Preposition

Q1 - He was very good ____ us when we were in trouble.

           a.at
           b.to
           c.Either could be used here

Q2 - She's good ____ learning languages.

          a.at
          b.for
          c.Either could be used here

Q3 - Vegetables are good ____ you.

          a.to
          b.for
          c.Either could be used here

Q4 - It was good ____ you to write to them.

         a.to
         b.of
         c.Either could be used here

Q5 - It was good ____ see them there.

       a.for
       b.to
       c.Either could be used here

Q6 - He was a horrible man; I couldn't see any good ____ him.

       a.of
       b.in
       c.Either could be used here

Q7 - Nothing will destroy it; it will last ____ good.

     a.to
     b.for
     c.Either could be used here

Q8 - I'll do it for the good ____ the team.

     a.of
     b.at
     c.Either could be used here

Q9 - It's good ____ be back.

    a.to
    b.at
    c.Either could be used here

Q10 - She's good ____ her job.

    a.to
    b.at
    c.Either could be used here

tips for memorising

Conjuctions

Q1 - She went out ____ the rain.

            a. although
            b. despite
            c.Either could be used here.

 

Q2 - She went out ____ it was raining.

          a.although
          b.despite
          c.Either could be used here.

 

Q3 - She went out ____ the fact that it was raining.

           a.although
           b.despite
           c.Either could be used here.

 

Q4 - ____ she didn't like it, I enjoyed it a lot.

          a.Though
          b. Although
          c.Either could be used here.

 

Q5 - It was good, ____ expensive.

          a.though
          b.despite
          c.Either could be used here.

 

Q6 - I was late. _____, the others were all on time.

         a.Although
         b.However
         c.Despite

 

Q7 - ____ I was late, the others were all on time.

        a.Although
        b.However
        c.Despite

 

Q8 - They managed it ____ I wasn't there.

         a.although
         b.despite
         c.however

 

Q9 - They managed it ____ the fact that I wasn't there.

        a.although
        b.however
        c.despite

 

Q10 - ____ tired, he managed to finish it on time.

         a.Though
         b.Despite
         c.Either could be used here.

 

 

Q11 - ____ hard she tried, she still couldn't manage it.

         a.However
         b.Despite
         c.Though
         d.Although

 

 

Q12 - 'You did it!'

 

         a.'I didn't enjoy it much, though.'
         b.'I didn't enjoy it much, although.'

 

 

Q13 - ____ of the opportunity, no one bothered.

        a.Despite
        b.In spite
        c.Although
        d.Though

Ways to improve our GRAMMAR

Steps

1.  
   Speak in English, assuming English is the language whose grammar you wish to improve upon. English is a universal language, and its importance is increasing in our daily lives. Learning grammar can be hard if we don't really know how to speak English. Improve your grammar by continual practise. Your speech will reflect patterns you hear, and the rest will fall into place. Find a friend who can speak to you in English, and move on. Whenever you feel stuck, ask!
   • Learning another language, however, will also help you appreciate the importance of grammar.
2.  
   Make a plan. Try to get an overview of English grammar from a text book or online resource. Note the grammar points you need to work on and plan to work on each for at least a few days.
3.  
   Find a tutor. Some of us may disagree with the idea of going to a teacher for grammar lessons, but why not? If you are looking for an alternative, practice grammar using online exercises. There are a number of sites that offer exercises on a range of topics. While using a computer to type a document, grammar checkers can be very helpful too.
4.  
   Identify common mistakes. People who speak the same language often make the same mistakes in English grammar. For example, many Russian speakers have trouble using "a" and "the" in English. Find out what grammar points are often difficult for speakers of your native language. Pay extra attention to learning those grammar points.
5.  
   Find some grammar exercises. To learn English grammar well, you'll need to practice each grammar point until you can use it easily. Look for a book of grammar exercises that also has answers. Online activities and quizzes can also help. Focus on just one grammar point each time you study.
6.  
   Pay close attention to grammar when you read English. When you're trying to learn correct English grammar, it's not enough to understand general idea of what you read. You'll need to understand exactly why each sentence is written that way. When you read a sentence, ask yourself if can make similar sentences. If you can't or you're not sure, find text book exercises for those grammar points and practice.
7.  
   Translate from your native language into English. When you write or speak your own thoughts, it's easy to avoid complicated grammar. When you translate, you have to work with whatever is on the page, even if the grammar is difficult. Start translating simple things like advertisements and then move to newspapers and magazine articles. Translating dialog in plays is another good way to practice.
8.  
   Read and practice. The more you read, the better you get with your vocabulary. It improves grammar too. If possible, read aloud. Functional grammar deals with the way in which words and word order are used in social perspectives to get the message across. However, if you have a sudden dislike towards heavy grammar books, try the 'parrot method.' This refers to listening and repeating things as many times as possible, so it becomes natural for you to say it that way.
9.  
   Reading aloud is simpler. Why? Because you eventually are listening to correct grammar as you read it; watching television also helps. It works better if we watch what we are really interested in, although the BBC is always a great option. The English spoken in America is different from that spoken in England. Some parts of spelling and grammar vary between the two countries as well.
10.  
    Ask native speakers for advice. If you know any native English speakers, ask if they could check some of your writing now and then. If there are no native English speakers near you, look online for language-learning forums or language-exchange sites. Just remember if the native speaker is not a teacher, he or she may not be able to explain grammar rules.

HOW can we improve our english?

What to choose in our learning zone to build your English skills?


Improve your reading and vocabulary:

• learn new words with our short stories.
• look up a word in dictionary.
• use books with audiocassettes/CDs
• use the different  multimedia software available in our workstations
• surf websites on reading and vocabulary.

• Improve your writing and grammar:
• use a book that corresponds to your level
• check the spelling of words in dictionaries
• surf websites on writing and grammar.

      Improve your speaking and pronunciation:

• practise with our audiocassets and cd's.
• use the dictionaries to learn phonetics and phonology
• surf websites on speaking.
  

Improve your listening:

• practise with our audiocassets and cd's.
• watch our DVD and videos
• surf websites on english.

Prepare for EFL Exams:

• have a look at the material that can help you prepare effectively for any EFL exams
• surf websites on EFL exams.