Toshkent - 2020

Oliy o’quv yurtlariga kiruvchi o’quvchilar hamda

2300 ta grammatik
mavzulashtirilgan testlar to’plami
 Mazkur testlar to’plami abitureyentlarning bilimini
oshirish maqsadida tuzib chiqildi.
Bu testlarni tuzishda
M. G‘apporov, R. Qosimova “Ingliz tili grammatikasi”,
Jenny Dooley – Virginia Evans “Grammarway - 2,3,4”
Jenny Dooley – Virginia Evans “New Round up - 4,5,6”
Raymond Murphe “English grammar in use 1-2”
kitoblaridagi keltirilgan ma’lumotlarga asoslanib tuzib
chiqildi.
Eng ko’p uchraydigan qoidalardan tortib siz uchratmagan
birikmalargacha mavjud!

Toshkent-2020
 Test 1 A) went/had finished B) had gone/finished
1. You … right past me when I … for the bus. C) had gone/had finished D) gone/had finished
A) drove/was waiting B) driven/waited 10. I … for him for three hours when he came
C) drive/was waiting D) was driving/waited A) was waiting B) waited C) had been waiting D) wait
2. We haven’t got any new videos. We … all these. 11. Tom was hungry. He … lunch yet.
A) watch B) were watching A) had had B) didn’t have C) hadn’t had D) was having
C) have watched D) are watching 12. She had scarcely gone out of the room … she
3. It isn’t a good party. Most people have … gone home. remembered to take her passport.
A) already B) ago C) since D) yet A) after B) when C) before D) than
4. This is the second time Rachel … to give me a message. 13. Yesterday I got up at 7 o’clock. I … and … breakfast.
A) forgets B) forgot C) has forgotten D) is forgetting Then I went to work.
5. I … the heating on, but it’s off again now. A) had washed/had had B) was washing/having
A) turn B) turned C) have turned D) am turning C) washed/had D) washed/was having
6. I’d like to borrow this book. Has Ann read it … ? 14. I … a little better after I had taken the medicine.
A) for B) just C) yet D) ago A) feel B) fell C) felt D) fall
7. The girls have … to the cinema. They won’t be back until 15. When Judy got home, her hair was still wet, because she
10 o’clock. ….
A) been B) gone C) already D) just A) was swimming B) swam
8. You … on that computer since seven o’clock. C) has swum D) had been swimming
A) are playing B) played C) have been playing D) play
9. I … that report. Now I can relax. Test 3
A) have been finishing B) finish 1. I’ll say goodbye now. You … by the time I get back.
C) have finished D) am finishing A) will go B) will be going C) will have gone D) had gone
10. You should wash the car. You haven’t washed it … ages. 2. If you … a train, it’ll be much more comfortable.
A) for B) since C) ago D) – A) will take B) take C) will have taken D) had taken
11. It is a month since I … my grandparents. 3. I’m starting a job in sales … I finish college.
A) have visited B) didn’t visit C) haven’t visited D) visited A) if B) after C) until D) as soon
12. We … to Ireland for our holidays last year. 4. -I’m trying to move this cupboard, but it’s very heavy.
A) have gone B) went C) go D) are going -Well, I … you, then.
13. I’ve … made some coffee. It’s in the kitchen. A) am helping B) will have helped C) will help D) help
A) ever B) never C) just D) yet 5. It’s quite a long way. We … about five miles by the time
14. My arms are aching. Because I … . we get back.
A) swim B) swam A) will have walked B) have been walking
C) have been swimming D) am swimming C) walk D) are walking
15. Robert … ill for three weeks. He’s still in hospital. 6. -Can I borrow your bicycle on Monday?
A) is B) has been C) was D) is being -I’m sorry, but I … it. I always cycle to work.
A) use B) had used C) will have used D) will be using
Test 2 7. Next summer we … English for three years.
1. I … much money after I … for the plane ticket. A) will have been studying B) had studied
A) didn’t have/paid B) didn’t have/had paid C) am studying D) will be studying
C) hadn’t had/had paid D) hadn’t had/paid 8. I won’t be at home at three o’clock. I … golf.
2. I … to Paris last spring for a job interview. A) will have played B) play C) will be playing
A) went B) had gone C) go D) have gone D) have played
3. It was the third serious mistake he … in his new job. 9. Sorry – I … you about Alice and Fred, but I forgot.
A) was making B) made C) had made D) has made A) will tell B) was going to tell C) told D) tell
4. I was very tired because I … for the past two hours 10. Don't move until I … you.
without a break. A) tell B) will tell C) don’t tell D) won’t tell
A) was working B) had been working 11. By the time we … there, Jim will have left.
C) has been working D) work A) had got B) will get C) will have got D) get
5. She had no sooner come into the room … they sent her to 12. When … school start?
the shop. A) will B) does C) had D) has
A) than B) then C) after D) before 13. They … here for four years next April.
6. I looked out of the window. A strange man … in the A) will be living B) had been living
garden. C) are living D) will have lived
A) was standing B) had stood C) stands D) is standing 14. -There’re a lot of letters to answer.
7. My favorite film had hardly … when the electricity … off. -Yes, I know. I … them all on Tuesday.
A) began/went B) begun/had gone A) will do B) am going to do C) had done D) do
C) begun/went D) had begun/went 15. This time tomorrow I … a rest.
8. He couldn’t change his clothes because he … his luggage. A) have had B) have C) will be having D) am having
A) was losing B) lost C) has lost D) had lost
9. Before I … to bed, I … the project. Test 4
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1. That old radio … before I dropped it. A) have to B) must C) could D) can
A) used to work B) was used to work 10. Daniel hadn’t booked a seat, but luckily the train wasn’t
C) used to working D) used to worked full. He … stand.
2. I’m surprised they joined the tennis club. They … to like A) needn’t have stood B) didn’t need to stand
tennis. C) needn’t stand D) couldn’t stand
A) used B) weren’t used C) didn’t use D) were used 11. -… I borrow your calculator.
3. He … very overweight but he’s much slimmer now. -Well, I’m using it at the moment.
A) is B) has been C) used to be D) was used to be A) Could B) Must C) Have to D) Needn’t
4. -Did you use to have lots of free time before you started 12. Each passenger … take one bag onto the plane. It’s
working here? allowed by the airport rules.
-Yes, … . A) must B) needn’t C) could D) can
A) I had B) I did C) you did D) you had 13. Life … be easy when you have to spend it in a
5. I used to earn a lot of money, but then I … my job. wheelchair.
A) lose B) lost C) had lost D) will lose A) can’t B) must C) needn’t D) mustn’t
6. … time to finish the report today? 14. Emma … go to the dentist yesterday
A) Have you got B) Are you having A) must B) needn’t C) had to D) might
C) Do you got D) Do you have got 15. The previous owners had already decorated the flat, so
7. –Where’s Jill? –She … a rest in her room. we … it ourselves.
A) has B) has had C) has got D) is having A) mustn’t decorate B) needn’t have decorated
8. He can run very fast. He … very fit for his age. C) can’t have decorated
A) is B) used to be C) was used to being D) is being
9. She … a lot of friends when she was younger. Test 6
A) has B) had C) has got D) had got 1. People … break their promises.
10. There … only a few houses in this area. A) must B) ought C) needn’t D) shouldn’t
A) used to be B) used to was 2. I’m quite happy to walk home. You … drive me home.
C) used to were D) were used to be A) mustn’t B) needn’t C) should D) have to
11. Do you remember how … listen to music all the time? 3. Your clothes smell and you have got a cough. You …
A) did we use to B) were we used to smoke.
C) we used to D) we were used to A) have to B) needn’t C) shouldn’t D) ought
12. … hours in front of the mirror when you were young? 4. If you have got a ticket, you … queue. You can go
A) Did you use to spend B) Used to you spend straight in.
C) Were you used to spending D) You used to spend A) must B) don’t have to C) should D) mustn’t
13. They … in London, but they moved to Wales. 5. He wanted to became a doctor, but his parents insisted he
A) live B) used to live C) never used to live D) are living … become a lawyer.
14. When I saw Jill in the street, we had … for a while. A) should B) could C) had to D) must
A) a chat B) a rest C) a drink D) a cold 6. –Why are you late?
15. When I came home, they … a meal. Then I joined them. –Sorry, I … go to the bank and there was a queue.
A) had B) had got C) were having D) used to having A) have to B) had to C) ought to D) can
7. – They lost a lot of money on their investment.
Test 5 – They … more careful.
1. … you like to join us for dinner tonight? A) must have been B) couldn’t be
A) May B) Can C) Would D) Could C) had to be D) should have been
2. We … make sandwiches. There’s a café. 8. Do you really … go now? Can’t you stay a little longer?
A) mustn’t B) needn’t C) couldn’t D) didn’t have to A) must B) should C) have to D) can
3. You’ll be leaving college soon. You … think about your 9. If you … have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask
future. me.
A) can B) could C) must D) have A) can B) must C) could D) should
4. Emma has a toothache. She might … go to the dentist. 10. You … have any problems with Jack. He is such a good
A) have to B) must C) can D) could baby.
5. You … wait in my office if you like. A) mustn’t B) won’t C) should D) needn’t
A) could B) may C) must D) might 11. I think it's important that parents … teach their children
6. They booked a table for dinner. But the restaurant was to spell.
empty. They … a table. A) must B) have to C) should D) could
A) needn’t book B) didn’t need to book 12. Bring very warm clothes. It … when we arrive.
C) needn’t have booked D) don’t have to book A) must have snowed B) could snow
7. That door doesn’t shut properly. You … slam it every C) should have snowed D) had to snow
time. 13. You … so much at the party. I had to carry you to your
A) needn’t B) have to C) can D) mustn’t house.
8. … you tell me the time, please? A) shouldn't have drunk B) can’t have drunk
A) Have to B) May C) Must D) Could C) mustn’t drink D) ought to not drink
9. I … go to the airport. I’m meeting someone.
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14. She demands that he … return the books he borrowed D) had accepted
from her. 6. She wishes she … . She has a lot to do.
A) must B) has to C) should D) ought to A) can concentrate B) could concentrate
15. There’ll be lots of games, so it … be fun. C) can’t have concentrated D) couldn’t concentrate
A) must B) should C) has to D) ought 7. Ann never answers his e-mails. He wishes she … his e-
mails.
Test 7 A) answers B) had answered C) would answer D) answer
1. If I … time, I’ll do some shopping. 8. Why don’t you listen? If only you … to me just this once.
A) have B) had C) will have D) had had A) would listen B) listened C) had listened D) listen
2. If the camera is on, a red light … . 9. We all wish we … more money, don’t we?
A) appear B) appeared C) would appear D) appears A) had B) have got C) had got D) had had
3. I could help you if you … me more. 10. Sarah wishes her life … more interesting. She is often
A) trusted B) will trust C) would trust D) had trusted bored.
4. If I spoke English, my job … a lot easier. A) is B) were C) had been D) would be
A) is B) were C) would be D) had been 11. I wish you … still. You are driving me crazy.
5. If there’s something wrong with your laptop, … this A) sit B) set C) would set D) would sit
number. 12. I wish I … in a big city. It’s boring in the country.
A) phones B) phone C) will phone D) would phone A) am living B) lived C) had lived D) will live
6. What would you do if anyone … us to leave? 13. … this course will help me sharpen my computer skills.
A) would tell B) tells C) had told D) told A) I wish B) If C) When D) I hope
7. If John … here, he wouldn’t be very happy. 14. That radio is on loud. I wish someone … it down.
A) is B) were C) will be D) had been A) had turned B) turned C) would turn D) turns
8. If he … so young, I’m sure he would be a famous 15. I wish you … me in front of my friends all the time.
musician by now. A) wouldn’t embarrass B) don’t embarrass
A) hadn’t died B) doesn’t die C) will die D) died C) had embarrassed D) will embarrass
9. If I had known there was no more work to do, I … in bed.
A) could stay B) can stay C) could have stayed D) stay Test 9
10. If we had more money, we’d … somewhere else. 1. I won’t do anything … you agree.
A) lived B) living C) been living D) be living A) unless B) in case C) only if D) providing
11. Ann is cooking the dinner. If she … the dinner, she 2. I’d better reserve a seat today in case the train … full
would help me with my homework. tomorrow.
A) hadn’t cooked B) weren’t cooking A) was B) were C) will be D) is
C) would cook D) were cooking 3. Write the name down … you forget it.
12. He isn’t so keen on cars. If he really wanted to have a A) if B) when C) in case D) unless
car, he … one last year. 4. We can’t do the job unless we … help.
A) bought B) would buy C) would have bought A) will get B) get C) don’t get D) won’t get
D) had bought 5. You will be tired tomorrow … you stay up late.
13. If they … more carefully, they might have understood A) if B) unless C) in case D) in case of
what I was saying. 6. I can’t read … I wear glasses. I’m nearsighted.
A) had been listening B) were listening A) in case B) unless C) if D) providing
C) hadn’t been listening D) listen 7. The extra lesson will be cancelled … heavy snow.
14. If there … no bus, I used to walk a long way home. But I A) if B) unless C) providing D) in case of
didn’t mind it. 8. Ann took her dictionary away in case I … it.
A) was B) were C) would be D) had been A) had needed B) would need C) didn’t need
15. If I … finish work early, I’ll come and help you. D) don’t need
A) could B) must C) can D) would 9. You can improve your English … you study much harder.
A) unless B) in case C) provided D) if only
Test 8 10. I wouldn’t say that unless I … it.
1. The test is about to begin. I wish you all … your books A) believe B) would believe C) believed
away. D) wouldn’t believe
A) put B) had put C) would put D) have put 11. I can’t read your letters … you type them.
2. I wish I … at the wedding, but I was in Tashkent. A) if B) unless C) when D) in case of
A) could be B) could have been 12. ... something exciting would happen in my life.
C) can be D) am able to be A) If only B) In case C) Only if D) Unless
3. I … all your dreams would come true in the future. 13. We can’t have a picnic … it is a nice day.
A) wish B) hope C) think D) sure A) if B) when C) unless D) providing
4. I wish you … that photo. It was a really good one. 14. Melanie is coming this afternoon. … she comes, can you
A) didn’t lose B) wouldn’t lose C) hadn’t lost let her in, please?
D) don’t lose A) When B) If C) Unless D) In case of
5. Emma refused the offer but her parents wish she … it. 15. You can go out to play provided that you … your
A) hadn’t accepted B) wouldn’t accept C) accepted homework first.
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A) finished B) will finish C) don’t finish D) finish 10. … you get your heating checked every year?
A) Do B) Did C) Have D) Are
Test 10 11. Laure got her shoes … .
1. Did you hear about the ghost? It … by five people. A) were repaired B) repaired C) were repairing
A) saw B) was seen C) had seen D) has seen D) to repair
2. This footpath … all the time. 12. David has had his electricity … off.
A) uses B) is using C) is used D) used A) was cut B) cut C) cuts D) has cut
3. People should … litter in the bin. 13. The storm … to have killed five people.
A) put B) be put C) putting D) been put A) is reported B) reports C) reported D) is reporting
4. All our money and passports … last week. 14. It is said that she … great talent as an artist.
A) stole B) had stolen C) were stolen D) are stolen A) has B) is having C) to have D) have
5. A bull … David. He’s now in hospital. 15. I was able to get Nicole … to the party.
A) has been attacked B) attacks C) has attacked A) came B) coming C) come D) to come
D) was attacked
6. The new hospital will be opened … the Queen. Test 14
A) by B) with C) at D) for 1. Economics … a difficult subject.
7. –Did you go to Ann’s party? A) are B) will C) does D) is
–No, I … . 2. This species of … insect is quite rare.
A) didn’t invite B) don’t invite C) wasn’t invited A) a B) an C) the D) -
D) invited 3. My jeans … washing.
8. If you hadn’t helped us, this problem … . A) needs B) need C) is needing D) are needing
A) couldn’t be solved B) couldn’t have been solved 4. I read an interesting … yesterday.
C) couldn’t have solved D) can’t be solved A) newspaper article B) newspaper articles
9. How … this word pronounced? C) newspapers article D) newspapers articles
A) is B) does C) will D) has 5. What would it be like to travel at the speed of … ?
10. The exam was very difficult. Now I wish it … . A) a light B) lights C) light D) the lights
A) cancelled B) had cancelled C) would cancel 6. I wear … when I go out.
D) had been cancelled A) this glass B) these glasses C) this glasses D) these glass
11. It … all morning. 7. I need … to cut some bread.
A) is raining B) has rained C) is being raining A) a bread knife B) a knife bread
D) has been rained C) bread knife D) knife bread
12. The cheque must be signed … the manager. 8. Ninety … too heavy for me to lift.
A) for B) with C) by D) from A) kilos is B) kilo is C) kilos are D) kilo are
13. Many vegetables … raw. You needn’t cook them. 9. We had … along the park.
A) can be eaten B) can eat C) must eat D) had to be eaten A) five-minute walk B) a five-minutes walk
14. When … Pluto … ? C) a five-minute walk D) five-minutes walk
A) did/discover B) was/discovered C) has/discovered 10. The police … warned motorists to take extra care.
D) is/discovered A) has B) have C) are having D) to have
15. There's somebody behind us. I think we … . 11. He borrowed his … car because his was being repaired
A) are being followed B) are following C) have followed at the time.
D) were followed A) son-in-law B) son-in-laws
C) son-in-law’s D) son’s-in-law
Test 11 12. … lesson is concerned with articles.
1. Mark is supposed … a policeman, but I don’t believe it. A) Today's B) Today C) A today’s D) The today’s
A) hitting B) to hit C) to have hit D) to hitting 13. I found … note in the street.
2. We had the television … last year. A) a ten pound B) a ten pounds
A) repair B) repaired C) to repair D) repairing C) ten pound D) ten pounds
3. This building … to have been built in 1998. 14. … world’s weather is changing. Pollution is having
A) thinks B) is thinking C) is thought D) thought effect on our climate.
4. I might watch this TV programe. It … to be very funny. A) - B) A C) An D) The
A) is supposed B) is supposing C) supposes D) supposed 15. There’ll be … explanation before the exam on 1st
5. There … to be a very interesting film on TV tonight. August.
A) says B) is said C) are said D) say A) a twenty minutes’ B) twenty minutes’
6. We’re … the carpet cleaned. C) twenty minute’s D) a twenty minutes
A) got B) get C) getting D) are got
7. Rita had her rent … by ten per cent. Test 15
A) increase B) was increased C) increased D) increasing 1. … child likes getting hurt.
8. Jill is going to the dentist. She … her tooth filled. A) No B) None C) All D) Much
A) has had B) had had C) will have D) is going to have 2. I have got two bicycle. … of them are quite old.
9. He had the plumber … the leak in the kitchen. A) Both B) Neither C) Either D) All
A) fixed B) to fix C) fix D) fixing 3. Peter has two brothers, but he doesn’t speak … of them.
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A) any B) both C) either D) neither 14. Leave me alone! It’s … your business!
4. Why do you keep … these clothes? A) no B) none C) no of D) none of
A) either B) no C) none D) all 15. Would you like … cheese and biscuits?
5. We've rung all the hotels, and there are … rooms A) some B) something C) any D) somebody
available.
A) none B) no C) either D) neither Test 17
6. We spend … the time reading the papers. 1. … plants need water.
A) most of B) most C) no of D) none A) Every B) Everything C) All D) Each
7. Either John or Bill … to the beach today. 2. There are too … cars on the roads nowadays.
A) are going B) go C) is going D) goes A) much B) many C) a lot of D) plenty
8. Neither of the students … the assignment yet. 3. Vicky has made … progress and so is feeling quite
A) haven’t finished B) hasn’t finished pleased.
C) have finished D) has finished A) a little B) a few C) little D) few
9. The store has two lifts, and … are out of order. 4. There are six flats. … has its own entrance.
A) none B) both C) either D) neither A) Every B) All C) Each D) Few
10. Ali as well as all his friends … to study harder to pass 5. I just can't sleep. I spent … night lying awake.
the exam. A) the all B) the whole C) whole the D) whole
A) need B) is needing C) needs D) are needing 6. … you need to pass the exam is to study even harder.
11. … his son nor his daughter was at the funeral. A) Every B) Each C) Whole D) All
A) Both B) Neither C) Either D) None 7. There were cars parked along … side of the street.
12. Neither Harry nor his friends … this book before. A) all B) both C) each D) every
A) have read B) has read C) haven’t read D) hasn’t read 8. I've spent … life waiting for this moment.
13. Julie speaks … Spanish but also French. A) whole my B) all my C) my all D) whole of my
A) both B) as well as C) not only D) either 9. Melanie is a religious person. She goes to church …
14. You can either come by bus … take a taxi. Sunday.
A) and B) but also C) nor D) or A) all B) few C) many D) every
15. Both she and her sister … in New Orleans now. 10. … tourists visited Northern Ireland in the 1980s because
A) lives B) live C) lived D) living of the terrorism there.
A) a little B) a few C) little D) few
Test 16 11. Humphrey Bogart's my hero - I've seen … of his films.
1. We won't have … fun without you. A) every one B) everyone C) every D) everything
A) any B) some C) anything D) no 12. I've got so … work – I have no free time.
2. Could you post … letters for me? A) many B) a lot of C) much D) plenty
A) none B) anything C) some D) somebody 13. It's eleven o'clock. Are you going to lie in bed …?
3. It's a very simple puzzle. … could solve it. A) all morning B) all the morning
A) Somebody B) Nobody C) None D) Anyone C) every morning D) all mornings
4. You'd better go to the shop. We need … tomatoes. 14. The postman doesn't often come here. We receive …
A) no B) some C) any D) none letters.
5. He has been learning English for a year without … results. A) a little B) a few C) little D) few
A) no B) some C) any D) anything 15. Not … students have a real ambition to study at
6. Ann, you have cleaned the whole flat and laid the table. university.
Are you waiting for … ? A) much B) many C) few D) little
A) nobody B) any C) someone D) anything
7. –How many of these books have you read? Test 18
–…. 1. I don’t like people … tell jokes all the time.
A) Nothing B) No C) Nobody D) None A) which B) whose C) where D) who
8. There was hardly … food left by the time we got there. 2. Electronics is a subject about … I know very little.
A) any B) some C) anything D) no A) what B) which C) that D) whom
9. There was an accident at the end of the street, but nobody 3. Someone … bicycle had been stolen was reporting it to
…. the police.
A) didn’t hurt B) hurt C) was hurt D) were hurt A) who B) whom C) whose D) which
10. Nobody can see … future in advance. 4. The shop didn't have … I wanted.
A) him B) they C) their D) them A) what B) that C) which D) where
11. If … has any questions, our lesson for today is over. 5. This famous picture, … was damaged during the war, is
A) somebody B) anyone C) nobody D) anything worth thousands of pounds.
12. –What did you give Ann for her birthday? A) that B) which C) who D) whose
–…. 6. Sarah, … you met yesterday, works in advertising.
A) None B) Nobody C) Nothing D) Somewhere A) who B) that C) whom D) which
13. The teacher asked whether … of us knew the difference 7. Sarah had to work late again, … annoyed Mark.
between “no” and “none” A) which B) what C) that D) who
A) any B) anything C) some D) nobody 8. This is the place … the accident happened.
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A) which B) that C) where D) when 2. I couldn't get close enough … properly.
9. Do you remember the day … we moved the piano A) saw B) seen C) seeing D) to see
upstairs? 3. There'll be fifteen people for coffee. Have we got … ?
A) where B) that C) which D) when A) cups enough B) enough cups C) too cups D) so cups
10. The reason … Nick came was that he wanted to see Rita. 4. The question was … easy that all the students knew the
A) which B) when C) where D) why right answer.
11. … Vicky is looking for is a job in television. A) such B) too C) so D) enough
A) What B) Which C) Why D) Where 5. No wonder you're tired. You've been going to too …
12. A kitchen is a room … you cook in. parties.
A) which B) where C) who D) whose A) much B) little C) a lot of D) many
13. I’ll do everything … I can to pass the exam. 6. Thousands of people are starving because they can't get … .
A) which B) who C) why D) that A) too much food B) such much food
14. The police blocked off the road, … caused a traffic jam. C) enough food D) so a lot of food
A) who B) where C) which D) whose 7. There were … complicated instructions that I couldn’t
15. There were 15 questions in the test, all of … were quite understand them properly.
easy for me. A) so B) too C) enough D) such
A) whom B) which C) whose D) that 8. The football match was … . I think everybody liked it.
A) so exciting B) so excited C) such exciting
Test 19 D) too excited
1. Tom told us an … story. 9. She is very intelligent. She makes … mistakes in the
A) amusing B) amuse C) amuses D) amused exams.
2. I … at the test results. A) so many B) so much D) such a few D) so few
A) surprised B) surprising C) was surprised 10. Mike hadn't cooked for … that he'd almost forgotten
D) was surprising how to.
3. Tina liked the present … her for her birthday. A) so a long time B) such a long time
A) giving B) gave C) given D) give C) such long time D) so long time
4. Flowers … in tropical climates usually have vibrant 11. There were … people at the party that some of them had
colors. to stand.
A) grown B) growing C) grow D) grew A) so many B) such many C) so much D) such much
5. This weather makes me so … . 12. It's … dangerous to walk home at this time of night.
A) depress B) depressing C) depresses D) depressed A) so B) such C) enough D) too
6. I am going to give my grandfather a … stick that I made 13. It was … a steep hill it was impossible to climb to the
myself. top.
A) walking B) walk C) walked D) walks A) enough B) too C) so D) such
7. I must say I'm … . I just don't understand 14. You're bound … nervous about your interview.
A) puzzle B) puzzled C) puzzling D) puzzles A) to feel B) feel C) felt D) feeling
8. I didn't enjoy the party. It was … . 15. He bought … that there’s no room for another person.
A) boring B) bored C) bore D) bores A) such little car B) such a little car
9. An earthquake destroyed the old bridge … in 1980. C) so a little car D) so little car
A) was built B) has built C) built D) had been built
10. There are many tales about … dragon. Test 21
A) a three-heads B) three-heading 1. We enjoyed our holiday … it was so exciting.
C) three-headed D) a three-headed A) because B) despite C) although D) because of
11. There is only one student … Sunday’s tests to be 2. … you dislike Jessica, you should try to be nice to her.
canceled. A) Because B) In spite of C) Even though D) Despite of
A) wanted B) wants C) wanting D) to want 3. Daniel forgot his passport despite … it on his list.
12. Matt lost his watch. He looked everywhere for it. A) had B) having C) was having D) have
Finally, he found it in his pants that were in the … machine. 4. … Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in good health.
He had washed his watch, but it was still ticking. A) In case B) Although C) Because D) In spite of
A) washing B) washed C) wash D) to wash 5. Trevor … the sign even though it was right in front of
13. My children like games … with a ball. him.
A) play B) playing C) played D) plays A) didn't notice B) noticed C) doesn’t notice D) noticing
14. When I got onto the roof I felt … . 6. Henry asked Claire to marry him … the fact that he's a lot
A) frighten B) frightening C) to frighten D) frightened older than her.
