English Practice 11

EXERCISE 1: VOCABULARY

Match the words to the correct definition

Words:

  1. hang around
  2. job interview
  3. software
  4. entrepreneur
  5. earn
  6. appearance

Definitions:
A. The way someone looks.
B. Money you get for working.
C. People talking to decide if you get a job.
D. A person who starts their own business.
E. A program or app that runs on a computer.
F. To spend time with no clear plan.

EXERCISE 2 : VOCABULARY 2

Choose the correct option

Read the sentence and circle a or b.

  1. Mark works as a part-time waiter.
    a) He works all day long.
    b) He works only some hours, not full-time.
  2. Tracy is keen on music.
    a) She is interested in music.
    b) She hates music.
  3. Lisa wants to start her career immediately.
    a) She will wait for a long time.
    b) She wants to start right now.
  4. They have achieved remarkable success.
    a) They became very successful.
    b) They failed in their business.
  5. Tony is very experienced in teaching.
    a) He is new in teaching.
    b) He has done it for many years.
  6. Jason loves to hang around with friends.
    a) He stays at home.
    b) He spends time outside with friends.

EXERCISE 3: VOCABULARY

Words to Use:

  • opportunities
  • interview
  • applications
  • innovative
  • experience
  • success

1.Elon Musk is an ______________ person.
He has original and creative ideas that can change the course of the world in a serious way.

2.Martha resigned from her job last month, so she has applied for a new job as a software engineer. She is going to have a ______________ at a smartphone company next Monday.

3.Jeff graduated from university last month. There are plenty of ______________ for orthodontists in London, so he won’t face any problems to find a job.

3.When writing a well-organized CV, you should include the summary of your work ______________, education, qualifications and the latest information about yourself.

4.Steve Jobs achieved remarkable ______________ in business life. He was a unique industrial designer with an extreme thinking capability that made him one of the richest men in the world.

5. He works for a big technology company. He develops and produces unique ______________ for outstanding mobile devices.

EXERCISE 4: VOCABULARY 4

Job Options:

  • psychologist
  • paramedic
  • accountant
  • fireman
  • lawyer
  • surgeon
  • orthodontist
  1. I want to be a ______________ in the future because I’m very much interested in studying the mind and behavior of people.
  2. After the accident, a ______________ provided first aid to the injured.
  3. An ______________ keeps the record of the expenses of our firm.
  4. A ______________ entered the burning building bravely and saved the old man.
  5. Mary is a successful ______________. She can advise people about law and defend her clients.
  6. Before the operation, the ______________ came and gave me information about the procedure.
  7. My father is an ______________. He has an important job of helping people with teeth problems.

EXERCISE 5: VOCABULARY 5

Match the words with the definitions

Words:

  • entrepreneur
  • application
  • innovative
  • reflect
  • expense

Definitions:
A. to show, express, or be a sign of something
B. a thing on which one is required to spend money
C. a program or piece of software designed to fulfill a particular purpose
D. a person who sets up a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of making a profit
E. (a product, idea, etc.) featuring new methods; advanced and original

EXERCISE 6: VOCABULARY 6

Complete the sentences using the words below

Words to Use:

  • opportunity
  • expenses
  • applications
  • innovative
  • entrepreneur
  • reflect

Sentences:

  1. In this corporation, we design and produce many useful ______________ and enjoyable games for mobile systems.
  2. You know my education ______________ are pretty high, so I will look for a part-time job for the summer months.
  3. I think an ______________ idea will work. Being a little discreet, a little enthusiastic and a little adventurous is enough to become successful.
  4. You have the required qualifications for this job. I think you shouldn’t miss that job ______________.
  5. Sergey Brin is a world-wide famous ______________ who created the most popular search engine called Google on the Internet.
  6. Many people admit that the clothes one wears ______________ the character of the person, so people must pay attention to their outfit when they look for a job.

EXERCISE 7: WILL vs BE GOING TO

Do you think your best friend — her present?
A) is going to enjoy   B) will enjoy

We — a movie at the cinema this evening.
A) will see   B) are seeing

I hope the high level technology — our life easier and safer in the future.
A) will make   B) is going to make

I — to Beijing for a business trip at 7 p.m.
A) will fly   B) am going to fly

Martin — for an advertisement agency. He is starting next week.
A) is going to work   B) will work

I think I — to the car service because a strange noise is coming from the engine.
A) will go   B) am going to go

Watch out! That man is driving the car dangerously. He — an accident.
A) will have   B) is going to have

EXERCISE 8: WILL vs BE GOING TO

1) A: We don’t have any bread.
   B: Yes, I know. I ______________ buy some. I took some money from your purse.

2) A: We don’t have any bread.
   B: Really? I ______________ get some from the shop then.

3) A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?
   B: Because I ______________ visit my mother in Scotland next month.

4) A: I’m really cold.
   B: Wait! I ______________ turn the heating on.

5) A: What are your plans after you leave university?
   B: I think I ______________ work in a hospital in Africa.

6) A: All the lights have gone off!
   B: Don’t worry. I ______________ take a look.

7) A: Why are you carrying your laptop?
   B: I ______________ do some homework on the train.

8) A: I can’t find my keys.
   B: I ______________ help you look for them.

9) A: Did you remember to buy the tickets?
   B: Oh no, I forgot! I ______________ buy them online now.

10) If you take a look at this graphic, you can see that the economy ______________ get better very soon. But of course, none can be sure of it.

11) A: I’ve bought this paint because I ______________ paint the kitchen.
   B: I’m sure it ______________ look fantastic.

12) Have you got any plans for tomorrow?
   – Yes, I ______________ visit my grandparents.

13) Why is she learning Spanish?
   – She ______________ travel to Spain.

14) We are thirsty.
   – Wait here. I ______________ get some water.

15) Meat or fish?
   – I ______________ have some fish, please.

16) What do you want the keys for?
   – I ______________ close the door.

17) If you don’t take a taxi, you ______________ arrive on time.

18) Why do you want so many oranges?
   – I ______________ make an orange juice.

19) Oh! I haven’t got enough money to pay!
   – Don’t worry. I ______________ lend you some.

20) We need one more player.
   – ______________ you ______________ play with us tomorrow?

21) Why are you switching on the TV?
   – I ______________ watch a football match.

