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582 Misuse of and for even.

Don't say: She doesn't trust and her friends.
/ Say: She doesn't trust even her friends.
Exercises
And is a conjunction only, and we can't use it instead of the adverb even

The following Exercises, which provide ample drill on the

583 Misuse of loose for lose. commonest mistakes dealt with in this book, are arranged
Don't say: Be careful not to loose your money. under the headings of the various parts of speech.
/ Say: Be careful not to lose your money.
Lose (with one o) is the common verb meaning not t o b e ab!e t o find, loose TO THE STUDENT:
(with double ot >s an adjective meaning unfastened, free The horse was You'll need a separate exercise book to write
/oose in the field
your answers to many of these exercises.

534 Misuse of past for passed-

Don'i say: I past by your house yesterday,
/ Say: I passed by your house yesterday. Nouns
Past isn't a verb. The past tense and past participle of the verb to pass
is passed Confusion of number
Note We can use past as a noun, Don't think of (he past: an adjective, The
past week was warm: a preposition, We walked past the church; an adverb,
(Sections 514-554)
The train went past
Exercise 1
(See Exercises 94 and 95 on page 1780
Give the correct number, is or are, in the following:
1 The news I've received good.
2 Where the money?
3 His trainers worn out.
4 Maths my poorest subject,
5 Riches sought after by all.
6 Our furniture getting old.
7 This pair of scissors not sharp.
8 Eating fish very healthy.
9 The number ->f mobile phones increasing.
10 The sheep grazing in the field.
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Exercise 2 4 East or West, is best.

5 The _ _ _ _ _ was sold for £150,000.
Correct the following sentences, giving reasons for your
corrections: Exercise 5
1 Her advices were very wise. Use habit or custom in these sentences:
2 You was the first to do it.
3 The class wasn't able to agree. 1 You should get into the of brushing your teeth
4 I've many works to do this morning. after meals.
5 The thunders and lightnings frightened the little girl. 2 It's the of many people to pray for rain.
6 I've more than two dozens of books at home. 3 He has a of biting his nails.
7 The poors say that riches does not make a man happy. 4 Smoking isn't a good .
8 She waited at the terminal for her luggages.
5
The of showing hospitality to strangers is ancient.
9 You should go and have your hairs cut, they're too
long. Exercise 6
10 I'm waiting for more informations about this matter. Fill in the blanks with one of the nouns in brackets:

Exercise 3 1 The ancient of Greece is an interesting subject.

(story, history)
Write sentences showing v/hether the following nouns can 2 His was swollen and he couldn't get his shoe
be used in the singular or in the plural: on. (foot, leg)
1 news 4 riches 7 spectacles 9 furniture 3 The strong spoilt the game, (wind, air)
2 money 5 dozen 8 gymnastics 10 damage 4 Mr Brown is my lawyer and I've been his for
3 advice 6 knowledge many years, (customer, client)
5 We've been given a long to learn by heart.
(poem, poetry)
Nouns often confused 6 She can play the violin and other .
(organs, instruments)
(Sections 489-513) 7 The of Switzerland is very beautiful.
(scene, scenery)
Exercise 4 8 There wasn't much anywhere, (shade, shadow)
Use house or home in these sentences: 9 The ship was sunk in the of the Atlantic.
(middle, centre)
1 I live in a . _. 10 The students will do a at the end of the year.
2 My _ _ _ _ _ is in Cyprus. (theatre, play)
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Adjectives often confused

Adjectives (Sections 465-488)
Comparative or superlative Exercise 9
(Sections 151-156, 470) Use many or much in these sentences:
Exercise 7 1 He hasn't money.
2 Have they books?
Rewrite the following with the correct adjectives in
3 There isn't food in the house.
brackets:
4 Does she take interest in it?
1 He's the (strong) boy in the whole school. 5 I haven't time.
2 Of the two sisters, Mary is the (beautiful). 6 Are there pupils absent today?
3 Ann is the (young) of four sisters. 7 How does this book cost?
4 John is the (old) of all my friends. 8 rain has fallen on the mountains.
5 This is the (good) novel I've ever read. 9 He doesn't know English.
6 Which do you think is (good), tea or coffee? 10 Too people went to the concert.
7 Iron is the (useful) of all metals.
8 The Nile is the (long) river in Africa. Exercise 10
9 Which of the two girls is (tall)?
Use few or a few, little or a little in these sentences:
10 David is (bad) than his brother.
1 As he has books, he isn't able to study.
Exercise 8 2 Will you have tea?
Correct the following, giving reasons for your corrections: 3 He's very i l l , there's hope for him.
4 There are apples in the bowl, help yourself
1 Alexandria is smaller from Cairo. to some.
2 New York is the larger city in the United States. 5 people study Latin nowadays.
3 He's the better student from all. 6 He can't afford it as he only has money left.
4 John is more stronger than his brother. 7 As she didn't speak clearly, people understood
5 My handwriting is more bad than my sister's. what she said.
6 Which is the heaviest you or 1? 8 people will admit their faults.
7 Which of these three girls is the elder? 9 We must save money for our journey home.
8 This boy's manners are more good than his brother's. 10 I have friends in London who will help me.
9 Which of the girls is the taller in the class?
10 Mount Everest is the higher mountain of the world.

