Focus on Grammar

4. Odd words out.1. sunny rainy wind cloudy2. government firm parliament ministry3. museum stadium art gallery theatre3. January May Tuesday July5. govern elect call vote5. Choose the right word.1. The whole/All/The all/Whole people deserve happiness.2. Why are you looking so disssapoint/dissappointed/dissapointment/disappointing?3. You can’t depending/dependent/depend/dependence on his arriving on time.4. If I were in your job/ in your boots/ in your position , I’d visit my friends in Spain.5. I didn’t know that your father had been an attractive/rewarding/experienceddoctor.6. He worked hard and succeded/improved/respected his English.7. George was honest/devoted/responsible – he didn’t tell a lie.8. The economic/economical situation in the country is serious at the present.6. Complete the sentences. Use each word only once: along, up, on, off, through,back, in.1. What time does your mother gets _______ with her work?2. He knows smoking isn’t good for health, but he can’t give it ____.3. Julia had to get _____ the bus as she had left her text book at home.4. I couldn’t finish the crossword puzzle and had to give ____ and look at theanswers.5. We were surprised to see how well our neighbours got _____.6. Robert had to give the book ____ to Peter, thoughh he hasn’t finished it.7. Sam helped the old lady to get _____ the train.Grammar check7. Choose the correct pronoun.1. This is my grandma. He/She/It is 85 years old!2. Emma, did you take the photo all by youselves/herself/yourself.3. Please help me to find my book. It/she/he is blue.4. My cousins haven’t arrived yet. We/They/Heare always late.5. The lion can defend himself/itself/herself.6. I have not seen my sister for a long time. I will visit them/him/her tomorrow.7. Mary and Susan talk like her/him/their mother.8. Princess Caroline is wearing her/his/him new Gucci gown.9. Where do you keep your money? I keep them/it/him in the bank10. Tim and Gerry, if you want more milk, help yourself/ourselves/ourselves.48