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WorksheetsINTERCHANGE 3 UNITS 1-6
Total questions: 195
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
Complete the question:
How ___________ your finger?
did you cut
were you cutting
Complete the answer:
Q: How did you scrape your knee?
A: I __________ and I __________ and fell.
was running; slipped
was running; was slipping
ran; was slipping
Complete the sentence:
I ____________ TV when he _________ me.
was watching; was calling
was watching; called
watched; called
Complete the sentence:
I ____________ my coffee this morning when a cat __________ into my lap!
drank; jumped
was drinking; was jumping
was drinking; jumped
drank; was jumping
Combine the two ideas with one simple past event and one past perfect event. Use when or because:
The restaurant closed. An employee started a fire.
The restaurant closed because an employee had started a fire.
The restaraunt is closed because an employee started a fire.
The restaurant closed and an employee started a fire
Combine the two ideas with one simple past event and one past perfect event. Use when or because:
We finished eating dinner. Then our friends arrived.
We finished eating dinner when our friends arrived.
We had finished eating dinner when our friends arrived.
We finished eating dinner when our friends arriving.
Combine the two ideas with one simple past event and one past perfect event. Use when or because:
There was no dessert. We forgot to buy ice cream.
There had been no dessert because we had forgotten to buy ice cream.
There was no dessert when we forgot to buy ice cream.
There was no dessert because we had forgotten to buy ice cream.
Combine the two ideas with one simple past event and one past perfect event. Use when or because:
I texted her 5 times. She finally responded.
I texted her 5 times because she had finally responded
I had texted her 5 times when she finally responded.
I texted her 5 times and she finally responded.
Choose the correct definition for the following word:
coincidence
unexpected events that seem to be connected
an unexpected event that brings good fortune
en unlucky event, or bad luck.
an event that causes suffering or distruction
Choose the correct definition for the following word:
lucky break
unexpected events that seem to be connected
an unexpected event that brings good fortune
en unlucky event, or bad luck.
an event that causes suffering or distruction
Choose the correct definition for the following word:
misfortune
unexpected events that seem to be connected
an unexpected event that brings good fortune
en unlucky event, or bad luck.
an event that causes suffering or distruction
Choose the correct definition for the following word:
disaster
unexpected events that seem to be connected
an unexpected event that brings good fortune
en unlucky event, or bad luck.
an event that causes suffering or distruction
Choose the correct word for the following definition:
a sudden, dangerous event that requires quick action
emergency
disaster
misfortune
dilemma
Choose the correct word for the following definition:
a situation that involves a difficult choice
emergency
coincidence
triumph
dilemma
Choose the correct word for the following definition:
a great achievement or success
emergency
coincidence
triumph
dilemma
Which of the following sentences with relative pronouns is NOT correct?
I'd like a roommate I have a lot in common with.
I would prefer a roomate has a good sense of humor.
I would prefer a roommate who washes my dishes.
Which of the following sentences with relative pronouns is NOT correct?
You don't want a partner that doesn't have his or her own interests.
You want a partner has a lot of money.
You want a partner who is loving.
You want a partner that thinks about you.
Which of the following sentences with relative pronouns is NOT correct?
My last girlfriend was someone I had nothing in common with.
My first partner was someone that I really dislike now.
I like guys who play football.
I like girls have confidence.
Which of the following sentences with relative pronouns is NOT correct?
Couples who do everything together usually don't last long.
Couples that do everything together usually don't last long.
Couples do everything together usually don't last long.
Put in the correct order. I don't mind it/to me/problems/about their/when friends talk.
I don't mind it about their problems when friends talk to me.
When friends talk about their problems to me I don't mind it.
I don't mind it when friends talk to me about their problems.
Put in the correct order. send me/when my friends/emails/it makes me happy.
Send me emails when my friends it makes me happy.
Emails when my friends send me it makes me happy.
It makes me happy send me emails when my friends.
It makes me happy when my friends send me emails.
Which sentence is positive?
I don't like it when friends talk about their problems.