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Exercise 11 Exercise 14
Use ill or sick in these sentences: Use interesting or interested in these sentences:
1 She was suddenly taken . 1 I'm in English.
2 The meat was bad, and made everybody . 2 Was the film last night?
3 He went to the hospital to visit the . 3 The book is from beginning to end.
4 The man died yesterday. 4 She's a most lady.
5 When we're we go to the doctor. 5 Are you in computers?
6 Those who are in bad health are said to be .
7 The and the wounded were taken to hospital. Exercise 15
8 He's with a bad cold.
9 When I travel by boat I'm always . , Fill in the blanks with one of the adjectives in brackets:
10 She felt and left in the middle of the game.
1 He sat down and said nothing . (farther, further)
2 Is that the edition of The Times? (last, latest)
Exercise 12 3 Wash your hands if they're not (clean, clear)
Use some or any in these sentences: 4 A prize was given to one of the two best pupils.
(each, every)
1 I've got new CDs at home.
5 She knows words than her brother, (less, fewer)
2 There aren't flowers in the garden. i 6 Several people were when the train ran off the
3 Have you brothers in this school? track, (wounded, injured)
4 Did you buy stamps at the post office? 7
Jane is than her cousin, (higher, taller)
5 Have I got e-mails this morning?
8 Tom is three years old, he's too to go to school.
(small, young)
Exercise 13 9 James is my brother, (older, elder)
Use his or her in these sentences: 10 My sister Emma is than I am. (older, elder)

1 The father told daughter to come back.

2 She gave the money to uncle's neighbour.
3 He sent a letter to niece.
4 The woman lost son.
5 The grandfather gave a nice gift to daughter's
eldest son.

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The articles Pronouns

(Sections 247-254, 301-320)
Relative pronouns
Exercise 16 (Sections 144-146)
Fill in the blanks with a or an where necessary.
1 Swimming is great fun.
Exercise 18
2 The plane made terrible noise. Put relative pronouns in each of the following:
3 What sort of man is he? 1 That's the boy came yesterday.
4 My aunt made fortune in America.
2 The man to I spoke is my brother.
5 He saved up more than thousand pounds.
3 The girl mother is ill has left school.
6 The train left half hour ago.
4 This is the pen I bought.
7 She's made great progress in English.
5 I can't repeat all I heard.
8 She's clever girl.
6 He's a boy I know you can trust.
9 He tried without success to find work.
7 She's the girl we thought had been i l l .
10 Vitamins are necessary for good health.
8 He's the tallest man I ever saw.
9 She's the same she's always been.
Exercise 17 10 I like to help those I love and I know
Fill in the blanks with the where necessary: love me.
1 My little brother will go to school next year.
2 My father left school many years ago.
Interrogative pronouns
3 red, blue, and green are beautiful (Sections 149-150)
colours.
4 cotton of Egypt is exported to many countries. Exercise 19
5 Nile flows into Mediterranean.
j Put interrogative pronouns in each of the following:
6 What time is lunch?
7 She can speak French.
1
do you find easier to learn, English or French?
8 She speaks German better than English. 2 were you talking about? (the cinema)
9 flies are harmful insects. j 3 is this book? (my uncle's)
10 The boy was sent to post office to post a letter. 4 of the two players do you like better?

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5 do you think I wanted? (your brother) 3 This is the boy which is always late.
6 of the three boys spoke? 4 I speak English better than him.
7 did you say won the prize? 5 She tofd her mother all what had been said.
8 is he, do you suppose? (a lawyer) 6 Tiiis cake is for you and myself.
9 of your brothers works in the bank? 7 I want to give me your book, please.
0 is the number of your house? 8 Is a very good girl.
9 It is them.
Repetition of subject or object 10 i and Stephen are friends.
(Sections 332-338)
Exercise 20 Verbs
Rewrite the following sentences, leaving out unnecessary
pronouns and making other necessary changes: Sequence of tenses
1 The prizes they were given to the boys. (Sections 107-110)
2 The girl she said nothing.
3 The teacher gave us an exercise to do it, Exercise 22
4 He went home and he got his book.
Put the verbs in brackets into the tenses required:
5 The book which it is on the table is mine.
6 Students who are good at their lessons they get thought that he {can) run much faster
good marks. 2 The boy said that he (begin) his work tomorrow.
7 She gave us a football to play with it. 3 She says she (understand) French very well.
8 The people, having seen the game, they went away. 4 The teacher said, 'London (he) the largest city in
9 The headmaster I have seen him just now. the world/
10 The scorpion it has a sting in its tail* 5 The teacher said that London (be) the capital
of England.
Miscellaneous examples 6 I was sure that he (wilt) succeed.
7 I asked her if she (want) anything.
Exercise 21 8 They say that he (wilt) pass the exam,
9 She told me that she (feet) very tired.
Correct the following sentences, giving reasons for your
10 The boy worked hard so that he (may) not fail in
corrections: the exam,
1 One should mind his own business.
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Exercise 23 Exercise 25
Supply the correct tense, Simple Past Tense or Past
Complete the following, using a verb in the required tense:
Continuous, in the following:
1 Laura told me that she .
1 When I (come) in, it (rain).
2 I asked him whether he . 2 Many years ago people (travel) on horseback.
3 James said that he .
3 I (meet) him as I (go) home.
4 Our teacher taught us that .
4 He (go) to another school last year.
5 Sarah gave me a promise that she .
5 My father (play) football in his youth.
6 The boys said that .
6 We (eat) our dinner when he (come) to visit us.
7 I knew that she .
7 In the past he (smoke) a great deal.
8 I asked him to wait until .
8 They (shout) when the teacher (enter) the room.
9 I thought that she .
9 Last year he (study) very hard.
10 He didn't come when .
10 While he (play) football he (lose) his watch.
Use of the wrong tense Exercise 26
(Sections 111 -133)
Supply the correct tense, Simple Past Tense or Present
Exercise 24 Perfect, in the following:

