Improve Your English Skills with Grammar Exercises

1 Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Correct the false statements without changing the words in bold. ...... 1. Nutritious food is dangerous to eat. 1. F – Nutritious food is healthy for you. 2. F – If you are out of shape, you don’t do well at sport. 3. T 4. F – People are usually enthusiastic about things they enjoy. 5. F – If you are miserable, you’re sad. 6. T

2 Choose the correct answer. 1. A: I have to 1. kick in / get fit / take up so I can participate in the triathlon. 1. get fit 5. cut down on 2. overdo 6. overweight 3. endurance 7. nutritious 4. injure 8. self-discipline

3 Replace the words in bold with the words below. Tim could feel that something was wrong. 1. sense 5. avoid 2. chase 6. last 3. trainer 7. improve 4. sign 8. enable

4 Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show that you have understood the words in bold. 1. Mike is planning to work out today. He’s going to the 1. gym 4. ill 2. exercises 5. cold 3. lift

5 Answer the questions with a logical response. Pay attention to the words in bold. 1. Why did Steve break up with his girlfriend? 1. They weren’t getting along. 2. He eats too much and doesn’t exercise. 3. They don’t fit her anymore. 4. They’ve been waiting a long time. 5. I want to get into shape. 6 Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.

6 Choose the correct answer. 1. Do your eyes burn / Are your eyes burned when you use the computer? If so, you might have Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). 1. Do your eyes burn 6. can be taken 2. is caused 7. should be adjusted 3. are affected 8. cause 4. will lose 9. should be kept 5. will create

7 Complete the sentence with the correct passive form of the verb in brackets. 1. Penicillin, a common medicine, …(discover) accidentally. was discovered 5. has … been purchased 2. will be given 6. was being repaired 3. must be written 7. will be displayed 4. should be taken

8 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible. 1. The doctor ordered blood tests for the patient. 1. Blood tests were ordered for the patient (by the doctor). 2. The door must be locked before you leave. 3. She was seen leaving the party with Nicholas. 4. Has Peter been invited to the party? 5. All the food is prepared (by the chef) with only the healthiest ingredients. 6. He had no idea that he was being watched by the police.

9. Complete the mini-dialogues with the verbs in brackets. Use the causative form. 1. A: You look a little different, but I’m not sure why. B: I … my hair ... (do) last week! 1. had … done 2. had / got … removed 3. are going to have / get / are having / getting … washed 4. are having / getting … repaired 5. had / got … translated

10. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the active or passive form. 1. I’m fed up. I … (not understand) why my complaints … (not deal with) yet 1. don’t understand, haven’t been dealt with 2. has lasted, will find 3. was being ignored, complained 4. works out, has recently been 5. was riding, was hit

11. Write the sentences using the word in brackets. Use the passive or causative form. There may be more than one possible answer. 1. I’m going to see the optician today. (tested) 1. I’m going to have / get my eyes tested today. 2. The keys are kept on a shelf in the kitchen. 3. Our team was defeated in the semifinals. 4. Ella had her house cleaned. 5. My question still hasn’t been answered.