15. Please, pass me the book … on the desk. A) although B) because C) despite of D) in spite of
A) lay B) lying C) lied D) lain 7. He studied very hard for the exam. He couldn’t pass it, … .
A) although B) though C) despite D) in spite of
Test 20 8. Today’s lesson is even … .
1. These puzzles are … for children. A) the easiest B) the most easily C) easier D) more easily
A) too difficult B) enough difficult 9. … I apologize to her, I don’t think she will forgive me.
C) such difficult D) difficult too She is really angry with me.
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A) Even if B) Because C) Despite D) In spite 1. -Can I speak to John?’
10. Matthew … speak any French although it was one of his -Sorry, he’s out. No, hold on, he … down the corridor’.
school subjects. A) come B) comes C) is coming D) were coming
A) can B) can’t C) had to D) shouldn’t 2. It’s not an expensive hotel. It … much to stay there.
11. The train was delayed … bad weather. A) doesn’t cost B) don’t cost
A) despite B) even though C) because D) because of C) isn’t costing D) wasn’t costing
12. … the poor conditions, City played some attractive 3. It … at ten o’clock last night.
football. A) happens B) is happening C) happen D) happened
A) Because B) In spite of C) Though D) Because of 4. I … my chief tomorrow.
13. Although the exam was very easy, … got a 100-percent A) meet B) am meeting C) meets D) met
score. 5. -… I put the baby to bed, now?
A) no one B) anybody C) something D) everywhere -Yes, he looks a little tired.
14. He is well-educated. He is having difficulty finding a A) Shall B) Do C) Am D) Did
job, … . 6. More and more forests … because of fires these days.
A) though B) despite C) in spite D) even A) disappear B) disappears
15. Their new car runs even … . C) was disappearing D) are disappearing
A) more beautiful B) most beautiful 7. The office … at 6 p.m. on weekdays.
C) more beautifully D) the more beautifully A) is closing B) closes C) close D) shall close
8. She … a letter when her boss arrived.
Test 22 A) type B) was typing C) types D) typed
1. Tom looks really awful. He looks … he's been up all 9. The train … at eight o’clock tomorrow morning.
night. A) leave B) leaves C) left D) is leaving
A) like B) as C) as if D) so 10. -I have decided what to buy Mum for her birthday.
2. She’s driving me mad … ! -Really. What … for her?
A) as usual B) like usual C) as usually D) like usually A) were you buying B) do you buy
3. … we have plenty of time before our flight, let’s go and C) are you going to buy D) shall you buy
have a coffee. 11. –What is Jane doing?
A) Unless B) As C) Even though D) As if -She … the flowers in the garden.
4. Sarah works in here. She uses this room … her study. A) smells B) smell C) is smelling D) was smelling
A) like B) as if C) alike D) as 12. –This writing is too small for me to read.
5. Sue Casey is the manager of a company. … the manager, -Give it to me and I … it to you.
she has to make many important decisions. A) read B) am reading C) will read D) was reading
A) Like B) Alike C) Similar D) As 13. I saw Jim this morning. He … for the bus.
6. She looked … she'd had some bad news. A) ran B) runs C) was running D) run
A) like B) as if C) as D) alike 14. –What’s wrong?
7. In this dictionary, transitive verbs, … 'put', are marked -My car has broken down. … me please?
[T]. A) Will you help B) Do you help
A) alike B) as C) such as D) as though C) Were you helping D) Did you help
8. Her hair was so soft it was … silk. 15. I believe life … in the 22nd century.
A) as B) so C) like D) alike A) changes B) change C) changed D) will change
9. We shall deliver the goods on the twenty-seventh, … we
promised. Test
A) like B) as though C) as D) alike 1. I … on the beach at this time yesterday.
10. Ben is a terrible driver. He drives as if he … the only A) am walking B) walk C) will walk D) was walking
driver on the road. 2. I … to that restaurant again! The food was horrible!
A) were B) had been C) be C) being A) never go B) were never going
11. It was a long time ago that we first met, but I remember C) am never going D) has never gone
it … it were yesterday. 3. –What is Dad doing?
A) because B) as C) even though D) as though -He … the meal.
12. … time passed, things seemed to get worse. A) tastes B) taste C) have tasted D) is tasting
A) As B) Like C) As if D) Alike 4. He … painting the living room. Doesn’t it look great?
13. Lawyers are all … – I don’t trust them. A) just finishes B) has just finished
A) like B) as C) alike D) as if C) just finished D) have just finished
14. … I was born in this town, I feel rather lonely here. 5. Stacy … poetry since she was 12.
A) Because B) As if C) As D) Although A) is writing B) writes C) has written D) has been writing
15. Many words, for example “work” and “rain”, can be 6. Mum, can I go out now? I … my homework.
used … verbs or nouns. A) am finishing B) finish
A) like B) as C) as if D) alike C) have finished D) was finishing
7. This is the funniest film I … .
A) have ever seen B) am ever seeing
Test C) ever see D) will ever see
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8. We … the answers yet. A) know B) has known C) is knowing D) knows
A) don’t check B) hasn’t checked 15. -Is David at home?
C) haven’t checked D) didn’t check -Yes, but he … a shower at the moment
9. Adam … his room last night. A) has B) has been having C) has had D) is having
A) has tidied B) tidied C) tidies D) will tidy
10. I … an interview with Brad Pitt, but I haven’t finished it Test
yet. 1. These days, technology … faster than ever before.
A) have read B) will read C) have been reading D) read A) develop B) have developed
11. I think I … that song before. C) is developing D) developed
A) have heard B) hear C) have been hearing D) hears 2. –Your perfume … nice. What is it?
12. He … three cigarettes so far today. -It’s a new perfume called Sunshine.
A) has been smoking B) smoke A) is smelling B) was smelling C) smells D) have smelt
C) am smoking D) has smoked 3. Sarah was in the garden. She … vegetables for two hours.
13. She is upset because she … her doll. A) was picking B) had been picking C) will pick D) picks
A) loses B) is losing C) will lose D) has lost 4. Mike has been the manager of this firm … ten years.
14. –We’re moving house tomorrow. A) since B) for C) ago D) when
-Really? I … you with the furniture. 5. We … in a concert next weekend.
A) help B) will help C) have helped D) was helping A) play B) have played C) are playing D) played
15. Ann’s eyes are watery. She … onions. 6. –This is a great book.
A) peels B) have peeled C) has been peeling D) peel -I know. I … it twice already.
A) read B) had read C) have been reading D) have read
Test 7. Jill walked to school yesterday because she … the bus.
1. When we were at school, we … Latin. A) has missed B) will miss C) was missing D) had missed
A) have studied B) studied C) study D) are studying 8. Graham … for the company for twenty years before he
2. We have been training … six months. retired.
A) for B) in C) since D) since then A) had been working B) is working
3. –We should take a taxi to the station. C) will work D) works
-Yes. The train … in fifteen minutes. 9. –What are you looking for?
A) leaves B) has left C) was leaving D) is leaving -My keys. I … them.
4. -Your shirt is dirty. A) lose B) lost C) had lost D) have lost
-Oh dear! I … into another one. 10. I had no sooner crossed the road … someone shouted
A) change B) am changing “Stop!”
C) was changing D) will change A) than B) when C) since D) then
5. I … a lot of stupid things in my life. 11. Lydia … a new car last month.
A) did B) have done C) has done D) was doing A) had been buying B) has bought D) buys D) bought
6. –Look at Steve! He is soaking wet! 12. After Nick had arrived in Rome, he … his mother.
-I know. He … the car. A) will phone B) phoned C) had phoned D) has phoned
A) washes B) has washed 13. We … a film on TV when our guests arrived.
C) has been washing D) will wash A) are watching B) have watched
7. She cried when she … her driving test. C) were watching D) watch
A) passes B) has passed C) will pass D) passed 14. I had hardly come into the house when it … to snow.
8. Elvis Presley … lots of hit songs. A) had started B) has started C) starts D) started
A) sang B) is singing C) has sung D) sings 15. Before I … in my test, I had checked it carefully.
9. Sarah … her room but now it is quite untidy. A) hand B) will hand C) handed D) had handed
A) tidy B) tidied C) has tidied D) were tidying
10. -That author is very well-known, isn’t he? Test
-Yes. He … twenty novels so far. 1. –Why are you so upset?
A) writes B) has been writing C) has written D) wrote -I … my favourite ring.
11. –Are you ready for the concert? A) lose B) lost C) have lost D) will lose
-Yes, I … for weeks. 2. The plane … at four o’clock. We must be at the airport by
A) practice B) am practicing two o’clock.
C) practices D) have practiced A) has left B) leaves C) left D) was leaving
12. –My back is hurting 3. –Is Jeff still in the garden?
-… lie down for a while? -Yes, he … flowers all afternoon.
A) Why don’t you B) Shall I C) Shall you D) Have I A) has been planting B) is planting
13. –Pete is playing his music very loud. C) plants D) had planted
-Again! He … that! 4. I have been working here … July.
A) always do B) has always been doing A) since B) for C) just D) yet
C) is always doing D) have always done 5. He was happy. He … an important contract.
14. Sam is a very interesting person. He … all kinds of A) is signing B) has signed C) had signed D) signed
unusual facts. 6. –What happened?
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-We … through the woods when we heard a gunshot. C) was leaving D) leave
A) had walked B) will walk 15. Mary … the dishes when a glass … .
C) has walked D) were walking A) was washing/was breaking B) has washed/will break
7. Did Sarah … hard before? C) was washing/broke D) washed/was breaking
A) use to worked B) used to work
C) use to work D) use to working Test
8. We … the tickets before we went to the theatre. 1. My brother … to go to the library to get some
A) have bought B) are buying C) will buy D) had bought information.
9. She broke the glass while she … it. A) must B) have C) needs D) could
A) has washed B) is washing C) was washing D) washes 2. –Shall I mow the lawn?
10. We haven’t finished work … . -No, you … . I did it earlier.
A) ago B) since C) for D) yet A) mustn’t B) needn’t C) ought not D) didn’t have to
11. They … the car by the time I got there. 3. - … I eat all my broccoli?
A) were selling B) will sell C) had sold D) is selling -Yes. It’s very good for you.
12. –Are you excited about going to California? A) Mustn’t B) Have to C) Ought D) Must
-Yes. This time tomorrow I … across the Atlantic. 4. –I’ve done all the ironing for you.
A) will be flying B) have flown C) had flown D) fly -You … that, but thanks anyway.
13. … we go out for dinner tonight? A) mustn’t do B) needn’t have done
A) Are B) Have C) Shall D) Were C) can’t have done D) needn’t do
14. When he … tomorrow, I will tell him the news. 5. You crossed the road without looking. You … have been
A) will phone B) had phoned C) was phoning D) phones hit by a car.
15. –Why do you need hot soapy water? A) must B) could C) needn’t D) should
-Because I … the car. 6. Mum, … I go out and play with my friends, please?
A) will wash B) am going to wash A) must B) should C) could D) have to
C) had washed D) wash 7. I’m angry with him. He … have lied to me.
Test A) mustn’t B) can’t C) ought not D) shouldn’t
1. The team … the office by 9 o’clock tomorrow. 8. She … get up early since she started her new job.
A) will have left B) were leaving C) had left D) leave A) had to B) have to C) will have to D) has had to
2. –Are you busy? I need help. 9. Jack crashed his car. He … have been driving too fast.
-No, I … anything at the moment. I can help you. A) should B) can’t C) must D) couldn’t
A) didn’t do B) haven’t done 10. You … drive over 70kph through the city center.
C) am not doing D) wasn’t doing A) can’t B) needn’t C) must D) ought
3. This soup … delicious. How did you make it? 11. … I take the tablets every day?
A) is tasting B) tastes C) have tasted D) was tasting A) Ought B) Have to C) Need D) Am
4. Michael … very quiet today. Is anything wrong? 12. Alison … work on Saturday. Her boss told her so.
A) being B) were C) is being D) been A) has to B) must C) needs D) need
5. They were extremely fit. They … for weeks. 13. –John and I are going to the theatre on Friday night.
A) are training B) will have trained -You … get a babysitter. I’ll take care of the children for
C) were training D) had been training you.
6. I … Oxford three times this year. A) could B) needn’t C) mustn’t D) can
A) have gone to B) have gone in 14. If I … be late, don’t worry about me.
C) had been to D) have been to A) should B) can C) must D) ought
7. They were celebrating because they … the game. 15. Do you think you … lend me some money, please?
A) have won B) win C) had won D) will win A) can B) must C) should D) could
8. –Excuse me, what time … ? Test
-At 11 o’clock. 1. If I … this button, will it start to record?
A) is the bus arriving B) does the bus arrive A) will press B) would press C) pressed D) press
C) has the bus arrived D) had the bus arrived 2. … she helped me, I would have finished the project on
9. She … an interview when the fire broke out. time.
A) was giving B) is giving C) will give D) has given A) Should B) Were C) Had D) Would
10. Doctor Adams … four patients so far this morning. 3. She would have come to dinner if we … her.
A) has been seeing B) is seeing C) has seen D) will see A) would invite B) had invited C) invited D) invite
11. Andy … a toothache now. 4. If I were you, I … out in this weather.
A) is having B) had got C) was having D) has A) go B) had gone C) would go D) were going
12. This is the funniest film I … . 5. –Dad shouted at me today.
A) ever see B) have ever seen -Well, if you … the window, he wouldn’t have shouted at
C) ever saw D) had ever seen you.
13. … you do the shopping for me, please? A) didn’t break B) don’t break
A) Are B) Shall C) Will D) Have C) hadn’t broken D) wouldn’t break
14. This time tomorrow, I … for the airport. 6. If I meet Jane, I … her about her exam results.
A) will be leaving B) have left A) will ask B) would ask C) had asked D) ask
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7. If I … you, I wouldn’t travel on my own. 15. It’ll be surprising if Rachel … her piano exam.
A) was B) would C) had D) were A) wouldn’t pass B) hadn’t passed
8. If they had told me that they were coming, I … have C) doesn’t pass D) won’t pass
cooked a nice meal. Test
A) can B) must C) could D) may 1. I wish the baby … crying.
9. Tom would have forgotten his keys if you … him. A) stops B) has stopped C) would stop D) stop
A) would remind B) hadn’t reminded 2. I’d like to talk to you … you’re too busy.
C) had reminded D) remind A) if B) unless C) in case of D) providing
10. If I had a mobile phone, I … you last night. 3. The burglar alarm will go off if somebody … to break in.
A) would call B) had called C) call D) would have called A) will try B) tries C) would try D) had tried
11. If it … cold, we’d have lit a fire. 4. We were late. I wish we … early.
A) had been B) would be C) were D) should be A) had left B) would leave C) left D) to leave
12. Will you still go to the concert if the tickets … 50 5. I wish he … me so much work.
dollars. A) won’t give B) doesn’t give
A) will cost B) had cost C) cost D) would cost C) hasn’t given D) wouldn’t give
13. If people eat too much, they often … fat. 6. -I wish Mark … playing his music so loudly.
A) get B) would get C) had got D) gets -Why don’t you ask him to turn it down?
14. If you need any help, … me. A) stopped B) has stopped C) stops D) would stop
A) will tell B) would tell C) had told D) tell 7. If only we … to France last year.
15. If they hadn’t rescued him, he … in prison now. A) went B) would go C) had gone D) are going
A) were B) would be C) had been D) will be 8. I wish I … afford some new books.
Test A) could B) would C) can D) have to
1. I’ll lend you the book if I … it before you go on holiday. 9. Unless you hurry, you … late again.
A) would finish B) had finished A) were B) won’t be C) hadn’t been D) will be
C) have finished D) were finishing 10. He hasn’t got many friends. I wish he … so selfish.
2. … it be too early if we were to meet at 5.30? A) wouldn’t be B) weren’t C) isn’t D) hasn’t been
A) Were B) Had C) Would D) Was 11. I’ll phone my parents … they’re worried about me.
3. Had it not been Dad, I … to college. A) in case B) unless C) no sooner D) if only
A) wouldn’t have gone B) hadn’t gone 12. I had to leave the party early. I wish I … longer.
C) am not going D) wouldn’t go A) can stay B) could stay
4. If your mother … here, I’m sure she wouldn’t let you eat C) have stayed D) could have stayed
all these chocolates. 13. I wish I … good at math.
A) should B) were C) would be D) had been A) would be B) were C) am D) have been
5. … we were to miss the last train. How would we get 14. If he’d run faster, he … .
home? A) had won B) could have won C) will win D) has won
A) Supposing B) But for C) What if D) Without 15. I like travelling by ship … the sea is not rough.
6. What if we … her advice last year? A) unless B) in case C) as long as D) I wish
A) wouldn’t take B) don’t take Test
C) hadn’t taken D) won’t take 1. A lot of mistakes … so far.
7. If he had caught a taxi, he … late now. A) had made B) are made C) have been made D) made
A) weren’t B) hadn’t been C) wouldn’t be D) won’t be 2. This picture was painted … a famous artist.
8. Supposing he asked you for some money - … him any? A) by B) with C) from D) to
A) did you lend B) would you have lent 3. The roof of that house … yesterday in the earthquake.
C) had you lent D) would you lend A) was collapsed B) has collapsed
9. … I were you, I’d take it back to the shop. It’s got a hole C) collapsed D) had collapsed
in it. 4. –Where is your car?
A) What if B) Otherwise C) If D) Should -At the garage. It … .
10. If it hadn’t been for his parents, he … a car. A) is repairing B) has repaired
A) couldn’t buy B) won’t buy C) was repaired D) is being repaired
C) couldn’t have bought D) doesn’t buy 5. –Have you finished your homework yet?
11. If she … so shy, she would have said hello. -No, but I … it by eight o’clock.
A) weren’t B) wouldn’t be C) isn’t D) won’t be A) was finished B) will have finished
12. I was very careful. Otherwise I … a mistake. C) have been finished D) will finish
A) would make B) had made 6. The first English dictionary … by Robert Cawdrey in
C) make D) might have made 1604.
13. If I … good at math, I would have helped you with your A) had been written B) was written
math yesterday. C) has written D) is written
A) were B) would be C) had been D) am 7. This dress … in the washing machine.
14. –I’m going take the car. A) can wash B) should be washing
-What if I … it today? C) have to be washed D) can be washed
A) will need B) need C) would need D) had needed 8. These cars … in Germany.
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A) are making B) make C) are made D) have made A) has serviced his car B) has had his car serviced
9. We have two cats. They … a lot of mice. C) has his car serviced D) is serviced his car
A) are caught B) catch C) had caught D) will be caught 3. The boss … the letter typed by the time he left the office.
10. I’m learning English because it … in most countries of A) had B) is having C) has D) had had
the world. 4. Their roof has a hole in it. They should … the roof
A) speaks B) has spoken repaired.
C) is spoken D) was being spoken A) have B) got C) were D) be
11. We … the meal in the fridge. 5. She had her son … the shopping to the house.
A) should put B) must be put C) need put D) might be put A) to carry B) carried C) carry D) carrying
12. Everest … in 1953. 6. –What is he doing?
A) climbed B) was climbed C) had climbed D) is climbed -He … a fence built.
13. I can’t use my office this week because it … . A) had B) is having C) has D) had had
A) is painting B) has painted 7. They are having their new house … at the moment.
C) is being painted D) had been painted A) decorated B) decorating C) decorate D) to decorate
14. I couldn’t travel to America because my visa … . 8. He used to … his office cleaned twice a week.
A) has lost B) had been lost C) will be lost D) lost A) got B) had C) have D) getting
15. We had to keep very quiet while the students … . 9. We need to get this document … as soon as possible.
A) were examining B) have examined A) translating B) translated C) translate D) to translate
C) will be examined D) were being examined 10. We must … soon.
Test A) repaired the fridge B) had repaired the fridge
1. Mr. Brown is believed … the country a week ago. C) get the fridge repaired D) be repaired the fridge
A) to leave B) leaving C) left D) to have left 11. Little Jenny had her hair … at school.
2. The house … to have been damaged in the fire. A) pull B) pulling C) pulled D) to pull
A) believes B) believed C) is believed D) are believed 12. Mrs. Scott got the vet … her cat yesterday.
3. It is reported that the volcano … the entire village. A) examine B) examined C) examining D) to examine
A) destroyed B) to destroy C) was destroyed D) destroying 13. … your hair cut every month?
4. Thomas Edison … to have invented the light bulb. A) Have you B) Do you have C) Do you D) Had you
A) knows B) is known C) has known D) will know 14. They … last night.
5. –Your house is a mess! A) had their house burgled B) were burgled their house
-It … tomorrow by the cleaning lady. C) had burgled their house D) had their house burgle
A) cleans B) will clean C) has cleaned D) will be cleaned 15. Tony is going to have the dentist … his teeth.
6. A new bridge … across the river at the moment. A) checked B) checking C) to check D) check
A) is built B) is being built C) has built D) will build
7. I can’t find my hat. Somebody … it by mistake. Test
A) must have taken B) should be taken 1. She said that she … school at 15.
C) needn’t be taken D) must have been taken A) left B) had left C) will leave D) has left
8. This church … to be over 500 years old. 2. I didn’t … anyone that I was leaving.
A) believes B) has believed C) is believed D) believed A) said B) say C) told D) tell
9. A new hospital … to open next year. 3. The weather forecast said that it … windy tomorrow.
A) expects B) is expected C) has expected D) expected A) is B) was C) would be D) has been
10. –Is your car still for sale? 4. They said “Ben has gone out. He will be back in two
-No, I … it. hours”.
A) have sold B) am sold C) was sold D) sell They said that Ben … back in two hours.
11. Chocolate … in most countries. A) had gone out and he would be
A) has eaten B) is eaten C) was eating D) will eat B) had gone out. He would be
12. –Where did you get that beautiful jumper? C) has gone out and he would be
-It … by my grandmother years ago. D) has gone out. He will be
A) is knitted B) was knitted 5. She said that she … to a new flat the following week.
C) had knitted D) will be knitted A) moved B) had moved C) was moving D) will move
13. The news journal … every month. 6. “You had better clean up this mess” Mum said to Claire.
A) is published B) publishes Mum told Claire that … better clean up that mess.
C) had published D) will publish A) you had B) she had C) they had had D) she had had
14. It is said that she … seven languages very well. 7. “Oranges grow in hot countries” the teacher said.
A) is speaking B) has spoken C) had spoken D) speaks The teacher said that oranges … in hot countries.
15. You're not supposed … here. A) grow B) have grown C) will grow D) had grown
A) park B) parked C) to park D) parking 8. He told her “If I had enough money I would buy a car”
He said to her that he would buy a car if … enough money.
Test A) she had B) I had had C) he had D) he had had
1. Paul had his bike … yesterday. 9. She said to me “You needn’t worry”
A) stole B) stolen C) stealing D) to steal She told me that … .
2. He … every year. A) you needn’t worry B) I needn’t have worried
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C) I didn’t need to worry D) she needn’t worry John asked Ann … computer games.
10. Tom says “This meal is delicious” A) if she liked B) if he liked
Tom says that this meal … delicious. C) whether did you like D) that you liked
A) is B) was C) would be D) had been
11. “You mustn’t do that again” Mum said to Bob. Test 1 (units 1-5)
Mum told Bob that … that again. 1. I’m bored with this programme. What time … ?
A) he mustn’t do B) he didn’t have to do A) is it ending B) does it end C) is it end D) it ends
C) I mustn’t do D) she needn’t have done 2. I haven’t decided yet about whether to buy a new car or a
12. I … a lie when I said I liked her haircut. second-hand one. But I … about it.
A) told B) said C) tell D) say A) think B) am thinking C) am think
13. Tom said that he … the parcel yet. D) am going to think
A) hasn’t opened B) didn’t open 3. Every year Ann … Britain to improve her English.
C) hadn’t opened D) won’t open A) visit B) is visiting C) visits D) is visit
14. The photographer said “Turn your head a little more” 4. “Tina, are you ready yet?” “Yes, I … .”
The photographer told her … head a little more. A) will come B) am coming C) come D) came
A) turn my B) to turn her C) to turn his D) turned your 5. You … snide remarks about my cooking! I’m fed up with
15. He said that fish … in water. it.
A) live B) had lived C) would live D) have lived A) always make B) are always making
Test C) are making D) are always make
1. He asked me … any plans for tonight. 6. More and more people … up smoking.
A) that I had B) if I had C) do you have D) if did I have A) give B) gives C) are giving D) are going to
2. I can’t remember where … the car. 7. John’s car has broken down, so he … to work these days.
A) did I park B) I did park C) I parked D) I did parked A) walks B) is walking C) walking D) walk
3. She asked me “What is your job?” 8. I … you don’t know the answer!
She asked me what … . A) bet B) betting C) am betting D) bets
A) my job was B) my job is C) was my job D) is my job 9. The food … even worse now. You’ve put too much salt
4. The boss asked me if … those reports. in.
A) have I finished B) did you finish A) tastes B) is tasting C) taste D) is taste
C) I had finished D) I will finish 10. I … I will be the best student in the group.
5. He asks me “Are you happy with your life?” A) promises B) am promising C) am promise
He asks me … with my life. D) promise
A) that I am B) whether I am C) if I was D) whether am I 11. The phone’s been ringing for five minutes. Someone …
6. He asked “Can I borrow the book for another week?” it, please.
He asked them … the book for another week. A) is answering B) answers C) answering D) answer
A) that he could borrow B) if he could borrow 12. Look at that tree! It … .
C) if could he borrow D) that could he borrow A) is falling B) falls C) is going to fall D) fall
7. She asked him “Why do you want to leave your job?” 13. Johnny, be quiet! You … very noisy today.
She asked him … to leave his job. A) be B) being C) are being D) will
A) why he wanted B) why she wanted 14. We … a birthday party next week.
C) why did he want D) why did she want A) have B) are having C) having D) are going have
8. He asked her … the guitar. 15. Get ready. The exam … .
A) that she could play B) whether she could play A) is about to start B) about to start
C) if could she play D) could she play C) is about start D) is about to starting
9. Do you know if the train … at 7 o’clock tomorrow.
A) would arrive B) arrives C) arrived D) had arrived Test 2
10. I asked him if … Buckingham Palace in his life. 1. “What’s the score?” “7-0. They … .”
A) he had visited B) had he visited A) are going to lose B) will lose C) shall lose D) lose
C) he has visited D) did he visit 2. Jill’s been studying very hard for her exams. I’m sure she
11. She asked “Is your hotel near here?” … the exams easily.
She wondered … near there. A) will pass B) won’t pass C) passes D) doesn’t pass
A) was my hotel B) my hotel was 3. –Can you keep a secret?
