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WORKSHEET 45
SUBJECT : Both ….and…. / Either …. or …. / Neither …. nor …. / Not only …. but also ….
A) Make sentences BOTH ….AND…. / EITHER ….OR …. / NEITHER …. NOR …. :
Examples: * Tom was late. So was Ann. Both Tom and Ann were late.
* He didn’t write. He didn’t telephone. He neither wrote nor telephoned.
1.
The hotel wasn’t clean. And it wasn’t comfortable.
The hotel was ………………………………………………………………..
2.
It was a very boring movie. It was very long too.
The movie was ………………………………………………………………
3.
Is that man’s name Richard? Or is it Robert? It’s one of the two.
That man’s name …………………………………………………………….
4.
I don’t have the time to take a vacation. And I don’t have the money.
I have ………………………………………………………………………...
5.
We can leave today or we can leave tomorrow- whichever you prefer.
We ……………………………………………………………………………
6.
He gave up his job because he needed a change. Also because the pay was low.
He gave up his job both ………………………………………………………
7.
Laura doesn’t smoke. And she doesn’t eat meat.
…………………………………………………………………………………
8.
The front of the house needs painting. The back needs painting too.
…………………………………………………………………………………
B) Answer the questions. Use paired conjunctions.
a) Use BOTH ……. AND …… .
1.
You have met his father. Have you met his mother?
Yes, I have met both his father and his mother.
2.
The driver was injured in the accident. Was the passenger injured in the accident?
……………………………………………………………………………….
3.
Wheat is grown in Kansas. Is corn grown in Kansas?
………………………………………………………………………………
4.
He buys used cars. Does he sell used cars?
……………………………………………………………………………….
5.
You had lunch with your friends. Did you have dinner with them?
……………………………………………………………………………….
6.
The city suffers from air pollution. Does it suffer from water pollution?
……………………………………………………………………………….
b) Use NOT ONLY ……. BUT ALSO …… .
1.
I know you are studying math. Are you studying chemistry too?
Yes, I’m studying not only math but also chemistry.
2.
I know his cousin is living with him. Is his mother-in-low living with him too?
…………………………………………………………………………………
3.
I know your country has good universities. Does the United States have good
universities too?
………………………………………………………………………………….
4.
I know you lost your wallet. Did you lose your keys too?
………………………………………………………………………………….
5.
I know she goes to school. Does she have a full-time job too?
………………………………………………………………………………….
6.
I know he bought a coat. Did he buy a new pair of shoes too?
………………………………………………………………………………….
c) Use EITHER ……. OR …… .
1.
John has your book, or Mary has your book. Is that right?
Yes, either John or Mary has my book.
2.
You’re going to give your friend a book for her birthday, or you’re going to give her
a pen. Is that right?
………………………………………………………………………………….
3.
Your sister will meet you at the airport, or your brother will meet you there. Right?
………………………………………………………………………………….
4.
They can go swimming, or they can play tennis. Is that right?
………………………………………………………………………………….
5.
You’re going to vote for Mr. Smith, or you’re going to vote for Mr. Jones. Right?
………………………………………………………………………………….
6.
You’ll go to New Orleans for your vacation, or you’ll go to Miami. Right?
………………………………………………………………………………….
d) Use NEITHER ……. NOR …… .
1.
He doesn’t like coffee. Does he like tea?
No, he likes neither coffee nor tea.
2.
Her husband doesn’t speak English. Do her children speak English?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
3.
The students aren’t wide awake today. Is the reacher wide awake today?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
4.
They don’t have a refrigerator for their new apartment. Do they have a stove?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
5.
She doesn’t enjoy hunting. Does she enjoy fishing?
………………………………………………………………………………….
6.
The result wasn’t good. Was the result bad?
………………………………………………………………………………….
e) Combine the following into sentences that contain parallel structure. Used appropriate
paired conjunctions: BOTH…AND / NOT ONLY… BUT ALSO / EITHER… OR /
NEITHER… NOR:
1.
He does not have a pen. He does not have paper.
He has neither a pen nor paper.
2.
Ron enjoys horseback riding. Bob enjoys horseback riding.
…………………………………………………………………………………
3.
You can have tea, or you can have coffee.
…………………………………………………………………………………
4.
Arthur is not in class today. Ricardo is not in class today.
…………………………………………………………………………………
5.
Arthur is absent. Ricardo is absent.
…………………………………………………………………………………
6.
We can fix dinner for them here, or we can take them to a restaurant.
…………………………………………………………………………………
7.
She wants to buy a Chevrolet, or she wants to buy a Toyota.
…………………………………………………………………………………
8.
The leopard faces extinction. The tiger faces extinction.
…………………………………………………………………………………
9.
The library does not have the book I need. The bookstore does not have the book
I need.
……………………………………………………………………………………
10.
We could fly, or we could take the train.
……………………………………………………………………………………
C) Combine the following using BOTH…AND / NOT ONLY… BUT ALSO /
EITHER… OR / NEITHER… NOR:
1.
Paul must go to class. Jean must go to class.
Both Paul and Jean must go to class.
2.
Paul speaks English. Jean speaks English.
………………………………………………………………………………
3.
Paul hasn’t left yet. Jean hasn’t left yet.
………………………………………………………………………………
4.
Shall I go to by air, or shall I go by sea?
