Exercises for the Intensive Class
Booklet B
To be done after teacher’s
explanations or in class together
with the students
These exercises were designed
by
Mrs. Olga Chashka
Exercise 1
Idioms are expressions which add color and style to a text or to a conversation.
Here are a few very common idiomatic expressions.
Idioms
Piece of cake
Costs an arm and a leg
Break a leg
Hit the books
Let the cat out of the bag
Explanation
It is used to say that something is very easy to
do.
It is used to say that something is very
expensive.
It means good luck
It means to study.
It means to reveal a secret.
Select the right idiom from the list to complete the sentences.
1. Just before we started the difficult math exam, my friend Lukas told
me,”________________________________.
2. We can no longer go on vacation. My father just bought a new car and it
_________________________________.
3. I do not know who _____________________________, because Mario was
not surprised at his birthday party.
4. I am so happy I studied a lot. The exam was ________________
5. Two of my school friends came last night and we ____________________
together to prepare for the French test.
Exercise 1 Answers
Idioms are expressions which add color and style to a text or to a conversation.
Here are a few very common idiomatic expressions.
Idioms
Piece of cake
Costs an arm and a leg
Break a leg
Hit the books
Let the cat out of the bag
Explanation
It is used to say that something is very easy to
do.
It is used to say that something is very
expensive.
It means good luck
It means to study.
It means to reveal a secret.
Select the right idiom from the list to complete the sentences.
1. Just before we started the difficult math exam, my friend Lukas told me,
____”Break a leg.”.____
2. We can no longer go on vacation. My father just bought a new car and it
__cost an arm and a leg ______________.
3. I do not know who _let the cat out of the bag___, because Mario was not
surprised at his birthday party.
4. I am so happy I studied a lot. The exam was _a piece of cake._
5. Two of my school friends came last night and we __hit the books____
together to prepare for the French test.
Exercise 2
Idioms are expressions which add color and style to a text or to a conversation.
Here are a few very common idiomatic expressions.
Idioms
Hit the nail on the head
When pigs fly
You can’t judge a book by
its cover.
Bite off more than you can
chew
Scratch someone’s back
Explanation
It means to do or say something that is
precisely right.
It means that something will never happen.
It means that you should not decide upon
something based just on outward
appearances.
It means to do a task that is too much for you
to handle.
It means to help someone out with the
assumption that they will return the favor in
the future.
Select the right idiom from the list to complete the sentences.
1. Hugo was not able to finish the 5th hamburger he ordered. He literally
_________________________________.
2. Do you think Mom will let us go to the party? ______________________
3. I help Tristan with his French homework. I hope he will ________________
_______________ when the time comes for a Math homework.
4. You should have heard Viviane during the oral History exam.
She __________________________ for every question.
5. People do not like to hang out with Bruto, but I go to know and you really
_______________________________.
Exercise 2 Answers
Idioms are expressions which add color and style to a text or to a conversation.
Here are a few very common idiomatic expressions.
Idioms
Hit the nail on the head
When pigs fly
You can’t judge a book by
its cover.
Bite off more than you can
chew
Scratch someone’s back
Explanation
It means to do or say something that is
precisely right.
It means that something will never happen.
It means that you should not decide upon
something based just on outward
appearances.
It means to do a task that is too much for you
to handle.
It means to help someone out with the
assumption that they will return the favor in
the future.
Select the right idiom from the list to complete the sentences.
1. Hugo was not able to finish the 5th hamburger he ordered. He literally __bit
off more than he can chew__.
2. Do you think Mom will let us go to the party? __When pigs fly._
3. I help Tristan with his French homework. I hope he will __scratch my __
__back____ when the time comes for a Math homework.
4. You should have heard Viviane during the oral History exam.
She __hit the nail on the head_ for every question.
5. People do not like to hang out with Bruto, but I go to know and you really
_can’t judge a book by its cover.___.
Exercise #3
Fill in the blanks in the sayings below.
Word Bank:
Link
Horses
Still
Goose
Gold
Chickens
Pen
Two
Doctors
Friend s
Friend
Dead
Mother
Golden
Say
1. A bird in the hand is worth _________________________ in the bush.
2. All that glitters is not _________________________________.
3. An apple a day keeps the _____________________________ away.
4. Do as I _______________________________, not as I do.
5. A chain is only as strong as its weakest _________________________.
6. Don't count your ________________________ before they're hatched.
7. Like ___________________________, like daughter.
8. A friend in need is a _____________________________ indeed.
9. Silence is _____________________________.
10. ____________________________ men tell no tales.
11. A man is known by his _____________________________.
12. Don't change _________________________ in midstream.
13. ___________________________ water runs deep.
14. What's good for the ____________________ is good for the gander.
15. The ___________________________ is mightier than the sword.
Olga. Chashka
Exercise #3
Answers
Fill in the blanks in the sayings below.
Word Bank:
link
horses
Still
goose
gold
chickens
pen
two
doctor
friends
friend
Dead
mother
golden
say
1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
2. All that glitters is not gold.
3. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
4. Do as I say, not as I do.
5. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
6. Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.
7. Like mother, like daughter.
8. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
9. Silence is golden.
10. Dead men tell no tales.
11. A man is known by his friends.
12. Don't change horses in midstream.
13. Still water runs deep.
14. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
15. The pen is mightier than the sword.
Olga.Chashka
Exercise #4
Fill in the blanks in the sayings below.
Word Bank:
dogs
Waste
fall
eggs
crowd
book
right
horse
ear
cooks
dogs
cake
heads
glass
pearls
1. Those who live in __________________ houses shouldn't throw stones.
2. United we stand, divided we _____________________________.
3. You can lead a _________________ to water, but you cannot make it
drink.
4. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ______________________.
5. Barking ___________________________ seldom bite.
6. Two wrongs don't make a ______________________.
7. Don't cast ____________________________ before swine.
8. Let sleeping ___________________________ lie.
9. Don't judge a __________________________ by its cover.
10. Two __________________________ are better than one.
11. Too many ________________________ spoil the broth.
12. Two is company, three's a _________________________.
13. You can't make an omelette without breaking ___________________.
14. ___________________________ not, want not.
15. You can't have your _________________________ and eat it too.
Olga. Chashka
Exercise #4
Answers
Fill in the blanks in the sayings below.
Word Bank:
dogs
Waste
fall
eggs
crowd
book
right
horse
ear
cooks
dogs
cake
heads
glass
pearls
1. Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
2. United we stand, divided we fall.
3. You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink.
4. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
5. Barking dogs seldom bite.
6. Two wrongs don't make a right.
7. Don't cast pearls before swine.
8. Let sleeping dogs lie.
9. Don't judge a book by its cover.
10. Two heads are better than one.
11. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
12. Two is company, three's a crowd.
13. You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.
14. Waste not, want not.
15. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
Olga.Chashka
Exercise #5
Match each idiom with its meaning.
1. All skin and bone ___
a. Are you excited
2. He was barking up the wrong tree ___
b. It’s raining heavily
3. In donkeys years ___
c. Walk there
4. It cost an arm and a leg___
d. Very pleased
5. It’s raining cats and dogs ___
e. It will never happen
6. Like a bull in a china shop ___
f. Tell a secret
7. Face like thunder ___
g. Very thin
8. A chicken ___
h. A very long time
9. Tickled pink___
i. He was wrong
10. Let the cat out of the bag ___
j. Very angry
11. Pigs might fly ___
k. It was very expensive
12. Have you got ants in your pants___
l. Very clumsy
13. Go there by shanks’s pony ___
m. Coward
Olga Chashka
Exercise #5
Answers
Match each idiom with its meaning.
1. All skin and bone
g – Very thin
2. He was barking up the wrong tree
i – He was wrong
3. In donkeys years
h – A very long time
4. It cost an arm and a leg
k – It was very expensive
5. It’s raining cats and dogs
b – It’s raining heavily
6. Like a bull in a china shop
l – Very clumsy
7. Face like thunder
j – Very angry
8. A chicken
m – Coward
9. Tickled pink
d – Very pleased
10. Let the cat out of the bag
f – Tell a secret
11. Pigs might fly
e – It will never happen
12. Have you got ants in your pants
a – Are you excited
13. Go there by shanks’s pony
c – Walk there
Olga.Chashka
Exercise #6
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. Kelly can swim, __________________ she can’t ride a bicycle.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
2. John plays tennis __________________ soccer.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
3. I have an exam on Friday, __________________ I need to study.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
4. She is sad ____________________ her little brother is in the hospital.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
5. She likes apples, _______________ she doesn’t like bananas.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
6. I want to learn English, _________________ I take English classes.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
7. I can’t eat peanuts ____________________ I am allergic to them.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
8. I am hungry _________________ I’m eating a sandwich.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
9. We have a new dog __________________ we like it.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
10. It’s a secret _____________________ don’t tell anyone.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
Olga.Chashka
Exercise #6
Answers
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. Kelly can swim, __________________ she can’t ride a bicycle.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
2. John plays tennis __________________ soccer.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
3. I have an exam on Friday, __________________ I need to study.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
4. She is sad ____________________ her little brother is in the hospital.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
5. She likes apples, _______________ she doesn’t like bananas.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
6. I want to learn English, _________________ I take English classes.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
7. I can’t eat peanuts ____________________ I am allergic to them.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
8. I am hungry _________________ I’m eating a sandwich.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
9. We have a new dog __________________ we like it.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
10. It’s a secret _____________________ don’t tell anyone.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
Olga.Chashka
Exercise #7
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. I have _________________________ friends at school.
a. much b. many
2. John talks too ___________________________.
a. much b. many
3. How ______________________ pencils do you need?
a. much b. many
4. My mom has ________________________ work to do.
a. much b. many
5. I don’t have ______________________ time.
a. much b. many
6. There are ______________________ stars in the sky.
a. much b. many
7. How __________________________ water do you drink every day?
a. much b. many
8. We receive ______________________ e-mails every day.
a. much b. many
9. She doesn’t like to dance very ______________________.
a. much b. many
10. How ______________________ brothers does he have?
a. much b. many
Olga.Chashka
Exercise #7
Answers
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. I have _________________________ friends at school.
a. much b. many
2. John talks too ___________________________.
a. much b. many
3. How ______________________ pencils do you need?
a. much b. many
4. My mom has ________________________ work to do.
a. much b. many
5. I don’t have ______________________ time.
a. much b. many
6. There are ______________________ stars in the sky.
a. much b. many
7. How __________________________ water do you drink every day?
a. much b. many
8. We receive ______________________ e-mails every day.
a. much b. many
9. She doesn’t like to dance very ______________________.
a. much b. many
10. How ______________________ brothers does he have?
a. much b. many
Olga Chashka
Exercise #8
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. We had __________________________ snow last winter.
a. little b. few
2. __________________________ children participate in that show.
a. little b. few
3. __________________________ people know about it.
