Language and vocabulary study

Words ending in -ing that describe nouns: complete the rules

1 Look at the examples. Then circle the correct options to complete the grammar rules.

The bold words, demanding and lasting, are the ones the grammar rules ask about.

Fill the gaps with -ing forms from the box

Now make an adjective from the verb in the box that fits each sentence.

Past participles that describe nouns: complete the rules

3 Look at the examples. Then circle the correct options to complete the grammar rules.

The bold words, tried, tested and broken, are the ones the grammar rules ask about.

Fill the gaps with past participles from the box

This time the adjective is the past participle of the verb in the box.

Natural or not? Compare “Flavour” and “Flavoured”

Look at the two wrappers: one says Flavour and the other says Flavoured.

Circle the correct verb form

Each pair gives an -ing form and a past participle: choose the one that fits the noun.

The particles on and out change the meaning of a verb

7 Look at the examples. Then answer the question below.

Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box

Each verb goes with the particle printed after the gap: out or on.

Shortening a relative clause: from who talk to talking

1 Look at the examples. Then answer the questions below.

Each pair shows a sentence and a second version: compare the bold parts.

Rewrite the sentences with a reduced relative clause

Apply what the examples showed to each of the five sentences.

Reduced relative clauses with a passive meaning

3 Look at the examples. Then answer the questions below.

Compare the two sentences in each of A, B and C: what changes?

Rewrite the passive clauses in a shorter form

Apply what the pairs A, B and C showed to each of the six sentences.