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English Grammar Exercises: Modals, Conditionals, and Vocabulary

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English Language Practice Exercises

Section 1: Vocabulary Matching

1. Match Adjectives to Synonyms

Match the adjectives in Column A to a synonym in Column B. There are two extra words. Write a synonym for each of the extra words.

Column A vs. Column B

Section 2: Sentence Completion (Phrases)

2. Complete Sentences with Suitable Phrases

Complete the sentences with a suitable word or phrase. Make any necessary changes.

  1. Story
  2. Rescued
  3. Listen to
  4. Has problems
  5. Because he is very bored
  6. A bad singer
  7. Share
  8. Food

Unidad 3: Gerunds and Infinitives

3. Gerund or Infinitive Practice

Complete the sentences by using a gerund or an infinitive of the verbs below.

Section 4: Modal Verbs Replacement

4. Rewrite Sentences Using Modals

Rewrite the sentences. Replace the words in bold with a suitable modal. Make any necessary changes.

  1. People can park here.
  2. My mother thinks I must go to be on time.
  3. We need to study for the test tonight.
  4. Can you visit me on Saturday?
  5. He could come to the party.
  6. You shouldn't go out in the rain without an umbrella.
  7. I'm sorry, but I can't do that.

Section 5: Modal Perfect Usage

5. Complete with Modal Perfect

Complete the sentences with an appropriate modal perfect and the correct form of the verbs in brackets. There may be more than one possible answer.

Section 6: Rewriting with Modals

6. Rewrite Sentences Using Correct Modals

Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the modals in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

Section 7: Vocabulary Correction and Prepositions

1. Correcting Misused Vocabulary

The following sentences do not make sense. Correct them by replacing each word in bold with a word in bold from a different sentence.

  1. Conceal
  2. Sewre (likely 'Severe')
  3. Reveal
  4. Right
  5. Gets in touch with
  6. Hacardous (likely 'Hazardous')
  7. Warn
  8. Deadline
  9. Blames
  10. Tiust (likely 'Trust')

2. Preposition Completion

Complete the sentences with a suitable preposition.

  1. of
  2. for, with
  3. in
  4. on
  5. of
  6. on

3. Sentence Ending Completion

Complete the sentences with a suitable ending. Pay attention to the words in bold.

  1. Because you can lose your money.
  2. Are shy.
  3. You are cheating.
  4. Work hard.
  5. Someone catches your mobile phone.
  6. Steal.

Unidad 8: Conditionals and Time Clauses

4. Conditional and Time Clause Practice

Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use a conditional or time clause.

  1. Don't be - will eat
  2. Don't help - will talk
  3. Were - would go
  4. Hadn't fallen - would have played
  5. Hadn't fallen - would have seen
  6. Want - will work

5. Completing Conditional Sentences

Complete the sentences with the correct form of a suitable verb.

  1. Would have seen
  2. Study
  3. Arrive home
  4. Were
  5. Would have come
  6. Would buy
  7. Apologizes

6. Rewriting with Conditionals

Complete the sentences with a conditional structure. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence.

  1. If the weather had been awful, I wouldn't have enjoyed the picnic.
  2. If I had studied, I would have got a good mark.
  3. If I don't work, I will meet you tomorrow. (Meaning unclear, likely needs context)
  4. If you know the password, you can enter the building.
  5. If I am not very busy today, I will help you.

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