Pronouns
Complete the sentence with one word.
Will the person who left _____ boarding pass at Security please go back and collect it?
their
Complete the sentence with one word:
The Chinese economy is growing and _____ a result the standard of living is rising.
as
Complete the sentence with one word.
When I was young, my family __________ spend every summer holiday at the seaside.
would
Choose the correct alternative.
I 'm having / have to / had my hair cut tomorrow afternoon.
'm having
Finish the sentence: My brother is really annoying. He is always taking my things. He is a real pain....
in the neck
Complete the sentence with one word.
If we lived closer to _____ another, we'd probably spend more time together.one
Complete the sentence with one word:
We were late _____ of a traffic accident on the motorway.
because
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
My aunt always used to bake biscuits for us. would
My aunt __________ for us.
would bake biscuits
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
The last time I saw him was in 2010. seen
I __________ 2010.
I haven't seen him since 2010.
Being laid off and being redundant
Same or Different? If different, how?
be laid off - lose your job temporary
be redundant - lose your job for good
Complete the sentence with one word.
Joe is quite reserved - he never talks about _____.
himself
Complete the sentences with one word:
1 Everybody seemed to enjoy the barbecue even _____ the weather wasn't very warm.
2 She wore a loose-fitting dress _____ people wouldn't notice that she'd put on weight.
1 though
2 so
Complete the sentence with the correct tense.
I __________ (drive) when you called, so I couldn't answer the phone.
was driving
Complete the sentence using the word have.
We need to __________ (the central heating / repair) soon, before it starts getting cold.
have the central heating repaired
Apparently, my order will be delivered today and not next week. I think I ..... when I was talking with the manager.
got the wrong end of the stick
Complete the sentence with one word.
This street looks different from when I was a child. Didn't _____ use to be a sweet shop on the corner?
there
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
They managed to get here even though the traffic was heavy. despite
They managed to get here __________.
They managed to get here despite the heavy traffic.
Complete the sentence with the correct tense.
I __________ (hear) the crash outside. It ____ (turn out), the driver _____ (hit) the pole along the road.
heard / turned out/ had hit
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
I need to pay someone to repair my glasses. have
I need __________.
I need to have my glasses repaired.
Surprisingly, elderly people are often anxious to look attractive.
Contrary to popular belief
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
If you learn a few phrases, the local people really appreciate it. one
_______________, the local people really appreciate it.
If one learns a few phrases, the local people really appreciate it.
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
1 It was foogy, so the flight was cancelled. due
The flight __________.
2 She wore dark glasses so that she wouldn't be recognized. so as
She wore dark glasses __________.
1 The flight was cancelled due to the fog.
2 She wore dark glasses so as not to be recognized.
Complete the sentence with the correct tense.
1 I ___________ (like) making a packed lunch in the morning, but I ___________ (not have) time anymore with my new job.
2 The door __________ (just shut) behind me when I _________ (remember) that my keys _________ (be) inside.
1 used to like / don't have
2 had just shut / remembered / were
Rewrite the sentence using the bold word.
If we buy a dishwasher, it won't be necessary to do the washing-up. have
If we buy a dishwasher, __________.
... I won't have to do the washing-up.
Sing a song in English!
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