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3000 T E S T S, elementary level, by, Edward R. Rosset
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Written by, Edward R. Rosset, Member of the Bachelor of Arts, Association of Euskadi., Published by, Stanley, Layout, Angela Gomez Martin, Front page design, Ves?, Printers, Berekintza, , © Editorial Stanley, Apdo. 207 - 20300 IRUN - SPAIN, Telf. (943) 64 04 12 - Fax. (943) 64 36 94, , ISBN: 84-7873-183-0, Dep. Leg. BI-2818-03, First edition 1992, Second edition 1995, Reprinted 1996, Third edition 2003
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3000 T E S T S, level 1
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1000 T E S T S L E V E L !, , 1. Children, at what time are you going ... school, today?, a) to, b) to the, c) at, d) at the, , 11. "There were a lot of people," means there were, ... people., a) much, b) few, c) big, d) many, , 2. She has been waiting for her boyfriend ..., October., a) for, b) since, c) already, d) from, , 12. Little Jimmy is very fast. He's just... it., a) to finished, b) finished, c)finish, d) to finish, , 3. We haven't got... money to buy a new car yet., a) enough, b) too much, c) too many, d) quite, , 13. They were waiting... her for half an hour., a) at, b) for, c) from, d) to, , 4. The little girl had a cup of tea in ... hands., a) his, b) your, c) her, d) the, , 14. You can't speak French yet,... you, Timothy?, a) does, b) do, c) can't, d) can, , 5. How old is your brother, Richard? He ... ten, yesterday., a) is, b) has, c) was, d) had, , 15. You have never seen this before, ... you?, a) haven't, b) don't, c) do, d) have, 16. Darling,... go to the cinema tonight!, a) let we, b) let's, c) we let, d) we let's, , 6. How ... are you going to be in London, Mr, Evans?, a) long, b) much, c) many, d) time, , 17. Mum,... go shopping today, it's raining., a) don't let we, b) let's not, c) don't we, d) let's no, , 7. There ... children in the park, weren't there?, a) were a lot of, b) were a lot, c) was a lot, d) was lots of, , 18. The whole cake ... eaten by the children last, Sunday., a) has been, b) was, c) will be, d) is, , 8. You can speak English better than your friend,, a) can you, c) can't you, , b) don't you, d) speak you, , 9. That old woman drinks too much,...?, a) doesn't she, b) does she, c) isn't it, d) drinks she, , 19. Peter's exercises are ... of all, in my, opinion., a) better than, b) the better, c) the best, d) best, , 10. How... are you going to give Susan for her, work?, a) much, b) many, c) little, d) money, , 20. This problem ... by this clever boy last, night., a) will be solved, b) is solved, c) was solved, d) solved, , 5
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. If she caught the plane, she ... arrive in time., a) would, b) will, c) does, d) did, , 11. What door is that? I think it is the ..., a) main door, b) door main, c) main's door, d) door's main, , 2. If I could, I... go shopping with you, darling., a) went, b) would, c) must, d) will, , 12. Sandra is ... came to the party wearing that, funny dress., a) one which, b) that who, c) what, d) the one who, , 3. Girls, you ... say those things about your, teachers., a) mustn't, b) haven't to, c) haven't, d) mustn't to, , 13. Darling, ... did you have dinner with, last, night?, a) who, b) that, c) which, d) whose, , 4.I... write to Jennifer. I haven't written to her for, ages., a) must to, b) have that, c) have, d) must, , 14. The man ... I met yesterday had an accident on, the way here., a) whose, b) whom, c) to who, d) which, , 5. Your problem is not difficult. It's ... than, ours., a) easier, b) easiest, c) more easy, d) most easy, , 15. The Bristol train ... . It was half an hour late., a) has just arrived, b) has arrived just, c) arrived has just, d) just has arrived, , 6. My mother's dress is ... than my aunt's., a) more long, b) longest, c) longer, d) the longest, , 16. Have another piece of cake. No, thanks, ... too, much., a) I've ate, b) I ate, c) I eaten, d) I've eaten, , 7. By lunch time she will ... all the letters., a) have typed, b) had typed, c) have type, d) had type, , 17. I think my brother ... to come next month., a) can, b) could, c) will be, d) will be able, , 8. By twelve o'clock they will ... running for two, hours., a) be, b) have been, c) have, d) been, , 18. Sorry, monsieur, I don't speak French.... you, speak English?, a) Can't, b)Will, c) Are able, d) Would, , 9. My secretary was late. She had never ... late, before., a) was, b) had, c) been, d) came, , 19. Mr. Brown ... for a loan, but then he won the, lottery., a) has asked, b) asks, c) was asking, d) was going to ask, , 10. When the two boys arrived, most of their, friends ..., a) have left, b) had left, c) have leave, d) had leave, , 20. Little Susan ... TV when we got there., a) watch, b) watched, c) was watching, d) saw, , 6
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 1, , 1. Jimmy, ... champagne on Christmas day?, a) you drink, b) are you going to drink, c) are you to drink d) drink you, , 11. When did you finish ... your book?, a) to write, b) to writing, c) write, d) writing, , 2. Every day he ... four or five miles. He is very, fit., a) is running, b) runs, c) run, d) is going to run, , 12. You must have something to eat before ... to, school., a) go, b) going, c) to go, d) of go, , 3. That child is ... big! He's like his father., a) so many, b) so, c) so much, d) as, , 13. Did you ... in the London marathon last year?, a) run, b) ran, c) runed, d) running, , 4. What did you ... ? I couldn't hear you., a) say, b) tell, c) said, d) told, , 14. What what time did you ... to the bingo last, night?, a) went, b) go, c) going, d) to go, , 5. "Will you come to the party tonight? " "I am... ", a) afraid, b) afraid not, c) don't afraid, d) fear not, 6. Boys, ... here, will you!, a) you come, c) comes, , 15. The children haven't ... back from school yet., a) come, b) came, c) coming, d) corned, 16. "Where did you park the car?" "It's ... Pyrland, Road.", a) on, b) into, c) at, d) in, , b) come, d) to come, , 7. Hello, darling, have you ... dinner yet?, a) make, b) do, c) made, d) done, , 17. Tommy, don't sit on the floor, sit ... the chair., a) on, b) at, c) in, d) by, , 8. I'm going to the kitchen to, some coffee., a) make, b) do, c) made, d) did, , 18. No, I ... to have anything to eat today., a) am no going, b) am not going, c) don't go, d) go not, , 9. "How are you going to travel?" "... car, of, course.", a) On, b) In, c) By, d) In the, , 19. "What ... to drink today, wine or beer?" "Wine,, please" ., a) are you going, b) are you, c) are going, d) do you, , 10. How ... you go to the hypermarket, tomorrow?, a) did, b) will, c) shall, d) should, , 20. That green car on the corner is my ..., a) father's the car, b) father's car, c) car's father, d) car's the father, , 7
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S, , T, , A, , 1. That yellow bicycle on the corner is ..., a) the John's bicycle, b) John's the bicycle, c) the John's the bicycle, d) John's bicycle, 2. The little boy is playing with ... toys., a) her, b) its, c) their, d) his, 3. "Is there... tea in the cup?" " No, there isn't much"., a) much, b) many, c) a lot, d) some, 4. How much money ... you spend on Saturdays?, a) does, b) do, c) don't, d) doesn't, 5. Jeff, ... you go to that pub every day?, a) do, b) does, c) doesn't, d) have, 6. My mother usually ... fresh bread every, morning., a) is buying, b) buy, c) buys, d) bought, 7. My daughter ... to England every year., a) go, b) is going, c) went, d) goes, 8. There ... only a little coffee in the cup., a) was, b) were, c) had, d) have, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. Haven't you done your homework ...?, a) still, b) already, c) since, d) yet, 12. "How old are you?" "I ... ", a) am 20 years old, b) am 20 years, c) have 20 years, d) have 20 years old, 13. That is old Mrs Cohn. How ... she?, a) many years has, b) old has, c) many years is, d) old is, 14. Sheila, ... go to the disco tonight., a) let we, b) let's, c) we let, d) we let's, 15. My father wants to see Nora. ... come here at, once., a) Tell she, b) Tell her, c) Let she, d) Let her, 16. This man is ... Mr Wilson, perhaps taller., a) as tall as, b) so tall so, c) as tall so, d) so tall as, 17. She has been ill, but she certainly ... today., a) look best, b) looks better, c) looks best, d) is best, 18. Jennifer ... to the cinema by your, brother., a) has taken, b) was taken, c) is taken, d) is going, , 9. There ... several boys playing in the middle of, the road., a) was, b) were, c) had, d) have, , 19. My brother wrote this article. It ... by my, brother., a) will be wrote, b) was write, c) was written, d) is written, , 10. We haven't been to Scotland ... 1988., a) for, b) during, c) since, d) until, , 20. Mary, ... you go out if you felt better?, a) will, b) shall, c) would, d) should, , 8
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 1, , 11. My mother is the only person ... understands, , 1. What ... you do if you won a lot of money?, a) will, b) must, c) would, d) wouldn't, , a) which, c) whom, , 2. You ... have a passport to travel abroad., a) must what, b) must to, c) can must, d) must, , b) whose, d) who, , 12. And this is ... happened that night., a) which, b) that, c) what, d) who, , 3.I ... to go to Madrid last month, on a business, trip., a) must, b) had, c) have, d) has, , 13. "Have you done your homework?" "Yes, I ..., it.", a) have already done b) have done already, c) already have done d) already did, , 4. You have to be much ... than this., a) most careful, b) more careful, c) carefulest, d) carefuler, , 14. It... for ages in this part of the country., a) hasn't rained, b) has rained, c) doesn't rain, d) did rain, , 5. The Nile is... river in Africa., a) longer than, b) the longest, c) longer one, d) longest than, , 15.I don't think he ... to find his books. I have, hidden them., a) will be able, b) can, c) could, d) is able, , 6. The maths teacher will ... correcting the exams, by 5., a) have finished, b) finished, c) have, finish, d) finishes, , 16. She was speaking too fast for me. I ... understand a word., a) couldn't, b) won't be able, c) were able, d) can, , 7. By the time they come, we ... waiting for half an, hour., a) will have been, b) will have, c) will be, d) have been, , 17.I was going to do the washing, but the machine, ... down., a) broke, b) breaks, c) broken, d) break, , 8. It was nice to see him again. I ... him for ages., a) haven't seen, b) hadn't seen, c) haven't see, d) saw, , 18. She ... her hair when there was a knock on the, front door., a) washed, b) was washing, c) washes, d) washing, , 9. Those men are ... were robbing the jeweller's, shop!, a) the ones who, b) who, c) those whom, d) whom, , 19. My friend usually ... ten miles every day., a) ran, b) run, c) runs, d) running, , 10. That cat is ... was miaowing all night on the, roof., a) the one who, b) the one that, c) that who, d) what, , 20. They ... us something tonight., a) are going to tell, b) tell, c) tells, d) telling, , 9
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S, , 1.Mary,, , T, , A, , ... to the Costa Brava last year?, a) went you, b) did you went, c) did you go, d) you went, , 2. Did you ... your tennis match yesterday?, a) win, b) won, c) winning, d) to win, 3. Have you ... my new car?, a) see, b) seen, c) seeing, d) saw, 4. Your father? Yes, he has already arrived ..., home., a) on, b) in, c) at, d) -, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. Susan and Carol are going to the cinema with, ... friends., a) her, b) its, c) their, d) hers, 12. Look at that! ... has done it?, a) When, b) What, c) Who, d) Why, 13. ... Mary ... tennis on Saturdays?, a) Does/plays, b) Does/play, c) Do/play, d) Do/play, 14. My father ... drink wine with his meals., a) does, b) doesn't, c) do, d) don't, , 5. Your father's car is parked just ... the, corner., a) by, b) into, c) in, d) on, , 15. He ... a drink with his friends every evening., a) has, b) have, c) is having, d) takes, , 6. Look, I think there is something ... the water., a) in, b) on, c) at, d) into, , 16. Little Jimmy always ... football on Sunday, mornings., a) going to play, b) is playing, c) plays, d) play, , 7. We ... to have any coffee today., a) aren't going, b) are going, c) don't go, d) go not, 8. What did he say? ... to rain tonight?, a) Is it going, b) Does it, c) Is it, d) Going, 9. Do you see that girl on the right? That is ..., a) Amanda's sister, b) sister's Amanda, c) the Amanda's sister, d) the sister's Amanda, 10. Those four boys over there, are..., a) the Brown's boys b) the boys' Brown, c) the Browns' boys d) the boys' Browns, , 17. ... there any wine in the glass?, a) Had, b) Have, c)Was, d)Were, 18. "What ... there in the garage?" "There were, many things.", a) was, b) were, c) is, d) are, 19. ... you in the U.S.A. in 1990?, a) Was, b) Had, c) Are, d) Were, 20. Where ... your little daughter yesterday?, a) are, b) was, c) were, d) is, , 10
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 1, , 11. He... understand the problem if you explained, it to him., a) will, b) shall, c) should, d) would, , 1. It's ... 8.30. It's too late to go out., a) for, b) during, c) since, d) already, 2. It's only 9.30. Are you in bed ...?, a) still, b) already, c) since, d) yet, , 12. What... happen if we didn't go to work?, a) will, b) must, c) may, d) would, , 3. Alison, you'd like to go on this trip, ..., you?, b) wouldn't, a) didn't, c) would, d) won't, , 13. They have to leave early! At what time do they, ... leave?, a) have, b) have to, c) must, d) must to, , 4. My grandmother died at the ... 89., a) years of, b) years, c) age, d) age of, , 14. The local Council ... do something about those, houses!, a) must, b) had, c) have, d) had, , 5. Christine, ... the children come here, will, you?, a) you let, b) let you, c)let, d)tell, , 15. This pullover is too big. I want a ... one., a) most small, b) more small, c) smaller, d) smallest, , 6. Marian, ... a look at those sweaters!, a) have you, b) let you have, c) you have, d) have, , 16. All these children are nice, but ours are ..., a) nicer than, b) nicest, c) the nicest, d) the nicer, , 7. Their house is ... from the main road., a) the farther, b) farther than, c) the farthest, d) farthest, , 17. By the end of the year I will ... twenty books., a) have written, b) be write, c) had written, d) writing, , 8. Our football team is ... yours., a) the better, b) better than, c) best than, d) the best, , 18. We ... by nine o'clock tomorrow night., a) will have finished b) will finished, c) finish, d) end, , 9. My sister... out to the cinema with, Henry., a) has taken, b) was taken, c) is taken, d) is going, , 19. He was a total stranger to us. We... him before., a) had never seen, b) have never seen, c) had never saw, d) have never saw, 20. The supermarket was open. They ... earlier, than usual., a) had open, b) had opened, c) was open, d) open, , 10. That wall clock ... in 1880., a) will be made, b) is made, c) was made, d) made, , 11
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. Look at those men! Yes, they are ... we saw, earlier., a) the ones whom, b) the ones who, c) whom, d) whose, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. It ... very often in winter in this country., a) is snowing, b) is going to snow, c) snows, d) snow, 12. Where's the champagne, Dad? We ... the, bottle now., a) are to open, b) are going to open, c) opened, d) open, , 2. Is that book ... you wanted to buy?, a) the one that, b) the one who, c) that who, d) what, 3. ... money is this, boys? It's mine., a) What, b)Who, c) Whose, d) Whom, , 13. There is ... milk in the jug that it's going to, overflow., a) so many, b) so, c) so much, d) as, , 4. Look at those boys, Mary. ... one is your brother?, a) What, b)Who, c)That, d) Which, , 14.I didn't know your flat was ... big!, a) so much, b) so many, c) so, d) as, , 5. Where is Brent? He ... to the bank., a) is going, b) has gone, c) is gone, d) has going, , 15. Children, ... with that ball in the corridor., a) you don't play, b) don't play, c) play not, d) play no, , 6. How long ... waiting for Robert?, a) has she been, b) she has been, c) she is been, d) she was, , 16. Elizabeth,... down next to me., a) you sit, b) sit you, c) sit, d) sits, , 7.... to escape from the fire?, a) Was he able, b) Could he, c) He was able, d) He could, , 17. Come on boys, let's ... some work!, a) make, b) do, c) made, d) did, , 8.I ... feel something unusual when I got there., a) will be able, b) can, c) was able, d) could, , 18. Why don't you ... an effort and get up?, a) do, b) make, c) made, d) did, , 9. She ... the kitchen when I went to see your, sister., a) was painting, b) was to paint, c) painting, d) painted, , 19.1 think he ... be the best in his class this year., a) shall, b) will, c) shan't, d) doesn't, , 10. We were going to play cards when you ..., us., a) phone, b) was phoning, c) is phoning, d) phoned, , 20. All these people went ... train., a) on, b) on the, c) by, d) in the, , 12
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL!, , 1. After ... a match of tennis, we went for a walk., a) to play, b) play, c) played, d) playing, , 11. This is the ..., isn't it?, a) boys' the ball, c) balls' boys, , 2. 3.45 is ..., a) a quarter to four, c) forty five to four, , 12 Those two bicycles are ... bicycles., b) a quarter to three, d) forty five past three, , 3. Which one is the correct sentence?, a) Played the children?, b) Did the children play?, c) Did the children played?, d) Did play the children?, , a) the girls', c) girls' the, , b) boys' ball, d) ball's boys, , b) the girls' s, d) girls', , 13. There are ... students in this school., a) many, c) a lot, , b) much, d) lots, , 14. Those are the children and that is ..., school., a) his, c) its, , 4. Did the old man ... down the stairs?, a) falling, b) to fall, c)fell, d)fall, , b) their, d) it's, , 5. She arrived ... the office very late., a) at, b) in, c) on, d) to, , 15. Johnny, ... you ... TV every day?, , 6. They have just arrived ... London this, morning., a) on, b) in, c) at, d) to, , 16. What ... you do on Sunday mornings?, , a) does/watches, c) do/watches, , a) does, c) doesn't, , b) does/watch, d) do/watch, , b) do, d) don't, , 17. Our children often ... with their dog in the, 7. "Where's the lamp?" "It's ... the corner of the, room"., a) on, b) in, c) at, d) to, , park., a) playing, c) are playing, , b) plays, d) play, , 18. We never ... wine for dinner., , 8. There was an old woman ... the gate., a) in, b) at, c) on, d) into, , a) are going to drink, c) drinks, , b) are drinking, d) drink, , 9. He ... to telephone us today. He'll phone, tomorrow., a) isn't going, b) isn't go, c) does not, d) isn't, , 19. Were there many glasses on the table? No,, , 10. When ... to play football?, a) they are going, b) are they going, c) do they go, d) they go, , 20. We haven't seen the new film ..., a) still, b) already, c) for, d) yet, , there ... any., a) hadn't, c) wasn't, , 13, , b) weren't, d) was no
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. It's 10.30 in the morning and Jimmy is ... in, bed., a) still, b) already, c) since, d) yet, , 11. If I were you, I... go running today. It's pouring, down., a) won't, b) wouldn't, c) didn't, d) couldn't, , 2. You don't like carrots, ... you?, a) do, b) did, c) like, d) are, , 12. When you come to Spain again you ... come to, see us., a) must, b) must to, c) must that, d) must what, , 3. You'll come to the party tonight, ... ?, a) won't you, b) you will, c) don't you, d) will you, , 13. Come on, lads. We ... win this match!, a) must to, b) must that, c) have, d) must, , 4. ... be sensible about this business., a) Let we be, b) Let's, c) We let be, d) Let we, , 14. What a pity she lives so far. I wish she lived ..., a) nearest, b) nearer, c) more near, d) most near, , 5. Robert, ... the children to stop doing, that., a) let, b)tell, c) say, d) let's, , 15. My bicycle is very nice, but that one is ..., a) the nicest, b) more nice, c) nicer, d) more nicer, , 6. I think that his book was ... of all., a) the best, b) the better, c) better than, d) best than, , 16. By the time Dr. Watson comes, I will ... all the, medicines., a) have took, b) have taken, c) be taken, d) be took, , 7. Your homework is ..., Johnson., a) the most bad, b) worse than, c) baddest, d) the worst, , 17. By the time they get to the cinema, the film will, a) have already started b) already started, c) be start, d) be started, , 8. The picture on TV is ... by millions of, children., a) gone to be seen, b) gone to be seeing, c) going to be seeing d) going to be seen, , 18. They haven't come to the party. They ... gone, somewhere else., a) have, b) had, c) has, d) are, , 9. "Stevenson scored a goal." "Yes, a goal ... by, Stevenson"., a) is scored, b) will be scored, c) was scored, d) scored, , 19.1 didn't recognize Marian. She ... so much!, a) have changed, b) had changed, c) have change, d) had change, , 10. My sister ... be mad if I lost her books., a) would, b) should, c) would to, d) must, , 20. This cruise is ... I wanted to go on., a) the one who, b) the one that, c) that which, d) what, , 14
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL!, , 1. This pudding is very good! Yes, it is a ..., a) pudding of rice b) rice pudding, c) rice pie, d) cake rice, , 11. They usually ... to the disco on Saturdays., a) are going, b) going, c) gone, d) go, , 2. Your wife doesn't agree with ... you said., a) what, b) whose, c) which, d) who, , 12. Your brother ... that he's going to sell his, computer., a) tell, b) say, c) told, d) said, , 3. Dr. Reed's lecture, ... we enjoyed so much,, ended at nine., a) which, b) who, c) whose, d) whom, , 13. There were ... people in that room!, a) so much, b) so many, c) so, d) as, , 4. We ... fish for ages., a) haven't eaten, c) didn't ate, , 14. Betty, ... all the beer!, a) drink not, c) drink no, , b) didn't eat, d) don't eat, , b) don't drink, d) no drink, , 15. "Is it going to rain?" "I ...", a) don't think so, b) don't think, c) think not, d) think no, , 5. We ... a holiday for twenty years. Next year we'll, take one., a) haven't taken, b) have taken, c) hadn't taken, d) hadn't, , 16. My sister has been ... the shopping this morning., a) do, b) doing, c) making, d) made, , 6. I'm afraid I ... go to the cinema this evening., a) won't be able, b) can, c) can't, d) could, , 17. Mrs Robinson ... me a favour last week., a) do, b) made, c) make, d) did, , 7. If you give me some money I ... to go shopping., a) can, b) could, c) will be able, d) will can, 8. She was cleaning her teeth when the phone ..., a) was going to ring b) was ringing, c) rang, d) ring, , 18. Do you think that you ... finish your exam in, time?, a) will, b) shall, c) would, d) should, , 9. They ... football when it started to rain., a) were playing, b) are playing, c) played, d) play, , 19. We'll probably go to Bristo l... train., a) on, b) in, c) in the, d) by, , 10. That boy always ... trouble in his class., a) is making, b) is going to make, c) makes, d) make, , 20. He finished ... his book last June., a) writing, b) to write, c) to writing, d) write, , 15
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S T A N, , 1. 11.45 is ..., a) a quarter to eleven, b) a quarter to twelve, c) forty five to twelve, d) forty five past eleven, , LEY, 11. Our cousin Henry has ... friends in town., a) much, b) a lot, c) any, d) many, 12. ... your sister ... on Saturdays?, a) Does/cooks, b) Do/cook, c) Does/cook, d) Do/cooks, , 2. My poor child, where ...?, a) fell you, b) did fall you, c) you fell, d) did you fall, , 13. Your sister, Jennifer, ... do anything on, Sundays., a) does, b) doesn't, c) don't, d)-, , 3. What did you ... last night?, a) do, b) did, c) to do, d) doing, , 14. Your parents are ... on holiday, aren't, they?, a) still, b) yet, c) for, d) since, , 4. Is John there? No, he hasn't arrived ... home yet., a) b)in, c) on, d) at, 5. The liner arrived ... New York ten hours late., a) to, b) in, c) on, d) at, , 15 They haven't had anything to eat ... weeks., a) during, b) for, c) since, d) already, , 6. Does your sister take sugar ... her tea?, a) in, b) on, c) at, d) into, , 16. She hasn't gone to the banks yet, ... she?, a) are, b) hasn't, c) has, d) does, , 7. The Browns ... to eat fish today., a) aren't going, b) are going not, c) don't go, d) not go, , 17. Susie can help us, ... she?, a) can, c) won't, , 8. ... fish tonight, Mum?, a) Are we going to have, b) We are going, c) Do we are going to have, d) Are we go to have, , b) can't, d) doesn't, , 18. You must ... your mother know about that., a) let, b)tell, c) you let, d) say, , 9. Is that ...?, a) Richard's computer, b) computer's Richard, c) the Richard's computer, d) the computer's Richard, , 19. O.K., boys. ... do something more exciting, today!, a) Let you, b) Let's, c) Let we, d) We let, , 10. There are ... people here this morning., a) lot of, b) lots of, c) much, d) a lot, , 20. That woman isn't... she looks., a) as young so, b) so young so, c) as young as, d) so young, , 16
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL!, , 1. Lionel's exam was ... mine., a) worse than, b) the worst, c) worst than, d) badly, , 11. By eight-thirty they will ... dinner., a) have finished, b) be finished, c) had, finished, d) finished, , 2. That old man ... the pint of beer in one go., a) is going to be drunk b) will drink, c) will by drunk by, d) is drunk by, , 12. When we went to see the Johnsons, they ..., dinner., a) had already finished, b) had already finish, c) have already finished, d) already had finished, , 3. This work ... by my father next month., a) is done, b) did, c) will be done, d) was done, 4. What ... you do if someone punched you on the, nose?, a) will, b) would, c) should, d) shall, 5. This old wooden house ... burn easily if there, was a fire., a) shall, b) would, c) did, d) must, 6. Boys, you ... shout like that!, a) mustn't what, b) mustn't to, c) mustn't that, d) mustn't, 7. Why do you ... go to school on Saturday?, a) has to, b) must, c) have to, d) have, 8. There was a big crowd. It was ... than, ever., a) crowdest, b) more crowded, c) most crowded, d) crowder, 9. My detergent washes much ... than that., a) more white, b) more whiter, c) most white, d) whiter, 10. I don't think Mummy will ... lunch by, now., a) have cooked, b) has cooked, c) has cook, d) have cook, , 13. There was a blue van near the gate and a car ..., nearby., a) had stop, b) had stopped, c) has stopped, d) has stop, 14. Efficient policemen are ... catch criminals., a) the ones whom, b) those whom, c) those who, d) what, 15. Those hooligans are ... came last night., a) the ones whom, b) those that, c) the ones who, d) whose, 16. Did you go to the bank? ... did you speak to?, a) What, b) Whose, c) Which, d)Whom, 17. If Mr. Johnson wasn't there, ... ?, a) at whom did you see b) whom saw you, c) who see you, d) whom did you see, 18. Have you all ... your breakfast?, a) have, b) had, c) having, d) has, 19. What ... doing all these months?, a) have been you, b) did you do, c) have you been, d) you been, 20.I ... feel any pain after the massage last night., a) I am not able, b) couldn't, c) wasn't able, d) can, , 17
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. ... your sister cook before she took these cooking, lessons?, a) Can, b) Could, c) Will can, d) Were able, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. When are you going to ... that journey?, a) do, b) make, c) made, d) doing, 12. Most likely they ... come tonight., a) shan't, b) won't, c) don't, d) aren't, , 2. We ... dinner when the Robinsons arrived., a) had, b) were having, c) are having, d) have, , 13. I'm afraid they... arrive in time for the meeting, a) won't, b) will, c) don't, d) wouldn't, , 3.I was ... the news on TV when the baby began to, scream., a) watching, b) watched, c) going to look, d) to watch, , 14.I won't be able to do it without ... a reference, book., a) to use, b) using, c) use, d) to using, , 4. Our children always ... carols on Christmas eve., a) are going to sing, b) are singing, c) sing, d) singing, , 15.I don't think he has any intention of ... it to us., a) to give, b) give, c) to giving, d) giving, , 5. My friends ... football every Saturday afternoon., a) are going to play, b) play, c) are playing, d) playing, , 16. What ... last night, Christopher?, a) you did, b) did you do, c) did do you, d) did you, , 6. Why don't you ... us a story tonight, Dad?, a) tell, b) say, c) told, d) said, 7. Jimmy, what did your maths teacher ... you?, a) tell, b) say, c) told, d) said, , 17. Did your friend ... the tennis match?, a) lost, b) to lose, c) losing, d) lose, , 8. Betsy, ... this tin of asparagus for me, will you?, a) you open, b) not open, c) open, d) open you, , 18. I'm afraid the plane is going to arrive ... Madrid, very late., a)to, b)in, c) on, d) at, , 9. Please, Anthony, ... smoking, will you!, a) you stop, b) stop you, c) stop, d) stop of, , 19. Has Angela ... for that new job., a) applied, b) applyied, c) applyed, d) aplied, , 10. This man is a cabinetmaker. He ... his own, furniture., a) makes, b) does, c) is doing, d) make, , 20. We have to turn right ... the next traffic lights., a) in, b) on, c) at, d) by, , 18
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL!, , 1. There's a dirty spot ... the ceiling., a) on, b) in, c) at, d) into, , 11. That place is not very safe ... the night., a) still, b) yet, c) for, d) during, , 2. What ... to do next Saturday night?, a) is she go, b) is she going, c) does she go, d) goes she, , 12.I haven't seen your sister Barbara ... ages., a) during, b) since, c) for, d) ago, , 3. What ... going to do this afternoon?, a) they are, b) are they, c) do they are, d) they, , 13. They won't play yet, ... they?, a) won't, b) will, c) would, d) do, , 4. ... are white., a) The dog's legs, c) The legs' dog, , 14. You go to the Costa Brava every year, ... you?, a) don't, b) won't, c) go, d) aren't, , b) Dog's the legs, d) Legs' the dog, , 5. "Is that your ... school?" "No, it isn't"., a) children's, b) childrens's, c) childrens', d) children, , 15. Please, Deborah, ... on the radio yet., a) you don't turn, b) don't turn, c) not turn, d) turn, , 6. How often ... you ... to London on business?, a) do/goes, b) does/go, c) does/goes, d) do/go, , 16. Your boyfriend is waiting for you. I don't care,, ... wait., a) let he, b) you let him, c) you let he, d) let him, , 7. Your father ... work very much, does he?, a) doesn't, b) does, c) do, d) don't, , 17. My work is much ... than yours., a) worst, b) baddest, c) badder, d) worse, , 8.1 never ... wine with my meals., a) drink, b) don't drink, c) am drinking, d) drinks, , 18. I don't think this winter is ... last winter., a) as cold as, b) as cold, c) so cold, d) colder, , 9. My father ... us pocket money every, Saturday., a) is giving, b) gives, c) never gives, d) give, , 19. The firemen said that the fire ... a cigarette end., a) was caused by, b) was caused for, c) is caused, d) caused, , 10. There ... many wooden houses last, century., a) was, b) were, c) have been, d) had, , 20. This book was ... my great-grandfather., a) written to, b) written by, c) write by, d) wrote by, , 19
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , 1. If Andrew asked you to marry him, what ... you, say?, a) would, b) should, c)will, d) shall, , Y, , 11.I prefer small cars, especially ... don't go too fast., a) the ones whom, b) those who, c) those which, d) whose, 12. ... is this book? It's Christine's., a) What, b) Whose, c) Which, d)Whom, , 2. If a hooligan entered the shop with a knife, what, ... you do?, a) will, b) would, c) did, d) should, , 13. I ... old Mr. Brook for ages. He must be ill., a) haven't see, b) haven't seen, c) didn't see, d) don't see, , 3. Young Albert wasn't feeling well. He ... leave, early., a) has to, b) had to, c) must, d) must to, , 14.I ... to the cinema for years., a) haven't be, b) haven't been, c) didn't be, d) don't be, , 4. We will ... start early tomorrow morning., a) have to, b) must, c) must to, d) have, , 15. The driver ... remember much about the, accident., a) can't, b) wasn't able, c) could, d) can, , 5. This car is expensive, but that one is the ... of all., a) expensivest, b) expensiver, c) more expensive, d) most expensive, , 16. Constable Peters ran after the thief but he ... to, catch him., a) wasn't able, b) was able, c) could, d) couldn't, , 6. That girl is pretty. She is ... than her friends., a) more prettier, b) more pretty, c) prettiest, d) prettier, , 17. The car broke down when I was ... at a hundred, miles an hour., a) driving, b) going, c) doing, d) making, , 7. By the end of the course we will ... a lot of, things., a) had learnt, b) have learnt, c) have learn, d) had learn, , 18. When the accident happened he ... too fast., a) was making, b) was driving, c) was doing, d) drove, , 8. We'll be back by eight. They ... by then., a) will have finished, b) have will finished, c) will had finish, d) will be finished, , 19.I never ... letters. I hate writing., a) am writing, b) am going to write, c) writing, d) write, , 9. When we arrived at the theatre the play ..., a) had already begun b) has already begun, c) already had begun d) had already began, 10. The Bristol train is ... goes so fast., a) that which, b) the one that, c) the one who, d) what, , E, , 20. Don't disturb your father, he ... an interesting, book., a) is reading, b) is to read, c) reads, d) read, , 20
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1000 T E S T S L E V E L !, , 1. What is that old woman ...?, a) tell, b) saying, c) say, d) telling, , 11. When did the cat ... the milk?, a) drink, b) drank, c) drunk, d) has drunk, , 2. Don't ... your parents anything yet., a) tell, b) say, c) told, d) said, , 12. She ... half his birthday cake, and now she's sick., a) eat, b) ate, c) eaten, d) eating, , 3. "Is it raining?" "Yes, Mum. ...", a) I am afraid that yes b) I am afraid so, c) I fear that yes, d) I am fear so, 4. Those boys are ... too much noise., a) doing, b) making, c) make, d) done, 5. You have to ... this exercise at home., a) do, b) make, c) did, d) have, 6. ... we ... basketball, boys?, a) Shall/played, b) Will/played, c) Shall/play, d) Will/play, 7. Do you think that ... win the football pools next, week?, a) you will, b) will you, c) you would, d) would you, , 13. We haven't ... that old trick yet., a) tryed, b) tryied, c) tryd, d) tried, 14. "Where is the article?" "It's ... the front page"., a) at, b) into, c) in, d) on, 15. Look, Mum, there is someone swimming ... the, river., a) at, b) on, c) in, d) into, 16. Darling, ... to make some coffee?, a) are you going, b) you are going, c) do you go, d) you are, 17. How ... going to make that journey? By train?, a) do you, b) you are, c) are you, d) you, , 8. We aren't interested in ... that old piece of, furniture., a) to buy, b) buy, c) to buying, d) buying, , 18. Which is the proper way to say this?, a) The legs of the chair b) The chair's legs, c) The legs' chair, d) Legs' the chair, , 9. She loves ... a good horse early in the, morning., a) riding, b) rides, c) ride, d) to riding, , 19. "... do you listen to the radio?" "Usually in the, mornings"., a) Why, b) When, c) Where, d) How, , 10. Well, George, ... the film?, a) liked you, b) did you like, c) did you liked, d) did like you, , 200. ... your brother Christian ... chess?, a) Does/play, b) Does/plays, c) Do/plays, d) Do/play, , 21
