Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •

TEST 1 • basic sentence types

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1 Questions and negatives: revise the basics. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
  Are you coming
‘Are coming you to the cinema?’
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1 What means this word?

2 Who did phone earlier?
3 What did your grandfather do?
4 About what’s his latest film?
5 When are arriving the Director and his staff?
6 What kind of music do you like to listen to?
7 Which decade did astronauts land on the moon during?
8 I’m not surprised. I never trusted him.
9 We had bad seats, and didn’t hardly see anything.

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2 not and no. Circle the correct option.
1 No / Not all of the rioters came from impoverished backgrounds.
2 No / Not surprisingly, we were late for our appointment.
3 No / Not animals were injured in the making of this motion picture.
4 Listen, there’s no / not reason to get aggressive, just relax.
5 I’m going to take a holiday, but no / not until September.
6 She was definitely looking at me, no / not you.

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3 Negative questions. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 ‘Didn’t you phone Pete?’ ‘No, I did.’
2 Why didn’t she tell us earlier?
3 This case is heavy, can’t you help me?
4 We’re sitting over there. Why won’t you come and join us for dinner?
5 Didn’t he use to play for Chelsea?
6 Has not your brother been to America?
7 Isn’t it a bit late to get tickets?

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4 More about negatives. These sentences are all wrong or unnatural. Correct them.
  I never want
I want never to stay in this hotel again.
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1 I don’t hope it snows. The trains will be delayed.

2 I’m really sorry, John. It seems not to be working.
3 She doesn’t eat healthily nor exercise regularly – she’s very unfit.
4 ‘To be honest, I didn’t think much of that film.’ ‘Nor I did.’
5 The manager wasn’t at the post-match press conference, and his assistant was also not.
6 I think we’re not going to be in time.

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5 Imperatives. Choose the correct way(s) of completing each sentence: A, B or both.
1 that awful music! A Stop B Do stop

2 Mike, the bags while Paul gets the tickets. A get B you get
3 dare do that again! A Don’t you B You don’t

4 sit down now! A Do you B You

5 that the door is locked at night. A Always check B Check always

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6 let’s; let me etc. Circle the best way of completing each sentence.
1 Let’s don’t / Let’s not invite Sue – she always causes trouble.
2 Let’s meet on Tuesday, let us / shall we?
3 Let’s / Let me think for a minute … No, I’m not free on Tuesday.
4 Don’t let’s / Let us not fight about this. It really isn’t worth it.
5 What’s on TV? Let me / Let’s see. Ahh, there’s a documentary about whales on at nine.
6 Let it / there be no mistake – that man is guilty.

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7 Exclamations: revise the basics. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
1 What terrible weather!
2 What strange coincidence!
3 How this is boring!
4 What a lot of prejudiced nonsense does he talk!
5 Doesn’t she look gorgeous!
6 How he plays the piano beautifully!

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 Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 2 • be, have and do

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1 be: progressive forms; do be. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 Do be patient, he’ll be here soon.
2 He’s being excited because we’re going to the park.
3 The bank are being uncooperative over our mortgage payments.
4 She was being very happy when she heard the news.
5 You’re being very careless with those scissors – watch you don’t cut yourself!
6 I’m not surprised she’s stressed out, she was being anxious about her exams.

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2 there is: revise the basics. Complete the sentences with the correct form of there is (not).
More than one answer may be possible.
1 Postal workers are striking tomorrow, so any post.
2 Look at those rainclouds! an incredible storm.
3 anything decent on TV. Do you fancy going out?

4 something I can help you with?

5 As a mark of respect a minute’s silence at 11 a.m.
6 anything in the post for me earlier?

7 We were delayed on the motorway – terrible accident.
8 three power cuts since breakfast time – what’s going on?

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3 there is: more complex structures. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 a job for you in the family business. A There may be B There’s certain to be

2 a problem with the equipment. A There seems to be B There may be

3 likely to be any more strikes? A Is there B Are there

4 need to threaten me – I’m leaving! A There’s no B There isn’t any

5 We want a thorough investigation into how this happened. A there is B there to be
6 I’m confident of some positive steps made in the negotiations. A there to be B there being
7 crowds gathered in the streets. A There were B There seem to be

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4 have: revise the basics. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 Professor Jones is having a high temperature, so sadly he can’t join us today.
2 I’m sorry. I haven’t often got headaches, but this one’s quite bad.
3 We’re having a few problems with our neighbours at the moment.
4 ‘Have you got any children?’ ‘No, I haven’t got.’
5 I’ll have a bit more information after I’ve spoken to her.
6 Are you having a moment? I’d like to talk.
7 Many years ago I had got a spaniel called Harry.

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5 do: emphasis. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 You might think it’s easy, but it a lot of practice. A takes B does take
2 I my glasses yesterday. A lost B did lose
3 We you’ll join us again next week. A hope B do hope
4 She’s very quiet, but when she something it’s always interesting. A says B does say
5 The Normans Britain in 1066. A invaded B did invade
6 Your little brother the funniest things. A says B does say
7 He said he would eat it all, and he it all. A ate B did eat

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Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 3 • present and future

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1 Present tenses: revise the basics. Which answer(s) is/are appropriate for the questions: A, B or both?
1 ‘Does your daughter play the guitar?’ A ‘Yes, it sounds a bit out of tune.’ B ‘No, the violin.’
2 ‘What are you doing?’ A ‘I have to go and post some letters.’ B ‘I’m a teacher.’
3 ‘Do you cook?’ A ‘Never.’ B ‘No, I’m just washing up.’

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2 Instructions, commentaries, stories. Complete the commentary with the correct present tense forms
(simple or progressive).
McAllister 1 (run) up the wing, and 2 (cross) deep to Johnson, who 3 (stand)
just outside the box. Johnson 4
(turn) and 5
(shoot), but the keeper 6
(make) a comfortable save. Now over to our commentary team with news on Chelsea who 7 (play) Valencia
in their Champions’ League fixture …

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3 More about present tenses. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 Rebel troops march towards the capital city.
2 She forever complains about her boss.
3 I’m seeing there are roadworks in the town centre again.
4 Where is it saying that I have to pay a credit card fee?
5 I’m reading a lot about the banking crisis these days.
6 I’m promising I won’t tell anyone.
7 I’m waiting for her since lunchtime.
8 We hear the trains really clearly when the wind’s coming from the south.

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4 Non-progressive verbs. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 I’m not understanding you – can you say that again, please?
2 I recognise the face, but I’m not remembering his name.
3 She impresses customers with her knowledge of our product range.
4 I didn’t think I’d enjoy a cruise, but I’m loving it.
5 Will you be needing the computer this evening?
6 This fish is smelling bad.

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5 Future: revise the basics. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 ‘There’s the doorbell.’ ‘Don’t worry, I A ’ll go B ’m going to go
2 I Russian lessons soon. A ’m starting B ’m going to start
3 We next weekend at my mum’s house, so we can’t come for dinner. A ’re spending B ’ll spend
4 Look out! He drop those plates! A ’ll B ’s going to
5 You shouldn’t give him anything valuable. He lose it. A ’ll just B ’s just going to
6 It’s not a direct flight. You planes in Frankfurt. A change B will change
7 Where I pay? A do B will

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6 Other future structures. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 As you will have been hearing, there are a number of changes planned for this year.
2 So, this was the way I was spending the next seven years of my life: cold and alone, high in the mountains.

3 The Home Secretary is to announce his proposals for prison reform later today.
4 By the end of next month we have already reached our target for the year.
5 The tenant shall be responsible for all maintenance and repairs.
6 Will you be having lunch with us as usual tomorrow?

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Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 4 • past and perfect tenses

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1 Simple past and past progressive: revise the basics. Put in the correct tense (simple past or past progressive).
 worked
Tony for our company for more than twenty years. (work)
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Anna   was working as a waitress when we first met. (work)

1 As a child, she in a small fishing village. (live)
2 Emma says she’s a vegetarian, but I’m sure she a burger when I saw her at the barbecue. (eat)
3 Paul off his horse while he in the Cotswolds. (fall; ride)
4 Jamie the student march. The students about the cost of education. (join; protest)
5 Spurs 3 nil at half-time, but somehow they four goals and went on to win. (lose; score)

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2 Present perfect and simple past: revise the basics. Circle the correct option.
I started / ’ve started as an intern at the company in 2007, but I 1 worked / ’ve worked in the Marketing
department for the last two years. Since then I 2 was given / ’ve been given a lot of support and training.
For example, last year I 3 was involved / have been involved in a campaign to sell cars in the Middle East.
I 4 travelled / ’ve travelled to Dubai to meet the local sales team. Before I went I 5 was trained / ’ve been trained
in how to do business in other cultures. I 6 enjoyed / ’ve enjoyed the course, and learnt a lot. I 7 went / ’ve been
back to Dubai a few times since then, and I 8 met / ’ve met a lot of important people in the industry. The best
thing about this job is that I 9 was / ’ve been part of a big team who work well together; our department
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achieved / has achieved our target this year already because everyone puts in a great effort.

