Exercises on grammar. 1. Put in one, either, others, other, the other or some.

1. Put in one, either, others, other, the other or some.

HALT!

The... day the Prime Minister appointed a new Minister of Transport.... ministers like to travel everywhere by car;... prefer to use public transport.... of these means of transport is fine, but the new minister is... of those who goes everywhere by bicycle. When he arrived at the House of Commons yesterday, he was stopped by two security guards.... of them was sure he had seen him before. "I know you, don't I?" asked one of the guards."You're... of these messengers, aren't you?" "Well, no, actually," the minister replied. "I'm... of the ministers." "I knew you were... or...!" the guard replied.

2.Insert none, nobody, nothing or neither.

1.... has happened. 2. John had read... of the two novels I brought him. 3. It was dark and we could see.... 4. She was looking for a map but there was... in the book case. 5.... was wrong.6. Paul wrote two examples but … was correct. 7. There was... at the door when we entered. 8. She asked me for a photo but I had... 9.There was... at the booking-office. 10.... of the two girls was good at swimming. 11. Is there a lake near their house? No, there is.... 12. Ruth has seen... of her two friends since last Tuesday. 13. There is... at the window.14. He will buy... today as the shops are already closed.

3. Look through some fresh newspapers and find some information or facts and answer “What is happening in the world today?” The following plan may be helpful:

International conferences (forums, sessions, meetings, talks) that have recently been held to discuss this question:

a) the agenda of the conference

b) the participants

c) the vital issues discussed

d) the documents adopted or signed.