English Grammar Retro IIG.- REPORTED QUESTIONS

“Are you sick?” she asked.She asked if I was sick.

Put these questions into reported speech.

1.- “Did Ann mail the letters?” he asked. ___________________________2.- “What size are they?” he asked. ___________________________3.- “Will you call me?” she asked. ___________________________4.- “Where have you been?” he asked. ___________________________5.- “Do you know the address?” she asked. _________________________6.- “When can you do it?” he asked. ___________________________

H.- ADJECTIVE ORDER

Some (old /beautiful / silk) tablecloths.Some beautiful old silk tablecloths.

Put the adjective in usual order.

1.- the (brick / tall) building. ______________________________2.- some (green / old) doors. ______________________________3.- a (English / young) student. ______________________________4.- a (long / cotton) skirt. ______________________________5.- an (striped / blue / pale / expensive) shirt. _______________________6.- a pair of (denim / old / faded) jeans. ___________________________

I.- TALKING ABOUT GRAMMAR

Circle the correct letter, a or b. You can look at the grammar summaries for units 1-10 for help. Score two points for each correct answer.

1.- I’ll call you if I hear any more news.

This sentence is a:a.- Type 1 conditionalb.- Type 2 conditional

2.- I’d be careful if I were you.

This sentence is:a.- a warningb.- an offer

3.- It was a really boring concert. I fell asleep.

Here, really is:a.- an adjective modifying an adverb.b.- an adverb modifying an adjective.

4.- He asked her if she would help.

This sentence is:a.- a reported requestb.- a reported statement

5.- Finally, they had a cup of coffee.

Finally is:a.- an adverb of frequencyb.- an adverb of sequence

6.- He said, “I’m awfully tired.”

This statement is an example of:a.- reported speechb.- direct speech

7.- When you meet him, remember to shake hands.

In this example, When introduces:a.- a time clauseb.- a relative clause

J.- CONDITIONALS 2

I’ll do it if I can.I’ll do it if I could.

Change these sentences from type 1 conditionals to Type 2 conditionals.

1.- I’ll call a doctor if I’m sick. _______________________________2.- I won’t go unless I can afford the tickets. ________________________3.- if I’m late, I’ll miss my bus. _______________________________4.- if you like it, I’ll give it to you. _______________________________

K.- VOCABULARY

Circle the different word.

1.- outlaw sheriff robber murderer2.- holiday celebration season carnival3.- drive avenue road map4.- canvas denim metal cotton

5.- stomach mouth cheek nose6.- soothing calm gentle violent7.- boiler field farmyard forest

L.- PRONUNCIATION

CelebrationCe – le – bra – tion = four

1.- congratulations2.- independence3.- embarrassed4.- hypnosis5.- beware6.- superstitious7.- solitude8.- amazingly9.- wicked10.- dressed

M.- MATCHING

Match the sentence to the most likely reply.

Sentences Replies

1.- Leave us alone. a.- Yes, I understand now.2.- Is that clear? b.- It’s straight ahead.3.- Thank you very much. c.- The one dressed in black.4.- Where’s the beach? d.- I will! Thanks.5.- Which one is Marie? e.- All right, I’ll go.6.- Have a good time! f.- You’re welcome.

PROGRESS CHECK UNITS 11 – 20

A WHICH WORD?

Fill in the blanks with the correct verbs.

1.- I wish I ______ more friends.a).- have b).- to have c).- had d).- having

2.- I wish I hadn’t _______ this book.a).- finish b).- finished c).- to finish d).- finishing

3.- He should _______ taken more driving lessons.a).- had b).- been c).- has d).- have

4.- He must have _____ dead for at least an hour.a).- had b).- be c).- get d).- been

5.- It was murder. He ______ have killed himself.a).- shouldn’t b).- couldn’t c).- could d).- might

6.- If I _____ known, I could have helped you.a).- would b).- would have c).- have d).- had

7.- It’s time you _____ on that plane. Come on!a).- were b).- go c).- are d).- be

8.- It was difficult, but they _____ to get a ride.a).- could b).- managed c).- able d).- were

9.- If only I _____ a car!a).- had b).- can c).- get d).- could

10.- They ______ to have worked herder.a).- should b).- ought c).- could d).- would