a. little b. few
4. I need a __________________________ time.
a. little b. few
5. I only have a __________________________ friends.
a. little b. few
6. I think he needs a __________________________ help.
a. little b. few
7. We received __________________________ visitors this summer.
a. little b. few
8. I need a __________________________ sugar.
a. little b. few
9. He has a __________________________ ideas.
a. little b. few
10. There are __________________________ boys in our group.
a. little b. few
Olga Chashka
Exercise #8
Answers
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. We had __________________________ snow last winter.
a. little b. few
2. __________________________ children participate in that show.
a. little b. few
3. __________________________ people know about it.
a. little b. few
4. I need a __________________________ time.
a. little b. few
5. I only have a __________________________ friends.
a. little b. few
6. I think he needs a __________________________ help.
a. little b. few
7. We received __________________________ visitors this summer.
a. little b. few
8. I need a __________________________ sugar.
a. little b. few
9. He has a __________________________ ideas.
a. little b. few
10. There are __________________________ boys in our group.
a. little b. few
Olga Chashka
Exercise #9
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. __________________________ take it or give it to me.
a. either b. neither
2. Tom doesn’t know him, and __________________________ do I.
a. either b. neither
3. You can use __________________________ a pencil or a pen.
a. either b. neither
4. I don’t like __________________________ of them.
a. either b. neither
5. ________________________ of the two students got the right answer.
a. either b. neither
6. It’s too easy. __________________________ of us can do it.
a. either b. neither
7. __________________________ my mom nor my dad has blue eyes.
a. either b. neither
8. I didn’t know it. You didn’t know it __________________________.
a. either b. neither
9. You can __________________________ call me or send me an e-mail.
a. either b. neither
10. They __________________________ play video games nor watch TV.
a. either b. neither
Olga Chashka
Exercise #9
Answers
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. __________________________ take it or give it to me.
a. either b. neither
2. Tom doesn’t know him, and __________________________ do I.
a. either b. neither
3. You can use __________________________ a pencil or a pen.
a. either b. neither
4. I don’t like __________________________ of them.
a. either b. neither
5. ________________________ of the two students got the right answer.
a. either b. neither
6. It’s too easy. __________________________ of us can do it.
a. either b. neither
7. __________________________ my mom nor my dad has blue eyes.
a. either b. neither
8. I didn’t know it. You didn’t know it __________________________.
a. either b. neither
9. You can __________________________ call me or send me an e-mail.
a. either b. neither
10. They __________________________ play video games nor watch TV.
a. either b. neither
Olga Chashka
Exercise #10
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. I like ___________ play with my dog.
a. to
b. too
c. two
2. This car is ___________ old.
a. to
b. too
c. two
3. Judith has ___________ iPads.
a. to
b. too
c. two
4. I love you, ___________.
a. to
b. too
c. two
5. I’d like to buy ___________ more hamburgers.
a. to
b. too
c. two
6. There are ___________ many people in the park.
a. to
b. too
c. two
7. I can show you how ___________ do it.
a. to
b. too
c. two
8. Let’s go ___________ the park.
a. to
b. too
c. two
9. The ___________ of you can do it together.
a. to
b. too
c. two
10. I can do it, ___________.
a. to
b. too
c. two
Olga Chashka
Exercise #10
Answers
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. I like ___________ play with my dog.
a. to
b. too
c. two
2. This car is ___________ old.
a. to
b. too
c. two
3. Judith has ___________ iPads.
a. to
b. too
c. two
4. I love you, ___________.
a. to
b. too
c. two
5. I’d like to buy ___________ more hamburgers.
a. to
b. too
c. two
6. There are ___________ many people in the park.
a. to
b. too
c. two
7. I can show you how ___________ do it.
a. to
b. too
c. two
8. Let’s go ___________ the park.
a. to
b. too
c. two
9. The ___________ of you can do it together.
a. to
b. too
c. two
10. I can do it, ___________.
a. to
b. too
c. two
Olga Chashka
Exercise #11
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. _______________________ in New York.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
2. _______________________ is a flower on the table.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
3. They don’t like _______________________ new house.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
4. _______________________ mother is a dentist.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
5. Do not go _______________________.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
6. Lilly and Billy look alike because _______________________ twins.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
7. Of course I know them: _______________________ my parents!
a. they’re b. there
c. their
8. I can ask _______________________ teacher.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
9. _______________________ is something you should know.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
10. I’ll be _______________________ in a few minutes.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
Olga Chashka
Exercise #11
Answers
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. _______________________ in New York.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
2. _______________________ is a flower on the table.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
3. They don’t like _______________________ new house.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
4. _______________________ mother is a dentist.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
5. Do not go _______________________.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
6. Lilly and Billy look alike because _______________________ twins.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
7. Of course I know them: _______________________ my parents!
a. they’re b. there
c. their
8. I can ask _______________________ teacher.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
9. _______________________ is something you should know.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
10. I’ll be _______________________ in a few minutes.
a. they’re b. there
c. their
Olga Chashka
Exercise #12
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence using the right form.
1. Why do you always _______________________ me like this?
a. look after b. look for c. look at
2. I need to go to Toronto. Can you _______________________ my dog?
a. look after b. look for c. look at
3. _______________________ her! She’s beautiful!
a. look after b. look for c. look at
4. I found the keys you were _______________________.
a. look after b. looking for c. look at
5. I can’t _______________________ this. It’s too scary.
a. look after b. look for c. look at
6. I have to ___________________ my brother while my mom is at work.
a. look after b. look for c. look at
7. I am _______________________ a French-English dictionary.
a. look after b. looking for c. look at
8. I can sing the song, but only if you don’t _____________________ me.
a. look after b. look for c. look at
9. I’m _______________________ my dog. Do you know where it is?
a. look after b. looking for c. look at
10. It’s very difficult to _______________________ a monkey.
a. look after b. look for c. look at
Olga Chashka
Exercise #12
Answers
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence using the right form.
1. Why do you always _______________________ me like this?
a. look after b. look for c. look at
2. I need to go to Toronto. Can you _______________________ my dog?
a. look after b. look for c. look at
3. _______________________ her! She’s beautiful!
a. look after b. look for c. look at
4. I found the keys you were _______________________.
a. look after b. looking for c. look at
5. I can’t _______________________ this. It’s too scary.
a. look after b. look for c. look at
6. I have to ___________________ my brother while my mom is at work.
a. look after b. look for c. look at
7. I am _______________________ a French-English dictionary.
a. look after b. looking for c. look at
8. I can sing the song, but only if you don’t ____________________ me.
a. look after b. look for c. look at
9. I’m _______________________ my dog. Do you know where it is?
a. look after b. looking for c. look at
10. It’s very difficult to _______________________ a monkey.
a. look after b. look for c. look at
Olga Chashka
Exercise #13
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. I ____________________ what you mean.
a. look
b. watch
c. see
2. Can I ___________________ TV, please?
a. look
b. watch
c. see
3. ___________________! It’s raining!
a. look
b. watch
c. see
4. Can you ___________________ that bird on the roof?
a. look
b. watch
c. see
5. I like to ___________________ the puppies play.
a. look
b. watch
c. see
6. Can you _______________ my bag for me, while I go to the bathroom.
a. look
b. watch
c. see
7. You ___________________ sad. What’s wrong?
a. look
b. watch
c. see
8. I can’t ___________________ it. It’s too far.
a. look
b. watch
c. see
9. Let’s ___________________ a movie.
a. look
b. watch
c. see
10. ___________________ you tomorrow!
a. look
b. watch
c. see
Olga Chashka
Exercise #13
Answers
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. I ____________________ what you mean.
a. look
b. watch
c. see
2. Can I ___________________ TV, please?
a. look
b. watch
c. see
3. ___________________ ! It’s raining!
a. look
b. watch
c. see
4. Can you ___________________ that bird on the roof?
a. look
b. watch
c. see
5. I like to ___________________ the puppies play.
a. look
b. watch
c. see
6. Can you ___________________ my bag for me, while I go to the bathroom.
a. look
b. watch
c. see
7. You ___________________ sad. What’s wrong?
a. look
b. watch
c. see
8. I can’t ___________________ it. It’s too far.
a. look
b. watch
c. see
9. Let’s ___________________ a movie.
a. look
b. watch
c. see
10. ___________________ you tomorrow!
a. look
b. watch
c. see
Olga Chashka
Exercise #14
Odd one out. Be ready to explain why.
square
oval
triangle
sheep
pig
bear
pencil
pen
eraser
duck
cow
horse
banana
marshmallow
apple
elephant
giraffe
mouse
Emma
Tom
Melanie
William
John
Justin
pizza
7-up
spaghetti
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
eyes
ears
hands
seven
three
twenty one
January
July
February
grandma
aunt
dad
socks
gloves
mittens
shorts
scarf
t-shirt
tail
arms
legs
Help!
Stop it!
What?
dog
hamster
cat
fish
monkey
lion
Olga Chashka
Exercise #14 (Answers may vary)
Odd one out. Be ready to explain why.
square
oval (no angles)
triangle
sheep
pig
bear (wild)
pencil
pen
eraser (can’t write)
duck (a bird)
cow
horse
banana
marshmallow (not a fruit)
apple
elephant
giraffe
mouse (small)
Emma
Tom (boy)
Melanie
William (starts with ‘W’)
John
Justin
pizza
7-up (you drink it)
spaghetti
Sunday (no school)
Monday
Tuesday
eyes
ears
seven
three
January
July (hot)
February
grandma
aunt
dad (a man)
socks (on your feet)
gloves
mittens
shorts
scarf (in winter)
t-shirt
tail (humans don’t have
it)
arms
legs
Help!
Stop it!
What? (question)
dog
hamster (7 letters)
cat
fish (in water)
monkey
lion
hands(not on the
head)
twenty one (two
words)
Olga Chashka
Exercise #15
Odd one out. Be ready to explain why.
funny
windy
sunny
washroom
mushroom
bedroom
What’s you name?
What’s the date?
How old are you?
This is my sister.
This is my father.
This is my schoolbag.
It’s fast.
It’s big.
It’s slow.
I can swim.
I can play the piano.
I am a boy.
It’s OK.
I believe it’s OK.
I think it’s OK.
She is in Toronto.
She is sad.
She is happy.
I like hockey.
I like badminton.
I like bananas.
That’s a good idea.
She took my eraser!
Good job!
circle the word
underline the word
translate the word
school
park
grocery store
zoo
forest
camp
teacher
farmer
janitor
soccer
volleyball
basketball
hockey
skating
skiing
My shirt is blue.
His lunchbox is blue.
My bike is blue.
My birthday is next week.
My birthday is in April.
My birthday is in June.
New Year
Easter
birthday
Are you our new teacher? What are you doing?
Why re you here?
Olga Chashka
Exercise #15 (*Answers may vary)
Odd one out. Be ready to explain why.
funny (not weather)
windy
sunny
washroom
mushroom (not a room) bedroom
What’s you name?
What’s the date? (not
personal information)
How old are you?
This is my sister.
This is my father.
This is my schoolbag.
(not family)
It’s fast.
