Additional exercises

These exercises are divided into the following sections:

Present and past (Units 1–6) Exercise 1
Present and past (Units 1–14) Exercises 2–4
Present and past (Units 1–17) Exercises 5–8
Past continuous and used to (Units 6, 18) Exercise 9
The future (Units 19–25) Exercises 10–13
Past, present and future (Units 1–25) Exercises 14–15
Modal verbs (can/must/would etc.) (Units 26–36) Exercises 16–18
if (conditional) (Units 25, 38–40) Exercises 19–21
Passive (Units 42–45) Exercises 22–24
Reported speech (Units 47–48, 50) Exercise 25
-ing and to … (Units 53–66) Exercises 26–28
a/an and the (Units 69–78) Exercise 29
Pronouns and determiners (Units 82–91) Exercise 30
Adjectives and adverbs (Units 98–108) Exercise 31
Conjunctions (Units 25, 38, 112–118) Exercise 32
Prepositions (time) (Units 12, 119–122) Exercise 33
Prepositions (position etc.) (Units 123–128) Exercise 34
Noun/adjective + preposition (Units 129–131) Exercise 35
Verb + preposition (Units 132–136) Exercise 36
Phrasal verbs (Units 137–145) Exercises 37–41

Present and past Units 1–6, Appendix 2

1 Put the verb into the correct form: present simple (I do), present continuous (I am doing),
past simple (I did) or past continuous (I was doing).
1 We can go out now. It isn’t raining (it / not / rain) any more.
2 Katherine was waiting (wait) for me when I arrived (I / arrive).
3 (I / get) hungry. Let’s go and have something to eat.
4 What (you / do) in your spare time? Do you have any hobbies?
5 The weather was horrible when (we / arrive). It was cold and
(it / rain) hard.
6 Louise usually (phone) me on Fridays, but
(she / not / phone) last Friday.
7 a: When I last saw you, (you / think) of moving to a new flat.
b: That’s right, but in the end (I / decide) to stay where I was.
8 Why (you / look) at me like that? What’s the matter?
9 It’s usually dry here at this time of the year. (it / not / rain) much.
10 I waved to Ben, but he didn’t see me. (he / not / look) in my
direction.
11 Lisa was busy when (we / go) to see her yesterday. She had an
exam today and (she / prepare) for it.
(we / not / want) to disturb her, so
(we / not / stay) very long.
12 When I first (tell) Tom what happened,
(he / not / believe) me. (he / think) that
(I / joke).

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Present and past Units 1–14, Appendix 2

2 Which is correct?
1 Everything is going well. We didn’t have / haven’t had any problems so far.
(haven’t had is correct)
2 Lisa didn’t go / hasn’t gone to work yesterday. She wasn’t feeling well.
3 Look! That man over there wears / is wearing the same sweater as you.
4 I went / have been to New Zealand last year.
5 I didn’t hear / haven’t heard from Jess recently. I hope she’s OK.
6 I wonder why James is / is being so nice to me today. He isn’t usually like that.
7 Jane had a book open in front of her, but she didn’t read / wasn’t reading it.
8 I wasn’t very busy. I didn’t have / wasn’t having much to do.
9 It begins / It’s beginning to get dark. Shall I turn on the light?
10 After leaving school, Mark worked / has worked in a hotel for a while.
11 When Sue heard the news, she wasn’t / hasn’t been very pleased.
12 This is a nice hotel, isn’t it? Is this the first time you stay / you’ve stayed here?
13 I need a new job. I’m doing / I’ve been doing the same job for too long.
14 ‘Anna has gone out.’ ‘Oh, has she? What time did she go / has she gone?’
15 ‘You look tired.’ ‘Yes, I’ve played / I’ve been playing basketball.’
16 Where are you coming / do you come from? Are you American?
17 I’d like to see Tina again. It’s a long time since I saw her / that I didn’t see her.
18 Robert and Maria have been married since 20 years / for 20 years.

