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Choose the correct answers: Graded Exercises

1. We were completely exhausted, but we _____ time for a break.
a. hadn't got b. hadn't c. had not d. didn't have
2. There's a growing list of shops that will not reopen _____ the pandemic.
a. because b. due to c. as d. on account
3. Keeping _____ money safe while using digital payments should be a priority for everyone.
a. my b. their c. one's d. his
4. Real friends always talk to _____.
a. each other b. one and the other c. themselves d. them
5. When I saw them, they _____, and I thought they _____ because their eyes were red.
a. were arguing / had been crying b. argued / were crying
c. had been arguing / cried d. were arguing / would cry
6. You need to _____ before you have an accident.
a. get your car fixed b. get someone fix your car
c. get to fix your car d. get fixed your car
7. I think I _____ my finger. I can't move it!
a. 'm likely to break b. 'm bound to break
c. might have broken d. might break
8. The man found dead is believed _____.
a. to be murdered b. to have murdered c. might be murdered
d. to have been murdered
9. We ask citizens not to leave home _____ it’s strictly necessary.
a. even if b. unless c. provided d. supposing
10. You wouldn't be in prison now if you _____ out of trouble.
a. had stayed b. stayed c. would stay d. would have stayed
11. Very young children _____ from screens. Young children learn best through real interaction.
a. are supposed to learn b. needn't learn
c. aren't meant to learn d. shouldn't have learnt
12. After the storm, the place looked _____ it had been the stage for weeks of brutal fighting.
a. as b. as though c. like if d. how
13. When your train arrives, I _____ on the platform.
a. will wait b. shall wait c. will have waited d. will be waiting
14. I won't say a word about this and _____.
a. neither will you b. you will either c. you won't neither d. you will too
15. This is _____.
a. a Laura's friend b. a Laura friend c. a friend of Laura d. a friend of Laura's
16. We were all very sad because George _____ to Berlin the following day.
a. was leaving b. left c. will leave d. is leaving
17. I told her I admire everything _____ she's been doing.
a. that b. what c. whom d. who
18. What they did was _____ to the police.
a. go b. going c. gone d. went
19. _____ at a low temperature, the ribs are tender and gelatinous.
a. Cooking b. Cooked c. When cooking d. Cook
20. I'm sorry _____ you all this time. It wasn't my intention.
a. to be ignored b. to have been ignored c. to have been ignoring d. to ignore
21. _____ your mind, we would be grateful if you gave us a call.
a. If you would change b. If you had changed c. If you'll change d. Were you to change
22. _____ amazing that we can all be here today.
a. There is b. There seems c. It seems d. It turns
23. What ______ in my position? I had no other choice.
a. would you do b. would you have c. had you done d. did you do
24. I recommend getting there with plenty of time. _____, we might not get good seats.
a. Otherwise b. On the contrary c. Furthermore d. On the other hand
25. We haven't seen him in a while. I think he _____ the night of the accident.

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a. could have arrested b. may be arrested c. should have been arrested d. might have been arrested
26._____ they did when they were together was fight.
a. All b. Which c. That d. It's
27. Three in ten British dads wish they _____ in the delivery room when their child was born.
a. wouldn't be b. hadn't been c. weren't d. wouldn't have been
28. _____ can you find good restaurants in this place.
a. Somewhere b. Everywhere c. If you know the spots d. Nowhere
29. His apology wasn't enough _____ him.
a. so I forgive b. for me to forgive c. that I forgave d. for me forgiving
30. Massachusetts is _____ of becoming the first state to put a tax on carbon.
a. on the verge b. about c. due to d. bound
31. I'm very happy _____ in India. I really miss being there.
a. to live b. to have lived c. to be lived d. to be living
32. They didn't reach an agreement ______ their differences.
a. on account of correct b. due c. because d. owing
33 I wish I _____ those words. But now it's too late.
a. not having said b. have never said c. never said d. had never said
34. The woman, who has been missing for 10 days, is believed _____.
a. to be abducted b. to be abducting c. to have been abducted d. to have been abducting
35. She was working on her computer with her baby next to _____.
a. herself b. her c. her own d. hers
36. _____ to offend anyone, she said both cakes were equally good.
a. Not wanting b. As not wanting c. She didn't want d. Because not wanting
37_____ in trying to solve this problem. It's clearly unsolvable.
a. There's no point b. It's no point c. There isn't point d. It's no need
38 Last year, when I last met her, she told me she _____ a letter every day for the last two months.
a. had written b. has written c. had been writing d. wrote
39. He _____ robbed as he was walking out of the bank.
a. had b. did c. got d. were
40. _____ forced to do anything. He acted of his own free will.
a. In no way was he b. No way he was c. In any way he was d. In any way was he
41. It _____ the best idea to pay for those tickets by credit card. It was too risky.
a. may not have been b. may not be c. might not be d. must not have been
42. They _____ in the basement for three months.
a. were made sleeping b. were made sleep c. were made to sleep d. made to sleep
43. We'll never know what might have happened _____ the email earlier.
a. if he sent b. had he sent c. if he has sent d. did he sent
44. If success _____, we need to prepare ourselves for every possible scenario.
a. is to be achieved b. is achieved c. will be achieved d. is due to achieve
45. ______ gifts to the judges.
