WorksheetsFile 5A Grammar & Vocabulary
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 16mins
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with an expression with time.
We took a shortcut through a field. We ____________
a lot of time.
saved
shortened
shut
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with an expression with time.
I spent the whole morning washing the windows and
now it’s raining. I w______________ my time.
wasted
won
wrote
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with an expression with time.
Kate has so much to do that she doesn’t have any _____________time to see her friends.
spare
spend
free
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with an expression with time.
My dad had never been to the stadium but now has a
season ticket, he’s ___________________ up for lost time.
making
make
made
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with an expression with time.
Mom got mad at me for failing my test. She gave me a really _________time.
hard
soft
great
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with an expression with time.
Jill’s really enjoying herself in college. She’s ___________ the time of her life.
having
has
had
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with an expression with time.
I r__________________ of time on the test - I’d only finished half of it when the teacher told us to stop writing.
ran out
run out
run on
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
I’m not sure I can cope with having your mother stay with us for a month. You have to admit she can be annoying _______ times.
at
on
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
My manager’s been really stressed out lately, so she’s taking some time______.
off
of
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
I only see my siblings______time_______time because
they live far away.
from/ to
on/ to
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
Sorry I couldn’t answer my phone when you called. I was in a meeting______the time.
at
on
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
Karen is very punctual. She’s always______time.
on
in
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
I hope I can finish writing my paper______time for me to watch the game tonight.
in
on
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
We got home very late.______the time we arrived it was dark.
by
on
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
You weren’t even born when The Police were famous. They were way______your time.
before
by
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the time expressions in the mini-dialogues.
A Who’s Tony?
B Just someone I knew a long time ______
ago
before
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the time expressions in the mini-dialogues.
A Is Sarah coming?
B She’s a little______on time, so she’ll meet us later.
short
long
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the time expressions in the mini-dialogues.
A Were you late for the wedding? I didn't see you there.
B Not at all! We got to the church with time to______.
spare
free
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the time expressions in the mini-dialogues.
A Why are you so bored?
B I have too much time on my______.
hands
mind
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the time expressions in the mini-dialogues.
A Are you going to look for a new job?
B No, I’m staying where I am for the time______.
being
been
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the time expressions in the mini-dialogues.
A Do you really think the factory will shut down?
B Yes, I do. It’s just a______of time.
matter
mutter
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the time expressions in the mini-dialogues.
A Why can’t I stay any longer?
B Time’s______. Visitors have to leave at 8 p.m.
up
down
VOCABULARY expressions with time
Complete the time expressions in the mini-dialogues.
A Why don’t you want Andy to come?
B Because he spends the______time talking about himself!
whole
all
GRAMMAR distancing
Complete the sentences
There are ___________ to be many homeless people living on the streets of the capital.
believed
believe
GRAMMAR distancing
Complete the sentences
It___________that there is a connection between losing a parent and experiencing depression.
appears
may
GRAMMAR distancing
Complete the sentences
The President is___________to announce his candidacy for the next election early next week.
expected
apparently
GRAMMAR distancing
Complete the sentences
___________local residents, the man had always kept to himself
apparently
according to
GRAMMAR distancing
Complete the sentences
The robbers___________have been startled while they were going upstairs.
may
seems
GRAMMAR distancing
Complete the sentences
It would___________that there is some confusion about our new dress code. Employees are still showing up in jeans.
appear
seems
GRAMMAR distancing
Complete the sentences
Climate change is___________to be one of the greatest dangers facing the planet.
considered
seems
GRAMMAR distancing
Complete the sentences
___________, the baseball player was arrested because of an incident at a party last night.
apparently
according to
GRAMMAR Distancing
Complete the second sentence in order to distance yourself from the information. Use the correct form of the word in parentheses.
An employee leaked the information to the media.
(say)
______________________an employee leaked the information to the media.
It is said that
It may
GRAMMAR Distancing
Complete the second sentence in order to distance yourself from the information. Use the correct form of the word in parentheses.
Politicians have been falsifying their expense reports.
(appear)
Politicians______________________falsifying their expense reports.
appear to have
appears
GRAMMAR Distancing
Complete the second sentence in order to distance yourself from the information. Use the correct form of the word in parentheses.
The country’s largest bank went bankrupt.
(announce)
______________________the country’s largest bank went bankrupt.
It was announced
It is announced
GRAMMAR Distancing
Complete the second sentence in order to distance yourself from the information. Use the correct form of the word in parentheses.
The pop star had another breakdown.
(think)
The pop star______________________another breakdown.
It is thought
It thinks
GRAMMAR Distancing
Complete the second sentence in order to distance yourself from the information. Use the correct form of the word in parentheses.
The accused was under the influence of drugs.
(may)
The accused______________________under the influence of drugs.
may have been
may be
GRAMMAR Distancing
Complete the second sentence in order to distance yourself from the information. Use the correct form of the word in parentheses.
The winner had been chosen before the voting started.
(seem)
______________________the winner had already been chosen before the voting started.
It seems
It seem
GRAMMAR Distancing
Complete the second sentence in order to distance yourself from the information. Use the correct form of the word in parentheses.
The robbers entered through an open window.
(might)
The robbers______________________through an open window.
might have entered
might enter
GRAMMAR Distancing
Complete the second sentence in order to distance yourself from the information. Use the correct form of the word in parentheses.
The economy will recover by next year,.
(hope)
______________________ the economy will recover by next year.
It is hoped
It hopes
LEXIS IN CONTEXT: Multitasking & Mindfulness
Complete the following sentences with the correct DEPENDENT PREPOSITIONS
Please stop interrupting me; I can't concentrate _____ my work
on
with
of
LEXIS IN CONTEXT: Multitasking & Mindfulness
Complete the following sentences with the correct DEPENDENT PREPOSITIONS
Because of poor sales during the recession, the company was faced ______ closure.
on
with
of
LEXIS IN CONTEXT: Multitasking & Mindfulness
Complete the following sentences with the correct DEPENDENT PREPOSITIONS
My grabdfather is in a home because he is no loger capable _____ looking after himself.
on
with
of
LEXIS IN CONTEXT: Multitasking & Mindfulness
Complete the following sentences with the correct DEPENDENT PREPOSITIONS
While he was walking home, he became aware _____ a figure behind him.
on
with
of
LEXIS IN CONTEXT: Multitasking & Mindfulness
Complete the following sentences with the correct DEPENDENT PREPOSITIONS
She works at the front desk, dealing _____ customer questions.
on
with
of
LEXIS IN CONTEXT: Multitasking & Mindfulness
Complete the following sentences with the correct DEPENDENT PREPOSITIONS
The documentary focuses _____ climate change around the world.
on
with
of
