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Grammar Basics: Unit 71 – Articles: The (Solution)

Posted on 2013/04/24
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Exercise.  Write “the” where necessary.  If “the” is not needed, write “OK.”

Example:

How far is it to library?  ==>  How far is it to the library?
My birthday was last week.  ==>  OK.

1.    If you are involved in a serious car accident, you should call the police.
2.    We didn’t have much snow last winter. ==>  OK.
3.    Mary has been playing the flute since she was in high school.
4.    Please turn down the radio – it’s too loud for me.
5.    Mr. Jones took his secretaries out to lunch last week for Secretaries’ Day. ==>  OK.
6.    Tom prefers to take the subway to work.
7.    Mars is nearly 228 million km from the sun.
8.    Mother is busy cooking dinner. ==>  OK.
9.    I’m bored – there are no good programs on television. ==>  OK.
10.    The students in the 10 o’clock class had the same test as those in the 8 o’clock class.
11.    The Browns are going camping in the mountains.
12.    Bill and Bob had complimentary tickets to the last basketball game of the season.
13.    When you take a photograph, you should not put your subject in the middle of the picture.
14.    Mark has to study for his English test next week. ==>  OK.
15.    Jack and Jill have a farm out in the country.

Exercise.  Complete the following sentences.  Use “the same” with one of the words in the box.

Example:

Steve and John are twins.  They were born on ______. (day)  ==>  Steve and John are twins.  They were born on the same day.

1.    Mr. Smith takes the 7:45 train into the city.  Mr. Brown takes the 7:45 train into the city.  They take the same train.
2.    Susan is reading “Call of the Wild.”  Maggie is reading “Call of the Wild.”  Susan and Maggie are reading the same book.
3.    I arrived at school at 8 o’clock.  James arrived at school at 8 o’clock.  We arrived at the same time.
4.    Mack enjoys biking.  Sam enjoys biking.  Mack and Sam enjoy the same sport.
5.    I watched the movie “Casablanca.”  Edward watched the movie “Casablanca.”  We watched the same movie.

Exercise.  Look at the following pictures and complete the sentences, using “the” if necessary.

Example:

We have a cabin in ______. (forest) ==> We have a cabin in the forest.

We have a cabin in ______. (forest)
==> We have a cabin in the forest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. She’s playing the flute.

1. She’s playing the flute.

2. They’re having dinner.

2. They’re having dinner.

3. They’re watching TV.

3. They’re watching TV.

4. The sun is setting.

4. The sun is setting.

5. He’s surfing in the ocean.

5. He’s surfing in the ocean.

6. She’s studying at the library.

6. She’s studying at the library.

 

Exercise.  Complete the following sentences.  Choose a word from the list, using “the” if necessary.

Example:

Father and Mother went out for ______ to celebrate their anniversary. (dinner)  ==>  Father and Mother went out for dinner to celebrate their anniversary.

1.    In the beginning of “The Wizard of Oz”, Dorothy runs away so Miss Gulch will not take Toto away.
2.    What is the name of your puppy?
3.    Tell me about the time you lost your dog.
4.    Mark listens to the radio when he exercises.
5.    Astronauts landed on the moon in 1969.
6.    Paris is the capital of France.
7.    The bank manager notified the police of the attempted robbery.
8.    The doctor’s office is on the fifth floor.
9.    Tom joined the Navy so he could see the world.
10.    Our family reunion was in Texas last summer.

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Crossword – Irregular Verbs 15 (Solution)

Posted on 2013/04/22
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Grammar Basics: Unit 70 – Articles: A/An and The (Solution)

Posted on 2013/04/19
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Exercise.  Write a/an or the.

Example:

Take ______ piece of paper and write your name at ______ top.  ==> Take a piece of paper and write your name at the top.

1.    For our vacation we took a plane to Florida and stayed at Disneyworld.   The hotel was very comfortable.
2.    You ought to exercise for an hour every day.
3.    I picked up a pair of cowboy boots and three books at a garage sale.  The boots were like brand new, but the books were practically antique.
4.    Mother forgot to bring the can opener on our camping trip, so we had to buy a new one.
5.    I put a bandage over the cut on my leg.
6.    The children always imagine that a monster hides under the bed at night.
7.    Do you have a pencil I could borrow?  The lead in mine broke.
8.    Jack is planning to take a course in accounting at the local college in the spring.
9.    The garbage truck had a flat tire.
10.    The strong wind blew down an old tree down the street in our neighborhood.

