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Would and Should Exercise The modals  ‘would’ and ‘should’  can both be used with first person pronouns  I and we  as the less definite form of will and shall. Note that should is not normally used with this meaning in American English. In both British and American English, we use ‘should’ to talk about obligations. ‘Would’ is mainly used to talk about past habits. Can you use would and should correctly? Test your understanding with this grammar exercise. 1. Everybody ............................. wear seat belts. would should Either could be used here 2. When we were kids, we ................................ spend hours playing football. would should Either could be used here 3. I told them we ................................ probably be late. would should Either could be used here 4. We ................................ be grateful for an early reply. would should Either could be used here 5. People .........................

Can you use prepositions correctly? Test your understanding with this interactive grammar exercise. 1. We may play football. It depends ......................... the weather. on of from 2. We want to see a big increase .................... productivity. of in with 3. Excuse me, sir. You haven't ............................ your drink. pay paid paid for 4. His wife is suffering .............................. hepatitis. of with from 5. I hate the thought .......................... going back to work. to of for 6. I am sorry ............................. breaking your window. for about Either could be used here 7. Who is responsible ............................. the shopping this week? of for with 8. You remind me ............................ a boy I was at school with. of off 9. I am pleased ........................... my exam results. with about at All of the above 10. The noise from upsta...

Personal Pronouns - Subject Replace the words in brackets by the correct personal pronouns. Note that  Sue  is the person speaking. The  (*)  means that you are asked a question. My name is Sue.  (Sue)    am English. And this is my family. My mum's name is Angie.  (Angie)    is from Germany. Bob is my dad.  (My dad)    is a waiter. On the left you can see Simon.  (Simon)    is my brother. (Sue and Simon)    are twins. Our dog is a girl, Judy.  (Judy)    is two years old. (Sue, Simon, Angie and Bob)    live in Canterbury. (Canterbury)   is not far from London. My grandparents live in London.  (My grandparents)    often come and see us. What can  (*)    tell me about your family? Answer Key: 1. My name is Sue. I  am English. And this is my family. 2. My mum's name is Angie. She is from Germany. 3. ...