3 Complete each question using a suitable verb.

1 a: I’m looking for Paul. Have you seen him?
b: Yes, he was here a moment ago.
2 a: Why did you go to bed so early last night?
b: I was feeling very tired.
3 a: Where ?
b: Just to the shop at the end of the street. I’ll only be ten minutes.
4 a: TV every day?
b: No, only if there’s something special on.
5 a: Your house is lovely. How long here?
b: Nearly ten years.
6 a: How was your parents’ holiday? a nice time?
b: Yes, they really enjoyed it.
7 a: Sarah recently?
b: Yes, we had lunch together a few days ago.
8 a: Can you describe the woman you saw? What ?
b: A red sweater and black jeans.
9 a: I’m sorry to keep you waiting. long?
b: No, only about ten minutes.
10 a: How long to get from here to the airport?
b: Usually about 45 minutes. It depends on the traffic.
11 a: this song before?
b: No, this is the first time. I like it.
12 a: to the United States?
b: No, never, but I went to Canada a few years ago.
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4 Use your own ideas to complete B’s sentences.

1 a: What’s Chicago like? Is it a good place to visit?
b: I’ve no idea. I’ve never been there.
2 a: How well do you know Ben?
b: Very well. We since we were children.
3 a: Did you enjoy your holiday?
b: Yes, it was really good. It’s the best holiday .
4 a: Is David still here?
b: No, I’m afraid he isn’t. about ten minutes ago.
5 a: I like your suit. I haven’t seen it before.
b: It’s new. It’s the first time .
6 a: How did you cut your knee?
b: I slipped and fell when tennis.
7 a: Do you ever go swimming?
b: Not these days. I haven’t a long time.
8 a: How often do you go to the cinema?
b: Very rarely. It’s nearly a year to the cinema.
9 a: I bought some new shoes. Do you like them?
b: Yes, they’re very nice. Where them?

Present and past Units 1–17, 110, Appendix 2

5 Put the verb into the correct form: past simple (I did), past continuous (I was doing), past
perfect (I had done) or past perfect continuous (I had been doing).

1
SARAH

Yesterday afternoon Sarah went (go) to the station to meet Paul. When she
(get) there, Paul (already / wait)
for her. His train (arrive) early.

Hello.
2

BEN

When I got home, Ben (lie) on the sofa. The TV was on,
but he (not / watch) it. He (fall)
asleep and (snore) loudly. I (turn) the
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Last night I (just / go) to bed and (read)

a book when suddenly I (hear) a noise. I
(get) up to see what it was, but I (not / see) anything, so I
(go) back to bed.

Where’s my passport?
4

Lisa had to go to New York last week, but she almost (miss) the
plane. She (stand) in the queue at the check-in desk when she
suddenly (realise) that she (leave) her
passport at home. Fortunately she lives near the airport, so she (have)
time to take a taxi home to get it. She (get) back to the airport
just in time for her flight.

Did you have Come and

5 Yes, great. I’m sorry, but …
Hi. a good game? have a drink.

I (meet) Peter and Lucy yesterday as I

(walk) through the park. They (be) to the Sports Centre where they
(play) tennis. They (go) to a cafe and
(invite) me to join them, but I
(arrange) to meet another friend and (not / have) time.

6 Make sentences from the words in brackets. Put the verb into the correct form: present
perfect (I have done), present perfect continuous (I have been doing), past perfect (I had
done) or past perfect continuous (I had been doing).
1 Amanda is sitting on the ground. She’s out of breath.
(she / run) She has been running.
2 Where’s my bag? I left it under this chair.
(somebody / take / it)
3 We were all surprised when Jess and Nick got married last year.
(they / only / know / each other / a few weeks)

4 It’s still raining. I wish it would stop.

(it / rain / all day)
5 Suddenly I woke up. I was confused and didn’t know where I was.
(I / dream)
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6 It was lunchtime, but I wasn’t hungry. I didn’t want to eat anything.

