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WorksheetsBOOK 8 HOMEWORK 4
Total questions: 109
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
Select the correc answer.
ten till four
Select the correc answer.
a quarter past two
Select the correc answer.
half past six
Select the correc answer.
half past three
Select the correc answer.
five after eleven
Select the correc answer.
twenty to eight
Read the time on the face of each clock and write it.
Use to, till, past, and after. More than one answer is possible
a.=
Read the time on the face of each clock and write it.
Use to, till, past, and after. More than one answer is possible
b.=
Read the time on the face of each clock and write it.
Use to, till, past, and after. More than one answer is possible
c.=
Read the time on the face of each clock and write it.
Use to, till, past, and after. More than one answer is possible
d.=
Read the time on the face of each clock and write it.
Use to, till, past, and after. More than one answer is possible
e.=
Read the time on the face of each clock and write it.
Use to, till, past, and after. More than one answer is possible
f.=
Choose the best answer.
He’s not here right now. He’ll ______ in an hour.
hold the line
be back
manage it
Choose the best answer.
John needs to ________ the apartment for one year.
call
wait
rent
Choose the best answer.
She can’t come to the phone right now. She’s sleeping. Can I _________ ?
a. return her call
b. leave a message
c. take a message
Choose the best answer.
Just __________ him that Ed called.
a. tell
b. say
c. wait
Choose the best answer.
I grow flowers in the________ .
a. dark
b. garden
c. trees
Choose the best answer.
That was Dan on the phone. He ___________ for you.
a. left a message
b. wrote a message
c. found a message
Choose the best answer.
That line is busy right now. Can you _________, please?
ring the bell
be back
hold on
Choose the best answer.
Can you ________me a moment? I need to get a coat.
hold on
wait for
look for
Choose the best answer.
Capt Rose needs to find a large apartment with three________for his family.
manager
bedrooms
deposits
Choose the best answer.
Mrs. Smith is renting a new house. She must pay a_______ first.
deposit
message
bell
Choose the best answer.
She’s out to lunch. Can you ________after one?
wait for
call back
hold on
Choose the best answer.
Jack’s a busy man. He ________ both the gym and the swimming pool.
holds
manages
looks for
Choose the best answer.
I put all the furniture we don’t need in the________ .
moment
basement
garden
Choose the best answer.
Jim: Can we get an apartment here?
Hal: No, there aren’t any _________.
for rent
rented
renting
Choose the best answer.
Rick: How long did he stay?
Sam: Not long. He only stayed a ________.
quarter
half
moment
Choose the best answer.
Sue: What’s the time?
Liz: It’s ________three.
half past
half till
half
Write the time. Use to, till, past, or after.
example:
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
More than one answer is possible.
7:15
Write the time. Use to, till, past, or after.
example:
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
More than one answer is possible.
5:30
Write the time. Use to, till, past, or after.
example:
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
More than one answer is possible.
2:55
Write the time. Use to, till, past, or after.
example:
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
More than one answer is possible.
6:05
Write the time. Use to, till, past, or after.
example:
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
More than one answer is possible.
11:15
Write the time. Use to, till, past, or after.
example:
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
More than one answer is possible.
3:45
Write the time. Use to, till, past, or after.
example:
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
More than one answer is possible.
1:25
Write the time. Use to, till, past, or after.
example:
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
More than one answer is possible.
12:35
Write the time. Use to, till, past, or after.
example:
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
More than one answer is possible.
9:10
Write the time. Use to, till, past, or after.
example:
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
More than one answer is possible.
4:40
Write the message with tell using the person in ( ) parentheses.
Example:
I’m going to bed. (Mom)
Tell Mom that I’m going to bed.
Tell Mom I’m going to bed.
This food is delicious! (the cook)
(a)
Write the message with tell using the person in ( ) parentheses.
Example:
I’m going to bed. (Mom)
Tell Mom that I’m going to bed.
Tell Mom I’m going to bed.
I’ll be a little late because I woke up late. (the teacher)
(a)
Write the message with tell using the person in ( ) parentheses.
Example:
I’m going to bed. (Mom)
Tell Mom that I’m going to bed.
Tell Mom I’m going to bed.
Colonel Fox will call his wife later. (Mrs. Fox)
(a)
Write the message with tell using the person in ( ) parentheses.
Example:
I’m going to bed. (Mom)
Tell Mom that I’m going to bed.
Tell Mom I’m going to bed.
I won’t buy that shirt because it’s very expensive. (the clerk)
(a)
Read the paragraph and write the topic.
In big cities, there are many different kinds of apartments. You can rent some apartments, and you can buy other apartments. You can find apartments that are just one room, apartments with one or more bedrooms, and apartments that have a garden on the roof. Apartments with a garden cost more money than others, and apartments near a park may be the most expensive of all. Apartments with three bedrooms are more expensive than apartments with one bedroom. The cheapest apartments have only one room. This room is an all-in-one bedroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen. In big cities, you can find just the right apartment.
Topic: (a)
Read the paragraph and select the main idea.