It’s big. (size, not
speed)
It’s slow.
I can swim.
I can play the piano.
I am a boy. (description,
not an ability)
It’s OK. (not an opinion)
I believe it’s OK.
I think it’s OK.
She is in Toronto. (no
emotions)
She is sad.
She is happy.
I like hockey.
I like badminton.
I like bananas. (not a
sport)
That’s a good idea.
She took my eraser!
(it’s not positive)
Good job!
circle the word
underline the word
translate the word
(don’t need a pencil)
school
park (outside)
grocery store
zoo (you go there to look
at animals)
forest
camp
teacher
farmer (doesn,t work at
school)
janitor
soccer (you kick the ball
with your feet)
volleyball
basketball
hockey
skating
skiing (do not need
skates)
My shirt is blue.
His lunchbox is blue.
(it’s not mine)
My bike is blue.
My birthday is next week.
(do not know the month)
My birthday is in April.
My birthday is in June.
New Year
Easter
birthday
(is a private holiday)
Are you our new teacher?
(yes/no question)
What are you doing?
Why are you here?
Olga Chashka
Exercise 16
New words can be created by adding a prefix. That is the beauty of the
language. Use a dictionary to add the correct prefix to create new words.
Prefix
Pre
Mis
Un
Over
Re
definition
It means before (in time, place, order, degree, or importance):
preadolescent, precaution, precede
It means wrongly, badly, unsuitable: misbehave, mistreated, misname
It means absence of quality, the reverse, a lack of: unrepeatable,
unselfish, unrest
It means excessively, completely, upper or extra: overcareful,
overjoyed, overcoat, overtime
It means once more, in return-mutually, return to a previous state,
with intensive force: reactivate, restore, resound
Using the definitions and try to identify the meaning of these words.
Overweight
To weigh excessively
Misbehave
review
Re-cover
recover
Undo
Reappear
Misplace
Unhappy
React
Unsafe
Predate
Preschool
Unfreeze
Misapply
Miscalculate
Exercise 16 Answers
New words can be created by adding a prefix. That is the beauty of the
language. Use a dictionary to add the correct prefix to create new words.
Prefix
Pre
Mis
Un
Over
Re
definition
It means before (in time, place, order, degree, or importance):
preadolescent, precaution, precede
It means wrongly, badly, unsuitable: misbehave, mistreated, misname
It means absence of quality, the reverse, a lack of: unrepeatable,
unselfish, unrest
It means excessively, completely, upper or extra: overcareful,
overjoyed, overcoat, overtime
It means once more, in return-mutually, return to a previous state,
with intensive force: reactivate, restore, resound
Using the definitions and try to identify the meaning of these words.
Overweight
To weigh excessively
Misbehave
To behave badly
review
To view again, once more
Re-cover
To cover once more
recover
To return to a previous state (recover from an illness)
Undo
To reverse
Reappear
To appear again, once more
Misplace
To place wrongly,
Unhappy
The reverse
React
In return – mutually
Unsafe
The absence of quality, or a lack of
Predate
Before in time
Preschool
Before in time or degree
Unfreeze
The reverse
Misapply
To apply wrongly
Miscalculate
To calculate wrongly
Exercise 17
New words can be created by adding a prefix. That is the beauty of the
language. Use a dictionary to add the correct prefix to create new words.
Prefix
Dis
Auto
Im - in
Il
Ir
definition
It expresses negation, absence of an action or state, separation,
expulsion, removal: dislike, dishonor, discharge, disinherit, dismember
It expresses the idea of “self”: autograph, autopilot, autobiography
It means “not”, absence of, lacking: impatient, intolerant, incompetent
It means “not”, absence of, lacking: illegal, illiterate, illegitimate
It means “not”, absence of, lacking: irresponsible, irrelevant,
Using the definitions and try to identify the meaning of these words.
Disloyal
Absence of a state:
Autoimmune
Imbalance
Illegitimate
Inadmissible
Disagree
Auto-analysis
Immature
Inconsolable
Disadvantage
Automated
Illogical
Irrational
Irregular
Disapprove
Inefficient
Exercise 17 Anwers
New words can be created by adding a prefix. That is the beauty of the
language. Use a dictionary to add the correct prefix to create new words.
Prefix
Dis
Auto
Im - in
Il
Ir
definition
It expresses negation, absence of an action or state, separation,
expulsion, removal: dislike, dishonor, discharge, disinherit, dismember
It expresses the idea of “self”: autograph, autopilot, autobiography
It means “not”, absence of, lacking: impatient, intolerant, incompetent
It means “not”, absence of, lacking: illegal, illiterate, illegitimate
It means “not”, absence of, lacking: irresponsible, irrelevant,
Using the definitions and try to identify the meaning of these words.
Disloyal
Absence of a state:
Automate
Self, mobile on its own
Imbalance
Absence of
Illegitimate
Not legitimate or lacking legitimacy
Inadmissible
Not admissible
Disagree
Separation
Auto-analysis
Self
Immature
Lacking maturity
Inconsolable
Not consolable
Disadvantage
Absence of a state
Automated
Self
Illogical
Absence of logic
Irrational
Absence or lacking rationality
Irregular
Absence or lacking regularity
Disapprove
Negation
Inefficient
Lacking or absence of efficiency
Exercise 18
New words can be created by adding a suffix. That is the beauty of the
language. Use a dictionary to add the correct prefix to create new words.
Prefix
ly
ful
ship
ment
definition
It expresses having the quality of, recurring at intervals, manner or
degree: brotherly, hourly, greatly, happily
It means full of, having the quality of, apt to, able to, accustomed to,
the amount to fill a container: sorrowful, forgetful, watchful, bucketful
It denotes a quality or condition, a status or office, a skill in certain
capacity, or a collective: companionship, citizenship, entrepreneurship,
membership
It expresses the means or result of an action: excitement, treatment
Using the definitions and try to identify the meaning of these words.
Cupful
Amount to fill or the capacity of a container
Jointly
Ownership
Harassment
Colorful
Historically
Friendship
Encouragement
Neglectful
Exactly
Championship
Accomplishment
Careful
Weekly
sportsmanship
Spoonful
Exercise 18 Answers
New words can be created by adding a suffix. That is the beauty of the
language. Use a dictionary to add the correct prefix to create new words.
Prefix
ly
ful
ship
ment
definition
It expresses having the quality of, recurring at intervals, manner or
degree: brotherly, hourly, greatly, happily
It means full of, having the quality of, apt to, able to, accustomed to,
the amount to fill a container: sorrowful, forgetful, watchful, bucketful
It denotes a quality or condition, a status or office, a skill in certain
capacity, or a collective: companionship, citizenship, entrepreneurship,
membership
It expresses the means or result of an action: excitement, treatment
Using the definitions and try to identify the meaning of these words.
Cupful
Amount to fill or the capacity of a container
Jointly
Manner
Ownership
Having the quality
Harassment
Expresses the result
Colorful
Full of
Historically
Manner
Friendship
Quality of condition
Encouragement Means of an action
Neglectful
Having the quality of
Exactly
Having the quality of
Championship
A status or office
Accomplishment Result of an action
Careful
Having the quality of
Weekly
Recurring at intervals
sportsmanship
Quality
Spoonful
Amount to fill or the capacity of a container
Exercise #19
How do you call it?
Example: A ticket for a bus is a bus ticket. A ball used to play soccer is a soccer
ball.
1.
A magazine about computers is _______________________________
2.
The temperature of the water is ______________________________
3.
The story of my life is _______________________________________
4.
Chocolate made with milk is _________________________________
5.
A horse that runs in races is __________________________________
6.
A race for horses is _________________________________________
7.
Problems concerning health are ______________________________
8.
Vegetables that are grown in the garden are ____________________
9.
A garden where vegetables are grown is ________________________
10. A book of comics is _________________________________________
11. The results of your exams are your_____________________________
12. An accident on a road is_____________________________________
13. The number of your telephone is your _________________________
14. A coat for winter is _________________________________________
15. An article in a newspaper is __________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #19 (Answers)
How do you call it?
Example: A ticket for a bus is a bus ticket. A ball used to play soccer is a soccer
ball.
1.
A magazine about computers is a computer magazine.
2.
The temperature of the water is the water temperature.
3.
The story of my life is my life story.
4.
Chocolate made with milk is milk chocolate.
5.
A horse that runs in races is a race horse.
6.
A race for horses is a horse race.
7.
Problems concerning health are health problems.
8.
Vegetables that are grown in the garden are garden vegetables.
9.
A garden where vegetables are grown is a vegetable garden.
10. A book of comics is a comic book.
11. The results of your exams are your exam results.
12. An accident on a road is a road accident.
13. The number of your telephone is your telephone number.
14. A coat for winter is a winter coat.
15. An article in a newspaper is a newspaper article.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #20
Place the following things in the appropriate room.
You can use each word more than once.
book
chair
coffeemaker
desk
notebook
dishwasher
cupboard
cup
pan
napkin
bookshelf
pen
classroom
sofa
stove
fireplace
sink
knife
newspaper
fork
bulletin board
vase
coffee table
white board
floor lamp
kitchen, dining room
refrigerator
telephone
computer
paper
magazine
TV set
living room
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
_______________________ ________________________ ________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #20 (Answers may vary)
Suggestions: Use this exercise at the beginning of the year or use it as oral
exercise following this structure: Where can you put this …..? or Where is …?
book
chair
coffeemaker
desk
notebook
dishwasher
cupboard
cup
pan
napkin
bookshelf
pen
classroom
white board
book
bulletin board
bookshelf
chair
computer
desk
pen
notebook
paper
magazine
sofa
stove
fireplace
sink
knife
newspaper
fork
bulletin board
vase
coffee table
white board
floor lamp
kitchen, dining room
refrigerator
telephone
computer
paper
magazine
TV set
living room
cupboard
sofa
coffeemaker
TV set
cup
coffee table
dishwasher
telephone
fork
vase
knife
newspaper
pan
magazine
napkin
fireplace
refrigerator
floor lamp
sink
computer
stove
chair
telephone
bookshelf
Olga Chashka
Exercise #21
Circle the word that does not belong in each group.
Be ready to explain why.
1.
airport
bus stop
train station
street
2.
pharmacy
ocean
forest
mountain
3.
police station
library
school
rain
4.
avenue
road
house
highway
5.
farm
town
city
village
6.
beach
museum
park
garden
7.
post office
bank
neighbourhood
gas station
8.
hospital
highway
hotel
house
9.
book
traffic light
sidewalk
tree
10.
shopping mall
church
museum
library
Olga Chashka
Exercise #21 (Answers)
Circle the word that does not belong in each group.
Be ready to explain why.
1
airport
bus stop
train station
street
2
pharmacy
ocean
forest
mountain
3
police station
library
school
rain
4
avenue
road
house
highway
5
farm
town
city
village
6
beach
museum
park
garden
7
post office
bank
neighbourhood
gas station
8
hospital
highway
hotel
house
9
book
traffic light
sidewalk
tree
10
shopping mall *
church
museum
library
(*answers may vary)
Olga Chashka
Exercise #22
Rewrite the sentences using the adjective to replace the underlined word.