Exercise.  Complete the sentences.  Use a or the with one of the words below.

Example:

Father and Susan are flying ______ down on the beach. (kite) ==> Father and Susan are flying a kite down on the beach.

Father and Susan are flying ______ down on the beach. (kite) ==> Father and Susan are flying a kite down on the beach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Father is mowing the lawn.

1. Father is mowing the lawn.

2. Could you tell me how to get to the airport?

2. Could you tell me how to get to the airport?

3. Could you please close the curtains?

3. Could you please close the curtains?

4. Teacher, I have a question.

4. Teacher, I have a question.

5. Every morning I read the newspaper at breakfast.

5. Every morning I read the newspaper at breakfast.

6. We’d like to order a salad, please.

6. We’d like to order a salad, please.

 

Exercise.  Write a/an or the where necessary.

Example:

Could you please turn down radio?  ==> Could you please turn down the radio?

1.    We went to the beach every day on vacation.
2.    I took the train into the city.
3.    Do you know how far the museum is from the library?
4.    New York is the largest city in the United States.
5.    What is the largest country in the world?
6.    Mother is in the kitchen baking a cake.
7.    I thought the bed at the hotel was uncomfortable.
8.    It is a five-minute walk from the train station to the bus stop.
9.    We need to replace the doorknob on the front door.
10.    Do you remember the name of the author of that book?

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Grammar Basics: Unit 69 – Countable & Uncountable Nouns, Part 2 (Solution)

Posted on 2013/04/17
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Exercise.  Use the pictures to write sentences using the phrase “I bought ______.”

Example:

==> I bought a tie, a belt, and some sunglasses.

==> I bought a tie, a belt, and some sunglasses.

 

 

 

 

1. I bought a shirt, a watch, and some shoes.

1. I bought a shirt, a watch, and some shoes.

2. I bought a doughnut, some newspapers, and some coffee / a cup of coffee.

2. I bought a doughnut, some newspapers, and some coffee / a cup of coffee.

3. I bought a comb, some soap and a brush, and some toothpaste.

3. I bought a comb, some soap and a brush, and some toothpaste.

4. I bought some perfume, some jewelry, and some flowers.

4. I bought some perfume, some jewelry, and some flowers.

 

Exercise.  Write sentences using the phrase “Would you like a ______?” or “Would you like some ______?”

Example:

==> Would you like some hors d’oeuvres?

==> Would you like some hors d’oeuvres?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Would you like some grapes?

1. Would you like some grapes?

2. Would you like some ice cream and cookies?

2. Would you like some ice cream and cookies?

3. Would you like some bread and wine?

3. Would you like some bread and wine?

4. Would you like a cup of coffee / some coffee?

4. Would you like a cup of coffee / some coffee?

5. Would you like some popcorn / a bag of popcorn?

5. Would you like some popcorn / a bag of popcorn?

6. Would you like some soup / a bowl of soup?

6. Would you like some soup / a bowl of soup?

 

Exercise.  Complete the sentences, using “a/an” or “some.”

Example:

I sat under ______ tree and drank ______ lemonade. ==>  I sat under a tree and drank some lemonade.

1.    I’m really tired.  I need to get some sleep.
2.    Jack likes to have some crackers when he has tomato soup.
3.    Mother usually relaxes by reading a book or listening to some music.
4.    We didn’t do anything last night except watch some TV.
5.    Tom needs to find some work.  He hasn’t has a job for several months.
6.    Swimming and walking are great ways to get some exercise.
7.    The car needs some gas.  Is there a gas station nearby?
8.    The bride’s mother gave her some advice for the wedding.
9.    Sam ordered a cup of coffee and some pie.
10.    If you’re going to write a letter, you’ll need some stationery, an envelope, and some stamps.

Exercise.  Select the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence.

Example:

I need to get my (hair/hairs) cut.  ==> I need to get my hair cut.

