Phrasal verbs with call
Each sentence given below contains an incomplete phrasal verb. Complete the expression by supplying a suitable particle or preposition.
1. He is not in at the moment. I will ask him to call you ………………….. as soon as he arrives.
a) inb) backc) out
2. Jessica called …………………… yesterday when I was working in the garage.
a) backb) inc) ford) out
3. If you are not feeling well, I will call ……………….. a doctor.
a) outb)......
When the verb has two objects
When the verb has two objects
Many verbs can be followed by two objects – a direct object and an indirect object. Common verbs that can take two objects are: give, take, lent, buy, bring, fetch, get etc.
The indirect object usually refers to a person. The direct object usually refers to a thing.
Two patterns are possible.
1. Subject + verb + indirect object + direct object
This pattern is preferred when the indirect object......
Verb patterns with to-infinitives
Verb patterns with to-infinitives
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To-infinitives are used in several structures. Here is a quick overview of them.
To-infinitives can be used after adjectives expressing ideas such as desire or emotion.
We were happy to see him.She is afraid to talk.He is eager to join the army.I will be happy to accept your invitation.He was anxious to meet you.They are impatient to......
Expressing wishes in English
Expressing wishes in English
The phrase I wish I had… is the most common structure used to talk about our wishes. Here are some common wishes people have.
I wish I had more money.
I wish I had more friends.
I wish I had a bigger house.
I wish I was taller.
I wish I was more beautiful.
I wish I had curly hair.
I wish I had blue eyes.
I wish I had a caring husband.
I wish I had a cute daughter.
I wish I had a better memory.
Note the use......
Grammar Quiz – Tenses
Grammar Quiz – Tenses
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb.
1. We ………………………. waiting here since morning.
a) have beenb) has beenc) ared) were
2. We ……………………… them yesterday.
a) visitedb) have visitedc) had visitedd) was visiting
3. He …………………….. from Jamaica yesterday.
a) has returnedb) have returnedc) had returnedd) returned
4. See that you ………………………… for the meeting on time.
a) will comeb) comec) would comed) came
5.......
Prepositions exercise
Prepositions exercise
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition. Each question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.
1. He was deaf ………………….. our requests.
a) atb) toc) withd) on
2. Regular exercise is beneficial ………………….. physical and mental health.
a) withb) forc) tod) of
3. Are you conscious …………………….. your responsibilities?
a) aboutb) ofc) afterd) on
4. We regret that we cannot comply ……………………......
Tenses Review Exercise
Tenses Review Exercise
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form.
1. We …………………. the railway station before the train came.
a) had reachedb) has reachedc) reachedd) was reached
2. His parents do not ………………………. with him.
a) liveb) livesc) livingd) lived
3. I ……………………… working at this company for 25 years by next Christmas.
a) will beb) will have beenc) amd) would be
4. Peter …………………… 87 runs before rain interrupted......
Tenses review exercise
Tenses review exercise
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form.
1. We …………………. the railway station before the train came.
a) had reachedb) has reachedc) reachedd) was reached
2. His parents do not ………………………. with him.
a) liveb) livesc) livingd) lived
3. I ……………………… working at this company for 25 years by next Christmas.
a) will beb) will have beenc) amd) would be
4. Peter …………………… 87 runs before rain interrupted......
General grammar exercise
General grammar exercise
This exercise tests your understanding of basic grammar rules.
1. One day man will ……………….. colonize Mars.
a) canb) be able toc) been able tod) have been able to
2. What have you …………………….. to find out?
a) been ableb) ablec) were abled) had been
3. I am very much interested in …………………… to paint.
a) to learnb) learningc) to learningd) learn
4. You don’t look happy ……………………… me.
a) to seeb) to seeingc) in seeingd)......
General grammar exercise
General grammar exercise
Complete the following sentences.
1. The state of affairs …………………. sure to cause him anxiety.
a) is b) are c) were d) has
2. An advocate and a doctor …………………….. on this street.
a) live b) lives c) is living d) are living
3. The introduction of radical reforms ……………………. opposed by the aristocracy.
a) was b) were c) have been d) are being
4. Slow and steady ………………….. the race.
a) win b) wins c) has won d) would......
What is meant by the case
What is meant by the case
Case shows how a noun or a pronoun is related to another word in a sentence. A noun or pronoun can be in the following cases:
1) Nominative case
2) Objective (or accusative) case
3) Dative case
4) Vocative case
5) Case in apposition
6) Possessive case
Nominative and Objective Case
Study the example given below.
The cat drank the milk.
Here the noun ‘cat’ is the subject of the verb ‘drank’. When a noun......
Some useful spelling rules
Some useful spelling rules
When the word ends in a consonant
If the accent falls on the last syllable, the consonant is doubled to form the past tense.
So we have
Occur –> occurred
Transfer –> transferred
When the word ends in a short vowel + consonant, the final consonant is not usually doubled to form the past tense.
Therefore
Offer –> offered (NOT Offerred)
Budget –> budgeted
Short monosyllabic words always......
General grammar exercise
General grammar exercise
Complete the following sentences.
1. The state of affairs …………………. sure to cause him anxiety.
a) is b) are c) were d) has
2. An advocate and a doctor …………………….. on this street.
a) live b) lives c) is living d) are living
3. The introduction of radical reforms ……………………. opposed by the aristocracy.
a) was b) were c) have been d) are being
4. Slow and steady ………………….. the race.
a) win b) wins c) has won d) would......
Sentence completion exercise
Sentence completion exercise
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.
1. You had better ……………………. a specialist.
a) consult tob) consultc) consult withd) consult by
2. You must not leave books near the open fire. They …………………. easily.
a) catch fireb) catch with firec) catch to fired) catch on fire
3. When will the meeting ……………………..?
a) be heldb) be holdc) hold placed) take hold
4. Let’s ………………… this weekend.......
