Grammar Starter unit

1 Look at the table. Write sentences about what 4 There is one missing word in each sentence.
the people usually do at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Rewrite the sentences correctly.
what they are doing today. Use the present
Yesterday was hottest day of the year.
simple and present continuous.
Yesterday was the hottest day of the year.
Usually Today 1 That must be the horrible meal I have ever had.
Gemma cereal / breakfast toast / breakfast ______________________________________
Kyle have / a lie-in walk / dog 2 That was worst horror film I have ever seen.
Todd watch / TV look for / phone ______________________________________
Stacey meet / friends do / homework 3 This phone is better my old one.
Mum and Dad go / shopping paint / bedroom ______________________________________
Gemma usually has cereal for breakfast but 4 That curry last night was spiciest Ive ever eaten.
today she is having toast for breakfast. ______________________________________
1 Kyle __________________________________ 5 Eating carrots is a lot healthier eating crisps!
______________________________________ ______________________________________
2 Todd __________________________________ 6 Who do you think is best football player in your
______________________________________ team?
3 Stacey ________________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________ 7 This caf is expensive than our favourite.
4 Mum and Dad __________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________ 8 My gran makes tastiest soup in the world.
______________________________________
2 Write the past simple form of the verbs.
become became 5 Complete the sentences with the comparative or
1 begin __________ 8 know __________ superlative form of the adjectives.
2 break __________ 9 make __________ 1 Whos __________________ (relaxed) person in
3 drink __________ 10 put __________ your family?
4 feel __________ 11 shut __________ 2 My results this year are __________________
5 forget __________ 12 tidy __________ (good) last year.
6 hear __________ 13 travel __________ 3 Do you think going abroad is _______________
7 keep __________ 14 write __________ (interesting) than staying at home?
4 Whos _________________ (tall) in your class?
3 Complete the dialogues with the past simple 5 Is that __________________ (big) suitcase that
forms of the verbs.
weve got?
arrive buy catch cost do fall give go hurt 6 I think English is __________________ (easy)
learn not come pay see teach German.
A: How did you learn to play the guitar?
6 Complete the text with one word in each space.
B: My brother taught me.
1 A: _____________ the train? Did you know that your own home is one of the
B: Yes. We _____________ in time. (1) _______ dangerous places to be? A recent
2 A: _____________ shopping yesterday? report concludes that you are (2) _______ likely to
B: Yes. I _____________ a great pair of jeans. injure yourself in your kitchen (3) _______ you are
3 A: ________ you ________ Jane at the party? driving a car or playing sport. However, it is easier
B: No, she was ill so she _____________ . to prevent accidents (4) _______ we think. Dont
4 A: My grandpa _____________ down the stairs leave pans of oil to heat up while you do something
at the weekend. else. They are one of (5) _______ biggest causes of
B: _____________ himself? fires in the home. Also, take extra care when
5 A: How much _____ she _____ for her shoes? climbing up a ladder. Falling off ladders or chairs is
B: They _____________ nearly 100. one of the (6) _______ common causes of injuries.
6 A: What _____ you _____ with your old phone? We all need to be (7) _______ careful at home. And
B: I _____________ it to my little brother. remember, its better to be safe (8) _______ sorry!

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Vocabulary Starter unit
1 Which is the odd one out? Why? Use the words 3 Write questions with When did you last ? for
to give a reason. the answers.
crunchy healthy spicy sweet A: When did you last have a lie-in?
B: I dont! I always get up at 7 a.m.!
oranges / beans / melons / apples
1 A: ____________________________________
They arent sweet.
B: One day in the school holidays, I cant
1 apples / carrots / chips / bananas
remember when. Rose, Molly and Grace
______________________________________
came and we watched some DVDs before we
2 apples / cheese / carrots / crisps
went to bed.
______________________________________
2 A: ____________________________________
3 curry / chilli sauce / Mexican tacos / yoghurt
B: Er, I think it was in April. It wasnt very
______________________________________
interesting Mr Elkins took us to a castle.
2 Complete the dialogue. 3 A: ____________________________________
B: Last week we lost our cat for two days.
abroad angry booked explore had holidays
4 A: ____________________________________
missed send souvenir sunbathe sunburned
surprised tired B: Me?! In the kitchen? I eat lots of fruit and
vegetables, but Im not a chef at all!
Adam: So, Tom, what are you doing over the
5 A: ____________________________________
summer holidays?
B: Hmm, thats difficult. Oh, I know! I met two
Tom: This year were going (1) __________ to
Italian girls on holiday last summer and we
Australia!
still chat online.
Adam: Wow! Thats amazing! Im sure youll have a
6 A: ____________________________________
better time than I did last year.
B: Well, it wasnt in England! Its always too cold
Tom: Why? What happened to you?
and too cloudy!
Adam: Well, my parents wanted to (2) __________
a new place so they (3) __________ a 4 Complete the dialogue.
small hotel on the Greek island of Naxos.
A: How are you? I havent seen you for ages.
Tom: Well, that sounds OK doesnt it? Any news?
B: Im fine, thanks. Actually, I have got some
Adam: On the way to the airport, a lorry
news, yes. I had a phone call to say Ive won
(4) __________ an accident on the
a special award. I was very (1) s__________ .
motorway and we had to wait for the police.
I mean, why me?
Oh, and while we were waiting, a man in a
A: Is it because of your voluntary work? What do
car behind us got very (5) ________ and
you do? Is it with children?
nearly started a fight with the lorry driver!
B: No, its with older people. They like visitors,
Anyway, we (6) __________ the flight and
you know, because they feel
we had to sleep in the airport and go the
(2) l__________ . Anyway, I have to go to the
next day. We couldnt sleep well, so we
town hall and someone is going to be there
were (7) __________ when we arrived. We
from the local newspaper to take photos.
went to the beach and fell asleep in the sun
A: Wow! So youre really (3) e__________ about
and we all got really (8) ____________ !
it, are you?
Tom: Oh no! Thats an awful start! Well, our flight
B: Well, I was at first, but then they said that I
will be very long, so Ill be (9) __________
have to talk to everyone about my work and
if we arent very tired when we get there!
now Im really (4) n__________ .
Adam: Exactly! But remember, it isnt a good idea
A: But when you gave a talk at school you were
to (10) __________ and fall asleep! Have a
very calm and (5) r__________ !
great time! Dont forget to (11) __________
B: Yes, I didnt feel (6) w__________ about that
me a postcard, and are you going to buy a
because I was with my friends!
(12) __________ for me? Maybe a surfing
A: Listen, youll be fine! Well done! Enjoy the
kangaroo key ring!
evening!

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