Short test 1A (Unit 1)

Vocabulary Grammar
1 In each group (1–5), find a word that does not fit 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
in. the verb in brackets (present simple or present
continuous).
1 uncle niece nephew mother
1 My brother __________________ (study) for a test
2 only child baby teenager adult now, we must be quiet.

3 anxious satisfied depressed worried 2 They __________________ (have) a test every

month.
4 argue with get on well split up break up
3 He __________________ (not / think) he will
5 Christmas Halloween Mother’s Easter remember all those things.
Day Sunday
4 What time __________________ (the lesson / start)?
Mark: ___ / 5 5 And tomorrow afternoon, after the test, he
__________________ (meet) his friend in the park.
2 Complete the sentences with the correct missing
words. Mark: ___ / 5
1 Tom and Brenda got married. The w_________ took
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
place at the local castle.
the verb in brackets (will or be going to).
2 When a couple get married, they become h_________ 1 The bags are too heavy, Mum. I
and wife. __________________ (help) you.
3 Tina wants to try bungee jumping. Her mother is 2 Look, over there, the car __________________
naturally a_________ about it. (crash)!
4 They can never agree on things; they 3 In ten years, most people __________________
a_________ a lot. (ride) e-bikes.
5 Do you prefer to call your friends or do you rather 4 __________________ (Liz / study) abroad next year?
t_________ them?
5 This time next week, I __________________ (travel)
Mark: ___ / 5 to Spain.

3 Complete the sentences with the appropriate Mark: ___ / 5

prepositions in the correct place.
6 Circle the correct word in each sentence.
1 How do you get with your brother?
1 I don’t really agree from / with you.
2 Jill and Ben fell in love first sight.
2 I’ve forgotten about / of my mum’s birthday party!
3 Mia’s grandpa retired work last month.
3 This bag doesn’t belong of / to you.
4 Jim’s grandfather is a scientist, the whole family look
to him. 4 She loves listening to / at music in the evening.

5 We take care the neighbours’ dog when they are on 5 Jack can always rely in / on his best friend.
holiday.
Mark: ___ / 5
Mark: ___ / 5
Total: ___ / 30

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Short test 1B (Unit 1)
Vocabulary Grammar
1 In each group (1–5), find a word that does not 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form
fit in. of the verb in brackets (present simple or
present continuous).
1 mother nephew father daughter
1 My grandpa has a flat in town but this summer he
2 boyfriend adult baby child __________________ (live) out in the country.

3 depressed guilty satisfied jealous 2 On Sundays, I __________________ (prepare)

breakfast for the whole family.
4 break up split up have an have a
3 My little sister __________________ (not / believe)
argument relationship
in ghosts any more.
5 Easter Father’s Christmas Thanksgiving
4 What time __________________ (you / meet)
Day Eve
Kevin? I’d like to see him, too.
Mark: ___ / 5 5 What time __________________ (you / start)
school?
2 Complete the sentences with the correct
missing words. Mark: ___ / 5
1 Jill is p_________! The baby will be born in May. 5 Complete the sentences with the correct
2 We’ll all get together on grandpa’s birthdays – it will future form of the verb in brackets (will or be
be a big family c_________. going to).

3 Millie looked with e_________ at Meg’s new jeans. 1 It’s too difficult, __________________ (you / help)
They were great but very expensive. me, please.

4 American families often d_________ the Christmas 2 He’s very good at sports. I think he
tree a week or two before Christmas. __________________ (win) the race.

5 Jane and Ben spent a happy c_________ in the
country. Later the family moved to London.
Mark: ___ / 5
3 Complete the sentences with the appropriate
prepositions in the correct place.
1 Do you often argue your brother?
2 Louise graduated university in spring.
6 Circle the correct word in each sentence.
3 Who do you take, your mum or dad?
4 On Halloween, children dress as ghosts and
witches.
5 Do you sometimes invite your girlfriend to eat in a
good restaurant?
Mark: ___ / 5
3 What __________________ (John / do) after the
holidays?
4 Tomorrow night, I __________________ (listen) to
my favourite band.
5 Look! The engine is on fire. The plane
__________________ (crash).
Mark: ___ / 5
1 She apologized for / of arriving late.
2 What do you think on / about this?
3 Will you stop laughing to / at me!
4 I find it difficult to disagree about / with you.
5 They arrived to / at the airport just in time.

Mark: ___ / 5

TOTAL: ___ / 30

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