22) I am tired. ______________ cook dinner today?

23) Are you free tomorrow?
   – Sorry. I ______________ study for the exam.

24) She can’t play with you. She ______________ have a shower.

25) What ______________ you ______________ do if you win the lottery?

26) I think I ______________ always love that woman.

27) I ______________ buy some food. Do you want to come with me?

28) Did you speak to Sara?
   – Oh no! I ______________ phone her right now.

29) Can I have a glass, please?
   – I ______________ drink some water.

30) Would you like to go to the cinema?
   – No, sorry. I ______________ clean the house.

31) Where does that noise come from?
   – I don’t know. I ______________ have a look.

32) I can’t climb this tree.
   – Don’t worry. I ______________ help you.

33) They have made a decision.
   – They ______________ lose weight next year.

34) What are you going to do this evening?
   – I don’t know. Maybe I ______________ play golf.

35) This shirt is really nice but I think it ______________ be very expensive.

36) Hey! The phone is ringing!
   – Alright. I ______________ take it.

37) Where are you going?
   – We ______________ play basketball.

38) We have bought Lucy a book.
   – Do you think she ______________ read it?

39) Why are you wearing sunglasses?
   – Because I ______________ go to the beach.

40) It’s starting to rain!
   – Ok. I ______________ take an umbrella.

41) ______________ you ______________ come to the party?
   – Sorry. I have to work.

42) According to this timetable, a train ______________ at 3 o’clock. (leave)

43) Look, that plane ______________! (crash)

44) My elder son says he ______________ a doctor when he grows up. (be)

45) Tomorrow ______________ a cold sunny day, according to the forecast. (be)

46) My wife’s parents ______________ for dinner tomorrow, so we’re preparing something special. (come)

EXERCISE 9: VOCABULARY

Vocabulary

1. …… a fountain

 2. …… a pathway

 3. …… a dome

 4. …… an archway

 5. …… precious stones

 6. …… marble

 Definition

a. a rounded roof with a circle-shaped base

 b. valuable stones like diamonds, rubies and emeralds

 c. a narrow track for walking on

 d. a structure in a garden or park that pushes water into the air

 e. a type of hard smooth stone that is often used for decoration

 f. a curved structure, often over an entrance or passage

EXERCISE 10: READING

Read the passage and write True (T) or False (F).

Sergey Brin was born on August 21, 1973 in Moscow, Russia. When Sergey Brin was 6 years old, his parents emigrated from Russia to the United States and settled in Maryland. While he was doing his doctorate at Stanford University from 1993 to 1995, he and his friend Larry Page formed the Google search engine and founded Google. Today, Google reaches millions of users every day with the services it provides over the internet. Larry Page is currently President of Products and Sergey Brin is President of Technology. These two genius men have a very modest life although they have a billion-dollar fortune.

  1. Sergey Brin was born in Maryland, the USA.
  2. Sergey Brin founded Google with his friend.
  3. Google is a famous shopping website on the internet.
  4. He still works in Moscow with his partner Larry Page.
  5. Millions of Internet users reach the Google services.
  6. They are very rich, but they have a very modest way of life.

EXERCISE 11: Match the questions with the answers

Questions:

  1. Who is going to go and buy bread from the bakery?
  2. What time is the plane to Antalya going to depart?
  3. Why is Jason going to go to the library after school?
  4. How are you going to go to the bus terminal?
  5. When is your father going to return from the business trip?

Answers:

A. I’m going to go there by underground. It’s faster than others.
B. Mike is going to go by bike and get it in a short time.
C. He is going to come back next Monday.
D. It’s going to leave at 3:45 in the afternoon.
E. Because he is going to do some research for his project work.

EXERCISE 12: Match the following words and combine the phrases

Words:

  1. job
  2. graduation from
  3. Bachelor’s
  4. world-famous
  5. future
  6. letter of
  7. mechanical
  8. chronic

Phrases:
A. scientist
B. intent
C. engineering
D. diseases
E. career
F. interview
G. degree
H. university

EXERCISE 13: Fill in the blanks with “will” or “be going to”

  1. My friend, Jackie ______________ visit me tomorrow morning, so I cleaned the whole house in the afternoon.
  2. Please, don’t worry. I ______________ teach you how to solve that problem.
  3. I have planned everything. First, we ______________ visit the museum together and then have lunch at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
  4. My father has found a great job in another city, so we ______________ move there next month.
  5. I believe scientists ______________ find a cure to cancer soon.
  6. You see my wife is pregnant. We ______________ have a baby two months later.

EXERCISE 14: Put the words into the correct order to make sentences

  1. going to / her / she / tomorrow / is / report / present
  2. next / I / will / year / hope / university / graduate / I / from
  3. luxurious / I / a / there / live / will / house / buy / and
  4. guess / will / have / she / large / I / I / family / a
  5. around / I / hope / will / the world / day / one / I / travel
  6. is / tonight / Jeff / study / going to

EXERCISE 15: GERUND AND INFINITIVE

GERUND LIST

  • admit
  • appreciate
  • avoid
  • can’t stand
  • confess
  • consider
  • delay
  • deny
  • discuss
  • dislike
  • enjoy
  • fancy
  • finish
  • forgive
  • give up
  • imagine
  • involve
  • keep
  • mention
  • mind
  • miss
  • postpone
  • practice
  • quit
  • risk
  • suggest
  • understand
  • accustomed to
  • afraid of
  • apologize for
  • approve of
  • be fed up with
  • be gifted in
  • be into
  • believe in
  • blame for
  • complain about
  • crazy about
  • feel like
  • fond of
  • good / bad at
  • happy about
  • insist on
  • instead of
  • interested in
  • keen on
  • look forward to
  • object to
  • participate in
  • rely on
  • responsible for
  • succeed in
  • talk about
  • thank for
  • think about
  • think of
  • tired of
  • use for
  • worry about

INFINITIVE LIST

afford

agree

appear

arrange

ask

dare

decide

expect

fail

get

happen

hope

invite

learn

manage

offer

plan

prepare

pretend

promise

refuse

say

seem

teach

tend

threaten

wait

want

warn

wish

EXERCISE 16: GERUND AND INFINITIVE

Circle the correct one

  1. Carolyn has decided attending / to attend the popular talent show in her country.
  2. Brian enjoys spending / to spend time on a hobby. It relieves the stress of life.
  3. Rosie is tired of do / doing the same job every day. I think she is looking for a new job.
  4. Our coach always wants to check / checking our safety harness twice before we jump off the cliff.
  5. Peter postponed to write / writing his assignment for a week.
  6. I strongly advise you to try / trying flyboarding on your summer holiday.
  7. We’re looking forward to going / go to New York next summer.
  8. Kyle is prepared taking / to take the financial risks in the hope of making a profit.

