Grammar ExercisesGrammar Exercises

To Of For On In AtTo Of For On In At

1. Don’t worry. He’s quite capable ____ getting out of the situation himself.

2. Have you got used ___ sharing the room with other students?

3. He insisted ___ finishing the work without any help

1. Don’t worry. He’s quite capable ____ getting out of the situation himself.

2. Have you got used ___ sharing the room with other students?

3. He insisted ___ finishing the work without any help

To Of For On In AtTo Of For On In At

1. He’s been looking forward ___ visiting Paris for a long time.

2. They’ve been dreaming ___ buying a big house and having a big family.

3. The old couple thanked me ___ helping them with their luggage.

1. He’s been looking forward ___ visiting Paris for a long time.

2. They’ve been dreaming ___ buying a big house and having a big family.

3. The old couple thanked me ___ helping them with their luggage.

To Of For On In AtTo Of For On In At

1. He rarely succeeded ___ deceiving me again.

2. As a diplomat you must be good ___ getting along with different people.

3. I’m very proud ___ having a son like you.

1. He rarely succeeded ___ deceiving me again.

2. As a diplomat you must be good ___ getting along with different people.

3. I’m very proud ___ having a son like you.

Combine sentences with preposition given

Combine sentences with preposition given

Example: He left the restaurant. He did not pay the bill.

(without) He left the restaurant without paying the bill.

1. We stood in the rain for hours. Then we said goodbye to each other. (after)

Example: He left the restaurant. He did not pay the bill.

(without) He left the restaurant without paying the bill.

1. We stood in the rain for hours. Then we said goodbye to each other. (after)

Combine sentences with preposition given

Combine sentences with preposition given

1. He failed the exam. He was worried. (about)

2. He knocked loudly on the door. He entered the house. (before)

3. The visitor damaged our piano then left. He did not apologize. (without)

1. He failed the exam. He was worried. (about)

2. He knocked loudly on the door. He entered the house. (before)

3. The visitor damaged our piano then left. He did not apologize. (without)

Combine sentences with preposition given

Combine sentences with preposition given

1. He has made his fortune. He has changed a great deal. (since)

2. She made such an unexpected decision. Her friends were all surprised. (at)

3. She helped the little boy to learn English. She took great delight in that. (in)

1. He has made his fortune. He has changed a great deal. (since)

2. She made such an unexpected decision. Her friends were all surprised. (at)

3. She helped the little boy to learn English. She took great delight in that. (in)

Complete sentences with the appropriate wordComplete sentences with the appropriate word

1. The Pacific Ocean ___ Asia from America.

2. Tony was ___ from his job for laziness.

3. The service was so bad that everyone ___ about it.

4. The teacher ___ on our being punctual.

5. He isn’t a man that you can ___ on.

6. The woman often ___ from a severe headache.

7. When they were classmates she had never ___ on marrying him.

8. He can’t ___ too much of his children.

1. The Pacific Ocean ___ Asia from America.

2. Tony was ___ from his job for laziness.

3. The service was so bad that everyone ___ about it.

4. The teacher ___ on our being punctual.

5. He isn’t a man that you can ___ on.

6. The woman often ___ from a severe headache.

7. When they were classmates she had never ___ on marrying him.

8. He can’t ___ too much of his children.

Insist Suffer Separate ExpectDepend Dismiss Complain Think

Fill in the correct prepositionFill in the correct preposition1. How can we get rid ___ that terrible smell from the

basement?a) Onb) Fromc) Ofd) For

2. The finally succeeded ___ breaking down the door to save the child.

a) Forb) Inc) Ofd) From

1. How can we get rid ___ that terrible smell from the basement?

a) Onb) Fromc) Ofd) For

2. The finally succeeded ___ breaking down the door to save the child.

a) Forb) Inc) Ofd) From

Fill in the correct prepositionFill in the correct preposition1. She often had to protect her small brother ___ bigger

boys.a) Inb) Forc) Ofd) From

2. Very few Chinese have ever heard ___ the book The Red Room.

a) Fromb) Ofc) Ond) For

1. She often had to protect her small brother ___ bigger boys.

a) Inb) Forc) Ofd) From

2. Very few Chinese have ever heard ___ the book The Red Room.

a) Fromb) Ofc) Ond) For

Fill in the correct prepositionFill in the correct preposition1. It is only small children who believe ___ fairies.

