4Grammar Questions:

1. I'm not busy, so I ________ finish the report in an hour.

(A) have (B) ought (C) am (D) can

2. If the manager ________ time to meet with you today, he'll leave a message on your voicemail.
(A) has (B) will have (C) have (D) had

3. If we organize project teams, we can bring together people ________ have never worked with each
other.
(A) which (B) who (C) whose (D) whom

Find the mistake below

4. The music downstairs was too loud that I couldn't get any sleep last night!
(A) downstairs (B) too (C) get (D) any

Find the mistake below

5. Are accounts receivable have to balance against assets and profits?
(A) Are (B) receivable (C) balance (D) assets

6. Greg said he ________ help next time.

(A) would request (B) will request (C) might have requested (D) requested

7. A: So the seller wants to transfer funds between one account and another?
B: He wants access to and from any account; ______, he won't make many transfers.
(A) thus (B) beforehand (C) in spite of (D) however

Find the mistake below

8. If we offer training sessions to our employees, they would learn more quickly.
(A) offer (B) sessions (C) to (D) learn

Find the mistake below

9. Ever the schedule is changed on short notice, people get upset.
(A) Ever (B) is changed (C) short (D) get

10. I really can't say whose ________ but I'll try to find out for you.
(A) is that computer (B) computer is it (C) computer that is (D) computer

11. I haven't ________ to Canada before, but I'd like to go there for a vacation some time.
(A) never been (B) ever been (C) already been (D)just been

Find the mistake below

12. The boss asked whether anyone wants to participate in the project, but few volunteered.
(A) whether (B) wants (C) to participate (D) few

Find the mistake below

13. During I've known him, he's always been kind and generous.
(A) During (B) I've (C) always (D) been

14. I ________ telephone messages for the chairman several times since he called.
(A) have left (B) was leaving (C) have been leaving (D) left

15. Alex can't travel tomorrow. The problem is ________ his passport has expired and he needs a new
one.
(A) about (B) that (C) what (D) if

16. Megan isn't going to travel to Europe by herself, ________ ?

(A) doesn't she (B) will she (C) won't she (D) is she

17. We can not only expand into the Eastern European market ________ move into the South American
market.
(A) as well as (B) but also (C) nor (D) and

18. Mr. Lee ________ on the manufacturing project in Hong Kong for two months.
(A) haven't been (B) has been working (C) works (D) have been working

19. I apologize_____ being late. There was a lot of traffic

a.
b.
c.
d.

Because
An
For
of

20. Hiring a new manager is _______task for you to finish this afternoon
a.
b.
c.
d.

Least important
The most important
Less important
Most important

21. ________ the programmers nor my boss knows where to find the instruction manual
a.
b.
c.
d.

Neither
Nor
Either
both

Find the mistake below

22. I really look forward for studying Japanese to prepare for my trip to Tokyo
a.
b.
c.
d.

look forward
for studying
to prepare
for my trip

23. The organization will be able to borrow more funds if it____ some of its current debts
a.
b.
c.
d.

pays off
could pay off <-should pay off
will pay off

Find the mistake below

24. In 1960, the Director thought we must all be retiring by the year 2000
a.
b.
c.
d.

thought
must
retiring
by

25. At the end of March, I _______ here for five years

a.
b.
c.
d.

am going to work
would work
will have worked
have worked

26. ________ Tina injured her leg, she is still playing baseball
a.
b.
c.
d.

but
yet
despite
although

27. A: Were you able to attend the semi-annual managers meeting yesterday afternoon?
B: no, I _____, but I was delayed by a lengthy conference call with an important client.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Should have attended

Could have being present
Must have gone
May have appeared

28. A: Does anyone have an issue with this policy?

B: I ____ about it.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Propose to publish an article

Have to agree
Have ethical questions
Enthuse

29. On her trip home from New York, Marla has a long stop over_________a flight delay, so she was
very unhappy
a.
b.
c.
d.

