Grammar 6

Which sentence is more formal?

• Most of the houses in Kensington in London are extremely expensive

• Most of the houses in Kensington in London cost an arm and a leg.

Which word is a synonym of shimmer?

• dim

• little

• polish

• glisten

Select the synonym of the word drowsy . Even though it's late, I don't feel sleepy. I've heard a cup of warm milk can make you drowsy. If that doesn't work, I may try having a hot bath.

• sleepy

• late

• warm

• may

• hot

Which word is an antonym of interesting?

• excite

• entertain

• boring

• ignore

Select the antonym of the word smooth. The fisherman left the smooth water of the sheltered harbour. Out on the open sea, rough waves tossed his boat back and forth.

• back

• sheltered

• rough

• open

• forth

Which sentence is in the passive voice ?

• The news of their grandchild’s birth thrilled the Bells.

• The Bells were thrilled by the news of their grandchild’s birth.

Rewrite the following sentence in the active voice: Bread is baked and sold by the baker.

Which of the following questions has a question tag?

• Did you have a good day today?

• Was today a good day?

• Today was a good day, wasn’t it?

Which option completes the sentence below so that it uses the subjunctive mood?

I wish ____ able to come to your gymnastics display, but I’m afraid I will be busy.

• I would be

• I were

• I was

• I will be

Select the one fronted adverbial which would complete it correctly : I think it might be best if we travelled to Heathrow on the train. ______, if we go in the car we don't have to carry the cases as far.

• As a consequence

• In contrast

• On the other hand