C1 English Exercises

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

Fill in the blanks. Answers The thief was caught red-handed stealing from the shop. To cry blue murder is to complain loudly and angrily. He… 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… Continue reading

State whether the ing form in the following sentences is a gerund or present participle. Answers In the sentence “I heard someone knocking on the… 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… Continue reading