a. It's not allowed offering b. It's not permitted to offer
c. It's not permitted offering d. It's not allowed to offer
46. I'm wondering which country _____ this year.
a. they have travelled b. have they travelled to c. they have travelled to d. have they travelled
47. Lisa likes opera, which is lucky for me, because _____ too.
a. I do b. I like c. do I d. I am
48. _____ Peter? I _____ for him all morning.
a. Have you been seeing / have looked b. Have you seen / 've been looking
c. Have you been seen / have been looking d. Have you seing / 've looked
49. Some actions that are habits for _____, may look weird to people from other nationalities.
a. the Japanese b. the Japanese people c. the Japaneses d. Japaneses
50. I don't understand why you always have to say _____ stupid things.
a. so b. such c. such a d. so much
51. If I continue reading 50 pages every day. By the end of the month I _____ 8,000 pages.
a. will read b. am going to read c. will be reading d. will have read

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52. She wouldn't be helping you if she _____ your sister
a. wouldn't be b. wouldn't have been c. isn't d. weren't
53. I wish I _____ come to the zoo with you next weekend, but I’m going to be busy.
a. could b. would c. had d. will
54. My parents were very _____ I expected they would buy me a better present.
a. disappointing b. disappointed c. disappoint d. disappointingly
55. She regretted _____
a. get married b. to get married c. having got married d. to have got married
56. The weather was very hot the whole time. We _____ a month later when it's cooler.
a. shouldn't have gone b. should have gone c. must have gone d. can’t have gone
57. I’d rather _____ for me at the station.
a. you waited b. you wait c. you to wait d. you waiting
58. The robbers _____ have escaped.
a. are thought that they b. it’s thought that they c. are thought to d. are thought that
59. I must go to the doctor and _____ before I go on holiday.
a. test my blood pressure b. have my blood pressure tested
c. have tested my blood pressure d. get to test my blood pressure
60. _____ everything she said, I won’t forgive her.
a. Despite of b. Although c. In spite of d. However
61. How many ______ the exam?
a. students passed b. students did pass c. did pass d. did students pass
62. A: 'I won't finish on time.' B: '_____.'
a. So won't I b. Neither do I c. Neither won't I d. Neither will I
63. The longer you practice every day, _____.
a. the best you will get b. better you'll get c. the better you'll get d. you'll get better
64. She is _____ woman.
a. an Egyptian young intelligent b. a young intelligent Egyptian
c. an intelligent young Egyptian d. an intelligent Egyptian young
65. I'm lucky to be surrounded by _____ fascinating people.
a. such a b. so c. so much d. such
66. Dr. Ahmed _____.
a. was waiting at the station very anxiously last night.
b. was waiting very anxiously at the station last night.
c. was very anxiously waiting at the station last night.
d. was waiting very anxiously last night at the station.
66. If they beat Ghazel Al-Mahala next weekend, they _____ ten successive games.
a. are winning b. have won c. will have won d. will win
67. You can play outside when you ____ your lunch.
a. will have eaten b. have eaten c. are eating d. eat
68. _____ the answer if she hadn't helped you?
a. Could you find b. Had you found c. Would you have found d. Would you find
69. I wish he _____ treating us like idiots. Who does he think he is?
a. would stop b. stopped c. had stopped d. stops
70. I love cheese now, but I _____ like it as a child.
a. didn’t used to b. didn’t use to c. wasn’t used to d. usedn’t to
71.It _____ easy to win the tournament. All the teams were really good.
a. mustn't have been b. shouldn't have been c. might not be d. can't have been
72. The attacker is thought _____ jumping from the second floor of the building.
a. to escaped b. that he escaped c. to have escaped d. he has escaped
73. _____ said that is totally crazy.
a. Whoever b. Whatever c. However d. Whenever
74. The new model comes in red or white but I don't like _____ of those colours.
a. either b. neither c. none d. both
75. . Our colleague talks a lot and you find it annoying. What could you say?
a. If only he’d been quiet b. If only he’d be quiet c. If only he were quiet d. I wish he is quiet

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76. I hate _____ that I can't do something because I'm a girl. Boys say that a lot.
a. telling b. to tell c. having to tell d. being told
77. He looked ______ a ghost.
a. as though he had seen b. as he had seen c. like seeing d. as if a
78. _____ nor any of the workers offered to help us.
a. The manager b. Neither the manager c. Either the manager d. None the manager
79. She couldn't remember how long they ______ when the accident happened.
a. had driven b. were driving c. had been driven d. had been driving
80. His daughter _____ at the finish line when he completes his first marathon.
a. will have waited b. will wait c. will be waiting d. is waiting
81. I'd rather he _____ with us, but he's already made a decision and is leaving at the end of the season.
a. stay b. stayed c. would stay d. had stayed
82. David denied _____ part in the robbery.
a. having taken correct b. to take c. take d. to have taken
83. I wish I _____ a normal life, but my life now is a real nightmare.
a. could have b. had had c. have had d. have
84. _____ I am with you, I can't stop smiling.