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. ... Mr. Bronson ... on Saturdays?, a) Does/work, b) Do/work, c) Does/works, d) Do/works, , 11. The man I saw was not ... that one., a) as tall so, b) so tall so, c) so tall as, d) so tall, , 2. The Robinsons always ... to Switzerland to, ski., a) are going, b) goes, c) go, d) gone, , 12. The boy scouts ... the missing girl., a) was found by, b) was found by, c) found, d) founded, 13. This translation will ... at home by all the class., a) be doing, b) have done, c) do, d) be done, , 3. Children always ... a lot of things when they, play., a) are breaking, b) breaks, c) break, d) broken, , 14. If we invited him, we ... have to invite his wife, too., a) should, b) will, c) shall, d) would, , 4. Phillip, haven't you got up ...?, a) still, b) since, c) for, d) yet, , 15. ... you like to buy that new car for Christmas?, a) Would, b) Shall, c) Should, d)Will, , 5. I haven't seen my husband ... two, months., a) for, b) during, c) since, d) ago, , 16. Daddy may ... go on business to New York next, week., a) has to, b) have to, c) must, d) must to, , 6. Martha's in the U.S.A., ... she?, a) doesn't, b) isn't, c) aren't, d) hasn't, , 17. The goods ... be in Birmingham by the end of, the month., a) has to, b) must, c) will must, d) must to, , 7. She doesn't speak English, ... she?, a) doesn't, b) will, c) does, d) did, 8. Olivia is still sleeping. Well, ... sleep., a) you let her, b) let her, c) let you, d) let she, , 18. The problem wasn't difficult. It was the ... in, the exam., a) most easy, b) more easy, c) easiest, d) easier, , 9. All right, boys. ... forget what he told us, today., a) Don't let us, b) Let's not, c) Let's no, d) Don't we, , 19. Little Jimmy is very clever. He's ... than his, friends., a) intelligenter, b) more intelligent, c) most intelligent, d) intelligentest, 20. By the time you finish reading that article I'll ..., the tea., a) have made, b) had made, c) had make, d) have make, , 10.I think little Jenny ... today. She can go to, school., a) seem better, b) looks better, c) seems best, d) looks best, , 22
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. Next month we ... married for 25 years., a) will have be, b) will have been, c) will be, d) have been, , LEVEL!, , 11.I looked for my books everywhere, but I ... find, them., a) didn't can, b) didn't could, c) couldn't, d) wasn't able, , 2. She was nervous because she ... before., a) has never worked b) has never work, c) had never worked d) had never work, , 12. Hilda ... a nice dress at the party last night., a) wear, b) wore, c) worn, d) is to wear, , 3. The large mansion was very quiet. Everyone ..., to bed., a) has gone, b) is going, c) had gone, d) was going, , 13. When the phone ... I was having a shower., a) rings, b) was ringing, c) is, ringing, d) rang, , 4. That mountain is ... on which we live., a) the one, b) that, c) what, d) whose, , 14. Mr. Thompson ... some letters this afternoon., a) is going to dictate, b) dictates, c) is to dictating, d) dictate, , 5. "That's a cheap table!" "Yes, it is a ..."., a) table of plastic, b)plastical table, c) table plastic, d) plastic table, , 15. Who ... the coffee in this place? It's terrible!, a) makes, b) is making, c) does, d) is doing, , 6. That is the house ... roof was blown off by the wind., a) what, b) whose, c) which, d) whom, , 16. I'll ... the children when I see them., a) tell, b)told, c) say, d) said, , 7. You have cuts and bruises all over your body., ... last night?, a) What does happen, b) What happened, c) What did you happen, d) What did happened, , 17. I'm afraid that is what he ..., a) tell, b) say, c) told, d) said, , 8. How many times ... to South America?, a) have you been, b) you have been, c) have you gone, d) you have gone, , 18. All right, children,... with me!, a) you come, b) come you, c) comes, d) come, , 9. Who ... told you all that, Jimmy?, a) have, b) had, c) has, d) is, , 19. The baby is asleep, so ... a noise., a) doesn't make, b) don't make, c) doesn't do, d) don't do, , 10.I don't know if they ... to arrive in time for the, meeting., a) will be able, b) can't, c) couldn't, d) don't can, , 20. These two boys haven't ... their homework., a) done, b) made, c) doing, d) making, , 23
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. Diana didn't ... her homework properly., a) do, b) make, c) did, d) made, , 11. There was an old man ... the window., a) at, b) on, c) in, d) over, , 2. When ... you repair your typewriter? It, doesn't work., a) shall, b) do, c) will, d) won't, , 12. They ... to watch that programme on TV., a) go, b) are going, c) went, d) don't go, 13. When ... the Carters going to go on holiday?, a) do, b) are, c) does, d) are they, , 3. Will they go ... train? No, they'll go ... foot., a) by/by, b) by/on, c) on/by, d) on/on, 4. 10.20 is ..., a) twenty past ten, c) twenty to ten, , 14. Which is the correct sentence?, a) The kitchen's door is open, b) The door of the kitchen is open, c) The door's kitchen is open, d) Door's the kitchen is open, , b) ten past twenty, d) ten to twenty, , 5. That's the advantage of ... a rich father., a) to have, b) having, c) to having, d) have, , 15. We don't usually say, "the car of my father",, but ..., a) my car's father, b) my father's car, c) car's my father, d) the car's my father, , 6. What about the new secretary? ... very hard?, a) Worked she, b) Did she work, c) Did work she, d) Works she, , 16. We don't eat ... fish in this house., a) many, b) a lot, c) much, d) some, , 7. What ... last Saturday night?, a) you did, b) did you did, c) did you, d) did you do, , 17. There were ... people at the concert last, night., a) a lot of, b) a lot, c) much, d) lots, , 8.I ... that man by the river last night., a) saw, b) see, c) seen, d) have seen, , 18. Our children ... tea for breakfast., a) don't drinks, b) don't drink, c) doesn't drink, d) doesn't drinks, , 9. The boss had already arrived ... the, office., a) in, b) at, c) on, d) to, , 19. Timothy never ... with his little sister., a) play, b) is playing, c) plays, d) playing, , 10. Where does Sandra live? She lives ..., Scotland., a) at, b) on, c) over, d) in, , 20.I only ... beer when the weather's hot., a) drink, b) drinks, c) am drinking, d) drinking, , 24
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL!, , 1. What! Are you ... doing your homework?, a) still, b) yet, c) for, d) since, , 11. What ... you do if you lost your passport?, a) should, b) would, c) shall, d) will, , 2.I haven't seen my girlfriend ... October., a) during, b) since, c) for, d) still, , 12. If I were you, I ... go by plane., a) wouldn't, b) shouldn't, c) may not, d) won't, , 3. There were a lot of people, ... there?, a) were, b) weren't, c) aren't, d) hasn't, , 13. Do you ... do military service in the U.K.?, a) has to, b) have to, c) must, d) must to, , 4. You aren't very clever, ... you?, a) aren't, b) are, c) do, d) have, , 14. I'm afraid you will ... give it to them., a) have to, b) must, c) must, d) have, 15. What was the ... event in your life?, a) happiest, b) happier, c) more happy, d) most happy, , 5. Christine is already doing it. All right, ..., do it!, a) you let her, b) let her, c) let you, d) let she, , 16. Lesson 15 in the maths book is the ..., a) more difficult, b) most difficult, c) difficulter, d) difficultest, , 6. Doris, take these letters and ... them,, please., a) let you type, b) type you, c) you type, d) type, , 17. By the time the Smiths come we will ... the, coffee., a) have made, b) have make, c) had made, d) had make, , 7. Daniel's is bad, but Brian's is ..., a) much worst, b) more worse, c) much worse, d) worst, , 18. By the time you finish eating the soup I'll ..., my dessert., a) have, finish, b) have finished, c) have, finish, d) finish, , 8. "Fat" Maggie is not ... she used to be., a) as fat as, b) so fat so, c) as fat so, d) so fat than, , 19. I went at six o'clock in the morning. I ... so, early., a) had never gone, b) had never been, c) has never gone, d) am never going, , 9. This car ... by our champion in the Grand, Prix next week., a) will be driven, b) will drive, c) is driven, d) has driven, , 20. Agatha was afraid because she ... there, before., a) had never been, b) had never being, c) has never being, d) has never been, , 10. Was the bulb ... those schoolchildren?, a) broken for, b) broken by, c) broke by, d) broke for, , 25
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. That trumpet is made of brass. It is a ..., a) trumpet brass, b) brass trumpet, c) trumpet's brass, d) brass' trumpet, , 11. My father usually ... some wine with his meals., a) is going to have, b) is having, c) having, d) has, , 2. Those horses are ... you like, aren't they?, a) the ones who, b) the ones that, c) those who, d) those whom, , 12. He earns so much money that he ... a new car, every year., a) is going to buy, b) is buying, c) buys, d) bought, , 3. Did you hear ... the teacher said?, a) what, b) whose, c) which, d) whom, , 13. What did your mother ... yesterday?, a) tell, b) say, c) told, d) said, , 4. That is the boy ... dog is so clever., a) that, b) which, c) whom, d) whose, , 14.I don't know if it's true, but this is what he ..., a) tell, b) said, c) told, d) say, , 5. "Where's your mother?" "She ... to the swimming, pool"., a) has been, b) is gone, c) has gone, d) is going, , 15. Daddy, ... that, please., a) don't you do, c) don't do, , 6. "Has she done what you told her?" "No, she ... it, yet"., a) haven't done, b) hasn't done, c) didn't do, d) didn't, , b) you don't do, d) don't, , 16. "Will they come to our party?" "Well, I ..."., a) hope that yes, b) think that yes, c) hope yes, d) hope so, 17. "What did you ... last night?" "We went to the, theatre"., a) do, b) make, c) did, d) made, , 7."... you do that for us, please?" "Yes, of course"., a) Will be able, b) Could, c) Must, d) Do can, 8. "Did he escape from the enemy?" "Yes, he ... to, escape"., a) will be able, b) did can, c) was able, d) could, , 18. Your mother ... that cake last night., a) do, b) make, c) made, d) did, , 9. They ... a photo when I was on the podium., a) were taken, b) had taken, c) are taking, d) took, , 19.I think they are going to Santiago ... foot., a) by, b) in, c) on, d) a, , 10. When your mother came I ... the violin., a) was playing, b) am playing, c) played, d) play, , 20. "What ... next year?" "I'll go to university.", a) do you do, b) will you do, c) did you do, d) you'll do, , 26
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. I love ... in the country in the mornings., a) to walking, b) walking, c) I walk, d) walk, , LEVEL!, , 11. "What's the colour of the car?" "Well, ... is, green"., a) my father's car, b) the car's my father, c) the father's my car d) my car's father, , 2. Before ... out I wrote a note and left it in the hall., a) to going, b) going, c) to go, d) go, , 12. That woman over there, is ..., a) Jean's mother, b) mother's Jean, c) Jean's the mother d) mother's the Jean, , 3. Which sentence is correct?, a) Played you the game?, b) Did you play the game?, c) Did play you the game?, d) Did played the game you?, , 13. She doesn't have ... good ideas., a) much, b) lots, c) many, d) some, 14. There's ... of coffee in the coffee machine., a) many, b) much, c) a lot of, d) lots, , 4. "When ... that to you?" "Last night, on my way, home"., a) did they did, b) did they do, c) did they, d) they did, , 15. My mother says that she ... TV in the afternoon., a) doesn't watches, b) doesn't watch, c) don't watch, d) don't watches, , 5. We were late because we ... the wrong train., a) take, b) took, c) taking, d) taken, , 16. "Were there many girls in your class?" "Yes,, there ... a lot"., a) had, b) were, c) was, d) have, , 6. I'm worried because the boys haven't arrived, ... home yet., a) to, b) in, c) at, d) on, , 17. ... there a cigarette end in the ashtray?, a) Have, b) Had, c)Was, d)Were, , 7. There were thousands of people ... the concert., a) at, b) on, c) in, d) into, , 18. Was it... snowing when you left?, a) still, b) yet, c) during, d) for, , 8. Our house is the green one ... the left., a) into, b) in, c) at, d) on, 9. Today we ... to have dinner at seven., a) are going, b) going, c) go, d) got, , 19.I met many interesting people ... my stay, there., a) during, b) since, c) for, d) at, , 10. Your mother ... to prepare something to eat., a) is going, b) is go, c) goes, d) go, , 20. You don't mind if she comes, ... you?, a) don't, b) aren't, c) do, d) mind, , 27
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. You weren't at the concert, ... you?, a) were, b) are, c) have, d) do, , 11. You ... speak with your mouth full., a) mustn't that, b) mustn't, c) don't have, d) don't have, , 2. ... forget that we have an appointment!, a) Don't let we, b) Let's not, c) Let we not, d) Let we, , 12. Which is the ... masterpiece that you have ever, seen?, a)beautifuller, b)beautifullest, c) more beautiful, d) most beautiful, , 3. "We have to read these instructions!" "Well, ..., read them.", a) we let's, c) we let us, , b) let's, d) let's we, , 4. This car is very good, but ours is ..., a) much better, b) more better, c) much best, d) much best, 5. That restaurant will be ... this one here., a) so good as, b) as good as, c) so good so, d) as good so, 6. "Jim scored a goal" in the passive is: "A goal ..., Jim"., a) scored, b) was scored by, c) is scored, d) has scored, 7. All these cakes were ... Marian. She was all, morning in the kitchen., a) made by, b) made for, c) make by, d) make for, 8. What ... you do if you failed your driving, test?, a) will, b) should, c) would, d) shall, , 13. This picture is the ... in the museum., a) larger, b) largest, c) most large, d) the larger, 14. By the end of the week I'll ... all the money., a) have spend, b) have spent, c) had spend, d) had spent, 15. By this time tomorrow the great event ..., a) will have started, b) will start, c) have started, d) be starting, 16. This exam was very easy. I ... such an easy, exam!, a) had never seen, b) had never saw, c) never see, d) never saw, 17. He looked around the town. There were four, pubs now. They ... another one., a) have opened, b) had opened, c) had open, d) have open, 18. "Can I have some glasses for the wine" "Well,, this is a...", a) glass's wine, b) wine's glass, c) glass wine, d) wine glass, , 9. If a film star asked you, ... you marry him/her?, a) will, b) would, c) shall, d) should, , 19. Those athletes are ... are going to run in the, marathon., a) the ones which, b) the ones who, c) those whom, d) whose, , 10. The weather was bad and she ... stay at, home., a) has to, b) had to, c) must, d) must to, , 20. "I like that girl!" "... one?", a) whose, b) which, c) whom, d) who, , 28
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 1, , 11. What did your mother ... you when she found, out?, a) tell, b) say, c) said, d) told, , 1. Did you hear ... the teacher said?, a) what, b) that, c) who, d) which, 2. They say that in the Sahara it ... for ages., a) haven't rained, b) hasn't rained, c) didn't rain, d) doesn't rain, , 12. All right, Jenny. ... some tea, will you?, a) Do, b) Make, c) You make, d) You do, , 3. "Have you ever been to America?" "No, I've never, ... there"., a) being, b) been, c) gone, d) going, , 13. "Do you think you'll be able to do it?" "I think ...", a) that yes, b) yes, c) so, d) if, , 4. Children, ... you make your own beds today?, a) do you can, b) will you can, c) be able, d) can, , 14. You have ... seven mistakes in the dictation., a) make, b) made, c) did, d) done, , 5. Ronald, ... speak Spanish when you lived in, Spain?, a) could you, b) were you able, c) did you can, d) can you, , 15. My sister ... the ironing at the moment., a) does, b) is doing, c) is making, d) makes, 16. We'll probably go ... train., a) on, b) in, c) in the, d) by, , 6. When Jean was making the beds she ... a lamp., a) break, b) was breaking, c) broken, d) broke, , 17. What ... on Saturday nights?, a) do you do, b) does you do, c) do you, d) you do, , 7. Grandfather fell off the chair when he ... a, light bulb., a) was changing, b) changes, c)changed, d) changing, , 18. 3.50 is ..., a) ten to four, c) fifty past three, , 8. My son always ... very hard when he has an, exam., a) is going to study, b) is studying, c) studies, d) study, , b) ten to three, d) fifty to four, , 19. You have finished ... very early today, haven't, you?, , a) to work, c) of working, , 9.I ... to work every day at eight., a) go, b) am going, c) going, d) gone, , b) working, d) of work, , 20. ... to school last Saturday?, a) Did the children go, b) Went the children, c) Did the children went, d) Did go the children, , 10. What are you going to ... in the interview?, a) tell, b)told, c) say, d) saying, , 29
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. What did your sister... during her Easter holiday?, a) did, b) do, c) make, d) doing, , 11. My father ... any work at the weekend., a) doesn't do, b) doesn't, c) don't do, d) does, , 2. Have you ... the whole cake, Jimmy?, a) ate, b) eat, c) eaten, d) eating, , 12. Children ... to school on Sundays., a) don't go, b) doesn't go, c) don't goes, d) not go, , 3. "Where is the wine?" "... the bottle, of course.", a) Into, b) In, c) On, d) At, , 13. "Shirley, ... you cold?" "Yes, Mum, I'm very, cold"., a) have, b) is, c) are, d) has, , 4. The policeman was standing ... the corner., a) on, b) in, c) over, d) into, , 14. Lucy ... to her parents nearly every week., a) write, b) writes, c) is writing, d) writing, , 5. When ... going to come to see us?, a) are you, b) you are, c) do you, d) you're, , 15. ... there many people in Europe last century?, a) Were, b)Was, c) Is, d) Are, , 6.I ... to have a piece of toast., a) do, b) am going, c) are going, d) go, , 16. Bill and I ... here., a) are, c) am, , 7. That building over there, is ..., a) the children's school, b) the school's children, c) the children's the school, d) the school's the children, , b) we are, d) have, , 17. Jane is in front of Tom, so Tom is ... Jane., a) next to, b) near, c) behind, d) back, , 8. That woman over there, is ..., a) Richard's mother, b) mother's Richard, c) Richard's the mother, d) the Richard's mother, , 18. Judith is tall and ... , too., a) Jim's, b) Jim is, c) Jim has, d) Jim are, 19. These pens are ..., a) Pat, c)from, , 9. "... does Louise go to school?" "By bus.", a) Who, b) How, c) When, d) Where, , b) Pat's, d) of Pat, , 20. Which sentence is the correct one?, a) Is that big table brown?, b) Is brown that big table?, c) That big table is brown?, d) That is brown big table?, , 10. "... do you play cards?" "We usually play in the, evenings.", a) How, b) Who, c) When, d) Where, , 30
