Grammar Interactive Practice
Choose a topic and start practising.
Choose a topic and start practising.
The proportion of employees working from home 1) (INCREASE) steadily for over six years now. Analysts 2) (SUGGEST) several causes for this eagerly awaited shift.
First, since 2010 the digital infrastructure 3) (IMPROVE) significantly, and there 4) (BE) a growing availability of high-speed internet across many regions. At the same time, the cost of commuting and office maintenance 5) (STILL, RISE) in many cities, so firms 6) (SEEK) more flexible arrangements for their staff.
In addition, changes in employment legislation and company policies 7) (HAVE) a strong influence on work patterns. For example, in 2014 new telework guidelines 8) (ENCOURAGE) employers to offer remote options, and in 2019 the COVID-19 pandemic 9) (REMOVE) many previous restrictions on home working.
Technological advances in the telecommunication field 10) (ALSO/ENABLE) teams to remain productive outside traditional offices.
1.
A: Do you see that woman over there?
B: Yes, of course. She's my neighbour. I (KNOW) her for about ten years.
A: Really? I think I (MEET) her at the library last month.
B: Yes, she goes there often.
2.
A: Emma (LOSE) her backpack.
B: Oh no! Where (SHE/LOSE) it?
A: On the bus when she was coming home.
B: I hope someone finds it.
3.
A: Who was on the phone just now?
B: It (BE) Daniel.
A: Daniel? Who is he?
B: A guy who (WORK) with me in the warehouse for a few years. He's giving training courses now.
A: Ah, that explains why he sounded busy.
4.
A: Who is your favourite historical leader?
B: Cardinal Richelieu. He (HAVE) a lot of power in France.
A: Really? I only know him from The Three Musketeers.
B: I like this story too. I (READ) that book and (SEE) the films many times.
A: So what (HE/DO) in real history?
B: He (WORK) for the king and (TRY) to make the country stronger.
1. I (leave) my power bank on the train earlier this morning, and it's still not even noon. My phone is going to die before the end of the workday if I don't do something.
2. I (leave) my power bank on the train this morning.
3. Helen (complete) her form about twenty minutes before the registration closed.
4. The meeting can't start yet because the speaker (not arrive).
5. We (not play) any board games in ages. Want to try one tonight?
6. I really (like) their previous single, but the new one isn't my style.
7. When (you go) to a live concert last?
8. Sam (not take) any time off since last April.
9. (you see) my headphones? I'm sure I left them on the table.
10. When (you realize) that tech stuff was actually interesting to you?
11. I (have) a thought! Why don't we order in tonight instead of cooking?
a) Lio Vega is a Spanish electronic musician who, according to many fans, (CREATE) some of the most unusual sounds in the indie scene.
b) Born in 1991, he (GROW UP) in a small seaside town before moving to Madrid as a teenager.
c) He (START) making music on an old laptop that a neighbour gave him.
d) Since then, he (RELEASE) several mixtapes and two full-length albums.
e) His track Neon Sleep (GO) viral in 2018 after someone used it in a popular skate video.
f) His later projects, including Soft Reactor and Blue Static, (BE) favourites at underground festivals.
g) Soft Reactor (GET) massive attention online when a well-known DJ added it to a livestream set.
h) Some of his newer songs (ALSO BECOME) staples in gaming soundtracks.
i) Despite the popularity, Vega (ALWAYS STAY) a low-key personality who avoids press interviews.
j) At one point, another producer (ACCUSE) him of reusing a melody from an old demo tape.
k) Vega (REPLY) that the melody was originally his, and he even posted the early project file as proof.
l) During the drama, several musicians from the scene (SHOW) public support for him on social media.