Online exercises for advanced students

Advanced Online Exercises

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	Grammar

Relative clauses	Defining and non-defining relative clauses Learn how to decide whether a relative clause is defining or non-defining. Defining relative clauses - relative pronouns Learn about relative pronouns and their use in defining relative clauses.
	Non-defining relative clauses - relative pronouns Learn about relative pronouns and their use in non-defining relative clauses.
That	Omitting that Read about when you can omit that in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Sentence transformation	Sentence transformation 1 Practise your ability to rewrite sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. Sentence transformation 2 Practise your ability to rewrite sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. Sentence transformation 3 Practise your ability to rewrite sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. Sentence transformation 4 Practise your ability to rewrite sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. Sentence transformation 5 Practise your ability to rewrite sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. Sentence transformation 6 Practise your ability to rewrite sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original.
Apostrophe	Apostrophe s with plural nouns Read about the use of apostrophes with nouns ending in "s" in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Capitalization	Capitalization Get your capitals right in this quiz by Charles Kellyhosted at the ESL Journal server.
Word order	Unscramble these proverbs Try your word ordering skills in this 235-question exercise by Charles Kelly.
Mistakes	Correct the mistakes Find mistakes in this exercise by Charles Kelly. Correct or incorrect? Find mistakes in this exercise by James M. Minor. Correct the mistakes Find mistakes in this exercise by Vera Mello.
TOEFL	TOEFL Practice Questions Try this 15-question, multiple-choice quiz by Chris Yukna from the ESL Journal to give you a glimpse on how you would do in the TOEFL exam.

Vocabulary

Connectors	Connectors when writing Learn to use connectors when writing.
Spelling	American and British spelling differences How to recognize (recognise?) the most common spelling differences between American and British English.
	Dividing words when typing Sometimes it is necessary to divide a word at the end of the line because there is not enough space for the completion of the word.
	Spelling help with plural nouns Changing a noun from singular to plural is not always as easy as adding an -s to the noun.
	Spelling help with verbs There are a number of small changes that need to be made in the correct spelling of verbs ending with -y, -s, etc. Find out when to double consonants when to drop the -y, and more.
Slang	Slang words beginning with A Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with C Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with D Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with E Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with F Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with G Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with H Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with I Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with J Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with K Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with L Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with M Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with N Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with P Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with Q Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with R Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with S Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with T Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with U and V Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with W Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Slang words beginning with Y and Z Practise slang with these exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal.
Gonna & gotta	Gonna, wanna, gotta & dunno Read about these colloquial expressions in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Likely to	Likely to Read about this expression in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Health	Vocabulary related with health Learn 53 words connected with health in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal.
Besides	Using besides Read about the use of besides in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Show Biz	Vocabulary related with the show business Learn 57 words connected with the show biz in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal.
Food	Vocabulary related with candy and desserts Practise your knowledge of food - particularly candy and desserts - in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with cereals Practise your knowledge of food - particularly cereals - in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with condiments and spices Practise your knowledge of food - particularly condiments - in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with dairy products Practise your knowledge of food - particularly products derived from milk - in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with fruit Only know how to call an apple, a banana and a pear? Improve your knowledge of fruits in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with meat Practise your knowledge of meat in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with nuts and dried fruits Cant tell what that nut is called? Improve your understanding of nuts and dried food in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with oils Do you live in a country that exports oil? Try your knowledge with this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with processed foods Practise your knowledge of foodstuffs in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with seafood Need to describe a "paella" to a foreign customer? Improve your seafood vocabulary with this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with vegetables Cant tell a lettuce from a cabbage? Try this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal.

	Idioms, Collocations & Phrasal Verbs
Collocations	Take + verb or noun Read about collocations with "take" on this page from the BBC's World Service.
Building phrasals	Building phrasal verbs 1 Help to you build your basic phrasal verb vocabulary. Building phrasal verbs 2 Help to you build your basic phrasal verb vocabulary. Building phrasal verbs 3 Help to you build your basic phrasal verb vocabulary. Building phrasal verbs 4 Help to you build your basic phrasal verb vocabulary.
Up & down	Up and down in phrasal verbs Read about up and down in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Idioms	Idioms beginning with A Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with B Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with C Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with D Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with E Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with F Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with G Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with H Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with I Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with J Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with K Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with L Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with M Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with N Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with O Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with P Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with Q Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with R Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with S Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with T Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with U Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with V Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with W Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with Y Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal. Idioms beginning with Z Practise different idioms with these simple exercises devised by Letitia Bradley and hosted by the ESL Journal.

