Appunti di Grammatica inglese

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USE OF ADJECTIVE CLAUSES WITH SUBJECT RELATIVE PRONOUNS

USE OF SO, TOO, NEITHER, NOT EITHER, AND BUT FOR ADDITION TO

SENTENCES

USE OF GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

USE OF CAUSATIVE VERBS. MAKE, HAVE, LET, HELP, AND GET

USE OF PHRASAL VERBS

USE OF MODAL VERBS FOR SPECULATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS ABOUT THE

PAST

USE OF MODAL VERBS

Modal Verbs to express advisability in the past

USE OF THE PASSIVE FORM

Write an example of an active sentence (present perfect), and turn it from

active to passive. Explain the rule.

Write an example of an active sentence (present continuous), and turn it

from active to passive. Explain the rule.

Modals and Similar Expansions. Speculations and Conclusions about the Past

The Passive with Modals and Similar Expressions

Conditionals. Present Real Conditionals

The Passive Causative

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

This is such a large village. It's the ....................................... village on this island

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

Acatama desert is such a dry place. It's the ...................................... place on earth

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

This dress is beautiful. It's the ........................................dress in the shop window

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

This watch is very expensive. It's the ....................................................... watch in the

shop

Choose one of the articles you have studied and provide a short summary

covering the key points.

Write 100 words

Where can you picture yourself in three years? Include the following details:

where you will be living, what you will be doing, what will be different. Write

100 words

What do you plan to do immediately following graduation?

Include the following details: where you plan to go, what you plan to do, who

you plan to do it with.

Write 100 words

Why do you think English is important for your future career? Write 100

words

What would you do if you were a millionaire? Write 100 words

What are some of the things that bring you joy? Write 100 words

Fill the gaps with the right preposition. Use the lines below the exercise to

write your answers:

'How did you get here? Did you come (1) ................ the bus?' 'No, I came (2) .............

car.'

Anna spent two years working (3) ............ Chicago before returning (4) ..................

Italy.

Fill the gaps with the right preposition. Use the lines below the exercise to

write your answers:

'Have you ever been (1) ................. Tokyo?' 'No, I've never been (2) ................. Japan.'

Mozart died (3) .............. Vienna in 1791 (4) .............. the age of 35.

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

This is such a delicate shampoo. It's the ....................................shampoo I've ever used

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

This is such a good film. It's the ........................................ film I've ever seen

Direct and Indirect Speech

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

It's such a strange story. It's the................................................ story I've ever heard

Embedded questions

Conditionals. Present and Future Unreal Conditionals

Read the newspaper report and put the verbs in brackets into the most

suitable form of the passive voice. Use the lines below the exercise to write

your answers:

In Paxham yesterday a shop assistant (1) ............ .............. (force) to hand over £500

after (2) .............. .............. (threaten) by a man with a knife. A man (3) .......

.......... ............ (arrest) in connection with the robbery and

(4) ...... ......... ......... .................. (still/question) by the police.

Conditionals. Past Unreal Conditionals

Indirect Speech. Tense Changes

Indirect Instructions, Commands, Requests, and Invitations

Indirect Questions

Reporting questions

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

This is such a delicious cake. It's the ......................................... cake I've ever eaten

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

This hotel is (comfortable) ......................................................... than the one we stayed

at last year.

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

Jennifer is (slim) .......................................... than Kate

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

My sore throat is (bad) ................................................. today than yesterday

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

I think German is (difficult)............................................... than Spanish

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

Living in the country is (relaxing)............................................... than living in a big city

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

This city is (dirty) ........................................... than my town

Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule

below. In your expanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is

formed, when we use it and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

The place was (far) ............................................... than I expected

Read the newspaper report and put the verbs in brackets into the most

suitable form of the passive voice. Use the lines below the exercise to write

your answers:

A woman (1) ............. ............... (take) to hospital after her car collided with a

lorry near Norstock yesterday. The road (2) ................. ............... (block) for an hour

after the accident, and traffic had to (3) ............... ................. (divert). A police

inspector said afterwards: The woman was lucky. She could

(4) .............. ............... ................... (kill).'

Complete the sentence using the verb in brackets. Use the correct grammar

rule and explain the rule below, including the name of the structure, how it

is formed and when we use it.

Tomorrow I ......... .................... (meet) an old friend for lunch. I've booked a table for

two at my favourite restaurant.

Use your own ideas to complete the sentences below:

I'd go out tonight if.

If I had my camera

I will be happy if

Complete the text with one word in each gap.

My father works as a scientist and I think he always wanted me 1 .................. share his

interest. So 2 ............. I was a child, he always 3 .................... me to his lab every

weekend and showed me his work. I loved going there and I always hoped I'd

4 ................... up with some brilliant ideas, like him.

Sadly, though, that has 5................... happened! And in fact, now I'm older, I've

decided I really 6..................... stand studying biology! It's just not my subject. But

luckily I love Maths.

Complete the text with one word in each gap.

What kind of career do you want to have? I've decided I 1 ...................... like to

become a film director, so I'm trying to get as much experience 2 .................

possible. And I'm doing that by 3 ......................... some short films with the camera on

my mobile phone. They're 4 .................... great quality, unfortunately,

because my camera isn't very advanced. But I've 5 ...................... produced several

short sci-fi films, using my own 6 ............................ effects!

Read the text and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

About two years ago, my family and I moved into a really amazing house right out in

the 1 .............. and away from everyone. My mum works as a full-time 2

...................... and the house is perfect for her to do her paintings, as there's enough

space for a big 3 .................... where she can paint. She says she's always 4

...................... by the wonderful landscape around the house, and the neighbours

around us have been very 5 ........................ and brought us food and drinks. My

dad likes it here too and spends a lot of time 6 ....................... in the garden.

1 A countryside B suburbs C city D village

2 A writer B artist C musician D sculptor

3 A centre B lab C studio D floor

4 A interested B passionate C disappointed D inspired

5 A helpful B clever C interesting D funny

6 A work B worked C to work D working

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the words in brackets.

Tom: Hi Stella! How 1 ............................. (you / be)?

Stella: I'm fine, thanks, Tom. What 2 ................................ (do) at the moment?

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