Supply the correct tense, Simple Present or Present 1 He (come) back last week.
Continuous, in the following: 2 I just (finish) my work.
3 I (live) in London last year.
1 I (to go) to school every day. 4 The bell (ring) five minutes ago.
2 He (to go) to the school now. 5 I (see) the Pyramids of Egypt.
3 Look! They (ro come) towards us. 6 He (write) the book in 1936.
4 Now I (to hear) her clearly. 7 She (be) ill with fever since last Saturday.
5 Every morning I (to take) a walk by the river. 8 The ship (arrive) yesterday.
6 The sun (to rise) in the east and (to set) in the west. 9 I (stay) at my uncle's last night.
7 The teacher (to watch) me when I (to write). 10 I (deposit) the money in the bank.
8 We (to go) to the cinema this evening.
9 I (to read) English now.
10 People (to use) umbrellas when it (to rain).

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Exercise 27 8 I (study) grammar last year.

9 She always (whisper) during the lesson,
Supply the correct tense, Simple Jfast Tense or Past Perfect, 10 The courier (come) back.
in the following:
'l I {want) to see you yesterday, Exercise 30
2 He {tell) me that he {see) me the day before yesterday. Correct the following sentences, giving reasons for your
3 There (be) a strong wind last night. corrections:
4 The girl (find) the book which she {lose).
5 When I {run) a mile, I {be) very tired, 1 Richard said that he is working hard.
6 The tourist (talk) about the countries she (visit). 2 How long did you waited for me yesterday?
7 When I (be) a boy I (study) music. 3 She speaks English very well, but I'm not sure whether
8 The Romans (speak) Latin. she can speaks French too.
9 After he (finish) his work he (go) to bed, 4 He is on the team for two years.
10 She (sleep) an hour when I (wake) her. 5 I have seen her yesterday at church.
6 What do you do now? - 1 do my project.
Exercise 28 7 I use to get up early.
8 Paul acts as if he is a rich man.
Complete the following, using the correct tense: 9 I'll speak to him as soon as he will come.
1 We'll go for a picnic, if . 10 I told Jill to come with us, but she says that she isn't
2 ]'H visit the Pyramids when . feeling well.
3 Some people talk as if ,
4 Since he came here . Third person singular
5 You would have passed if , (Sections 242, 243)
Exercise 29 Exercise 31
Rewrite the following with the verbs in brackets in the Put the following into the third person singular, present
correct tense: tense:
1 After he (finish) his work he (go) home, 1 I always do my homework carefully, but Mike
2 I (study) English for two years, never .
3 I (finish) my work this morning, 2 Karen's friends often go fishing, but she never .
4 I (do) my homework before Tom (call) for me. 3 I haven't got a new computer, but Rosie -
5 He said he (will) go to the cinema. 4 Simon has tickets for the match, but Bruce .
6 I not (see) her since Wednesday. 5 She walks to work every day, but her husband ,
7 I (speak) to her five minutes ago.

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5 She opened the document, 6 We comb and brush our hair, but our sister .
6 He speaks English. 7 Robin has a broken arm, but Carol .
7 He bought a new calculator. 8 I haven't got time for breakfast, but my sister .
8 She found her disk. 9 I sit and talk to my friends, but my mother .
9 Mary came late. 10 I go to school by bike, but my friend .
10 He knew the answer.
Exercise 32
Exercise 34 Fill the blanks with the right word, don't or doesn't, in the
Answer the following questions (a) in the affirmative, following;
(b) in the negative, using complete sentences: think so.
1
1 Did you buy a new printer? 2 John know how to swim.
2 Does John often swim across the river? 3 He play football well.
3 Did you find the book that you lost? 4 It matter what they say.
4 Does she always ring the bell? 5 Some pupils take good care of their books.
5 Did he go to London last year? 6 you know where I live?
6 Did she teach you anything? 7 Why , you try?
7 Did you know the answer to the problem? 8 Teachers like lazy pupils.
8 Does he speak many languages? 9 Lucy speak English very well.
9 Do you think it will rain? 10 . _ be afraid of the dog!
10 Did they catch the thief?