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 1, , 1. My sister, Mary, has got ..., a) some, friend, b) a friends, c) any, friends, d) no friends, , 11. This car is fast, but not ... that one., a) so fast as, b) so fast so, c) as faster as, d) faster, , 2. She hasn't bought ... yet., a) any books, b) any book, c) some books, d) some book, , 12. Getting married to you is ... thing I have ever, done., a) better than, b) the better, c) the goodest, d) the best, , 3. How is your father? Well, ..., a) he is very tall, b) he is very well, thanks, c) he is very good, d) that's him, over there, , 13. These exercises will ... these girls., a) be doing by, b) be done by, c) be made by, d) is done by, 14. Many plays were ... Shakespeare., a) written by, b) write by, c) written for, d) wrote for, , 4. We live ... the second floor., a) at, b) in, c) on, d) from, 5. Are they still here? Haven't they gone ...?, a) still, b) yet, c) for, d) during, , 15. If I were you, I... wear pyjamas at a, wedding., a) wouldn't, b) shouldn't, c) didn't, d) won't, , 6.I haven't smoked a cigarette ... ages., a) during, b) since, c) for, d) at, , 16. If I were older, I ... marry her., a) would, b) should, c) did, d) will, , 7. She doesn't like coffee, ... she?, a) does, b) doesn't, c) likes, d) has, , 17. My father has ... to start wearing glasses., a) had, b) have, c) be, d) been, , 8. He doesn't come to Spain every year, ... he?, a) has, b) does, c) doesn't, d) is, , 18. Your mother will ... go shopping early., a) have to, b) must, c) must that, d) have, , 9. Come on, boys, ... play with you today., a) let I, b) you let me, c) let me, d) leave me, , 19. Which is the ... town in Spain?, a) most large, b) more large, c) largest, d) larger, , 10. Here comes that silly boy. ... to him!, a) Speak not, b) Don't let you speak, c) Don't speak, d) You don't speak, , 20. This table is much ... than ours., a) more long, b) more longer, c) longest, d) longer, , 31
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S, , T, , A, , 1. By 12 o'clock on Sunday she will ... dinner., a) have made, b) have done, c) has doing, d) has made, 2. By the time they start we ..., a) will have finished b) will, finish, c) be finished, d) have finished, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. Why don't you come with us? Because, I ..., a) can't, b) don't can, c) couldn't, d) can not, 12. She ... a beautiful horse when I saw her., a) was riding, b) rode, c) rides, d) ridden, , 3. We went to Morocco for our holidays. We ..., there before., a) had never be, b) have never been, c) have never be, d) had never been, , 13. My sister took this picture when I ..., a) wasn't looking, b) didn't look, c) don't look, d) am looking, , 4. Vivien didn't recognize her husband. He ..., changed a lot., a) had, b) has, c) will have, d) is, , 14. My brother, Leslie, ... very hard for this, exam., a) study, b) studies, c) is studying, d) studys, , 5. This bottle is made especially for water. Yes, it's, a ..., a) water's bottle, b) bottle water, c) water bottle, d) bottle' s water, , 15. We ... this afternoon at five., a) are going, b) going, c) gone, d) go, , 6. Are those the girls? Yes, those are ... I told you, about., a) the ones that, b) the ones which, c) those which, d) that, 7. That is the man ... she got married to., a) which, b) whose, c) who, d) that, 8. And this is ... the teacher said., a) what, b) which, c)that, d) the what, , 16. ... me what is worrying you., a) Say, b) You say, c) You tell, d)Tell, , 17. Darling, ... the boys I want to see them., a) you say, c) you tell, , b) say, d) tell, , 18. Will that old woman come with you? Well,, I..., a) don't hope so, b) don't hope, c) hope not, d) hope no, , 9. Where is little Sylvia? She ... to school., a) is going, b) has going, c) is gone, d) has gone, , 19. Betty, ... so many things. I haven't got enough, money., a) don't buy, b) buy, c) not buy, d) buy not, , 10. Darling, ... I have some more tea, please?, a) do can, b) can, c) will be able, d) must, , 20. Mrs. Harrison, have you ... the tea yet?, a) done, b) made, c) did, d) make, , 32
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 1, , 1. When are you going to ... this exercise?, a) do, b) make, c) made, d) did, , 11. When ... going to let you know?, a) do they, b) they are, c) are they, d) are, , 2. When do you think ... arrive?, a) will they, b) they'll, c) they are, d) would, , 12. These books here are the ..., a) girls' books, b) girls's books, c) books' girls, d) books's girls, , 3. The classes ... on the 2nd of October., a) shall begin, b) will begin, c) begins, d) beginning, , 13. Mary's got a cat! Yes, ..., a) Mary's the cat is here, b) The Mary's cat is here, c) Mary's cat is here, d) The Mary's the cat is here, , 4. And that is the reason for ... early., a) to come, b) coming, c) to coming, d) come, , 14. There is ... water in this bottle., a) a lot, b) a lot of, c) lots, d) much, , 5. We are interested in ... about the natives., a) learning, b) to learning, c) to learn, d) learn, , 15. "... don't you go and play?" "Because I'm, studying.", a) When, b) Why, c) When, d) Who, , 6. Which is the correct sentence?, a) Did the Rangers win?, b) Won the Rangers?, c) Did win the Rangers?, d) Did the Rangers won?, 7. Why did you ... me that?, a) tell, c) say, , 16. What ... you usually ... for lunch?, a) do/have, b) does/have, c) do/has, d) does/has, 17. Parents ... a lot of patience with their, children., a) are having, b) have, d) having, c)has, , b)told, d) said, , 8. Where is the label? It is ... the bottle., a) into, b) in, c) on, d) at, , 18.I ... cold today!, a) have much, c) am much, , 9. It's written ... the top of the page., a) at, b) on, c) in, d) into, , b) have very, d) am very, , 19. There ... any milk in the fridge., a) was no, b) were no, c) wasn't, d) weren't, , 10. When ... the children going to finish the, exercise?, a) do, b) are, c) is, d) have, , 20. ... there many people at the meeting?, a) Was, b)Were, c) Had, d) Have, , 33
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. She's been typing letters ... 9 o'clock., a) still, b) during, c) since, d) for, , 11. If I spent my money like that, I ... be ruined., a) could, b) will, c) would, d) should, , 2. She went for a walk ... the tea break., a) during, b) since, c) for, d) at, , 12. If I were you, I ... go to the meeting., a) wouldn't, b) shouldn't, c) didn't, d) won't, , 3. You wanted to come with me, ... you?, a) do, b) did, c) didn't, d) aren't, , 13. If you want to come with me, you ... get up very, early., a) have, b) have to, c) must to, d) should, , 4. You have been to London before, ..., you?, b) haven't, a) don't, d) aren't, c) have, , 14. I'm afraid it's very late, we ... go., a) have that, b) must, c) must to, d) have, 15. That restaurant is cheap, but this one is ..., a) cheapest, b) cheaper, c) more cheap, d) most cheap, , 5. "He's going to try to do it in his own way." "OK,, ... try it.", a) let he, b) let him, c) tell him, d) tell he, , 16. This blonde is ... than her friend., a) more beautiful, b) beautifuler, c) most beautiful, d) beautifiilest, , 6. "She is coming to see us!" "All right, ... come!", a) you let her, b) let you her, c) let her, d) let she, , 17. By June I'll ... writing this book for two years., a) have be, b) have been, c) had be, d) had been, , 7. Our house is ... away than yours., a) farer, b) farther, c) more far, d) most far, , 18. We ... the car by August., a) will have paid, b) will pay, c) have paid, d) will have pay, , 8. You can all drink ... you want., a) so much as, b) so much so, c) as much so, d) as much as, , 19. She fell off her bike. She ... like that, before., a) have never fallen, b) have never fell, c) had never fallen, d) had never fell, , 9. That cat is going to ... a lorry., a) be killed by, b) be killed for, c) have killed by, d) have killed for, , 20. My old mates were no longer living there. They, 10. If you leave your bicycle there, it ... stolen., a) will be, b) was, c) has been, d) is, , a) have leave, c) had leave, , 34, , b) have left, d) had left
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1000 T E S T S, , LEVEL 1, , 11. Most families in England ... turkey on, Christmas day., a) eating, b) are eating, c) are going to eat, d) eat, , 1. Are those pictures ... you want to see?, a) the ones who, b) the ones that, c) those what, d) which, 2. Edison was ... invented the gramophone., a) that which, b) the one which, c) the one who, d) whose, , 12. Those people always ... football on Sunday, mornings., a) are going to play, b) play, c) are playing, d) plays, , 3. This is the guide book without ... we would, have got lost., a) whom, b) which, c) whose, d) who, , 13. What did your friend ... on the phone?, a) told, b) say, c) said, d) tell, , 4. This is the house ... the Evans want to buy., a) that, b) who, c) whom, d) whose, , 14. She ... that she's not going to come to the, meeting., a) say, b) tells, c) told, d) said, , 5. "Have you started?" "Well, yes, ...", a) I've already started b) I already started, c) I started already, d) I've started already, , 15. Boys, ... playing, will you!, a) you stop, b) let you stop, c) stop you, d) stop, , 6. "Is your mother going shopping?" "She's, already ...", a) going, b) gone, c) went, d) go, , 16. If you want to pass your exams you'll have to, ... an effort., a) make, b) made, c) do, d) did, , 7. Hello, girls, ... to find the house easily?, a) were able, b) were you able, c) could you, d) can, , 17. Most people ... the shopping in the morning., a) do, b) make, c) made, d) have, , 8. "Could you do something for her?" "No, we ..., do nothing.", a) can, b) could, c) aren't able, d) can't, , 18. Christian, ... you run in the Boston, marathon?, a) will, b) do, c) shall, d) should, , 9. She ... letters when her boss arrived., a) typed, b) was typing, c) has typed, d) types, , 19. Darling, ... we go to the cinema tonight?, a) will, b) shall, c) do, d) did, , 10. She ... all the rooms while I was doing the, washing., a) dust, b) is dusting, c) was dusting, d) dusted, , 20. We always have breakfast before ... to school., a) to go, b) going, c) to going, d) go, , 35
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S, , 1. 12.50 is ..., a) ten to one, c) ten to twelve, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. There aren't ... houses in this street., a) much, b) a lot, c) some, d) many, , b) ten past one, d) fifty to one, , 2. Which is the correct sentence?, a) Liked you the film?, b) Did you like the film?, c) Did you liked the film?, d) Did like you the film?, , 12. They ... usually ... at the weekends in this, office., a) don't/works, b) don't/work, c) doesn't/work, d) doesn't/works, , 3. What cinema ... you go to?, a) do, b) did, c) have, d) does, , 13. The cleaning woman ... here in the, mornings., a) come, b) comes, c) is coming, d) cocming, , 4. Hasn't he ... you the book yet?, a) given, b) gave, c) giving, d) give, , 14. It ... very hot last summer., a) is, b) had, c) was, d) have, , 5. The little boy was sitting ... the back of the, class., a) by, b) in, c) at, d) on, , 15. No, there ... many people in the club., a) wasn't, b) weren't, c) were no, d) was no, 16. "Whose is that car?" "I think it's ...", a) of them, b) their, c) theirs, d) of they, , 6. Mr. Brown's office is ... the third floor., a) at, b) on, c) in, d) by, 7. ... to come to see us this morning?, a) Is she going, b) She is going, c) Is she go, d) Goes she, , 17. "Whose bicycle is that?" "Well, it must be ...", a) yours, b) of you, c) from you, d) your, , 8. ... to have anything to drink today?, a) You aren't going, b) Aren't you going, c) Do you go, d) Go you, , 18. He married ... wife in 1980., a) his, b) her, c) the, d) its, , 9. That shop over there is the ..., a) butcher's shop, b) butchers' shop, c) shop's butchers, d) shops' butcher, , 19. What was the matter ... that man?, a) of, b) to, c) at, d) with, , 10. The little girl is playing with ... sister., a) his, b) her, c) its, d) the, , 20. That's the knife ... meat., a) for cutting, b) to cut, c) for to cut, d) to cutting, , 36
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL!, , 1. They knew all about my friend and ..., a) I, b) me, c) we, d) us, , 11. Mr Robinson is Jane's uncle, so ..., a) she's her niece, b) she's his uncle, c) he's his nephew, d) she's his niece, , 2. I came here with John and ..., a) her, b) she, c) he, d) they, , 12. I'd like ... a big car., a) buy, c) to buying, , 13. We came back from the horses a little bit, , 3. Basil gave Harry and ... an ice-cream each., a) I, b) us, c) we, d) me, , a) poorer, c) more poorer, , 4. Yes, ... postcards are very expensive., a) the, b) this, c) d) a, , b) more poor, d) poor, , 14. You know all about dogs, ...?, a) do you, b) don't you, c) doesn't it, d) isn't it, , 5. "I don't like running." "...", a) I do, either, b) So do I, c) Nor do I, d) I don't, too, , 15. Liverpool is not playing at home, it's, playing ..., a) away, b) out, c) outside, d) far, , 6. "I went to Benidorm on holiday." "...", a) I didn't either, b) I did, so, c) Neither did I, d) So did I, 7. He ... in Paris., a) borned, c) is born, , b) to buy, d) buying, , 16. He's sitting ... Jennifer., a) near to, c) next to, , b) close, d) besides, , 17. Which horse are you putting your money, , b) was born, d) born, , a) in, c) over, , 8. I went to visit my friends ... the weekend., a) on, b) in, c) last, d) at, , b) on, d)at, , 18. This girl is the ... in her class., a) tallest, b) more tall, c) most tall, d) taller, , 9. They stopped work ... seven o'clock ... the, evening., a) at/in, b) at/at, c) at/on, d) at/-, , 19. That is not ... for us., a) enough good, c) quite good, , 10. Yesterday we went ... school ... foot., a) to/by, b) at/on, c) to/on, d) -/on, , b) good enough, d) good quite, , 20. "Do you think he'll come?" "I think ...", a) that yes, b) so, c) than yes, d) that if, , 37
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. It was raining, so we came ... bus., a) on, b) in, c) by, d) in the, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. An old man asked my friend and ... what time, it was., a) I, b) me, c) us, d) we, , 2.I went to the library to ... a book., a) borrow, b) lend, c) let, d) hire, , 12. Go and see ... and his friend., a) he, b) them, c) they, d) him, , 3. It's very crowded in here, ...?, a) isn't there, b) isn't it, c) is there, d) is it, , 13. There are some letters for you and ..., a) us, b) we, c) me, d) I, , 4. If the weather's good, ... to see you tomorrow., a) we go, b) we'll go, c) we went, d) we go, , 14. Go with John and ... to visit ..., a) her/they, b) her/them, c) she/they, d) she/they, , 5. That's the biggest building I've ..., a) never seen, b) ever saw, c) ever seen, d) never saw, , 15. She spends the day ... TV., a) looking at, b) watching the, c) watching, d) seeing, , 6. Which sentence is correct?, a) The peoples are kind b) People are kind, c) People is kind, d) The people is kind, , 16. We always go ... church ... Sundays., a) to/on, b) to the/on, c) to/in, d) to the/the, , 7. What time did the train arrive ... station?, a) at, b) at the, c) in, d) to the, , 17. Please, telephone before ..., a) to come, b) coming, c) come, d) to coming, , 8. "Have you got any trees?" "Yes, ... pine, trees.", a) we've got a few, b) we're got a few, c) we've got few, d) we're got few, , 18.1 promise I'll think ..., a) about it, c) in it, , 9. She goes there every day ... morning., a) in the, b) at the, c) on, d) for the, , b) it about, d) it, , 19.I was very thirsty after ... all the cake., a) to eat, b) eating, c) eat, d) eaten, , 10. "How does she go to work?" "She always, conies ... bus"., a) in, b) on, c) by, d) at, , 20. By that time I'll ... let you know., a) be able to, b) can, c) could, d) be able, , 38
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. This is the woman ... we saw by the river., a) who, b) whom, c) which, d) whose, , LEVEL 1, , 11. That's the woman ... daughter won the beauty, competition., a) whom, b) which, c) whose, d) what, , 2. "... is this wallet?" " It's mine.", a) Whose, b) Who, c) Whom, d) Which, , 12. ... were they talking about?, a) Whose, b) Who, c) Of whom, d) Of whose, , 3. This island belongs to ... who were here, first., , a) they, c) their, , 13. When you telephoned I wasn't ..., a) in the home, b) at home, c) homely, d) in home, , b) them, d) those, , 4. You must ... when crossing the road., a) be careful, b) have careful, c) be carefully, d) have care, , 14. It ... cold today., a) is very, c) is much, , 5. Which sentence is correct?, a) How old are you?, b) How many years have you?, c) What age have you?, d) What years have you?, , b) has very, d) has much, , 15. She's here but her parents ..., a) isn't, b) aren't, c) don't, d) didn't, 16. ... much work at school yesterday?, a) Did you did, b) Did you do, c) Do you do, d) Did you, , 6. The Smiths are coming ... two o'clock., a) at the, b)at, c) to the, d) to, , 17. I'd like ... apples, please., a) an, b) some, c) any, d) a, , 7. It's ... that likes sugar in the tea not ..., a) her/me, b) her/I, c) she/I, d) she/me, , 18. "Were you in England last year?" "No, I ...", a) wasn't, b) weren't, c) didn't, d) don't, , 8.I think you are prettier than ..., a) all of they, b) they is, c) them all, d) all them, , 19. I went to the fishmonger's ... some fish., a) to buy, b) for to buy, c) for buying, d) buy, , 9. Let's go for a walk, just you and ..., a) we, b) us, c) me, d) I, , 20. We came here ... 1990., a) on, c) at, , 10. Help ... to carry ..., the poor girl has fainted., a) me/her, b) me/she, c)I/her, d) I/she, , 39, , b) in, d) over
