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Choose a phrasal verb to replace the words in bold. (Answers at the end of the exercise .)

Every morning  I  (stop sleeping)  _________ ____   when I hear the alarm clock.

(a) wake out (b) wake up (c) wake in (d) wake off

On Sundays I can  (leave bed)  _________ ____  later.

(a) get out (b) step off (c) get up (d) step out

We must  (be quick)  _________  ____  or we'll be late for school!

(a) act up (b) fasten on (c) hurry up (d) speed in

John helped the old lady to  (board)  _________ ____   the bus.

(a) mount on (b) get on (c) get up (d) put on

Julie went to the library to  (try to find)  _________ ____   a book.

(a) look out (b) look after (c) look for (d) look out

It's time for the news.  Let's  (start)  _________ ____ the radio.

(a) turn on (b) tune in (c) turn up (d) tune at

"Please come in and  (have a seat)   _________ ____"    said the doctor.

(a) seat up (b) seat down (c) sit up (d) sit down

When Dad arrives home, he  (removes)  _________ ____    his coat.

(a) puts off (b) takes off (c) leaves in (d) takes out

Dad couldn't see very well.   "  (wear)  _________ ____  your glasses" said Mum.

(a) put on (b) put away (c) put in (d) put up

When we arrive at the station, we  (descend from)  _________ ____  the train.

(a) get down (b) stand down (c) get off (d) stand out

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  1 (b)   2 (c)   3 (c)   4 (b)   5 (c)   6 (a)   7 (d)   8 (b)   9 (a)   10 (c) 

Choose a phrasal verb to replace the words in bold. (Answers at the end of the exercise .)

When Carla goes to work, a babysitter  (takes care of) _________ ____  the children.

(a) looks at (b) looks up (c) looks for (d) looks after

The babysitter (has a good relationship)   _________  ____  well with the children.

(a) gets out (b) gets on (c) gets up (d) gets in

Peter promises he will (stop)  _________ ____  smoking soon.   

(a) give in (b) give over (c) give up (d) give out

They (continue) _________ ____  talking when the teacher arrives.

(a) carry on (b) get on (c) break out (d) remain on

The fire fighters came and  (extinguish)  _________ ____  the fire.

(a) put off (b) let away (c) put out (d) let out

I'll call the shop to  (discover) _________ ____  the price.

(a) find out (b) bring out (c) turn up (d) call up

You never forget where  you  (spend your childhood)  _________ ____ .

(a) bring up (b) raise up (c) grow up (d) rise up

If your car (ceases to function) _________ ____  , you should call a garage.

(a) stops off (b) breaks down (c) turns off (d) breaks out

It's hard for a plane to (leave the ground) _________ ____  when there is snow.

(a) takes off (b) start up (c) lift off (d) rise up

You must  (return) _________ ____   the books that I lend you.

(a) hand in (b) take back (c) give back (d) pay for

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  1 (d)   2 (b)   3 (c)   4 (a)   5 (c)   6 (a)   7 (c)   8 (b)   9 (a)   10 (c) 

Choose a phrasal verb to complete the sentences. (Answers at the end of the exercise.)

The meeting had to be  _________ _____  (postponed to a later date).

(a) set off (b) put off (c) laid off (d) set to

The films begins at 8.30.  I'll _________  you  _____  at 8.15.

(a) pick/up (b) take/out (c) collect/up (d) run/up

Tom is depressed.  He's finding it difficult to   _________ _____   his divorce.    

(a) get over (b) get past (c) go after (d) give away

There is no more sugar.  Never mind - we can to  _______ _______ it!

(a) dispense of (b) make up (c) take off (d) do without

Teaching is not easy. Sometimes they have to  __________ _____  aggressive children.

(a) handle to (b) deal with (c) cope on (d) work out

Alan met Julie by accident.  He  _________ _____  her at the supermarket.

