An Invitation and Its Reply

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Practice level

A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Cloze (dropdown)

How to approach this practice

Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.

1. Question 1 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: A friend sent me a message about the end of the week. Would you like 1___ to dinner on Friday? We are 2___ a few friends. The message sounded friendly and informal.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. coming
   2. to come
   3. come
   4. came

   Choices for blank 2

   1. inviting
   2. invited
   3. invites
   4. invite
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   to come

   Blank 2

   inviting

   Would like takes to come; are takes inviting.

2. Question 2 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: I replied as soon as I read the message. Thank you 1___ the invitation. I'd love 2___ join you. It would be nice to see everyone again.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. with
   2. for
   3. to
   4. at

   Choices for blank 2

   1. to
   2. by
   3. at
   4. for
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   for

   Blank 2

   to

   Thank someone for something; would love takes a to-infinitive.

3. Question 3 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: I explained when I would be free. I finish work 1___ six, so I can be there 2___ about seven. The journey from my office takes about an hour.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. at
   2. on
   3. in
   4. to

   Choices for blank 2

   1. at
   2. on
   3. in
   4. to
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   at

   Blank 2

   at

   Both exact and approximate clock times take at.

4. Question 4 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: I wanted to help with the preparations. Please let me 1___ if I should 2___ anything. I did not want to arrive without asking.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. knowing
   2. knew
   3. know
   4. to know

   Choices for blank 2

   1. to bring
   2. bringing
   3. brought
   4. bring
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   know

   Blank 2

   bring

   Let takes an object and base verb; should takes a base verb.

5. Question 5 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: My friend answered my question about the meal. You don't have 1___ bring food. We've got 2___ for everyone. That meant I could come straight from work.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. for
   2. to
   3. at
   4. by

   Choices for blank 2

   1. many of
   2. enough
   3. a few of
   4. too
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   to

   Blank 2

   enough

   Have to expresses necessity; enough can stand alone for sufficient food.

6. Question 6 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: Then I remembered that I had a visitor staying with me. My brother is visiting. Would it be all right 1___ him 2___ come too? I wanted to ask before bringing an extra guest.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. at
   2. for
   3. to
   4. by

   Choices for blank 2

   1. at
   2. by
   3. to
   4. for
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   for

   Blank 2

   to

   The pattern is all right for someone to do something.

7. Question 7 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: My friend sent a final, welcoming reply. Of course! There is plenty 1___ space. We're looking forward 2___ seeing you both. I was pleased that my brother could join us.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. of
   2. at
   3. to
   4. for

   Choices for blank 2

   1. at
   2. for
   3. to
   4. on
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   of

   Blank 2

   to

   The fixed phrases are plenty of and look forward to.

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