Grammar in Use
We've been sitting here for an hour.
Write "for" or "since." I'm tired of waiting. We've been sitting here __________ an hour.
It's been raining since lunchtime.
Write "for" or "since." It's been raining __________ lunchtime.
No, I haven't been to the movies in a long time.
Write B's answer using the words in brackets. A: Do you go to the movies often? B: (no / a long time)
No, I haven't seen her in about a month.
Write B's answer using the words in brackets. A: Do you see Laura often? B: (no / about a month)
We met a relative of yours.
Write new sentences with the same meaning. Change the underlined words and use the structure in Section A (a friend of mine, etc.). We met one of your relatives.
I don't mind if you come home late as long as you come in quietly.
Choose the correct word or expression for each sentence: "unless" and "as long as." I don't mind if you come home late __________ you come in quietly.
You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast.
Choose the correct word or expression for each sentence: "unless" or "as long as." You can borrow my car __________ you promise not to drive too fast.
I'm playing tennis tomorrow unless it rains.
Choose the correct word or expression for each sentence: "unless" or "providing." I'm playing tennis tomorrow __________ it rains.
I'm playing tennis tomorrow providing it doesn't rain.
Choose the correct word or expression for each sentence: "unless" or "providing." I'm playing tennis tomorrow ___________ it doesn't rain.
He was by himself.
Complete the sentences using "on my own" or "by myself," etc. A: Who was Tom with when you saw him? B: Nobody. He was __________.
Did you go to Hawaii by yourself?
Complete the sentences using "on my own" or "by myself," etc. Did you go to Hawaii __________?
The advantage of having a car is that you don't have to rely on public transportation.
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. The advantage __________ having a car is that you don't have to rely on public transportation.
There are many advantages to being able to speak a foreign language.
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. There are many advantages __________ being able to speak a foreign language.
What was the answer to Question 3 on the test?
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. What was the answer __________ Question 3 on the test?
I don't think it will rain, but I'll take an umbrella just in case.
Finish the sentence using "In-Case". I don't think it will rain, but I'll take an umbrella __________ __________ __________.
We're going to a concert tonight. It starts at 7:30.
Using the words in brackets, change their tense to reflect the rest of the sentence and re-write the sentence. We (go) to a concert tonight. It (start) at 7:30.
No, but we're meeting for lunch next week.
Using the words in brackets, change their tense to reflect the rest of the sentence and re-write the sentence. A: Have you seen Liz recently? B: No, but we (meet) for lunch next week.
Does the movie begin at 6:30 or 7:00?
Using the words in brackets, re-write the sentence. Example: Does the movie begin at 6:30 or 7:00 (the movie / begin) at 6:30 or 7:00?
They've been married for 10 years.
We use "for" and "since" to say how long something has been happening. Kelly has been working here for six months. Kelly has been working here since April (= from April until now) It is possible to leave out "for" but not in negative sentences: Example: They've been married For 10 years.
She's been away since last August.
Write "for" or "since." Jane is away at college. She's been away __________ last August.
Kevin has been looking for a job since he graduated.
Write "for" or "since." Kevin has been looking for a job __________ he graduated.
It hasn't rained for a few weeks.
Write "for" or "since." The weather is dry. It hasn't rained __________ a few weeks.
No, I haven't eaten out in ages.
Write B's answer using the words in brackets. A: Do you eat out often? B: (no / ages)
No, I haven't taken a vacation for five years.
Write B's answer using the words in brackets. Example: No, I haven't taken a vacation for five years. A: Do you take vacations often? B: (no / five years)
Ann invited some friends of hers to her place.
Write new sentences with the same meaning. Change the underlined words and use the structure in Section A (a friend of mine, etc.). Ann invited some of her friends to her place.
I'm meeting a friend of mine tonight.
Write new sentences with the same meaning. Change the underlined words and use the structure in Section A (a friend of mine, etc.). I am meeting one of my friends tonight.
I met a friend of Amy's at the party.
Write new sentences with the same meaning. Change the underlined words and use the structure in Section A (a friend of mine, etc.). I met one of Amy's friends at the party.
I took a trip with two friends of mine.
Write new sentences with the same meaning. Change the underlined words and use the structure in Section A (a friend of mine, etc.). I took a trip with two of my friends.
Is that man a friend of yours?
Write new sentences with the same meaning. Change the underlined words and use the structure in Section A (a friend of mine, etc.). Is that man one of your friends?
Jason borrowed a book of mine.
Write new sentences with the same meaning. Change the underlined words and use the structure in Section A (a friend of mine, etc.). Jason borrowed one of my books.
We had dinner with a neighbor of ours.
Write new sentences with the same meaning. Change the underlined words and use the structure in Section A (a friend of mine, etc.). We had dinner with one of our neighbors.
When did you last see Joe?
You can ask "How long has it been since ...?": How long has it been since you saw Joe? = When did you last see Joe?
I'll draw a map for you in case you can't find our house.