a) On

b) For

c) In

d) From

2. We congratulated her ___ passing the college examinations.

a) Of

b) For

c) On

d) In

1. It is only small children who believe ___ fairies.a) On

b) For

c) In

d) From

2. We congratulated her ___ passing the college examinations.

a) Of

b) For

c) On

d) In

Match prepositional phrasesMatch prepositional phrasesColumn I

1. I have been accused2. Beware3. The police suspect him4. We are thinking5. This course consists6. This soup tastes7. How long has he been

absent8. Some people believe9. These drawers are made10. Why do you disapprove

Column I1. I have been accused2. Beware3. The police suspect him4. We are thinking5. This course consists6. This soup tastes7. How long has he been

absent8. Some people believe9. These drawers are made10. Why do you disapprove

Column IIa) of eighteen lectures.

b) of plastic.

c) of the dog.

d) of many things.

e) of going abroad for our holidays.

f) of her behavior so much?

g) of robbing the bank.

h) of oil.

i) from his post?

j) in miracles.

Column IIa) of eighteen lectures.

b) of plastic.

c) of the dog.

d) of many things.

e) of going abroad for our holidays.

f) of her behavior so much?

g) of robbing the bank.

h) of oil.

i) from his post?

j) in miracles.

Complete the SentenceComplete the Sentence

1. I forgot to call Mr. White, so I ___ do it today.2. It is my day off so I ___ spend a few hours with my

friends.3. If we wave to him, he ___ give us a lift.4. Mother says that we ___ invite our friends to tea on

Saturday.5. When I was a child I ___ understand adults, and now

that I am an adult I ___ understand children.6. Since I ___ pay some overdue bills last week, I’m a

little short, so I ___ go to the bank this afternoon.7. If we got there earlier, we ___ catch the train.

1. I forgot to call Mr. White, so I ___ do it today.2. It is my day off so I ___ spend a few hours with my

friends.3. If we wave to him, he ___ give us a lift.4. Mother says that we ___ invite our friends to tea on

Saturday.5. When I was a child I ___ understand adults, and now

that I am an adult I ___ understand children.6. Since I ___ pay some overdue bills last week, I’m a

little short, so I ___ go to the bank this afternoon.7. If we got there earlier, we ___ catch the train.

Must Have to Can Can’tCould Couldn’t May Might

Complete the SentenceComplete the Sentence

1. My seat was a long way from the stage. I ___ see all right but I ___ hear very well.

2. People ___ keep their dogs on a leash in the street.3. If a letter comes for me, ___ you please forward it to this

address?4. ___ you make such a terrible noise?5. If I sang, ___ you accompany me on the piano?6. The last bus leaves in ten minutes so I ___ say good

night now.7. Soldiers ___ obey their officers.8. Father is better now but we still ___ help him to walk.

1. My seat was a long way from the stage. I ___ see all right but I ___ hear very well.

2. People ___ keep their dogs on a leash in the street.3. If a letter comes for me, ___ you please forward it to this

address?4. ___ you make such a terrible noise?5. If I sang, ___ you accompany me on the piano?6. The last bus leaves in ten minutes so I ___ say good

night now.7. Soldiers ___ obey their officers.8. Father is better now but we still ___ help him to walk.

Must Have to Can Can’tCould Couldn’t May Might

Future continuous tenseFuture continuous tense Example: If Mr. Jones plans to fly to China, his

secretary will arrange the flight for him. Will you be flying to China? If so, I’ll arrange the

flight.

§ If he plans to visit Korea, his secretary will arrange it with the travel agency.

§ If he plans to travel by train, his secretary will ask about train departures.

§ If he plans to see Mr. Wilson, she will arrange the time for the meeting.

§ If he plans to stay overnight in Britain, she will make the necessary arrangements.

Example: If Mr. Jones plans to fly to China, his secretary will arrange the flight for him.

Will you be flying to China? If so, I’ll arrange the flight.

§ If he plans to visit Korea, his secretary will arrange it with the travel agency.

§ If he plans to travel by train, his secretary will ask about train departures.

§ If he plans to see Mr. Wilson, she will arrange the time for the meeting.

§ If he plans to stay overnight in Britain, she will make the necessary arrangements.

Sentences with WhatSentences with What Example: This is the house I’ve just bought.

What a lovely house!

