Instructions: Choose the letter for the correct completion of each sentence.
1. Walter _____________________ food to poor people in New York City every weekend.
a. give
b. gives
c. giving
2. Natalie likes __________________ in her backyard pool.
a. swimming
b. swims
c. swim
3. You ______________ at a stop sign. It is the law!
a. can stop
b. must stop
c. prefer to stop
4. There are five _______________ in the restroom.
a. woman
b. women
c. womans
5. While Maurice __________________ in bed last night, a drunk driver ______________ his car on the street.
a. was sleep...hit
b. sleeps....hits
c. was sleeping...hit
6. When the boss _______________ to the office tomorrow, he _____________ the workers.
a. comes....will pay
b. will come...will pay
c. come...will pay
7. You practice English every day, ____________?
a. aren't you
b. did you
c. don't you
8. David: ______________________________?
Susan: Mary.
a. Who did Peter marry?
b. Did Peter marry Mary?
c. Who Peter married?
9. ___________ you please lower the volume of the radio?
a. Should
b. Could
c. May
10. ______________ food will be ready in a few minutes.
a. You're
b. Yours
c. Your
11. Nathan ________________ in Colombia since 1999.
a. has lived
b. have lived
c. has living
12. Tony is not in class today. He is absent ________ the class.
a. to
b. at
c. from
13. ___________ students failed the second math quiz.
a. Much
b. Many
c. A little
14. Maurice ________________ a grammar exercise for his students now.
a. is makes
b. was making
c. is making
15. By the time Jack ___________ at the airport last night, the plane to Los Angeles _____________.
a. arrives...will leave
b. arrived...had left
c. arrived...has left
16. The turkey is delicious. Can I have ___________ slice of the turkey?
a. other
b. another
c. others
17. There is ______________ food in the kitchen.
a. a lot of
b. many
c. several
18. Richard cut ___________ with a knife. He is in the hospital now.
a. herself
b. itself
c. himself
19. Nadine _____________________ in New York City, but now she doesn't.
a. used to work
b. is working
c. use to work
20. Julia and her husband wake up __________ 5am every morning.
a. at
b. in
c. on
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Error Identification Practice 08.12.15
Instructions: Choose the underlined word that is incorrect in the following sentences.
1. After Mr. Watson died, he decided that Mrs. Watson should get none of his inheritance because she had cheated on him.
2. The police are in pursue of three criminals that escaped from a prison in Nassau County.
3. Unless you don't complete the project on time, you will not get paid.
4. When the package arrives, you will recieve an email notifying you that it has arrived.
5. Neither the students nor the teacher feel comfortable in the classroom because it is too cold.
6. Mei-Li knew that if she attended the lecture last Thursday,she would have done better on the test yesterday.
7. Rachel likes spend her Saturdays at the beach because she enjoys swimming and playing beach volleyball.
8. Astronomers have discovered that something strange is happened on the moon.
9. Because of hungry, the workers in the factory could not focus on their tasks.
10. It is important that you wash your hands after handle specimens in the lab.
1. After Mr. Watson died, he decided that Mrs. Watson should get none of his inheritance because she had cheated on him.
2. The police are in pursue of three criminals that escaped from a prison in Nassau County.
3. Unless you don't complete the project on time, you will not get paid.
4. When the package arrives, you will recieve an email notifying you that it has arrived.
5. Neither the students nor the teacher feel comfortable in the classroom because it is too cold.
6. Mei-Li knew that if she attended the lecture last Thursday,she would have done better on the test yesterday.
7. Rachel likes spend her Saturdays at the beach because she enjoys swimming and playing beach volleyball.
8. Astronomers have discovered that something strange is happened on the moon.
9. Because of hungry, the workers in the factory could not focus on their tasks.
10. It is important that you wash your hands after handle specimens in the lab.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Error Identification Practice 08.10.15
Instructions: Choose the underlined word that is incorrect in the following sentences.
