Use Of English

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Roberta no longer tries to understand her son's computer games.(given)Roberta....................................................................to understand her son's computer games

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This quiz titled 'use of english' assesses key grammar skills through transformation of sentences. It tests understanding of verb forms, sentence restructuring, and usage in context, enhancing learners' grasp of English grammar.

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When he was at college Ali played tennis a lot.(used) Ali.......................................................when he was at college

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used to (abitudine nel passato)

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Verna didn't learn to swim when she was 16.(able) Verna...............................................swim when she was 16.

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to be able to = abilità nel passato

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Check that your computer is turned off before you go, said Jane's mother.Jane's mother told her...................................the computer was turned off.

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Jane's mother told her to make sure the computer was turned off. This means that Jane's mother wanted Jane to double-check and ensure that the computer was switched off before leaving. The phrase "to make sure" indicates the purpose or intention behind Jane's mother's instruction.

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There was no sugar left in the supermarket.(run) The supermarket had............................................sugar

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phrasal verb = terminare

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Denise said she 'd always intended to invite Phil to the party.(my) "It had always........................invite Phil to the party" said Denise

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Denise expressed that it had always been her intention to invite Phil to the party.

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My hair needs cutting before I go on holiday.(get) I need...............................................before I go on holiday.

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get / have somthing done

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Paolo damaged his brother's digital camera by accident.(mean) Paolo........................................his brother's digitalcamera

Explanation
Paolo didn't mean to damage his brother's digital camera.

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Alex offered Cindy a lift on his new motorbike(turned) Cindy......................offer of a lift on his new motorbike

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phrsal verb = rifiutare

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Colin will only read your email if you mark it as urgent.(unless)Colin will...............................you mark it as urgent

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This answer correctly completes the sentence by using the negative form "not read" to convey the meaning that Colin will only read the email if it is marked as urgent. The word "unless" is used to introduce the condition that needs to be met for Colin to read the email.

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Use Of English

Roberta no longer tries to understand her son's computer games.(given)Roberta....................................................................to understand her son's computer games

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When he was at college Ali played tennis a lot.(used) Ali.......................................................when he was at college

Verna didn't learn to swim when she was 16.(able) Verna...............................................swim when she was 16.

Check that your computer is turned off before you go, said Jane's mother.Jane's mother told her...................................the computer was turned off.

There was no sugar left in the supermarket.(run) The supermarket had............................................sugar

Denise said she 'd always intended to invite Phil to the party.(my) "It had always........................invite Phil to the party" said Denise

My hair needs cutting before I go on holiday.(get) I need...............................................before I go on holiday.

Paolo damaged his brother's digital camera by accident.(mean) Paolo........................................his brother's digitalcamera

Alex offered Cindy a lift on his new motorbike(turned) Cindy......................offer of a lift on his new motorbike

Colin will only read your email if you mark it as urgent.(unless)Colin will...............................you mark it as urgent