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. It's very difficult to sleep here ... night., a) in the, b) at, c) during, d) for the, , 11. Don't worry ... the money. I'll pay., a) of, b) at, c) with, d) about, , 2. Johnny, what's the matter ... you?, a) to, b) with, c) for, d) at, , 12. We went to the beach ... bus, a) at, b) on, c) by, d) with, 13. Which sentence is correct?, a) Do you like Susan?, b) You like Susan?, c) To you like Susan?, d) At you like Susan?, , 3. What station does the Glasgow train leave, 9, , a) from, c)at, , b) of, d) to, , 4. Nobody could answer except ..., a) of me, b) we, c) my, d) me, , 14. Which sentence is correct?, a) Carol likes reading?, b) Does Carol likes reading?, c) Does Carol like reading?, d) Do Carol likes reading?, , 5. We are much better than ... at football., a) them, b) they, c) their, d) there, , 15. She went to work ... Sunday morning., a) on, b) in, c) at, d) the, , 6. It was very kind ... you to give us a, hand., a) of, b) in, c) to, d) at, , 16. Has John ... at the office all day?, a) be, b) been, c) being, d) was, , 7. Mummy, ... me a story, please., a) tell, b) count, c) say, d) narrate, , 17. She's a pretty girl, but she's ...!, a) so much big, b) such big, c) so many big, d) so big, , 8. She's been doing that ... two hours., a) since, b) at, c) for, d) during, , 18. "Was that Mary?" "Yes, but she ...", a) didn't see to us, b) didn't see us, c) saw us not, d) not saw us, , 9. They've been here ... last ten minutes., a) since the, b) during the, c) for the, d) at the, , 19. We didn't know where to lodge ..., a) so much people, b) so many people, c) so people, d) such a people, , 10. There were ... people at the meeting, only twenty., a) few, b) a little, c) any, d) little, , 20. Would you like to go ... with me?, a) for walk, b) to walk, c) for a walk, d) to walking, , 40
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1000, , 1. This is a factory ... tools., a) for to make, c) to make, , TESTS, , LEVEL 1, , 11. This is a fantastic bargain, ...?, a) isn't it, b) doesn't it, c) is this, d) isn't this, , b) for making, d) for make, , 2. There was a strange noise ... phone., a) on the, b) in the, c) at the, d) over the, , 12. "Whose is that car?" "I think it's ...", a) of them, b) theirs, c) of they, d) their, , 3. The Gibsons are back home. They've been away, , 13. I've just finished ... it., a) to read, c) to reading, , b) reading, d) read, , 14. Dogs eat meat, ... they?, a) didn't, c) aren't, , b) don't, d) eatn't, , a) in holidays, c) of holidays, , b) on holiday, d) holidaying, , 4. I've been waiting ... you for half an hour., a) after, b) at, c) for, d) to, , 15. If I didn't have money, I'd ... some from, you., a) borrow, b) lend, c) take lend, d) let, , 5. She ... cold last night because she went out, without a coat., a) caught a, b) was a, c) had a, d) caught, , 16. After ... the driving test he ran into a tree., a) to pass, b) passing, c) to passing, d) pass, , 6. Mary's got a book ... hand., a) in the, b) on her, c) in her, d) at the, 7. Little ... little we can get there., a) by, b) to, c) at, d) of, , 17. The hooligans entered the house ... the kitchen, window., a) across, b) through, c) by, d) over, , 8. He married ... in 1990., a) her wife, c) its wife, , b) his woman, d) his wife, , 18. Your brother hasn't returned ..., a) still, b) already, c) yet, d) since, , 9. She married ... in 1985., a) her husband, c) its husband, , b) his husband, d) her man, , 19. This village here, ...?, a) what is it called, c) what is it call, , b) how is it called, d) how is it call, , 10. He drank whisky, ...?, a) didn't it, c) isn't it, , b) didn't he, d) doesn't he, , 20. Your father is still ..., a) in the work, c) at working, , b) at work, d) work, , 41
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. You ... tell him that., a) mustn't to, c) don't must to, , b) mustn't, d) don't must, , 11. How many ... have you got?, a) feet, b) foot, c) foots, d) feets, , 2. All these things are ..., a) Brian's, c) of Brian's, , b) of Brian, d) from Brian, , 12. The hooligan had a chain ... hand., a) on his, b) in his, c) in the, d) at the, , 3. We've all been at work ... 8 o'clock., a) during, b) at, c) for, d) since, 4. That policeman has been standing on the corner, ... hours., a) during, b) for, c) since, d) in, 5. Which is the correct sentence?, a) Who does like Jeff?, b) Whom does Jeff like?, c) Who do Jeff like?, d) Who likes to Jeff?, 6. Which of these sentences is the correct one?, a) That's the house's door, b) That's the door's house, c) That's the door of the house, d) That's the house of door, 7.1 saw my book ... your desk., a) at, b) on, c)in, d) into, 8. Somebody ..., a) is coming, c) are come, , b) are coming, d) is come, , 9. What ...?, a) saw you, c) did you see, , b) do you saw, d) did you saw, , 10. The two girls were sitting in front of ..., a) we, b) us, c) our, d) ours, , 13. "Where ...?" " I was born in London.", a) did you born, b) you borned, c) were born you, d) were you bom, 14. The secretary didn't arrive in time ... the, office., a) on, b) at, c) in, d) to, 15. Don't move. I'll go ...!, a) to once, c) once, , b) at once, d) in once, , 16. Jim was thinking ... his girlfriend., a) on, b) about, c) at, d) in, 17. That car must be ..., a) Carol's, c) Carol's the car, , b) the Carol's car, d) the Carol's the car, , 18. There was a piece of bread ... the floor., a) in, b) on, c) over, d) at, 19. What time did they arrive ... Bristol?, a) on, b) at, c) in, d) to, 20. That boy is the one ... came late., a) who, b) what, c) which, d) whom, , 42
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. ... the exercise I told you to do?, a) Did you did, b) Did you do, c) You did, d) Do you did, , LEVEL 1, , 11. Here's my homework. Can you have a look, it?, a) to, b) of, c) at, d) in, , 2. The little toy car ran ... the floor of the, room., a) across, b) through, c) in, d) on, , 12. Mum, did you ... yesterday?, a) go to shop, b) went shopping, c) go shopping, d) went to shop, , 3. The two thieves quietly approached ... the, house., a) to, b) to the, c) d) towards, , 13. "How old are you?" " ...", a) I'm 15, b) I have 15, c) I'm 15 years, d) I've 15 years, 14. Her remarks took me ... surprise., a) per, b) in, c) for, d) by, , 4. Have you heard the news ... the radio?, a) on, b) in, c) over, d) at, 5. You ... really beautiful today, darling., a) look, b) appear, c) seem, d) look like, , 15. "Where's the picture?" "... the wall, of, course.", a) On, b) In, c) Over, d) At, , 6. Children, ... late!, a) don't are, c) doesn't be, , 16. We must pay ... ten pounds., a) about, b) a, c) some, d) any, , b) don't be, d) be not, , 7. Her pulse was about 90 beats ... minute., a) a, b) for, c) in the, d) by, , 17. How ... are you going to stay?, a) much, b) many, c) long, d) time, , 8. She will get fat if she ... too much meat., a) eats, b) will eat, c) eat, d) ate, , 18. Well, you haven't asked ..., a) neither of us, b) either of us, c) neither of we, d) either of we, , 9. I'm going to ... tea. Do you want some?, a) make any, b) make some, c) do some, d) do any, , 19. None of the ... empty., , 10. Is your brother good ... sport., a) to, b) at, c) in, d) with, , 20. What do you usually wear ... work?, a) in, b) in the, c) at the, d)at, , a) glass is, c) glasses has, , 43, , b) glass are, d) glasses are
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. The poor boy is usually ... to go out, in the evening., a) too much tired, b) too tired, c) too many tired, d) too tiring, 2. Do you go there ...?, a) every days, c) all the days, , E, , Y, , 11. Johnny, you are ... for work., a) too much late, b) too late, c) too many late, d) much later, 12. How ... in this town?, a) many people is there, b) many people are there, c) much people is there, d), much people are there, , b) every day, d) all days, , 3. "She wore a beautiful dress." "Yes, ...!", a) what nice was it, b) what nice it was, c) how nice it was, d) how nice was it, 4. Look, ... beautiful girl!, a) what a, c) how a, , L, , 13. Little David ..., a) has 6 years, c) is 6 years old, , b) what, d) how, , b) is 6 years, d) has 6, , 14. The Sultan doesn't know what to do with .., money!, a) so many, b) so much, c) such a lot, d) so, , 5. "Is she coming?" "Yes, I ...", a) fear so, b) am afraid that yes, c) am afraid so, d) am afraid if, , 15. Whose is that book? I think it's ..., a) your brother's, b) of your brother, c) of your brother's, d) your brother, , 6. That's a machine ... ham., a) for to cut, b) for cutting, c) for cut, d) to cut, , 16. ... nice those girls are!, a) How, c)What, , b) How a, d) What a, , 7. Your secretary ..., a) can type well, can't she?, b) know type well, doesn't she?, c) can type well, can she?, b) know typing, does she?, , 17. Today is much ... yesterday., a) colder than, b) more cold than, c) colder that, d) more cold that, , 8. I'm sorry, I forgot ... it., a) posting, c) to posting, , 18. You couldn't come to the meeting, ... you?, a) did, b) would, c) could, d) do, , b) to post, d) post, , 9. Will you stop ... nonsense?, a) talking, b) to talk, c) of talk, d) of talking, , 19. Is that size ... for you, Jeremy?, a) big enough, b) enough big, c) bigger, d) biggest, , 10. I ... the corner., a) left my car on, c) left my car in, , 20. That's the girl ... father is so rich., a) whom, b) whose, c) who's, d) which, , b) let my car on, d) let my car in, , 44
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. Your mother didn't go shopping yesterday,, , 11. Sorry, but I won't ... come tomorrow night., a) can, b) could, c) be able to, d) be able, , 9, , a) isn't she, c) did she, , LEVEL 1, , b) isn't it, d) didn't she, , 2. "Is this your sister's?" "No, it isn't ...", a) of her, b) hers, c) of she, d) she's, , 12. This book was on the upper shelf, ...?, a) wasn't it, b) isn't it, c) doesn't it, d) was it, , 3. It was ... cold yesterday, wasn't it?, a) much, b) many, c) very, d) a lot of, , 13. ... did you see last Sunday?, a) Who, b) Whose, c) To whom, d) At whom, , 4.I was talking to him ... half an hour last, night., a) during, b) for, c) since, d) ago, , 14.I need a typewriter ... this letter., a) to type, b) for to type, c) to typing, d) for type, , 5. Those are the ... bicycles, aren't they?, a) children's, b) childs', c) childrens', d) children, , 15. No, it's not mine. It's ..., a) Tom's, b) from Tom, c) of Tom's, d) of Tom, , 6. "Is that Mary's husband?" "Yes, he's ..., husband.", a) his, b) the, c) her, d) its, , 16. Those boys ... hungry., a) have much, c) are much, , 17. Don't ... a noise, the children are asleep., a) do, b) make, c) have, d) made, , 7. Well, she came to this country about three years, a) since, c) for, , b) have, d) are very, , b)ago, d) already, , 18. We all entered ... the room quietly., a) b) into, c) to, d) at, , 8. Mr Johnson has been ... that for years., a) saying, b) telling, c) talking, d) counting, , 19. How ... have you been doing that job?, a) long, b) much, c) many, d) time, , 9. Can I ... some money from you? I'm broke., a) let, b) lend, c) borrow, d) ask, , 20. "Is anybody there?" "Yes, ...", a) it is, b) there is, c) she is, d) there are, , 10. Hasn't the train come yet? How ... have you, been waiting?, a) long, b) much, c) many, d) large, , 45
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1.I can't go out, I'm ... dinner., a) making, b) doing, c) make, d) do, , 11. "Is that bicycle yours?" "No, it isn't ...", a) mine, b) mine's, c) of me, d) my, , 2. These are the villagers and the carts ... we saw on, the road., a) which, b) that, c) who, d) whom, , 12. It hasn't rained ... years in this part of the, country., a) during, b) since, c) ago, d) for, , 3. He ... that he still loves his wife., a) says, b) tells, c) speaks, d) told, , 13. We haven't had any rain ... last May., a) ago, b) since, c) for, d) during, , 4. Boys, have you done your exercises ...?, a) still, b) already, c) yet, d) since, , 14. What ... last night?, a) happened, c) did happened, , b) do happen, d) does happen, , 15.I must ..., this cake is extraordinary., a) tell, b) say, c) speak, d) talk, , 5. "What do you think of those two?" "Well, to tell, you the truth, I like ... ", a) neither of them, b) either of them, c) either, d) neither of they, , 16. There ... tea in the teapot., a) isn't many, b) isn't much, c) aren't much, d) aren't many, , 6. Are you ... here? You should be at school by now., a) still, b) yet, c) already, d) almost, , 17. Don't ask me ... money son. Ask your mother., a) for, b) by, c) of, d) at, , 7. We've just finished ... our homework., a) to do, b) doing, c) of doing, d) of do, , 18. The poor woman was getting ..., a) more and more white, b) whiter and whiter, c) whitest, d) the whitest, , 8. My friend, ... beautiful wife ...!, a) what a/you have, b) what a/have you, c) what/you have, d)what/have you, 9. She went to the dentist to have her ... seen, to., a) tooth, b) teeth, c) teeths, d) tooths, , 19. There ... people at the theatre., a) weren't much, b) weren't many, c) wasn't much, d) wasn't many, 20. Mary, ... left?, a) are there many breads, b) are there much bread, c) is there any bread, d) is there many breads, , 10. I've just ... your brother go down the, street., a) to see, b) to seeing, c) seeing, d) seen, , 46
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL!, , 1. No, I ... meat in the evening., a) don't eat never, b) never eat, c) don't eat ever, d) never don't eat, , 11. This is the ... street in the city., a) busiest, b) busyest, c) busier, d) busyer, , 2. My son ..., a) doesn't hear the alarm never, b) never hears the alarm, c) don't hear the alarm ever, d) hears the alarm ever, , 12. Susan is the ... girl in her class., a) intelligenter, b)intelligentest, c) more intelligent, d) most intelligent, , 3. He eats meat every day, ...?, a) doesn't it, b) doesn't he, c) isn't it, d) isn't he, , 13. This is the ... book in the library., a) thinner, b) thinnest, c) thinest, d) thiner, 14. Which programme do you want to listen, 9, , 4. She went to the U.S.A. last year, ...?, a) doesn't she, b) doesn't it, c) didn't she, d) weren't she, 5. You'll come with us tomorrow, ...?, a) will you, b) won't you, c) shan't you, d) do you, 6. What's the matter ... your mother? She looks, sick!, a) with, b) to, c) of, d) at, 7. ... is London from Bristol?, a) How far, b) How distance, c) What distance, d) What far, 8. You need somewhere to live, ...?, a) aren't you, b) don't you, c) isn't it, d) is it, 9. She ... her car on the corner and was fined., a) let, b) lent, c)left, d)lend, 10. Johnny, your exam is by far the ... of all., a) worst, b) worse, c) baddest, d) badder, , a) at, c) on, , b) to, d) fin, , 15. Who does that car belong ...?, a) to, b) at, c) on, d) for, 16. Shall I ... the shopping for you, Mum?, a) make, b) do, c) have, d) had, 17. This house is too small. We need ..., a) a bigger, b) one big, c) a bigger one, d) one bigger, 18. None of these glasses ... empty., a) has, b) are, c) isn't, d) aren't, 19. Children go ... school every day., a) to, b) to the, c) at, d) in, 20. My mother is going ... school to speak to my, teacher., a) to, b) to the, c) at, d) into, , 47
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. The boy was waiting ... his girlfriend., a) to, b) for, c) at, d) -, , 11. That girl is the ..., a) prettiest, c) most pretty, , 2. They haven't arrived ... England yet., a) in, b) at, c) on, d) to, , 12. Horses? Yes, I like the ..., a) black, b) black ones, c) blacks ones, d) ones black, , 3. This lesson is one of the ..., a) most difficult b) more difficult, c) the difficultest, d) more difficult than, , 13. After the races he was a little bit ..., a) more rich, b) richer, c) more richer, d) rich, , 4. My father's got a big car, but I've got ..., a) a small one, b) one small, c) a small, d) a few one, 5.I was late because I ... the train., a) lost, b) lose, c) wasted, d) missed, 6. My parents were listening ... the news., a) at, b) to, c) in, d) 7. In this country ..., a) the people are very tall, b) people are very tall, c) people is very tall, d) the people is very tall, 8. Does your father ... this programme every, week?, a) watches, b) watch, c) sees, d) look, 9. Mary and Jill haven't got ..., a) much time, b) long time, c) many time, d) a long time, 10. ... that?, a) Do you think that he hear, b) Do you think he heard, c) You think he heard, d) You think did he hear, , b) prettier, d) more pretty, , 14. It will be better if you don't put any money, that horse., a) in, b) into, c) on, d) at, 15. Will it rain today? No, I ..., a) think not, b) don't think so, c) think no, d) think that not, 16. Which sentence is the correct one?, a) For what you use a fork?, b) What do you use a fork for?, c) What you use a fork for?, d) What use you a fork for?, 17. She went to the library to ..., a) lend a book, b) borrow a book, c) let a book, d) hire a book, 18. She's the prettiest girl I've ..., a) never seen, b) ever saw, c) ever seen, d) never saw, 19. It was very crowded yesterday, ...?, a) wasn't it, b) was it, c) was there, d) wasn't there, 20. She is ... intelligent for this job., a) too much, b) too many, c) too, d) enough, , 48
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1000, , TESTS, , 11. And this is ... I saw that day., a) that, b) what, c) which, d) the that, , 1. "When did she come?" "She came ... 8 o'clock, train.", a) on the, b) at the, c) in the, d) by, , 12. She is ... her father., a) as tall as, c) so tall than, , 2. She ... the car into the garage and went out, again., a) drived, b) drove, c) drives, d) driven, 3. ... beer?, a) Does Henry like, c) Likes Henry, , b) Do Henry likes, d) Like Henry the, , 4.I ... yesterday., a) had heat, c) had hot, , b) was hot, d) was heat, , 5. My father ... cold., a) has a, c) is a, , b)has, d) have a, , LEVEL 1, , b) taller as, d) as tallest as, , 13. She was not feeling well and went ..., a) to home, b) home, c) to the home, d) to house, 14. Little Susie is here, but her parents ..., a) isn't, b) don't, c) aren't, d) wasn't, 15. The Robinsons ... TV at the moment., a) watch, b) is watching, c) are watching, d) watched, 16. Mrs Brent went to the fishmonger's ... some, fish., a) to buy, b) for to buy, c) for buying, d) for buy, , 6. My grandmother spends the day ..., a) watching TV, b) watching the TV, c) seeing the TV, d) looking the TV, , 17. That's Marian over there. What's she looking, 7. "How does she go to work?" "... train", a) By, b) On, c) In the, d) With the, , a) to, c) on, , b)d)at, , 8. Most people in this village go to ..., Sundays., a) church on, b) church the, c) the church in, d) church on the, , 18. "Were you in England last year?" "No,, I ...", a) didn't, b) wasn't, c) weren't, d) don't, , 9. Let me know before ..., a) to do it, c) do, , 19. It ... cold today., a) does much, c) is very, , b) doing it, d) you did it, , b) makes much, d) is much, , 20. She ... because she was very late., a) hurry, b) hurried, c) hurrying, d) hurries, , 10. By that time I'll ... let you know., a) can, b) could, c) been able to, d) be able to, , 49