(a) walked into (b) crashed into (c) bumped into (d) banged into

The boss wants to know how we can   _________ _____  the decrease in sales.

(a) make up (b) break down (c) add up (d) account for

 If we   _________ _____  of petrol on this isolated road, we'll be in trouble!  

(a) lack in (b) run out (c) stay out (d) roll out

Sometimes fighting  _________ _____  among supporters at football matches.

(a) takes off (b) starts up (c) breaks out (d) rises up

There will be no press conference tomorrow.  It has been  _________ _____ .

(a) called off (b) taken back (c) put away (d) set off

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  1 (b)   2 (a)   3 (a)   4 (d)   5 (b)   6 (c)   7 (d)   8 (b)   9 (c)   10 (a)  

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Complete the following sentences with 'must' or 'have to'.

(The answers are at the end of the exercises .)

1.My boss needs this report urgently.  I _____________ finish it now.

2."You _________ arrive on time every morning" said the shopkeeper to the new trainee.

3.Julie __________ go to work on foot.  The buses are on strike.

4.Secretaries ________ answer the phone.  That's part of their job.

5."You ________ do your homework"  said the teacher.

6."We__________ invite our neighbours for dinner one day" said my husband.

7.David ________ leave home at 7..30 a.m.  in order to get to the office at 9 a.m.

8."I ________ leave for the airport straight away or I'll miss my flight!"

9.Employees ___________ attend all personnel meetings - it's written in their contracts.

10."I ________ call my mother - it's her birthday today."

 Answers :

«1. have to 2. must3.  has to 4. have to5. must 6. must7. has to 8. must 9. have to 10. must»

Change the form of the following sentences from active to passive:

Example: People buy food at the market →Food is bought at the market.

He has fed the animals. → The animals have been fed.

1. Active :   They take the child to school by car.

Passive : The child ...

2. Active :    I saw two armed men in front of the jewellery shop.      

Passive : Two armed men ...

3. Active :    The reporter is announcing the results on the radio right now.

Passive : The results ...

4. Active :    Emma had done the housework before the guests arrived.

Passive : The housework ...

5. Active :    The doctor was treating the patient when the ambulance arrived.

Passive : The patient ...

6. Active :    The ambulance will take the patient to the nearest hospital.

Passive : The patient ...

7. Active :    The teacher had announced the results to the students.

Passive : The results ...

8. Active :    Tom will have calculated the cost before the end of the day.

Passive : The cost ...

Answers

Passive : The child is taken to school by car.

Passive : Two armed men were seen in front of the jewellery shop.

Passive : The results are being announced on the radio right now.

Passive : The housework had been done (by Emma) before the guests arrived.

Passive : The patient was being treated (by the doctor) when the ambulance arrived.

Passive : The patient will be taken (by ambulance) to the nearest hospital.

Passive : The results had been announced to the students (by the teacher).

Passive : The cost will have been calculated (by Tom) before the end of the day.

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets

(past perfect simple or continuous).

(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1. When their mother arrived, the children ___________________ (finish) their homework.

2. Sam _____________________ (search) for a long time before he found what he needed.

3. Julie didn't watch the film because she ______________ (see) it before.

4. Chloe was tired when she got home because she ____________________(work) all day.

5. The mechanic  ________________(repair) her car when Mary arrived at the garage.

6. Hugo was playing tennis.  When Eva arrived, he ___________________(play) for 2 hours.

7. When the dessert arrived, Anne wasn't hungry;  she _________________(eat) too much.

8. It was my first flight.  I __________________________   (never fly) before.

9. Tom was annoyed because Andy ______________________ (forget) to call him back.

10.Joe was ready for the exam.  He ________________________ (revise) for weeks.

 Answers :

1.had finished            2.had been searching 3.had seen      4.had been working  5.had repaired 6.had been playing            7.had eaten     8.had never flown     9.had forgotten          10.had been revising

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Complete the following sentences with 'like' or 'as'.

