English Grammar in Use. Spotlight 8, module 4.


1. Complete the sentences with suitable prepositions:
1. Jenny decided to change her job when she recognized she couldn’t put ____ with the rudeness of her colleagues.
2. Boys were frightened but managed to put _____ the fire in garage.
3. Harry called to the office and asked to put him____ Mr. Collins.
4. Sheila put ____ all odd things to concentrate on her exams.
5. I was told they put ____ the date of their marriage. What happened?
2. Match the numbers to the letters:
1. Are you addicted2. I never pay attention
3. Long skirts are
4. Why don’t we eat out5. You look really good
6. The programme appeals
a. for a change?
b. to chocolate?
c. to the latest trend.
d. in fashion again this year.
e. to teenagers.
f. in that pair of jeans.
3. Correct the mistakes:
1. Can you borrow me some money?
2. If you don’t give up your bad customs you’ll make harm to your health.
3. I wasted my time watching that film, it was almost invaluable.
4. Sorry, but I guess this shirt doesn’t really suit your jeans.
5. Wow! Is it realistic van Gogh? I can’t believe it!
4. Write the opposite:
1. Real.
2. Resistible.
3. Polite.
4. Legal.
5. Pleasant.
6. Formal.
7. Accurate.
8. Coherent.
9. Fasten.
10. Forgetable.