Test your English

Your Test

1) Which is wrong?
an arm of a coat
the arm of the family
the arm of the law

2) Which sentence is correct?
I want to have a word with you before you go.
I want to have a word with you before you will go.
I want to have a word with you before you will have gone.

3) Which word is closest in meaning to these three:
love, like, enjoy?
adore
hope
want

4) What is a synonym to rude?
brave
impolite
stupid

5) What is part of a flower?
a kernel
a nib
a stem

6) Which sentence is correct?
The woman was arrested and charged because of murder.
The woman was arrested and charged for murder.
The woman was arrested and charged with murder.

7) Which is wrong?
apple skin
orange skin
peach skin

8) Which word is not an adjective?
friendly
fully
silly

9) Which is wrong?
to do a favour
to do a journey
to do one's hair

10) The middle of an apple which we don't eat is called the:
centre
core
heart

11) Complete this phrase:
hale and
fit
healthy
hearty

12) Which sentence is wrong?
I'm going to make my hair.
Make the beds.
She often makes some coffee.

13) Which sentence is wrong?
He is very sleepable.
He looks sleepy.
He wants to sleep.

14) Which of the following words is Australian English?
billabong
freeway
trunk

15) A woman who has never married is called a:
bachelor
spinster
virgin

Apostrophe's or Of phrase??????

Write apostrophe 's or the of - phrase into the gaps.
Example: (Mandy) sister - ____________ (Mandy)
Answer: (Mandy) sister - Mandy's sister

1) (a glass) milk -
2) (my friend) bike -
3) (the window) room -
4) (Mr Smith) car -
5) (ten minutes) walk -
6) (the headteacher) office -
7) (the number) house
8) (two days) work -
9) (the waiter) shoes -
10) (Britain) economy -

Exercícios de Gramática

Read the article below about distance education and try and decide what the missing word might be in each case. None of the missing words are longer than four letters long. The majority are articles (a, an, the) or prepositions (in, at, on etc.).

Not so long ago, getting -----college degree meant enrolling in a three or four year program and heading off ----campus every day. Now, with the proliferation -----correspondence and on-line courses, getting a degree might appear to be easier than ever.
Distance learning or education is completing a curriculum of studies without being present -----a classroom. The quality of education -----is often equal -----or better than that -----a class room since most individuals who choose distance learning to obtain their education are more self motivated and every bit as conscientious about their education as their counterpart -----the class room. Due to today's technology, made -----part -----the internet, more people than ever before are choosing distance learning over traditional class room settings as -----vehicle of choice to obtain their education. Convenience, cost of travel and other costs associated with a more traditional setting and busy schedules are just some of -----reasons more students are studying for -----degree through distance education institutions. After all, consider the commuting time to and -----a campus and the delays between classes. Wouldn't your time be better spent -----studies or leisure time.
Distance degree programs are delivered using videotape, DVD's or VCD's, others are delivered entirely online, and some use -----combination of media. Some degree programs require you to attend -----few classes a year -----the university -----question.
Despite the obvious advantages -----studying for a degree online, it is important to choose -----university to study at ----- great care.

Aperfeiçoe seu Presente Perfeito

Test
Write the participle forms of the following verbs.
shut →
spend →
give →
teach →
sell →

Write sentences in present perfect simple.
we / reach / our goal -
our team / lose / the match -
she / underline / the word -
they / not / discover / the treasure -
Ron / not / talk / about the problem -
Write questions in present perfect simple.
you / knock / at the door -
the teacher / mark / the tests -
she / buy / a new computer -
they / rescue / the girl -
Brad / wear / a blue shirt -

Ask for the information in the bold part of the sentence.
They have seen him at the library. -
Robby Robber has robbed another bank. -
Bill has ordered three desserts. -
Clara has repeated the sentence five times. -
Jane has asked a question. -

Pratique Present Perfect Tense

Write the participle forms of the following verbs.
make →
drink →
catch →
have →
sit →

Write sentences in present perfect simple.
Phil / not / miss / the bus -
they / not / plant / a tree -
Vanessa / catch / the ball -
we / sell / our old car -
the train / leave / the station -

Write questions in present perfect simple.
you / correct / my mistakes -
you / practise / your English -
she / tidy up / her room -
the boss / sign / the letter -
Mary / shut / the door -

Ask for the information in the bold part of the sentence.
Tony has built a house. -
Avril has crossed the street at the traffic lights. -
They have never been to Australia. -
Rupert has dialled the number. -
Betty has spent 200 euros at the shopping mall. -

More Prepositions

Fill in with : In, At or On

It can get extremely hot here ___ Summer.

Magda doesn't have a job ___ the moment.