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3 Present perfect progressive: revise the basics. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
  ’ve been waiting
‘Are you waiting for a table?’ ‘Yes, I’m waiting since eight o’clock.’
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1 How long have you been being a student here?

2 Come on, they’ve been waiting for us since six o’clock! …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..
3 I’ve been having this pair of shoes for ages. I really need some new ones.
4 Do you know that man? He’s watching us all evening.
5 My brother’s had his motorbike for the last two months.
6 We haven’t been out since the weekend because we’re working late all week.
7 Have you been listening to me at all?
8 Ian’s been planing this trip for the last three months – he’s heading off to Thailand soon.

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4 More about the simple past and past progressive. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence:
A, B or both.
When I was younger I in a coffee shop near here. A worked B was working
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1 I think I got offered the job because I Dutch A was speaking B spoke
2 Several thousand people outside the parliament building when the politicians arrived for their debate.
A demonstrated B were demonstrating
3 Our old neighbours were so annoying – they loud music late at night.
A always played B were always playing
4 I to the CEO only the other day about our latest business plans. A talked B was talking
5 The train on time every day last week – which is quite unusual for Britain. A arrived B was arriving
6 We if you had any plans for Friday evening. A wondered B were wondering

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5 More about the present perfect. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
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Who you that beautiful vase? A has bought B bought
1 What an incredible film. Do you know who it? A has directed B directed
2 the news today? There’s been another earthquake in Japan. A Have you seen B Did you see

3 A police officer here this afternoon. He wanted to know where you were. A has come B came
4 I can’t believe what a bad day I . A have had B had
5 She to hear the results of her test all day. A has waited B has been waiting
6 We’ve been getting on much better since her mother . A has left B left
7 Things have been much easier since Alex me. A was helping B has been helping
8 I less worried since John got his new job. A feel B have felt

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6 Past perfect: time conjunctions. Choose the best way of completing each sentence.
After I heard / had heard the same song four times, I decided to switch the radio off.
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1 As soon as Messi scored / had scored the crowd erupted into loud cheering.
2 When the boss arrived / had arrived unannounced, everybody went quiet.
3 Once she passed / had passed through customs, she was stopped by the police.
4 When I heard / had heard the alarm ringing I realised something was wrong.
5 Excuse me, I think I left / had left my wallet here earlier. Has anyone handed it in?
6 After I finished / had finished preparing the dinner, I decided to sit down for a rest.

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7 Past perfect simple or progressive. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
Everybody was looking at me. I couldn’t explain why I . A ’d been crying B had cried
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1 The plane at Heathrow when it was diverted to Schiphol.

A had almost arrived B had almost been arriving
2 I for hundreds of jobs since I left university, but I’d had no positive replies at all.
A ’d been applying B ’d applied
3 I could tell from the smell on his clothes and breath that he again. A ’d been smoking B ’d smoked
4 I wasn’t surprised that Joe lost his job – he with his boss for months. A ’d been arguing B he’d argued
5 Carson very well until he picked up an injury in the quarter finals. A had played B had been playing

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8 this is the first time etc. Complete the sentences with the words from the box, using the correct contracted form.
eat have meet see sing tell wear write
  ’d seen
Have you seen Black Swan? Yes, I thought it was the best film I for a long time.
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1 It was definitely the worst meal I since arriving in Laos: it made me feel ill.
2 That’s probably the third time you me that joke, and it still isn’t funny.
3 This is the nicest weather we this year.
4 Maggie’s wedding was the first time I a kilt and it felt pretty comfortable.
5 I’m very impressed, it’s the first time she without a piano accompaniment.
6 That was the fourth email he to the bank, but they still hadn’t replied.
7 I was surprised when he gave me a gift as it was only the second time we .

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 Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 5 • modal verbs

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1 Ability: can and could. Correct the mistakes using succeed, manage, can or be able in your answers,
or write ‘Correct’.
  succeeded in reaching
The group of climbers could reach the top of Everest after a long climb or
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  managed to reach

 Correct
As a student I could speak Russian very well, now I've forgotten most of it.
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1 She couldn’t hear what I was saying because the music was so loud in the club.
2 After a very busy year, Peter could double his company’s profits.
3 ‘We need to get some petrol.’ ‘OK, I can get some later.’
4 I can speak Japanese at the end of this course.
5 I’m tasting sugar in this coffee.
6 How much golf could you play at the weekend?

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2 Permission: can, could, may and might. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
When I was a child I could do whatever I liked, really. ✓
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1 May you get married without parental permission when you’re 16 in Scotland?
2 Sorry, you can’t use the car today, I need it.
3 ‘Excuse me, may I ask you a question?’ ‘Yes, of course you might.’
4 Could I possibly ask you a favour?
5 You can collect your online order from a local shop.
6 I’m expecting a phone call, so I couldn’t go out.

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3 Obligation: must and have (got) to; should and ought to. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence:
A, B or both.
Well, thanks for a great evening. We really get going now. A have to B must
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1 I really change the details on my driving licence – the name is wrong! A must B should
2 I’m sorry sir, I see some proof of identity to open an account for you. A must B have to
3 When you play rugby, you pass the ball forwards. It’s against the rules. A must not B don’t have to
4 ‘I’m taking a long trip to Australia next year.’ ‘That be an incredible experience.’ A must B should
5 It’s no good, I go back – I think I’ve left the cooker on! A ’ll have to B should

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4 Certainty: must, can’t, will and should. Circle the best form to complete each sentence.
1 They’ve bought another brand new car. They must / should have plenty of money.
2 Someone from management must / should be here – the meeting starts in five minutes.
3 The food there must / should be good – they won an award recently.
4 ‘Did you hear the doorbell?’ ‘Oh, that ’ll / should be the postman.
5 We need to hurry up as they ’ll / should be worrying about where we are.
6 Pete mustn’t / can’t be coming tonight – he’s on holiday.

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5 Probability and possibility: may, might, can and could. Choose the best way to complete each sentence.
1 He be the fastest player on the pitch, but he’s certainly effective. (may not / can’t)
2 Sperm whales dive to 3000m below the surface of the sea. (may / can)
3 Well, we can try calling her, but she want to speak to you. (may not / can’t)
4 We have drunk all the milk – we had loads in the fridge this morning. (may not / can’t)
5 the best man win. (May / Might)

6 It rain later, but it’s not very likely. (can / could)

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6 may have gone, should have told etc. Choose the best answers to the questions.
1 I must have left my keys at home. Did I leave my keys at home? yes no probably
2 He needn’t have driven so fast because we got there too early. Did he drive fast? yes no maybe
3 I’m not surprised they got lost. They should have taken a map. Did they take a map? yes no maybe
4 Jenny oughtn’t to have told anyone about Tom’s news. Did she tell someone? yes no maybe
5 You could have told me you’d invited her for dinner - I would have had a shave. Did you tell me? yes no maybe
6 If he’d been better prepared he would have passed the exam. Did he pass the exam? yes no maybe

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7 had better. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 You’d better buy me a new CD for my birthday.
2 I’d better have a shave before the interview – I look so scruffy.
3 That leg looks sore – you’d better make an appointment to see the doctor.
4 Everybody had better do more exercise.
5 We’d better go – it looks like they’re closing.
6 You’d better give me a loaf of bread and a dozen eggs, please.

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8 will and would: willingness; typical behaviour. Rewrite the sentences using will, won’t or would.
1 If you eat so much chocolate, it’s not surprising you feel sick.
2 This computer refuses to open these documents.
3 Follow me, please.
4 The company isn’t willing to increase our pay.
5 On Saturdays the family always went to the football.
6 Her parents always help with the kids if we need them.

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9 used to. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 During the summer holidays we head off to the coast for a few weeks. A used to B would
2 He play the drums in a jazz band. A used to B would
3 I ride a Triumph motorbike – it was a fantastic piece of machinery. A used to B would
4 Many years ago, the people around here travel on skis during the winter months. A used to B would
5 He didn’t like spicy food, but he’s tried Thai, and quite enjoys it. A used to B use to
6 Your mother say things like that; she was a very funny woman. A used to B would

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10 need. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 Do you need me to pay for this?
2 Need we call her to say we’re coming?
3 When need you this report?
4 She needn’t had bothered coming – it was such a poor performance.
5 I really think you need to drink something.
6 Let him know he need phone me about that job offer.

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Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 6 • passives

Name 

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1 The basics. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
1 I want being collected from the airport.
2 The sofa will delivered next weekend.
3 Saturday’s match has been postponed.
4 Something must to be done.
5 By who was the film directed?
6 The British Museum’s Great Court got designed by Sir Norman Foster.

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2 Reasons for using passives. Circle the best way to continue: A or B.
1 ‘How’s Edward?’
A ‘He’s well. He bought a new house last month.’ B ‘He’s well. A new house was bought by him last month.’
2 There’s a large oak tree in our garden.
A Somebody planted it about 100 years ago. B It was planted about 100 years ago.
3 She ordered the risotto, but it was cold when it arrived.
A So she sent it back to the kitchen. B So it was sent back to the kitchen.

