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TEST 1
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a) loafs c) loafes
b) loaves d) loaves
11. The.., the tom-cat and the kitten were all playing happily in the garden.
a) she-cat c) cat
b) tabby-cat d) jenny-cat
12. The boss asked the secretary to bring him the.........of the meeting.
a) minute c) minutes
b) minuts d) summary
13. All.........are wide open.
a) the house windows c) the windows of the house
b) the houses windows d) the houses windows.
14. Dont forget to read.........It might contain some useful information for your business.
a) the paper of tomorrow c) tomorrow paper
b) tomorrows paper d) the newspaper of tomorrow
15. Mathematics.........my favourite school subject.
a) are c) is
b) have d) has
16. We took some lovely.........yesterday in the park.
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a) photo c) photoes
b) photos d) photoses
17. There are about one hundred.........on the farm.
a) ship c) sheep
b) ships d) sheeps
18. Can you tell the.........of the year?
a) monthes c) mouth
b) months d) mouths
19. Today Im reading an interesting.........about the Olympic Games.
a) piece of news c) slice of news
b) news d) information
20. Mathematics.........an exact science, as well as Physics.
e) a) was g) c) were
f) b) are h) d) is
25. Jane went to the.........to get some medicine for her father.
m) a) greengrocers o) c) chemist
n) b) bakers p) d) chemists
26. This is my.........car. Mine is over there, around the corner.
a) brother-in-law c) brothers-in-law
b) brother-in-laws d) brother-in-laws
27. The information you gave me.........very useful.
a) was c) had been
b) were d) have been
28. Billiards.........his favourite game.
a) is c) were
b) are d) werent
29. Aknowledge a dangerous thing.
a) few/are c) little/is
b) few/is d) little/are
30. She learnt at school that the masculine form of fox is................
a) foxes c) vixen
b) he fox d) vixan
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52. TEST 2
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1. I have..........money, so I can buy the book.
a) little c) few
b) a little d) a few.
2. The underground is my favourite..........of transport.
a) mean c) meanses
b) means d) means
3. She bought several..........of bread for the party.
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a) loafs c) loavs
b) loaf d) loaves
4. There are about one hundred..........on that farm.
a) ship c) sheep
b) ships d) sheeps
5. My money .............in my pocket. Where..............yours?
a) are/is c) is/are
b) are/are d) is/is
6. I met Jack and Steven two days ago..........had a black tie and..........had a blue one.
a) the former/the latter c) the former/the later
b) the first/the last d) the first/the second.
7. Although there were lots of..........nobody could tell what had happened.
a) passer-by c) passers-by
b) passer-bys d) passer-bys
8. Today I have..........time for shopping than yesterday.
a) little c) less
b) more little d) more less
9. The scissors..........in the drawer.
a) is c) has been
b) was d) are
10. The money we have..........not enough to pay that bill.
a) is c) was
b) are d) were
11. Many people enjoy listening to classical music, but..........can play..........instrument.
a) few/the c) few/-
b) few/an d) a few/ an
12. ..........of people spend their holidays at the seaside.
a) hundred c) thousand
b) thousands d) more
13. ....Fosters live on..........floor.
a) the/the third c) -/ the third
b) the/ three d) the/ third
14. I've paid..........attention to how..........rain we've had this year.
a) little/many c) little/much
b) a little/many d) few/much
15. Our garden looks awful this summer. There are too..........weeds.
a) many c) little
b) much d) few
16. ..........tickets were sold for the concert, but not enough for it to be held.
a) some c) a few
b) little d) few
17. He has..........patience with me. I never understand his explanations.
a) much c) little
b) a little d) a lot of
18. There are..........plates here. They are not enough for all the guests.
a) a few c) few
b) a little d) little
19. Both my..........work in a bank.
a) sister-in-law c) sisters-in-law
b) sister-in-laws d) sister-in-laws
20. There is too..........bread on the table.
a) many c) much
b) few d) little
21. Ninepins..........a very entertaining game.
a) is c) were
b) are d) been
22. The masculine form of the noun goose is..........
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a) drake c) ram
b) stallion d) gander
23. Actually the man is his..........whom his mother married after the divorce.
a) father in- law c) stepfather
b) widower d) guardian
24. How many..........have you visited?
a) countrys c) countris
b) countryes d) countries
25. The..........rooms are upstairs.
a) childrens c) children
b) childrens d) childrens
26. That woman bought six..........
a) knives c) knife
b) knifes d) knivs
27. There are many..........in our town, but there arent many..........
a) church/parks c) churches/parks
b) churchs/parkes d) churches/parkes
28. Paul is Mary's uncle, so Mary is Paul's..........
a) daughter c) niece
b) nephew d) sister
29. How..........rice have we got?
a) much c) more
b) many d) less
30. He hasn't got..........
a) a lot of luggages c) much luggage
b) a great number of luggage d) many luggages
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52. TEST 3
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1. You can borrow my..........car for the weekend.
a) father-in-law c) father-in-laws
b) fathers-in-law d) fathers-in-law
2. She has..........free time after retirement than she had before.
a) much c) most
b) more d) many
3. Id like two..........of mineral water, please.
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a) cartons c) pieces
b) bottles d) jars
4. My..........are sensitive to cold.
a) toothes c) tooth
b) teeth d) tooths
5. She earns..........money than her sister.
a) less c) fewer
b) lesser d) more little
6. There werent..........people in the town today. It was very quiet.
a) many c) little
b) much d) a little
7. Simon has.........paint. He can paint the door.
a) little c) a few
b) few d) a little
8. These trousers..........too large for me.
a) is c) has been
b) are d) was
9. The cattle..........on the field.
a) are c) has been
b) is d) is being
10. It this..........paper? No, I think its last..........paper.
a) today/Sundays c) todays/Sunday
b) todays/Sundays d) today/Sunday
11. Many teenagers enjoy spending time in front of the computer, but..........realise the danger they
are exposed to.
a) few c) more
b) little d) neither
12. The student said he has..........money to spend on books, as he can hardly survive from one
week to..........
a) a little/another c) more/ another
b) little/another d) less/ other
13. The feminine form of the noun bacheloris..........
a) bride c) spinster
b) lass d) lady
14. ..........teenagers listen to classical music nowadays.
a) less and less c) few and few
b) lesser and lesser d) fewer and fewer
15. There is a proverb saying: No news..........good news.
a) be c) are
b) is d) has been
16. I can sell you some books but only..........
a) little c) a little
b) few d) a few
17. We cannot proceed on such unlikely..........
a) hypothesis c) hypothesa
b) hypotheses d) hypothesuses
18. Such unusual..........often happen at this latitude.
a) phenomenon c) phenomena
b) phenomenal d) phenomenons
19. It is..........to Germany.
a) two days drive c) a two days drive
b) a drive of two days d) a two day drive
20. I cannot buy that car because I have too..........money.
a) few c) little
b) small d) enough
21. The lion and the..........rule over this jungle.
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a) female lion c) she lion
b) lion female d) lioness
22. I have to use..........in order to get some rest.
a) sleeping pills. c) sleepings pill
b) sleeping pilles d) sleepings pills
23. Measles..........a common disease.
a) is c) am
b) are d) be
24. Could you give me a..........of sugar, please?
a) slice c) lump
b) carton d) piece
25. Lets go to the..........to buy some fresh fruit.
a) bakers c) chemists
b) butchers d) greengrocers
26. The ram and the..........are eating grass.
a) goat c) filly
b) ewe d) mare
27. Dont use that perfume. Its my..........
a) sisters-in-law c) sister-in-laws
b) sisters-in-law d) sister-in-laws
28. Im afraid Ive lost..........Havent you seen it?
a) the dogs leash c) the dog of the leash
b) the leash of the dog d) the dog leash
29. It is said that a..........must be a tough man.
a) ship captain c) ships captain
b) captains ship d) captain ship
30. I found..........apples in the cupboard and I think theyre enough for an apple pie.
a) few c) a little
b) a few d) little
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g) THE ARTICLE
h) TEST 1
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1. All .clothes in that bag are dirty.
a) c) an
b) the d) a
2. .news in this paper .never accurate.
a) A /are c) The/is
b) The/are d) An/is
3. ..............injured man was taken to hospital.
a) The c)
b) An d) A
4. Theres a cup of tea on.table.
a) a c) the
b) d) a
5. .Times is an interesting newspaper.
a) The c)
b) A d) An
6. All of sudden he decided to leave.
a) the c) -
b) a d) an
7. We decided not to go .plane.
a) with the c) by
b) with d) on
8. Tim wasnt sure about the proposal, but.end he accepted it.
a) in c) in the
b) on the d) at
9. Jane has gone to..library to do some work.
a) the c)
b) a d) an
10. I found .money under my desk this morning.
a) an c) any
b) some d) the
11. Do you have a favourite season? Yes, my favourite one is .winter, but..winter
of 1998 was truly awful.
a) a/the c) -/-
b) the/a d) -/the
12. Sarah is studying .Maths at college.
a) c) a
b) the d) an
13. I have heard some news .the radio.
a) on c) on the
b) in d) in the
14. Let me give you .piece of advice.
a) an c)
b) the d) a
15. .dolphins are clever creatures.
a) the c) an
b) d) a
16. Can you play .guitar?
a) c) on the
b) the d) with
17. She studies to become .architect.
a) a c) an
b) d) the
18. London is on .River Thames.
a) the c) a
b) an d) -
19. .roses are my favourite flowers.roses you gave me last Sunday were
wonderful.
a) the/- c) the/the
b) -/the d) -/-
20. Christmas Day falls .Sunday this year.
a) on c) on a
b) on the d) the
21. An apple a day keeps . doctor away.
a) an c) a
b) d) the
22. Romanias National Day is on .of December.
a) 1 c) first
b) 1 st d) the first
23. .Earth moves round .Sun.
a) -/- c) an/the
b) -/the d) the/the
24. My daughter plays .piano two hours a day.
a) c) a
b) the d) on the
25. Come on, Ben! .dinner is ready.
a) an c) a
b) the d) -
26. This is my friend, .Melanie Johnson.
a) - c) an
b) the d) a
27. ..Odeon is my favourite cinema in the whole town.
a) A c)
b) An d) The
28. .French is a very musical language.
a) A c) The
b) An d) -
29. His father wasnt very happy about his sons departure. On ..............contrary, he was almost
crying.
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a) the c) a
b) d) one
30. He accepted the challenge just for............fun.
a) the l)
b) - m)
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j) u) some
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v) THE ADJECTIVE & THE ADVERB
w) TEST 1
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1. This has been..........accident in the region in the last ten years.
a) the baddest c) the worse
b) the badder d) the worst
2. The young bride didnt look very..........
a) happier c) happiest
b) happy d) happily
3. Do you intend to lend him money?
a) seriously c) freely
b) deeply d) highly
4. Vegetables are much..........in summer than in winter.
a) cheap c) cheapper
b) more cheap d) cheaper
5. The garden is point that the baby can reach when walking alone.
a) father c) further
b) the farthest d) the furthest
6. Even though he is a strong man, he can move that box.
a) hard c) more hard
b) hardly d) harder
7. Ann doesnt speak French anddoes George.
a) either c) also
b) neither d) too
8. I dont know if shes rich, but she always dresses
a) pretty c) prettyly
b) prettily d) nice
9. I am sick and tired of these..........meetings. I always arrive home..........
a) late/late c) lately/lately
b) late/lately d) lately/late
10. This cake tastes..........
a) delicious c) more delicious
b) deliciously d) much more delicious
11. He is driving..........to get there before her.
a) fast and fast c) faster and fast
b) fastest d) faster and faster
12. The prices in our country are getting..........
a) big and big c) bigger and biggest
b) bigger and bigger d) the bigger and the bigger
13. George is person I know!
a) the more patient c) the most patient
b) the patientest d) most patient
14. The noise gotuntil I couldnt stand it.
a) loud and loud c) louder and loudest
b) louder and louder d) loudest and loudest
15. He spoke to me than usual.
a) angry c) angrily
b) angrier d) more angrily
16. Read the letter I want to know what he says.
a) loud c) aloud
b) loudly d) more loud
17. Both men wanted to marry the heroine, thus they were for her affection.
a) contestants c) rival
b) rivals d) competitors
18. Ive got money than I thought.
a) fewer c) least
b) less d) fewest
19. He did his job
a) good c) fastly
b) well d) better
20. The you learn, the better youll know.
a) less c) most
b) least d) more
21. The tourists were so frightened that they couldnt give us any information
a) far c) farther
b) further d) furthest
22. All of us should do exercise if we want to keep..........
a) strong c) fit
b) happy d) rich
23. Dont eat that meat. It smells..........
a) bad c) worst
b) badly d) badder
24. She is one of..........talented performers Ive ever seen.
a) more c) most
b) the more d) the most
25. How was the film on television last night? It was good that I wish I had taped it.
a) such c) so
b) such a d) as such
26. How did you lose so much weight? By eatingand exercising more.
a) more c) fewer
b) less d) much
27. Tom found the exam and probably thats why he ..it.
a) hard/failed c) hardly/fell
b) hard/fell d) hardly/failed
28. Kate's her sister.
a) very taller than c) much taller then
b) very taller then d) much taller than
29. Her room was decorated.
a) beautiful c) more beautiful
b) beautifully d) very beautiful
30. I can hear the rain falling on the roof.
a) loudly c) noisy
b) loud d) noisily
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1. Our town is so.........! There is nothing to do here.
a) boring c) more bored
b) bored d) more boring
2. This dinner looks.........to me.
a) well c) nicely
b) good d) better
3. It's a long journey by train; it's much.........by car.
a) quicker c) more quickly
b) quickly d) quick
4. This is.........restaurant in Bangkok.
a) the baddest c) the much worse
b) the worse d) the worst
5. .........are famous for their cheese and butter.
a) The Dutch c) The Dutches
b) Dutches d) The Dutch people
6. I was.........tired that I went to bed right away.
a) such a c) so
b) such d) too
7. Try speaking as..........as you can.
a) clear c) more clear
b) clearly d) clearest
8. Sally looked very.........in that photo you showed me yesterday.
a) happy c) happily
b) happier d) happiest
9. I have.........any money to eat. How do you expect me to borrow you some?
a) hard c) harder
b) hardly d) more hard
10. My uncle arrived.........yesterday afternoon.
a) late c) later
b) lately d) latest
11. The music was so loud that they could.........hear each other.
a) hard c) harder
b) barely d) nearly
12. Would you like.........tea ?
a) some c) much
b) a d) an
13. 14. This question is.........difficult for me.
a) enough c) such
b) too d) to
e) 15. Give that dog.........opportunity and it will surely bite you.
