GRAMMAR

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 CONTENTS
Pronouns tips.......................................................................................................... 6
PRONOUNS TESTS ....................................................................................... 8

Simple & Perfect Tenses tips .................................................................................. 22

SIMPLE & PERFECT TENSES TESTS .................................................... 24

Modals tips ............................................................................................................. 38

MODALS TESTS .............................................................................................. 40

Revision Tests ........................................................................................................ 54

Passive & Causative tips ........................................................................................ 64

PASSIVE & CAUSATIVE TESTS ................................................................. 66

Conjunctions tips .................................................................................................... 80

CONJUNCTIONS TESTS .............................................................................. 82

Relative Clauses tips .............................................................................................. 96

RELATIVE CLAUSES TESTS ...................................................................... 98

Revision Tests ........................................................................................................ 112

........................................................................ 122
GERUND & INFINITIVE & PARTICIPLE TESTS .................................... 124

Noun Clauses tips .................................................................................................. 138

NOUN CLAUSES TESTS .............................................................................. 140

If & Wish Clauses tips............................................................................................. 154

IF & WISH CLAUSES TESTS ...................................................................... 156

Revision Tests ........................................................................................................ 170

Adjectives & Adverbs tips ....................................................................................... 180

ADJECTIVES & ADVERBS TESTS............................................................ 182

Determiners tips ..................................................................................................... 196

DETERMINERS TESTS................................................................................. 198

Prepositions tips ..................................................................................................... 212

PREPOSITIONS TESTS................................................................................ 214

Revision Tests ........................................................................................................ 228

Answer Key ............................................................................................................ 238

PRONOUNS TIPS

Possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her ...) are always followed by a noun.
Tip 1
• You should think about your career.

Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers ...) are never followed by a noun.

Tip 2 • This is not my telephone, mine (not; mine telephone) is in my bag.

If the subject and object of the verb are the same, then we use .
Tip 3
• My father was talking to himself when I entered the room.

In order to emphasize the subject or the object of the verb, we use .

Tip 4
• John himself told me this story.

We cannot use any- at the beginning of a negative

sentence. Instead, we can use the ones that start with no-.
Tip 5
• Nobody was sure what to do next. (not; Anybody wasn’t sure what to do next.)

We can use any- at the beginning of a positive sentence.

Tip 6 • Anybody

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PRONOUNS TEST 4

1. Everyone tells ---- that he looks fit, but 5. If you do not want to buy something
John still thinks that ---- needs to lose expensive, check the shops in this street,
weight, so he runs five miles every day. not ---- in the mall.

A) us / we A) that
B) these / he B) they
C) him / he C) other
D) them / she D) the ones
E) you / I E) this

2. There are many books written for 6. We all have to rely on an income to
kindergarten level, but ---- including animal survive, but only some of ---- are lucky
stories are the most appealing to children. enough to have ---- own source of income.

A) that A) ours / your

B) these B) you / yours
C) others C) them / theirs
D) those D) our / ours
E) this E) us / our

3. For years men have always tried to find ---- 7. It would be much easier to live in a
reasons for believing that ---- are superior peaceful world if we tried to understand ----
to women but they haven’t succeeded yet. better, rather than criticising or insulting.

A) most / others A) other

B) some / they B) each other
C) many / he C) those
D) any / theirs D) many others
E) no / his E) the others

4. Olive oil, which constitutes a big part in ---- 8. ---- has the ability to learn foreign
cuisine, is what makes ---- food taste better languages, yet it is easier for ---- than
and it is also healthier. others. If it is easy for you, you should
consider yourself lucky.
A) your / their
B) his / other A) Everyone / some
C) those / its B) Anyone / someone
D) their / its C) Someone / some others
E) our / our D) No one / many
E) Everybody / any

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SIMPLE & PERFECT TENSES TEST 8

1. Cell phones ---- an indispensable part 5. Even after the research project ---- because
of our everyday life since they first ---- of the lack of funding, the students ----
popular in 2000s. making experiments using their own
budget.
A) were / become
B) are / became A) stopped / continued
C) have been / became B) had stopped / continue
D) are / become C) stops / will have continued
E) have been / have become D) stopped / had continued
E) will stop / continue

2. The farmers ---- raise enough crops until 6. As she suddenly stopped doing the job
March arrived and the sun ---- to shine she ---- for many years, it was difficult for
over their fields. her to adapt to new working conditions.

