAD ALREADY SAILED
Dave looks terrible. He’s really nervous about his exam, ____________
a hasn’t he? b isn’t it? c isn’t he? d is he?
Dave looks terrible. He’s really nervous about his exam, ____________
C ISN'T HE?
When I see homeless people, I can’t help_________________ (to feel / feeling) sad about their lives.
When I see homeless people, I can’t help_________________ (to feel / feeling) sad about their lives.
FEELING
I can’t access the school website. I know my password but I’ve forgotten my _________name.
I can’t access the school website. I know my password but I’ve forgotten my _________name.
USER
My best friend called while I ____________ (do) my homework.
My best friend called while I ____________ (do) my homework.
WAS DOING
This time next month, Christina and Bill ____________ (lie) on a beach in the Maldives.
This time next month, Christina and Bill ____________ (lie) on a beach in the Maldives.
WILL BE LYING
Your cousin looks ____________ you. You could be sisters!
a just as though b as if c just like d alike
Your cousin looks ____________ you. You could be sisters!
C JUST LIKE
Maths, ______________(that / which) I can’t stand, is not an easy subject to learn.
Maths, ______________(that / which) I can’t stand, is not an easy subject to learn.
WHICH
The job was so difficult that I was __________ to complete it. (ability)
The job was so difficult that I was __________ to complete it. (ability)
UNABLE
Hurry up! Eric and Vince ____________ (meet) us in fifteen minutes.
Hurry up! Eric and Vince ____________ (meet) us in fifteen minutes.
ARE MEETING
What career do you think your sister ____________ (choose) after she graduates?
What career do you think your sister ____________ (choose) after she graduates?
WILL CHOOSE
Patrick, ____________ girlfriend is Spanish, has applied for a scholarship in Madrid.
a his b who’s c which d whose
Patrick, ____________ girlfriend is Spanish, has applied for a scholarship in Madrid.
D WHOSE
When I said your paintings were unusual, I didn’t mean to _____________(criticise / criticizing) them.
When I said your paintings were unusual, I didn’t mean to _____________(criticise / criticizing) them.
CRITICISE
The instructions were very complicated and I got __________ . (confusion)
The instructions were very complicated and I got __________ . (confusion)
CONFUSED
Please use English. Paul ____________ (not understand) Spanish, I’m afraid.
Please use English. Paul ____________ (not understand) Spanish, I’m afraid.
DOESN'T UNDERSTAND
I ____________ (know) Dave all my life – he’s still my best friend after all these years.
I ____________ (know) Dave all my life – he’s still my best friend after all these years.
HAVE KNOWN
If you memorise a long number in smaller parts, you ____________ be able to recall it more easily.
a would b will c would have d have
If you memorise a long number in smaller parts, you ____________ be able to recall it more easily.
B WILL
Pay attention, John! I explained everything to you half an hour _______(ago / since.)
Pay attention, John! I explained everything to you half an hour _______(ago / since.)
AGO
In the future, we may have the technology to grow body parts to replace __________ organs. (damage)
In the future, we may have the technology to grow body parts to replace __________ organs. (damage)
DAMAGED