1. I’ve brought you some cushions for your new sofa.a) _________________________!

2. Look! This is the dress I bought in Japan.a) _________________________!

3. I’ll show you the Persian carpet Bill sent me.a) _________________________!

4. These are our new dining-room chairs.a) _________________________!

Example: This is the house I’ve just bought. What a lovely house!

1. I’ve brought you some cushions for your new sofa.a) _________________________!

2. Look! This is the dress I bought in Japan.a) _________________________!

3. I’ll show you the Persian carpet Bill sent me.a) _________________________!

4. These are our new dining-room chairs.a) _________________________!

Sentences with What a/anSentences with What a/an Example: I’ve never been so bored by a man in all my

life. What a boring man he is!

1. I was really excited at the party.a) _______________________!

2. I’m very moved by his speech.a) _______________________!

3. I’m sure I looked embarrassed at the interview.a) _______________________!

4. I was completely exhausted by the train journey.a) _______________________!

Example: I’ve never been so bored by a man in all my life.

What a boring man he is!

1. I was really excited at the party.a) _______________________!

2. I’m very moved by his speech.a) _______________________!

3. I’m sure I looked embarrassed at the interview.a) _______________________!

4. I was completely exhausted by the train journey.a) _______________________!

Respond like the exampleRespond like the example Example: I’m not going to the party with you.

But you said yesterday you were going to the party with me.

1. I can’t meet you at the airport.a) _________________________.

2. I won’t take her on holiday with me.a) _________________________.

3. I’m not going to the cinema with that girl.a) _________________________.

4. I won’t change my mind.a) _________________________.

5. I can’t trust you with the money.a) _________________________.

Example: I’m not going to the party with you. But you said yesterday you were going to the party with me.

1. I can’t meet you at the airport.a) _________________________.

2. I won’t take her on holiday with me.a) _________________________.

3. I’m not going to the cinema with that girl.a) _________________________.

4. I won’t change my mind.a) _________________________.

5. I can’t trust you with the money.a) _________________________.

Choose the correct answerChoose the correct answer1. He used to sit ___ me when we were classmates.

a) In frontb) Besidesc) Besided) Behind of

2. Thank you so much but I’ve already ___ some books from the library.a) Lentb) Tookc) Returnd) Borrowed

3. He stood up at once when I ___ the room.a) Enteredb) Wentc) Camed) Was to

1. He used to sit ___ me when we were classmates.a) In frontb) Besidesc) Besided) Behind of

2. Thank you so much but I’ve already ___ some books from the library.a) Lentb) Tookc) Returnd) Borrowed

3. He stood up at once when I ___ the room.a) Enteredb) Wentc) Camed) Was to

Choose the correct answerChoose the correct answer1. The twins differ ___ each other.

a) tob) inc) ofd) from

2. I’ve been waiting for you ___ two hours.a) atb) forc) aboutd) of

3. He is such an ______ person that everyone likes him.a) interestingb) interestedc) interestd) interest in

1. The twins differ ___ each other.a) tob) inc) ofd) from

2. I’ve been waiting for you ___ two hours.a) atb) forc) aboutd) of

3. He is such an ______ person that everyone likes him.a) interestingb) interestedc) interestd) interest in

both…and…both…and… Example: Can you sing and dance?

Yes, I’m quite good at both singing and dancing.

1. Can the girl cook and clean?

2. Can the boy swim and dive?

3. Can the man paint and draw?

4. Can your son ride and drive?

5. Can your little daughter read and write?

Example: Can you sing and dance? Yes, I’m quite good at both singing and dancing.

1. Can the girl cook and clean?

2. Can the boy swim and dive?

3. Can the man paint and draw?

4. Can your son ride and drive?

5. Can your little daughter read and write?

both…and…both…and… Example: Should I clean the room or cook the meal?

I think you should both clean the room and cook the meal.

1. Should I wash the car or polish it?

2. Should I iron the shirt or just wash it?

3. Should I look after the children or find a job?

4. Should I do some housework or go to the party?

5. Should I study or listen to music?

Example: Should I clean the room or cook the meal? I think you should both clean the room and cook the meal.

