a. Use the words in capitals at the end of each sentence to form another word that fits in
each blank space. Write these words on your answer sheet.

1. His …………made him ask many indiscreet questions. CURIOUS
2. He’s …………of his friend’s new sports car. ENVY
3. A ………… flight attendant welcomed us on board the plane. FRIEND
4. The new …………of the book cost them a lot of money. EDIT
5. His ………… remarks made her blush. DECENT

b. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your
answer sheet.

1. I went to pub last night.
2. There aren’t any sugar.
3. He must to go home.
4. Don’t worry. I’ll by some bread at the supermarket.
5. My dictionary isn’t as useful as your.

c. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

1. A lemon is sourer than an orange.
An orange _______________________ .
2. These trousers are too short for me to wear.
These trousers aren’t _______________________ .
3. Both my sister and I disapprove of his drinking so much.
Neither _______________________ .
4. She phoned yesterday to tell me not to go out in the storm.
She phoned yesterday to warn _______________________ .
5. “Don’t be so silly”, she shouted at me.
She shouted at me _______________________ .