Example: Many people in Africa are very poor. - Many African people are very poor.
Find the adjective related to each of the following countries before doing the exercise.
Country
Adjective
China
Russia
Mexico
Canada
Korea
1. My teacher can speak the language of China.
_________________________________________________________________
2. Matryoshka a toy from Russia.
_________________________________________________________________
3. I like to eat food from Mexico because it’s spicy.
_________________________________________________________________
4. People in Canada are very generous and smart.
_________________________________________________________________
5. The government of Korea has made an important announcement.
_________________________________________________________________
Exercise #22 (Answers)
Rewrite the sentences using the adjective to replace the underlined word.
Example: Many people in Africa are very poor. - Many African people are very poor.
Find the adjective related to each of the following countries before doing the exercise.
Country
China
Russia
Mexico
Canada
Korea
Adjective
chinese
russian
mexican
canadian
korean
1. My teacher can speak the language of China.
_________________________________________________________________
2. Matryoshka a toy from Russia.
_________________________________________________________________
3. I like to eat food from Mexico because it’s spicy.
_________________________________________________________________
4. People in Canada are very generous and smart.
_________________________________________________________________
5. The government of Korea has made an important announcement.
_________________________________________________________________
Exercise #23
Rewrite the sentences using the adjective to replace the underlined word.
Example: Many people in Africa are very poor. - Many African people are very poor.
Find the adjective related to each of the following countries before doing the exercise.
Country
Adjective
Spain
Greece
Italy
France
Egypt
1. Do you speak the language of Spain?
_________________________________________________________________
2. Mythology from Greece describes ancient heroes and gods.
_________________________________________________________________
3. Pizza, macaroni and spaghetti are popular in the cuisine in Italy.
_________________________________________________________________
4. My cousin from France is fourteen years old.
_________________________________________________________________
5. Yesterday we learnt about the pyramids in Egypt.
_________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #23 (Anwers)
Rewrite the sentences using the adjective to replace the underlined word.
Example: Many people in Africa are very poor. - Many African people are very poor.
Find the adjective related to each of the following countries before doing the exercise.
Country
Spain
Greece
Italy
France
Egypt
Adjective
spanish
greek
italian
french
egyptian
1. Do you speak the language of Spain?
_________________________________________________________________
2. Mythology from Greece describes ancient heroes and gods.
_________________________________________________________________
3. Pizza, macaroni and spaghetti are popular in the cuisine in Italy.
_________________________________________________________________
4. My cousin from France is fourteen years old.
_________________________________________________________________
5. Yesterday we learnt about the pyramids in Egypt.
_________________________________________________________________
Olga.Chashka
Exercise #24
Verbs ending with –ing tell us that something is happening now.
Verbs ending with –ed tell us that something happened before.
Read the sentences and write –ing or –ed to finish the verbs.
1. I am watch________ TV with my brother.
2. Last night I walk________ my dog in the park.
3. Yesterday I jump________ in a puddle.
4. This week-end I play________ with my cousins.
5. What are you build________?
6. It is 5 o’clock in the morning and John is fish________ already.
7. Shhh. The baby is sleep________.
8. Last year I join________ a baseball team.
Write 3 sentences using t verbs of your choice that end in –ing and –
ed.
a. ________________________________________________________
b._______________________________________________________
c.________________________________________________________
Exercise #24 (Answers)
Verbs in –ing tell us that something is happening now.
Verbs in –ed tell us that something happened before.
Read the sentences and write –ing or –ed to finish the verbs.
1. I am watching TV with my brother.
2. Last night I walked my dog in the park.
3. Yesterday I jumped in a puddle.
4. This week-end I played with my cousins.
5. What are you building?
6. It is 5 o’clock in the morning and John is fishing already.
7. Shhh. The baby is sleeping.
8. Last year I joined a baseball team.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #25
Verbs ending with –ing tell us that something is happening now.
Verbs ending with –ed tell us that something happened before.
Read the sentences and write –ing or –ed to finish the verbs.
1. When I was younger, I collect_______ hockey cards.
2. Why are you laugh______?
3. Wow! You are do_______ a good job!
4. This morning a black cat cross________ my path.
5. The hurricane destroy________ many houses.
6. It is rain _______ cats and dogs.
7. This morning, I wash _______ my dad’s car.
8. Are you enjoy ______ this exercise?
Write 3 sentences using t verbs of your choice that end in –ing and –ed..
1.
____________________________________________________________
2.
____________________________________________________________
3.
____________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #25 (Answers)
Verbs in –ing tell us that something is happening now.
Verbs in –ed tell us that something happened before.
Read the sentences and write –ing or –ed to finish the verbs.
1. When I was younger, I collected hockey cards.
2. Why are you laughing ?
3. Wow! You are doing a good job!
4. This morning a black cat crossed my path.
5. The hurricane destroyed many houses.
6. It is raining cats and dogs.
7. This morning, I washed my dad’s car.
8. Are you enjoying this exercise?
(Answers may vary)
Write more sentences using the verbs that end in –ing and –ed.
1.
____________________________________________________________
2.
____________________________________________________________
3.
____________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #26
Rewrite the sentences using the underlined nouns in plural.
1. A school bus is usually yellow.
____________________________________________________________
2. Do you have a photo from your trip?
____________________________________________________________
3. He likes to go to a party with his friends.
____________________________________________________________
4. Do you need this box?
____________________________________________________________
5. A wolf attacked a chicken on my neighbour’s farm.
____________________________________________________________
6. There is a beautiful bench in Gorky Park.
____________________________________________________________
7. I’m reading a book about the ancient hero.
____________________________________________________________
8. Is this book on sale?
____________________________________________________________
9. I used a cucumber and a tomato for this salad.
____________________________________________________________
10. There is a new computer in our classroom.
____________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #26 (Answers)
Rewrite the sentences using the underlined nouns in plural.
1. A school bus is usually yellow.
School buses are usually yellow.
2. Do you have a photo from your trip?
Do you have photos from your trip?
3. He likes to go to a party with his friends.
He likes to go to parties with his friends.
4. Do you need this box?
Do you need these boxes?
5. A wolf attacked a chicken on my neighbour’s farm.
Wolves attacked a chicken on my neighbour’s farm.
6. There is a beautiful bench in Gorky Park.
There are beautiful benches in Gorky Park.
7. I’m reading a book about the ancient hero.
I’m reading a book about ancient heroes.
8. Is this book on sale?
Are these books on sale?
9. I used a cucumber and a tomato for this salad.
I used cucumbers and tomatoes for this salad.
10. There is a new computer in our classroom.
There are new computers in our classroom.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #27
Rewrite the sentences using the underlined nouns in plural.
1. My child is very intelligent!
____________________________________________________________
2. There is a fish in the tank.
____________________________________________________________
3. I saw a mouse in the shed.
____________________________________________________________
4. I don’t have cavities in my tooth.
____________________________________________________________
5. A shepherd looks after a sheep.
____________________________________________________________
6. A woman likes to go shopping.
____________________________________________________________
7. This baby has a tiny foot.
____________________________________________________________
8. I don’t know this person.
____________________________________________________________
9. Do you like sugar in your coffee?
____________________________________________________________
10. I saw a funny looking man in the park.
____________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #27 (Answers)
Rewrite the sentences using the underlined nouns in plural.
1. My child is very intelligent!
My children are very intelligent!
2. There is a fish in the tank.
There are fish in the tank.
3. I saw a mouse in the shed.
I saw mice in the shed.
4. I don’t have cavities in my tooth.
I don’t have cavities in my teeth.
5. A shepherd looks after a sheep.
A shepherd looks after sheep.
6. A woman likes to go shopping.
Women like to go shopping.
7. This baby has a tiny foot.
This baby has tiny feet.
8. I don’t know this person.
I don’t know these people.
9. Do you like sugar in your coffee?
Do you like sugar in your coffee?
10. I saw a funny looking man in the park.
I saw funny looking men in the park.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #28
Read the following sentences.
Put the events on the timeline.
Example: Once he finished his breakfast, he went to school.
|
|
He finished his breakfast.
He went to school.
1. First, I need to go to the bathroom and then we can watch the movie.
|
|
_________________________________________________________________
_
2. Can we go to the park after we finish homework?
|
|
_________________________________________________________________
_
3. I will call you once I get home.
|
|
_________________________________________________________________
_
4. I will help you, I promise, but first I need to finish this work.
|
|
_________________________________________________________________
_
5. Olga fed and walked the dog, then, she went to work.
|
|
_________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #28
Read the following sentences.
Put the events on the timeline.
Example: Once he finished his breakfast, he went to school.
|
|
He finished his breakfast.
He went to school.
1. First, I need to go to the bathroom and then we can watch the movie.
|
|
I need to go to the bathroom. We can watch the movie.
2. Can we go to the park after we finish homework?
|
We will finish homework.
|
We will go to the park.
3. I will call you once I get home.
|
I will get home.
|
I will call you.
4. I will help you, I promise, but first I need to finish this work.
|
I need to finish this work.
|
I will help you.
5. Olga fed and walked the dog, then, she went to work.
|
|
Olga fed and walked the dog. Olga went to work.
Olga Chashka
Exercise 29
Choose the appropriate connecting word to complete the sentence
1
Kelly would come to the park, _____ she was not too busy.
a. first
2
d. sometimes
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
______ he sat at his desk, ______ he turned on the computer.
a. first
10
c. if
Let’s go to the cinema but _______ let’s finish the dishes.
a. first
9
b. then
______ you are nice, I will buy something special for you.
a. first
8
d. sometimes
I like to watch a movie, but _________ I prefer to read the book.
a. first
7
c. if
He put on his life jacket, ________ stepped inside the boat.
a. first
6
b. then
I will come to the beach party, _______ the weather is nice.
a. first
5
d. sometimes
_________ I drink milk and ________ I prefer juice.
a. first
4
c. if
_____ he opened the door, _____ he walk to his car.
a. first
3
b. then
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
I’m not sure _______ I will go. I don’t like him.
a. first
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
Exercise 29 Answers
Choose the appropriate connecting word to complete the sentence
1
Kelly would come to the park, _IF__ she was not too busy.
a. first
2
d. sometimes
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
_FIRST_ he sat at his desk, _THEN_ he turned on the computer.
a. first
10
c. if
Let’s go to the cinema but __FIRST__ let’s finish the dishes.
a. first
9
b. then
_IF_ you are nice, I will buy something special for you.
a. first
8
d. sometimes
I like to watch a movie, but _SOMETIMES__ I prefer to read the book.
a. first
7
c. if
He put on his life jacket, __THEN___ stepped inside the boat.
a. first
6
b. then
I will come to the beach party, __IF__ the weather is nice.
a. first
5
d. sometimes
_SOMETIMES_ I drink milk and _SOMETIMES_ I prefer juice.