C) if my hotel was D) that my hotel was –Yes, of course. What is it?
12. She enquired … lost. –I … a surprise party for Rosa next Saturday. It’s her
A) if I was B) that I was C) whether was I D) that I am thirtieth birthday.
13. What … them annoyed? A) will have B) have C) am having D) has
A) are making B) is making C) make D) have made 4. –What a beautiful day. Not a cloud in the sky.
14. She asked her daughter “Where is your umbrella?” –Ah, but the weather forecast says it … .
She asked her daughter where … . A) is raining B) rains C) rain D) is going to rain
A) his umbrella was B) her umbrella was 5. –Have you booked your holiday?
C) was her umbrella D) if his umbrella is –Yes, we have. We … to Italy.
15. John asked Ann “Do you like computer games?” A) are going B) will go C) go D) went
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6. –I’ll ask Jean for some money. 14. –Have you finished your essay yet?
–I know she … . She is very mean. –No, but I’m sure I … it on time.
A) is lending B) will lend C) isn’t lending D) won’t lend A) finish B) am finishing C) will finish D) finished
7. “Are you and Alan still going out together?” “Yes, we … 15. –Watch out! You … your head on the doorframe.
married in June.” –Oh! I didn’t realize it was so low.
A) will get B) are getting C) get D) getting A) bang B) banged C) are going to bang D) were banging
8. John! Peter … now. Come and say goodbye. Test 4
A) leaves B) will leave C) is leaving D) leave 1. I still don’t know what to do. I … yet.
9. So you’re off to the States for a year! What … there? A) haven’t decided B) didn’t decide
A) are you going to do B) will you do C) don’t decide D) won’t decide
C) do you do D) are you do 2. -I’ve decided to try and learn a foreign language.
10. I’m tired. … a break now? -Have you? What language … ?
A) Shall we have B) Are we having A) will you learn B) did you learn
C) Do we have D) Will we have C) have you learned D) are you going to learn
11. The train to Tashkent … at 20.40 tomorrow. 3. –This is a nice restaurant. Do you come here often?
A) leave B) is leaving C) will leave D) leaves –No, it’s the first time I … here.
12. It is hot in this room. … the window, please? A) have come B) came C) am coming D) come
A) Will you open B) Do you open 4. At first I didn’t like the job, but I … to enjoy it now.
C) Shall you open D) Are you opening A) begin B) am beginning C) began D) begun
13. Just go and ask her – she … . 5. Matt … while we were having dinner.
A) shan’t bite B) isn’t biting C) doesn’t bite D) won't bite A) phoned B) was phoning C) has phoned D) phones
14. I … with you if you like. 6. Jim is on holiday. He … to Italy.
A) am coming B) will come C) come D) coming A) has been B) is gone C) has gone D) went
15. Sorry I’m late, but it … again. 7. Everything is going fine. We … any problems so far.
A) isn’t happening B) doesn’t happen A) didn’t have B) don’t have
C) won’t happen D) shan’t happen C) aren’t having D) haven’t had
8. I’m tired. I … to bed now. Goodnight.
Test 3 A) am going B) go C) have gone D) went
1. In those days, I … reading. 9. It was a boring weekend. I … anything.
A) like B) didn’t like C) didn’t liked D) am liking A) didn’t B) don’t do C) haven’t done D) didn’t do
2. When I lived in Tashkent, I … through the park every 10. –How did the accident happen?
day. –I … too fast and couldn’t stop in time.
A) walk B) am walking C) was walking D) walked A) went B) was going C) am going D) go
3. When Jane was at school, she … her books. 11. –What is the new restaurant like? Is it good?
A) was always loosing B) always lose –I have no idea. I … there.
C) was always losing D) always loses A) am never B) was never
4. I … a flat on my own last year. C) will never be D) have never been
A) found B) find C) finded D) fund 12. –I need somebody to take me to the airport tomorrow
5. I … round and saw Jill. morning.
A) turned B) am turning C) turn D) was turning –That’s no problem. I’ll take you. What time … your flight?
6. While the waiter … the broken plates, he … his finger. A) does B) is C) will D) has
A) picked/cut B) picked/was cutting 13. I … a lot of interesting people in the last few days.
C) was picking/cut D) was picking/was cutting A) meet B) met C) am meeting D) have met
7. … a good time last night? 14. “Who’s that?” “I … him before.”
A) Did you had B) Were you having A) never see B) never saw
C) Did you have D) Were you have C) have never seen D) have ever seen
8. I … my coffee at the time. 15. I … coffee. Would you like some?
A) drank B) drunk C) was drinking D) drink A) have made B) made C) am making D) make
9. This is my new car. What … of it?
A) are you thinking B) do you think Test 5
C) did you think D) were you thinking 1. I’d like some advice about my presentation. At last
10. What … on Saturdays? week’s lecture you … that we should use visual aids as
A) are you doing B) do you do much as possible.
C) were you doing D) you did A) said B) have said C) say D) will say
11. More and more species … extinct. 2. Where have you been? I … for you for the last half hour.
A) became B) is becoming C) are becoming D) becomes A) am waiting B) have waited
12. I’m afraid we … on time for the meeting. C) was waiting D) have been waiting
A) won’t be B) weren’t C) don’t be D) didn’t be 3. We need an umbrella. It … .
13. I don’t understand this exercise. … me with it? A) is raining B) has rained C) was raining D) rained
A) Do you help B) Did you help 4. They have been playing tennis … 2 o’clock.
C) Are you helping D) Will you help A) for B) since C) just D) already
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5. The car is OK again now. Tom … it. C) has appeared D) has been appearing
A) is repairing B) has repaired 12. Can you help us? Our car … down.
C) repaired D) has been repairing A) breaks B) broke C) is breaking D) has broken
6. They … Bukhara since 2000. 13. (on the phone) I meant to call you last night, but I … .
A) have been to B) have gone to A) forgot B) forget C) am forgetting D) have forgotten
C) have been in D) have gone in 14. They … away, but I think they’re back at home now.
7. The price of petrol … by 15 % over the past year. A) have gone B) went C) go D) are going
A) rose B) has been rising C) is rising D) has risen 15. –How often do you go to the cinema?
8. Jack … for a pay-rise three times this year. –Very rarely. It’s nearly a year since I … to the cinema.
A) asks B) asked C) has asked D) has been asking A) went B) have gone C) haven’t gone D) didn’t go
9. Her attitude has definitely changed for the better … she
started this new job. Test 7
A) when B) for C) since D) ago 1. Jim was really hungry because he … all day.
10. I … English grammar for a long time. A) didn’t eat B) had eaten C) was eating D) hadn’t eaten
A) like B) liked C) have been liking D) have liked 2. Brenda … before I had time to talk to her.
11. Joe’s saving $20 a week. He started 8 weeks ago. Up to A) left B) had left C) was leaving D) has left
now he … $160. 3. No sooner had I started mowing the lawn … it started
A) saved B) is saving C) has saved D) has been saving raining.
12. Amy … on the park bench while the children were A) than B) then C) that D) and
playing. 4. Sarah didn’t play tennis on Sunday because she … her
A) sat B) was sitting C) has sat D) sits leg.
13. I … these shoes for a year. A) hurt B) was hurting C) hurts D) had hurt
A) have B) had C) have had D) have been having 5. All roads were blocked: it … for two days.
14. Since when … English? A) was snowing B) had been snowing
A) are you learning B) did you learn C) were you learning C) snowed D) has been snowing
D) have you been learning 6. When I … the washing up I … down and … the paper.
15. Jack’s been feeling sad since he … his exams. A) was doing/was sitting/was reading B) did/sat/read
A) fails B) failed C) has failed D) will fail C) had done/had sat/had read D) was doing/sat/read
7. We … for three hours. It’s time for a rest.
Test 6 A) have been driving B) were driving
1. Emma went to work in New York a year ago, and we … C) are driving D) had been driving
her since. 8. Tim has had an accident. He … off his bicycle when he
A) didn’t see B) don’t see C) haven’t seen D) won’t see was going to work.
2. A: Do you want a lift home? A) has fallen B) fell C) feel D) was falling
B: No, I … this morning because my alarm clock didn’t go 9. You know, she … looking at that picture for the last
off, so I need to work late. twenty minutes.
A) have overslept B) overslept A) is standing B) was standing
C) oversleep D) am oversleeping C) stands D) has been standing
3. -When did you start the English course? 10. They … a new fuel – it’s half the price of petrol, and
-…. much cleaner.
A) a month ago B) for a month A) have just discovered B) just discovered
C) a month D) since a month C) had just discovered D) have just been discovering
4. How long is it since Mrs. Hill … ? 11. It was the first time he … away from home.
A) dead B) died C) did die D) dyed A) was B) is C) has been D) had been
5. Sue … Spanish a year. Her Spanish is improving. 12. After I … for an hour, I decided to have a rest.
A) learned B) is learning A) was walking B) had been walking
C) has been learning D) will learn C) have been walking D) walked
6. It … a long time since I saw your brother. What has he 13. Don’t give him a watch. He … it.
been doing lately? A) is breaking B) has broken C) breaks D) will break
A) is B) was C) has D) will 14. I had scarcely sat down to eat when the phone … .
7. Tom … his car but it needs a service again now. A) ring B) was ringing C) had rung D) rang
A) repaired B) is repairing C) has repaired D) repairs 15. After Alan … reading, he … out the light.
8. I … away from school four times when I was fifteen. A) finished/had put B) was finishing/put
A) ran B) have run C) was running D) have been running C) had finished/put D) had finished/had put
9. It’s four years … I last saw you.
A) when B) for C) since D) ago Test 8
10. I’ve lived here … all my life. 1. I’ve decided. I … smoking.
A) for B) since C) ago D) – A) will stop B) am going to stop
11. Paul Walker … in 32 films in his career. He was killed in C) stopped D) have stopped
a car accident this year. 2. We’re lost. I … and ask the way.
A) appears B) appeared A) stopped B) have stopped C) will stop D) stop
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3. I don’t think I … him tonight. A) walked B) walk C) walking D) a walk
A) see B) am seeing C) have seen D) will see 10. When I was a student in Tashkent I used to walk along
4. When I finish this job I … on it for two years. the streets, but as I’m now in Vabkent and there’s nowhere
A) will work B) will have been working to go I … in my free time.
C) will be working D) have been working A) sleep B) slept C) have slept D) am sleeping
5. –I know you … . 11. I didn’t study for the exam. I … time.
–How do you know? A) hadn’t got B) didn’t have C) didn’t have got D) hadn’t
–Your hair is covered with paint! 12. I’m bored. I think I … a look at these newspapers.
A) are painting B) were painting A) have B) have got C) will have D) will have got
C) will have been painting D) have been painting 13. –Where is Jill?
6. Ian … by the year 2025. –She … a rest in her room.
A) will have retired B) had retired A) has got B) has C) had D) is having
C) will have been retiring D) is retiring 14. I … tennis better before I broke my arm.
7. This time tomorrow I … in the mountains. A) used to play B) use to play
A) am walking B) will be walking C) used play D) used to playing
C) will have been walking D) walk 15. The test was very easy for me. I … the highest score.
8. We start at 3 o’clock. I think everybody … by then. A) get B) got C) used to get D) use to get
A) will have arrived B) arrives C) is arriving
D) will be arriving Test 10
9. We’ll go when you … ready. 1. Go on explaining this grammar rule. I … you.
A) will be B) are C) were D) will have been A) am understanding B) can understand
10. You can borrow this calculator, I … it. C) could understand D) be able to understand
A) am not needing B) won’t have been needing 2. Bill is so unfit he … run at all!
C) am not going to need D) wasn’t needing A) can B) could C) can’t D) couldn’t
11. Ann has got a busy week ahead of her. She … us to 3. I … the test with the highest score in the group yet.
organize the party. A) couldn’t do B) wasn’t able to
A) will help B) helps C) will be helping D) help C) haven’t been able to do D) can’t do
12. Doctor: It’s not a deep cut, but it … a scar. 4. … all the shopping back home on your bike, or will you
A) will leave B) is leaving C) leaves D) had left need the car?
13. … I return from college I will clean the house from top A) Will you be able to carry B) You can
to bottom. C) Could you carry D) Were you able to carry
A) Before B) After C) If D) Until 5. With some careful manoeuvring, I … the car into the
14. In the next lesson we … our mistakes on the previous narrow space. It was very difficult.
test. A) could get B) was able to get C) can get
A) will be discussing B) are discussing D) will be able to get
C) discuss D) have discussed 6. I have some time before going to work. I think I … help
15. Sorry – I … you about the test but I forgot. you with your maths.
A) told B) was going to tell C) had told D) will tell A) can B) could C) can’t D) was able to
7. She went to the shop, but … find a suitable dress.
Test 9 A) could B) was able to C) wasn’t able to D) can’t
1. When you lived in London … by bus? 8. You … us about today’s test last week. We aren’t ready!
A) you used to travel B) did you use to travel A) could tell B) couldn’t tell
C) did you used to travelling D) you used to travelling C) could have told D) couldn’t have told
2. Every morning I … a cup of coffee before I go to work. 9. In those days we had a car, so we … very easily.
A) am having B) have got C) have D) had A) could travel B) will be able to travel
3. Tom … his leg while he was playing football. C) can travel D) could have travelled
A) broke B) had broken C) has broken D) was breaking 10. Luckily, the drivers … before they crashed into each
4. I … him, but now we are good friends. other.
A) don’t like B) haven’t liked A) could stop B) will be able to stop
C) didn’t use to like D) hadn’t liked C) could have stopped D) were able to stop
5. Many years ago he … a white Nexia. 11. There was a big party last night. You … hear the music
A) had got B) has C) used to had D) had half a mile away.
6. Mark doesn’t work. … a lot of money? A) could B) were able to C) couldn’t D) weren’t able to
A) has got he B) he has 12. Amy’s exam results weren’t very good. She … better.
C) does he have D) does he have got A) can do B) could do C) could have done
7. Jack … but now he is like a chimney. D) was able to do
A) never used to smoke B) used to smoke 13. We didn’t invite Jill to the party. She … anyway because
C) smokes B) doesn’t smoke she was away.
8. I like Tashkent. … many interesting places. A) couldn’t come B) could have come
A) There has B) There have C) It has D) They have C) couldn’t have come D) wasn’t able to come
9. The weather is nice today. Let’s have … . 14. Be quick! The guests … arrive anytime now.
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A) could B) can C) be able to D) were able to 2. She … make some very difficult decisions since she
15. –I have some problems at college. started her own life.
–You … your parents about your problems. A) must B) has to C) had to D) has had to
A) could tell B) could have told 3. I think I … look after their cat when they go on holiday
C) couldn’t have told D) will able to tell next week. But I don’t like cats.
A) must B) can C) will have to D) had to
Test 11 4. … you make a little less noise, please? I'm trying to work.
1. Your result is the worst in the group. You … be proud of A) Must B) Have to C) May D) Can
it. 5. By law drivers … wear seat belts in cars.
A) must B) could C) can’t D) may A) have to B) can C) can’t D) needn’t
2. -There’s a light on in that office block. Do you think it’s a 6. -Is that enough potato, or … some more?
thief? -That'll be enough for me, thanks.
-It … be the cleaners. They always work at night. A) do you like B) may you like
A) must B) can’t C) may D) might not C) would you like D) could you like
3. We … as well go to the concert. We've already paid for 7. You … finish that report tonight if you’re too tired.
the tickets. Midday tomorrow is the deadline.
A) must B) can C) could D) may A) mustn’t B) must C) needn’t D) need
4. I don’t know why you wanted to stay at the party. You … 8. You … ask him again if you like, but it won't make any
have enjoyed talking to all those boring people. difference - he'll still say no.
A) must B) can’t C) might D) may not A) needn’t B) mustn’t C) can D) have to
5. I can hear loud snores coming from Jim's bedroom. He … . 9. You … tell Ann what I’ve brought. I want it to be a
A) must sleep B) can’t be sleeping surprise.
C) may have been sleeping D) must be sleeping A) must B) have to C) don’t have to D) mustn’t
6. I’m sure you could do much better if you really tried. You 10. When I got on the bus I … because I had a monthly
… be studying hard enough. ticket. It was so nice travelling by bus without paying any
A) must B) can’t C) can D) mustn’t money.
7. Some of the students didn’t phone when they passed the A) didn’t have to pay B) needn’t have paid
exam. They … . C) had to pay D) needn’t pay
A) may forget B) might have forgotten 11. -… I have a look at your dictionary?
C) can’t have forgotten D) could forget -I’m using it right now.
8. The two cars were seriously damaged. Both of the drivers A) Can B) Would C) Must D) Have to
must … very fast when the accident happened. 12. Be careful! You … drive slowly on these crooked
A) drive B) be driving C) have driven D) have been driving country roads.
9. He studies very hard and he is very intelligent. I’m sure he A) needn’t B) have to C) can D) may
… pass the exam. 13. The police car was going so fast, it … someone.
A) must B) can’t C) will D) may A) needn’t have chased B) must have been chasing
10. –Some people avoid getting on the bus on Mondays. C) can’t have been chasing D) didn’t need to chase
–It … crowded. 14. You … worry about me. I'm a good swimmer.
–It is. A) mustn’t B) can’t C) may not D) don't have to
A) can’t be B) may have been C) must be D) couldn’t be 15. Teachers … give pupils any assistance in exams. It’s
11. Everybody is doing the test except her. She … it. forbidden.
A) must finish B) can’t have finish C) must have finished A) can't B) must C) have to D) needn’t
D) might not be finishing
12. I couldn't get any reply when I called Dan. He … out, I Test 13
suppose. 1. What are you doing here? … you be at college?
A) may go B) can’t have gone C) might have gone A) Must B) Shouldn’t C) Can’t D) May
D) must be going 2. –Where did Adam get that new guitar. He hasn’t got any
13. … you read that sign from this distance? money.
A) Can B) May C) Must D) Might –It … a present. After all it was his birthday last week.
14. I can’t stop yawning – I … tired. A) should have been B) had to be
A) may have been B) can’t be C) must be C) must have been D) shouldn’t be
D) could have been 3. It is vital that you … wear a helmet when you ride a
15. … you have a long and fruitful marriage. motorbike.
A) May B) Might C) Can D) Must A) must B) needn’t C) can D) should
4. I … to her but I haven’t had time.
Test 12 A) needn’t have written B) must write
1. –Hi, Neil. I’ve brought my laptop. C) should have written D) can’t write
–Oh, you … . There are plenty of computers. 5. There are a few words in this article that you don’t know
A) needn’t bother B) needn’t have bothered the meaning. I … use a dictionary.
C) must bother D) had to bother A) may B) must C) can D) should
6. It’s rather cold in here. … I turn the heating on?
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A) Needn’t B) Must C) Ought D) Should A) scores B) scored C) would score D) had scored
7. There’ll be lots of games, so it … be fun. 11. If a student … to her, our teacher used to throw chalk at
A) must B) can’t C) needn’t D) should him/her
8. –You … ashamed when they found that you’d lied to A) wasn’t listening B) wouldn’t listen C) weren’t listening
them. D) isn’t listening
–Of course. 12. I wish they … off the electricity so often in winter in our
A) must have been B) had to be area.
C) must be D) should be A) don’t turn B) won’t turn C) haven’t turn
9. -You … have a piece of cake after you've done your D) wouldn’t turn
homework. 13. If I … Russian I … that job. I very much wanted to get
-Thank you, Mum. it.
A) should B) must C) can D) had to A) am/would get B) had been/would have got
10. He never has any money, so it’s very odd that he … have C) were/would have got D) was/will get
a new car. 14. I hope she … the competition.
A) must B) can C) ought to D) should A) had won B) won C) will win D) would win
11. They … to have arrived at lunchtime but the flight was 15. If I … thoroughly yesterday, I … able to do the test now.
delayed. A) had revised/wouldn’t be B) revise/will be
A) ought B) should C) must D) needn’t C) didn’t revise/would have been
12. I think children … eat so many sweets because they D) hadn’t revised/wouldn’t be
damage their teeth.
A) should B) must C) shouldn’t D) can’t Test 15
13. My graduate work was due at the end of June, so I … 1. Take an umbrella in case it … .
until midnight. A) rains B) rained C) will rain D) has rained
A) had to work B) should have worked 2. I can’t help you … you tell me what’s wrong.
C) must have worked D) ought to work A) in case B) provided C) unless D) if
14. It’s essential that you … do the test on your own. 3. … I had listened to him. Now I am confused.
A) must B) ought to C) may D) should A) Unless B) Provided C) In case D) If only
15. I think the weather will stay dry, but you can borrow my 4. I wouldn't dare have a party in my flat in case the
raincoat if by any chance it … rain. neighbours … .
A) may B) must C) should D) can A) would complain B) didn’t complain C) complained
D) complain
Test 14 5. You will have to leave the course … you don’t pass the
1. We’ll have to go without John if he … soon. next exam.
A) won’t arrive B) didn’t arrive A) unless B) in case C) if D) in case of
C) doesn’t arrive D) hadn’t arrived 6. Turn down the radio in case you … miss the phone
2. … harder if you were better paid? ringing.
A) Did you work B) Would you work C) Had you worked A) will B) would C) shall D) should
D) Will you work 7. My mother accuses me of negligence … I phone her every
3. If she hadn’t failed one of her final exams, she … part of day.
the summer in college. A) unless B) if C) providing D) in case
A) didn’t have to spend B) wouldn’t have to spend 8. I … some sandwiches, just in case we get hungry later on.
C) wouldn’t have had to spend D) hadn’t had to spend A) make B) will make C) had made D) making
4. –My mother is really angry with me. Because she found 9. You can go out to play … you finish your homework first.
out that I left my job. A) provided that B) unless C) in case D) because
–Oh, yes. I told her. 10. You can't get a job unless you … experience.
–Well, I wish you … her. It’s not your business. A) have B) will have C) don’t have D) won’t have
A) would tell B) didn’t tell C) hadn’t told D) don’t tell 11. They used to have a walk along the park … they didn’t
5. The shop assistant … me a merry Christmas. have free time.
A) hoped B) wished C) hopes D) wish A) as long as B) if only C) unless D) in case of
6. If you … more exercise, you’ll get fit. 12. I don't mind having a dog in the house so long as it …
A) took B) hadn’t taken C) take D) don’t take clean.
7. Sally would have a lot more friends, if she … so mean. A) is B) was C) will be D) isn’t
A) hadn’t been B) would be C) weren’t D) was 13. … bad weather, the wedding will be held indoors.
8. They … your money if you haven’t kept your receipt. A) Unless B) In case C) Provided D) In case of
A) won’t refund B) didn’t refund C) hadn’t refunded 14. Introduce Tom to Sue in case she … him before.
D) refunded A) won’t meet B) doesn’t meet C) hadn’t met
9. Suppose you … out of petrol on the way there. Would you D) hasn’t met
have phoned me? 15. We'll be there at about 7.30, … there's a suitable train.
A) ran B) would run C) had run D) would have run A) in case of B) providing C) unless D) as long
10. If only Manchester United … a goal. They must win this
match. Test 16
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1. Look! That tree … down. A) got Nicole come B) get come Nicole
A) is cutting B) has been cut C) was cut D) cuts C) got Nicole to come D) get Nicole to come
2. If you hadn’t been so late for work, you … . 8. Shopkeepers … knives and other sharp tools to children.
A) wouldn’t have sacked B) would be sacked A) are not supposed to selling B) won’t supposed to sell
C) will sack D) wouldn’t have been sacked C) don’t supposed to sell D) are not supposed to sell
3. This jacket isn’t machine-washable, so it … in a washing 9. She … last week.
machine. A) was stolen her car B) got her car to steal
A) can’t be washed B) can’t wash C) shouldn’t wash C) got her car stolen D) got her car steal
D) has to be washed 10. –I have some financial problems.
4. If you want to buy a new car, a few documents … . –Have your brother … .
A) will need B) are needed C) have needed A) lends B) will lend C) lend D) lent
D) would be needed 11. There … 1490 people in the Titanic who were killed
5. –Can I have your dictionary, please? when she sank.
–No, it … . A) is said to be B) are said to be C) said to be D) to be
A) is using B) is being used C) uses D) is used 12. –I’ve been getting a lot of annoying phone calls.
6. He was shot at close range … a pistol. –You should have your number … .
A) by B) with C) from D) – A) change B) changed C) changing D) to change
7. AD, Anno Domino, is used in the Christian calendar when 13. I couldn’t recognize Sue because she … her hair dyed.
referring to a year after Jesus Christ … . A) was having B) had C) has D) had had
A) was born B) is born C) were born D) are born 14. The children are believed … for two weeks.
8. The Pyramids … by the Ancient Egyptians. A) to have been hiding B) have hidden
A) have been built B) built C) were built D) build C) to be hiding D) hiding
9. The sculpture … from the museum. 15. I heard that Mrs. Green didn’t trust her husband, so she
A) stole B) was stolen C) steals D) has stolen ….
10. The poor bird … because it had a broken wing. A) had him followed B) had him follow C) had follow him
A) can’t fly B) may not be flown D) had him to follow
C) couldn’t fly D) had to be flown
11. Most animals … their young in spring. Test 18
A) are born B) bear C) bore D) were born 1. … blank space at the end of the form is for your name.
12. Congratulations! All of you … the exam. A) A B) An C) - D) The
A) were passed B) are passed 2. He was rushed to … hospital but died from his injuries.
C) have passed D) are passing A) a B) an C) - D) the
13. This office is very inefficient. The phone … . 3. What's for … lunch?
A) never answers B) has never answered A) a B) an C) - D) the
C) is never answered D) was never answered 4. He lived in a room with only two chairs, … bed and …
14. The papers will be checked … the teacher. table.
A) with B) by C) from D) – A) a/a B) the/the C) -/a D) -/-
15. The company … some new equipment before the strike 5. … English is the common language of much of the world
began. today.
A) had ordered B) were ordered A) A B) An C) - D) The
C) had been ordered D) will order 6. She tends to wear quite smart clothes for … work.
A) a B) an C) - D) the
Test 17 7. … hospital was built to meet the needs of … aged.
1. Naturally this vase is expensive. After all, it … to be over A) A/- B) The/the C) The/- D) -/-
three hundred years old. 8. Is there intelligent life elsewhere in … universe?
A) believes B) is believed C) believed D) has believed A) a B) an C) - D) the
2. -The mirror in this flat is broken. 9. Our English lessons are in … Room 114.
-That’s no problem. I … . A) a B) an C) - D) the
A) have it replaced B) am replacing it 10. My plumber charges £20 … hour.
C) will have it replaced D) had replaced it A) a B) an C) - D) the
3. The book … when the children started fighting over who 11. We ate in front of … TV.
should read it first. A) a B) an C) - D) the
A) tore B) tears C) got torn D) gets torn 12. … football is a religion for some people.