20. ............children were thrilled to see their father again, but ............of them wanted to help him
carry his luggage.
21. This test is............difficult that the one I had last week.
a) as c) the most
b) the least d) much more
25. I really dont understand why you couldnt answer this easy question. Im sure.............pupil in
the classroom could answer it.
a) any c) no
b) some d) none
1. 26. This young billionaire is the kind of personhas toomoney and toowisdom
a) who/ little/much c) who/much/less
b) whom/little/much d) who/much/little
e) 27. Hes so - minded and often forgets things!
a) loose c) distant
b) absent d) strong
f) 28. Heresboy who wants to be in the team.
a) another c) the other one
b) other d) another one
e) 29. Its always a good idea to save up for a day.
a) broke c) rainy
b) poor d) wet
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a) accused d) charged
b) arrested e) sentenced
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v) TEST 1
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1. Ann loves going to the theatre and ...........
a) so do I c) I do so
b) I too do d) I love
2. Is there ...........coffee left?
a) many c) a few
b) any d) little
3. The film star...........name is on everyones lips, is visiting our town next week.
a) which c) that
b) whom d) whose
4. They havent got...........money but they manage to get by.
a) more of c) several
b) many d) much
5. He doesnt need all this money. Take ...........back.
a) it c) that
b) those d) there
6. She is one of the kindest people...........
a) that I know c) whose I know
b) I know that d) of which I know
7. Neither you nor John has carried out the task I gave you! Because neither of us...........ready
to do it!
a) are c) is not
b) are not d) is
8. of ...........two hotels is very comfortable.
a) None/these c) No one/those
b) Neither/these d) Neither/this
9. Give us a(n) ...........of paper, please.
a) slice c) item
b) piece d) sheet
10. Take care not to cut ...........with that knife.
a) yourself c) your
b) you d) yours
11. ...........student is looking forward to this trip.
a) All c) Every
b) Anyone d) No one
12. In order to prove John is guilty we must find some...........
a) information c) knowledge
b) evidence d) news
13. Thats Terry...........ambition is to win first prize in this competition.
a) whose c) whom
b) what d) which
14. This town is wonderful. ........... got lots of shops.
a) its b) its
c) it was d) it is
15. Can I have a dictionary? I am sorry, but I havent got ...........
a) another c) it
b) ones d) one
16. This is the Smiths house. They are all in ...........living room.
a) theyr c) theirs
b) their d) they
17. Mark put the fire out by...........
a) himself c) oneself
b) herself d) him
18. Is there a problem? No, dont worry, ...........is fine.
a) everything c) everywhere
b) all d) whole
19. Ive got two brothers and ...........of them are older than me.
a) all c) each
b) both d) every
20. Mark...........father is a doctor, is studying French with me.
a) whom c) why
b) who d) whose
21. Sorry, but I havent got...........advice to give to you.
a) no c) some
b) any d) an
22. Ann had to use my phone because she had left............at home.
a) she c) its
b) her d) hers
23. It took me...........day to finish this.
a) all c) every
b) each d) both
24. of the students passed the History exam.
a) neither c) either
b) no d) none
25. When mother won the lottery, she bought ...........a new car.
a) herself c) oneself
b) himself d) yourself
26. Can you pass...........the book............is on the chair?
a) I/who c) me/whose
b) me/what d) me/which
27. ...........William nor Tom enjoys playing rugby.
a) Neither c) Either
b) Nor d) Both
28. My sister cant drive and I cant ...........
a) neither c) either
b) all d) nor
29. Do you have many friends? Yes, and............them live abroad.
a) all c) all of
b) no d) both of
30. He could hurt ...........with that knife.
a) oneself d) ourselves
b) herself e) himself
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1. Dont take that. Its...........book........... is on the desk.
a) mine/your c) my/your
b) my/yours d) mine/yours
2. ...........do you count on for the organization of the prom?
a) what c) whom
b) who d) on who
3. He cant see ...........behind the door because in fact there is ...........
a) anybody/ nobody c) somebody/anybody
b) nobody/anybody d) somebody/ nobody
4. Jim wants to ask ...........that difficult question ...........
a) her/himself c) hers/himself
b) her/herself d) him/ herself
5. England, ...........part of...........Great Britain, is also the place where Shakespeare was born.
a) who is/ the c) which its/ -
b) which is/ - d) that is/-
6. The witch looked at ...........in the mirror.
a) herself c) oneself
b) himself d) itself
7. ...........tries to speak to him gets the same answer.
a) whatever c) whoever
b) whichever d) whenever
8. There is ...........reason why you shouldnt leave on holiday.
a) no c) any
b) nothing d) something
9. Have you got a lot of friends? Actually, good friends, I have...........
e) a) any g) c) none
f) b) neither h) d) nobody
10. ...........knows this secret is a real threat to your safety.
i) a) whatever k) c) whenever
j) b) whoever l) d) whom
m) 11. One always prides ...........on ones achievements.
n) a) ourselves p) c) itself
o) b) oneself q) d) yourself
12. The two women, ...........entered the room, spoke to us in French.
a) which c) who
b) whom d) whose
13. Could you, please take this broken vase and give me...........?
a) another c) one another
b) other d) one more
14. This is the shop ........... I met my future bride. It was love ...........first sight.
a) when/ in c) which/at
b) where/for d) where/at
e) 15...............magician has ..............own tricks, which cant be revealed to.............
a) each/its/no one c) all/ his/anyone
b) each/his/no one d) each/his/anyone
16. George threatened his neighbour with a knife, he received a six month prison sentence.
a) which c) that
b) that d) for which
17. Few who are really aware of the necessity of learning foreign languages.
a) those be c) those are
b) be those d) are those
18. That is Toms brother........... you spoke to yesterday.
a) that c) whom
b) which d) whose
19. There was nobody, ...........made me suspicious.
a) which c) that
b) what d) who
20. Ive put my money on two horses. If ...........of them wins, I shall make a fortune.
a) either c) neither
b) both d) any
21. One........... adults takes physical exercise at least one a week.
a) from four c) at four
b) in four d) with four
22. One should behave...........in public.
a) himself c) oneself
b) themselves d) herself
23. You may choose...........car. Take the one you like the better.
a) either c) both
b) all d) neither
24. John speaks French fluently, and so........... his sister.
a) does c) is
b) speaks d) is speaking
25. ...........does your new classmate look like?
a) How c) Whose
b) What d) Why
26. Hes the director ...........film has become a success.
a) which c) whose
b) of which d) whom
27. The two children looked at ...........and burst into laughter.
a) every other c) each another
b) all other d) each other
28. I dont like mushrooms and my sister doesnt like them...........
a) also c) either
b) too d) neither
29. His son always wants to know the reason...........things are as they are.
a) whom c) which
b) who d) why
30. The man,...........wife I met at the conference phoned earlier to ask us to dinner.
a) which c) whom
b) who d) whose
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1. Eating Junk food...........unhealthy.
a) is c) it is
b) its d) its
2. Would you like ...........ice cream? Yes, please.
a) some c) no
b) any d) anything
3. Mother and I call...........almost every day.
a) ourselves c) each other
b) us d) myself
4. ............would you rather be, an actor or a singer?
a) who c) how
b) which d) what
5. Some people are not upset by violence, while ...........are.
a) other c) another
b) others d) any
6. Jill and Emily are...........my friends, but ...........of them lives near me.
a) all/neither c) both/either
b) all/either d) both/neither
7. Dont sit on that chair. One of ...........legs is broken.
a) its c) it has
b) it is d) its
8. Why didnt you buy anything? Because ...........of those clothes fitted me.
a) either c) none
b) neither d) no one
9. She read both your novels, but she didnt enjoy...........of them.
a) neither c) none
b) either d) all
10. I enjoy going to open-air concerts
a) Neither do I. c) So am I.
b) Nor am I. d) So do I.
11. I don't know way to go.
a) what c) why
b) which d) where
12. They used to have fun together - now all they do is argue.
a) so much c) very
b) so many d) that much
13. He doesn't get along well with...........children.
a) another c) others
b) other d) differents
14. You really have to respect, if you want other people to respect
a) you/yourself c) yourself/yourself
b) you/you d) yourself/you
15. You have to tell what happened.
a) them c) their
b) they d) themselves
16. radio is on the table?
a) Whose c) Whom
b) Whos d) Who is
17. Doesn't know the answer to this question?
a) someone c) anyone
b) no one d) anything
18. The woman,is sitting in front of you now, is a famous writer.
a) whom c) which
b) who d) whos
19. The sun is very bright today. Thats Im wearing sunglasses.
a) when c) what
b) which d) why
20. Helen doesnt like rock music. .
a) Neither dont I. c) Either dont I
b) Neither was I. d) Neither do I.
21. radio is on the table?
a) Whose c) Whom
b) Whos d) Who is
22. He came to see...........last night.
a) I c) my
b) me d) mine
23. My car is new, but...........is old.
a) his c) him
b) hes d) his
24. Bob was hungry, and so ...........Mike.
a) is c) were
b) was d) had
25. One of you ...........to go first.
a) have c) are having
b) has d) were having
26. Each of them ...........a hobby.
a) have c) is having
b) has d) are having
27. The cat is licking.........paws.
a) it's c) hers
b) its d) her
28. Why would.........hide your keys? There's.........reason to do .........so silly.
a) anyone/no/nothing c) anyone/no/anything
b) anyone/no/something d) someone/no/something
29. We have two cars and.........of them .........blue.
a) each/is c) every/is
b) each/are d) every/are
30. There are.........people who are as hard-working as James.
a) a little c) much
b) little d) few
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1. Both my sister ...........I...........how to bake bread.
a) and/knows c) and/know
b) or/know d) nor/is knowing
2. The wedding was great...........went according to the plan.
a) All c) Everywhere
b) Everybody d) Everything
3. We always wash...........hands before...........anything.
a) ours/ eat c) our/ eat
b) ours/eating d) our/eating
4. The hotel...........we spent our holiday was very luxurious.
a) which c) that
b) where d) who
5. The cat jumped into...........basket and went to sleep.
a) its c) hers
b) her d) its
6. Their house is huge...........got ten bedrooms.
a) Its c) It is
b) Its d) It was
7. ...........were you talking to when I saw you yesterday?
a) Who c) Whom
b) Whose d) Which
8. There were a lot of people in that room, but them knew the answer to my question.
a) none c) no one
b) none of d) neither of
9. I tried out the two dresses, but of them fitted me.
a) no one c) none
b) either d) neither
10. Have you got a lot of friends? Actually, good friends, I have...........
a) any c) none
b) neither d) nobody
11. I really dont understand why you couldnt answer this easy question. Im sure...........pupil in the
classroom could answer it.
a) any c) no
b) some d) none
12. ............ knows this secret is a real threat to your safety.
a) whatever c) whenever
b) whoever d) whom
13. One always prides ............on ones achievements.
a) ourselves c) itself
b) oneself d) yourself
14. I think..has been using my lipstick.
a) someone c) none
b) anyone d) no one
15. Have you seen the boy ...........has recently joined our team?
a) which c) what
b) whose d) who
16. I want to give her the bad news...........
a) myself c) herselves
b) herself d) ourselves
a) something/all c) something/each
b) anything/ every d) nothing/ certain
20. ...........my book and my folder were stolen. Unfortunately I could find...........of them
a) either/most c) neither/nor
b) both/either d) both/ neither
a) a) want c) c) to want
b) b) is wanting d) d) wants
22. All students ...........expected to study, but ...........of them dont pass the final test.
a) has c) to have
b) have d) is having
24. ...........are you so tired? Well, I stayed up all night to finish that project.
a) what c) why
b) who d) what
a) me c) my
b) I d) mine
a) somewhere c) anywhere
b) nowhere d) not where
27. Each of...........at the party received a present.
a) another c) other
b) an other d) others
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1. PRESENT TENSES
2. TEST 1
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1. John..........home from work at this moment.
