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Índice
Sinónimos ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Preposiciones ................................................................................................................................ 7
Antónimos ................................................................................................................................... 13
One word meaning ...................................................................................................................... 15
Verbos ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Correct option ............................................................................................................................. 29
Active voice ................................................................................................................................. 37
Passive voice................................................................................................................................ 39
Give a question............................................................................................................................ 45
Relative ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Rewrite ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Conditionnel ................................................................................................................................ 59
Mistakes ...................................................................................................................................... 63
Direct speech............................................................................................................................... 65
Reported speech ......................................................................................................................... 67
Linker ........................................................................................................................................... 69
Use the word boxes..................................................................................................................... 71
Temas de redacciones ................................................................................................................. 73
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Sinónimos
Sinónimos
ónimos
- “Poisonous” (adjective)  Toxic

Sinónimo s
- “Complete” (adjective)  Entire
- “Assess” (verb)  Evaluate (s)
- “Come together” (verb)  Gather(ed)
- “Selection” (noun)  Choice
- “Awful” (adjective)  Terrible
- “Annoyance” (noun)  Irritation
- “Let” (verb)  Allow(ed)
- “Die” (verb)  Pass(ed) away
- “Present” (adjective)  Current
- “Avoid” (verb)  Prevent
- “Benefit” (noun)  Profit(s)
- “Gifted” (adjective)  Talented
- “Appropriate” (adjective)  Suitable
- “Therapeutic” (adjective)  Medicinal
- “Shyness” (noun)  Timidity
- “Puzzled” (adjective)  Perplexed
- “Hurt” (verb)  Harm
- “Worried” (adjective)  Concerned
- “Reduce” (verb)  Cut back
- “Prohibition” (noun)  Ban
- “Accomplishment” (noun)  Achievement(s)
- “Feedback” (noun)  Reaction(s)
- “Defective” (adjective)  Faulty
- “Call off” (verb)  Cancel(led)
- “Firm” (noun)  Company
- “Change” (noun)  Shift

- “Test” (noun)  Experiment
- “Ordinary” (adjective)  Normal
- “Addicted” (adjective)  Hooked
- “Huge” (adjective)  Vast
- “Worker” (noun)  Employee(s)
- “Current” (adjective)  Present
- “Objective” (noun)  Goal
- “Happiness” (noun)  Joy
- “Remember” (verb)  Recall(s)
- “Ruin” (noun)  Downfall
- “Engine” (noun)  Motor
- “Disappointment” (noun)  Letdown(s)
- “Critical” (adjective)  Extreme
- “Danger” (noun)  Risk
- “Customer” (noun)  Client
- “Sad” (adjective)  Tragic
- “Damaging” (adjective)  Harmful
- “Relationship” (noun)  Connection(s)
- “Help” (noun)  Aid
- “Confess” (verb)  Admit(ted)
- “Purpose” (noun)  Intention(s)
- “Request” (noun)  Petition
- “Permit” (verb)  Allow
- “Amazingly” (adverb)  Astonishingly
- “Road” (noun)  Path
- “Need” (verb)  Require(s)
- “Source” (noun)  Origin
- “Combination” (noun)  Mixture

- “Proof” (noun)  Evidence
- “Truthful” (adjective)  Honest
- “Pollute” (verb)  Contaminate(d)
- “Change” (verb)  Switch
- “Hurry” (verb)  Rush(ed)
- “Humble” (adjective)  Modest
- “Purpose” (noun)  Intention(s)
- “Request” (noun)  Petition
- “Permit” (verb)  Allow
- “Amazingly” (adverb)  Astonishingly
- “Road” (noun)  Path
- “Need” (verb)  Require(s)
- “Source” (noun)  Origin
- “Combination” (noun)  Mixture
- “Proof” (noun)  Evidence
- “Truthful” (adjective)  Honest
- “Pollute” (verb)  Contaminate(d)
- “Change” (verb)  Switch
- “Hurry” (verb)  Rush(ed)
- “Humble” (adjective)  Modest
- “Possess” (verb)  Own
- “Calm” (adjective)  Peaceful
- “Reduce” (verb)  Cut(ting) Back on, Lower
- “Increasing” (adjective)  Growing
- “Old” (adjective)  Ancient
- “Supposedly” (adverb)  Presumably
- “Major” (adjective)  Important
- “Well-known” (adjective)  Famous
- “Really” (adverb)  Actually
- “Remain” (verb)  Persist
- “Purchase” (verb)  Buy (line 5) acquire
- “Goal” (noun)  Target
- “Emit” (verb)  Release(s)
- “Scary” (adjective)  Frightening
- “Calm” (adjective)  Peaceful
- “Hurt” (verb)  Harm(ing)
- “Huge” (adjective)  Giant
- “Eventually” (adverb)  Finally
- “Desire” (noun)  Wish
- “Destructive” (adjective)  Devastating
- “Remember” (verb)  Recall
- “Irritating” (adjective)  Annoying
- “Major” (adjective)  Important, relevant, prominent, noticeable
- “Eventually” (adverb)  Finally
- “Magnetic” (adjective)  Attractive, appealing, interesting, fascinating, …
- “Perhaps” (adverb)  Maybe

Preposiciones
Preposi ciones
The French pilot arrived… (preposition) Germany.”
In
“David paid... (preposition) the drinks.”
for
“He’s not very good… (preposition) gardening.”
At
“I don’t get… (preposition) well with her.”
On
“I’ve now stopped worrying so much… (preposition) money.”
about
“The experiment dealt… (preposition) the use of renewable energies at school.”
With
“She is very good... (preposition) singing.”
at
“It all depends... (preposition) the weather.”
On
“I am very keen ... (preposition) videogames.”
On
“My brother is absolutely devoted ... (preposition) skateboarding.”
To
“He insists… watching Big Brother every week.” (preposition)
On
“I don’t know how to cope… the situation.” (preposition)
With
“The witch turned the princess… a frog.” (preposition)
Into
“She was coughing and feeling bad for two days, and eventually came down… the flu”
(preposition)
With

“Isabel thanked him… his help.”
For
“The French pilot arrived… Germany.”
In
“Be aware… (preposition) the consequences.”
Of
“Well, that really depends… (preposition) you.”
On
“He didn’t apply… (preposition) the job.”
For
“He couldn’t go on holiday due to his lack… (preposition) money.”
Of
“They went... (preposition) holiday to the mountains.”
On
“She goes to the gym... (preposition) the morning.”
In
“My friend is very keen... (preposition) astronomy.”
On
“I do not care... (preposition) horoscopes.”
About / for
“Some companies are investing... (preposition) biodegradable materials.”
In
“You need to get rid… (preposition) your rubbish in the appropriate places.”
Of
“He behaved… (preposition) a baby.”
Like
“I did it… (preposition) fun.”
For
“I am very keen… (preposition) pets.”
On

“I am aware... (preposition) the disadvantages of having a pet.”
Of
“Be aware… (preposition) the consequences.”
Of
“Well, that really depends… (preposition) you.”
On
“Children are very fond... (preposition) junk food.”
Of
“We are not... (preposition) a hurry. Take your time.”
In
“You look exactly… (preposition) your brother.”
Like
“The government is running out… (preposition) options.”
Of
“It is hard to get rid… (preposition) electronic waste.”
Of
“M. Allen is famous... (preposition) his research on climate.”
For
“Mary applied… (preposition) this job last week.”
For
“She has been studying English... (preposition) she was ten.”
Since
“He behaved… (preposition) a baby.”
Like
“I did it… (preposition) fun.”
For
“I am very keen… (preposition) pets.”
On
“I’ve now stopped worrying so much… (preposition) money.”
About
“The experiment dealt… (preposition) the use of renewable energies at school.”
With
“She’s really supportive. You can always count… her.” (preposition).
On
“I’m terrible… playing chess.” (preposition).
At
“The thief started to shoot... the police.” (preposition)
At / against
“Who does this dictionary belong…?” (preposition)
To
“He’s not very good… (preposition) gardening.”
At
“I don’t get… (preposition) well with her.”
On
“Some companies are investing... (preposition) biodegradable materials.”
In
“You need to get rid… (preposition) your rubbish in the appropriate places.”
Of
“I am aware... (preposition) the disadvantages of having a pet.”
Of
“Children are very fond... (preposition) junk food.”
Of
“We are not... (preposition) a hurry. Take your time.”
In
“It is hard to get rid… (preposition) electronic waste.”
Of
“M. Allen is famous... (preposition) his research on climate.”
For
“You look exactly… (preposition) your brother.”
Like
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“The government is running out… (preposition) options.”
Of
“Mary applied… (preposition) this job last week.”
For
“She has been studying English... (preposition) she was ten.”
Since
GIVE A NOUN WITH THE SAME ROOT AS Give a noun with the sakme root as
 “Announce” (verb)  Announcement, announcer
 “Aware” (adjective)  Awareness
 “Soft” (adjective)  Softness
 “Truly” (adverb) Truth, truthfulness
GIVE AN ADJECTIVE WITH THE SAME ROOT AS Give an adjective with the same root as
 “Cheer” (noun)  Cheerful, cheery, cheerless