……………………………………………………………………………..
5.
Paul didn’t stay long. Jean didn’t stay long.
……………………………………………………………………………..
6.
Paul has a two-car garage. Jean has a two-car garage.
……………………………………………………………………………..
7.
Shall I work tonight, or shall I go out?
……………………………………………………………………………..
8.
Paul’s house is very central. Jean’s house is very central.
……………………………………………………………………………..
9.
Paul recognized the man. Jean recognized the man.
……………………………………………………………………………..
10.
Shall I have a swim, or shall I go by bus?
……………………………………………………………………………..
WORKSHEET 46
SUBJECT : Articles
A) Put in A / AN or THE. Sometimes you don’t need either word – you leave it blank.
1.
There was ………….. waiter standing at ………… entrance of ………… restaurant. I
ordered him ……….. glass of ………. vodka with some juice in it.
2.
There was ……….. question I wanted to ask ……….. biology teacher about ……….
cangroo. She had said ………… cangroo carried her baby in ……….. kind of bag in
………. front part of ……….. her body. I wanted to know how many baby cangroos it
could carry at ……….. time.
3.
“Is that your wife?”
“No, my wife’s ………. woman in ………. red dress.”
4.
I work with ………. man and two women. ………. man is quite nice, but ………. women
are not very friendly.
5.
What’s in ……… newspaper?
6.
Can you show me ………. that book, please?
7.
What’s ………. name of ………. woman in ………. blue dress?
8.
……….. water turns into ……….. ice at 0 degree C.
9.
I like ………… steak, but I don’t like ……….. eggs.
10.
She lives in ………… nice flat on ………. fifth floor of ……….. old house.
11.
It’s terrible - ……….. eggs are $ 2 ……….. dozen.
12.
There was ………. boy and ………. girl in the room. ……….. boy was Japanese but
……….. girl looked foreign. She was wearing ………… fur coat.
13.
This morning I bought …………. newspaper and ……….. magazine. ………. newspaper
is in my bag but I don’t know where ………… magazine is.
14.
“Have you got ………. car?”
“No, I’ve never had …………. car in my life.”
15.
We don’t go to ……….. cinema very much these days. In fact, in ………. town where we
live there isn’t ………… cinema.
16.
Don’t stay in that hotel. ………… beds are very uncomfortable.
17.
After I leave ………… school, I want to go to ………… university.
B) Put in A / AN or THE. Sometimes you don’t need either word – you leave it blank.
1.
John Colloway is …………. bank manager. He works in ………… bank in ……… center
of ……… London. Every morning he gets up at seven o’clock, has ……… breakfast and
……… cup of ……….. coffee, and reads ……….”Times”. Then he goes to ………. work
by …….. bus. In ………. morning, he usually makes ……….. telephone calls, sees
……….. customers and ………… dictates ………… letters. He has ………. lunch at
……….. restaurant near ……… bank. In ……….. afternoon he works until five or five-
thirty, and then goes ………. home. He doesn’t work on ……….. Saturdays or Sundays;
he goes to ………… cinema or reads. He likes …………. novels and ……….. history. He
is not married. He has ……….. sister in ………. Oxford and ……….. brother in ………..
London.
2.
Have you got ……….. camera?
3.
You need ………. visa to visit ……….. foreign countries, but not all of them.
4.
When we reached the city center, ………… shops were still open but most of them were
already closed.
5.
Jack has got ……….. very long legs, so he’s ……….. fast runner.
6.
I’m looking for ………… job. And did Ann get ………. job she applied for?
7.
Did ………. police find ………. person who stole your bicycle?
8.
We went out for ………… meal last night. ………… restaurant we went to was excellent.
9.
This morning I had ……….. boiled egg and toast for breakfast.
10.
Tom always gives Ann …………. flowers on her birthday.
11.
I went into the shop and asked to speak to ……….. manager.
12.
There’s no need to buy any milk. …………. milkman brings it every morning.
13.
It was warm and sunny, so we decided to sit in ………… garden.
14.
Jane is ……….. teacher. Her parents were ……….. teachers too.
15.
Bill’s got ……….. big feet.
16.
Would you like to be ……….. actor?
C) Put a suitable article into the blanks:
1.
My neighbour is ……….. photographer; let’s ask him for ……….. advice about colour
films.
2.
I had ……… very bad night; I didn’t sleep ………. wink.
3.
He is ………… vegeterian; you won’t get ………. meat at his house.
4.
………… youngest boy has just started going to ……….. school; ………. eldest boy is at
………… college.
5.
I went to ………… school to talk to ………… headmistress. I persuaded her to let Ann
give up …………. gymnastics and take ………. ballet lessons instead.
6.
There was ………. knock on ………. door. I opened it and found ………… small dark
man in ………. check overcoat and ……… soft hat.
7.
- Are John and Mary ……….. cousins?
- No, they aren’t ………. cousins; they are ……….. brother and ……… sister.
8.
……….. postman’s little boy says that he’d rather be ………… dentist than ………..
doctor, because …………. dentists don’t get called out at ……….. night.
9.
- Would you like to hear ………… story about ……….. Englishman, …………. Irishman
and ………. Scotsman?
- No. I’ve heard ……….. stories about ……….. Englishmen, ………… Irishmen and
………… Scotsmen before and they are all ……….. same.
