English Language Practice: Vocabulary & Grammar

English Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises

Common Expressions and Phrases

1. Speed limit, food poisoning, trendsetter, be at risk of, broadcast 24/7, billboards, binge-watching, found guilty when a judge enters a verdict.

2. Storms with lightning, a few acts of vandalism, the product of her endorsement.

Vocabulary in Catalan and English

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• Ennuagar-se = choke
• Mortal = deadly
• Letal = lethal
• Ofegar-se = drown
• Picada de vespa = wasp sting
• Canviar de direcció = swerve
• Accelerar = speed up
• Frenar = brake
• Robatori = robbery
• Falsificar = forge
• Ser atropellat = be run over
• Ensopegar = stumble
• Ferida = wound
• Lesió = injury
• Multa = fine
• Atracador = robber
• Lladre de botigues = shoplifter
• Confiar en = trust in
• Diferent de = different from
• Recolzar = support

Conditional Sentences and Wishes

4. If I were in charge of this school, I would eliminate exams. In a month's time, I will be preparing to go to Lisbon. Passing exams makes me feel happy. It would be nice if the English exams were easier. If I were you, I would study. It wouldn't surprise me if he didn't do the homework. I regret going out last weekend. The thing I like the most is sleeping. What I can't understand is why we study philosophy. I sometimes forget to bring the math book. So as to dance better, I have to practice more.

More Conditionals

5. Penny wouldn't work such long hours if she earned more money. How much money would you give to charity if you won the lottery? You will ruin that dress if you aren't careful. If I were you, I'd return that handbag. If I knew the answer, I would tell you. If you had helped me, I would have made fewer mistakes.

Past Conditionals

6. If I had read the book, I would have known what the film was about. If Jo had woken up early, she would have had time for breakfast.

Gerunds and Infinitives

7. I didn't expect to meet you here. Would you let me help you? Ada isn't allowed to visit her friends. My friend makes me laugh; she's funny. I can't imagine going to a classical music concert.

8. Smoking is bad for your health. The doctor advised him to take a course. There's no excuse for not studying English. She would love to travel. The driver stopped to buy cigarettes. I stopped buying online after I was scammed. I like watching live football matches.

Reported Speech

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• Kelly congratulated Marco on getting married.
• Sarah swore that she didn't cheat.
• Bill advised Dave to see a doctor.

Verb Tenses

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1. I was driving too fast and couldn't stop in time.
2. No, I have had it for a long time.
3. Yes, I bought it a few weeks ago.
4. No, I have been there twice before.
5. Yes, I'm going to a party on Saturday night.

Modal Verbs

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1. You must love getting free clothes.
2. They might be involved in fashion.
3. You needn't buy me a gift.
4. You needn't take your jacket.
5. Tom can speak Spanish.
6. Students mustn't eat chewing gum in class; it is forbidden.

Wishes and Regrets

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• 1. If only I had arrived on time.
• 2. I wish I could play the violin.
• 3. I wish my neighbors would stop playing loud music.
• 6. I wish Sophie would stop crying.

Questions

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1. Who studies at the library?
2. Why does Sarah have to stop?
3. Who is walking along the beach?
4. How much does Anne like her new job?
5. What does she never clean?
6. What does your rabbit have in the garden?