Cuaderno de Práctica de Inglés: Adjetivos, Pasado Simple y Errores Comunes

1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives in brackets

A - My sister is two years older than (old) I am.

B - Tom took us to the best (good) restaurant in the city.

C - That is the most popular (popular) disc in the shop. Everyone wants it.

D - Mark works in the worst (bad) part of the city. It's quite dangerous.

E - Let's take the train. It's less expensive than (expensive) the taxi.

F - I think the book is better than (good) the film. You should read it.

G - Liza is the cleverest (clever) girl I know. She gets A's in all her tests.

H - English is hard; it's more difficult than (difficult) Spanish.

I - This shirt is terrible! Mum always chooses more attractive (attractive) clothes in the shop.

J - Her first film wasn't very good, but her second film was even worse than (bad) the first one.

Reading and Travel Experience

Last summer, I traveled to Torremolinos, in Málaga, with my family. I always wanted to visit the Costa del Sol, and this trip was a great opportunity to enjoy the sun, the beach, and the typical food. We traveled by car, and when we arrived, we were surprised by the good weather and the lively atmosphere. We stayed in a hotel near the beach, so every day we went swimming and relaxed under the sun. The water was very clear and perfect for swimming.

We also visited the center of Torremolinos, where we walked along San Miguel Street. There were many shops and restaurants, and we tried the famous "pescaíto frito," which was delicious. One afternoon, we also went to La Batería Park, where we enjoyed an amazing view of the sea.

At night, we went for a walk along the promenade and had ice cream at a local ice cream shop. The atmosphere was very pleasant, and there were many people enjoying the summer. It was an unforgettable trip. I loved the experience and hoped to return to Torremolinos in the future.

2. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple. Make changes if necessary

1. Jane tidied (tidy) her room last night.

2. My family and I sat (sit) in the living room all night long.

3. you / talk / on your mobile phone / last night /? → Did you talk on your mobile phone last night?

4. I / not find / some mushrooms / in the woods. → I didn't find any mushrooms in the woods.

5. What / she / look for / in that shop /? → What did she look for in that shop?

6. Did he write (write) the email this morning?

7. We took (take) a lot of photos during our trip.

8. I found (find) a $10 bill on the street.

9. Did your parents come (come) to the wedding?

10. We didn't have (not / have) a great time at the concert last Saturday.

3. Common Mistakes. Copy and correct the sentences below

• Where you went at the weekend? → Where did you go at the weekend?
• Yesterday, I forget the keys in my coat pocket. → Yesterday, I forgot the keys in my coat pocket.
• On the Saturday, I played football with my friends. → On Saturday, I played football with my friends.
• I built a model of a car. → I built a model of a car.
• I took my dog for a walk in the park! → I took my dog for a walk in the park!
• How many tourists there was at your hotel? → How many tourists were there at your hotel?
• My street is more narrow than yours. → My street is narrower than yours.
• Who is the girl most intelligent in your class? → Who is the most intelligent girl in your class?
• The weather conditions in my country are gooder than in your country. → The weather conditions in my country are better than in your country.
• Alba is one of the most lovely person in class. → Alba is one of the most lovely people in class.