ADVANCED 1 PRACTICE QUIZ 1

A. PAGE 3. Make one sentence using relative pronouns (who / that) or OMIT IF POSSIBLE.
1. We like to speak with supportive people. We can talk about different topics with them.
_____ We like to speak with supportive people who we can talk about different topics with.
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2. Charlie is a moody person. I can't stand him.
_____ Charlie is a moody person who I can't stand.
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3. I'd prefer a faithful partner. I can trust her.
_____ I'd prefer a faithful partner who I can trust.
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4. I like friends. They are intelligent and funny at the same time.
_____ I like friends who are intelligent and funny at the same time.
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5. I have two brothers. I live with them in Quito.
_____ I have two brothers who I live with in Quito.
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6. My sister is a modest person. She doesn't brag about her wealth.
____ My sister is a modest person who doesn't brag about her wealth.
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B. PAGE 6. Adverbial clauses with WHEN

1. Make a sentence: love / when / is / a person / I / it / sociable _____I love it when a
person is sociable____
2. Make a sentence: me / stingy / upsets / someone / it / is / when __ It upsets me when
someone is stingy.________
3. Make a sentence: my friend / makes / is / It / late / me / when / (emotion) ____It makes
me angry when my friend is late___
4. It embarrasses me (who / when / that) someone is disgusting. _____ it embarrasses me
when someone is disgusting _______
5. Correct: It makes me sad when my friend gives me a present. ___ It makes me happy
when my friend gives me a present. ____
6. Correct: It upsets I when I have a lot of homework. _____ It upsets me when I have a lot
of homework. _______
7. Correct: It don't like it when I have to wash the dishes. __ I don't like it when I have to
wash the dishes. _____
8. Correct: It likes me when we go dancing. ___ I likes it when we go dancing _____________
9. Write an emotion. It makes me __sad__ when I lose my cellphone.
10. Write an emotion. It makes me ___happy____ when I find $5 in the street.

C. PAGE 9. Complete the sentences using gerunds or gerund phrases.

1. _Being a dentist_ (be / a dentist) seems rather boring.
2. I love __working on computers_ (work / computers).
3. _Working as an engineer_ (work / an engineer) sounds challenging.
4. I'd enjoy _taking acting classes_ (take / acting classes).
5. I don't mind ___working long hours___(work / long hours).
6. I can't stand _Studying late at night __(study / late at night).

D. PAGE 11. Write one sentence using the comparative.

1. A nurse earns $500 per month. A doctor makes $1500 per month. (earn)
 A nurse earns less than a doctor per month.
 A doctor earns more than a nurse per month.
 A nurse doesn’t earn as much as a nurse per month
2. A secret agent has an exciting job. A taxi driver has a boring job. (exciting)
 Being a secret agent __is more exciting than being a taxi driver. _________.
 A taxi driver's job __is is less exciting than a secret agent’s job._______________.
 A taxi driver’s job isn’t as exciting as a secret agent’s job.
3. A lawyer studies for 8-10 years. A chef studies for 4-5 years. (education)
  A lawyer __has more education than a chef.____________________________.
 A chef ____ has less education than a lawyer_____________________________.
 A chef doesn’t have as much education as a lawyer.
4. Being a mechanic (is easy than / sounds easier than / is more easy than) being a pilot.
5. A tailor works ( most hours as / many hours than / more hours than) a cashier.
6. A part-time babysitter has (as much free time as / less free time than / more free time
than) a full-time architect.

E. PAGE 6. Complete the sentences using an adverbial clause with WHEN.

1. I don't mind it __when someone ask me a favor. ____________________.
2. It bothers me ___ when people scream ______________________.
3. I hate it ____ when people speak ill of others ____________.
4. It embarrasses me ___ I'm embarrassed when I get lost on the street _____________.
5. It upsets me _____ It annoys me when I forget my cell phone at home. _____________.
6. It doesn't bother me ____ It doesn't bother me when my friends party without me. _______.
7. I can't stand it _____ I can't stand it when my sister takes my things _________.
8. It makes me happy _____ It makes me happy when my brother buys me clothes ________.
9. I love it ________ I love it when people adopt cats _________.
10. I can't stand it ______ I can't stand when people ask a lot of things ___________.