1.    Give me two slices of bread, so I can make a sandwich.
2.     I don’t want to get lost.  Let’s ask the concierge for information about the art museum.
3.    We’re supposed to have nice weather for our picnic this weekend.
4.    Kevin is stubborn, and won’t ask for advice.
5.    Mother has been sad ever since she read Uncle Paul’s letter – I think it must have contained bad news.
6.    Joan and Dave finally got some new furniture for their apartment.
7.    Steve is looking for a job.
8.    If you’re going to the store, can you get some toothpaste for me?

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Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 40 (Solution)

Posted on 2013/04/15
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Grammar Basics: Unit 68 – Countable & Uncountable Nouns, Part 1 (Solution)

Posted on 2013/04/12
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Exercise.  Identify the following items, using the given nouns.  Use an appropriate phrase:  “It’s a ______.” or “It’s ______.”

Example:

==> It’s a cat.

==> It’s a cat.

==> It’s milk.

==> It’s milk.

 

1. It’s money.

1. It’s money.

2. It’s salt.

2. It’s salt.

3. It’s bread.

3. It’s bread.

4. It’s rice.

4. It’s rice.

5. It’s a girl.

5. It’s a girl.

6. It’s frost.

6. It’s frost.

7. It’s a wheel.

7. It’s a wheel.

8. It’s grass.

8. It’s grass.

9. It’s a bench.

9. It’s a bench.

10. It’s water.

10. It’s water.

11. It’s an apple.

11. It’s an apple.

12. It’s a pencil.

12. It’s a pencil.

 

Exercise.  Correct the following sentences by adding “a/an” if needed.  If no article is needed, write “OK.”

Example:

I found wallet. ==>  I found a wallet.
Buy milk at the store.  ==>  OK.

1.    We rented car on our vacation.  ==>  We rented a car on our vacation.
2.    I want to listen to music.  ==>  OK.
3.    Tom needs money.  ==>  OK.
4.    The dog hid under chair.  ==>  The dog hid under a chair.
5.    Vegetarians don’t eat meat.  ==>  OK.
6.    Do you like coffee?  ==>  OK.
7.    Could I borrow pen?  ==>  Could I borrow a pen?
8.    There was big scratch on the piano.  ==>  There was a big scratch on the piano.
9.    I need coin for the vending machine.  ==>  I need a coin for the vending machine.
10.    The teacher dropped piece of chalk.  ==>  The teacher dropped a piece of chalk.
11.    Jack took test in school today.  ==>  Jack took a test in school today.
12.    Do you have salt?  ==>  OK.
13.    I want cup of tea.  ==>  I want a cup of tea.
14.    We have grass in our back yard.  ==>  OK.
15.    Sally eats fish.  ==>  OK.
16.    The machine needs oil.  ==>  OK.

Exercise.  Describe the pictures, using the phrase “a ______ of ______” with a word from each box.

Example:

==> a glass of water

==> a glass of water

 

 

 

 

 

1. a cup of coffee

1. a cup of coffee

2. a slice of bread

2. a slice of bread

3. a piece of pie

3. a piece of pie

4. a bowl of soup

4. a bowl of soup

5. a jar of honey

5. a jar of honey

6. a glass of milk

6. a glass of milk

7. a sack of peas

7. a sack of peas

8. a bottle of wine

8. a bottle of wine

9. a sheet of paper

9. a sheet of paper

10. a bag of popcorn

10. a bag of popcorn

11. an ear of corn

11. an ear of corn

12. a piece of wood

12. a piece of wood

 

 

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Grammar Basics: Unit 67 – Singular and Plural (Solution)

Posted on 2013/04/10
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Exercises.  Write the plural of the following words.

Example:

cat ==> cats

1.    cow ==> cows
2.    tomato ==> tomatoes
3.    wish ==> wishes
4.    child ==> children
5.    thief ==> thieves
6.    box ==> boxes
7.    kitty ==> kitties
8.    tooth ==> teeth
9.    church ==> churches
10.    dress ==> dresses
11.    bay ==> bays
12.    man ==> men
13.    apple ==> apples
14.    story ==> stories
15.    wife ==> wives

Exercises.  Use the pictures to complete the sentences.

Example:

There are a lot of ________ in the pasture. ==> There are a lot of sheep in the pasture.

