English Grammar Exercises for Intermediate Students

I. COMPLETE THE IDEAS WITH THE CORRECT QUESTION TAGS

1. Mr. Hamilton isn't going to work for that company, is he?

2. Dan played soccer last Monday, didn't he?

3. You'll understand the instructions, won't you?

4. We won't need to visit the museum again, will we?

5. They have a lot of friends, don't they?

6. I know, I know, I am completely wrong, aren't I?

7. The boys would prefer to sit at the back, wouldn't they?

II. USE THE COMPARATIVE OR THE SUPERLATIVE CASE

1. Amy is the most interesting girl I've ever known.

2. What's the best thing about John for you?

3. Your bicycle is much faster than mine.

4. His new novel is more entertaining than his last one.

5. I didn't win the lottery this time, but maybe next time I'll be luckier

6. Good heavens! It's much hotter than it was yesterday.

7. Dad told us the scariest ghost story we had heard.

III. WRITE “TOO MANY”, “TOO MUCH”, OR “NOT ENOUGH” AS NECESSARY

1. I think you bought too much bread for dinner. We're just the two of us.

2. Ed couldn't finish the work because there was not enough paper.

3. There were too many cars that I arrived late for the interview.

4. Sorry, but there is not enough money to get all the articles.

5. There were too many boys in the class that I didn't see my son.

6. There is not enough cheese to make sandwiches. Sorry.

7. Come on, teach, that's too much homework for a weekend.

IV. CHANGE THESE SENTENCES TO PASSIVE VOICE

1. The books were taken to the library.

2. The exams are checked carefully by the teacher.

3. The room was painted blue by Mr. Smith.

4. Swimming is practiced after class every day by us.

5. I was paid by my clients in the morning.

6. A very interesting book was found in the ruins by Eddy.

7. A lot of crimes are investigated in town by police officers.

V. USE “WILL / WON´T” OR “BE GOING TO” AS REQUIRED

1. Emma never cleans her room, and I think her mother will be angry with her.

2. You are not doing the homework correctly. Let me. I will help you.

3. I'm so excited because my family and I are going to travel to Egypt tomorrow.

4. Someone is knocking at the door. Don't stand up, I will answer it.

5. What are you going to do next week?

6. You never water that poor plant. I'm afraid it will die soon.

7. What time will your father arrive home?

VI. INSERT “FOR” OR “SINCE”

1. Tom and Jane have had the same car for a year.

2. Things haven't been the same since you're not with me.

3. My next door neighbour has been drinking since last night.

4. I've worked for this company for more than five years.

5. She's been divorced since 1990.

6. I've been studying English since I was in elementary school.

7. We've practiced the piano for six hours.

VII. USE THE CORRECT FORM OF “MAKE”, “TAKE”, OR “HAVE”

1. Believe me, I really had a good time at the party.

2. You're very tired, why don't you take a break. Your deserve it.

3. I hope we are making progress in English.

4. I'm happy because my Dad has taken interest in my future plans.

5. You should have a better offer for that automobile.

6. It's time to make a decision. Be brave.

7. Everyone was worried until Bob had the best idea of his life.

VIII. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER

1. If she calls me, I will invite her.

2. What will you do if you lose your job

3. They will tell the truth, if you won't give him the money.

4. If the president is there, we will have to say hello.

5. You won't go out, if you are sick.