Exercise 35 Questions and negations

Correct whatever is wrong with the following questions
1 You were at the cinema last night?
(Sections 104-105, 256, 361-362)
2 At what time did she came yesterday?
3 You will go home next week?
Exercise 33
4 He has returned from leave? Rewrite the following sentences (a) as questions, (b) as
5 Does she speaks French? negative sentences:
6 You have some good news for me?
7 He can drive a car? 1 He went home.
8 You heard about the accident? 2 You told me to wait.
9 Why she comes here every day? 3 I made a mistake.
10 When the post will come? 4 She broke the window.

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8 The teacher asked me, 'Why are you crying?'

Question phrases The teacher asked me why ...
9 My father asked me, 'Why are you so late?'
My father asked me why ...
(Section 164) 10 She asked me, 'How long does it take to get there?'
She asked me how ...
Exercise 36
Complete the following, adding question phrases: Double negative
1 She sings well, ? (Section 167)
2 He can't swim, ?
3 You p]ay the piano, ? Exercise 38
4 It's cool today, ?
Rewrite the following sentences correctly:
5 It isn't warm today, ?
1 I couldn't find him nowhere.
Indirect questions 2 There isn't no one here who knows her name.
3 I didn't see nobody there.
(Section 365) 4 He didn't tell me nothing.
5 He isn't neither wise nor good,
Exercise 37 6 You will not find the box nowhere.
Change the following into indirect questions: 7 We didn't give him nothing-
8 I don't know nothing.
1 I asked him, 'How much did you pay for your bicycle?'
9 He didn't speak to no one in the room.
I asked him how much he ,..
10 Nobody never saw him without his stick.
2 She asked her guest, 'Do you want tea or coffee?'
She asked her guest if she ...
3 I asked him, 'What's your idea?'
Contractions
1 asked him what his (Section 377)
4 We asked them, 'Where are you going?'
We asked them where ... Exercise 39
5 They asked the assistant, 'What's the price of this PC?'
Write the words which each of the following contractions
They asked the assistant what ...
stand for:
6 He asked me, 'Did you ring the bell?'
He asked me if ... 1 don't 3 aren't 5 wasn't 7 couldn't 9 we'll
7 The tourist asked us, 'Which is the way to the airport?' 2 doesn't 4 isn't 6 can't 8 haven't 10 you've
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6 I him that I'd go with him.

Exercise 40 7 She to me, 'I'm not feeling well.'
Write contractions for the following: 8 What's he ing?
9 Don't lies.
1 would not 4 I will 7 it is 9 shall not
10 • Amv me that she would go home.
2 I am 5 had not 8 will not 10 must not
3 I have 6 he is Exercise 43
Use the correct form of make or do in the following
Verbs often confused 1 Some of the best cheeses are in France.
(Sections 396-454) 2 He his best to help me.
3 Have you your homework?
Exercise 41 4 I have only one mistake.
5 If you take this medicine, it'll you good.
Put shall or will in the following:
6 whatever you like.
1 Tomorrow be Sunday, 7 What were you ing when 1 came in?
2 All right, I come. 8 Did you your homework carefully?
3 You not leave this room until you finish 9 Don't _ _ _ _ a noise.
your work. 10 They often fun of her at school.
4 You find your books on the table.
5 I bring my books with me? Exercise 44
6 He go to school this year.
Use the correct form of lie or lay in the following
7 No! I never do that.
8 I write a few letters tomorrow, 1 I'll go and down.
9 I do it whether they like it or not. 2 The book was _ ing on the floor.
10 'We be as quiet as mice/ promised the children 3 He down to rest.
4 She told the dog to down.
Exercise 42 5 The hen has an egg.
6 How long have you in bed?
Use the correct form of say or tell in the following:
7 She to the teacher.
1 He always the truth. 8 He ordered his troops to down.
2 Simon 'I'll go tomorrow.' 9 I the book on the table.
3 She . nothing. 10 Yesterday she in bed until midday.
4 They _ that she is i l l .
5 He that he'd go the next day

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5 It takes him a long time to his clothes.