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. He had a pint of beer because he ..., a) was thirsty, b) had thirsty, c) had thirst, d) was thirst, , 11. That aerial was ... down in the storm., a) blown, b) being blow, c) been blow, d) being blown, , 2. How ... your father?, a) high is, c) tall is, , 12. The union leader ... killed by the terrorists., a) has being, b) has been, c) is been, d) is being, , b) high has, d) tall has, , 3. I'm afraid the train ... half an hour late., a) comes with, b) is, c) has, d) is with, 4. This case is too ... for you to move., a) heavy, b) weight, c) much heavy, d) weigh, 5. "Is it raining?" "No, but, ...", a) it has wind, b) there is wind, c) it is windy, d) it does wind, 6. Frank, ... are you?, a) how heavy, c) how weight, , b) what heavy, d) how much weight, , 7. This race is of a hundred metres. It's a ... race., a) a one-hundred-metre race, b) hundred metres, c) hundred-metre, d) hundreds-metre, 8. All flights to Madrid ... cancelled because of the, fog., a) have been, b) have being, c) are been, d) have, 9. Milk can be bought in ..., a) one pint bottles, c) one pint bottle, , b) a pint bottles, d) one-pint bottles, , 10. The road to the airport ... repaired at the, moment., a) is been, b) is being, c) has been, d) has being, , 13. A lot of accidents ... by drunk drivers., a) are caused, b) are cause, c) have cause, d) have caused, 14. Nice children ... supposed to use those, words., a) are not, b) do not, c) have not, d) mustn't, 15. "I can't remember what she said." "...", a) Neither do I, b) Nor can I, c) Me neither, d) Me either, 16. What ... you do if you won the lottery?, a) would, b) will, c) do, d) can, 17. She works for an insurance company, ...?, a) does she, b) doesn't she, c) no, d) isn't it, 18. A ... young man stood at the door., a) well-dress, b) well-dressed, c) dress-well, d) dressed-well, 19. This work of yours seems to be very ...! You're, always ...!, a) tiring/tired, b) tired/tiring, c) tired/tired, d) tiring/thing, 20. The old man wore a ... mountain jacket., a) sea-green, b) sea-greened, c) green-sea, d) green-sead, , 50
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL!, , 1. When she got married she ... cook., a) didn't know to, b) didn't can to, c) couldn't to, d) couldn't, , 11. You eat too much, ...?, a) do you, c) did you, , 2. The Robinsons have very nice ..., a) childrens, b) childs, c) child, d) children, , 12. If you go on holiday to the north, you ... need a, raincoat., a) must, b)may, c)can, d) have to, , 3.I ... bad cold last night., a) caught, c) catch a, , b) catched a, d) caught a, , 4. There were ... 1,000 people at the meeting., a) a, b) around of, c)above, d)about, 5. That's my house. Can you see ... roof?, a) his, b) its, c) it, d) her, , 13. She's just finished ... it., a) to read, c) to reading, , b) reading, d) read, , 14. All these books are ..., a) my brother's, c) of my brother, , b) of my brother's, d) my brother, , 15. When you get ... Barcelona, let me know., a) to, b) at, c) a, d) on, , 6. What ... do?, a) must the children to, b) must the children, c) do the children must, d) do the children must to, 7. Yes, ... hungry, really., a) I'm very, c) I have a bit, , b) don't you, d) didn't you, , 16.I met her a ... time after the accident., a) short, b) few, c) little, d) small, 17. It's very late and your brother hasn't returned, a) still, c) already, , b) I'm a few, d) I've much, , b)yet, d) since, , 18. Who did you borrow that money ...?, a) of, b) from, c) at, d) to, , 8. Dogs don't eat fish, ... they?, a) didn't, b) eaten't, c) don't, d) do, , 19. Where ...?, a) live the Browns, b) do the Browns live, c) does the Browns live, d) do the Browns lives, , 9. What was wrong ... your answer?, a) to, b) with, c) at, d) on, 10. Your sister didn't get married to that man, ..., she?, a) did, b) hasn't, c) didn't, d) isn't, , 20. ... short-story books., a) Often I'm reading, c) I often read, , 51, , b) I read often, d) I'm often reading
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. Wait there, don't move. I'll go ..., a) at once, b) to once, c) once, d) in once, , 11. Are you good ... sports?, a) to, b) at, c) in, d) on, , 2. There was a notice ... the door., a) in, b) on, c) at, d) over, , 12. Mrs Harrison is going to ... tea., a) do the, b) make the, c) make any, d) do some, 13. ... out ofter dinner?, a) The Smiths went, b) Did the Smiths go, c) Did the Smiths went d) The Smiths did go, , 3. He is always thinking ... his girlfriend., a) on, b) about, c) in, d) at, , 14. This is ..., a) a old man, c) an old man, , 4. Your sister is the one ... always comes late., a) who, b) she, c) which, d) what, , b) a man old, d) an man old, , 15. How many people ... to see the parade?, a) did go, b) did went, c) went, d) go, , 5. We were listening ... the radio all morning., a) at, b) to, c) in, d) -, , 16. "Our school has 200 pupils." "That's not, 6. Please, Maggie, ... late again!, a) don't are, b) don't be, c) doesn't be, d) be not, , a) much, c) very, , b) many, d) a lot of, , 7. What does this perfume smell ...?, a) at, b) of, c) to, d) at, , 17. I've only got a few pounds, and that's not ..., money I'm afraid., a) much, b) very, c) many, d) a lot, , 8. Did you hear the news ... the radio?, a) in, b) at, c) on, d) over, , 18. "Where's the clock?" "I think it's ... the wall.", a) on, b) in, c) at, d) over, , 9. Her words took me ... surprise., a) by, b) for, c) per, d) in, , 19. ... people over there., a) There' s a lot of, c) There are a lot of, , 10. They took a taxi ... to our place., a) for come, b) for coming, c) to come, d) to coming, , 20. Haven't you done the homework ...?, a) still, b) yet, c) already, d) for, , 52, , b) There' s lots of, d) There are much
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. Bronson is the new foreman. He ... with us for, 10 years., a) has been working b) had worked, c) worked, d) works, , LEVEL 2, , 11. Edgar had an operation. He is ... hospital., a) in the, b) at, c) in, d) at the, 12. Grace, ... you do some shopping for me please?, a) may, b) can, c) have, d) make, , 2. I'd like ... to the Disco with Jenny but I, can't., a) go, b) to have gone, c) going, d) to go, 3.I met him at a conference ..., a) for a long time, b) a long time ago, c) for long time, d) for a long time ago, , 13. What does Jennifer do? ..., a) She's a shop assistant, b) She's watching TV, c) She's very well, d) She does her homework, , 4. I'm afraid I didn't have ... time for that., a) long, b) many, c) much, d) a lot, , 14. My father ... in that firm from 1975 to 1989., Now he's retired., a) has worked, b) worked, c) had worked, d) is working, , 5. Brian ... at University for four years now., a) have been, b) was, c) has been, d) had been, , 15. This is the man ... came to see me last night., a) which, b) whom, c) whose, d) who, , 6. They say that tomorrow it ... snow but I doubt, it., a) would, b) may, c) can, d) should, , 16.I don't like ... to the theatre during the week., a) to going, b) going, c) go, d) me to go, , 7. What ... you do if you won a million pounds?, a) do, b) can, c) will, d) would, , 17. ... have a snack in that nice pub on the corner., a) Why don't we, b) Do you want, c) What about, d) How about, 18."... this Yorkshire pudding?" "Well, I think it's, terrible.", a) What do you like, b) How do you like, c) What do you believe d) How do you think, , 8. The inspector asked the accountant ... him the, books., a) that he show, b) that showed, c) showed, d) to show, , 19. Which word has a different sound?, a) more, b) core, c) sore, d) pool, , 9. Lucy works in the Post Office, ...?, a) is she, b) doesn't she, c) isn't she, d) works she, , 20. Which sentence is the correct one?, a) I am a cold, b) I have cold, c) I have caught a cold, d) I've catched a cold, , 10. We need a car. Can we ... yours, Daddy?, a) lend, b) borrow, c) let, d) hire, , 55
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. There is ... money in the bank, I'm afraid., a) any, b) no, c) a lot, d) not, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. You ... eat fish. It is not as harmful as meat., That's my opinion., a) must, b) should, c) would, d) ought, , 2. Your friend Vilma looks tired, ... she?, a) is, b) won't, c) isn't, d) doesn't, , 12. She goes shopping every day now, but she ... go, before., a) didn't use, c) usen't, , 3. "What's your new teacher like?" "Well, ...", a) he's very well, b) he's very nice, c) he's called Fred, d) he's a friend of my father's, , b) didn't use to, d) didn't used to, , 13. My friends are not in the pub. They ..., home., a) must go, c) must have gone, , 4. It's 11 o'clock in the morning and your brother, is ..., a) still in the bed, b) still in bed, c) in the bed yet, d) in bed yet, , b) must have go, d) must be gone, , 14. The weather was ... bad to go out., a) too, c) enough, , 5. Are you going to the shops? ... you buy something, for me?, a) Can, b) Do, c) Should, d) May, , b) very, d) so, , 15. Stop talking and let ...!, a) me to speak, c) that I speak, , 6. "What's the matter with you, Mum? You look, sick." "...", a) I've got a sore throat, b) I have cold, c) I've got a sore stomach, d) I've got a headaches, , b) me speaking, d) me speak, , 16, I'm looking forward ... you., a) to hearing, c) for hearing, , b) hearing, d) to hear, , 17, When is Sheila going to ...?, a) get married, c) marry to, , 7. Why ... go to see that new film?, a) do we, b) aren't we, c) shall we, d) don't we, , b) many with Tom, d) marrying, , 18. I don't understand why you ... a book., a) have never read, c) never have read, , 8. Do you mind ... Marian with the washing up?, a) to help, b) to helping, c) helping, d) if you help, , b) had never read, d) had read never, , 19. "She is British, isn't she?" "No, she's American,, '', , 9. That is the girl ..., a) that goes with, b) who he goes out, c) who goes out with him d) which he goes out, , a) in this moment, c) of fact, , 10. What ... tonight? Come with me to the disco., a) do you do, b) are you doing, d) you do, d) you doing, , b) actually, d) in the reality, , 20. Which word has a different sound?, a) busy, b) rush, c)such, d) punch, , 56
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. ... I go with you to the shops, Mum?, a) Will, b)May, c) Would, d) Won't, , LEVEL 2, , 11.I didn't go because I was ... a football, match., a) watching, b) seeing, c) looking at, d) looking, , 2. Ethel is wearing a nice new dress. She ..., beautiful., a) seems, b) feels, c)sees, d)looks, , 12. Johnny, ... Pauline lately?, a) have you seen, b) did you see, c) had you seen, d) you see, , 3. Stop ..., I can't hear the news!, a) talking, b) to talk, c) to speak, d) of talk, , 13.I liked the film so much that I ... it twice., a) have seen, b) have watched, c) am seeing, d) saw, , 4. Could you ... how to get there, please?, a) tell me, b) say me, c) to let me, d) to tell me, , 14. We ... a new car. It's too much money., a) can't afford, b) can't permit, c) can't agree, d) may not afford, , 5. I've never been to Scotland. Well, ..., a) neither has Tom, b) nor is Tom, c) Tom hasn't also, d) Tom hasn't too, , 15. When she was four she ... play the piano., a) can, b) could, c) knew, d) was able, , 6. ... finger did you say is hurting you?, a) Which, b)What, c) Where, d)Why, , 16. Don't wear that old dress, it ... terrible., a) looks, b) seems, c) appears, d) sees, , 7. Lewis ... to the cinema if you went with him., a) will go, b) would go, c) goes, d) went, , 17. If she ... that, she wasn't ... the truth., a) says/saying, b) said/telling, c) said/saying, d) told/telling, , 8. If she doesn't feel well, she ... to bed., a) would go, b) go, c) went, d) will go, , 18.I like running in the hills, and ..., a) also does he, b) so does he, c) he likes, d) so he likes, , 9. When they ... New York they were astonished by, its size., a) arrived in, b) arrived at, c) got in, d) got at, , 19. ... would you like for dinner?, a) What, b) Which, c) How, d) When, , 10. I'm thirsty. Is there any water ...?, a) else, b) more, c)left, d) right, , 20. If I ever met Mr Right, I ... him at once., a) would marry, b) would get married, c) married, d) marry, , 57
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. If the weather is not good, we ... to put off our, outing., a) will, b) will have, c) would have, d) would, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. Tomorrow's Sunday, you ... get up early., a) haven't need, b) aren't in need, c) needn't to, d) needn't, 12. All the injured ... to be getting better., a) seeming, b) are seeming, c) look, d) seem, , 2. Mrs O'Hara told her little daughter ..., a) don't cry, b) not to cry, c) didn't cry, d) not cry, , 13. By the time they arrived the prisoner ..., away., a) has run, b) is running, c) had run, d) had ran, , 3.I don't think this book is too difficult ... to, read., a) if you, b) if you want, c) for you, d) you, 4. Nancy hasn't come to work yet. She must ..., ill., a) have been, b) been, c) to be, d) be, , 14. Little children can't keep still while their, , 5. My father is quite fat now, but he ... be fat years, ago., a) didn't use to, b) didn't use, c) doesn't use, d) usen't, , 15. The secretary ... at work at nine., a) must to be, b) ought be, c) should have, d) has to be, , photo is ..., a) being taking, c) taking, , b) being taken, d) took, , 16. She ... earlier when she was younger., a) used to get up, b) will get up, c) has got up, d) gets up, , 6. Martha looks very tired. She ... to go to, bed., a) would, b) should, c) ought, d) had, , 17. She isn't ... to carry that heavy case., a) enough strong, b) strong enough, c) so strong, d) as strong, , 7. He ... his lunch just now. Call again later., a) is having, b) was having, c) has had, d) had, , 18. These women let their children ... in the park, every day., a) playing, b) to play, c) play, d) played, , 8.I ... on a bench in the park when they ran past, me., a) was sitting, b) have sat, c) was sat, d) sat, , 19. Tom's mother's brother is Tom's ..., a) uncle, b) cousin, c) nephew, d) grandpa, , 9. So far this year we ... to the zoo., a) haven't been, b) hasn't been, c) weren't, d) didn't go, , 20., , 10. My mother and my sister make ... dresses., a) themselves, b) their own, c) theirs, d) their's, 58, , far this place is!, a) What a, c) How, , b)What, d)So
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. She was ... she could go through the keyhole, easily., a) as small so, b) so small as, c) so small that, d) as small, , 11.I never go swimming in winter, and ... my, friends., a) so do, b) so does, c) neither have, d) neither do, , 2. He loves walking in the country, and ... does his, wife., a) as, b) so, c) too, d) either, , 12. Mr. Brent says that he doesn't want ... to see, him., a)nobody, b)anybody, c) somebody, d) no one, , 3. By this time tomorrow we ... the contract., a) will have signed, b) have signed, c) had signed, d) signed, , 13.I ... my girlfriend in half an hour's time., a) am meeting, b) was meeting, c) meet, d) meets, , 4. You'll do as you are told, ...?, a) won't you, b) do you, c) wouldn't you, d) don't you, , 14. ... you do this for me, please?, a) Will, b) Do, c) Shall, d) Does, , 5.I let her know the news ... she arrived at the, office., a) as soon as, b) unless, c) until, d) at once, , 15. ... I do this for you?, a) Will, c) Shall, , 6.I don't really know where ..., a) does he put it, b) is he putting it, c) has he put it, d) he has put it, , 16. You broke the glass, ...?, a) haven't you, b) didn't you, c) have you, d) did you, , 7. His birthday is on the ... of August., a) 3rd, b) three, c) 3th, d) 3st, , 17. "We can't afford a car!" "... we!", a) so can, b) nor can't, c) nor can, d) so can't, , 8. They've studied ... than we have., a) fewer, b) littler, c) less, d) most, , 18. Did he read it ...?, a) a few, c) none of them, , 9.I think those hooligans have done it ..., a) deliberate, b) deliberately, c) very deliberate, d)undeliberate, , b)Do, d) Does, , b) all of them, d) all, , 19. The man ... the cleaning is ill., a) who makes, b) that does, c) who does, d) making, , 10. Those clowns ... me laugh every time I see, them., a) do, b) does, c) make, d) makes, , 20.I have ... lot of books to read., a) other, b) another, c) the others, d) others, , 59
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1.I haven't seen Jenny ... last month., a) for, b) since, c), from, d) until, , 11. The typing ... by another girl., a) has been done, b) has done, c) will do, d) did, , 2. Have you seen James ... the last couple of, days?, a) in, b) at, c) for, d) since, , 12. You needn't ... the money back until January., a) be send, b) sent, c) to send, d) send, 13. ... it was only six o'clock, they had already left., a) Since, b) As, c) Though, d) So, , 3. It's very cold, ... take your coat., a) so that, b) so, c) because, d) why, 4. She went with you, ...?, a) did she, c) hasn't she, , 14. By this time tomorrow I ... all these jobs., a) will have finished, b) have finished, c) had, finished, d) finished, , b) didn't she, d) has she, , 15. ... she realized she was trapped she asked for, help., a) As soon as, b) Soon, c) As soon, d) So soon, , 5. Look at old Lucy! Do you know ...?, a) how much old she is, b) how old is she, c) how many years has she, d) how old she is, 6. Each of the ... a lot of time., a) men is, b) men has, c) man have, d) man has, , 16. Many undergraduates nowadays ... to lectures, by car., a) are going, b) use to go, c) went, d) go, , 7. Bob's sister's mother is his ..., a) cousin, b) aunt, c) grandmother, d) mother, , 17. What time does the bus ... Liverpool?, a) leave for, b) leave to, c) go out for, d) goes for, , 8. He is going to England to learn English, and, his friend., a) so is, b) also is, c) so does, d) too, , 18. John plays tennis well, but he plays golf ..., a) very good, b) much better, c) too well, d) best, 19. He was ... tired that he fell to the ground., a) too, b) enough, c) so, d) so much, , 9.I hope you ... us when you come here., a) visited, b) would visit, c) will visit, d) visiting, , 20. ... clever boy this Fred is!, a) How, b) What a, c)What, d) Which, , 10.I ... do that regularly, but now I never do it., a) was use to, b) used to, c) d) use to, , 60