10.
“………. modern burglars don’t hide under ………. beds.” said her daughter.
11.
……….. most of ………… stories that ………… people tell about ……….. Irish aren’t
true.
12.
Like many women, she loves ……….. tea parties and ………… gossip.
13.
On ……….. Sundays my father stays in …………. bed till ten o’clock, reading ……….
Sunday papers.
14.
I have ……….. little money left; let’s have dinner in ……….. restaurant.
15.
- I hope you have ………… lovely time and ………… good weather.
- But I’m not going for ………… holiday; I’m going on …………. business.
16.
During ………. meal he gives her ………. instructions about ………. garden and she tells
him ………. village gossip.
17.
My mother goes to …………church in …………. morning, and in ………… afternoon
goes to visit ………… friends.
D) Some of the blank spaces below need ARTICLES, others do not. Fill in the articles
where needed.
1.
Tobacco is one of ………… most important products of ……….. South.
2.
…………. fresh air is needed by all people.
3.
…………. cotton which comes from ………… Alabama is better than ………. cotton
which comes from ………… Oklahoma.
4.
………… air in this room is fresh.
5.
………. important products which we ger from ………… India are ……….. tea, ………
cotton, and ………… rice.
6.
…………. telephone seldom rings in our home.
7.
…………. silver is …………. conductor of …………. electricity.
8.
I get on ………… train at ………… same place every day.
9.
………… rain and ………… sun are needed for …………. raising of………. vegetables.
10.
Mary is waving to us from across …………. street.
11.
………… sun is shining but part of ………… sky is still covered with clouds.
12.
…………. women use much make-up.
13.
Sometimes everyone must take ………… medicine.
14.
…………. coffee will keep you awake all night.
15.
…………. medicine which ………….. doctor prescribed helped me.
16.
…………. tea seems to keep some people awake.
17.
He likes to study ………….. French.
18.
…………. coffee is very strong.
19.
In that course, we study …………. history of all ………… important countries of Asia.
20.
…………. coffee which comes from Brazil is ………… best.
E) Some of the blank spaces below need ARTICLES, others do not. Fill in the articles
where needed.
1.
He went to ………… Spain last month.
2.
When you go to …………. Spain, be sure to see …………. Madrid.
3.
He works in ………… building on ………… corner of ………. Tenth Ave. and 62
nd
St.
4.
………… Tokyo is ………… largest city in ……….. World.
5.
………… traffic on ………… Jones Avenue is heavy.
6.
………… Miami is ………… center of ………… tobacco industry.
7.
……… Rio Grande River forms …………. boundary between ………. U.S. and Mexico.
8.
………… rivers of …………..eastern part of …………. United States flow toward
…………. East Coast.
9.
…………. largest river in …………. America is …………. Mississippi.
10.
…………. New York subway trains are very comfortable.
11.
…………. climate of ……….. southern Florida is very nice all year.
12.
…………. capital of …………. France is ………… Paris, but ………. capital of ……….
England is London.
13.
………… Tenth Street has some very nice shops.
14.
Some of …………. Tenth Street shops are very inexpensive, too.
15.
………….. President will be on ……….. TV tonight.
WORKSHEET 47
SUBJECT : Purpose: So that / to / In order to / In Case
A) Combine the sentences using the words in brackets:
1.
Jane gave up smoking because she wanted to save money. (in order to)
………Jane gave up smoking in order to save money. …………..
2.
I came here so that I could see you. (in order to)
………………………………………………………………………………
3.
We put a fence. We want to prevent the rabbit escape.
……………………………………………………………………………….
4.
She went shopping so she could buy herself a television. (to)
……………………………………………………………………………….
5.
I put the food in the fridge because I wanted it to get cold. (in order to)
……………………………………………………………………………….
6.
Jane saved money. She wanted to buy a present for Harry. (in order to)
……………………………………………………………………………….
7.
Harry left early because he didn’t want to miss the bus. (in order not to)
……………………………………………………………………………….
8.
They will let the students use calculators in the exam. They don’t want them to spend a lot
of time. (so that)
……………………………………………………………………………….
9.
The teacher tested the students. She wanted to see if they remembered the things they had
learnt. (in order to)
……………………………………………………………………………….
10.
She didn’t leave her son home alone. She thought he might have an accident. (in case)
……………………………………………………………………………….
11.
He tried to hide the broken vase. He didn’t want to be punished. (so that)
………………………………………………………………………………..
12.
She wants to sign a contact. She doesn’t want them to change their minds. (in case)
………………………………………………………………………………..
13.
I turned up the radio. I wanted to listen to the news. (so that)
………………………………………………………………………………..
14.
Sue lowered the volume on the TV set. She didn’t want to disturb her roommate. (so that)
………………………………………………………………………………..
15.
I’ll be in my office until late this evening. You may need to get in touch with me. (in case)
…………………………………………………………………………………
16.
I’ll give you my phone number. You may need to speak to me. (in case)
…………………………………………………………………………………
17.
Tom signed his friend’s birthday on the calender. He thought he might forget it. (in case)
…………………………………………………………………………………
B) Complete the following sentences:
1.
He decided to take a taxi so that …………………………………………………………..
2.
Mr. Brown booked his room at the hotel in case ………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………..
3.
