Grammar Revision – Lessons 1–5

Word Formation · Comparatives · Suffixes · Prefixes · Present Tenses · Future Perfect · Phrasal Verbs

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Exercise A — Word Formation

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word. The word in brackets is the BASE FORM — you may need to add or change a suffix to form an adjective, adverb, or noun.

1. She handles criticism very (OBJECTIVE) without becoming defensive.
2. His (CREATE) has led to many unconventional solutions.
3. The team works (INDEPENDENT) but maintains mutual respect.
4. Her (ANXIOUS) increases in new social situations.
5. He (CONSTANT) strives to become a better person.
6. The (DIFFERENT) between introverted and extroverted people is often exaggerated.
7. She expressed her opinions (OPEN) at the final meeting.
8. His (POSITIVE) is truly infectious and helps the whole team.
9. Both candidates performed (GOOD) under stressful conditions.
10. (TYPICAL), quiet individuals are more prone to deep thinking.

Exercise B — Comparatives & Word Class

Choose the correct form for each sentence. Click an option to select it, then click Check Answers to see your results.

1. First impressions can be very ___.
2. She’s ___ than her outgoing sister.
3. The ___ traits are typical of agreeable personalities.
4. He deals with daily challenges ___ than before.
5. Such ___ differences should be respected.
6. The next step is to ___ work on your weaknesses.
7. She’s ___ prone to anxiety after therapy.
8. A ___ routine helps disciplined people thrive.

Exercise C — Suffix Building

Complete each sentence with the correct form. The CAPS word is the base — add the correct suffix and modify spelling if needed.

1. The view from the top left me (BREATHE). I was completely (AMAZE).
2. His comments were (HARM) but (THOUGHT). He didn’t mean to upset anyone.
3. The film was (PREDICT) and (BORE). I wasn’t (ENTERTAIN) at all.
4. She’s incredibly (AMBITION) and (RESOURCE). Her success is (DOUBT).
5. I felt (HELP) and (HOPE). The situation seemed (END).
6. The soup was (TASTE) — completely (FLAVOUR). I was (DISAPPOINT).
7. His generosity is (REMARK). He’s always so (THOUGHT) and (CARE).
8. The noise was (ANNOY). I couldn’t concentrate and felt (FRUSTRATE).
9. She gave a (POWER) speech. The audience was deeply (MOVE) and (INSPIRE).

Exercise D — Prefix Building

Add the correct prefix to form the missing word. Note: verb forms may also need to change.

UN · DIS · RE · IN · IM · IL · IR · OVER · UNDER · MIS
1. I think you (UNDERSTAND) me. That’s not what I meant at all.
2. It’s (POSSIBLE) to finish this project by Friday.
3. The meat was (COOK) — still pink in the middle.
4. He was (HONEST) with me from the start.
5. She’s so (ORGANISED). She always loses her keys.
6. I (AGREE) with his decision. I think it was (RESPONSIBLE).
7. The shirt was (PRICE) at €200. That’s (REASONABLE)!
8. You’ve (ESTIMATE) the cost. It will be far more expensive.
9. His reaction was completely (PROPORTIONATE). He (REACT) to a small problem.
10. I need to (CONSIDER) my options.
11. The instructions were (CLEAR) and (COMPLETE).
12. It’s (LEGAL) to park here.
13. He’s been (BEHAVE) all day — completely (OBEDIENT) and (RESPECTFUL).
14. The project was (MANAGE) from the start. Total (ORGANISATION).
15. I (PLACE) my wallet and now I’m (ABLE) to pay.

Exercise E — Present Tenses Set A

Choose the best tense for each sentence. Click an option to select it, then click Check Answers to see your results.

1. “I ___ the same café every Saturday morning for people-watching.”
2. “Why ___ always starting new hobbies and abandoning them?”
3. “Woodworking ___ patience, whether you like it or not.”
4. “I ___ in the workshop all morning — that’s why I’m covered in sawdust.”
5. “My pottery class ___ next Monday, so I need to buy supplies this weekend.”
6. “These days, more people ___ traditional crafts as therapy.”
7. “___ woodworking before? It’s harder than it looks.”
8. “So I ___ there yesterday, minding my own business, when this eccentric guy sits down...”

Exercise F — Present Tenses Set B

Choose the most natural option. Click an option to select it, then click Check Answers to see your results.

1. A: “Why are your hands so rough?” B: “I ___ furniture in my garage.”
2. “People-watching ___ more mainstream — even universities offer courses now.”
3. “I ___ woodworking next Tuesday, so I can’t meet you then.”
4. “He ___ about unusual hobbies — it gets annoying sometimes.”
5. “I ___ five different hobbies over the years, but none of them lasted.”

Exercise G — Future Perfect

Complete each sentence using the Future Perfect (will have + past participle). Sentence 5 uses the Future Perfect Continuous.

1. By 2030, automation (REPLACE) millions of jobs in manufacturing.
2. The government (SPEND) billions on unemployment benefits by the end of this fiscal year.
3. By the time she graduates, the job market (CHANGE) significantly.
4. Many traditional careers (DISAPPEAR) by the next generation.
5. By December, he (LOOK) for a job for six months.
6. By 2035, most countries (IMPLEMENT) some form of AI regulation.
7. She (COMPLETE) her retraining programme by the time the new factory opens.

Exercise H — Phrasal Verbs in Context

Complete each sentence with the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box.

lay off · turn down · fill in for · get by · cut back on · end up · step down · live off
1. After 15 years with the company, he was due to budget cuts.
2. She the job offer because the salary was too low.
3. I’ll my colleague during his holiday leave.
4. With the rising cost of living, many families are struggling to .
5. We’ve had to eating out — it’s just too expensive right now.
6. I didn’t plan to work late, but I staying until midnight.
7. The CEO decided to after the scandal.
8. He refuses to government handouts — he wants to find work on his own.