(The answers are at the end of the exercise .)

1.My sister is very artistic. She is not athletic __________ me.

2.I've had my hair cut and styled, _________ you can see.

3.Tom has joined a telephone company _________ product manager.

4.Some people say that my friend Carla looks __________ Madonna.

5.When James was a student, he worked every summer ________ a waiter.

6.Tom qualified ________ an engineer before attending a business school.

7.Julie is completely overworked.  She works _______ a slave!

8.Today is Friday, so today, _________ on every Friday, we wear casual wear.

9.Strong leaders, _________Winston Churchill, are few and far between.

10.He's a very good swimmer.  He can swim ________ a fish!

 Answers :

1. like  2. as     3. as     4. like  5. as  6. as 7. like 8. as 9. like 10. like

Make one sentence from the two below, using the word(s) in brackets.

Example: It was raining. We played golf. (even though)

→ Even though it was raining, we played golf.

1.She wasn't very rich.  She gave money to the beggar. (although)

2.He left early.  He wanted to arrive on time. (so that)

3.You can go out tonight.  You must tell us where you are going. (provided)

4.I don't earn a big salary.  But if I did, I wouldn't buy a car.  (even if)

5.Take a sandwich.  There might be no restaurant. (in case)

6.There was a lot of noise.  He managed to sleep. (despite)

7.Sue likes Opera.  Joe prefers jazz. (They have different tastes.)  (whereas)

8.The weather was bad.  They enjoyed the trip. (even though)

9.He had the 'flu.  He went to work. (in spite of)

10.You have to put the alarm on.  If not, it won't work. (unless)

Answers

   → Although she wasn't very rich, she gave money to the beggar.

  →  He left early so that he would arrive on time.

  → You can go out tonight provided you tell us where you are going.

  →Even if I earned a big salary I wouldn't buy a car.

  → Take a sandwich in case there's no restaurant.

  →Despite the noise, he managed to sleep. / He managed to sleep despite the noise.

  →Sophie likes Opera whereas Joe prefers Jazz.

  →Even though the weather was bad they enjoyed the trip.

  →In spite of having the 'flu he went to work.

  →Unless you set the alarm it won't work.

Complete the following sentences with 'make' or 'do' (in the correct tense).

(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1.If you set up a business, it's generally to _______ money.

2.I can't give the answer right away.  I'll have to ______ some research.

3.I'm very pleased with the result.  You ______ a great job!

4. When I ________ a mistake, my teacher corrects me and explains why.

5.What are you studying?  I'm __________ a degree in history.

6.You'll have to work hard if you want to ________ progress.

7.Stop ________ fun of my accent - it's not my fault!

8.It doesn't have to be perfect - just ______ your best.

9.I've got a toothache.  I'm going to ring the dentist to ___________ an appointment.

10.It's not easy to _________ business with people of different nationalities.

 Answers :

«1. make 2.do 3. did 4.make 5. doing 6. make 7. making 8. do 9. make 10.  do» 

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Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1.It's obvious he's only interested in (make) ______________ money.

2.Anne couldn't find a taxi so I offered (drive) ________________ her to the station.

3.I managed (book) ________________ two seats on the morning flight.

4.I avoid (take) _______________ the car whenever possible, especially in big cities.

5.Peter was delighted (meet) _______________ a former colleague at the conference.

6.I promise (send) _______________ you our new brochure as soon as it's available.

7.We finished the job by (work) _______________ 12 hours a day.

8.Bob sent a report to the Chairman instead of (attend) _______________ the meeting.

9.I promise (speak) _______________ to the boss about your complaint.

10.Many people dislike (drive) _______________ at night.

 Answers :

1.making        2.to drive        3.to book        4.taking          5.to meet

6.to send         7.working       8.attending     9.to speak       10.driving

Complete the sentences below with 'in case', 'in case of' or 'unless'.