Betsy studies her lessons regularly so that …………………………………………………
4.
Mark phoned his friend in order to …………………………………………………………
5.
You’d better call Susan and remind her the date of the party in case ………………………
…………………………………………………………………… .
6.
I need to buy some laundry detergent so that
……………………………………………….
7.
I need a pen so that …………………………………………………………………………
8.
I’m taking a bus instead of flying so that …………………………………………………..
9.
Ralph borrowed some money from his friend so that ………………………………………
10.
Martina is trying to improve her English so that …………………………………………...
11.
…………………………………………………………….. so that his children will have a
better life.
12.
…………………………………………………………….. so that you can be ready to
leave on time.
13.
Mary hurried to get the child out of the road so that ……………………………………….
14.
I took off my gloves in order to …………………………………………………………….
15.
……………………………………………………………… in order to erase a mistake in
his composition.
16.
……………………………………………………………… so that I could tell him the
news in person.
17.
I think I’d better clean up my flat in case …………………………………………………..
18.
She locked the door before going to bed in case …………………………………………...
19.
The teacher reminded the students the common test dates in case …………………………
………………………………………………………………… .
20.
He always carries his umbrella in case ……………………………………………………..
C) Combine each pair of sentences using “ IN CASE “:
1.
You’d better take a sweater. It might get cold.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2.
We’d better book a table. The restaurant might be full.
……………………………………………………………………………………
3.
You ought to insure your jewellery. It might get stolen.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
4.
I’m watching this saucepan. The water might boil over.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
5.
I’ll leave you my phone number. You might want to contact me.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
D) Join the sentences:
1.
He tried to find a car park. He wanted to park his car. (in order to)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2.
Mrs. Brown hid the ball. She didn’t Bill to play football. (so that)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
3.
They got up early. They didn’t want to miss the bus. (in case)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
4.
Mary is wearing glasses. She wants to see better. (so that)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
5.
My father often takes his car to the mechanic. He doesn’t want it to break down. (in case)
………………………………………………………………………………………
6.
Molly is eating less bread. She doesn’t want to put on weight. (in case)
………………………………………………………………………………………
7.
Sally usually wears a thick coat. She doesn’t want to catch a cold. (in order not to)
………………………………………………………………………………………
8.
Mr. Short used a long ladder. He wanted to reach the high ceiling. (so that)
………………………………………………………………………………………
9.
My father gave me extra money. He didn’t want me to borrow any from my friends.
(in case)
………………………………………………………………………………………
10.
Andrew’s friends visited him. They wanted to congratulate him on his graduation.
(in order to)
………………………………………………………………………………………
11.
I’m learning English. I want to get a better job. (to)
………………………………………………………………………………………
12.
The driver stopped. Then the children could cross the road. (so that)
………………………………………………………………………………………
13.
Tom put the cream in the fridge. That would keep it cool. (to)
………………………………………………………………………………………
14.
Mark is going to repair the roof. Then the rain won’t come in. (so that)
………………………………………………………………………………………
15.
We often switch off the heating. It saves money. (in order to)
………………………………………………………………………………………
16.
Pamela wore boots. Her feet wouldn’t get wet. (so that)
………………………………………………………………………………………
E) Complete the sentences:
1.
She’ll start on a diet so that ………………………………………………………….
2.
They went to Migros so that …………………………………………………………
3.
Shee bought a new dress so that ……………………………………………………..
4.
I’ll give you a map so that ……………………………………………………………
5.
Take your umbrella in case …………………………………………………………..
6.
I left the key for you in case ………………………………………………………….
7.
Take your torch with you in case …………………………………………………….
8.
Ian went to the bank in order to ………………………………………………………
9.
Jeremy is going to wear a suit in order to …………………………………………….
10.
David put on the kettle in order to ……………………………………………………
11.
Alec hurried in order not to …………………………………………………………..
12.
I closed the door of my room in order not to …………………………………………
WORKSHEET 48
SUBJECT : Reason and Result: because (of), as, since, so, as a result, therefore,
so / such ……… (that)
A) Complete the sentences in A using BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF and an idea from B.
Use each idea in B only one.
A B
1. He phoned the police a) his bad leg
2. I didn’t have any lunch b) I thought it might rain
3. Our plane was delayed c) I wasn’t hungry
4. He went to Paris d) he’d lost his wallet
5. I took an umbrella e) the fog
6. He couldn’t run very fast f) he wanted to learn French
1.
….
He phoned the police because he’d lost his wallet.
……………………..
2.
…………………………………………………………………………………
3.
…………………………………………………………………………………
4.
…………………………………………………………………………………
5.
…………………………………………………………………………………
6.
…………………………………………………………………………………
B) Choose the correct answers:
1.
As / As a result
it was such a beautiful day, we decided to have a picnic.
2.
It was his birthday
because / so
we decided to buy him a present.
3.
As a result / Since
all the seats on the train were taken, we had to stand.
4.
The banks were closed and
as a result / because
we couldn’t get any money.
5.
I didn’t find the book very interesting and
so / as
I didn’t finish it.
6.
We couldn’t drive across the bridge
as a result / because
it was closed.
7.
She had the best qualifications and she
so / therefore
got the job.
8.
I haven’t got much money
as / so
I can’t afford a new car.