As well as
In addition
Also
Furthermore

30. __________ you sign that contract, you can't change your mind.
(A) Every time
(B) Once
(C) For as long as
(D) Whenever
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32. I formally move that any contract amendments stipulating material modification
A
be put on hold for the present!
B
Conversely , amortization of capital assets should
C

likewise be suspended temporarily.

(A) formally
(B) be
(C) Conversely
(D) should

33. A: I'm open for criticism from you regarding the new company policy.
B: ____________, I would have to back you up all the way.
(A) After you just pulled
(B) Look at behind you
(C) In terms of efficiency
(D) The chip are up so

34. __________ I was trying to get a taxi, it started snowing and I got really cold.
(A) While
(B) During
(C) At that time
(D) Because

35. We need to consider __________ the terms of the contract.

(A) renegotiate
(B) to renegotiate
(C) renegotiating
(D) renegotiation

36. I heard Ken wasn't married, so that woman __________ have been his wife.
(A) shouldn't
(B) mightn't
(C) couldn't
(D) won't

37. When I spoke to the vendor, she _______ to guarantee the delivery of the products on time.
(A) would agree
(B) has agreed
(C) agreed
(D) agrees

38. Until last night, the basketball team __________ a game.

(A) never loses
(B) had never lost
(C) did never lose
(D) had been losing

39. John is the kind of person __________ people laugh.

(A) his jokes always make
(B) who his jokes always make
(C) which jokes always make
(D) whose jokes always make

41. But, what if the design would have implicits

A B
detrimental

overtones ?

C D
(A) what if
(B) implicits
(C) detrimental
(D) overtones

43. I lent Peter some money, so he __________ worry about paying the rent.
(A) should
(B) doesn't have to
(C) would have to
(D) must

44. I couldn't answer the phone because I __________ a shower when you called.
(A) took

(B) had taken

(C) take

(D) was taking

45. The new medicine has helped many people feel better since it __________ last year.
(A) was introduced
(B) introduced
(C) has introduced
(D) was introducing

46. A: Were you aware that Alice was terminated because of her previous employment?
B: Yes, I was very shocked by the news. _________ that kind of injustice.
(A) I feel a contrast to
(B) I am strongly agreeing with
(C) I am opposed to
(D) I can occasionally dispute in

47. Joseph, you haven't met our CEO before, __________ ?

(A) do you
(B) true
(C) did you meet
(D) have you

48. I have lived here __________ 1998.

(A) from
(B) since
(C) for
(D) during

49. It is __________ to contact our international representatives by email than it is to reach them
directly by phone.
(A) easy
(B) easier
(C) so easy
(D) very easy

50. Ever the schedule is changed on short notice, people

A B C
get upset.
D
(A) Ever
(B) is changed
(C) short
(D) get

51. I hope taking a course in information

A
systems

next year to improve my skills.

(A) taking
(B) in
(C) systems
(D) next year

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52. He had already paid the bill before she __________ to the table.
(A) has returned
(B) had returned
(C) was returning
(D) returned

53. __________ Tanya saw my car, she didn't know that it was red.
(A) After
(B) While
(C) Until
(D) As

54. My car is getting fixed. __________ you be able to give me a ride to work?
(A) Can
(B) Would
(C) Are
(D) Could

55. We decided to take a walk on the beach at sunset __________ the bad weather.
(A) because
(B) despite
(C) although
(D) however

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56. Did the auditor __________ frustrated when you told her about the missing travel expense receipts?
(A) resemble
(B) listen
(C) sound
(D) hear

58. Please hand me that blue cup __________ on the table.

(A) where is
(B) what is
(C) who is
(D) which is

59. George lost some money __________ the downturn in the stock market.
(A) although
(B) just as
(C) because
(D) due to

60. Elvis Presley wasn't the first rock-and-roll singer, __________ he was the one who made it popular.
(A) and
(B) in spite of
(C) but
(D) so

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61. The museum is very popular. It __________ by more than 10 million people since it opened.
(A) was visited
(B) had been visited
(C) has visited
(D) has been visited

62. That was incredible! I think it was __________ movie I've ever seen.
(A) a very good
(B) better than
(C) too good
(D) the best

63. Man: Did you hear that when the Head of Finance offered Leslie a promotion, she refused?
Woman: Yes, if I were in her position, I ________________________ the job too.
(A) would have turned off
(B) will have turned down
(C) would have turned down
(D) will have turned away

64. James left the party __________ I got there, so I didn't see him last night.
(A) while
(B) before
(C) after
(D) since

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65. He's perfect for the job. He has __________ experience.

