2BAT English Grammar and Vocabulary Practice Questions PDF

1 Choose the correct answers. 1 Caitlin     at the moment. I'll ask her to call you back later. a ☐ sleeps b ☐ is sleeping 2 I     that Jacob can't be serious about buying that shirt. a ☐ know b ☐ am knowing 3 Today's lesson was difficult and I     much of it. a ☐ didn't understand b ☐ wasn...

1 Choose the correct answers. 1 Caitlin     at the moment. I'll ask her to call you back later. a ☐ sleeps b ☐ is sleeping 2 I     that Jacob can't be serious about buying that shirt. a ☐ know b ☐ am knowing 3 Today's lesson was difficult and I     much of it. a ☐ didn't understand b ☐ wasn't understanding 4 Mark     a shower when the phone rang. a ☐ had b ☐ was having 2 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs given. 2 By the time we                                home, Mum had already fallen asleep. (get) 3 We were only allowed out after we                                tidying up. (finish) 4 I hadn't revised properly, so I                                the exam. (not pass) 3 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in the box.  drink live not hear see 1 I                                three cups of water so far today. 2 I don't want to watch this programme again. I                                it last week. 3 My parents                                in Rome before I was born. 4 This song is very popular. I can't believe you                                it before. 4 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. 1 I started learning English when I was five years old. I                                                              English since I was five years old. 2 Paul lived in France for a few years, but I have always lived in Italy. I                                                              in France, but Paul has. 3 This is their second visit to the art gallery so far this year. They                                                              the art gallery twice so far this year. **FUTURE TENSES** 5 Use the prompts to write sentences with suitable verb forms. 1 I / think / I / travel / abroad / this summer                                                                                                                          2 Their plane / land / 10 a.m. / tomorrow                                                                                                                          3 She / visit relatives / this time next week                                                                                                                          4 Daniel / not complete / his exams / by June                                                                                                                          6 Complete the questions with the words in the box. There are two words you do not need to use.  do has which how long is isn't when how often 1 '                               he coming to the party? What a shame!' 2 'What                                been eating my plants?' 'Some sort of insect.' 3 'What                                cows eat?' 'Mostly grass, I think.' 4 '                               have you been here?' 'Since last Tuesday.' 5 '                                does she visit her grandparents?' 'Every Saturday.' 6 '                                colour would you like?' 'The red one.' 7 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. 1 'My phone doesn't seem to be working,' said Lisa.                                                                                2 'Why did you text me earlier?' Victor asked David.                                                                                3 'Have you called your mum?' Eve asked Liam.                                                                                4 'Let's do a video call with Aunty Jo,' said Greg.                                                                                8 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Use the correct form of the words given. 1 Kyle said he hadn't hidden Beth's phone. (deny) Kyle                                                                                2 Maria told Karen that she should study more. (advise) Maria                                                                                3 Nick told Martin he would call him. (promise) Nick                                                                                4 Alex told his brother to leave his room at once. (order) Alex\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-- 9 Correct one error in each reported sentence. 1 'You must finish the translation by tomorrow,' said Miss Stuart. Miss Stuart said we had to finish the translation by that day.                                2 'You copied my answers!' said Ed. Ed accused me that I had copied his answers.                                3 'I don't know many German expressions,' said Oliver. Oliver admitted to not know many German expressions.                                4 'Don't use false friends in your English composition,' said Max. Max warned me don't use false friends in my English composition.                                10 **Read the dialogue and complete the reported speech using one or two words in each gap.** **Amy:** Well done on your presentation! **Ben:** Thanks! I'm annoyed I was so nervous, though. **Amy:** Well, I haven't written mine yet. I'm so confused about all the information. **Ben:** Don't forget it only has to be two minutes long. **Amy:** That gives me some hope, I guess! **Ben:** Oh, come on. It won't be that bad! Amy ^1^                               Ben on his presentation. Ben thanked Amy, but said he was annoyed that he had been so nervous. Amy said she ^2^                               hers yet. She said she was confused about all the information. Ben ^3^                               Amy that the presentation only had to be two minutes long. Amy said she guessed that gave her some hope. Ben said it ^4^                              \ that bad. Vocabulary 1 Complete the word in each sentence. 1 'A piece of cake' is an example of a common English i                   . 2 Natalie speaks Japanese f                   . It's very impressive. 3 'Amusing' is a s                    for the word 'funny'. 4 'Failure is the mother of success' is an ancient p                   . 2 Complete the sentences with the adjective form of the nouns in the box.  affection empathy enthusiasm frustration 1 That puppy looks very                                about going for a walk. Look at its tail! 2 Jim is so                                about other people's problems. He really tries\ to understand. 3 Eloise is an                                child. She loves cuddles. 4 Mr Potts gets                                when his students don't listen in class. LISTENING 1.You are going to listen to a student podcast about travelling to Iceland. Read the questions below, then listen to the podcast and choose the correct answers. (3 options) 1 The Icelandic Tourist Board is offering students     a ☐ a career opportunity. b ☐ a study vacation in Reykjavík. c ☐ a different way to spend the holidays. 2 What does the programme in Iceland involve? a ☐ studying nature and doing research b ☐ looking after the natural landscape c ☐ promoting nature tourism activities 3 How do volunteers spend most of their time? a ☐ installing signs and information boards b ☐ clearing away unwanted plants c ☐ improving the condition of walking paths 4 The volunteers' help is needed because of     a ☐ natural events that change the landscape. b ☐ problems caused by visitors' cars. c ☐ damaging behaviour from tourists 5 What is the length of the programme? a ☐ between one and five weeks b ☐ up to two months c ☐ as long as participants are available 6 What does the woman say about the accommodation? a ☐ Most people do not mind if the facilities are basic. b ☐ All camping equipment is supplied. c ☐ A comfortable bed will always be available. 7 Volunteers on the programme should have     a ☐ a background in conservation. b ☐ a decent level of physical fitness. c ☐ a extensive experience of outdoor life. 8 What should volunteers bring with them? a ☐ clothing to suit all temperatures b ☐ good-quality foot protection c ☐ raincoats and wet weather items 9 Volunteers do *not* have to pay for     a ☐ travel costs to Iceland. b ☐ any additional hotel bills. c ☐ living expenses during the project. 10 To apply for the programme, students should     a ☐ write a composition about conservation. b ☐ upload a video of themselves. c ☐ complete an online form.