A. Complete each group of sentences / sentence with one word from the box.
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awful free guilty obvious surprised useless worth |
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.
Answers
1 useless 2 awful 3 surprised 4 guilty 5 free
6 worth 7 obvious
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
Answers
1 a and b 2 a 3 a and b 4 b 5 b 6 b 7 a and b
8 a 9 b
C. Complete the sentences with the adjectives from the box.
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afraid awkward good helpful strange stupid sure upset willing wrong |
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?
Answers
1 helpful 2 upset 3 awkward 4 sure 5 wrong
6 strange 7 good 8 afraid 9 stupid
10 willing
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.
Answers
1 is due to arrive
2 hopeful (that) our situation will
3 no good apologising now
4 was busy cooking dinner
5 is sure to be angry
6 welcome to come
7 were unable to describe
8 worth buying some (tickets)
9 Were you aw are (that) it's
10 of you to send
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 …………………………………………… .
Answers
Possible answers
1 to find it had snowed during the night.
2 that he was having problems at school
3 ignoring / to ignore him all afternoon
4 (that) the weather was sunny / to have sunny weather for their day at the beach
5 helping her m other with the housework
6 not telling / that they didn't tell their parents where they were going
7 not going / not to go on holiday with them
8 to go out
9 that she had a party without telling them / to not be told about her party
10 worrying about what other people thought of her
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.
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your own answers
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
Answers
1 b 2 a 3 c 4 b 5 a