COMPARATIVES

Use:
Use the comparative form to talk about how two things are different.
I am taller than you.
This book is thicker than that one.
Form:
1) If an adjective has one syllable, add er to the end. If it ends in e already, just add r.
tall => taller nice => nicer
thick => thicker late => later
2) If an adjective ends in one vowel and one consonant, write the consonant again,
then write er. But never write a w twice.
big => bigger new => newer (NOT newwer)
thin => thinner slow => slower (NOT slowwer) slim => slimmer
My brother is thinner than me.
3) If an adjective has two syllables and ends in y, change the y to i and add er.
funny => funnier silly => sillier
Which of these books is funnier?
5) Some adjectives have irregular superlative forms. These are listed below.
good => better
bad => worse
far => further
Add than after a comparative adjective to compare one thing with another. However,
this is not always necessary.
My house is smaller than yours.
1. What is the comparative form
of great?
a. Greatier
b. Greater
c. More great
2. What is the comparative form
of important?
a. More importanter
b. Importanter
c. More important
3. Which comparative adjective is
NOT spelled correctly?
a. Big = bigger
b. Happy = happier
c. Thin = thiner

4. Which word goes in the space?

My wife is more intelligent ___ me.
a. From
b. Than
c. to
5. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. Melanie is prettier than June
b. Kerry is smarter than her sister
c. This book is boringer than
that one
6. Which is . . . . . . a tiger or lion ?
a. More dangerous
b. Most dangerous
c. dangeroust
7. Daniel is . . . . at sport than his
brother.

a. Worse
b. More worse
c. Most worse
8. How Much . . . . . do we have to
walk ?
a. Far
b. Further
c. Furtherst
9. I Think this dress is . . . . . than that
one.

a. Pretty
b. Prettier
c. Prettiest
10. I need to get up . . . . tomorrow than
I did today
a. Early
b. Earlier
c. Earliest

READING 1
To: Ellie Crest
Subject: Surfing Holiday
Hi Ellie,
Im so pleased you can come surfing in August! Paul, Rose and Kevin are coming too, so
there will be five of us. Weve decided to return to New Sands, because the surf board
hire is so cheap there.
Im starting to think about accommodation. We wont camp again after last year! I hated
staying in a tent in all that rain!
Kevin wants to hire a caravan. There are some nice ones with 3 bedrooms, showers and
cooking facilities. The problem is, none of the caravan parks take short bookings in the
summer. The minimum stay is a week. Its a shame because there are several nice parks
near the beach.
Theres a youth hostel in New Sands. Its the cheapest option after camping, and theres a
big kitchen and dining room where we can cook. The problem is, accommodation is in
dormitories and I dont really want to sleep with strangers.
There are a few guest houses in New Sands. Some have triple rooms, so wed only need
to book two rooms. Theyre not expensive, but we wouldnt be able to cook there. Wed
have to eat out at restaurants, or eat sandwiches for every meal! Well have to book soon
if we choose that option, because many guest houses are already full. The hotels in New
Sands are far too expensive, even though Id love to stay at the Sunrise Pavilion with its
rooftop pool!
The final option is to rent a cottage. Few cottages offer mid-week breaks in summer, but I
found one. It has three bedrooms - a double, a single and a twin, so two of us would have
to share a bed! Theres a big kitchen diner with a microwave, washing machine and
dishwasher. The living room has a TV and DVD player. Theres just one bathroom, but
theres a separate WC. Theres a nice garden too. The problem is, its 5 miles from the
beach, so wed have to hire a car, because there arent any buses.
Let me know which option you prefer.
Cheers
Natalie

1. Last year the fiends stayed in a . . . .

a. Caravan
b. Tent
c. Youth hostel
2. Last year the friends had problems with . . . .
a. The weather
b. The transport
c. Their surf boards
3. The friends want to stay in New Sands for . .
..
a. A week
b. A week and a half
c. Less than one week
4. The Problem with the caravan park is
that . . . .
a. caravans are only available for full
weeks.
b. there are not have enough beds for
everyone.
c. all the caravans are fully booked.
5. Natalie doesnt want to stay in the youth
hostel because . . . .
a. it is too expensive.
b. she doesnt want to share with people
she doesnt know.
c. it does not have any self-catering
facilities.

