English Language Proficiency: Grammar and Vocabulary Drills

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Goodbye to Typewriters

Questions

  • F (1-2)
  • F (4-5 Godrej)
  • T (5-6 supplies)
  • T (8-9 Godrej)

Lexicon

  1. Legions
  2. Slumped
  3. In stock
  4. Heyday

Phonetics

  • Day: stayed, says
  • Son: come
  • Jam: legions

Use of English

  1. The red wine which I bought tasted like ink.
  2. If people didn't burn coal in their homes, the air wouldn't be polluted.
  3. She may have lost her wallet on the train.
  4. I am having my car serviced on Monday.
  5. Despite the fact that he has...
  6. Whose is this book?

Lancashire Teenager Votes in General Election

Questions

  • F (1)
  • T (2)
  • F (11)
  • T (17-18)

Lexicon

  1. Confided
  2. Caught
  3. Suspect
  4. Received

Phonetics

  • Needed: confided, decided
  • From: after, for

Use of English

  1. The case is being looked into by the police.
  2. Alfie, whose mum had asked him not to vote, went to his local polling station.
  3. Unless you hurry up, we will be late.
  4. It is four years since I last went to the cinema.
  5. It's not as cheap as I thought it would be.
  6. When did Alfie go to his local polling station?

Susan Boyle to Star in Japanese Show

Questions

  • T (5-6)
  • F (7-8)
  • F (10)
  • T (14)

Lexicon

  1. Popularity
  2. Unusual
  3. Amazed
  4. Absolutely

Phonetics

  • Same: fame, amazed
  • Fish: she, sensation

Use of English

  1. He asked me to help him.
  2. My sister, who is studying law, is at university.
  3. I have been offered a job by the hotel manager.
  4. You don't have to buy me a present.
  5. Although it had been a busy day, he wasn't tired.
  6. How often does Sarah go to the gym?

An Exercise Routine

Questions

  • F (2)
  • T (3-4)
  • F (9-10)
  • T (14)

Lexicon

  1. Chores
  2. Contribute
  3. Focus
  4. Quick

Phonetics

  • Run: such
  • Although: (2)
  • Same: weight, encourage

Use of English

  1. It's the most wonderful group of people I have ever seen.
  2. The manager asked if there were some messages for him.
  3. Despite having a lot of experience, he didn't get the job.
  4. If only you hadn't told her the truth.
  5. During the season, you mustn't eat red meat.
  6. Who became the first Spaniard to win an NBA title?

The Digital Divide

Questions

  • F (11)
  • F (6)
  • F (16-17)
  • F (5-6)

Lexicon

  1. Make up
  2. Households
  3. Risen
  4. Significant

Phonetics

  • Pen: left, get
  • Door: before, more

Use of English

  1. I wish I had more free time these days.
  2. I wonder where my sunglasses are.
  3. The earthquake destroyed many towns in Haiti.
  4. It's a long time since I last went to the cinema.
  5. Unless Greece meets the conditions of fiscal consolidation and structural reform, the IMF will cut off financial support.
  6. How often do you have paddle lessons?

Bully for You

Questions

  • F (1-2)
  • F (3)
  • F (10)
  • T (12-13-14)

Lexicon

  1. Banned
  2. Encourages
  3. Stand up (to)
  4. Frightens

Phonetics

  • Take: makers, game
  • Needed: decided, directed

Use of English

  1. Chocolate is not as healthy as fruit.
  2. Alice in Wonderland, which was directed by Tim Burton, is a 2010 fantasy adventure film.
  3. The White Rabbit asked Alice where she lived.
  4. Mary wished she hadn't eaten so much.
  5. The new student was greeted by the Headmaster.
  6. How long did it take him to prepare a lovely cup of hot chocolate?

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