a) arrive c) are arriving
b) arrives d) is arriving
2. John always..........on time for meetings.
a) arrive c) are arriving
b) arrives d) is arriving
3. Barbara usually..........dinner for her husband after work.
a) cook c) are cooking
b) cooks d) is cooking
4. This week Barbara is away on business so Tom..........dinner for himself.
a) cook c) are cooking
b) cooks d) is cooking
5. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons..........to work together every day.
a) drive c) are driving
b) drives d) is driving
6. Today Mr. and Mrs. Parsons..........to work separately because Mr. Parsons has to go
7. to a meeting to another company.
a) drive c) are driving
b) drives d) is driving
8. My parents normally..........breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
a) eat c) are eating
b) eats d) is eating
9. The kids at school behave very badly. They .................things at each other!
a) are throwing c) throw
b) are always throwing d) throws
10. At the moment my parents are on vacation, so two of my best friends ................with me.
a) stay c) are staying
b) stays d) is staying
11. A cold wind ...............for the last three days.
a) has been blowing c) is blowing
b) blows d) blew
12. I don't think she can be a very happy person !She ...................!
a) frowns c) is always frowning
b) is frowning d) frown
13. My brother is working very hard. He................ in front of the computer for hours preparing
e) his classes.
a) sits c) has sat
b) is sitting d) has been sitting
14. I have been studying...............half an hour.
a) until c) for
b) since d) so far
15. What do you...............to do about the problem now that this solution...............?
a) attempt/ has failed c) go /failed
b) wish /failed d) intend/ has failed
16. We ...............for a new secretary but we havent had any replies...............
a) have advertised /yet c) have wanted /lately
b) advised /so far d) noticed/yet
17. Ive...............for this job and I hope to get it .
a) appointed c) presented
b) applied d) succeeded
18. We ...............the piano since three oclock.
a) practice c) practice
b) have practiced d) have been practicing
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20. 18. ................Peter live with his grandparents?
a) Do c) Makes
b) Make d) Does
19. ............... Sandy's hamsters live in a cage?
a) Does c) Has
b) Do d) Have
20. Maddy...............the postcard to her grandparents.
a) have sent already c) has sent already
b) has already sent d) is already sending
21. I ...............the room since this morning. Im still cleaning it now.
a) clean c) am cleaning
b) have been cleaning d) cleans
22. Tom and Mr Pitt ..........for quite a long time. I .............what they..............about.
a) have been talking/wonder/talk c) have been talking/am wondering/talk
b) have been talking/wonder/are talking d) have talked/wonder/talk
23. My brother..............several plays. He ................ his second tragedy.
a) has written/has just finished c) has been writing/ has just finished
b) has wrote/ has just finished d) has wrote/ just has finished
24. How long ...........your new assistant? I ............... him for two years.
a) have you known/has known c) have you known/have known
b) you have known/have known d) have you known/know
25. I .............this letter around for days and haven't even looked at it.
a) carry c) am carrying
b) have been carrying d) was carrying
26. I can see you .................any major changes to this flat.
a) have made c) had made
b) havent made d) would make
27. Indeed, it is true what they say, that moneythe world go round.
a) is making c) will make
b) makes d) make
28. Im looking forward ................you soon.
a) to seeing c) to see
b) seeing d) see
29. I often money from my friends.
a) borrow c) save
b) lend d) earn
30. Fred in the supermarket less than an hour.
a) had been/since c) was/for
b) had been/for d) has been/for
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1. How often..abroad? About two times a year.
a) do you go c) are you going
b) does you go d) is you going
2. .. your homework?
a) have you done c) has you done
b) have you do d) has you do
3. We ............................... that film.
a) have already seen c) has already seen
b) already seen d) have saw
4. She in this house for ten years.
a) have been living c) have lived
b) has lived d) lives
5. Many things .since you left this company.
a) are changing c) has changed
b) change d) have changed
6. Look! She her new jeans.
a) is wearing c) wears
b) has worn d) wear
7. I .. doing this exercise.
a) am finishing c) have just finished
b) has just finished d) just have finished
8. Hi Jane, you ..sad! What's up?
a) are looking c) look
b) is looking d) looks
9. He mineral water every day.
a) is drinking c) drink
b) drinks d) are drinking
10. ................................... rugby?
a) Did you ever played c) Have you ever played
b) Has you ever played d) Have you ever play
11. Nancy ..
a) has 18 years c) is 18 years
b) has 18 years old d) is 18 years old
12. Do you like pizza?
a) Yes, I do. c) Yes, I like.
b) Yes, I am. d) Yes, I am like.
13. . the lesson now.
a) I'm understand c) I understand
b) I'm understanding d) I understood
14. Bill .. for that company since 1998.
a) is working c) worked
b) has worked d) has been work
15. I . to Canada.
a) never was c) have never been
b) never been d) am never been
16. The teacher wants .. a book report.
a) us to write c) us write
b) we to write d) that we write
17. I love winter when the trees are covered snow.
a) with c) to
b) of d) on
18. Tom and Roland dislike .
a) each c) each other
b) each one d) every other
19. We look forward to .news from you.
a) hear c) to hear
b) hearing d) to hearing
20. Its useless .. to repair that old chair.
a) to try c) trying
b) to trying d) tried
21. That's my pen. Give .
a) her to me c) him to me
b) them to me d) it to me
22. I usually drive, but today my car
a) doesnt work c) isnt working
b) dont work d) arent working
23. She .tennis twice a week.
a) plays c) playes
b) playing d) is playing
24. She ill for two days.
a) were c) have been
b) has been d) is been
25. We havethe living room all morning.
a) been c) are painting
b) painting d) been painting
26. Im tired because I.. in the garden since 8 oclock.
a) have been working c) work
b) have work d) am working
27. He .......................................about everything!
a) always complains c) is to complain
b) is always complaining d) always complaining
28. Our train early in the morning.
a) leave c) leaves
b) is leaving d) leaving
29. Let them ..their friend.
a) to help c) helps
b) help d) helping
30. He usually ..very.
a) drive/fast c) drives/fast
b) drives/fastly d) is driving/fast
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1. I look forward..........you again this year.
a) to see c) seeing
b) see d) to seeing
2. She looks very happy. Well, she..........the lottery!
a) won c) has won
b) win d) is winning
3. Ive had enough with you. You..........my clothes!
a) always take c) has been taking
b) are always taking d) are taking
4. Listen! Your brother..........the piano!
a) is playing c) played
b) plays d) has been playing
5. Its no use..........to explain how things happened.
a) trying c) to be trying
b) to try d) have tried
6. I Mary two years , but I hope well meet next week at the wedding.
a) havent seen/since c) didnt see/for
b) havent seen/for d) didnt see/since
7. There is no problem if she starts work at seven a.m. Anyway, she..........waking up early in the
morning.
a) used to c) is used to
b) is using to d) was used to
8. Do you know where she comes from? I..........she is Italian.
a) am thinking c) was thinking
b) think d) have thought
9. I..........about changing my old car with a new one.
a) think c) have thought
b) am thinking d) thought
10. Susan..........very tired.
a) looks c) has looked
b) is looking d) has been looking
11. Look! The basket is full. Grandma ..........a lot of apples.
a) has picked c) is picking
b) hasnt picked d) picks
12. I..........twenty invitations so far.
a) am sending c) sent
b) send d) have sent
13. ..........any good films..........?
a) have you seen/lately c) are you seeing/late
b) have you seen/late d) did you see/ so far
14. Has Tim finished his exams..........?
a) still c) yet
b) lately d) just
15. I dont have a ticket..........I.
a) Neither havent c) So have
b) None have d) Neither have
16. Have you seen my bag? I..........it all morning.
a) have been looking after c) have looked for
b) have been looking up d) have been looking for
17. I had no idea Sarah could drive. Yes, she..........since April.
a) drives c) has driven
b) is driving d) has been driving
18. Water..........at 100 degrees Celsius.
a) is boiling c) boils
b) boiled d) has boiled
19. I..........to work..........car every day.
a) am going/by c) go/by
b) go/with the d) am going/ with the
20. Hi, Charles, I..........for ages. How are you?
a) havent saw c) have not been seeing
b) havent seen d) didnt see
21. My sister..........to be an actress.
a) want c) is wanting
b) had wanted d) wants
22. I want him..........the car.
a) to washing c) is washing
b) wash d) to wash
23. What..........at the moment?
a) are you doing c) have you done
b) do you do d) have you been doing
24. Where is Bill? He..........his homework in the sitting room.
a) does c) did
b) has done d) is doing
25. Do you live in London? No, at the moment I..........here, but I actually..........Paris.
a) am staying/am living c) am staying/ live
b) stay/am living d) am staying/lives
26. Now Steve..........he has made a big mistake.
a) understands c) is understanding
b) understand d) understood
27. I love the way spring flowers..........
a) smell c) have smelt
b) are smelling d) have been smelling
28. She is a singer. She.......... at a local restaurant.
a) is singing c) sang
b) sing d) sings
29. Normally mother does all the work, but today we..........the windows.
a) clean c) have cleaned
b) are cleaning d) is cleaning
30. They..........stamps ever since they were five.
a) have collected n)
b) have been collecting o)
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l) y) is collecting
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1. Tom was watering the plants while his brother ...........the car.
a) washed c) is washing
b) was washing d) had been washing
2. When I ...........the house I realized that I ...........the window open.
a) left/ had forgotten c) leave/ forget
b) had left/forgot d) was leaving/ had forgotten
3. She was happy. She ...........an important exam.
a) pass c) was passing
b) passed d) had passed
4. As I ............the street I saw a terrible accident.
a) crossed c) was crossing
b) had crossed d) cross
5. I wish I ...........a famous actress.
a) was c) were
b) had been d) am
6. If only we ...........a faster car. We could win this race.
a) have c) had
b) are having d) had had
7. He behaves as if he ...........all about this company.
a) knows c) had known
b) knew d) know
8. Its time we ...........home.
a) went c) had gone
b) gone d) go
9. My boss was angry. He ...........with his son all morning.
a) had been quarrelling c) quarrelled
b) have been quarrelling d) was quarrelling
10. John ...........dinner by the time his wife arrived home.
a) had already cooked c) already cooked
b) has already cooked d) was cooking
11. The house ...........to the ground by the time the firemen.............there.
a) burnt/ had arrived c) had burnt/ had arrived
b) burnt/ were arriving d) had burnt/arrived
12. A few years ago I ...........to smoke as much as I do now.
a) used to c) didnt used to
b) am used to d) didnt use to
13. We ...........for three years before we got married.
a) had dated c) had been dating
b) dated d) were dating
14. Yesterday my partner acted as if he ...........all the work himself.
a) did c) had done
b) had did d) was doing
15. Mother felt worried as it ...........dark and there ...........no sign of the children.
a) got/was c) had gone/wasnt
b) got/wasnt d) was getting/ was
16. When I was younger I never ...........to the theatre.
a) go c) did go
b) went d) didnt go
17. When he ...........we were having lunch.
a) arrived c) arrives
b) was arriving d) had arrived
18. The child had a toothache because he ...........sweets all day.
a) had eaten c) has been eating
b) had been eating d) was eating
19. No sooner ...........lunch ...........his friend ...........him.
a) did he finish/then/ called c) had he finished/when/called
b) he had finished/than/called d) had he finished/than/called
20. She ...........the windows when she fell off the ladder.
a) cleaned c) had cleaned
b) was cleaning d) is cleaning
21. I have such a bad stomachache after so much food. If only I ...........so much!
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1 I wish it ...........Saturday today.
a be c had been
b were d has been
2 Of course Tom wishes he ...........with us to Paris, but he has to stay here.
a comes c had come
b come d came
3 I was really lazy in my childhood. I wish I ...........more sport.
a did c had done
b done d do
4 How I wish we ...........this car. It's too noisy.
a buy c had bought
b didnt buy d hadnt bought
5 I did my homework while I ...........television.
a watched c am watching
b watching d was watching
6 The bus ............before I reached the bus stop.
a arrived c was arriving
b had arrived d had been arriving
7 She ...........to London yesterday.
a went c had gone
b go d has gone
8 He was late. When he ...........at the airport, the plane ...........
a) arrived /had already left c) had arrived /left
b) had arrived /had left d) has arrived /left
9 After he ...........painting, he ...........a shower.
a finished/had had c finished/had
b had finished/had d was finishing/had
10 Which books ...........to school yesterday?
a took you c you took
b did you took d did you take
11 Harry ...........and we ...........him the news.
a woke up/told c was waking up/told
b wake up/told d woke up/tell
12 I saw a terrible accident while I ...........on the beach.
a was walking c walked
b were walking d had walked
13 Its high time you ...........smoking.
a give up c had given up
b gave up d to give up
13. Twenty years ago, people ........... more.
a use to read c didnt used to read
b used read d used to read
14. Did you see Tom Cruise's last movie last week? No, I ...........
a) did c) havent
b) dont d) didnt
15. Tom ...........dinner by the time you arrived.
a cooked c had cooked
b was cooking d cook
16. We ...........for three hours when mother came and interrupted us.
a talked c had talked
b had been talking d used to talk
17. I ...........my wallet yesterday.
a lost c losed
b loosen d lose
18. Some students ............talking after the teacher began the class.
a keep c keeped
b kept d keept
20. You didn't tell her about the party ...........?
a did you c you did
b didnt you d did not you
21. She took no advice from you, ...........?
a did she c took she not
b didnt she d isnt it
22. I wish I ...........that movie. I was depressed for days.
a hadnt see c saw
b had seen d hadnt seen
23. The secretary the last page of the report when her boss asked her to add several new
pages.
