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Prepositions of Place – Part 1

Subject Pronouns

Pronouns: A Complete Guide

Subject and Object Pronouns

1. He
2. her
3. us
4. I
5. him
6. He
7. her
8. We
9. me
10. them
11. It
12. me

Possessive and Reflexive Pronouns

1. mine
2. herself
3. theirs
4. myself
5. yours
6. ourselves
7. himself
8. itself
9. yours
10. yourselves
11. themselves
12. yours

Demonstrative Pronouns

1. This
2. These
3. This
4. This
5. That
6. This
7. These
8. That
9. This
10. Those
11. This
12. Those

Relative, Interrogative, and Indefinite Pronouns

Relative Pronouns

1. who
2. whose
3. which
4. whom
5. where / that (“where” is most natural, but “that” works in informal English)

Interrogative Pronouns

1. Who
2. Whom (Who is also acceptable in informal English)
3. What
4. Which
5. Who

Indefinite Pronouns

1. Everyone
2. Someone
3. Nothing
4. Many
5. Everyone
6. None

The Simple Present

Affirmative Statements

A.

1. goes
2. studies
3. lives
4. likes
5. play

B.

1. studies
2. washes
3. rains
4. work
5. has

Negative Statements

A. Affirmative or Negative

Number 3 and 6 are negative statements.

B. Fill in the Blank

1. I’m not at home.
2. She doesn’t like chocolate.
3. Alejandra’s not on vacation. / Alejandra isn’t on vacation.
4. They’re not in the classroom. / They aren’t in the classroom.
5. He doesn’t play tennis.
6. We don’t watch TV in the morning.
7. You’re not late. / You aren’t late.
8. Maria doesn’t speak Japanese.
9. The dog’s not hungry. / The dog isn’t hungry.
10. The students don’t love grammar class.
11. It doesn’t rain much in August.

Yes/No Questions and Short Answers

A. Yes/No Questions

1. Do you like pizza?
2. Does she speak English?
3. Is he your brother?
4. Do they go to school on Saturdays?
5. Is she a doctor?
6. Does it rain a lot in April?
7. Are you a student?
8. Are they happy?
9. Does Maria like ice cream?
10. Is it cold today?

B. Short Answers

1. b
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. b

There is / There are

Exercise A

1. There’s
2. There’s
3. There are
4. There are
5. There are
6. There’s
7. There are
8. There’s

Exercise B

1. There isn’t a bank near my house.
2. There isn’t a mall next to the post office.
3. There aren’t any coffee shops in your neighborhood.
4. There aren’t four bookstores in the mall.
5. There aren’t six people at the bus stop.
6. There isn’t an ATM in front of the bank.
7. There aren’t any books at the library.
8. There isn’t a parking lot behind the grocery store.

Exercise C

1. Is there a mall near the bus stop?
2. Are there any convenience stores near here?
3. Are there any coffee shops downtown?
4. Is there a bank across from the museum?
5. Are there any parks close to your house?

Possessives

Exercise A

1. Charles’s
2. boys’
3. children’s
4. friend’s
5. woman’s

Exercise B

1. Their
2. Our
3. Her
4. Its
5. your

Exercise C

1. theirs
2. yours
3. mine
4. Ours
5. hers
6. his

Exercise D

1. Who
2. Who’s
3. Whose
4. Whom

Subjects and Objects

Exercise A

1. Subject = The children; Object = students
2. Subject = My mother; Object = dinner
3. Subject = We; Object = music
4. Subject = The students; Object = TikTok
5. Subject = Tom; Object = his father

Exercise B

1. I
2. me
3. They
4. them
5. me
6. He
7. us
8. her
9. I
10. him
11. us
12. it
13. You
14. them
15. us

Present Continuous

Exercise A

1. They’re playing soccer.
2. Ana isn’t living in Spain.
3. You’re sitting at the bus stop.
4. She’s writing an email to a friend.
5. I’m fixing my bike.

Exercise B

1. Is she studying at UNAM?
2. What kind of music is he listening to?
3. When are you visiting Mexico?
4. Where are they traveling this summer?
5. Is Frida painting a portrait?

Exercise C

1. practices
2. is barking
3. live
4. is wearing
5. listens to
6. is looking
7. need
8. hear
9. is grading
10. are taking

The Future with Will

Exercise A

1. They’ll play soccer tomorrow.
2. I’ll finish my homework tonight.
3. They’ll visit their grandparents next week.
4. They won’t go to the park this afternoon.
5. The students won’t do their homework.
6. Will she come to the party tonight?
7. Will you help me with my homework after class?
8. Will he play soccer on Saturday?
9. Will we see a movie tonight?
10. What will she eat for lunch?
11. Where will you go on vacation?
12. What will he do tomorrow?
13. When will you help me?
14. Who will we see at the park?
15. Which university will you study at next year?

