Autoría: Oxford University Press. Compilación: Jesús Herrero

1º BACH B, C, D, E UNIT 6 REVISION APRIL 2010

Grammar practice 1

Choose the correct alternative.

1. Where ... you born?

a)are

b)did

c)were

2. I really don't like ... like that.

a)speaking to

b)been speaking to

c)being spoken to

3. The bank robbers ... to have escaped with $20 million.

a)believed

b)were thinking

c)are thought

4. In my old company, we all ... at the end of the month.

a)did pay

b)were pay

c)were paid

5. Our neighbours used to have a cat, but unfortunately it ... over by a lorry.

a)was ran

b)was run

c)is run

6. Over the last 20 years, a lot of new houses ... in the village.

a)have been built

b)are being built

c)built

7. The next meeting is going ... at the town hall.

a)to hold

b)to be held

c)to have held

8. The salesman didn't realize that his conversation ... .

a)was recording

b)has been recorded

c)was being recorded

9. I wanted to sleep late, but I ... up by the church bells.

a)woke

b)am waking

c)was woken

10. Like many famous chefs, Raymond ... to cook by his mother.

a)taught

b)was teaching

c)was taught

11. During the guided tour, we ... examples of early medieval paintings.

a)are showing

b)were shown

c)have been show

12. We always try to offer the job ... candidate.

a)the best

b)by the best

c)to the best

13. I don't think ... was given the right information.

a)I

b)me

c)my

4. We explained our answer to him.

a)We explained him our answer.

b)Our answer was explained to him.

c)He was explained our answer.

15. We ... round the school by a really nice young woman.

a)showed

b)have shown

c)were shown

16. I'm going to send ... a letter tomorrow.

a)for my mother

b)to my mother

c)my mother

17. ... was given a really nice iPod for Christmas.

a)Me

b)My

c)I

18. How much does a doctor get ...?

a)pay

b)paid

c)paying

19. They awarded Peter first prize.

a)Peter awarded first prize.

b)First prize was awarded to Peter.

c)First prize was awarded by Peter.

20. Do you think you will ... a new laptop for your 18th birthday?

a)be got

b)gave

c)be given

21. Where do you ... your car serviced?

a)let

b)make

c)have

22. We've designed the invitations, but we ... yet.

a)don't have printed them

b)haven't had them printed

c)didn't make them printed

23. I think I need to ... before I go to that interview.

a)have clean my suit

b)cleaning my suit

c)have my suit cleaned

24. Your daughter's wedding dress was lovely - where ... made?

a)did she have it

b)had she get it

c)did she done it

25. We ... the catalogues printed at the moment, so they'll be ready next week.

a)are making

b)are letting

c)are having

26. I think you ought to ... that cut seen to by a doctor.

a)make

b)let

c)get

27. I usually ... my hair cut once a month.

a)am having

b)has

c)have

28. My watch needs mending - do you know where I can ...?

a)have done it

b)have it done

c)done it have

29. I don't like the colour of the walls - I think I'll ... .

a)make them paint

b)have painted them

c)have them painted

30. Unfortunately we ... our passports stolen while we were at the hotel.

a)let

b)lost

c)had

Answer Key

  1. C
  2. C
  3. C
  4. C
  5. B
  6. A
  7. B
  8. C
  9. C
  10. C
  11. B
  12. C
  13. A
  14. B
  15. C
  16. C
  17. C
  18. B
  19. B
  20. C
  21. C
  22. B
  23. C
  24. A
  25. C
  26. C
  27. C
  28. B
  29. C
  30. C

Grammar practice 2

1. Use the words to write a sentence.

the castle / build / in 1680

2. Correct the mistake in the sentence.

Now that the cinema has knocked down there isn't much for young people to do.

3. Complete the sentence. Put the verbs into the past simple active or past simple passive.

When the hurricane (strike) last year, a lot of houses in the city (damage).

4. Complete the sentence. Put the verb into the simple past passive.

I live in America now but I in Canada. (be born)

5. Use the words to make a sentence.

gallery / open / by the Queen / last year

6. Correct the mistake in the sentence.

This soup can serve hot or cold.

7. Complete the short answer.

'Are you two being taken care of?'

'Yes, we , thanks.'

8. Complete the sentence. Put the verbs into the present perfect active or present perfect passive.

The police will be here in a minute, so I (make) a list of all the items that (steal).

9. Complete the sentence. Put the verbs into the present simple active or present simple passive.

My brother (work) for a company that (base) in Barcelona.