EXERCISE 19: INDOOR-OUTDOOR-EXTREME ACTIVITIES

Hobbies to Categorize:

  • knitting
  • gardening
  • cooking
  • doing yoga
  • video gaming
  • painting
  • cycling
  • soccer
  • hiking
  • mountain biking
  • archery
  • hunting
  • rock climbing
  • bungee jumping
  • skydiving
  • parkour
  • highlining
  • origami

EXERCISE 20: VOCABULARY

Words

A) equipment
B) carriage
C) chalk
D) lantern
E) agriculture
F) frustrated

📌 Definitions

  1. The work and methods of growing crops and looking after animals that are used as food for people
    → _______
  2. A lamp with a candle, gas flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it may be carried or hung
    → _______
  3. The things that are used for a particular activity or purpose
    → _______
  4. A vehicle with wheels that is pulled by a horse
    → _______
  5. Being annoyed because things are not happening in the way that you want, or in the way that they should
    → _______
  6. A small stick of soft, white rock that is used for writing and drawing
    → _______

EXERCISE 21: Circle the correct options (Gerunds or Infinitives)

  1. I’m very good at to use / using computers and writing poems.
  2. My friend, Thomas is really gifted in taking / to take photographs.
  3. I recommend you watching / to watch the latest movie of Orlando Bloom.
  4. We usually go hiking / to hike when we get bored at home.
  5. I’m very into to do / doing sports. I especially love playing / to play basketball.
  6. My daughter, Sally enjoys dancing / to dance.
  7. I want learning / to learn how to play a musical instrument during summer holidays.

EXERCISE 22: Choose the correct (Gerunds or Infinitives)

  1. You should quit — frozen and fast food if you want to have a healthy life.
     A) to eat  B) eating
  2. We were very surprised — my favorite singer eating dinner at this restaurant yesterday.
     A) to see  B) seeing
  3. Unfortunately, I don’t have enough money — a new laptop.
     A) to buy  B) buying
  4. I phoned some of my classmates — them to my graduation party on Saturday.
     A) inviting  B) to invite
  5. My mother can’t stand — to hip-hop music. She always prefers classical music.
     A) to listen  B) listening

EXERCISE 23: Complete the sentences by using gerund or infinitive forms of the given verbs

  1. Don’t worry! I don’t mind __________ (study) at night until the early morning.
  2. It’s a very important project for me. I’d like __________ (finish) it until this weekend.
  3. My grandfather and I enjoyed __________ (spend) time together near the lake in the good old days.
  4. The economists advise people __________ (invest) their money on gold from now on.
  5. Jane is crazy about __________ (keep) pets at home, but her father doesn’t allow her.
  6. The headmaster expects all teachers __________ (join) the first-aid course this term.
  7. My son is gifted in __________ (solve) maths questions. He can find the results in a very short time.

EXERCISE 24: Complete the sentences with the right verb

(give up – wish – fancy – pretend – mind)

  1. We all _______________ to live in a peaceful world.
  2. I _______________ to be a doctor in the role play.
  3. I don’t _______________ opening the window although it is cool in here.
  4. You should never _______________ trying to achieve your goals.
  5. Peter doesn’t _______________ joining parties. He has a shy personality.

EXERCISE 25: VOCABULARY

Words

A) envelope
B) the gateway to
C) neatly
D) philately
E) pastime
F) collection
G) vast

Definitions

  1. of great extent or quantity; immense _____
  2. an activity that someone does regularly _____
  3. a flat paper container with sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document _____
  4. arranged in a tidy way; in good order _____
  5. the way to get into something or somewhere _____
  6. a group of objects of the same type that have been collected by people _____
  7. the collecting or study of stamps as a hobby _____

EXERCISE 26: Circle the correct option (Gerunds or Infinitives)

  1. I don’t want to cook the meal today. I’d rather eat / eating out this evening.
  2. We would like visit / to visit historical buildings in the city.
  3. My father would like / prefers reading a newspaper to watching TV in his free time.
  4. Tony would rather have / to have an omelette than a toast for breakfast.
  5. I would like to / prefer come to your birthday party next weekend.
  6. Sharon would prefer to study / study Geography rather than solve Maths problems.
  7. Where would you like spend / to spend your summer holiday this year?
  8. I would rather / would like go rafting than go caving.

EXERCISE 27: Complete the sentences with the given words

Words: listen, stay, take, play, eat, watch, go, buy

  1. I prefer __________ chess with my father because he can play very well and he is a perfect rival for me.
  2. My daughter would like __________ spaghetti for dinner. It’s her favorite food.
  3. Brian feels very ill today. He would rather not __________ to work today. He needs a rest.
  4. Would you prefer __________ a laptop or a desktop computer for your office? Which one is better?
  5. Do you prefer __________ TV or __________ to music in your free time at home?
  6. We want to go out this evening. We would rather not __________ at home because we are bored.
  7. I’d prefer __________ the bus rather than drive to work in the mornings because there is always a traffic jam in the early hours of the day.

EXERCISE 28: Choose the correct option

  1. I would like – – – visit all historical buildings and museums when I go to Istanbul.
    a) visiting  b) visit  c) to visit
  2. We would rather – – – a meal at home – – – eat at a restaurant this evening.
    a) cook / than  b) doing / to  c) do / rather than
  3. People prefer – – – shopping in big malls – – – buying their needs from the local shops.
    a) to do / to  b) doing / to  c) do / rather than
  4. A: Do you like doing extreme sports?
     B: Actually not. I prefer – – – enjoyable, relaxing sports such as tennis or golf – – – fast and tiring ones.
    a) do / than  b) doing / to  c) do / rather than
  5. Leanna – – – be a housewife than a busy manager at the company. She – – – a quiet and calm life.
    a) would rather / prefers  b) prefers / would rather
    c) would prefer / would like
  6. My friend – – – to scuba dive, but I’m afraid of sea creatures. I – – – take beautiful photographs of the nature.
    a) prefer / would rather  b) would rather / would like
    c) would like / would rather

EXERCISE 29: Circle the correct option.

