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Review on Grammar 2
A Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence. 1 According to the Publications Department, it will be two years before the new Handbook completes/is completed/will be completed. 2 The President’s plane touched down in Mexico City on Wednesday, two days after he would have arrived/had been to arrive/was due to arrive. 3 By the end of this month, I’ll be/be being/have been a member of this club for ten years. 4 Helena’s not really a party animal, so I doubt whether she comes/’ll come/’ll have come. 5 I was wondering if you wanted/had wanted/would want to go running with me. 6 I didn’t realise I’d left my file at home until the meeting will start/has started/started. 7 I was going to ask her for a date, but I don’t/didn’t/couldn’t bring myself to do it. 8 The noise stopped as soon as the Head Teacher walks/walked/was walking into the room. 9 I’ve been getting stabbing pains in my back so far/for a while now/up to now. 10 How long did you say you take/are taking/have been taking these pills? B Complete each sentence with an appropriate word. 1 I have had my doubts about this place ever ____________ I got here. 2 So where exactly were you at the ____________ of the robbery? 3 It’s ____________ since I last saw my cousin. 4 Our books still haven’t arrived; for the time ____________ we’ll have to use photocopies. 5 Sue ____________ to have played in goal, but she hurt her leg and had to miss the big match. 6 Doing this course is going to ____________ you really have to knuckle down and change your ways.
7 Every ____________ often we have a barbecue in our garden. 8 I’m ____________ it really difficult to keep up on my computer course. 9 Do I like pop music? It ____________ on what you regard as ‘pop’. 10 Simon Webster! Does this crisp packet ____________ to you, by any chance? C Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same. 1 Whose shoe is this? belong Who _________________________________________________________ to? 2 I’ve been too ill to do any work since Monday. day Monday was the _____________________________________ enough to work. 3 After a good sleep Tim started to feel better. once Tim started to feel better _________________________________ a good sleep. 4 We haven’t eaten out for ages. last It’s been __________________________________________________ ate out. 5 I’ve never lived in any other house. all I’ve lived ____________________________________________________ life. 6 He used to spend the whole of Saturday morning washing his car. would Every Saturday ______________________________________ washing his car. 7 My new working hours enable me to be with my children for longer in the evening. mean My new working hours ________________________________________ more time with my children in the evening. 8 Until then I’d never seen Richard get angry. first That is _______________________________________ seen Richard get angry. 9 Luca was my first experience of true love. never Until I _______________________________________________ truly in love. 10 Try the new system a few times and you’ll become familiar with it. used You’ll ___________________________________ you’ve tried it a few times.
2 It was a mistake to ever put Brian’s name forward as Chairman. (nominate) Brian ________________________________________________ as Chairman. 3 There is no decision yet from the jury on the Walter Andrew case. (make) The jury _________________________________________ minds on the Walter Andrew case. 4 Police believe the woman is being put up in the Northampton area by friends. (stay) The woman ________________________________________ with friends in the Northampton area. 5 For many years people thought Isiah Kerr was the artist of the painting, which was wrong. (attribute) For many years the painting _________________________________________ Isiah Kerr. G Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same. 1 But for the intervention of his bodyguards, the President might have been hurt. intervened If __________________________________________ he might have been hurt. 2 For a bike that’s two years old, it’s in very good condition. even The bike’s in very good condition, ___________________________________ two years old. 3 I really wish I had gone to university. deeply I _______________________________________________ going to university. 4 The entire staff demanded Ken’s immediate reinstatement. be The entire staff demanded ___________________________________________ immediately. 5 I just want you to know that, whatever happens, your mum and I will always be there for you. come I just want you to know that, ________________________________________ , your mum and I will always be there for you.
H Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence. 1 I thought the exam would be really difficult but in fact it mustn’t/couldn’t/ shouldn’t have been easier. 2 This can’t/shouldn’t/won’t be the way – we’ve driven past that bus stop three times now! 3 You must/could/may have worked here longer than me, but that doesn’t mean you can treat me like dirt! 4 Sorry, I must/might/should have told you about the change of plan earlier. 5 You mustn’t/can’t/wouldn’t have finished your homework already! 6 I’m really happy in my new job; I couldn’t/shouldn’t/wouldn’t have found a nicer company. 7 Could/Would/Should you hear anything, let me know. 8 Well, thanks for the offer – I might/could/would just take you up on it. 9 Sam was an difficult child who couldn’t/wouldn’t/mightn’t do anything his parents asked him to. 10 I remember when I was thirteen, I must/could/should have friends round to sleep over. I Complete each sentence with a suitable phrase of three words containing the word in capital letters. 1 I have no sympathy for her, ______________________________. NONE 2 I did tell him, but he didn’t seem concerned ______________________________. SLIGHTEST 3 In the end, ______________________________ do was cross our fingers and hope. ALL 4 I’ve told you ______________________________ , don’t kick the football against the window! TIME 5 No, ______________________________ , David told Ann that Ross wasn’t coming. HAPPENED 6 ______________________________ most is a really good dance down at the disco. LIKE 7 Scarcely ______________________________ back home when the neighbours descended on us with tea and cakes. ARRIVED 8 Was it really necessary? You ______________________________ give them all our personal details, you know. DIDN’T 9 You really ______________________________ to all this trouble! GONE 10 Try ______________________________ , I simply couldn’t work out how to assemble the bookshelf. MIGHT
K Decide whether each sentence is grammatically possible or not. Write or X (correct or incorrect). 1 We can confirm that your flight leaves at 4 pm from the North Terminal. ___ 2 Mary suggested why didn’t we go and see a film. ___ 3 What lovely weather we’re having! ___ 4 Hilary warned the team that trying to compete with each other would be dangerous. ___ 5 I studied at the University of Pisa. ___ 6 I’ve got a bit of a flu this morning. ___ 7 Everyone got on very well, that was quite surprising in the circumstances. ___ 8 There is only one person in my street is a bit unfriendly. ___ 9 Finding myself in difficulty, I looked around for a policeman. ___ 10 I’ve stopped to go to the gym, as it’s too expensive. ___ L Complete each sentence with an appropriate word. 1 The car needs ____________ good cleaning. 2 There’s nothing I hate more than ____________ in application forms. 3 I ____________ face another long journey! 4 I wish you wouldn’t ____________ complaining all the time. 5 ____________ leaves the office last, please turn off the lights. 6 The first time we met was ____________ we were at Barry’s party. 7 It was on this spot, 500 years ago, ____________ King Henry fought a famous battle. 8 If it’s trendy clothes you want, On Offer is ____________ place to go. 9 Oh by the way, we’ve been ____________ to a party on Saturday by Lynn and Roger. 10 Baker strongly ____________ having broken the photocopier. M Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in bold, and so that the meaning stays the same. 1 Rumours say that the Prime Minister is about to resign. be The Prime Minister is _______________________________________ point of resigning.
