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Unit 6 Grammar

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It was very kind of you to have taken the trouble (a)   (to bring) me this book. I have always wanted to read it.

2.

There was very little hope (a)   (to see) my stolen car again.

3.

Stuart was so excited that he had to make an effort (a)   (to control) his voice.

4.

Georgina was a most startling woman (a)   (to look) at.

5.

You should have seen my mother’s surprise (a)   (to see) me at the doorstep.

6.

My grandmother is not an easy person (a)   (to give) presents to. You never know if she likes them or not.

7.

At the dinner party Mr. Stonebridge had a pleasure (a)   (to meet) the new young neighbour who he found very interesting.

8.

Unfortunately the young doctor had no experience (a)   (to perform) such difficult operations and they had to send for the local surgeon.

9.

It was father’s habit (a)   (to settle) down at a table to lay out at once his cigarette case and lighter.

10.

The custom (a)   (to kiss) people under the mistletoe is ancient, dating back to pre-Christian times.

11.

She didn't see any harm ____ letting the children stay up late on Saturday nights.

a)

of

b)

in

c)

by

d)

with

12.

What's your reason _____ wanting to leave the country?

a)

of

b)

in

c)

for

d)

to

13.

Do you have any excuse ____ being late for classes two days in a row?

a)

about

b)

in

c)

of

d)

for

14.

She had great difficulty ____ understanding his heavily accented English.

a)

in

b)

for

c)

with

d)

of

15.

You should have seen my mother’s surprise ___ seeing me at the doorstep.

a)

of

b)

at

c)

with

d)

in

16.

Translate the following:

Какой смысл их ждать? Они уже опоздали на полчаса.

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17.

Translate the following:

Я настоятельно рекомендую вам получить водительские права. Опыт вождения машины пригодится вам в поисках престижной работы.

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