6. The guest house . . . .

a. is too expensive.
b. does not have self-catering facilities.
c. does not have a restaurant.
7. The sunrise Pavilion . . . .
a. is too expensive.
b. does not have a swimming pool.
c. is fully booked.
8. Natalie chose this cottage because . . . .
a. it is cheaper than the other cottages.
b. everyone can sleep in a different room.
c. it allows people to stay for less than a
week.
9. In the cottage . . . .
a. the dining area and living area are in the
same room.
b. the shower and toilet are in the same
room.
c. the cooking area and dining area are in
the same room.
10. The problem with the cottage is . . . .
a. its size.
b. its location.
c. its price.

SUPERLATIVES
Use:
Use the superlative form to describe something that is greater than any other thing.
The Amazon is the longest river in the world.
Helen is the most intelligent student in the class.
Form:
1)
Write the before all superlatives.
2)
If an adjective is short and has one syllable, add est to the end. If it ends in e already, just
add st.
tall
=>
the tallest
nice
=>
the nicest
thick
=>
the thickest
late
=>
the latest
2)
If an adjective ends in one vowel and one consonant, write the consonant again, then
write est. But never write a w twice.
big
=>
the biggest
new
=>
the newest (NOT
newwest)

thin
=>
the thinnest
slow
=>
the slowest (NOT
slowwest)
slim
=>
the slimmest
The biggest cat in the world is the lion.
3)
If an adjective has two syllables and ends in y, change the y to i and add est.
funny =>
the funniest
silly
=>
the silliest
Its the silliest film Ive ever seen!
4)
For other adjectives with two or more syllables, DONT add est. Write most before the
adjective.
interesting
=>
the most interesting
surprising
=>
the
mostsurprising
Its the most interesting book Ive ever read.
5)
Some adjectives have irregular superlative forms. These are listed below.
good
=>
the best
bad
=>
the worst
far
=>
the furthest
6)
a) In is often (but not always) used after a superlative adjective to describe where this
statement is true.
London is the biggest city in England.
Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
My brother is the tallest person in my family.
1. What is the superlative form of fat?
a. The fattest
b. Fattiest
c. fattest
2. What is the superlative form of interesting?
a. the more interesting
b. the most interesting
c. most interesting
3. Which word is NOT spelled correctly?
a. happyest
b. shortest
c. youngest
4. Which word goes in the space?
Which is the ___ planet from the sun?
a. Furthest

b. Far
c. farrest
5. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. That was the most hardest exam ever!
b. This is the best bar in the city.
c. Shes the worst volleyball player in the
school.
6. Question 6 is . . . . . . (difficult) question in
the test.
7. The fish is . . . . . (good) thing on the menu.
8. That was . . . . . (boring) film Im ever seen.
9. Karen is . . . . (healthy) student in the class.
10. Yesterday was . . . . (hot) day of the year so
far.

VOCABULARY
minimum dormitories rent
fully-booked
facilities

tents

mid-week

self-catering

twin

diner

1. Rose Tree Guest House: Double Rooms 60, Single Rooms 40 2. The Viceroy Caravan sleeps four in one double room and one
3. Cottage to

: 560 (May - September) and 430 (October - April).

4. New Sands Youth Hostel. Budget accommodation in same-sex

5. Accommodation comprises: Kitchen

6.

stay: 3 nights.

of up to 10 people.

; living room; 2 bedrooms and bathroom.

accommodation in a pleasant, 2-bed cottage 3 miles from the beach.

7. The hostel offers complete cooking

including stoves, microwaves, equipment and
crockery.
8. Short breaks can be booked in the off-season, including weekend breaks (Friday-Monday)
and

breaks (Monday - Friday).