a. Whatever b. However c. Wherever d. Whenever
85. Do you have any idea of _____?
a. what is he talking about b. about what he's talking c. what is he talking d. what he's talking about
86. A: "Why didn't you go to the training session?"
B: "I ______ to the training. John saw me there. Ask him."
a. didn't go b. did go c. did went d. sure go
87. It was awesome to get _____ good response from the audience.
a. so much b. such c. such a d. so
88. _____ a hammer to kill his neighbour.
a. He is believed to use b. He is believed to have used
c. It is believed to have used d. He is believed that he used
89. I _____. I've hired a very good decorator.
a. 'm redecorating my kitchen b. will be redecorating my kitchen
c. will have my kitchen redecorate d. 'm having my kitchen redecorated
90. A: "It's really hot in this room." B: "Wait. I _____ the window."
a. 'll open b. 'm going to open c. 'm opening d. open
91. I _____ the tickets on Friday.
a. was buying b. bought c. have bought d. buyed
92. I _____ in this village all my life.
a. live b. 'm living c. 've lived d. was lived
93. A: "Why are you so dirty?" B: "Because I _____ the basement."
a. clean b. 've cleaned c. 've been cleaning d. cleaning
94. The new sofa isn't ____ the old one.
a. as nice as b. as nice than c. as nicer than d. the nicest as
95. I want to watch _____ TV. Have you seen _____ remote?
a. the / the b. – / the c. the / a d. the / –
96. We had only one hour, but we _____ the report on time.
a. could finish b. were able to finish c. can finish d. were finished
97. I'd prefer to do the assignment by _____. I don't like group work.
a. myself b. my own c. my d. me alone
98. My Christmas present was very _____. I got a pair of socks.
a. amazing b. amazed c. disappointing d. disappointed
99.I went into the room and the computer wasn't there. Somebody _____ it.
a. took b. was taking c. had taken d. was taken
100. He said to the police that his car _____.
a. stole b. had stolen c. was stole d. had been stolen
101. Tom lives in a mansion. He _____ rich.
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102. If I _____ she likes me, I'd ask her out. But she doesn't like me.
a. know b. knew c. had known d. would know
103. Did you remember _____ the door when you left?
a. lock b. to lock c. locking d. to locking
104. He opened a restaurant _____ not having a license.
a. in spite b. despite c. however d. although
105. We _____ tomorrow morning. The train _____ at 7:45 a.m.
a. will leave / leaves b. leave / is leaving c. are leaving / leaves d. leave / leaves
106. I _____ her since the day I met her.
a. 've loved b. 'm loving c. love d. loving
107.You should drive _____ if you don't want to have an accident.
a. slower b. more slowly c. more slower d. slowlier
108. A: "Do you like _____ books?" B: "Yes. I'm always at _____ library."
a. the / a b. a / the c. - / a d. - / the
109. I'd like to _____ help you, but I don't have money right now.
a. can b. be able to c. can to d. could
110. What _____ to do when we finish?
a. have we b. must we c. should we d. do we have
111. He crashed his car into a tree because he _____ attention to the road.
a. didn't pay b. hadn't paid c. wasn't paying d. not paid
112. I _____ beans when I was a child, but now I love them.
a. didn't use to like b. usedn't to like c. didn't use to liking d. was not used to like
113. Hundreds of people _____ after a fire broke out in an industrial unit.
a. have been evacuating b. were evacuate c. have evacuated d. have been evacuated
114. She _____ if we hadn't been there to take her to the hospital.
a. wouldn't survive b. wouldn't have survived c. hadn't survived d. didn't survive
115. I asked him where _____ but he didn't answer.
a. was Ayman b. Ayman was c. did Ayman go d. did Ayman be
116. I want _____ here until I come back.
a. you stay b. that you stay c. you to stay d. you staying
117. A: "Do you speak English?" B: "Yes, _____."
a. a little b. little c. a few d. few
118. The accident, _____ occurred shortly after 9 a.m., left him with serious head injuries.
a. which b. who c. that d. where
119. She was late, _____ she?
a. isn't b. doesn't c. wasn't d. didn't
120. _____ her my message, please?
a. Do you give b. Are you going to give c. Will you give d. Are you giving
121. He _____ me every day since we broke up. He ______ me thousands of times.
a. 's been calling / 's called b. 's called / 's been calling
c. 's been calling / 's been calling d. 's been called / 's been calling
122. He suffered an injury _____ his holiday in France.
a. during b. for c. while d. when
123. They have been to Paris, Rome, and many _____ big European cities.
a. others b. other c. another d. the other
124. You're going to have to do it _____.
a. you b. your own c. your d. yourself
125. I'm very _____. The present I got was very _____.
a. disappointing / disappointed b. disappointed / disappointing
c. disappointed / disappointed d. disappointing / disappointing
126. All the payments _____ out in September.
a. will send b. are going to send c. will be sending d. will be sent
127. That _____ be true. It's impossible!
a. shouldn't b. might not c. can't d. must not
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a. 'm b. will be c. 'm going to be d. was
129. If my boss _____ me work weekends, I'd quit my job.
a. would make b. would have made c. made d. will make
130. Your grandad and I are very proud of you. _____ come to your graduation party.
a. We both will b. Both we will c. We will both d. Will both we
131. There aren't _____ secrets to success. It's all about working hard.
a. no b. none c. any d. some
132. There was _____ bad traffic that we missed our flight.
a. such b. such a c. so d. so many
133. _____ his good intentions, he failed to achieve his goal.