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3 Reasons for using passives: formality and style. Rewrite the sentences using passive verbs.
1 You must provide a daytime phone number.
2 We chose three companies to present the product to.
3 We found no evidence of inappropriate behaviour.

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4 Passive of verbs followed by that-clauses. Make the sentences passive.
Everybody knows that the prisoner is dangerous (He)
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  He is known to be a dangerous prisoner

1 They say there is heavy snow on the way. (There)
2 They report that she is worth several billion dollars. (She)
3 Forecasters suggest that interest rates will not change this month. (It)

4 We know that he is abroad at the moment. (He)
5 We understand that the suspect was arrested on Friday morning. (It)

6 Some researchers believe that animals can sense when earthquakes will occur. (Animals)

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5 Passive of verbs with object + noun/adjective complement. Make the sentences passive.
The decision made us very happy
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  We were made very happy by the desision

1 To be honest, we saw Brian as a bit of a laughing stock.
2 The board appointed a senior player manager.
3 Students regarded Professor Richards as an expert on linguistics.
4 People considered Updike a literary giant.
5 The children called her awful names.

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6 Passives and prepositional structures. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 This car hasn’t been well looked after – it’s a bit rusty.
2 We were thrown stones at, and chased away.
3 Excuse me, that surface mustn’t be put drinks on, it’s very easily stained.
4 The plans for the new development have looked carefully at.
5 Her views haven’t been listened to enough, in my opinion.

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7 Adjectival past participles. Choose the most appropriate way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 We were extremely shocked the news of his death. A by B at
2 It’s a fascinating design － the cloth is completely covered finely woven flowers. A with B by
3 Their location has been known the security forces for several months. A to B of
4 It was a really big story － the papers were filled stories about the affair. A by B with
5 I’m not frightened dogs － I just don’t really like them. A of B by

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8 Mixed structures. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
1 You aren’t fitted by that dress.
2 The post was delivered by a postman.
3 To Frank has been given a clock for his retirement.
4 That we had not heard from them for several weeks surprised us.
5 Cars may not be parked in front of these gates.
6 I was asked to give details of my last job.
7 The politician was wanted to give a straight answer by the journalist.
8 It was agreed to hold a meeting to discuss the matter in more detail.
9 Confidence is lacked by your son – he needs to be more assertive.
10 The house is surrounded by beautiful rose gardens.
11 Their window is break and will need to be repaired.
12 It is started to have great success.

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Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 7 • infinitives and -ing forms

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1 Forms. Complete each sentence with a suitable infinitive or -ing form (simple, progressive, perfect or passive).
More than one answer may be possible.
1 It’s quite a complex film, it needs when you’ve got plenty of time to think about it. (watch)
2 Police officers are said the suspect to a local police station for further questioning. (take)
3 What a terrible story – it seems by an absolute idiot. (write)
4 She asked us to go clubbing, but I just wanted to sleep. (go)
5 Sorry for not earlier, I’ve been stuck in another meeting. (come)
6 Three houses in the street seem into last night. (break)
7 We expect the exam by Christmas. (pass)
8 He was accused of to the police. (lie)
9 When he woke in the hospital he had no memory of (attack)
10 Most children enjoy to the seaside. (take)

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2 Infinitives without to. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 You ought see someone about those headaches.
2 I’m just going to sit and watch some TV.
3 I’d like to do anything, except to work with children.
4 All I did was push it a bit – it just broke!
5 He told us to stand and wait for him here.

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3 Verb +infinitive or -ing form. Complete the sentences using infinitives or -ing forms of the words below.
change make meet move see welcome

1 I suggested the dates because we’re often busy in August.

2 They’ve decided back to the countryside.
3 We expect a small profit in the next quarter.
4 Can you remember this at the cinema?
5 We hope you to the grand opening of our new store on Saturday.
6 Did you manage Angus, because he was looking for you earlier?

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4 Verb + infinitive or -ing form. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
  of buying
Have you thought to buy a new car?
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 Correct
I need to have an early night.
1 After a few months of working together, he came accepting her as his equal.
2 Remember taking your umbrella – it looks as it’s going to pour down.
3 Everyone stopped talking as soon as Mark came into the room.
4 Your jeans are looking a bit grubby – I think they need washed.
5 I don’t believe in paying for poor service.

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5 Infinitive and -ing form both possible. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 After the accident, my father advised a lawyer A us to consult B consulting
2 I’m sorry, they don’t allow anybody here. A to smoke B smoking
3 Listen, can you hear him to himself? A talk B talking
4 Excuse me, would you like A to dance B dancing
5 I’ll always remember my first car. A to have bought B buying
6 If we take this afternoon off, it’ll mean extra hours tomorrow. A to work B working
7 I spent four hours writing my report, then stopped and went for a walk. A to work B working
8 I really love time at the seaside. A to spend B spending
9 If I’m going out for dinner, I like a small lunch. A to have B having
10 No matter how much they increase ticket prices, the trains are sure unreliable. A to stay B of staying
11 What do you intend after university? A to do B doing
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6 phone calls to make, nothing to eat. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 Excuse me, have you got something to write with?
2 I have a contract here for Mr. Anderson to sign.
3 Are you sure you’ve had enough which to eat? There’s plenty of food in the fridge.
4 This piece of music is really tricky to play it.
5 They reckon it’s quite difficult to learn to speak Mandarin.
6 OK, here’s your prescription. These pills are to take twice a day for six days.
7 Sam was not to blame for the mistake.

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7 Infinitive with its own subject: for … to … . Rewrite the sentences using for … to … and the most suitable
phrase below.
I’m anxious  Is it possible  It’s normal  It’s unusual  I’ll be happy

1 We normally go shopping on a Saturday morning.

2 The picture’s not usually so bad.
3 Could you give us a lift?
4 It’s OK if you use my laptop.
5 I want you to see a doctor right away.

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8 to … ing. Choose the best way to complete each sentence.
1 It’s really not a problem, I’m used to do / doing physical labour.
2 The children look forward so much to their granny visit / visiting them.
3 Are you planning to take / taking a holiday this year?
4 Well, I must say I prefer skiing to snowboard / snowboarding.
5 I’ll get round to write / writing that novel one of these days.

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9 Determiners with -ing forms: my speaking etc. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 All that shouting is getting on my nerves.
2 The media were shocked by the club’s appointing Keane manager.
4 The bringing drinks into the hall is strictly forbidden.
5 I can totally understand his wanting a new start.
6 Do you mind me making a suggestion?

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TEST 8 • various structures with verbs

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1 Verbs with object + adjective/noun complement. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence:
A, B or both.
1 Despite the dog never harming anyone, I still considered him . A dangerous B as dangerous
2 We understand interested in working for our company. A that he is B him to be
3 Security forces believe him the country late last night. A to have left B having left
4 Is it true they voted him most eligible bachelor? A most eligible bachelor B as most eligible bachelor
5 Sadly, they say very little time left to live. A him to have B that he has
6 She described her perfect man tall, with green eyes. A to be B as being

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2 Verbs with prepositions and adverb particles. Change the word order of the words in italics,
or write ‘No change possible’.
  up the tomatoes
Can you cut the tomatoes up?
▲ ▲

  No change possible
Listen to the rain!
1 Switch off the TV if you’re not going to watch anything.
2 I went to a university that specialises in the life sciences.
3 If you always have to rely on your parents you’ll never be truly independent.
4 After I had filled in an application form I was told to wait in reception.
5 Look at that spider! It’s enormous!
6 The woman who was sitting here forgot her bag. Did you see where she got off the bus?

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3 More about prepositional verbs. Circle the best way to complete each sentence.
1 Some websites automatically translate into / to English when you open them.
2 He says he got his black eye when he walked against / into a door.
3 I’m sorry, I can’t come in today, I’m suffering of / from an upset stomach.
4 They refused to consider about / – my suggestion.
5 Can we discuss about / – our future together?
6 I can’t live on / from what the firm is paying me.
7 What is she looking at / for? She’s been staring out of the window all morning.
8 What do you think of / about my idea?

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4 More about phrasal verbs. Choose the most suitable expression.
1 He’s incredibly talented, I don’t think I could make up / make out a story like that.
2 I can’t hear you properly. You’re cracking up / breaking up.
3 Unfortunately, your application for a visa has been turned off / turned down.
4 My father was always telling us off / telling us down when we were children.
6 It’s unlikely that the Labour party will back up / hold up the unions over strike action.

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5 Verbs with two objects. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
1 Excuse me, can you explain me this word?
2 Can you describe me your favourite painting?
3 Go on, ask me a question about anything – anything at all.
4 Could you suggest me a good restaurant in Madrid?
5 Please sing her, it would make her feel so happy.