(I / have / a big breakfast)
7 Every year Robert and Tina spend a few days at the same hotel by the sea.
(they / go / there for years)
8 I’ve got a headache.
(I / have / it / since I got up)
9 Next month Gary is going to run in a marathon.
(he / train / very hard for it)

7 Put the verb into the correct form.

Sarah and Joe are old friends. They meet by chance at a train station.
SaRaH: Hello, Joe. (1) (I / not / see)
you for ages. How are you?
JOE: I’m fine. How about you?
(2) (you / look) good.
SaRaH: Thanks. You too.
So, (3) (you / go) somewhere or
(4) (you / meet) somebody?
JOE: (5) (I / go) to London for a business meeting.
SaRaH: Oh. (6) (you / often / go) away on business?
JOE: Quite often, yes. And you? Where (7) (you / go)?
SaRaH: Nowhere. (8) (I / meet) a friend. Unfortunately
her train (9) (be) delayed –
(10) (I / wait) here for nearly an hour.
JOE: How are your children?
SaRaH: They’re all fine, thanks. The youngest (11) (just / start)
school.
JOE: How (12) (she / get) on?
(13) (she / like) it?
SaRaH: Yes, (14) (she / think) it’s great.
JOE: (15) (you / work) at the moment? The last time I
(16) (speak) to you, (17)
(you / work) for an insurance company.
SaRaH: That’s right. Unfortunately the company (18) (go) out
of business a couple of months after (19) (I / start)
work there, so (20) (I / lose) my job.
JOE: And (21) (you / not / have) a job since then?
SaRaH: Not a permanent job. (22) (I / have) a few temporary
jobs. By the way, (23) (you / see) Matt recently?
JOE: Matt? He’s in Canada.
SaRaH: Really? How long (24) (he / be) in Canada?
JOE: About a year now. (25) (I / see) him a few days before
(26) (he / go). (27) (he / be)
unemployed for months, so (28) (he / decide) to try his
luck somewhere else. (29) (he / really / look forward)
to going.
SaRaH: So, what (30) (he / do) there?
JOE: I have no idea. (31) (I / not / hear) from him since
(32) (he / leave). Anyway, I have to go and catch my
train. It was really good to see you again.
SaRaH: You too. Bye! Have a good trip!
JOE: Thanks. Bye.

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8 Put the verb into the most suitable form.

1 Who (invent) the bicycle?
2 ‘Do you still have a headache?’ ‘No, (it / go). I’m OK now.’
3 I was the last to leave the office last night. Everybody else (go)
home when I (leave).
4 What (you / do) last weekend?
(you / go) anywhere?
5 I like your car. How long (you / have) it?
6 It’s a shame the trip was cancelled. I (look) forward to it.
7 Jane is an experienced teacher and loves her job. (she / teach)
for 15 years.
8 Emily (buy) a new dress last week, but
(she / not / wear) it yet.
9 A few days ago (I / meet) a man at a party whose face (be)
very familiar. At first I couldn’t think where (I / see)
him before. Then suddenly (I / remember) who
(he / be).
10 (you / hear) of Agatha Christie? (she / be)
a writer who (die) in 1976. (she / write)
more than 70 detective novels, but (I / not / read) any of them.
11 a: What (this word / mean)?
b: I’ve no idea. (I / never / see) it before. Look it up in the
dictionary.
12 a: (you / get) to the theatre in time for the play last night?
b: No, we were late. By the time we got there,
(it / already / start).
13 I went to Sarah’s room and (knock) on the door, but there
(be) no answer. Either (she / go) out
or (she / not / want) to see anyone.
14 Dan asked me how to use the photocopier. (he / never / use)
it before, so (he / not / know) what to do.
15 Lisa (go) for a swim after work yesterday.
(she / need) some exercise because (she / sit) in an office all
day in front of a computer.

Past continuous and used to Units 6, 18

9 Complete the sentences using the past continuous (was/were -ing) or used to … . Use the
verb in brackets.
1 I haven’t been to the cinema for ages now. We used to go a lot. (go)
2 Ann didn’t see me wave to her. She was looking in the other direction. (look)
3 I a lot, but I don’t use my car very much these days. (drive)
4 I asked the taxi driver to slow down. She too fast. (drive)
5 Rosemary and Jonathan met for the first time when they in the
same bank. (work)
6 When I was a child, I a lot of bad dreams. (have)
7 I wonder what Joe is doing these days. He in Spain when I last
heard from him. (live)
8 ‘Where were you yesterday afternoon?’ ‘I volleyball.’ (play)
9 ‘Do you do any sports?’ ‘Not these days, but I volleyball.’ (play)
10 George looked very smart at the party. He a very nice suit. (wear)