a typed c was typed
b was typing d types
24. Mr. Norton ...........an old coin while he was working in his garden.
a find c had found
b found d was finding
25. While he ...........to work, Mr. Miller had an accident.
a drove c was driving
b had driven d drives
26. My boss always acts as if we ...........all his slaves.
a was c were
b be d had been
27. I ...........for more than eight hours last night when you called.
a slept c had slept
b was sleeping d had been sleeping
28. In the nineteenth century, people were used to ...........horses.
a ride c rode
b riding d were riding
29. When I was a child I ...........go swimming in the lake.
a used c am used to
b was used to d used to
30. I'd rather Helen ...........a little later today.
a leaves c had left
b left d is leaving
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1. I lit the fire at 6.00 and it ...........brightly when Tom came in at 7.00.
a) burned c) were burning
b) was burning d) burnt
2. I ...........a cake when the light went out. I had to finish it in the dark.
a) was making c) am making
b) made d) making
3. I ......... to meet Paul so when he entered the room I ...........up and I ...........him.
a) wanted/stood/greeted c) wanted/stood/was greeting
b) wanted/stand/greet d) wanted/standed/greeted
4. He........... TV when the phone rang.
a) was watching c) watching
b) watched d) is watching
5. When I .......... she ..............lunch. She ...........for starting without me but said that she
always ......... lunch at 12.30.
a) arrived/had/ apologized/had d) arrived/had/ apologized/ was having
b) arrived/was having/ apologized/had e) arrived/was having/ apologized/was
c) having
6. He suddenly ............... that he ................ in the wrong direction.
a) realized/travelled c) was realizing/travelled
b) realized /were travelling d) realized/was travelling
7. He ...........the guitar outside his house when someone opened the window and ............ out a
bucket of water.
a) plaied/threw c) was playing/threw
b) played/was throwing d) was playing/was throwing
8. The burglar ...........to open the safe when he .......... footsteps. He immediately ............ out his
torch and ........under the bed.
a) was trying/heard/put/hid c) was trying/heard/was putting/hid
b) was trying/heard/putted/hid d) tried/heard/put/hid
9. You looked very busy when I ...........you last night. What .........?
a) see/were you doing c) saw/you were doing
b) saw/was you doing d) saw/were you doing
10. The boys ...........cards when they ............. their father's step. They immediately ..............the
cards.
a) were playing/heard/hided c) were playing/heard/were hiding
b) were playing/heard/hid d) were playing/were hearing/hid
11. He ...........his gun when it accidentally .......... off and ............. him.
a) cleaned/was going/killed c) was cleaning/went/killed
b) was cleaning/went/was killing d) was cleaning/gone/killed
12. He ..................... us to go out in the boat yesterday as a strong wind ..............
a) didnt allow/was blowing c) not allow/was blowing
b) didnt allowed/was blowing d) didnt allow/blew
13. As I .......... the road I............ on the ice and .............
a) crossed/slipped/fell c) was crossing/ slipped/fell
b) were crossing/ slipped/fell d) was crossing/ was slipped/fell
14. As he .......... into the bus it ..............suddenly and he ............. backwards on to the road.
a) got/was starting/fell c) was getting/was starting/fell
b) got/started/fell d) was getting/ started/fell
15. When I ..............his knock I ............ to the door and ............. it, but I ............... him at first
because I ............. my glasses.
a) heard/went/opened/didnt recognize/wasnt wearing
b) heard/went/opened/didnt recognize/didnt wear
c) heard/was going/opened/didnt recognize/wasnt wearing
d) heard/went/opened/didnt recognized/wasnt wearing
16. When I came in they ......... round the fire. Mr Pitt ...........a crossword puzzle and Mrs Pitt .......
a) were sitting/were doing/was knitting c) were sitting/was doing/was knitting
b) was sitting/were doing/was knitting d) were sitting/did/was knitting
17. While the guests .......... in the garden the thieves ............. into the house and ...........a lot of fur
coats.
a) were dancing/broke/stole c) were dancing/were breaking/stole
b) were dancing/broke/stealed d) were dancing/broke/were stealing
18. The next day, as they .......... that the police ............ for them, they ..............the coats in a wood
and .......... off in different directions.
a) knew/was looking/hid/gone c) knew/was looking/hide/was going
b) knew/was looking/hid/went d) knew/was looking/was hiding/gone
19. I ...........this ring as I ............. in the garden. It looks very old. I wonder who it ............. to?
a) was finding/was digging/belong c) was finding/dug/belonged
b) found/was digging/belonged d) was finding/dug/belong
20. When I last ...........her she ...........along the road to the station. I ........her where she .......... and
she ........., 'London'.
a) saw/was hurrying/asked/went/said c) saw/was hurrying/asked/was going/said
b) saw/was hurrying/asked/went/was saying d) saw/hurried/asked/went/said
21. While he .......... the flowers it ...........to rain.
a) watered/was beginning c) was watering/was beginning
b) watered/began d) was watering/began
22. He .......... up his umbrella and ......... on watering.
a) put/went c) put/gone
b) was putting/went d) put/was going
23. When I ........at the station Mary ........... for me. She .......... a blue dress and looked very pretty.
a) arrived/was waiting/was wearing c) was arriving/was waiting/was wearing
b) arrived/was waiting/wore d) arrived/waited/was wearing
24. As soon as she ...........me she ...........and ...........something, but I couldn't hear what
she ...........because everybody ...........such a noise.
a) saw/was waving/shouted/was saying/was c) saw/waved/shouted/was saying/made
making d) saw/waved/shouted/wassaying/was
b) saw/waved/shouted/said/was making making
25. The prisoner ...........by climbing the wall of the garden where he ...........He ...........blue overalls
and black shoes.
a) escaped/was working/wore c) escaped/worked/wore
b) escaped/was working/was wearing d) escaped/were working/was wearing
26. When I ...........him he ...........a portrait of his wife.
a) met/was painting c) met/painted
b) was meet/was painting d) meet/was painting
27. When we ...........here a policeman ...........us. Hethat he ...........for some stolen property
and asked if he could search the car.
a) were coming/stopped/said/was looking c) were coming/was stopping/said/was
b) came/stopped/said/was looking looking
d) was coming/stopped/said/was looking
28. The airplane in which the football team ...........crashed soon after taking off.
a) travels c) travelled
b) was travelling d) were travelling
29. He usually ...........sandals but when I last saw him he ...........boots.
a) was wearing/wore c) was wearing/was wearing
b) wore/wore d) wore/was wearing
30. The car had nobody in it but the engine ...........
a) run f)
b) was running g)
c) h)
d) i) ran
e) j) runned
k) FUTURE TENSES
l) TEST 1
m)
1. Hi! I'm just calling to find out what you...........on Tuesday evening, because I've got two tickets for
the big football game.
4. Just think! This time next week we...........on a beautiful beach in the Caribbean sun. I can't wait.
5. According to the timetable the next train...........at 11.30. That gives us half an hour, so
let's have a coffee.
a) leaves c) is leaving
b) is going to leave d) will leave
6. Those dark clouds are coming this way. Pack everything away in the car. It...........
7. Don't disturb me this afternoon because ...........some important contracts with our
8. partners.
9. I doubt if there's any point in asking dad if we can use the car. He...........us the keys after we took
them last time without telling him.
12. We will have to deal with this problem before it ...........too difficult.
a) gets c) got
b) will get d) is getting
a) shall c) am
b) will d) do
a) am c) will have
b) will be d) shall
18. I'm sure they ..........married and live happily ever afterwards.
a) as soon as c) when
b) while d) until
a) shall c) am going
b) will d) am going to
a) shall be c) am swimming
b) shall be swimming d) shall swim
a) will be c) will
b) shall d) are going to
29. Why are you holding a piece of paper? Iwrite a letter to my sister.
a) shall c) am going to
b) will d) am
30. I'm about to fall asleep. I need to wake up!...........you a cup of coffee. That will wake you up.
j)
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v) TEST 2
w)
1. Hurry up! The train is just ............... to leave!
a) due to c) about
b) on the point of d) bound to
2. By next month we.............in this house for thirteen years.
a) will live c) shall have been lived
b) will be living d) ll have been living
3. The doctor says you ............. not to be stressed during your hospitalization.
a) are c) will
b) shall d) due to
4. Trebuiesvntoarceinainte de cdereanopii.
a) You have to return before nightfall. c) You are sure to return before nightfall.
b) You are to return before nightfall. d) You were to return before nightfall
5. When we reach England later this afternoon, it will very likely..............
a) be raining c) raining
b) have rained d) rained
6. Don't count on a salary increase before you actually ...........it.
a) will get c) get
b) are certain to get d) got
7. When winter .................the swallows will fly away to a warmer country.
a) begins c) shall start
b) will be starting d) is due to start
8. We can't make any decision till he ....................here.
a) arrive c) is arriving
b) arrives d) will have arrived
9. In a fortnight's time we ..............all our exams.
a) will take c) shall have taken
b) shall be taking d) shall have been taking
10. We thought we............to be moving house next week, but now it will be next month.
a) are going c) were going
b) will d) were due
11. By the end of next year I ...............here ................ for you for more than two hours and a half.
a) will have stayed/waiting c) will have been sitting/waiting
b) shall have stayed/waiting d) will have sat/waiting
12. Their flight ............. off at 5.30 am, but it had an hour and a half delay.
a) was bound to take c) was due to take
b) was on the point of taking d) takes
13. According to an article in the local newspaper, the government ..............introduce higher tuition
taxes at universities.
a) will be c) is going to
b) is to d) are to
14. He ............. you go out till you ............ your homework.
a) wont let/finish c) wont let/have finished
b) wont let/will have finished d) wont let/ are finishing
15. That road........... safe until the floods in the area...............
a) will not be/subsides c) will not be/will have subsided
b) will not be/ will subside d) will not be/have subsided
16. When everybody ............... the park the park-keeper............... the gates.
a) have left/ will lock c) will leave/ will lock
b) has left/ will lock d) will be leaving/ will lock
17. By next winter the residents............... four houses in that field.
a) will have build c) will have built
b) will be building d) shall have built
18. Their method was always the same; they ............ wait till their victim .............the bank and then
go up to him and ask for a light.
a) would/have left c) would/had left
b) will/has left d) would/has left
19. The new sports centre................ next week, but I doubt if it.................. by then.
a) will open/will have been completed c) is due to open/will have been completed
b) is due to open/will be completed d) is going to open/will have been completed
20. Congratulations! We hope you...............very happy together.
a) will be c) are going to be
b) would be d) are about to be
21. The film ..............before 8.45. I think we.......... time to eat something first.
a) doesnt start/have c) wont start/have
b) doesnt start/will have d) wont start/are having
22. Just think, this time on Tuesday we.............. to Los Angeles.
a) will be fling c) will be flying
b) will fly d) are flying
23. Dont worry! I............ the plumber first thing tomorrow morning.
a) ll phone c) will have phoned
b) will be phoning d) am going to phone
24. Do you think you............. the report by the end of the week?
a) will have finishing c) finish
b) shall finish d) will have finished
25. ............ you .a lift to the airport on Monday or .............. Fred................ you?
a) Shall I give/will...take c) Will I give/ will.....be taking
b) Shall I give/ will.....be taking d) Should I give/ will.....be taking
26. Wed better hurry! I think they ..............down.
a) are closing c) are on the point of closing
b) are about to close d) will close down.
