1 can't be able to
2 could be able to
Put the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Coal is plentifulplentinentplentifully, but we still have to use it economically. (plenty)
2. The movement of waves and tides in the ocean can be able to generate electronicelectricityelectrical. (electric)
3. Scientists are looking for clean and affectineffectiveeffective sources of energy. (effect)
4. Non-renewable energy are not environmentalenvironmentalistenvironmentally friendly and can have detrimental effect on our health. (environment)
5. Natural gas is less pollutedpollutionpollutant than coal or crude oil. (pollute)
Put in these word: although, because, but, if, in case, in order to, in spite of, so, so that, unless.
1) Olivia booked a babysitter _______ she could go out for the evening.
2) _______ it was late, Nick didn't seem in a hurry to leave.
3) They put video cameras in shops _______ stop people stealing things.
4) We decided not to go out for a meal _______ we were simply too tired.
5) Our room was very small, ________ we didn't really mind.
6) _______ you're ready, we can start now.
7) No one was watching the television, _______ I switched it off.
8) You can't drive a car ______ you've got a licence.
9) ______ having absolutely no talent, Guy became a popular TV personality and chat show host.
10) I think my answers are right, but can I just check them with yours _________ I've made a mistake?
Fill in: can, can't, could, couldn't, was/ wasn't able to or had been able to:
1. On entering the house, she _____ smell something burning in the kitchen.
2. I'm busy today, so I _____ go shopping with you.
3. I heard Brian's voice, but I _____ see him until I turned on the lights.
4. When I lived on the coast, I _____ swim in the sea every day.
5. If Gordon _____ avoid the rush hour traffic, he would have arrived at the party on time.
6. I'm not usually very good at tennis, but yesterday I _____ beat my brother in a match.
Put the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Coal is_______ , but we still have to use it economically. (plenty)
2. The movement of waves and tides in the ocean can be able to generate______ . (electric)
3. Scientists are looking for clean and_______ sources of energy. (effect)
4. Non-renewable energy are not_________ friendly and can have detrimental effect on our health. (environment)
5. Natural gas is less_______than coal or crude oil. (pollute)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Use between two and five words. Do not change the word given:
1. In the end, I couldn't make it to the party because I was busy. ABLE
=> In the end, I _____ go to the party, because I was busy.
2. At school, she was the fastest runner in her class. COULD
=> At school, _____ faster than anyone else in her class.
3. He managed to get in through the window. ABLE
=> He _____ in through the window.
4. It wasn't necessary for us to attend all the classes. HAVE
=> We _____ attend all the classes.
5. Our parents didn't let us stay up late on weekdays when we were kids. ALLOWED
=> When we were kids, we _____ up late on weekdays.
6. I took a lot of suntan oil with me, which I didn't use. TAKEN
=> I _____ so much suntan oil with me.
7. Oxygen masks were essential at the top of the mountain. WEAR
=> They _____ oxygen marks at the top of the mountain.
8. If I don't find a job soon, I'll be broke. HAVE
=> I _____ a job soon, otherwise I'll be broke.
B. Reading
I. Read and fill in the blanks with ONE word given in the box. There is one Extra word you don’t need to use.
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My Favourite Hobby
My name is Sara. My favourite _____________(1) is reading. I enjoy reading a book when I am free. I started to do it ______________(2) I was four years old. The first time I did it, I felt interested. So I kept reading. The teachers always taught me to read the difficult words. I was happy when I read a story with a happy ending. I was thrilled when I read a detective story.
I enjoy reading ______________(3) I like to explore the imaginative world of my favourite author, J.K. Rowling who _____________(4) “ Harry Potter” . There are a lot of advantages of reading. Reading can make me relaxed and calm. I can also learn new vocabulary items. Then I can further _________________(5) my English. Moreover, it can give me an unlimited imagination, so I can write books in the future. I can learn the different cultures and customs of other countries in the world too.
I read at least one hour every day. I read books by myself. I usually read it at home. I wish I could read different kinds of books because it might be very challenging.
Question 1
Read and fill in the blanks with ONE word given in the box. There is one Extra word you don’t need to use.
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My Favourite Hobby
My name is Sara. My favourite _____________(1) is reading. I enjoy reading a book when I am free. I started to do it ______________(2) I was four years old. The first time I did it, I felt interested. So I kept reading. The teachers always taught me to read the difficult words. I was happy when I read a story with a happy ending. I was thrilled when I read a detective story.
I enjoy reading ______________(3) I like to explore the imaginative world of my favourite author, J.K. Rowling who _____________(4) “ Harry Potter” . There are a lot of advantages of reading. Reading can make me relaxed and calm. I can also learn new vocabulary items. Then I can further _________________(5) my English. Moreover, it can give me an unlimited imagination, so I can write books in the future. I can learn the different cultures and customs of other countries in the world too.
I read at least one hour every day. I read books by myself. I usually read it at home. I wish I could read different kinds of books because it might be very challenging.
Question 5
Read and fill in the blanks with ONE word given in the box. There is one Extra word you don’t need to use.
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My Favourite Hobby
My name is Sara. My favourite _____________(1) is reading. I enjoy reading a book when I am free. I started to do it ______________(2) I was four years old. The first time I did it, I felt interested. So I kept reading. The teachers always taught me to read the difficult words. I was happy when I read a story with a happy ending. I was thrilled when I read a detective story.
I enjoy reading ______________(3) I like to explore the imaginative world of my favourite author, J.K. Rowling who _____________(4) “ Harry Potter” . There are a lot of advantages of reading. Reading can make me relaxed and calm. I can also learn new vocabulary items. Then I can further _________________(5) my English. Moreover, it can give me an unlimited imagination, so I can write books in the future. I can learn the different cultures and customs of other countries in the world too.
I read at least one hour every day. I read books by myself. I usually read it at home. I wish I could read different kinds of books because it might be very challenging.
Question 3
Read and fill in the blanks with ONE word given in the box. There is one Extra word you don’t need to use.
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My Favourite Hobby
My name is Sara. My favourite _____________(1) is reading. I enjoy reading a book when I am free. I started to do it ______________(2) I was four years old. The first time I did it, I felt interested. So I kept reading. The teachers always taught me to read the difficult words. I was happy when I read a story with a happy ending. I was thrilled when I read a detective story.
I enjoy reading ______________(3) I like to explore the imaginative world of my favourite author, J.K. Rowling who _____________(4) “ Harry Potter” . There are a lot of advantages of reading. Reading can make me relaxed and calm. I can also learn new vocabulary items. Then I can further _________________(5) my English. Moreover, it can give me an unlimited imagination, so I can write books in the future. I can learn the different cultures and customs of other countries in the world too.
I read at least one hour every day. I read books by myself. I usually read it at home. I wish I could read different kinds of books because it might be very challenging.
Question 2