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The future Units 19–25, Appendix 3

10 What do you say to Joe in these situations? Use the words given in brackets. Use the
present continuous (I am doing), going to or will (I’ll).
1 You have made all your holiday arrangements. Your destination is Jamaica.
JOE: Have you decided where to go for your holiday yet?
YOU: I’m going to Jamaica. (I / go)
2 You have made an appointment with the dentist for Friday morning.
JOE: Shall we meet on Friday morning?
YOU: I can’t on Friday. (I / go)
3 You and some friends are planning a holiday in Spain. You have decided to rent a car, but
you haven’t arranged this yet.
JOE: How do you plan to travel round Spain? By train?
YOU: No, (we / rent)
4 Joe reminds you that you have to call your sister. You completely forgot.
JOE: Did you call your sister?
YOU: No, I forgot. Thanks for reminding me. (I / call / now)
5 You have already arranged to have lunch with Sue tomorrow.
JOE: Are you free at lunchtime tomorrow?
YOU: No, (have lunch)
6 You are in a restaurant. You and Joe are looking at the menu. Maybe Joe has decided what to
have. You ask him.
YOU: What ? (you / have)
JOE: I don’t know. I can’t make up my mind.
7 Joe is reading, but it’s getting dark. He’s having trouble reading. You turn on the light.
JOE: It’s getting dark and it’s hard to read.
YOU: Yes, (I / turn on)
8 You and Joe are sitting in a room with the window open. It’s getting cold. You decide to close
the window. You stand up and walk towards it.
JOE: What are you doing?
YOU: (I / close)

11 Choose the best alternative.

1 ‘ Are you doing anything tomorrow evening?’ ‘No, why?’
A Do you do B Are you doing C Will you do (B is the best alternative)
2 ‘I can’t open this bottle.’ ‘Give it to me. it.’
A I open B I’ll open C I’m going to open
3 ‘Is Emily here yet?’ ‘Not yet. I’ll let you know as soon as .’
A she arrives B she’s arriving C she’ll arrive
4 ‘Are you free tomorrow afternoon?’ ‘No, .’
A I work B I’m working C I’ll work
5 ‘What time is the film tonight?’ ‘ at 8.40.’
A It starts B It’s going to start C It will start
6 ‘Are you going to the beach tomorrow?’ ‘Yes, if the weather good.’
A is going to be B will be C is
7 ‘What time tomorrow?’ ‘How about 8.30?’
A do we meet B are we meeting C shall we meet
8 ‘When ?’ ‘Tomorrow.’
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12 Put the verb into the most suitable form. Sometimes there is more than one possibility.
1 A has decided to learn a language.
a: I’ve decided to try and learn a foreign language.
b: Have you? Which language (1) are you going to learn (you / learn)?
a: Spanish.
b: (2) (you / do) a course?
a: Yes, (3) (it / start) next week.
b: That’s great. I’m sure (4) (you / enjoy) it.
a: I hope so. But I think (5) (it / be) difficult.

2 A wants to know about B’s holiday plans.

a: I hear (1) (you / go) on holiday soon.
b: That’s right. (2) (we / go) to Finland.
a: I hope (3) (you / have) a nice time.
b: Thanks. (4) (I / get) in touch with you when
(5) (I / get) back and maybe we can meet sometime.

3 A invites B to a party.
a: (1) (I / have) a party next Saturday. Can you come?
b: On Saturday? I’m not sure. Some friends of mine (2) (come) to
stay with me next week, but I think (3) (they / leave) by
Saturday. But if (4) (they / be) still here,
(5) (I / not / be) able to come to the party.
a: OK. Well, tell me as soon as (6) (you / know).
b: Right. (7) (I / call) you during the week.

4 A and B are two secret agents arranging a meeting. They are talking on the phone.
a: Well, what time (1)
(we / meet)?
b: Come to the cafe by the station at 4 o’clock.
(2) (I / wait) for you
when (3) (you / arrive).
(4) (I / sit) by the window
and (5) (I / wear) a bright green sweater.
a: OK. (6) (Agent 307 / come) too?
b: No, she can’t be there.
a: Oh. (7) (I / bring) the documents?
b: Yes. (8) (I / explain) everything when
(9) (I / see) you. And don’t be late.
a: OK. (10) (I / try) to be on time.