9. For all your camping needs, come to the Camp Store! Huge range of
equipment and camping gear.

, cooking

10. Well need to book our accommodation for the holiday soon, or else everything will be
.
Answer
1. Minimum
2. Twin
3. Rent
4. Dormitories
5. Diner
6. Self-catering
7. Facilities
8. Mid-week
9. Tents
10. Fully booked

ADVERBIAL PHRASES OF FREQUENCY, TIME AND PLACE

Use:
An adverbial phrase is a group of words which always go together. they describe where, when or how
often something happens.
Adverbial phrases of frequency describe how often something happens.
every morning, every afternoon
every day daily
every week weekly
every month monthly
every year annually
every Sunday on Sundays on Sunday afternoons
once a day
twice a day
three / four / five times a day
all the time
Form:
1) Adverbs of frequency often go in present simple sentences.
I have toast for breakfast every day.
We visit our grandparents twice a month.
2) Note that on Saturday refers to one day. On Saturdays means every Saturday.
Common mistakes
1)
Some students write adverbs of frequency in the wrong place.
We every day go the park.
=>
We go to the park every day.
2)
Some students use the plural form with every.
John goes swimming every days.
=>
John goes swimming every
day.
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Use:
Use adverbs and adverbial phrases of time to talk about when you do something.
Adverbs of time include:
today, tomorrow, tonight, yesterday, tomorrow, nowadays
now, first of all, beforehand
soon, afterwards, later, next, then
Form:
1) Adverbs of time usually go at the beginning or the end of a sentence or clause.
Tomorrow, Im going to the beach.
Im going to the beach tomorrow.
First of all, we had a drink at a caf.
We had a drink at a caf first of all.
Im going to the supermarket, and afterwards Im going to the library.
Im going to the supermarket, and Im going to the library afterwards.
2) It is more common to use then at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
Then we arrived at the castle.
Im going to finish my work and then Im going to have a drink.

It is more common to use soon and now at the end of a sentence.

Were going on holiday soon.
Im going home now.
Common mistakes
1)
Dont use an adverb of time between the subject and the object of a sentence.
I went yesterday to the zoo.
=>
I went to the zoo yesterday. / Yesterday I went to the zoo.
Im going now to the bank.
=>
Im going to the bank now.
2)
You must use a noun after After and Before. Otherwise, use afterwards or beforehand.
Ill be late to class tomorrow. Im going to the doctors before. =>
Ill be late to class
tomorrow. Im going to the doctors beforehand.
Im going to my English class and Im going to the bar after.
=>
Im going to my English
class and Im going to the bar afterwards.
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Use:
Use adverbs and adverbial phrases of place to talk about where something happens.
Adverbs of place include:
outside, inside, indoors, upstairs, downstairs
(over) here, (over) there
abroad, overseas
Form:
1) Adverbs of place usually go after a verb.
She lives abroad.
Lets go indoors.
2) Adverbs of place can also go after the object of the sentence.
Rachel works in the office upstairs.
Your bag is on the table over there.
1. Which word CANNOT go in the space?
We went shopping and ____ we went to a
caf and had a cup of coffee.
a. After
b. Afterwards
c. Then
2. Which word completes the sentence?
Anna plays tennis every ___.
a. days
b. week
c. Sundays
3. Which word completes the sentence?
Derek always goes skateboarding ___
Saturdays.
a. every

b. on
c. each
4. Which sentence is correct?
a. I visited yesterday my grandmother.
b. We're having a party tomorrow.
c. Tom soon is going home.
5. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. We inside went because it was cold.
b. It's lovely weather. Let's go outside!
c. I'd like to work overseas.
6. Which word completes the sentence?
I hardly ever go swimming _______.
a. Nowadays
b. soon

c. today
7. Which sentence is best?
a. Soon we're leaving, so can you get your
bags ready?
b. We're soon leaving, so can you get your
bags ready?
c. We're leaving soon, so can you get
your bags ready?
8. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. Anna abroad lives with her husband.
b. Anna lives abroad with her husband.
c. Anna lives with her husband abroad.

9. Complete the sentence.

We went to the cinema and we went out for a
drink ___.
a. After
b. Afterwards
c. then
10. Which sentence is correct?
a. We always watch a film on Wednesday
evenings.
b. We always watch a film on Wednesdays
evenings.
c. We always watch a film every
Wednesday evenings.

