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Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 13mins
Choose the expression that best completes the sentence.
______________ he wouldn’t wait at the door for ages, I put the key under the mat for my new flatmate, who had left home in a hurry, yesterday.
In order that
Hence
In view of
In case
On rounds of
She couldn't rest or sleep because she _____________ too much coffee.
was drinking
has been drinking
could drink
had been drinking
Complete each sentence in such a way that is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence above it.
Nick told one of the detectives that he had taken the cash box.
Nick admitted _____________________________________________
Complete each sentence in such a way that is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence above it.
The police said it was too dangerous and we were convinced.
The police persuaded _____________________________________________
Complete each sentence in such a way that is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence above it.
After the princess kissed the frog, he suddenly became a prince.
The frog suddenly turned _____________________________________________
Identify the expressions that must be changed.
My next door neighbor, who (1) is usually she and (2) doesn't say much, (3) is being very friendly this morning and (4) has a big party tonight for all his friends.
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2
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4
Identify the expression that should be changed.
Sebastian 1 was used to smoke a lot when he 2 was studying, but since he 3 has been working in the bank, he 4 hasn't been smoking as much.
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2
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4
Identify the expression that should be changed.
When you 1 will make a promise, you 2 tell someone that you 3 will definitely give them something or that you definitely 4 will or won't do something.
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Choose the expression that best completes the sentence.
You're 18! You're ____________ to be able to look after yourself by now.
have
ought
should
supposed
Choose the expression that best completes the sentence.
My laptop ____________ be old, but it still works really well.
can
may
might
could
Identify the expression that should be changed.
I 1 was going to ask you if you 2 would read over my essay before I 3 have to hand it in, but when you read it, you 4 ought not be too critican or negative.
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