In big cities, there are many different kinds of apartments. You can rent some apartments, and you can buy other apartments. You can find apartments that are just one room, apartments with one or more bedrooms, and apartments that have a garden on the roof. Apartments with a garden cost more money than others, and apartments near a park may be the most expensive of all. Apartments with three bedrooms are more expensive than apartments with one bedroom. The cheapest apartments have only one room. This room is an all-in-one bedroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen. In big cities, you can find just the right apartment.
Main idea:_________________
The cheapest apartment have only one room.
Big cities have many different kinds of apartments.
You can buy or rent apartments
Read the paragraph and write the topic.
You will never miss important phone calls with an answering machine. An answering machine answers the phone, speaks a recorded message to the caller, and then lets the caller record a message to you. When you get back home, you just push a button on the machine, and it plays back all the messages. The answering machine also tells you the time and day of the calls. Answering machines will help you manage your phone calls when you aren’t at home. Buy an answering machine for your home.
Topic: (a)
Read the paragraph and select the main idea.
You will never miss important phone calls with an answering machine. An answering machine answers the phone, speaks a recorded message to the caller, and then lets the caller record a message to you. When you get back home, you just push a button on the machine, and it plays back all the messages. The answering machine also tells you the time and day of the calls. Answering machines will help you manage your phone calls when you aren’t at home. Buy an answering machine for your home.
Main idea:_________________
You can record a message on the answering machine.
Answering machines are for the home.
Answering machines take messages when you aren't at home.
Read the dialog and fill in the message.
Date: (a)
Read the dialog and fill in the message.
Time: (a)
Read the dialog and fill in the message.
For: (a)
Read the dialog and fill in the message.
From: (a)
Read the dialog and fill in the message.
Phone: (a)
Read the dialog and fill in the message.
Called
Called you back
Will call again
Please call
Read the dialog and fill in the message.
Message: (a)
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
direction
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
conversation
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
forget
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
ring
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
quarter
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
difficult
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
bell
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
apartment
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
person
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
gymnasium
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
mile
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
remember
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
change
1
2
3
4
Say the words out loud and circle the number of syllables.
moment
1
2
3
4
Read the e-mail message. Then give the pronoun reference.
What a day! Nothing went right today, but now I can smile about it.
it refers to (a)
Read the e-mail message. Then give the pronoun reference.
My problems started with the eight o’clock bus. It was late and didn’t come until twenty after the hour. I didn’t arrive at the office until ten past nine!
it refers to (a)
Read the e-mail message. Then give the pronoun reference.
Then, I got phone calls all morning. They didn’t stop for a minute!
They refers to (a)
Read the e-mail message. Then give the pronoun reference.
I didn’t go to lunch until late. Then the restaurant was very crowded. I didn’t get my meal until after two o’clock, and it was cold when it arrived at last!
it refers to (a)
Read the e-mail message. Then give the pronoun reference.
The afternoon was not better. I had to make an important long distance call to the manager of a furniture factory in New York. His phone was busy for an hour. Then when it rang, his secretary said he wasn’t there! This is a big problem! He knows the prices of the furniture we want to order. Now I have to wait until tomorrow to get them. I can’t finish the paperwork without them. My manager was not happy about it. He always says, “Don’t wait until tomorrow — do it today.” But this time it’s out of my hands.
He refers to (a)
Read the e-mail message. Then give the pronoun reference.
The afternoon was not better. I had to make an important long distance call to the manager of a furniture factory in New York. His phone was busy for an hour. Then when it rang, his secretary said he wasn’t there! This is a big problem! He knows the prices of the furniture we want to order. Now I have to wait until tomorrow to get them. I can’t finish the paperwork without them. My manager was not happy about it. He always says, “Don’t wait until tomorrow — do it today.” But this time it’s out of my hands.
them refers to (a)
Read the e-mail message. Then give the pronoun reference.
My manager was not happy about it. He always says, “Don’t wait until tomorrow — do it today.” But this time it’s out of my hands.
He refers to (a)
Read the e-mail message. Then give the pronoun reference.
I was so glad when the hands of the clock finally turned to five-thirty. When I got home, I went for a long walk. It was good for me. Now I’m relaxed and ready for tomorrow! Tomorrow will be a better day.
it refers to (a)
Read the sentence and select the true statement.
Paul bought a plane ticket to New York.
He’s going to stay at home.
He’ll drive his new car there.
He’s going to take a trip.
He’ll take the train.
Read the sentence and select the true statement.
Dr. Nichols put Max in the hospital.
Dr. Nichols is Max’s brother.
Dr. Nichols thinks Max is sick.
Max will buy medicine for Dr. Nichols.
Max is going to work in the hospital.
Read the sentence and select the true statement.
Mr. Richardson opened The White Pages and found the name “Riley.”
He’s looking for a phone number.
He doesn’t like The Yellow Pages.
He’s waiting for a long distance call.
He doesn’t have an answering machine.
Read the sentence and select the true statement.
