Grammar Practice Exercises [ 26 ] Upper Intermediate

26 - ] Grammar Practice Exercises

Upper Intermediate 

15 - ] Sentence Structure

Simple sentence

1 - ] subject + verb

The sun is shining .

2 - ] subject + verb + complement

He is clever .

3 - ] subject + verb + direct object

I read this book .

4 - ] subject + verb + indirect object + direct object

My friend wrote me a lovely letter .

5 - ] subject + verb + object + complement .

They made him a famous star.

Compound Sentence

We can link simple sentences to form compound sentences in the following way .

1- ] Coordinating conjunction , sometimes preceded by a comma ( and , but , so , yet etc. ).

He is poor but his brother is rich .

2 - ] Semi-colon or colon .

I met Ahmad yesterday : ( ; ) he’s just come out of hospital .

3 - ] Semi-colon or colon followed by a connecting adverb ( however , finally , nevertheless , after all etc. ) .

He performed very well in the interview ; however , he didn’t get the job .

Complex Sentences

They have a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses or phrases . We can link the clauses by :

1- ] Relative clause .

Many poor people who do not work become depressed .

2 - ] Noun clauses .

I’ve always known that he liked football .

3 - ] Adverbial clauses .

Did you see him when he drove his car away .

4 - ] Infinitive or participial constructions .

To perform well , you need to practice well .

They ran out of the shelter calling for help.

Conjunctions

Common conjunctions are used

1- ] To link ( addition ) : and , both-----and , or , either------or , neither ---------nor , not only ----------but also

2 - ] To contrast : but , however , nevertheless , though / although / even though , in spite of , despite , whereas

3 - ] To express a reason or purpose : because , for , as , since , so that , in order that , lest .

4 - ] To express a sequence : so , thus , hence , therefore

5 - ] To make an additional point : besides , moreover , anyway

Join the sentences with a suitable conjunction . There may be more than one possible answer for each sentence

Example

1 . I went to bed early . I would be able to get up early .

I went to bed early so that I would be able to get up early .

I went to bed early in order that I would be able to get up early .

2 . It’s an excellent course . I’m very lucky to get a place on it .

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3 . I don’t really want to go to the cinema tonight . I can’t afford it .

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4 . There is very little that the company can do about this . It is not their responsibility .

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5 . I’ve known her for a long time . I don’t know much about her private life .

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6 . She’s extremely generous . Her husband is the exact opposite .

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7 . I didn’t say that . I didn’t even thin it .

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8 . The suspect is critically ill in hospital . We can’t interview him for the time being .

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9 . I like working here . The people are very friendly .

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10 . I could do the work tonight . I could get up early in the morning to do it .

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11 . In a way , I love the job . I hate it .

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12 . He looks a bit overweight . He is quite fit .

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13 . The economy has been in recession all year . Our sales have remained steady .

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14 . I’ve brought a photograph . You can see how beautiful the place is .

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15 . The government are getting worried . They’re losing popularity .

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16 . I had a terrible headache last night . I couldn’t go out .

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17 . My job is very interesting . It doesn’t pay very well .

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18 . You leave now . I’ll call the police .

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