Put in "in case" or "if." I'll draw a map for you __________ you can't find our house.
The burglar alarm will ring if somebody tries to break into the house.
Put in "in case" or "if." The burglar alarm will ring __________ somebody tries to break into the house.
This letter is for Susan. Can you give it to her if you see her?
Put in "in case" or "if." This letter is for Susan. Can you give it to her _________ you see her?
Write your name and address on your bag in case you lose it.
Put in "in case" or "if." Write your name and address on your bag _________ you lose it.
You should lock your bike to something in case somebody tries to steal it.
Put in "in case" or "if." You should lock your bike to something __________ somebody tries to steal it.
You should tell the police if you have any information about the crime.
Put in "in case" or "if." You should tell the police __________ you have any information about the crime.
There's been a big increase in the cost of living.
Rewrite this sentence so that it has the same meaning. The cost of living has gone up a lot. There...
There was a drop in the number of people without jobs last month.
Rewrite this sentence so that it has the same meaning. The number of people without jobs fell last month. There...
We're trying to find a solution to the problem.
Rewrite this sentence so that it has the same meaning. We're trying to solve the problem. We're...
What was the cause of the explosion?
Rewrite this sentence so that it has the same meaning. What caused the explosion?
I don't think there's any need for a new road.
Rewrite this sentence so that it has the same meaning.t. I don't think that a new road is necessary. I don't...
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They haven't had a vacation for 10 years.
Replace the star: They haven't had a vacation * 10 years.
Take a map with you in case you get lost.
Babara is going for a walk in the country. You think she should take: some chocolate, a map, a raincoat, her camera, or some water. You think she should take these things because: it's possible she'll get lost What do you say to Babara? Write these sentences with "in case." Take...
Take a raincoat with you in case it rains.
Babara is going for a walk in the country. You think she should take: some chocolate, a map, a raincoat, her camera, or some water. You think she should take these things because: maybe it will rain What do you say to Babara? Write these sentences with "in case." Take...
Take some water with you in case you're thirsty.
Babara is going for a walk in the country. You think she should take: some chocolate, a map, a raincoat, her camera, or some water. You think she should take these things because: perhaps she'll be thirsty What do you say to Babara? Write these sentences with "in case." Take...
Take some chocolate with you in case you get hungry.
Babara is going for a walk in the country. You think she should take: some chocolate, a map, a raincoat, her camera, or some water. You think she should take these things because: she might get hungry What do you say to Babara? Write these sentences with "in case." Example: Question: Take... Answer: Take some chocolate with you in case you get hungry
Take a camera with you in case you want to take some pictures.
Babara is going for a walk in the country. You think she should take: some chocolate, a map, a raincoat, her camera, or some water. You think she should take these things because: she might want to take some pictures What do you say to Babara? Write these sentences with "in case." Take
Sue has a good relationship with her brother.
Rewrite this sentence so that it has the same meaning. Sue gets along well with her brother.
They haven't had a vacation in 10 years.
It is possible to leave out "for" but not in negative sentences. You can use "in" instead of "for" in negative sentences: Using this information, Replace the Star: They haven't had a vacation * 10 years.
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Go to the Lost and Found office if you lose your bag.
Put in "in case" or "if." Go to the Lost and Found office __________ you lose your bag.
If you come, you can stay with us.
Put in "in case" or "if." I hope you will come to Chicago sometime. __________ you come, you can stay with us.
I was advised to get insurance in case I needed medical treatment while I was abroad.
Put in "in case" or "if." I was advised to get insurance __________ I needed medical treatment while I was abroad.
I gave them my address in case they came to New York one day.
Re-Write the second and third sentences into one sentence with "in case." I met some people when I was on vacation in France. They said they might come to New York one day. I live in New York, so I gave them my address. I gave...
I sent Liz another email in case she hadn't received the first one.
Re-Write these sentences into one sentence with "in case." I sent an email to Liz, but I didn't get an answer. So I sent another email because I thought that maybe she hadn't gotten the first one. I sent...
I called my parents in case they were worried about me.
Re-Write these sentences into one sentence with "in case." I thought my parents might be worried about me. So I called them. I called...
Mike wrote down the name of the book in case he forgot it.
Re-Write these sentences into one sentence with "in case." Mike thought that he might forget the name of the book. So he wrote it down. Mike wrote...
I left my phone on in case Jane called.
Re-Write these sentences into one sentence with "in case." There was a possibility that Jane would call. So I left my phone switched on. I left...
Ben won't speak to you unless you ask him something.
Re-Write these sentences into one sentence with "unless". Ben isn't very talkative. He will speak to you only if you ask him something. Ben...
The dog won't attack you unless you move suddenly.
Re-Write these sentences into one sentence with "unless". Don't worry about the dog. It will attack you only if you move suddenly. The dog...
I'm not going to the party unless you go, too.
Re-Write these sentences into one sentence with "unless". I don't want to go to the party alone. I'm going only if you go, too. I'm...
The doctor won't see you unless it's an emergency.
