Grammar 1
It’s 2.30 now – what time do you think we’ll get ________ London?
to
Correct the mistake: All of all, we think Joe is the best candidate.
all in all
My neighbour can't _______ very long hours. He’s always home by early afternoon. (work)
can't work
She’s quite shy, but you’ll soon get to ________ her.
know
The government has declared/executed a state of emergency.
declared
The windows are absolutely filthy. Shall we get someone ________ them?
to clean
Correct the mistake: The waiter didn’t probably notice that they had left without paying.
The waiter probably didn’t notice
No sooner _______ than James lost his job. (they / get)
had they got
My boss is always phoning me at home – it really gets on my ________.
nerves
After days of fighting, both sides agreed to a ceasefire/retreat.
ceasefire
I don’t think Keith will ever get ________ to doing his own laundry.
round
Correct the mistake: What a wonderful smell! Somebody must bake some bread.
Somebody must have baked some bread
Never _______ such a wonderful view. (I / see)
had/have I seen
His parents let him do whatever he wants, so he’s used to getting his own ________.
way
The city finally fell after a three-month coup/siege.
siege
My visa expires quite soon, so I really need to get it ________.
renewed
Correct the mistake:
Dave's really late, isn’t he? I think he might get lost.
might have got lost
The traffic is quite bad – she’s unlikely _______ before 7.00. (arrive)
to arrive
When did your son and his girlfriend first get ________?
together
The door of the old library _______ open slowly, but there was nobody there!
creaked
Unfortunately, Allie got ________ cheating in her final exam.
caught
Correct the mistake
You won't definitely pass your driving test if you drive that fast!
You definitely won't pass
Maria is bound _______ the news – everybody was talking about it. (hear)
to have heard
When I was a student, I had to get ________ on less than £50 a week.
by
The car’s brakes ______ as it came to a stop.
screeched