(A) several
(B) a lot of
(C) many
(D) much

66. Did you finish __________ the new employees?

(A) to train
(B) trained
(C) trains
(D) training

67. We have stand

in line at the movie theater

for 30 minutes already.

C

(A) have stand

(B) in
(C) for
(D) already

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69. Bob is __________ successful salesman in our company.

(A) the lesser
(B) most
(C) least
(D) the most

70. I don't like driving on that highway. It's __________ road in town.
(A) the busiest
(B) so busy
(C) busier than
(D) too busy

71. __________ Star Wars four times because it's such a fun movie to watch!
(A) I'd seen
(B) I've seen
(C) I've been seeing
(D) I'm seeing

73. As a result of heavy traffic, his flight left

A

by the time he got to the airport.

D
(A) As a result of (B) heavy (C) left

(D) got

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74. He asked that the company's guidelines

A

on personnel expense accounts have shifted

C

(A) asked
(B) company's
(C) on
(D) shifted

75. A: Did he have a problem with clause sixteen in the contract?

B: Yes, he _______ the requirement for assignment of the debt.
(A) took issue on
(B) brought down
(C) took issue with
(D) brought over

76. A: Are you responsible for the confusion caused by last year's financial report?
B: _____________________
(A) Yes, that was the report last year.
(B) No, I don't know anything about that.
(C) No, that report responded to it.
(D) Yes, that has me confused.

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77. Going to Hawaii on vacation sounds

A

as a wonderful idea.
D
(A) Going
(B) on
(C) sounds
(D) as

79. On her trip home from New York, Mary had a long stop over_____a flight delay, so she was very
unhappy
a. as well as
b. in addition
c. also
d. furthermore

80.____everyone else is gone, I think we can lock up and go home

a. so
b. therefore
c. while
d. since

81. Mr. Patel is ____the airport waiting for a client to arrive from Tokyo
a. to

b. at

c. by

d. on
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82. I am not busy, so I ____ finish the report in an hour

a. Have
b. Ought
c. am
d. can

83. Patty asked me where did you buy the blue sweater that I wore yesterday
a.
b.
c.
d.

Asked
Where
Did you buy
That I wore

85. He_____in so much trouble last week if he hadnt followed the guidelines more carefully
a. hadnt been
b. Wouldnt have been
c. Might have been
d. wouldnt

86. A: Can the formula presented in diagram 6 be used to predict next quarters earnings?
B: Yes, but____ must first be modified to reflect last years actual revenue
a.
b.
c.
d.

It
He
They
We

87. The head of the purchasing department told me send out this order as soon as I possibly could
a. Purchasing

b. Told

c. Send out

d. As soon as
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88. As soon as they were turning in my direction, I realized that there was no way to avoid meeting the
new representatives.
a. as soon as
b. were turning
c. that
d. meeting

89. I will have my most experienced staff member____the proposal outline

a. review
b. reviewing
c. get reviewed
d. to review

90. A: This session of congress shall now commence. New business, please?
B:_________, if you please. We do not have quorum here
a.
b.
c.
d.

Could I throw in this in

A point of order
Would you just held your horses
I am affirmative

91. A: should people on sick leave be allowed to accumulate vacation time?

B: ________federal leaves dictate our company policy
a.
b.
c.
d.

Lacking options
We are limited because
Its a moot point that
Due to the fact that

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92. A: Did Erin register her real estate purchase?

B: she just stopped by the county _______office
a.
b.
c.
d.

