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UNIT 7-8 TEST / 35
Complete the conversation with the past tense of the verbs indicated. Use a capital letter
when necessary. Use contractions when possible.
Example:
A: How was (be) the food and the service?
B: The food was (be) great, but the waiters were not (waiters / not be).

1. A: ____________________ (you / buy) souvenirs?

B: Of course. ____________________ (we / buy) a few inexpensive things.

2. A: When ____________________ (they / leave) this morning?

B: ____________________ (they / leave) at about 6:00, and ____________________ (they / get)
back at 6:00 this afternoon. ____________________ (they / be) pretty tired.

3. A: Where ____________________ (she / go) on vacation?

B: ____________________ (she / go) to Egypt.

4. A: ____________________ (you / have) a good time?

B: Absolutely. ______________ (we / see) beautiful things in the museum, ________ (eat) at
wonderful restaurants, and ___________ (meet) some friendly people.

5. A: ____________________ (it / be) her first trip to Spain?

B: No, _________________ (it / not be). _____________ (she / visit) there two years ago.

Complete the conversation with a comparative adjective. Use than if necessary.

Example:
A: This jacket is more expensive than (expensive) that one.
B: Yes, but this one is prettier (pretty).

6. A: I like this pair of pants, but I wish they were __________________ (big).
B: How about these? They’re a _______________________ (nice) color.

7. A: Which shoes are _________________ (practical), the black ones or the red ones?
B: I’m not sure, but the black shoes look ______________________ (fantastic).

8. A: Is your green coat _________________ (warm) your white one?

B: Yes. It’s ___________________ (long) the white one, too.

9. A: Which shoes are ___________________ (comfortable), the oxfords or the loafers?

B: The loafers feel ___________________ (good) the oxfords.

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Complete the conversation. Choose the correct answer.

Example: ____ 12. A: How was the flight?

b A: How was your vacation? B: __________
B: __________ a. It was long and bumpy.
a. My brother went to London. b. I had a nice cruise.
b. It was too short. c. The waiters were unfriendly.
c. I’m sorry to hear that.
____ 13. A: __________
____ 10. A: Tell me about your vacation. B: Someone stole it!
B: __________ a. Where’s your wallet?
a. He’s great! b. Did they cancel your flight?
b. That’s great! c. Was your vacation nice?
c. It was great!
____ 14. A: __________
____ 11. A: Can I give you a hand? B: Early this morning.
B: __________ a. How was the flight?
a. I didn’t buy any souvenirs. b. When did you get back?
b. My flight was a little late. c. Did you have a nice time?
c. That’s OK. I’m fine.

Read the statement. Then choose the correct answer.

Example:
a It’s cold outside today. Paul is wearing _____.
a. a sweater
b. shorts

____ 15. Children usually wear _____ to sleep.

a. pajamas
b. a windbreaker

____ 16. Sheila’s going to a business meeting tomorrow. She’s wearing _____.
a. pumps
b. running shoes

____ 17. It’s warm today. You shouldn’t wear those _____.
a. gloves
b. shorts

____ 18. Your pants are too big! You need _____.
a. boxers
b. a belt

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Rewrite the sentences or answer the questions. Replace the direct object with an object
pronoun.

Examples:
I love these red shoes. Do you like this pencil? (Yes)
I love them . Yes, I like it .

19. Do you like the blue jacket? (No)

________________________________________________________________________________.

20. The clerk is wrapping the shirts for us.

________________________________________________________________________________.

21. She gave the bag to him.

________________________________________________________________________________.

22. He’s buying that nice black suit.

________________________________________________________________________________.

23. Is Jim looking for his new shoes? (Yes)

________________________________________________________________________________.

24. Are you buying those nice green pants? (No)

________________________________________________________________________________.

25. Can you gift wrap these gloves for me? (Yes)
________________________________________________________________________________.

Write the words and phrases in the correct order.

Example: it / for / They / are looking
They are looking for it .

26. for them / are buying / We / it

________________________________________________________________________________.

27. She / them / for us / is getting

________________________________________________________________________________.

28. Please / them / to her / give

________________________________________________________________________________.

29. for me / you / Could / gift wrap / it

________________________________________________________________________________.

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Read the paragraphs. Then read the statements and check true, false, or no info.

Two months ago Brian Winters traveled to

In August of last year, the Smith family took a
trip to Egypt to see the pyramids. They spent an
incredible two weeks there. One of the high
points of their vacation was a visit to the Sphinx.
Their tour guide was especially helpful. He told
them a lot of interesting stories. They stayed in a
wonderful four-star hotel in Cairo. The hotel had
a great restaurant, and the waiters were all very
friendly. It was the perfect vacation.
Cairo, Egypt on a short business trip. He stayed
at a wonderful hotel—one with a great
manager and friendly staff. One day, he had a
little extra time, so he took a taxi to the
pyramids. The taxi driver was kind of
unfriendly, but the visit to the pyramids was
amazing. Brian was only in Egypt for four
days, so he did not have enough time to see
much more. He hopes to see the Sphinx on his
next trip.

true false no info

Example: The Smiths liked their hotel.
30. The Smiths and Brian Winters went to Egypt to see the pyramids.

31. The Smith family liked the pyramids, but Brian didn’t.

32. The Smiths and Brian stayed at the same hotel.

33. The Smith family saw the Sphinx, but Brian didn’t see it.

34. The Smith family took a taxi to see the Sphinx.

35. The people that the Smiths and Brian met were all very friendly.

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