Exercise 45 6 He _ _ _ _ _ a red tie yesterday.
Use the correct form of sit, seat, or set in the following: 7 She never _ _ _ _ _ brown shoes,
8 Mary herself and went to the party.
1 Please down,
9 Til my new dress at the wedding.
2 Please yourself.
10 When he came in he was ing his coat.
3 Please be .
4 The sun in the west.
5 The boat will „______ twelve people.
Exercise 48
6 The old man was ing by the fire. Use the correct form of let, let go, leave, or give up in the
7 the vase on the table, following:
8 The dog was ing on the chair.
1 ________ your books here.
9 The teacher the boys as they came in.
2 Does your father you go swimming?
10 I once irr that famous chair
3 Please my room-
Exercise 46 4 I have music lessons,
5 Where have you your pen?
Use the correct form of rise or raise in the following: 6 Mother will not _____ me go.
7 His old friends him,
1 Prices during the war.
8 Please ____ of my hand.
2 He promised to her salary,
9 Someone always ________ the door open.
3 The balloon in the sky.
10 me go, too.
4 The sun at six o'clock,
5 He his hat to the teacher.
6 The box is too heavy, I can't it. Exercise 49
7 She . from her seat and left the room. Use a correct form of fly, flow, or flee in the following:
8 I very early in the morning.
9 The teacher told him not to his voice. 1 The plane over the city.
10 We had from table before she came in. 2 The birds have _________ north for the summer.
3 He ______ from danger.
4 The water , all day.
Exercise 47
5 The flies „_____ through the window.
Use the correct form of wear, put on, or dress in the following: 6 The Nile _ _ _ _ _ into the Mediterranean.
1 She often a green coat, 7 He ________ from London to New York.
8 The prisoner has from his guard.
2 I , my coat and went out.
9 Birds .
3 The mother the child.
10 The wild horses from the men.
4 She __ a beautiful dress at the dance.

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Exercise 50 Exercise 54
Use hung or hanged in the following: Use a correct form of learn or teach in the following
1 He was found guilty and . 1 She_ her friends the new game,
Mother the clothes up to dry. 2 Will you me how to swim?
3 The picture _ on the wall. 3 He _ _ _ _ _ his lessons quickly.
4 The criminal was . 4 My teacher me English.
5 She _ his jacket up. 5 Susan wanted to to drive.

Exercise 51 Exercise 55
Use the correct form of borrow or lend in the following: Use the correct form of win or beat in the following
1 May I your pen? 1 We were sure to .
2 Please me your book. 2 I can _ _ _ _ _ him at chess.
3 From whom did you the money? 3 The trophy was ______ by our school
4 He'll you his knife. 4 We've _ _ _ _ _ your team several times,
5 You should avoid .ing things from others- 5 WeVe always

Exercise 52 Exercise 56
Use the correct form of steal or rob in the following: Use the correct form of see or look in the following

1 They the house and fled. 1 We can't in the dark.

2 Someone has his money. 2 Don't out of the window.
3 Tve been cried the lady. 3 Did you that film?
4 When the bank was > the thieves escaped. 4 When he _ _ through the open window, he
5 The cat will the dog's food. it on the table.
5 The blind can't
Exercise 53
Exercise 57
Use a correct form of refuse or deny in the following
Use a correct form of hear or listen in the following
1 He to do the work.
2 Clare that she'd seen him, 1 I carefully but nothing.
3 Do you that you broke the window? 2 He can't very well.
4 I to take the money. 3 I was ing to the music.
5 I .asked her to come with us, but she .

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4 The deaf can't . Exercise 61

5 Let s _ _ _ _ _ to my new CD,
In the following sentences, choose the correct word from
Exercise 58 those in brackets:

Use the correct form of like or want in the following: 1 Who (discovered, invented) the telephone?
2 The judge was (persuaded, convinced) that the man
1 I to go to Athens next year. was guilty.
2 Children _ _ _ _ _ to play computer games. 3 When will the meeting (take place, take part)?
3 Do you to come with me for a drive? 4 He (took, received) a prize for his success.
4 She always _ _ _ _ _ to get up early. 5 It's not wise to (interfere with, interfere in)
5 Do you _ to play tennis this afternoon? family quarrels,
6 He (is, is found) at the school in the morning.
Exercise 59 7 At what time do you (sleep, go to bed)?
Use a correct form of read or study in the following; 8 She didn't (accept, agree) to go.
9 How does that man (win, earn) his living?
1 My father The Times. 10 Please (remember, remind) me to give you the change.
2 The boy is _ing for the exam.
3 When I finish ing geography I'll _ _ _ _ _ the letter. Un-English expressions
4 She a lot, but she doesn't _ _ _ _ _ for her exams.
5 When the students had ______ the exam paper, they
(Sections 186-222)
were advised to ______ the questions again.
Exercise 62
Exercise 60 Correct the following sentences, giving the correct idiom:
Use fall or fell in the following; 1 Few people will admit that they have wrong,
1 Did the child _ _ _ _ _ from the chair? 2 Every day I put my watch with the school clock.
2 The plane into the sea. 3 Will, there be a game today afternoon?
3 He down and broke his leg. 4 He brought a good example.
4 In winter the (eaves from the trees. 5 Slowly slowly, don't make a noise.
5 You'll _ _ _ _ _ if you're not carefuL 6 The teacher didn't put us a new lesson.

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7 Come down from the bicycle.