a. first
4
c. if
_FIRST__ he opened the door, _THEN_ he walk to his car.
a. first
3
b. then
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
I’m not sure __IF__ I will go. I don’t like him.
a. first
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
Exercise 30
Choose the appropriate connecting word to complete the sentence
1
This winter I will go to Cuba ______ I will go to Puerto Rico.
a. or
2
d. instead of
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
He will be back in a day ________ two.
a. or
10
c. as soon as
Everybody _______ Jonathan brought a present for my birthday.
a. or
9
b. except
__________ sitting here alone, join us for lunch.
a. or
8
d. instead of
We will go, rain ________ shine.
a. or
7
c. as soon as
Duncan doesn’t watch TV _________ on Saturdays. He likes sports.
a. or
6
b. except
Maybe I should take a salad __________ French fries.
a. or
5
d. instead of
__________ Felix arrives, we will leave for our trip.
a. or
4
c. as soon as
I brought everything for the trip, ________ my tooth brush.
a. or
3
b. except
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
I tell Julian everything, ________ my deepest secrets.
a. or
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
Exercise 30 Answers
Choose the appropriate connecting word to complete the sentence
1
This winter I will go to Cuba ___OR___ I will go to Puerto Rico.
a. or
2
d. instead of
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
He will be back in a day ___OR___ two.
a. or
10
c. as soon as
Everybody _EXCEPT_ Jonathan brought a present for my birthday.
a. or
9
b. except
_INSTEAD OF_ sitting here alone, join us for lunch.
a. or
8
d. instead of
We will go, rain ___OR___ shine.
a. or
7
c. as soon as
Duncan doesn’t watch TV __EXCEPT__ on Saturdays. He likes sports.
a. or
6
b. except
Maybe I should take a salad _INSTEAD OF_ French fries.
a. or
5
d. instead of
__AS SOON AS__ Felix arrives, we will leave for our trip.
a. or
4
c. as soon as
I brought everything for the trip, ___EXCEPT_____ my tooth brush.
a. or
3
b. except
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
I tell Julian everything, __EXCEPT__ my deepest secrets.
a. or
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
Mixed Exercise 31
Choose the appropriate connecting word to complete the sentence
1
This summer I will travel to France ______ I will go to Germany.
a. or
2
d. instead of
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
Doctor Lavigne is here every day ________ on Tuesdays.
a. or
10
c. as soon as
_______ Jonathan I just don’t understand your choices.
a. first
9
b. except
__________ crying your heart out, find the positive in the situation.
a. or
8
d. sometimes
_________ we will go by train, ________we will take a taxi.
a. first
7
c. if
I will take a salad ___________ French fries.
a. or
6
b. then
I will take a salad __________ there are French fries.
a. first
5
d. instead of
__________ Dalia arrives, we will start the party.
a. or
4
c. as soon as
I put everything in the bag, ________ I went home.
a. first
3
b. except
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
I will tell you my secret, ________ you promise not to tell a soul.
a. first
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
Mixed Exercise 31 Answers
Choose the appropriate connecting word to complete the sentence
1
This summer I will travel to France ___OR___ I will go to Germany.
a. or
2
d. instead of
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
Doctor Lavigne is here every day __EXCEPT__ on Tuesdays.
a. or
10
c. as soon as
__SOMETIMES__ Jonathan I just don’t understand your choices.
a. first
9
b. except
_INSTEAD OF_ crying your heart out, find the positive in the situation.
a. or
8
d. sometimes
_FIRST_ we will go by train, ___THEN___we will take a taxi.
a. first
7
c. if
I will take a salad ___INSTEAD OF ____ French fries.
a. or
6
b. then
I will take a salad ___IF___ there are French fries.
a. first
5
d. instead of
_AS SOON AS_ Dalia arrives, we will start the party.
a. or
4
c. as soon as
I put everything in the bag, ___THEN___ I went home.
a. first
3
b. except
b. except
c. as soon as
d. instead of
I will tell you my secret, ___IF___ you promise not to tell a soul.
a. first
b. then
c. if
d. sometimes
Exercise #32
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
1. I have to eat something, I am so _________________.
a. worried
b. sick
c. hungry
d. busy
2. I don’t want to bother my mom, I know she is too _________________.
a. busy
b. hungry
c. so-so d. ready
3. I will pick you up at 3 o’clock. Please be _________________.
a. scared
b. busy
c. ready
d. sick
4. You can drink some water if you are _________________.
a. thirsty
b. scared
c. worried
d. dirty
5. My English exam is tomorrow. I am so _________________.
a. dirty
b. thirsty
c. cold
d. nervous
6. It’s _________________ outside, you might want to put on a sweater.
a. scared b. cold
c. warm d. busy
7. Don’t panic. Stay _________________.
a. sick
b. dirty
c. warm
d. calm
8. I’m sorry to hear about the accident. You must be
_________________.
a. upset b. happy c. thirsty d. glad
9. My teacher is _______________ with my work. She says I did a good
job!
a. worried
b. scared
c. satisfied
d. warm
10. Don’t be _________________, it’s just a shadow.
a. scared
b. sick
c. dirty
d. ready
Olga Chashka
Exercise #32 (Answers)
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
1. I have to eat something, I am so _________________.
a. worried
b. sick
c. hungry
d. busy
2. I don’t want to bother my mom, I know she is too _________________.
a. busy
b. hungry
c. so-so d. ready
3. I will pick you up at 3 o’clock. Please be _________________.
a. scared
b. busy
c. ready
d. sick
4. You can drink some water if you are _________________.
a. thirsty
b. scared
c. worried
d. dirty
5. My English exam is tomorrow. I am so _________________.
a. dirty
b. thirsty
c. cold
d. nervous
6. It’s _________________ outside, you might want to put on a sweater.
a. scared b. cold
c. warm d. busy
7. Don’t panic. Stay _________________.
a. sick
b. dirty
c. warm
d. calm
8. I’m sorry to hear about the accident. You must be
_________________.
a. upset b. happy c. thirsty d. glad
9. My teacher is _______________ with my work. She says I did a good
job!
a. worried
b. scared
c. satisfied
d. warm
10. Don’t be _________________, it’s just a shadow.
a. scared
b. sick
c. dirty
d. ready
Olga Chashka
Exercise #33
When two or three adjectives are used together, they are usually in the following order:
quality – condition – size – age – shape – colour – origin – material – type
Rewrite the adjectives in the correct order to describe the following nouns:
1. shoes: new, Italian, black
______________________________________
2. shirt: cotton, yellow
______________________________________
3. house: old, beautiful
______________________________________
4. car: white, new, big
______________________________________
5. table: oval, big, wooden
______________________________________
6. computer: old, slow
______________________________________
7. bag: Chinese, red, silk
______________________________________
8. dog: hunting, smart
______________________________________
9. food: Mexican, spicy
______________________________________
10. watch: triangular, broken
______________________________________
11. cup: china, cute, tiny
______________________________________
12. pencil: colouring, green
______________________________________
13. family: vegetarian, small
______________________________________
14. lamp: exotic, ancient
______________________________________
15. jeans: dirty, old, favourite
______________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #33 (Answers)
When two or three adjectives are used together, they are usually in the following order:
quality – condition – size – age – shape – colour – origin – material – type
Rewrite the adjectives in the correct order to describe the following nouns:
1. shoes: new, Italian, black new black Italian shoes (age, colour, origin)
2. shirt: cotton, yellow
a yellow cotton shirt (colour, material)
3. house: old, beautiful
a beautiful old house (quality, age)
4. car: white, new, big
a big new white car (size, age, colour)
5. table: oval, big, wooden
a big oval wooden table (size, shape, material)
6. computer: old, slow
a slow old computer (quality, age)
7. bag: Chinese, red, silk
a red Chinese silk bag (colour, origin, material)
8. dog: hunting, smart
a smart hunting dog (quality, type)
9. food: Mexican, spicy
spicy Mexican food (quality, origin)
10. watch: triangular, broken
a broken triangular watch (condition, shape)
11. cup: china, cute, tiny
a cute tiny china cup (quality, size, material)
12. pencil: colouring, green
a green colouring pencil (colour, type)
13. family: vegetarian, small
a small vegetarian family (size, type)
14. lamp: exotic, ancient
an exotic ancient lamp (quality, age)
15. jeans: dirty, old, favourite
favourite dirty old jeans (quality, condition, age)
Olga Chashka
Exercise #34
Complete the sentences.
1. I am doing my homework ____.
a. now
b. always
c. yesterday
2. We bought a new computer ____.
a. always b. last week
c. now
3. ____, we visit my uncle in Calgary.
a. every summer
b. yesterday
4. Francis plays soccer ____.
a. yesterday
b. tomorrow
c. now
c. every Saturday
5. Justin sent a postcard to his grandma____.
a. every day
b. tomorrow
c. this morning
6. ____ the baby is sleeping, I am reading a book.
a. now
b. while c. tomorrow
7. My dad will go Toronto on a business trip ____.
a. next week
b. yesterday
c. last week
8. I’ll be back ____.
a. now
b. in a minute
c. last Monday
9. Our teacher gives us homework ____.
a. every Friday
b. last week
10. We will see you ____.
a. while b. yesterday
c. next week
c. in June
Olga Chashka
Exercise #34 (Answers)
Complete the sentences.
1. I am doing my homework ____.
a. now
b. always
c. yesterday
2. We bought a new computer ____.
a. always b. last week
c. now
3. ____, we visit my uncle in Calgary.
a. every summer
b. yesterday
4. Francis plays soccer ____.
a. yesterday
b. tomorrow
c. now
c. every Saturday
5. Justin sent a postcard to his grandma____.
a. every day
b. tomorrow
c. this morning
6. ____ the baby is sleeping, I am reading a book.
a. now
b. while c. tomorrow
7. My dad will go Toronto on a business trip ____.
a. next week
b. yesterday
c. last week
8. I’ll be back ____.
a. now
b. in a minute
c. last Monday
9. Our teacher gives us homework ____.
a. every Friday
b. last week
10. We will see you ____.
a. while b. yesterday
c. next week
c. in June
Olga Chashka
Exercise #35
Make the following sentences negative.
1. I work at school.
_________________________________________________
2. It’s too late.
_________________________________________________
3. He went to school.
_________________________________________________
4. Mathis likes dogs.
_________________________________________________
5. He did it!
_________________________________________________
6. We are in a hurry.
_________________________________________________
7. She is crying.
_________________________________________________
8. I wrote this letter.
_________________________________________________
9. She is responsible.
_________________________________________________
10. He plays baseball. _________________________________________________
11. I think so.
_________________________________________________
12. We knew it!
_________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #35 (Answers)
Make the following sentences negative.
1. I work at school.
I don’t work at school.
2. It’s too late.
It’s not too late.
3. He went to school.
He didn’t go to school.
4. Mathis likes dogs.
Mathis doesn’t like dogs.
5. He did it!
He didn’t do it!