Exercise B

1. He’ll go to school tomorrow.
2. They will play soccer next week.
3. She’ll eat breakfast at 9:00.
4. She won’t come to the party.
5. They won’t play soccer.
6. Will you come to class tomorrow?
7. Will she call you tonight?
8. Where will you go on vacation?
9. What will she eat for lunch?
10. When will he come to school?

The Future with Be Going To

Exercise A

1. She’s
2. They’re
3. I’m
4. He’s
5. Are / going
6. Is / to
7. Are / going to
8. are / going to
9. are / going to
10. is / going to

Exercise B

1. She is going to visit her friend tomorrow.
2. They are going to play basketball after school.
3. I am going to study English tonight.
4. He isn’t going to call you later.
5. We are not going to watch TV tonight.
6. I am not going to eat dinner.
7. Are you going to come to class tomorrow?
8. Is she going to call her mom tonight?
9. Where are you going to travel next year?
10. What is he going to eat for lunch?

Questions in the Simple Past

Exercise A

1. Did
2. did
3. Did
4. did
5. Were
6. did
7. Was
8. did
9. Did
10. did

Exercise B

1. Did you go to school yesterday?
2. Where did she go on vacation?
3. Did he study for the test?
4. What did you eat for dinner last night?
5. Were you at the party yesterday?
6. Were they late for class?
7. Where was she yesterday?
8. Did your brother play soccer last weekend?
9. Why did she cry after the movie?
10. Were we in the same class last year?

Modals

Exercise A

1. b
2. a
3. b
4. b
5. c
6. a
7. b
8. b
9. b
10. a

Exercise B

1. Alejandra can swim very fast.
2. You must wear your ID card at school.
3. He can’t drive a car.
4. Diego and Frida can speak three languages.
5. You must study tonight.
6. Students mustn’t eat in class.
7. You should drink more water.
8. She might go to the party tonight.
9. He won’t come tomorrow.
10. We are able to play the piano.

Count and Noncount Nouns

Exercise A

1. chicken
2. hair
3. information
4. salt
5. coffee
6. many
7. much
8. much
9. many
10. advice

Exercise B

1. any
2. an
3. any
4. an
5. a
6. a little
7. a few
8. a little
9. a few
10. a little

Comparatives and Superlatives

Exercise A

1. wetter, the wettest
2. luckier, the luckiest
3. less, the least
4. lower, the lowest
5. bigger, the biggest
6. lazier, the laziest
7. younger, the youngest
8. sillier, the silliest
9. simpler (more simple), the simplest (the most simple)
10. easier, the easiest

Exercise B

1. more tired
2. the worst
3. more carefully
4. the most interesting
5. simpler
6. the most
7. colder
8. the longest
9. longer
10. the coldest

Pronouncing -ed Endings

Exercise A

1. worked /t/
2. played /d/
3. needed /ɪd/
4. washed /t/
5. cleaned /d/
6. decided /ɪd/
7. stopped /t/
8. loved /d/
9. excited /ɪd/
10. asked /t/

Exercise B

1. S
2. D
3. S
4. S
5. D
6. D
7. D
8. D
9. S
10. D

Independent and Dependent Clauses

Exercise A

1. I wore a heavy jacket (I) although it was very cold. (D)
2. After I finish my homework, (D) I usually watch TV. (I)
3. She listened to music (I) as she was walking home. (D)
4. When the class ended, (D) the students packed their bags. (I)
5. He burned the food (I) while he was cooking dinner. (D)
6. Until the teacher arrives, (D) please remain seated. (I)
7. I went to bed early (I) because I was tired. (D)
8. If you study every day, (D) your English will improve. (I)
9. They have made many friends (I) since they moved to Texas. (D)
10. Although he speaks quietly, (D) everyone listens carefully. (I)

Exercise B

1. Dependent clause: because the bus was late

Because the bus was late, I arrived after the meeting started.

I arrived after the meeting started because the bus was late.

2. Dependent clause: when I checked my email

When I checked my email, I saw your message.

I saw your message when I checked my email.

3. Dependent clause: although I was tired

Although I was tired, I finished the assignment.

I finished the assignment although I was tired.

4. Dependent clause: after we ate dinner

After we ate dinner, we watched a movie.

We watched a movie after we ate dinner.

5. Dependent clause: if you have a question

If you have a question, ask me.

Ask me if you have a question.