 “Talk” (verb)  Talkative, talking
 “Anger” (noun)  Angry
 “Attention” (noun)  Attentive
 “Emotion” (noun)  Emotional, emotive, emotionless
WHICH WORD DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME MEANING? Which word does not have the same meaning?
awesome / impressive / astonishing / stubborn
stubborn
aptitude / skill / attraction / ability
attraction
unk / garbage / litter / range
range
enemy / antagonist / fool / opponent
fool
WHICH WORD IS NOT AN ADVERB? WHICH WORD DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME MEANING?
often / early / chilly / eagerly extraordinary / upsetting / outstanding / remarkable
chilly upsetting
sharp / hopeless / harm / hard
harm Which word does n ot have the same meaning?
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Antónimos
Antónimos
- “Useless” (adjective)  Helpful
- “Discouraging” (adjective)  Inspiring
- “Improve” (verb)  Deteriorate
- “Unpleasant” (adjective)  Charming
- “Disease” (noun)  Health
- “Informal” (adjective)  Official
- “Overvalued” (adjective)  Underestimated
- “Unrefined” (adjective)  Elegant
- “Gentle” (adjective)  Fierce
- “Arrival” (noun)  Departure
- “Amateur” (adjective)  Professional
- “Decline” (noun)  Growth
- “Strength” (noun)  Weakness
- “Accept” (verb)  Refuse(d)
- “Carefully” (adverb)  Carelessly
- “Exactly” (adverb)  Approximately
- “Seller” (noun)  Buyer
- “Slightly” (adverb)  Severely
- “Excess” (noun)  Lack
- “Worsen” (verb)  Improve
- “Moderate” (adjective) Extreme
- “Oppressed” (verb)  Liberate(d)
- “Tiny” (adjective)  Huge
- “Prevent” (verb)  Enable(s)
- “Acceptance” (noun)  Rejection
- “Save” (verb)  Spend(ing)
- “Moderate” (adjective)  EExtreme
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- “Oppressed” (verb)  Liberate(d)
- “Tiny” (adjective)  Huge
- “Prevent” (verb)  Enable(s)
- “Acceptance” (noun)  Rejection
- “Save” (verb)  Spend(ing)
- “Leave” (verb)  Stay
- “Effective” (adjective)  Useless
- “Refuse” (verb)  Accept(ing)
- “Allow” (verb)  Ban(ned)
- “Narrowly” (adverb)  Widely
- “Weak” (adjective)  Powerful
- “Expert” (noun)  Apprentice(s)
- “Healthy” (adjective)  Sick
- “Ban” (verb)  Allow
- “Leave” (verb)  Stay
- “Dangerous” (adjective)  Safe
- “Harmed” (adjective)  Uninjured
- “Nearby” (adjective)  Distant, Far, Faraway
- “Top” (noun)  Bottom
- “Rude” (adjective)  Polite, Nice, Kind, Respectful
- “Failure” (noun)  Success
- “Harmed” (adjective)  Uninjured
- “Forbid” (verb)  Allow
- “Rise” (noun)  Reduction
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One word meaning
One word meaning
- “The act or process of buying something”  Purchase
- “Set of clothes worn together for a particular occasion or purpose”  Outfit
- “The aim towards which an endeavour is directed”  Goal
- “A very small number of people or things”  Handful
- “To shout loudly to show approval or encouragement”  Cheer(ed)
- “Written copy for the use of performers in films, plays, speeches, etc.”  Script
- “Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations”  Sceptical
- “Recommendation as to appropriate choice of action”  Advice
- “A surface on which text or images are projected for display” Screen
- “A work done with extraordinary skill”  Masterpiece(s)
- “An organised group of singers, especially for singing in church services”  Choir
- “A set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a particular role”  Costume
- “The words of a song”  Lyrics
- “Providing satisfaction or gratification.”  Rewarding
- “A place giving temporary protection”  Shelter
- “Very popular and spreading very quickly, especially through the Internet”  Viral
- “Capable of being maintained with minimal long-term effect on the environment” 

Sustainable
- “Accumulated knowledge or erudition”  Wisdom
- “Kind, category, or sort, especially of literary or artistic work”  Genre
- “Having very little body flesh or fat”  Skinny
- “Amount of food that is given to a person for one day”  Ration(s)
- “Having a cost that is not too high”  Affordable
- “The firm decision to do something”  Resolution
- “Strikingly odd or unusual”  Weird
- “Curved path, usually elliptical, described by a planet”  Orbit
- “Someone with a job without a long-term commitment to any employer”  Freelancer
- “To cook with dry heat in an oven”  Roast(ed)
- “Group of people born and living about the same time.”  Generation
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- “To refuse to do something that you are told to do”  Disobey(ed)
- “Character in a story or play who opposes the hero”  Villain
- “A formal written request for something”  Application
- “To concentrate on, to pay particular attention to”  Focus (on)
- “The quality of being pleasant and attractive”  Cuteness
- “Causing extreme sadness or distress”  Heartbreaking
- “To continue in time”  Last
- “Long narrow band or line”  Stripe(s)
- “Customary, usual, or normal.”  Regular
- “To damage or destroy the quality or value of something.”  Spoil(ed)
- “Money owed to others.”  Debt
- “Household device operated by electric current.”  Appliance(s)
- “A very unpleasant or frightening experience or prospect.”  Nightmare
- “A person who travels or hikes carrying their belongings in a rucksack.”  Backpacker(s)
- “The results of an investigation — usually used in plural.”  Findings
- “Involving two facts or qualities which seem to contradict each other.”  Paradoxical
- “A way of carrying out a particular task.”  Technique(s)
- “A man who lives in a monastery.”  Monk
- “The ability to understand or share the feelings of another person.”  Empathy
- “The quality of being neat and clean.”  Tidiness
- “Boring and tiring.”  Tedious
- “Creating an appearance of importance, often undeserved.”  Pretentious
- “A short sleep, especially during the day.”  Nap
- “A jump, especially one that is long or high.”  Leap
- “Strange or unusual behaviour.”  Eccentricity / Eccentricities
- “To give food to.”  Feed(ing)
- “The treatment of mental disorders or disease.”  Therapy
- “Fashionably attractive or impressive.”  Cool
- “A word formed from the initial letters of the words in a name.”  Acronym
- “To be able to pay for something.”  Afford
- “A person forced to work for another against their will.”  Slave
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- “A public sale at which property or goods are sold to the person who will pay most.” 
Auction
- “Susceptible to physical harm or damage.”  Vulnerable
- “To catch and prevent (someone) from leaving a place.”  To trap / Trapped
- “To see something happen.”  Witness(ing)
- “To stop doing something.”  Quit
- “A person who speaks on behalf of others.”  Spokesman
- “Good reputation, honour.”  Prestige
- “The way somebody or something acts or functions in particular situations.”  Behaviour
- “To put out of sight, or to keep secret.”  Hide
- “The kind of food that a person or animal habitually eats.”  Diet
- “Susceptible, easily affected emotionally.”  Sensitive
- “Make someone stronger and more confident.”  Empower
- “A piece of work required to be done as a duty or chore.”  Task
- “A person connected to another by blood, marriage or adoption.”  Relative(s)
- “All the people in a country who are able to do a job.”  Workforce
- “Something that takes place, especially a significant occurrence.”  Event(s)
- “To ask questions in order to investigate or analyze.”  Inquire(s)
- “An official rule or the act of controlling something.”  Regulation
- “A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two different options.” 
Dilemma(s)
- “Feel uncertain about.”  Doubt
- “Plants grown for food usually in a farm.”  Crop
- “Able to speak a foreign language easily and correctly.”  Fluent
- “Movement of people to or from another country.”  Migration
- “To see something happen.”  Witness
- “Causing intense surprise or horror.”  Shocking
- “Separated or set apart from others.”  Segregated
- “To arrive at an opinion by reasoning.”  Conclude(d)
- “Existing or happening in many places or among many people.”  Widespread
- “Producing good results.”  Fruitful
- “Overcome or emotionally affected in a very powerful way.”  Overwhelmed
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- “The kind of food that a person or animal habitually eats.”  Diet
- “Susceptible, easily affected emotionally.”  Sensitive
- “Make someone stronger and more confident.”  Empower
- “A piece of work required to be done as a duty or chore.”  Task
- “All the people in a country who are able to do a job.”  Workforce
- “A person connected to another by blood, marriage or adoption.”  Relative(s)
- “Something that takes place, especially a significant occurrence.”  Event(s)
- “To ask questions in order to investigate or analyze.”  Inquire(s)
- “An official rule or the act of controlling something.”  Regulation
- “Feel uncertain about.”  Doubt
- “Plants grown for food usually in a farm.”  Crop
- “Able to speak a foreign language easily and correctly.”  Fluent
- “Movement of people to or from another country.”  Migration
- “To see something happen.”  Witness
- “Causing intense surprise or horror.”  Shocking
- “separated or set apart from others.”  Segregated
- “To continue in time, to go on.”  Last(ed)
- “To arrive at an opinion by reasoning.”  Conclude(d)
- “Existing or happening in many places or among many people.”  Widespread
- “Producing good results.”  Fruitful
- “Overcome or emotionally affected in a very powerful way.”  Overwhelmed
- “Objects in a room required for ornament, sitting or lying.”  Furniture
- “The action of selling something.”  Sale(s)
- “To say that somebody is guilty of doing something bad.”  Blame(s)
- “Filled with more people or things than is desirable.”  Overcrowded
- “To make something continue indefinitely.”  Perpetuate(d)
- “To go beyond accepted limits.”  Cross a line
- “A condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body.” 
Obesity
- “A detailed study of a subject in order to find relevant information.”  Research
- “The process of finding out something for the first time.”  Discovery
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- “To stop moving.”  Freeze
- “To hold firmly in your hands.”  Grasp(ing)
- “The total number of people living in a place.”  Population
- “The process of becoming popular, active or important again.”  Revival
- “Causing disapproval or annoyance.”  Offending
- “The condition of being in danger or at risk.”  Threat
- “Not probable.”  Unlikely
- “To be able to pay for.”  Afford
- “To receive money as return for effort and especially for work done.”  Earn(ed)
- “Something that happens in a certain place at a certain time.”  Event(s)
- “A person’s origin, education and socio-cultural environment.”  Background(s)
- “Universal or widespread destruction or disaster.”  Apocalypse
- “A very frightening and unpleasant dream.”  Nightmare
- “Someone who fights to bring about political or social change.”  Activist(s)
- “To be dependent on.”  Rely on
- “To say that somebody is guilty of doing something bad.”  Blame(s)
- “Filled with more people or things than is desirable.”  Overcrowded
- “To annoy someone by coming together around them in a crowd.”  Mob(bed)
- “Very small.”  Tiny
- “Categorization or arrangement of a group of people or things into ranks or grades.” 