a. However b. Although c. Despite d. So
134. You _____ be here when we get back.
a. would better b. had better c. should better d. better
135 The campsite is just _____ bike ride from the beach.
a. a ten-minutes b. ten minutes' c. ten minute
136. You can get _____ massage for free!
a. a 30-minute b. a 30-minutes c. 30 minute's
137. You owe me _____ rent.
a. two months' b. two months c. two month's
138. I will have _____ vacation at Christmas.
a. five days' b. five day's c. five-days
139. After only _____ journey, we were exhausted.
a. a days' b. two days's c. a day's
140. _____ delay is not really a delay.
a. Five minutes' b. Five minutes c. A five-minutes
141. You should give your employer _____ notice before leaving your job.
a. two week b. two week's c. two weeks'
142. _____ walk per day is an excellent way to stay fit and healthy.
a. A 40-minutes b. 40 minute's c. A 40-minute
143. You all deserve _____ coffee break.
a. a ten-minutes b. ten minute's c. ten minutes'
144. They started their business after _____ planning.
a. two year b. two years' c. two year's
145. Choose TWO correct sentences.
a. Steve was sent a postcard. b. They sent to Steve a postcard.
c. They were sent a postcard to Steve. d. A postcard was sent to Steve.
146. Choose TWO correct sentences.
a. They were brought a glass of wine to us. b. A glass of wine was brought to us.
c. We were brought a glass of wine. d. A glass of wine brought to us.
147. Choose TWO correct sentences.
a. The patient was given the facts. b. The doctor were given the facts to the patient.
c. The facts gave to the patient. d. The facts were given to the patient.
148. Choose TWO correct sentences.
a. The vehicle had lent to the robber the previous day.
b. The vehicle had been lent to the robber the previous day.
c. Someone had been lent the vehicle to the robber he previous day.
d. The robber had been lent the vehicle the previous day.
149. ______ I would do is wait for instructions.
a. That I said b. What I said c. It is what d. What said
150. ______ enjoyed most of the trip was the food.
a. What I b. All I c. What d. It's what I
151. ______ everything started to fall apart.
a. It was 2010 when b. 2010 it was c. 2010 was where d. Was 2010 when
152. Dr. Ahmed is ______ came up with the original idea. Choose TWO correct options
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153. ______ is to protect their family.
a. The reason why they did it b. How they did it c. Because they did it d. It's why they did it
154. Which sentence is INCORRECT?
a. It was to pay the mortgage ‫ الرهن‬that he sold his new car
b. The reason why he sold his new car was to pay the mortgage
c. What he did to pay the mortgage is sell his car
d. Paying the mortgage is why he sold his new car.
155. Which sentence is INCORRECT?
a. What he sold to pay the mortgage was his car. b. His car was to pay the mortgage he sold.
c. His car is what he sold to pay the mortgage. d. It was his car that he sold to pay the mortgage.
156. Which sentence is INCORRECT?
a. What we did was wait for help. b. The only thing we did was wait for help.
c. It's that we did wait for help. d. All we did was wait for help.
157. Which sentence is INCORRECT?
a. It was Osama who helped us. b. Osama was the person who helped us.
c. The person who helped us was Osama. d. Osama was helped us.
158. Which sentence is INCORRECT?
a. It's music from the 70's that we play.
b. What we play is music from the 70's.
c. Music from the 70's is we play. correct
d. All we play is music from the 70's.
159. They said they were going to have twins, ______ surprised everybody.
a. that b. which correct c. what d. whose
160. This is the man ______. Choose the INCORRECT answer
a. who I used to work with. b. with whom I used to work.
c. I used to work with. d. whom I used to work with.
161. They've caught the driver ______ caused the car accident. Choose TWO correct options
a. who b. – c. that d. which
162. Several men in plainclothes, ______ were armed, forced him to go with them.
a. who some b. whom some c. some of whom d. some who
163. She's going with a friend ______ I really don't like. Choose the INCORRECT answer
a. whom b. who c. that d. which
164. This is the house ______. Choose TWO correct options
a. where I was born b. I was born c. in which I was born d. in where I was born
165. The world is full of good singers _______. Choose TWO correct options
a. whom nobody has heard of. b. who nobody has heard of.
c. of which nobody has heard. d. of whom nobody has heard.
166. The paramedics rescued the driver, ______ legs were injured.
a. who both b. whom both c. both of whom d. both of whose
167. ______ won him many enemies. Choose TWO correct options
a. What he wrote b. That he wrote c. Which he wrote d. The things he wrote
168. The police in Seattle has arrested 10 men, ______ are members of a dangerous street gang.
a. all of who b. all of whom c. all who d. whom all
169. ______, she didn’t mention her daughter's promotion.
a. Not wishing to boast b. Her not wishing to boast c. Alice not wishing to boast
170. The company closed for a year of renovations, ______.
a. the boss leaving many employees looking for work.
b. leaving many employees looking for work.
c. left many employees looking for work.
171. ______, he had a long holiday.
a. Having finished the novel
b. The novel finished
c. The writer having finished the novel
172. ______ with his daughter's behaviour, he bought her sweets.
