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.

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. ___________

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.

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.

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

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.

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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