C1 English Exercises

Fill in the blanks with because or because of. Answers 1. They cancelled the match because of bad weather. 2. His success is because of… Continue reading

Fill in the blanks. Answers The thief was caught red-handed. To cry blue murder is to complain in an angry way. He was white with… Continue reading

Fill in the blanks. Answers He is always as busy as a beaver. To cook your goose is to spoil your plans. Dog days are… Continue reading

State whether the ing form in the following sentences is a gerund or present participle. Answers I heard someone knocking on the door. (gerund) We… Continue reading

State whether the verbs in the following sentences are transitive or intransitive. Answers The teacher asked me a question. (Transitive) She jumped up and down.… Continue reading