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13 Put the verb into the correct form. Choose from the following:
present continuous (I am doing) will (’ll) / won’t
present simple (I do) will be doing
going to (I’m going to do) shall
1 I feel a bit hungry. I think (I / have) something to eat.
2 Why are you putting on your coat? (you / go) somewhere?
3 What time (I / phone) you tomorrow? About 10.30?
4 Look! That plane is flying towards the airport. (it / land).
5 We must do something soon, before (it / be) too late.
6 I’m sorry you’ve decided to leave the company. (I / miss) you
when (you / go).
7 (I / give) you my phone number? If
(I / give) you my number, (you / call) me?
8 Are you still watching that programme? What time (it / finish)?
9 (I / go) to a wedding next weekend. My cousin
(get) married.
10 I’m not ready yet. (I / tell) you when
(I / be) ready. I promise (I / not / be) very long.
11 (I / have) my hair cut tomorrow. I’ve just made an appointment.
12 She was very rude to me. I won’t speak to her again until
(she / apologise).
13 I wonder where (we / live) ten years from now.
14 What are you planning to do when (you / finish) your course
at college?

Past, present and future Units 1–25

14 Use your own ideas to complete B’s sentences.

1 a: How did the accident happen?
b: I was going too fast and couldn’t stop in time.
2 a: Is that a new coat?
b: No, I it a long time.
3 a: Is that a new phone?
b: Yes, I it a few weeks ago.
4 a: I can’t talk to you right now. You can see I’m very busy.
b: OK. I back in about half an hour.
5 a: This is a nice restaurant. Do you come here often?
b: No, it’s the first time I here.
6 a: Do you do any sport?
b: No, I football, but I gave it up.
7 a: I’m sorry I’m late.
b: That’s OK. I long.
8 a: When you went to the US last year, was it your first visit?
b: No, I there twice before.
9 a: Do you have any plans for the weekend?
b: Yes, I to a party on Saturday night.
10 a: Do you know what Steve’s doing these days?
b: No, I him for ages.
11 a: Will you still be here by the time I get back?
b: No, I by then.

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15 Robert is travelling in North America. He sends

an email to a friend in Winnipeg (Canada). Put
the verb into the most suitable form.

Hi
(1) I’ve just arrived (I / just / arrive) in Minneapolis. (2)
(I / travel) for more than a month now, and (3) (I / begin) to
think about coming home. Everything (4) (I / see) so far
(5) (be) really interesting, and (6) (I / meet)
some really kind people.
(7) (I / leave) Kansas City a week ago. (8)
(I / stay) there with Emily, the aunt of a friend from college. She was really helpful and
hospitable and although (9) (I / plan) to stay only a couple of
days, (10) (I / end up) staying more than a week.
(11) (I / enjoy) the journey from Kansas City to here.
(12) (I / take) the Greyhound bus and (13) (meet)
some really interesting people – everybody was really friendly.
So now I’m here, and (14) (I / stay) here for a few days before
(15) (I / continue) up to Canada. I’m not sure exactly when
(16) (I / get) to Winnipeg – it depends what happens while
(17) (I / be) here. But (18) (I / let) you
know as soon as (19) (I / know) myself.
(20) (I / stay) with a family here – they’re friends of some
people I know at home. Tomorrow (21) (we / visit) some people
they know who (22) (build) a house by a lake. It isn’t
finished yet, but (23) (it / be) interesting to see what it’s like.
Anyway, that’s all for now. (24) (I / be) in touch again soon.
Robert

Modal verbs (can/must/would etc.) Units 26–36, Appendix 4

16 Which alternatives are correct? Sometimes only one alternative is correct, and sometimes
two of the alternatives are possible.
1 ‘What time will you be home tonight?’ ‘I’m not sure. I A or B late.’
A may be B might be C can be (both A and B are correct)
2 I can’t find the theatre tickets. They out of my pocket.
A must have fallen B should have fallen C had to fall
3 Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving. Luckily, I just in time.
A could stop B could have stopped C managed to stop

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