6. We are in a hurry.
We are not in a hurry.
7. She is crying.
She is not crying.
8. I wrote this letter.
I didn’t write this letter.
9. She is responsible.
She is not responsible.
10. He plays baseball.
He doesn’t play baseball.
11. I think so.
I don’t think so.
12. We knew it!
We didn’t know it.
Olga Chashka
Exercise 36
Make the following sentences negative.
1
Paul says hello to all his friends. _________________________________________
2
I remember it well.
_________________________________________
3
He is listening to the radio.
_________________________________________
4
We are carrying a box.
_________________________________________
5
You hold the picture.
_________________________________________
6
I promised to go.
_________________________________________
7
I spoke to Lian yesterday.
_________________________________________
8
My car starts well.
_________________________________________
9
They are watching TV.
_________________________________________
10
I work in a school.
_________________________________________
11
We travel to the USA.
_________________________________________
12
You study too much.
_________________________________________
Exercise 36 Answers
Make the following sentences negative.
1
Paul says hello to all his friends.
Paul did not say hello to all his friends.
2
I remember it well.
I don’t remember it well.
3
He is listening to the radio.
He is not listening to the radio.
4
We are carrying a box.
We are not carrying a box.
5
You hold the picture.
You don’t hold the picture.
6
I promised to go.
I didn’t promise to go.
7
I spoke to Lian yesterday.
I didn’t speak to Lian yesterday.
8
My car starts well.
My car doesn’t start well.
9
They are watching TV.
They are not watching TV.
10
I work in a school.
I don’t work in a school.
11
We travel to the USA.
We don’t travel to the USA.
12
You study too much.
You don’t study too much (enough).
Exercise #37
Change the following sentences from present tense to present progressive
tense.
1. Sophie reads a book.
____________________________________________________________
2. My mom talks on the phone.
____________________________________________________________
3. Josh stays in a hotel.
____________________________________________________________
4. The Johnsons move to Ottawa.
____________________________________________________________
5. We plan a baby shower.
____________________________________________________________
6. Justin watches TV.
____________________________________________________________
7. Judith works on a project.
____________________________________________________________
8. Mathis and Anne-Sophie fly a kite.
___________________________________________________________
9. He does his homework.
____________________________________________________________
10. Francis rides a bike.
____________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #37 (Answers)
Change the following sentences from present tense to present progressive
tense.
1. Sophie reads a book.
Sophie is reading a book.
2. My mom talks on the phone.
Mom mom is talking on the phone.
3. Josh stays in a hotel.
Josh is staying in a hotel.
4. The Johnsons move to Ottawa.
The Johnsons are moving to Ottawa.
5. We plan a baby shower.
We are planning a baby shower.
6. Justin watches TV.
Justin is watching TV.
7. Judith works on a project.
Judith is working on a project.
8. Mathis and Anne-Sophie fly a kite.
Mathis and Anne-Sophie are flying a kite.
9. He does his homework.
He is doing his homework.
10. Francis rides a bike.
Francis is riding a bike.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #38
Rewrite each sentence, using the verb in parentheses correctly.
1. (to look)! Here it (to be)!
________________________________________________________________________________
2. Next summer we (to be) in Barcelona.
________________________________________________________________________________
3. (to be) careful! It (to be) fragile.
________________________________________________________________________________
4. What you (to do)?
________________________________________________________________________________
5. Mathis and Anne-Sophie (to go) to Munich last summer.
________________________________________________________________________________
6. Francis (to take) English classes on Saturdays.
________________________________________________________________________________
7. Justin and Emma (to like) strawberry ice-cream.
________________________________________________________________________________
8. I (to be) so thirsty.
________________________________________________________________________________
9. While you (to sleep), I can (to read) a book.
________________________________________________________________________________
10. You (to be) in a hurry?
________________________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #38 (Answers)
Rewrite each sentence, using the verb in parentheses correctly.
1. (to look)! Here it (to be)!
Look! Here it is!
2. Next summer we (to be) in Barcelona.
Next summer we will be in Barcelona.
3. (to be) careful! It (to be) fragile.
Be careful! It is fragile.
4. What you (to do)?
What are you doing? / What did you do? /
What have you done? / What will you do?
5. Mathis and Anne-Sophie (to go) to Munich last summer.
Mathis and Anne-Sophie went to Munich last summer.
6. Francis (to take) English classes on Saturdays.
Francis takes (or will take /took) English classes on Saturdays.
7. Justin and Emma (to like) strawberry ice-cream.
Justin and Emma like strawberry ice-cream.
8. I (to be) so thirsty.
I am so thirsty. / I was so thirsty.
9. While you (to sleep), I can (to read) a book.
While you are sleeping, I can read a book.
10. You (to be) in a hurry?
Are you in a hurry? / Were you in a hurry?
Olga Chashka
Exercise #39
Rewrite the sentences, and make the necessary changes.
1. I bought four (notebook) for my English class.
________________________________________________________________________________
2. Last summer, I read three (book).
________________________________________________________________________________
3. All (mother) love their (baby).
________________________________________________________________________________
4. Marie-Soleil has (brother) and three (sister).
________________________________________________________________________________
5. There are many English (book) in this library.
________________________________________________________________________________
6. One of my (friend) is German.
________________________________________________________________________________
7. Most of these (car) are old and rusty.
________________________________________________________________________________
8. I left my agenda on (table).
________________________________________________________________________________
9. We made (cookie) for Santa.
________________________________________________________________________________
10. Emma likes (butterfly) because they are enchanting and graceful.
________________________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #39 (Answers)
Rewrite each sentence, using the noun in parentheses correctly.
1. I bought four (notebook) for my English class.
I bought four notebooks for my English class.
2. Last summer, I read three (book).
Last summer, I read three books.
3. All (mother) love their (baby).
All mothers love their babies.
4. Marie-Soleil has (brother) and three (sister).
Marie-Soleil has a brother and three sisters.
5. There are many English (book) in this library.
There are many English books in this library.
6. One of my (friend) is German.
One of my friends is German.
7. Most of these (car) are old and rusty.
Most of these cars are old and rusty.
8. I left my agenda on (table).
I left my agenda on the table.
9. We prepared (cookie) for Santa.
We made cookies for Santa.
10. Emma likes (butterfly) because they are enchanting and graceful.
Emma likes butterflies because they are enchanting and graceful.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #40
Underline the subject and the verb in each sentence.
Rewrite the sentence using a different verb.
Example:
Anne-Sophie read a magazine yesterday.
– Anne-Sophie bought a magazine yesterday.
1. I speak English at school.
___________________________________________________________________________
2. Justin thinks it’s a good idea.
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Emma drew a monkey yesterday.
___________________________________________________________________________
4. Kristin walks to work every day.
___________________________________________________________________________
5. Olga and Majid lived in Beijing.
___________________________________________________________________________
6. We saw Francis at the mall.
___________________________________________________________________________
7. I forgive you.
___________________________________________________________________________
8. She knew the answer.
___________________________________________________________________________
9. I won two tickets to New York.
___________________________________________________________________________
10. Can you smell it?
___________________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #40 (Answers may vary)
Underline the subject and the verb in each sentence.
Rewrite the sentence using a different verb.
Example:
Anne-Sophie read a magazine yesterday.
– Anne-Sophie bought a magazine yesterday.
1. I speak English at school.
I learn English at school.
2. Justin thinks it’s a good idea.
Justin says it’s a good idea.
3. Emma drew a monkey yesterday.
Emma saw a monkey yesterday.
4. Kristin walks to work every day.
Kristin drives to work every day.
5. Olga and Majid lived in Beijing.
Olga and Majid worked in Beijing.
6. We saw Francis at the mall.
We met Francis at the mall.
7. I forgive you.
I understand you.
8. She knew the answer.
She copied the answer. / She copied the answer.
9. I won two tickets to New York.
I bought two tickets to New York.
10. Can you smell it?
Can you hear it? / Can you see it?
Olga Chashka
Exercise #41
Write a text to present John. Approximately 150 words
Use the information card below.
First name: John
Last name: Peterson
Nickname: Mr. Happy
Birth date: June 5
Birthplace: Vancouver
Siblings: Jane and Jordan
Favourite food: Lasagna
Favourite month: December
Favourite activity: drawing
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #41 (Answers may vary)
Write a text to present John. Approximately 150 words
Use the information card below.
First name: John
Last name: Peterson
Nickname: Mr. Happy
Birth date: June 5
Birthplace: Vancouver
Siblings: Jane and Jordan
Favourite food: Lasagna
Favourite month: December
Favourite activity: drawing
This is John Peterson. He is my neighbour. John is disabled, but he is a
very joyful and happy person. That’s why everybody calls him Mr. Happy.
Mr. Happy was born on June 5, 2005 in Vancouver. He has a big brother Jordan
and a baby sister Jane.
Last Saturday was Mr. Happy’s birthday. We had a lasagna party.
Everybody knows that lasagna is John’s favourite food. His mom makes the best
lasagna in the whole world. I gave Mr. Happy a set of colouring pencils for his
birthday. He was excited. He is very good at drawing. He can draw anything. He
even won a drawing contest when he was only five! Can you imagine that?
John’s favourite month is December, because Christmas is in December.
For John, Christmas is the time of giving. He is a very generous boy. He visits
other disabled kids like himself; he brings them toys and he draws special
pictures for them. He makes many children happy. Maybe this is the other
reason we all call him Mr. Happy.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #42
Read the dialogue.
Highlight the following information:
- opinions and capabilities
Kelly: Oh no, I think we’re lost. Let’s find a gas station and ask for directions.
John: Let me look at my map first. I’m sure we can find the hotel.
Kelly: We have a GPS and we still can’t find it. I don’t think your map can help.
John: Let me see. The hotel is supposed to be on School Street. But there IS no
School Street. According to the map, the hotel is on Oak Street.
Kelly: I think they changed the name of the street and that’s why the GPS
can’t find it.
John: Try entering the old name. Maybe it will recognise Oak Street.
Kelly: It worked!
John: You see? Maps can still be useful. The last time I went to China, I
couldn’t find the Old City Park. I didn’t speak Chinese either.
Kelly: Well, you definitely found someone who could speak English, right?
John: Actually, I didn’t need help, because I had a map! I found the way to the
park by myself.
Kelly: To be honest, I prefer asking. People can always show you the way.
John: Kelly, you just passed the hotel!
Kelly: Oops…
Olga Chashka
Exercise #42(Answers)
Read the dialogue.
Highlight the following information:
- opinions and capabilities
Kelly: Oh no, I think we’re lost. Let’s find a gas station and ask for directions.
John: Let me look at my map first. I’m sure we can find the hotel.
Kelly: We have a GPS and we still can’t find it. I don’t think your map can help.
John: Let me see. The hotel is supposed to be on School Street. But there IS no
School Street. According to the map, the hotel is on Oak Street.
Kelly: I think they changed the name of the street and that’s why the GPS
can’t find it.
John: Try entering the old name. Maybe it will recognise Oak Street.