  1. My daughter got really disappointed / cheerful when the school cancelled the trip to the zoo.
  2. I am really sorry, but there was nothing we could do to allow / prevent the accident.
  3. Hollywood stars pay great attention to look beautiful and glamorous / ordinary on TV.
  4. Peter painted his room with bright colours to make it dull / jazzy.
  5. Engineers should plan buildings of the future invulnerable / impressive to earthquakes.

EXERCISE 30: Match the halves of the sentences.

Sentence Halves:
a) My mother is always on pins and needles when my brother goes ice climbing
b) Ali has a good command of English
c) Finally, Judith let the cat out of the bag
d) My brother has always been the odd man in the office
e) I’m not keen on watching docudramas on TV

Endings:

  1. as she was tired of keeping her sister’s secrets.
  2. because it is a perilous sport.
  3. since they make me feel miserable.
  4. so nobody is willing to work with him.
  5. so it is easy for him to find a job abroad.

EXERCISE 31: Complete the sentences using “would rather”, “would prefer” or “prefer”.

  1. I think teenagers ____________ to stay in a hotel rather than a tent.
  2. Thomas is keen on history and architecture, so he ____________ visiting historical places and museums whenever he goes abroad.
  3. My grandparents don’t know how to use the Internet, so they ____________ write letters.
  4. April ____________ to play online games instead of watching TV.
  5. Most of my students ____________ try bodyboarding than drifting.

EXERCISE 32: Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

  1. I was glad – – – the tickets for the show after waiting in the queue for two hours.
    a) get b) to get c) getting
  2. My sister doesn’t mind – – – on Sundays, but I really hate it.
    a) work b) to work c) working
  3. After watching the weather forecast, we decided – – – our plans.
    a) change b) to change c) changing
  4. Keep – – – until you succeed.
    a) try b) to try c) trying
  5. When I was a child, I couldn’t stand – – – horror movies.
    a) watch b) to watch c) watching

EXERCISE 33: Look at the underlined words or phrases and choose the sentence that has the closest meaning.

  1. Nancy is gifted in cooking.
    a) Nancy has a flair for preparing tasty dishes.
    b) Nancy doesn’t enjoy spending time in the kitchen.
  2. I am fascinated by her ability of writing poems.
    a) I can’t stand reading her poems because they are dull.
    b) I think she is gifted in writing poems.
  3. My father was fortunate to turn his hobby into his career.
    a) My father was lucky because he could make money on his hobby.
    b) My father was unlucky because he didn’t enjoy doing his job.
  4. Safari tours offer you a unique chance to see wild animals in their habitats.
    a) It is common and usual to see wild animals in their habitats.
    b) Seeing wild animals in their habitats is an exceptional case.

EXERCISE 34: Fill in the blanks with the correct form: Gerund (V-ing) or Infinitive (to + V1)

  1. He’s not allowed __________ this. (do)
  2. Does it need __________ a bath? (have)
  3. They go __________ in winter. (swim)
  4. You can’t __________ here. (smoke)
  5. I told them __________ quiet. (be)
  6. They keep __________ for one hour. (talk)
  7. I don’t enjoy __________ . (skate)
  8. She is good at __________ chess. (play)
  9. Do you wish __________ now? (stop)
  10. Pam loves __________ letters. (receive)
  11. She’s planning __________ on a trip to Paris. (go)
  12. Would you like __________ a picnic? (have)
  13. My son never wants __________ to bed. (go)
  14. I don’t mind __________ the dishes. (wash)
  15. Sorry, I forgot __________ you this afternoon. (call)
  16. Do you like __________ ? (drive)
  17. Please, remember __________ me the information that I need. (send)
  18. I’d like to __________ you some questions. (ask)
  19. I learned __________ play the guitar when I was 6. (play)
  20. She offered ………………… me. (help)
  21. We’ve decided …………………….. married soon. (get)
  22. I stopped …………………. football when I got married. (play)
  23. We should …………………….. very early in the morning. (arrive)
  24. I’m not very good at ……………………. sports. (play)
  25. You promised …………………… the children to the cinema. (take)
  26. Have you finished ………………………. the house? (paint)
  27. You should avoid …………………….. to strangers. (talk)
  28. I couldn’t phone to………………… you because I didn’t have my phone. (phone)

EXERCISE 35: Fill in the blanks with the correct form: Gerund (V-ing) or Infinitive (to + V1)

1. If you study enough, you can _________(succeed) 

2. I missed ___________ friends. (meet)

3. Stop _________ about me! (talk)

4. They decided not __________ before the sunrise. (leave)

5. They decided ___________ without me. (go)

6. She really hates _________. (dance)

7. You’d better not ________ late again. (be)

8. They offered me __________ with them. (work)

9. __________ harms you. (smoke)

10. Can you afford _________ a new car? (purchase) 

11. It was very nice ________ you again. (see)

12. I don’t know how __________ there. (get)

13. He suggests ___________ a party this weekend. (give)

14. I prefer _________ at home. (stay)

15. He is good at __________ the difficult questions. (solve)

16. They denied__________ the car. (steal)

17. I took my laptop with me __________ at school. (study)

18. She can’t stand ___________ to pop music. (listen)

19. It wasn’t necessary ___________ there. (go)

20. She would like __________ that movie. (see)

EXERCISE 36: Fill in the blanks with the correct form: Gerund (V-ing) or Infinitive (to + V1)

1.I can’t decide whether………………….  (buy) a new car or not.

2. She loves  …………………(dance) to her favorite songs.

3.He agreed …………………. (help) me with my homework.

4.I enjoy  ………………….(read) books in my free time.

5.Don’t forget  ………………(lock) the door when you leave.

6.It’s important ……………… (practice) your English every day.

7.They decided ……………… (go) shopping on Saturday.

8.She can’t stand…………………….  (be) late for meetings.

9.We’re planning  ………………………(visit) our grandparents next weekend.

10.She started ………………………. (cry) when she heard the sad news.