Registering
To register
Registrars
Register

93. He____in that company when he had the chance

a. should invest
b. would have been invested
c. could be investing
d. should have invested

94. A: When will we start legal action on this default?

B: Filling a lawsuit__________
a.
b.
c.
d.

Will be my priority tomorrow morning

In the filing cabinet will be my priority tomorrow morning
To begin prosecution are my priorities tomorrow morning
The legal action will start tomorrow morning

95. John had received an MBA from prestigious university. On the one hand, mary had been given on the
job training in a large finance department
a. had received
b. on the one hand
c. had been given
d. on the job training

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96. She wishes that she has more time to study computer programming
a. wishes
b. that
c. has
d. to study

97. This law suit isnt really about money._______ is making a personal statement
a. the person filing the suit
b. its about
c. its about the person
d. whoever

98. New safety requirements______by the government

a. have created
b. will create
c. would create
d. were created

99. She forgot buying a birthday present for her husband, so his feeling were hurt
a. buying
b. for
c. so
d. were

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100. But, what if the design would have implicts detrimental overtones?
a. what if
b. implicits
c. detrimental
d. overtones

101. ____________great employees, the company should listen to their ideas, recognize their
contributions, and reward them with special benefits
a. if we keep
b. keeping
c. to keep
d. when keeping

102. ____________do the sales of chocolate raise in February , but the sales of all other confections also
increase
a. at no time
b. not only
c. never
d. regardless

104. If I were you, I _____invest in the stock market

a. will
b. can
c. would
d. would have

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105. I ____________in the telephone yesterday when Thomas went home, so I dont know what time he
left
a. talked
b. talk
c. have talked
d. was talking

106. There are many dark clouds in the sky, so it ___________rain tomorrow
a. may be
b. can
c. does
d. might

109. There have been about 20 employees currently working in the overseas marketing division
a. have been
b. about
c. working
d. overseas

111. The CEO might lose his job__________the 9 % decrease in profits

a. because of
b. although
c. because
d. since

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112. The little girls legs ___________to touch the floor when she sits on the piano bench
a. arent enough long
b. are too long
c. are so long
d. arent long enough

113. My supervisor advised me quit worrying as the deadline had been pushed back
a. advised
b. quit
c. as
d. had been

114. In deference to Jims objection regarding the proposal that had been submitted, the committee will
have approved the measure had the majority not been swayed by the mayors opinion
a. regarding
b. submitted
c. will
d. been

115. I will be in late today. _____________before me, check my email and answer any pending issues
a. if you will arrive
b. if you arrive
c. if you have arrived
d. when you arrive

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116. The language in the purchasing agreement 5th clause makes the terms _____ enough to reduce our
liability
a. restrictive
b. restrictively
c. restricting
d. restrictiveness

117. The work _____ in the next day or two

a. is going to complete
b. will have completed
c. has been completed
d. will be completed

118. A: Will accounting have to shear a little bit in reporting current obligations
B: ________ would be more appropriate or even chop
a.
b.
c.
d.

Slice
Discount
Fluff
Shrivel

119. __________she was very sick; Jenifer gave her presentation at the meeting
a. however
b. nevertheless
c. even though
d. despite

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120. The new medicine has helped many people feel better since it______last year
a. was introduced
b. introduced
c.has introduced
d. was introducing

121. I have already eaten when she arrived

a. have
b. already
c. eaten
d. when

123. Last year the millennium project ______ by futurist jeromy c. glennn
a. was codirecting
b. has codirected
c. was codirected
d. has been codirected

124. _______arriving early at the airport, our boss still missed the flight for London
a. even
b. despite
c. because of
d. as a consequence of

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125. We apologize to the inconvenience in this matter and will do everything to change the situation
a. apologize to
b. inconvenience
c. matter
d. to change

126. My mother made me to write a thank you letter to my grandmother for the birthday present that
she gave me.
a. me
b. to write
c. to
d. that

127. If I didnt check my email every day, I ___________many important messages from international
sales team
a. didnt see
b. wouldnt see
c. wont have seen
d. cant see