A day in the life of Paula Radcliffe - Marathon Runner

8.30am
Sometimes, my daughter Isla wakes me and my husband, Gary, up, or, more often, we wake her up.
After I get up, I always check my pulse. It's usually 38-40 beats per minute. If it is too high, I rest for
the day. It's so important to listen to my body. I have a drink and a snack while giving Isla her
breakfast.
9.30am
We take Isla to nursery and then I start my training. I run, and Gary rides his bike next to me and
gives me drinks. Four times a week, I have a cold bath or go for a swim in a lake after training.
12.30pm
I pick up Isla from nursery and we go home and I eat a big lunch of cereal and fruit. Then I have rice
and salmon, or toast and peanut butter. I try to eat as soon as possible after training. After lunch, I
play with my daughter.
2pm
I have a nap in the afternoon, and Gary usually takes Isla out while I sleep. When I wake up, I have a
drink and a snack while Isla has milk. I eat a lot during the day, especially bananas and dark
chocolate.
5pm
I go running again. In total, I run about 145 miles every week. I write about all my runs in my
training journal. I record everything, including how I feel and what the weather is like. I train hard
every other day, go on an extra long run every four days and rest every eighth day.
7pm
In the evening, I do my exercises. These keep me strong during long runs. Isla likes to climb on me
while I stretch. Gary gives Isla her tea and cooks mine while I finish my exercises. Then I finish
cooking dinner while Gary gives Isla her bath.

7.30pm
Gary and I eat our dinner. I have red meat four times a week with rice, pasta or potatoes, and lots of
vegetables. We also eat a lot of stir-fries, because they're quick and healthy.
8pm
We put Isla to bed and relax. I check my emails and watch TV or chat with Gary. I love police and
hospital dramas!
10.30pm
Time for bed. As I brush my teeth, I stand on one leg and then the other. This keeps my legs strong. I
enjoy reading, but I havent read much since Isla was born.
1. Usually . . . .
a. Paula and Gary wake up Isla.
b. Gary wakes up Paula and Isla.
c. Isla wakes up Paula and Gary.
2. While Paula has her morning run, Gary . . . .
a. takes Isla to nursery.
b. cycles next to her.
c. goes to work.
3. After training, Paula . . . .
a. has lunch, bathes, then collects her
daughter.
b. bathes, collects her daughter, then has
lunch.
c. collects her daughter, bathes, then has
lunch.
4. After lunch, Gary looks after Isla while
Paula
a. trains.

b. runs 145 miles.

c. trains extra hard.
7. While Paula does her exercises, her
daughter
a. has dinner.
b. climbs on her.
c. plays with Gary.
8. In the evening,
a. Gary bathes Isla, then Gary and Paula
eat, then Isla goes to bed.
b. Gary bathes Isla, then Isla goes to bed,
then Gary and Paula eat.
c. Gary and Paul eat, then Gary bathes Isla,
then Isla goes to bed.
9. Paula does exercises to strengthen her legs
while she
a. cooks dinner.

b. sleeps.

b. brushes her teeth.

c. eats.
5. Paula
a. eats large meals but never eats snacks.

c. watches TV.
10. Now Paula has a daughter, she rarely

b. eats large meals and often eats snacks.

c. eats small meals but often eats snacks.
6. Every two days, Paula

a. reads.
b. watches TV.
c. spends time with Gary

a. goes for a long run.

ADVERB
\Use:
Adverbs can be used to describe verbs. They describe HOW you do something.
Examples: She walks quickly; He sings nicely.