It upsets me when my mother makes me clean my room.
I don't mind it when people treat me to dinner.
It bothers me when someone eats their food loudly.
Which sentence is negative?
I don't mind it when people buy me flowers.
It doesn't bother me when my mom asks me to clean.
It upsets me when I have to go to work early.
_________ a flight attendant could be exciting.
To be
Working
Being
Travelling
Our teacher is very good at ________ problems.
being
solving
going
to solve
____________ an adult is challenging at times.
Living
Having
Being
Going
________ a living as an entrepreneur could be fun.
Doing
Having
Making
Becoming
I have been ________________ about buying a new house in Costa Rica.
dreaming
planning
making
going
_________ in a foreign country has its challenges. You start _________ your family.
Being; having
Having; calling
Living; missing
Going; being
I would be good at __________ basketball.
working
having
seeing
playing
Psychiatr____
er
or
ian
ist
Being a firefighter is _________ exciting ___________________ a farmer.
more; than being
more; than
less; as
more; as
A teacher in Costa Rica isn't ______ well paid ______ a teacher in Tennessee.
as; much
as; as
better; than
just; than
A dentist is ___________ paid ______ a teacher.
best; as
better; than
more; as
just; like
Your mom has ___________ education _______ your dad.
more; than
worse; as
worse; as much
better; as
When you travel, _________________________________.
it important to have your boarding pass
it's important to have your boarding pass.
important to have your boarding pass.
If you go out with your friends, ________________________________.
important to be on time
it important to be on time
it's important to be on time
If you get a cold, ________________________________.
it's important to drink hot things.
it important to drink hot things.
important to drink hot things.
When you do a sport, __________________________.
it important to wear the correct equipment.
important to wear the correct equipment.
It's important to wear the correct equipment.
When you study for your test, ______________________.
not acceptable to go out with your friends.
it's not acceptable to go out with your friends.
acceptable to go out with your friends.
If you celebrate your birthday, ______________________.
expected to receive some presents.
you expected to receive some presents.
you're expected to receive some presents.
When you want to lose wieght, ___________________.
necessary to eat less greasy food.
it's necessary to eat less greasy food.
it necessary to eat less greasy food.
If you eat in a friend's house, _______________________.
It's acceptable to bring some flowers.
it acceptable to bring some flowers.
acceptable to bring some flowers.
If the traffic is terrible, _____________________________.
It good idea to listen some music.
good idea to listen some music.
it's good idea to listen some music.
When you cook dinner, _____________________________.
It's important to wash the vegetables and meat.
important to wash the vegetable and meat.
it important to wash the vegetable and meat.
What is the problem?
The car is broken
The car is leaking
The car is dented
The car is chipped
The apple is ______
spoiled
stained
rotten
What is the problem?
The car is broken
The car is leaking
The car is dented
The car is chipped
My brother found a new job three weeks _____.
yesterday
Ago
In
Last
Had they _____ to her before?
spoke
spoken
spoked
Speak
Why .........................you ....................all the lesson yesterday?
laughing
laughing / were
were / laughing
What needs to be done in this apartment?
The refrigerator need painting
The plants need adjusting
The oven needs to be fixed
What needs to be done in the apartment?
The plants need to be watered
The lights need to be washed
The walls need fixing
What needs to be done in the apartment?
The oven needs painting
The ceiling needs to be painted
The fire alarm needs to be watered
They ............................TV while their mum ........................... dinner.
were watching / was preparing
were watching / prepared
was watching / was preparing
We arrived at 8:05, but the train _____ already left.
has
have
had
Philip was washing the car ........................the fire started.
when
while
Where _____ the security guard gone?
had
have
did
I was going to the cinema last night when I ......................... my old friend from primary school.
met
was meeting
meeted
________ I got home, I had a bath.
While
When and after are possible
When
After
We had already eaten when John________home.
came
to come
comed
come
He ................................ when I called him, he was playing on his computer.
was sleeping
didn't sleep
wasn't sleeping
I opened my handbag to find that I_____________my credit card.
had forgotten
to forget
forgot
Which time phrase is not correct?
last week
last day
last month
last night
Jack went to bed very late _______________ night.
ago
in
last
Complete the question:
Would you mind __________ me move to my new apartment on Saturday morning?
helping
help
helped
have helped
Complete the question:
I was wondering _________ borrow $20 for groceries.