8 When do you make your bath?
The infinitive without to
9 I have much work, I need an hour to finish it. (Sections 321-331)
10 Many young people drink cigarettes.
Exercise 65
Misuse of the infinitive Make sentences of your own, using an infinitive after each
(Sections 75-103) of the following verbs:
1 can 3 may 5 must 7 make 9 hear
Exercise 63 : 2 could 4 might 6 let 8 see 10 feel
Put a suitable gerund in the following;
1
2
Do this without
We don't enjoy .
. any mistakes.
Adverbs
3 He succeeded in _ _ _ _ the door.
4 I can't prevent you from . Wrong position of adverbs
5 It's no use about everything. (Sections 353-359)
6 She stopped in class.
7 I was busy _ _ _ _ _ ready for dinner. Exercise 66
8 It's worth well.
9 I'm thinking of to London next year Rewrite the following sentences, placing the adverbs or
10 It's no use . over spilt milk. adverbial phrases in the right position:
1 I can speak very well English.
Exercise 64 2 I like very much music.
Make sentences of your own, using a gerund after each of 3 A beginner can't speak correctly English.
the following: 4 The teacher explained very well the problem.
5 Michael recorded with his video camera the concert.
1 avoid 4 finish 7 interested 9 insist 6 He put into his pocket the money
2 instead of 5 tired 8 worth 10 can't help 7 He likes very much tea.
3 stop 6 prevent 8 She learnt by heart the poem.
9 I received from my aunt a nice present.
10 He shut quickly the book.

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Exercise 69
Exercise 67 Give the correct adverb, very or much, in these sentences:
Correct the following sentences, giving reasons for your
1 I'm sorry that you can't come.
corrections:
2 I was pleased to meet him.
1 I always am on time, 3 She was frightened of failing in English.
2 It rains seldom in the desert. 4 It was a amusing game.
3 We went yesterday there. , 5 I feel tired.
4 I'm not enough tall. 6 He plays better than his brother
5 He begged the teacher to not punish him. 7 Her essay is worse than yours.
6 I could have not arrived sooner. 8 It's a interesting book.
7 She will have not finished her work by tomorrow. ! 9 I was interested to hear what Becky said.
8 I prefer usually coffee to tea. i 10 We're surprised at the news.
9 They are leaving for London this evening at
seven o'clock, Exercise 70
10 Peter yesterday did not come to school.
Give the correct adverb, very much or too much, in these
sentences:
Adverbs often confused
1 I like oranges .
(Sections 455-464) 2 Thank you .
3 I can't study here, there's noise.
Exercise 68 4 £25 is for that book.
Give the correct adverb, very or too, in these sentences: 5 He ate and felt sick.
1 It's cold today. 6 I was awake when the baby started crying,
7 She talks , she's a chatterbox.
2 He's old to work.
8 I'm obliged to you.
3 I can't drink that coffee, it's strong.
9 She was interested in the subject,
4 Sugar is sweet.
10 She helped us ,
5 These trainers are small for me.
6 The Eiffel Tower is high,
7 Concorde flies fast,
8 My little brother is young to go to school.
9 I felt tired to study.
10 He's rich, he's a millionaire.

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Exercise 71 Exercise 74
Give the correct adverb, hard or hardly, in these sentences: Rewrite the following sentences, using the correct
1 The country was hit very by the drought. prepositions:
2 I . know how to thank you for your kindness. 1 He was accused for lying.
3 He's recovered from his illness, 2 I'm surprised from the news,
4 If you work , perhaps you'll succeed. 3 I'm interested for football
5 Think before you come to a decision. 4 Water is composed from oxygen and hydrogen.
5 Are you sure for his honesty
Exercise 72 6 She's very good in English.
Make five sentences of your own, using the word ago. 7 When is he leaving to England?
8 That depends entirely from you.
9 She was dressed with a yellow dress.
10 He did his best to comply to the requirements.
Prepositions
Exercise 75
Using the wrong preposition Write sentences, using the following words with suitable
(Sections 1-74) prepositions:

aim boast insist marry

Exercise 73 deprive die different fail
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: repent succeed good interested
afraid used look satisfied
1 I wasn't pleased her. depend
pleased ashamed prefer
2 Cats are afraid dogs.
3 Look this new book.
4 We re proud our country, Exercise 76
5 He feels ashamed his low marks.
6 We arrived •the station late. Make sentences of your own, showing clearly the
7 She's very different her sister. difference between the following:
8 Are you satisfied _ your bicycle? 1 arrive at/arrive in
9 I'm not accustomed life in a hotel, 2 angry with/angry at
10 Many people complain their low wages 3 pleased with/pleased at
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5 write with/write in 7 It's more expensive living London than

6 divide in/divide into Brighton.
7 die of/die from 8 He lives Paris.
8 disappointed in/disappointed of 9 Diamonds are found _ _ _ _ _ Kimberley
9 sit at/sit on South Africa.
10 tired of/tired with 10 He lives here , Hong Kong.

Prepositions often confused Exercise 79

(Sections 379-395) Use in or into in these sentences:

Exercise 77 1 The fish swim the riven

2 The man jumped the pool.
Use to or at in these sentences; 3 They were standing the room,
1 He goes _____„ the supermarket every morning, 4 We're , the classroom now.
2 Anne stood _ _ _ _ _ the window. 5 There's a bird ______ the cage,
3 Simon is school. 6 We walked _ the next room.
4 I met him _______ the airport. 7 The children are playing the field.
5 I'm going a party tonight. 8 He poured the water the jug,
6 I enjoyed myself the party. 9 She dived the sea.
7 The tourist stayed _ _ _ _ _ the Palace Hotel. 10 The river flows the sea.
8 After his illness, he returned work.
9 I saw Lucy the cinema. Exercise 80
10 Please wait for me the gate. Use at, in or on in these sentences.

