English Language Practice: Grammar and Vocabulary
English Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises
Complete the sentences with the correct words.
- I found Judy sitting on my doorstep when I got home.
- Animals thrive when there is food, water, and a lack of danger from other species.
- This is a complex problem which we have not been able to solve.
- Both animals and people have to learn to adapt to new surroundings.
- Most people think that foxes live in woods and fields, but they are also city-dwelling animals.
- As cities expand out into the countryside, there is less
Vocabulary and Phrases: English Learning
-ED/-ING Adjectives
-ED (temporal): Describes how people feel. Example: How is John? He is bored.
-ING (permanent): Describes a characteristic of someone or something. Example: What is John like? He’s boring.
Accessories
Bracelet, dyed hair, earring, glasses, ring, piercing, tattoo, sunglasses, make-up, cap, hat, handbag, watch, nail polish.
Appearance
Thin, round, to have a beard/a mustache, chubby, receding hair, curly, wavy, straight, ginger, grey/white, bald, plump, stout, skinny, obese, fit, smart,
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1º p, preterite
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