English Advanced Grammar Exercises – Adjectives 2

A. Complete each group of sentences / sentence with one word from the box.

1    It’s …………… to talk about it.

      It’s …………… talking about it.

2    It was …………… that we had to say goodbye.

      It was …………… having to say goodbye.

      It was …………… to have to say goodbye.

3    I’m …………… that you’re here.

      I’m …………… to see you’re here.

4    She felt …………… doing it.

      She felt …………… that she did it.

5    You’re …………… to leave.

6    It’s …………… going to find out.

      It’s …………… that he’s not at home.

B. Circle the correct option. Sometimes both options are possible.

1    a   It was nice being able

      b   It was nice that we were able

      … to spend time together.

2   a   I’m pleased that you can come

      b   I’m pleased you coming

      … to my party.

3   a   Is it safe leaving

      b   Is it safe to leave

      … the door open, or shall I lock it?

4   a   Did you feel guilty to tell

      b   Did you feel guilty that you told

      … me Susan’s secret?

5   a   It’s not worth to go

      b   It’s not worth going

      … shopping today. Most of the shops are closed.

6   The words to this song….

      a   are impossible to me to understand

      b   are impossible for me to understand.

7   I felt awkward….

      a   not knowing anyone at the party

      b   that I didn’t know anyone at the party

8   a   Tina was sure she had seen

      b   It was sure Tina had seen

      … the man somewhere before.

9   The players are confident … .

      a   to be able to win the match

      b   that they can win the match

C. Complete the sentences with the adjectives from the box.

1   It was ……………… having the instructions when I built the table.

2   We were ……………… that you didn’t invite us to your party.

3   Jack felt ……………… not remembering the woman’s name.

4   Are you ……………… this is the right way?

5   Fiona is ……………… to think that nobody likes her – she’s got lots of friends.

6   It’s ……………… that nobody answered the door, because we could hear voices inside.

7   It was very ……………… of you to help me with my assignment.

8   I am ……………… that we have decided not to offer you the job.

9   You’re ……………… riding a bike without a helmet – you could get hurt if you fall off.

10   Do you think Ruth would be ……………… to give us a lift to the train station?

D. Complete each sentence b so that it means the same as sentence a. Use three to six words, including the word(s) in brackets.

1   a   According to the schedule, Martin’s train should arrive at 3.20. (due)

      b   Martin’s train ……………………. at 3.20.

2   a   This year was hard, but we hope there will be an improvement in our situation next year. (hopeful)

      b   This was a hard year but we’re ……………………. improve next year

3   a   Don’t apologise now. The damage has been done. (no good)

      b   The damage has been done, so it’s ……………………. .

4   a   Dad was in the middle of cooking dinner when we got home. (busy)

      b   When we got home, Dad ……………………. .

5   a   I’m confident that my daughter will be angry. (sure)

      b   My daughter ……………………. .

6   a   We’ll be happy if you don’t want to walk and decide to come in our car. (welcome)

      b   If you don’t want to walk, you’re ……………………. in our car.

7   a   There were two witnesses to the robbery, but they couldn’t describe the thief. (unable)

      b   Two people saw the robbery, but they ……………………. the thief.

8   a   Do you think it’s a good idea to buy some tickets? They’re €25. (worth)

      b   The tickets are €25. Do you think it’s …………………….?

9   a   Did you know it’s Connie’s birthday today? (aware)

      b   ……………………. Connie’s birthday today?

10 a   It was lovely that you sent me a card. (send)

      b   It was lovely ……………………. me a card.

E. Complete each sentence in an appropriate way.

1   When he woke up, Karl was surprised …………………………………………… .

2   It was obvious to Chris’s parents …………………………………………… .

3   Henry felt Judy had been rude …………………………………………… .

4   Cristina and her friends were glad …………………………………………… .

5   Michaela can’t come out because she’s busy …………………………………………… .

6   The girls felt guilty …………………………………………… .

7   Veronika’s friends thought she was mad …………………………………………… .

8   It was nearly 8 o’clock before Alessandra was ready …………………………………………… .

9   Tonya’s neighbours were annoyed …………………………………………… .

10   Ellie finally decided it wasn’t worth …………………………………………… .

F. Think of something you bought or a service you received, which you were not happy with. In your notebook, write a short email complaining about it, including at least six adjectives from the unit.

G. Circle the correct option.

1   It was lovely …………. you to invite me to your birthday meal.

      a for     b of     c to

2   I’m really pleased you …………. your money back.

      a got     b to get    

      c to have got

3   It’s no good …………. to the restaurant now – it’ll be closed.

      a go     b to go     c going

4   …………. sure I told you to meet me at 5, not 5.30.

      a It’s     b I’m     c That’s

5   We felt awful …………. about our party.

      a that Karen didn’t know

      b Karen not knowing

      c not having known