(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1.Emma won't call you ___________  you  give her your phone number.

2.Take a map with you ____________ you can't find the hotel.

3.I won't lend you my car ____________ you promise to drive carefully.

4.________________ fire, press the red button.

5.Ask for a receipt __________ you need it later.

6.The alarm won't work ____________ you turn it on.

7.We got a second key ____________ we lost the first one.

8. Call this number ______________ emergency.

9.I'll see you at the meeting next week_____________ it's cancelled before then.

10.Take your vaccination certificate with you ___________ they ask for it at the airport.

 Answers :

1.unless           2.in case          3.unless           4.in case of     5.in case

6.unless           7.in case          8.in case of     9.unless           10.in case

Reformulate the following sentences using inversion.

Example: She at no time said she was vegetarian.

→ At no time did she say (that) she was vegetarian.

1.I had hardly begun my presentation when the door opened.

2.I have seldom heard such a talented singer.

3.If John had known that Amy liked curry, he would have brought her to an Indian restaurant.

4.The artist rarely paid any attention to his agent's advice.

5.He had never felt so depressed.

6.The shop can in no way be held responsible for customers' lost property.

7.The couple had no sooner arrived than the priest started the ceremony.

8.Tom only understood the meaning of the comment when he saw his wife's face.

9.She never at any time said that she was allergic to cats.

10.The restaurant cannot accept animals under any circumstances.

Answers

1.Hardly had I begun my presentation when the door opened.

2.Seldom have I heard such a talented singer.

3.Had John known that Amy liked curry, he would have brought her to an Indian restaurant.

4.Rarely did the artist pay attention to his agent's advice.

5.Never had he felt so depressed.

6.In no way can the shop be held responsible for customers' lost property.

7.No sooner had the couple arrived than the priest started the ceremony.

8.Only when he saw his wife's face did Tom understand the meaning of the comment.

9.Never at any time had she said (that) she was allergic to cats.

10.Under no circumstances can the restaurant accept animals.

Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of like, look like or be like.

(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1.Are you feeling all right?  You ____________________ a ghost!

2.What ________ your children _________________ to do after school?.

3.It's incredible how much you ________________ your mother.

4.What________ the weather __________________ in New York at the moment?

5.Caroline works very well.   She  ___________________ her sister.

6.The child drew an animal. What animal __________ it ___________________?

7.What ______ your new job ____________?

8.It's a well-known fact that teenagers tend to  ________________ junk food.

9.Who ________ the baby _______________________?

10.Have you visited the new shopping center?  What ______________________?

 Answers :

1.look like       2.do/like          3.look like       4.is/like            5.is like

6.does/look like          7.is/like            8.like   9.does/look like          10.is it like 

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Complete the sentences below with 'even if' or 'even though'.

(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1.Sam refused the offer __________________ he needed the money.

2.__________________ Mary has a car, she walks to work.

3. James won't sell his car ____________________ you offer him a good price.

4. ____________________ the man was blind, he walked to the station.

5.We go running every day, _________________ the weather is bad.

6.I love my job. I wouldn't change jobs _________________ the salary was higher.

7.She gives money to charity ___________________ she is not rich.

8.I wouldn't buy you a scooter _______________ I had the money.

9. She will refuse to move house _______________ she is offered a more comfortable place.

10.Dad won't allow me to take his car _________________ I promised to drive carefully.

 Answers :

1.even though 2.even though 3.even if 4.even though5.even if 6.even if  7.even though8.even if 9.even if 10.even though

Complete the sentences below with 'for', 'during' or 'while'.

(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1.I have been waiting for the bus _______________ 20 minutes.

2.Tom played golf ______________ Julie went shopping with her friends.

3.The family lived in Japan _______________ three years.

4.Larry called his mother _______________ Caroline was watching television.

5.My mother came to stay with us ______________ the summer __________ 10 days.

6.Yesterday we played tennis ______________ 2 hours.