C) Join each pair of sentences using SO / SUCH ….. (THAT):
1.
It was a very warm evening. We had dinner outside in the garden.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2.
He was very nervous. He couldn’t eat anything.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
3.
Our neighbours’ party was very noisy. We couldn’t sleep.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
4.
The restaurant was very crowded. They couldn’t find anywhere to sit down.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
5.
We were all having a good time. We didn’t want to stop.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
6.
He’s got a very good memory. He never needs to write anythind down.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
WORKSHEET 49
SUBJECT : Contrast: although, even though, though, in spite of,
despite, while, whereas, however
A) Rephrase the sentences beginning with the words in brackets:
1.
She has plenty of money, but she is very mean.
(although)
…………………………………………………………………………………
2.
They have a car, but they rarely use it.
(though)
…………………………………………………………………………………
3.
He was innocent, but he was sent to prison.
(although)
…………………………………………………………………………………
4.
He was a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them.
(even though)
…………………………………………………………………………………
5.
She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy.
(even though)
…………………………………………………………………………………
B) Rephrase the sentences using the words in brackets and a noun:
1.
They went out for a walk, even though the weather was bad.
(despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………
2.
She managed to write, even though her hand was injured.
(in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………
3.
All the trains were on time, even though the snow was heavy.
(despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………
4.
Our coach didn’t arrive late, even though the traffic was terrible.
(in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………
5.
A lot of people buy those houses, even though the prices are high.
(despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………
6.
He stayed up late, even though he was very tired.
(despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………
7.
I didn’t buy the car, even though I had the money.
(despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………
8.
He stayed outside in the cold weather, even though he felt ill.
(despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………
9.
People continue to smoke, even though they know the dangers.
(in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………
C) Sally and Peter are good friends, but they are very different.
Compare Sally and Peter. Join each idea in A with the most suitable idea in B.
Make sentences using WHILE / WHEREAS:
A B
1. She likes hard work. a) He prefers classical music.
2. She likes jazz and pop music. b) He prefers staying at home.
3. She likes going out a lot. c) He can be rather mean.
4. She’s very practical. d) He’s quite lazy.
5. She’s very generous. e) He’s quite idealistic.
1.
………
She likes hard work, while / whereas he’s quite lazy
………………………….
2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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WORKSHEET 50
SUBJECT : Gerund or Infinitive
A) Use the GERUND or INFINITIVE forms of the verbs:
1.
He gave up ………………………….. (gamble).
2.
He told me …………… (try) ………………………….. (come) early.
3.
I advised him …………………. (ask) the bus conductor ……………………… (tell) him
where ……………………….. (get) off.
4.
We are looking forward to ……………………….. (read) your new book.
5.
I don’t enjoy ………………………….. (go) to the dentist.
6.
A: Did you remember ……………………………. (give) him the money?
B: No, I didn’t. I still have it in my pocket; but I’ll ………………………. (see) him
tonight and I promise ……………………………… (not / forget) this time.
7.
I saw the plane ………………………. (crash) in to the hill and ………………………….
(burst) into flames.
8.
He is said ………………… (be) the best surgeon in the country.
9.
We don’t want anybody ………………. (know) we are here.
10.
A: Why didn’t you pay the bill for him?
B: I offered …………………. (pay), but he refused.
11.
He was accused of ………………………….. (steal) the valuable vase.
12.
I don’t feel like ……………………….. (work); what about ………………………. (go)
to a disco instead?
13.
Imagine …………………. (live) with someone who never stops ………………….. (talk).
14.
A: Do the boys tidy their own rooms?
B: They are supposed ………………………… (tidy), but they don’t always.
15.
I hope the children won’t go near the water. I warned them …………………… (not / go)
near it.
16.
Try to avoid ……………………………….. (make) him angry.
17.
Would you mind ………………………….. (write) your name and address on the back of
the cheque?
18.
After ……………………… (read) this article, will you give up ……………….. (smoke)?
19.
I suggest ………………………….. (hold) another meeting next week.
20.
I have no intention of ……………………. (go) to that film; I couldn’t bear ……………..
(see) my favorite actress in such a dreadful part.
21.
Try ……………………. (forget) it; it’s not worth …………………… (worry) about.
22.
I advise you ……………………… (start) ……………………. (look) for a flat at once.
23.
He hates …………………….. (answer) the phone, and very often just lets it ……………
(ring).
24.
It is usually easier ………………………. (learn) a subject by …………………….. (read)
books than by ……………………………. (listen) to lectures.
25.
Don’t forget …………………….. (lock) the door before …………………… (go) to bed.
26.
I arranged ………………………… (meet) them here.
27.
He tried ……………………… (explain) but she refused ……………………… (listen).
28.
I regret ……………………. (inform) you that your application has been refused.
29.
Your windows need ……………………… (clean); would you like me …………………
(do) them for you?
30.
I can’t help …………………… (sneeze); I caught a cold yesterday from ……………….
(sit) in a draught.
31.
I absolutely remember …………………………. (pay) him. I gave him $20.
32.
You’ll never regret …………………….. (do) a kind action.
33.
A: Did you remember ……………………… (lock) the door?
B: No, I didn’t. I’d better …………………… (go) and ………………. (do) it now.
34.
I’m very sorry for ……………………. (be) late; it was good of you ………………….