I could
if I could
if I would
I would
Complete the question:
_____________ I use your car this afternoon?
Would
Do you mind
Is it okay if
Would you mind
Complete the question:
Would you mind if I _______ your computer to check my email?
use
used
using
Complete the question:
Could you ________ me your cellphone charger?
lend
lending
lent
lended
Complete the question:
I am so thirsty! ________ you get me a glass of water?
Would you mind
Can
Is it OK if
Which verb is NOT usually paired with this noun:
A favor
Return
Do
Ask for
Make
Which verb is NOT usually paired with this noun:
A phone call
Return
Do
Receive
Make
Please complete the question:
Could you _____ Carla that dinner starts at 7pm?
tell
ask
Complete the sentence:
Could you _____ Barney what he would like for Christmas?
ask
tell
Complete the sentence:
Please _______ Katie that I am running late!
ask
tell
Rewrite the question as an indirect question:
Stella, are you busy this weekend?
Could you ask Stella if she’s busy this weekend?
Could you ask Stella to be busy this weekend?
Could you ask Stella when she’s busy this weekend?
Rewrite the question as an indirect question:
Alex, what time does the restaurant open?
Could you ask Alex if the restaurant opens?
Could you ask Alex what time the restaurant opens?
Can you ask Alex the restaurant to be open?
Please rewrite the question as an indirect question:
Mary, do you have my new address?
Can you ask Mary that she has my new address?
Can you ask Mary whether or not she has my new address?
Could you tell Mary to be my new address?
Rewrite the question as an indirect question:
Jamie, call me.
Can you tell Jamie if she calls me?
Can you ask Jamie when she calls me?
Can you tell Jamie to call me?
It is used to talk about events that started and finished in the past.
Past Simple
Past Continuous
Past Perfect
It is used for ongoing actions in the past.
Past Continuous
Past Perfect
Past Simple
It is used for an event that interrupts another action in the past.
Past Continuous
Past Simple
Past Perfect
We use while before the simple past.
true
false
We use it before the past continuous
when
while
as
Choose the correct option
I was cleaning my bedroom_____ my mother got home.
when
while
_____ I was eating at a restaurant, someone stole my car.
When
While
The students _______ when the teacher_________.
spoke/was arriving
were speaking/was arriving
were speaking/arrived
speaking/arrived
While my husband________ I _______ with some friends.
worked/ was eating out
was working/ was eating out
worked/ ate
was working/ ate
It is used for an event that occurred before another event in the past.
Past Simple
Past Continuous
Past Perfect
We____________(go) to London because the Queen ___________ (invite) us for tea.
went/had invited
had gone/ invited
Jane _____________(already / type) ten pages when her computer__________(crash) .
had typed already/ crashed
already typed/ crashed
had already typed/ crashed
It_________ (be) cloudy for days before it finally_________ (begin) to rain.
had been/ began
was/ had begun
rained/had begun
After the family ______(have)breakfast, they ______(go)to the zoo.
had/ had gone
had had/ went
had/went
Put the words in order to make sentences about living abroad.
would / meeting / thing / one / new / is / I / friends / excited / by / be
(a)
about / most / be / trying / the / curious / I / is / thing / new / would / foods / the
(a)
about / anxious / language / be / I / is / not / the / something / understanding / would
(a)
These glasses have a scratch on the lens. They are _____________
scratching
scratches
scratched
My new car is dented. It has a _____________ on the door.
dented
dents
dent
There is a small leak in the aquarium. It is _____________ .
leaked
leaking
leaks
Those towels are so dirty. They _____________ washing.
needs
needs to be
need
need to be
The wastebasket in your bedroom is full. It _____________ emptied.
needs
needs to be
need
need to be
The grass in the front yard looks extremely dry. It _____________ watering
need
needs
need to be
needs to be
The microwave oven is broken. It _____________ replaced.
needs
needs to be
need to be
need
A - Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answer.
