A. Match to make sentences. If a phrase 1-8 cannot be matched with a phrase A-F, put a cross (✗) on the line.
1 I’ve never driven ……………….
2 We’re going to have ……………….
3 Don’t close ……………….
4 Have you invited ……………….
5 Our rabbit has run away ……………….
6 Of course you can borrow ……………….
7 Clare has drawn ……………….
8 I think I’ll sit down ……………….
A the window!
B some money.
C a lovely picture.
D a tractor.
E lots of people?
F a party on Saturday.
Answer
1 D 2 F 3 A 4 E 5 ✗ 6 B 7 C 8 ✗
B. Circle the extra word in each sentence.
1 My mum often makes for the old lady who lives next door some soup.
2 I won’t tell to anyone your secret.
3 Sing to us a song!
4 Could you bring for me some crisps when you come?
5 I think I’ll buy for Carl a computer game for his birthday.
6 That CD cost to me fifteen euros.
7 Dan showed to me his autograph book.
Answer
1 for 2 to 3 to 4 for 5 for 6 to 7 to
C. Rewrite the sentences with the direct object at the end.
1 I owe ten euros to Danny.
……………………………………..
2 Susan hasn’t bought a birthday present for her mum yet.
……………………………………..
3 You should show your new guitar to Mike.
……………………………………..
4 Did you give that CD to Liz?
……………………………………..
5 I’d like to teach English to young teenagers.
……………………………………..
6 Are you going to write a letter to your grandparents?
……………………………………..
7 Could you take this magazine to your dad?
……………………………………..
Answer
1 I owe Danny ten euros.
2 Susan hasn’t bought her mum a birthday present yet.
3 You should show Mike your new guitar.
4 Did you give Liz that CD?
5 I’d like to teach young teenagers English.
6 Are you going to write your grandparents a letter?
7 Could you take your dad this magazine?
D. Rewrite the sentences with the indirect object at the end.
1 I’m going to read the kids a story.
2 Could you pass Ed the potatoes?
3 Throw the dog that bone!
4 Why are you sending Aunty June those clothes?
5 Steve sang us his new song.
6 I’ll lend Doug the money.
7 I’ve never told my mum a lie.
Answer
1 I’m going to read a story to the kids.
2 Could you pass the potatoes to Ed?
3 Throw that bone to the dog!
4 Why are you sending those clothes to Aunty Jane?
5 Steve sang his new song to us.
6 I’ll lend the money to Doug.
7 I’ve never told a lie to my mum.
E. Write one word in each gap. If no word is necessary, put a dash (-).
1 My mum is going to write a letter ……………. the editor.
2 I paid the money ……………. the shop assistant and then left.
3 Let’s get a birthday card ……………. your dad.
4 I’m not going to tell ……………. you the answer!
5 I’ve made some sandwiches ……………. you.
6 We’ll bring ……………. you that DVD tonight.
7 Tony has bought a book ……………. Jake.
8 A prize was given ……………. the best student.
Answer
1 to 2 to 3 for 4 – 5 for 6 – 7 for 8 to
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