Starter Grammar Standard

too and (not) enough

1 Rewrite the sentences. Use the word in brackets with too or enough.

1 These sandals are too small. (big)

These sandals aren’t big enough.

2 That blazer is too short for you. (long)

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3 Don’t wear cowboy boots. They aren’t fashionable enough. (old-fashioned)

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4 I don’t like the colour of this scarf. It’s too dull. (bright)

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5 You need a bigger size. The sleeves aren’t long enough. (short)

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6 This belt is too expensive for me to buy. (cheap)

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7 I can’t wear this blouse. It isn’t comfortable enough. (uncomfortable)

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so and such

2 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 She always looks so / such smart.

2 Her clothes are always so / such expensive!

3 She must have such / so rich parents.

4 She has such / such a good sense of style.

5 She’s also such / so kind and generous.

6 She’s such / so a nice person.

7 No wonder she’s so / such popular.

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Definite, indefinite and zero articles

3 Complete the conversation. Use a/an, the or – (no article).

A: I’ve just come back from a holiday in Edinburgh.

B: Is Edinburgh 1a big city?

A: Quite big. It’s 2_____ capital of Scotland.

B: I expect it has some interesting old buildings.

A: Yes, there’s 3 ______ castle and 4 _____ art gallery.

B: I don’t really like 5 _______ art.

A: You can also visit 6____ parliament building.

B: That sounds good. I’m interested in 7 ______ politics.

Past simple: questions

4 Write past simple questions and short answers.

1 you / go / on holiday / last year - yes

Did you go on holiday last year? – Yes, I did.

2 you / see / any films / last month? – no

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3 you / speak / to your friends / last weekend? – yes

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4 you / wake up / late / yesterday? – no

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5 your friends / lend you any money / last year? – yes

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6 your friends / go shopping with you / last week? – no

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7 your mum / teach you anything / last year? – yes

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Past simple: subject and object questions

5 Choose the correct words to complete the questions.

1 What did you see / saw you in Edinburgh?

2 Who taught / did teach you to ride a bike?

3 Who did you speak / spoke to on the phone last night?

4 What did you wear / wore you to the party on Saturday?

5 How got you / did you get home from Phil’s house?

6 What did you buy / bought yesterday?

7 What did happen / happened last night?

8 Who lent you / you lent the money for the ticket?

9 Who did ride / rode the fastest horse in the race?

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