- •Modal Verbs – Key
- •2 Each of these sentences contains at least one error. Underline the errors and correct them.
- •4 Make sentences from the words in brackets.
- •I shouldn´t have eaten so much.
- •It can’t be changed now.
- •I would have helped you.
- •5 Rewrite each sentence using the word given in brackets.
- •They might have sold their house.
- •It could have exploded.
- •6 Put each sentence into the Past.
- •I had to leave early.
- •8 Match the sentences on the left to the ones on the right closest in meaning.
- •-Ing / infinitive – Key
- •1 Write these sentences in another way, beginning as given.
- •8 I was annoyed because the decision was made without anybody asking/consulting/informing/telling me.
- •4 Complete each sentence using only one word.
- •1 Insert a or an or 0.
- •2 Insert the or 0.
- •4 Insert a, an, the or 0. Fat fingered typing costs a trader’s bosses £128m
- •5 After you studied the theory of Articles, do a self-check test here:
- •Subject – Verb Agreement – Key
- •1 Put is or are into each space.
- •2 Choose the correct answer in parentheses.
- •Passive – Key
- •1 Put the verb into the most suitable passive form.
- •Road delays
- •Accident
4 Insert a, an, the or 0. Fat fingered typing costs a trader’s bosses £128m
By fat finger syndrome we mean accidentally pressing (1) the wrong button when entering details on (2) a computer keyboard. But (3) the consequences of fat finger syndrome in (4) _0__ financial contexts can be rather serious. In December 2005, fat finger syndrome was responsible for one of (5) the most spectacular financial errors in history, when (6) a share dealer on (7) the Tokyo stock exchange pressed the wrong button on his computer and landed his firm with (8) a bill for £128,000,000. (9) The Japanese trader meant to sell one share in (10) a recruitment company for 600,000 yen - about £3000. But (11) a typing error meant he sold 600,000 shares at a price of one yen, or around half (12) a penny! (13) The significance of fat finger syndrome is not just restricted to (14) _0__ financial transactions. In December 2005, it was alleged that (15) _0__ London’s victory in hosting (16) the 2012 Olympics was partly attributable to (17) a member of (18) the International Olympic Committee pressing the wrong button during (19) a/the crucial third-round vote.
5 After you studied the theory of Articles, do a self-check test here:
the United Kingdom, the High Tatras, the Matterhorn, Oxford Street, Gatwick Airport, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Great Britain, the Atlantic, the Vltava, the River Thames, Niagara Falls,
the North, the Bahamas, the Krkonoše, the Sněžka, Mt Everest, the Alps, the Sahara, the University of London, the Prime Minister, Elizabeth II., the President, the Hilton, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness, Europe, Cambridge University, Tyl Theatre, St Martin’s Church, page 45, Appendix A
He likes biology.
English is a Germanic language.
Lunch is served from twelve to two.
I liked the dinner she cooked.
She cooked a very delicious lunch.
He died of cancer.
Can you play darts?
They were jumping on the bed.
I want to go home by train.
He went to the church only for the X-mas.
I went to the hospital to see my friend there.
The more friends you have, the more debts they can pay for you.
I’ve bought the same T-shirt as Jára.
A car must be insured.
Is a spider an insect?
A computer is a device that allows you….
He is a tour operator.
The artist Van Gogh cut off his ear.
He has a Picasso in his garage!
There is a Mrs Wilkins to see you.
Come on and have a rest.
Julie earns 500 US dollars a week.
Here is a cup and saucer.
What a day it’s been! !
I buy magazines about computers.
Time is money.
Life is hard.
Would you like a cup of tea?
She hates dishonesty.
I liked the tea served.
Subject – Verb Agreement – Key
1 Put is or are into each space.
1 My hair is much too long for summer.
2 Where are my new yellow trousers?
3 What is the news from Florence?
4 The wages here are very high.
5 That advice is very useful; thanks very much.
6 He says that maths is his favourite subject.
7 My new shorts are much too tight; I must have put on weight.
8 The money you wanted is on the table by the front door.
9 My clothes are all still in the washing machine!
10 Where are the scissors I lent you last week?
11 The luggage is out in the hall waiting to be brought in.
12 The information he gives us is always useful.
13 All my life savings are hidden in my mattress.
14 The goods you ordered are still in the warehouse.