10. Choose the correct alternative.

Do you come from the USA?

a)No, I am born in Canada.

b)No, I born in Canada.

c)No, I have born in Canada.

d)No, I was born in Canada.

11. Use the words to write a question using the passive.

you / teach / German / by Herr Moser

12. Correct the mistake in the sentence.

We were got some really nice presents by our friends.

13. Correct the mistake in the sentence.

I sent to him an email explaining what I thought.

14. Use the words to write a question using the passive.

who / you / send / those beautiful flowers / by / last week

15. Complete the sentence. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.

We £5 for washing Dad's car. (pay)

16. Complete the sentence. Put the verbs into the past perfect active or past perfect passive.

We went out for a walk after Jason (show) his grandparents all the Christmas presents that he (give).

17. Complete the sentence. Put the verbs into the past simple active or past simple passive.

In our history lesson yesterday we (give) a lecture and then we (show) a DVD about the First World War.

18. Choose the correct alternative.

I don't know why ... asked more questions yesterday.

a)I didn't

b)I haven't

c)I wasn't

d)I wasn't been

19. Complete the short answer.

'Had you been given directions before you set out?'

'No, we .'

20. Complete the sentence. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.

He said he’d settle the bill when he at the end of the month, but he didn't keep his promise. (pay)

21. Complete the sentence. Use the pronoun given and the verb in the correct form.

'Why are you going to the optician's? There’s nothing wrong with your eyes, is there?'

'No, I don’t think so, but I like to regularly.' (them, test)

22. Complete the short answer. Use no more than three words.

'Are you going to try and mend the TV yourself?'

'No, I’m going to .'

23. Correct the mistake in the sentence.

Where did you have made that lovely dress?

24. Choose the correct alternative.

Where can I ... this black and white film developed?

a)make

b)leave

c)do

d)get

25. Complete the sentence. Use the pronoun given and the verb in the correct form.

'Your car’s pretty reliable isn’t it?'

'Yes, but that’s because I every six months.' (it, service)

26. Correct the mistake in the sentence.

When we finish the extension, we're going to have repainted the whole house.

27. Complete the short answer.

'Your hair looks nice. Have you just had it cut?'

'Yes, .'

28. Complete the sentence. Use the pronoun given and the verb in the correct form.

'Did you decorate the living room yourselves?'

'No, we while we were away on holiday.' (it, decorate)

29. Complete the sentence. Use the pronoun given and the verb in the correct form.

'Are you going to pick up the sofa yourself?'

'No, we are going to .' (it, deliver)

30. Use the words to make a sentence.

Yesterday / I / the windows / clean

Answer Key

  1. The castle was built in 1680.
  2. has been knocked down
  3. struck/were damaged
  4. was born
  5. The gallery was opened by the Queen last year.
  6. can be served
  7. are
  8. have made/have been stolen
  9. works/is based
  10. D
  11. Were you taught German by Herr Moser?
  12. were given
  13. him
  14. Who were you sent those beautiful flowers by last week?
  15. were paid
  16. had shown/had been given
  17. were given/were shown
  18. C
  19. hadn't/had not
  20. was paid/got paid
  21. have them tested
  22. have it mended/get it mended
  23. have that lovely dress made
  24. D
  25. have it serviced/get it serviced
  26. have the whole house repainted
  27. I have
  28. had it decorated/got it decorated
  29. have it delivered / get it delivered
  30. Yesterday I had the windows cleaned. / Yesterday I got the windows cleaned.

Grammar practice 3

1.One of the sentences is incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentence and write it correctly.

A. Harriet was born in New York in 1988.

B. As a child, she was grown up in the country.

C. She was sent away to school at the age of 11.

2. Complete the sentence. Use one of the verbs in the present continuous passive. Only one of the verbs is correct.

At the moment the village hall for a local art exhibition. (hold, use)

3. Complete the sentence. Use one of the verbs in the past simple passive. Only one of the verbs is correct.

We were away on holiday when our flat into. (break, steal)

4. Complete the sentence with the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple active or the past simple passive.

I (sleep) quite well, but I (wake) up by the dustcart coming to collect the rubbish in the morning.

5. Rewrite the sentence using the words provided.

I'm sure there is a solution to this problem.

I'm sure this problem can .

6. Complete the sentence. Use one of the verbs in the present continuous passive. Only one of the verbs is correct.

At the moment, quite a lot of new houses in the village. (build, go on)

7. Write the correct negative short answer.

'Was anyone hurt in the accident?'

' .'

8. Write the correct affirmative answer.

'Have you been offered the job?'

' .'

