English Grammar and Vocabulary Practice Exercises

Posted on May 30, 2024 in English

Grammar and Vocabulary Practice Exercises

Modal Verb: Can/Can’t

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of can or can’t:

  1. I’m sorry but you can’t smoke here.
  2. Can you speak French? No, I can’t.
  3. You can leave your bags at reception.
  4. Can you sign here, please?
  5. You can visit different tourist attractions.
  6. Children under 12 can’t travel alone. They must always be accompanied by an adult.
  7. Where can I find a tourist information office?
  8. Where are you? I can’t see you.

Matching Headings with Ideas

Try to match the headings with the related ideas.

  • Personal Details: Peter Jones, 25 years old
  • Education: A-levels – Geography (a), Maths (b), English (b)
  • Languages: Portuguese – Intermediate, Arabic – False beginner
  • Professional Experience: One year working experience as an administrative assistant
  • Hobbies and Interests: Travelled round the world 1995-1996

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Complete the following sentences using the comparative and superlative forms of the adjectives:

  1. This computer is newer than your computer.
  2. Lisa is older than George.
  3. George is younger than Lisa.
  4. Lucy is the youngest in the class.
  5. That car is more expensive than this car.
  6. That car is the most expensive in the market.
  7. Your car is faster than this car.
  8. Your car is the fastest in the race.
  9. This house is bigger than my house!
  10. This house is the biggest in the neighborhood.

Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets (comparative or superlative):

  1. My house is bigger than yours.
  2. This flower is more beautiful than that one.
  3. This is the most interesting book I have ever read.
  4. Non-smokers usually live longer than smokers.
  5. Which is the most dangerous animal in the world?
  6. A holiday by the sea is better than a holiday in the mountains.
  7. It is strange but often a coke is more expensive than a beer.
  8. Who is the richest woman on earth?
  9. The weather this summer is even worse than last summer.
  10. He was the cleverest thief of all.

Harassment Report

Department: Finance Department

Date: 26th September 2011

Name of person reporting harassment: Sally Oak

Name of person complained about: Mr. Stintson

Nature of harassment: Sexual harassment

Details of incident:

  • Date: 24th September 2011
  • Time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Place: Finance department office

What happened? Mr. Stintson started to make very uncomfortable comments about me being a blonde woman. He told me I shouldn’t be working for him since, being a blonde woman, my brain was empty. He also suggested I was so pretty that he could find me a more suitable job. He tried to touch me and I ran away from the office as fast as I could.

Cultural Differences in America

Match the observations about American culture with the students who made them:

  1. Student 1 (boy from Spain): Americans don’t kiss each other on the cheeks.
  2. Student 2 (boy from Germany): Stuff is big in America.
  3. Student 3 (girl from New Zealand): A lot of food has peanut butter in it.
  4. Student 4 (from Norway): American high schools have organized sports teams and cheerleaders.
  5. Student 2 (boy from Germany): Measurements.
  6. Student 1 (boy from Spain): There’s a lot of school spirit in America.
  7. Student 3 (girl from New Zealand): Americans drive on the wrong side of the road.

Resume

Name: [Your Name]

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Email: [Your Email Address]

Objective

To obtain a middle-degree position in administration management and utilize my skills to contribute to the success of the company.

Education

  • 2004-2008: Leopoldo Queipo, Melilla – Compulsory Secondary Education
  • 2020-2021: Reina Victoria Eugenia, Melilla – Middle Degree in Nursing Assistant
  • 2022-2023: Reina Victoria Eugenia, Melilla – Grade in Education – Early Childhood Education Assistant

Work Experience

  • 2022-2023: Hospital Comarcal, Melilla – Nursing Assistant
    • Cleaned and assisted patients with personal hygiene.
    • Helped patients with meals and medication.
    • Assisted patients with mobility, washing, and dressing.
  • 2023-2023: Nursery School, Melilla – Early Childhood Education Assistant
    • Provided care and attended to the needs of the children.
    • Conducted educational activities.
    • Engaged children in play, singing, and dancing.

Skills

  • Computer proficiency
  • Creativity
  • First aid

References


The reason why I have decided to apply for this opportunity is that,
addition to meeting all the requirements mentioned in the description of
the offer, I consider that I share the same values of the company, in
addition to having knowledge and experience in various sectors.

1. I’m sorry, I won’t be able to go because…5. Refuse an invitation.
 2. I’m sorry, but I can’t agree with you on this.     /.   1. Disagree.
 3. I’m sorry, you can’t have the afternoon off because……/ 6. Refuse a request.
 4. I’m sorry, you can’t smoke at school.   /3. Refuse permission.
 5. I’m sorry, your computer can’t be fixed.    /2. Give bad news.
 6. Sorry, could you open the window? It’s too hot in here.  /4. Make a request.

2) 

 1. Sorry, I think that’s my coat.
2. Excuse me.
 2. He had a terrible childhood. I’m sorry I asked him to tell me about his past.
3. I regret (something).
 3. Sorry, what did you say?
1. I beg your pardon.