Master English Grammar and Sentence Structure
English Grammar Exercises
A. Embedded Questions
Complete the following embedded questions.
- Do you need any help?
Call me if you need any help. - Where’s Helen gone?
You’ve no idea where Helen has gone, have you? - When will Tony be back?
Do you happen to know when Tony will be back? - How much is it going to cost?
You don’t know how much it is going to cost, do you? - Will he be back soon?
You wouldn’t happen to know if he will be back soon, would you?
B. Unless vs. If
Fill the gap in each sentence with unless or if.
- We won’t pay our suppliers unless they send the goods before Friday.
- We won’t pay them if they don’t send the goods before Friday.
- We’re going for a bike ride this weekend unless it rains.
- He won’t come unless you invite him personally.
- The meeting is on Friday at 10 o’clock unless you hear otherwise.
C. Defining Relative Clauses
Make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause.
- They found the money. I dropped the money.
They found the money that I dropped. - I broke the plate. The plate was a wedding present.
I broke the plate that was a wedding present. - The police arrested the man. I saw the man steal a handbag.
The police arrested the man whom I saw steal a handbag. - The Queen fired the chef. We had met the chef.
The Queen fired the chef whom we had met. - She wrote to her friend. Her friend lives in Vietnam.
She wrote to her friend who lives in Vietnam.
D. Passive Causative
Change the following sentences to the passive causative form, using the verbs in brackets.
- I washed my car. (have)
I had my car washed. - I cut my hair. (get)
I got my hair cut. - I typed the documents. (have)
I had the documents typed. - I fixed my washing machine. (get)
I got my washing machine fixed. - I cut my grass. (have)
I had my grass cut.
E. Active to Passive Voice
Turn from active voice into passive voice.
- The gardener has planted some trees.
Some trees have been planted by the gardener. - Doctor Brown will give you some advice.
Some advice will be given to you by Doctor Brown. - A famous designer will redecorate the hotel.
The hotel will be redecorated by a famous designer. - Steven Spielberg directed “E.T.”
“E.T.” was directed by Steven Spielberg. - Someone has broken the crystal vase.
The crystal vase has been broken.
F. Past Simple and Past Perfect
Complete with a suitable simple past or past perfect tense:
- Had he known (know) her for a long time before they got (get) married?
- He drove (drive) down to the hotel where they had spent (spend) their honeymoon years ago.
- When we got (get) to the station, the train had already left (already/leave).
- He sat (sit) at a table by the window where he had had (have) a meal with Jane.
- Why hadn’t he asked (not/ask) her to wait and think again before she left (leave) Paris?
Reading
What is the Most Significant Invention of the Modern Day?
- It’s a fact that… False
- Cars have both positive… True
- When you talk on… True
- The author prefers… True
- The saxophone was… False
Writing
On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph about a big risk you have taken in your life. Use these questions to help you:
One of the biggest risks I have taken in my life was traveling by car to Coroico on the famous “Death Road.” The road was narrow, with steep cliffs and sharp turns, making it extremely dangerous. While taking the risk, I felt both excited and terrified at the same time. I couldn’t help but feel anxious every time the car approached the edge of the road. Fortunately, the trip turned out well, and we arrived safely, allowing me to enjoy the breathtaking views and the unique experience of being in such an extraordinary place.
If I had the opportunity to take a similar trip again, I would definitely do it, but I would be more prepared and cautious. I would recommend this experience to others, but only if they are ready for the challenge and understand the risks involved.