27. By the year 2015 experts believe women............. men in some sports.
a) will beat c) will be beating
b) are due to beat d) will have beaten
28. The referee ............... the whistle to indicate the start of the match.
a) is about to blow c) was going to blowing
b) is due to blow d) would have blown
29. ................. the office between ten and twelve tomorrow morning?
a) Will you use c) You will be using
b) Shall you use d) Will you be using
30. I thought this course ............ really dull, but actually its pretty interesting.
a) will be d)
b) would be e)
c) f)
g) p)
h) q)
i) r)
j) s)
k) t)
l) u)
m) v)
n) w) was about to be
o) x) was going to
y) ALL TENSES
z) TEST 1
aa)
1. Nik ...........to Gre every yar to visit his family.
a) is ging c) go
b) he gos d) goes
2. Something. ........... good. Is that fresh bread in th oven?
a) smll c) smells
b) smelling d) is smelling
3. Why...........?Class isn't over yet.
a) are you leaving c) do you leave
b) you are leaving d) did you left
4. Whihlass ...........best?
a) are you liking c) you like
b) you are liking d) do you like
5. ...........looslothes to eris. Youll be mromfortabl.
a) Wear c) Wears
b) Wearing d) You wear
6. Plase...........to lass on time. We start at atly 9:00.
a) yu'reoming c) we om
b) omes d) me
7. I. ............smething outside. Are thdorsloked?
a) am hearing c) hearing
b) hear d) hars
8. H ...........for tholympissine 1998.
a) pratied c) praties
b) has been pratiing d) was pratiing
9. We've known Sally...........a long time.
a) sin c) by
b) while d) for
10. Weve been living in Montreal sinew..............
a) have graduated c) graduated
b) graduate d) hav been graduating
11. Harry wrks all the time. H...........
a) never relaxs c) often relaxes
b) relaxes nevr d) relaxes sometims
12. Roger...........me at 9:00 last night.
a) alled c) alls
b) used to alled d) alling
13. Water...........at 212'F.
a) boil c) boiled
b) boils d) is boiling
14. What ...........these days?
a) are you doing c) do yu do
b) you are doing d) you do
15. The babys so big! How muh...........now?
a) is sh weighing c) do weigh
b) des she weigh d) she weighs
16. Ar you taking an English lass this semester? Yes, I..............
a) take c) am
b) am taking d) do
17. Rik left lass early bause he............. a headah.
a) had c) hav
b) used to have d) was having
18. laude didnt............ in Canada.
a) lived c) use to live
b) used to live d) usd to living
19. Sara didnt hear the phone. Sh............
a) was making herself a cup of coffee c) was making herself a coffee
b) made herself a cup of coffee d) had been makinh herself a cup of coffee
e) 20. They ...........when the fir alarm rang.
a) ok c) ooked
b) was ooking d) were ooking
e) 21. John..............the paper when I interruptd him.
a) read c) reads
b) was reading d) were reading
e) 22. Jennifer never .............ffee.
a) drink c) is drinking
b) drinks d) was drinking
23. ......... you reserved your hotel room et?
a) Did c) Hav
b) Do d) Has
24. She hasn't.............very often.
a) flew c) flies
b) flown d) flying
25. It .............and the grund was still whit.
a) snows c) had ben snowing
b) wuld snow d) has snowed
26. Professor Kidd ..................three bokssine 1999, and she's working on her fourth.
a) has bn writing c) wrte
b) has writtn d) writes
e) 27. We......... to buy that luxurious car yet.
a) haven't deided c) have decided
b) deided d) are deciding
f) 28. Has Maria alledet?-Yes, she ............But she didn't leave a message.
a) did c) alled
b) hasn't d) has
e) 29. Sin I............. shool I haven't had muh spare time.
a) bgun c) bgan
b) have begun d) begin
e) 30. They ...............hrefr three years befre they moved.
a) lived c) has lived
b) have lived d) had lived
e)
f)
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z) TEST 2
aa)
1. I only ...........we were running low on petrol after we .............. the last filling station.
a) noticed/ passed c) witnessed/had passed
b) noticed/ had passed d) observed/had passed
2. The guests............for five hours by the time the lights went off.
a) were dancing c) have been dancing
b) had been dancing d) had danced
3. ............... had we started the picnic, ..............the rain began pouring down.
a) no sooner/then c) scarcely/then
b) hardly/than d) no sooner/than
4. Ive told you time and time........... the door open!
a) again dont leave c) again to not leave
b) over not to leave d) again not to leave
5. At the end of the week all the sales staff..............exhausted.
a) were even c) were actually
b) was utterly d) were utterly
6. At the place where we............. before our neighbours ..............an argument.
a) lived/always had c) were living/were always having
b) lived/had always had d) lived/were always having
7. I.......... for two hours when Bert finally...........
a) was waiting/came up c) had been waiting/turned in
b) had waited/turned out d) had been waiting/turned up
8. We still .............the house because the buyers went.......... on their word and pulled...........of
the deal.
a) didnt sold/back/out c) havent selled/back/out
b) didnt sell/away/in d) havent sold/back/out
9. Maria.............. the doctor yesterday about a rash that she ............ for ages now.
a) saw/has had c) saw/had
b) saw/had dad d) saw/was having
10. Oh, dear. What ............. to you? You look as if you.........a ghost.
a) happened/saw c) had happened/saw
b) has happened/saw d) has happened/had seen
11. In the Middle Ages people........... so long as they do now.
a) would live c) didnt use to live
b) didnt used to live d) used to live
12. The team............... a single match so far this season.
a) hasnt won c) won
b) havent won d) didnt win
13. .............you.............. from these pains in your chest .......... a long time?
a) Have/been suffering/since c) Have/suffered/for
b) Have/been suffering/for d) Did/suffer/for
14. They.............in that same little house..............the day they............married. I dont think
they .................soon.
a) lived/since/got/will move c) have been living/since/got/will move
b) have lived/since/had got/will move d) have lived/for/got/will move
15. Mary............ her exams by this time next year.
a) will finish c) will be finishing
b) will have finished d) is finishing
16. In the future we ............ build households on other planets.
a) will can c) will have to
b) will be able to d) could
17. When I looked out of the window, I ............it............ for hours and there was no chance of
getting back down the mountain.
a) realised/was snowing c) had realised/was snowing
b) realised/had snowed d) realised/had been snowing
18. Mr. Wink ...............as a librarian for 25 years before his retirement last June.
a) had worked c) had been working
b) has worked d) was working
19. Just, think. This time last week we............ a camel in the desert.
a) were riding c) used to ride
b) rode d) had been riding
20. When I was a student I................. study every evening.
a) use to c) got used to
b) used to do d) used to
21. I................ Pete for years. Hes my best friend.
a) have been knowing c) have known
b) knew d) know
22. My little brother ...........since three oclock.
a) is sleeping c) had slept
b) has slept d) has been sleeping
23. I realized that we........... neighbours for ten years and that we had never met before.
a) were c) have been
b) had been d) was
24. Am bnuit c trebuie s te fi vzut.
a) I guessed he should have seen you. c) I guessed he had to have seen you.
b) I guessed he must have seen you. d) I guessed he had to see you.
25. If only my mother.............here with me now.
a) had been c) had not been
b) was d) were
26. I shall not leave until she .....lunch.
a) finishes c) has finished
b) will finish d) will have finished
27. The player for hours and he needed a rest.
a) has trained c) had trained
b) has been training d) had been training
28. This time next year we for our holiday in Paris.
a) will pack c) shall pack
b) shall be packing d) shall have packed
29. By the time they notice, Hank all the chocolate.
a) will have eaten c) will be eating
b) shall have eaten d) will eat
30. Fred a stone and broke the window.
a) throwed c) threw
b) throws d) throw
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50. TEST 3
51.
1. This time next week I ..............on the beach.
a) am lieing c) am being lying
b) will be lying d) to be lying
2. Phone me ............ you get there!
a) as soon as c) in case
b) till d) unless
3. It ...........that he will resign within the next few days.
a) is being thought c) thought
b) is thought d) will be thought
4. They insisted ............to the meeting.
a) to come c) for to come
b) came d) on coming
5. When she saw Helens new boyfriend, she realized she ..........him somewherebefore.
a) had seen c) was seeing
b) saw d) had been seeing
6. The shops............by the time you............there.
a) will close down/'ll get c) will have closed down/get
b) shall have closed down/ get d) will be closing down/'ll be getting
7. As soon as I saw her, I..............I knew her.
a) noticed c) realised
b) recognized d) understood
8. I dont think the company has ............. profit this year. Theyve done very badly.
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a) done c) made
b) got d) had
9. In most fairy stories good ..................... against evil.
a) is fighting c) fight
b) are fighting d) fights
10. Many young girls.................. to become teachers.
a) dreams c) are dreaming
b) dream d) were dreaming
11. The committee............. made up of twenty people; the committee.......... finally
12. agreed on the agenda of the next meeting.
a) is/have c) is/has
b) are/has d) are/have
13. When we were children we.............. our holidays on a farm.
a) used to spend c) were used to spend
b) used to spent d) got used to spend
14. I..........a heavy truck when I was in the army. I havent driven a car since then.
a) used to driving c) got used to driving
b) used to drive d) am used to drive
15. I...........in heavy traffic, it does not get on my nerves.
a) used to drive c) didnt use to
b) got used to drive d) am used to driving
16. As students we...........all night talking. Now I go to bed very early.
a) used to stayed up c) got used to staying up
b) would stay up d) were using to stay
17. He works in shifts, he...........up all night.
a) used to stay c) would stay
b) got used to stay 18. is used to staying
17. When he needed extra money two years ago he.............overtime. He is pretty wealthy now.
a) was used to working c) used to work
b) was used to work d) got used to working
18. She didn't want to move down South. Now she.............there.
a) would use c) is getting used to live
b) used to live d) is getting used to living
19. I .............patient but as I get older I can't stand rudeness.
a) would be c) used to be
b) was used to be d) was used to being
20. When I was a boy we .............at 5 in the morning and ...............fishing.
a) were used to get up/go c) were used to got up/go
b) would get up/go d) were used to getting/went
21. Id sooner we out at all tonight.
a) didnt go c) havent gone
b) wouldnt go d) wont go
22. Id rather the children decide for themselves.
a) to let c) to allow
b) allowing d) let
23. If only I the chance to study when I was younger.
a) have had c) was having
b) will have d) had had
24. These blouses in Japan.
a) are making c) have made
b) made d) are made
25. Hurry up! The plane in five minutes.
a) takes off c) was taking off
b) took off d) does take off
26. Mary me that she was ill.
a) told c) said
b) explained d) reported
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27. They asked if always wanted to be a teacher.
a) did he c) did
b) had he d) he had
28. I hate . coffee by you. It awful.
a) _ /made/has tasted c) the/made/tastes
b) the/makes/tasted d) the/made/is tasting
29. I wish you when Im telling you something important.
a) wont interrupt c) didnt interrupt
b) wouldnt interrupt d) hadnt interrupted
30. Cathy for her boyfriend for an hour and a half when finally he .......
a) was waiting / showed up c) was waiting / had showed up
b) has been waiting / showed up d) had been waiting / showed up
e)
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g) TEST 4
h)
1. This factory more cars this year than ever before.
a) produces c) has produced
b) produced d) is producing
2. I wish I so much work to do today, so I could visit my uncle.
a) hadnt had c) hadnt
b) didnt have d) had
3. By the time he is thirty, he in that team for twelve years.
a) will be playing c) is playing
b) will have played d) will have been playing
4. Hardly the room,...mother called for help.
a) he had entered/than c) he had entered/when
b) had he entered/ when d) he had entered/than
5. He talks as if he a doctor.
a) was c) were
b) is d) has been
6. Its high time you a decision.
a) take c) had taken
b) took d) take
7. By the time the police arrived, the criminals the hotel.
a) already left c) had already left
b) leave d) have already left
8. He .the window before he to bed last night when those burglars into his
house.
a) closed/ had gone/ broke c) had closed/ went/ had broken
b) closed/ went/had broken d) had closed/went/broke
9. Will you send me a card when you in London?
a) will arrive c) will be arriving
b) arrive d) are going to arrive
10. When I entered the house it smelt awful. Someone andthe meal.
a) has cooked/had burnt c) had been cooking/had burnt
b) has been cooking/has burnt d) was cooking/burnt
11. When it dark well have to stop.
a) got c) will get
b) gets d) will have got
12. Ill help you with your homework as soon as I my own.
a) did c) will do
b) had done d) have done
13. He has worked for us since he school.
a) has left c) had left
b) left d) had been leaving
14. He said he to the seaside after he his car.
a) will go/will buy c) goes/ will buy
b) will go/ had bought d) would go/ bought
15. I wondered where she all those years.
a) had lived c) had been living
b) has lived d) has been living
16. The children the entire house by the time their mother
a) have cleaned/ has returned c) had cleaned/ had returned
b) cleaned/ returned d) had cleaned/ returned
17. By the end of this week all the preparations for our party
a) will be completed c) will have been completed
b) are going to be completed d) are being completed
18. This time tomorrow I at the seaside.
a) will sunbathe c) will be sunbathing
b) am going to sunbathe d) am sunbathing
19. Dont worry. Ill pay back my debts as soon as I......my salary.
a) get c) will get
b) am getting d) shall get
20. By the time Jack .............his report we ............... for more than two hours.
a) writes/ will wait c) writes/ will be waiting
b) will write/ will wait d) writes/ will have been waiting
21. That dog seems really fierce! It ................us.
b) will bite d) is going to bite
c) is biting e) would bite
22. Sue was watching the children while her husband....................the car.
a) is washing c) had been washing
b) has been washing d) was washing
23. The boy was very dirty. He ...............football all afternoon.
a) has played c) was playing
b) has been playing d) had been playing
24. It is high time she...............what job to accept.
a) had decided c) has decided
b) decided d) would decide
25. He was here a couple of minutes ago. You ....................him.
a) just missed c) had just missed
b) have just missed d) are just missing
26. She ................down the telephone when there was a knock on the door.
a) hardly has put c) had hardly put
b) hardly had put d) has hardly put
27. By the time we get to London, we .....................for ten hours.
a) will drive c) will have driven
b) will have been driving d) will be driving
28. They asked me where....................
a) had I left the car c) I had left the car
b) did I leave the car d) I leave the car
29. My mother died after she ...................for a very long time.
a) suffered c) was suffering
b) had suffer d) had suffered
30. Why are you crying? Because my grandfather......................me a very sad story.
a) had told d) was telling
b) has told e) told
c)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
o)
p)
q)
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s)
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y)
z) TEST 5
aa)
ab)