A) weren’t able to / starts A) has done B) has been doing

B) haven’t been able to / started C) is doing D) had been doing
C) aren’t able to / starts E) was doing
D) weren’t able to / started
E) hadn’t been able to / will start

3. In ancient times, primitive versions of 7. Most of the books that ---- for primary
today’s weapons ---- used to hunt animals grades in 1990s ---- even from library
and to fight enemies. shelves today.

A) will be A) were used / have disappeared

B) has been B) are used / disappeared
C) may be C) had been used / have disappeared
D) are D) will be used / will disappear
E) were E) were being used / had disappeared

4. Recent studies show that dyslexia ---- 8. At the start of a relationship people ----
common among schoolchildren although all the things that their partners do for
most cases ---- unidentifiable in the past. them. As time goes on, people ---- to
expect more, but acknowledge a partner’s
A) had always been / had been contributions less often.
B) has always been / were
C) is always / had been A) appreciate / have tended
D) was always / are B) would appreciate / tend
E) will always be / were C) had appreciated / had tended
D) appreciated / tended
E) appreciate / tend

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PASSIVE & CAUSATIVE TEST 19

1. Paris ---- the most romantic city around 5. “Romeo and Juliet” ---- as the most
the world and it seems likely that it ---- but famous play of Shakespeare; it ----
it is much more expensive than we could throughout the world more than hundreds
afford. of times until now.

A) considering / has always been A) being regarded / has been staged

B) has been considered / will always be B) is regarded / has been staged
C) had been considered / has always been C) was to regard / was staged
D) has considered / is always D) regarded / staged
E) to consider / had always been E) has been regarding / is going to stage

6. The speech proposal you submitted

2. One of the famous quotes of William earlier for this conference will be graded
Shakespeare ---- that being a witty fool --- by a scientific committee ---- of ten
better than being a fool wit. academicians.

A) is said / was A) composing

B) being said / has been B) to be composed
C) has been said / was C) to compose
D) says / is D) being composed
E) had said / will be E) composed

7. Making the children ---- every sentence

3. Jack is getting his tires ---- by a you produce in the class will help them
professional right now because we cannot remember but they will not actually learn.
drive like that. I remember asking him to
do that before but as usual he didn’t listen. A) repeating
B) to repeating
A) fix C) to be repeated
B) fixing D) to repeat
C) to be fixed E) repeat
D) fixed
E) to fix

8. Whether smoking should or should not be

4. When you ---- by a bank trying to convince allowed in public places was a frequently
you for a credit card, be careful with any ---- issue in Turkey in the past.
question that you ---- and any answer that
you give. A) discussing
B) to be discussed
A) call / are asked C) discussed
B) were to be called / are going to ask D) having been discussed
C) have called / have asked E) to discuss
D) are called / are asked
E) are calling / will be asked

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CONJUNCTIONS TIPS

Following conjunctions are followed by a noun (or a noun-like structure): Despite, in spite
of, because of, due to, owing to, on account of, thanks to, as a result of, in case of, in
Tip 1 addition to, as well as, but for, contrary to, as opposed to.

• Despite some objections, we went on with the plan.

Following conjunctions are followed by a clause: Because, as, since, inasmuch as, seeing
that, for (=because), now that, in that, if, only if, on condition that, providing that,
Tip 2 provided that, as long as, unless, although, though, even though, much as, even if,
while, whereas, so that, in order that, lest, in case.

• Although there were some objections, we went on with the plan.

Following conjunctions are followed by a verb: In order to, so as to.

Tip 3
• In order to improve my English, I went to England.

Following conjunctions are usually used between two sentences and between a full-stop and
a comma or a semi-colon and a comma: As a result, so, therefore, consequently, that’s
why, hence, thus, as a consequence, for this reason, yet, still, however, nevertheless,
nonetheless, even so, on the contrary, in contrast, moreover, besides, furthermore, in
Tip 4 addition, also, indeed, in other words, that’s to say.