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173.______, Mark retired from international competition.
a. Having won every major judo title b. Won every major judo title
c. He having won every major judo title
174. ______, I feel that my training sessions are much better.
a. Taking my multivitamin b. Taken my multivitamin
c. I taking my multivitamin
175. ______, the surface maintains its original appearance over time.
a. Cleaned with hot water and soap b. Cleaning with hot water and soap
c. Having cleaned with hot water and soap
176. Which sentence is CORRECT?
a. The house being made of stone, it is quite cool in summer.
b. Made of stone, the house is quite cool in summer.
c. Making it of stone, the house is quite cool in summer.
177.______, he heard a strange noise that came from the ceiling.
a. Reached the top of the stairs b. John reaching the top of the stairs
c. Reaching the top of the stairs
178. ______, he had to stay home while his friends were out having fun.
a. Without John having any money b. Not having any money
c. Not being had money
179. This is ______.
a. the brother of the student I told you about. b. the student I told you about's brother.
c. the brother of the student's I told you about.
180. It's ______ to the top of the mountain. Are you sure you want to go?
a. a walk of 5 hours b. 5 hours' walk c. 5 hour's walk
181. Some experts say that ______ isn't healthy for babies and toddlers.
a. cow milk b. milk of cow c. cow's milk
182. Write your name on ______.
a. the top's page b. the top of the page c. the page's top
183. There are two new ______ in our street.
a. shoe's shops b. shoes shops c. shoe shops
184. The number of ______ has increased.
a. road accidents b. accidents of the road c. road's accidents
185. A: Is that a ______? I need one to light the incense. B: No, that's just the ______ where I
keep my old coins.
a. matchbox / matchbox b. matchbox / box of matches c. box of matches / matchbox
d. box of matches / box of matches
185. ______ was a total success.
a. The party of yesterday b. Yesterday's party c. Yesterday party
186. One of the flashback sequences towards the ______ is absolutely brilliant.
a. end of the film b. film end c. film's end
187. The ______ is disappointing. Choose TWO correct options
a. team's lack of ambition b. lack of ambition of the team c. team lack of ambition
187. You didn't call your mum, and you _____.
a. should have called b. had c. should have
188. 'He doesn't care about us.' 'I _____ because he never calls.'
a. don't guess so b. guess not c. think not
188. I've never been to New Zealand but one day I ______.
a. will b. have c. 'll do
189. A: 'Is he coming with us?' B: 'I ______. I don't really like him.'
a. hope doesn't b. hope no c. hope not
190. I know I said I would go with you, but I won't ____.
a. be able to do b. be able so c. be able to
A: 'Are you going to buy the house?' B: 'We ______, but we finally decided that it was too
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191. He took the golden plates and washed ______ very carefully.
a. each one b. each of they c. the ones
192. He really loves you but he won't ______ because he is too proud.
a. tell so b. say so c. tell
193. He doesn't go out as often as he ______.
a. used to b. used so c. used do
194. I'm studying for the exams, but not as much as I ______.
a. am b. should c. would
195. I ______ Sam for money, but I didn't because I don't want to owe him anything.
a. was asking b. would ask c. will ask d. was going to ask
196. I had a feeling that the party ______ a disaster. Choose TWO correct options
a. would be b. was being c. was to be d. was going to be
197. We didn't expect that he ______ like that.
a. would react b. was reacting c. would be reacted d. will react
198. She ______ her speech when someone threw an egg at her. Choose TWO correct options
a. would finish b. was about to finish c. was going to finish d. would be finishing
199. I told you she ______ everybody. She can't keep a secret.
a. was going to tell b. was telling c. will tell d. told
200. After finishing his last book, I asked him what he ______ next, but he just didn't know. Choose
TWO correct options
a. was doing b. would be doing c. did d. was going to do
1. The baby ______ be born in March, but it was finally born in April.
a. was about to b. was due to c. would d. was on the verge of
2. The couple who died in the fire ______ married at the end of the month. Choose TWO correct
options
a. were getting b. would get c. were due to get d. are getting
3. The next day we ______ to Germany where we ______ a press conference.
a. would fly / attended b. were going to fly / attended
c. will fly / would attend d. were flying / were due to attend
4. A family of six, who ______ the following week, died when the building collapsed. Choose TWO
correct options
a. were to move out b. would be moved out c. moved out d. were going to move out
5. The government ______ to pass the new law by the end of the year.
a. is about b. is on the verge c. is d. is on the point
6. The new canal ______ to be finished by December next year.
a. is due b. is on the brink c. is about d. is on the verge
7. Researchers say they are ______ discovering a new form of life.
a. about b. on the verge of c. on the point of d. on the point of / on the verge of
8. She is ______ to give birth to their second child in a few weeks.
a. sure b. on the verge c. about d. due
9. The National Institute of Health ______ to begin the first human trials for an experimental vaccine
in the coming months.
a. is on the verge b. is due c. is about d. is on the point
10. The prime minister ______ contact the French president to begin negotiations.
a. is on the verge b. is on the brink c. is due d. is to
11. The next-generation of the device ______ to be unveiled until October 4th.
a. isn't due b. isn't unlikely c. isn't about d. isn't on the verge
12. Experts say the terrorist attack ______ to affect tourism in the short term.
a. is on the point b. is due c. is bound d. is about
13. The government ______ its decision at a press conference on Friday.
a. is about to announce b. is unlikely to announce
c. is on the verge of announcing d. is due to announce
14. We ______ married in July. Choose TWO correct options
a. are getting b. get c. are going to get d. will have get
15. The conference ______ at 6. Don't be late.
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a. is starting b. starts c. will have started d. will be started
16. You look tired. ______ you a cup of tea?
a. Will I get b. Shall I get c. Am I getting d. Am I going to get
17. ______ that computer later on? Choose TWO correct options
a. Will you use b. Will you have used c. Will you be using d. Are you going to use
18. When he comes to London next week, he ______ with some friends. Choose the INCORRECT
answer
a. 'll be staying b. will have stayed c. is going to stay d. is staying
19. ______ me a favour? Can you water the plants for me while I'm away?
a. Will you do b. Are you going to do c. Are you doing d. Will you have done
20. If you want to talk to me, I ______ at the sports hall all afternoon.
a. train b. 'm training c. will train d. will be training
21. Do you think you ______ cleaning before dad arrives?
a. finish b. are going to finish c. are finishing d. will have finished
22. Oh no, it's broken! Don't worry I ______ you a new one.
a. 'm buying b.’ll buy c. 'm going to buy d.’ll be buying
23. We ______ into our new flat at the end of next week. Choose the INCORRECT answer
a. move b. are moving c. 'll be moving d. are going to move
24. The manager was accused of _______ the origin of the money. Choose TWO correct options
a. not investigating b. not to investigate c. not to have investigated d. not having investigated
25. The delegate refused ______.
a. being interviewed b. to interview c. having been interviewed d. to be interviewed
26. There's no point ______ for a culprit now. Choose TWO correct options
a. looking b. to look c. in looking d. in to look
27. I'm glad _____ there for Jessica. She really needed someone and I was the only person
supporting her.
a. to be b. to have been c. being d. having been
28. He admitted ______ the gun to the murderer. Choose TWO correct options
a. to give b. giving c. to have given d. having given
29. The company has reached an agreement ______ by an investing consortium.
a. to acquire b. acquiring c. to be acquired d. being acquired
30. I hate ______ in August. I would rather ______ a day off on the beach.
a. have to work / be enjoying b. having to work / to be enjoying
c. to have to work / being enjoying d. having to work / be enjoying
31. With her choice of clothes, she has really mastered the art of how ______.
a. to be noticed b. to notice c. being noticed d. be noticed
32. They seem ______ badly treated by their protectors. Choose TWO correct options
a. being b. having been c. to be d. to have been
33. He says he's your friend, but he didn't help you. If he were your friend, he _____ you.
a. had helped b. would have helped c. would help d. helped
34. I feel fine because I took the medicine. If I _____ the medicine, I would still be in pain.
a. wouldn't take b. wouldn't have taken c. didn't take d. hadn't taken
35. I'm not patient and I didn't wait for them. If I was more patient, I _____ for them.
a. would wait b. would have waited c. waited d. had waited
36. I am where I am today because you helped me. I ____ where I am today if you hadn't helped me.
a. wouldn't have been b. hadn't been c. weren't d. wouldn't be
37. I should be your coach. If I _____ your coach, you would have won many more trophies.
a. was b. had been c. would be d. would have been
38. If I was ill, I _____ to work yesterday.
a. wouldn't have gone b. wouldn't go c. hadn't gone d. didn't go
39. If he hadn't been wearing a helmet, he _____ dead now.
a. might be b. might have been c. were d. had been
40. I didn't understand his letter because I don't speak Russian. If I _____ Russian, I would have
understood his letter.
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41. I'm tired because I went to bed late. If I hadn't gone to bed so late, I _____ tired now.
a. wouldn't have been b. wouldn't be c. weren't d. hadn't been
42. It's beautiful! Thanks, but you ______ anything for me.
a. needn't have bought b. needn't buy c. mustn't have bought d. shouldn't have bought
43. We'll ______ be more careful about what we say in the future.
a. have to b. must c. need to d. be able
44. You ______ see a specialist to check that knee.
a. need b. ought to c. should have d. 'd better
45. When you get a new employee, you ______ work so hard any longer.
a. won't must b. won't have to c. shouldn't d. won't need to
46. The effects ____ last 6 to 8 hours.
a. ought to b. are meant c. are supposed to d. had better
47. They ______ us a discount because we couldn't sleep in the room that we had booked.
a. must have offered b. 'd better offered c. ought to have offered d. should have offered