4. My sister will be thrilled if her design … . A) A B) An C) - D) The
A) chooses B) is chosen C) will be chosen D) has chosen 13. She drew a comparison between life in … army and life
5. The children … at school by 8.45 a.m. in … prison.
A) are supposed to be B) supposed to be A) the/- B) the/the C) -/- D) an/a
C) are supposed to D) are supposed be 14. She is said to have supernatural powers and to be able to
6. The storm is reported … five people. communicate with … .
A) to kill B) to be killed C) to have killed D) to be killing A) the died B) the dead C) the dyed D) died
7. Why don't you … to the party?
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15. Jamal practises … violin every day until he fights with 8. It was the fifth birthday of her … . So she made a
Yanguli. delicious cake by … .
A) a B) an C) - D) the A) father-in-law’s/himself B) father-in-law/herself
C) father-in-law/itself D) father-in-law’s/herself
Test 19 9. When they visit us they always bring their dog with … .
1. He was accused of a … accident. A) them B) it C) themselves D) itself
A) road B) roads C) road’s D) roads’ 10. Jimmy tied his shoelaces all by … .
2. … one of the most popular sports in Britain. A) him B) his C) himself D) hisself
A) The bowls is B) Bowls is 11. I don't think Marie is enjoying … very much at school.
C) The bowls are D) Bowls are A) myself B) ourselves C) herself D) themselves
3. This means of transport … energy. 12. Gradually, since her divorce, she's beginning to believe
A) to save B) save C) saving D) saves in … again.
4. Three hours … long enough to look round the museum. A) itself B) herself C) himself D) themselves
A) is B) are C) were D) has 13. "Can I have some more bread?" "Please, help … !"
5. Cattle … hundreds of miles by the cowboys. A) me B) yourselves C) him D) yourself
A) drove B) was driven C) were driving D) were driven 14. Has the cat been given … milk?
6. She walked out of the chemistry with … in her hand. A) it B) itself C) its D) it’s
A) glasses medicine bottle B) a glasses medicine bottle 15. She has started a business of … .
C) a glass medicine bottle D) glass medicine bottle A) her B) hers own C) herself D) her own
7. I picked up … packet.
A) a cigarette B) a cigarette’s C) cigarettes’ D) cigarettes Test 21
8. The family … delighted with their presents. 1. Neither Marie nor her friends … to class today.
A) are B) is C) will D) have A) is going B) are going C) going D) to go
9. I need … newspaper. Have you got it? 2. ... my children have blonde hair.
A) a yesterday’s B) a yesterday A) No B) None C) No of D) None of
C) yesterday’s D) yesterday 3. John … twenty friends planned a party.
10. The … note belongs to Jill. A) both B) along with C) neither D) either
A) fifty-pound’s B) fifty pounds 4. They had a lot of trouble for their dinner party, but … the
C) fifty-pound D) fifty pounds’ guests didn't come.
11. This sort of … camera is very expensive. A) some B) neither C) half D) either
A) a B) an C) the D) – 5. The meeting won’t last long. I’ll see you when … over.
12. You will be given three and a half … for the exam on A) it’s B) itself C) its D) it
August 1. 6. Some … may make me ill.
A) hour B) hours’ C) hours D) hour’s A) food’s B) the food C) of food D) food
13. There was an … delay at the airport. 7. If either of you … a vacation now, we won’t be able to
A) hour B) hours’ C) hours D) hour’s finish the work.
14. They sell … in this store. A) took B) would take C) takes D) take
A) washing machine B) washing machines 8. Mr. Stonebanks accompanied by several members of the
C) washings machines D) washings machine committee … proposed some changes of the rules.
15. We celebrated my … birthday. A) have B) has C) having D) is having
A) father-in-law B) father’s-in-law 9. I need to talk to your parents. Is … of them at home?
C) father-in-law’s D) father-in-laws A) either B) none C) both D) half
10. You must answer either yes … no.
Test 20 A) both B) nor C) and D) or
1. The accident was my fault. I caused it. I was responsible. 11. You can write on … sides of the paper.
In other words, I blamed … for the accident. A) both B) either C) neither D) none
A) myself B) me C) mine D) my 12. The money is used to buy basic foods … flour, rice, and
2. That boy of … is in trouble again. pasta.
A) you B) he C) yours D) him A) both B) either C) such as D) not only
3. Children, take care of … . 13. Neither of the books … in this country.
A) you B) yourself C) they D) yourselves A) published B) was published
4. You'll have to make up … own mind what university you C) were published D) will publish
want to study at. 14. We were able to solve … problems we had.
A) your B) yourself C) you D) yours A) most of the B) the most of
5. Mr. and Mrs. Hall own … own business. C) most of D) the most of the
A) their B) they C) theirs D) themselves 15. There are problems not only with the students, … with
6. They kept looking at … and smiling. the teachers themselves.
A) each another B) one other C) another one D) each other A) along B) both C) but also D) or
7. He … used to complain about the exam if the questions
were a little more difficult. Test 22
A) itself B) themselves C) them D) himself 1. … of the guests couldn’t come to the party.
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A) Some B) Any C) No D) None 11. There's still … till my birthday.
2. -Somebody has made a donation of £1 million to Oxfam. A) whole a month B) a whole month
-…? C) whole month D) whole the month
A) Has she B) Has it C) Have they D) They haven’t 12. I love English grammar best. … things in this world give
3. May I have … coffee? me more pleasure than it.
A) any B) some C) no D) none A) Little B) Every C) Few D) All
4. Can't you run … faster? 13. New batteries cost 2 000 sums … .
A) none B) any C) some D) no A) all B) each C) every D) few
5. Damn, … idiot's locked the door! 14. Sarah is invited lots of parties and she goes to … .
A) some B) any C) none D) nobody A) everyone B) everything C) every one D) every
6. I need some time to think it through - I don't want to make 15. All I want to do … go home and catch some z's.
… sudden decisions. A) be to B) is C) are D) to be
A) no B) none C) any D) some
7. Can we go … else to talk - it's very noisy here. Test 24
A) something B) somewhere C) anybody D) nowhere 1. Some people prefer classical music, but … prefer rock
8. There’s hardly … petrol in the tank. music.
A) anything B) any C) no D) some A) other B) another C) others D) the others
9. There was a tradition in our class that when it was … 2. Ann didn’t tell Sue about the party. She invited all her …
birthday, they brought in a cake for us all to share. friends.
A) anybody’s B) someones C) nobodies D) somebody's A) other B) another C) the other D) others
10. The question was so easy that I think … of you would 3. When I was young, I could swim from one side of the lake
have been able to answer it. to … .
A) any B) none C) no D) some A) other B) others C) another D) the other
11. We got to Paris without … problems. 4. Can you give me … example of how to deal with the
A) any B) some C) no D) any of problem?
12. I thought she was famous, but … of my friends have A) more B) other C) another D) the other
ever heard of her. 5. When I got to class, all of … students were already in
A) some B) any C) no D) none their seats.
13. None of these newspapers … more often than twice a A) others B) the other C) the others D) another
week. 6. A child needs to learn how to get along with … people.
A) was published B) were published A) other B) the other C) others D) the others
C) published D) publish 7. I’m almost finished. I just need … five minutes.
14. She wonders whether there’s … news from Harry. A) other B) the other C) another D) others
A) anybody B) anything C) any D) some 8. The dish was excellent, so I asked for … helping.
15. Go … in the world and you'll find some sort of A) another B) others C) other D) the other
hamburger restaurant. 9. Why are you always arguing with … ?
A) nowhere B) anywhere C) somebody D) nothing A) each another B) one other C) another one D) each other
10. Sherman has signed a contract for … .
Test 23 A) other two months B) another two season
1. Can I give you … advice? C) another two seasons D) the other two seasons
A) a little B) a few C) few D) little 11. Look at your hands. One is your right hand. … is your
2. She's got four children, … under the age of five. left hand.
A) everybody B) everything C) all D) every A) Another B) The other C) Other D) The others
3. … a car is stolen in this city. 12. Any … way of solving this problem can’t help you.
A) Every four minute B) Each four minutes A) other B) the other C) others D) another
C) Every four minutes D) Each four minute 13. Don’t be so mean! For … £30 you can buy the model
4. I spend too … on clothes. with remote control.
A) a lot B) lots of C) many D) much A) other B) more C) another D) the other
5. Nearly … student at college has a mobile phone. 14. There’s one … that we need to consider.
A) all B) every C) each D) every one A) more question B) more questions C) another question
6. He wasn't seriously injured - he just got … cuts and D) another questions
bruises. 15. I invited five people to my party. Of those five people,
A) a little B) a few C) few D) little only John and Ann can come. … can’t come.
7. … the children received a present. A) Others B) The others C) The other D) Another
A) Each B) Every C) Each of D) Every of
8. … he needs is a roof over his head and a decent meal. Test 25
A) All B) Everything C) Each D) Everybody 1. An atheist is someone … doesn’t believe in God.
9. Alex is making very … progress at school. A) he B) they C) which D) who
A) a little B) a few C) few D) little 2. Can you tell me the reason … he lied to me?
10. My wife and I … ordered avocado to start with. A) when B) where C) why D) whose
A) each B) every C) all D) whole 3. 2003 was the year … Peter was born.
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A) why B) where C) when D) which A) a three-leg B) three-legged
4. That’s the bag … handle is broken. C) three-legs D) a three-legged
A) why B) who C) which D) whose 15. A new motorway … £500 million is planned.
5. That’s the girl with … I went to the party. A) costs B) cost C) costing D) to cost
A) whom B) what C) which D) who
6. A person who repairs cars … a mechanic. Test 27
A) are B) is C) does D) have 1. Mike … in UFOs.
7. Excuse me, this is the seat … I was sitting. A) interests B) interesting C) is interested D) is interesting
A) where B) when C) which D) who 2. English … me.
8. Caroline is the girl … brother won the prize. A) fascinates B) fascinating C) fascinated D) is fascinated
A) who’s B) whose C) which D) who 3. Ann bought a … frame.
9. We spent our holiday in a small town … is near the sea. A) beautiful wooden picture
A) what B) who C) which D) where B) wooden beautiful picture
10. I hadn't got much money on me but I gave them … I C) beautiful picture wooden
had. D) wooden picture beautiful
A) what B) whom C) which D) why 4. This is a … place.
11. The Coliseum … attracts many tourists is in Rome. A) depress B) depressing C) depressed D) depresses
A) who B) whose C) which D) where 5. Put the words in the correct position.
12. Ann is the one … an English teacher. 1. an antique 2. sugar 3. basin 4. silver
A) who B) which C) whose D) who’s A) 1, 4, 3, 2 B) 2, 3, 4, 1 C) 1, 4, 2, 3 D) 4, 1, 3, 2
13. Peter Smith … had an accident is in hospital. 6. –It is very warm for winter.
A) whom B) who C) which D) what –Yes, all this sunshine is quite … .
14. I'm just sorry about … I've caused all of you. A) surprise B) surprised C) to surprise D) surprising
A) which B) whom C) what D) who 7. The journey took all day and night. They found it … .
15. The sports centre … we used to go to closed down a A) tiring B) was tiring C) tired D) was tired
month ago. 8. You'll … the baby wearing that mask.
A) which B) when C) what D) where A) frightened B) frightening C) frighten D) are frightened
9. This is … game.
Test 26 A) an excited new family B) a new family excited
1. We passed shops … windows were decorated for C) an exciting new family D) a new families excited
Christmas. 10. For one … moment I thought I was going to fall.
A) which B) those C) where D) whose A) terrifying B) terrified C) terrify D) terrifies
2. Everyone … the building was searched by the police. 11. I'm sorry - is my cough … you?
A) entered B) enters C) enter D) entering A) annoys B) annoyed C) annoy D) annoying
3. Martin is someone with … I usually agree. 12. She was very … to hear that the holiday had been
A) which B) whom C) what D) who cancelled.
4. Atlanta is the city … the Olympic Games took place in A) upsetting B) upset C) upsetted D) upsets
1996. 13. I … at the test results.
A) where B) which C) when D) why A) surprising B) surprised
5. When you go camping, you should get a … bag with you. C) was surprised D) was surprising
A) sleep B) slept C) sleeps D) sleeping 14. This … for me - I don't want to talk about it.
6. Ambulances called to the scene … a long time to get A) is upsetting B) upset C) upsetting D) is upset
through the rush hour traffic. 15. By ten o'clock the bar … .
A) took B) taking C) taken D) take A) crowded B) was crowded
7. It rained all night, … was good for the garden. C) was crowding D) crowding
A) who B) what C) that D) which
8. Mark likes to travel at night, … the roads are quiet. Test 28
A) where B) which C) when D) that 1. He is very clever. He thinks … .
9. An obstacle is something … your way. A) quick B) quickly C) quiet D) quite
A) blocks B) is blocked C) blocking D) blocked 2. The party had … started when she left.
10. We went to the Riverside Restaurant, … I once had A) hardly B) hard C) late D) lately
dinner with Jill. 3. I think he was accused of stealing the money very … .
A) when B) which C) whom D) where A) just B) high C) justly D) yet
11. Laure had a wooden box, … she kept her photos in. 4. The restaurant turned out to be … cheap.
A) that B) which C) where D) who A) surprising B) surprisingly C) surprised D) surprisedly
12. There were delays this morning for people … to work. 5. The jury found them both … .
A) were travelling B) travelled C) travel D) travelling A) guilty B) guiltily C) guiltying D) to guilty
13. Baseball is a game … mainly in the USA. 6. I … hardly hear her at the back. There was a lot of noise.
A) is played B) played C) playing D) plays A) can B) couldn’t C) mustn’t D) could
14. While reading “Kutadgu bilig” by Yusuf Xos Hojib, you 7. When she came home from school she really didn’t look
will come across a scene related to … chair. ….
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A) good B) badly C) well D) hardly C) complained D) complaining
8. Some medical drugs are advertised that they are … in
every pharmacies. Test 30
A) wide available B) widely availably C) widely available 1. … food is wasted than is eaten in this canteen.
D) wide availably A) Many B) A lot C) More D) A bit
9. He grew … of the countryside, so he wanted to leave it. 2. Mary is … of the four girls.
A) bored B) boring C) boringly D) bore A) tall B) the taller C) taller D) the tallest
10. Some children are … up despite family breakdown. 3. You look a lot … than usual.
A) good-bringing B) well-bringing C) well-brought A) more beautiful B) much beautiful C) more beautifully
D) good-brought D) of beautiful
11. He acted … way. 4. Islam is the second … used religion in the world.
A) coward B) cowardly C) in a coward D) in a cowardly A) widest B) more widely C) most widely D) the wider
12. That wine stain on my shirt has ... . 5. Football is by far … sport in the world.
A) virtual disappeared B) virtually disappeared A) the most popular B) popular C) more popular
C) virtual disappearing D) virtually disappearing D) the more popular
13. She wore two pullovers … . 6. If someone offered him more money or a car and I think
A) to keep warm B) keeping warm C) to keep warmly he would choose … .
D) keeping warmly A) late B) the latter C) the last D) the latest
14. His excuse was … , but she swallowed it whole. 7. … you study, … you know.
A) obviously a lie B) obvious a lie C) obviously lie A) Much/Much B) The most/the most
D) obvious lie C) The more/the more D) Most/most
15. He told his cousin a tale in which the hero fights with a 8. Can we stay here a few … days?
… monster. A) more B) many C) much D) a lot
A) many-head B) many-headly 9. We need to talk … about this.
C) many-heading D) many-headed A) further B) farther C) far D) the furthest
10. People are becoming … by the universe.
Test 29 A) the more and more fascinated
1. Oh Richard, you’re … an idiot! B) the most and most fascinating
A) so B) such C) enough D) too C) more and more fascinating
2. It was … desk for a child's room. D) more and more fascinated
A) too expensive a B) a such expensive 11. Susie went to the same school … Ann.
C) enough expensive D) so expensive A) so B) than C) as D) like
3. I have enjoyed my stay here. I’ll be sorry … . 12. A: Hey, Nick. Pass the pizza. I want another piece.
A) leaving B) in leaving C) to leave D) to leaving B: There are only two pieces left. You take … piece.
4. Are you … to run a marathon? A) the biggest B) bigger C) the big D) big
A) enough fit B) fit enough C) too fit D) such fit 13. … the lesson, the more I got sleepy.
5. Vicky didn't bring enough money … two CDs. A) The more bored B) The most bored C) The most boring
A) buying B) for buying C) to buy D) buy D) The more boring
6. I don't think he's really … for this sort of job. 14. He was very sad. He had never looked … .
A) enough experienced B) experiencing enough A) more sadly B) sadder C) the saddest D) the most sadly
C) experienced enough D) enough experienced 15. In my opinion, New Year is … holiday.
7. Thank you for being … patient. A) wonderful B) more wonderful C) the most wonderful
A) so B) such C) enough D) so a D) wonderfully
8. I've never been to … a restaurant before.
A) such expensive B) so expensive C) enough expensive Test 31
D) such an expensive 1. For the first few months the babies looked … I couldn't
9. I'd be glad … you. tell which was which.
A) helping B) to help C) help D) helped A) so alike B) such alike C) so like D) such like
10. I didn't know they had … children! 2. She seems to wear something … every day.
A) such many C) such a lot C) so much D) so many A) different to B) different from C) different
11. I tried to sell my car, but nobody was interested … it. D) different than
A) to buy B) in buying C) to buying D) buy 3. She sings … an angel!
12. She was … girl then, just out of high school. A) like B) alike C) similar D) the same
A) such a little B) such a few C) so little D) so few 4. I've never been to Bruges - … it like?
13. Andrew spends … much time working. A) how does B) what is C) what does D) how is
A) such B) too a C) such a D) too 5. People say I look just … as my brother.
14. You should have stopped to think first. You acted … . A) like B) alike C) similar D) the same
A) enough hastily B) hastily enough 6. My father and I have … views on politics.
C) too hastily D) such hastily A) like B) alike C) similar D) the same as
15. Rita was the only person … . 7. Things are different … they were a year ago.
A) to complaining B) to complain A) than B) as C) to D) from
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8. The colours are very similar, I … this one best. A) in spite B) despite of C) in spite of D) even though
A) similar B) the same C) like D) alike 3. The cafe was crowded, … we found a table.
9. The children were … dressed. A) although B) despite C) so D) but
A) similar B) different C) similarly D) like 4. I liked the sweater. I decided not to buy it, … .
10. Chairs, stools, sofas and benches are different types … . A) but B) so C) though D) in spite of
A) from seat B) than a seat C) from a seat D) of seat 5. This year's figures show that Zedco has become profitable
11. I can understand him well, living in a … family situation and is now doing well … its recent problems.
A) similar B) similar to C) the same as D) different from A) because B) in spite of C) although D) so
12. –What is your English … ? 6. He hates spending money despite … a millionaire.
–Not so bad. A) being B) is C) be D) to be
A) alike B) like C) the same D) similar 7. Although I dropped the dish, it … .
13. John Fuller was quite … at school when he was an A) broke B) has broken C) didn't break D) hadn’t broken
ordinary boy and had no close friends. 8. They didn’t … offer me a cup of tea.
A) different B) different from C) different than A) still B) yet C) even D) despite
D) differently 9. Laura wants to fly, … she feels afraid.
14. No one could play the trumpet … he did. A) because B) in spite of C) even D) although
A) like B) similar C) alike D) the same 10. … the ground was very wet, it was decided to go ahead
15. They have been working for … company for over two with United's game against City.
years. A) Despite B) Because C) Although D) Because of
A) similar B) like C) alike D) the same 11. Although I told the absolute truth, … would believe me.
A) anyone B) no one C) none D) everyone
Test 32 12. This will make our job even … .
1. I've only been at work an hour, and I'm … exhausted. A) more difficult B) difficultly C) more difficulty
A) already B) yet C) any more D) still D) most difficult
2. -Have they sent you your cheque? 13. … you take a taxi, you'll still miss your train. It’s over.
-No, not … . I should get it next week. A) If B) When C) Even if D) Because
A) still B) any longer C) already D) yet 14. I'm no better … the fact that I've taken the pills.
3. The time passed … quickly. A) in spite B) despite of C) in spite of D) in despite
A) quit B) quiet C) quite D) quack 15. I decided to go with them … I had nothing better to do.
4. There's no need to tell me. I … know. A) despite B) because C) even though D) even if
A) any longer B) yet C) no longer D) already
5. It's … old house Test 34
A) a rather B) rather C) rather a D) a quite 1. The way your sister plays the violin sounds … two cats
6. I used to belong to the sports club, but I'm … a member. fighting.
A) still B) any longer C) no longer D) already A) like B) as C) as if D) so
7. My friend is sixteen, and he … can't swim. 2. Daniel spends money … it grows on trees.
A) yet B) no longer C) still D) already A) as B) as if C) like D) so
8. The exhibition was quite … , but I've never seen better 3. I’m using this tin … an ashtray.
ones. A) like B) as if C) so D) as
A) good B) well C) bad D) badly 4. Mark is a good golfer, but today he played … a beginner.
9. There was … a crowd. A) like B) as C) as if D) so
A) quite B) quit C) quiet D) quick 5. He sometimes behaves … he’s the only one with
10. I know it isn't lunch-time … , but I'm really hungry. problems.
A) still B) already C) no longer D) yet A) as B) like C) as if D) such
11. We're only halfway through our holiday, but we've … 6. The body sank … a stone to the bottom of the river.
spent all our money. A) as B) as if C) such D) like
A) still B) yet C) already D) any longer 7. From what Emma said, it sounds … she and Mathew are
12. He’s quite … . He wants to go straight to bed going to get married.
A) exhausting B) exhausted C) exhausts D) to exhaust A) as B) as if C) like D) so
13. It's … raining, look. How much longer can it go on? 8. Rachel failed her driving test, … she expected.
A) yet B) any longer C) still D) no A) as B) such C) like D) as if
14. It is very difficult for young children to sit … for very 9. He smokes … a chimney.
long. A) alike B) as C) as if D) like
A) still B) no longer C) already D) yet 10. We chose Calvert to lead us … he said he knew the way.
15. Vicky has got a present, but she hasn't opened it … . A) so B) as C) despite D) like
A) still B) any longer C) yet D) already 11. I’ll take you to all the places I loved … a boy.
A) like B) as if C) as D) so
Test 33 12. … Napoleon once said, attack is the best method of
1. My sister got the job, … she didn't expect to. defence.
A) although B) because C) despite D) so A) Like B) As C) Because D) So
2. I'm no better … the pills. 13. Mrs. Crump looked … she was going to explode.
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A) as if B) because C) as D) so 7. I was lucky. I found the solution … accident.
14. I meant it … a joke. A) at B) in C) on D) by
A) like B) so C) as D) as if 8. We came all the way on … .
15. … we were sitting down to dinner, the phone rang. A) a foot B) feet C) foot D) the feet
A) As B) So C) Because D) Such 9. The door must have been opened … a key.
A) by B) with C) to D) from
Test 35 10. I'm not going to buy those shoes … $150!
1. I often read … a meal. A) at B) on C) in D) to
A) for B) during C) while D) by the time 11. Could you be quiet for a minute, please? I'm … the
2. They hope to build the new bridge … next July. phone.
A) by B) until C) by the time D) by that time A) on B) by C) in D) at
3. I woke up … the night. 12. I hate walking … the cold.
A) in B) at C) on D) to A) by B) at C) on D) in
4. –Did you finish the crossword? 13. In the past, this sort of work was all done … hand.
–Yes, I did it … five minutes. A) in B) with C) on D) by
A) during B) in C) for D) while 14. Their wages were increased … 12%.
5. We won't have another holiday … next summer. A) in B) on C) by D) into
A) by B) by the time C) until D) by that time 15. It's a long journey. Let's stop somewhere … the way and
6. Tell Vicky she can keep the book until she … it. have a meal.
A) will finish B) finishes C) won’t finish D) doesn’t finish A) on B) in C) by D) to
7. The fire alarm rang … yesterday's meeting.
A) during B) while C) for D) until
8. The group set off … yesterday morning.
A) at B) on C) in D) –
9. We arose early … Christmas morning. Test
A) at B) in C) on D) – 1. -I think I'll stay here after all.
10. Your photos will be ready … an hour. -You are ... changing your mind.
A) in B) at C) on D) to A) already B) constantly C) no sooner D) sometimes
11. He didn't even ring her up … her birthday. 2. A man arrives home late one night after the office
A) in B) at C) on D) to Christmas party. His wife ... for him and she ... to him "Hi"
12. Stop cracking those nuts with your teeth! Here. Use a A) is waiting/is saying B) waited/said
C) is waiting/says D) wait/say
nutcracker. Do you want to be toothless … you're thirty?
A) until B) by the time C) by D) by then 3. -I can't read this.
13. I’ll give your dictionary back on Sunday. By that time I -You ... about my handwriting.
… the article. A) are complaining always B) complain always
A) translate B) will translate C) had translated C) are always complaining D) always complained
D) will have translated 4. At the beginning of the book, three men ... $3 million in a
14. You'll need to hand your project in. I'd like to have it … crashed plane.
Friday, ideally A) find B) founded C) finds D) are finding
A) by B) until C) by then D) by the time 5. I bought this new dress today. How ... ?
15. He was a big man … his forties. A) does it look B) is it looking C) it looks D) it is looking
A) at B) on C) in D) – 6. Flowers ... bees with their brightly-coloured petals.
A) attracts B) are attracting C) attract D) were attracting
Test 36 7. -Everybody ... to understand this rule.
1. Richard came … the train. -We will.
A) in B) on C) by D) with A) tries B) is trying C) don't try D) try
2. We couldn't get past because there was a parked car … the 8. I ... you are worried about Pedro.
way. A) gather B) am gathering C) gathers D) aren't gathering
9. I ... lamb, thanks. I'm a vegetarian.
A) on B) at C) in D) into
3. … the whole it's a good idea, but there are one or two A) eat B) am eating C) don't eat D) am not eating
problems. 10. My car's in the garage today. They ... new brakes.
A) On B) By C) In D) At A) fit B) are fitting C) were fitting D) fitted
4. I need “A song of ice and fire” … George Martin. It is one 11. -It is getting late. Where on earth is he?
of bestseller books. -You ... patient.
A) by B) of C) from D) in A) are B) are being C) be D) being
5. It's sometimes cheaper if you pay … cash in the shops in 12. Rakitic ... to Messi who ... just over the bar. Barcelona
our area. are attacking much more in this half.
A) by B) to C) in D) from A) pass/shoot B) is passing/shoot
C) is passing/shooting D) passes/shoots
6. It took Claire hours to decide. … the end she chose a long
blue dress. 13. I ... the government is giving the health service a lot
A) At B) On C) In D) By more money.
A) see B) am seeing C) seen D) seeing
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14. Banks ... more money these days to encourage business C) shall forget D) won't forget
to expand. 5. That plate is hot. If you touch it, you ... yourself.