• There were some objections. However, we went on with the plan. (or; There were some
objections; however, we went on with the plan.)

However is used with an adjective or adverb. No matter is used with a question word. (When
they are used to say that the amount / degree / person / thing etc. does not make a difference.)
Tip 5
• However old you are, you can always take up a hobby.
• No matter who comes, don’t open the door.

When a sentence starts with only if and only when, the main clause is used in inversion.
(Inversion: Using the verb in question form.)
Tip 6
• Only when / Only if it rains, will we cancel the picnic.

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CONJUNCTIONS TEST 20

1. Geysers have often been compared to 5. ---- rural areas, the crowded streets in
volcanoes ---- they both emit hot liquids cities are always crammed with a number
from below the Earth’s surface. of interesting people.

A) regardless of A) In contrast
B) inasmuch as B) Thereby
C) in spite of C) Besides
D) because of D) Unlike
E) therefore E) Though

2. Forests contain more than only trees; they 6. ---- a baby has four teeth in a row, either on
also include smaller plants ---- mosses, top or on the bottom, parents should begin
shrubs and wild flowers. using a toothbrush twice a day.

A) the same A) While

B) similar to B) Once
C) likewise C) Though
D) as though D) Since
E) such as E) For all

3. In some parts of the world, ---- is whistling 7. A herbal remedy is prepared from a
a form of entertainment, ---- it is a means combination of various herbs ---- bring
of communication, as well. about the desired result.

A) not only / but A) moreover

B) hardly / than B) in case of
C) both / and C) only if
D) whether / nor D) so as to
E) either / or E) furthermore

4. Nearly all Eucalyptus trees are evergreen; 8. ---- 2004, it is widely accepted by
----, some tropical species lose their leaves paediatricians that a child’s intellectual
at the end of the dry season. ability is determined by a combination of
heredity and environment.
A) now that
B) whenever A) Unlike
C) in that B) Providing
D) however C) That is
E) as opposed to D) Whereas
E) As of

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 GERUND & INFINITIVE
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& PARTICIPLE
1. Internet allows people ---- information 5. Some of her friends failed ---- her birthday,
quickly and easily but it cannot be always which made Angelina really sad and
trusted as a reliable source. disappointed.

A) finding A) remembering
B) having found B) to remember
C) to be found C) to have remembered
D) to find D) have been remembering
E) found E) to be remembered

2. ---- the old and beautiful days she had 6. I wish I hadn’t bought this ugly dress when
there, my mother decided to visit her home the cashier convinced me ---- it; it really
town which she left fifteen years ago. does not suit me.

A) Remember A) having bought

B) Remembered B) to buying
C) To have remembered C) to buy
D) Remembering D) buy
E) To remembering E) buying

3. ---- as one of Chekhov’s best plays, “The 7. Cultivating communication skills is vital
Cherry Orchard” have been displayed on to a healthy relationship. Counselling
the stage numerous times. can help develop skills ---- better
communication.
A) Knowing
B) To know A) enable
C) Known B) to be enabled
D) To knowing C) to have enabled
E) Having known D) to enable
E) to have been enabled

4. Contrary to what her friends advised her 8. Many people object to ---- busy while they
----, Elisabeth still hangs out with that guy have something important to do or when
all the time. they are in a hurry but science shows that
those who can show the tolerance may be
A) to do the most laid-back people.
B) doing
C) have done A) having been kept
D) to have been done B) to have been kept
E) having done C) to keep
D) being kept
E) keeping

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IF & WISH CLAUSES TEST 42

1. If I ---- the first Maths test at the beginning 5. If I ---- in your shoes, I ---- to a private
of the term, I ---- this much for this one university instead of studying for the
now. university entrance exam.

A) hadn’t failed / wouldn’t have to study A) was / may have gone

B) didn’t fail / wouldn’t have had to study B) were / would go
C) weren’t failing / would have to study C) am / will go
D) haven’t failed / will not have to study D) were / will have gone
E) don’t fail / will have to study E) had been / would go

2. I wish you ---- me that game stand because 6. If there ---- enough votes, I ---- as the
I became addicted and I cannot focus on new head of the student council of our
anything else at all. All I think about is department.
to go home to play more rather than my
homework. A) are / will have been chosen
B) were / am chosen
A) haven’t brought C) had been / would have been chosen
B) didn’t bring D) could be / am chosen
C) hadn’t bought E) have been / will be chosen
D) don’t bring
E) will not bring

3. I will not tell Mum that you broke her 7. I ---- on a short trip if I ---- enough
favourite vase ---- you don’t tell her that I time; however, I am too busy to do this
am smoking in my room. nowadays.

