Comprehensive English Language Review and Exercises
1. Vocabulary and Usage
1: She’s going to get a massage because she has an itchy allergic neck.
She performed very well in the test last week.
It’s a fantastic opportunity and I want to make the most of it.
Did you see the documentary broadcast on the BBC last night?
Packaged food contains large amounts of calories.
2. Phrasal Verbs and Expressions
1: I place bids in online auctions to buy second-hand items.
She fell off her bike and now her knee is bruised.
I’m bored. Let’s liven up this party and put some music on.
A healthy snack can quickly boost your energy levels.
You should cut down on fat and start eating more vegetables to be healthier.
3. Definitions
An organized walk by many people to protest or express an opinion: march / rally.
An important topic people are discussing or arguing about: issue.
4. Verb Tenses and Context
The Earth doesn’t go around the Sun – it’s the other way around.
While I was giving my presentation, the computer broke down.
This competition always takes place every four years.
Don’t shout, please – the babies are sleeping.
They took her to the hospital because she fell while she was running.
5. Passive Voice in Practice
At school, my dad was forced to use his right hand to write.
Nowadays, British students are asked to wear uniforms.
Many parks were built last year around here.
Snacks aren’t sold at this school because we take care of our students’ health.
6. Passive Voice Exercises
Sara was adopted by Mr. Smith in 2008.
Fibre isn’t used to make this food.
Is this product tested on animals?
She was taken to the hospital after the race.
7. Conditional Sentences
If he needs my help, I will be there for him.
If Fran hadn’t trained hard all summer, the coach wouldn’t have chosen her for the team.
If you don’t water plants, they die.
If I have money, I will buy a new bike.
I would visit you if I found the time to do it.
8. Reflexive Pronouns and Tense Review
Harry has taught himself to speak German.
Our brains can repair themselves.
You must fail science if you don’t do the project – it’s obligatory.
My brother cut himself while he was cooking.
Lisa is upset because she lost £20 two days ago.
I ate all the food yesterday.
I have known him for a very long time. We’re best friends.
They’ve been here for two or three minutes.
As a result of the strike, the classes weren’t cleaned.
By the time the party started, they had eaten all the food.
9. Advanced Grammar Review
By the time the police arrived, the thief had already run away.
If you had broken your leg, you wouldn’t have missed my party.
Tim and Sam are living with me temporarily until they find a house.
I went to the cinema by train and I came back on foot.
This house was bought for £120,000.
Does the Miño flow into the Atlantic?
That book was written hundreds of years ago.
Was that petition signed by many people at the demonstration yesterday?
You won’t pass the test unless you study more.
I have just drunk, so I’m not thirsty.
10. Final Review
If Nina had recovered from her injury, she would have swum in the competition.
We will miss the school bus unless you hurry up.
I haven’t seen her since April 5th.
He and I hurt each other.