English Grammar Exercises Workbook

PART 2. SOME GRAMMAR EXERCISES

Activity 1: Choose the correct sentence in each of the following.
l. This new telephone system has been such a success.
a) I really regret not making a change a long time ago. b) I really regret not to
make a change a long time ago.
2. This unit is extremely heavy.
a) Could you try moving it, please? b) Could you try to move it, please?
3. Security is very important.
a) Don’t forget changing your password regularly. b) Don’t forget to
change your password regularly.
4. This sounds as though it could work!
a) Would you like setting up trials? b) Would you like to set up trials?
5. It was several years ago but
a) I remember discussing the advantages of videoconferencing.
b) I remember to discuss the advantages of videoconferencing.

Activity 2: Choose the correct phrase in each of the following.
1. Just-in-time manufacturing methods result from/result in a saving on storage costs.
2. The reject rate has fallen as a result of/giving rise to quality control.
3. Poor quality materials were responsible for/stem from product defects.
4. The machine broke down and resulted in/because of poor maintenance.
5. Steel was used in the construction caused by/on account of its strength.
6. Data was damaged as a result of/giving rise to a virus in the system.
7. Transport costs have increased accounting for/due to a rise in oil prices.
8. Stopping the use of certain chemicals in the process has brought about/arises from a reduction
in the number of cases of allergic skin reactions.
9. Most British coal mines have been closed because/on account of they have become
uneconomic.
10. The regeneration of plants and wildlife in rivers and waterways accounts for/is attributable
to new legislation to stop pollution by industry.
11. There has been a large increase in the number of people who want to buy organic food
products since/as a consequence of fears about chemicals in food.
12. Environmental problems resulting from the disposal of plastics led to/due to the
development of biodegradable plastics.

Activity 3: Each of the following sentences contains a mistake, Find the
mistakes and correct them.
1. You needn’t to enclose the invoice. It will be sent separately.
2. The customer will be needed to pay import duty before he can get the goods.
3. When bacteria were found in the food plant, the government made the
company to shut down production.
4. They don’t required to wear safety clothes in this area.
5. Without just-in-time manufacturing, we would be permitted to hold large
stocks of components.
6. Children are not allowed entering this area.

Activity 4: Below is an extract from a letter from an insurance agent to a
manufacturing company about regulations. Complete the extract by choosing the
correct word from the list: needn’t, permit, have, permitted, forcing, supposed,
prohibited, require, must, banned.