2 I was pleased to learn that Helen’s search for a place at university was successful. managed I was pleased to learn that _____________________________________ a place at university. 3 Go on! I bet you’re too scared to jump off that wall. dare Go on! I _________________________________________________ that wall. 4 After missing two lessons, John found it difficult to follow what the teacher was saying. struggled After missing two lessons, John ______________________________________ explanations. 5 The baby no longer has a bottle of milk before going to bed. stopped The baby ___________________________________________ a bottle of milk before going to bed. 6 Jill’s parents were really pleased when Jill got 90% in her maths test. pleased Jill got 90% in her Maths test, ____________________________________ her parents. 7 Under-age drinking is a problem that concerns us very much. concerned We are _______________________________________ of under-age drinking. 8 ‘Paul, why don’t you take a day off and come shopping with me?’ said Eva. that Eva suggested _____________________________________ shopping with her. 9 4,000 jobs are to be cut at Barrant Ltd, according to an announcement today. announced Today, Barrant Ltd _____________________________________ of 4,000 jobs. 10 ‘Joyce, let me carry your suitcase for you – I insist,’ said Henry. on Henry _____________________________________________ suitcase for her. N Think of a word which collocates with the preposition to complete each sentence. 0 Dr Porter is a heart and lungs consultant who specialises in heart transplants. 1 That supermarket once ____________ me £5 too much for my shopping. 2 George really ____________ me of my old Uncle Charlie – they are so similar. 3 His anxieties all ____________ from his childhood upbringing. 4 I’m not very ____________ on football, to be honest.
All this talk about being sick ________________________________________ my food. 3 I should draw your attention to the fact that Lynn is no longer responsible for overseas sales. point Can I just _________________________________________ Lynn is no longer responsible for overseas sales. 4 Don’t worry, I will do the ironing, but not just yet. done Don’t worry, I will _________________________________________ , but not just yet. 5 I went to see a financial adviser as I was thinking I might change my insurance policies. view I went to see a financial adviser ______________________________________ possibly changing my insurance policies. 6 My tennis is distinctly rusty; I simply don’t have the time to practise any more. practice My tennis is distinctly rusty; I’m really _______________________________ , you know. 7 Prisoners here are regularly visited by their families to boost their morale. basis Prisoners here get family visits _______________________________________ to boost their morale. 8 Roger is eligible for early retirement. entitled Roger _________________________________________ take early retirement. 9 ‘Great to hear about your new job, Sue – congratulations!’ said Mike. congratulated Mike ___________________________________________ getting her new job. 10 I really like the idea of going to Sri Lanka – let’s do it! appeals The idea of going to Sri Lanka _____________________________________ – let’s do it! Q Some of the following sentences contain a spelling mistake. Write the correct spelling or put a tick in the space provided. 0 I’ve never seen such an awful film. 00 Don’t worry; I’ll make all the neccessary arrangements. necessary 1 I can’t gaurantee your safety completely. ________________ 2 I can’t play football with you: I’m doing my ________________ piano practise.
3 Have you found any accommodation yet for ________________ when you start university? 4 One of my buttons is coming loose. ________________ 5 I just need a little more comittment from you. ________________ 6 I think you should go and see a psichologist. ________________ 7 What a marvellous performance. ________________ 8 The measurements you gave me don’t sound quite right. ________________ 9 I think that as a serious actress, she is very underated. ________________ 10 Where are my shoes? They’ve simply disapeared. ________________ R Correct the punctuation in the three paragraphs by adding or removing suitable punctuation. You need to make five changes in each paragraph. Of all my friends I’d have to say Michelle is the nicest, you couldnt hope to meet, a more caring person. I remember on one occasion when we were both about six, she saw that some older children were being unkind to me, and calmly led me away by the hand.
The practice of headhunting, is becoming more and more commonplace in the business’ world. Companies, who have important vacancies to fill, are increasingly targeting and approaching excellent individuals, in other companies and offering them more money. Agencies are also springing up to do this work on companies’ behalf.
‘Sharon I don’t know what you’re talking about, darling? You’ve got the wrong end of the stick.’ said Basil. ‘I was just giving Maureen a hug because she was really upset, I’m sure you’d have done the same. Just because I’m a bloke, it doesn’t mean I can’t touch a friend.
S Underline the correct word or phrase which best completes each gap in the text. In the latest of our series ‘Ask the Enemy’ we asked classical music critic Daphne Bushell for her views on pop music.