1. The problem what the workers had to deal with today was more difficult than they could handle.
2. Before the students will write their essays tomorrow, they will submit their outlines to the teacher.
3. Had Rachel known that Tom was going to cheat on her, she would married his brother instead.
4. Not only don't John like Japanese food, but he also likes Chinese food.
5. The doctor told Nadine that if she did not feel better, she should make other appointment to see him.
6. There have many issues that we will need to discuss during the meeting on Friday.
7. It is very important that you follow the procedure careful when you draw the patient's blood.
8. Oliver does not enjoy to play video games; he prefers to play sports or hang out with friends.
9. The President got very sick, because he did not attend a meeting at the United Nations.
10. We are expected more than three hundred people at the event, so we will have to buy more food.
1. The problem what the workers had to deal with today was more difficult than they could handle.
2. Before the students will write their essays tomorrow, they will submit their outlines to the teacher.
3. Had Rachel known that Tom was going to cheat on her, she would married his brother instead.
4. Not only don't John like Japanese food, but he also likes Chinese food.
5. The doctor told Nadine that if she did not feel better, she should make other appointment to see him.
6. There have many issues that we will need to discuss during the meeting on Friday.
7. It is very important that you follow the procedure careful when you draw the patient's blood.
8. Oliver does not enjoy to play video games; he prefers to play sports or hang out with friends.
9. The President got very sick, because he did not attend a meeting at the United Nations.
10. We are expected more than three hundred people at the event, so we will have to buy more food.
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Double and Repeated Comparatives 08.03.15
Instructions: Complete the statement logically, using double comparatives or repeated comparatives.
1. Even though Janet has been on a diet for three weeks, she still seems to be getting (fat) ________________________. That’s very strange.
2. Usually, the (old) ___________ people are, the (wise) ______________ they are.
3. Winter is almost over, so it is getting (warm) ______________________________________ everyday.
4. The (long) ______________ Peter had to wait for the train, the (annoyed) ___________________ he became.
5. It seems that food is getting (expensive) __________________________.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
SSP 106 Tense and Adverb Clauses
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with a verb in the right tense.
1. By the time President Obama (arrive) ________________ at the Kantei in Japan last night, the Japanese prime minister (fall) ____________________ asleep.
2. As soon as my boss (give) ___________________ me my paycheck tomorrow, I (deposit) ______________________ it in the bank.
3. While I (watch) ___________________ TV later tonight, I (check) ________________ the mail.
4. Whenever my mother (eat) __________________ shellfish, she (get) ________________ sick. She should stop eating shellfish.
5. Peter (see, not) ____________________ his girlfriend since she (leave) _________________ their apartment yesterday evening. He is very worried.
6. Rachel (ride, not) ______________________ a horse again as long as she (live) ______________________.
7. Just as I (get) _________________ out of my car yesterday, it (start) ________________ to rain.
8. By the time the Saudi ambassador (exit) _________________ the UN conference room tomorrow, his limousine (arrive) ________________.
9. When Juyeon's phone (ring) _________________ a few minutes ago, she (answer, not) ___________________ it.
10. The next time Mei-Lin (go) _______________ Hong Kong, she (visit) _____________ the Po Lin Monastery.
1. By the time President Obama (arrive) ________________ at the Kantei in Japan last night, the Japanese prime minister (fall) ____________________ asleep.
2. As soon as my boss (give) ___________________ me my paycheck tomorrow, I (deposit) ______________________ it in the bank.
3. While I (watch) ___________________ TV later tonight, I (check) ________________ the mail.
4. Whenever my mother (eat) __________________ shellfish, she (get) ________________ sick. She should stop eating shellfish.
5. Peter (see, not) ____________________ his girlfriend since she (leave) _________________ their apartment yesterday evening. He is very worried.