A) lend B) are lending C) is lending D) lends A) are burning B) will burn C) burn D) don't burn
15. The car ... again. 6. Can you wait for me? I ... be long.
A) doesn't start B) haven't started A) won't B) don't C) am not D) wasn't
C) isn't starting D) starts 7. I think the weather ... nice later today.
Test A) is B) is going to be C) was about to be D) is being
1. I can't understand why he ... so selfish. He isn't usually 8. -Let's have a party.
like that. -That's a great idea. We ... lots of people.
A) is B) be C) is being D) being A) will invite B) are going to invite
2. This cheese smells horrible. I ... it. C) invite D) are inviting
A) don't eat B) am not going to eat 9. -What are those bricks for?
C) am not about to eat D) do eat -I ... a wall at the side of the garden.
3. Then the prince gets on his horse and quickly ... away. A) will build B) am going to build
A) is riding B) ride C) was riding D) rides C) builds D) shall not build
4. It ... colder and colder every day. 10. ... on Thursday or Friday?
A) gets B) is getting C) get D) about to get A) Does the sale finish B) Is the sale finishing
5. -Is David at home? C) Will the sale finish D) The sale finishes
-Yes, he ... a shower. 11. He's always so lazy. He ... anything to help.
A) is having B) has C) have D) was about have A) doesn't B) isn't C) won't D) doesn't do
6. He ... the train to work every day. 12. The company I work for ... so well this year.
A) takes B) is taking A) doesn't do B) isn't doing
C) is going to taking D) were about to take C) shall not doing D) not to do
7. The plane from London ... at 8.30. 13. They don't get on well. They're ... arguing
A) is arriving B) arrives A) always B) right now C) no sooner D) already
C) was going to arrive D) are about to arrive 14. Hurry up! Everybody ... for you.
8. I'm sorry I interrupted you. What ... ? A) waits B) is waiting C) was about to wait D) shall wait
A) were you going to say B) do you say 15. -Oh, I've forgotten my glasses again.
C) are you saying D) are you about to say -Typical! You ... them.
9. I've decided not to stay here any longer. Tomorrow I ... for A) are always forget B) are about to forget
somewhere else to stay. C) are going to forget D) are always forgetting
A) look B) was about to look
C) am going to look D) was going to look Test
10. I ... the car this evening, so you can have it. 1. I was enjoying the party, but Jack ... to go home.
A) am about to use B) don't use A) wants B) was wanting C) wanted D) want
C) was going to use D) am not going to use 2. I knew Sarah was busy, so I ... her.
11. Jane ... her phone this term. She wants to concentrate on A) disturbed B) am not disturbing
her studies. C) didn't disturb D) won't disturb
A) doesn't use B) isn't using C) uses D) was about to use 3. I suspected he ... about his age.
12. I ... she can speak four languages. A) lied B) lay C) lain D) laid
A) am hearing B) about to hear C) going to hear D) hear 4. ... that man over there?
13. First, you ... the water to a temperature of 1000 C. A) Do you see B) Are you seeing
A) are boiling B) were about to boiling C) Were you seeing D) Did you saw
C) are going to boiling D) boil 5. It ... cold, so he shut the window.
14. -Have you found a house yet? A) is B) was C) will be D) be
-No. I ... with my aunt at the moment. 6. We were good friends. We ... each other well.
A) stay B) am staying C) be about to stay D) going to stay A) known B) were knowing C) knew D) will know
15. The baby's hair ... like silk. 7. -I am not enjoying my job.
A) is feeling B) feel C) is about to feel D) feels -Why ... a new job.
A) shan't you find B) aren't you finding
Test C) didn't you find D) don't you find
1. I thought it ... but it didn't. 8. I ... up at 6 o'clock every morning last week.
A) was raining B) was going to rain A) get B) was getting C) will get D) got
C) is going to rain D) will rain 9. When you ... last night, I ... in the garden so I didn't hear
2. I am trying to give her advice, but she ... listen. the phone.
A) wasn't B) isn't C) won't D) doesn't A) rang/worked B) rung/was working
3. I have got no money. What ... I do? C) ring/work D) rang/was working
A) do B) will C) am D) shall 10. We ... any meat these days as we are both on a diet.
4. -Remember to get a newspaper when you go out. A) don't eat B) aren't eating
-Ok. I ... . C) didn't eat D) weren't eating
A) don't forget B) am not forgetting
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11. According to the timetable, the train to London ... at C) am staying D) stay
10.15. 2. I ... here for the past three years, I really like it.
A) leaves B) is leaving C) was leaving D) did left A) have been working B) am working
12. ... I carry some of those bags for you, or can you C) work D) will work
manage? 3. -Your clothes are wet.
A) Do B) Am C) Shall D) Did -I ... the dog.
13. Look out! You ... the car in front! A) am washing B) wash
A) hit B) are hitting C) shall hit D) are going to hit C) have been washing D) was washing
14. ... you help me with my math homework, please? 4. The cat ... in front of the fire.
A) Shall B) Do C) Will D) Did A) lied B) lay C) laid D) lain
15. -You cheated in the test by copying from another 5. ... I tell them the news?
student. A) Do B) Am C) Have D) Shall
-No, that's not right. I ... the test without any help. 6. That afternoon he ... to check the old experiments.
A) finish B) did finish C) was finish D) don't finish A) decided B) is deciding C) has decided D) decide
7. Rabbits ... in holes in the ground.
Test A) live B) are living C) have lived D) will live
1. This is the first time Ann ... tennis. 8. -Is Paul on holiday this week?
A) is playing B) played C) has played D) have played -No, she ... .
2. We ... when someone knocked at the door. A) has worked B) works C) worked D) is working
A) talked B) have talked C) were talking D) will talk 9. Nick ... your car, so you can have it now.
3. ... to New York when you went to the States last summer? A) has been repairing B) is repairing
A) Have you been B) Did you go C) repaired D) has repaired
C) Have you gone D) Are you going 10. -Would you like to go to London one day?
4. We ... what to get Mark for his birthday yet. -Yes, I ... to go to London.
A) haven't decided B) didn't decide A) am always wanting B) have always wanted
C) won't decide D) don't decide C) always wanted D) will always want
5. Denise ... at the stadium until she finds a better job. 11. I ... about what you said and I've decided to take your
A) works B) worked C) was working D) is working advice.
6. I love this song! ... it up! A) am thinking B) think
A) Turn B) Will turn C) Have turned D) Turned C) have been thinking D) will think
7. I was bored, so Mum ... me some money to go shopping. 12. Somebody ... all the chocolates. The box is empty.
A) gave B) was giving C) gives D) given A) has eaten B) is eating C) will eat D) eat
8. -Whose is this money on the floor? 13. I ... about the problem for a long time.
-It ... to me. Thank you. A) have been knowing B) know
A) belongs B) is belonging C) belonged D) have belonged C) was knowing D) have known
9. I'm sorry I'm late. I ... my way and had to ask for 14. -I am saving money to go on a world trip.
directions. -How much money ... so far?
A) have lost B) lose C) am losing D) lost A) have you been saving B) do you save
10. ... to the airport to see Jack off this evening? C) have you saved D) did you save
A) Do we go B) Have we gone 15. Sarah ... to regret not taking that job in France.
C) Did we go D) Shall we go A) begins B) is beginning C) have begun D) begun
11. They ... on holiday to Spain and won't be back until the
end of the month. Test
A) have been B) have gone C) were D) go 1. Is it really the first time you ... first class?
12. -Can I borrow $50? A) have ever been flying B) have ever flown
-You ... me for money. C) are ever flying D) ever fly
A) have forever asked B) are forever asking 2. The nineteenth century ... many technological advances,
C) will forever ask D) forever asked such as the camera and the electric light bulb.
13. -Shall I make us some dinner? It's already 8 o'clock. A) has seen B) will see C) saw D) does see
-No, thanks. I ... to the dentist this morning and my mouth 3. It is a few days since I ... from George.
hurts too much to eat anything. A) heard B) haven't heard C) didn't hear D) hear
A) am going B) have gone C) went D) have been 4. The cat has eaten your supper. She ... it off the table.
14. Dan ... on the other phone right now. A) has taken B) is taking C) took D) takes
A) talked B) talks C) is talking D) has talked 5. How many times ... in love?
15. Carlo ... Chinese food before. A) were you B) are you C) do you D) have you been
A) is never eating B) will never eat 6. Julius Caesar ... Scotland.
C) never eats D) has never eaten A) has never reached B) never reaches
C) will never reach D) never reached
Test 7. -I ... lots of friends at university.
1. We ... at this hotel a couple of times before. -Really, Dad?
A) have been staying B) have stayed A) am making B) made C) have made D) will make
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8. I ... when I was younger. A) grows B) had grown
A) smoke B) am smoking C) smoked D) was smoking C) will grow D) is going to grow
9. -Those trousers are dirty. 12. When you rang last night, I ... in the garden, so I didn't
-Really? Yes, they are. I ... them. hear the phone.
A) am going to wash B) will wash A) was working B) had worked
C) have washed D) wash C) will work D) have worked
10. -Let's go to the cinema. 13. No sooner had he left home ... he realised that he had
-I ... and I feel exhausted. forgotten to take the phone.
A) am swimming B) have been swimming A) than B) when C) then D) and
C) swam D) was swimming 14. Jill was sitting in the armchair resting. She was tired
11. An important file ... from my office. because she ... very hard.
A) has disappeared B) disappears A) was working B) has worked
C) is disappearing D) has been disappearing C) had been working D) works
12. I ... chocolate since I ate too much and was sick. 15. I had hardly finished the test when the teacher ... it.
A) haven't liked B) am not liking A) had grabbed B) had been grabbing
C) haven't been liking D) won't like C) grabs D) grabbed
13. -I didn't wake you up, did I?
-No, I ... . Test
A) wasn't sleeping B) am not sleeping 1. ... you drive without your glasses?
C) don't sleep D) won't sleep A) Can B) Were able to C) Are able to D) Could have
14. -Why are you out of breath? 2. We ... up the Eiffel Tower while we were in Paris, but we
-Because, I ... for the last hour. decided to go to the Louvre instead.
A) am exercising B) was exercising A) can go B) couldn't have gone
C) have been exercising D) exercise C) could have gone D) could go
15. -Do you know Alan's brother? 3. I hope I ... my driving test after a few more lessons.
-Yes, I ... him at his wedding. A) could have taken B) will be able to take
A) have met B) meet C) was meeting D) met C) couldn't have taken D) was able to take
4. We ... a hotel room, so we had to sleep in the car. It was
Test awful!
1. -The restaurant was packed last night. A) could have found B) couldn't find
-Right. Luckily, I ... in advance. C) couldn't have found D) can't find
A) was booking B) had booked 5. They might ... help you with this problem.
C) had been booking D) will book A) can B) could C) were able to D) be able to
2. Well, you ... chocolate. There's some on your shirt. 6. Look at me, I ... ride my bike without any help.
A) are eating B) eat C) will eat D) have been eating A) could B) was able C) could have D) can
3. I thought it was the best film I ... in my life. 7. I ... smell the paint when I came in.
A) have seen B) had seen C) saw D) will see A) can B) was able to C) will be able to D) could
4. Look- Andy ... off his bike! 8. When the firefighters arrived, they ... put out the flames in
A) is falling B) falls C) had fallen D) is going to fall a couple of minutes.
5. -Are you ready for the concert? A) could B) can C) were able to D) will be able to
-Yes. I ... for weeks. 9. I ... that project without your help. Thank you a lot.
A) am practising B) will practise A) couldn't have finished B) can't finish
C) have been practising D) had practised C) couldn't finish D) wasn't able to finish
6. -Shall we go on a picnic this weekend? 10. Jack ... play the guitar before he learnt to talk!
-Yes, it's ages since I ... on a picnic. A) could B) can C) is able to D) were able to
A) went B) have gone C) didn't go D) am going 11. It is a good thing you went to the doctor or you ...
7. Luke ... outside the bank when suddenly two robbers ran become quite ill.
past him. A) could B) couldn't have C) were able to D) could have
A) stood B) was standing C) stands D) has stood 12. We ... up the Eiffel Tower while we were in Paris, but
8. He ... that book. He'll give it to you when he finishes it. we decided to go to the Louvre instead.
Maybe on Sunday. A) can go B) couldn't have gone
A) has read B) reads C) had read D) is reading C) could have gone D) could go
9. Ann ... her cup of tea for several minutes when she 13. I tried to get up but I ... .
realised it had salt in it! A) can't move B) wasn't able to move
A) had drunk B) is drinking C) couldn't move D) am not able to move
C) had been drinking D) will drink 14. I ... since I was five.
10. You ... your homework for over two hours and you still A) can swim B) could swim
haven't finished it! C) have been able to swim D) could have swum
A) have done B) had done 15. She looked all over the house, but ... find her keys
C) have been doing D) had been doing anywhere.
11. My dad ... a beard, my mum doesn't like the idea. A) can't B) couldn't C) wasn't able to D) could
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Test 6. It is important that she ... take the exam next year.
1. I ... you this before. I can't remember. A) must B) has to C) should D) need
A) may tell B) may have told 7. I probably won't get the job but I ... as well apply for it, I
C) may be telling D) could tell suppose.
2. -Was the exam very difficult? A) should B) must C) may D) could
-Yes, but I ... answer all the questions. 8. You ... pay me back now, but of course you can if you
A) can B) must C) was able to D) might like!
3. -Where's Colin? A) mustn't B) needn't C) need D) didn't have to
-I'm not sure. He ... be in the study. 9. What time ... farmers have to get up every morning?
A) might B) ought C) can D) used to A) do B) need C) could D) may
4. -...you drive? 10. Please ... I use your phone? Mine doesn't have any
-Yes, but I haven't got my own car. power?
A) Might B) Can C) May D) Ought A) should B) could C) must D) need
5. Lizzie ... spell her name before she was three. 11. Do you think I ... tell John the truth about what
A) might B) can C) may D) could happened?
6. -Sorry, I'm late again. A) must B) need C) should D) ought
-You ... wear a watch! 12. I'm sorry, but you ... leave your car here. It's forbidden.
A) might B) ought C) couldn't D) may not A) can't B) couldn't C) needn't D) don't have to
7. -I wonder if they have got lost. 13. I ... have bothered cooking all that food; they had eaten
-They ... have got lost because I gave them a map. before they arrived.
A) can't B) mustn't C) could D) may A) needn't B) couldn't C) mustn't D) can't
8. -I'm really tired. 14. Children, you ... play near the road. It's dangerous.
-You ... as well go to bed now. A) should B) can C) needn't D) mustn't
A) can B) could C) may D) must 15. Okay, yes- you ... leave five minutes early today.
9. -I saw Tina in town yesterday. A) can B) should C) need D) ought
-You ... have seen her. She's on holiday in Spain.
A) can't B) must C) mustn't D) could Test
10. -I wonder why David was in such a bad mood yesterday. 1. If you hadn't taken the money, you ... in prison now.
-He ... well. A) wouldn't have been B) weren't
A) may not feeling B) might have felt C) wouldn't be D) hadn't been
C) mustn't have felt D) may not have been feeling 2. If you ... happen to bump into James, ask him to call me.
11. -I've lost one of my gloves. A) would B) could C) may D) should
-You ... it somewhere. 3. If only we ... have to go school tomorrow!
A) may be dropping B) must have dropped A) couldn't B) didn't C) don't D) weren't
C) can't drop D) couldn't drop 4. I wish you ... up for five minutes!
12. Take an umbrella with you. It ... rain later. A) would shut B) have shut
A) might B) must C) can D) ought C) shutting D) couldn't shut
13. Buses are so expensive these days. You ... as well get a 5. Don't you sometimes wish you ... invisible?
taxi. A) can be B) will be C) are D) could be
A) might B) could C) must D) can 6. I wish Karen ... that we're trying to help her.
14. We had a really good holiday. It ... better. A) understands B) has understood
A) couldn't have been B) mustn't have been C) would understand D) is going to understand
C) may not be D) can't have been 7. If you met Tom Hanks, what ... you ask him?
15. Don't make too much noise. You ... wake the baby. A) will B) would C) have D) did
A) might B) must C) can D) should 8. I'd have got you a present if I ... it was your birthday.
A) had known B) would know
Test C) hadn't known D) don't know
1. We ... the last train after all, but of course we didn't know 9. Suppose you ... back in time. Where would you go?
that at the time. A) can travel B) would travel
A) could catch B) must catch C) could travel D) had travelled
C) must have caught D) could have caught 10. I wish I ... to you. Now it's too late.
2. I ... to the doctor because I suddenly felt better. A) have listened B) would listen
A) needn't have gone B) must have gone C) listened D) had listened
C) didn't need to go D) should go 11. I wish I ... enough money to buy these shoes.
3. Yes, of course you ... open the window if you're too hot. A) would have B) have C) had D) were having
A) can B) are able to C) needn't D) might 12. ... he more careful, he would make fewer mistakes.
4. Alan ... two essays in the exam yesterday, not one! A) Had B) Should C) Were D) Was
A) should write B) must write 13. I'm sure he ... you if he has time.
C) may be writing D) should have written A) will help B) would help C) had helped D) helped
5. I suggested that he ... up golf.
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14. Try to be here on time, ... we'll miss the beginning of the 9. I wish my neighbours ... parties every weekend!
film. A) had had B) don't have C) wouldn't have D) have
A) otherwise B) but for C) if only D) suppose 10. Suppose you ... a crime being committed, what would
15. Had I heard any news, I ... you immediately. you do?
A) would tell B) had told C) tell D) would have told A) saw B) would see C) have seen D) had seen
11. If I ... them well, I would have gone to their party
Test yesterday.
1. You can improve your performance ... you train regularly. A) would know B) knew C) have known D) had known
A) in case B) as long as C) in case of D) unless 12. -I wish I ... at the children like that.
2. Take a warm jumper in case it ... cold. -But they were being very naughty.
A) gets B) will get C) got D) would get A) wouldn't shout B) shouted
3. I wish you ... staring at me! It's so annoying! C) hadn't shouted D) could shout
A) don't keep B) keeping C) wouldn't keep D) kept 13. I wish the taxi driver ... so slowly! We're never going to
4. If you ... a pet tiger, your friends wouldn't visit you! get there!
A) own B) would own C) owned D) had owned A) didn't go B) won't go C) hasn't gone D) weren't going
5. ... you owned a helicopter, what would you use it for? 14. If she had bought tickets, they ... to the theatre now.
A) in case B) unless C) lest D) supposing A) could have gone B) had gone C) went D) could go
6. I wish you ... carefully before you decide. 15. If that child ... shouting, everybody will be much
A) had thought B) to think C) were thinking D) think happier.
7. I ... you enjoy yourself at the tomorrow. A) stops B) will stop C) would stop D) stopped
A) wish B) hope C) wished D) hoped
8. She will be here at eight unless she ... her way. Test
A) won't lose B) hadn't lost C) loses D) lost 1. Mr. Grover had his car ... last week.
9. They were afraid to complain about the noise ... they A) damaged B) damaging C) was damaged D) damage
annoyed the neighbours. 2. The missing painting is believed ... in Italy.
A) unless B) supposing C) lest D) otherwise A) was B) to be C) been D) be
10. I'm bored. I wish I ... to go out this evening. 3. Did anyone ... in the accident?
A) could arrange B) arrange A) was hurt B) were hurt C) get hurt D) got hurt
C) had arranged D) to arrange 4. -What is Alan going to do on Sunday?
11. ... I'll get my exam results sooner. -He ... a tooth taken out.
A) Supposing B) Unless C) I wish D) I hope A) has B) had C) has had D) is having
12. Do you wish ... a test next Monday? 5. We had the computers ... yesterday.
A) took B) to take C) you took D) could take A) checking B) to check C) checked D) check
13. -... you hurry, you will be late for school. 6. There ... to have been many accidents on the roads this
-I'm nearly ready now year.
A) Unless B) Supposing C) Providing D) For fear A) reports B) are reported C) is reported D) to report
14. Would that she ... her famous son now. 7. Did you get Alex ... you all the way to London?
A) sees B) has seen C) could see D) had seen A) to drive B) driven C) drive D) drove
15. He left his dictionary for me ... I needed it. 8. All the food ... by the time I got there.
A) if B) in case C) unless D) if only A) had eaten B) had been eaten C) ate D) will be eaten
9. I will have the chef ... me a vegetarian meal.
Test A) made B) to make C) make D) making
1. It ... funny if Norman got the job. 10. Yesterday afternoon, the school ... a sports day.
A) is B) were C) would be D) will be A) was held B) hold C) get held D) held
2. I don't cook much ... I've got guests. 11. The fire is reported ... by accident.
A) if B) unless C) as long D) lest A) started B) to start C) to have started D) starting
3. I've bought a chicken in case your mother ... stay to lunch. 12. This play ... by Shakespeare in 1587.
A) should B) would C) will D) shall A) wrote B) was written C) was writing D) written
4. People insure their houses ... they catch fire. 13. We didn't want to cook, so we got a pizza ... .
A) unless B) if C) in case D) if only A) delivered B) delivering C) to deliver D) deliver
5. If it ... Dad, I wouldn't have gone to college. 14. It is said that the Vikings discovered America before
A) wasn't for B) wouldn't be for Columbus.
C) weren't for D) hadn't been for A) The Vikings are said to discover America before
6. If only I ... in her; now everybody knows my secret. Columbus.
A) wouldn't confide B) had confided B) The Vikings are said to have discovered America before
C) don't confide D) hadn't confided Columbus.
7. They won't let you in unless you ... a suit and tie. C) Columbus is said to discover America before the Vikings.
A) won't wear B) wear C) wore D) wouldn't wear D) Columbus was said to discover America before the
8. ... had you arrived earlier, you wouldn't have missed Vikings.
dinner. 15. The roof of the car ... by pressing this button here.
A) If B) Unless C) In case D) - A) must lower B) can lower
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A) I’m afraid so B) So will I C) Nor do you D) I hope so
Test 7. –There are many shops in the area, …?
1. Yusuf said that he … anything to eat. A) are they B) aren’t there C) are they D) aren’t they
A) doesn’t want B) didn’t want 8. –She seldom receives visitors.
C) hasn’t wanted D) won’t want -… .
2. She said that she … come to the party. A) Nor do I B) So does Jack
A) can’t B) may not C) couldn’t D) won’t C) We are too D) They will either
3. Sonia … me that you were in hospital. 9. -Sally is good at math
A) told B) said C) says D) asked -… .
4. He said “You needn’t pay in cash” A) They are B) We don’t C) He did D) I’m not
He said to me … pay in cash. 10. He told them he … his exam results the week before.
A) he needn’t B) you mustn’t A) got B) will get C) would get D) had got
C) she didn’t need to D) I needn’t 11. He asked us … we liked rock music.
5. “I won’t be late again” he said A) if B) that C) which D) who
He said to us that … late again. 12. The policeman told him … the car.
A) we wouldn’t be B) he shouldn’t be A) stop B) stopped C) to stop D) stopping
C) he wouldn’t be D) I won’t be 13. “Who’s there” asked Joe.
6. “I used to have long hair” Laura said Joe asked who … .
Laura said that … long hair. A) was there B) had there C) there is D) there has
A) she had used to have B) she used to had 14. Don’t forget to feed the cat, …?
C) I used to have D) she used to have A) shall we B) do you C) aren’t I D) will you
7. Tonia said she … that film before. 15. -He said he was stuck in traffic.
A) saw B) had seen C) has seen D) will see -…?
8. “If I finish work early, I’ll call you” she said. A) Did he B) Wasn’t he C) Do you D) Can’t we
She told me that … would call … if … finished work early.
A) she/she/me B) she/me/she C) she/me/I D) I/her/I Test
9. He said that he was going to do shopping … . 1. -The photocopier doesn’t seem to be working.
A) next week B) last week -Try … the green button.
C) the week before D) the following week A) to press B) press C) pressing D) pressed
10. When I called, Susie said she … the dog a bath so she 2. Ben can’t remember … that he wanted to be a doctor
asked me to phone back later. when he was young.
A) had given B) is giving C) had been giving D) gave A) to say B) saying C) say D) said
11. Ann said that she would let me know as soon as she … 3. I enjoyed talking to you. I hope … you again soon.
the tickets. A) to see B) see C) seeing D) seen
A) would get B) gets C) has got D) got 4. The president paused for a moment and then went on … .
12. Molly said that she … lunch at one o’clock that day. A) talk B) talked C) talks D) talking
A) had been having B) is having C) has had D) has 5. -I don’t think Alex likes me.
13. Ben says that he … a great goal last season. -What makes you … that?
A) had scored B) scored C) will score D) has scores A) think B) to think C) thought D) thinking
14. Arthur said they … home the following week. 6. I’m in a difficult position. What do you advise me … ?
A) will fly B) are flying C) were flying D) had flown A) do B) doing C) to do D) done
15. “You mustn’t be late” he told us. 7. I didn’t move the piano myself. I got somebody … me.
He told us that … be late. A) help B) helping C) helped D) to help
A) he mustn’t B) we didn’t have to 8. My room is very untidy. I’ve got so many things and I
C) he needn’t D) we mustn’t don’t know where … them.
Test A) putting B) put C) to put D) puts
1. Let’s walk to the shops instead of taking the car, …? 9. I wish that dog would stop … . It’s driving me crazy.
A) shall we B) don’t we C) will we D) won’t we A) barked B) barking C) bark D) to bark
2. Tim asked me why I … those shoes. 10. Tina ran in a marathon last week, but she failed … .
A) bought B) had bought C) will buy D) have bought A) finish B) finishing C) finished D) to finish
3. -I’ll buy these as they’re so cheap! 11. He tried … my questions.
-…? A) to avoid to answer B) avoiding to answer
A) Do you B) Are you C) Will you D) Shall I C) to avoid answering D) avoiding answer
4. Greg … that the office was silent. 12. John seems … his new job.
A) asked B) said C) told D) talked A) to enjoying B) enjoying C) to be enjoying D) enjoy
5. “Who is that woman?” 13. We were made … for two hours.
We need to find out who … . A) to wait B) waiting C) wait D) waited
A) that woman is B) is that woman 14. If you want to get a cheap flight, I would advise … early.
C) that is woman D) that was woman A) booking B) to book C) book D) booked
6. –Will you get promoted next month? 15. Julia has been ill, but now she is beginning … better.
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12. Try … her birthday. Otherwise, she’ll get angry.
Test A) not forgetting B) not forget
1. I’m fed up with … by train. C) don’t forget D) not to forget
A) travel B) to travel C) travelled D) traveling 13. We chatted about the football for a while and then he
2. What was the film like? Was it worth … ? went on … me about his divorce.
A) to see B) saw C) seeing D) seen A) telling B) to tell C) told D) to telling
3. She said she couldn’t see me. She was busy … other 14. I don’t dare … Simone what happened.
things. A) told B) telling C) to telling D) tell
A) to do B) doing C) done D) do 15. It is very important that Greg … about this.