Hierarchy
- “Belonging to the present time.”  Current
- “To come together into one group.”  Gather
- “To change from a solid to a liquid state.”  Dissolve
- “To have to deal with something.”  To face
- “To try to make people not want to do something.”  Discourage
- “Wet portion of land in a desert.”  Oasis
- “A feeling of intense happiness.”  Joy
- “Someone who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.”  Stranger
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VERBOS
Verbos
Verbos
“Has she ever… to Edinburgh?” (be)
Been
“I can’t stop… that TV show; it’s so funny.” (watch)
Watching
“I wish I… that skirt last week because they sold out yesterday.” (buy)
Had bought
“As soon as he… to Madrid, he will call.” (get)
Gets
“I wish I… so much the night before the wedding.” (not eat)
Hadn’t eaten
“Her dog was barking when she… this morning.” (wake up)
Woke up
“The telephone rang while David… his homework.” (do)
Was doing
“Famous people often have their books… by professional writers.” (write)
Written
“I suggested… dinner at the new Indian restaurant.” (have)
Having
“I have a headache. I… reports for hours” (write)
Have been writing
“Remind your daughter… the door when she leaves.” (close)
To close
“You… better accept her apologies right now.” (have)
Had
“I can’t get used to... early after my holidays.” (get up)
Getting up
“I would rather... by plane; I hate flying.” (not go)
Not go
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“I wish you had come to my party. You might… fun.” (have)
Have had
“The wind… so hard yesterday that it took everything away.” (blow)
Blew
“We celebrated… the exam in a coffee shop near the city centre.” (pass)
Passing / Having passed
“I now have a stomach ache. I… the Thai restaurant too many times this week.” (visit)
Have been visiting / Have visited
“Ed Sheeran… since he was a little boy.” (sing)
Has been singing / Has sung
“She… a sales manager three years ago.” (become)
Became
“I ran out of milk. I forgot ... some.” (buy)
To buy
“Please, let me... it.” (do)
Do
“My brother... to Europe until he went there last year.” (never / be)
Had never been
“I wish you... here with me in Bali.” (be)
Were / Could be
“It’s time you… to study.” (start)
Started
“I’d rather… to music than dance.” (listen)
Listen
“We should… Eve yesterday.” (call)
Have called
“He can’t afford… on holiday.” (go)
To go
“Don´t disturb her now. She… a rest.” (have).
Is having
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“If only I… more time and money to travel around.” (have).
Had / Had had
“She didn’t share her photos online, but she is getting accustomed to… them.” (share)
Sharing
“If I ... the photo, I might not have sent it.” (see)
Had seen
“Our street isn’t wide enough for a lorry… along.” (drive)
To drive
“Mary soon got used to… up early.” (get)
Getting
“She made me… the same thing over and over.” (do)
Do
“He never knows when… talking.” (stop)
To stop
“My parents won’t allow me… Netflix.” (watch)
To watch
“By the time they arrived, the film… yet.” (not begin)
Hadn’t begun
“The teacher reminded the students…” (not smoke)
Not to smoke
“I’m having my kitchen… this week.” (paint)
Painted
“She should… me she was going to sell the painting.” (tell)
Have told
“I was looking forward to… Berlin to see some of Banksy’s works.” (visit)
Visiting
“I am exhausted because I… for two hours now.” (walk)
Have been walking
“My cousin… when his father turned the light on.” (sleep)
Was sleeping
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“I… for this company for more than thirty years.” (work)
Have been working / Have worked
“If I… you, I would not sleep with the phone.” (be)
Were / Was
“Having a balanced diet involves… (eat) all food groups.”
Eating
“She didn't come yesterday. She may… (lose) the address.”
Have lost
“He decided… (quit) the job.”
To quit
“She suggested… (go) for a walk together.”
Going
“I had already eaten when he… (arrive).”
Arrived
“Children always avoid… (clean) their rooms.”
Cleaning
“We shouldn’t... (buy) a diesel car last year.”
Have bought
“We all play an important part in… (keep) our planet safe.”
Keeping
“Please, don’t forget… (phone) me tomorrow.”
To phone
“You needn’t… (wash) your hands after you eat.”
Wash
“Would you mind… (close) the window, please?”
Closing
“You’d better… (give) up smoking.”
Give
“Ana left Greece after she… (lose) her job.”
(Had) Lost
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“I wish I… (be) a famous football player.”
Was / Were / Had been
“After she had discussed sea contamination, she… (deal) with air pollution.”
Dealt
“I now regret… (eat) so much salt.”
Having eaten / Eating
“Can you please stop… (make) noise?”
Making
“The light went out while we… (have) tea.”
Were having
“I enjoy... (feed) my kittens.”
Feeding
“I don’t allow my dog... (come) inside the house.”
To come
“Having a balanced diet involves… (eat) all food groups.”
eating
“She didn't come yesterday. She may… (lose) the address.”
have lost
“He decided… (quit) the job.”
to quit
“She suggested… (go) for a walk together.”
going
“You should start … (take) physical exercise.”
taking
“I had already eaten when he… (arrive).”
arrived
“Children always avoid… (clean) their rooms.”
Cleaning
“We shouldn’t... (buy) a diesel car last year.”
have bought
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“We all play an important part in… (keep) our planet safe.”
Keeping
“Please, don’t forget… (phone) me tomorrow.”
to phone
“You needn’t… (wash) your hands after you eat.”
Wash
“Would you mind… (close) the window, please?”
closing
“You’d better… (give) up smoking.”
give
“Ana left Greece after she… (lose) her job.”
(had) lost
“I wish I… (be) a famous football player.”
was / were / had been
“After she had discussed sea contamination, she… (deal) with air pollution.”
dealt
“I now regret… (eat) so much salt.”
having eaten / eating
“Can you please stop… (make) noise?”
making
“The light went out while we… (have) tea.”
were having
“I enjoy... (feed) my kittens.”
feeding
“I don’t allow my dog... (come) inside the house.”
to come
“They want me… (pay) extra for the children.”
to pay
“I wish they… (give) me the job now!”
gave
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“I love hats. I... (wear) them all my life.”
have worn / have been wearing
“If the teacher… (help) me more, I would have passed the exam.”
had helped
“I always avoid… (phone) people after 10 pm.”
phoning
“It’s hard for me… (stop) snacking.”
to stop
“My brother always complains about… (do) his chores.”
doing
“I would like him… (be) more responsible.”
to be
“I wish I… (study) harder for my last exam.”
had studied
“I can’t get used to… (live) in such a small place.”
living
“By 2035, they ... (sell) the Oculus Rift to every school in Europe.”
will have sold / will be selling
“I love … (chat) with my classmates.”
chatting
“There is no point in… (take) that job.”
taking
“At this time tomorrow I… (celebrate) my birthday.”
will be celebrating
“He suggested… (invite) his parents for dinner but I didn’t fancy the idea.”
inviting
“I wish I… (not eat) so many cakes last night.”
hadn’t eaten
“By three o’clock tomorrow, he… (finish) the report.”
will have finished
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“Remember… (lock) the door before you go.”
to lock
“They want me… (pay) extra for the children.”
to pay
“I wish they… (give) me the job now!”
gave
“Anne…(be) late every day since Tuesday.”
has been
“I... (sleep)when the fire broke out.”
was sleeping
“I am tired of… (hear) you complain about everything.”
Hearing
“Her eyes are red. I think she... (cry).”
has been crying
Don’t forget… (book) the tickets in advance.”
to book
“I wish I… (pay) more attention to my friends the last time I met them.”
had paid
“I suddenly remembered that I... (forget) my keys.”
had forgotten.
“I’m looking forward to… (take) part in a carnival.”
taking
“Her eyes are red. I think she... (cry).”
has been crying
“I can’t stop… (bite) my nails.”
Biting
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Correct
Correct option
METTEZ AU SINGULIE R O P LURIE R
“My father is looking forward… moving to France.” of / to / over / about
To
“… a heavy storm, the party was cancelled.” However / Because / Due to / Although
Due to
“It's quite hot in this room. You can take… your sweater.” off / up / on / behind
Off
“I had never seen… terrible mess.” so / like / such a / so much
Such a
“A lot of people borrow money… the bank.” with / on / off / from
From
“You… have seen Helen at work yesterday. She was away on vacation.” can’t / may /Mustn’t
/ must
Can’t
“She’s just broken her arm, so she… be resting.” shouldn’t / ought to / doesn’t have to /
mustn’t
Ought to
“Alba is very fond… detective stories.” about / at / on / of
Of
“Mr. Smith works… a high school teacher.” such as / as if / how / as
As
“The firemen managed to put the fire...” up / on / off / out
Out
“Juan depends… his parents for financial support.” from / in / up / on
On
“… smartphone is this?” How / Whose / Who / How much
Whose
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“Did you call the police… mistake?” on / by / of / to
By
“The exam was far too hard. … could pass it.” Anyone / Nobody / Nothing / Everybody
Nobody
“My marriage broke… just two months ago.” in / on / away / up
Up
“My son is far... young to drive a car.” enough / too much / too / little
Too
“Good teachers always rely… how good their explanations are.” from / of / on / out
On
“The restaurant manager finally prevented the customer … going without paying.” to / off /
into / from
From
“I waited for him for two hours but he didn’t turn…” up / over / down / off
Up
“He passed… peacefully after a long illness.” over / back / down / away
Away
“We were not able to get home earlier… the heavy rain.” due to / despite / because / therefore
Due to
“... people play rugby in Spain.” a lot / few / much / little
Few
“The thieves… with all the money and jewellery.” got away / caught up / got along / got over
Got away
“It’s forbidden. … can do it.” Anyone / Nobody / Everybody / Somebody
Nobody
“She called… the meeting because she was sick.” over / onto / under / off
Off
“Yesterday I came… an old photo of Annette.” up / out / across / back
Across
“Sorry, but I sent you the message… mistake.” for / by / about / in
By
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“Everybody can get benefits... mindfulness.” of /with / from / by
From
“The cat is hiding… us under the table.” over / from / up / away
From
“Her girlfriend went to the airport to pick her…” up / along / off / behind
Up
“John is very good … Maths.” to / at / about / of
At
“Can you rely … her?” on / in / to / at
On
“I have always dreamed… becoming successful.” over / of / on / around
Of
“I wish I… more time to hang out with my friends.” have / was having / had / should have
Had
“To be a secret agent, you… be strong, but you have to be intelligent.” mustn’t / needn’t /
shouldn’t / wouldn’t
Needn’t
“We were having… good time that my children didn’t want to leave.” so / a / such a / too
Such a
“Michael is married … a doctor.” with / for / to / upon
To
“I am ashamed … my brother for doing that to the poor kid” with / of / at / for
Of
“She is fluent… English because she has lived in Dublin.” at / on / in / about
In
“Julie was taking the dog for a walk… I was checking my emails.” during / unless / how / while
While
“What time does the plane take…?” over / on / off / up
Off
“She is getting… her flu really quickly.” of / along / over / from
Over
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“La Legión’s pet goat plays a part… the Annual March.” to / for / in / from
In
“They are not fond… summer camps.” of / about / for / to
Of
“Peter congratulated me... my new job.” with / in / up / on
On
“She was anxiously waiting… the auction.” with / for / to / against
For
“A burglar broke… our house and took all of my mom's jewels.” off / up / into / down
Into
“These deliveries never arrive… time.” at / on / for / during
On
“He took… his coat.” in / at / over / off
Off
“Phubbers should apologize... their behavior.” with / at / for / on
For
“Some people believe… ghosts.” on / about / at / in
In
“Not… students knew the answer.” each / all / any / every
All
“I never know… early I must leave to be there on time.” when / so / how / which
How
“Do you remember… was your first maths teacher at secondary school?” whose / that / what
/ who
Who
“I’ve just tidied… the room.” over / out / up / away
Up
“I think he looks tired…? do you / doesn’t he / are you / isn’t it
Doesn´t he
I’ve just tidied… the room.” over / out / up / away
Up
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“I think he looks tired,…? do you / doesn’t he / are you / isn’t it
Doesn´t he
“I haven´t applied… that job yet.” to / for / about / on
For
“They don’t want to fight… that army.” on / against / towards / at
Against
“I would rather… at home.” stay / to stay / staying / stayed
Stay
“These deliveries never arrive… time.” at / on / for / during
On
“He took… his coat.” in / at / over / off
Off
“Some people believe… ghosts.” on / about / at / in
In
“Not… students knew the answer.” each / all / any / every
All
“I never know… early I must leave to be there on time.” when / so / how / which
How
“Do you remember… was your first maths teacher at secondary school?” whose / that / what
/ who
Who
“I’ve just tidied… the room.” over / out / up / away
Up
“I think he looks tired…? do you / doesn’t he / are you / isn’t it
