Ejercicios de Gramática en Inglés Intermedio Resueltos y Explicados

Ejercicios Prácticos de Gramática y Vocabulario en Inglés

Section C: Gerunds and Infinitives (Verb + -ing vs. To + Verb)

Complete the conversation with either verb + -ing or to + verb:

• How did you end up living (live) in Hawaii for three years?
• Well, actually, I went there as a tourist. I hadn’t planned on making (make) it my home! But then I met some people who offered to give (give) me a job in their shop near the beach. So I agreed to try (try) it out for a month and loved it. You know, living (live) in Hawaii is so informal. It’s OK to wear (wear) a T-shirt and sandals every day! Working (work) at that shop was so cool that I decided to stay (stay) there for a few years.

Section D: Negative Questions

Read the statements some people made and rewrite them as negative questions:

• I’m surprised they don’t sell ties. → Don’t they sell ties?
• The earrings are beautiful. → Aren’t those earrings beautiful?
• The skirt would fit perfectly, I think. → The skirt would fit perfectly, don’t you think?

Section E: Equative Comparisons with "As... As"

Complete the sentences keeping the same meaning using as... as:

• I spend more money on clothes than my friends. → My friends don’t spend as much money on clothes as I do.
• My brother gets haircuts more often than I do. → I don’t get haircuts as often as my brother does.
• Fitted shorts are nicer than baggy ones. → Baggy shorts aren’t as nice as fitted ones.

Section F: Passive Voice

Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice:

• They celebrate the Day of the Dead in November. → The Day of the Dead is celebrated in November.
• They shouldn’t allow people to light fireworks on Independence Day. → People shouldn’t be allowed to light fireworks on Independence Day.
• In Japan, they serve a rice cake called mochi at the New Year’s celebration. → In Japan, a rice cake called mochi is served at the New Year’s celebration.
• They ought to allow employees to go home early on holidays. → Employees ought to be allowed to go home early on holidays.

Section G: "Be Supposed To" and Intentions

Complete the conversations with the correct form of be supposed to or was/were going to:

• It is supposed to be (be) a nice day tomorrow. Do you have any plans?
• Well, Ben and I were going to go (go) to the beach, but he has to work.
• Hey, you are not supposed to be (not be) home. Why aren’t you at the concert?
• I’m sick, and the doctor says I’m supposed to stay (stay) in bed for a couple of days. So I didn’t go.
• Why are you at the office today? You’re supposed to be (be) on vacation, right?
• Well, I wasn’t supposed to come (not come) in today, but I couldn’t get everything done yesterday.

Section H: Expressing Agreement with "So" and "Neither"

Write a response to each statement using so or neither:

• I didn’t use to be superstitious. → Neither did I.
• I’m a little superstitious now. → So am I.
• I don’t walk under ladders. → Neither do I.

Section I: Phrasal Verbs and Word Order

Complete the sentences putting the words in order and using the correct form of the verb:

• I want to get off work (off / work / get) early today. I have to leave for a friend’s wedding.
• I didn’t get around to packing (pack / around / get) until the last minute, so I missed my plane.
• Sarah’s feeling pretty homesick right now, but I’m sure she’ll get over it (over / get / it) in a week or two.
• Barbara tries to get away with wearing (with / wear / get / away) the strangest clothes.

Section J: Passive Expressions with "Get" and "Be"

Complete the opinions about traffic laws using catch, enforce, fine, send with get passive or be active/passive:

• In this town, traffic laws get enforced very strictly.
• I don’t think that people who drive too fast should be sent to prison unless they get into an accident and hurt someone.
• Some people drive without a license, but unfortunately, I don’t think they get caught very often.
• If you park here without a special permit, you could get fined $100.

Section K: Narrative Tenses (Simple Past vs. Past Perfect)

Complete Katherine’s story using either the simple past or the past perfect:

My old friend Monica came (come) for a surprise visit last weekend. I was so pleased because I hadn’t seen (not see) her for a couple of years. Anyway, she arrived (arrive) with her husband, Rick! They had just gotten (get) married!

I was (be) amazed because I hadn’t heard (not hear) about Rick in years. She had dated (date) Rick before I met (meet) her, but then they broke up (break up). The last time I heard, she had decided (decide) never to see him again. I guess she changed her mind!

Section L: Vocabulary and Expressions in Context

Select the best word or expression to complete each sentence:

• Last night, I wore my favorite pair of (bright / boot-cut / long-sleeved) jeans.
• In most cultures, it’s considered rude to (stand so close to people / keep your voice down / shake hands) in public.
• My friends and I love to send each other text messages, but my parents just don’t (get the feeling / get it / get going).
• If you kill someone, you may be (sentenced / arrested / punished) to life in prison.
• Some people think that walking under a ladder brings bad luck, but I think that’s just a (coincidence / déjà vu experience / superstition).