Comprehensive English Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises

Moke Exam

Grammar

  1. We need to have the wiring put up in bedroom 4.
  2. I always enjoy getting into bed after a long flight.
  3. The inspector noted the speed of service in the restaurant.
  4. We’ll have the hotel redecorated in the winter when there are not many guests staying.
  5. Don’t worry – all the tickets have been booked.
  6. You should check the room is completely ready.
  7. If you’re looking to hire a car while you are here, you should speak to Jeremy.
  8. When you said you were going to drop by, I didn’t expect you to turn up at 2 o’clock.
  9. When did they say that the villa in Spain will be completed?

Vocabulary

  1. Our resort was situated close to the golden sands of Paradise.
  2. Archaeologists believe this site to be one of cultural interest and expect to discover how the previous inhabitants lived when they evaluate.
  3. We encourage all employees to enrol on an evening course.
  4. If you wish to make a reservation, please go to the hotel’s website.
  5. The company offered free breaks to its best-performing employees each year as an incentive for them.
  6. Although it was a hot, sunny day, we were kept cool by the soft glaciers coming in off the ocean.
  7. The moment the plane touched down on the runway.
  8. If any excavations of significant value are found at this site.
  9. During our trip to the renovations at Alaska’s Icefield, we were fortunate enough to see.

Professional Skills

  1. Which of the following is an example of an imperishable product? C) A safe deposit box.
  2. When dealing with a customer who has a problem, what is it important to do? A) Listen actively if they are explaining a problem.
  3. If a guest has a complaint, what should you do after dealing with it? B) Apologize for the inconvenience caused.
  4. Which of the expressions below is offering advice to a customer? C) I suggest you check the baggage allowance on the airline’s website.
  5. Which of the following is important when you are talking to a group? B) To sound enthusiastic and use humor or anecdotes.
  6. How do you pronounce 6.75? Six point seventy-five percent.
  7. Which of the following expressions can be used to check everyone is in agreement? C) Is that decided then?
  8. What should you prepare before you give a presentation? A) Short prompts

Numbers

  • 5.85%: b) Five point eight five percent
  • $2 bn: a) Two billion dollars
  • 1/3: a) One third
  • The 5–8 age range: b) The five to eight age range
  • £55,000: a) Fifty-five thousand pounds
  • ¾: b) Three-quarters
  • 6.25%: b) Six point two five percent
  • €75: a) Seventy-five euros
  • 4/5: b) Four-fifths
  • 3 1/2 m: b) Three and a half million
  • ¥ 364: a) Three hundred and sixty-four yen
  • £6.50: a) Six pounds fifty

Linking Words

  1. On the whole, younger holidaymakers tend to be attracted to Ibiza.
  2. Turkey has many historic attractions for tourists to visit. Furthermore, it is relatively cheap to travel around.
  3. Although I spoke some Arabic, the market seller spoke too quickly for me to understand him.
  4. The train to the airport was late leaving the station. As a result, we had to run to catch our flight.
  5. We want to go somewhere quiet and romantic for our honeymoon. However, we also want to try some adventure sports and travel a bit.
  6. Although it was a rather exclusive resort, everyone was very friendly and down-to-earth.
  7. The durian is thought to be the king of fruits in Thailand because it has such a unique taste. However, tourists are often put off from trying it because of its smell.
  8. The tree houses offered a unique holiday experience and enjoyed stunning views of the ocean. Consequently, it was almost impossible to make a booking in the same year you wanted to travel.

Have/Get Something Done

  1. I‘ll get your room prepared for you straightaway.
  2. We’re getting new carpets fitted in time for the autumn season.
  3. We are going to have the whole hotel rewired by a local electrician.
  4. Please get this letter translated into French, German, and Italian by the end of the week.
  5. If you don’t get this problem sorted out today, I will have to talk to your manager.
  6. I’ll get one of our technical staff to help you right away.
  7. Could you get my suit cleaned for me?
  8. I’m going to have the venue decorated by the end of the week.
  9. He’s getting the invitations printed through a company he found on the internet.
  10. I’ve been told that the broken window is getting replaced tomorrow.
  11. When are you going to have the new system installed?
  12. Please have Mr. and Mrs. Chen’s luggage taken to their room.

Phrasal Verbs

  1. Don’t worry, it’s not a big problem and shouldn’t take long to sort out.
  2. I’m sorry, but it’s impossible to get through to that number at the moment. Could you try again later?
  3. Please don’t ring off yet.
  4. Oh no, my battery is about to run out.
  5. Sorry, we were cut off.
  6. Please could you pass on a message to Mr. Chalmers?
  7. I’ll get back to you as soon as I’ve discussed this with John.
  8. Please hold on a moment while I see if Ms. Wilson is in.
  9. I’ll just put you through.
  10. I’ll look into possible dates and give you a call later.

Asking Questions

  1. May I have another coffee?
  2. Do you know whether they are vegetarian or not?
  3. Could you book a taxi to take me to the airport tomorrow at 6 a.m.?
  4. What exactly seems to be the problem?
  5. Would you mind showing me where meeting room 3 is?
  6. Do you need any help with your luggage?
  7. Do you mind if I make a quick call?
  8. Will you be paying by credit or debit card?
  9. Can I ask you when the next train to Brussels leaves?
  10. Have you any idea when he’ll get to the hotel?

Personal Qualities and Prefixes

unreliable, welcoming, unfriendly, impatient, inefficient, inappropriate, disrespectful, loyal, dishonest, incompetent.

Idioms and Metaphors

  1. We had to cut production costs to the bone in order to keep the company operating.
  2. When Richard was a student, he often spent the summer break travelling on a shoestring.
  3. They would soon be very busy as there was a lot of work on the horizon.
  4. Although it wasn’t our fault that the hire car had broken down, we were still expected to foot the bill when it was repaired.
  5. There were fears that the economic situation could really put the brakes on the number of guests the hotel might receive that year.
  6. The price of accommodation in the area has really gone through the roof since the area was developed for the Olympics.