9. Complete the sentence with the verbs in brackets. Use the present simple active or the present simple passive.

The company I (work) for is very small, but I (pay) well and I get good holidays.

10. One of the sentences is incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentence and write it correctly.

A. This is where one of the Bond movies was shot.

B. Some of the locals were hired to act in the film.

C. The movie has been successful and has been made a lot of money.

11. Write the correct affirmative short answer.

'Have you been given any help by the teachers?'

' .'

12. Rewrite the sentence in the passive.

They had reported the burglary to the police.

13. Complete the sentence. Use one of the verbs in the past simple passive. Only one of the verbs is correct.

I a really lovely present by my aunt. (get, give)

14. Complete the sentence. Use one of the verbs in the present perfect passive. Only one of the verbs is correct.

Could you do me a print-out of all the emails that we by everyone in the last two days? (send, receive)

15. Rewrite the sentence using the words provided.

I think they should give you a medal.

I think you .

16. One of the sentences is incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentence and write it correctly.

A. At the end of the interview I was offer the job.

B. I was given a few days to think about it.

C. I asked about what I would get paid.

17. One of the sentences is incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentence and write it correctly.

A. Why wasn't this information given to me before?

B. The situation wasn't explained to me.

C. I'm angry that from me details were kept.

18. Complete the sentence. Use one of the verbs in the past perfect passive. Only one of the verbs is correct.

The court dramatic evidence of the accused man's hoard of counterfeit notes. (observe, show)

19. Complete the text with the verbs below. Use the present simple active or the present simple passive.

tell give decide warn

At the beginning of the book, one of the characters (a) a magic sword, and he (b) that it is his destiny to take it to a prince in a distant kingdom. He (c) against going by his friends, but in the end he (d) to take up the challenge.

20. Complete the sentence. Use one of the verbs in the past perfect passive. Only one of the verbs is correct.

The staff were angry because many of them for several months. (not earn, not pay)

21. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in brackets.

The kitchen's in a terrible state at the moment because we've been (a) (have) a new boiler and water tank (b) (install).

22. Complete the sentence with get something done. Use the pronoun and one of the verbs in brackets. Only one of the verbs is correct.

There's a small crack in the windscreen - you really need to sooner rather than later. (it / see to, alter)

23. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in brackets.

That's fine, Mr Baxter - I'll (a) (have) my driver (b) (pick) you up from the hotel at 8.30 and we can go out to dinner.

24. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in brackets.

At the end of our conversation, the manager said he would (a) (get) the latest catalogue and price list (b) (send) to me.

25. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in brackets.

Do you want to do the catalogues in-house or are we (a) (have) them (b) (print) elsewhere?

26. Rewrite the sentence using the words provided.

He told the police that someone had stolen his wallet.

He told the police that he had .

27. Complete the sentence with have something done. Use the noun and one of the verbs in brackets. Only one of the verbs is correct.

I think I'll tomorrow. (hair / do, make)

28. Complete the sentence with have something done. Use the noun and one of the verbs in brackets. Only one of the verbs is correct.

When she opened her bag, she realised that she . (all her money / rob, steal)

29. Rewrite the sentences using the words provided.

We're going to get someone to redesign the garden.

We're going to have .

30. Complete the text. Use have something done and the nouns and verbs below.

them / change it / bring them / deliver your shirts / wash

All our services will be at your disposal during your stay at the hotel. With the Laundry Express service, you can (a) overnight, and you can (b) back to your room by 7 a.m. Breakfast is served from 6.30, but you can (c) up to your room if you prefer. New towels can be provided daily, but please leave towels on the rail if you do not want to (d) .

Answer Key

  1. As a child, she was brought up in the country.
  2. is being used
  3. was broken
  4. slept/was woken
  5. be solved
  6. are being built
  7. No, they weren't
  8. Yes, I have
  9. work, am paid/get paid
  10. The movie has been successful and has made a lot of money.
  11. Yes, I have
  12. The burglary had been reported (by them) to the police.
  13. was given
  14. have been sent
  15. should be given a medal
  16. At the end of the interview I was offered the job.
  17. I'm angry that details were kept from me.
  18. was shown
  19. is given/is told/is warned/decides
  20. had not been paid
  21. having/installed
  22. get it seen to
  23. have/pick
  24. get/sent
  25. having/printed
  26. had his wallet stolen
  27. have my hair done
  28. had had all her money stolen
  29. the garden redesigned
  30. have your shirts washed/have them delivered/have it brought/have them changed

Autoría: Oxford University Press. Compilación: Jesús Herrero