Doesn´t he
“I haven´t applied… that job yet.” to / for / about / on
For
“They don’t want to fight… that army.” on / against / towards / at
Against
“I had never seen… beautiful picture!” so / such / such a / rather
Such a
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“I am too busy to take a holiday; …, (too / however / therefore / besides) I don’t have the
money.”
Besides
“Don’t go to school if you… (don’t / couldn’t / will / may not) feel well.”
Don’t
“Alaska is the… (less / least / fewest / little) populated state in the USA.”
Least
“People are very… (keen / ashamed / concerned / interested) about the damage to the
environment.”
Concerned
“I didn´t play as… (worst / badly / better/ worse) as the other members of the team.”
Badly
“You can trust him. He is very…” (reliable / relying / unreliable / relied)
Reliable
“My uncle got heart disease due… junk food.” to / in / of / for
To
“I ran... (over / on / through / into) Marcus yesterday and we went for a quick coffee.”
Into
“We went to the beach... (besides / although / in spite / despite) the heavy rain.”
Despite
“Bob made... (to / up / by / into) a funny story.”
Up
“This music is aimed... (for / by / at / into) young people.”
At
“Look... (up / on / through / for) the word in the dictionary if you don’t know the meaning.”
Up
“You may go to the party... (unless / although / as long as / owing to) you’re home by twelve
o’clock.”
As long as
“I am very bad… (in / at / for / into )mathematics.”
At
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“If you don’t know a word, you have to look it… (for / up / in / on).”
Up
“I had never seen… beautiful picture!” so / such / such a / rather
Such a
“You need to look.... the word in a dictionary.” in / at / up / on
Up
“British people are very keen… keeping their traditions.” of / on / to / in
On
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Active voice
Active voice
1. “The trophy was won by Lionel Messi once again.”
Lionel Messi won the trophy once again
2. “The document could not be sent in time by the secretary.”
The secretary could not send the document in time
3. “This restaurant is said to be the best in town.”
People/they say (that) this restaurant is the best in town.
4. “The man who broke into our home has just been arrested.”
The police/They have just arrested the man who broke into our home
5. “The parcels are never sent in the morning.”
They/ We never send the parcels in the morning.
6. “Traffic regulations must be followed by pedestrians too.”
Pedestrians must follow traffic regulations too.
7. “A pay cut would never be accepted by the workers.”
The workers would never accept a pay cut.
8. “Nurses aren’t paid enough nowadays.”
They don’t pay nurses enough nowadays.
9. “It is suggested that the murderer also ran away.”
They suggest/The police suggests that the murderer also ran away
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10. “The job was finally offered to someone else.”
We / They /The company finally offered the job to someone else
11. “That report shouldn’t be read by anybody.”
Nobody /no one should read that report.
12. “Most teenagers have been attracted by social media influencers lately.”
Social media influencers have attracted most teenagers lately
13. “That proposal has never been rejected by the committee.”
The committee has never rejected that proposal
14. “Plastic particles have just been found in sea salt.”
They / researchers have just found plastic particles in sea salt
15. “That proposal has never been rejected by the committee.”
The committee has never rejected that proposal.
16. “Plastic particles have just been found in sea salt.”
They / researchers have just found plastic particles in sea salt.
17. “The house will be cleaned every Saturday.”
I/ Someone / They… will clean the house every Saturday.
18. “Hamburgers must be kept in the fridge.”
You / One / We / They must keep hamburgers in the fridge
19. “A change was introduced all over Europe by Napoleon.”
Napoleon e i a chang a over Europe.
20. “We are taught how to control our emotions by psychologists.”
Psychologists teach us how to control our emotions.
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Passive voice
Passive voice
1. “They sent a present to our friends in America.”
A present was sent to our friends in America / Our friends in America were sent a present
2. “The government has introduced taxes on environmental issues.”
Taxes on environmental issues have been introduced by the government
3. “They never tested the bilingual students.”
The bilingual students were never tested.
4. “When did they find the missing child?”
When was the missing child found?
5. “Michael grew those wonderful flowers in his garden.”
Those wonderful flowers were grown by Michael in his garden. / Those wonderful flowers were
grown in his garden by Michael.
6. “Mary is feeding the dog that comes every night.”
The dog that comes every night is being fed by Mary.
7. “A new baby-sitter is looking after the baby this weekend.”
The baby is being looked after by a new baby-sitter this weekend. VE
8. “The company will have launched the campaign before Christmas.”
The campaign will have been launched before Christmas (by the company).
9. “We must account for every euro we spend.”
Every euro we spend must be accounted for.
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10. “They are sending certificates to all the students who have passed.”
All the students who have passed are being sent certificates / Certificates are being sent to all
the students who have passed
11. “Did Andrew clean the oven yesterday?”
Was the oven cleaned yesterday by Andrew?
12. “My mother ordered me to mop the floor.”
I was ordered to mop the floor by my mother.
13. “They believe that more than 100 people will apply for the job.”
It is believed (that) more than 100 people will apply for the job. // More than 100 people are
believed to apply for the job.
14. “The designers are working on the project right now.”
The project is being worked on right now (by the designers).
15. “The caretaker used bleach to clean the entrance.”
Bleach was used by the caretaker to clean the entrance.
16. “They claim that the Third Industrial Revolution started a few years ago.”
The Third Industrial Revolution is claimed to have started a few years ago. // It is claimed (that)
the Third Industrial Revolution started a few years ago.
17. “The council will build three hundred new houses in this area.”
Three hundred new houses will be built in this area (by the council).
18. “Teenagers give careful consideration to their image.”
Careful consideration is given by teenagers to their image.
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19. “I gave him a book for his birthday.”
He was given a book for his birthday. // A book was given to him for his birthday (by me).
20. “They have broken into my car twice this month.”
My car has been broken into twice this month.
21. “A man in a mask has stolen all our belongings.”
All our belongings have been stolen by a man in a mask. / We have been robbed of all our
belongings by a man in a mask
22. “Netflix has turned unhealthy behaviour into a part of modern culture.”
Unhealthy behaviour has been turned into a part of modern culture by Netflix
23. “Doctors advise weak patients to gain weight gradually.”
Weak patients are advised to gain weight gradually (by doctors).
24. “My parents helped me out of drug abuse.”
I was helped out of drug abuse by my parents.
25. “She hasn’t opened the bottle of Californian wine yet.”
The bottle of Californian wine hasn’t been opened yet.
26. “Where did they film the movie?”
Where was the movie filmed?
27. “They sent a present to our friends in America.”
A present was sent to our friends in America / Our friends in America were sent a present.
28. “The government has introduced taxes on environmental issues.”
Taxes on environmental issues have been introduced by the government
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29. “They never tested the bilingual students.”
The bilingual students were never tested.
30. “When did they find the missing child?”
When was the missing child found?
31. “Michael grew those wonderful flowers in his garden.”
Those wonderful flowers were grown by Michael in his garden. / Those wonderful flowers
were grown in his garden by Michael.
32. “Mary is feeding the dog that comes every night.”
The dog that comes every night is being fed by Mary
33. “She hasn’t opened the bottle of Californian wine yet.”
The bottle of Californian wine hasn’t been opened yet.
34. “Where did they film the movie?”
Where was the movie filmed?
35. “People say that Iceland’s waterfalls are wonderful.”
Iceland’s waterfalls are said to be wonderful / It is said that Iceland’s waterfalls are wonderful
36. “Did anyone deliver the letter yesterday?”
“Was the letter delivered yesterday?”
37. “Mary may have changed the flat tyre.”
The flat tyre may have been changed by Mary
38. “Anne often posts nice messages on social media.”
Nice messages are often posted by Anne on social media / on social media by Anne.
39. “They offered me a good deal.”
I was offered a good deal/ A good deal was offered to me
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40. “They are making many arrangements to celebrate the Erasmus anniversary.”
Many arrangements are being made to celebrate the Erasmus anniversary / Many
arrangements to celebrate the Erasmus anniversary are being made.
41. “Young people always follow the latest trends in technology.”
The latest trends in technology are always followed by young people.
42. “They didn’t give us the ticket at the shop.”
We weren’t given the ticket at the shop / The ticket was not given to us at the shop.
43. “People say that Iceland’s waterfalls are wonderful.”
Iceland’s waterfalls are said to be wonderful / It is said that Iceland’s waterfalls are wonderful.
44. “People should wear life jackets during swimming lessons.”
Life jackets should be worn during swimming lessons
45. “People should wear life jackets during swimming lessons.”
Life jackets should be worn during swimming lessons.
46. “Workers must wear a safety helmet at all times.”
A safety helmet must be worn (by workers) at all times.
47. “The company is not hiring him for the job.”
He is not being hired for the job (by the company).
48. “The brain produces a lot of chemicals during the eating process.”
A lot of chemicals are produced (by the brain) during the eating process.
49. “They haven’t decided the exact date for the wedding yet.”
The exact date for the wedding has not been decided yet.
50. “Waiters ask customers to stop phoning while they are ordering.”
Customers are asked (by waiters) to stop phoning while they are ordering
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Give a question
Give a question
1. “Stephen’s nephew has a new pet.”
What does Stephen’s nephew have? // What has Stephen’s nephew got?
2. “Tom brought the vanilla cupcakes last weekend.”
Which cupcakes did Tom bring last weekend? / What type of / Which flavor…
3. “She travels abroad every year.”
How often does she travel abroad?
4. “Lisa teaches her students vocabulary by showing them pictures.”
How does Lisa teach her students vocabulary?
5. “Matthew seldom buys sweet buns at Christie’s.”
How often does Matthew buy sweet buns at Christie’s?
6. “My husband gave me a new telescope for Christmas.”
What did your/my husband give you/me for Christmas?
7. “She kept the party secret in order to surprise her daughter.”
What did she keep the party secret for? // Why did she keep the party secret?
8. “There were few students in the school meeting yesterday.”
How many students were there in the school meeting yesterday?
9. “He brought two hundred cards for the event.”
How many cards did he bring for the event?
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10. “I have told you a hundred times that this is not the way.”
How often/How frequently have I told you that this is not the way?
11. “It takes her less than two hours to have it ready.”
How long does it take her to have it ready? / How long does she take to have it ready?
12. “I brought a new armchair for Grandad.”
What did you bring for Grandad?
13. “I have been practising mindfulness for years.”
(For) how long have you been practising mindfulness (for)?
14. “The TV series about The Beatles begins in a few days.”
When does the TV series about The Beatles begin?
15. “My friends advised me about the pictures I should post on social media.”
Who advised me/you about the pictures I/you should post on social media?
16. “He is 1.83 metres tall.”
How tall is he?
16. “Mike works for a rich businessman on weekends.”
Who does Mike work for on weekends? / For whom does Mike work on weekends?
17. “He used to play the flute when he was a child.”
What did he use to do when he was a child?
18. “Climate change will have an important impact on the price of food.”
What will climate change have an important impact on? / On what will climate change have an
important impact?
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19. “They received nutritional advice to lose weight.”
What did they receive nutritional advice for? / Why did they receive nutritional advice?
20. “I self-medicate by staying up late.”
How do you self-medicate?
21. “My brother’s friend started painting at the age of sixteen.”