1. His notebook .............on the table since he left.
a) has been lying c) would lie
b) is lying d) had been lying
2. We were sorry to say good-bye after we ..............such a good time together.
a) spent c) were spending
b) had been spending d) had spent
3. By the end of the year they...............married for ten months.
a) are c) will have been
b) will be d) are going to be
4. He told me this morning that he................in London yesterday.
a) was c) has been
b) had been d) would be
5. Tim .................stamps since he was eight.
a) has been collecting c) collected
b) has collected d) had been collecting
6. No sooner..............about the new History teacher.................I decided to take the class.
a) had I heard/than c) did I hear/than
b) had I heard/when d) I had heard/than
7. It is high time she................what job to accept.
a) had decided c) has decided
b) decided d) would decide
8. The thief refused to admit that he .........................that old ladys purse.
a) steals c) had stolen
b) has stolen d) would steal
9. I want you to remember that I..................you for anything before.
a) have never asked c) never ask
b) never asked d) would never ask
10. They into their new house by the end of the year.
a) will move c) are going to move
b) moving d) will have moved
11. Call the station to see if the train from Bucharest in time.
a) arrives c) arrived
b) will arrive d) has arrived
12. By the time someone announces the police, the prisoners.
a) having escaped c) will be escaped
b) will have escaped d) will have been escaped
13. Ito my best friends party tomorrow night.
a) will be going c) will be gone
b) am going d) will have gone
14. Iyou know as soon as I have received her first letter.
a) will let c) am letting
b) let d) will have let
15. America in 1492 by Columbus.
a) has been discovered c) was discovered
b) is discovered d) should have been discovered
16. When I several countries, I shall start writing a travel book.
a) visited c) shall visit
b) will visit d) have visited
17. I decided that he would wait in the sitting-room until all my guests
a) have arrived c) would arrive
b) will have arrived d) had arrived
18. Scarcely a new shirt when I stained it with coffee.
a) had I put on c) did I put on
b) have I put on d) I put on
19. Hardly had he come home ..he was recalled.
e) a) when g) c) than
f) b) that h) d) then
20. Ever since you left in the morning she her homework.
a) has written c) has been writing
b) wrote d) had been writing
21. Since you why I am doing this, Ill tell you.
a) asked c) had asked
b) have asked d) were asking
22. He announced that the door locked in the future.
a) stayed c) would stay
b) has stayed d) had stayed
23. By the time you return we ..........all the necessary things for the trip.
a) have already prepared c) will be preparing
b) will have prepared d) shall prepare
24. By the time we finished cleaning the house, our parents
a) will have already arrived c) had already arrived
b) would arrive d) have already arrived
25. I French since I was at school.
a) didnt speak c) spoke
b) havent spoken d) wasnt speaking
26. She agreed to tell me his secret only after he
a) left c) leave
b) had left d) was leaving
27. It for a long time before the slope was good for skiing.
a) had been snowing c) was snowing
b) has been snowing d) snowed
28. I him before, but I his name.
a) Tom said he wants to visit his friends that c) Tom said he wanted to visit his friends
weekend. this weekend.
b) Tom said he wanted to visit his friends d) Tom said he had wanted to visit his
that weekend. friends that week.
a) They said they have lived there for a long c) They said they lived here for a long time.
time. d) They said they had lived there for a long
b) They said they had been living there for a time.
long time.
a) Susan told me I could come that night. c) Susan told me she could come that night.
b) Susan told me that she could have come d) Susan told me she could come tomorrow
that night. evening.
26. She said, I really wish I had bought that new car.
a) She told me she really wished she bought b) She told me she really had wished she
that new car. had bought that new car.
c) She told me she really wishes she had d) She told me she really wished she had
bought that new car. bought that new car.
27. "Would you like to spend the weekend with us?".They..........her to spend the weekend with
them.
a) ordered c) asked
b) invited d) advised
28. "Could you open the window please?" She..........him to open the window.
a) asked c) warned
b) threatened d) reminded
29. Dont forget to post the letter He..........me to post the letter.
a) remembered c) warned
b) reminded d) ordered
30. "Please, please, turn the radio down!". Mark's sister..........him to turn the radio down.
a) ordered c) begged
b) asked d) told
e)
f) QUESTION TAGS
g) TEST 1
h)
1. Bill doesn't know Ann,..........?
a) knows he c) does he
b) doesnt he d) does Bill
2. Ann hasn 't got a phone, ..........?
a) hasnt she c) does she
b) has she d) has Ann
3. That isn't Tom, ..........?
a) is that c) isnt that
b) is it d) isnt it
4. There won't be time, ..........?
a) will there c) wont there
b) will it d) wont it
5. You aren't afraid of snakes, ..........?
a) are you c) are you not
b) arent you d) have you
6. 6. Ann isn't at home, ..........?
a) is he c) is she
b) is Anne d) isnt she
7. 7. You don't know French, ..........?
a) dont you c) know you
b) have you d) do you
8. Tom didn't see her, ..........?
a) didnt he c) did she
b) did he d) was he
9. 9. This isn't yours, ..........?
a) is that c) isnt this
b) is it d) isnt it
10. 10. Mary wasn't angry, ..........?
a) was she c) was Mary
b) wasnt she d) is she
11. Bill hasn't had breakfast, ..........?
a) does he c) had he
b) has he d) doesnt he
11. 12. Tom goes to Bath quite often, ..........?
a) doesnt Tom c) has he
b) do he d) doesnt he
13. Lets have a party, ................................?
a) dont we c) shall we
b) should we d) dont we
14. It was very cold last night, ..........?
a) was it c) hasnt it
b) has it d) wasnt it
15. Bill's written a novel, ..........?
a) has he c) isnt he
b) is he d) hasnt he
16. His mother's very proud of him, ..........?
a) is she c) has he
b) hasnt he d) isnt she
17. Somebody has just knocked, ..........?
a) has he c) hasnt they
b) have they d) havent they
18. Nobody has called since their arrival, ..........?
a) have they c) havent they
b) has they d) hasnt they
19. There was a lot of noise, ..........?
a) was it c) wasnt it
b) was there d) wasnt there
20. Mary hardly ever cooks, ..........?
a) does she c) dont she
b) does Mary d) doesnt she
21. Mr Smith usually remembers his wife's birthdays, ..........?
a) doesnt she c) has he
b) does he d) doesnt he
22. You take sugar in tea, ..........?
a) dont you c) are you
b) doesnt you d) arent you
23. The lift isn't working today, ..........?
a) is that c) is it
b) isnt that d) isnt it
24. Tim never works very well, ..........?
a) does he c) doesnt he
b) dont he d) didnt he
25. The area was evacuated at once, ..........?
a) was it c) werent it
b) were it d) wasnt it
26. There was no panic, ..........?
a) was there c) wasnt it
b) were there d) wasnt there
27. 27. Im still your most trusted friend, ..........?
a) am I c) do I
b) dont I d) arent I
28. Your brother's here, ..........?
a) is he c) isnt he
b) hasnt he d) arent he
29. That's him over there, ..........?
a) isnt there c) isnt it
b) is there d) is it
30. Bill puts the money in the bank, ..........?
a) doesnt he 37.
b) didnt he 38.
26. 39.
27. 40.
28. 41.
29. 42.
30. 43.
31. 44.
32. 45.
33. 46.
34. c) werent he
35. d) is he
36.
47. PREPOSITIONS & PHRASAL VERBS
48. TEST 1
49.
50.
1. The program is aimed..identifying students who are the most likely to succeed in college.
a) at c) by
b) in d) on
2. Being rude..the old is typical..this generation.
a) to/off c) of/of
b) on/to d) to/of
3. We are all responsible..our actions.
a) for c) of
b) from d) by
4. Many accidents are caused by a serious lack..sleep.
a) in c) of
b) on d) with
5. Videogames are very efficient..enhancing visual skills.
a) at c) on
b) in d) for
6. Although their marriage was not a happy one, they decided stay together the sake of
their children.
a) to/to c) to/by
b) to/for d) with/for
7. hearing the news, he was so mad he threw a book..me.
a) at/at c) on/at
b) at/to d) on/to
8. I'm not familiar..fashion trends in Italy.
a) by c) with
b) of d) to
9. I'm not aware..any opposition to the proposals you have made..
a) to c) with
b) at d) of
10. Mr. Stevens always takes great pleasure..the homeless.
a) in help c) of helping
b) to help d) in helping
11. He is the sort .........person who immediately makes you feel ..........ease.
a) of/at c) of/with
b) of/by d) at/of
12. He didnt know....................certain whether they would come or not.
a) at c) for
b) towards d) with
13. As he didnt want to go he tried to prevent her ...........leaving.
a) by c) at
b) of d) from
14. They complimented mother.........her new leather sofa.
a) at c) on
b) with d) by
15. Mary had a craving.........cherries when she was pregnant.
a) at c) against
b) towards d) for
16. They were ashamed..their childrens behaviour.
a) at c) by
b) of d) with
17. How much did they charge you. ..that haircut?
a) with c) for
b) on d) at
18. The con man was very clever..making people believe his stories.
a) in c) on
b) at d) of
19. Mr. Gibbons is converting his basement..a games room.
a) over c) through
b) in d) into
20. Her family couldnt decide..the best place to go for their summer holiday.
a) on c) of
b) about d) for
21. The mountain-climbers died..extreme cold.
a) of c) due to
b) because of d) by means of
22. The demand..new cars is low because they are so expensive.
a) of c) for
b) about d) into
23. Now, that hes got a good job, Paul doesnt depend..his parents.
a) with c) from
b) to d) on
24. Sarah was grateful..her friend..babysitting.
a) towards/because c) towards/at
b) on/by d) to/for
25. Have you heard..what happened at school yesterday?
a) about c) from
b) of d) at
26. Have you heard..Jill lately?
a) about c) from
b) of d) at
27. Who is this writer? I have never heard..her.
a) about c) from
b) of d) at
28. I know Ive made some mistakes, but theres no need to be impatient..me.
a) with c) on
b) to d) towards
29. There is a great need ........extra water in the countries where there is very little rain.
a) on c) of
b) about d) for
30. Ill call..to see Tom on my way to work. He isnt feeling well.
a) for c) round
b) off d) in
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
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p)
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w)
x) TEST 2
y)
1. They..their engagement only two weeks before the wedding.
a) broke out c) had broken up
b) broke off d) broke down
2. The war may break..any time now.
a) up c) down
b) into d) out
3. My flat was broken..while I was..on business.
a) in/out c) into/off
b) into/away d) out/into
4. The car broke..in the middle of nowhere and we couldnt find any help.
a) down c) off
b) out d) into
5. Several prisoners broke..prison early this morning.
a) out c) out of
b) down d) away
6. When hearing the news, she broke..tears.
a) into c) out of
b) in to d) down
7. The police car chased the robbers..the streets.
a) across c) around
b) through d) over
8. School breaks..for the summer holiday in June.
a) off c) down
b) up d) aver
9. I can see no basis. .. changing our plans now.
a) in c) for
b) at d) with
10. She was so anxious..her final exam that she couldnt sleep.
a) for c) on
b) about d) because
11. Your work isnt..your regular standard.
a) on c) up to
b) up d) with
12. Shanna isnt accustomed..staying up late.
a) in c) up
b) at d) to
13. Jack was..school yesterday because he had the flu.
a) off c) up
b) over d) in for
14. The detective is..the criminal.
a) against c) into
b) over d) after
15. The bakers was..bread, so I didnt get any.
a) over c) out
b) after d) out of
16. The nurse used smelling salts to bring the patient...
a) back c) out
b) on d) round
17. The basketball match was called..due to the heavy snow.
a) on c) off
b) out d) back
18. Scientists carry..experiments in their laboratories.
a) on c) out
b) on with d) away
19. The audience was carried..by the extraordinary performance of the actors.
a) away c) out
b) on d) off
20. The heavy rains brought..........severe flooding.
a) forward c) up
b) out d) on
21. My favourite singer has just brought..a new record.
a) up c) out
b) on d) in
22. This job calls..knowledge of at least two foreign languages.
a) at c) to
b) with d) for
23. The injured woman called...help.
a) in c) off
b) out d) out for
24. Hes very clever..solving difficult exercises.
a) in c) at
b) with d) to
25. He cares deeply.........the welfare of his family.
a) about c) at
b) to d) with
26. The plumber charged me 10 pounds.........the repair.
a) to c) with
b) for d) over
27. He was blamed..stealing the car.
a) for c) at
b) with d) as
28. My mother didnt want to let me go out last night, but in the end I managed to bring her..........
a) out c) round
b) over d) up
29. The teacher told us to carry..our work.
a) on c) out
b) on with d) through
30. She keeps boasting..........her new house.
a) of o) for
b) about p) with
c) q)
d) r)
e) s)
f) t)
g) u)
h) v)
i) w)
j) x)
k) y)
l) z)
m) aa)
n) ab)
ac)
ad)
ae)
af)
ag)
ah)
ai)
aj)
ak)
al)
am) TEST 3
an)
1. The policeman rushed forward to prevent the bank robber..........hitting the clerk.
a) from c) away from
b) of d) for
2. The best idea is to get rid..........worn out shoes.
a) from c) about
b) of d) on
3. Hell never get...........with that crime. Theres too much evidence against him.
a) on c) by
b) away d) of
4. He was late..........the heavy traffic.
a) because c) on account of
b) due d) on account
5. Two teams were organized to search...........the missing boys.
a) at c) out
b) for d) away
6. He's thinking..........going back..........America.
a) from/to c) of/ to
b) from/ on d) since/ in
7. Hes never been late. He always comes..........time.
a) on c) by
b) in d) at
8. If you run..........of sugar I can give you any quantity you want.
a) away c) in
b) out d) off
9. Lets wait..........the train stops.
a) since c) when
b) till d) for
10. Mr. Jones is very keen..........punctuality. His lessons always start..........time and you
get..........trouble if you're late.
