Homework, Test, English 2

1. Replace the words in italics, using an expression with get. (p.
60 Student’s book)
Example: We own a personal computer. We’ve got a personal computer.
1 I had a very good relationship with my parents. ____________________
2 They’ll return by about four o’clock. ____________________
3 He never became accustomed to using a word processor. ____________________
4 We have to do the housework now.____________________
5 While I was away, nothing was done in the house. ____________________
2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of get and the particles in the box.
Some of the particles are used more than once.
out at over up through off
Example I tried to get out of doing the test but my teacher made me do it.
1 Where are the children? I bet they __________ to something naughty!
2 My parents are so critical. They __________always __________ me!
3 He’s fine now, but it was a long time before he__________ the illness.
4 I had paint all over my hands. It took me ages __________ it __________ .
5 I tried to call him on his mobile phone but I couldn’t __________ .
6 We tried to keep things a secret but eventually the truth __________ .
7 I gave up trying to teach myself Russian after__________ to lesson 20.
8 Don’t be nervous. You __________ tomorrow’s test with no problem.

3. Underline the correct form of the verb.
Example I’m good at to draw / drawing .
1. I can’t afford eating / to eat out very often.

2. My parents made me do / to do my homework every night.
3. I find it difficult to understand / understanding him.
4. She wants you call / to call her.
5. I can’t stand travelling / to travel by plane.
6. We’re looking forward to go / to going on holiday.
7. I’d like to speak / speak to the manager.
8. We’ve finished decorating / to decorate our house.
9. He’s thinking of change / changing his job.
10 They always forget to water / watering the plants.
4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Example: I don’t mind helping you. (help)
1 You can’t stop some people __________ what they want to do. (do)
2 I didn’t mean __________ you. I’m sorry. (upset)
3 We spent the summer __________ around Europe. (travel)
4 I’ll always regret not __________ the opportunity to travel. (take)
5 At school, we were made __________ long poems by heart. (learn)
6 It’s no use __________ James. He never comes to our parties. (invite)
7 We were against the decision __________ the local primary school. (close)
8 He admitted __________ lies to the police. (tell)
9 We weren’t allowed __________ dictionaries during the exam. (use)
10 They invited me __________ an interview. (attend)
5. Fill in each gap using must, can’t, could, may or might.
1 I'm sure he is here - I can see his car in front of the building.
He ______________________be here. I can see his car in front of the building.
2 They're coming this week but I don't know which day.
They _______________________________ be coming tomorrow.
3 I'm not sure I'm going to pass the exam. I don't feel very confident.
I______________________________ pass the exam. I don't feel very confident.
4 I've bought a lottery ticket. There's a chance I'll become a millionaire!
I ___________________________ become a millionaire!
5 I'm sure she doesn't speak French very well - she's only lived in Paris for a few weeks.
She _____________________speak French very well. She's only lived in Paris for a few weeks.
6 My key's not in my pocket or on my desk so I'm sure it's in the drawer.
My key's not in my pocket or on my desk so it _______________________be in the drawer.
7 Someone told me that Mark was in Mexico but I saw him yesterday so I'm sure he's not abroad.
Mark ___________________________________ be abroad.
8 You got the job? That's great. I'm sure you're delighted.
You got the job? That's great. You ______________________________be delighted.
9 They told me to prepare the project by tomorrow but it's almost impossible to have it done so
fast.
I ________________________ finish it by tomorrow if I stay at work all night, but I'm not sure.
10 I asked them to send the goods as soon as possible; we __________________receive them by

the end of the week if the post is fast.
6. Fill in each gap using allowed to, supposed to, had better (not) or bound to.
1. 1. You _____________________________ take an umbrella. It's going to rain.
2. You are not _____________________________ to smoke in public areas at the airport.
3. The horse has been training well and is _____________________________ to win a race
soon.
4. You will be _____________________________ to drive a car when you are eighteen.
5. Nobody likes you so you _____________________________ come to our party.
6. She was _____________________________ to cook dinner for her sick mother. It was
her daily duty.
7. 3. You _____________________________ drink more beer. You'll be sick.
8. When one drives fast, one is _____________________________ to have an accident.

9. I'm _____________________________ to help my little sister with her homework
because I promised my mother.
10. It is a very important secret. You _____________________________ tell anybody.

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1. Replace the words in italics, using an expression with get. (p.

Example: We own a personal computer. We’ve got a personal computer.

1 I had a very good relationship with my parents. ____________________

2 They’ll return by about four o’clock. ____________________

3 He never became accustomed to using a word processor. ____________________

4 We have to do the housework now.____________________

5 While I was away, nothing was done in the house. ____________________

out at over up through off

1 Where are the children? I bet they __________ to something naughty!

2 My parents are so critical. They __________always __________ me!

4 I had paint all over my hands. It took me ages __________ it __________ .

5 I tried to call him on his mobile phone but I couldn’t __________ .

6 We tried to keep things a secret but eventually the truth __________ .

7 I gave up trying to teach myself Russian after__________ to lesson 20.

8 Don’t be nervous. You __________ tomorrow’s test with no problem.

Example I’m good at to draw / drawing .

1. I can’t afford eating / to eat out very often.

8. We’ve finished decorating / to decorate our house.

9. He’s thinking of change / changing his job.

10 They always forget to water / watering the plants.

Example: I don’t mind helping you. (help)

He ______________________be here. I can see his car in front of the building.

2 They're coming this week but I don't know which day.

They _______________________________ be coming tomorrow.

I______________________________ pass the exam. I don't feel very confident.

4 I've bought a lottery ticket. There's a chance I'll become a millionaire!

I ___________________________ become a millionaire!

6 My key's not in my pocket or on my desk so I'm sure it's in the drawer.

My key's not in my pocket or on my desk so it _______________________be in the drawer.

Mark ___________________________________ be abroad.

You got the job? That's great. You ______________________________be delighted.

10 I asked them to send the goods as soon as possible; we __________________receive them by

1. 1. You _____________________________ take an umbrella. It's going to rain.

2. You are not _____________________________ to smoke in public areas at the airport.

7. 3. You _____________________________ drink more beer. You'll be sick.

8. When one drives fast, one is _____________________________ to have an accident.

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