11.He promised ………………………. (call) me as soon as he arrives.

12.I prefer…………………………  (listen) to music rather than watching TV.

13.She hopes  ……………………….(find) a better job soon.

14.We can’t avoid …………………….. (pay) taxes.

15.Would you like……………………  (join) us for dinner tonight?

EXERCISE 37: Fill in the blanks with the correct form: Gerund (V-ing) or Infinitive (to + V1)

1. She stopped …………………. (smoke) two years ago.

2. It’s not easy …………………. (learn) a new language.

3. We should consider …………….. (move) to a bigger house.

4. He needs ………………….. (improve) his English for work.

5. She asked me…………………..  (bring) some snacks to the party.

6. I don’t mind…………………….  (wait) a little longer.

7. They can’t afford ………………….. (travel) this summer.

8. He suggested …………………. (go) to the movies tonight.

9. Do you remember………………..  (turn off) the lights?

10. She tried…………………..  (explain) the situation, but nobody listened.

11. I can’t help  ……………………(think) about the upcoming exam.

12. He offered …………………….. (drive) me to the airport.

13. They continued  …………………(talk) despite the noise.

14. I’m looking forward ………………….. (see) you again soon.

15. She managed…………………….  (finish) the project on time.

EXERCISE 38: Fill in the blanks with the correct form: Gerund (V-ing) or Infinitive (to + V1)

1. We had worked hard all morning, so at midday we stopped ………………….. (have) a coffee and a sandwich.

2. Did you remember  …………………….(buy) that bag of apples I asked you to get. We need those apples for the cake this evening.

3. If you are getting so many headaches, you should try  …………………….(see) a specialist at the hospital. It could be something serious.

4. We regret  …………………….(inform) you that you have failed the first part of the test. You can go home now if you wish.

5. If you go on  …………………(listen) to music that loud, you’ll be deaf before you’re twenty!

6. You should stop  ……………………(go) to that biker club. It’s taking up too much of your time.

7. It’s strange that I remember ……………………… (go) to school the first time when I was five but I don’t remember when we moved house a year later.

8. I tried  ……………………..(stop) the thieves but they were both on motorbikes and it was useless running after them.

9. You must regret  ……………………(tell) your sister about her husband now. She has never been the same since.

10. I meant …………………….. (phone) you last night but I completely forgot. So sorry!

11. After graduating in law from Cambridge, she went on  ……………………(become) a famous lawyer.

12. I want to work abroad but not if it means ……………………….. (have to learn) another language. I am terrible at learning languages!

EXERCISE 39: Fill in the blanks with the correct form: Gerund (V-ing) or Infinitive (to + V1)

  1. We had no difficulties ……………… (find) your house.
  2.  (fish)…………………… is not allowed here.
  3. I made him ………………… (wash) his face.
  4. I would love  ……………………(visit) my uncle in Australia.
  5. He succeeded in………………….  (persuade) him to come along.
  6. He crossed the street without …………………… (look) .
  7. His mother caught him …………………. (eat). He was really hungry.
  8. It’s no use ……………………. (talk) to him. He won’t change his mind.
  9. I intend …………………. (spend) the weekend in Bristol.
  10. Thank you for ……………………… (carry) my handbag.
  1. Barbara didn’t know where ………………….. (put) the key.
  2. Peter should ……………….. (write) a letter to his grandmother.
  3. The police warned us …………………. (not get) too close to the house.
  4. She did not know what  ………………………(expect) from them.
  5. I would rather  …………………….(be) in bed than go (go) to work.
  6. He had to scream ………………… (make) himself understood.
  7. Why ……………………. (worry)? She isn’t a child any more.

EXERCISE 40: Fill in the blanks with the correct form: Gerund (V-ing) or Infinitive (to + V1)

You are not allowed ……………….. on the airplane. (smoke)

2. I couldn’t help……………………  when he tripped! (laugh)

3. I enjoy  ………………….to clubs. (go)

4. She expects people …………………… her, but she never helps anyone! (help)

5. My doctor advised me ……………….. smoking. (quit)

6. Please stop …………………. I can hear you fine! (shout)

7. I don’t like …………………. tonight. (cook)

8. Would you mind  ………………………the window? It’s very hot in here. (open)

9. P1: My remote control doesn’t work. P2: Try…………………..  the batteries. (change)

10. In Los Angeles,  ……………………is not allowed in any building. (smoke)

11. I can’t stand ________________ in queues. ( to wait )

12. I wouldn’t like ________________ in his shoes. ( to be )

13. Jim loves ________________ in Thailand. ( to work )

14. I hate ________________ the shopping on Saturday. ( to do )

15. Blast! I forgot ________________ milk. ( to buy )

16. In the end we decided ________________ in. ( to stay )

17. I need ________________ some information about Portugal.(to find )

18. My parents like ________________ for long walks at the weekend. ( to go )

19. Tony gave up ________________ years ago. ( to smoke )

20. I wanted ________________ and see Troy but no one else was interested. ( to go )

21 Mrs Leith offered ________________ us to the airport. ( to take )

22 Clare refused ________________ clean up after the party. ( to help )

23 I tried ________________ him to come but it was no use. ( to persuade )

24 Do you mind not ________________ ? ( to smoke )

25 Everybody really enjoyed ________________ the cha-cha-cha. ( to dance )

26 Lionel admitted ________________ my chocolate mousse. ( to eat )

UNIT 3-4-5

EXERCISE 41: WHEN-WHILE

      Rewrite the sentences with when or while.

  1. I was washing my hair. My brother came home.[while]

……………………………………………………………………

2.Tina was feeding her cat. She saw a big dog.[while]

………………………………………………………………….

3.They were watching tv. The bell rang. [when]

………………………………………………………………….

4.Mike was having dinner. Lucy was putting the children into the bed.[while]

………………………………………………………………

5. I was  making the bed. My mum entered the room.[when]

……………………………………………………………..

EXERCISE 42: WHEN-WHILE

Choose the correct option

  1. Jim was breaking / broke his leg while he was playing / played golf.
  2. Anna was meeting / met Judy while she did / was doing the shopping.
  3. Someone was talking / took Peter’s bag while he made / was making a phone call.
  4. When I arrived / was arriving, she was going / went into the kitchen.
  5. While Jane cooked / was cooking lunch, Anna arrived / was arriving

EXERCISE 43: WHEN-WHILE

Complete the sentences with Simple Past or Past Continuous Tense.