1. Manuel called Karen and wants to _________.
bring CDs to her party
borrow her CD player
go to the theater with her
A - Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answer.
2. Jeff asks the man to leave this message for Mikio: ___________.
Could call back latter tonight ... after 7?
Could you ask Mikio what time I should pick him up tomorrow afternoon?
Could you tell Mikio we're playing basketball?
A - Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answer.
3. While the couple was walking to the mailbox, ___________.
a thief stopped them
a thief took their money
they called the police
A - Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answer.
4. At the beach, Yvonne ___________.
learned to be more careful about locking her car doors
asked her mom to lock the glove compartment
forgot her lunch and wallet in the trunk of the car
B - Write requests using the information given.
1. You want your friend to lend you her laptop for the weekend.
Could I (a) ?
B - Write requests using the information given.
2. Your classmate has a cell phone. You want to use it to make a quick call.
Would it be OK if I (a) ?
B - Write requests using the information given.
3. You want to borrow a stranger's newspaper when he's finishing reading it.
I was wondering if you'd mind (a) ?
C - Correct the mistakes in each sentence.
Example: Marta made her teacher an apology (correct: owed)
1. My neighbor is kind of shy, but he made me for a favor anyway.
(a)
C - Correct the mistakes in each sentence.
Example: Marta made her teacher an apology (correct: owed)
2. Mr. Ames was happy to deny a gift from his German class at the end of the year.
(a)
C - Correct the mistakes in each sentence.
Example: Marta made her teacher an apology (correct: owed)
3. Kathleen did me a nice compliment - she said I was kind and generous.
(a)
D - Choose the correct phrase to complete each request.
1. Could tell Matt
that Akiko can't come to class tomorrow?
does Akiko como to class tomorrow?
D - Choose the correct phrase to complete each request.
2. Can you ask David
whether or not he wants to study together tonight?
if he wants studying together tonight?
D - Choose the correct phrase to complete each request.
3. Can you tell Harriet
don't late for class on Monday?
not to be late for class on Monday?
E - Complete the paragraphs. Use the simple past, the past continuous, or the past perfect.
1. At their wedding, the bride and the groom ________ (get) into a terrible argument. The bride's father _______ just ________ (move) aside when the groom _______ (step) on the bride's beautiful dress! As the cameraman ________ (videotape) the ceremony, he _______ (catch) their argumento on tape.
(a)
E - Complete the paragraphs. Use the simple past, the past continuous, or the past perfect.
2. While I _____ (play) tennis yesterday afternoon, I realized that I _________ (forget) something. What a predicament I _______ (be) in! I couldn't call my wife to say I would be late for dinner because I _______ (not put) my cell phone in tennis bag. She was pretty hungry when I got home.
(a)
F - Read the stories. Then choose the correct title for each one.
1. One day, a statue of gnome disappeared from the garden of an elderly couple in Florida. A month later in the mail, they received a photo of the gnome in front of Buckingham Palace in London! For five years, they received photos of their statue in many famous places around the world. They finally got the gnome back, but never found out who took it or why!
What a coincidence!
A silly predicament
Emergency!
What a terrible misfortune!
It's still a mistery ....
F - Read the stories. Then choose the correct title for each one.
2. Joe was living the good life. In the 1990s, he was president of a software company; owned a jet, and was making a lot of money in the stock market. Then his luck changed with the stock market: He lost everything - his business, his savings, and the jet.
What a coincidence!
A silly predicament
Emergency!
What a terrible misfortune!
It's still a mistery ....
F - Read the stories. Then choose the correct title for each one.
3. One sunny day, Manny and his family decided to go to the beach. Around noon, it started getting cloudy, then it started thundering and raining - hard! Manny got his family safely back to the car, but the engine wouldn't start. He used his cell phone to call 911, but the tow truck couldn't help them because the road were flooded.
