Venus and Serena Williams Tennis History and English Grammar Exercises

Introduction to Tennis Legends: Serena and Venus Williams

1. Sisters Serena and Venus Williams are two of the most successful tennis players in history. 2. They have won many awards for their accomplishments. 3. Serena and Venus often compete as opponents in the same match. 4. The Grand Slam is a series of four tennis tournaments held in Australia, France, England, and the US. 5. In 2017, at a Grand Slam match in Australia, Serena defeated Venus. 6. When she did this, she broke a record by winning a Grand Slam tennis title 23 times. 7. Serena and Venus love each other no matter how often they play against each other.

Vocabulary Matching Exercises

Section 2

1.g. - 2.b. - 3.h. - 4.f. - 5.a. - 6.d. - 7.c. - 8.E.

Section 3: Sports Definitions

1. The runner-up comes second.
2. A humble person doesn’t brag.
3. You may get a trophy if you win.
4. You cross the finish line at the end of the race.
5. Winning five matches in a row means that you didn’t lose once.
6. A person who makes an effort is working hard.
7. Teammates play for the same team.
8. When you beat a team, they lose the match.

Section 4

1.b. - 2.a. - 3.a. - 4.a. - 5.b.

Section 5: Advanced Expressions

1. If you run very fast, you’re running at top speed.
2. Almost all of the people are the vast majority.
3. If you are seriously hurt, you are badly injured.
4. If it’s difficult to wake you up, you are fast asleep.
5. If you’re right, you’ve got a valid point.
6. If everyone is far behind you, you are way ahead.

English Grammar Practice: Reported Speech

Part 1

1. The teacher said that his students enjoyed playing sport.
2. My sister said that the taxi was waiting for me outside.
3. Stephen suggested resting there for a while.
4. My mother told me to listen to her.
5. James explained that he had been training for the marathon all week.
6. The coach told us that the match would begin the next day at 2:00.

Part 2

1. Carl declared that he might join the swimming team next year.
2. I told my friend that I had to go to football practice that afternoon.
3. The children complained that they hadn’t eaten anything.
4. The police officer announced that a criminal had escaped from prison the night before.
5. The teacher warned us not to come late for the exam the next day.

Part 3: Indirect Questions

1. I asked my mother if it was very cold outside.
2. Tracy wanted to know where I had bought that coat.
3. My friend asked me if I could lend him some money.
4. Jill wondered how often I went to the gym.
5. Jack asked Linda if she had ever tried playing beach volleyball.
6. Philip asked me if I was coming to watch the match that night.

Part 4: Advanced Sentences

1. Matt admitted that he had forgotten to return the balls after the game the day before.
2. My friend wondered if I took part in triathlons.
3. Cindy promised to come to the match that night.
4. My brother reminded me to buy a present for Mum.
5. Whitney complained that she had been waiting there for over two hours.
6. The teacher announced that there was going to be an English exam next week.