Kelly: It worked!
John: You see? Maps can still be useful. The last time I went to China, I
couldn’t find the Old City Park. I didn’t speak Chinese either.
Kelly: Well, you definitely found someone who could speak English, right?
John: Actually, I didn’t need help, because I had a map! I found the way to the
park by myself.
Kelly: To be honest, I prefer asking. People can always show you the way.
John: Kelly, you just passed the hotel!
Kelly: Oops…
Olga Chashka
Exercise #43
Read the dialogue.
Highlight the following information:
- opinions and instructions
John: Are you all right, Kel?
Kelly: No, I’m not. My sister is mad at me. I feel so bad.
John: What happened?
Kelly: I said something horrible to her because I was angry, but I really regret
it.
I feel awful. How do I apologize to her?
John: I think you can call her and say you’re sorry.
Kelly: She won’t even talk to me. She won’t pick up the phone or answer my
text messages.
John: You need to make amends. Think of what you want to say to her to feel
better.
Kelly: What if she doesn’t want to listen?
John: Well, you have to take responsibility for what you did. You hurt her
feelings. Look her in the eye and start simply with “I am sorry I hurt
you.” Say that it was wrong to say what you said and that you are ready
to make up for it.
Kelly:
Do you think she’ll accept my apologies?
John: Be sincere. Write her a card. Try to keep it simple.
Kelly: And I am going make her some cookies, too. She loves cookies.
John: You two are like sisters. You do everything together.
Kelly: John, we are sisters. Thank you for your advice.
John: I’m sure you’ll be fine.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #43 (Answers)
Read the dialogue.
Highlight the following information:
- opinions and instructions
John: Are you all right, Kel?
Kelly: No, I’m not. My sister is mad at me. I feel so bad.
John: What happened?
Kelly: I said something horrible to her because I was angry, but I really regret
it.
I feel awful. How do I apologize to her?
John: I think you can call her and say you’re sorry.
Kelly: She won’t even talk to me. She won’t pick up the phone or answer my
text messages.
John: You need to make amends. Think of what you want to say to her to feel
better.
Kelly: What if she doesn’t want to listen?
John: Well, you have to take responsibility for what you did. You hurt her
feelings. Look her in the eye and start simply with “I am sorry I hurt
you.” Say that it was wrong to say what you said and that you are ready
to make up for it.
Kelly:
Do you think she’ll accept my apologies?
John: Be sincere. Write her a card. Try to keep it simple.
Kelly: And I am going make her some cookies, too. She loves cookies.
John: You two are like sisters. You do everything together.
Kelly: John, we are sisters. Thank you for your advice.
John: I’m sure you’ll be fine.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #44
Find and correct the mistakes.
1. Daniel work as an receptionist in hotel.
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2. My shirt bleu is dirty.
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3. Kristin needs two big box for her project.
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4. my little brother has small foots.
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5. There is computer in on desk next to my bed.
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6. We always to eat cereals for breakfast.
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7. the meeting will start at 4 o’clock in library.
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8. What are you doing here.
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9. My friend says i make good sandwichs.
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10. for my birthday i want to invite Emma Justin and Mathilde.
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11. She don’t has a dog.
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Olga Chashka
Exercise #44 (Answers)
Find and correct the mistakes.
1. Daniel works as an receptionist in a hotel.
Daniel works as a receptionist in a hotel.
2. My shirt blue is dirty.
My blue shirt is dirty.
3. Kristin needs two big boxes for her project.
Kristin needs two big boxes for her project.
4. My little brother has small feet.
My little brother has small feet.
5. There is a computer in on the desk next to my bed.
There is a computer on the desk next to my bed.
6. We always to eat cereals for breakfast.
We always eat cereals for breakfast.
7. The meeting will start at 4 o’clock in the library.
The meeting will start at 4 o’clock in the library.
8. What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
9. My friend says I make good sandwiches.
My friends says I make good sandwiches.
10. For my birthday I want to invite Emma, Justin and Mathilde.
For my birthday I want to invite Emma, Justin and Mathilde.
11. She doesn’t have a dog.
She doesn’t have a dog.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #45
This text makes no sense.
Still, you can answer the questions using contextual cues.
Read the text, underline the contextual cues and answer the questions.
The Orcadile
There was once a naly orcadile. He had a sefliful pket and a dsjey pkot. All the
other ocadiles were sndhebble to him because dhon whegk gem.
One day sje naly orcadile dmened his sefliful pdems. Then he shened sje
nseith. Finally, sdjdhels cjaled shalssy.
In the morning, sje naly ocradile sdfhehed his slkjw. But skehs noowr not ksm.
He was very sodifkkl. So he sdlflfed to the ssppoen.
“Akeea ress fhek cwoaking?” kadi sje naly orcadile.
“You should sllleppsny a naall!” kadi sje orcadile’s fsdklje.
“ Htnsl ynslk.” kadi naly orcadile.
So now, sje naly orcadile is very kksnneddty.
1. Who is the main character of the story? ______________________________
2. What did he have? _______________________________________________
3. How did the others treat him? ______________________________________
4. What happened one day? (1) ______________________________________,
(2) _____________________________________________________________ ,
(3)______________________________________________________________
5. What happened in the morning?
_______________________________________________________________
6. What was fsdklje’s advice? ________________________________________
7. What is the conclusion of the story?
_________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #45 (Answers)
This text makes no sense.
Still, you can answer the questions using contextual cues.
Read the text, underline the contextual cues and answer the questions.
The Orcadile
There was once a naly orcadile. He had a sefliful pket and a dsjey pkot. All the
other ocadiles were sndhebble to him because dhon whegk gem.
One day sje naly orcadile dmened his sefliful pdems. Then he shened sje
nseith. Finally, sdjdhels cjaled shalssy.
In the morning, sje naly ocradile sdfhehed his slkjw. But skehs noowr not ksm.
He was very sodifkkl. So he sdlflfed to the ssppoen.
“Akeea ress fhek cwoaking?” kadi sje naly orcadile.
“You should sllleppsny a naall!” kadi sje orcadile’s fsdklje.
“ Htnsl ynslk.” kadi naly orcadile.
So now, sje naly orcadile is very kksnneddty.
1. Who is the main character of the story? The naly orcadile
2. What did he have? He had a sefliful pket and a dsjey pkot.
3. How did the others treat him?
The were sndhebble to him because dhon whegk gem.
4. What happened one day? (1) He dmened his sefliful pdems, (2) he shened sje
nseith. (3) sdjdhels cjaled shalssy.
5. What happened in the morning? He sdfhehed his slkjw.
6. What was fsdklje’s advice? to sllleppsny a naall
7. What is the conclusion of the story? Sje naly orcadile is very kksnneddty
Olga Chashka
Exercise #46
Read the following sentences.
Describe what happened before.
1. No Molly. You’re too young to ride my bike.
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2. I told you it was fragile!
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______________________________________________________________________________________
3. Wow! How did you do it?
______________________________________________________________________________________
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4. That is simply impossible!
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
5. I will never ever speak to her again!!!
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
6. I am so sorry! I didn’t do it on purpose.
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
7. Thank you. I couldn’t have done this by myself.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #46 (Answers may vary)
Read the following sentences.
Describe what happened before.
1. No Molly. You’re too young to ride my bike.
Molly asked her big brother or sister to ride his/her bike.
2. I told you it was fragile!
Bob broke a vase even though he knew that it was fragile.
3. Wow! How did you do it?
Bob repaired his brother’s bike.
4. That is simply impossible!
Bob reached level 50 of the game. Nobody ever reached that level.
5. I will never ever speak to her again!!!
Bob has a disagreement/ a fight with his sister.
6. I am so sorry! I didn’t do it on purpose.
Bob spilled juice on his mom favourite dress.
7. Thank you. I couldn’t have done this by myself.
Bob helped his friend to put a heavy box on top of the shelf.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #47
more of the same
Answer each questions starting with
“it depends…” or “if… / only if…”
Example: Are you going to the movies with us? – Only if I finish my homework.
1. Do you wear jeans every day?
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2. Are you going to buy this book?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Are you always happy?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Do you always eat a sandwich for lunch?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Do you always wear glasses?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Will you join the soccer team?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Does your mom always drive you to school?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Will you help her with her homework?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Are you going to the swimming pool tonight?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Are you going to take a taxi?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #47 (Answers may vary)
Answer each questions starting with
“it depends…” or “if… / only if…”
Example: Are you going to the movies with us? – Only if I finish my homework.
1. Do you wear jeans every day?
It depends on the weather.
2. Are you going to buy this book?
If I have enough money, I’ll buy it.
3. Are you always happy?
Only if I sleep well.
4. Do you always eat a sandwich for lunch?
If I don’t have time to cook, I eat a sandwich.
5. Do you always wear glasses?
I wear glasses only if the font is too small to read.
6. Will you join the soccer team?
It depends on my schedule.
7. Does your mom always drive you to school?
If I miss my bus, my mom drives me to school.
8. Will you help her with her homework?
It depends on what she needs.
9. Are you going to the swimming pool tonight?
It depends on what my parents say.
10. Are you going to take a taxi?
If I am late, I take a taxi.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #48
Read the dialogue.
Mom: What was that noise?
You: I’m sorry. I just dropped a plate.
Mom: Are you hurt?
You: Fortunately, no.
Mom: What happened?
You: I was daydreaming and it slipped out of my hands.
Mom: I’m glad you’re not hurt, but you’ve got to be careful next time!
You: I will, I promise. And I’ll clean up the mess.
Answer the questions:
1. Who are the two people talking?
______________________________________
2. What happened?
___________________________________________________
3. Is mom angry?
_____________________________________________________
Agree or disagree.
1. You dropped a plate and you got hurt.
_________________________________________________________________
2. Your mom is worried about you.
_________________________________________________________________
3. You were very careful with the plate.
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4. Your mom will clean up the mess.
_________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #48 (Answers)
Read the dialogue.
Mom: What was that noise?
You: I’m sorry. I just dropped a plate.
Mom: Are you hurt?
You: Fortunately, no.
Mom: What happened?
You: I was daydreaming and it slipped out of my hands.
Mom: I’m glad you’re not hurt, but you’ve got to be careful next time!
You: I will, I promise. And I’ll clean up the mess.
Answer the questions:
1. Who are the two people talking? A child and a mother
2. What happened? The child dropped a plate. But he/she is not hurt.
3. Is mom angry? No, she’s glad her child is not hurt, but she asks him/her to be
careful next time.
Agree or disagree.
1. You dropped a plate and you got hurt. No. Fortunately, I am not hurt.
2. Your mom is worried about you. Yes, she is worried that I might be hurt.
3. You were very careful with the plate. No, I wasn’t careful. In fact, I was
daydreaming and that is why the plate slipped out of my hands.
4. Your mom will clean up the mess. No, I promised my mom that I will clean up
the mess. It’s my fault, so I should clean up.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #49
Read the dialogue.