4. You won’t have any difficulty … a ticket for the game. A) to know B) knowing C) know D) known
A) getting B) to get C) get D) got
5. I usually watch TV before … to bed. Test
A) went B) going C) to go D) gone 1. When we got home, we found a cat … on the kitchen
6. He spends ages … on the phone. floor.
A) to talk B) talked C) talks D) talking A) to sleep B) sleeping C) slept D) to sleeping
7. I don’t feel like … this evening. Let’s get a takeaway. 2. I thought I heard somebody … “Hi”, so I looked round.
A) to cook B) will cook C) cooking D) cook A) say B) said C) saying D) to say
8. Did you go … last Saturday? 3. I don’t want to do the shopping. I would rather someone
A) dancing B) to dancing C) danced D) dance else … it.
9. I’ll never forget … the President. A) doing B) done C) to do D) did
A) to meet B) meeting C) met D) to meeting 4. Why did you change your mind? What made you … your
10. She can happily go on … the piano for hours. decision?
A) play B) played C) playing D) to play A) changing B) to change C) change D) changed
11. He made his money by … houses. 5. He spent a fortune … his house.
A) buying and selling B) buying and sell A) built B) to build C) build D) building
C) buy and sell D) to buy and to sell 6. We could hear people … in the flat above.
12. I object … for it. It should be free. A) laughed B) laughing C) to laugh D) to laughing
A) paying B) to pay C) to paying D) paid 7. It’s time … the electricity bill.
13. Do they allow … in this street? A) paid B) to pay C) paying D) pay
A) to park B) parked C) parking D) park 8. I'd better … a note so they'll know I'll be late.
14. If you’re used … money, it’s hard to be without it. A) left B) to leave C) leaving D) leave
A) to have B) having C) had D) to having 9. It’s high time you … to him for being so rude.
15. I remember … to France when I was three. A) apologize B) to apologize
A) to go B) going C) went D) go C) apologized D) apologizing
10. I … hot weather to cold weather.
Test A) would rather B) had better C) prefer D) would sooner
1. The accident seems … at around 1 pm yesterday. 11. They ran to the front door only … their mother had
A) happening B) to happen already left.
C) happen D) to have happened A) to realize B) realizing C) to realizing D) realized
2. I prefer … English texts to speaking in English. 12. She wanted to know what … next.
A) read B) to reading C) reading D) to read A) doing B) to do C) done D) will do
3. I’d rather you … next to Brian. 13. She was seen … the plants.
A) not to sit B) not sitting C) don’t sit D) didn’t sit A) watered B) was watering C) water D) watering
4. We waited for hours … the VIPs arriving. 14. She denied … in the test.
A) so as not to miss B) not to miss A) cheat B) to cheat C) cheating D) cheated
C) in order not miss D) so that not to miss 15. Let’s … spaghetti for dinner.
5. There is no point in … the words in your composition. A) made B) to make C) making D) make
A) to count B) counting C) count D) counted
6. This tool is used … holes in leather. Test
A) making B) to making C) make D) to make 1. I got up and looked out of the window … what the
7. I’ll give you a second chance … your results. weather was like.
A) improving B) to improve C) improved D) improve A) seen B) to see C) see D) to seeing
8. Leave the keys out so that I … to take them with me. 2. Did I really tell you that I was unhappy? I don’t remember
A) remembered B) have remembered … that.
C) remember D) would remember A) to say B) said C) say D) saying
9. They would rather … than surrender to the invaders. 3. We will permit you … for six months, but not to work.
A) die B) died C) to die D) to have died A) to stay B) staying C) stay D) stayed
10. She made a cake … her parents. 4. At 3 a.m. Simon came in, … everybody in the house.
A) please B) pleased C) to please D) to pleasing A) wake B) waking C) to wake D) woken
11. Why do you keep … me about what Susan said? 5. Look in the mirror before … off.
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A) to drive B) drive C) driving D) driven A) year are B) years is C) years are D) year is
6. I spoke very quietly … her. 2. The police … after the escaped prisoners.
A) so that to frighten B) not to frighten A) is B) are C) have D) was
C) in order frighten D) so as not to frighten 3. I have three … .
7. I failed my driving test, because I didn’t practise … in A) brother-in-law B) brother-in-laws
traffic enough. C) brothers-in-law D) brothers-in-laws
A) drive B) to driving C) driving D) to drive 4. … a great game to play with friends.
8. Nobody offered … when I was in trouble. A) The darts are B) Darts are
A) helping B) to help C) helped D) to helping C) The darts is D) Darts is
9. You can only live a few days without … . 5. The pyjamas … too small, so I didn’t buy … .
A) drink B) to drink C) drunk D) drinking A) were/them B) were/it C) was/them D) was/it
10. … school at twelve, he had no qualifications. 6. The cattle … at the moment.
A) To leave B) Left C) Having left D) Leave A) is eating B) eat C) are eating D) eats
11. My favourite activity is … photos. 7. Two hundred beds … donated to the local orphanage.
A) take B) to taking C) taking D) took A) were B) was C) does D) will
12. If you happen … John, give him my best wishes. 8. The Prime Minister visited … prison yesterday and talked
A) to see B) saw C) seeing D) having seen to the prisoners.
13. Let’s go … next weekend. A) - B) an C) the D) these
A) to climb B) climbing C) to climbing D) climb 9. –Do you read a newspaper every day?
14. I don’t like his … my things without asking. -Yes, I usually buy … Independent.
A) to borrow B) borrowing C) borrow D) to be borrowed A) a B) an C) the D) –
15. Sorry – I haven’t got any food … you. 10. Danny plays … golf very well.
A) offering B) offer C) offered D) to offer A) - B) the C) a D) an
Test 11. Could you help me carry my … ?
1. It is illegal to make … U-turn on a motorway. A) luggage B) luggages C) the luggage D) a luggage
A) an B) a C) - D) the 12. They used to live in … houses.
2. Today is … only day that I’m free. A) a red-brick B) red-brick C) red-bricks D) a red-bricks
A) a B) - C) an D) the 13. A lot of children learn … English nowadays.
3. … in danger of dying out. A) a B) an C) - D) the
A) The tiger is B) The tiger are C) Tiger is D) Tiger are 14. He suffered … second heart attack two days ago but his
4. I love … sea. condition has now stabilized.
A) an B) a C) the D) – A) the B) - C) an D) a
5. From the plane window we had a wonderful view of … 15. … a very difficult subject.
Mont Blanc. A) The physics are B) The physics is
A) a B) an C) the D) – C) Physics is D) Physics are
6. She works as a cook in … prison.
A) those B) the C) an D) – Test
7. May I use … bathroom? 1. How is that brother of … ?
A) the B) a C) an D) – A) yourself B) you C) yours D) herself
8. What is on … television tonight? 2. Don’t pay any attention to … - he always complains.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) yourself B) him C) himself D) your
9. I don’t like writing with … pencil. 3. Robert … is quite friendly, but the rest of his family are
A) a B) an C) the D) – very cold.
10. I’ll see you at … Dragon Restaurant at 8 o’clock. A) herself B) itself C) yourself D) himself
A) a B) an C) - D) the 4. Do you and your wife tell … everything?
11. His car can go 250km … hour. A) yourself B) yourselves C) they D) each other
A) the B) - C) a D) an 5. –Which is Dr. Packer?
12. We went horse riding across … Sahara Desert when we -That’s … at the bar.
were in Africa. A) he B) him C) yours D) theirselves
A) a B) - C) an D) the 6. I hope you enjoy … on holiday next week.
13. –What did you buy today? A) myself B) yourself C) hisself D) themselves
-Some shoes and … new dress. 7. I don’t feel … very well today.
A) the B) a C) an D) – A) - B) myself C) each other D) one other
14. –Have you got a pet? 8. I’d like to have … own flat.
-Yes. I’ve got … dog called Fifi. A) the B) a C) an D) my
A) the B) - C) an D) a 9. Everybody understood except … .
15. They have got a car and a motorcycle. … car is second- A) I B) my C) me D) myself
hand. 10. Can you stop those children hitting … ?
A) A B) The C) - D) An A) one other B) themselves C) yourself D) each other
Test 11. That girl keeps losing … books.
1. Two … a long time to be away from home. A) she B) hers C) her D) herself
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12. They’re both talking at the same time, and not listening A) another B) others C) other D) the others
to … at all. 6. We need … people to lift it.
A) themselves B) each other C) theirs D) they A) another two B) two other C) two more D) others two
13. The house … is nice, but the garden’s small. 7. Venus spins in the opposite direction from … planets in
A) himself B) its C) itself D) theirs the solar system.
14. I think her job is more interesting than … . A) another B) others C) the others D) the other
A) mine B) my C) me D) I 8. I've found one earring - do you know where … one is?
15. Cats spend a lot of time washing … . They’re very clean A) another B) others C) the other D) other
animals. 9. An anonymous businesswoman donated … two million
A) they B) each other C) their D) themselves dollars to the charity.
Test A) more B) others C) the others D) another
1. I shouted for help, but … came. 10. Some people prefer a vegetarian diet, while … prefer a
A) anybody B) something C) no-one D) everybody meat-based diet.
2. … he said was that he wanted to be left alone. A) others B) another C) the other D) other
A) Everything B) All C) Everybody D) Both 11. The man was waiting on … side of the street.
3. There’s … on at the cinema that I want to see, so there’s A) other B) the other C) others D) another
no point in going. 12. He’s supposed to be in prison … five years.
A) something B) everything C) anything D) nothing A) other B) the other C) another D) others
4. I’ve been waiting … for Jill to phone. 13. When … fish come to eat the sea anemone, the
A) whole morning B) all morning aggressive clownfish drives them away.
C) all the morning D) whole the morning A) another B) other C) others D) the others
5. Can I have … milk in my coffee, please? 14. Some scientists believe that the universe will never stop
A) both B) none C) some D) any expanding, while … think that one day it will begin to shrink
6. I can’t afford to buy anything in this shop. … is so until it becomes a fireball again.
expensive. A) another B) the other C) other D) others
A) All B) Everything C) Both D) Nothing 15. Is there any … student to answer?
7. It didn’t take us a long time to get here. There wasn’t … A) others B) the other C) another D) other
traffic. Test
A) many B) a little C) much D) a lot 1. The reason … John is successful is that he works very
8. Nobody saw you come in, …? hard.
A) didn’t you B) does he C) did they D) shall we A) which B) whereby C) why D) who
9. Nearly … I travel by plane, my flight is delayed. 2. I’ll never forget the time … she fell into the swimming
A) all the time B) every time C) each time D) both time pool.
10. If there was … TV, people would spend more time with A) where B) when C) which D) whose
their family. 3. That’s the building … windows were smashed.
A) some B) any C) none D) no A) which B) where C) when D) whose
11. Either she’s gone out … she doesn’t want to see anyone. 4. The theatre … I first acted in is somewhere around here.
Her room is locked. A) where B) whose C) which D) whom
A) and B) than C) nor D) or 5. How do you think the first man … walked on the moon
12. I’ve had … temporary jobs so far. felt?
A) every B) a few C) much D) a little A) who B) whom C) whose D) which
13. … the eggs got broken. 6. Thanks for the handbag. It was … I wanted!
A) All B) No C) Neither D) Some A) which B) that C) what D) who
14. –How often do the buses run? 7. Sue was taking care of a rabbit … ears were badly
-… fifteen minutes. damaged in a fight with a cat.
A) All B) Every one C) Each of D) Every A) which B) whose C) whom D) why
15. Every year Robert and Tina spend … days at the same 8. Do you know the date … we have to hand in the essay?
hotel by the sea. A) what B) whose C) when D) whom
A) either B) a little C) a few D) few 9. During the performance there were moments … she found
Test it difficult not to laugh.
1. Some sharks lay eggs and … give birth to live young. A) where B) when C) which D) whose
A) another B) the other C) others D) other 10. They’ve set up a plan … we can reduce the cost of
2. Crocodiles and alligators might look a lot like each … , production.
but they are in fact very different. A) when B) which C) whom D) whereby
A) another B) other C) the other D) the others 11. I didn’t know … I should do next.
3. I’ll give you one … chance. A) which B) whom C) what D) that
A) more B) another C) others D) the other 12. Hypoglycemia is a condition … the level of sugar in the
4. If I have to listen to something I don't understand, it just blood drops suddenly.
goes in one ear and out … . A) when B) which C) who D) where
A) another B) others C) other D) the other 13. The clock makes a noise … keeps me awake all night.
5. I want to stay here for … year. A) what B) who C) whose D) which
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14. We talked about the party … Sarah wants to organize for 8. The building … in the earthquake were marked with a red
my birthday. cross.
A) where B) whom C) whom D) which A) were damaged B) damaged
15. I've reached the point … I'm not going to put up with her C) which damaged D) damaging
criticisms of me any more. 9. By 4.30, there was only one painting … .
A) where B) which C) when D) whom A) wasn’t sold B) not selling C) not sold D) didn’t sell
Test 10. The taxi … us to the airport broke down.
1. My next guest on the show is John Travolta, … career A) was taking B) taken C) taking D) had taken
goes back to the early seventies. 11. The crowd … the match became more and more excited.
A) who B) that C) whom D) whose A) watching B) who watching C) watched D) watch
2. We finally got tickets for the concert, … was very lucky. 12. He ate the last … chocolate.
A) which B) what C) that D) who A) remained B) remain C) remaining D) to remain
3. November 5th is the day … Guy Fawkes tries to blow up 13. On the buses in the city there’re usually seats … for the
Parliament. elderly and women with babies.
A) which B) when C) where D) whose A) are reserved B) reserving C) reserved D) have reserved
4. The euro, … was introduced in January 2002, replaced a 14. Tell me the problems … .
number of national currencies. A) notice B) noticed C) noticing D) will notice
A) that B) when C) where D) which 15. There's some food … over from the party.
5. Parts of Buckingham Palace, … the queen lives, are open A) leaving B) leave C) left D) leaves
to public. Test
A) which B) when C) where D) whom 1. We were … to hear about your brother.
6. I’m sure there was a reason … I became a TV reviewer. A) shocked B) shocking C) shock D) had shocked
A) why B) which C) what D) whom 2. An astronomer … in the stars.
7. Money isn’t everything … you need to lead a happy life. A) interests B) is interesting C) is interested D) interested
A) what B) that C) which D) whom 3. This explanation is very … .
8. This is the office … I work. A) confuses B) confused C) confusing D) confuse
A) what B) which C) whom D) where 4. Put the words in the correct position.
9. He’s a person for … very few people feel much sympathy. 1. dress 2. a beautiful 3. evening 4. blue
A) whose B) who C) whom D) what A) 1,3,2,4 B) 2,4,3,1 C) 4,2,3,1 D) 2,3,4,1
10. It was someone … name begins with “W” 5. Her exam results … .
A) whom B) who C) what D) whose A) disappointing B) disappointed
11. The only thing … is important to me is my family. C) were disappointing D) were disappointed
A) which B) what C) that D) why 6. Steve is good at telling funny jokes. He can be very … .
12. She baked lots of biscuits yesterday, very few of … are A) amuses B) amusing C) amused D) amuse
left now. 7. Helen is a very … person. She knows a lot, she’s travelled
A) which B) that C) whom D) who a lot and she’s done lots of different things.
13. The White House, … was originally named Executive A) interested B) interesting C) interests D) interest
Mansion, was built in pale grey sandstone. 8. I’ve been working very hard all day and now I … .
A) whose B) where C) that D) which A) exhaust B) exhausted
14. The best time to visit the island is in May, … it isn’t too C) am exhausting D) am exhausted
crowded. 9. I’m starting a new job next week. I … about it.
A) which B) when C) what D) where A) will excite B) am exciting C) am excited D) excited
15. The letter showed clearly … they were planning. 10. It is silly to get … because of the weather.
A) which B) that C) what D) whose A) depressed B) depressing C) depresses D) depress
Test 11. Did you meet anyone … at the party?
1. Here is some advice for those … to go on holiday. A) interest B) interests C) interesting D) interested
A) prepare B) preparing C) prepared D) to prepare 12. I … with my job.
2. Please answer the questions on the sheet … to you. A) satisfied B) have satisfied
A) was given B) giving C) which giving D) given C) am satisfied D) am satisfying
3. Visitors … to find out more can buy a booklet with further 13. The lecture … . I fell asleep.
information. A) has bored B) was bored C) bored D) was boring
A) want B) who wanting C) wanting D) wanted 14. It will be an … experience for you.
4. What is the name of the man … by the police? A) exciting B) excited C) is exciting D) is excited
A) arrested B) arresting C) arrests D) to arrest 15. My job makes me … .
5. A factory … 500 people has just opened in the town. A) depress B) depressing C) depressed D) to depress
A) employs B) employed C) employ D) employing
6. The gate … in the storm has now been repaired. Test
A) was damaged B) damaged 1. He closed the door … .
C) is damaging D) damaging A) angry B) angrily C) anger D) angers
7. The college offers English courses … next Monday. 2. One leg of the chair was … .
A) begin B) begins C) began D) beginning A) slightly damaged B) slightly damaging
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C) slight damaged D) slight damaging A) so B) so a C) such D) such a
3. As soon as I saw him I … that he had been drinking. 12. They were speaking … for me to hear what they were
A) was sure B) was surely C) am surely D) am sure saying.
4. His plan seemed … . A) too quietly B) enough quietly
A) impossible B) impossibly C) impossibility D) possibly C) quiet enough D) too quiet
5. Children under five years old travel … . 13. It was nice to have … time to talk to you.
A) free B) freely C) freedom D) freed A) such much B) such a lot C) so much D) so many
6. The food was … , but the service was … . 14. Simon was the last person … at the office.
A) wonderfully/awfully B) wonderful/awful A) arrived B) arriving C) arrive D) to arrive
C) wonderfully/awful D) wonderful/awfully 15. Near some beaches the sea isn’t … for people to swim
7. She stared at me in an accusing … . in.
A) path B) road C) street D) way A) clean enough B) such clean
8. He is a … respected doctor. C) enough clean D) too clean
A) high B) highly C) highness D) higher Test
9. You’re driving … . 1. He is much … patient than I am.
A) unusually fast B) unusual fast A) more B) most C) many D) the most
C) usual fast D) usually fastly 2. That was such a bad mistake. I had never made …
10. John may be … home tonight, as he has a lot of work to mistake before.
do. A) worse B) the worst C) a worse D) worst
A) lately B) late C) latter D) latest 3. I didn’t want to wake anybody, so I came in as … as I
11. They found it … to get used to living in a foreign could.
country. A) quietly B) quiet C) quieter D) the most quietly
A) easy B) easily C) ease D) unease 4. The city center was … crowded than usual.
12. I'm sorry you're ill - I hope you get … soon. A) the most B) much C) less D) least
A) good B) well C) wellness D) bad 5. This jacket was by far … in the shop.
13. Lucy … burst into tears. A) more expensive B) the more expensive
A) near B) nearly C) nearer D) nearest C) the most expensive D) much expensive
14. It’s becoming … . 6. The noise got … until I couldn’t bear it any longer.
A) terrible cold B) terrible coldly A) louder and louder B) more and more loudly
C) terribly cold D) terribly coldly C) the louder and the louder
15. The miners dug … to find coal. D) the most and the most loudly
A) deep B) deepen C) deeply D) depth 7. There are twice … houses in this area … there used to be.
A) more/than B) as many/as
Test C) as much/as D) as many/than
1. I was … to concentrate on the lecture. 8. –How much did you pay for that bag?
A) bored enough B) too bored -$5. It was … one I could find.
C) enough bored D) too boring A) cheaper B) the cheaper C) much cheap D) the cheapest
2. I’m … hungry that I could eat a horse. 9. Of the two teams I think Barcelona is … .
A) so B) such C) enough D) too A) stronger B) the strongest
3. You were clever … them. C) by far strong D) the stronger
A) not to believe B) not believing 10. Despite his disability, he tried to lead … normal a life as
C) not believe D) don’t believe possible.
4. I'm looking for a cloth for cleaning silver. Do you have … A) such B) as C) so D) too
a thing? 11. She's … than her sister.
A) so B) enough C) too D) such A) slightly tall B) slight taller
5. It was … horrible weather we spent the whole day C) slightly taller D) slight tall
indoors. 12. It was a … beautiful morning.
A) so B) too C) such D) such a A) much B) many C) the most D) most
6. I’m not … to move the piano. 13. I play tennis … than I used to.
A) too strong B) very strong A) fewer B) many C) less D) much
C) strong enough D) such strong 14. … he jumped, … the crowd cheered.
7. This shirt isn’t clean enough … . A) The highest/the loudest B) The higher/the louder
A) worn B) to wear C) wear D) wearing C) Higher/louder D) Highest/loudest
8. It was … bed that I went straight to sleep. 15. My sister is five years … than me.
A) so comfortable B) such comfortable A) elder B) oldest C) eldest D) older
C) so comfortable a D) such comfortable a Test
9. Having to travel … way to work is a definite minus. 1. She stayed out … too late last night.
A) such a long B) so long C) so far D) such a lot A) rather B) fairly C) quite D) pretty
10. These apples are not … to eat. 2. She used to love cats but one attacked her and she doesn't
A) too ripe B) ripe enough C) enough ripe D) such ripe like them … .
11. It's … shame they shut that factory down. A) no longer B) yet C) still D) any more
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3. He said he’d be here at 8.30. it’s 9 o’clock now and he … 15. I never … George at school.
isn’t here. A) see B) have seen C) am seeing
A) yet B) still C) no longer D) any more 16. The baby often … at night.
4. That story was … true. A) is crying B) cry C) cries
A) quite B) rather C) quiet D) yet 17. The boys … to CDs in their bedroom now.
5. –How much was your new car? A) listen C) listens B) are listening
-Well, it was … more expensive than I had expected. 18. How long … you … the piano?
A) fairly B) quite C) pretty D) rather A) are / playing B) has / played C) have / been playing
6. He has … funny name. 19. I have … been to the theatre before.
A) fairly a B) a quite C) rather a D) pretty a A) never B) ever C) seldom
7. The word 'thou' (= you) is … in current use. 20. Joe is … on time for school. She's never late.
A) no longer B) any longer C) no more D) any more A) usually B) rarely C) always
8. I got quite … surprise when I saw her with short hair. 21. Craig has been a doctor … ten years.
A) an B) - C) the D) a A) since B) for C) yet
9. I have put on weight. These trousers don’t fit me … . 22. … have you been working as a teacher?
A) yet B) any longer C) no longer D) still A) When B) How long ago C) How long
10. It was … a long way from the station to the hotel. 23. Candice sometimes … TV in the evening.
A) fairly B) quiet C) rather D) pretty A) watch B) is watching C) watches
11. It was … interesting book, but it wasn’t the best I’ve 24. Who … my shoes? They're dirty!
read. A) is wearing B) has been wearing C) wears
A) a fairly B) a quite C) pretty a D) rather a 25. Charlie … recently … to the dentist.
12. It's better for the sick to be cared for at home … than in A) has / been B) is / going C) has / been going
hospital.
A) quite B) rather C) pretty D) fairly Quiz 2
13. … food please - I've had enough. 1. Angela … read a book but she fell asleep.
A) No longer B) Any more C) No more D) Any longer A) would B) was going to C) used to
14. It was … waste of time watering the plants. It is raining 2. Charlie … the dog when it started to rain.
now. A) walked B) had been walking C) was walking
A) pretty a B) rather a C) a quite D) fairly a 3. He watched TV … he had finished his homework.
15. He travels … a distance to work every day. A) before B) after C) until
A) quite B) rather C) pretty D) fairly 4. The game … by the time they arrived.
A) had finished B) had been finishing C) finished
Quiz 1 5. Leonardo da Vinci … many paintings.
1. Wow, your house … great! A) had painted B) painted C) was painting
A) is looking B) looked C) looks 6. Paul's eyes were red; he … for hours.
2. Nowadays, people … more hours than before. A) was reading B) had been reading C) had read
A) works B) are working C) have been working 7. The students were screaming … the teacher walked in.
3. My dad … for work early every morning. A) after B) when C) while
A) is leaving B) leaves C) has left 8. I … Matthew for a long time.
4. Colin isn't here; he … to football practice. A) wasn't seeing B) haven't been seeing C) haven't seen
A) has gone B) has been C) goes 9. When I was young, I … take dance lessons.
5. The show … at 9 o'clock. A) used to B) would C) was going to
A) is ending B) will end C) ends 10. The concert … before I arrived.
6. I have lived in Spain … I was ten. A) had started B) started C) starts
A) ever B) for C) since 11. By 3 o'clock, Steve … all the house.
7. Tracy seldom … to the cinema. A) cleaned B) had cleaned C) was cleaning
A) has gone B) goes C) has been 12. At noon today, I … in the park.
8. Jason … still … in the garden. A) jogged B) had jogged C) was jogging
A) is / working B) has / worked C) has / been working 13. Jane couldn't open her door; she … her keys.
9. We … a party tomorrow. A) forgot B) had forgotten C) was forgetting
A) have B) are having C) have been having 14. My friends … at my house at 6 o'clock.
10. This soup … awful! A) arrived B) had arrived C) were arriving
A) is tasting B) taste C) tastes 15. It's too noisy here but I'll … it.
11. I … with what you are saying. A) used to B) get used to C) been used to
A) agree B) am agreeing C) have agreed 16. She was cooking while the children …
12. Ken … twenty emails since this morning. A) had slept B) slept C) were sleeping
A) has send B) has been sending C) has sent 17. What time … they come home last night?
13. John has … finished his homework. A) do B) did C) does
A) yet B) already C) since 18. She … the house and got into her car.
14. I … Joan is very nice. A) had left B) was leaving C) left
A) am thinking B) have thought C) think 19. As I was leaving the house, Jane … .