128. My boss told me ______the meeting

a. dont forget
b. not to forget
c. not forgetting
d. didnt forget

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129. Because of the recent number of break ins to our system, security measures________at the
present time
a. have been strengthened
b. will strengthened
c. have strengthened
d. are being strengthened

130. Bob is ______successful sales man in the company

a. the lesser
b.most
c. least
d. the most

131. I think the presentation was too long._______, it was confusing

a. in addition
b. another
c. as well as
d. not only

132. Did you know that peter and susan____since last year
a. were dating
b. are dating
c. have been dating
d. dates

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133. A: What shall I do about Joes debts?

B: You will have to figure out ____ to get the money
a.
b.
c.
d.

Where
Why
Who
Whose

134. The marketing strategy what was used for so long was finally rejected outright by the stock holders
a. what
b. for so long
c. was
d. outright

135. The negative financial returns from last quarter ________ an impact on the hiring policies in the
coming months
a. makes
b. are going to show
c. is having
d. are going to have

136. The teacher asked the student____quiet

a. are
b. to be
c. being
d. be

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137. My brother told me there was a restaurant specializes in south east Asian cusine downtown
a. told me
b. there was
c. specializes
d. in

138. If I ___ enough money, I will start my own company

a. had had
b. were having
c. had
d. have

139. There are very few areas of the world_____grow

a. where can apricots
b. apricots can
c. apricots that can
d. where apricots can

140. The deadlines dates for the construction________by the architect

a. have changed
b. was changed
c. have been changed
d. was been changed

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142. On account the latest market trend, you need to upgrade our approach to production
a. On account
b. latest
c. upgrade
d. approach

143. A: Were you aware that Alice was terminated because of her previous employment
B: I was very shocked by the news_________that kind of injustice
a.
b.
c.
d.

I feel a contrast to
I am strongly agreeing with
I am opposed to
I can occasionally dispute in

144. I quit to smoke 2 years ago, I feel much better

a. auit
b. to smoke
c. 2 years ago
d. much better

145. Joyce: Arent you going to shanghai for the conference?

Ronnie: Yes. At this time tomorrow, I ______across the pacific ocean
a.
b.
c.
d.

Would be flying
Am flying
Will be flying
Would fly

146. If we______ attract the younger market our sales will automatically go up
a. will

b. can

c. may

d. have
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147.Although my department always submits the annual report by the end of the year, some___wait
until the end of Janurary
a. had has to
b. has had to
c. have had to
d. had to have

148. A: so the seller wants to transfer funds between one account and another?
B: He wants access to and from any account:________he wont make many transfers
a.
b.
c.
d.

Thus
Before hand
Inspite of
However

149. I would not plan the New York conference in the winter if I ____ to please the staff in the winter
a. hope
b. were hoping
c. should hope
d. am hoping

150.That was the new personal manager_____everyone speaks so highly

a. about whom
b. of who
c. about which
d. that

151. I have finally finished analyzing the data you requested. __________here display the results
a. those histograms

b. these histograms

c. this histograms

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d. that histograms

152. When I was seeing him, I knew immediately that he was the CEO
a. when
b. was seeing
c. knew
d. was

153. We tried to install a natural vent system, but after installation the system failed functioning
correctly
a. to install
b. installation
c. functioning
d. correctly

154. Dont worry, I _______the work by the time you get back
a. Will have finished
b. Have finished
c. Will be finished
d. Would have finished

155. A: Do you know which function pertains to the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms?
B: According to the presentation, the bureau ____to monitor dangerous items in society
a.
b.
c.
d.

Can dictate
Is designated
Has allocated
Has designed

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156. She didnt win anything in the contest, on other hand she didnt lose anything
a. win
b. anything
c. on other hand
d. lose

157. I dont remember to see her at the party. Are you positive that she came
a. remember
b. to see
c. that
d. she came

158. The workers on both production teams should always communicate with ____
a. another
b. the other
c. each
d. one another

159. A: Cant you see that my client is in the clear on your illegitimate charges
B: The account withdrawals are valid;______, embezzlement is illicit
a.
b.
c.
d.