(wait) for me.
35.
You don’t need ……………………. (ask) his permission every time you want
…………………….. (leave) the room.
36.
I except him ………………………… (apologize) to me.
37.
We got tired of ………………………… (wait) for the weather ………………… (clear)
and finally decided …………………….. (set) out in the rain.
38.
I can hear the bell ……………………… (ring), but nobody seem to be coming
…………………… (open) the door.
39.
There are people who can’t help …………………….. (laugh) when they see someone
……………………… (slip) on a banana skin.
40.
They don’t allow ……………………….. (smoke) here.
B) Use the GERUND or INFINITIVE forms of the verbs in brackets:
1.
After she had decided …………………… (stay) in Turkey, she got used to
……………… (eat) Turkish foods.
2.
They seem …………………. (have) plenty of money.
3.
I’m sorry sir, I’m late, but I promise …………………….. (not / be) late again.
4.
I remember ……………………… (go) to the cinema with my girl friend when I was a
teenager.
5.
He is ashamed of ……………………… (steal) that money.
6.
I think we’d better …………………………. (exchange) names and addresses.
7.
Would you mind ………………………. (show) me how ……………………….. (work)
the new machine?
8.
She warned her child ………………………………… (not / touch) the wire.
9.
Can you manage …………………………… (finish) ……………………… (pack) these
parcels alone?
10.
His doctor advised him ………………………… (give up) ……………………….. (sit)
up late at night?
C) Supply the appropriate form of the verbs:
1.
She never admits …………………….. (make) mistakes.
2.
Please avoid …………………. (be) alone with him.
3.
When you finish ………………….. (do) your homework, call me.
4.
She’s considering …………………… (be) a member of T.E.D. Club.
5.
On Sundays I always practise ……………………… (talk) English with my aunt.
6.
Do you fancy …………………….. (play) tennis this afternoon?
7.
I dislike ………………………. (study) history.
8.
Please try to escape …………………….. (make) him angry.
9.
I enjoy ………………….. (walk) in the rain.
10.
She can’t afford …………………….. (buy) a car.
11.
I decided …………………….. (go) on Saturday.
12.
Don’t forget ……………………… (tell) him the news.
13.
They managed ………………………… (pass) their exams.
14.
He refused ……………………… (see) me again.
15.
Remember ………………………. (post) the letters.
16.
She seems ……………………… (be) happy.
17.
He waited ………………………. (get) his salary.
18.
He’ll hire a man ……………………… (kill) them.
19.
He advised ………………………. (study) hard.
20.
I’m sorry for ……………………….. (keep) you late.
21.
I’m interested in ……………………… (play) tennis.
22.
Instead of ……………………… (study) Alice watched TV.
23.
He apologized for …………………… (come) late.
24.
He succeeded in ……………………… (pass) his exam.
25.
I’m looking forward to …………………………. (go) to London.
26.
We’re thinking of ………………………… (travel) by train.
27.
Do you feel like ………………………. (go) for a swim?
28.
Do you have any good reason for ……………………………. (not / call) me?
29.
Thank you for …………………….. (help) me carry the goods.
30.
The little boy’s mother warned him ………………………….. (not / eat) so many apples.
31.
They reminded me …………………….. (do) my assignment.
32.
The children are excited about ……………………… (go) to the movies.
33.
She always puts off ………………………. (do) the laundry.
34.
Bob refused ………………………. (talk) about his problems.
35.
Cindy told him ………………………….. (not / wait) for her.
36.
He suggested ……………………… (go) home when he got sick.
37.
Who is responsible for …………………… (tidy) the room?
38.
Henry is quite good at ………………………………… (make up) stories.
39.
We’re planning on ………………………………. (go / swim) this weekend.
40.
I couldn’t persuade him ………………………….. (come) with me.
41.
Can you touch your toes without ………………………… (bend) your knees?
42.
I can’t help ………………………… (look) at her.
43.
Do you have any difficulty in ……………………….. (speak) English?
44.
Please remind me ……………………… (take) my photo.
45.
I persuaded my mother ……………………… (give) me permission to go out.
46.
He will arrange ……………………….. (meet) me at the airport.
47.
He waited ………………………. (get) his salary.
48.
I regret ………………………. (say) you that he is ill.
49.
Jim can’t stand ……………………… (be) interrupted.
50.
When Sam got tired, he stopped ……………………….. (work).
51.
I remember ………………………. (play) with dolls when I was a child.
52.
I regret ………………………………… (not / listen) to my father’s advice. He was right.
53.
The thief was accused of ………………………. (steal) a woman purse.
D) Complete with GERUND or INFINITIVE:
1.
He suggested ……………………….. dinner in a Chinese restaurant.
2.
I’ll give it back when I finish ………………………….. it.
3.
I remembered …………………………. to the chemists for you. Here’s your medicine.
4.
I remember ……………………….. him last night.
5.
Would you like ………………………… to some music?
6.
I regret ……………………… that I won’t be able to come to the meeting.
WORKSHEET 51
SUBJECT : Gerund or Infinitive
A) Use the GERUND to connect the following:
1.
Peter’s sometimes late. He can’t help it.
…………
Peter can’t help being late.
…………………………………………..
2.
Gordon has to get up early. He dislikes it.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
3.
