Name: …………………………………………………..

Date: : ………………………………………………….

Form: IX th…………………………………………….

Initial Test Paper

1. Circle the correct form: (10p x 1=10p)

1. Vicky looked / was looking for a new flat at this time yesterday.
2. She wants / is wanting to decorate the kitchen this week.
3. I’m sorry I am late. How long have you waited / have you been waiting for me?
4. I go / am going to the gym this afternoon.
5. Tim smells / is smelling a flower at the moment.
6. The coffee tastes / is tasting very sweet.
7. They lived / have lived in London for 2 years and then they moved to Bristol.
8. The match started / has started at 5 o’clock.
9. They are tired. They have worked / have been working all day.
10. Peter stayed / was staying with us last week.

2. Complete the sentences: (5p x 3=15p)

1. I am still writing that report.

FINISHED I ____________________________________ writing the report yet.
2. She moved to Chicago three years ago.
LIVING She ___________________________ in Chicago for three years.
3. Thanks, but I had something to eat earlier..
ALREADY Thanks, but I’ve ______________________ to eat.
4. There is a party at Mary’s house tomorrow.
HAVING Mary _______________________ party at her house tomorrow.
5. the arrival time of Helen’s flight is 8 a.m.
AT Helen’s flight __________________________8 a.m.

3. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold: (5p x 2=10p)

1. If you want to be _______________ against burglars, call our company.

PROTECT
2. After the _________________ of the new washing machine, we all felt happy.
INSTALL
3. She published a book _____________________________ .
ANNUAL
4. We were able ______________ to unlock the door as we forgot the keys in the car.
ABLE
5. Hid advice was very _________________________
VALUE

4. Write about yourself. (50 words) (10p)

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