48. If we ______ to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge?
a. aren't meant b. shouldn't c. aren't supposed d. don't have
49. When I was at school, we ______ wear a uniform.
a. ought to b. had to c. were supposed to d. must
50. We ______ do the dishes today; we can leave them for tomorrow.
a. needn't b. don't have c. mustn't d. don't need to
51. Visitors ______ stay at night.
a. aren't permitted b. aren't allowed to c. hadn't better d. mustn't
52. She ______ an angel in that dress.
a. looked like b. seemed like c. looked as if d. seemed as if
53. We heard the neighbours ______ and we called the police. Choose TWO correct options
a. fought b. to fight c. fighting d. fight
54. He ______ to have lost all hope.
a. looks as if b. seems c. looks d. seems like
55. It looks ______ it'll stop raining soon. Choose TWO correct options
a. as if b. how c. like if d. as though
56. It ______ very different from anything I have eaten before.
a. tastes like b. tastes as if c. tastes d. tastes as though
57. This cake ______ . Can I have a piece?
a. is smelling wonderful b. is smelling wonderfully c. smells wonderfully d. smells wonderful
58. It tastes ______ onion. I don't really like it. Choose TWO correct options
a. as if b. of c. how d. like
(1)
1 .If I were you, I ______ anything. Choose TWO correct options
a. hadn't said b. wouldn't say c. wouldn't be said d. wouldn't have said
2I. f I'd known, I ______ you. Choose TWO correct options
a. might have helped b. would help c. might help d. would have helped
3. If we had planned this better, we ______ in so much trouble now.
a. wouldn't have been b. hadn't been c. wouldn't be d. weren't
4. ______ your job, you will need enough money to sustain yourself for a few months. Choose TWO
correct options
a. If you lose b. Whether you lose c. Should you lose d. Had you lose
5. We are going to go ahead with the plan, ______ . Choose TWO correct options
a. whether or not they like it b. even if they won't like it
c. provided that they will like it d. whether they like it or not
6. This might never have happened ______ me earlier. Choose TWO correct options
a. if you would have told b. had you told c. if you had told d. if you told
7. If he ______ out who did it, he would kill them.
a. found b. would find c. had found d. would have found
8. You'll miss the train ______ a taxi. Choose TWO correct options
a. in case you take b. even if you take c. provided that you take d. whether or not you take
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9. If I had known about your plans earlier, I ______ you. Choose TWO correct options
a. might have warned b. might warn c. would warn d. would have warned
10______ you out, would you have asked her out? Choose TWO correct options
a. Supposing she hadn't asked b. If she hadn't asked
c. Provided that she wouldn't have ask you out d. If she wouldn't have ask you out
11. .You can offer as much as you want, I'll never work for you. (Choose the option with similar
meaning).
a. Even if you offer a lot of money b. Provided you offer a lot of money
c. Unless you offer a lot of money d. As long as you offer a lot of money
12. You can download the software ______ you accept the Terms and Conditions. Choose TWO
correct options
a. even if b. whether or not c. only if d. on condition that
13..Take my card _____ you need to contact me.
a. on condition that b. in case c. as long as d. even if
14. Only members can go in. Choose TWO options with the same meaning
a. Unless you are a member, you can't go in.
b. You can go in even if you are a member.
c. You can go in wether or not you are a member.
d. You can go in only if you are a member.
15. .We're going for a trek tomorrow ____ it rains.
a. unless b. providing c. in case d. as long as
16. We're going for a trek tomorrow ____ it doesn't rain. Choose TWO correct options
a. unless b. providing c. even if d. as long as
2)
1. I'll lend you the money _____ that you pay me back by Friday.
a. in case b. even if c. on condition d. unless
2. You can use my computer _____ you promise to be careful. Choose TWO correct options
a. provided b. unless c. as long as d. in case
3. You cannot use my computer _____ you promise to be careful.
a. provided b. unless c. as long as d. only if
4. _____ you found a wallet with money in it. What would you do?
a. As long as b. Unless c. Even if d. Suppose
5. What kind of problems are preventing you ______.
a. sleep b. to sleep c. from sleeping d. slept
6. The journalist advised ______ video blogging on Youtube. Choose TWO correct options
a. me to try b. me try c. me trying d. me that I should try
7. His father is planning ______ an influential lawyer within the firm.
a. he to become b. him to become c. for him to become d. him become
8. If you don't come forward and tell the truth, you may risk ______ wrong ideas about you.
a. them spreading b. they speading c. them spread d. them to spread
9. He's always encouraging ______ their own imagination.
a. his students using b. his students to use c. his students use d. his students for using
10. An Indian girl's father has arranged ______ the son of a very wealthy friend of his
a. her marry b. her marrying c. her to marry d. for her to marry
11. I'd love my parents ______ me ______ whatever I want.
a. let / do b. let / to do c. to let / to do d. to let / do
12. I truly recommend ______ to the police immediately. Choose TWO correct options
a. that you go b. you going c. you to go d. you go
13. His injury hasn't stopped ______.
a. that he runs b. him run c. him running d. him to run
14. His mistake caused him ______ his job.
a. lose b. to lose c. losing d. lost
15. He seems so lost. Isn't it time you _______ a chat with him.
a. have b. would have c. to have d. had
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a. did b. had c. would d. would have
3)
1. What if you _______ a superpower of your choice? Which would it be?
a. will have b. have c. could have d. will have
2. I wish they _______ a bit more respect in the last meeting.
a. would show b. did showed c. showed d. had shown
3. I like my job, but I hate my boss. If only I _______ a better boss.
a. had b. would have c. have d. 'd had
4. You don't like the essay topic we chose, do you? Would you rather we _______ a different topic?
a. would chose b. would have chosen c. had chosen d. chose
5. If there are any cuts, cracks or bulges in your tyre, it's time you _______ them.
a. would replace b. replaced c. might replace d. had replaced
6. If only they _______ how important they are to each other. They wouldn't be arguing all the time.
a. known b. might know c. knew d. know
7. I'd rather we _______ the car. I'm tired and don't feel like walking.
a. took b. had taken c. would take d. take
8. Do you want to take the bus or would you rather ____the subway? Choose TWO correct options
a. to take b. take c. we take d. we took
9. The murder suspect _______ have been hiding in the Netherlands.
a. might to b. is thought to c. is though that d. might
10. _______ many home owners don't want to risk selling their properties.