Form:
1) You can make many adverbs by adding ly to an adjective.
slow -> slowly; loud -> loudly
If an adjective ends in y, change it to an i.
heavy -> heavily; funny -> funnily
Add ally to adjectives ending in ic.
Physical -> physically; energetic -> energetically
2) Some adverbs are irregular, and do not end in ly. These include:
good -> well She dances well.
hard -> hard He works hard.
fast -> fast He runs fast.
late -> late He arrives late.
3a) Usually, the adverb goes after the verb it describes.
She talks quietly NOT She quietly talks.
He runs fast. NOT He fast runs.
3b) If the verb has a direct object WITHOUT A PREPOSITION the adverb should go after the object.
You sang that song nicely. NOT You sang nicely that song.
He did the job well. NOT He did well the job.
3c) If the verb is followed by a preposition and an object, you can put the adverb in different places.
He quickly walked to the shop.
He walked quickly to the shop.
He walked to the shop quickly.
4) Adverbs are NOT used to describe the following verbs. These verbs use adjectives.
Be I am quiet. NOT I am quietly.
Seem It seems strange. NOT It seems strangely.
Look That looks nice. NOT That looks nicely.
Smell That smells good. NOT That smells well.
Sound That sounds great. NOT That sounds greatly.
Feel That feels funny. NOT That feels funnily.
5) Some words end in ly but they are not adverbs. Friendly is an example. Friendly is an adjective.
We can say She is friendly but not She talks friendly. There is no adverb for friendly, but we can
say She talks in a friendly way. Elderly and lonely are also adjectives, not
adverbs. Kindly and early are adjectives and adverbs.
1. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. The boys slept heavily.
b. They ran quickly.
c. We worked hardly.
2. Which verb can go in the space?
That girl ______ very strangely.
a. Seems
b. Looks

c. walks
3. Which sentence is correct?
a. My uncle tells stories well.
b. My uncle tells well stories.
c. My uncle well tells stories.
4. Which word can go in the space?
Mr Townsend always works _____.
a. Carefully

b. Fastly
c. lately
5. Which word goes in the space?
We arrived at the airport too _____.
a. Lately

c. Happily
8. Complete the sentence.
This music sounds _____!
a. Great
b. Greatly

b. Late
c. Latterly
6. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. Politely Anna spoke to her teacher.
b. Anna politely spoke to her teacher.
c. Anna spoke politely to her teacher.
7. Complete the sentence.
We greeted our friends _____.
a. Happily
b. Happy

c. Greatily
9. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. I lonely walked around the park.
b. We arrived at the school early.
c. She kindly gave me a birthday present.
10. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. Jonathan energetically ran up the stairs.
b. Your son runs very fast.
c. She talks very friendly to the younger
children.

DEFINITE AND INDEFINITE ARTICLES

Use:
1) Use a before a singular noun.
I've got a brother and a sister.
Use an if the noun begins with a vowel.
I've got an aunt in Texas.
2) Use plural nouns or uncountable nouns to talk about things in general. Don't use an article here.
I like cats.
Dolphins are very intelligent.
Crime is increasing.
3) Use the to talk about one particular thing, or a particular group of things.
Books are interesting. The book on the table is interesting.
Children are noisy. The children in this class are noisy.
4) Use a to introduce a new thing or person. Use the when you already know this person or thing.
There is a restaurant near my house. The restaurant serves good food.
5) Use the when there is only one of these things.
The moon is very big tonight.
My dad is the only doctor in our village.
Joe is the best student in the class.

6) Use the when there are many things, but it is clear which one you mean.
Let's go to the pub! We need to go to the supermarket.
7) Most 'general' nouns do not use an article.
Life is not the same as it used to be NOT: The life
Health is important to everyone. NOT: The health
We're worried about pollution. NOT: The pollution
But some general nouns use the:
the environment People are increasingly worried about the environment.
the weather What's the weather like today?
the countryside I love walking in the countryside.
the sea / ocean I'd love to live near the sea.
the radio There's an interesting programme on the radio.
the theatre / cinema We went to the theatre last night.
the economy The economy is affecting everyone.
Common mistakes:
1) Some students use the when they talk about things in general.
I love the romantic films! => I love romantic films!
2) Some students use singular nouns without a or the.
I want book about the weather. => I want a book about the weather.
3) Some students use the when they talk about things in general.
I want the book about the weather. => I want a book about the weather.
1. Which words complete the sentence?
There are two new students in my class,
____ boy and ____ girl.
a. You don't need a word in the spaces
b. the / the
c. a/a
2. Which sentence is correct?
a. Actors in this film are very talented.
b. The actors in this film are very
talented.
c. Actor in this film is very talented.
3. Which words go in the spaces?
We saw ___ film yesterday. ___ film was
about an explorer.
a. the / A
b. a / A
c. a / The

4. Complete the sentence.

My mum doesn't like ____. She thinks they
are noisy.
a. Dog
b. Dogs
c. The dogs
5. Complete the sentence.
Don't look at ____. You will hurt your eyes!
a. The sun
b. Sun
c. A sun
6. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. Pollution is a serious issue.
b. Environment is a serious issue.
c. Climate change is a serious issue.
7. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. People are increasingly worried about
economy.

b.