Pvt Nelson wrote down Sgt Lewis’ phone number.
Pvt Nelson is a good student.
Sgt Lewis wants to go to town.
Pvt Nelson needs a new telephone.
Sgt Lewis asked him to take a message.
Read the sentence and select the true statement.
“Can you hold on a moment?”
She’s opening a window.
She wants a new apartment.
She doesn’t have time to talk now.
She’s visiting the garden.
Read the sentence and select the true statement.
Ralph got up from his chair, walked over to the window, and closed it.
He was cold.
He was playing tennis.
He wanted to have lunch.
He was happy.
Write about your schedule. Use the words in the gray box.
You can use these four words more than once.
-from -to -till -until
I don’t get up_______________________________
Write about your schedule. Use the words in the gray box.
You can use these four words more than once.
-from -to -till -until
I’m in school_______________________________
Write about your schedule. Use the words in the gray box.
You can use these four words more than once.
-from -to -till -until
My lunch break is_______________________________
Write about your schedule. Use the words in the gray box.
You can use these four words more than once.
-from -to -till -until
I always study_______________________________
Write about your schedule. Use the words in the gray box.
You can use these four words more than once.
-from -to -till -until
I always exercise_______________________________
Write about your schedule. Use the words in the gray box.
You can use these four words more than once.
-from -to -till -until
I sometimes relax_______________________________
Write about your schedule. Use the words in the gray box.
You can use these four words more than once.
-from -to -till -until
I don’t eat dinner_______________________________
Write about your schedule. Use the words in the gray box.
You can use these four words more than once.
-from -to -till -until
After dinner, I watch TV_______________________________
Write about your schedule. Use the words in the gray box.
You can use these four words more than once.
-from -to -till -until
I like to relax_______________________________
Write about your schedule. Use the words in the gray box.
You can use these four words more than once.
-from -to -till -until
I don’t go to bed________________________
Write sentences with tell or don’t tell.
I don’t want to go. (Richard)
(a)
Write sentences with tell or don’t tell.
I’ll meet her at a quarter till five. (Sandy)
(a)
Write sentences with tell or don’t tell.
I came home late last night. (don’t, Mom)
(a)
Write sentences with tell or don’t tell.
I’ll be at the library until nine o’clock. (Carol and Frank)
(a)
Write sentences with tell or don’t tell.
I didn’t do my homework. (don’t, the teacher)
(a)
Put the sentences in order. Then write the paragraph.
___From the bank, he took a bus downtown.
____He counted his money, but he didn’t have much.
______Then he walked to the bank.
____Dennis needed to go downtown to do some shopping.
________He cashed a check there and got some money.
5-2-3-4-1
5-2-3-1-4
1-2-3-5-4
3-2-4-5-1
Put the sentences in order. Then write the paragraph.
_____She didn’t like it because it was very small.
____She liked the second one and paid a deposit.
____Karen wanted to rent an apartment.
____Then, she looked at an apartment with two bedrooms.
____First, the manager showed her an apartment with one bedroom.
____She called the manager of the Green Leaf Apartments, and he told her he had two apartments for rent.
6-4-1-5-3-2
6-1-2-3-5-4
6-5-4-2-1-3
6-4-5-2-1-3
Write a paragraph from the box outline.
Write the paragraph with correct punctuation.
chuck and wendy live in an apartment but they want to buy a house yesterday they looked at a house with three large bedrooms a sunny dining room a big basement and a beautiful garden chuck said this house is terrific wendy said lets buy it chuck he said okay what are we waiting for
(a)
Complete the dialog with words from the gray box.
Lt Brown: When will Major Jensen in the office?
(a)
Complete the dialog with words from these words:
-call back -message -tell -be back -wait -residence -answering machine -look for
Lt Brown: When will Major Jensen (a) in the office?
Complete the dialog with words from these words:
-call back -message -tell -be back -wait -residence -answering machine -look for
Lt Fields: I don’t know. Didn’t you (a) him Colonel Green called?
Complete the dialog with words from these words:
-call back -message -tell -be back -wait -residence -answering machine -look for
Lt Brown: No. I tried to call him at his (a) , but no one answered.
Complete the dialog with words from these words:
-call back -message -tell -be back -wait -residence -answering machine -look for
Lt Fields: Doesn’t he have an (a) ?
Complete the dialog with words from these words:
-call back -message -tell -be back -wait -residence -answering machine -look for
Lt Brown: Yes, he does, but I didn’t want to leave a (a) on it.
Complete the dialog with words from these words:
-call back -message -tell -be back -wait -residence -answering machine -look for
Lt Fields: You know, Colonel Green said it was important. He wants the major to
(a) this afternoon.
Complete the dialog with words from these words:
-call back -message -tell -be back -wait -residence -answering machine -look for
Lt Brown: I know. I’m going to the gym now to (a) him.
Complete the dialog with words from these words:
-call back -message -tell -be back -wait -residence -answering machine -look for
Lt Fields: Hey, (a) for me. I’ll help you look for him.