	Verb tenses
Passive voice	Passive voice Learn about the passive voice.
Gerund & infinitive	Gerund or infinitive Go over the differences between gerunds and infinitives in this exercise by Kaye Mastin Mallory from the ESL Journal. Misuse of the infinitives Work on the infinitive in this 27-question exercise by Donna Tatsuki hosted at the ESL Journal server.
Conditionals	If clauses Practise the use of conditional sentences in the exercise by Vera Mello lodged in the ESL Journal server. If I was & if I were Decide which option to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service. Third conditional Read about the third conditional in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service. Mixed conditionals Read about conditionals in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Modals	Forming modals Learn about how modals are formed in the various tenses.
	Modal verbs 'Must' and 'Have to' Learn about these commonly confused modal verbs.
Reported speech	Reported speech Try this exercise by Tim Morrill to revise reported speech.
	Reported speech at a much later time This exercise by Tim Morrill allows you to practise reported speech when a long time has passed.
Used to	Used to or past simple? Should you resort to used to or just turn to the past simple? Read about this issue in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Unreal past	Unreal uses of past forms Read about this issue in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Past simple & perfect	Past simple & past perfect 1 Read about these tenses in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service. Past simple & past perfect 2 Read more about these two tenses in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Stative verbs	See, feel, like & love in progressive form Read about stative verbs in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service. Stative verbs Read about verbs like look & hear in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
You are to	We are to & we are not to Read about these constructions in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
	Verb forms Work on your verbs in this 7-question exercise by Dennis Oliver.
All tenses	Practise with verbs and read a brief history of Vancouver This exercise by Donna Tatsuki will allow you to practise verb tenses and learn about one of Canada's most important cities at the same time.
	Practise with verbs and read about things people do This 20-question exercise by Jack Bradshaw practises most verb tenses at intermediate and advanced levels.
	Prepositions & Particles
Link words	Choose the best conjunction Choose the right link word in this exercise on conjunctions by Boyd Waltman from the ESL Journal.
Prepositional phrases	Prepositional phrases 3 Practise prepositional phrases. Prepositional phrases 4 Practise prepositional phrases. Prepositional phrases 5 Practise prepositional phrases.
Prepositions & other particles	Practise the use of particles in conversation - Questions 1 These exercises by Ted Power allow you to practise the use of prepositions and other particles in various contexts. Particles in conversation - Questions 2 These exercises by Ted Power allow you to practise the use of prepositions and other particles in various contexts. Particles in conversation - Questions 3 These exercises by Ted Power allow you to practise the use of prepositions and other particles in various contexts. Particles in conversation - Questions 4 These exercises by Ted Power allow you to practise the use of prepositions and other particles in various contexts. Particles in conversation - Questions 5 These exercises by Ted Power allow you to practise the use of prepositions and other particles in various contexts. Particles in Conversation - Questions 6 These exercises by Ted Power allow you to practise the use of prepositions and other particles in various contexts. Particles in Conversation - Questions 7 These exercises by Ted Power allow you to practise the use of prepositions and other particles in various contexts.

