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Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 34 (Solution)
Posted on 2013/01/21
Grammar Basics: Unit 56 – Go to …, go on …, go for…, go –ing (Solution)
Posted on 2012/12/28
Exercises. Complete the following sentences using “to / on / for” as appropriate.
Example:
I’m going ______ vacation next week. ==> I’m going on vacation next week.
1. John goes to school only three days a week.
2. I’m too tired to go for a run today – maybe tomorrow I’ll have enough energy.
3. We can’t afford to go on a trip for Christmas break.
4. The travel agent recommended that Bob go on a cruise in February during the off-season.
5. I wouldn’t go on a date with Sam even if you paid me!
6. I don’t think we have time to go to the store today.
7. Mrs. Smith went to the doctor for her arthritis.
8. Since it gets so hot in the desert, Hal goes for a bike ride while it’s still dark out.
9. Mother refuses to let Uncle John come in the house when he’s gone on a drinking binge.
10. Our band will go on a tour in February.
11. Few people like to go to the dentist.
12. Do you want to go to the pancake house for breakfast?
13. Peter is going to the bank and to deposit the week’s receipts.
14. Tom and Mary usually go to the library and study together.
15. What time do you go to work on Tuesdays?
16. What a time for the baggage handlers to go on strike, right in the middle of the tourist season!
17. The Millers are going on vacation with their in-laws.
18. Uncle Billy likes to go to the train station and watch the trains come and go.
19. Why don’t you go to bed early if you think you’re coming down with a cold?
20. We went on an excursion in the woods for our weekly Scout meeting.
21. Aunt Agnes went on a shopping spree with the money she won in the lottery.
22. Let’s go for a swim before the kids wake up.
23. Mike was a serious student, and never went on a bender with his roommates.
24. Would you like to go to Europe someday?
25. Mr. Maxwell isn’t here – he went for a walk about an hour ago.
Exercises. Use the picture to complete the sentences. Use go/goes/going/went + –ing.
Example:
Father and Uncle Jack / last weekend / and caught a nice trout
Father and Uncle Jack / last weekend / and caught a nice trout. ==> Father and Uncle Jack went fishing last weekend and caught a nice trout.
Bob / often / for exercise
Bob / often / for exercise
Bob often goes biking for exercise.
Jack and Jill / usually / Friday nights
Jack and Jill / usually / Friday nights
Jack and Jill usually go bowling on Friday nights.
Grandmother and Grandfather / every day
Grandmother and Grandfather / every day
Grandmother and Grandfather go golfing every day.
Mr. Brown / yesterday
Mr. Brown / yesterday
Mr. Brown went hunting yesterday.
Every morning / Peter
Every morning / Peter
Every morning Peter goes running.
Paul / on weekends
Paul / on weekends
Paul goes sailing on weekends.
The young lady / every day / for the past month
The young lady / every day / for the past month
The young lady went skating every day for the past month.
Grandmother / often / when she was young
Grandmother / often / when she was young
Grandmother often went skiing when she was young.
The children / every day / after school
The children / every day / after school
The children go sledding every day after school.
Last month / Luke / in Hawaii
Last month / Luke / in Hawaii
Last month Luke went surfing in Hawaii.
Eddie and Frank / usually / before breakfast
Eddie and Frank / usually / before breakfast
Eddie and Frank usually go swimming before breakfast.
Grammar Basics: Unit 55 – I went to the store to … (Solution)
Posted on 2012/12/12
Exercises. Write sentences starting with “I went to…,” matching a given phrase in the first set with an appropriate phrase from the second set.
Example:
(the library) (return a book) ==> I went to the library to return a book.
1. I went to the store to buy some bread.
2. I went to the train station to pick up Uncle Jack.
3. I went to the jeweler’s to have my watch repaired.
4. I went to City Hall to obtain a permit.
5. I went to the school to talk to Jane’s teacher.
Exercises. Complete the following sentences, using the given phrases.
Example:
Mother got up early (to prepare breakfast). ==> Mother got up early to prepare breakfast.
1. You need a password to log in.
2. Grandfather sat down to catch his breath.
3. Aunt Alice told a story to entertain the children.
4. Medieval people put gargoyles on buildings to ward off evil spirits.
5. Father drank some black coffee to stay awake.
6. Put the dough in the refrigerator to chill.
7. Uncle Paul hired a contractor to dig his well.
8. Tim joined a karate club to learn self-defense.
9. Mike played the same song over and over again to irritate his sister.
10. Mr. Smith called me to invite me to their holiday party.
Exercises. Write to or for.
Example:
I’m going to St. Louis ______ a business trip. ==> I’m going to St. Louis for a business trip.
I’m going to St. Louis ______ see the Cardinals play the Cubs. ==> I’m going to St. Louis to see the Cardinals play the Cubs.
1. Can you come to our house next weekend for a barbecue?
2. I called the dentist to make an appointment.
3. I called the doctor for my lab results.
4. Jack brought a snowblower to clear off the sidewalk.
5. Jacob tried to frighten Hannah to stop her hiccups.
6. Kelly knitted a pair of socks for her piano teacher.
7. Mother used a rag to polish the silver.
8. Peter carries a rabbit’s foot for good luck.
9. The plumber used a monkey wrench to loosen the rusted nut.
10. We went to Florida for Christmas.
Exercises. Complete the sentences, choosing from the following phrases.
Example:
The soldiers waited _____________________________. (their captain / give the all-clear signal) ==> The soldiers waited for their captain to give the all-clear signal.
1. The cat waited for the mouse to emerge from its hole.
2. I know you’re hungry, but we have to wait for Mother to come home.
3. The snowbound travelers waited for the snow to melt.
4. Sally waited for the phone to stop ringing.
5. The reporters are waiting for the President to give his speech.
