Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate

COMMON MISTAKES TEST

Answer Key
1 This is the first time Ive driven a
sports car. [See page 64.]
2 Weve been on holiday for five days.
[See page 56.]
3 Ive been driving since I was
seventeen. [See page 56.]
4 Theres a red car parked outside but I
cant see the driver. [See page 5.]
5 This time tomorrow, well be driving
to the seaside. [See page 32.]
6 Ive never been able to run very fast.
[See page 73.]
7 The museum is free you neednt
pay.ORYou dont need to/have to
pay. [See page 76.]
8 One day well be able to travel to
the stars. [See page 83.]
9 Why are those people shouting?
[See page 104.]
10 What sort of food do you like?
[See page 105.]
11 He hasnt got any friends. OR Hes
got no friends. [See page 108.]
12 None of his friends likes football.
[See page 171.]
13 Dont go to bed without brushing
your teeth. [See page 119.]
14 Try not to fall asleep during the
meeting. [See page 120.]
15 She suggested going to a restaurant
for my birthday. [See page 124.]
16 I like the idea of working in a
different country. [See page 131.]
17 Its a very old coat, but he wont
throw it away. [See page 151.]
18 She teaches the Russian history.
[See page 160.]
19 What a beautiful dress! Where did
you buy it? [See page 163.]
20 My friends can all play tennis.
[See page 178.]
21 I have told the police officer
everything. [See page 179.]
22 Id rather to go by train, not by car.
[See page 263.]
23 Hes a good friend of mine.
[See page 191.]
24 I dont have my own car, but I can use
my parents car. [See page 191.]
25 You speak a very good English.
[See page 202.]

26 You speak English very well.

[See page 222.]
27 A number of us are losing our jobs.
[See page 206.]
28 My friend Patrick is a blind man and
he works in a bank. (OR is blind)
[See page 218.]
29 We promise to arrive on time. (OR
that well arrive on time)
[See page 118.]
30 She worked as a singer during the
summer. [See page 235.]
31 Please drive more slowly!
[See page 230.]
32 He works in the same company as
me. [See page 231.]
33 If I leave work on time, Ill go to the
shops. [See page 254.]
34 Can you explain to me what
happened? [See page 143.]
35 He told me (that) he was a builder.
[See page 143.]
36 This is the man (that) I spoke to him.
[See page 268.]
37 Tell me all that you know.
[See page 271.]
38 We had better to tell the truth.
[See page 77.]
39 Although its cold, but Im going
outside. (OR Its cold, but Im going
outside.) [See page 240.]
40 The traffic is bad today so they may/
might/could arrive late.
[See page 80.]
41 I used to drive to work, but now I
cycle. [See page 84.]
42 Can you stop making that noise?
[See page 126.]
43 Do you want me to help you?
[See page 128.]
44 I have difficulty in falling asleep at
night. [See page 131.]
45 Never use the hairdryer in the
bathroom. [See page 142.]
46 Hes very excited because its his
tenth birthday. [See page 217.]
47 We look forward to meeting you
again next month. [See page 136.]
48 They have many problems.
[See page 173.]
49 I fell and hurt myself just now.
[See page 194.]

50 Most of people in my country use

computers. [See page 184.]
51 She works in a shoe shop.
[See page 209.]
52 Look at this ring Im wearing do you
like it? [See page 168.]
53 The electricity went off for four
hours. [See page 297.]
54 She speaks both Chinese and Korean.
[See page 245.]
55 Shes thinking of going to university.
[See page 124.]
56 Im married to a police officer.
[See page 301.]
57 Can you give me some advice?
[See page 202.]
58 I have to finish my report by Monday.
[See page 296.]
59 Theres a supermarket opposite our
house. [See page 296.]
60 I wondered how she felt.
[See page 287.]

Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate COMMON MISTAKES TEST

Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE