English Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises

Posted on Aug 25, 2024 in English

Matching Sentences

Exercise 1

Match the sentences by connecting the personality trait with its corresponding description.

  1. He’s so materialistic. …… j. He always buys the latest products.
  2. His behavior is so embarrassing. …… e. He always does weird things.
  3. He’s very creative. …… a. He always comes up with interesting ideas.
  4. He’s very easy-going. …… b. He gets along with everyone.
  5. He’s very cautious. …… d. He never does anything risky.
  6. He’s very irresponsible. …… h. You can’t trust him to do anything properly.
  7. He’s very amusing. …… c. He’s good for a laugh.
  8. He’s very irritating. …… f. I try to stay away from him.
  9. He’s very unusual. …… g. He stands out from the crowd.
  10. He’s very nervous. …… i. He can’t deal with stressful situations.

Completing Sentences

Exercise 2: Verbs and Phrases

Complete the sentences with a suitable verb or phrase.

  1. It’s easy to get around the city if you have a car.
  2. I had to reread them to make sure that I had understood properly.
  3. Once you sign the contract, the deal can go through.
  4. I try to avoid him because I don’t like talking to him.
  5. We need to figure out a solution.
  6. We need to find a way to survive.
  7. I didn’t get in touch with him when I was in London. I thought he had already left town.
  8. Students who skip lessons often get into trouble.
  9. The police were able to track the criminal’s movements.

Exercise 3: Words and Expressions

Complete the answers to the questions with a suitable word or expression.

  1. Why did you fall asleep during the film? Because it was so dull.
  2. Why can’t I take my phone into the swimming pool? Because it’s not waterproof.
  3. Do you go to the cinema often? Not really. I only go there every once in a while.
  4. Are you feeling alright? No, I’m not. I think I am coming down with something.
  5. Was the meeting useful? No, it wasn’t. It was a complete waste of time.

Verb Forms and Tenses

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

  1. Valerie left (leave) an hour ago. By this time tomorrow, she will be relaxing (relax) on the beach.
  2. I told him not to take (not take) advice from Pete. Unfortunately, I didn’t listen to him. If I had listened (listen) to Alan, I wouldn’t have made (not make) such a terrible mistake.
  3. She wanted (want) to go to the cinema with her. I told her that I had already seen (see) the film.
  4. I haven’t met (not meet) Jane yet. I am meeting (meet) her tonight.
  5. While she was performing (perform) in the concert, her car was stolen (steal).
  6. You won’t pass (not pass) your driving test unless you practice (practise) a lot.
  7. You should have your car repaired (repair) by a reliable mechanic.

Relative Pronouns

Exercise 2

Complete the passage using a suitable relative pronoun.

Fashion designers have always known that fashion has to keep up with the changing world. Today, many designers are looking into ways to produce clothes 1which will cater for people 2who carry smartphones. One company has created a range of shirts for men that includes a special pocket 3where a smartphone can be placed. This pocket is made out of soft microfibre material 4which is usually used to make dusting cloths. Any smartphones 5that are kept in the pocket will automatically stay clean. So if you are a person 6whose smartphone always seems to need cleaning, it might be a good idea to look into purchasing one of these unusual shirts.

Sentence Transformations

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.

  1. If I knew the answer, I would tell you. (No changes needed)
  2. We read the menu while our table was being cleared. (No changes needed)
  3. If I hadn’t been tired, I would have gone to the party. (No changes needed)
  4. John suggested that we go to Paris. (No changes needed)
  5. Jill asked me why I hadn’t talked to Philip the day before. (No changes needed)
  6. When I arrived at the lecture, it had already begun. (No changes needed)
  7. When you arrive at the hotel, you will be taken to your room. (No changes needed)
  8. By tomorrow evening, I will have moved house. (No changes needed)

Exercise 4

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.

  1. You shouldn’t have done that! (No changes needed, already correct)
  2. This is the place where I got married. (No changes needed, already correct)
  3. By tomorrow morning, my room will have been tidied. (No changes needed, already correct)
  4. Alison promised to help me on Sunday. (No changes needed, already correct)
  5. I may come. (No changes needed, already correct)
  6. This is the man whose car I borrowed. (No changes needed, already correct)
  7. I have worked here for 10 years. (No changes needed, already correct)