1
Each of the words in bold is in the wrong sentence. Put the words in the sentences
they belong to.
- You can only made your dream when you start believing in yourself.
- Finally, he could achieve himself as a great film actor.
- His invention set a huge impact on scientific discoveries.
- My grandfather suffered a lot to prove challenges during World War II.
- You should overcome clear goals before beginning your journey.
2
Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.
- His positive mindset/concept let him realise all his dreams.
- Taking care of our planet is everyone’s definition/responsibility.
- Don't allow anyone to define/distract you from your work.
- Her life story is another proof/prove of hard work leading to success.
- She had been put aside/turned down 10 times before she was finally accepted.
3
Complete the sentences with the prepositions below.
on
of
for
from
in
on
with
at
- The success ★★★ the project depends ★★★ your hard work.
- The great actress had a great passion ★★★ making people laugh.
- Do not let anyone distract you ★★★ achieving your goals.
- It will take you ★★★ least 30 minutes to complete this task.
- I always try to keep ★★★ contact ★★★ the people who make a positive impact ★★★ me.
4
Read the sentences and fill in the gaps with an appropriate form of the given words.
- You are on the wrong path. This isn’t the right ★★★ (define) of success.
- I don’t want to work with him. He doesn’t have any sense of ★★★ (responsible)!
- ★★★ (fail) shouldn’t stop you! Keep working hard and you will see the result.
- This sounds so ★★★ (challenge)! I need a good team to achieve this goal.
- Set goals first and focus on them if you want to ★★★ (success).
5
Look at the pairs of sentences and decide which is correct.
a) Ronaldo had already won the FA cup before he turned 19.
b) Ronaldo had already won the FA cup before he had turned 19.
a) Most of the Harry Potter characters had been invented by the time the author
arrived at her destination.
b) Most of the Harry Potter characters had invented by the time the author arrived at
her destination.