Both cars stopped ___ the same time.

Piotr left at 9am. He's probably ___ Kraków now.

Would you like to go to the cinema ___ Saturday night?

Roman's always tired. He's ___ bed now!

Bye! I'll see you ___ the morning.

Were you ___ Hania's party last night?

I'll see you ___ three weeks time.

Simon was born ___ 1966.

The dentist will see you ___ 11:15.

___ the age of eight I wanted to be a train driver.

My boyfriend gave me a fantastic present ___ my birthday.

The sugar is ___ the shelf.

Your car keys are ___ your pocket.

Ela's gone to work. She's probably ___ work now.

My uncle lives ___ Skwierzyna.

___ my opinion you should buy the black polo shirt.

___ second thought, the dark green one is nicer.

I'll see you ___ Wednesday.

I'll be taking my holiday ___ Easter this year.

Buy some biscuits ___ your way home.

What will you be doing ___ New Year's Eve?

___ the end of a course students usually get drunk!

That new bench ___ your garden is very nice.

There weren't many cars ___ the road today.

Jacek and Kasia always go out to dinner ___ their wedding aniversary.

I got up ___ 11am today!

Are you doing anything ___ the weekend?

He lives ___ this address.

Sentenças úteis para reuniões de negócios

Opening the Meeting
Good morning/afternoon, everyone.
If we are all here, let's. . . get started (OR)start the meeting. (OR). . . start.

Welcoming and Introducing Participants
Please join me in welcoming (name of participant).
We're pleased to welcome (name of participant).
It's a pleasure to welcome (name of participant).
I'd like to introduce (name of participant).
I don't think you've met (name of participant)

Stating the Principal Objectives of a Meeting
We're here today toOur aim is to ...
I've called this meeting in order to ...
By the end of this meeting, I'd like to have ...

Giving Apologies for Someone Who is Absent
I'm afraid.., (name of participant) can't be with us today.
She is in...I have received apologies for the absence of (name of participant), who is in (place).

Reading the Minutes (Notes) of the Last Meeting
First let's go over the report from the last meeting, which was held on (date).
Here are the minutes from our last meeting, which was on (date)

Dealing with Recent Developments
Jack, can you tell us how the XYZ project is progressing?
Jack, how is the XYZ project coming along?
John, have you completed the report on the new accounting package?
Has everyone received a copy of the Tate Foundation report on current marketing trends?

Moving Forward
So, if there is nothing else we need to discuss, let's move on to today's agenda.
Shall we get down to business?
Is there any other business?
If there are no further developments, I'd like to move on to today's topic.

Introducing the Agenda
Have you all received a copy of the agenda?
There are three items on the agenda.
First,Shall we take the points in this order?
If you don't mind, I'd like to ... go in order (OR)skip item 1 and move on to item 3.
I suggest we take item 2 last.

Allocating Roles (secretary, participants)
(name of participant) has agreed to take the minutes.(name of participant) has kindly agreed to give us a report on this matter.(name of participant) will lead point 1, (name of participant) point 2, and (name of participant) point 3.(name of participant), would you mind taking notes today?

Agreeing on the Ground Rules for the Meeting (contributions, timing, decision-making, etc.)
We will hear a short report on each point first, followed by a discussion round the table.I suggest we go round the table first.The meeting is due to finish at...We'll have to keep each item to ten minutes. Otherwise we'll never get through.We may need to vote on item 5, if we can't get a unanimous decision.

Introducing the First Item on the Agenda
So, let's start withShall we start with.
So, the first item on the agenda is ....
Pete, would you like to kick off?
Martin, would you like to introduce this item?

Closing an Item
I think that covers the first item.Shall we leave that item?
If nobody has anything else to add,

Next Item
Let's move onto the next item.
The next item on the agenda is...
Now we come to the question of.

Giving Control to the Next Participant
I'd like to hand over to Mark, who is going to lead the next point.
Right, Dorothy, over to you.

Summarizing
Before we close, let me just summarize the main points.
To sum up, ...In brief, Shall I go over the main points?

Finishing Up
Right, it looks as though we've covered the main items.
Is there Any Other Business?

Correct the Mistakes

1. Ann and Peter was married.
2. Did she found a job?
3. He buyed some new shoes.
4. He come late yesterday.
5. How old was you?
6. I knew he is here.
7. I knowed him very well.
8. I losed all my money.
9. I payd by credit card.
10. I putted it here.
11. I selled my old car.
12. I was to the cinema.
13. I went out last evening.
14. I were at home yesterday.
15. We didn't enjoyed the film.
16. What dids he say?
17. What do you won?
18. When did they met?
19. Where you went yesterday?