	Confusing Words
Been or gone?	Been or gone? Learn when to use one or the other with these explanations provided by the BBC's World Service
Approve & approve of	Approve or approve of? Go over the differences between these words in explanations provided by the BBC's World Service.
Hire & rent	Hire or rent? Rise or raise? Go over the differences between these words in explanations provided by the BBC's World Service.
Make and do	Make or do? Go over the differences between these words in explanations provided by the BBC's World Service. Do or make? Try this simple exercise by Letitia Bradley from the ESL Journal to practise do and make. Did or made? Try this simple exercise by Letitia Bradley from the ESL Journal to practise did and made.
Kind & sort	Kind, type, sort or variety? What kind (or is it sort?) of music do you like? Read about the difference between these words on this page from the BBC's World Service.
Fault & flaw	Faults, flaws, weaknesses or drawbacks? Read about the difference between these words on this page from the BBC's World Service.
Teacher & trainer	Teacher, trainer, instructor or lecturer? Is your instructor a teacher or a trainer? Or both? Read about the difference between these words on this page from the BBC's World Service.
Love, zero or nil?	Once, twice, thrice and other words related with numbers Read about the difference between nought, nil, zero and love, once twice and thrice and minimal and minimum on this page from the BBC's World Service.
Since or for?	Confusing words 3 Combinations such as "lay - lie", "effected - affected" are tested, as well as other key grammar words such as "since - for". Confusing words 4 Combinations such as "lay - lie", "effected - affected" are tested, as well as other key grammar words such as "since - for".
Like	Uses of 'Like' Check your understanding of the uses of like.
Must & have to	'Must' and 'Have to' Learn about these commonly confused modal verbs.
Seem & appear	Seem, appear or look? Read about the difference between these words on this page from the BBC's World Service.
Afraid & scared	Afraid, scared or frightened? Read about the difference between these words on this page from the BBC's World Service.
As & like	As and like Decide which one to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Ensure, assure & insure	Ensure, assure & insure Decide which one to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Rise & raise	Rise, arise & raise Decide which one to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Lack	Lack as a verb and a noun Read about this words in the BBC's World Service page.
Rather	Rather and better? Decide which one to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Raise or rise	Raise or rise Decide whether you need raise or rise in this exercise by Jack Bradshaw.
To do & to have done	To do & to have done Decide which option to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
For example & for instance	For example & for instance Decide which one to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Worth & worthwhile	Worth & worthwhile Decide which one to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Even if & even though	Even if & even though Decide which one to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Hardly	Hardly, hardly ever & hardly any Decide which one to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Like as verb and preposition	Like as verb and preposition Decide which one to choose by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.

	Word Formation
Word forms	Word forms Try your knowledge of word formation in this exercise by Kelly Quinn from the ESL Journal. Word forms Choose the right word form in this exercise by Kelly Quinn.
Suffixes	Job title suffixes Read about word building and job suffixes in this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.
Bill Clinton	Word formation - Bill Clinton Use this extract from President Clinton's last Inaugural Address to practise word building.
H.G. Wells	Word formation - H.G. Wells Use this extract from "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells to practise word building.
Oscar Wilde	Word formation - Oscar Wilde Use this extract from "A Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde to practise word building.
	Business English
Work	Business vocabulary related with work Learn 62 words connected with work in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal.
Jobs	Business vocabulary related with jobs and professions Learn the name of 106 professions in this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal.
	Vocabulary related with air transport Practise your knowledge of the language of transportation by plane with this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with overland transport Practise your knowledge of the language of transportation by land with this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal. Vocabulary related with maritime transport Practise your knowledge of the language of transportation by sea with this English / Spanish exercise proposed by the ESL Journal.
Company	Company financial profile Reading comprehension focusing on a company's financial overview.
Abbreviations	Banking and business abbreviations Abbreviations often used in business.
Law	Vocabulary related with law Learn the translation of 30 common words in law with this English/Spanish exercise devised by María Victoria Oliver Guasp.
Verbosity	Verbosity Wordiness is considered a liability in Business English. See this page from Purdue University where they offer some very long sentences which are then rewritten to avoid redundancies.
Finance	Financial terminology 4 Practise your knowledge of financial vocabulary. Financial terminology 5 Practise your knowledge of financial vocabulary.
Register	Register use in English In discussions at work, with friends, strangers, etc. there are unwritten rules that are followed when speaking English. These unwritten rules are called "register use". Register use can help you communicate effectively.
Letters	How to write a business letter Use this guide to help you write an effective business letter. How to write an effective cover letter The cover letter should always be included when sending your resume or CV for a possible job interview. Here is an outline to writing a successful cover letter. Cover letter example 1 Example letter and language formulas. Cover letter example 2 Example letter and language formulas.
Job interviews	Essential job interview English The basics for a successful job interview in English. Learn appropriate verbs, adjectives and strategies to make the best impression possible. Essential job interview English II A continued look at taking a job interview in English. This feature focuses on appropriate responses to commonly asked interview questions.
	How to write a resume Writing a Resume - curriculum vitae or CV - in English can be quite different than in your native tongue. This "how to" helps you develop a standard English resume.
Solicitor or attorney?	Solicitor, lawyer, attorney, barrister & counsellor Decide who you'll hire if you run into trouble by reading this questions & answers page provided by the BBC World Service.

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