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A) called B) was calling C) had called A) will fish B) will be fishing C) fish
20. John was dirty. He … in the garden. 24. Be careful! You … on the steps.
A) was working B) had worked C) had been working A) will trip B) are tripping C) are going to trip
21. He left an hour … . 25. By June, she … in the school for 10 years.
A) before B) ago C) last A) will teach B) is teaching C) will have been teaching
22. They … have a dog.
A) used to B) would C) used Quiz 4
23. He … waiting for the bus when it started snowing. 1. I'd love … at a nice restaurant tonight.
A) is B) were C) was A) eating B) to eat C) to be eating
24. Tammy was tired. She … all day. 2. Mike stopped … some milk at the market.
A) studied B) had been studying C) was studying A) buying B) buy C) to buy
25. You missed Peter; he has just … . 3. Carl is … by dinosaurs.
A) left B) leave C) had left A) fascinated B) fascinate C) fascinating
4. She appears … for hours. The house looks spotless!
Quiz 3 A) to have cleaned B) to have been cleaning C) cleaning
1. I'm sure I … pass my exam. 5. My family goes … in the lake by our house.
A) was going to B) should C) will A) to swim B) swim C) swimming
2. By tonight, Kelly … her Science project. 6. She would rather … a book than watch TV.
A) will finish B) will be finishing C) will have finished A) read B) to read C) reading
3. I … tennis later this afternoon. 7. Your hair needs … ; it's very long.
A) will be playing B) will play C) will have played A) cut B) cutting C) to cut
4. The students … on a school trip next month. 8. He can't … very much. He didn't pass the exam.
A) will go B) will have gone C) are going A) be studying B) study C) have studied
5. Next week, I … in the mountains. 9. I saw Joe … down the street.
A) am skiing B) will be skiing C) will ski A) to run B) running C) runs
6. What … you … this weekend? 10. Mary tried … the door but couldn't.
A) are / doing B) will / do C) will / be doing A) to open B) opening C) to opening
7. Curtis … probably … late tonight. 11. Fred enjoys … in his free time.
A) be / working B) will / working C) will / work A) to draw B) to be drawing C) drawing
8. I'm tired; I … stay home tonight. 12. They went on … all night.
A) am going to B) shall C) will A) dance B) to dance C) dancing
9. They promised that they … be late. 13. Do you mind … the window?
A) aren't going to B) will have C) won't A) to close B) closing C) close
10. … call me later? 14. Paul is … ; he never stops talking.
A) Will you B) Are you going C) Shall you A) annoyed B) annoy C) annoying
11. He … be twelve next month. 15. Theresa is afraid … what she thinks.
A) are going to B) will C) shall A) to say B) saying C) to be saying
12. Stacy … visit Ann next week. 16. My dad promised … us to the football game.
A) is going to B) will be C) will have A) take B) to take C) taking
13. The film … at 8' clock. 17. I regret … Stacy my secret. She told it to everyone.
A) will start B) will be starting C) starts A) telling B) to tell C) have told
14. I … dinner by the time they arrive. 18. Monica is worried about … her exams.
A) will cook B) will be cooking C) will have cooked A) having passed B) to pass C) passing
15. I'll call you as soon as I … at the hotel. 19. She hopes … a pay rise soon.
A) will arrive B) arrive C) arrives A) to give B) to be given C) give
16. I'm hungry. I … make a sandwich. 20. Carl claims … football with David Beckham.
A) am going to B) shall C) will A) to be playing B) to have been playing C) to have played
17. The children … their grandparents tonight. 21. Tammy is excited … London.
A) are visiting B) visit C) will visit A) to visit B) visiting C) visit
18. Anna looks very upset. She … cry. 22. He doesn't allow … in class.
A) will B) will have C) is going to A) to talk B) talk C) talking
19. … we going to the concert tonight? 23. He is said … to her party.
A) Will B) Shall C) Are A) to be invited B) to have been invited C) to invite
20. On their anniversary tomorrow, they … for 25 years! 24. Fred postponed … to India until next year.
A) will be married B) will have been married A) travelling B) to travel C) having travelled
C) are marrying 25. They sat for hours … coffee.
21. Dinner will be ready when you … home. A) to drink B) drank C) drinking
A) will get B) get C) got
22. I expect Nick … us soon. Quiz 5
A) will call B) is calling C) is going to call 1. You … litter in the park. It's not allowed.
23. This time tomorrow, I … in the lake. A) needn't B) shouldn't C) mustn't
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2. … I use your phone, Mr. Thompson? 6. The children … to a party.
A) Must B) Shall C) Could A) is invited B) have invited C) have been invited
3. Paul … have screamed at Julie. She is upset. 7. The film Avatar … by James Cameron.
A) ought to B) shouldn't C) mustn't A) directed B) was directed C) had been directed
4. I … study tonight. Tomorrow is Saturday. 8. My purse … on the train.
A) shouldn't B) don't have to C) can't A) stole B) was stolen C) was stole
5. Tim … go to the concert. He has to work. 9. The cat … the mice in the garden.
A) mustn't B) needn't C) can't A) chases B) is chased C) was chased
6. … you give me a lift to the train station, please? 10. It … that people will live in space soon.
A) Would B) Ought C) Should A) is believed B) believes C) had believed
7. Jan … have left the house. She isn't answering the phone. 11. We didn't have a map, so we soon … .
A) could B) must C) might A) lost B) get lost C) got lost
8. … going to the theatre tonight? 12. Jill … a parking ticket yesterday.
A) Let's B) We could C) What about A) gives B) was gave C) was given
9. You … have brought food. I have lots here. 13. The new sports centre … by the Mayor.
A) needn't B) didn't C) mustn't A) was opened B) opened C) opening
10. Be careful! You … have tripped on the stairs. 14. Poor Fran, she was kicked … a horse.
A) might B) should C) could A) with B) from C) by
11. Jo … leave school early yesterday. 15. … Julie invited to the party?
A) could B) was allowed to C) might A) Has B) Was C) Are
12. We … to go to the supermarket because we had lots of 16. Tia … first prize for her painting.
food. A) awarded B) was awarded C) had awarded
A) needn't have B) don't need C) didn't need 17. The film must … by noon.
13. You … go to the party; only if you want to. A) develop B) developed C) be developed
A) don't have to B) needn't to C) shouldn't 18. A package … for you.
14. I think you … exercise more often. A) has been delivered B) had delivered C) was being
A) must B) had better C) should delivered
15. Where's Joe? He … have arrived by now. 19. Sorry, cameras … in the theatre.
A) ought to B) must C) could A) not allowed B) are not allowed C) don't allow
16. The baby … be tired; he just woke up. 20. The shopping centre … next month.
A) mustn't B) can't C) shouldn't A) has completed B) is completed C) will be completed
17. Paula … to reach the top of the mountain. 21. I … to pay for the damage.
A) can B) could C) was able A) made B) was made C) have made
18. … you like me to help you? 22. When … the Eiffel Tower … ?
A) Shall B) Would C) Will A) has / built B) is / built C) was / built
19. Bob is sleeping. He … be tired. 23. The children … the baby.
A) might B) will C) shall A) were awaken B) woke C) were woken
20. Visitors … have a picnic in the park. 24. … this dress … of silk?
A) must B) can C) might A) Was / make B) Has / made C) Is / made
21. Sorry, sir but you … eat in the theatre. 25. Karen doesn't like … what to do.
A) shouldn't B) better not C) mustn't A) be told B) being told C) telling
22. … I have a glass of water, please?
A) Shall B) May C) Would Quiz 7
23. John … work late last night. 1. If you … hard, you could get a raise.
A) must B) had better C) had to A) had worked B) worked C) work
24. Everyone … to help the poor. 2. If only Tara … and broken her leg.
A) had better B) ought C) should A) fell B) hadn't fallen C) would fall
25. Sandy … see someone in the dark. 3. If Tim had money, he … on holiday this year.
A) could B) was able C) ought to A) would have gone B) be going C) went
4. … it rains, we will go camping.
Quiz 6 A) If B) Unless C) As long as
1. The baby was covered … a blanket. 5. If I had the day off, I … to the beach.
A) by B) with C) for A) had gone B) went C) would go
2. Breakfast … every morning in the garden. 6. I'll lend you money … you pay it back soon.
A) serves B) are served C) is served A) unless B) if C) even if
3. Many people … in ghosts. 7. John wishes he … more for the exam.
A) are believed B) believe C) is believed A) studied B) studies C) had studied
4. The trees were planted … a shovel. 8. If only it … stop snowing.
A) with B) by C) of A) would B) will C) could
5. The robbers … last night. 9. Jane wishes she … a house.
A) caught B) were caught C) are caught A) owns B) owned C) had owned
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10. If you hadn't studied, you … the exam. 14. It is … good film that we saw it twice.
A) will fail B) would have failed C) had failed A) such B) so C) such a
11. If I … Paul, he wouldn't have overslept. 15. … he was late, he took a taxi.
A) call B) called C) had called A) While B) Since C) When
12. You can go to the party … that you're home before 16. We will eat dinner when the guests … .
midnight. A) arrive B) will arrive C) are arriving
A) unless B) provided C) as long 17. They had a map. They got lost, … .
13. My parents wish I … study more. A) whereas B) while C) though
A) could B) had C) would 18. I'll call you … I finish work.
14. Stacy … if we had asked her. A) when B) if C) whenever
A) would have helped B) can help C) could help 19. My sister, … is very smart, failed the exam.
15. If you add three and four, you … seven. A) that B) which C) who
A) would get B) get C) got 20. Vegetables … broccoli contain vitamin C.
16. If she had finished earlier, she … to the party tonight. A) such as B) also C) as well as
A) will be going B) would be going C) was going 21. Alice felt sick. … , she went to school.
17. The plants … unless you water them. A) Despite B) Moreover C) Nevertheless
A) won't die B) are dying C) will die 22. The meeting won't start … everyone is here.
18. I wish I … play the piano better. A) when B) until C) by the time
A) would B) can C) could 23. … , I would like to thank you for listening.
19. We will go to the concert if we … our work. A) In summary B) At first C) In conclusion
A) finish B) finished C) had finished 24. She arrived early … to help with the party.
20. I wish I … the car keys. A) in order B) in case C) so that
A) find B) could find C) would find 25. Look … fast he swims!
21. The team … Saturday's match if they had played better. A) what B) so C) how
A) didn't lose B) hadn't lost C) wouldn't have lost
22. … as you behave yourself, you can join us. Quiz 9
A) As long B) Provided C) Unless 1. Jane said she … to our party.
23. If only I … the concert last night. A) will go B) is going C) would go
A) could see B) saw C) had seen 2. He asked me … I liked his car.
24. If I … you, I'd tell her the truth. A) did B) if C) do
A) am B) were C) had been 3. Karen told us she … play tennis today.
25. If the children … their rooms, they can't go out to play. A) may B) can C) might
A) clean B) don't clean C) hadn't cleaned 4. The doctor advised him … in bed for three days.
A) to stay B) should stay C) stay
Quiz 8 5. Mike said he … the book months before.
1. Her shoes were … small that her feet hurt. A) has read B) had read C) read
A) too B) so C) such 6. The teacher asked me where I … .
2. That house, … was sold yesterday, is 200 years old. A) am going B) was going C) have been
A) where B) whose C) which 7. She … me to pay the telephone bill.
3. Sam played tennis … feeling sick. A) promised B) suggested C) reminded
A) despite B) although C) though 8. Mum says it … time for bed.
4. Mark studied a lot … he would pass the exam. A) is B) was C) were
A) in case B) in order C) so that 9. Steve … for yelling at me.
5. Tonia will take ballet lessons when she … eight. A) admitted B) denied C) apologised
A) is B) will have been C) will be 10. Maggie said she … play tennis very well.
6. Susan had finished cleaning the house … I arrived. A) can B) could C) would be able
A) until B) by the time C) as soon as 11. My friends suggested … a film later.
7. This is the hotel … rooms have a view of the sea. A) watching B) to watch C) watch
A) whose B) where C) which 12. Mary … to us she would be late for dinner.
8. He stayed in bed … he felt ill. A) told B) warned C) said
A) due B) so C) because 13. The boys said they … for hours.
9. Pam is a good athlete … a talented writer. A) have been studying B) had been studying C) studied
A) also B) as well as C) moreover 14. Nancy … to meet us in the park.
10. … it be fun to go dancing tonight! A) suggested B) complained C) agreed
A) What B) How C) Wouldn't 15. He … to write every day.
11. … it was cold out, Jan didn't wear a coat. A) offered B) promised C) ordered
A) Despite B) Even though C) While 16. She asked what time we would be … .
12. Let's hurry … to miss the bus. A) there B) here C) then
A) so as not B) so that C) in case 17. He asked me if I … when the bank opened.
13. Jane called her parents … she returned home. A) know B) had known C) knew
A) while B) the moment C) since 18. Carrie told Joe … leave the house.
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A) don't B) not to C) did not 23. We are going to the south of … France.
19. Mia asked how long she … cook the pie. A) the B) a C) –
A) should B) will C) would 24. This class … the brightest in the school.
20. Roy asked Chelsea … she knew how to ski. A) is B) are C) has been
A) what B) how C) whether 25. Could I have … slice of bread, please?
21. Molly said she … to him the day before. A) some B) - C) a
A) had spoken B) spoke C) has spoken
22. Ted told Carla that he … 15 years old. Quiz 11
A) is B) will be C) was 1. Marcia … her house … yesterday.
23. He … to help me with my homework. A) had / clean B) had / cleaned C) wants / cleaned
A) suggested B) offered C) insisted 2. Boris … his tonsils … today.
24. She … me she was happy. A) has / remove B) had / remove C) is having / removed
A) told B) said C) asked 3. Did you … your hair … ?
25. The teacher said water … at O°C. A) has / done B) do / done C) have / done
A) is freezing B) had frozen C) freezes 4. Poor Judy, she … her bag … on the bus.
A) stole /- B) had / stole C) had / stolen
Quiz 10 5. "Do you wash your car?"
1. I think … English are very polite people. "No, I … it … . "
A) - B) the C) a A) wash / - B) have / washed C) have / wash
2. His advice … very helpful. 6. How often … your car serviced?
A) was B) were C) are A) do you have B) have you C) you have
3. Tracy wants to visit … Central Park in New York. 7. Tomorrow, Troy … his house … .
A) - B) the C) a A) will be / painted B) has / painted C) is having / painted
4. The lift is not working; take … . 8. He had his eyes … yesterday.
A) the stair B) the stairs C) a stair A) tests B) tested C) test
5. John repairs … as a job. 9. The plumber … our sink … .
A) rooves B) roofs C) the roof A) had / fixed B) was fixed / - C) fixed /-
6. The shop's staff … all happy to help customers. 10. They … their newspaper … to their house.
A) are B) is C) was A) deliver B) have / delivery C) have / delivered
7. They've got two … and a son. 11. The shop … its window … by thieves.
A) sons B) daughter C) daughters A) had / broken B) broke /- C) were / broken
8. Barry has three years of … working as a teacher. 12. Susan … her picture taken when I called.
A) experiences B) experience C) experienced A) had B) was having C) is having
9. Can you buy … fruit from the green grocer's? 13. Katy … a dress … for the party.
A) a B) three C) some A) has / made B) makes /- C) has had / made
10. Natasha went to visit … friend. 14. She … her nails done by the time I arrived at the salon.
A) the B) a C) - A) is having B) has had C) had had
11. Marie often volunteers to help … poor. 15. He … his motorbike stolen last night.
A) the B) a C) - A) has B) had C) was
12. You will need to … research for the assignment. 16. The children … their faces … .
A) make B) do C) create A) are having / painted B) are painting / - C) are having /
13. The information … incorrect; please change it. paint
A) is B) are C) were 17. She left her film at the lab to … it … .
14. Let's go to … beach today. A) develop /- B) be / developed C) have / developed
A) a B) - C) the 18. Ann … her birthday cake … at the bakery.
15. Now that he is married, Joe has three … . A) had / make B) had / made C) make / -
A) brother-in-laws B) brothers-in-law C) brother-in-law 19. What time are you … your hair … today?
16. Jane will go to … university in September. A) have / cut B) cut / - C) having / cut
A) a B) the C) - 20. Bob … his homework … by the teacher.
17. Sonia is … my best friend. A) had / checked B) checks /- C) has / check
A) - B) a C) the 21. Please … your report … by the secretary.
18. Do you have … baggage? A) type /- B) to have / type C) have / typed
A) many B) any C) a 22. She likes … her meals … by a chef.
19. We need to collect some … for the fire. A) to have / prepare B) having / prepared C) preparing / -
A) wood B) woods C) wooden 23. Ted … his arm … in a car accident.
20. Marco is studying … History. A) has / broken B) had / broke C) had / broken
A) the B) a C) - 24. Mark … already … his computer.
21. Theresa wants to buy … computer. A) had / repaired B) repaired / - C) will / have repaired
A) the B) a C) - 25. Timmy … his teeth … by himself.
22. Would you like to … an appointment? A) has / brushed B) had / brushed C) brushes /-
A) make B) do C) have
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 Quiz 12 A) All B) Both C) Each
1. He is known … a great writer. 5. "I've won the writing competition."
A) like B) for C) as "Congratulations! … 's wonderful."
2. Terry goes to the gym … . A) This B) It C) That
A) always B) every day C) usually 6. Melinda doesn't like … of the two dresses.
3. You need to think … about what to do. A) neither B) either C) both
A) sensibly B) sensible C) sensibely 7. This is … car. We bought it yesterday.
4. Don't drive … near schools. A) own B) our C) ours
A) faster B) fast C) fastly 8. They really enjoyed … at the party.
5. Mike is the … player in the team. A) them B) it C) themselves
A) worse B) bad C) worst 9. Did you go … last night?
6. This is the … day of my life! A) anywhere B) somewhere C) nowhere
A) most special B) very special C) specialist 10. We aren't expecting … people at the party.
7. She has saved … money to buy a computer. A) little B) many C) much
A) too B) so C) enough 11. Don't eat … junk food. It isn't good for you.
8. Kelly dances … a ballerina. A) very many B) too many C) too much
A) as B) like C) such 12. Poor Nancy, she doesn't seem … lately.
9. We live … the airport. A) herself B) oneself C) hers
A) near B) nearly C) more near 13. We are going camping … summer.
10. The teacher shouted … at the class. A) that B) our C) this
A) loud B) loudly C) the loudest 14. This is Karin … and Tim … car.
11. At the end of the night, I … had any money left. A) - / 's B) 's / 's C) - / s'
A) hard B) much C) hardly 15. This cat belongs to … .
12. Maria was … exhausted after working all night. A) theirs B) them C) themselves
A) totally B) a lot C) much 16. That's my coat. … is in the car.
13. Next time, you should be … riding your bike. A) Your B) Yourselves C) Yours
A) carefully B) more carefully C) more careful 17. They didn't go … on holiday this year.
14. Steve prefers the theatre … the cinema. A) anywhere B) nowhere C) somewhere
A) than B) then C) to 18. Would you like … coffee?
15. If you need any … information, just ask me. A) any B) few C) some
A) far B) farther C) further 19. We had so … fun at the park today.
16. He arrived … than I expected. A) many B) lots of C) much
A) early B) more early C) earlier 20. Use … your hands to carry the cake.
17. Tom is … than Greg. A) all B) both C) each
A) most reliable B) more reliable C) more reliably 21. Neither Heather … Jeff likes coffee.
18. This is … expensive watch in the shop. A) and B) or C) nor
A) lesser B) a little C) the least 22. "What are you looking at?"
19. He wore his … suit to the ball. " … is a dog in the garden."
A) better B) best C) well A) It B) There C) That
20. He's … taller than his brother. 23. They haven't spoken to … for months.
A) very B) too C) a bit A) each other B) themselves C) oneself
21. Daniel isn't … friendly as Tina. 24. He rarely eats … dessert after dinner.
A) rather B) as C) such A) some B) none C) any
22. He is … angry to talk right now. 25. … Jen or Celia will meet you at the airport.
A) too B) very C) enough A) Both B) Either C) Neither
23. The dog became more and … excited.
A) more B) most C) much Quiz 14
24. There is a … vase on the table. 1. She waited … the platform for the train.
A) small, nice, porcelain B) porcelain, small, nice A) at B) on C) by
C) nice, small, porcelain 2. Peter arrived … time for his dentist appointment.
25. I'm … sorry for being late. A) at B) on C) in
A) terrible B) terribly C) more terrible 3. The frog jumped … the box.
A) through B) up C) out of
Quiz 13 4. What did you do … Friday night?
1. Please call me … you want. A) at B) on C) in
A) sometime B) every time C) anytime 5. The package will be delivered … a week.
2. I'm meeting some friends of … tonight. A) until B) by the time C) within
A) me B) mine C) myself 6. The ball flew … the window breaking the glass.
3. There is very … traffic in the streets right now. A) against B) through C) into
A) little B) few C) bit of 7. He lives … Wellington Street.
4. … Colin and Greg play football. A) at B) in C) to
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8. Tammy has been playing the piano … last year. A) Might B) Will C) Would
A) since B) for C) at 11. "She doesn't like sushi." "… "
9. Please stay seated … the performance. A) So do I B) Nor do I C) So don't I.
A) while B) during C) until 12. " … I-pod is this?" "It's Mark's."
10. She was … the theatre watching a play with her friends. A) Whose B) Which C) Who's
A) in B) out of C) at 13. Who … in Madrid?
11. Jake will be here … 7 o'clock. A) does live B) live C) lives
A) by B) since C) to 14. "Will it rain?" "It … so."
12. Walk … the bridge and then turn right. A) said B) appears C) expects
A) on B) above C) across 15. Let her speak, … ?
13. … he arrived, we were already eating dinner. A) will you B) could you C) aren't you
A) Until B) By the time C) After 16. “Can we throw a party?” “Yes, … .”
14. Tyler was born … New Year's Day. A) it might B) of course C) please
A) at B) on C) in 17. "Did Brian … to the concert yesterday?" "No, he didn't."
15. Nicole was sitting … her desk. A) went B) go C) be
A) at B) on C) in 18. Don't tease your sister, … ?
16. They met six months … . A) did you B) won't you C) will you
A) before B) previous C) ago 19. Patty's very artistic … her sister isn't.
17. Is Tim … playing on the computer? A) so B) neither C) but
A) already B) still C) yet 20. " … you talk to Pam?" "No, …"
18. The plane flew … our house. A) Did / I didn't B) Did / I did C) Do / I'm not
A) over B) on top of C) along 21. " … did the concert finish?" "11 pm."
19. The film starts … three hours. A) How long B) What time C) How much
A) at B) on C) in 22. … bag is this?
20. I like the song … the end of the CD. A) Who B) Who's C) Whose
A) at B) on C) in 23. … kind of films do you prefer?
21. I'll call you … tomorrow morning. A) Where B) What C) Whose
A) on B) in C) - 24. "Can you solve the puzzle?" "… "
22. He went to the airport … a taxi . A) I'm afraid so B) I expect not C) I'm afraid not
A) by B) in C) on 25. … the difference is between an LCD and a Plasma TV?
23. She works from 10 … 6 every day. A) Do you know what B) Have you any idea
A) on B) at C) to C) Could you tell me
24. The party ended … midnight.
A) until B) at C) on
25. … , we agreed where to go on holiday. Quiz 1
A) By the time B) In the end C) At the end 1. Brian … for the company since he left university.
A) has been working B) works C) is working
Quiz 15 2. The bookshop … at 5:00 every day.
1. “… we go out for dinner?” “Certainly!” A) is closing B) closes C) close
A) Would B) Can C) Shall 3. Has Jimmy arrived home from work … ?
2. I'm a bit forgetful, … ? A) since B) still C) yet
A) aren't I B) am I C) I am not 4. There's no point leaving now; the film … by the time we
3. … did you start your language course? reach the cinema.
A) When B) How long C) How often A) was starting B) going to start C) will have started
4. "Would you like to go to the cinema tonight?" " … but I 5. When Leonard was a child, he … play with model trains.
have to work late." A) used B) used to C) use to
A) Yes, all right. B) I'm sorry I can't. C) I'd like to 6. The baby … five months old next month.
5. … film is more interesting -Extraordinary Measures or A) is being B) will be C) has been
Salt? 7. This sauce … wonderful!
A) What B) Whose C) Which A) is tasting B) taste C) tastes
6. Jeff doesn't want to come, … he? 8. Tom didn't … live in a big city.
A) shall B) does C) won't A) use to B) used to C) used
7. "Can you take your little brother with you?" 9. I don't think that Bob has … travelled on a plane.
"Oh, I … so, if you insist." A) never B) ever C) still
A) am thinking B) suppose C) don't guess 10. Sue … the doctor later today about her stomachache.
8. … you … if the city workers are on strike tomorrow? A) is seeing B) has seen C) was seeing
A) Have / heard B) Are / hearing C) Will / hear 11. It's quite hot; I … the fan.
9. Tina has a new mobile, … she? A) turn on B) will turn on C) am turning on
A) won't B) hasn't C) hadn't 12. I've been to America once, but it was a long time … .
10. “… you like some more dessert?” A) since B) ago C) before
"No, thank you." 13. Rick … to be falling asleep at his desk.
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A) appears B) is appearing C) was appearing 15. Would you be so kind as … me carry this box up the
14. Mary … already cleaned the kitchen by the time her stairs?
mother got home. A) help B) to help C) helping
A) has B) had C) was 16. Don't waste your time … computer games all day.
15. Look! Here … the train! A) playing B) to play C) play
A) comes B) is coming C) has come 17. It was very kind of her … £500 to the charity.
16. I … Colin for a coffee later today. A) donating B) to donate C) donates
A) will have seen B) will be seeing C) will have been 18. She suggested … a party for my birthday.
seeing A) organise B) to organise C) organising
17. He … a bath when the door bell rang. 19. You mustn't … your mobile phone on the aeroplane.
A) was having B) is having C) had A) be using B) to use C) use
18. They were … watching TV at midnight. 20. Philip doesn't mind … to school every morning.
A) yet B) still C) since A) to walk B) walking C) walk
19. Tim is my closest friend - we … each other for a long 21. My little sister is afraid of … in planes.
time. A) flying B) to fly C) fly
A) have known B) knew C) were knowing 22. I don't remember … Pam at the party.
20. What … to Alan? He used to be so polite. A) to see B) see C) seeing
A) happened B) happens C) had happened 23. She was … by the magician's tricks.
21. Paul … home at 9 o'clock yesterday evening. A) amazing B) amazed C) amaze
A) arrives B) arrived C) has arrived 24. I regret … so much money on my new car.
22. What do you have in this bag? It … a lot! A) spending B) to spend C) spend
A) is weighing B) weighs C) weigh 25. You'd better … your raincoat today.
23. Dean and Jordan … lunch at the moment. A) wearing B) to wear C) wear
A) have B) are having C) were having
24. Carla … have long hair when she was young. Quiz 3
A) use B) used C) used to 1. James … go on holiday to Italy; he hasn't made up his
25. I … Mary for a week. mind yet.
A) haven't seen B) am not seeing C) wasn't seeing A) might B) should C) ought to
2. Is Paula … come to the party?
Quiz 2 A) likely B) likely to C) likely that
1. I'd be happy … you at the airport. 3. You … hand in your essay on Thursday morning.
A) to collect B) collect C) collecting A) need B) must C) ought
2. … is a fun activity to do in the winter. 4. … you bring me a glass of water, please?
