GENERAL REVISION 3

1 Fill in the gaps with the verb in brackets in the correct tense.

1. If he ____________ (drive) fast enough, he would be there before noon. 2. If you buy a return ticket, it _____________ (cost) you less. 3. If she ____________ (be) rich, she would buy a yacht. 4. He asked me if I ________________ (find) the way easily.

2 Put the words in brackets in the correct position.

1. Your son ate his breakfast today. (quickly) 2. I get up late at weekends. (usually) 3. I liked those white flowers. (really) 4. She is early for her lesson. (often)

3 Add an article where necessary.

1. We went by __________ train to ________ west of England. 2. David learned to play______ violin when he was at______ university. 3. We usually have _______ dinner after_______ work. 4. Peter lives somewhere in _______North America in a place near ___ Lake Ontario. 5. ________most cars start badly on_____ cold mornings. 6. Jack’s been out of _______work for almost _____ year.

4 Use phrasal verbs with GIVE, BRING, SET and LOOK to complete the sentences.

1. Would you mind ________________ our cats while we are away on holiday? 2. All my friends have _______________ smoking recently. Isn’t it incredible?! 3. Plastic ______________ a horrible smell when it is burnt. 4. I was _________________ by my grandmother. 5. He _______________ all the new words in his bilingual dictionary. 6. We ___________ on our journey early the next morning.

5 Complete these sentences with a suitable word or phrase from the box.

because although so in order to so that

1. She took her boyfriend’s sister out to dinner _____________ she didn’t like her. 2. I have asked you to come here _____________ explain the situation to you. 3. The weather was terrible, _____________ they decided to stay at home. 4. He bought some new shoes_____________ his old ones were worn out. 5. He took the key with him ______________ he could come home later.

6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of make, do or have.

1. My father is too busy ____________ money to enjoy himself. 2. She’s happier now that she has ____________ a few friends. 3. When are you going to ____________ a bath? 4. He has to ____________ military service next year. 5. Well, you’ve __________ your best. 6. The fresh air will ____________ you a lot of good.

7 Report the following sentences.

1. ‘I haven’t been to the seaside for a long time.’

Tessa said _____________________________________________________________________ 2. ‘I’m trying to get a job.’ He informed us ____________________________________________ 3. ‘Can you tell me the time, please?’ She asked me _____________________________________ 4. ‘Are they enjoying their stay in London?’

She wanted to know _____________________________________________________________ 5. ‘Bob, how long have you known my sister?’

Tom asked ____________________________________________________________________ 6. ‘Does he know how to get there?’ She asked _________________________________________ 7. ‘What else did you notice when you were there?’

He wanted to know _____________________________________________________________ 8. ‘Don’t be late for school.’ Father told me ____________________________________________

8 Fill in the gaps using ONE word.

1. You _______________ eat so much if you are on diet. 2. You don’t think she is a good friend, _______ you? 3. I went on _____ excursion the other day, but _______ trip was rather boring. 4. They ________two medals at the last Olympics. 5. This book is mine. I wonder _________ that one is. 6. Come here, children! Help _______________ to some biscuits. 7. Have you made __________your mind what to study? 8. He is particularly keen _______ sports.

9 Circle the right answer.

1. All my pupils behave __________.

A good B well C bad 2. This is the first time I _________ so many people in one place.

A have seen B saw C see 3. Do you feel like ________with us or ________ you prefer staying here?

A to come / do B coming / do C coming / would 4. I’m really looking forward __________ my new job.

A starting B to start C to starting 5. Did Jerry marry _________your sister in the end?

A to B with C ___ 6. The baby ________ in our bed.

A used to sleeping B is used to sleep C isn’t used to sleeping 7. Nobody is accusing you ____ that money. We know you arrived ____the club late.

A for stealing / at B of stealing / in C of stealing / at 8. We have ______ homework today than yesterday.

A less B fewer C smaller 9. She cut ______ from twenty cigarettes a day to ten.

A down B up C off