F. PAGE 9. Topic: your work, your abilities, your personality traits. Write sentences using
gerunds or gerund phrases.
1. I would love _starting a computer security company___.
2. _Attending calls___ is a receptionist's main responsibility.
3. I'd be good at _working with animals__.
4. __Designing clothes___ would be too stressful for me.
5. I hate _listening to sad music____.

G. PAGE 11. Write sentences using comparatives.

1. Mauricio has a big class. Greg has a small class. (big)
Mauricio's class is bigger than Greg’s class.
2. I have new, fashionable clothes. You have old clothes. (new, fashionable)
My clothes _are newer and more fashionable than your clothes__________.
3. Esther earns $300 a month. Marco earns $600 a month. (earn)
Esther _earns less than Marco____.
Esther doesn’t earns as much as Marco.
Marco earns more than Esther.
4. Marco studied for 7 years to be an engineer. Karlita studied 4 years to be a teacher.
(education)
Marco __has more education than Karlita____________.
Karlita doesn’t have as much education as Marco.
5. Johanna travels at least once a month. Greg doesn't travel very much. (travel)
Johanna __travels more than Greg______.
Johanna doesn’t travel as much as Johanna.

H. PAGE 3 & 10. Vocabulary

1. My teacher helps me to learn English and is very patient.
2. My friend is very __supportive__. When I decided to change careers, he helped me find a
new job.
3. Some ____politicians___ are dishonest and corrupt, but it must be difficult working for the
government.
4. Carlos Vera is a ___presenter/journalist___ from Channel 8 and talks about the news.
5. ___closed mind/inflexible___people don't respect other people's differences.
6. My uncle Nicholas is __stingy__. When our family goes out to eat, he never wants to pay
for his dinner.
 7. A _psychiatrist/psychologist___ is someone you can talk to about your personal problems.
He or she can give you advice or prescribe medication.
8. Nathan thinks he is such a __funny/hilarious/extrovert/outgoing person__. He always
telling jokes and trying to make people laugh.
9. A _journalist/ an editor_ is a writer for a newspaper or magazine.
10. Melissa is not responsible. She doesn't do what she says and she always arrives late.
You can never trust her. She is __unreliable__.
11. My dad is very __punctual__. He is never late for meetings.
12. Elizabeth likes talking to people and is always going to parties. She is very
___sociable/outgoing___.
13. Even though Jason is very intelligent and always gets good grades, he never brags. He
is very _modest__.
14. A __temperamental___ person is very moody and always changes emotions for no
reason.
15. Charlie is very __easygoing__. He is always calm and never gets upset. He is very
laidback.
16. _____egotistical_ people only think about themselves and think they are more important
than other people.
17. A ____scientist___ is someone who works in science.
18. A __movie director___ is someone who tells actors what to do and is in charge of making
a movie.
19. A _stylist/hairstylist_ makes a woman's hair look beautiful.
20. An __accountant_ (or a bookkeeper) is in charge of the finances in a company.

Comparing persons or jobs

1. (A pilot / Working as a pilot) is more dangerous than ____working as an accountant_________________.
2. (A pilot / Working as a pilot) earns more than _____a bus driver___.
3. (An accountant / Being an accountant) is more organized than ____an artist _____.
4. (An accountant / Being an accountant) is more difficult than ____being a taxi driver______.
5. (A police officer / A police officers's job) has more guns than _____an teacher____.
6. (A police officer / A police officer's job) is more chaotic than ______a maid’s job_______.

Correct the sentences.

1. Brad Pitt is an actor which is married to Angelina Jolie. Who/that
2. I don't mind going on vacation. correct
3. A receptionist has more education than a veterinarian. correct
4. I can't stand having fun. I can’t stand it when people have fun
5. A secretary doesn't work as much hours as a doctor. A secretary doesn’t work as many hours as a doctor.
6. A librarian works in a bookstore. library
7. Ester earns less as Jose. than
8. A bookkeeper works in a library. Bank/company
9. Laura doesn't have much money as Juan. as much
10. Working as a pilot is more dangerous than a receptionist. working as a receptionist
11. Juan is someone who he is very outgoing. Sin he
12. A secretary doesn't earns as much as a lawyer. earn
13. Veterinarians earn more than a secretary. secretaries
14. A bookkeeper has as much money than an accountant. as
15. A doctor is well paid than a nurse. A doctor is as well paid as a nurse