Exercise 78 1 He was born 1978,

2 ______ winter the weather is cold.
Use in or at in these sentences: 3 _ _ _ _ „ Christmas Day I received a lot of presents.
1 There are skyscrapers _ _ _ _ _ New York. 4 We reached Cairo nine o'clock.
2 I live a small village. 5 The train arrived night,
3 I spent my childhood Greece. 6 There's a holiday _ _ _ _ _ the 11th of December.
4 My friend was born _ _ _ _ _ Ceylon. 7 People return from work five o'clock.
5 He studied Oxford. 8 _ _ _ _ _ July the weather is warm.
6 She lives Luxor Egypt. 9 _ _ _ _ _ the afternoon I went for a walk,
10 The train will arrive Tuesday ______ eleven
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Exercise 81 Exercise 83
Use between or among in these sentences: Write sentences of your own to show clearly the difference
between the following pairs of prepositions:
1 The work was shared all of them,
2 He divided the money _ his three children. 1 between/among 6 with/by
3 He hid the trees. 2 to/till 7 for/since
4 The President walked the two lines of soldiers. 3 in/into 8 for/about
5 ^ all those children, he didn't have a single friend. 4 to/at 9 in/within
6 There was a fight _ the two gangs, 5 for/at (price) 10 at/in
7 The ball passed the goal posts.
8 We are friends.
9 His subject was 'Life _ the Eskimos/ Omission of prepositions
10 The cake was divided _ the two girls. (Sections 2 2 3 - 2 4 1 )
Exercise 82 Exercise 84
In the following sentences, choose the correct preposition Supply the prepositions omitted in the following;
in brackets:
1 Somebody is knocking the door.
1 He's been ill (from, since) last Friday.
2 I'm searching my lost book.
2 You've sold your car (at, for) a good price.
3 He said me, ' I won't come/
3 I sold my bicycle (at, for) forty pounds.
4 She explained the difficult words him.
4 I expect to return (after, in) a week.
5 She never listens her mother.
5 I can wait (to, till) next Tuesday 6 I replied his letter at once.
6 We draw lines (by, with) a ruler. 7 Would you like me to send it you?
7 She's been absent (since, for) a month.
8 I'm too busy I can't wait you,
8 They spoke (for, about) the weather. 9 I asked his phone number.
9 He worked (with, by) candle light. 10 She pointed the ship in the distance.
10 You can send the parcel (with, by) post.

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Exercise 85 Conjunctions
Make sentences of your own, using suitable prepositions
after the following: Miscellaneous examples
1 ask 4 listen 7 search 9 wait Exercise 88
2 explain 5 remind 8 speak TO wish
3 knock 6 sav Correct the following sentences, giving reasons for your
corrections:
1 The book is neither green or red.
Unnecessary prepositions 2 He can't speak English and French.
(Sections 284-300) 3 It costs two, three pounds.
4 She not only spoke loudly, but also clear.
Exercise 86 5 He at-, and the three oranges.
6 I counted one hundred seven people.
Use each of the following in a separate sentence: 7 She wants to learn and French.
1 answer 4 enter 7 behind 9 outside 8 He said that, 'You'll be sorry for it.'
2 attack 5 reach 8 inside 10 around 9 I don't know if I ' l l be able to go.
3 approach 6 tell 10 From now and on I will work hard.

Answers to exercise
Exercise 87 1 Section 181 5 Section 580 8 Section 339
Fill in the blanks with prepositions where necessary: 2 Section 184 6 Section 274 9 Section 178
3 Section 275 7 Section 581 10 Section 349
1 Let's play outside _ _ _ _ _ the house.
4 Section 372
2 She's searching her Walkman.
3 I waited him outside the cinema.
4 We entered a long discussion.
5 I taught my dog to obey _ _ _ _ _ me.
6 He entered the house by the back door.
7 Twins resemble ______ each other.
8 The poor always wish riches.
9 I told him the truth.
10 I promised to write my mother.

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Confusion of parts of speech Exercise 91

