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LB4 Diagnostic Test A

This diagnostic test assesses grammar and vocabulary. It contains multiple choice questions testing various grammatical structures like verb tenses and forms. It also contains questions testing vocabulary like choosing the odd one out and filling in a text with appropriate words. The test examines a wide range of fundamental English language concepts.

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LB4 Diagnostic Test A

This diagnostic test assesses grammar and vocabulary. It contains multiple choice questions testing various grammatical structures like verb tenses and forms. It also contains questions testing vocabulary like choosing the odd one out and filling in a text with appropriate words. The test examines a wide range of fundamental English language concepts.

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Diagnostic test A 2 We live in South America.

Grammar a) used to b) use to c) used


d) use
1 Complete the sentences with the
3 ‘He’s been to Scotland.’ ‘ he?’
correct form of the verbs in brackets.
a) Does b) Is c) Was d) Has
0 Gemma loves (love) her job at the
4 to go abroad on your holidays?
moment.
a) Did you used b) Are you used
1 What (you/do)
c) Do you use d) Did you use
last night when I phoned? Were you
5 These shoes in Italy.
at home?
a) made b) are made c) are making
2 ‘Hi, nice to see you again.’ ‘I’m
d) make
sorry, I (not
6 She for a year now and still
remember) you.’
hasn't come home.
3 When I (see)
a) travels b) is travelling
him last night, he wasn’t very happy.
c) has travelled d) has been travelling
4 Hello. I’m Nick and
7 ‘He used to be very good at sport.’
I (live) in London.
‘ he?’
5 I probably
a) Were b) Did c) Used d) Has
(not/see) you before I leave for
8 He’s lived there six years.
France next week.
a) while b) for c) since d) when
___/5 marks 9 She walk properly after the
accident.
a) couldn’t b) wasn’t able
2 Choose the correct option. c) can’t be d) isn’t able
A: I haven’t got 0any / some / a 10 We went to Cardiff, is the capital
homework tonight. of Wales.
B: That’s great. Your homework a) that b) who c) which d) whose
always seems 1much more / much
/ as difficult than ours. ___/10 marks
A: That’s because you’re not 2as old /
much older / older as I am. 4 Complete gaps 1–4 with the correct
B: Have you got 3any / some / an hour form of the verbs in brackets. Then
to help me with my homework? I’ve read the conversation again and
got 4any / some / one that I don’t complete gaps a–f with enough, too,
understand. who, whose or where.
A: Of course. It isn’t 5as / much / A: 0 Have you seen (you/see) Jack yet?
more hard as you think when He 1 (just/come
someone explains it to you. back) from Canada.
B: Who’s Jack?
___/5 marks
A: He’s the student from our class
a went on the student
3 Choose the correct option. exchange programme.
0 He here for two years now. B: Oh, right. How long
2 (he/stay) there?
a) lives b) is living
c) has been living d) was living A: Three months. And he
3
1 The teacher a present from the
class. (already/decide) to go back there to
a) gave b) was given c) was giving a university b he can
d) be given study agricultural sciences.

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B: Really? Aren’t the British 1 He wishes he could / can / will be
universities good c ? able to leave school now.
A: He says that courses here are 2 She can / may / will be late – she’s
d difficult to get onto. not sure how long her homework
Hundreds of students will take.
4 3 I don’t mind to work / work /
(already/apply) for the course he working hard to get good results.
wants to do, so he may not get 4 Where would / do / will / you go if
a place. Anyway, he wants to live in you could go anywhere in the world?
Canada when he finishes school. 5 I won’t go shopping unless / if /
B: I see. when there is no food in the house.
A: He got advice from the man 6 The film was so / such a / such
e farm he stayed on while good that I want to see it again.
he was there. 7 He’s famous from / for / of
B: It sounds great. But I don’t think discovering antibiotics.
I could go abroad to study. In fact, I 8 If you see him, might / do / will you
5 (never/leave) ask him about tomorrow?
home for more than a week! 9 We had so / such a / such great
time at the museum that we want to
___/10 marks
go again.
10 Do you fancy to go out / going out
5 Rewrite the second sentence so that / go out tonight?
it has a similar meaning to the first 11 She won’t / might not / mustn’t
sentence. understand the letter very well
0 ‘Don’t feed the dog, please,’ he told because she doesn’t speak much
them. English. I’m not sure.
He asked them not to feed the dog. 12 You don’t have to / mustn’t /
1 Last year was my first visit to Canada. didn’t have to do it now. You can
I to Canada before do it later if you want.
last year. 13 I wouldn’t do that if I had been / am
2 ‘Wash the dishes, please,’ he said / were you.
to her. 14 He’s very interested from / of / in
He asked her the spiders.
dishes. 15 He’ll be with you as soon as he
3 ‘Where are you going?’ he asked me. finishes / is finishing / will finish
He asked me . his homework.
4 It’s not necessary for students to
wear a uniform here. ___/15 marks
Students a uniform
here.
5 This bag is really heavy and I can’t Vocabulary
carry it. 7 Choose the odd one out.
This bag is too carry. 0 socks boots hoodie
trainers
___/5 marks
1 checked plain spotted
sleeveless
6 Choose the correct option. 2 reggae clarinet trumpet flute
0 If I had / would have / will have 3 cooker fridge sink
the chance, I would travel all over balcony
the world.