Whose friend started painting at the age of sixteen?
22. “Girl with Balloon’ shows a girl with a heart-shaped balloon.

What does ‘Girl with Balloon’ show?
23. “My daughter became a vegetarian five years ago.”

When did your daughter become a vegetarian?
24. “Tourism has recently become a significant economic activity in Iceland.”

What has become a significant economic activity in Iceland recently? / What has recently
become a significant economic activity in Iceland?
25. “Ruth stayed in Rome for weeks.”

(For) How long did Ruth stay in Rome?
26. “Tom’s father injured his hand when doing the washing-up.”
Who injured his hand when doing the washing-up?
27. “They took ten minutes to solve the problem.”

How long did they take to solve the problem? / How long did it take them to solve the problem?
28. “I have known Isabel all my life.”

How long have you known Isabel?
29. “I visited England last month.”

When did you visit England?
30. “Up to 12.7m tonnes of plastic enter the world’s oceans every year.”
How much plastic enters the world’s oceans every year? / How many tonnes of plastic enter the
world’s oceans every year?
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31. “My grandma lived with five cats for almost two years.”
How many cats did my / your grandma live with for almost two years? / With how many cats did
my / your grandma live for almost two years?
32. “I visited England last month.”
When did you visit England?
33. “I have known Isabel all my life.”
How long have you known Isabel?
34. “Up to 12.7m tonnes of plastic enter the world’s oceans every year.”
How much plastic enters the world’s oceans every year? / How many tonnes of plastic enter the
world’s oceans every year?
35. “My grandma lived with five cats for almost two years.”
How many cats did my / your grandma live with for almost two years? / With how many cats did
my / your grandma live for almost two years?
36. “They informed her about the project.”
What did they inform her about?
37. “He visits his uncle every two weeks.”
How often does he visit his uncle?
38. “The people of Greece offered a variety of sacrifices to Zeus.”
Who did the people of Greece offer a variety of sacrifices to? / To whom did the people of Greece
offer a variety of sacrifices?
39. “I would like to upload two selfies.”
How many selfies would you like to upload?
40. “My closest relatives will send me a new smartphone.”
What will your / my closest relatives send you / me?
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41. “There were twenty three children at the birthday party.”
How many children were (there) at the birthday party?
42. “It’s been raining for two hours.”
How long has it been raining?
43. “She travels abroad every year.”
How often does she travel abroad?
44. “There are eight denominations of euro coins.”
How many denominations of euro coins are there?
45. “The machine gun damaged his plane.”
What did the machine gun damage?
46. “This train runs every 10 minutes at night.”
How often does this train run at night?”
47. “I’ve just come across my neighbour in the street.”
Who / Whom have you just come across in the street?
48. “Food companies spend millions on specialised research.”
What do food companies spend millions on? / On what do food companies spend millions?
49. “Enslaved people escaped from the oppression of their daily routine.”
Who escaped from the oppression of their daily routine?
50. “I lost my cell phone at the cafeteria.”
Where did you lose your cell phone?
51. “The machine gun damaged his plane.”
What did the machine gun damage?
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52. “I bought a kimono for my friend Kate in Japan.”
Where did I/you buy a kimono for my/your friend Kate?
53. “Riley’s mother knows what she is thinking about.”
What does Riley’s mother know?
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Relative
Relative
1. The hotel has got amazing views of the sea. My father only likes this hotel.
My father only likes this hotel (,) which has amazing views of the sea. / The hotel which/that my
father only likes has got amazing views of the sea.
2. The committee provided a way out of this situation. I usually agree with their decisions.
The committee (,) whose decisions I usually agree with (,) provided a way out of this situation.
3. Here is a photograph of the villa. We stayed there for a long weekend.

Here is the photograph of the villa where / in which we stayed for a long weekend
4. Anna designs her own clothes. She is studying in Milan.

Anna, who is studying in Milan, designs her own clothes. / Anna, who designs her own clothes,
is studying in Milan
5. Are you the person? You have applied for the job twice.
Are you the person that/who has applied for the job twice?
6. Aikido is an ancient sport. It requires strength and agility.

Aikido is an ancient sport which/that requires strength and agility. // Aikido, which requires
strength and agility, is an ancient sport.
7. The Big Ben stands on the River Thames. It was formally known as St. Stephen’s Tower until
2012.
The Big Ben, which was formally known as St. Stephen’s Tower until 2012, stands on the River
Thames. // The Big Ben, which stands on the River Thames, was formally known as St. Stephen’s
Tower until 2012.
8. This is the club. Many celebrities belong to this club.

This is the club (to) which many celebrities belong (to)
9. The summer was long and hot. I graduated from university in that summer.
The summer (when) I graduated from university was long and hot.
10. Shanghai City landscape is beautiful. This landscape seems to be never-ending.

Shanghai City landscape, which seems to be never-ending, is beautiful.
11. These people live longer.

People who / that practise relaxation techniques live longer
12. Online interaction requires a lot of sensitivity. It is particularly demanding.