A) in the event of A) will go / had

B) otherwise B) would have gone / have
C) unless C) will be going / have had
D) a means of D) would go / had
E) provided that E) go / have

4. Harry will agree to go to the market and 8. If there weren’t so many students in this
pick up whatever you need ---- you pay him class, we ---- so much time assessing their
the money for the gas and buy him some exam papers last week.
chips to eat on the way here.
A) wouldn’t have spent
A) unless B) will not spend
B) as if C) wouldn’t spend
C) on condition that D) don’t spend
D) because E) hadn’t spent
E) supposing that

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PREPOSITIONS TEST 57

1. You can take two days ---- every month but 5. A female wild dog can give birth ---- a
if you exceed this, they will cut down ---- litter of as many as 12 pups. Males tend to
your salary. stay with the pack ---- their entire life, but
females may leave to start their own pack
A) off / on when they get older.
B) out / from
C) without / for A) to / for
D) out of / with B) from / since
E) on / to C) at / for
D) to / with
E) of / to

2. Famous ---- its white-washed houses 6. Sometimes I used to divide my

that stand out ---- the brightly coloured assignments ---- little parts which made
volcanic cliffs that shape the island, them seem less ---- they actually were.
Santorini is one of the most picture-perfect
Greek islands. A) among / to
B) into / for
A) with / of C) at / in
B) from / off D) off / over
C) for / with E) into / than
D) of / below
E) for / against

3. ---- the threat of invasion, all the citizens of 7. We were both surprised and happy when
our country fought together to save their our door bell rang ---- 2 a.m. and my father
land and people. showed ---- with presents in his hands.

A) Among A) in / in
B) Into B) about / off
C) On C) by / on
D) Under D) at / up
E) Over E) from / through

4. ---- 30% per cent of the students chose 8. The lack ---- water was the most serious
painting as an elective course and it is problem of the area; yet the precautions
only surpassed ---- another 40% who ---- the ministry managed to solve it.
chose music.
A) for / upon
A) Over / on B) at / about
B) About / for C) about / on
C) Nearly / by D) to / into
D) For / to E) of / of
E) On / off

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REVISION TEST 60

1. ---- time the students spend on studying 5. When one goes to a classical music
for their lessons, ---- the results they may concert or an opera theatre, he ---- formal
get will be. outfits to match the artistic atmosphere.

A) Longer / the better A) was able to wear

B) The longer / the better B) would have worn
C) Longer / better C) must have worn
D) The longest / the best D) may have worn
E) The longest / the better E) should wear

2. In a legend, King Nebuchadnezzar is said 6. The Xbox was the first video game
---- the Hanging Gardens of Babylon ---- for console ---- a built-in hard disk drive,
his wife as a reminder of her homeland. used primarily for storing game saves and
content downloaded from Xbox Live.
A) to having / building
B) to have / build A) to feature
C) having had / built B) being featured
D) to have had / built C) featured
E) having / to build D) has featured
E) to be featured

3. Though menthol has been used as a cure 7. Unlike ---- birds, penguins have wings
---- various health ailments, research in the shape of stiff flippers, which are
shows that there are some side effects adapted for swimming instead of flying.
associated ---- it.
A) many of
A) in / along B) most
B) among / to C) some of
C) for / with D) all of
D) beyond / by E) a few of
E) at / through

4. The Egyptians were the first ---- a solar 8. Blister beetle is named ---- its ability to
calendar consisting of twelve months, exude a liquid from its joints that causes
each of ---- had 30 days plus 5 extra days severe blisters ---- the skin.
at the end of the year.
A) upon / at
A) to have established / which B) by / upon
B) to establish / when C) after / on
C) having established / where D) to / among
D) establishing / which E) through / in
E) being established / that

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