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Chapter 1 Grammar You Need for the CELC

Circle the correct alternative from the words/phrases in bold in each of the sen-
tences on the left. Then, match them to the rule on the right by writing the correct
letter in the circle provided.

A 'Susan excels in all her subjects, doesn't she?' 1 Both 'except' and 'except for' have the
'Yes, from all / of all the girls in her class 4 same meaning but only 'except for' can be

she's the brightest.' used at the beginning of a sentence.

B 'Why don't you stay in the San Francisco 2 'by' is used with the Future Perfect Tense
Bay Hotel?' 12 to refer to the point of future time when
'Oh, which / what one is that?' the action will have been completed.

C 'Did you go for an outing yesterday?' 3 'be + to + infinitive' may express
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'No, it was such a / such bad weather arrangement.
we couldn't possibly go out.'

D 'Why don't you drink your coffee, Daniel?' 4 We use 'of' and not 'from' when referring
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'It's too much / much too hot for me.' to a part of the whole.

E 'Robert, could you get me some / any 5 'as far as' can be used to refer to distance
lemons from the grocer's?' 'Sure, Mom.' 20 whereas 'until' can only refer to time.

F 'Did you go far on your morning walk? 6 'start' can be used to say that sb makes a

'No, until / as far as the stadium.' 5 machine or engine work, sets up a busi-
ness, or moves in a particular direction.

G 'Father looks upset. What's wrong 7 We can use 'much' but not 'very' before
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with him?' an adjective in the comparative.
'Once again he can't find his car keys.
He always loses/ is always losing them.'

H When I was a student I used to work hard. 8 Verbs that refer to knowledge, thoughts or
In fact, I would / might work during my 17 beliefs ( i.e. know, understand, believe,
summer holidays. realize) have no progressive tenses.

I 'When will I hear from you again?' 9 Use 'such' not 'such a' when the noun it
'As soon as I will get / I get to L. A.' 18 refers to is uncountable.

J 'Michael and Samantha have got engaged, 10 'as' is used to say how sb or sth is treated,
I hear.' 3 described or regarded.
'And they should / are to be married soon.'

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