  1. While Jane……………………..(read), Emily………………………….(watch) a cookery on TV.
  2. Darwin ………………………..(come) home, ………………….(switch) on the computer and…………………….(check) his e mails.
  3. The thief…………………….(break) into the house, …………………(steal) the jewels and ……………………….(leave) there.  
  4. Nobody ………………………..(listen) while the teacher……………………..(explain) the tenses.   
  5. While we…………………….(have) a sightseeing tour, our friends……………….(lie) on the beach
  6. He ………………………….(wake) up and……………………………..(look) at his watch.

EXERCISE 44: WHEN-WHILE

Circle The Correct Option.

A. Mary  prepared/was preparing lunch when they came/was coming.

B. Tom was very unlucky. It rained/was raining everyday during his holiday.

C. Who was that nice girl you talked/were talking to while I walked/was walking by the cafe?

D. Last weekend, Susan feel/was falling and broke/was breaking her leg.

E. When I entered/was entering the cafeteria, Mary had/was having lunch with Peter.

F. We drove/were driving to Berlin in Robert’s new car at that time last week.

G. The sun shone/was shining brightly when I got up/was getting up this morning.

H. Ann finally told/was telling us the whole story about Peter.

EXERCISE 45: WHEN-WHILE

Fill in the blanks with “when” or “while”

1. I was reading a book ……………. I heard a noise .

2. …………….. Rinda was cooking, her mum went to work.

3.Ben was playing soccer …………….. he was a child.

4. They were sleeping ……………….. the burglars broke in.

5. He broke his arm …………………… he was playing football.

6. ……………………. I was brushing my teeth, my sister fell asleep.

7. She met him …………………. she was travelling on a train.

EXERCISE 46: SIMPLE PAST TENSE

USE SIMPLE PAST TENSE.

  1. Arthur ______________ (see) the burglars, but he ______________ (not call) the police.
  2. What time ____________________ ( you/ leave) the flat for work in the morning?
  3. How many years ago ____________________ ( your parents/ get) married?
  4. I ______________ ( do) some housework and ______________ (go) to the shops.
  5. Mike ______________ (not do) any homework yesterday. It ______________ (be) Saturday
  6. My aunt ______________ (have) her first baby last month. It is a girl.
  7. We ______________ (want) to drink some coffee but we ______________(not have) any time
  8. Frank ________________ ( not be) at home when l ______________ (phone) him.
  9. Where ______________ ( you/ be) when the accident ______________ (happen)?
  10. When ___________________ ( they/do) the end of the term Project?

EXERCISE 47: USED TO

1. Why did people _______________ mend their clothes?

  1. used to b) use to c) didn’t use to

2. I _______________ like watching football, but now I do.

  1. used to      b) use to    c) didn’t use to

3. What did you _______________ like doing when you were young?

  1. used to b) use to c) didn’t use to

4.John _______________ like Mary, but he doesn’t now.

a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to

5. People _______________ produce as much rubbish as we do nowadays.

a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to

EXERCISE 48: USED TO

Complete these sentences with used to or didn’t use to.

1. I _______________ play the guitar, but I do now.

2. I _______________ ride a bike, but I don’t any more.

3. I _______________ collect stamps, but I don’t any more.

4. I _______________ enjoy getting up early, but I do now.

5. I _______________ be worried about the environment, but I am now.

6. I _______________ be afraid of flying, but I’m not anymore.

7. I _______________ know how to use a computer, but I do now.

EXERCISE 49: USED TO

1.We _____more often in the past. We rarely ____ it now.

a)Meet / used to do            b)Used to meet / do

c)Met /didnt use to do       d)Didnt use to meet/ dont

2.____ you ____ like maths when you ____ in high school?

a)Were / use to / were        b)Did / use to / were

c)Were / used to / are         d)Do / use to / are

3.Don’t you think that winters ____ colder in the past than they _____ now?

a)Use to be/ are                  b)Didnt use to be / were

c)Used to be / are               d) Used to be / were

4.My grandpa _____ he used to ____ to school dor an hour in the  1940’s.

a)Says / walk               b)Said / walks

c)Says/ walked            d)Used to say / walking

5.We _____ your photos on real paper instantly now, but we _____ for days for it in the past.

a)Could have / can wait

b)Had / used to wait

c)Used to have / waited

d)Can have / used to wait

6.Cars ____ air conditioning when l was young because the technology wasnt so improved then.

a)Had                             b)Dont have

c)Didnt use to have     e)Weren’t having

7.Where ____ to ____ your summer holidays?

a)Did you use / spend        b)You use / spent

c)You used / spend            d)Did you use / spent

8.           There ____ an open-air cinema somewhere here. We used to ____ here very often.

a)           Used to be / come

b)           Was / came

c)            Didnt used to be / come

d)           Were / came

EXERCISE 50: USED TO

1. A:Did you try when you were younger?

    B:  ………………

A.  Yes, I have got

B.  No , I havent got

C.  Yes,I do

D.  Yes, I did

2. A. Who did you ……….. with?

A.           Use to live

B.           Used to live

C.           is used to live

D.           Use to living

3. He used to ………after he woke up every morning.

A.           Have a shower

B.           Had a shower

C.           Has a shower

D.           Having a shower

4. Joe used to prepare ……….. for himself,but now,he is just eating a cookie.

A.           a big breakfast

B.           a book

C.           his cardon2

D.           his cat for a walk

5. A: Have you ever listened to music from a ….?

    B: No. I dont even know what it is.

A.           Video

B.           Gramophone

C.           Travel

D.           Book

6. a: Does your mother have a sewing machibe?

    B: ……… she really likes it.

A.           No, I dont

B.           No, she hasnt C.           Yes, she have

7. Linda : I ……. But now, I really love it.I  Ride my bike to school every day.

Anthony:  great! Its very healthy

A.Don’t use to cycle        B . Didn’t used to cycle

C .    used to cycle           D .   didn’t use to cycle

8. A: Did you always want to be an actress?

     B: ……..