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6 Some causative structures with have, get and make. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 My brother had his wallet stolen while he was shopping in Camden market.
2 The police officer made me to open the boot of my car.
3 We were all made stand in a line outside the classroom by the teacher
4 I must get repaired my watch – it’s been broken for weeks.
5 It was so cold this morning that it took ages to have the car going.
6 Did they get you to wear one of those silly hats, too? I felt so stupid.
7 I won’t have you telling me what to do with my life – I’m tired of your interfering.

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TEST 9 • nouns and pronouns

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1 Countable and uncountable. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
1 They had some incredible experiences sailing round the world.
2 I read an interesting research into gene therapy.
3 It was a real luck to find a parking space.
4 I can’t see any point in arriving more than 30 minutes early.
5 Let me help you with your luggages.

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2 Mixed singular and plural. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 He’s one of the few men who explored the Ethiopian Highlands so extensively. A has B have
2 Neither of my parents what I’m doing this evening. A know B knows
3 The biggest attraction for us the cheap prices. A is B are
4 To be honest, what we need more teachers like Jamie. A is B are
5 The United Arab Emirates facing an economic downturn. A is B are
6 The choir every Sunday. A sings B sing
7 23kg the most my suitcase could weigh. A was B were
8 The majority of the employees unhappy with their pay. A is B are

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3 A note on gender: he, she or it. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 Where’s the dog? Have you fed yet? A him B it
2 France has recently opened borders to increasing numbers of immigrants. A its B her
3 I absolutely love my car. I’ve had since I was a young man. A it B her
4 If a customer requests a refund, should be passed on to a sales manager. A they B he or she

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4 Structures after nouns. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 The government has decided there’s a need of more investment in small businesses.
2 The idea to have children gives me nightmares!
3 I’ve just heard the news of that she’s leaving.
4 Well, it’s a challenging job, but I don’t intend to give up easily.

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5 Personal pronouns and reflexive pronouns; each other / one another. Choose the best way(s) to complete each
sentence: A, B or both.
1 They write to every day. A each other B one another
2 ‘He’s won a few hundred pounds on the lottery.’ ‘Lucky . A he B him
3 I’m better at the guitar than . A she B her
4 (on the phone) Hi. Paul. Can I speak to Angela, please? A I’m B This is
5 ‘Do you need one of our computers?’ ‘No, thanks. I’ll use laptop. A my own B myself’s
6 I don’t like to when I make a decision. A hurry B hurry myself
7 She always takes too many clothes with on holiday. A her B herself
8 The kids are always borrowing stuff from . A each other B themselves

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6 Mixed structures: one, you and they. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 They drink an awful lot of coffee in these parts.
2 Where I live, you can get married at 16.
3 One doesn’t allow smoking in the restaurant.
4 Somebody has left their headlights on. Please could the driver of car registration X825 CFS report to reception.
5 One can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.
6 In the Middle Ages, one did not usually live to be older than 50.
7 I’m sorry, we’ve run out of strawberry ice cream. Would you like raspberry one?
8 I think we might need a screwdriver. Do you happen to have a small one?
9 ‘What kind of car do you drive?’ ‘A one that keeps needing expensive repairs.’

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7 Mixed structures. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
1 I took a three-days course in meditation. It was really relaxing.
2 Please put your name at the page’s top.
3 Please could you pass me a paper piece – I’d like to write a letter.
4 Do you like the vase? We bought it from an antiques dealer in Broadstairs.
5 This evening’s concert is played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
6 Last year we had two week holiday in Galicia. The food was incredible.
7 I’ve just read a fascinating Industrial Revolution book.
8 I have to go to the chemists to collect my prescription.
9 That’s the brother of the girl we met last night in the pub.
10 Look at the state of this place. We really need to make some cleaning.
11 Where did you put the food for cats?
12 Did you get a wedding’s invitation from Bob and Joan?

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TEST 10 • determiners (1)

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1 Articles: revise the basics. Complete the text with a, an , the or – (no article).
1
year ago I read 2 incredible story in 3 magazine I picked up at
4
dentist’s. It was about 5
man who decided to sail around 6 world on his own in
7
small yacht. Nothing too special there. But 8…………… most amazing thing was that 9…………… man was
totally blind, and would have to rely on 10…………… onboard computer, which was linked to 11…………… satellite, to provide
him with 12…………… information about his location, and warn him of 13…………… danger. It took 14…………… huge
amount of planning, and cost 15…………… lot of money, but surprisingly 16…………… voyage was 17…………… total success.
After 18…………… long time at sea, and having gone through storms and near wrecks, 19…………… sailor returned
home 20………… hero.

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2 More about generalising with a / an and the. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 A hippo can run at up to 40 miles per hour.
2 The iPad was one of that year’s most desirable gadgets.
3 I love the jazz.
4 A panda is an endangered species.
5 There’s nothing better than the good cup of coffee.
6 Do you have any plans for the future?
7 The Prime Minister has ambitious plans for solving the problems in the society.
8 I watched an amazing programme on history of China.

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3 Articles: other points. Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
1 Have you seen the front page of –/ The Times this morning?
2 He climbed several mountains in Africa, I think he found the / – Kilimanjaro the hardest.
3 I’ll meet you outside the / a / – bank at 10.
4 The amount of –/ the rubbish on the floor of that kid’s room is unbelievable.
5 ‘Have you read this interview with Spielberg?’ ‘What, Spielberg the / a / – director?’
6 We found the dog abandoned at a / the side of the road.
7 I’m sorry you’re not happy at work. I always said it was a / the / – wrong job for you.
8 Oh, I feel awful. I’ve got a / – terrible headache.

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4 Demonstratives: this, that, these, those. Decide if the sentences are normal (✓) or unusual/wrong (✗).
1 Have you read that book here? It’s meant to be a fantastic novel.
2 I’d like to welcome you to that performance by our choir.
3 Well, I’m planning to visit friends in New York. What do you think of that?
4 That was a delicious meal, thank you so much.
5 (on the phone) ‘Hi Mark, that’s Tony speaking.’
6 I really don’t like that new boyfriend of Sandra’s.
7 We’re collecting money for these who are homeless.
8 This is my mum, and these are my little brothers.
9 That’s his girlfriend over there, the one with the red dress.
10 Those should wait in the queue like everyone else.
11 His exam results were much better than those of his brother.
12 Have you heard the one about this man who walked into an Indian restaurant ...?

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5 Possessives: my, mine etc. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 One should probably avoid giving ones bank details over the phone.
2 Tell me more about this new boyfriend of yours.
3 Mrs Wilson is an old my mother’s friend – she’s a lovely lady.
4 I’ve got a pain in my lower back from sitting at a desk all day.
5 Jason fractured the ankle playing basketball.
6 Tell the children to put on their jacket – it’s pouring down outside.
7 I’m so happy we’ve finally got an own home.
8 Excuse me, is this drink your?
9 Their house is in a much better condition than the ours.
10 It’s a difficult decision, but he’s over-estimating it’s importance.
11 I’ve got a colleague who’s brother is a racing driver.

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TEST 11 • determiners (2): quantifiers

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1 all and whole. Which is/are correct: A, B or both?
1 He lives winter in the Caribbean. A all B all the
2 The guests gone; we can tidy up now. A all have B have all
3 I’ve explained the situation . A to all B to everyone
4 This stuff is just junk – needs throwing out. A all B everything
5 He’s so friendly – he’s asked to come over for dinner. A all of us B us all
6 There was heavy rain over northern Europe this summer. A all of B the whole of
7 Did you use milk? A all the B the whole
8 car was covered in mud! A All the B The whole

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2 both, either and neither. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 Both my parents got married in June.
2 She spoke to us both.
3 It’s hard to choose – I like both of them.
4 Neither days are suitable.
5 Does either of you drive?
6 Neither of the children know how to ride a bike.

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3 some, any, no, none or – (no quantifier). Circle the most normal option.
1 He refused to take some / any money for the flowers.
2 No / Not any unattended baggage must be left in the station.
3 None / Neither of the twins really likes me that much.
4 Have you got some / any idea when the next train arrives?
5 Those trees have some / – beautiful leaves in the autumn.
6 That was some / any performance by the Welsh team!

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4 More about any and no. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 No of his colleagues really trust him.
2 A hyena is no dog.
3 Speak to any tourist and they’ll tell you, it’s really expensive here.
4 If you have any trouble with the children, just let me know.
5 Any rain will clear by noon.

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5 Mixed structures. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 The most people like music.
2 I’ve got much work to do this week.
3 Much time has gone into making this a very special day.
4 There are plenty parking spaces over there.
5 I’m afraid there is a little point talking about this now.
6 I understand a little Russian – just enough to get by.
7 Only few people bought tickets.

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6 Mixed structures. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 I haven’t got warm enough clothes for the winter.
2 There’s not nearly enough mineral water for everyone.
3 A large number of famous paintings has been stolen recently.
4 The majority of people is no longer interested in politics.
5 The majority teenagers don’t care who’s in government.
6 I’ve read almost each one of his books.
7 Every of those carpets has been made by hand.
8 We need more of time to finish everything.