6. Rachel (ride, not) ______________________ a horse again as long as she (live) ______________________.
7. Just as I (get) _________________ out of my car yesterday, it (start) ________________ to rain.
8. By the time the Saudi ambassador (exit) _________________ the UN conference room tomorrow, his limousine (arrive) ________________.
9. When Juyeon's phone (ring) _________________ a few minutes ago, she (answer, not) ___________________ it.
10. The next time Mei-Lin (go) _______________ Hong Kong, she (visit) _____________ the Po Lin Monastery.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
-ing Participial Phrases with by
Instructions: Complete the following sentences with a participial phrase. Use the cues in parentheses and add any other words that are needed or that fit the context.
1. (suspects, phones, wiretap) ______________________________, federal agents were able to gain critical information that allowed them to prevent the terrorist attack.
2. (sleep, play, time, sacrifice) ______________________________, the students were able to complete their research papers on time.
3. (penalties, stiff, impose) ________________________________,the government has been able to get factories to reduce their annual output of pollutants.
4. (diet, watch, sleep, get) _________________________________, John has been able to stay in good health.
5. (blonde wig, dark glasses, wear) __________________________, the killer left the country without being identified by local police.
1. (suspects, phones, wiretap) ______________________________, federal agents were able to gain critical information that allowed them to prevent the terrorist attack.
2. (sleep, play, time, sacrifice) ______________________________, the students were able to complete their research papers on time.
3. (penalties, stiff, impose) ________________________________,the government has been able to get factories to reduce their annual output of pollutants.
4. (diet, watch, sleep, get) _________________________________, John has been able to stay in good health.
5. (blonde wig, dark glasses, wear) __________________________, the killer left the country without being identified by local police.
Complex Structures as Sentence Subjects
Instructions: Each item contains two sentences. Using the cues provided, combine the two sentences into one sentence by using either a noun clause or a gerund structure as the subject of the new sentence. You may need to make additional changes to the original sentences.
1. Many people in the US work two or more jobs. This is necessary for survival in the current economy.
Working __________________________________________________.
2. There is more matter than anti-matter in the universe. This remains a mystery.
Why ______________________________________________________.
3. An increasing number of parents raise children who have mental disabilities. This is not easy.
Raising _________________________________________.
4. Children manage to learn languages. This is fascinating to linguists.
How ____________________________________________.
5. Many people sleep for fewer than six hours every night. This can negatively impact overall health.
Sleeping _________________________________________.
1. Many people in the US work two or more jobs. This is necessary for survival in the current economy.
Working __________________________________________________.
2. There is more matter than anti-matter in the universe. This remains a mystery.
Why ______________________________________________________.
3. An increasing number of parents raise children who have mental disabilities. This is not easy.
Raising _________________________________________.
4. Children manage to learn languages. This is fascinating to linguists.
How ____________________________________________.
5. Many people sleep for fewer than six hours every night. This can negatively impact overall health.
Sleeping _________________________________________.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Word Form Exercise (Intermediate)
Instructions: Correct the underlined word form mistakes in the following sentences.
1. The analyze of the problem will take some time.
2. Construct will have to stop until the weather gets better.
3. You have to approach the problem analytical .
4. Peter intention to do his homework, but he was too sick yesterday.
5. Because I did not have assist, I was not able to complete the project on time.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Level 3 ESL MySimple Sentences and Compound Sentences Exercise#1
Instructions: Indicate whether the sentences below are simple sentences (SS) or compound sentences (CS).