A.           Roberts is my favorite

B.           Yes, I want to be an actress

C.           Yes, I used to dream about being an actress in the past

D.           I didn’t want this job 

9. ………. during religious festivals. I miss those days.

A.           I used to pick up a lot of candies

B.           I use to collect Money

C.           I didn’t use to kiss my grandparents

D.           I didn’t use to sleep 

10. I used to drink black coffee…….

A.           After I graduate

B.           Before you come

C.           When I was at university

D.           While I’m traveling

11. When I was a baby, we…….. in a small town.

A.           Live

B.           Are living

C.           Used tol ive

D.           Use to live

12. My father says he …… be thin when he was young

A.           is slim

B.           is hardworking

C.           Use to

D.           Used to

13. ………. Because their fathers were farmers.

A.           Some children work in the fields

B.           Many children use to work in the fields

C.           A lot of children used to work in the fields

D.           Children use to work in the fields

14. Joe and Jenny …….. eat fast food at lunch.

A.           Didn’t used to

B.           Used to

C.           Use to

D.           Are used to

15. When she was a child, she …… naughty.

A.           is

B.           Use to be

C.           Used to be

D.           is use to be

16. Life …….. cheap in Turkey.

A.           Use to be

B.           is use to be

C.           Used to

D.           Used to be

17. A: How were your first glasses?

       B:  ………..

A.           They are use to be nice

B.           They are used to be nice

C.           They use to be nice

D.           They used to be nice

18. A: What did your father use to do when he was young?

        B : ………….

A.           He used to meet his friends at a cafe

B.           He use to meet his friends at cafe

C.           He is use to meet his friends at a cafe

D.           He didn’t use to meet his friends at a cafe

EXERCISE 52: Complete the sentences with the phrases below.

Phrases:

  • use to have
  • used to work
  • used to sing
  • used to walk
  • use to like
  • used to do
  1. I _______________ in a band, but now, I work in a bank.

2. We didn’t _______________ each other, but now, we are best friends.

3. Jessica didn’t _______________ a laptop, but her father bought her one for her birthday.

4. I _______________ my project in hand, but now, I do it on computer.

5. My dad _______________ for a big company, but now, he’s retired.

6. People _______________ a lot, but now, they drive to everywhere.

EXERCISE 53: Choose the correct option.

  1. Susan – – – too much money.
     A) used to eat B) used to spend C) use to have
  2. I – – – the questions quickly when I was a student.
     A) use to answer B) used to answer C) am used to answer
  3. ………….she ………………. go to bed early?
  4.  A) Does / used to B) Did / used to C) Did / use to
  5. They – – – live in Alanya.
     A) use to B) used to C) used
  6. I – – – TV every night.
     A) used to watch B) use to watch C) used to watching

EXERCISE 54: VOCABULARY

Words

  1. obstacle
  2. to be suspended
  3. genius
  4. die
  5. fame
  6. cellar
  7. retarded
  8. deficient

Synonyms

A) mentally impaired
B) extremely intelligent
C) basement
D) to be sent out of school
E) pass away
F) difficulty
G) insufficient
H) popularity

EXERCISE 54: USED TO

Complete the sentences below with the phrases.

Phrases:

  • didn’t use to speak
  • used to go
  • used to speak
  • used to play
  • didn’t use to play
  • used to eat
  • didn’t use to eat
  • didn’t use to go

1.We _________________________ English, but now, we can have a conversation.

2. I don’t like sweets, but when I was younger, I _________________________ them every day.

3.My dad never goes to football matches these days, but he _________________________ every weekend in the past.

4.My mother _________________________ French, but now, she forgot it.

5.My favourite player is Ronaldo; he _________________________ for Manchester United.

6.I _________________________ vegetables, but now, I really love them.

7.My brother _________________________ the piano at all, but now, he plays it very well.

8. My parents _________________________ on holiday, but now, they go to France every year.

EXERCISE 55: WHEN-WHILE

  1. My brother was riding / rode his bike when he broke / was breaking his leg.
  2. While I drove / was driving on the main road, a police officer was stopping / stopped me.
  3. As the waiter was taking / took the orders of the customer, he stumbled and was falling / fell.
  4. When the electricity suddenly went / was going off, the lift was stopping / stopped and I couldn’t see anything.
  5. While my mother ironed / was ironing the clothes, my father did / was doing the washing up.
  6. You talked / were talking to someone at the bus stop when I saw / was seeing you yesterday.
  7. Just as I was leaving / left home, I was remembering / remembered that I didn’t take my wallet.
  8. The driver went / was going too fast when he crashed / was crashing the pole.

EXERCISE 56: WHEN-WHILE

1.While the skillful racer _______________ (ride) his motorcycle in the forest, he _______________ (crash) into a tree.

2.While Mrs. Carter _______________ (water) the flowers in the garden, she _______________ (forget) the meal on the cooker and burnt it.

3.I _______________ (have) a shower when you _______________ (phone) me at 2:30 in the afternoon.

4.Everybody _______________ (sunbathe) on the beach when they _______________ (hear) someone calling for help.

5.My wife _______________ (prepare) some lemonade while I _______________ (work) on the laptop.

6.When the Math teacher _______________ (enter) the classroom in a hurry, everyone _______________ (talk) to each other.

7.While the tourists _______________ (visit) the old castle, they _______________ (take) lots of photos.

8.Linda _______________ (drop) and _______________ (break) a glass while she _______________ (do) the washing up.

EXERCISE 57: VOCABULARY

Words

  1. incident
  2. cemetery
  3. deceased
  4. treatment
  5. arrest
  6. pass away
  7. witness
  8. funeral
  9. collide
  10. pedestrian

Definitions

A) to die
B) to hit each other with force, usually while moving
C) something that you do to try to cure an illness or injury, especially something suggested or done by a doctor
D) a ceremony for burying the body of a dead person
E) a person who is walking and not travelling in a vehicle
F) an event, especially one that is bad or unusual
G) to take sb. to a police station to ask questions about a crime s/he might have committed
H) a place where dead people are buried
I) someone who sees an accident or crime
J) someone who has died

EXERCISE 58: WHEN-WHILE

Complete the sentences with the verbs in the form of simple past or past continuous.