There are a lot of ________ in the pasture. ==> There are a lot of sheep in the pasture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Do you like peaches?

1. Do you like peaches?

  

2. I had two eggs for breakfast.

2. I had two eggs for breakfast.
 

3. I have lost my keys somewhere.

3. I have lost my keys somewhere.

 

  

4. How many children do you have?

4. How many children do you have?

 

 

Exercises.  Rewrite any sentences that have incorrect plural forms.  If no correction is needed, write “OK.”

Example:

Take these boxs and put them in the car. ==> Take these boxes and put them in the car.
All the benches in the park were freshly painted.  ==>  OK

1.    Jack washed the dishs after dinner. ==> Jack washed the dishes after dinner.
2.    The department store has a fine selection of watches. ==> OK
3.    I have to return these bookes to the library. ==>  I have to return these books to the library
4.    Whenever the sun is very bright, Father has to wear a sunglasses. ==> Whenever the sun is very bright, Father has to wear (some/a pair of) sunglasses.
5.    All children like to get toyes for Christmas. ==> All children like to get toys for Christmas.
6.    Your backpack is so heavy.  What do you have in there – rocks? ==> OK
7.    Grandfather had a flock of gooses on his farm. ==> Grandfather had a flock of geese on his farm.
8.    Have you seen “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”? ==> OK (can also be written “dwarves”)
9.    Mother bought me a new jeans. ==> Mother bought me (some/a pair of) new jeans.
10.    Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me. ==> OK
11.    Would you like tomatos in your salad? ==> Would you like tomatoes in your salad?
12.    I don’t care for peas. ==> OK
13.    We need new batteries for the radio. ==> OK
14.    Neon is one of the so-called “noble gasses.” ==> OK (can also be written “gases”)
15.    The horse had injured one of its hoofs.  ==> OK (can also be written “hooves”)

Exercises.  Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Example:

The people (is/are) tired and hungry.  ==> The people are tired and hungry.

1.    The police are asking everyone to stay off the roads due to the bad snowstorm.
2.    Were there many people at the amusement park today?
3.    Have you seen my sunglasses?  I don’t know where I left them.
4.    People usually don’t realize the importance of checking the air pressure in car tires.
5.    Once a month the local clergy meet to have a prayer breakfast.
6.    My shorts have a hole in the pocket.
7.    Mother has some scissors in her sewing kit.
8.    Have the police caught the bank robber yet?
9.    The couple are having their first baby next month.
10.    Most people are confused by the new rules.

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Crossword – TOEFL 12 (Solution)

Posted on 2013/04/08
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Grammar Basics: Unit 66 – Indefinite Articles: a, an (Solution)

Posted on 2013/04/05
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Exercises.  Complete the phrases, using a or an.

Example:

______ old hat ==> an old hat

1.    an interesting book
2.    a new car
3.    a bank
4.    an office
5.    an exciting movie
6.    a TV show
7.    an unusual picture
8.    a crazy idea
9.    a big cookie
10.    a new restaurant

Exercises.  Complete the sentences, using a/an and with a word from the list.

Example:

A cat is ______. (mammal)  ==>  A cat is a mammal.

1.    Mars is a planet.
2.    A trumpet is an instrument.
3.    Cake is a dessert.
4.    A dictionary is a book.
5.    The Nile is a river.
6.    The Matterhorn is a mountain.
7.    A tree is a plant.
8.    A bee is an insect.
9.    A photograph is a picture.
10.    Milk is a drink.

Exercises.  Make a sentence that tells what each person’s job is.

Example:

He’s ______.

He’s ______.

 

 

 

==>  He’s a dentist.

 

 

 

 

 

1. He’s ______. 2. She’s ______.

1. He’s a doctor.
2. She’s a nurse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. He’s ______.

3. He’s a teacher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. He’s ______.

4. He’s an astronaut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. He’s ______.

5. He’s a pilot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. He’s ______. 7. He’s ______.

6. He’s a policeman.
7. He’s a fireman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. He’s ______.

8. He’s a plumber.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. She’s ______.

9. She’s a chef.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. She’s ______.

10. She’s a student.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Exercises.  Write sentences, using words or phrases from each set.  Use a or an.

Example:

(Mr. and Mrs. Jones are going to have) + (baby).  ==>  Mr. and Mrs. Jones are going to have a baby.

