English Grammar and Reading Comprehension Exercises

The Dakota Building: History and Facts

Reading Comprehension

• 1. True: This building was built from 1880 to 1884.
• 2. True: The Dakota introduced the style of communal living to wealthy people in luxury houses.
• 3. False: The ex-Beatle had apartments in the building.
• 4. True: Chapman shot him several times.

Lexicon

• 1. Iconic
• 2. Before
• 3. Celebrities
• 4. To own

Phonetics

• 1. /s/
• 2. La primera (The first)
• 3. Life, iconic, times
• 4. People, live, meals

Use of English

• 1. The Dakota building is the most luxurious building in New York.
• 2. If Banderas had enough money, he would own an apartment in the Dakota building, but he doesn't have enough money.
• 3. Lennon
• 4. He said he would go to New York the following summer.
• 5. I wish I remembered your name.
• 6. How long has he been living in the Dakota building?

Zika Virus: Health and Safety Information

Reading Comprehension

• 1. False: Zika virus infection is not lethal.
• 2. False: Travelers have already... but not US mosquitoes yet.
• 3. False: Then, two... people in Brazil.
• 4. True: The government has sent... to stop Zika.

Lexicon

• 1. Provokes
• 2. Minor
• 3. Outbreak
• 4. Fighting

Phonetics

• 1. Brought
• 2. /t/
• 3. Segunda (The second)
• 4. /s/

Use of English

• 1. I may arrive before midnight.
• 2. I had my glasses repaired yesterday.
• 3. My sister stopped going to the gym last month.
• 4. I have been learning Chinese for three years.
• 5. If Mary had not fainted, she would have finished the race.
• 6. Who repairs everything carefully?

The Financial Impact of Good Grammar

Reading Comprehension

• 1. False: Grammarly.com also... most money.
• 2. False: Finally... profitable company.
• 3. True: It is likely the occasional... buy a product.
• 4. True: Brad Hoover... important for a company.

Lexicon

• 1. Study
• 2. Found
• 3. Nearly
• 4. Overuse

Phonetics

• 1. Each, even
• 2. /f/
• 3. Website, site

Use of English

• 1. Her book will be published next month.
• 2. The old house where they live needs repairing.
• 3. Sara was too young to be left alone by her brother.
• 4. If he hadn't been ill, he would have taken his exam.
• 5. I have not been punished for two months.
• 6. Where did the new manager stay for three months?

Mobile Phone Usage and Social Habits

Reading Comprehension

• 1. True: Next time... their phones.
• 2. False: It always... in particular.
• 3. False: I loved being... the internet.
• 4. False: I got my smart... basic phone again.

Lexicon

• 1. Amazes
• 2. Upgrade
• 3. In the meanwhile
• 4. Once again

Phonetics

• 1. /z/
• 2. Basic, cafe, saying
• 3. Keep, me, see
• 4. La segunda (The second)

Use of English

• 1. If she had enough money, she would buy a nice apartment.
• 2. They have not traveled by plane for four months.
• 3. Although I had been working hard, I didn't feel tired.
• 4. Doctors have given the results.
• 5. John's brother isn't as popular as he is; his brother is less popular than him (or than he is).
• 6. You had better stay at home.