English Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises with Corrections

English Exercises and Corrections

Key: C, T (2-3), F (7-8), T (10-11), F (15-17). Camouflaged, pastime, fortnight, rest...

Sentences B1–B6

1. B1. It was impossible to finish the assignment on time.
2. B2. He will not keep his business open unless the economy improves.
3. B3. The Welsh language must be studied by children in Wales.
4. B4. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
5. B5. Tom suggested that I should listen to the weather forecast before going on a hike.
6. B6. By the end of the week, we will have bought a car.

Exercise 1: Sentences and Future Perfects

1. 1a) I have not seen Brian for three months.
2. 1b) Fashions will have changed by the time you are older.

Exercise 2: Relative Clauses

1. 2a) A Danish runner whom I know has broken the record.
2. 2b) The business which she has started will make her rich.

Short Answers and Forms

3) not to take - doing - to have - working.

4) make - let - are not allowed.

Conditional Sentences

1. 5a) I would have seen the two towers if the cinema had not been closed.
2. 5b) If we had some matches, we could light a fire.
3. 5c) If I didn't get sick, I would eat octopus.

Reported Speech and Commands

1. 6a) She said that she would not misbehave the next day.
2. 6b) Pam told us that her friends had given her a tough time the day before.
3. 6c) The boss told her assistant not to complain about the customer.
4. 6d) She asked him if he was going out with anybody.

Miscellaneous Sentences

1. 7a) It is thought to be a wonderful country.
2. 7b) A part in my car was replaced by the mechanic yesterday.
3. 7c) This student has read some interesting books.

Comparatives and Superlatives

1. 8a) The most stupid story I have ever heard.
2. 8b) It is less expensive than Mary's.

Quantifiers and Countability

1. 9a) She has little interest in politics.
2. 9b) We saw few birds during our walk.
3. 9c) We didn't have many options at dinner.

Modals and Conditionals

1. 10a) I could go with you to the party.
2. 10b) If you had called me yesterday, I would have helped.

Modal Verbs: Ability, Permission, Obligation

1. 11a) You mustn't drive without a licence.
2. 11b) Sarah may lend Simon some money.
3. 11c) It can be very hot here in the summer.
4. 11d) Shall I bring you some magazines?

Purpose and Contrast

1. 12a) Helen went to the market in order to buy some vegetables.
2. 12b) Despite being an expert swimmer, she drowned.

Preposition Sequence

14) after - for - off - about - up - in - off - at - of - off - of - about.

Vocabulary M2

M2: culture gap - misconception - roots - unheard of - faulty - put in danger - run the risk - safe from - award - defeat - keep fit - role model - hold a grudge - well-being - over the moon - breathless - rush hour - timing - time one's hand - take one's time - degree - field - rewarding - think outside the box.

Vocabulary List 1

1) lack motivation - adjust to / adapt - purpose in life - put off - be quite promising - bright child - have a poor memory - undergo - neat and tidy - edgy - hot and stuffy.