Exercise 1

Circle the correct answer a), b), c) or d):

1. Dinner is ready!
a) Thanks for asking! c) Oh great!
b) Not yet! d) Im really thirsty!
2. Id like to try that dress on, if possible!
a) What size are you? b) would you?
c) Yes, youre completely right! d) Are you making fun of me?
3. Lets have a cup of tea!
a) Me, too! b) Dont ask me that!
c) Thats a very good idea! d) Are you joking?
4. A: ..
B: No, Im not thinking of moving to another flat. Im happy here.
a) Do you think to move somewhere else? b)Are you redecorating another flat?
c) Are you going to change your flat? d) Youre not thinking of moving to another flat, are you?
5. You want your professor to give you more time to finish your project. What would you say to
him/her?
a) Could I have more time to finish my project? b) Can you let me more time to do my project?
c) Shall I have more time to finish my project? d)You must give me more time for my project!
6. I would be very thankful if you could offer your advice.
a) He is asking for a refund. b) He is asking for an advice.
c) He is asking for a piece of advice. d) He is giving his advice.
7. When you start your letter with Dear Sir/ Madam, you end it by saying .
a) Yours sincerely, b) Faithfully, c) You are truly, d) Yours faithfully,
8.
Well, Id rather you didnt, actually. Its very cold today.
a) Lets go for a walk in the park, mom! b) Cant I go out with my friends, mom?
c) Should I go for a walk, mom? d) I wont stay at home all day long, mom!
9. Guess what? Ive passed my driving license exam! Isnt it great? The speaker is:
a) happy. b) uncertain about his driving license.
c) disappointed. d) interested in taking the driving exam
10. We thank you for your invitation to your wedding, but .
a) we will surely join you. b) unfortunately we will not be able to come
c) we are coming. d) we are happy for your invitation.

Solutions E1: c, a, c, d, a, c, d, b, a, b