Online interaction, which is particularly demanding, requires a lot of sensitivity
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13. The infantry was marching past the cheering crowd. Their uniforms looked nicer this year.
The infantry, whose uniforms looked nicer this year, was marching past the cheering crowd.
14. Girl with Balloon’ is a wonderful artwork. ‘Girl with Balloon’ was sold for £1.04 million.
‘Girl with Balloon’ is a wonderful artwork which / that was sold for £1.04 million. / ‘Girl with
Balloon,’ which was sold for £1.04 million, is a wonderful artwork.
15. The rescue workers gave food and water to people. Their homes had been destroyed by
the heavy rain.
The rescue workers gave food and water to people whose homes had been destroyed by the
heavy rain
16. The jewellery has been stolen recently. It belongs to Queen Mary.
The jewellery which / that belongs to Queen Mary has been stolen recently. // The jewellery
which / that has been stolen recently belongs to Queen Mary.
17. J.F. Kennedy was born 100 years ago. His assassination remains a mystery.
J.F. Kennedy, whose assassination remains a mystery, was born 100 years ago. The assassination
of J.F. Kennedy, who was born 100 years ago, remains a mystery
18. This is the place. We met here two years ago.

This is the place where / in which we met two years ago.
19. I found the kittens in the street. This is the street.

This is the street where / in which I found the kittens // I found the kittens in
20. I found the kittens in the street. This is the street.

This is the street where / in which I found the kittens // I found the kittens in.
21. A penguin is a bird. It cannot fly.

A penguin is a bird which / that cannot fly.
22. “The headmaster has taken measures to promote equality between boys and girls. He is
very worried about gender issues.”
The headmaster, who is very worried about gender issues, has taken measures to promote
equality between boys and girls / The headmaster, who has taken measures to promote
equality between boys and girls, is very worried about gender issues.
23. “What is the phone number of the flower shop? You bought the roses in that flower
shop.”
What is the phone number of the flower shop where / in which you bought the roses?
24. “My password is very difficult to guess. I created my password with alphanumeric
characters three years ago.”
My password, which I created with alphanumeric characters three years ago, is very difficult to
guess / I created my password, which is very difficult to guess, with alphanumeric characters
three years ago
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25. “Paris is the city. I would love to spend my honeymoon there.”
Paris is the city where / in which I would love to spend my honeymoon
26. “I can’t find the house. Charles Dickens was born there.”
I can’t find the house where Charles Dickens was born.
27.“A penguin is a bird. It cannot fly.”

A penguin is a bird which / that cannot fly
28. John Vella has broken up with his wife. He was my first love.”
John Vella, who was my first love, has broken up with his wife / John Vella, who has broken up
with his wife, was my first love.
29. “This is the fast food restaurant. I met my girlfriend in this restaurant.”
This is the fast food restaurant where I met my girlfriend
30. “I can’t find the house. Charles Dickens was born there.”
I can’t find the house where Charles Dickens was born.
31. “Dr. King was born in America. He was one of the most famous politicians of the 20th
century.”
Dr. King, who was born in America, was one of the most famous politicians of the 20th century
/ Dr. King, who was one of the most famous politicians of the 20th century, was born in
America
32. My cousin Martha is British. She has always driven on the left.”
My cousin Martha who is British, has a driven on th left
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Rewrite
Rewrite
REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS
INDICATED:
1. “It was not right of him to blame me for what he did.” He shouldn’t...
He shouldn’t have blamed me for what he did
2. “I haven’t eaten out for ages.” It has...

It has (been) ages since I (last) ate out.
3. “They don’t like meat as much as fish.” They like…

They like fish more / better than meat.
4. “Despite waking up early, he was late for his appointment.” Although...

he woke up early, he was late for his appointment.
5. “A friend of us will design our house next month.” We...

We will have / get our house designed by a friend of us next month.
6. “How long is it since the referendum took place?

When did the referendum take place?
7. “It was such a good cake that that nothing was left.” The cake was…
The cake was so good that nothing was left.
8. “It’s likely he broke the window.” He might…

He might have broken the window
9. “It was such an amazing story that I couldn’t believe it.” The story...
was so amazing that I couldn´t believe it.
10. “He is too young to vote.” He isn’t...

He isn’t old enough to vote
11. “The hurricane was so devastating that most people in the area were left without a
home.” It was such…
It was such a devastating hurricane that most people in the area were left without a home.
12. “I last listened to that song when I was in college.” I haven’t…

I haven’t listened to that song since I (last) was in college.
13. “I will accept your offer if you consider my demands.” Providing that...
Providing that you consider my demands, I will accept your offer.
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14. “I am getting my house painted next week.” They...
They are painting my house next week
15. “Despite being the best at Maths, he didn’t win the competition.” Although...
Although he is/was the best at Maths, he didn’t win the competition
16. “Bill Gates is the richest person in the world.” No one…
No one is as rich as Bill Gates
17. “A girl delivered a pizza to our home yesterday evening.” We…

We had a pizza delivered (to our) home yesterday evening (by a girl).
18. “I always get up earlier than my brother.” My brother always…

My brother always gets up later than me/I do
19. “The defeat was so humiliating that those who survived went back home straight away.”
It was such…
It was such a humiliating defeat that those who survived went back home straight away
20. “I haven’t gone to a Rolling Stones concert for 25 years.” I last…

I last went to a Rolling Stones concert 25 years ago.
21. “The new iPhone is very expensive, so I decided not to buy it.” The new iPhone is so …
The new iPhone is so expensive (that) I decided not to buy it.
22. “You’d better see a doctor.” If I…

If I were you, I would see a doctor.
23. “My dress isn’t as pretty as yours.” Your dress is…

prettier than mine.
24. “I began teaching in this college in 2015 and I am still teaching here.” I have...
I have been teaching in this college since 2015 / for four years.
25. “I’m sure she didn’t steal the money.” She can’t…
have stolen the money.
26. “My mechanic can fix my car in less than a day.” I can...
have / get my car fixed in less than a day (by my mechanic).
27. “I was so bored that I decided to go to the cinema with my friends.” If I…

If I hadn´t been so bored, I wouldn´t have gone/ wouldn´t have decided to go to the cinema with
my friends.
28. “Although Charles has lived in Iceland for ten years, he hasn't got used to cold weather.”
Despite...
(him / his) living / having lived / the fact that he has lived in Iceland for ten years, Charles hasn't
got used to cold weather
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29. “I have been driving for ten years.” I started…
to drive / driving ten years ago.
30. I've played chess for thirty years.” I started...

I started to play / playing chess thirty years ago.
31. “People expect that the government will announce his new immigration policy today.” The
government…
is expected to announce his new immigration policy today.
32. “I only have one children, but I would like to have other one.” I only have
one child, but I would like to have another one
33. “Although it was raining, we went out.” Despite...

(it) being raining / the rain / the fact that it was raining, we went out.
34. “He couldn’t to drive, so he went to Paris on train.”

He couldn’t drive, so he went to Paris by train.
35. Perhaps I will have time to cook something special tomorrow.” I…

may / might / will probably / could / have time to cook …
36. “The Academy of Awards gave Emma Stone a very important prize.” Emma Stone…
was given a very important prize by the Academy of Awards.
37. “My eyes were tested by the optician.” I had…

I had my eyes tested (by the optician).
38. “You needn’t to buy a ticket for park here.”

You needn’t buy a ticket to park here // You don’t have / need to buy a ticket to park here.
39. “I don’t never call to him in the evening.”

I never call him in the evening // I don’t call him in the evening.
40. “If he doesn’t call this week, it will be too late.” Unless…
he calls this week, it will be too late.
41. “Someone is painting Mary’s kitchen tomorrow.” Mary is…

having / getting her kitchen painted tomorrow.
42. “I only have one children, but I would like to have other one.”
I only have one child, but I would like to have another one.
43. The woman which work here is from Sweden.”

The woman who / that works here is from Sweden
44. “The last time I rode a horse was in 1999.” I haven’t…

I haven’t ridden a horse since 1999.
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45. They say that he drive to work every days.”
They say that he drives to work every day.
46. “I got wet because I didn’t take an umbrella.” If I…

If I had taken an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet.
47. “I've been playing chess for twenty years.” I started…
I started playing/to play chess twenty years ago
48. “People was waiting for the actress for a little minutes.”
People were waiting for the actress for a few minutes.
49. “Even though she eats healthy food, she is overweight.” In spite of…
eating healthy food, she is overweight
50. “You should talk to each other face to face.” You had…
better talk to each other face to face
51. I got wet because I didn’t take an umbrella.” If I…

If I had taken an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet.
52. “That afternoon, the speaker gave a wonderful speech to the London audience.” That
afternoon, the London audience…
That afternoon, the London audience was given a wonderful speech
53. “Teens ought behave correct.”