6. Dependent clause: since she moved to Texas

Since she moved to Texas, she has made a lot of friends.

She has made a lot of friends since she moved to Texas.

7. Dependent clause: while I was driving home

While I was driving home, it started to rain.

It started to rain while I was driving home.

8. Dependent clause: before the class began

Before the class began, the teacher wrote the agenda on the board.

The teacher wrote the agenda on the board before the class began.

9. Dependent clause: unless you study

Unless you study, you won’t pass the test.

You won’t pass the test unless you study.

10. Dependent clause: as soon as the store opened

As soon as the store opened, customers walked in.

Customers walked in as soon as the store opened.

Adverbs of Frequency and Time Expressions

Exercise A

1. b
2. b
3. a
4. b
5. b
6. b
7. a
8. a
9. c
10. a

Exercise B

Part 1

1. I usually eat breakfast at home.
2. She is often tired on Mondays.
3. We study English every day.
4. He never watches TV at night.
5. They sometimes go out on weekends.

Part 2

6. I usually exercise in the morning.

7. Sometimes we eat out on weekends.

8. She is always late.

9. They study English every day.

10. He never works at night.

The Simple Past Tense

Exercise A

1. Yesterday, I went to work at 8 a.m.
2. She didn’t go to class last Friday.
3. We were tired after the meeting.
4. He bought a new phone last week.
5. They didn’t finish the project on time.
6. Last night, I watched a movie with my friends.
7. Did you eat breakfast this morning?
8. My parents lived in Mexico in 2010.
9. She didn’t study for the test.
10. When I was a child, I played soccer every day.

Exercise B

1. Yesterday, I went to work at 8 a.m. (go)
2. She bought a new laptop last month. (buy)
3. We were tired after the long meeting. (be)
4. They ate dinner at home last night. (eat)
5. He studied English for two years in college. (study)
6. I lost my keys this morning. (lose)
7. The class started at 9:00 a.m. yesterday. (start)
8. My friends called me after the movie. (call)
9. She arrived late because of traffic. (arrive)
10. We had a great time on our vacation. (have)

Direct Objects and Indirect Objects

Exercise A

1. The teacher explained the present continuous to us.
2. The author read a scary story.
3. Did you send me the homeowrk?
4. Alexander gave Michelle a gift. / Michelle gave Alexander a gift.
5. The manager explained the rules to us.
6. Did she send him the message?
7. He bought me a coffee.
8. The teacher showed the students the answer.
9. He cooked her dinner.
10. Did you tell me the truth?

Exercise B

1. b
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. b
6. b
7. b
8. c
9. b
10. c

Adjectives

Exercise A

1. B
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. B

Exercise B

1. She has a big house.
2. The movie was boring.
3. There are too many people in the room.
4. I have too much homework tonight.
5. She is tall enough to reach the shelf.
6. The movie is very interesting.
7. He is very tired after work.
8. We don’t have enough time to finish the test.
9. They bought a fast red car.
10. There is too much traffic today.

Adverbs

Exercise A

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. B

Exercise B

1. I always go to the gym on Mondays.
2. She arrived in Mexico City yesterday morning.
3. We haven’t finished the project yet.
4. He drives very carefully in traffic.
5. First, we went to the museum, and then we ate lunch.
6. She sings very well at concerts.
7. I never drink coffee at night.
8. They arrived yesterday evening.
9. He speaks Spanish quickly.
10. I have already visited Peru twice.

The Past Continuous

Exercise A

1. D
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. D

Exercise B

1. At 9 PM last night, I was watching TV when you called.
2. She was studying when the lights went out.
3. While they were playing soccer, it started to rain.
4. I knew the answer during the test.
5. This time last year, we were living in Spain.
6. What were you doing at 6 PM yesterday?
7. The students were talking while the teacher was explaining the lesson.
8. Suddenly, the car crashed into the wall.
9. I lived in Mexico for five years before I moved to Texas.
10. While I was cooking dinner, the phone rang.

Adjective Clauses

Exercise A

1. that / which
2. who
3. who
4. whose
5. that / which
6. that / which / where (depending on interpretation)
7. who / that
8. that / which
9. that
10. that / which

Exercise B

Part 1

1. The movie we watched was fascinating.
2. Cannot omit (who = subject).
3. The article I read was controversial.
4. Cannot omit (who = subject).
5. The candidate we interviewed was confident.

Part 2

1. The documents signed yesterday are missing.
2. The students studying abroad often face challenges.
3. Cannot reduce (works = active finite verb).
4. The products produced locally are cheaper.
5. The man sitting near the window left early.