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aa) CONDITIONALS
ab) TEST 1
ac)
1 If it..........for that brave man, the child would have drowned.
a had c were
b hadnt been d is
2 You wont win that competition unless you..........training right away.
a started c dont start
b will start d start
3 If he knew the whole story, he..........to the police.
a went c would go
b will go d would have gone
4 If you..........the money, would you have lent it to me?
a had had c will have
b had d would have
5 Supposing you..........a toothache, what would you do?
a have c would have
b had had d had
6 You..........the wrong bus if you hadnt been in such a hurry.
a wouldnt have taken c will not take
b hadnt taken d didnt take
7 Jacob will pick you up at school if it..........
a rain c rains
b will rain d would rain
8 If I hadnt drunk the bad milk,I..........fine now.
a would have been c will be
b am d would be
9 I would buy a new house..........
a) if I have a lot of money. c) if I inherited a million dollars.
b) if I win the lottery. d) if I would be rich
10 If I lose my job now I..........a long holiday.
a) took c) would take
b) will take d) had taken
11 If only I had known about your difficult situation I..........you.
a) would help c) help
b) will help d) would have helped
12 People would spend more time at home, if..........
a) there were no restaurants c) there will be no restaurants
b) there are no restaurants d) there would be no restaurants
13 If you saw a thief stealing..........
a) what would you do? c) what are you doing?
b) what are you do? d) what would you have done?
14 If it rains tomorrow morning, we..........our umbrellas.
a) shall have taken c) would take
b) shall take d) would have taken
15 Theyd visit all the museums in town if they..........time.
a) have c) had
b) will have d) would have
16 If you..........Brad Pitt, will you ask him for an autograph?
a) should see c) see
b) will see d) saw
17 But for...........I wouldnt have solved that difficult problem.
a) you help c) your help
b) you had helped d) you helped
18 If she had had money, she..........out shopping as usual.
a) would have go c) went
b) had gone d) would have gone
19 If they had waited another month, they could probably ...........a better price for their house
a) would get c) have got
b) had gone d) could get
20 If he hadn't been driving so fast, he ..........have hit the motorcyclist.
a) hadnt c) would
b) wont d) wouldnt
21 Will you come to dinner with us if we..........a babysitter for you?
a) found c) find
b) would find d) will find
22 If you..........the dog, it wouldnt have eaten our dinner.
a) feed c) had fed
b) fed d) feeds
23 If I ..........Mary last night, I ............her to bring my book today.
a) saw / would remind c) had seen / would have reminded
b) was seeing / could have reminded d) were to see / would be reminding
24 I ...........an extra pencil in case .............it in the exam.
a) have taken / will need c) am taking / needed
b) took / might need d) had taken / had needed
25 If I hadn't eaten that much, I..........so sick now.
a) wouldnt feel c) will feel
b) wouldnt have felt d) had felt
26 If they.........., we..........home earlier.
a) listen/would be c) had listened/will be
b) had listened/would have been d) listened/would have be
27 John..........his wife if he hadn't studied photography.
a) wouldnt meet c) will meet
b) wouldnt be meeting d) wouldnt have met
28 I will go on a picnic..........it rains.
a) if c) on condition
b) unless d) provided that
29 If you..........of yourself, who will?
a) wont take care c) didnt take care
b) dont take care d) took care
30 Unless you ......your homework by 6 oclock, I wont let you go out!
a) dont finish c) wont finish
b) finish d) should finish
e)
f) p)
g) q)
h) r)
i) s)
j) t)
k) u)
l) v)
m) w)
n) x)
o) y)
z)
aa)
ab)
ac)
ad)
ae)
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ah)
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aj) TEST 2
ak)
1 But for the secretarys solution, the company..........from bankruptcy.
a) wouldnt have been saved c) wouldnt be saved
b) wouldnt have saved d) wouldnt save
2 Why didnt you ring me? I would have rung you if I...........time.
a) have had c) had
b) had had d) have
3 Mary...........that man if she hadnt loved him so much.
a) wouldnt marry c) wouldnt have married
b) shall not marry d) will not marry
4 If it hadnt been for my neighbours who saw him trying to open a window, the thief ...........into
my house.
a) would break c) will break
b) had broken d) would have broken
5 If I..........the dictionary, I will lend it to you.
a) buy c) will be buying
b) will buy d) am buying
6 Unless you.......... her, she will not help you.
a) will ask c) would help
b) ask d) dont ask
7 If it..........for my father, the family would be poor.
a) wasnt c) hadnt been
b) should be d) werent
8 If she had listened to my advice, she..........home two hours ago.
a) would arrive c) would have arrived
b) would have arrive d) had arrived
9 9. Nobody would have gone to that awful concert if..........
a) rained c) would rain
b) will rain d) had rained
10. If I had known the truth, I..........him.
a) wouldnt trust c) wouldnt have trust
b) wouldnt have trusted d) would trust
10 11. If I hadnt been so busy, I..........home earlier.
a) would go c) had gone
b) would have gone d) will go
2. 12. If John knew you, he..........you.
a) would respected c) would respect
b) should have respected d) would have respected
13. Had she been told about it, she..........everyone else know.
a) could let c) could have let
b) could letted d) could have been let
14. If it rained heavily, the river..........our garden.
a) might flood c) might flooded
b) might have flooded d) might be flooded
15. If you had packed your things last night, you..........in time.
a) will leave c) would be left
b) left d) would have left
16. If you had visited the museum, you ..........that some items were missing.
a) had noticed c) would notice
b) would be noticing d) would have noticed
17. If anything goes wrong, you..........responsible.
a) are being held c) will be held
b) are to be held d) will have been held
18. I would have finished earlier this report if you ..........me.
a) helped c) would help
b) had helped d) would have helped.
19. If you pay attention to my lessons, you.......... the final exam.
a) are going to pass c) pass
b) will pass d) would pass
20. If it had not been for the snow, the plane..........off.
a) will c) could take
b) could have taken d) would take
21. I would have told you if I..........the answer.
a) knew c) had knowed
b) would know d) had known
22. Ill lend you my bike..........you bring it back as soon as possible.
a) unless c) on condition that
b) supposing d) and
23. I lost my watch. Well, if you had taken greater care of it, you ..........it now.
a) will have c) would have had
b) would have d) could have had
24. If it..........nice tomorrow, we'll go to the zoo.
a) would be c) were
b) will be d) is
25. He would have drowned if he..........swim.
a) couldn't have c) hadn't been able to
b) didn't know to d) had not
26. If I..........him before, I..........him to my party.
a) would have known /had invited c) knew / didn't invite
b) had known / would have invited d) would know / would invite
27. If I..........in your position, I'd have acted differently.
a) should have been c) shall have been
b) were d) had been
28. If Jessica calls, .......... her Im out.
a) will tell c) would tell
b) told d) tell
29. ..........you wear warm clothes, youll catch a cold.
a) If c) Unless
b) Providing d) On condition that
30. If I ..........the entrance examination, I..........a student right now.
a) had passed/would be c) passed/would be
b) passed/would have been d) will pass/am
e) z)
f) aa)
g) ab)
h) ac)
i) ad)
j) ae)
k) af)
l) ag)
m) ah)
n) ai)
o) aj)
p) ak)
q) al)
r) am)
s) an)
t) ao)
u) ap)
v) aq)
w) ar)
x) as)
y) at)
au) TEST 3
av)
1 Provided that Ithe answers, I would tell you.
a) had known c) know
b) knew d) have known
2 Yesterday he told us that if he had been able to swim, heinto the water to save her.
a) would jump c) would jumped
b) shal have jumped d) would have jumped
3 If you hadnt seen the policeman, what..........?
a) you would have done c) did you do
b) would you do d) would you have done
4 Had I known the truth, I..........differently.
a) will react c) would react
b) had reacted d) would have reacted
5 If she had told me the truth, I ..........her.
a) have had understood c) would have understood
b) didnt have understood d) would understand
8. You will not catch the plane unless you ..........a taxi.
a) will not take c) will take
b) take d) took
9. If I .......... the answer I would tell you.
a) know c) had known
b) have known d) knew
10. I would book the flights if you..........of the hotel.
a) will take care c) took care
b) are taking care d) take care
11. There will be trouble if he..........like that again.
a) behave c) behaved
b) will behave d) behaves
12. If they..........a well paid job, they will probably buy a house.
a) found c) would find
b) will find d) find
13. If I ..........the bill, the light wouldnt have been cut off.
a) had been paid c) had paid
b) paid d) have paid
12. He would be very happy if you ..........what he asked.
a) do c) did
b) will do d) would do
13. Had you come on time, I..........here in the rain like a fool now.
a) will be waiting c) wouldnt be waiting
b) didnt wait d) couldnt wait
14. Tom would still be your friend if you ......... to conclusions and ......... him wrongly.
a) hadnt jumped/judged c) wouldnt jump/hadnt judged
b) didnt jump/judged d) hadnt jumped/hadnt judged
15. If he had taken my advice, ..........
a) he would have been a happy man today. c) he were a happy man today.
b) he would be a happy man today. d) he could have been a happy man today.
16. If you ate less,.......
a) you would put on so much weight. c) you wouldnt had put on so much weight.
b) you wouldnt have put on so much weight. d) you hadnt put on so much weight.
17. If she had been born in the United States, she a visa to work here.
a) would need c) wouldnt have needed
b) wouldn't need d) couldnt need
18. If I ..........rich, I ...........that Ferrari we saw yesterday.
a) had been / would have bought c) had been / would buy
b) were / would have bought d) were / would have buy
19. If she had signed up for the ski trip last week, she ............ us tomorrow.
a) would be joining c) could have joined
b) would have joined d) will join
20. If Mark ...........the job instead of Joe, he ............to Shanghai.
a) got/ would be moving c) gets/ would be moving
b) had got/ would be moving d) have got/ would be moving
21. If Darren hadn't wasted his Christmas bonus gambling in Las Vegas, ............to Mexico with us
next month.
a) he went c) he would have gone
b) he had gone d) he would go
22. If Sam ........... Russian, he ............. the letter for you.
a) spoke/would have translated c) spoke/would translated
b) had spoke/would have translated d) had spoken/would translated
23. If I .......... so much, I would have gone to the party last night.
a) werent work c) wont have to work
b) dont work d) didn't have to work
24. If I ........................on my business trip next week, I ......... that new assignment at work.
a) weren't going/ would have accepted c) weren't going/ would not accept
b) went/ would have accepted d) weren't going/ will accept
25. If the story .......... true, the newspaper would not have printed it.
a) werent c) is
b) had been d) was
26. Tom is not going to come to dinner tomorrow because you insulted him yesterday. But he
if you him.
a) would have come/hadnt insulted c) would come/hadnt insulted
b) would have come/hadnt insulted d) would have come/had insulted
27. Marie is unhappy because she gave up her career when she got married. But, Marie
happy if she up her career when she got married.
a) would be happy/didnt give up c) would be happy/gave up
b) would be happy/hadnt given up d) would be happy/didnt given up
28. I could have repaired the roof myself if I ......... a long ladder.
a) had had c) will have
b) would have d) have had
29. If you ...........more carefully, you wouldnt have had an accident.
a) drove c) had driven
b) drived d) was driving
30. Dac n-ai fi nchisfereastra, mi-ar fi frig.
a) If you hadnt closed the window I would k)
have been cold. l)
b) If you closed the window I would have m)
been cold. n)
c) o)
d) p)
e) q)
f) r)
g) s) If you hadnt closed the window I would
h) be cold.
i) t) If you had closed the window I would
j) have been cold.
u) THE SUJONCTIVE
v) TEST 1
w)
1. Profesorul a sugeratcanoiscitimaceasta carte.
a) The professor suggested that we have c) The professor suggested that we could
read this book carefully. read this book carefully.
b) The professor suggested that we should d) The professor suggest that we read this
read this book carefully. book carefully.
2. The road is wet; drive carefully lest you.........an accident.
a) should have c) may have
b) shouldnt have d) might have
3. Ive told you everything so that you.........my position.
a) might understand c) should understood
b) can understand d) understood
4. .........this fog! But for it we.........the way to the airport!
a) Curse/ might have found c) Curse/ could have found
b) Curse/ can have found d) Cursed/ could have found
5. El mi-a vorbitcasi cum nu se intmplasenimicintrenoi.
a) He talked me as if nothing had happened c) He talked to me as if nothing happened
between us. between us.
b) He talks to me as if nothing had d) He talked to me as if nothing had
happened between us. happened between us.
6. It is necessary that you.........present at the meeting.
a) be c) was
b) to be d) were
7. He would rather his daughter.........so young.
a) havent married c) to marry
b) didnt marry d) not marry
8. Its high time he.........a job and.........living on his parents.
a) found/stop c) find/stopped
b) find/stop d) found/ stopped
9. Id rather you.........as soon as possible.
a) retired c) should retire
b) had retired d) retire
10. It is strange that she.........the lights on when she left the town.
a) should leave c) could leave
b) left d) had left
11. Jane si-ardorisa-mi petrecsfrsitul de saptamna cu ea.
a) Jane wishes I spent the weekend with c) Jane wishes I spend the weekend with
her. her.
b) Jane wishes I had spent the weekend d) Jane wished I spent the weekend with
with her. her.
