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Ready for B2 - Unit 1 Grammar

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  • Change the above sentence using the word "LIKE" so that it still means the same.
    IT'S NOT LIKE my mother TO call at this time.
  • What's the difference between "get" used to something and "be" used to something?
    "get used to" = become accustomed to. "be used to" = to be accustomed to.
  • Change the sentence using the word "ALWAYS" to mean that you are annoyed
    (Every day) my parents WERE ALWAYS SHOUTING at me.
  • Place the words "QUITE OFTEN" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "I find myself distracted in class"
    QUITE OFTEN I find... / I QUITE OFTEN find... / ...in class QUITE OFTEN.
  • Using "RARE", complete the sentence to mean the same as above: "It _______________ to make an effort at work"
    It WAS RARE FOR MARK to make an effort at work.
  • Place the word "NEVER" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "I am unhappy"
    I am NEVER unhappy.
  • Place the words "HARDLY EVER" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "Michael has finished his work on time"
    Michael has HARDLY EVER finished his work on time.
  • Using "USED", complete the sentence to mean the same as above: "Eventually, I _______________ the cold winters."
    Eventually, I GOT USED TO the cold winters.
  • Change the above sentence using "WILL" so that it still means the same.
    Anthony WILL quite often SPEND his free time as the gym.
  • Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: "She is used to..."
    had heard a lot of noise.
    hear a lot of noise.
    heard a lot of noise.
    hearing a lot of noise.
  • Using "TEND", complete the sentence to mean the same as above: "People _______________ during summer in Spain"
    People TEND TO ENJOY THE BEACH during summer in Spain.
  • Can "WOULD" replace "USED TO" in the following sentence? "They used to have three dogs"
    No it can't. Don't use "would" with stative verbs.
  • Place the word "USUALLY" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "We have homework during the week"
    USUALLY we have... / We USUALLY have...
  • Can "WOULD" replace "USED TO" in the following sentence? "I used to play volleyball when I was younger"
    Yes it can.
  • What does the expression "It's not like (someone) to (do something)" mean? eg: It's not like him to get angry so easily".
    The way that the person behaved is typical of their character.
  • Place the word "ALWAYS" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "They avoid spending time in the sun"
    They ALWAYS avoid spending time in the sun.
  • Place the word "SELDOM" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "I watch TV at the weekend"
    I SELDOM watch TV at the weekend.
  • Using "USUAL", complete the sentence to mean the same as above: "_______________ for the road to be busy"
    IT IS USUAL for the road to be busy.
  • Do the above two sentences mean the same?
    No: The first one means you are accustomed to getting up early, whilst the second one means you regularly got up early in the past.
  • Make the above sentence into a question.
    DID Diana USE to wear a lot of jewellery?
  • Place the phrase "FROM TIME TO TIME" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "I go to see a football match"
    FROM TIME TO TIME I go... / ...football match FROM TIME TO TIME.
  • Correct the sentence: "In the past, I would live in America"
    In the past, I USED TO live in America.
  • Do the above two sentences mean the same?
    Yes.
  • Correct the sentence: "Did Paul used to play tennis?"
    Did Paul USE to play tennis?
  • Place the word "SOMETIMES" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "My dad is tired"
    SOMETIMES my dad... / My dad is SOMETIMES... / ...is tired SOMETIMES.
  • Change the sentence using the word "ALWAYS" to mean that you are annoyed
    My brother IS ALWAYS BORROWING my clothes.
  • Make the above sentence into a negative statement.
    Diana DIDN'T USE to wear wear a lot of jewellery.