1. Give a synonym for PERMIT (verb) 2. Give an opposite for INCREASE (verb) 3.

Which word does not have the same meaning? go on / keep on / depend on / carry on 4. Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group: protein / fat / sugar 5. Give an adjective with the same root as ENVIRONMENT: 6. Fill in the gap with the correct form of the verb in brackets: I remember (play) hide-and-seek when I was a child. 7. Fill in the gap with the correct option: Policemen _____ working nights. used to / are used to / gets used to 8. Turn the following sentence into the passive voice: People believe that broad-shouldered men are attractive to women. 9. Turn the following sentence into the active voice: This rumour must have been started by our opponents. 10. Turn the following sentence into reported speech: She said, I may visit my grandparents tomorrow. 11. Turn the following sentence into direct speech: Paul asked me what the time was. 12. Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND, BUT or BECAUSE). Make changes if necessary: He didnt study much. Nevertheless, he managed to pass the exam. 13. Join the following sentences using a relative. Make changes if necessary: St. Michaels Church dates from the 14th century. It's a fine building. 14. Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning. Begin as indicated: I regret eating so much last night. 15. Rewrite the sentence correctly: He asked me what was my name. 16. Complete the following conditional sentence: Unless you come to the party I (go) 17. Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words in the boxes without changing their form: my having I room painted am 18. Give a question for the underlined words: The bracelet cost a fortune. 1. Give a synonym for DISEASE (noun) 2. Give an opposite for EMPLOY (verb) 3. Which word does not have the same meaning? suggest / propose / suppose / advise 4. Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group: chat show / documentary / soap opera 5. Give an adjective with the same root as FORGET: 6. Fill in the gap with the correct form of the verb in brackets: Id rather you (stay) in tonight 7. Fill in the gap with the correct option: Let me know / to know / knowing 8. Turn the following sentence into the passive voice: Children are eating too much fat in their meals nowadays. 9. Turn the following sentence into the active voice:

Who has this photograph been taken by? 10. Turn the following sentence into reported speech: She said. Dont smoke if you want to save money. 11. Turn the following sentence into direct speech: He said they were there that day to reach consensus. 12. Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND, BUT or BECAUSE). Make changes if necessary: Some students work very hard. Others don't care. 13. Join the following sentences using a relative. Make changes if necessary: He was reading a book. His characters were zombies. 14. Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning. Begin as indicated: African countries are too poor to build a space station. African countries arent 15. Rewrite the sentence correctly: If governments would spend less money on wars, the world would be a better place. 16. Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words in the boxes without changing their form: my buy mobile I asked to me a father 17. Give a question for the words in bold: The yellow press specializes in SCANDAL AND GOSSIP 1. Give a synonym for AIM (noun) 2. Give an opposite for FAILURE (noun) 3. Which word does not have the same meaning? WAGES / SALARY / PAY / DEBT 4. Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group (ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS): ACID RAIN / GREENHOUSE EFECT / NOISE POLLUTION 5. Give a noun with the same root as WIDE: 6. Fill in the gap with the correct form of the verb in brackets: I regret (be) so rude yesterday. 7. Fill in the gap with the correct option: If only he complaining! Its very annoying. stopped / would stop / had stopped 8. Turn the following sentence into the passive voice: Someone seems to have made a terrible mistake. 9. Turn the following sentence into the active voice: This copy hasnt been read. The pages havent been cut. 10. Turn the following sentence into reported speech: I cant go with you today, said the guide, but you may go by yourselves. Its quite a safe route. 11. Turn the following sentence into direct speech: I asked them what their new house was like. 12. Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND, BUT or BECAUSE). Make changes if necessary: I was lonely at first. After a time I got used to living alone. 13. Join the following sentences using a relative. Make changes if necessary: The car had bad brakes. We were in this car and The man didnt know the way. This man was driving. 14. Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning. Begin as indicated: Her parents are very rich. Nevertheless, they cant stand spending money. Despite

15. Rewrite the sentence correctly: Who did phone? 16. Complete the following conditional sentence: If I had realized that the traffic lights were red I (not cross) 17. Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words in the boxes without changing their form: before heard never I speaking her had 18. Give a question for the words in bold: I spent all my money on A LAPTOP. 1. Give a synonym for BAN (verb) 2. Give an opposite for LEND (verb) 3. Which word is not an adverb? slowly / lonely / easily / fast 4. Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group: lung / kidney / liver / stomach 5. Give a noun with the same root as EMPLOY: 6. Fill in the gap with the correct form of the verb in brackets: I should (buy) the red bag. It was nicer than this one. 7. Fill in the gap with the correct option: Do you know you made me _____? cry / to cry / crying 8. Turn the following sentence into the passive voice: They were carrying the injured player to the ambulance. 9. Turn the following sentence into the active voice: Your application will be considered by the director. 10. Turn the following sentence into reported speech: The English teacher said, Study the irregular verbs for your exam next week 11. Turn the following sentence into direct speech: They told us that their car had been stolen the week before. 12. Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND, BUT or BECAUSE). Make changes if necessary: I went to the hairdressers. I wanted to have my hair cut. 13. Join the following sentences using a relative. Make changes if necessary: The Lake District is the perfect place for a holiday. I went there last summer. 14. Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning. Begin as indicated: Id prefer to stay in tonight. Id rather 15. Rewrite the sentence correctly: Who s book is this? 16. Complete the following conditional sentence: If I had woken up earlier I (not miss) the first lesson. 17. Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words in the boxes without changing their form: talented have he artist considered is to a been 18. Give a question for the words in capital letters: THE TEACHER emailed me.