English Grammar Retro II

G.- REPORTED QUESTIONS

Are you sick? she asked.
She asked if I was sick.

Put these questions into reported speech.

1.- Did Ann mail the letters? he asked. ___________________________
2.- What size are they? he asked. ___________________________
3.- Will you call me? she asked. ___________________________
4.- Where have you been? he asked. ___________________________
5.- Do you know the address? she asked. _________________________
6.- When can you do it? he asked. ___________________________

H.- ADJECTIVE ORDER

Some (old /beautiful / silk) tablecloths.
Some beautiful old silk tablecloths.

Put the adjective in usual order.

1.- the (brick / tall) building. ______________________________
2.- some (green / old) doors. ______________________________
3.- a (English / young) student. ______________________________
4.- a (long / cotton) skirt. ______________________________
5.- an (striped / blue / pale / expensive) shirt. _______________________
6.- a pair of (denim / old / faded) jeans. ___________________________

I.- TALKING ABOUT GRAMMAR

Circle the correct letter, a or b. You can look at the grammar summaries for
units 1-10 for help. Score two points for each correct answer.

1.- Ill call you if I hear any more news.

This sentence is a:
a.- Type 1 conditional
b.- Type 2 conditional

2.- Id be careful if I were you.

This sentence is:
a.- a warning
b.- an offer

3.- It was a really boring concert. I fell asleep.

Here, really is:
a.- an adjective modifying an adverb.
b.- an adverb modifying an adjective.

4.- He asked her if she would help.

This sentence is:
a.- a reported request
b.- a reported statement

5.- Finally, they had a cup of coffee.

Finally is:
a.- an adverb of frequency
b.- an adverb of sequence

6.- He said, Im awfully tired.

This statement is an example of:
a.- reported speech
b.- direct speech

7.- When you meet him, remember to shake hands.

In this example, When introduces:
a.- a time clause
b.- a relative clause

J.- CONDITIONALS 2

Ill do it if I can.
Ill do it if I could.

Change these sentences from type 1 conditionals to Type 2 conditionals.

1.- Ill call a doctor if Im sick. _______________________________
2.- I wont go unless I can afford the tickets. ________________________
3.- if Im late, Ill miss my bus. _______________________________
4.- if you like it, Ill give it to you. _______________________________

K.- VOCABULARY

Circle the different word.

1.- outlaw sheriff robber murderer
2.- holiday celebration season carnival
3.- drive avenue road map
4.- canvas denim metal cotton
5.- stomach mouth cheek nose
6.- soothing calm gentle violent
7.- boiler field farmyard forest

L.- PRONUNCIATION

Celebration
Ce le bra tion = four

1.- congratulations
2.- independence
3.- embarrassed
4.- hypnosis
5.- beware
6.- superstitious
7.- solitude
8.- amazingly
9.- wicked
10.- dressed

M.- MATCHING

Match the sentence to the most likely reply.

Sentences Replies

1.- Leave us alone. a.- Yes, I understand now.
2.- Is that clear? b.- Its straight ahead.
3.- Thank you very much. c.- The one dressed in black.
4.- Wheres the beach? d.- I will! Thanks.
5.- Which one is Marie? e.- All right, Ill go.
6.- Have a good time! f.- Youre welcome.


PROGRESS CHECK UNITS 11 20

A WHICH WORD?

Fill in the blanks with the correct verbs.

1.- I wish I ______ more friends.
a).- have b).- to have c).- had d).- having

2.- I wish I hadnt _______ this book.
a).- finish b).- finished c).- to finish d).- finishing

3.- He should _______ taken more driving lessons.
a).- had b).- been c).- has d).- have

4.- He must have _____ dead for at least an hour.
a).- had b).- be c).- get d).- been

5.- It was murder. He ______ have killed himself.
a).- shouldnt b).- couldnt c).- could d).- might

6.- If I _____ known, I could have helped you.
a).- would b).- would have c).- have d).- had

7.- Its time you _____ on that plane. Come on!
a).- were b).- go c).- are d).- be

8.- It was difficult, but they _____ to get a ride.
a).- could b).- managed c).- able d).- were

9.- If only I _____ a car!
a).- had b).- can c).- get d).- could

10.- They ______ to have worked herder.
a).- should b).- ought c).- could d).- would