Grammar Mix
I bumped into Joshua on the high street and we stopped (have) a chat.
to have
We had to _____ on our hands and knees.
crawl
I don't mind (help) you with your homework.
helping
Knights carried a ____ to protect them from the arrows.
shield
own / The /of / tablet / friends / vast / my / majority / have / their
The vast majority of my friends have their own tablet.
Join the sentences to make one sentence using reduced relative clauses:
My sister found a wallet. It was lying in the street.
My sister found a wallet lying in the street.
The ____ made sure all the passengers were safely off the ship before they left.
crew
But, Dad, you promised (take) me to the cinema tonight!
to take
Steve is so ___. He thinks he's better than all of us.
arrogant
board game / We / enough / tonight / players / got / for / haven't / the
We haven't got enough players for the board game tonight.
Join the sentences to make one sentence using reduced relative clauses:
A scientist accidentally discovered Post-It notes. He was trying to invent a strong glue.
A scientist accidentally discovered Post- It notes trying to invent a strong glue.
The ____ were all very patient when the train was cancelled.
commuters
I feel like (eat) some chocolate. I don't suppose you've got any?
eating
Cyclists should wear __ ______ to protect their head.
a helmet
that / so / fix / practical / he / anything / He / can / is
He is so practical that he can fix anything.
I don't remember (invite) Ian to my party. Why's he here?
inviting
She _____ quietly up the stairs.
tiptoed
Can I suggest (take) a break and finishing this later?
taking
Don't be so ___. I'll be ready to go in five minutes!
impatient
never / I'll / early / to / waking / used / up / get / so
I'll never get used to waking up so early.
Combine the sentences:
My favourite town is Brighton. It's on the south coast.
2 My favourite town is Brighton, (which is) on the south coast.
He grabbed the rope and ____ across the river.
swung
I really regret (tell) Paul all those things.
telling
My dad's not very ____. He can never make up his mind.
decisive
to / I / do / do / listening / nothing / to / when / I've / music / enjoy / got
I do enjoy listening to music when I've got nothing to do.