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TEST 12 • adjectives, adverbs and comparison

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1 Adjective or adverb? Which is / are correct: A, B or both?
1 She and wished him a good morning. A gave a friendly smile B smiled friendly
2 Well, I’m not quite sure of the spelling, but it looks . A rightly B right
3 They cut my hair so I’m never going there again. A bad B badly
4 Tony’s a great employee. Everyone here thinks very of him. A high B highly
5 She suddenly turned pale, staggered, and fell on the floor. A unconscious B unconsciously

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2 Adjectives: order. Circle the best adjective order in the sentences.
1 I used to be a member of the university debating / debating university club.
2 My dad always wears old scruffy / scruffy old jumpers.
3 The race was really tough during the two last / last two miles.
4 Unemployment is a regional national / regional and national problem.
5 Her boyfriend was tall, dark and handsome / tall, dark, handsome.

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3 Position of adjectives. All these sentences are wrong. Correct them.
1 Shh, there’s an asleep child in the room next door.
2 Although we’re good friends, he’s ten years elder than me.
3 This is madness sheer! We can’t go on losing money like this.
4 Prepared to wait people should catch the 3.15 bus.
5 The next to arrive train is the 7.48 for Birmingham New Street.

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4 Participles used as adjectives. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
1 The economy has been very strengthened over the last quarter.
2 The questioned suspects were released without charge.
3 The recently-arrived train is for London stations only.
4 Developed countries have invested millions in aid for Africa.

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5 Adjectives without nouns. Which is / are correct: A, B or both?
1 Some try to avoid paying taxes. A rich B rich people
2 need more support from the government. A The unemployed B Unemployed

3 entered the court with a police escort. A The accused B The accused person

4 people really annoy me. A The mean B Mean

5 have a strong musical tradition. A The Welsh B Welsh

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6 Structures after adjectives. Circle the correct option(s).
1 He was angry about / by having to leave the advanced class.
2 I really don’t think he’s good enough for winning / to win Wimbledon.
3 I’m so proud to know / of knowing you.
4 We’re not prepared of waiting / to wait any more.
5 I’m ready for Miss Jones to see me / for Miss Jones seeing me.

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7 Adverb position (1). Correct the sentences or write 'Correct'.
1 I only run on Thursday nights.
2 Well, we do things differently in Spain.
3 Get at once out of my house!
4 He studies in the evenings accountancy.
5 I’ve been here only a few minutes.

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8 Adverb position (2): with the verb. Circle the best option
1 I completely forgot / forgot completely to cancel the order.
2 Always think / Think always before you make any big decision.
3 We serve often / often serve fish on a Friday.
4 I occasionally have sung / have occasionally sung in a choir.
5 That child never is / is never late for school.
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9 Comparison: as … as. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 They reckon the vase will auction for as much as 10 million pounds.
2 I don’t think she’s as polite as her sister.
3 It was not so much his jokes that made me laugh, as the way he looked.
4 There were so many as five thousand fans gathered outside the hotel.
5 She’s nothing like as old as me.

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10 -er and -est or more and most? Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 Thank you very much, that’s generous of you. A more B most
2 Every time I see him I think he’s getting like his father. A more B most
3 If you move you won’t scare the animals so much. A lowlier B more slowly
4 The fields are getting increasingly . A more dry B drier
5 Jonathan is the of the twins. A more good-looking B better-looking

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11 Double comparative structure. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 As winter comes around, the streets are quieter and quieter each evening.
2 Recently the weather has become more unpredictable and more unpredictable.
3 Cheaper the food, worse the quality.
4 The more it is peaceful, the more I can relax.
5 The more I hear about it, the less I want to know.

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12 More about comparatives. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 Both of them are pretty good cars, but the Priana is the better of the two.
2 As a sport, bowls has never really appealed to younger people.
3 I worked for one of the smaller publishers in Oxford before moving here.
4 ‘I don’t like chocolate cake.’ ‘Great, all more for me.’
5 Well, I went along to the lecture, but I ended up none wiser.

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13 More about superlatives. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 This is day of the year so far. A the nicest B nicest
2 Which of these three televisions do you think is . A the best B best
3 Whoever finishes gets to leave . A the fastest / the soonest B fastest / soonest
4 She’s after she’s had a strong cup of coffee in the morning. A nicest B the nicest
5 She was woman to finish the marathon. A fastest B the fastest

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14 much, far etc with comparatives and superlatives. Correct the sentences or write ‘Correct’.
1 It’s more hotter than yesterday.
2 If you work hard you’ll have much more opportunities to travel abroad with us.
3 It’s by far the worst film I’ve seen this year.
4 I’d like a kilo of the very best cheddar, please.
5 It’s easy the most ridiculous story ever.

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15 much in affirmative sentences. Correct the sentences or write ‘Correct’.
1 We get much rain during the summer
2 There are many children in Jane’s class.
3 You’ve helped us much.
4 You’ve helped us very much.
5 This is much the best play I’ve seen for ages.

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16 such and so, like and as Choose the best option: A, B or both.
1 This is a tedious book – I’m giving up on it. A so B such
2 Did you see their ? A so incredible photos B photos, which were so incredible
3 It was perfect a day. A so B such
4 I was surprised he got . A a so good grade B so good a grade
5 It was to walk. A a too long way B too long a way
6 I was so glad to get home. The whole holiday was a nightmare. A like B as

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TEST 13 • prepositions

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1 Mixed prepositions. Put at, in, on or – (no preposition) into the sentences.
1 Because of our flight times, we arrived in the resort 3am.
2 I’m hoping to catch up with friends the weekend.
3 Did you see that woman the red dress? She was stunning.
4 I’ve never known the weather to be so good October.
5 There were over 200 people our small church.
6 Right, that’s me finished for the week. See you all Monday morning.
7 It was quite a posh place. They had peacocks the lawns.
8 I spent a month travelling Sri Lanka.
9 It’s quite a compact city. You could walk across it a few hours.
10 I’ll phone you later the week.
11 I’ll meet you the bus station.

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2 Prepositions with -ing forms. Put in suitable prepositions.
1 I only use this pan frying eggs.
2 You can get fit quite quickly running a kilometre or two every day.
3 It’s getting late, it’s time we thought going.
4 That lecture was so boring. The professor spoke for an hour stopping.
5 I’m really looking forward meeting you again.
6 meeting Jim she’s been a much happier person.

7 Excuse me, have you got anything taking stains off carpets?

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3 End-position of prepositions. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
1 Who did you say you spoke to?
2 About the presentation needs to be thought.
3 This watch once belonged to your uncle, for whom I have the utmost respect.
4 I’ve got an appointment at 1pm, which I need to post a letter before.
5 The pond’s far too deep to stand in it.

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4 Prepositions before conjunctions. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 We’re concerned about we have enough money to retire at 65. A whether B if
2 He’s very healthy in spite he’s almost 90 years old. A that B of the fact that
3 I’m really surprised you’ve never heard this piece before. A that B at that
4 I’m extremely worried she could have got to, she’s been gone ages. A about where B where

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5 Confusable prepositions. Circle the best option to complete the sentences.
1 I think you’ll find the telephone bill between / among those letters.
2 At the end of the day I couldn’t choose between / among them, so bought both.
3 I’m planning to stay here by / until Saturday morning.
4 You can use the swimming pool, but I’m afraid you’ll have to be out by / until 9.
5 You have to keep this switched on during / for a couple of minutes, then turn it off.
6 I opened the jar by / with stretching an elastic band around the lid.
7 That won’t work at all, you’ve got to turn it with / by a screwdriver.
8 I’ll eat anything except / besides liver – I really can’t stand that.

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TEST 14 • conjunctions, clauses and tenses

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1 Conjunctions: revise the basics. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 Because the EU expanded, so thousands of immigrants arrived in the UK.
2 Although we lost in Europe mid-week, but I think we’ll pick up some points on Saturday.
3 It was a really quiet day in the office, so I surfed the internet.
4 When I’ve got time, then I like to go swimming in the morning.
5 They lost a lot of votes because they handled the economy so badly and because their leader was unpopular.
6 I don’t cycle to work when it’s raining, or when it’s windy.
7 As I enjoyed her first book, I bought the next in the series.

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2 and and or. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 I’m not a great fan of opera and musicals.
2 He doesn’t eat fatty foods. Nor does he smoke.
3 I tried and drank a little water to make me feel better.
4 I don’t trust her. Nor her sister.

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3 Double conjunctions: both … and; (n)either … (n)or. Rewrite the sentences so they are more balanced.
1 She both plays the piano and she sings.

2 Your teeth both need whitening and straightening.

4 He either cheated or he got lucky.

5 I play both football as well as cricket.

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4 Tense simplification after conjunctions. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 You will meet really friendly people wherever you will go.
2 Will you stay here until I fall asleep?
3 I’ll let you know when I’ll finish.
4 I couldn’t get the bus because I’d forgotten where I put my return ticket.
5 Bake the bread until golden brown on top.

