Reported speech
Put the words in the correct order:
company/ It/ been/ that she/ had/ stealing from the/ rumoured/ was.
It was rumoured that she had been stealing from the company.
Put the words in the correct order:
hours,/ was/ slept/ I/ exhausted/ Not/ having/ for/ 24/ absolutely.
Not having slept for 24 hours, I was absolutely exhausted.
Put the words in the correct order:
done/ Despite/ resources,/ their/ very/ well/ this/ year/ limited/ they've.
Despite their limited resources, they've done very well this year.
Choose the correct alternative:
It's difficult to use, this software/ this software, to use.
to use, this software
Choose the correct alternative:
The thief claimed that he had been watching/ watched a film in the cinema at the time.
had been watching
Choose the two correct options:
The street looks great. _____ the job cost a fortune!
a) Having said that,
b) That
c) That said,
a) Having said that,
c) That said,
Choose the correct alternative:
Even if/ though you get the job, you'll still have a lot to learn.
if
Complete the head/tail in sentence 2:
1) John has been working for a games company for three years.
2) ____ been working for a games company for three years, John.
He has been working for a games company for three years, John.
Find and correct the mistake:
The fire is believed to have started deliberately.
The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.
Find and correct the mistake:
All being good, we should arrive before it gets dark.
All being well,...
Choose the two correct options:
It's a bit silly. ___, you can't argue with its success.
a) All the similar
b) Nonetheless
c) Nevertheless
b) Nonetheless
c) Nevertheless
Choose the two correct options:
Everybody enjoys spending time in the sunshine, ____
a) everybody!
b) time!
c) don't they?
a) everybody!
c) don't they?
Complete the sentence with correct word:
He asked me ___ I'd seen the auditor's report, and I told him that I had.
if
Complete the sentence with correct word:
You shouldn't call this number _____ specifically instructed to do so.
unless
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
We need to pay close attention to the results, h___ unpleasant they might be.
however
Put the words in the correct order:
problem/ You've/ some/ got/ to/ go/ in/ way/ still/ solving.
You've still got some way to go in problem solving.
Complete the reported speech sentences with three words:
He told you last week: I'd love to see you tomorrow.
Your report: He said he'd love to see me __ __ __.
the following day
Choose the correct alternative:
During/ While working in the sun, make sure you stay hydrated.
While
Find and correct the mistake:
Many as we might not like it, it's still true.
Much as we might not like it, it's still true.
Name five examples of employability competencies (e.g. adaptability)
adaptability, autonomy, business acumen, critical thinking, entrepreneurial skills, growth mindset, perseverance, professional confidence, resilience, tolerance, ambiguity