7. _______________ the holidays we relax, go sightseeing and visit friends.

8.In Europe, meals are different. People stay at the table ____________ a long time.

9.Alex phoned _______________ you were out.

10.We're going to stay in New York ____________ 2 days ______________ our trip.

 Answers :

«1. for 2. while 3.for 4. while  5.during/for 6. for 7. during 8.for 9. while 10.for/during»

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form of the verb in brackets:

- the future simple (ex : I will watch)

- the future continuous (ex : I will be watching)

(The answers are at the end of the exercise.)

1. I promise I ______________ (call) you as soon as I have any news.

2.This time tomorrow Tom ________________(fly) over the Atlantic on his way to Boston.

3.Those bags look heavy.  I _________________________ (carry) one of them for you.

4.They are getting married on Saturday.  All the guests _________________ (wear) white.

5.The following week they ______________________ (enjoy) the sun in the West Indies.

6. The sky is a bit cloudy.  __________________ (rain) do you think?

7.If you look at this map you ____________ (see) where the islands are.

8.You should have no problem finding him.  He ___________________ (carry) a guitar.

9.My parents ________________ (call) me from the airport when they arrive.

10.This time tomorrow I _____________________ (attend) a meeting.

 Answers :

1.will call        2.will be flying           3.will carry     4.will be wearing       5.will be enjoying

6.will it            7.will see         8.will be carrying      9.will call        10.will be attending  

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Complete these sentences with 'already', 'still', 'always' or 'yet'.

(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1 . John moved to London 10 years ago and he ___________ lives there.

2 . Julie ______________ walks to school.

3 . "What time is the accountant coming?"  "He's ____________ here!"

4 . "I ordered a book last week.  Has it arrived ______________?"

5 . "Do you ______________ take milk in your coffee?"

6 . I've been taking lessons  but I __________ haven't made much progress""

7 . Emma moved in last week and she _____________ knows everyone!

8 . I _______________ save my files and turn off the computer before I leave.

9 . Peter sent in an application form two weeks ago but he __________ hasn't received a reply.

10 .The manager resigned yesterday, but his resignation hasn't been officially announced   ________.

 Answers :

«1. still 2. always 3. already 4. yet 5. always 6. still 7. already 8. always 9. still10. yet»

Complete the sentences below with although - despite - in spite of.

(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1._______________ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.

2.The children slept well _______________ the noise.

3.________________ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.

4.John rarely sees Paul ______________ they live in the same town.

5.Julie failed the exam ____________ of working very hard.

6.______________ it was cold, she didn't put on her coat.

7.Tom went to work _______________ not feeling very well.

8.Anna never learned the language ________________ she lived there for two years.

9.__________________ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

10. I couldn't eat __________________ I was very hungry.

 Answers :

1.although      2.despite/in spite of   3.in spite of    4.although      5.in spite

6.although      7.despite/in spite of   8.although      9.in spite         10.although

Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1.If Peter_____________ (have) more money, he _______________ (buy) a new car.

2.What ______________________(you do) if you ____________ (see) an accident?

3.Where ____________________ (you live) if you _____________ (have) a choice?

4.If Caroline ______________ (arrive) late for work, her boss _____________ (be) angry.

5.If his parents ___________ (come), Sam ______________(bring) them to the theatre.

6.Where _____________(you go) if you ________________ (can take) a week's holiday?

7.If Julie _____________ (speak) better English, she ______________ (find) a better job.

8.If Paul's boss ________________ (invite) him to lunch, he ______________ (accept).

9. If I _____________(lose) my wallet, I ______________ (report) it to the police.

10.What ________________(happen) if you ________________ (miss) your flight?

 Answers :

1.had/would buy        2.would you do/saw   3.would you live/had 4.arrived/would be5.came/would bring 6.would you go/could take    7.spoke/would find    8.invited/would accept          9.lost/would report            10.would happen/missed