Mastering English: Exercises on Grammar and Vocabulary

Workplace Vocabulary and Communication

1.

• The new train makes it possible to commute easily.
• We must fire these bags of sort.
• Unfortunately, we had to commute to fire.
• The night shift at the hospital requires specific qualifications.
• Have you done your shift, Shane?
• She was hired because of her qualifications.
• If you need a computer, you should specialize in that field.

2.

• This job requires good people skills, individuals who know how to communicate correctly.
• He always slacks off at work. I won't be surprised if he doesn't have a job in two months.
• I'm going to ask for a raise this month. I need to earn more money to buy a new car.
• I forgot to pack my lunch. I'll just buy a sandwich in the supermarket.
• He went to run an errand. He needed to help his grandfather because he is very old.
• I'm not taking sides. I'm just telling you to shut up and respect both of you.
• It's hard for him because he works a lot in order to not lose the job.
• I think we should split the money equally. We all deserve it.

Phrasal Verbs and Sentence Structure

3.

• Why did they call off the meeting? Because of the weather.
• Why didn't you carry out the instructions? Because the instructions were in English, and I didn't understand them.
• Why did your car break down yesterday? Because I had an accident with another car.
• Why do you have to use up all your holiday entitlement? Because I needed some relaxation in my routine.
• Why was that building blown up? Because it was really old.
• What have they decided to put off until next year? Their trip to the USA.

Conditionals and Wishes

4.

• I didn't notice you. If I were you, I would have said "hello".
• I'm not working at the moment. If I had a job, I would save some money to buy a car.
• It's a pity you didn't call an hour before. I would have canceled my meeting if I had known you were in town.
• I can't concentrate. I wish the children would go outside to play because they are making a lot of noise.
• I'm really excited to see you. I will call you as soon as I finish work this afternoon.

Passive Voice

5.

• They are offering customers free samples of the product: Free samples of the product are being offered to the customers.
• In my opinion, we should give her another chance: In my opinion, another chance should be given to her.
• The company has given its employees a longer holiday: A longer holiday has been given to the company's employees.
• Many people said his ideas were useless: It was said that his ideas were useless.
• Everyone knows that rock singers make a lot of money: It is known that a lot of money is made by rock singers.

"Get" and "Have" Causative Structures

6.

• Someone is going to clean the windows (get): We are getting the windows cleaned.
• A famous artist is painting her portrait (have): She is having her portrait painted by a famous artist.
• Next Tuesday, the dentist will check my teeth (have): I will have my teeth checked next Tuesday.
• The garage fixed the brakes of her car (get): She got the brakes of her car fixed by the garage.

Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary

7.

• Why has she been fired from her job? She was fired because of her poor performance.
• I think I need glasses. I will have my eyes tested as soon as possible.
• I hope I get given a raise this year. I have taken on a lot of new responsibilities.
• We will have our dog looked after by a dog sitter while we are on vacation.
• The manager is busy at the moment. A potential employee is being interviewed by him.
• Nobody has heard from the hikers in months. It is believed that they didn't survive the expedition.