Paul asked Mary to come home. He remembers it.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
4.
Jill occasionally speaks Spanish. She can’t avoid it.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
5.
Jim didn’t take his holiday until June. He delayed it.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
6.
Jim was speaking French when Bob came in. He stopped.
………………………………………………………………………………….
7.
Jim wanted to see the race. He didn’t want to miss it.
………………………………………………………………………………….
8.
You may have an accident if you drive that car. You risk it.
………………………………………………………………………………….
9.
I wouldn’t like to work in an office. I don’t fancy it.
………………………………………………………………………………….
10.
I spent all my money. I regret it, because I’ve got none left now.
………………………………………………………………………………….
11.
Henry has his lunch very late. He is used to it.
………………………………………………………………………………….
12.
John saw the girl. He denies it.
………………………………………………………………………………….
13.
I had dinner with a film star. I’ll never forget it.
………………………………………………………………………………….
14.
Richard took the books home with him. He admitted it.
………………………………………………………………………………….
15.
Mary wanted to have dinner at a restaurant. She suggested it.
………………………………………………………………………………….
16.
You should speak English all the time. You should practise it.
………………………………………………………………………………….
B) Complete the sentences using the GERUND (after prepositions):
1.
David is studying. He’s bored.
………………………………………………………………………………….
2.
Gordon likes to watch football. He’s keen.
………………………………………………………………………………….
3.
Peter wants to learn English. He’s interested.
………………………………………………………………………………….
4.
Sheila keeps her own room tidy. She’s responsible.
………………………………………………………………………………….
5.
Sally will visit her aunt. She’s excited.
………………………………………………………………………………….
6.
Swan will meet Gordon. She is looking forward.
………………………………………………………………………………….
7.
Paul doesn’t want to be misunderstood. He’s afraid.
………………………………………………………………………………….
8.
Jane has to do the housework by herself. She’s tired.
………………………………………………………………………………….
9.
John has to get up early. He is used.
………………………………………………………………………………….
10.
Tom passed all his exams. He succeeded.
………………………………………………………………………………….
C) Supply an appropriate form GERUND or INFINITIVE of the verbs in parentheses:
1.
Mary reminded me ……………………… (be / not) late for the meeting.
2.
We went for a walk after we finished ………………………. (clean) up the kitchen.
3.
When do you expect …………………….. (leave) on your trip?
4.
The baby started ………………………. (talk) when she was about eighteen months old.
5.
I’m getting tired. I need ……………………….. (take) a break.
6.
I’ve decided ……………………… (stay) here over vacation and …………………….
(paint) my room.
7.
Sometimes students avoid ……………………….. (look) at the teacher if they don’t want
………………………… (answer) a question.
8.
The travel agent advised us ………………………………… (not / wait) until August.
9.
We’re going out for dinner. Would you like ………………………… (join) us?
10.
Mrs. Allen promised ……………………………. (come) tomorrow.
11.
My boss expects me ………………………….. (complete) this work as soon as possible.
12.
Even though I asked the people in front of me at the movie ……………………. (be)
quiet, they kept ……………………….. (talk).
13.
Joan and David were considering ……………………….. (get) married in June, but they
finally decided ………………………… (wait) until August.
14.
He doesn’t mind …………………………. (be) alone.
15.
The teacher seems …………………….. (be) in a good mood today.
16.
Mrs. Jackson warned her young son …………………………………….. (not / touch) the
hot stove.
17.
Jack advised me ………………………….. (rent) a new apartment.
18.
His teacher encourages him ………………………………. (study) harder.
19.
Lucy pretended …………………………… (know) the answer to my question.
20.
Could you please stop ………………………………. (make) so much noise?
21.
He doesn’t let anyone …………………………… (smoke) in his office.
WORKSHEET 52
SUBJECT : Pronouns
A) Fill in the blanks with MY, YOUR, HIS, HER, ITS, OUR, YOUR, THEIR:
1.
This is Tim. ………………. car is very fast.
2.
Jane and I are in the garden. …………… books are in the classroom.
3.
Are you a driver? Where is …………… car?
4.
I am a driver? This is ……………. school.
5.
She is my friend. …………. name is Meltem.
6.
These are Mr. and Mrs. Brown. That’s ………….. house.
7.
Look at that cat. …………… eyes are green.
8.
Your friend and you are sad today. What’s ……………… problem?
9.
That’s Mr. Green. He is driving …………… car.
10.
Ali’s and Can’s bags are heavy. …………… bags are full.
11.
Gökçe and Meltem are listening to pop music. …………….. mother is cooking in the
kitchen.
12.
The dog is eating a bone. ………….. teeth are very sharp.
13.
Are you and your sister ready? …………… friend is waiting for you in the car.
14.
A: What’s ………….. job?
B: I’m a mechanic.
15.
Madonna is a famous singer. …………… new records are great.
16.
Robert has got a dog. ………………. name is Bingo.
17.
We have got a new house in İzmir. ……………. new house is very large.
18.
The boys are riding ……………….. bicycles in the garden.
19.
Ayşegül is going to school. …………….. school is very far.
20.
Sue and Mary are wearing ear-rings. ………………. ear-rings are silver.
B) Rewrite these sentences using HE, SHE, IT, THEY, WE, HIS, HER, THEIR, OUR, ITS:
1.