a. There seems that b. It would appear that c. Apparently, d. It apparently
11. Apple _______ looking to buy a Formula 1.
a. is apparently b. is said that it is c. is said to be d. is believed
12. The terrorist group _______ trying to recruit new members.
a. might be b. is believed to be c. seems to d. there appears to
13. The team's supporters _______ forgotten what the manager did for the team last season.
a. might b. appear having c. seem to have correct d. are understood to have
14. Leonardo and Nina _______ begun dating in early June.
a. are thought to have b. are thought to be c. would d. might have
15._______ continue for the next 24 to 72 hours
a. It is expected that the blackouts will b. The blackouts are expected to
c. The blackouts are expected will d. There is expected that the blackouts will
16_______ interested in signing Wilson.
a. It seems that 14 clubs to be b. There are understood to be 14 clubs
c. 14 clubs are understood to be d. There are understood to be 14 clubs are
4)
1_______ that the president is a very private man in a very public job.
a. There seems b. It would seem c. It seems d. There might be
2. The key witness is _______ a friend of the accuser.
a. allegedly b. according to c. apparently d. is said
3. ______ break the law, _______ put themselves and others in unnecessary danger.
a. Not only they / but they also b. Not only have they / but they also have
c. Not only did they / but did they also d. Not only did they / but they also
4. _______ allow such terrible actions to happen again.
a. Never again we will b. No way will c. Under no circumstances will we d. Little will we
5. We all need to be on sensible alert, but _______ allow fear to dictate the course of our lives.
a. never we must b. on no account should we c. no way we should
6. _______ Jacqueline Kennedy _______ a first lady as charming, glamorous, or inspirational.
a. Never / was there b. Never / there was
c. Not since / there has been d. Not since / has there been
7. Very _______ see that type of heroism again.
a. rarely will people b. never will people c. rarely people will d. little people will
8_______ know how widely diffused his tweet would become.
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9. _______ more vulnerable _______ when we are beginning to fall in love.
a. Nowhere we are / that b. Nowhere are we / than
c. Nowhere we are / as d. Nowhere are we / that
10. _______ refuse an offer like that!
a. Under no circumstances I'll b. No way am I going to
c. Never again I'm going to d. Seldom am I
11. ____started the discussion _______ a group of hooligans arrived and started shouting slogans.
a. Barely had they / when b. No sooner had they / when
c. Barely they had / when d. No sooner had they / that
12. ______ we take specific actions immediately _______ hope to stop climate change in some way.
a. Rarely when / can we b. If only / can we c. Only if / can we d. Only / we can
13. They _______ the battle; they had more soldiers and better equipment, but they lost.
a. are sure to win b. should have won c. were bound to win d. can't have won
14. He _______ his illness with better eating habits. But now it's too late.
a. must not have prevented b. might have prevented
c. can have prevented d. could have prevented
15. According to the police, the escaped prisoner _______ be hiding in the town any more.
a. might not b. must not c. won't definitely d. is unlikely to
16. Guests _______ love the views from the terrace.
a. might likely b. are bound to c. probably will d. will definitely
5)
1. The supporters were in shock. They _______ their team to lose.
a. definitely didn't expect b. definitely won't expect
c. can't have expected d. must not have expected
2. Your parents _______ fly into a rage when they see the scratch on their car. You took it without
their permission!
a. are bound to b. are likely c. probably will d. will definitely
3. Experts say that they _______ their first final ever.
a. bound to win b. sure to win c. are likely to win d. might win
4. Rafting down the river in May _______ really exciting.
a. must be b. is bound to be c. probably will be d. is probably be
5. They _______ home before 6. Their train arrives at 5.30, and they live just opposite the station.
a. will probably be b. should be c. can't be d. are unlikely to be
6. They _______ straight to the hotel after the restaurant. I was in the room next door and I didn't
hear anything.
a. didn't definitely go b. definitely didn't go c. can't go d. couldn't have gone
7. The game has a single button, _______, the player has to push just one button in order to play.
a. after all b. basically c. at least d. that is to say
8. I wanted to save some money, but I ______ lost a lot of money.
a. obviously b. incidentally c. actually d. at least
9. He may not be very good, but _______ he tries hard.
a. at least b. that is to say c. whereas d. what is more
10. He complains very often, but he has _______ nothing to complain about.
a. at least b. furthermore c. besides d. in fact
11. I saw Jerry and Cath today. _______ Jerry, do you know that he's going to Australia on a
business trip next week?
a. Regarding b. Talking of c. Otherwise d. As far as is concerned

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