People are increasingly worried about

crime.
c. People are increasingly worried about
health.
8. Complete the sentence.
That's ___ last gas station for twenty miles.
a. The
b. An
c. You do not need a word here
9. Complete the sentence.
Which sentence is NOT correct?

a.

Let's go to the bar for a drink.

b. Let's go to a bar for a drink.
c. Let's go to bar for a drink.
10. Complete the sentence.
Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. A space ship has landed on the moon.
b. The life has changed a lot in the last
twenty years.
c. The weather has been changeable
recently.

Uncountable Nouns
Use:
Some nouns are countable you can count them. These include:
apples, books, cars, trees
Some nouns are uncountable you cannot count them. These include:
water, oil, rice, fruit, bread, information, money
Uncountable nouns have different grammar rules from countable nouns.
countable singular nouns
e.g. apple

countable plural nouns

e.g. apples

Singular countable nouns

always need a determiner:
a, this, that, my, the etc.

Plural countable nouns do not Uncountable nouns do not need

need a determiner.
a determiner.

Look at that cat!

Can I have an apple?
Is this your bag?

I like apples.
Dogs are friendly.
But they can be used with
determiners:
Where are my shoes?
Are those pens yours?

uncountable nouns
e.g. fruit

I like fruit.
But they can use singular
determiners:
This fruit is nice.

You can count countable nouns. You cannot count uncountable

Can I have five apples please? nouns.
Can I have five breads please?

Use singular verbs and

determiners.
This apple is nice.

Use plural verbs and

determiners.
These apples are nice.

Use singular verbs and

determiners.
This bread is nice.

Some determiners can be used with both countable and

uncountable nouns.
some, a lot of, lots of, loads of, plenty of, any
Weve got some potatoes. We need some bread.
We dont have any potatoes. We dont have any bread.
Some determiners can only be Some determiners can only be
used with countable nouns:
used with uncountable nouns:
several, various, a few, many much, a bit of, a little
1. Which sentence is correct?
a. This bread are delicious.
b. These bread are delicious.
c. This bread is delicious.
2. Which word CANNOT go in the space?
Can I have five ____ please?
a. Oil
b. Apples
c. Bananas
3. Which sentence is correct?
a. Can I have a few information about
concerts please?
b. Can I have an information about
concerts please?
c. Can I have some information about
concerts please?
4. Which word goes in the space?
Do you have ____ free time?
a. Many
b. Much
c. a
5. Which word(s) CANNOT go in the space?
I have ____ friends in Barcelona.
a. A little
b. A few

c.

several
6. Which noun is countable?
a. Child
b. Money
c. information
7. Which word CANNOT complete this
sentence?
I need a bit more ____.
a. Days
b. Time
c. space
8. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. Can I have some juice?
b. We dont have much juice.
c. These juice taste strange
9. These juice taste strange
a. Fruit are
b. A fruit is
c. Fruit is
10. Complete the question.
I dont have _____ money.
a. A lot of
b. Many
c. A

How
Use:
Use How to get information about numbers and quantities.
You can use it to find out about age, size, length, cost and much more.

Form:
1)
Dimensions
Use How big to find out about size.
How big is your car?
Use How long to find out about length, and How wide to ask about width.
How long is the River Nile? How wide is it?
Use the words long and wide in your answers to make them clear.
Its a hundred miles long. Its a mile wide.
2)
Age
Use How old to find out about age.
How old is your sister?
You can reply: Shes ten or Shes ten years old NOT Shes ten years.
3)
Time
Also use How long to ask about time.
How long is the film?
Its about two hours long.
How long does it take to get there?
About three hours.
4)
Quantity
Use How much to ask about cost. Also use How much with uncountable nouns.
Remember to put any uncountable nouns directly after much.
How much is this bag?
How much money do you have? NOT How much do you have money?
Use How many to ask about countable nouns. Remember to put any countable nouns directly after
many.
How many people are coming? NOT
How many are coming people?
How many questions often use the word there.
How many people are there in your class?
NOT
1. Which word goes in the space?
How ____ is your Dad?
a. Tall
b. Much
c. old
2. Which sentence is correct?
a. How many milk do we have?
b. How much do we have milk?
c. How much milk do we have?
3. Which word CANNOT go in the space?
How ____ is the bag?
a. Big
b. Much

How many people are in your class?

c.