12. It is impossible that he.........this.
a) do c) have done
b) did d) had done
13. I regret you didnt win the competition.
a) I wish you had won the competition. c) I wish you didnt win the competition.
b) I wish you won the competition d) I wish you hadnt won the competition.
14. I am sorry I had no money to buy that painting.
a) If only I had had enough money to buy c) If only I didnt have money to buy that
that painting. painting.
b) If only I had money to buy that painting. d) If only I would have enough money to buy
that painting.
15. You behave as if you.........the place.
a) own c) owned
b) have owned d) had owned
16. Dont treat me as if I.........a child.
a) were c) had been
b) was d) would be
17. I would rather you.........your time!
a) wasted c) wouldnt waste
b) not wasted d) didnt waste
18. I am cold, I would sooner you.........that window.
a) closed c) have closed
b) had closed d) didnt close
19. It is high time.........studying for your exam.
a) you start c) for you to started
b) you had started d) for you to start
20. Doctorul a insistatcaeusstauacas.
a) The doctor insisted that I kept indoors. c) The doctor insisted that I would keep
b) The doctor insisted that I keep indoors. indoors.
d) The doctor insists that I keep indoors.
21. Fie satraiestimultsisafiifericit!
a) May you live long and was happy! c) May you lived long and be happy!
b) May you live long and were happy! d) May you live long and be happy!
22. Mi-era teamasa nu pice la examen.
a) I was afraid that he should fail the exam. c) I was afraid that he might fail the exam.
b) I was afraid that he would fail the exam. d) I am afraid that he might fail the exam.
23. Vorbestienglezacasi cum ai fi trait in Anglia.
a) You speak English as if you lived in c) You speak English as if you have lived in
England. England.
b) You speak English as if you live in d) You speak English as if you had lived in
England. England.
24. Mi-as dorisafiu in Anglia acum.
a) I wish I was in England now. c) I wish I been in England now.
b) I wish I had been in England now. d) I wish I were in England now.
25. Mi-as dorism fi nascut in Anglia.
a) I wish I had been born in England. c) I wish I been born in England.
b) I wish I were born in England. d) I wish I have been born in England.
26. A inutmncareancuptorca s-o mnncecald.
a) She kept the food in the oven so that they c) She kept the food in the oven so that they
would eat it hot. should eat it hot.
b) She kept the food in the oven so that they d) She kept the food in the oven so that they
wouldnt eat it hot. ate it hot.
27. Adorisspuiadevrul.
a) I wish you was telling the truth. c) I wish you could tell the truth.
b) I wish you would tell the truth. d) I wish you were telling the truth.
28. Mi-adorisncetezistemaivicretipentruc am ieunecazurilemele!
a) I wish you would stop whining as I have c) I wish you had stopped whining as I have
my own troubles! my own troubles!
b) I wish you stop whining as I have my own d) I wish you would stop whining as I had my
troubles! own troubles!
29. Cepcatcplou! Dac n-arploua, am putea merge la plaj!
a) If only it wouldnt be raining ! If it werent c) If only it wouldnt be rain! If it rained, we
raining, we could go to the beach. could go to the beach.
b) If only it would be raining ! If it werent d) If only it wouldnt be raining ! If it werent
raining, we could go to the beach. raining, we could have gone to the beach.
30. Oricineai fi, nu aidreptulsafaciasta.
a) No matter who you might be, you have no c) No matter who you could be, you have no
right to do this. right to do this.
b) No matter who you would be, you have d) No matter who you should be, you have
no right to do this. no right to do this.
e)
f)
g) TEST 2
h)
1. E timpulsameargcopilul la culcare.
a) It is time the children went to bed. c) It is time the child went to bed.
b) It is time the child go to bed. d) It is time for the child went to bed.
2. Apreferasstaiacasnsearaasta.
a) I would sooner you stayed at home b) Id sooner you had stayed at home
tonight. tonight.
c) Id sooner you have stayed at home d) Id sooner you stay at home tonight.
tonight.
3. It is necessary that you.present.
a) was c) were
b) should be d) have been
4. Grbete-teca nu cumvaspierzitrenul.
a) Hurry up lest you shouldnt miss the train. c) Hurry up lest you might miss the train.
b) Hurry up lest you wouldnt miss the train. d) Hurry up lest you should miss the train.
5. Christine demanded that I.to take part in the negotiations.
a) be allowed c) were allowed
b) allow d) was allowed
6. Este posibilca el saajungaici la timp.
a) Its possible that he should be here in c) Its possible that he may have been here
time. in time.
b) Its possible that he may be here in time. d) Its possible that he could be here in time.
7. I would marry you even if you.a pauper.
a) was c) were
b) had been d) be
8. Ea se poart cu el de parcar fi soulei.
a) She acted as if he were her husband. c) She acts as if he was her husband.
b) She acts as if he had been her husband. d) She acts as if he were her husband.
9. I wish my car.last week.
a) had broken down c) didnt break down
b) hadnt broken down d) would break down
10. I am sorry I was late for the party.
a) If only I werent late for the party. c) If only I wouldnt be late for the party.
b) If only I wasnt late for the party. d) If only I hadnt been late for the party.
11. Bine ar fi sa nu fi facutatteagreeli la lucrarea de control.
a) If only I hadnt done so many mistakes in c) If only I didnt make so many mistakes in
my test paper. my test paper.
b) If only I hadnt made so many mistakes in d) If only I had made so many mistakes in
my test paper. my test paper.
12. Oriundea fi, iivoitelefona.
a) Wherever I should be, I will ring you up. c) Whichever I might be, I will ring you up.
b) Wherever I might be, I would ring you up. d) Wherever I might be, I will ring you up.
t)
u)
v)
w)
x)
y)
z) TEST 12
aa)
1. This job involves more work than I have ..............
a) looked up c) bargained for
b) accounted for d) counted for
2. Robert and I have never really ..............He has always fallen out..............me when talking
about politics.
a) hit it on / of c) hit upon / for
b) hit it off / with d) hit it up / with
3. They are always having a ..............when he complains about her lack of..............
a) row / practice c) row / practise
b) raw / practise d) raw / practice
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e) 4. He couldnt conceal his envy ..............me. He didnt even offer me congratulations
..............my
f) success!
a) on / for c) of / on
b) of / for d) on / on
e) 5. It is common ..............that the president of the club risked..............his popularity taking these
f) measures.
a) evidence / losing c) opinion / to lose
b) knowledge / losing d) prospect / to lose
e) 6. I bought this ..............of bread four days ago and now its...............
a) loaf / stale c) bunch / rotten
b) lump / stale d) bar / off
e) 7. A cat sharpens its..............against the ..............of a tree.
a) whiskers / branch c) claws / trunk
b) paws / bark d) fangs / twig
e) 8. Tony..............that challenging job, but he..............about it ever since he...............
a) got / has complained / has got hired c) got / has been complaining / got hired
b) has got / complained / got hired d) has got/ has complained / has got hired
e) 9. My aunt ..............for us this week, although she usually ..............the house only, as she
f) ..............this for almost five years now.
a) cooks / cleans / does c) is cooking / is cleaning / has done
b) is cooking / cleans / has been doing d) cooks / is cleaning / did
e) 10. We ..............guests today. Thats why mothers hands are covered with flour, as
she..............
f) cakes since early this morning and she..............four so far.
a) have / has been making / baked d) are having / has been making / has been
b) have / has made / has baked baking
c) are having / has been making / has baked
e) 11. The doctor recommended..............a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, but Id
prefer..............it now.
a) to keep / not start c) keep / not to start
b) keeping / not start d) keeping / not to start
1. 12.I always speak a lot ..............the phone..............weekends. I think its all because of my
need ..............communication.
a) over / in / of c) on / at / for
b) at / over / for d) on / on / of
2. 13.The nearest supermarket is ..............walking distance. I would go ..............foot..............such
a beautiful day!
a) at / in / in c) in / on / on
b) within / by / on d) within / on / on
e) 14. I have a lot of good friends, most of..............work in the same field I do.
a) they c) whom
b) which d) that
15. What's the matter? Why..............at me like that?
a) do you look c) are you looking
b) have you looked d) did you looked
16. A survey indicates that British people ..............more and more beer, apparently.
a) has been drinking c) drink
b) are going to drink d) are drinking
17. I..............it ..............on how much it costs, not on how much work it..............
a) think, depends, involves c) think, depending, involves
b) thinking, depends, involves d) hink, depends, is involving
18. Of course, a child ..............more attention, but I ..............at the moment.
a) is deserving, work
b) deserves, am working
c) is deserving, am working
d) deserves, work
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19. Sheila's flight is bound to be late although ..............at six.
a) it's due c) it's arriving
b) it arrives d) will arrive
20. By June 2009, he ..............for the firm for twenty years.
a) will be working c) will have been working
b) has been working d) will be being working
e) 21. Everybody hates ................... law expenses.
a) to pay c) to be paid
b) paying d) to be paying
e) 22. She .................. released on bail last week.
a) has been c) will be
b) was d) had been
e) 23. The members of the jury ..............now ................ on the murder case.
a) is/deliberating c) are/deliberating
b) were/deliberating d) has/deliberated
e) 24. ............ the jury ............... a verdict?
a) Have/reached c) Had/reached
b) Has/reached d) Did/reach
e) 25. By the time you reach the Court, he ........................ released on bail.
a) had been c) has been
b) will have been d) was
e) 26. While the people ...................... for the verdict, the judge was talking to the defendant
f) about the weather.
a) had been waiting c) were waiting
b) are waiting d) wait
e) 27. He was innocent! They ............... have taken him into custody!
a) shouldnt c) neednt
b) mustnt d) cant
e) 28. He ................ have committed the crime! He was immobilized in bed at that time!
a) mustnt c) wouldnt
b) couldnt d) shouldnt
e) 29. After the verdict .....................,the case .....................by the judge.
a) had been pronounced, was dismissed c) will have been pronounced, has been
b) will be pronounced, will be dismissed dismissed
d) has being pronounced, will be dismissed
e) 30. Many houses in this area into by burglars.
a) have been being broken c) are been broken
b) have been broken d) have being broken
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
o)
p) TEST 13
q)
1. Don't worry. I ..............there; I ..............for you outside.
a) will be, am waiting c) won't be, wait
b) 'll be, 'll be waiting d) am, am going to wait
2. I know what they..............you: nobody..............listen to you, anyway.
a) will tell, are going to c) are to tell, are going
b) are going to tell, will d) will be telling, won't
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3. Nobody told the girl that the school..............to have a special holiday that Friday.
a) decided c) has decided
b) should have decided d) had decided
4. When Sue got to the cinema, Jack ..............for her.
a) was waiting c) waited
b) had been waiting d) used to wait
5. Dylan offered me another drink but I decided I..............enough.
a) have c) had had
b) was having d) would have
6. The housekeeper..............the dog ..............its mistress more than once.
a) said, attacked c) has said, attacked
b) said, had attacked d) was saying, attacked
7. I wonder if Diana ..............home yet. She left too late to catch the bus.
a) hasn't reached c) reached
b) didn't reach d) has reached
8. Harry got that new job, but he..............about it ever since.
a) has complained c) would complain
b) has been complaining d) is complaining
9. Lately there ..............no improvement in their living conditions.
a) is c) has been
b) was d) can be
10. This will be the first time the team ..............in the Premier League.
a) are playing c) played
b) has played d) is playing
11. All main courses ..............with vegetables or salad. That's what is written on the menu.
a) are being served c) are going to be served
b) are to be served d) are served
12. It has been agreed ..............that no smoking should be allowed.
a) by all c) by someone
b) by everyone d) by each one
13. It..............how the plane caught fire, but passengers say smoke came from an engine.
a) is not believed c) is not known
b) is not thought d) hadn't been known
14. We decided to have the car serviced the next day.
a) It has been decided to have the car c) It was decided we would service the car
serviced the next day. the next day.
b) The car was decided to be serviced the d) It was decided to have the car serviced
next day. the next day.
15. Don't be afraid! If you touch the dog, it..............
a) wouldn't bite c) shouldn't bite
b) won't bite d) doesn't bite
16. If I ..............you to marry me, what would you say?
a) were to ask c) should have asked
b) had asked d) would ask
17. If you..............more serious about your work, you ..............earn more money.
a) were, could c) would be, would
b) are, did d) had been, may
18. She ..............the project on time, if she..............it more carefully.
a) might finish, had planned c) may have finished, had planned
b) can, was planning d) might have finished, had planned
19. She told me she feels as if an express train..............her.
a) hitted c) would hit
b) had hit d) hits
20. Come what.............., I'll never leave you.
a) come d) comes
b) should
c) may
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21. He ordered that she..............immediately.
a) leave c) has to leave
b) leaves d) is to leave
22. Apreferasnu se uite la televizorcnddoarmecopilul.
a) I'd rather he doesn't watch television c) I'd rather he didn't watch television while
while the child is asleep. the child is sleeping.
b) I'd rather he wouldn't watch television d) Id' rather he shouldn't watch television
when the child was sleeping. when the child sleeps.
23. The rule is you ..............leave the room before the end of the test, the teacher said.
a) don't have to c) must not
b) should not d) might
24. It was foolish of you to swim out there. You..............!
a) might drown c) had to drown
b) must have drowned d) might have drowned
a) Nobody should agree with living in such c) Nobody would agree with living in such
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