Teens ought to behave correctly.
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Conditionnel
Conditionnel
IONNE L
1. “If the car keeps making that strange noise, …”
Subject + will / can / may + infinitive // imperative
2. “Unless it is sunny and warm next Sunday, …”

Subject + will / can / may (not) + infinitive // imperative
3. “Unless she gives up smoking, …”

Subject + will / can / should / may + infinitive / imperative…
4. “If we had gone to the school concert, …”

Subject + would / could / might / should + have + past participle
5. “If she had talked to me like that, …”

Subject + would/ could/might/should + have + past participle
6. “If the police officer asks Mariana for her ID, ...”
Subject + will/ can/ should/must + infinitive // imperative
7. “Had I known he wasn’t coming, …”

Subject + would / could / might /should + past participle
8. “Unless they are informed about the problem, …”

Subject+will/ can/may/must (not)+infinitive…
9. “If a poisonous snake bites you, …”

Subject + should/will//must (not)+ infinitive …
10. “If you were brave enough, …”

Subject + could / would / might + infinitive
11. “As long as you have enough money…”

Subject + will / can / may… // imperative
12. “She’d have taken me to the station if…”

Subject + had + past participle.
13. “If I had known you were in trouble…”

Subject + would / could / might … (not) have + past participle
14. “If the social services had known their age…”

Subj + would / could /might … have + past participle
15. “Unless you change your eating habits…”

Subject + will / may
16. “If you ever see me smoking…”

Imperative / Subject + should / must / have to…
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17. “If she hadn’t bought the painting...”
Subject + would / could / might (not) + have + past participle.
18. “If you detected any signs of orthorexia in anybody, you…”

Should / would + verb
19. “If I were a superhero…”
I would / should / could /…
20. “If I had known that the meeting had been cancelled…”
I would /could /might… have + Past Participle
21. “Unless we take immediate measures, the ocean…”

Will (not) / might /…
22. “If I had known it, …”

I would / could /… have + Past Participle
23. “If I ever decide to study abroad…”

Subject + will…
24. “If people stopped using disposable plastic containers…”

Subject + could / might / would…
25. “Unless you take the dog for a walk, …”

Subject + won’t / can(’t) …
26. “If I were a superhero…”

I would / should / could /…
27. “If you detected any signs of orthorexia in anybody, you…”

Should / would + verb
28. If I had known that the meeting had been cancelled…”

I would /could /might… have + Past Participle.
29. “Unless we take immediate measures, the ocean…”

Will (not) / might /…
30. “If I had known it, …”

I would / could /… have + Past Participle
31. “If I ever decide to study abroad…”

Subject + will…
32. “If people stopped using disposable plastic containers…”

Subject + could / might / would…
33. “Unless you take the dog for a walk, …”

Subject + won’t / can(’t) …
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34. “If I were you…”
I would / could / might…
35. “If I could choose a profession, …”

36. “If I had had a faster computer, …”

I would / could / might / should have…
37. “Unless you pay me back, …”

I will / won’t / can(’t) …
38. If I had the chance to study abroad, …”

I would / could / might /should…
39. “Take a doggy bag home if…”

you + Present Simple / Present Perfect /…
40. “If I saw an injured animal, …”

41.“If I had magic powers…”

I would + INF
42. “If Spain decides tomorrow that cars should drive on the left…”
ther l will/ wou b a lot of accidents.
43. “If I knew myself better…”

I would/ could/…
44. If I hadn’t broken up with my first love…”

I would have never met my current husband.
45. “If I had done more exercise…”

I wouldn’t be so fat/ I would have passed the physical exam.
46. “If I left my mobile phone at home…” I would/wouldn’t …

“If people had known Hitler’s intentions…” they would have...
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Mistakes
Mistakes
THERE ARE TWO MISTAKES IN THIS SENTENCE. FIND THE MISTAKES AND REWRITE THE
SENTENCE CORRECTLY:
1. “My parents asked to me where had I gone with my friends.”

My parents asked me where I had gone with my friends
2. “My husband and I are going in holiday in spring, which the weather is already fine.”
My husband and I are going on holiday in spring, when the weather is already fine.
3. “I haven’t any books on school today.”

I don’t have / haven’t got any books at school today
4. “Young people is usually louder that old people.”

Young people are usually louder than old people.
5. “Nobody believe that you are going to get such well-paid job.”
Nobody believes (that) you are going to get such a well-paid job
6. “You wouldn’t prefer stay for dinner, didn’t you?”

You wouldn´t prefer to stay/staying for dinner, would you?
7. “I have never seen nobody as her.”

I have never seen anybody like her
8. “She told he not to contacting her again.”

She told him not to contact her again.
9. “I want to work as teacher when I will finish my degree.”

I want to work as a teacher when I finish my degree
10. “I’m agree with John, but not with hers parents.”
I agree with John, but not with his parents
11. “Despite I try hard to play the piano, I never seem improve.”
Although/Despite the fact that I try// Despite trying hard to play the piano, I never seem to
improve
12. “She’s going away in June 22nd. She’s taking me with hers.”
She’s going away on June 22nd. She’s taking me with her
13. “This is the most pretty home I have never seen.”

This is the prettiest home I have ever seen.
14. “You should not care too many about what the world say.”
You should not care too much about what the world says.
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15. “If only women get equals opportunities in today’s world.”
If only women got equal opportunities in today’s world
16. “You haven’t to tell your friends that you have bought a more small house.”
You don’t have to tell / haven’t got to tell / needn’t tell / don’t need to tell your friends that
you have bought a smaller house.
17. “Everybody know where is The Big Ben.”
Everybody knows where The Big Ben is.
18. “We’d better leaving now if we want to arrive at time.”

We’d better leave / be leaving now if we want to arrive on / in time.
19. “In the moment, we can’t afford for buy an iPhone X.”
At the moment, we can’t afford to buy an iPhone X.
20. “Jim stopped drink because he wanted to change his live.”

Jim stopped drinking because he wanted to change his life
21. What a unexpected event we witness at the auction last Friday night!
What an unexpected event we witnessed at the auction last Friday night!
22. “I have never seen nobody as her.”

I have never seen anybody like her
23. “She told he not to contacting her again.”

She told him not to contact her again.
24. “I want to work as teacher when I will finish my degree.”

I want to work as a teacher when I finish my degree.
26. “I’m agree with John, but not with hers parents.”
I agree with John, but not with his parents.
27. “Young people is usually louder that old people.”

Young people are usually louder than old people
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STYLE DIRECT
Direct speech
Direct speech
1. “He told me not to call him ever again.”

He told me: “Don’t call me ever again.”
2. “Tom asked Lily if she would give him a lift that evening.”
Tom asked/said to/told Lily: “Can you / Will you / Would you give me a lift this evening?’”
3. “Max asked me how much my new car had cost.”

Max asked me: “How much did your new car cost?” / Max asked me: “How much has your new
car cost?”
4. “Tom asked her to give him another chance.” “(Please,) (do) give me another chance,”
Tom told her / said to her / asked her. / “Can you (please) give me another chance?” Tom asked
her.
5. The customs officer asked Jake if his visit would take long.”
The customs officer asked Jake, “Will your visit take long?”
6. Tony asked Sandra how old her brother was.”

Tony asked Sandra, “How old is your brother?”
7. “She asked me if I could start work the following day.”

“Can you start work tomorrow?” she asked me
8. “She asked me if I could start work the following day.”

“Can you start work tomorrow?” she asked me.
9. “He asked me not to leave the pilot unattended.”

(He said to/asked me) “(Please,) don’t leave the pilot unattended”(, he said to/asked me)
10. “He asked her if she could tell him the answer to those questions.”
“Can you tell me the answer to these questions?” he asked (her).
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Reported speech
Reported speech
1. “Are you leaving for Scotland now?” she asked me.
She asked me if / whether I was leaving for Scotland then / at that momento
2. “I lost all my money by buying bitcoins,” he said.
He said (that) he had lost all his money by buying bitcoins.
3. “I may visit my grandparents tomorrow”, Peter said.
Peter said (that) he might visit his grandparents the following day.
4. “Don’t expect that Peter will do all the housework”, Mary told me.
Mary told me not to expect that Peter would do all the housework.
5. She said to her assistant: “Please make ten copies of this report for the meeting.”
She asked her assistant to make ten copies of that report for the meeting.
6. “Are you leaving for Scotland now?” she asked me.
She asked me if / whether I was leaving for Scotland then / at that moment.
7. “I lost all my money by buying bitcoins,” he said.
He said (that) he had lost all his money by buying bitcoins
8. “Don’t tell my secret to anybody, please,” Josh said to me.
Josh asked/begged me not to tell his secret to anybody
9. She said to me: “Where is Joan’s teacher?”
She asked me where Joan’s teacher was
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10. He said to her boss: “You should understand all I have recently gone through.”
He said to/told her boss (that) she should understand all he had recently gone through.
11. Jason told her, “Don’t be late to my party tomorrow.”
Jason told / asked her not to be late to his party the next / following day / the day after.
12. He asked me, “Do you still want to go to the show?”
He asked me if I still wanted to go to the show.
13. Gloria said to us, “Let’s go for a walk’”
Gloria suggested going for a walk. // Gloria suggested that we / they should go for a walk
14. The banker told me: “Don’t give me the money now.”
The banker told me not to give him/her the money then/at that moment.
15. “These people are not listening to their friends now," said the waiter.
The waiter said (that) those people were not listening to their friends then / at that momento
16. “Where did you hide my glasses?” Lucy asked her little sister.
Lucy asked her little sister where she had hidden her glasses
17. “My emotions are so complex that I can´t understand myself,” the teenager claimed.
The teenager claimed that her/his emotions were so complex that (s)he couldn´t understand
herself / himself.
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Linker
Linker
JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING AN APPROPRIATE LINKER (DO NOT USE AND, BUT,
OR BECAUSE). MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY:
1. “I really love travelling. My parents do not.”

I really love travelling; nevertheless / however, my parents do not. // While /whereas I really
love travelling, my parents do not.
2. “He didn’t manage to make friends online. He is considering deleting his account.”
He didn’t manage to make friends online, so / therefore he is considering deleting his account.
// As / Since he didn’t manage to make friends online, he is considering deleting his account. //
He is considering deleting his account, for he didn’t manage to make friends online
3. “Peter was ill. I wonder if you knew this.”

I wonder if you knew that Peter was ill.
4. “I was extremely tired. I had to go to bed early.”

As / Since I was extremely tired, I had to go to bed early // I was extremely tired, so /
therefore… I had to go to bed early.
5. “He’s had lots of girlfriends. He’s single now.”

Although he’s had lots of girlfriends, he is single now // He’s had lots of girlfriends; however,
he’s single now // Despite / in spite of the fact that he’s had lots of girlfriends, he is single
now…
6. “I’ve joined a drama club. I want to become an actress.”