Many
4. Which question is correct?
a. How long to get from here to London?
b. How long does it take to get from here
to London?
c. How long it takes to get from here to
London?
5. Which question is best?
a. How many rooms are in your house?
b. How many rooms there are in your
house?
c. How many rooms are there in your
house?

6. Complete the question.

___ work do you have to do today?
a. How many
b. How much
c. How long
7. Complete the question.
How long ____ the River Mississippi?
a. Does
b. Is
c. has
8. Which sentence is NOT correct?
a. Im twenty three.
b. Im twenty three years old.

c.

Im twenty three years.

9. What is the correct reply?
How much is the cruise?
a. Its 670 kilometres.
b. Its 10 days.
c. Its 1,450 Euros.
10. Which question is NOT correct?
a. How many students there are in the
school?
b. How long is the lesson?
c. How much money do you have?

A2
Adjectives comparative, use of than and
definite article
Adjectives superlative use of definite article
Adverbial phrases of time, place and frequency
including word order
Adverbs of frequency
Articles with countable and uncountable nouns
Countables and Uncountables: much/many
Gerunds
Going to
Imperatives
Modals can/could
Modals have to
Modals should
Past continuous
Past simple
Phrasal verbs common
Possessives use of s, s
Prepositional phrases (place, time and
movement)
Prepositions of time: on/in/at
Present continuous
Present continuous for future
Present perfect
How Questions
Verb + ing/infinitive: like/
want-would like
Wh-questions in past
Will / won't
Zero and 1st conditional
You can also see which grammar topics are
associated with other CEF levels.
See A2 Reading exercises or the KET exam,
which is at A2 level.

A1 Grammar topics
These are topics you need to study at A1 level.
Adjectives: common and demonstrative
Adverbs of frequency
Comparatives and superlatives
Going to
How much/how many and very
common uncountable nouns
Id like
Imperatives (+/-)
Intensifiers - very basic
Modals: can/cant/could/couldnt
Past simple of to be
Past Simple
Possessive adjectives
Possessive s
Prepositions, common
Prepositions of place
Prepositions of time, including in/on/at
Present continuous
Present simple
Pronouns: simple, personal
Questions
There is/are
To be, including question+negatives
Verb + ing: like/hate/love

B1 Grammar topics

B2 Grammar topics

These are topics you need to study to pass an

exam at B1 level, such as Cambridge English
Preliminary:

These are topics you need to study to pass an

exam at B2 level, such as Cambridge English
First:

Adverbs
Both, either, neither
Broader range of intensifiers; So, such, too,
enough
Comparatives and superlatives
Question tags
Conditionals, 2nd and 3rd
Connecting words expressing
cause and effect, contrast etc.
Embedded questions
Future continuous
Modals - must/cant deduction
Modals might, may, will, probably
Modals should have/might have/etc
Modals: must/have to

Adjectives and adverbs

Future continuous
Future perfect
Future perfect continuous
Mixed conditionals
Modals cant have, neednt have
Modals of deduction and speculation
Narrative tenses
Passives

Past continuous
Past perfect
Past simple
Past tense responses
Phrasal verbs, extended
Prepositions of place
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect/past simple
Reported speech (range of tenses)
Simple passive
Wh- questions in the past
Will and going to, for prediction
You can also see which grammar topics are
associated with other CEF levels.

Past perfect
Past perfect continuous
Phrasal verbs, extended
Relative clauses
Reported speech
Will and going to, for prediction
Wish
Would expressing habits, in the past
You can also see which grammar topics are
associated with other CEF levels.