Pre-IELTS A Revision Pack

Exercise 1: Superlatives
Correct the errors in the sentences. Write the correction on the line below.
E.g. She’s the confidentest person I know.
She’s the most confident person I know.
1. The most number of votes was for the democratic candidate.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Many people think art is the less useful subject at school, but I don’t think that’s true.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Even after exploring the most deepest parts of the ocean, there are still species of
animal we haven’t discovered yet.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Students who don’t join clubs in their first year tend to meet the lowest amount of new
people.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Every year, my university gives an award to the student who makes the most great
contribution to their community.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Write five sentences using the superlatives of the words below.
1. (enjoyable) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. (strict) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. (impressive) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. (far) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. (developed) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Exercise 2: Dependent Prepositions
Match the two parts of the sentence.
1. I find it difficult to believe A. of things we know little about.

2. Her breakfast consists B. in learning about ancient history.
3. Adam looks very similar C. with her students.
4. The town of Gouda is famous D. for cheap houses.
5. She has a good relationship E. in good luck and bad luck.
6. There’s a great demand F. of dry bread and a cup of tea.
7. Mary is keen G. to his mother, Amy.
8. They don’t agree H. for its cheese.
9. We tend to be scared I. on tracing her family tree.
10. Sam takes great pleasure J. with the government’s policy.
Exercise 3: Past simple, present perfect, past perfect

Fill in the gaps using the correct tense.
1. By the time I ………………………………. (submit) my homework, the deadline

…………………………….. (pass, already).
2. I …………………………. (know) her for a while but I …………………………… (not know) she could
sing that well until today.
3. In this week’s class, we are reading an article about how education standards
………………………… (deteriorate) over time.
4. The number of students taking gap years …………………… (rise) between the period from
2003 to 2009, however since then it ……………………………………(decrease) dramatically.
5. Prior to becoming a lecturer, my mother ……………………… (be) a biomedical scientist.
6. I ………………………… (be) looking forward to the course until I ……………………… (read) some
bad reviews of it online.
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Exercise 4: Used to and would
For each of the following sentences, choose either "used to" or "would". If both are possible,
use "would".
1. Your mother __________ have a Yorkshire Terrier when she was a young girl, didn't
she?
2. For years, they __________ go on holiday to the Rockies, but then it became very
fashionable and expensive.
3. Years ago, I __________ write a diary every day but then I got bored with doing it and I
stopped
4. At the start of their marriage, they __________ be very happy - but then it all went
wrong!
5. You __________ be able to spell so well. Whatever happened?
6. Do you remember how your Uncle David __________ sit in that chair and smoke those
disgusting cigars.
7. When I was five, I __________ be able to do incredible gymnastics. Now I can't even
touch my toes.
8. Before getting my driving licence, I __________ ride a bicycle everywhere.
Exercise 5: Attitude adverbials

Select the correct adverbial in each sentence.
1. Generally speaking/arguably, people have become more accepting of same-sex

relationships.
2. She was naturally/apparently very upset to hear that her favourite teacher had moved
schools.
3. In fact/frankly, he shouldn’t have said what he said.
4. The investigation was simply/unfortunately slowed down due to a lack of cooperation by
certain witnesses.
5. As a matter of fact/As far as I’m concerned, the choice to re-decorate the lobby was a
bad one.
6. Interestingly/sadly, the event was postponed due to a sudden problem with the venue.
7. Regrettably/thankfully, we will have to let go of many of our full-time staff.
8. Honestly/Certainly, it was one of the worst meals I’ve ever had in my life.
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Exercise 6: Phrasal verbs
Complete the sentences using the correct phrasal verb in the correct tense.
turn out end up put up with narrow down

back up deal with come across take up
1. I’ve never …………………. anything like this before!

2. It was my intention to become a doctor, but somehow I …………………. being a teacher.
3. Many students often fail to ……………….. their points with evidence in their essays.
4. It is recommended that new students ………………….. a new hobby so they can meet
people more easily.
5. There are so many colours of wallpaper that I like. It’s really hard to ………………………….
my choices and pick just one.
6. I’m not a big fan of my new housemate. It’s hard to ……………………… how messy she is!
7. I thought he was still studying, but it …………………… he actually graduated three years
ago!
8. Many secondary school students find it difficult to …………………. the transition from
primary school.
Exercise 7: Articles
Fill in the gaps below with a, an, the or no article (-).
There is 1) ………… series of steps you should follow when you tie-dye your clothes. First of all,
you need to make sure you pick the right materials. 2) ……….. cotton is good as it absorbs colour
well, however 3) ………… shirt made from silk may not maintain the same texture after being
dyed. After choosing your material, you should mix 4) ……….. dye with warm water. Then, use
rubber bands to create 5) ………… pattern on your chosen item of clothing or material. Be
creative with their placement; don’t forget about 6) ………… corners and collar of your shirt.
After using 7) ………… rubber bands, soak your shirt in water to prepare it for dyeing. Once 8)
………… shirt is fully wet, you can dip it in the dye. Following this, wrap it up in 9) ………… cling
film and let it sit until it’s dry. When you unwrap it, rinse it under 10) ………… water. Keep rinsing
it until 11) ………… water runs clear. Finally you should have 12) ………… extremely unique
garment that many will be envious of.
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Answers:
Exercise 1:
1. The most highest number of votes was for the democratic candidate.
2. Many people think art is the less least useful subject at school, but I don’t think that’s true.
3. Even after exploring the most deepest parts of the ocean, there are still species of animal we haven’t
discovered yet.
4. Students who don’t join clubs in their first year tend to meet the lowest least amount of new people.
5. Every year, my university gives an award to the student who makes the most great contribution to their
community.
Exercise 2:
1. E
2. F
3. G
4. H
5. C
6. D
7. I
8. J
9. A
10. B
Exercise 3:
1. submitted / had passed
2. have known / didn’t know
3. have deteriorated
4. rose / has decreased
5. was
6. had been / read
Exercise 4:
1. used to
2. would
3. would
4. used to
5. used to
6. would
7. used to
8. would
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Exercise 5:
1. generally speaking
2. apparently
3. frankly
4. unfortunately
5. as far as I’m concerned
6. sadly
7. regrettably
8. honestly
Exercise 6:
1. come across
2. ended up
3. back up
4. take up
5. narrow down
6. put up with
7. turns out
8. deal with
Exercise 7:
1. a
2. –
3. a
4. the / -
5. a
6. the
7. –
8. the
9. –
10. –
11. the
12. an
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Exercise 1: Superlatives

E.g. She’s the confidentest person I know.

She’s the most confident person I know.

1. The most number of votes was for the democratic candidate.

Write five sentences using the superlatives of the words below.

Match the two parts of the sentence.

1. I find it difficult to believe A. of things we know little about.

Exercise 3: Past simple, present perfect, past perfect

1. By the time I ………………………………. (submit) my homework, the deadline

5. Prior to becoming a lecturer, my mother ……………………… (be) a biomedical scientist.

Exercise 5: Attitude adverbials

1. Generally speaking/arguably, people have become more accepting of same-sex

turn out end up put up with narrow down

1. I’ve never …………………. anything like this before!

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