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5 Past tense with present and future meaning. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 It’s time you get your hair cut.
2 I’m in a rush – I’d rather we have this discussion later.
3 I wish I was on holiday.
4 If only I have more money, I’m sure I’d be happier.
5 ‘Shall I call you later?’ ‘I’d rather you didn’t.’

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TEST 15 • adjective (relative) clauses

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1 Relatives: revise the basics. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 I’ve nearly forgotten everything what I studied last term.
2 It’s a story will delight readers of any age.
3 I gave them the information that they wanted.
4 I can’t find the note that Emma left it.
5 I remember everything he told me.

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2 Identifying and non-identifying relative clauses. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 My brother Andy who lives in Canada, came to visit last week.
2 He didn’t read any of the books I gave him.
3 I got some interesting ideas from Dr. Edwards, whom I asked for advice.
4 The Third Man, that is set in Vienna, is one of the greatest films ever made.

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3 Reduced relative clauses. Decide if the following sentences can be reduced. Rewrite those that can.
The gun that was used in the assassination attempt has been recovered by the police.
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲

  The gun used in the assassination attempt has been recovered by police.

The rain which fell overnight had flooded fields in the surrounding area.
  Can’t be reduced

1 The young man who is driving the red car is my son.

2 The hostages who are being released are all employees of BP.

3 The little boy who fell over broke his wrist.

4 Could you read the information that is on that notice, please.

5 The young lady we are interviewing next is from Singapore.

6 I’m terribly sorry, I can’t eat desserts that are made with nuts.

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4 Mixed structures. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 A colleague is a person with whom you work.
2 He was awarded an Oscar, what surprised us all.
3 There will be a presentation, which champagne will be served after.
4 Jane, that lives next door, is a mechanic.
5 I don’t think we’ll ever know the reason why she was sacked.
6 Jeremy started shouting, at which point we all went home.
7 She’s an actress whose the name is known by millions.
8 I’ll never forget the day I met you.
9 He showed me a strange machine, the function of which was not at all clear.
10 Wednesday is the only day possible for a meeting.

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TEST 16 • noun clauses

Name 

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1 Indirect speech: revise the basics. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
1 Anna told to me an interesting story about your brother.
2 These men are interested in your job – they want to know what do you do.
3 Excuse me, do you know whether the bus is running on time?
4 I called yesterday evening to say I will be home late because of the heavy traffic.
5 She asked why I hadn’t called, but I couldn’t tell her.
6 My aunt used to say her cat understands everything she says.
7 Today I say to the people of Britain - your jobs are safe.

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2 Indirect speech. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence A, B or both.
1 Newton proved that gravity a key principle for understanding our universe. A is B was
2 The banking group’s annual report claimed investor confidence continuing to grow. A is B was
3 He told me that he sacked from his last job. A had been B was
4 ‘Shall I open the door for you?’ – She wanted to know if she open the door. A should B would
5 He proved that the moon the coastal tides. A causes B caused
6 He said that if he a car he me a lift. A had / would give B had had / would have given
7 The assistant manager she had received the invoice. A emailed B emailed that
8 I suggest for tickets early, they’re bound to sell out. A applying B to apply
9 The girls were talking about they should head into town tonight. A if B whether
10 It was so frustrating, they wouldn’t tell me the parcel had arrived. A if B whether

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3 Verbs in that-clauses. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 The government recommended that the ban on arms sales be lifted.
2 Doctors were anxious that everyone receive information about flu vaccines promptly.

3 I’d prefer it if the meeting were rescheduled until next month.
4 If I would be you, I think I’d leave him.
5 The lawyer advised that his client do not give his details to the police.
6 She’s like a sister to me, as it was.
7 It’s essential that a new employee see a representative from Human Resources on joining the company.

8 It’s really important for somebody talk to the children about this.
9 They insisted that the information should be made public.
10 We want that you’ll be very happy here during your stay.
11 This is a key meeting – it’s worth that you attend.
12 That he was badly qualified affected his job opportunities.

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4 More about question-word clauses. Rewrite the sentences with question-word clauses or whoever,
whichever and whatever.
I’m surprised at her typing speed. (how)
▲ ▲

  I’m surprised at how fast she can type.

1 Her knowledge of CAD isn’t important. (whether)

2 The people you speak to are your business. (who)

3 I’ll drive in any way I like! (how)

4 He’ll agree to anything that you suggest. (whatever)

5 Their reason for leaving is not clear. (why)
➔

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 ●
5 Preparatory it. Correct the sentences or write ‘Correct’.
1 My sprained wrist made it a challenge to write.
2 I couldn’t bear it to disappoint her.
3 We owe to our children to protect the environment.
4 It’s nice seeing you again.
5 To carry your passport with you at all times is important.
6 It’s unclear how the thieves managed to get in.

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 Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 17 • adverb clauses

Name 

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1 if: revise the basics. Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
1 If you sell / will sell the land, what do you think will happen to us?
2 If I had a bit more money, I’ll buy / I’d buy a small boat and sail around the coast of Ireland.
3 If you add a little salt it could / might taste less bland.
4 Well, if they had got more votes last week, I think they will / would have been the winners.

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2 unless, if and in case. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 Unless they don’t clear up that rubbish, I’m calling the council.
2 I’ll be surprised unless I pass the exam.
3 He’ll do very well in the exam, unless he has to write a long essay.
4 In case you hear the fire alarm, leave the building immediately.
5 People usually lock up their valuables in case there’s a burglary.
6 I made a note of his phone number in case I should need it.

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3 if. Correct (✓) or not (✗)?
1 If I were a bit stronger, I bet I could lift that.
2 If you will come with me, I’ll show you your room.
3 If you wouldn’t mind waiting a moment, I’ll confirm your reservations.
4 If it wasn’t for the seatbelt, he’d have had terrible injuries.
5 If you should happen to find yourself free on Saturday, give me a call.
6 If you in doubt, wait 24 hours before deciding.
7 Joyce’s prose style, if somewhat complex, is always engaging.
8 I’ll finish writing this letter even it takes me a month.
9 The dog looks in a bad way. I wonder if we shouldn’t call a vet.
10 Had he seen anything, he would have told the police.

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4 Mixed structures. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 I told him to go home he was acting so childishly. A while B because
2 you can’t make it to the next meeting, we thought we should discuss sales figures today.

A Since B Whereas
3 Jenny made dinner I was writing my essay. A as B while
4 The beaches of the west coast are volcanic, the east has fine golden sands. A while B whereas
5 you read one of his books, you’ll want to get all the others. A Once that B Once

6 I visit Tokyo I make time to walk in Ueno Park. A Whenever B Whenever that

7 Whatever do, you’ll be a great success. A you B you’ll
8 at room temperature, our products last several weeks. A Stored B Storing

9 Sitting on the beach, . A the sea looked beautiful B Miranda gazed at the sea

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5 after … ing, on …ing etc; infinitive clauses. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
1 On hearing the bell, please leave the classroom.
2 In deciding to study physics, I made a very wise choice.
3 Besides they broke a window, they also stole my garden furniture.
4 She joined a gym in order to get fit.
5 I set my alarm early for not being late for work.
6 To see them work together, you’d never guess they can’t stand each other.

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Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 1 • basic sentence types
Answer Key
1 1 means this word  ➔  5 1 Both
does this word mean 2 Both
2 did phone  ➔ phoned 3 A
3 Correct 4 B
4 About what’s  ➔  5 A
What’s … about? See pages 10–11
5 When are arriving …?  ➔ 
When are the Director and his
6 1 Let’s not
staff arriving?
2 shall we
6 Correct
3 Let me
7 Which … the moon during?  ➔
4 Don’t let’s
During which … the moon?
5 Let’s
8 Correct
6 there
9 didn’t hardly see  ➔  hardly saw
See page 12
See pages 2–4

8 1 Correct
2 1 Not
2 What strange  ➔  What a strange
2 Not
3 this is boring  ➔  boring this is
3 No
4 does he talk  ➔  he talks
4 no
5 Correct
5 not
6 the piano beautifully  ➔ 
6 not
How beautifully … piano.
See page 5
See page 13

3 1 ✗
2 ✓
3 ✗
4 ✗
5 ✓
6 ✗
7 ✓
See pages 6–7

4 1 I don’t hope  ➔  I hope it doesn’t

2 It seems not  ➔  It doesn’t seem
3 nor exercise  ➔  or exercise
4 Nor I did  ➔  Nor did I
5 his assistant was also not  ➔
neither was his assistant / nor was
his assistant / his assistant wasn’t
either
6 I think we’re not  ➔
I don’t think we’re
See pages 8–9

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TEST 2 • be, have and do
Answer Key
1 1 ✓
2 ✗
3 ✓
4 ✗
5 ✓
6 ✗
See page 16