Furthermore
Additionally
In retrospect
Not withstanding

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160. Is there __________ onion in the kitchen? I need one for the soup.
(A) an
(B) some
(C) the
(D) a

161. Could you give me __________ information?

(A) a
(B) some
(C) an
(D) a few

162. Sheila looks awful. She __________ to see a doctor.

(A) should
(B) ought
(C) had better
(D) must

165. If I __________ my physics class, I will graduate in May.

(A) will pass
(B) would pass
(C) passed
(D) pass

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166. I think the presentation was too long. __________, it was confusing.
(A) In addition
(B) Another
(C) As well as
(D) Not only

167. What do you think about

A

the entrees on
C

menu in this restaurant?

D
(A) do
(B) about
(C) the
(D) menu

168. They called to say that the contract with

A

the new proposals hasn't arrived already.

C

(A) that
(B) with
(C) hasn't
(D) already

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169. It's a difficult choice. I'm going to have either the steak __________ the fish.
(A) or
(B) with
(C) nor
(D) from

170. We need to take some lessons, because my boyfriend doesn't know how to ski and __________ I.
(A) not either do
(B) neither do
(C) so do
(D) either do

171. You will be happy to hear that the company __________ move to the new location until next
month.
(A) should
(B) doesn't have to
(C) would have to
(D) didn't need to

172. Lets go ____ at the new department store on Saturday

a. to shop
b. the shopping
c to shopping
d shopping

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173. James was eating breakfast when I __________ him this morning.
(A)

have seen

(B)

Saw

(C)

was seeing

(D)

See

174. How much people are coming to the interview tomorrow morning?
A. How much
B. people
C. the
D. tomorrow morning

175. I gave to sam the books he needed for his history exam yesterday
a. gave to
b. needed
c. for
d. history

176. The last time I _____her was 2 months ago

a.
b.
c.
d.

Seeing
See
Saw
have seen

177. After he received his second promotion, John was the

most happy employee in the world.

a. after

b. received

c. most happy

d. in
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178. Could you make me a favor on your way home tonight, Mike?
a. Could
b. make
c. on your way
d. home

179. Could you tell me the new intern's name again? I must try to remember it. I would not do
forget it normally. Can you remember it ?
a. Could you tell me
b. I must try to remember
c. I would not do forget it
d. Can you remember it

180. Can you please mail this letter important for me?
a. can you
b. mail
c. letter important
d. for me

181. Our stock is low. Do you think our assistant can order several new merchandise this week?
a. do you
b. assistant
c. can order
d. several

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182. _________of these computer programs do you want to use

a. whose
b. which
c. who
d. what

183. Can you get me ___ milk from the super market?
a. little
b. a few
c. some
d. lot

184. Amy_____to go shopping for food at the super market tomorrow

a. will
b. is going
c. goes
d. went

185. A: Have you ever been to South America?

B: Yes. I ___brazil when I was nineteen
a.
b.
c.
d.

visit
visited
did visited
am visiting

186._____ you in class yesterday?

a. was

b. are

c. were

d. Did
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187. The theatre is on 34th street in Manhattan at New York

a. is
b. on
c. in
d. at

188. I took swimming lessons. Now I could swim very well.

a. took
b. could
c. swim
d. very

189. We ___ speak German

a. not
b. doesnt
c. dont
d. arent

190. A: Do you eat breakfast?

B: Yes, I ____ breakfast
a.
b.
c.
d.

eats
eaten
eat
ate

191. Marys sisters and his brother are very good-looking

a. Marys

b. sisters

c. his

d. are
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192. The party is at six o clock on 24 Pine Street in Los Angeles

a. is
b. at
c. on
d. in

193. My cousins _____ to Hawaii tomorrow on vacation

a. flying
b. flies
c. are flying
d. is flying

194. _____any apples in the kitchen?

