English Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises

1. 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. I signed the contract yesterday.
2. Go overseas to help yourself to some cake.
3. There was nothing unusual about the performance. It was very ordinary.
4. Mike has been to many different countries. He has travelled worldwide.
5. I like to go overseas to remote places.
6. The meal was very satisfying. I am full.
7. My best friend lives nearby, so I can walk to her house.
8. My friends and I traded clothes with each other.

2. Replace the words in bold by forming a new word with a prefix. Then add a sentence that reflects the meaning of the first sentence.

1. I think your idea is impossible. It won't work.
2. I dislike this hotel. It hasn't got any facilities.
3. If you overeat, you will not feel well.
4. I will reread the book because it is quite interesting.
5. That child is misbehaving.
6. This information is irrelevant to our situation. I don't care.
7. Mark gets along well with his co-workers. They always have lunch together.

3. Complete the sentences with a suitable ending. Use 1-3 words. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1. My plane was delayed, so... I will sleep in the airport.
2. If you are staying overnight, you will need... pajamas and a toothbrush.
3. The journey was very long, so we were tired from... driving too many hours.
4. We can’t check in until 3, so we will have to... wait in the airport lounge.
5. I didn’t like the accommodation because... the beds were uncomfortable.

4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Has David arrived yet?
2. The package was sent to the wrong address, so they never received it.
3. Dan hadn't met Sue until last night.
4. We couldn’t check into the hotel because our room hadn't been cleaned.
5. As soon as I get home, I will call you.
6. If I had known you were in town, I would have come to visit you.
7. Which project are you working on at the moment?

5. Complete the sentences. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence.

1. He has made his decision... His decision has been made.
2. It was stormy, so we didn’t go on a hike... If it hadn't been stormy, we would have gone on a hike.
3. I’m sorry but I can’t help you because I don’t have time... If I had time, I would help you.
4. “You should talk to Robert,” said my mother... My mother advised me to talk to Robert.
5. “Why did you cheat in the test?” asked the teacher... My teacher wanted to know why I had cheated in the test.
6. It is forbidden to speak in the library... You mustn't speak in the library.
7. I fell asleep during my sister’s performance... While my sister was performing, I fell asleep.

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

1. The man shouted at the waitress. His soup was cold. (whose)... The man whose soup was cold shouted at the waitress.
2. It wasn’t a good idea to tell the teacher what you thought. (should not)... You should not have told the teacher what you thought.
3. The mechanic is going to repair my car this afternoon. (having)... I'm having my car repaired this afternoon.
4. This is the restaurant. I met my wife there. (where)... This is the restaurant where I met my wife.
5. Rachel started working here in 2009. (since)... Rachel has worked here since 2009.