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Oxford Practice Grammar Intermediate Diagnostic Test: Words and Sentences Questions, Negatives and Answers
Oxford Practice Grammar Intermediate Diagnostic Test: Words and Sentences Questions, Negatives and Answers
Verbs (2)
Choose the best way to complete the sentences. The passive (1)
11 been waiting to see a doctor for ages. Write one word in each gap to complete the
A I’m B I’ve sentences.
12 I was late because got stuck in traffic. 26 Hyundai cars made in South
A I’d B I’ve Korea.
13 She was tired because she’d all day. 27 When I got to the garage, my car
A been working B was working been repaired.
15 By the time you get home I’ll my work. 29 The criminals were caught the
A be finished B have finished police.
30 The passive is more common in
than in speech.
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The passive (2) Nouns and articles
Choose the best way to complete the sentences. Write one word in each gap to complete the
31 A trophy to the winning team. sentences.
A gave B was given 46 How money have you got in
32 It is that the company is losing money. your pocket?
A said B told 47 All the doors open!
33 I must a suit made for the wedding. 48 Politics an interesting subject.
A have B had 49 It’s raining so we will need
34 The cars have to the USA. umbrella.
A to be shipped B shipped 50 We are going to UK on holiday.
35 Zenip loves to expensive restaurants.
A being taken B taking
This, my, some, a lot of, etc.
Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
The infinitive and the -ing form (1) 51 Look at birds in the tree over there.
Write one word in each gap to complete the A these B those
sentences. 52 Are these tickets ?
36 The students promised do their A yours B your
homework.
53 There isn’t milk in the fridge!
37 Would you helping me? A some B any
38 I didn’t to break the mirror! 54 A people were feeding the ducks.
39 Can you remember your keys A little B few
in your bag? 55 I didn’t like of the books you lent me.
40 I asked my manager give me A either B neither
the day off.
Pronouns (1)
The infinitive and the -ing form (2) Write one word in each gap to complete the
Choose the best way to complete the sentences. sentences.
41 We couldn’t decide where for lunch. 56 When will you give our
A to go B shall we go homework?
42 It is important your name. 57 Is a train that goes to Oxford?
A to sign B signing 58 Eating fish is good for your health,
43 I might a new PC next week. isn’t ?
A buy B to buy 59 I made a salad because I’m on
44 Are you afraid of in a helicopter? a diet.
A fly B flying 60 Please make at home.
45 Are you in favour of smoking in public
places?
A ban B banning
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Pronouns (2) Verbs with prepositions and adverbs
Choose the best way to complete the sentences. Write one word in each gap to complete the
61 It is obvious that they really like other. sentences.
A each B one 76 I’m sorry but I don’t agree you.
62 I’ve got a mobile phone but is broken. 77 My manager congratulated me
A it B one my performance.
63 I’ve got some sweets. Would you like ? 78 A verb is a verb plus an
A it B one adverb.
64 Everyone really enjoying the party. 79 The phrasal verb ‘give ’ means
A are B is ‘stop’.
65 Is there good on TV? 80 When I’m in town I’ll call on
A something B anything you.
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Conditionals and wish
Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
91 If the weather is good, have a picnic.
A we’ll B we’d
92 If I worked harder, get better results.
A I’ll B I’d
93 If he’d driven more carefully, he crashed.
A wouldn’t B wouldn’t have
94 You won’t get fat you eat lots of junk
food.
A unless B if
95 I I hadn’t spent so much money!
A wish B if only
Linking words
Write one word in each gap to complete the
sentences.
96 taking the medicine, I still
feel ill.
97 I’m going on holiday relax.
98 This machine is used cutting
metal.
99 Federica likes cats and I like them
.
100 Tara is going to India. She is
going to Nepal.
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