LemonTreeEnglish Name:
This is not a test. They are papers to show how good you are in grammar and writing.
1. Used to/Be used to/ Get used to
1. When my friends and I were younger, we_________________rafting every
summer. (go)
2. I have three lectures per day. I_________________so much so I have even got a sore
throat. (not speak)
3. I_________________sweets but now I can eat tons of them. (not like)
4. We will never_________________traditions so people in this place will never
become our good friends. (follow)
5. My little son_________________to school so he is happy every morning when we
take him there. (go)
6. Monique has never worn high heels but now she started working as a model so she
needs to_________________. (wear)
7. Ted_________________a bike without a helmet so he feels uncomfortable while
wearing it. (ride)
8. Gloria_________________a lot of questions when she was younger but now she can
find all the information on the Internet. (ask)
9. My friends_________________for me so I can be late for half an hour or so. (wait)
10. Douglas_________________so much homework so going to this specialized school is
a true disaster for him. (not do)
2. Form the Verb in correct tenses.
1. I _________ (not see) him for two days.
2. When he _________ (try) to open the door, he _________ (drop) his key.
3. They _________ (live) in this house since 1987.
4. My father _________ (wash) his car while my mother and I _________ (prepare)
dinner.
5. _________you _________ (meet) her yesterday?
6. If I _________________(be) stronger, I'd help you carry the piano.
7. If we'd seen you, we _________________( say) hi
8. If we _________________( meet) him tomorrow, we'll say hello.
9. He would have repaired the car himself if he _________________( get) the tools.
10. I________________(work) as a manager for that company for 5 years by the end of
next month.
3. Rewrite the sentences:
1. "Could you pass me some salt, please" she said.
→ She said______________________________________
2. "I will get myself a drink," she says.
→ She says __________________________
3. "Why haven't you phoned me?" he asked me.
→ He wondered__________________________
4. "Peter, do you prefer tea or coffee?" she says.
→ She asks Peter__________________________
6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite
7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
LemonTreeEnglish Name:
=> Though
8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although
9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though
10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though
11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although
12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=> Despite
5. "Who did you spend your holidays with last year?" she asked me.
→ She asked me________________________________
4. Word form
1. The new zoo's main ___________are the baby lions (ATTRACT).
2. Passengers on planes must always fasten their ___________belts (SAFE).
3. The manager is ___________that all players can be signed on. (HOPE)
4. What's the ___________between figure skating and speed skating? (DIFFERENT)
5. She completed her current project ___________and then got a new task to do.
(SUCCEED)
6. I love my new sofa. It's so ___________.The older one was much more ___________
(COMFORT, COMFORT)
7. She chose some modern colourful furniture to ___________up her apartment.
(BRIGHT)
8. It's always very ___________to drive at such a high speed. (DANGER)
9. August is a such a ___________month in our city because everyone is away on
holidays. (PEACE)
10. Nobody could find a ___________to the problem. (SOLVE)
5. Gerunds and Infinitives
1. I can't imagine Peter ______________(go) by bike.
2. He agreed ______________ (buy) a new car.
3. The question is easy ______________ (answer).
4. The man asked me how ______________ (get) to the airport.
5. I look forward to ______________ (see) you at the weekend.
6. Are you thinking of ______________ (visit) London?
7. We decided ______________ (run) through the forest.
8. The teacher expected Sarah ______________ (study) hard.
9. She doesn't mind ______________ (work) the night shift.
10. I learned ______________ (ride) the bike at the age of 5.
6. Write 100 words about what you have learned this course.