Jane’s father
is very thin.
…………………………………………………………………………..
2.
Men’s
trousers are very expensive.
…………………………………………………………………………..
3.
Jim’s shirt
is very long.
………………………………………………………………………….
4.
Is
your brother
a businessman?
………………………………………………………………………….
5.
My mother and I
would like some tea.
………………………………………………………………………….
6.
These are
Ayşe’s and my
books.
…………………………………………………………………………
7.
Mrs. Brown’s daughters
are in the garden.
…………………………………………………………………………
8. Where is
Gökçe’s mother?
…………………………………………………………………………
9.
My father’s
car is blue.
…………………………………………………………………………
10.
That rabbit
is grey.
The rabbit’s
ears are long.
………………………………………………………………………….
11.
The students’
books are in the classroom.
………………………………………………………………………….
12.This is
Mrs. Brown’s
coat, but these are
the children’s
coats.
………………………………………………………………………….
C. Rewrite the underlined words using MINE, YOURS, HIS, HERS, OURS, THEIRS:
1.
This is
Ayşe’s coat.
…………………………………………………………………………
2.
It is
my chocolate.
Don’t eat!
…………………………………………………………………………
3.
That red book is not
Can’s book
.
His book
is blue.
…………………………………………………………………………
4.
A: Look at these keys. Are they
our keys?
………………………………………………………………………
B: No, they are not
your keys
. They are
my mother’s keys.
……………………………………………………………………..
5.
A: Are those
your glasses
or
my glasses
on the table?
…………………………………………………………………….
B: I think, they are
your glasses
.
My glasses
aren’t on the table. They are in my bag.
…………………………………………………………………….
D. Fill in the blanks
using MINE, YOURS, HIS, HERS, OURS, THEIRS:
1.
A: Is this John’s tie?
B: Yes, it is ………….. .
2.
My umbrella isn’t black. ……………. is grey.
3.
There is a car near your house. Is it …………….. ?
4.
That green shirt isn’t Ayşe’s. ………………. is blue.
5.
Pass this ball to us. It is …………… .
6.
They don’t like sandwiches. These sandwiches are not …………….. .
7.
Don’t take these keys. They are not …………….. .
8.
A: There is a pair of brown gloves here. Are they your gloves or my gloves?
B: I haven’t got brown gloves. They aren’t ………………. , they are ……………… .
9.
A: Is their house old?
B: No, ……………… is very old.
10.
Can I take your pen? …………….. is at home.
E. Fill in the blanks with ME, YOU, HIM, HER, THEM, US, IT:
1.
We are playing in the garden and Jim is playing with …………….. .
2.
Are the lights on? Turn ……………. off!
3.
Where is my book? I’m looking for ……………… .
4.
She is very tired. Help …………….. .
5.
I’m very thirsty. Give ……………. a glass of water.
6.
This is Ahmet’s pen. Give it to …………… .
7.
Look at …………… . Are they your friends?
8.
Are you John Brown? There is a letter for …………. .
F. Fill in the blanks with MY, YOUR, HIS, HER, ITS, OUR, THEIR, ME, YOU, HIM,
HER, IT, US, THEM, MINE, YOURS, HERS, HIS, OURS, THEIRS where necessary:
1.
Is that Jim’s tie? Show …………… this tie.
2.
There is a pen on the table. Give ………….. to me.
3.
Pass these books to your friends. They are ………….. .
4.
A: Is this my umbrella?
B: No, it isn’t ………….. umbrella. …………. is on the table.
5.
Gökçe and I are in the classroom. ……………. bags are under the desk over there. Could
you bring ………….. to ………….. ?
6.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown are at the door. This is …………. key. Please give ………… to
…………. .
7.
A: Have you got a green pullover?
B: No, …………….. isn’t green. It’s blue.
8.
Look at that man. ………….. name is John Brown. This psssport is ……………. . Give
……………. to ……………. .
G. Rewrite the underlined parts using ME, HIM, HER, THEM, US, IT:
1.
There are some books on the desk. Look at
these books.
……………………………………………………………………………
2.
She is turning
the radio
on.
……………………………………………………………………………
3.
The teacher is asking
Jane
a question.
……………………………………………………………………………
4.
Take
your shoes
off.
……………………………………………………………………………
5.
The man is looking at
Ali and me.
……………………………………………………………………………
6.
Jim is giving
his father
some tea.
……………………………………………………………………………
7.
This is the dog’s meat. Give the meat to
the dog.
……………………………………………………………………………
8.
Is Tom eating
any oranges?
……………………………………………………………………………
9.
Give
the milk
to
that cat.
……………………………………………………………………………
10.
Could you pass
the salt
to
your mother?
……………………………………………………………………………
H) Complete the passage. Use these words.
Hello. …………… name is Patrick. I’m nine. I have got a brother. His name is Andy and he’s
eleven. We are on holiday in Spain. The hotel is very good and …………. swimming-pool is
large.
Andy and I have got a sister. ……….. name is Liz. She’s six years old. …………. mother and
father are in the restaurant now. Their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bolton, are in the restaurant, too.
…………. two sons are in the pool.
Andy has got a girl-friend. …………… girl-friend’s name is Sandra. She’s in ……………
class at school.
Where is your family? Is ……………. family here, too?
my your his her its our their his