Example: A. The mechanic fixed the car yesterday. SS
B. John brought the car to the shop yesterday, and the mechanic fixed it. CS
1. Janet does her laundry on the weekends. ___________
2. Mr. Johnson's secretary types letters and files important papers for him. ___________
3. Mr. Peters stays home and takes care of the children, and Mrs. Peters works for a law office. ___________
4. John and Mary have been married for five years. ___________
5. The teacher is sick, so he cannot teach today.___________
6. William and Jose play soccer and go to the gym every Saturday. ___________
7. Jose wants to go to Colombia to visit his grandmother in the summer. ___________
8. Robert wants to play soccer with William and Jose, but he has to work on Saturdays. _________
9. You can have spaghetti or pizza for dinner. ___________
10. Donna will take a taxi to the airport, or her father will take her to the airport. ___________
Example: A. The mechanic fixed the car yesterday. SS
B. John brought the car to the shop yesterday, and the mechanic fixed it. CS
1. Janet does her laundry on the weekends. ___________
2. Mr. Johnson's secretary types letters and files important papers for him. ___________
3. Mr. Peters stays home and takes care of the children, and Mrs. Peters works for a law office. ___________
4. John and Mary have been married for five years. ___________
5. The teacher is sick, so he cannot teach today.___________
6. William and Jose play soccer and go to the gym every Saturday. ___________
7. Jose wants to go to Colombia to visit his grandmother in the summer. ___________
8. Robert wants to play soccer with William and Jose, but he has to work on Saturdays. _________
9. You can have spaghetti or pizza for dinner. ___________
10. Donna will take a taxi to the airport, or her father will take her to the airport. ___________
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Parallel Structure
A. Items in a series
Instructions: Correct the problems with parallel structure in the sentences below. These involve items in a series.
1. I like skiing and to skate.
2. Gerry and his wife have lived in France, Italy, and in Switzerland.
3. I love to dance, to read, and watch movies.
4. Sue has trouble doing algebra, physics, and understanding grammar.
5. Wonder Woman is strong, intelligence, and beautiful.
B. Miscellaneous
Instructions: Some of the sentences below have problems with parallel structure. Correct the mistakes.
1. David has neither done the dishes nor has he made his bed.
2. Janet hopes to finish college, get a job, and to find her own apartment.
3. To learn proper grammar and writing effectively are my goals.
4. I plan to travel this summer in either Europe or Central America.
5. The suspect has sold his house, packed his belongings, and left town.
6. Greg can't decide whether to enroll in Social Services or to choose General Arts.
7. He is both tired from jet lag, and he is irritated by the long line-ups.
8. Mr. Ames will write the report, proofread it, and mail it before tomorrow.
9. That student is studying English, psychology, and is taking two computer courses as well.
10. Not only are we paying for our daughter's wedding but also for the honeymoon.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Level 3 Grammar: Yes-No Questions and Wh (Information) Questions Exercise#1
Instructions: For each of the sentences below, create a Yes-No Question and two Wh-Questions.
1. Peter kisses his girlfriend every day.
a. ________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, he does.
b. ________________________________________________?
Answer: Peter.
c. ________________________________________________?
Answer: His girlfriend.
2. Susan goes to the gym every evening.
a. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, she does.
b. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Susan.
c. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Every evening
3. The security guard lost the keys for the main office last night.
a. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, he did.
b. __________________________________________________?
Answer: The security guard.
c. __________________________________________________?
Answer: The keys for the main office.
4. Professor White will give the class another test next week.
a. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, she will.
b. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Professor White.
c. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Next week.
5. The police officers have arrested the thief.
a. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, they have.
b. __________________________________________________?
Answer: The police officers.
c. __________________________________________________?
Answer: The thief.
1. Peter kisses his girlfriend every day.
a. ________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, he does.
b. ________________________________________________?
Answer: Peter.
c. ________________________________________________?
Answer: His girlfriend.
2. Susan goes to the gym every evening.
a. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, she does.
b. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Susan.
c. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Every evening
3. The security guard lost the keys for the main office last night.
a. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, he did.
b. __________________________________________________?
Answer: The security guard.
c. __________________________________________________?
Answer: The keys for the main office.
4. Professor White will give the class another test next week.
a. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, she will.
b. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Professor White.
c. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Next week.
5. The police officers have arrested the thief.
a. __________________________________________________?
Answer: Yes, they have.
b. __________________________________________________?