Dad: We’re going to the park. Are you coming with us?
You: I think I’ll stay and finish the movie.
Dad: You can finish it later.
You: I don’t feel like going to the park.
Dad: What’s wrong?
You: I had a fight with my friend. I think I should talk to her.
Dad: Is that why you don’t want to come to the park with us?
You: Yes. I have to call her and apologize.
Answer the questions:
1. Where is Dad going?
________________________________________________
2. Why does the child want to stay at home? ___________________________
_________________________________________________________________
3. Will the child go to the park with his/her dad?
_________________________________________________________________
Agree or disagree.
1. You want to finish a movie and that’s why you don’t want to go to the park.
_________________________________________________________________
2. Your dad wants to watch the movie with you.
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3. You are expecting a friend. You want to watch a movie together.
_________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #49 (Answers)
Read the dialogue.
Dad: We’re going to the park. Are you coming with us?
You: I think I’ll stay and finish the movie.
Dad: You can finish it later.
You: I don’t feel like going to the park.
Dad: What’s wrong?
You: I had a fight with my friend. I think I should talk to her.
Dad: Is that why you don’t want to come to the park with us?
You: Yes. I have to call her and apologize.
Answer the questions:
1. Where is Dad going? To the park
2. Why does the child want to stay at home? He/She says that he/she wants to
finish the movie. But the truth is he/she had a fight with his/her friend and
hi/she want to call her friend and apologize.
3. Will the child go to the park with his/her dad? No, he/she will stay at home
and call the friend to apologize.
Agree or disagree.
1. You want to finish a movie and that’s why you don’t want to go to the park.
The movie is just an excuse. I want to call my friend and apologize.
2. Your dad wants to watch the movie with you. No, my dad wants to go to the
park. He invites me to go with him.
3. You are expecting a friend. You want to watch a movie together. No, I had a
fight with my friend. Now I have to call her and apologize. Maybe we can watch
a movie next time.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #50
Read the dialogue.
Cashier: How can I help you?
You: Could you break a 10 for me?
Cashier: Sure. How do you want it?
You: Could I have a five and the rest in ones?
Cashier: Well, I have a 5, but I don’t have enough 1’s. Are quarters fine with
you?
You: Oh, that’s even better! Can I have a couple of quarters and five
dimes?
Cashier: What do you need it for?
You: I need small change for the laundry.
Cashier: Here you go!
You: Thanks.
Answer the questions:
1. What is the conversation about? ____________________________________
2. Why do you need quarters and dimes? _______________________________
3. What does the word “break” mean? _________________________________
Agree or disagree.
1. You need 10 dollars.
_________________________________________________________________
2. The cashier has enough one dollar coins.
_________________________________________________________________
3. You need coins for the laundry.
_________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #50 (Answers)
Read the dialogue.
Cashier: How can I help you?
You: Could you break a 10 for me?
Cashier: Sure. How do you want it?
You: Could I have a five and the rest in ones?
Cashier: Well, I have a 5, but I don’t have enough 1’s. Are quarters fine with
you?
You: Oh, that’s even better! Can I have a couple of quarters and five
dimes?
Cashier: What do you need it for?
You: I need small change for the laundry.
Cashier: Here you go!
You: Thanks.
Answer the questions:
1. What is the conversation about? Money
2. Why do you need quarters and dimes? For the laundry
3. What does the word “break a 10” mean? It means you need change for 10
dollars.
Agree or disagree.
1. You need 10 dollars. No. You already have a 10 dollar bill, but you need
smaller bills and coins.
2. The cashier has enough one dollar coins. No, he doesn’t have enough one
dollar coins, so he offers quarters instead.
3. You need coins for the laundry. Yes. I am happy to have quarters and dimes,
because I can use them for my laundry.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #51
Read the dialogue.
You: Can you do me a favour?
Friend: Sure. What is it?
You: Can you keep an eye on my ball, please? I need to go to the
bathroom.
Friend: No problem. Don’t be too long.
…
You: Where is my ball?
Friend: I don’t know. I just saw it a second ago, but now it’s gone.
You: Oh, there it is. Tom is playing with it.
Answer the questions:
1. What do you need from you friend? _________________________________
2. Where is the ball? _______________________________________________
3. What does “keep an eye on…” mean? ________________________________
Agree or disagree.
1. You want to play ball with your friend.
_________________________________________________________________
2. Your friend did not keep an eye on your ball.
_________________________________________________________________
3. Somebody took your ball while you were gone.
_________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #51 (Answers)
Read the dialogue.
You: Can you do me a favour?
Friend: Sure. What is it?
You: Can you keep an eye on my ball, please? I need to go to the
bathroom.
Friend: No problem. Don’t be too long.
…
You: Where is my ball?
Friend: I don’t know. I just saw it a second ago, but now it’s gone.
You: Oh, there it is. Tom is playing with it.
Answer the questions:
1. What do you need from you friend? to look after my ball while I’m gone
2. Where is the ball? Tom is playing with it.
3. What does “keep an eye on…” mean? It means to look after something.
Agree or disagree.
1. You want to play ball with your friend. No, I need to go to the bathroom. But
I can’t bring my ball with me, so I ask my friend to keep an eye on it.
2. Your friend did not keep an eye on your ball. No, he did not do a good job.
When I asked him where the ball was, he didn’t even know. That means he did
not keep an eye on it.
3. Somebody took your ball while you were gone. Yes, that’s right. My friend
didn’t see that Tom took my ball to play with it.
Olga Chashka
Exercise #52
Read the dialogue.
You: Excuse me. Is this seat taken?
Stranger: No. You can take it.
…
You: (to the stranger who looks sad) Are you OK? You look upset.
Stranger: I missed the 3 o’clock bus. Now, I am late for my cousin’s
birthday surprise party.
You: You could surprise him on the telephone.
Stranger: I don’t have a cell phone on me.
You: Here, you can use mine.
Answer the questions:
1. Why is the person upset? __________________________________________
2. Where does the conversation probably take place? _____________________
3. How did you help the person? ______________________________________
Agree or disagree.
1. The stranger just missed his own birthday surprise party.
_________________________________________________________________
2. You missed the 3 o’clock bus.
________________________________________________________________3. You let the stranger use your cell phone to call his cousin.
_________________________________________________________________
Olga Chashka
Exercise #52 (Answers)
Read the dialogue.
You: Excuse me. Is this seat taken?
Stranger: No. You can take it.
…
You: (to the stranger who looks sad) Are you OK? You look upset.
Stranger: I missed the 3 o’clock bus. Now, I am late for my cousin’s
birthday surprise party.
You: You could surprise him on the telephone.
Stranger: I don’t have a cell phone on me.
You: Here, you can use mine.
Answer the questions:
1. Why is the person upset? He missed the bus and now he’s late for the
surprise party. It seems important to him.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place? Bus station
3. How did you help the person? I let him use my cell phone to call his cousin.
Agree or disagree.
1. The stranger just missed his own birthday surprise party. No, he missed the 3
o’clock bus and now he is late for his cousin’s birthday surprise party.
2. You missed the 3 o’clock bus. No. It wasn’t me. It’s the stranger next to me.
3. You let the stranger use your cell phone to call his cousin. Yes, that’s right.
He looks so upset. It might make him feel better.
Creative Ideas for Book Reports.
1. Write a pretend interview with the main character.
2. Write a diary from your favourite characters’ point of view.
3. Collect or create several artifacts that are important in the story, and tell why
they are important.
4. Make a board game based on the major events of the book.
5. Act out a scene with others who have read the book.
6. Design a new book jacket.
7. Make a comic strip of the most important scene.
8. Design a wanted poster for the main character.
9. Create a mini version of the book.
10. Write a poem or perform a song that tells the story.
11. Draw a time line of the events of the book.
12. Create an infomercial – a TV commercial selling the book.
13. Make a scrapbook for one of the characters.
14. Make a crossword puzzle using names or ideas from the book.
15. Give a speech while dressed up as one of the characters.
16. Write a picture book for younger children based on the story.
17. Create a trivia game about the book.
18. Make paper dolls or puppets of the main characters.
19. Present a scene from the book as a radio show.
20. Create a Power Pint presentation on the computer.
21. Retell the story from a different character’s point of view.
22. Write a newspaper article telling about the events.
23. Design a business card or write a résumé (CV) that represents the main
character.
24. Design a cereal box or other package based on something in the book.
25. Write a letter from the main character’s point of view.
The book report is great when:
- it’s handed in on time.
- It has the information the teacher asked for.
- It’s neat and easy to read.
- Its in your own words.
- It shows that you did your best.
Show and Tell
1. Personality bad
2. How to…
3. Anecdote/Urban legend
4. Family and friends
5. Talent/Passion
6. Magic tricks
7. Going camping
8. Ideal playgrounds
9. Dinosaurs
10. Favourite book
11. Favourite …
12. Gadgets
13. Travelling (countries and cultures
14. Proverbs
15. Superstitions
16. I’m proud of …
17. Something precious
18. Suggestions
19. Complaining
20. Apologizing
21. __________________________
22. __________________________
23. __________________________
24. __________________________
25. __________________________
The Magic Number
Write the number that is twice the current year (this year is 2012, so the magic number is
4024). Seal it inside an envelope
1. Tell your students that you have predicted their magic number and have sealed it
inside your envelope.
2. Ask them to write down the age that they will be at the end of this year. Then ask them
to write the years they were born.
3. Now ask them to write the age their sibling or parent (or friend) will be at the end of
this year and the year that person was born.
4. Ask the students to add the four numbers together carefully.
5. If your students ad correctly, their number be twice the current year. Unseal your
envelope and surprise them with your magic number.
Questions
What do you do to make your friends smile?
At recess, what do you do when the bell rings.
What would you volunteer to do?
Where would you go on your dream vacation?
What movie would you suggest us to watch?
What science projects do you like?
Talk about
Something you’re really grateful for.
Something you’re really proud of.
Something you’re afraid of.
Something you really like.
Share a holiday ritual or a tradition you love to do every year.
Something you can’t live without.
What makes you feel cozy and warm.
Would you rather :
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Shrink to the size of an ant or grow as tall as a giraffe?
Know what people are thinking or be able to see the future?
Have bright blue teeth or bright blue hair?
Be banned from the computer for a year or not allowed to eat sweets for
a year?
Have feet with wheels on them or eyes that could see clearly in the dark?
Sneeze 1000 times in one day or hiccup 1000 times in one day?
Be on the winning team that always played in the rain or on a losing
team that always plays in sunshine?
Have to make up a song in front of your class or have to make up a
dance?
Be able to eat with only a fork or only a spoon?
Eat breakfast foods at supper for a week or supper foods for breakfast?
Have two wonderful meals a day or three meals that were only so-so?
Eat only chips or only cookies for the rest of your life?
Live in a giant house all by yourself or a tiny house with a bunch of your
friends?
Take a one-week vacation to a far-away country or a one-month tour of
Canada?
Be given $10,000 right now or $10 a week for the rest of your life?