1.    Let’s order a pizza.
2.    Can you play an instrument?
3.    The chicken laid an egg.
4.    The cat caught a mouse.
5.    Mrs. Brown is a teacher.
6.    We went out to see a movie.
7.    I’m going to take a shower.
8.    The boy scout lit a fire.
9.    Is that an exciting book?
10.    We flew on an airplane.

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Grammar Basics: Unit 65 – Possessive s: ’s (Solution)

Posted on 2013/04/03
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Exercises.  Write sentences about the people in the family.

Row 1 (L to R): Jack, Mary, Sarah, Peter Row 2 (L to R): James, Susan, Paulette, Mark

Row 1 (L to R): Jack, Mary, Sarah, Peter
Row 2 (L to R): James, Susan, Paulette, Mark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jack and Mary are married.  Their son is James.  James is married to Susan.
Sarah and Peter are married. Their son is Mark, and their daughter is Paulette.
Jack and Peter are brothers.

Example:

(Jack / husband) ==> Jack is Mary’s husband.

1.    Mary is James’s mother.
2.    James is Mark’s cousin.
3.    Jack is Paulette’s (Mark’s) uncle.
4.    Susan is Mary’s daughter-in-law.
5.    Peter is Jack’s brother.
6.    Mary is Sarah’s sister-in-law.
7.    James is Peter’s nephew.
8.    Paulette is Mary’s niece.
9.    Sarah is James’s aunt.
10.    Peter is Mark’s (Paulette’s) father.
11.    Paulette is Mark’s sister.
12.    Jack is Sarah’s brother-in-law.
13.    Jack is Susan’s father-in-law.
14.    Paulette is Peter’s daughter.
15.    James is Jack’s son.
16.    Sarah is Peter’s wife.

Exercise.  Answer the questions by looking at the pictures.

Example:

Whose umbrella is that? (Timmy)

Whose umbrella is that? (Timmy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whose umbrella is that? (Timmy) ==> It’s Timmy’s.

 

 

(Marcy) 1.Whose ball is that?

(Marcy)
1. Whose ball is that?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—It’s Marcy’s.

 

 

(Jane) 2. Whose car is that?

(Jane)
2. Whose car is that?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—It’s Jane’s.

 

 

(Steve) 3. Whose bicycle is that?

(Steve)
3. Whose bicycle is that?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—It’s Steve’s.

 

 

(Edwin) 4. Whose horse is that?

(Edwin)
4. Whose horse is that?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—It’s Edwin’s.

 

 

(Rob) 5. Whose tent is that?

(Rob)
5. Whose tent is that?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—It’s Rob’s.

 

 

(Nancy) 6. Whose camera is that?

(Nancy)
6. Whose camera is that?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

—It’s Nancy’s.

 

 

Exercise.   Look at the following sentences and correct the underlined portion if need be.   If the sentence needs no correction, write “OK.”

Example:

The squirrel crawled on the roof of the house.  ==> OK
I rode in the car of my brother.  ==> my brother’s car

1.    I put the book of Jack on the table. ==> Jack’s book
2.    The fifth grade class gave a retirement present to the principal of the school. ==> OK
3.    The keys of Mr. Smith are hanging on the key rack. ==> Mr. Smith’s keys
4.    The coach displayed the trophy of the team in the school lobby. ==> the team’s trophy
5.    We took a rest in the shade of the tree. ==> OK
6.    Grandmother threw out the shoes of my sister. ==> my sister’s shoes
7.    The dog likes to sleep at the foot of the bed. ==> OK
8.    Mrs. Johnson always sits at the front of the bus. ==> OK
9.    Ride the subway until you get to the end of the line, and then get off. ==> OK
10.    The cat was hiding under the bed of the twins. ==> the twins’ bed
11.    Let’s have a party in the middle of the month. ==> OK
12.    Someone stole the trumpet of Mark. ==> Mark’s trumpet
13.    I can’t remember the name of the movie. ==> OK
14.    The car of  my dad had a flat tire. ==> my dad’s car
15.    The nose of my uncle was sunburned. ==> my uncle’s nose
16.    The floor of the cabin was made of rough planks of wood. ==> OK

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