2 1 there won’t be /
there isn’t going to be
2 There’s going to be
3 There isn’t
4 Is there
5 there will be / there’s going to be
6 Was there
7 there had been / there was
8 There have been
See page 17

3 1 Both
2 Both
3 B
4 Both
5 B
6 B
7 Both
See page 18

4 1 is having  ➔ has
2 haven’t often got 
➔  don’t often have
3 Correct
4 No, I haven’t got  ➔  No, I haven’t
5 Correct
6 Are you having  ➔  Have you got /
Do you have
7 I had got  ➔  I had
See page 19

5 1 Both
2 A
3 Both
4 Both
5 A
6 Both
7 Both
See pages 20–21

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TEST 3 • present and future
Answer Key
1 1 B 6 1 will have been hearing 
2 A ➔  will have heard
3 A 2 was spending  ➔  was to spend /
See page 23 would spend
3 Correct
4 have already reached 
2 1 runs
➔  will already have reached /
2 crosses
will have already reached
3 is standing
5 Correct
4 turns
6 Correct
5 shoots
See pages 34-37
6 makes
7 are playing
See page 24

3 1 march  ➔  are marching

2 She forever complains 
➔  She’s forever complaining
3 I’m seeing  ➔  I see
4 is it saying  ➔  does it say
5 Correct
6 I’m promising  ➔  I promise
7 I’m waiting  ➔  I’ve been waiting
8 Correct
See pages 25–26

4 1 ✗
2 ✗
3 ✓
4 ✓
5 ✓
6 ✗
See pages 28–29

5 1 A
2 Both
3 A
4 B
5 A
6 A
7 A
See pages 30–31

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TEST 4 • past and perfect tenses
Answer Key
1 1 lived 6 1 scored
2 was eating 2 arrived
3 fell; was riding 3 had passed
4 joined; were protesting 4 heard
5 were losing; scored 5 left
See page 41 6 had finished
See page 52

2 1 ’ve worked
2 ’ve been given 7 1 A
3 was involved 2 B
4 travelled 3 A
5 was trained 4 A
6 enjoyed 5 Both
7 ’ve been See page 53
8 ’ve met
9 ’ve been
8 1 ’d eaten
10 has achieved
2 ’ve told
See pages 42-43
3 ’ve had
4 ’d worn
3 1 been being  ➔ been 5 ’s sung
2 Correct 6 ’d written
3 been having  ➔ had 7 ’d met
4 ’s watching  ➔  ’s been watching See page 54
5 Correct
6 we’re working late  ➔ 
we’ve been working late
7 Correct
8 planing  ➔ planning
See page 44

4 1 B
2 B
3 Both
4 Both
5 A
6 Both
See pages 46-47

5 1 B
2 Both
3 B
4 Both
5 B
6 B
7 B
8 Both
See pages 48-49

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TEST 5 • modal verbs
Answer Key
1 1 Correct 6 1 Probably
2 could double  ➔  succeeded in 2 Yes
doubling or managed to double 3 No
3 Correct 4 Yes
4 can speak  ➔  will be able to 5 No
speak 6 No
5 ‘m tasting  ➔  can taste See pages 68, 69 and 70
6 could you play  ➔  were you able
to play or did you succeed in
7 1 ✗
playing or did you manage to play
2 ✓
See pages 60 and 61
3 ✓
4 ✗
2 1 ✗ 5 ✓
2 ✓ 6 ✗
3 ✗ See page 71
4 ✓
5 ✓
8 1 If you will eat so much chocolate,
6 ✗
it’s not surprising you feel sick.
See page 62
2 This computer won’t open these
documents.
3 1 A 3 Would/Will you follow me, please?
2 Both 4 The company won’t increase our
3 A pay.
4 B 5 On Saturdays the family would
5 A always go the football.
See pages 63 and 64 6 Her parents will always help with
the kids if we need them.
See page 72
4 1 must
2 should
3 must 9 1 Both
4 ’ll 2 A
5 ’ll 3 A
6 can’t 4 Both
See page 65 5 B
6 Both
See page 73
5 1 may not
2 can
3 may not 10 1 ✓
4 can’t 2 ✓
5 May 3 ✗
6 could 4 ✗
See pages 66 and 67 5 ✓
6 ✗
See page 74

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TEST 6 • passives
Answer Key
1 1 I want being collected  5 1 Brian was seen as a bit of a 8 1 You aren’t fitted by that dress.
➔  I want to be collected laughing stock, to be honest. / To ➔  That dress doesn’t fit you.
2 sofa will delivered  be honest, Brian was seen as a bit 2 by a postman
➔  sofa will be delivered of a laughing stock. 3 To Frank has been given 
3 Correct 2 A senior player was appointed ➔  Frank has been given a clock /
4 must to be done  manager by the board. A clock has been given to Frank
➔  must be done 3 Professor Richards was regarded 4 That we had not heard from
5 By who was the film as an expert on linguistics. them for several weeks surprised
directed?  ➔  Who was the film 4 Updike was considered a literary us.  ➔  We were surprised that we
directed by? / By whom was the giant. or It surprised us that we
film directed? 5 She was called awful names by 5 Correct
6 got designed by  the children. 6 Correct
➔  was designed by See page 83 7 The politician was wanted
See pages 78 and 79 to give a straight answer by the
journalist.  ➔  The journalist
6 1 ✓
wanted the politician to give
2 1 A 2 ✗
8 Correct
2 B 3 ✗
9 Confidence is lacked by your son
3 A 4 ✗
➔  Your son lacks confidence
See page 80 5 ✓
10 Correct
See page 84
11 is break  ➔  is broken or has been
3 1 A daytime telephone number broken
must be provided. 7 1 Both 12 It is started  ➔  It started /
2 Three companies were chosen to 2 Both It has started
present the product to. 3 A
3 No evidence was found of 4 B
inappropriate behaviour. OR No 5 Both
evidence of inappropriate See page 84
behaviour was found.
See page 81

4 1 There is said to be heavy snow on

the way.
2 She is reported to be worth
several billion dollars.
3 It is suggested that interest rates
will not change this month.
4 He is known to be abroad at the
moment.
5 It is understood that the suspect
was arrested on Friday morning.
6 Animals are believed to be able to
sense when earthquakes will
occur.
See page 82

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TEST 7 • infinitives and -ing form
Answer Key
1 1 to be watched 6 1 ✓
2 to have taken / to be taking 2 ✓
3 to have been written 3 ✗
4 to go 4 ✗
5 coming / having come 5 ✓
6 to have been broken 6 ✗
7 to have passed / to pass 7 ✓
8 lying / having lied See pages 102 and 103
9 being attacked / having been
attacked
7 1 It’s normal for us to go shopping
10 being taken
on a Saturday morning.
See pages 89–91
2 It’s unusual for the picture to be so
bad.
2 1 ✗ 3 Is it possible for you to give us a
2 ✓ lift?
3 ✗ 4 I’ll be happy for you to use my
4 ✓ laptop.
5 ✓ 5 I’m anxious for you to see a doctor
See page 92 right away.
See page 104

3 1 changing
2 to move 8 1 doing
3 to make 2 visiting
4 seeing 3 take
5 to welcome 4 snowboarding
6 to meet 5 writing
See page 93 See page 105

4 1 accepting  ➔  to accept 9 1 ✓
2 taking  ➔  to take 2 ✓
3 Correct 3 ✗
4 washed  ➔  to be washed / 4 ✓
washing 5 ✓
5 Correct See page 106
See pages 93–95

5 1 Both
2 A
3 B
4 A
5 B
6 B
7 B
8 Both
9 A
10 A
11 Both
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TEST 8 • various structures with verbs
Answer Key
1 1 Both 6 1 Correct
2 Both 2 to open  ➔ open
3 A 3 stand  ➔  to stand
4 A 4 get repaired my watch
5 B ➔  get my watch repaired
6 B 5 to have  ➔  to get
See page 111 6 Correct
7 Correct
See pages 120 and 121
2 1 the TV off
2 No change possible.
3 No change possible.
4 an application form in
5 No change possible.
6 No change possible.
See page 112 and 113

3 1 into
2 into
3 from
4 –
5 –
6 on
See page 114 and 115

4 1 make up
2 breaking up
3 turned down
4 telling us off
5 back up
See pages 116 and 117