What a coincidence!
A silly predicament
Emergency!
What a terrible misfortune!
It's still a mistery ....
I hate teachers _____ don't listen to their students.
who
where
it
that's
Doctors are professionals____ dedicate their lives to helping others.
that
that's
which
they
Marcus only cares about himself. He doesn't listen to other people, and he likes to be the center of attention. He is so...
egotistical
stingy
modest
temperamental
A person that you cannot trust is an _______ person.
unreliable
outgoing
inflexible
helpful
You are a ________ friend if you are always there to help and listen to your friends.
supportive
easygoing
moody
selfish
It annoys me ______ people chew with their mouths open.
when
who
that
it
I _________ when people call me in the middle of the night.
hate it
likes it
bothers me
they don't mind it
Select the INCORRECT word in the sentences: "Wash the dishes is my favorite chore."
wash
the
is
chore
Select the INCORRECT word in the sentence: "My family's friends really enjoy swim in our pool."
swim
family's
our
pool
Complete the word: Journal__.
ist
er
ian
est
Complete the word: Guidance counsel__
or
er
ar
ist
Which of these people work in front of a computer?
Software developer
Tour guide
Hair stylist
mayor
I need to find a real job, I cannot continue working as an______. I have bills to pay.
intern
computer technician
hair stylist
fashion designer
Managers are ______ than interns.
better paid
worse hours
earn as much as
work harder
Doctors need______computer technicians.
more education than
less hours
as many money as
earn more than
If I visit Paris, the price of food...
is something I'd be worried about.
are one thing I'd really miss
something I'd be uncomfortable with.
something I'd really hate.
If I won the lottery, ___________ is buying a new house.
one thing I'd be enthusiastic about
sometime I'd be enthusiastic about
sometime I'd be uncomfortable with
something I'd be uncomfortable about
The car has a (a)
His tooth is (a) .
The wallpaper is...
(a)
This house needs_____.
painted
to be painted
to be painting
burning
ANSWER THE QUESTION: Would you rather take an art course or a technology course?
ANSWER THE QUESTION: Would you prefer to work early in the morning or late at night?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: You can meet new people with these learning paths.
Attend conferences
Watch filmed lectures
study on your own
research on Google
Which learning path is the best option to get a degree?
go to college
take online courses
study on your own
set up a sudy group
I’d prefer a(n) ( temperamental / organized / egotistical ) boss. I would know where everything is and it would be orderly.
Temperamental
Organized
Egotistical
Our coach can’t stand ( considerate / easygoing / egotistical ) players. He can’t talk to them easily.
Considerate
Easygoing
Egotistical
An aerobics instructor probably earns ________________ a tennis coach.
Better paid than
Not as hard
As much as
Psychiatrists are often ________________ receptionists.
Better educated than
As much work as
More college degrees than
Working in a hospital is_______________ working at a gym.
Less stress than
More stressful than
Not as much stress
A person who doesn’t worry much or get angry easily is
Stingy
Easygoing
Social
A. Do you think they’re right for each other?
B. Definitely. They’re two people _________ have a lot in common.
Who are
Who
Whose
My brother is very interested in _____________ a flight attendant.
To become
Becomed
Becoming
_________________ a living as an artist could be very challenging.
Making
Having
Doing
I hate it ________ I don’t have enough time to get ready before my friends arrive.
Where
How
When
Complete the sentence with who or that if it's necessary. Write X if it's optional.
Jose wants a friend ___ he can talk to easily.
Who
That
X
Both who and that
I am going to a concert tonight. I want to borrow your camera. This is a example of a_________.
Borrowing
Favor
Taking
Would you mind ___________ me clean my new house this weekend?
Helped
Help
Helping
Could you ________ me your new IPad for my trip tomorrow?
lending
lend
lent
__________ you ask John __________ he’ll drive us to the movies Friday?
Should/why
Would/where
Can/if
Stacey told me she loved my new dress and shoes.
