English Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises

Tick ✓ the Logical Sentences

1. My watch is waterproof so I can't go in the sea with it.
2. ✓ You can help yourself to more food. You don’t have to wait to be served.
3. The crowd cheered during the performance. They thought the singer was terrible.
4. ✓ This singer is famous worldwide. She has fans in many countries.
5. The student’s attendance is very low. He comes to every lesson.
6. ✓ I just deleted the document. Now I will have to rewrite it.
7. There isn’t enough awareness of environmental issues. Everyone knows about them.
8. ✓ Wendy is infatuated with Dan. She can’t stop thinking about him.

Replace the Words in Bold

Replace the words in bold with a suitable word or expression below. There are more words than you need. Make any necessary changes.

1. He works many hours round the clock.
2. John’s parents restrict the number of hours he can spend on the Internet.
3. You should carry on working on the project.
4. Jim’s behaviour is very weird.
5. Every once in a while, I eat out at an Indian restaurant.
6. This program is very user-friendly.
7. He came up with a great idea.
8. This technology is cutting edge.
9. It is great that my sister lives nearby.
10. I think I overate.
11. The journey was very long.
12. It’s no wonder you’re tired. You didn’t sleep last night.

Complete the Sentences with a Prefix

Use one word that includes a prefix to complete the second sentence. The second sentence should have the same meaning as the first.

1. Only one person needs to read this document... It's unnecessary for everyone to read this document.
2. Humans are not able to fly... It's impossible for humans to fly.
3. Jackie’s child doesn’t behave well... Jackie’s child always misbehaves.
4. I can’t open the door with the key... I can’t unlock the door.
5. What you did was against the law... What you did was illegal.

Combine Sentences with Relative Pronouns

Form sentences by combining A and B and adding a relative pronoun. Make any necessary changes.

1. This is my boyfriend (c). I met him at Dan’s party (c). → This is my boyfriend, who I met at Dan’s party.
2. I really enjoyed the film (b). I saw it last week (b). → I really enjoyed the film which / that I saw last week.
3. I will call you at 8 (e). I get up at 8 (e). → I will call you at 8, when I get up.
4. The actress just won an Oscar (f). Her photograph is on my wall (f). → The actress whose photograph is on my wall just won an Oscar.
5. I can’t remember the name of the book (a). I’ve just finished reading it (a). → I can’t remember the name of the book which / that I’ve just finished reading.
6. My best friend calls me every day (g). She has known me since I was a child (g). → My best friend, who has known me since I was a child, calls me every day. / My best friend, who calls me every day, has known me since I was a child.
7. What’s the name of the restaurant (d)? They serve Mexican food there (d). → What’s the name of the restaurant where they serve Mexican food?
8. This is the town (h). I grew up in this town (h). → This is the town where I grew up.

Complete the Sentences with the Correct Verb Form

1. I am going to meet Rachel at 7 tonight. I can’t wait!
2. Are you ready for the party? Have all the invitations been sent?
3. When I arrived at the party, most of the guests had already left.
4. We had to move out of our house because it was being painted.
5. You can’t come on the trip unless you get permission from your parents.

Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. I had my hair cut yesterday. (got) → I got my hair cut yesterday.
2. This is the hotel where I stayed when I was on holiday. (which) → This is the hotel which I stayed in when I was on holiday.
3. Angela asked if Wendy liked Tom. (whether) → Angela asked whether Wendy liked Tom.
4. The neighbours must be on holiday. (seem) → The neighbours seem to be on holiday.
5. Julia Roberts was in my class at school. She is now a famous actress. (who) → Julia Roberts, who was in my class at school, is now a famous actress. / Julia Roberts, who is now a famous actress, was in my class at school.
6. We should not have moved out of the city. (mistake) → It was a mistake to move out of the city.
7. You must not park your car here. (allowed) → You are not allowed to park your car here.
8. We went to a restaurant while our car was being repaired. (getting) → We went to a restaurant while we were getting our car repaired.

Complete the Sentences Logically

Complete the sentences in a logical way. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1. (Example sentence not provided)
2. If you want to get around town, it’s a good idea to take a bus.
3. People who are independent don’t like living with other people because they don't like being told what to do.
4. You shouldn’t delay your arrival because the guests will get angry.
5. People who dislike football shouldn’t go to a stadium.
6. If you want to stay overnight at my house, you should bring a toothbrush.
7. Once you have made a decision about going to university, it’s important to stick to it.
8. If you want to find the source of the problem, you have to ask your mom.
9. If you find your job demanding, you must look for another one.
10. It is very tough for children when their parents get divorced.