a. There are
b. Is there
c. There is
d. Are there

195._____ papers are very important

a. this
b. these
c. that
d. one

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196. He is flying to paris ______

a. yesterday
b. in the morning
c. last night
d. usually

197. The research and development department ____ to develop a new product line by the end of the
month
a. is needing
b. must
c. needs
d. should

198. Im going to buy me a new pair of shoes for the wedding

a. Im going
b. me
c. a
d. of

199. I borrowed some money from John yesterday, But I paid back him today
a. some money
b. from John
c. but I
d. back him

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200. He finished the report 2 hours_____

a. last night
b. the day before
c. ago
d. yesterday

201. The telephone answering machine is _______, so I cant buy it

a. too expensively
b. expensive enough
c. so expensively
d. too expensive

202. I waked up earlier than usual this morning in order to arrive early for work
a. waked
b. earlier
c. to arrive
d. for

203. They are having a party on __________ after work

a.
b.
c.
d.

Friday in the night

tomorrow evening
the evening
Thursday night

204. He has any books in his garage.

a. he

b. any

c. books

d. his

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205. Im sorry I missed the conference call yesterday. I ___ a client when you called.
a. am meeting
b. was meeting
c. were meeting
d. will meet

206. A: Did Helen write that new plan?

B: Yes, she _____
a.
b.
c.
d.

Writes it
Did
Wrote
Does

207. Karen and John ____ the best test scores in our class.
a. always has
b. always having
c. have always
d. always have

208. My brothers go to cooking school and makes delicious lunches at their restaurant.
a. go to
b. makes
c. delicious
d. their

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209. A: Do you like to watch television?

B: Yes, I ______
a. Am

b. Like

c. Do

210. The International Bank has

d. Does

several of very good investment plans on offer to clients.

(A) has
(B) several of
(C) investment
(D) on.

211. He insists on

to work

every day

until 7 p.m.

(A) insists on
(B) to work
(C) every day
(D) until 7 p.m

212. Since I bought a new computer, I was emailing my friends almost every day.
(A) since
(B) bought
(C) was emailing
(D) almost

213. My manager put away making a decision and instead went home to think it over. She will get back
to me to clear up any remaining issues.
(A) put away (B) think it over (C) get back to (D) clear up

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214. If I __________ enough money last summer, I would have gone to Paris with you.
(A) had had
(B) didn't have
(C) have had
(D) had

215. If I __________ enough money last summer, I will go to Paris.

(A) had had
(B) didn't have
(C) have had
(D) have
217. New strategies ________ introduced by management a few weeks ago.
(A) are being
(B) have been
(C) were
(D) are

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Course 7 questions:
1. The traffic was terrible! When we finally arrived at the airport, the plane______
a.

Already left

b.

Had already left

c.

Has already left

d.

Has been leaving already

2. Ms. Wenger, I _______ a contract this morning that I think youll be very happy with. Please review it
and let me know if you have any questions.
a.

Drew up

b.

Had drawn up

c.

Drawn up

d.

Draw up

3. Sam: Is it true that willits Enterprises is not going to renew their contract with us?
Sarah: No, that___ be true. I talked to them last month and they were very happy with our present
agreement
a.

Cant

b.

Must

c.

Might

d.

Mustnt

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4. Robin Young and Mark Taylor worked together at Westmore consulting, so we _____ introduce them
a.

Dont have to

b.

Must not

c.

Could not

d.

Should

5. Sorry I missed our scheduled time to meet this morning, Doris. I couldnt meet with you because I ___
bring Jasmine up to speed on last weeks developments in production.
a.

Had got to

b.

Mist

c.

Needed to

d.

Have to

6. We ___ find a source of funding or this company is going to go out of business by the end of the year
a.

Shouldnt

b.

Might

c.

Ought

d.

Had better

7. Im optimistic after seeing the regional sales data. It _____ the product will be a big success in Latin
America
a.

Feels

b.

Feels that

c.

Looks that

d.

Looks like

8 _______ nor the finance department believed that layoffs are a good option
a.