5 1 explain me this word  ➔ explain

this word to me
2 describe me your favourite
painting  ➔  describe your
favourite painting to me
3 Correct
4 suggest me a good restaurant
in Madrid  ➔  suggest a good
restaurant in Madrid to me
5 sing her  ➔  sing to her
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TEST 9 • nouns and pronouns
Answer Key
1 1 Correct 6 1 ✓
2 an interesting research  2 ✓
➔  some interesting research / 3 ✗
an interesting piece of research 4 ✓
3 a real luck  ➔  a real stroke of luck 5 ✓
4 Correct 6 ✗
5 luggages  ➔ luggage 7 ✗
See page 125 8 ✓
9 ✗
See pages 138–139
2 1 Both
2 Both
3 A 7 1 three-days course
4 Both ➔  three-day course
5 A 2 page’s top  ➔  top of the page
6 Both 3 a paper piece  ➔  a piece of paper
7 A 4 Correct
8 B 5 Correct
See pages 126–127 6 two week holiday  ➔  two week’s
holiday / a two-week holiday
7 Industrial Revolution book
3 1 A
➔  book on/about the Industrial
2 Both
Revolution
3 Both
8 chemists  ➔ chemist’s
4 Both
9 Correct
See page 132
10 make some cleaning  ➔ 
do some cleaning
4 1 ✗ 11 food for cats  ➔  cat food
2 ✗ 12 wedding’s invitation  ➔ 
3 ✗ wedding invitation
4 ✓
See page 133

5 1 Both
2 B
3 B
4 B
5 A
6 A
7 A
8 A
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TEST 10 • determiners (1)
Answer Key
1 1 A 4 1 ✗
2 an 2 ✗
3 a 3 ✓
4 the 4 ✓
5 a 5 ✗
6 the 6 ✓
7 a 7 ✗
8 the 8 ✓
9 the 9 ✓
10 an 10 ✗
11 a 11 ✓
12 – 12 ✓
13 – See pages 150 and 151
14 a
15 a
5 1 ones  ➔ one’s
16 the
2 Correct
17 a
3 my mother’s friend
18 a
➔  friend of my mother’s
19 the
4 Correct
20 a
5 the  ➔ his
See pages 143–145
6 jacket  ➔ jackets
7 an  ➔  our / a home of our own
2 1 Correct 8 your  ➔ yours
2 Correct 9 than the ours  ➔  than ours
3 the jazz  ➔ jazz 10 it’s  ➔ its
4 A  ➔ The 11 who’s  ➔ whose
5 the  ➔ a See pages 152 and 153
6 Correct
7 the society  ➔ society
8 history  ➔  the history
See pages 146 and 147

3 1 The
2 –
3 the
4 –
5 the
6 the
7 the
8 a
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TEST 11 • determiners (2)
Answer Key
1 1 A 6 1 Correct
2 B 2 Correct
3 B 3 has  ➔ have
4 B 4 is  ➔ are
5 Both 5 majority teenagers
6 Both ➔  majority of teenagers
7 A 6 almost each one
8 B ➔  almost every one
See pages 157–158 7 Every of  ➔  Every one of
8 more of time  ➔  more time
See pages 167–169
2 1 ✗
2 ✓
3 ✓
4 x
5 ✓
6 ✓
See page 159

3 1 any
2 No
3 Neither
4 any
5 –
6 some
See pages 161–163

4 1 No of > None of
2 no > not a
3 Correct
4 Correct
5 Correct
See page 164

5 1 ✗
2 ✗
3 ✓
4 ✗
5 ✗
6 ✓
7 ✗
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TEST 12 • adjectives, adverbs and comparison
Answer Key
1 1 A 6 1 about 12 1 ✓
2 B 2 to win 2 ✓
3 B 3 to know / of knowing 3 ✓
4 B 4 to wait 4 ✗
5 A 5 for Miss Jones to see me 5 ✗
See page 173 See page 178 See page 184

2 1 university debating 7 1 Correct 13 1 A

2 scruffy old 2 Correct 2 Both
3 last two 3 Get out of my house at once. 3 Both
4 regional and national 4 He studies accountancy in the 4 A
5 tall, dark and handsome evenings. 5 B
See page 174 5 Correct See page 185
See page 179

3 1 an asleep child  ➔  a sleeping 14 1 more  ➔  even / much / far /

child (or a child asleep) 8 1 completely forgot a lot / lots
2 elder  ➔ older 2 Always think 2 much  ➔  many / far / a lot / lots
3 madness sheer  ➔  sheer madness 3 often serve 3 Correct
4 Prepared to wait people 4 have occasionally sung 4 Correct
➔  People prepared to wait 5 is never 5 easy  ➔ easily
5 next to arrive train  ➔ See page 180 See page 186
next train to arrive
See page 175
9 1 ✓ 15 1 much rain  ➔  a lot of rain /
2 ✓ lots of rain / plenty of rain
4 1 very strengthened 3 ✓ 2 many  ➔  a lot of / lots of
➔  (very) much strengthened 4 ✗ 3 much  ➔  a lot / a great deal
2 questioned suspects  5 ✓ 4 Correct
➔  suspects questioned See page 181 5 Correct
3 Correct See page 187
4 Correct
10 1 B
See page 176
2 A 16 1 B
3 B 2 B
5 1 B 4 Both 3 A
2 A 5 Both 4 B
3 Both See page 182 5 B
4 B 6 Both
5 A See pages 188–189
11 1 ✓
See page 177
2 ✗
3 ✗
4 ✗
5 ✓
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TEST 13 • prepositions
Answer Key
1 1 at
2 at
3 in (or with)
4 in
5 in
6 on (or –)
7 on
8 in or round
9 in
10 in
11 at (or in)
See pages 192–193

2 1 for
2 by
3 about
4 without
5 to
6 Since
7 for
See page 194

3 1 Correct
2 About the presentation ... 
➔  The presentation ...
thought about.
3 Correct
4 which I need to post a letter
before  ➔  before which I need to
post a letter
5 stand in it  ➔  stand in
See page 195

4 1 A
2 B
3 A
4 A
See page 196

5 1 among
2 between
3 until
4 by
5 for
6 by
7 with
8 except
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TEST 14 • conjunctions, clauses and tenses
Answer Key
1 1 ✗
2 ✗
3 ✓
4 ✗
5 ✓
6 ✓
7 ✓
See page 201

2 1 ✗
2 ✓
3 ✗
4 ✓
See page 202

3 1 She both plays the piano and

sings.
2 Your teeth need both whitening
and straightening.
3 Either he cheated or he got lucky.
or He either cheated or got lucky.
5 I play both football and cricket.
or I play football as well as cricket.
See page 203

4 1 wherever you will go

➔  wherever you go
2 Correct
3 I’ll finish  ➔  I finish / I’ve finished
4 Correct
5 Correct
See pages 204 and 205

5 1 ✗
2 ✗
3 ✓
4 ✗
5 ✓
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Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 15 • adjective (relative) clauses
Answer Key
1 1 what  ➔ that
2 a story will delight 
➔  a story which / that will delight
3 Correct
4 left it  ➔ left
5 Correct
See pages 208 and 209

2 1 ✗
2 ✓
3 ✓
4 ✗
See page 210

3 1 The young man driving…

2 The hostages being released…
3 Can’t be reduced.
4 … the information on…
5 Can’t be reduced.
6 … desserts made with nuts
See page 211

4 1 ✓
2 ✗
3 ✗
4 ✗
5 ✓
6 ✓
7 ✗
8 ✓
9 ✓
10 ✓
See pages 212–215

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Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 16 • noun clauses
Answer Key
1 1 told to  ➔ told 5 1 Correct
2 what do you  ➔  what you 2 couldn’t bear it to
3 Correct ➔  couldn’t bear to
4 will  ➔ would 3 owe to  ➔  owe it to
5 Correct 4 Correct
6 understands  ➔ understood; 5 To carry ... is important
says  ➔ said ➔  It is important to carry ...
7 Correct 6 Correct
See pages 218 and 219 See pages 228 and 229

2 1 Both
2 B
3 Both
4 A
5 Both
6 Both
7 B
8 A
9 B
10 Both
See pages 220–223

3 1 Correct
2 Correct
3 Correct
4 would be  ➔ were
5 do not give  ➔  not give
6 was  ➔ were
7 Correct
8 somebody talk 
➔  somebody to talk
9 Correct
10 that you’ll be  ➔  you to be
11 that you attend 
➔  your attending
12 That  ➔  The fact that
See pages 224–226

4 1 It isn’t important whether she

knows CAD. / Whether she knows
CAD isn’t important.
2 It’s your business who you
speak to. / Who you speak to is
your business.
3 I’ll drive how I like!
4 He’ll agree to whatever you
suggest.
5 It is not clear why they are
leaving / (have) left. / Why they are
leaving / (have) left is not clear.
See page 227
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Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •
TEST 17 • adverb clauses
Answer Key
1 1 sell
2 I’d buy
3 might
4 would
See pages 233 and 234

2 1 Unless  ➔ If or don’t clear

➔ clear
2 unless I pass  ➔  if I don’t pass
3 Correct
4 In case  ➔ If
5 Correct
6 Correct
See page 235

3 1 ✓
2 ✓
3 ✓
4 ✓
5 ✓
6 ✗
7 ✓
8 ✗
9 ✓
10 ✓
See pages 236–239

4 1 B
2 A
3 B
4 Both
5 B
6 A
7 A
8 A
9 B
See pages 240–245

5 1 Correct
2 Correct
3 they broke  ➔ breaking
4 Correct
5 for not being  ➔  in order not
to be / so as not to be
6 Correct
See pages 246 and 247

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