Re-Write these sentences into one sentence with "unless". The doctor will see you only if it's an emergency. The doctor...
You aren't allowed in the club unless you're a member.
Re-Write these sentences into one sentence with "unless". The club isn't open to everyone. You are allowed in only if you are a member.
In case of emergency, call this number.
Rewrite the start using "In-Case". If there is an emergency, call this number. __________ emergency, call this number.
In case of fire, please leave the building as quickly as possible.
Rewrite the start using "In-Case". If there is a fire, please leave the building as quickly as possible __________ fire, please leave the building as quickly as possible.
I can't think of an answer to your question.
Rewrite this sentence so that it has the same meaning. I don't know how to answer your question. I can't...
I think that there are many advantages to working at home.
Rewrite this sentence so that it has the same meaning. I think that working at home has many advantages. I think...
What's the difference between your job and mine?
Rewrite this sentence so that it has the same meaning. In what way is your job different from mine?
There's no demand for shoes like these any more.
Rewrite this sentence so that it has the same meaning. Nobody wants to buy shoes like these any more. There...
What time is Cathy arriving tomorrow?
This is Ben's calendar for next week. He's playing tennis on Monday afternoon. He's going to the dentist on Tuesday morning. He's having dinner with Ann on Friday. Ben has already decided and arranged to do these things. Write A's question using the words and phrases in brackets A: (What time / Cathy / arrive / tomorrow B: At 10:30. I'm meeting her at the airport.
A dog ran out in front of the car as we were driving along the road.
Use "as" to join sentences from the boxes: - we were driving along the road - I was taking a hot dish out of the oven - she drove away - we posed for the photograph - the two teams ran into the field A dog ran out in front of the car...
I burned myself as I was taking a hot dish out of the oven.
Use "as" to join sentences from the boxes: - we were driving along the road - I was taking a hot dish out of the oven - she drove away - we posed for the photograph - the two teams ran into the field I burned myself...
The crowd cheered as the two teams ran into the field.
Use "as" to join sentences from the boxes: - we were driving along the road - I was taking a hot dish out of the oven - she drove away - we posed for the photograph - the two teams ran into the field The crowd cheered...
We all smiled as we posed for the photograph.
Use "as" to join sentences from the boxes: - we were driving along the road - I was taking a hot dish out of the oven - she drove away - we posed for the photograph - the two teams ran into the field We all smiled...
We all waved good-bye to Liz as she drove away.
Use "as" to join sentences from the boxes: - we were driving along the road - I was taking a hot dish out of the oven - she drove away - we posed for the photograph - the two teams ran into the field Example: Question:We all waved good-bye to Liz... Answer: We all waved good-bye to Liz as she drove away.
What time does it end?
Using the information in brackets, change their tense to reflect the rest of the sentence and re-write the second sentence. (You and your wife are watching television) I'm bored with this show. What time
Julie, I'm going to the store now. Are you coming with me?
Using the words in brackets, change their tense to reflect the rest of the sentence and re-write the sentence. (You are talking to Julie) Julie, I (go) to the store now. (you / come) with me?
The art exhibit opens on May 3.
Using the words in brackets, change their tense to reflect the rest of the sentence and re-write the sentence. The art exhibit (open) on May 3.
We're having a party next Saturday.
Using the words in brackets, change their tense to reflect the rest of the sentence and re-write the sentence. We (have) a party next Saturday. Would you like to come?
I'll say good-bye now in case I don't see you again before you go.
What do you say in these situations? Use "in case." A friend of yours is going away for a long time. Maybe you won't see her again before she goes, so you decide to say good-bye now. I'll say good-bye now...
You should back up your files in case the computer crashes.
What do you say in these situations? Use "in case." You are giving a friend some advice about using a computer. You think he should back up his files because the computer might crash (and he would lose all his data). You should back up __________.
Can you check the list in case we forgot something?
What do you say in these situations? Use "in case." You are shopping in a supermarket with a friend. You think you have everything you need, but perhaps you've forgotten something. Your friend has the list. You ask her to check it. Can you ___________?
Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
What does "as" mean in these sentences, "because" or "at the same time as"? As I was tired, I went to bed early.
Because they live near me, I see them fairly often.
What does "as" mean in these sentences, "because" or "at the same time as"? As they live near me, I see them fairly often.
at the same time as
What does "as" mean in these sentences, "because" or "at the same time as"? As we climbed the hill, we got more and more tired.
because
What does "as" mean in these sentences, "because" or "at the same time as"? As we don't use the car very often, we've decided to sell it.
at the same time as
What does "as" mean in these sentences, "because" or "at the same time as"? Jill slipped as she was getting off the bus.
at the same time as
What does "as" mean in these sentences, "because" or "at the same time as"? Unfortunately, as I was parking the car, I hit the car behind me.
We decided to go out to eat because we had no food at home.
What does "as" mean in these sentences, "because" or "at the same time as"? We decided to go out to eat as we had no food at home.