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Infinitive - Past Simple - Past Participle

English Grammar Exercises

1. Complete the Sentences by Matching A to B

1. Be sure to be at the gate at least 30 minutes before... D. Departure
2. Are there any... E. First class seats available?
3. You will need to... C. Transfer to a different plane in Edinburgh.
4. Fill in all your... B. Credit details before clicking on “Book.”
5. What is your... A. Destination on this trip?

2. Adjectives: Right or Wrong?

Say if the adjectives in bold are right (R) or wrong (W).

1. The man on the phone sounded really worried... R
2. I was disappointed not to get the job... R
3. The talk was rather confusing, I thought... R
4. I was fascinated by the exhibition... R
5. After playing all afternoon, they were tired... R
6. Peter told us an amusing story... R
7. This program about astronomy

Common English Irregular Verbs

This reference list provides common English verbs categorized by their conjugation type, showing their forms in the Present Tense and the Simple Past Tense.

Regular Verbs

Regular verbs form their past tense by adding -ed.

Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs do not follow the standard -ed pattern for the past tense.

My Best Friend Dalia — Menorca to Madrid

As years go by, many people leave, but not all; there are many who stay by your side year after year. These people could be friends or family. In my case, I would like to write about my best friend. Her name is Dalia. Her name is Dalia, and she is 17. She was born in Menorca in 2001. She is tall and thin, and also somewhat strong and fit because she does sport every single day. In terms of personality, she is intelligent, hard-working, kind, and friendly. However, she is a bit talkative. Regarding her physical appearance, she has long blonde hair. Even so, she doesn't have any freckles; she wears glasses.

Sports and Moving to Madrid

She loves playing tennis and has been playing since she was 5. A couple... Continue reading "Dalia — Best Friend from Menorca to Madrid, Tennis & Friendship" »

Essential English Vocabulary Definitions

• Accomplishment: Success in doing something good.
• Acquaintance: Someone whom you have met but do not know well.
• Advance: New discoveries and inventions.
• Award: A prize given to someone for something they have achieved.
• Back towards: To move back, going in the opposite direction to the one you were moving before.
• Blind: Somebody who is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.
• Blink: To close and reopen both eyes repeatedly.
• Breathing: Taking air into our lungs and letting it out again.
• Challenge: Something that is difficult and that tests someone's ability or determination.
• Clue: A piece of information essential to find out something hidden or to solve a puzzle.
• Cope: To deal successfully with a difficult problem

Unit 8 Test

Vocabulary and Grammar, Page 11

1. sweet tooth 6. source

2. shelf life 7. bland

3. gone off 8. health-conscious

4. adequate 9. staple

5. sweetener 10. edible

2. 1. to 2. as 3. on 4. for 5. with

3. 1. food for thought 2. eat humble pie 3. don’t bite off more than you can chew 4. put all your eggs in one basket 5. are not my cup of tea

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1. were used to 4. so

2. nor 5. would

3. had better

5. Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.

6. 1. going 6. if

2. have 7. must

3. which / that 8. such

4. had / got 9. get

5. should / must 10. so

Unit 8 Test Level 2

Vocabulary and Grammar, Page 11

1. changed my mind 6. shelf life

2. run out of 7. raw

3. gone off 8. shortage

4. sweet tooth 9. treat

5. health-conscious 10. source

2. 1. live up to 4. get... Continue reading "Unit 8 Test: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Comprehension" »

Letter 1: Complaint Regarding Fitness Center Facilities

Dear Madam,

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the changing room of the fitness center that you are managing.

Last night, I visited your gym for a workout session after a long working day. I expected a good experience, as it is an expensive and well-known sports complex, but I was utterly disappointed with your facilities, especially the male changing room. It is in a terrible state: water is leaking all over the place, there is garbage on the floor, and one of the toilets cannot even be flushed.

The unacceptable and substandard condition of the male changing room left me so furious that I couldn't finish my workout. I suggest your management team look into this issue as soon... Continue reading "Customer Complaints and Job Applications: Three Letters" »