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4 plumber techno electrician 3 Did you any mistakes?
reporter 4 Can you help me this
5 classical baggy folk pop box onto the table, please?
6 soul cute shy mean
___/4 marks
7 basement chimney landing
cardigan
8 awesome violent scary dull 10 Complete the text with words from
the box. There are two extra words.
___/8 marks
bald ● build ● cliffs● coastline
● desert ● leather ● memory ●
8 Choose the correct options.
moustache ● overweight ●
0 Her mother and father fell / got /
sightseeing ● skinned ● spiky
went in love when they were
● unhealthy
seventeen.
1 He always makes / does / takes Josh is an attractive thirty-year-old olive-
the rubbish out before he goes to 0skinned man of medium 1 ,
bed. with a dark 2 and large blue
2 She empties the ironing / eyes. However, he’s already 3 .
vacuuming / dishwasher every He lost his hair after an accident on his
morning. motorbike last year. He was riding along
3 What’s the size / distance / speed the coast road too fast when he hit a rock
between the two towns? which had fallen from the 4
4 My husband’s father is my onto the road. It was a good thing that he
stepfather / father-in-law / was wearing his 5 motorbike
grandfather. clothes because they protected the rest
5 He’s made up / broken up / taken of his body. Unfortunately, he hit his
up with his girlfriend and he’s quite head quite hard, despite wearing a hat
sad about it. and as a result, he lost his 6
6 They needed some medicine, so and can’t remember very much about the
they went to the theatre / library / past. He used to enjoy going on holiday
pharmacy. and 7 , especially in historic
7 Mary is my sister’s daughter. She’s places. Two years ago he went trekking
my nephew / niece / cousin. on a camel through a 8 , but
8 What’s the width / length / size of now he doesn’t remember any of his
the journey? trips. Since his accident, he has become
a little 9 and has had to buy
___/8 marks
large size clothes. He hates being so
10 and is determined to
9 Complete the sentences with verbs become fit again. He’s now taken up
from the box. There are two extra cycling.
verbs.
___/10 marks
do ● do ● drop ● lift ● look ●
make ● wait 11 Put the words in the correct order.
0 Italian / black / big / boots Italian
0 When do you usually do your
wonderful
homework? wonderful big black Italian boots
1 They always litter on the 1 English / interesting / an / castle /
pavements. It’s terrible. old
2 Did you for the book you
lost?

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2 key / strange / small / plastic / white / a 1 What’s up?
a) Nothing, really.
b) I’d rather not.
3 red / satin / flowery / a / shirt / new c) No problem.
2 I hate revising for tests!
a) I think not.
___/3 marks b) Why not?
12 Choose the correct options. c) I know what you mean.
0 He was very after running a 3 How do I get to the cinema?
marathon. a) Go straight to here.
a) tiring b) tired c) amusing b) Take the next turning left.
d) amused c) At last!
1 Did you see that about extreme 4 Thanks for helping me.
weather last night? It was very a) You’re welcome.
informative. b) There’s no need.
a) talent show b) comedy c) Good for you!
c) documentary d) shows 5 She spent all her money on that
2 He was very when he only got dress.
35 per cent in his maths exam. a) Nice try!
a) annoying b) disappointed b) We’re on it.
c) bored d) shocking c) What a waste!
3 You must have a in your 6 I’ll lend you my bike if you want.
computer because it’s not working a) There’s no need.
properly. b) Don’t tell me.
a) connection b) virus c) That’s right.
c) memory stick d) scanner 7 Don’t forget to take your phone with
4 John two goals last night in his you.
match. a) Yes, I will.
a) passed b) kicked c) scored b) No, I won’t.
d) won c) Maybe I should.
5 I really enjoy shows when they 8 I’m going on holiday today.
interview famous actors. a) Have great time!
a) chat b) quiz c) cookery b) See you tomorrow.
d) talent c) That would be great.
6 How do you on with the new 9 Do you fancy going to the beach
neighbours? later?
a) get b) go c) turn d) run a) It’s not fair.
7 Please cheer . You look so b) Sorry, I can’t.
miserable. c) I don’t think.
a) up b) on c) out d) for 10 Hello?
a) Is it Jodie?
___/7 marks b) Are you Jodie?
c) Is Jodie there?
Function ___/10 marks
13 Choose the best response.
0 How are you doing? Total: ___/100 marks
a) That sounds great.
b) All right, thanks.
c) Calling my friend.

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