English Language Practice: Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing Skills

Paraphrasing Exercises

Theme 2 Paraphrasing

• It got harder
• Was shocked to hear
• Objected to having
• Need not have brought
• Doesn't have to cook
• Was being used so
• To get our flat painted
• Organized the festivities by ourselves
• Didn't succeed in delivering
• Although he was disabled
• Wouldn't have attacked
• Wouldn't have missed
• Would rather not play
• Accused him of stealing her
• Apologized for not telling
• Would have been injured
• Had better apologize for

Theme 1 Paraphrasing

• Swim as well as
• Getting higher and higher
• Succeeded in convincing me
• To Helen for arguing
• Made the criminals get into
• Had better not stay
• Should not have stolen
• Has been informed about
• Had his briefcase stolen
• Have had the meeting rescheduled
• Seems worried
• Due to the risk
• If I could afford it
• We could continue
• Didn't let me down
• Advised her to stop eating
• Instead of cooking the
• Thought he takes pride in

Vocabulary Development

Suffixes and Prefixes

Suffixes: -ness, -en, -l, -ly, -ous

Prefixes: dis-, in-, im-, ir-, un-, il-, mis-

Theme 1 Vocabulary

• Unleaded
• Difference
• Donations/Organizations
• Unable/Doubtful
• Mistreat
• Scientific
• Darkness
• Anxious
• Length
• Width
• Inconvenience
• Choice
• Variety
• Formality

Theme 2 Vocabulary

• Peaceful
• Solution
• Suggestion/Amusement
• Beautifully
• Unsuccessful
• Guilty
• Harmless
• Wonderful
• Valuable
• Liars
• Misbehavior
• Adventurous
• Demonstration
• Strengthen
• Weakness

Reading Comprehension Answers

Set 1 Answers

b, a, c, d, b, a, b, c, b, c, d, d

Set 2 Answers

a, c, d, b, d, a, c

Multiple Choice Answers

Set 1 Answers

b, a, c, b, d, b, a, b, c, a, d, c, a, a

Set 2 Answers

d, c, a, c, c, b, d, b, c, b, a, d, b, c

Structuring an Advice Letter

Paragraph 1: Opening the Letter

1. State Your Purpose

I read Penny's letter and I'd like to give her some advice.

I was sorry to hear about your problems; perhaps I can help.

Paragraph 2: First Suggestion & Reasons

2. Offer Your First Suggestion

I think you could / should…

If I were you, I'd…

3. Provide Reasons for Your Suggestion

Even though it'll be hard at first, it would be better for you in the long run.

You might be able to persuade your friend that…

Paragraph 3: Another Suggestion & Explanation

4. Offer Another Suggestion

Another thing that might help is to…

Alternatively, perhaps you'd rather…

5. Explain This Idea

Due to the fact that your parents disagree with you on this matter, you might need to change your plans.

It must be hard for your friend, too…

Paragraph 4: Concluding Remarks

6. Conclude with a Friendly Comment

I do hope things work out okay in the end.

I'm sure you'll find a way to get through this difficult time.