A) To ice-skate B) Ice-skating C) Ice-skate A) Should B) Must C) Can
3. You can … the party whenever you want. 5. You … see a doctor if you have a high temperature.
A) leaving B) to leave C) leave A) might B) should C) ought
4. The coach was … with the team's performance. 6. You … write on the library books.
A) disappointed B) disappointing C) disappoint A) mustn't B) didn't need C) couldn't
5. The doctor advised me … more water. 7. … I help you with anything?
A) drink B) drinking C) to drink A) Would B) Should C) Can
6. Tom denied … the last biscuit. 8. He … use his laptop on the plane.
A) eating B) to eat C) eat A) wasn't allowed to B) wasn't allowed C) not allowed
7. Why do you keep … him money if he never pays you 9. You … worry about Lucy. She'll be fine!
back? A) can't B) may not C) needn't
A) lend B) lending C) to lend 10. I really … visit my grandmother. I haven't seen her in
8. I can't … crying every time I see that film. weeks.
A) help B) to help C) helping A) can B) should C) ought
9. She is not old enough … in the election. 11. I … worn a suit to the dinner party; everyone else was
A) vote B) to vote C) voting dressed casually.
10. Jake means … in advertising after he graduates from A) needn't have B) didn't need to C) needn't
college. 12. … you like me to install the software for you?
A) to work B) working C) work A) Could B) Should C) Would
11. I've never seen such a … film in my whole life. 13. Ken isn't here. He … have gone for a walk.
A) terrify B) terrified C) terrifying A) must B) can C) ought
12. Remember … your seatbelt for take-off and landing. 14. I … stay at the office until I finish this report.
A) fasten B) fastening C) to fasten A) have got B) have to C) have
13. Henry is busy … the dinner at the moment. 15. You … mop the floor. I did it earlier.
A) to prepare B) prepare C) preparing A) needn't B) may not C) couldn't
14. Karl is always the first … at work in the morning. 16. Kate was lucky; she … injured herself badly in the
A) arrives B) to arrive C) arriving accident.
A) could B) could have C) can
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17. I can't join you for lunch. I'm … attend a meeting in ten 19. Harry's car is … more expensive than mine.
minutes. A) many B) much C) lot
A) supposing B) supposed C) supposed to 20. Bob is studying … for his exams these days.
18. I'm not sure where John is. He … be in his bedroom. A) hard B) hardly C) hardest
A) might B) shall C) can 21. The footballer is playing … better than he did last week.
19. George … speak four languages fluently. A) bit B) more C) even
A) can B) is able C) ought 22. She lives much … away from the school than I do.
20. Steve … lift the TV. It was far too heavy for him. A) furthest B) further C) far
A) wasn't able B) can't C) couldn't 23. Yesterday was far … than it is today.
21. … we have breakfast in the garden today? A) warmer B) warmest C) warm
A) Would B) Shall C) Ought 24. Peter went to bed … after coming home from work.
22. She … be ill; I saw her walking around town this A) directed B) directly C) direct
morning. 25. She combed her … hair as she looked at herself in the
A) can't B) wouldn't C) may not mirror.
23. … you help me carry these bags, please? A) silky B) silk C) silked
A) Shall B) Must C) Will
24. you … bought so many eggs. We had plenty of them Quiz 5
already. 1. I used to play badminton … I was younger.
A) didn't have B) needn't have C) didn't need to A) since B) when C) while
25. It's ten past five. She really … be here by now. 2. They set off early … avoiding the rush hour traffic.
A) ought to B) can C) need A) with the aim of B) so as to C) with a view
3. I can't play football now … I have to mow the lawn.
Quiz 4 A) as B) due to C) like
1. George isn't … taller than me. 4. It was … a bad meal that I demanded a refund.
A) more B) much C) most A) such B) so C) as
2. Kate drives … than her sister. 5. … of him being quite short, George is incredibly strong.
A) carelessly B) more carelessly C) more careless A) Although B) Despite C) In spite
3. It was … a rainy day to have a picnic. 6. It looks … it is going to rain.
A) rather B) pretty C) fairly A) as B) like C) though
4. The sooner you finish, the … we'll be able to go home. 7. Michael, … parents are wealthy, received a car for his
A) sooner B) soon C) soonest 18th birthday.
5. He agreed with Jane's opinion … . A) who B) whose C) which
A) completed B) complete C) completely 8. You can borrow the ladder for … you like.
6. For … information, please visit our website. A) by the time B) until C) as long as
A) furthest B) further C) farther 9. He kept his wallet in his inside jacket pocket … being
7. Oliver is much … at languages than I am. pickpocketed.
A) better B) best C) good A) in order not B) so as not C) for fear of
8. He can … see anything without his glasses. 10. Well done, Keith! … a clever boy!
A) rarely B) wrongly C) hardly A) Which B) What C) How
9. His car is not … as mine. 11. It was … beautiful weather that we decided to have a
A) most fast B) more fast C) as fast picnic in the park.
10. The weather is getting colder and … these days. A) as B) so C) such
A) colder B) coldest C) cold 12. Mary is quite a shy person … her sister is very outgoing.
11. Cindy works … a waitress in a restaurant. A) whereas B) despite C) no matter
A) like B) as C) by 13. Angela looks as … she has just seen a ghost!
12. That was … action film I have ever seen. A) though B) like C) same
A) best B) the better C) the best 14. … a strange animal the albatross is!
13. Mark is much … than Alan. A) How B) What C) Which
A) smart B) as smart C) smarter 15. Her mum was cooking … she was chatting on the phone.
14. Joanne came home … than expected yesterday. A) since B) while C) as long as
A) earlier B) earliest C) early 16. I'll bring a jacket … it gets cold in the evening.
15. Suzanne is … a gentle woman. A) in the event B) in case C) in case of
A) fairly B) quite C) pretty 17. Karl's parents are from Germany. He doesn't speak
16. Some of … wildlife on Earth can be seen in the Amazon German, … .
rainforest. A) even though B) although C) though
A) the most incredible B) more incredible C) most 18. I don't have to get up early in the morning … I'm on my
incredible summer holidays.
17. This novel wasn't any … than the author's previous one. A) now that B) because of C) due to
A) better B) good C) well 19. … how carefully he writes, no one can make out his
18. The unhappy customer spoke … to the shop manager. handwriting.
A) anger B) angry C) angrily A) Whatever B) Despite C) No matter
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20. Look at Bret. … fast he is running! 21. By this time tomorrow, you … notified about the
A) What B) Such C) How meeting.
21. Don't forget to turn off the TV … you go to bed. A) will have been B) will be C) should be
A) before B) since C) by the time 22. She … playing the cello throughout the evening.
22. Lisa has curly hair … her sister's hair is straight. A) was hearing B) was heard C) heard
A) whereas B) despite C) the other hand 23. Which artist was this portrait painted … ?
23. Many roads were closed … the heavy snow. A) with B) from C) by
A) since B) due to C) because 24. She had her secretary … her a flight to Paris.
24. The person … I spoke to had an American accent. A) to book B) booking C) book
A) when B) whose C) who 25. The goldfish … yet.
25. Jane has … been to Rome once. A) has not been fed B) is not feed C) has not fed
A) still B) only C) yet
Quiz 7
Quiz 6 1. Sue … me she would be late for the meeting.
1. This monument was built … the Aztecs. A) asked B) said C) told
A) with B) by C) from 2. Ann said she … while her brother was watching TV.
2. The kitchen table … yet. A) was studying B) studied C) has studied
A) hasn't been cleaned B) isn't being cleaned C) wasn't 3. The man … me what time it was.
being cleaned A) said B) told C) asked to
3. A new shopping centre … in the city centre last Saturday. 4. He wondered … to invite Chris to the party or not.
A) has been opened B) is opened C) was opened A) if B) how C) whether
4. She … her teeth checked yesterday morning. 5. Brian … that Roger Federer is the best tennis player in the
A) has had B) had C) was having world.
5. The celebrity … at the moment. A) says B) tells C) asks
A) is interviewed B) is being interviewed 6. They said they might … to the theatre the following night.
C) has been interviewed A) going B) go C) have gone
6. America … by Christopher Columbus in 1492. 7. He told me he … the letter the previous day.
A) was discovered B) has been discovered A) had sent B) was sending C) had been sending
C) was being discovered 8. He said that if he … me, he would have taken a taxi to the
7. The students … their exam results next week. airport.
A) will be given B) are given C) will have been given A) were B) is C) would be
8. The lock was cut … a special tool. 9. Jane … going to the amusement park.
A) by B) from C) with A) encouraged B) commanded C) suggested
9. A large amount of goods … from an electrical shop last 10. He said he … to university the following year.
night. A) would return B) had returned C) has returned
A) are stolen B) were stolen C) are being stolen 11. Jessica … me to meet her at the entrance to the cinema.
10. Their Internet connection … yesterday afternoon. A) says B) said C) asked
A) was installed B) is installed C) is being installed 12. They … what time the flight would eventually depart.
11. The walls were decorated … posters of her favourite pop A) denied B) complained C) wondered
stars. 13. He asked … "What can I do?"
A) with B) from C) by A) he B) himself C) his
12. The robbery … to have been carried out by a single 14. The doctor … me to get as much rest as possible.
person. A) advised B) agreed C) offered
A) is being believed B) is believed C) will be believed 15. She insists that we … get up early in the morning.
13. The race was won … a French athlete. A) could B) might C) should
A) with B) from C) by 16. The lawyer encouraged the witness to … him the truth.
14. The student's excuse may … by the teacher. A) tell B) said C) say
A) not be believed B) not believe C) not be believing 17. She … me not to go too close to the waterfall.
15. The football team for the cup final … by next week. A) exclaimed B) warned C) demanded
A) is being selected B) is selected 18. She said she … white-water rafting before.
C) will have been selected A) hadn't tried B) wasn't trying C) wouldn't try
16. A 24-hour strike … by civil servants tomorrow. 19. The flight attendant … us to stay seated.
A) will be held B) is held C) has been held A) said B) told C) says
17. Karl … his car serviced once a year. 20. He … about being the best player on the team.
A) has B) was having C) is having A) exclaimed B) boasted C) claimed
18. The sculpture … by a group of conservationists. 21. She said he … to her friend's house the previous evening.
A) has restored B) is restored C) has been restored A) has gone B) would go C) had gone
19. Wuthering Heights was written … Emily Bronte. 22. He … to help me paint the kitchen walls.
A) with B) by C) from A) insisted B) offered C) denied
20. That film … by an Australian director. 23. She gave a(n) … of surprise when her old friend entered
A) directs B) was directed C) directed the room.
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A) exclamation B) talk C) speech A) would die B) die C) are dying
24. Lawrence … his son to play video games for half an
hour. Quiz 9
A) permitted B) refused C) agreed 1. Could you give me directions to … Hilton Hotel, please?
25. The suspect denied … a pair of jeans from the shop. A) the B) a C) -
A) steal B) stolen C) stealing 2. She gave the child a … of chocolate.
A) loaf B) bar C) packet
Quiz 8 3. Would you mind picking up a … of toothpaste at the
1. If only it … stop raining. supermarket?
A) should B) will C) would A) bar B) bag C) tube
2. If she had been more careful, she … the DVD player. 4. I visit my grandparents at least once … week.
A) wouldn't break B) won't break C) wouldn't have broken A) the B) a C) -
3. … we miss the last train, what will we do? 5. The information I found in the encyclopedia … very
A) Supposing B) Providing C) Only if useful.
4. I'd prefer to see the film in the cinema … rent it on DVD. A) were B) are C) was
A) rather than B) rather C) to 6. I saw … interesting documentary about dolphins on TV
5. Freddy won't go to school tomorrow … he is feeling last night.
better. A) a B) an C) the
A) else B) unless C) only if 7. Haley had lots of memorable … on her trip around Asia.
6. If I … you, I'd go to a dentist. A) experience B) an experience C) experiences
A) am B) had been C) were 8. The news … broadcast every hour on that radio station.
7. I'd better … my credit card in case I run I out of cash. A) is B) were C) are
A) to bring B) bring C) bringing 9. She takes … 8 o'clock train to London every morning.
8. If I wasn't so tired, I … with you to the party. A) a B) the C) -
A) would come B) will come C) come 10. Matthew fell asleep on … couch last night.
9. Everyone knows that when ice melts, it … into water. A) the B) - C) an
A) turns B) would turn C) will turn 11. … Duke of Kent is going to visit our school next month.
10. Only if you train hard, … you get on the team. A) A B) - C) The
A) would B) will C) shall 12. Geography … his best subject; he always gets good
11. If she had more free time, she … take up a hobby. marks in it.
A) could B) can C) will A) is B) aren't C) are
12. I wish the bus … on time every morning. 13. Do you know what … weather is supposed to be like
A) arrives B) was arriving C) arrived tomorrow?
13. Suzanne prefers going to bed early to … late at night. A) a B) the C) -
A) staying up B) stay up C) stayed up 14. The fisherman caught a great number of … today.
14. … you take a taxi, you won't get to the train station on A) salmon B) salmons C) the salmon
time. 15. The children are at … school right now.
A) Only if B) Even if C) If only A) - B) a C) the
15. If you had given her a present, she … delighted. 16. Education … one of the main concerns of the new
A) would have been B) was C) could be government.
16. Book your hotel room early, … you won't find a A) were B) are C) is
vacancy. 17. It can be difficult living abroad when you don't speak …
A) providing B) supposing C) otherwise language.
17. If only you … earlier; you could have eaten dinner with A) the B) - C) a
us. 18. It's such … shame that Henry failed his driving test.
A) came B) had come C) come A) - B) a C) the
18. I'd rather … a new TV than have this old one repaired. 19. Rugby … a very popular sport in the UK.
A) buying B) buy C) buys A) is B) are C) were
19. I wish Sue … me where she was going. 20. How many … of sugar do we need?
A) tells B) was telling C) had told A) cans B) bags C) pots
20. If I … my phone, I wouldn't have bought a new one. 21. … World War I occurred from 1914 to 1918.
A) hadn't lost B) wasn't losing C) don't lose A) - B) The C) A
21. The teacher wishes his students … more often. 22. I'll need … sugar to make the cake.
A) are studying B) will study C) would study A) some B) a C) the
22. If only I … to my parents' advice when I was young. 23. They saw a … of lightning in the sky.
A) had listened B) would listen C) listen A) peal B) flash C) clap
23. Ice … if the temperature rises above 00 C. 24. Put on a jacket or you'll catch … cold.
A) melted B) melts C) would melt A) the B) a C) -
24. It's high time you … how to drive. 25. Could you turn on … radio, please?
A) learn B) learnt C) are learning A) the B) a C) -
25. Most plants … if they don't get enough water.
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 Quiz 10 4. The bee stung him on … nose.
1. … Jim needs is a new pair of jeans. A) - B) a C) the
A) Which B) That C) What 5. … chocolates here are delicious.
2. Only … taking lessons will you learn how to play the A) These B) Those C) That
violin. 6. Ricky is a good friend of … .
A) by B) in C) on A) me B) mine C) my
3. "I don't really like extreme sports. " … do I." 7. Are there … biscuits left in the tin?
A) Not B) Neither C) No A) any B) some C) every
4. … was it that gave you this present? 8. Could I have … juice, please?
A) Whose B) What C) Who A) every B) any C) some
5. He did … me where I was going. 9. Paul was working the … time he was in Paris.
A) to ask B) ask C) asked A) whole B) all C) every
6. … was it that you lent your car to? 10. Every … of the players played well today.
A) Who B) What C) Where A) none B) one C) ones
7. Not … secondary school have I seen Gerald. 11. Feel free to drop by … you want.
A) after B) before C) since A) whenever B) whoever C) however
8. Was it there … you parked the car? 12. Nothing … but a stern warning will make him realise his
A) where B) who C) what mistake.
9. That was … he became a famous pop singer. A) any B) ever C) else
A) what B) how C) which 13. Joe took … days off work to go to his brother's wedding.
10. … I'd really like is some peace and quiet. A) a little B) a few C) much
A) What B) Which C) Where 14. I'm going on a business trip to Berlin later … week.
11. Under no … should you enter that room. A) that B) this C) those
A) way B) account C) circumstances 15. Suzie looked at … in the mirror and put on her makeup.
12. … you require is 50% to pass the exam. A) herself B) her C) hers
A) How B) What C) Which 16. … cars over there are very badly parked.
13. Peter works for a law firm … does his brother. A) Those B) These C) That
A) as B) so C) nor 17. … Greg and Simon study History at Oxford University.
14. No … had I said hello to George than he had to leave. A) Either B) Neither C) Both
A) rarely B) sooner C) scarcely 18. There's … eggs left in the fridge.
15. … Ian does is refurbish antique furniture. A) none B) no C) neither
A) Which B) What C) That 19. … that I did was ask if she was feeling OK.
16. … does she go bowling these days. A) All B) Only C) Whole
A) Hardly B) Sooner C) Rarely 20. Hurry up! We don't have … time before the train leaves.
17. … did I know I was driving in the wrong direction. A) much B) many C) little
A) Little B) Only C) Sooner 21. … children prefer to watch animation films.
18. She … tell me she wasn't feeling well. A) Most B) Much C) Any
A) does B) do C) did 22. Bob found … information on the Internet that he could
19. "I really enjoyed the meal last night." " … did I." use in his essay.
A) So B) Nor C) Neither A) a few B) a little C) many
20. … you see Greg, tell him to give me a call. 23. The couple chatted with … while they waited for the
A) Would B) Should C) Could bus.
21. Only … this way will you be able to reach your goal. A) the other B) every other C) each other
A) in B) by C) if 24. Did Greg tell you … about his trip to Sweden?
22. Despite what you think, I … care about the environment. A) something B) anything C) not anything
A) do B) am doing C) to do 25. Shall I go and buy … milk?
23. … tidy is Jean that she hoovers her bedroom every day. A) some B) any C) every
A) Such B) So C) As
24. … about the hotel, he would have cancelled the trip. Quiz 12
A) Did he know B) Shall he know C) Had he known 1. … plays Maid Marian in the new Robin Hood film?
25. Never … had Jim seen such an impressive display of A) Who B) Where C) What
fireworks. 2. Let's close up the shop early this evening, … ?
A) before B) until C) since A) won't we B) shall we C) will we
3. … did Susan study at university?
Quiz 11 A) Where B) Which C) What
1. Help … to a piece of cake. 4. How … does it take to get to the station from here?
A) you B) yourself C) yours A) long B) often C) far
2. I can't find the remote control … . 5. … would you rather be, a model or a TV presenter?
A) anywhere B) everywhere C) nowhere A) Whose B) Which C) How
3. There's no need to hurry - we've got … of time. 6. Everyone has done their homework, … they?
A) several B) lot C) plenty A) hasn't B) haven't C) have
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7. … time do we have before the guests arrive? 8. –Are you going into town today?
A) How B) How many C) How much -Yes. I … you a lift if you like.
8. "Can I use your phone?" "Yes, you … " A) will give B) am going to give C) gave D) give
A) could B) can't C) can 9. I … do my homework yesterday because today is a
9. … is that book I was reading? Have you seen it? holiday.
A) Where B) Who C) What A) needn’t B) didn’t have to C) mustn’t D) shouldn’t
10. "Do you think Gerry will get the job?" "Yes, I think … " 10. You’d better take a sweater with you now … it gets cold
A) not B) so C) such tonight.
11. You are Brian's cousin, … ? A) if B) unless C) in case D) what if
A) did you B) are you C) aren't you 11. Stacy … ready for school, so she can’t come to the
12. … we go to the theatre this evening? phone.
A) Shall B) Will C) Mustn't A) had been getting B) used to get
13. "Can you fix the printer?" "I'm afraid … " , you'll need a C) gets D) is getting
new one." 12. –I found a ring while I … a tree yesterday.
A) so B) no C) not -Really? Can I see it?
14. That isn't the correct answer, … ? A) would plant B) was planting
A) is it B) has it C) isn't it C) is planting D) have planted
15. "What does Ann … like?" "She's tall and thin." 13. I … in terrible trouble right now if you hadn’t helped
A) look B) appear C) show me.
16. … painted that portrait of you? A) would be B) were C) would have been D) am
A) Where B) What C) Who 14. It’s the first time you … our flat, isn’t it?
17. … bicycle is this?" "It's Bobby's." A) visit B) will visit C) have visited D) were visiting
A) Who B) Whose C) Whom 15. If you see Karen this afternoon, … you ask her to call
18. You didn't tell Sue about the surprise party, … ? me?
A) do you B) didn't you C) did you A) do B) can C) must D) were
19. You haven't seen Suzanne recently, … ? 16. I’ve bought a chicken in case your mother … stay to
A) have you B) haven't you C) are you lunch.
20. "What is Damon … ? "He's quite shy." A) must B) ought C) need D) should
A) similar B) like C) same 17. Supposing I invited you to a party, … ?
21. How … do you go to the gym each week? A) will you accept B) would you accept
A) much B) many C) often C) had you accepted D) do you accept
22. Richard hasn't left already, … he? 18. Try to be here on time, … you will miss the beginning of
A) has B) had C) did the film.
23. You will come back to visit us, … you? A) otherwise B) if C) unless D) what if
A) will B) won't C) wouldn't 19. I’m lost. I … around here for an hour.
24. … car is this?" "I think it's Oliver's." A) will drive B) drove
A) Who B) Whose C) Where C) have been driving D) drive
25. She used to live in this neighbourhood, … ? 20. We … breakfast when a letter came through the letter
A) wasn't she B) isn't she C) didn't she box.
A) ate B) will be eating C) has eaten D) were eating
21. –Could I leave a little earlier?
Test -Yes, you … .
1. Her feet are aching. She … all morning. A) must B) could C) can D) need
A) has walked B) will be walking 22. She … no sooner fallen asleep than the telephone rang.
C) used to walk D) has been walking A) has B) was C) would D) had
2. Alexander Graham Bell … the telephone. 23. If the joke … very funny, the audience wouldn’t have
A) had invented B) invented laughed.
C) has invented D) will invent A) were B) wouldn’t be C) should be D) hadn’t been
3. I can’t go out … I ask my mum first. 24. People phone the fire brigade … their houses catch fire.
A) unless B) as long as C) in case of D) no sooner A) if B) unless C) in case D) otherwise
4. When he got to the front door, he … hear a dog barking 25. When he was younger, he … pizza almost every day.
inside the house. A) was eating B) used to eat C) has eaten D) will eat
A) can B) was able to C) must D) could 26. If I had bought tickets, we … to the theatre tonight.
5. Rob opened the box and … inside. A) were going B) will go C) could go D) had gone
A) was looking B) has looked C) will look D) looked 27. They … lunch by two o’clock this afternoon.
6. Computers … more and more efficient these days. A) will have eaten B) eat
A) become B) had become C) were eating D) have been eating
C) are becoming D) became 28. Tell someone where you’re going – you … get into
7. If you … your keys in your pocket, you wouldn’t have trouble.
lost them. A) must B) might C) should D) have to
A) put B) had put C) would put D) should put 29. –Are you going to Joanne’s party on Saturday?
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-No. I wish I … , because I’m sure it will be fun. 7. Let’s go for walk, …?
A) would go B) had gone C) am going D) could go A) will you B) shall I C) aren’t I D) shall we
30. I hurt myself. I … have touched the hot iron. 8. Susan … her portrait painted last month.
A) needn’t B) mustn’t C) shouldn’t D) can’t A) had B) had had C) will have C) has
31. If I … them very well, I would have gone to their party. 9. –Is Colin here?
A) know B) knew C) would know D) were knowing -I don’t know. I … him all day.
32. –I’ve left my jacket at home. A) don’t see B) haven’t been seeing
-I … back and get it for you. C) won’t see D) haven’t seen
A) had gone B) am going 10. He was made … for the damage.
C) am about to go D) will go A) paying B) to pay C) pay D) paid
33. … I known, I’d have offered my help. 11. She … have been late. Luckily, she was able to get there
A) Had B) Should C) Were D) Would on time.
34. If only I … the project on time yesterday. A) could B) should C) must D) need
A) would finish B) finished 12. Our house isn’t big. I wish we … a bigger house.
C) had finished D) finish A) bought B) could buy
C) would buy D) have bought
Read the text. Then choose the correct answer questions 13. He denied … his mother’s vase.
35-36. A) break B) to break C) breaking D) to breaking
People living in the town of Swindon in England are losing 14. He asked the mechanic … .
their possessions to an unusual kind of burglar – a two-year- A) is my car ready B) that his car was ready
old black cat called Frankie. Frankie has a collection of more C) was his car ready D) if his car was ready
than thirty soft toys, but his owner, Julie Bishop, didn't buy 15. -He wishes he had enough money to buy a car.
them for him. In fact she isn't sure where they have come -…?
from, but it seems likely that Frankie has stolen them from A) Did he B) Does he C) Don’t you D) Doesn’t he
other houses in the neighborhood. They are the kind of toys 16. - … I speak to Miss Andrews, please?
people usually keep inside their homes for their cats to play -One moment, please. I’ll see if she’s available.
with, so Mrs. Bishop thinks Frankie gets them by going A) Shall B) Can C) Must D) Should
through the cat flaps that most cat owners have in one of the 17. Andy was happy to hear that he … the exam.
doors to their houses. Mrs. Bishop says Frankie doesn't A) was passing B) has passed
usually take very long to find a new toy: 'Sometimes he goes C) passed D) had passed
out and ten minutes later he's back with something. He gives 18. It is no use … for the bus. It won’t come.
us a big meow to let us know when he's brought them in. At A) waiting B) to wait C) wait D) to waiting
first it was quite funny, but now it’s obvious somebody's 19. The problem of pollution … worse and worse these days.
bought all these toys for their pet and now they don't have A) will get B) got C) is getting D) gets
any - they're all here!’ 20. –Has the new furniture for my bedroom arrived?
35. In what way is Frankie unusual? -No, it … yet.
A) He steals soft toys from other houses. A) doesn’t deliver B) hasn’t delivered
B) He has been lost for two years. C) wasn’t delivered D) hasn’t been delivered
C) He comes back home every night. 21. The lawyer advised us … the money immediately.
D) He is always kept inside his home. A) to pay B) paying C) pay D) paid
36. What does Frankie do when he comes back home? 22. Jane has her nails … once a month.
A) Fights with other cats B) Meows loudly A) paint B) to paint C) painting D) painted
C) Steals something D) Eats his soft toys 23. Sue said that she … her book under the sofa.
A) had found B) found C) finds D) is found
TEST 24. The school … to have good teachers.
1. Hi, Joe. I didn’t expect to see you. Ann said you … in A) thinks B) thought C) is thought D) has thought
hospital. 25. He is tired of … in that office.
A) are B) were C) will be D) have been A) to work B) worked C) work D) working
2. People … for an hour before the rescuers came.
A) had been waiting B) waited
C) are waiting D) will wait
3. The boss has decided … a bigger office.
A) renting B) to rent C) rent D) rented
4. If I were you, I … out in this weather.
A) hadn’t gone B) won’t go
C) didn’t go D) wouldn’t go
5. –You … make a noise in the library.
-I know. People are trying to read.
A) can B) needn’t C) mustn’t D) should
6. … the bank is closed, what will we do?
A) Unless B) Providing C) Supposing D) In case
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