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. She ... if she had the strength to do it., a) would reply, b) replied, c) will reply, d) reply, , 11. If she doesn't do her homework, she ... punished, a) is, b) will be, c) would be, d) will have, , 2. Please, ... your book, will you?, a) borrow me, b) borrow to me, c) lend to me, d) lend me, , 12. The driver ... in the crash., a) was injured, b) injured, c) injuring, d) he injured, , 3. Do you know ... about?, a) what is this, c) what this is, , 13. Polly never does her homework! ...!, a) So does Sally, b) Neither does Sally, c) Sally doesn't too, d) nor doesn't Sally, , b) this what is, d) this is, , 4. Which word has a different sound?, a), flood, b) good, c) mood, d) tool, , 14. We'd all be very happy if you ... to the, party., a) had come, b) will come, c) came, d) had come, , 5. ... the letters today, or have you already posted, them?, a) Are you posting, b) Will you have posted, c) Did you post, d) Have you posted, , 15. Mrs Kent is very busy ... making new, curtains., a) for, b) in, c) on, d) 16. His mother wanted to know where ..., a) he was gone, b) was he going, c) he was going, d) he go, , 6. He planted some more lettuces while it ..., a) has still rained, b) had still been raining, c) was still raining, d) still rained, , 17. This hurricane has caused a lot of ..., damage., a) the, b) a, c) d) some, , 7.I ... to this place for longer than I can, remember., a) haven't been, b) am not, c) wasn't, d) didn't go, , 18. My grandmother ... her leg in the street., a) felt and broken, b) fell and broke, c) fallen and broke, d) fell and broken, , 8. Little Nelly won't be able to manage ..., a) by herself, b) herself, c) by itself, d) to herself, , 19. We haven't got any seats ..., a) for sitting, b) to sit on, c) for to sit, d) to sit us, , 9. That's the boy ... father is so rich., a) who, b) which, c) whose, d) whom, , 20. The tree was ... the birds couldn't fly to the, top., a) so tall that, b) very tall that, c) so tall as, d) tall that, , 10. After they ... we went to bed., a) had all gone, b) have gone, c) would go, d) go, , 61
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. My father ... a better house if he were promoted., a) has bought, b) bought, c) will buy, d) would buy, , 11. The Carters have had that old car ..., a) 20 years ago, b) for 20 years, c) since 20 years, d) during 20 years, , 2. She was ... happy to worry about it., a) too, b) so, c) quite, d) very, , 12.I ... a bath when there was a knock at the, door., a) has had, b) was having, c) am having, d) had, , 3. That boy ought ... but he prefers to play football, instead., a) to be studying, b) be studyding, c) to be study, d) to study, , 13. The bride said that ... very happy., a) she is going to be, b) she was going to be, c) they are, d) she is, , 4. After he ... some water he felt better., a) had drunk, b) drinking, c) drinks, d) has drunk, , 14.I wish I ... all the answers., a) knew, b) know, c) will know, d) have known, , 5. He thought the old woman looked ... she had, been sick., a) such, b) the same, c) as if, d) so, , 15. If he ... taller, he would get the job., a) is, b) be, c) would be, d) were, , 6.I felt like kicking ... when I saw the exam paper., a) myself, b) me, c) mine, d) my, , 16. He ... come in time, but I don't think he will., a) might, b) ought, c) can, d) would, , 7. Hardly had he fastened his safety belt when the, plane ... off., a) had taken, b) took, c) has taken, d) is taking, , 17. ... I speak to you, Mr. Smith, or are you, busy?, a) Might, b) May, c) Ought, d) Must, , 8. That little girl ... for the last two days., a) hasn't eaten, b) doesn't eat, c) isn't eating, d) has eaten, , 18. My goodness, ... awful weather we are having!, a) what a, b) what, c) how, d) how a, , 9. She ... played the piano better before. She was, wonderful., a) never has, b) had never, c) never had, d) never, , 19. ... terrible those children are!, a) How, b) What a, c)What, d)How a, , 10. John is telling his mother ... very intelligent., a) than it is, b) who is he, c) than he's, d) that he is, , 20. Sick people must avoid ... too fast., a) of eating, b) in eating, c) to eat, d) eating, , 62
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. The hobby of some film stars is ... married., a) to getting, b) in getting, c) the getting, d) getting, , 11. I'd like ... come with us to the disco., a) she to, b) her to, c) her, d) she, , 2. People must avoid ... too much. It's bad for the, health., a) eating, b) to eat, c) to eating, d) eat, , 12. Lyon is one of ... biggest towns., a) France, b) France's, c) Frances', d) French, 13. Those are the ... children., a) King of Ruritania's, b) King's of Ruritania, c) King of Ruritania, d) King's of Ruritania's, , 3.I hate ... to the cinema alone., a) to go, b) of going, c) to going, d) going, 4. That was the most difficult position I ... in., a) had ever been, b) had been never, c) been, d) ever was, , 14. Do you know what ... the fire?, a) did caused, b) did it cause, c) caused, d) cause, , 5. "Mary, don't forget to post the letter!" "... it!", a) I posted already, b) I've already posted, c) It's posted, d) I'm posted, 6.I heard the bombs ... all night., a) fall, b) falling, c) to fall, d)fell, , 15. ... car is that parked on the corner?, a) Which, b) Whose, c) Whom, d) What, 16. The old man was talking to ..., a) himself, b) itself, c) yourself, d) herself, , 7. Did you see Molly ... her class early today?, a) to leave, b) leave, c) leaving, d) left, , 17. Old people often talk ..., a) themselves, c) itself, , 8. There is ... toast on your plate., a) a, b) a piece of, c) one, d) a piece, , b) to themselves, d) to yourselves, , 18. Mr and Mrs Norton still love ... after 50 years, of marriage., a) each other's, b) each other, c) to one another, d) themselves, , 9. There were two lambs and three ... in the, field., a) sheep, b) sheeps, c) ships, d) ship, , 19. I'd rather ... to the cinema than stay in., a) to go, b) go, c) would, d) went, , 10. My mother told me ... it tomorrow., a) that to do, b) to do, c) that I do, d) do, , 20. She was ... beautiful woman!, a) so, b) such, c) such a, d) so a, , 63
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. She was ... happy that she began to sing., a) so, b) such, c) so much, d) such a, , 11. I was born ... 1970., a) in June 20, c) in 20 July, , 2. The boys ... go to Eton College are very, wealthy., a) who, b) which, c) whom, d) whose, , 12. There are 14 ... people living in greater, London., a) millions, b) million of, c) millions of, d) million, , 3. My mother is the only person ... loves me., a) whom, b) which, c) who, d) whose, , b) on April 20, d) at 20 May, , 13. "Are you coming to the theatre?" "No, I ... to the, theatre.", a) I go never, b) I never go, c) never I go, d) never go I, , 4. He ... speak good English, doesn't he?, a) did, b) does, c) doesn't, d) -, , 14. "Is that big?" "Yes, it is, but not ... for us.", a) big enough, b) bigger, c) enough big, d) biggest, , 5. "You didn't really see it, did you?" "I ... it!", a) see, b) seen, c) don't see, d) did see, , 15. The plane can't take off because it ..., a) is much wind, b) does much wind, c) is very windy, d) is very wind, , 6. A couple of ... girls approached the teacher., a) five-year olds, b) five-year-old, c), five-years-old, d) five-years old, , 16. My father ... or at least, he thinks he is., a) has always reason b) is always right, c) has always right, d) is always reason, , 7. These dresses are getting ..., a) older and older, b) more and more old, c) more older, d) more and more older, , 17. Two pints of water is about ..., a) half a litre, b) a litre, c) two litres, d) four litres, , 8.I don't feel like ... for a walk today., a) going, b) to go, c) to going, d) go, , 18. In the U.K. a man weighs about ..., a) 2 stones, b) 12 stone, c) 30 stones, d) 30 stone, , 9. When I was young I used ... swimming every, day., a) to go, b) to going, c) go, d) going, , 19. In the British Isles the milkman brings ..., a) a pint bottles, b) one-pint bottles, c) one pint bottles, d) a pint's bottles, 20. In a one-mile race you have to run ..., a) 1760 yards, b) 1760 metres, c) 2 kms., d) 1600 yards, , 10.I go very often now, I didn't ... before., a) used to going, b) use to going, c) used to go, d) use to go, , 64
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. She ... followed by a strange-looking man., a) was being, b) was been, c) have being, c) is been, , 11. "She likes running in the hills." "Well, ...", a) so do I, b) neither do I, c) nor do I, d) so would I, , 2. Strange things have ... in the sky at night., a) being seen, b) being seeing, c) been seeing, d) been seen, , 12. "I don't know what to do." "Well, ...", a) neither does he, b) nor he does, c) so does he, d) so did he, , 3. The whole house was filled ... smoke., a) with, b) by, c) of, c) the, , 13. Old Mr Brent ... for this firm for over 20 years, now., a) had worked, b) has been working, c) works, d) worked, , 4. The floor ... with paint and dirty patches., a) was covered, b) had covered, c) were covering, d) had being covered, 5. The little Moroccan boy had a ... little face., a) sun-tanned, b) sun-tan, c) tan-sun, d) sun-tanning, , 14. You can see my pictures when you ... back, tonight., a) will come, b) came, c) would come, d) come, 15. You ... speak so loud in class., a) can't, b) mustn't, c) might, d) must, , 6. Well, really, this is a most ... experience., a) shocked, b) shocking, c) shockening, d) shock, , 16. This watch is very expensive. You ... lose it., a) might not, b) must, c) mustn't, d) oughtn't, , 7. The two friends were ... when the gale began, to blow., a) windsurfing, b) surf winding, c) surfing wind, d) wind surf, , 17. Look at that little girl. ... beautiful child!, a) What a, b) What, c) How, d) How a, , 8. The Smiths are coming to dinner. I'll have to buy, some ..., a) glasses of wine, b) wine's glasses, c) wine glasses, d) glasses wine, , 18. ... awful piece of news that is!, a) What, b) What a, c) How, d) What an, , 9. We ... knew what to do in such an event., a) neither, b) either, c) all, d) none, , 19. This is a special screwdriver ... those little, screws., a) to screwing, b) for screw, c) for screwing, d) to screw, , 10. She tried two dresses but neither ... big enough, for her., a) was, b) were, c) had, d) have, , 20. It's not worth ... so much money for that., a) paying, b) in paying, c) to pay, d) pay, , 65
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. Mrs Robin always makes us ... very comfortable., a) feeling, b) to feel, c) that I feel, d)feel, , 11. I've never seen ... beautiful scenery., a) so, b) such, c) such a, d) so a, , 2. His father told ... sit down on the chair., a) him to, b) him, c) he to, d) he, , 12. The train was ... crowded that we had to stand, all the way., a) so, b) such, c) such a, d) so a, , 3.... car is very large and comfortable., a) The Carter's, b) The Carters', c) Carters's, d) Carter's, , 13. Mr Gibson, ... is 85, runs a marathon every, year., a) whom, b) who, c) whose, d) which, , 4. That man over there is ..., a) Bob and Tom's father, b) Bob's and Tom's father, c) Bob's and Tom father, d) the Bob and Tom's father, , 14. "... bicycle is that?" "It's my brother's.", a) Whose, b) Who, c) Which, d)Whom, , 5. Who ... the bill at the restaurant?, a) paid, b) did pay, c) did it pay, d) pay, , 15. She went to the cinema with a friend of ..., a) hers, b) her, c) her's, d) she, , 6. Who ... the window pane? Those boys did., a) did broke, b) broke, c) has broken, d) broken, , 16. You ... what I said, didn't you?, a) did heard, b) didn't hear, c) do hear, d) did hear, , 7. Old Mr. Gibson often cuts ... shaving., a) himself, b) itself, c) oneself, d) yourself, , 17. An earl's wife is a ..., a) earless, c) countess, , 8. The old gentleman lived ... in the great mansion., a) himself, b) by himself, c) itself, d) oneself, , 18. The female of a dog is a ..., a) she-dog, b) bitch, c) beach, d) doggess, , 9. You ... not miss this bus. It's the last one., a) had rather, b) would better, c) had better, d) would rather, , 19.I don't feel like ... out today., a) to go, b) going, c) to going, d) go, , 10. I'd prefer ... to the cinema than to stay here., a) to go, b) go, c) went, d) gone, , 20. She is getting ... beautiful every day., a) more and more, b) most, c) very, d) quite, , 66, , b) carles, d) count
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1000 T E S T S, , LEVEL 2, , 1. In this country we are not used ... in queues., a) to waiting, b) waiting, c) to wait, d) wait, , 11. She saw the burglar ... away from the police., a) running, b) had run, c) to run, d) ran, , 2. One can never... to this terrible noise., a) getting used, b) getting use, c) get used, d) get use, , 12. The wages in this factory ... very high., a) is, b) are, c) don't, d) isn't, , 3. You've broken three ... eggs., a) dozens, b) dozen, c) dozens of, d) dozen of, , 13. There was ... bread on the table., a) a piece of, b) a, c) one, d) an, , 4. There were ... flies everywhere., a) millions, b) millions of, c) million of, d) million, , 14. How does your father earn his ...?, a) live, b) life, c) alive, d) living, , 5. Jimmy? Don't worry about him. ... on time., a) He is always, b) He always is, c) Always he is, d) Always is, , 15. This film is very long. It ... three hours., a) takes, b) last, c) lasts, d) runs, , 6.I remember very well ... the door when I left., a) of locking, b) to lock, c) lock, d) locking, , 16. Well, boys, ... eaten red ants?, a) have you ever, b) have ever you, c) you have never, d) never have you, , 7. I'm looking forward ... you again., a) seeing, b) to seeing, c) see, d) to see, , 17.I know that you ... always right, and I am, wrong., a) are, b) have, c) be, d) to be, , 8. Which is the correct sentence?, a) Will it stop snowing yet?, b) Has it stopped snowing yet?, c) It's stopped snowing yet?, d) Did it stop snowing yet?, , 18. Your watch .... That's why you arrived late., a) was slowly, b) had slow, c) had slowly, d) was slow, 19. You ... supposed to say that, you know!, a) have not, b) should not, c) must not, d) are not, , 9. "You shouldn't throw that away." "Well,, ... it.", a) I've already thrown b) I throw, c) I'm throwing, d) I threw, 10.I saw the flower-pot ... from the terrace and hit, him on his head., a) fall, b) falling, c) to fall, d)fell, , 67, , 20. All the trees in the park ... recently., a) have been planted, b) have being planted, c) are being planted, d) are planting
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. Grown ups don't like ... what to do or where to, go., a) been told, b) being told, c) been said, d) being said, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. I'd like ... her out but she doesn't want me to., a) taking, b) to take, c) to have taken, d) take, 12. May God ... the King of England!, a) saves, b) will save, c) save, d) would save, , 2. This parcel ... opened in the Post Office., a) has being, b) has been, c) is being, d) is been, 3. A smart ... man sat at the desk., a) middle-age, b) middle-aged, c) age-middle, d) mid-aged, , 13. Tracy behaves as though she ... the Queen of, Egypt., a) were, b) is, c) would be, d) will be, , 4. "Was she angry?" "Yes, she was very ...", a) annoying, b) annoyed, c) annoy, d) annoys, , 14. You ... drive last year, could you?, a) could, b) couldn't, c) can, d) might, , 5. The ... saw the two thieves entering the premises., a) night watchman, b) watch night, c) night watch, d) watching night, , 15. "Shall we do the washing up tonight?" "Well, we, ... do it today, tomorrow is a holiday.", a) mustn't, b) needn't, c) can't, d) shan't, , 6. The "walls of the classroom", may be expressed, as the ..., a) classroom's walls b) classrooms' walls, c) classroom walls, d) walls classroom, 7. ... doors were ajar., a) Both, c) Either, , 16. Well, ... clever that boy is!, a) what, b) what a, c) how, d) how a, 17. ... awful news this is!, a) What, c) How, , b) Neither, d) None, , 8. "Did you read the two articles?" "Yes, but ..., good.", a) neither were, b) neither was, c) either was, d) none was, 9. "I can't go alone." "...", a) Nor can I, c) Neither do I, , b) What a, d) How a, , 18. The Smiths had difficulty in ... our address., a) to find, b) finding, c) to, finding, d) for finding, 19. People think that ... is a very healthy exercise., a) running, b) to run, c) to running, d) run, , b) Nor do I, d) So do I, , 20. He went on ... along the path., a) walk, b) in walking, c) to walk, d) walking, , 10. "We'll probably go next Sunday." "...", a) Neither will I, b) So will I, c) Nor will I, d) Neither am I, , 68
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1000, , T EST S, , LEV E L 2, , 1. They enjoy ... the cartoons., a) watching, b) to watch, c) in watching, d) watch, , 11. How many cars ... down during the race?, a) break, b) did break, c) did them break, d) broke, , 2. It's not the first time ... to Italy, is it?, a) you are, b) you have gone, c) you've been, d) you went, , 12.I can see the girls, but ... is your sister?, a) who, b) which one, c) which, d) whose, , 3. "A cigarette?" "No, thanks, ... one.", a) I've had, b) I've just had, c) I just had, d) I had, , 13. The boys, surprised, looked at ... in the large, mirror., a) themselves, b) yourselves, c) each other, d) one another, , 4. Her mother made little Nelly ... her face and, hands., a) to wash, b) washing, c) wash, d) washed, , 14. The judge won't accept a photocopy, give him, the letter ..., a) himself, b) itself, c) oneself, d) yourself, , 5.I saw her ... the bill and make for the door., a) paying, b) pay, c) to pay, d) paid, , 15. "Let's walk to the station." "Well, ... take a taxi.", a) I'd better, b) I'd rather, c) I'll better, d) I'd prefer, , 6. Your trousers ... torn. What happened to, you?, a) are, b) isn't, c) is, d) aren't, , 16. You ... study much more if you want to pass, your exams., a) would better, b) would rather, c) had rather, d) had better, , 7. It was the only ... furniture I liked., a) a, b) one, c) piece of, d) -, , 17.I don't like those girls, they are ... silly!, a) such, b) so, c) such a, d) so much, , 8. She let young Paul ... next to her on the, sofa., a) sit, b) sitting, c) that I sit, d) to sit, , 18. Arabs have ... money that they don't know, what to do with it., a) so many, b) so, c) so much, d) such a lot, , 9. They wanted ... come back as soon as possible., a) us, b) we, c) us to, d) we to, , 19. The tour of France, ... lasted 3 weeks, is finished, now., a) whom, b) whose, c) who, d) which, , 10. Have you seen ... newspaper?, a)today's, b)today, c) todays's, d) todays', , 20. That is the man ... I'd like to get married to., a) which, b) to whom, c) whose, d) -, , 69