(Sections 555-584) Fill in the blanks with the correct word: died or dead
1 Her grandfather is .
Exercise 89 2 She of old age.
Fill each blank with the correct word: as or like. 3 The _ _ _ _ _ leaves fell from the trees.
4 Her aunt is _ _ _ she many years age.
1 Act a gentleman! 5 The soldier for his country.
2 He does he pleases. 6 The horse is lying in the field,
3 She behaved a baby. 7 They a cruel death.
4 She looks her mother 8 The flowers have
5 Do he does. 9 The soldier from his wounds.
6 Play the game she does. 10 Dinosaurs out millions of years ago.
7 He dances _ Fred Astaire.
8 You walk she does, Exercise 92
9 He acted just the rest.
10 He speaks an Englishman. Fill each blank with the correct word: it's or its.
1 The bird has broken wing.
Exercise 90 2 I fear _ _ _ _ _ going to rain.
Fill each blank with the correct word; no or not. 3 _______ almost nine o'clock.
4 I think , yours,
1 I have time to play.
5 The tree will soon lose ______ leaves.
2 She has _ a good memory.
6 _____ time to go home.
3 He had _ reason to be angry.
7 Every river has _ _ _ _ _ source,
4 There is _ enough furniture in this room,
8 a long time until Christmas.
5 Your plan is different from mine.
9 An animal will often die for young.
6 I had patience with him.
10 - too late to go now.
7 There were fewer than a thousand people.
8 There is _ furniture in this room. Exercise 93
9 She has _ enough money
10 I want more, thank you. Fill each blank with the correct word: good or well
1 Mary did her work .
2 She speaks English.
3 1 did __ in the exam.
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5 It's to be with friends.

6 He did work. GENERAL EXERCISE *
7 She didn't seem . * The numbers in the brackets refer to the sections in
8 Has he done in his training? which the mistakes are explained.
9 I'm quite „ _.
10 She speaks very . Correct whatever is wrong in the following:
1 Why you are studying the English? (362, 306)
Exercise 94 2 John reads good, isn't it? (577,164)
Fill each blank with the correct word: past or passed. 3 Why you not say the truth? (362, 206)
4 Will I go at the post-office? (396, 379)
1 The month was wet. 5 How to make this problem, sir? (132, 399)
2 He his exam. 6 Is she more better than me? (340,153,137)
3 The ball between the goal posts. 7 I've written him last week. (114, 241)
4 The bullet whistled my ear. 8 I past my time too well to the hotel. (584, 455, 379)
5 Several months have since he left. 9 Let me to try to do this and me. (326, 581)
6 Forget the 10 I have never seen a so good film. (374, 556, 263)
7 The plane flew . 11 He's not ate nothing these two days. (112, 167)
8 It's half eight. 12 When I sleep I take out my shoes. (437, 446)
9 She the salt to the guest. 13 He didn't obeyed to their advices. (104, 292, 514)
10 The door was open when I walked . 14 She's going each morning to the school.
(121, 468, 315)
Exercise 95 15 He works in the office since five years. (117, 392)
Rewrite these sentences, choosing the correct word in brackets: 16 How you are going with your piano lessons?
(362, 218)
1 This thing (is, does) not worth more than five pounds. 17 Can you to come for dinner today evening?
2 {After, then) he shut the door and went to bed. (321, 219)
3 He (is, does) not able to speak English correctly. 18 My brother he's found in the first class. (332, 438)
4 Don't be {fool, foolish). 19 It does not worth to say lies about it. (573, 97, 398)
5 He's a {fool, foolish). 20 I made all which I could for helping him.
6 Flowers smell (sweet, sweetly). (399,145,165)
7 She's so proud that she doesn't (and, even) greet 21 It's two years now since she left from England.
her friends. (118, 291)
8 The mother (weighed, weighted) her baby. 22 Please return back to shut the light. (342, 208)
9 I want to learn (and) other languages (too). 23 Avoid to make these sort of mistakes. (86, 545)
10 Is it (truth, true)? 24 Myself and my sister will not be present. (141, 378)

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43 1 and he intend to leave to England after two weeks.

25 He got down from his bicycle and spoke me.
(378, 44, 394)
(193, 236)
44 I am knowing the answer but cannot say it in the
26 He travelled with the train from the Alexandria.
English. (120, 306)
(13, 301)
45 I rang two times, but I could not make no one to hear.
27 She wouldn't take fewer than hundred pounds.
(168, 167, 327)
(477, 250)
28 The two first pages of my book has been lost. 46 They bought a new house when the baby was born
(373, 554) which it cost all their savings. (370, 336)
29 The knife was laying on the table where 1 lay it. (400) 47 When he will return back, I shall say him everything.
(126, 342, 398)
30 That punishment will learn him to do not do it again.
(427, 359) 48 I am much pleased to inform you that I have reached
to this station yesterday. (456, 114, 294)
31 You neither work at school or at your house.
(181, 372, 489) 49 The British Isles are consisted from England, Wales,
Scotland and Ireland. (301, 19)
32 I can't understand because he don't speak clear.
(243, 578) 50 The English is not only difficult to write it, but also to
33 The man which you saw him yesterday is very rich. speak it. (306, 372, 338)
(144, 336)
34 She said that she's never not gone at London.
(107,167, 379)
35 I think to go to home for to spend the holidays.
(83,351,345)
36 The office is open on the morning at Saturday. (383)
37 It's two years since I began to study the English.
(117, 306)
38 She told that she was at England before three years.
(398, 381, 458)
39 He was angry at me because I said him he has wrong.
(6, 398, 107, 187)
40 When I went to home I found that the money was
disappeared. (351,160)
41 He said to me that he is not satisfied from his teacher.
(398,107, 59)
42 She told that she can't remember nothing about it.
(398,107, 167)

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