Inversion – rules and exercises for advanced level
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Subject-verb inversion is a feature of English common in formal or literary styles where the subject of a sentence follows the verb rather than the reverse. This section explains the rules that govern the various forms of subject-verb inversion. It includes subject-auxiliary inversion where the verb being moved is an auxiliary verb.
4 Great British inventions that changed the world
Written by Helen Burlefinger
From the invention of television to the world wide web, British inventors have been at the forefront of innovation. Read more in this advanced level reading comprehension with questions and answers.
What makes a Full English Breakfast so good? A brief look at traditional foods in Britain. Do this elementary reading comprehension exercise including questions and answers.
Question tags - Rules and exercises for advanced level
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
You already know how to use question tags, don’t you? Master the advanced use of these handy grammatical structures with our rules and exercises.
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Ready for a fun beach holiday? Want to practise your English?
Written by Helen Burlefinger
Lively British seaside towns - fun times and English skills all in one holiday! Do this pre-intermediate reading comprehension exercise including questions and answers.
Leaving out words after auxiliary verbs – Rules and exercises for advanced level
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Do you want to understand why we sometimes leave a verb out after an auxiliary verb? Of course you do. Sometimes leaving out the verb that follows an auxiliary verb can improve a sentence by making it more concise. This advanced level grammar lesson will show you how to do it correctly.
Remember your pants! - Top Tips for a UK Trip
Written by Helen Burlefinger
Do you know the basic rules to make a success of your next stay in the UK? Find out with this intermediate graded reading comprehension.
Reflexive pronouns: myself, yourself, themselves – rules and exercises for intermediate level
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Learn all about reflexive pronouns (including myself, yourself and themselves) and how to use them with these easy grammar rules for intermediate learners.