English exercises

1. Name5 More Practice
Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct answer to show you have understood the meaning of the words in italics.
1. Alicia wants a part-time job. She wants to work ordinary hours / just mornings.
2. Jonathan worked his way to the top after starting as the boss / an assistant.
3. I decided to switch health clubs because I was pleased / disappointed with the new management.
4. My friend is always punctual. She’s never late / on time.
5. The shop owner fired some of his workers because they stole / made money.
6. He’s very reliable. You should / don’t have to worry.
2 Choose the correct answer.
1. If you want to change careers, you should … .
a. get some training b. run a business
2. We cleaned the room and threw away a lot of … .
a. staff b. stuff
3. Anyone working in sales must have … .
a. odd jobs b. people skills
4. Marian left the company and now works alone from home. She enjoys being … .
a. self-employed b. a team player
5. If you want to … , then you will have to study.
a. be skilled b. have common sense
6. The man … me and stole my purse.
a. raised b. attacked
3 Match A to B to form sentences.
A B
1. Jason was promoted to …… a. amount of weight.
2. I challenge you to …… b. vice-president of the company.
3. She looks great. She’s lost a substantial …… c. because she burned the food.
4. Robert decided to ask for a rise …… d. after he had been working here for a year.
5. The cook got the sack …… e. so she gets home late.
6. Ella works overtime, …… f. but he also gives yoga lessons.
7. Being a sports teacher is his bread …… g. a game of chess.
and butter,
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2. Name5 More Practice
4 Replace the words and phrases in bold with the words and phrases below.
in charge of • propose • presume • ran away • paid peanuts • show me the ropes • resigned
1. The teenagers were given a very low salary when they worked at the amusement park.
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2. I suppose Adam is on holiday because he hasn’t been at work this week. ……………………
3. Everyone at my new job is willing to explain to me how to do things. ……………………
4. Our dog escaped and it took us four hours to find her. ……………………
5. The mayor of our city quit his position because of bad health. ……………………
6. They are responsible for the costumes for the school play. ……………………
7. What do you suggest we do now? ……………………
5 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.
shifts • hold down a job • knowledge • make a living • call the shots
full-time job • see the point • hard-working
1. Brad is the one who ……………………………… . His partner never says anything at the meetings.
2. Mary decided to look for a ……………………………… after her youngest child started school.
3. The shop is looking for ……………………………… people who can work long hours.
4. My aunt ……………………………… as a tour guide.
5. Working ……………………………… means that sometimes you work all night and sleep during
the day.
6. James is so lazy that he finds it hard to ……………………………… .
7. I don’t ……………………………… of staying any longer.
8. Has she got any ……………………………… of the economic situation in Europe?
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3. Name5 More Practice
Grammar
1 Add a relative pronoun and match A to B to form sentences. There may be more than one possible answer.
A
1. George can’t remember the name of the shop ……………………
2. I prefer wearing shoes ……………………
3. We have to warn all the employees ……………………
4. The reporter wants to interview the student ……………………
5. Morning is the time ……………………
6. My sister succeeded in a computer course ……………………
B
…… a. I work the best.
…… b. he bought his jacket.
…… c. use the lift that it’s not working.
…… d. are made of real leather.
…… e. project won first prize.
…… f. most people found hard to understand.
2 Combine the sentences using the relative pronouns in brackets. Add a comma when needed.
1. Many teenagers look for jobs in hotels. They can work there during the summer. (where)
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2. Bus number 27 is always crowded. It travels all over the city. (which)
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3. The film is about a doctor. He saves many children’s lives in India. (who)
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4. The high-tech company is looking for engineers. Their references are good. (whose)
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5. The best-selling author is signing books at the shop today. She is very well known. (who)
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6. She tries to forget the day. She was fired that day. (when)
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4. Name5 More Practice
3 Complete the passage with suitable relative pronouns. There may be more than one possible answer.
Jack: Where are my jeans?
Andy: You mean the jeans 1.
…………………… you wore last night?
Jack: Yes, the ones 2.
…………………… pockets have zips. Here’s the chair 3.
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I always put them, but they’re missing.
Andy: I think those are the jeans 4.
…………………… Mum is washing now.
Jack: Oh, no! There’s a note 5.
…………………… I left in the pocket. It has the phone number of
a girl 6.
…………………… is selling her racing bike. It’s a bike 7.
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ordinary price is double what she’s asking. It’s just the bike 8.
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I’ve wanted to buy for a long time.
Andy: Maybe Mum hasn’t started the washing machine. Hurry up and check!
4 Rewrite the sentences using the formal structure.
1. I got a letter about the position which I applied for.
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2. The old man who she is talking to is a millionaire.
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3. The Internet company which they ordered the computer from went out of business.
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4. The speaker who we are listening to knows how to interest an audience.
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5 Complete the sentences.
1. July and August are months when ....................................................................................................
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2. Jennifer fell in love with a boy who .................................................................................................
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3. Coffee is a drink which ....................................................................................................................
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4. The story is about a family whose ....................................................................................................
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5. I usually choose to study in a place where .......................................................................................
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