Both the human resources department

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b.

Either the human resources department

c.

Neither the human resources department

d.

the human resources department

9. Rachel: I know Mr. Rodgers is still in Seoul, but do you know if hell be back in the office by 1:30
tomorrow afternoon?
Jim: Yes, he ____ be. His plane arrives at 10am and then hes coming directly to office
a.

must

b.

couldnt

c.

mustnt

d.

should

10 _____ the economic conditions in Asia seem to be improving, we have decided to boost our market
presence there,
a.

because

b.

because of

c.

Due to

d.

Now

11. Jan: Several of my former colleagues at WowNow.com were laid off last week.
Clndy: I heard that the layoffs were ____ the companys inability to secure additional funding for their
website
a.

Now what

b.

because

c.

due to

d.

since

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12. Ive been in negotiations with many people before, but Roger is certainly ___ person Ive ever met.
a.

The most stubborn

b.

The most stubborn

c.

The stubborner

d.

The most stubbornest

13. Alan tried to choose a password for his voice mail, but ___ password he wanted was already taken
a.

Some

b.

An

c.

The

d.

No article

14. I ___ Rupert Andres around the office ____. Does he still work for Global Solutions?
a.

Did not see | already

b.

Havent seen | recently

c.

Didnt see | lately

d.

Have not seen | since

15. Jeff: Were below our sales targets for the third month in a row.
Arden: Your boss must be really upset about ____
a.

Which

b.

that

c.

this

d.

thats

16. Jean: What do you think of this song for the radio advertisement?
Belinda: well, its a catchy, but it just doesnt ___ right for our product

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a.

sound like

b.

sound

c.

sound that

d.

sounds

17. Brain: Mark, I think theres room for negotiation with Yansen Pharmaceuticals. When we talk with
them again tomorrow, lets try to be open to suggestions.
Mark: _____ sounds like a reasonable idea. Lets do it.
a.

That

b.

Thats

c.

This

d.

These

18. Elsa: Will you have the prototype ready for the convention next month?
Gordon: I dont know. Were having ____ trouble getting these new designs to work properly
a.

A great deal of

b.

Hardly

c.

A significant number of

d.

A number of

19. Robert, I know how busy youve been lately, but I have an emergency. I _____ if you might be able to
type this report for me this afternoon.
a.

Was hope

b.

Was hoping

c.

Was wondering

d.

Was wondering

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20. If chemics International _____ financial problems, they wouldnt be thinking about downsizing
a.

Hadnt

b.

Doesnt have

c.

Didnt have

d.

Will not have

21. I ____ and reward hardworking employees if this ____ my company

a.

Will promote | will be

b.

Will promote | were

c.

Would promote | will be

d.

Would promote |were

22. According to this quarters report, there was ____ increase in operating and transportation costs. In
fact, transportation costs rose only two percent. Thats good news for a change!
a.

A great deal of

b.

A number of

c.

Hardly any

d.

A considerable amount of

23. Jim: Another secretary quit! Are we losing people because of the pay?
Mary: Definitely! If we ___ more, we ___ losing secretary after secretary
a.

Are paying | will not keep

b.

Paid | wouldnt keep

c.

Paid | will not keep

d.

Pay | Wouldnt keep

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24. Carmen: Marcus, when do you think youll have time to talk with me about the new childrens
product line?
Marcus: I ____ we could meet and talk over lunch. Does that sound good?
a.

Am think

b.

Was thinking

c.

Was wondering

d.

Am wondering

25. Julie: What did you talk about with Mr. Peterson this morning?
Max: Well, I _____ to bring up the subject of pay, but he ____ it up before I did
a.

Had planned | brought

b.

Have planned | brought

c.

Had planned | brings

d.

Have planned | will bring

26. Jery: We still dont have a clear plan for restructuring our overseas subsidiaries.
Cal: Jerry, we should have that by now. How long ____ on it?
a.

Are you working

b.

Have you been working

c.

Do you work

d.

Had you worked

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