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P.1 - Adult

In the news: World's Cheapest Car

Average: 3.4 (9 votes)

 

Indian car maker Tata has just launched the world's cheapest car: the new 'Tata Nano' will cost an estimated $2000 and is being aimed at the Indian market where it's hoped that the cheap price will tempt motorcyclists to trade up to cars.

10 Prepositions Questions!

Average: 3.6 (226 votes)

You're always asking for more prepositions practice so here you are: 10 prepositions questions.

Simply choose the correct missing preposition in each sentence.

There are lot's of other preposition exercises on this site. Here are some links:

Prepositions Test

Prepositions plus '-ing'

Common mistakes in English - Do you make any of these?

Average: 2.8 (42 votes)

 

Take a look at these sentences; they are all classic mistakes that can be heard in English classrooms around the world. Do you know what is wrong with each sentence? Most English teachers hear these mistakes all the time so don'’t worry if you have been saying them – you are not alone!
Now is your chance to say them right!

The sentences in blue are WRONG!

What does 'Jump the Shark' mean?

Average: 4.2 (16 votes)

I was reading something online the other day when I came across this interesting expression: 'jump the shark'.

Weekend Reading - Do You 'Work Out'?

Average: 3.1 (8 votes)

Quick Tip - How to use Either and Neither

Average: 3.2 (74 votes)

Compare the following comparative sentences:

"I'd like to go to either Spain or Italy."

"The problem is I have neither time nor money.'

Is it a Noun or an Adjective?

Average: 3.2 (9 votes)

"He finished the race with ease."

"He finished the race with easy."

Which is correct?

I hope you said ease because the noun form is needed in this sentence (easy is an adjective).

Take a look at the following ten sentences. What's missing in each one: a noun or an adjective?

English Riddle - What's the answer?

Average: 3 (31 votes)

Read the following riddle (puzzle) and guess the answer. Click on 'Show Answer' to solve the riddle:

A cowboy arrives into town on Friday, stay two days, and then leaves on Friday. How?

Culture Lesson: St. Patrick's Day

Average: 4 (9 votes)

March 17 is Saint Patrick's Day (casually known as 'St. Paddy's Day'), a feast day for Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

Improve your vocabulary!

Average: 3.3 (17 votes)

Let's try a synonym quiz. Take a look at the following sentences. Choose the words which has the closest meaning to the keywords. This is a great way to review and improve your English language skills.

Antonyms - what's the opposite?