Since/ As I want to become an actress, I’ve joined a drama club // I’ve joined a drama club,
since /as I want to become an actress // I want to become an actress, so I’ve joined a drama
club.
7. “He composed outstanding music. He was deaf.”

Although / In spit of th fact that / Despit th fact that h was deaf, t t e e e i i h composed outs
music / H was deaf; however, h composed outs music /…
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Use the word
Use the word boxes
METTEZ AU FÉMININ OU MASCU LIM
1. Is/ Susan/ nervous/ the/ neither/ exams/ about/ worried/ nor

Susan is neither worried nor nervous about the exams. / Susan is neither nervous nor worried
about the exams.
2. from/ I/ hearing/ to/ looking/ him/ forward/ am

I am looking forward to hearing from him.
3. dog/ know/ we/ want/ our/ where/ to/ is

We want to know where our dog is.
4. cards/ don’t/ our/ exchange/ why/ business/ ?/ we

Why don´t we exchange our business cards?
5. you/ I/ helped/ I/ more/ wish/ have/ could

I wish I could have helped you more.
6. it/ say/ believe/ silly/ everything/ is/ to/ people

It is silly to believe everything people say.
7. you/ working/ to/ I/ on/ keep/ hard/ need

I need you to keep on working hard.
8. boredom/ would/ die/ than/ passion/ I/ of/ rather/ of

I would rather die of passion than of boredom/of boredom than of passion.
9. getting/ more/ are/ houses/ and/ expensive/ more

Houses are getting more and more expensive.
10. fixed/ she/ new/ to/ needed/ car/ have/ her

She needed to have her new car fixed
11. to/ she/ rid/ of/ told/ it/ get/ me

She told me to get rid of it.
12. carrying/ she/ pile/ of/ was/ a/ textbooks

She was carrying a pile of textbooks
13. I/ month/ my/ hair/ every/ cut/ have

I have my hair cut every month. / Every month I have my hair cut
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14. meet/ great/ be/ to/ again/ would/ it
It would be great to meet again.
15. carrying/ she/ pile/ of/ was/ a/ textbooks

She was carrying a pile of textbooks.
16. is/ hard/ this/ book/ extremely/ find/ to
This book is extremely hard to find.
17. museums/ the/ has/ art/ importance/ of/ increased/ recently

The importance of art museums has increased recently/ The importance of art museums has
recently increased.
18. complaining/ about/ are/ partner/ you/ your/ always

You are always complaining about your partner.
19. came/ advice/ she/ to/ me/ for

She came to me for advice.
20. teens/ to/ used/ most/ upset/ are/ feeling

Most teenagers are used to feeling upset
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Temas de las
redacciones
Temas de redacciones
Can our habits have an effect on the environment? Discuss.
What kind of job would you like to have in the future? Explain.
What do you see yourself doing in the future? Explain.
Is it important to have a healthy lifestyle? Discuss.
Are you a devoted admirer of something or someone? Explain.
Do you like popular traditions? Discuss
Do you like music? What type of music do you like best?
Who do you admire? Explain
Advantages and disadvantages of living in a rural area.
Would you like to be a celebrity? Give reasons
How do you like to celebrate special occasions? Explain.
Is it better to stay single or get married? Discuss
What kind of things have a positive effect on you? Explain.
What is your favourite celebration in the year? What do you like about it?
Do you think protesting is necessary or useful? Explain.
If you could travel around the world, where would you like to go? Give reasons
Do you think protesting is necessary or useful? Explain.
If you could travel around the world, where would you like to go? Give reasons
Having a pet. Pros and cons.
Do you think men and women have the same job opportunities? Explain
How are you kind to others and how are they kind to you? Justify your answer.
Describe your ideal home. Give reasons
Would you like to go on a trip by yourself? Where? Give reasons.
Write about something incredible that has happened to you or that you have heard about.
What do you do to deal with your stress?
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Which is your favourite movie? Write about it
What are the pros and cons of socializing online? Explain
Are we alone in the universe? Do you believe there is life in outer space? Discuss
What is the greatest invention in history? Justify your answer.
Are you afraid of missing out? Explain
Do you enjoy watching TV series? Explain
Advantages and disadvantages of following a diet.
What do you think about substance abuse?
What kinds of art do you like best — music, cinema, painting, etc.? Explain
In your opinion, what are the most serious social problems today?
Would you restrict your time on social media? Explain
Is it important to follow a healthy diet? Discuss
Do you think there is gender equality in our society? Justify your answer
What should be changed in our society? Discuss.
Do you think we should worry about global warming? Discuss
Would you like to live for ever? Why?
Which are your favourite inventions / discoveries in history? Explain.
Do you think that speaking foreign languages is important? Why?
Do you believe everything you read on the Internet or social networks? Explain.
Is there any kind of discrimination in our society? Discuss.
What do you think could be done to reduce environmental pollution?
What makes you happy?
Advantages and disadvantages of having pets. Discuss.
Do you think there is gender equality in our society? Justify your answer
Is it important to follow a healthy diet? Discuss.
What should be changed in our society? Discuss.
Do you think we should worry about global warming? Discuss.
Would you like to live for ever? Why?
Which are your favourite inventions / discoveries in history? Explain
Do you think that speaking foreign languages is important? Why?
Do you believe everything you read on the Internet or social networks? Explain
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Is there any kind of discrimination in our society? Discuss.
What do you think could be done to reduce environmental pollution?
What makes you happy?
Advantages and disadvantages of having pets. Discuss
“I only have one children, but I would like to have other one.” I only have one child, but I
would like to have another one
A balanced diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Discuss.
What kind of TV programmes or series do you like best? Why?
Would you like to study abroad? Give reasons.
Do you consider new technologies necessary for everyday life? Give reasons
Discuss the pros and cons of the use of smartphones.
Practising sports or playing videogames? Discuss.
What do you think about viral videos? Discuss.
Do you think you are a lucky person? Why?
Nowadays, boys and girls have the same opportunities in life. Discuss.
Do you prefer watching films/videos/series or reading books? Explain why
What do you think about first love experiences?
Eating at home or eating out. Discuss.
Are you an optimistic or a pessimistic person? Explain.
Do you think that being a teenager is easy? Explain.
People should use public transport instead of private vehicles. Do you agree? Explain.
What do you think about phubbing?
Describe a festival or street party you have taken part in
Write about something unusual that happened to you or to someone you know.
What are the most popular hobbies in modern society and what do you think about them?
What can you do to keep healthy and/or fit?
Nowadays, boys and girls have the same opportunities in life. Discuss.
Do you think you are a lucky person? Why?
What do you think about viral videos? Discuss.
Practising sports or playing videogames? Discuss.
Discuss the pros and cons of the use of smartphones
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Do you consider new technologies necessary for everyday life? Give reasons.
Would you like to study abroad? Give reasons.
A balanced diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Discuss.
What kind of TV programmes or series do you like best? Why?
What travel destinations would you like to visit? Give reasons
How do animals help people? Explain
Do you prefer watching films/videos/series or reading books? Explain why
What do you think about first love experiences?
Eating at home or eating out. Discuss.
Are you an optimistic or a pessimistic person? Explain
Do you think that being a teenager is easy? Explain.
People should use public transport instead of private vehicles. Do you agree? Explain.
What do you think about phubbing?
Describe a festival or street party you have taken part in.
Write about something unusual that happened to you or to someone you know.
What are the most popular hobbies in modern society and what do you think about them?
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- “Poisonous” (adjective)  Toxic

- “Complete” (adjective)  Entire

- “Assess” (verb)  Evaluate (s)

- “Come together” (verb)  Gather(ed)

- “Selection” (noun)  Choice

- “Awful” (adjective)  Terrible

- “Annoyance” (noun)  Irritation

- “Let” (verb)  Allow(ed)

- “Die” (verb)  Pass(ed) away

- “Present” (adjective)  Current

- “Avoid” (verb)  Prevent

- “Benefit” (noun)  Profit(s)

- “Gifted” (adjective)  Talented

- “Appropriate” (adjective)  Suitable

- “Therapeutic” (adjective)  Medicinal

- “Shyness” (noun)  Timidity

- “Puzzled” (adjective)  Perplexed

- “Hurt” (verb)  Harm

- “Worried” (adjective)  Concerned

- “Reduce” (verb)  Cut back

- “Prohibition” (noun)  Ban

- “Accomplishment” (noun)  Achievement(s)

- “Feedback” (noun)  Reaction(s)

- “Defective” (adjective)  Faulty

- “Call off” (verb)  Cancel(led)

- “Firm” (noun)  Company

- “Change” (noun)  Shift

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- “Ordinary” (adjective)  Normal

- “Addicted” (adjective)  Hooked

- “Avoid” (verb)  Prevent

- “Worker” (noun)  Employee(s)

- “Current” (adjective)  Present

- “Objective” (noun)  Goal

- “Happiness” (noun)  Joy

- “Remember” (verb)  Recall(s)

- “Ruin” (noun)  Downfall

- “Engine” (noun)  Motor

- “Disappointment” (noun)  Letdown(s)

- “Critical” (adjective)  Extreme

- “Danger” (noun)  Risk

- “Customer” (noun)  Client

- “Sad” (adjective)  Tragic

- “Damaging” (adjective)  Harmful

- “Relationship” (noun)  Connection(s)

- “Help” (noun)  Aid

- “Confess” (verb)  Admit(ted)

- “Purpose” (noun)  Intention(s)

- “Request” (noun)  Petition

- “Permit” (verb)  Allow

- “Avoid” (verb)  Prevent

- “Amazingly” (adverb)  Astonishingly

- “Present” (adjective)  Current

- “Road” (noun)  Path

- “Need” (verb)  Require(s)

- “Source” (noun)  Origin

- “Combination” (noun)  Mixture

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