This is a example of ____________
Doing a compliment
Giving a compliment
Returning a compliment
When you try something difficult, not knowing if you will succeed is a example of _________
Falling
Attempting
Losing
The construction workers _______________ on the busy street and it was very loud.
will work
were working
were work
The hairdresser _____________ my hair when I realized I hated how short it was.
will cutting
was cutting
will cut
Her brother __________ by our house to pick up her laptop.
stop
stopped
stayed
Well , I ______________my teeth when the phone rang. I had to run to pick it up.
was brushing
will brush
willed brushed
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
" I don't want to have a partner who...
I respect as a leader.
I have nothing in common with.
is quiet, considerate and neat.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
I enjoy teachers who...
I have nothing in common with.
I don't feel comfortable around.
help me understand things easily.
What's the meaning of "STINGY"?
Someone who is helpful and encouraging.
someone who doesn't like sharing.
someone who doesn't do what her or she promised.
What's the meaning of "UNRELIABLE"?
a person who doesn't do what he or she promised.
someone who doesn't like sharing.
a person who enjoys being with other people.
What's the meaning of "TEMPERAMENTAL"?
Someone who doesn't like sharing.
A person who doesn't worry much.
A person who has unpredictable or irregular moods.
Choose the corre phrase to complete the sentence:
"... when someone gives me a compliment."
I like it
It annoys me
It really upsets me
Choose the corre phrase to complete the sentence:
"... when a stranger asks me for money."
It makes me happy
I don't mind
I can't stand it
Complete the sentence with your own ideas:
"Working as an accountant seems..."
Complete the sentence with your own ideas:
"Designing clothes must be..."
Complete the sentence with your own ideas:
I'd enjoy...
Complete the sentence with your own ideas:
I wouldn't be very good at...
Choose the correct answer:
"Would you mind ... me paint on Saturday?
hep
helped
helping
Choose the correct answer:
I was wondering ... borrow your gold earrings.
I could
if I could
if I would
Choose the correct answer:
Could you ... me your suit for a wedding?
lend
lending
lent
Which verb is NOT usually paired with each noun?
A GIFT
do
receive
give
Which verb is NOT usually paired with each noun?
A FAVOUR
do
ask for
make
Which verb is NOT usually paired with each noun?
AN INVITATION
offer
accept
receive
Choose the incorrect indirect request for this sentence
"Tony, how many friends can I bring to your party?"
Can you ask Tony how many friends can I bring to his party?
Can you ask Tony how many friends I can bring to his party?
Choose the incorrect indirect request for this sentence
"Dan, where is the best place to park?"
Could you ask Dan where the best place to park is?
Could you ask Dan where is the best place to park?
Past Continuous vs. Simple Past. Choose the correct form of the verbs.
While he ... from the bank, the robber ... in the revolving door.
escaped/ was catching
was escaping/ got caught
Past Continuous vs. Simple Past. Choose the correct form of the verbs.
The band ... a song, when the lights... out.
was performing/ went
performed/ going
Past Continuous vs. Simple Past. Choose the correct form of the verbs.
While divers ... off the coast of Florida, they ... a shipwreck containing gold.
were working/ were discovering
were working/ discovered
Past Perfect. Choose the correct form of the verbs.
When I ..., someone ... my wallet.
came back/ had stolen
had come back/ stole
Past Perfect: Choose the correct form of the verbs.
They ... to steal my wallet because I ... to lock the door.
had been/ forgot
were able/ had forgotten
Choose the correct definition for the word..
DISASTER
an unexpected event that brings good fortune.
an event that causes suffering or destruction.
a situation that involves a difficult choice.
Choose the correct definition for the word..
DILEMMA
an unexpected event that brings good fortune.
something puzzling or unexplained.
a situation that involves a difficult choice.
Choose the correct definition for the word..
LUCKY BREAK
an unexpected event that brings good fortune.
an unlucky event or bad luck.
unexpected events that seem to be connected.
