Think and Speak
Exercises Page 2 of 5

Pronunciation Pairs

Minimal Pairs are pairs of words which differ by just one sound, such as Ship and Sheep. Read these pairs aloud and make the differences clear.

In a Nutshell

Express these over-long phrases in a single word.

Subject and Object

Compose two sentences for each of these nouns, one where it is the subject and one where it is the object.

Active and Passive

Show by means of sentences whether these verbs can be used both in active and also in passive constructions.

Bits and Pieces

Suggest words for a small amount of something, such as water, salt or scandal.

Prepositions

Make up sentences to show which prepositions we use after each word given.