1. Should I wash the car or polish it?

2. Should I iron the shirt or just wash it?

3. Should I look after the children or find a job?

4. Should I do some housework or go to the party?

5. Should I study or listen to music?

either…or…/neither…nor…either…or…/neither…nor…1. You can ___ sit in the sunshine ___ lie in bed.2. I ___ smoke ___ drink.3. ___ Susan ___ Keith wants to join us.4. I like ___ the girl ___ her mother.5. ___ you apologize ___ I won’t speak to you

again.6. You may choose ___ a computer ___ a dress for

your birthday present.7. You can find me ___ in the office ___ at home --

I’m away on holiday.8. You can pay ___ in cash ___ by credit card.

1. You can ___ sit in the sunshine ___ lie in bed.2. I ___ smoke ___ drink.3. ___ Susan ___ Keith wants to join us.4. I like ___ the girl ___ her mother.5. ___ you apologize ___ I won’t speak to you

again.6. You may choose ___ a computer ___ a dress for

your birthday present.7. You can find me ___ in the office ___ at home --

I’m away on holiday.8. You can pay ___ in cash ___ by credit card.

Fill in the paragraphFill in the paragraph

There are three theories about 1. people are shy. One theory says that a person inherits shyness 2. his parents. Another theory is that shy people never 3.____ how to deal with other people because no one ever taught them social skills. The third theory says that shy people learned to be shy 4. they were children because their parents didn’t 5. them to be more confident. Their parents probably comforted them and gave them 6.___ attention when they acted shy, so the children learned that being shy was a good 7. to get extra love and attention. Now researchers say that apparently all three theories are 8. .

There are three theories about 1. people are shy. One theory says that a person inherits shyness 2. his parents. Another theory is that shy people never 3.____ how to deal with other people because no one ever taught them social skills. The third theory says that shy people learned to be shy 4. they were children because their parents didn’t 5. them to be more confident. Their parents probably comforted them and gave them 6.___ attention when they acted shy, so the children learned that being shy was a good 7. to get extra love and attention. Now researchers say that apparently all three theories are 8. .

When Extra Why From Way True Encourage Learn

Past Simple TensePast Simple Tense Example: How did he improve his English?

(practice reading aloud every day) He practiced reading aloud every day.

1. What did Sara do twenty years ago? (teach English in France)

2. How did Jane get on with her school work when she was small? (get poor grades in math)

3. What did he buy when he went shopping? (buy a blue tie and a white shirt)

4. What was funny about the short man? (carry a very large briefcase)

Example: How did he improve his English? (practice reading aloud every day)

He practiced reading aloud every day.

1. What did Sara do twenty years ago? (teach English in France)

2. How did Jane get on with her school work when she was small? (get poor grades in math)

3. What did he buy when he went shopping? (buy a blue tie and a white shirt)

4. What was funny about the short man? (carry a very large briefcase)

Past Simple TensePast Simple Tense Example: How did he improve his English?

(practice reading aloud every day) He practiced reading aloud every day.

1. What did he wear when he went to the park? (wear a sports shirt and tennis shoes)

2. How long did it take you to get used to life in Britain? (take me three months)

3. How did he get back from the party? (come back in his friend’s car)

4. Where did the children go and what did they do? (go to the park and play in the sun)

Example: How did he improve his English? (practice reading aloud every day)

He practiced reading aloud every day.

1. What did he wear when he went to the park? (wear a sports shirt and tennis shoes)

2. How long did it take you to get used to life in Britain? (take me three months)

3. How did he get back from the party? (come back in his friend’s car)

4. Where did the children go and what did they do? (go to the park and play in the sun)

Present Perfect TensePresent Perfect Tense Example: How long has he been in the office? (a whole

day) He’s been in the office for a whole day.

1. Where has Susan gone? (to the post office)2. Where have you been? (to the library)3. Have you ever been to Venice? (never, there)4. Have they repaired the roof after last year’s storm? (no,

yet)5. How long has he been away on vacation? (six weeks)6. What have you done to your car? It looks new. (polish it)7. What has happened? Why can’t you move? (break my

leg)

Example: How long has he been in the office? (a whole day)

He’s been in the office for a whole day.

1. Where has Susan gone? (to the post office)2. Where have you been? (to the library)3. Have you ever been to Venice? (never, there)4. Have they repaired the roof after last year’s storm? (no,

yet)5. How long has he been away on vacation? (six weeks)6. What have you done to your car? It looks new. (polish it)7. What has happened? Why can’t you move? (break my

leg)