  1. Mr. Foster _______________ (wash) his car behind the house when it _______________ (start) to rain suddenly.
  2. When my best friend _______________ (call) me at 2 p.m., I _______________ (try) to finish my project work of Physics.
  3. While Mrs. Byron _______________ (vacuum) the floors, the electricity suddenly _______________ (go) off.
  4. Walter _______________ (walk) to the bus stop near their house when he _______________ (find) a banknote in the street.
  5. Arthur _______________ (come) into the room while I _______________ (talk) to my counselor at school on the phone.

EXERCISE 59: I WISH / IF ONLY

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the given verbs.

  1. We had a car accident yesterday. I wish we __________ (not crash) that bus.
  2. The movie was so boring. If only we __________ (go) to the theatre.
  3. I broke my best friend’s heart yesterday. I wish I __________ (not say) she was overweight.
  4. You weren’t at school yesterday and you missed an important subject in Math. If only you __________ (come) to the class.
  5. My father couldn’t find a room for us for holiday in Antalya. He wishes he __________ (book) a room a few months ago.
  6. You studied for the exam and got a bad mark. If only you __________ (not hang out) with friends all day yesterday.

EXERCISE 60: I WISH/IF ONLY

Choose the correct options.

  1. My friend and I wish we – – – – our homework. The teacher got very angry.
    a) do  b) did  c) had done
  2. I have to study for hours. I wish the lessons – – – – so hard at school.
    a) hadn’t been  b) aren’t  c) weren’t
  3. John said the movie was great. I wish I – – – – to the cinema with him.
    a) went  b) had gone  c) go
  4. Five years ago, I could be a policeman, but I didn’t. If only I – – – – a policeman then.
    a) had been  b) were  c) am
  5. We cannot visit our grandparents very often. I wish we – – – – in the same city with them.
    a) live  b) lived  c) had lived
  6. Tony missed the bus and was late for the meeting. He wishes he – – – – the bus on time.
    a) caught  b) had caught  c) catch
  7. I wish I – – – – a lot of money. Then I would help the poor.
    a) has  b) have  c) had
  8. Lisa cannot play in the school basketball team. She wishes she – – – – a taller girl.
    a) were  b) is  c) had been

EXERCISE 61: PAST PERFECT TENSE

  1. When we arrived at the cinema, the film ____________ already ____________. (start)
  2. She ____________ never ____________ sushi before she visited Japan. (eat)
  3. They were tired because they ____________ ____________ all day. (work)
  4. I didn’t want to see John because I ____________ ____________ him for years. (not/see)
  5. By the time the police arrived, the thief ____________ ____________ away. (run)
  6. The students ____________ ____________ the test before the teacher collected it. (finish)
  7. She was crying because she ____________ ____________ her phone. (lose)
  8. He didn’t come with us because he ____________ ____________ the invitation. (not/receive)
  9. I was very hungry because I ____________ ____________ breakfast. (not/have)
  10. They were happy because they ____________ ____________ their homework. (do)

EXERCISE 61: PAST PERFECT TENSE

A.Choose the correct option.

  1. When I got home, I saw that my mom (had cooked / cooked) dinner.
  2. She (had finished / finished) her homework before she went out with her friends.
  3. They were late because they (had missed / missed) the bus.
  4. He didn’t come to the party because he (had not been / was not) invited.
  5. By the time we arrived, they (had left / left) the restaurant.

B.Correct the sentences if needed.

1.She had went to bed before I called her.

2.They had never seen snow before their trip.

3.When I arrived, they had already left.

4.I had buy a ticket before the concert started.

5.He had finished the test before the time was up.

6.She had wrote a letter before she left.

7.They hadn’t saw the movie before.

8.I had finish my homework before dinner.

9.He had went to the market before you arrived.

10.We had eaten when she calls us.

C.Complete the sentences.

1.By the time I arrived,………………………………….

2. She was sad because …………………………………..

3. He was tired because…………………………………

4. When they got home, ……………………………….

5. I was happy because ………………………………..

D. Rewrite the sentences using Past Perfect Tense.

1.He went to bed. He finished his homework.
→ _______________________________________

2.I met her. I ate my lunch alone.
→ _______________________________________

3.They arrived at the party. Everyone left.
→ _______________________________________

4.I went home. I bought some groceries.
→ _______________________________________

EXERCISE 62: THIRD CONDITIONAL

A. If + Past Perfect, would have + V3

  1. If I ________ (study) harder, I would have passed the exam.
  2. If she ________ (wake up) earlier, she wouldn’t have missed the bus.
  3. If they ________ (invite) me, I would have gone to the party.
  4. If we ________ (take) a taxi, we wouldn’t have been late.
  5. If he ________ (know) about the traffic, he would have left earlier.
  6. If you ________ (tell) me the truth, I wouldn’t have been angry.
  7. If it ________ (rain), we would have stayed at home.

B. Make sentences with 3rd Conditional.

  1. you / tell me / I / help you
    → ___________________________________________
  2. they / see the sign / they / not turn wrong
    → ___________________________________________
  3. I / know / he / be here / I / call him
    → ___________________________________________
  4. she / listen to me / she / not make that mistake
    → ___________________________________________

C. Match the sentences.

A

  1. If I hadn’t broken my leg,
  2. If we had left earlier,
  3. If they hadn’t argued,
  4. If she had checked the weather,
  5. If you had reminded me,

B
a) we would have arrived on time.
b) I wouldn’t have forgotten my keys.
c) she wouldn’t have got wet.
d) I would have played in the final.
e) they would have been happier.

D. COMPLETE THE STORY USING 3RD CONDITIONAL

Sarah was really upset yesterday. If she …………………………..(remember) her keys, she wouldn’t have been locked out.
If her neighbor ……………………………..(be) at home, he could have helped her.
She ………………………………..(not have to) wait outside for hours if she …………………………….(call) her friend earlier.
If she ………………………………(have) some money with her, she …………………………….(go) to a café instead of waiting in the cold.

E. REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING 3RD CONDITIONAL

1.I didn’t see him, so I didn’t say hello.
→ ________________________________________

2.They didn’t save money, so they couldn’t buy the car.
→ ________________________________________

3.He wasn’t careful, so he broke the vase.
→ ________________________________________

4.We didn’t leave early, so we missed the train.
→ ________________________________________

5.She didn’t check the oven, so the cake burned.
→ ________________________________________