Answer: The police officers.
c. __________________________________________________?
Answer: The thief.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Level 3 Writing: Capital Letters and Punctuation- Practice#1
Instructions: Correct the mistakes in capitalization and punctuation in the following paragraph.
jim is a very good student he sits in the front of the class and takes careful notes he also asks questions if he does not understand what the teacher is saying every day after school he goes to the library in brentwood and studies and does homework for at least two hours when he goes home he has dinner and goes to bed early so that he does not fall asleep in class when jim graduates he wants to teach spanish because he thinks that it is a beautiful language jim has a bright future ahead of him
jim is a very good student he sits in the front of the class and takes careful notes he also asks questions if he does not understand what the teacher is saying every day after school he goes to the library in brentwood and studies and does homework for at least two hours when he goes home he has dinner and goes to bed early so that he does not fall asleep in class when jim graduates he wants to teach spanish because he thinks that it is a beautiful language jim has a bright future ahead of him
Level 3 Grammar Verb Tenses Practice#1
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with a verb in the appropriate tense.
1. Everyday John (play)_________________ basketball in the gym.
2. John (play) _________________ basketball in the gym now.
3. John (play) _________________basketball in the gym yesterday.
4. Yesterday while John (play)________________ basketball in the gym, his sister (study) ___________ in the library.
5. John (play) ____________________ basketball tomorrow.
6. John (play) _________________ basketball, when he (come) __________________ home tomorrow.
7. John (play) _________________basketball for five years.
8. John (play) _________________basketball in the gym for five hours.
9. John's sister does not need to study for the test. She (study,already) __________________ for the test.
10. John's sister did not need to study for the test. She (study,already) __________________ for the test.
1. Everyday John (play)_________________ basketball in the gym.
2. John (play) _________________ basketball in the gym now.
3. John (play) _________________basketball in the gym yesterday.
4. Yesterday while John (play)________________ basketball in the gym, his sister (study) ___________ in the library.
5. John (play) ____________________ basketball tomorrow.
6. John (play) _________________ basketball, when he (come) __________________ home tomorrow.
7. John (play) _________________basketball for five years.
8. John (play) _________________basketball in the gym for five hours.
9. John's sister does not need to study for the test. She (study,already) __________________ for the test.
10. John's sister did not need to study for the test. She (study,already) __________________ for the test.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
If vs Even If
Instructions: Change the following sentences with if to sentences with even if to reflect unexpected result.
1. If I had another week to work on the project, I could finish it (but I do not have another week to work on the project).
2. If you have surgery, you will not die.
3. If you get a loan from the bank, you can afford to buy that house.
4. If I get more training in kung fu, I can defeat my opponent.
5. If a guard had been placed at the gate, the robbery would not have taken place (but a guard was not placed at the gate).
6. If the aircraft had been checked prior to take off, the plane would not have crashed (but the aircraft was not checked prior to take off).
7. If the economy picks up next year, the government will not raise interest rates.
8. If the bank closes later, we can solve the problem with your account.
9. If you buy your girlfriend flowers, she will forgive you for cheating on her.
10. If there is in excess of three inches of snow on the ground tomorrow morning, classes will be canceled.
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1. If I had another week to work on the project, I could finish it (but I do not have another week to work on the project).
2. If you have surgery, you will not die.
3. If you get a loan from the bank, you can afford to buy that house.
4. If I get more training in kung fu, I can defeat my opponent.
5. If a guard had been placed at the gate, the robbery would not have taken place (but a guard was not placed at the gate).
6. If the aircraft had been checked prior to take off, the plane would not have crashed (but the aircraft was not checked prior to take off).
7. If the economy picks up next year, the government will not raise interest rates.
8. If the bank closes later, we can solve the problem with your account.
9. If you buy your girlfriend flowers, she will forgive you for cheating on her.
10. If there is in excess of three inches of snow on the ground tomorrow morning, classes will be canceled.
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