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. She always dyes her ... hair., a) own's, b) own, c) very, d) proper, , 11. My secretary ... been late for work yet., a) has never, b) never has, c) she's never, d) never she's, , 2. Darling, ... to me, please!, a) do you speak, c) speak you, , 12. ... lunch at one o'clock., a) I usually have, c) I have usually, , b) do speak, d) speaking, , b) Usually I have, d) Usually have I, , 3. Peter and Mary are my ..., a) nephew and niece b) nephews, c) nieces, d) uncles, , 13. What do you drink when you ...?, a) are thirst, b) have thirst, c) are thirsty, d) have thirty, , 4. The little Arab boy brought a ... with him., a) she-goat, b) her-goat, c) goatee, d) goatess, , 14. My watch ... five minutes ..., a) is/fast, b) goes/fast, c) has/fastly, d) is/fastly, 15. That road ... long., a) has four kilometres, b) is four-kilometres, c) has four-kilometres, d) is four kilometres, , 5. Your French is getting ..., b) better and better, a) more better, d) much best, c) more good, 6. We're all getting ... as the days pass, you know!, a) more old, b) older and older, c) oldest, d) more and more old, , 16. Five porcelain cups ... on the way., a) get broken, b) are broken, c) got broken, d) got broke, , 7. When we lived in Madrid we used ... to the, theatre., a) to go, b) go, c) going, d) to going, , 17. Those two men are ... of robbing the, bank., a) suspected of being b) suspected, c) being suspected, d) been suspected, , 8. Did you ... to go to the betting shops?, a) used to go, b) use to go, c) use to going, d) used going, , 18. A dozen babies ... in this hospital every, day., a) are borned, b) were borned, c) are born, d) born, , 9. There were two ... people waiting for the film, star., a) thousands of, b) thousand, c) thousand of, d) thousands, , 19. Tom Norton ... to be somewhere in Europe., a) has thought, b) is thought, c) has think, d) is think, , 10. "How many are there?" "About four ... men, approximately", a) hundred of, b) hundreds, c) hundreds of, d) hundred, , 20. All this fruit is ..., a) hand-picked, c) pick-hand, , 70, , b) pick-handed, d) hand-pick
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. Mexican labourers are very ... people., a) hard-working, b) hard working, c) work-hard, d) hard-work, , 11. If I won some money I ... buy a new car., a) might, b) can, c) ought, d) should, , 2. Little Judith's got beautiful..., a) golden hair, b) gold hair, c) golden's hair, d) gold's hair, , 12. ... beautiful dresses you've got!, a) What, b What a, c) How, d) How a, , 3. A chair made of iron is ..., a) an iron chair, b) chair iron, c) an iron's chair, d) chair's iron, , 13. ... tall those boys are!, a) How a, c) What, , 4. The old house was ... decrepit and lugubrious., a) either, b) both, c) neither, d) none, , 14. This policy means ... thousands of people out, of work., a) to put, b) in putting, c) of putting, d) putting, , 5. "We've never been to Italy." "...", a) Nor did I, b) Neither do I, c) Nor have I, d) So have I, , 15. I'm very fond of ... good horses., a) riding, b) to running, c) to run, d) run, , 6. "She can go this very morning." "...", a) So can I, b) Neither can I, c) Nor do I, d) So do I, , 16.I tried to stop the fox ... a fence around the hen, house., a) in putting, b) to put, c) by putting, d) put, , 7. We met in Benidorm ..., a) since a long time, c) for a long time, , b) for a long time ago, d) a long time ago, , 8.I wish you ... playing that piano., a) stops, b) stopped, c) stop, d) would stop, , b) How, d) What a, , 17. She tried ... an aspirin for her toothache., a) to take, b) to taking, c) in taking, d) taking, 18.I ... in this country most of my life., a) am living, b) have lived, c) life, d) live, , 9.I wish I ... as tall as a tower., a) would be, b) will be, c) am, d) were, , 19.I ... to my aunt Bertha since last year., a) didn't write, b) wrote, c) haven' t written, d) write, , 10. We don't know yet, but we ... go to Salou next, summer., a) can, b) may, c) should, d) ought, , 71, , 20.I saw her ... the windows and leave the place., a) to closing, b) closing, c) to close, d) close
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. All the players stared at ... amazed., a) themselves, b) one another, c) each other's, d) itself, , 1. Daddy, will you let me ... the car next Sunday?, a) using, b) to use, c) use, d) used, 2. Parents usually give their children ..., a) well advices, b) good advices, c) good advice, d) advices, , 12. It's impossible to jog with him. He runs ... fast!, a) so a, b) such, c) such a, d) so, , 3. I've just heard ... news on the radio., a) a good piece of, b) c) many good, d) one good, , 13. We'd better not go out in ... terrible weather., a) so, b) such a, c) such, d) so much, , 4. She wants you ... the teacher., a) to see, b) see, c) that you see, d) saw, , 14. The boy, ... we met at Mrs Harrison's, is coming, to see us., a) whom, b) who, c) which, d) whose, , 5. Do you want ... go with you?, a) that I, b) me, c) us to, d) we to, , 15. Fat Mrs Pye tried on several dresses. None ..., fitted her., a) of which, b) which, c) whom, d) whose, , 6. That was ... happiest hour., a) Spain, b) Spain's, c) Spains', d) Spains's, , 16. The girls will arrive ... afternoon., a) this very, b) this own, c) very this, d) own this, , 7. Which is the correct sentence?, a) To who did you speak?, b) Who did you speak?, c) Whom did you speak?, d) Whom did you speak to?, , 17. ... them come with us, Dad., a) Don't let, b) Doesn't let, c) Do let, d) Let's, , 8. Do you know what ... the break down?, a) does cause, b) causes, c) did caused, d) caused, , 18. 1 wouldn't like to have two ..., a) mothers-in-law, b) mothers-in-laws, c) mother-in-law, d) mother-in-laws, , 9. She dried ... with the towel., a) her, b) herself, c) oneself, d) itself, , 19. Since his wife died, old Mr. Rook is a, a) widowman, b) widow, c) widower, d) window, , 10. We can't blame ... for that., b) yourselves, a) ourselves, d) themselves, c) oneselves, , 20. Do you feel ... for a swim?, a) like to go, b) like going, c)going, d)to go, , 72
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. To win a race is getting ... difficult nowadays., a) more and more, b) most, c) the most, d) much, , 11. When we went up to our room it was ..., a) been cleaned, b) being cleaned, c) being clean, d) been clean, , 2. Old Arthur is broke again. He's used ... money., a) to have no, b) to having no, c) to have not, d) not have, , 12. That dirty man shouldn't ... offered a job with, us., a) have being, b) have been, c) have, d) had been, , 3. For many people it's very difficult to get ... like, this., a) used to live, b) use to live, c) used to living, d) use to living, , 13. Jenny doesn't like ... potatoes., a) half-cooking, b) half-cooked, c) half-cook, d) cook-half, , 4. Four ... three equals seven., a) more, b) most, c) with, d) plus, , 14. A ... hooligan was coming towards us., a) tough-looked, b) tough-looking, c) look-toughing, d) look-tough, , 5. There were ... rats plaguing the little village., a) hundreds, b) hundred of, c) hundreds of, d) hundred, , 15. There was a beautiful ... in the shop window. It, was lit., a) table lamp, b) lamp table, c) table' s lamp, d) lamp' s table, , 6. Your two friends? Yes, ... passed their driving, test this morning, a) both had, b) have both, c) they have both, d) both, , 16. If a woman is driving a car you refer to her as, a ..., a) woman driver, b) driver woman, c) driver's woman, d) woman's driver, , 7. The head master? Yes, ... telling us the same old, story., a) he is always, b) he always is, c) always he is, d) always is he, , 17. We had two keys but ... would open the, door., a) either, b) neither, c) nor, d) both, , 8. Sorry, I can't stop. I ... hurry. See you later., a) have, b) have much, c) am a, d) am in a, , 18. None of us could see ... the player ... the racket., a) neither/nor, b) either/or, c) both/or, d) neither/and, , 9. How tall is she? She ... 5 feet tall., a) is, b) makes, c) takes, d) has, , 19. "I would like to do it tomorrow." "...", a) So would I, b) Nor would I, c) Neither would I, d) So do I, , 10. Our classroom ... once a week., a) is clean, b) is cleaned, c) is being cleaned, d) was being cleaned, , 20. "He really needs a good sleep." "...", a) So do I, b) So did I, c) Neither did I, d) Nor do I, , 73
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. She behaved as though she ... the place., a) owned, b) would own, c) will own, d) owns, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. She's the most beautiful woman I've ..., seen., a) never, b) ever, c) sometimes, d) always, , 2.I would take you with me if you ... older., a) would be, b) am, c) were, d) will be, , 12.I ... run in a competition for years., a) didn't, b) don't, c) haven't, d) have, , 3.I know I ... have let you know about it., a) ought, b) should, c) may, d) might, , 13. If you are good, I'll let you ... on my knee., a) sit, b) to sit, c) sat, d) sitting, , 4. "Where are you going to put this lamp?" "I ... put, it here.", a) might, b) may, c) can, d) should, , 14. There was someone ... next door all night., a) cry, b) to cry, c) cried, d) crying, , 5. ... beautiful those roses are!, a) How a, b) How, c) What a, d) What, , 15. The news today ... very exciting., a) are, b) is, c) have, d) aren't, , 6. Look at this dress. ... nice dress it is!, a) What a, b) What, c) How, d) How a, , 16. This is the only ... furniture I really, like., a) pieces of, b) piece of, c) one, d) a, , 7. I would never think ... there alone. It's too, dangerous., a) to go, b) of to going, c) of going, d) in going, , 17. I'd like you all ... with us., a) to come, b) come, c) coming, d) came, , 8. My job is ... insurance policies., a) to selling, b) of selling, c) in selling, d) selling, , 18. The sergeant ordered ... stand to attention., a) them to, b) they to, c) them, d) they, , 9. Fancy coming for a walk with me? I hate ..., alone., a) to walking, b) walk, c) in walking, d) walking, , 19. She's bought 20 ... worth of sweets., a) pence, b) pence' s, c) pences', d) pences's, , 10. My father dislikes ... in crowded pubs., a) to drink, b) to drinking, c) drinking, d) drink, , 20. It's about an ... from here to the station., a) walks' hour, b) hours' walk, c) walk's hour, d) hour's walk, , 74
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1000, , 1. Which paint ...?, a) did you used, c) used you, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 11. Mrs Harris always makes ... dresses., a) her own, b) her very, c) your own, d) their own, , b) did you use, d) you used, , 2. ... of these restaurants is the best?, a) Whose, b) Which, c) What, d) That, , 12. The ... looked very nervous in front of the altar., a) bridegroom, b) fiance, c) fiancee, d) boyfriend, , 3. The Queen ... came to see us., a) itself, b) herself, c) oneself, d) yourself, , 13. This man is a bachelor and that woman is a ..., a) she-bachelor, b) bacheloress, c) spinsteress, d) spinster, , 4. She is living in that old mansion all by ..., a) herself, b) itself, c) yourself, d) oneself, , 14. We are not getting any ..., you know!, a) younger, b) more young, c) more and more young d) young, , 5. You ... take a coat. It's cold today., a) would rather, b) would better, c) had better, d) had rather, , 15. I'm not thirsty. I don't feel like ..., a) to drink, b) to drinking, c) drink, d) drinking, , 6. We haven't seen each other for ... long, time!, a) so, b) such a, c) so long, d) such, , 16. It's too hot in the south of Spain. I'm not used, , 7. She's nice. She's got ... beautiful hair!, a) so, b) such, c) such a, d) so a, , 17. We ... in France, now we live in Spain., a) use to live, b) used to live, c) used to living, d) use to living, , 8. John, ... you met at the party, is leaving for, Australia., a) which, b) who, c) that, d) whom, , 18. "How many times have you been to Scotland?", , 9. Janet's grandfather, ... is 70, goes swimming, every day., a) whom, b) which, c) whose, d) who, , 19. "Old Mr. Thompson has been in bed all day.", "He ... tired.", a) probably is, b) is probably, c) is probable, d) probable is, , 10. We came across ... in the park., a) a relative of ours, b) one of our relative's, c) a relative of us, d) a relative of we, , 20. ... smoke in public places., a) I don't usually, b) Usually I don't, c) I usually don't, d) Don't I usually, , a) to the hot, c) the heat, , b) to the heat, d) the hot, , "-", , a) One time, c) Three times, , 75, , b) Two times, d) Thrice
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. My little daughter ... of strangers., a) is very afraid, b) has very afraid, c) has much fear, d) is much afraid, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. This book is about two young people in love., It's a ..., a) story love, b) love story, c) story's love, d) love's story, , 2. It ... yesterday morning. The wind was blowing, from the north., a) was much wind, b) did much wind, c) was very wind, d) was very windy, , 12. We ... saw what happened, didn't we?, a) both, b) neither, c) either, d) none, , 3. The case is too ... for little Susie to carry., a) heavy, b) weight, c) much heavy, d) weigh, , 13. You can ... have sugar ... saccharine., a) neither/or, b) either/or, c) both/nor, d) either/nor, , 4.I often buy petrol in ... cans., a) two gallon, b) two-gallon, c) two gallons, d) two-gallons, , 14. "I forgot to tell my wife!" "...", a) So would I, b) Nor would I, c) Neither did I, d) So did I, , 5. His mother hasn't ... about the accident yet., a) been told, b) been said, c) being said, d) being told, , 15. "He felt very ill after eating that." "...", a) So was I, b) So did I, c) Neither was I, d) Nor was I, , 6. The two men entered the house without ..., a) seeing been, b) being seeing, c) to be seen, d) being seen, , 16. If I ... you, I wouldn't do that., a) am, b) were, c) would be, d) should be, , 7. My daughter has always liked ... to the zoo., a) be taken, b) being taken, c) been taken, d) be taking, , 17. I'll let you know as soon as I ... something., a) heard, b) hear, c) would hear, d) will hear, , 8. The motorbike had a ... , four-cylinder engine., a) self-starting, b) self-start, c) start-self, d) starting, , 18. There's a lot of time. You ... hurry., a) needn' t, b) mustn' t, c) can't, d) couldn't, , 9. The people who do this are usually very ..., people., a) cool-head, b) cooled-headed, c) cool-headed, d) cooled-head, , 19. You certainly ... to stop eating so much., a) ought, b) should, c) could, d) might, 20. ... strange coffee! I've never tasted anything, like this!, a) How, b) How a, c) What, d) What a, , 10. Was that the ..., or was it the television?, a) door bell, b) bell door, c) door's bell, d) bell's door, , 76
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. ... stupid it was to do that!, a) What a, b) What, c) How a, d) How, , LEVEL 2, , 11. She only had two ... and a cup of tea for, breakfast., a) toasts, b) toast, c) pieces of toast, d) toasting, , 2. ... animals is always very cruel., a) Hunting, b) To hunt, c) The hunting, d) To hunting, , 12. They made me ... with them., a) to go, b) going, c) went, d) go, , 3. Is your brother interested ... for our firm?, a) to work, b) in working, c) of working, d) at working, , 13. Who told ... come so early?, a) him to, b) him, c) he, d) he to, , 4. He has always been very good ... love letters., a) at writing, b) in writing, c) write, d) to write, 5.I told them to keep quiet, but they continued .., a noise., a) to make, b) making, c) in making, d) doing, 6. We've just ... recording the first CD., a) to finish, b) finished, c) finish, d) finishing, , 14. We'll probably go in my ... car., a) brother-in-law's, b) brother's-in-law, c) brother-in-laws', d) brother's-in-law's, 15. ... of these two roads is the shortest?, a) Which, b)What, c) Whose, d) Whom, 16.I complained to the Headmaster ..., a) herself, b) himself, c) itself, d) oneself, , 7. It ... for years in this desert., a) hasn't rained, b) haven't rained, c) didn't rain, d) rained, , 17. Old Mr. Harris spends hours talking ..., a) to himself, b) himself, c) itself, d) to yourself, , 8.I spend hours watching the children ... in the, park., a) playing, b) play, c) to play, d) played, , 18. I'd rather ... by air than by car., a) go, b) to go, c) going, d) went, , 9. The policeman made him ... up the car on one, side of the road., a) pull, b) to pull, c) pulled, d) pulling, , 19. I'll stay if you want me to, but I'd rather you, , 10. Her clothes ... all torn and filthy., a) were, b) was, c) had, d) is, , 20. You mustn't run ... fast the first mile., a) so, b) so a, c) such, d) such a, , a) stay, c) staying, , 77, , b) to stay, d) stayed
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. The Browns have got ... lovely country house., a) so, b) such, c) such a, d) so much, , 11. I'm not ... in high buildings., a) used to live, b) used to living, c) use to live, d) use to living, , 2. That's certainly the worst film ... I've ever seen., a) whom, b) who, c) whose, d) that, , 12. We've been to that place ... times., a) dozens of, b) dozens, c) dozen of, d) dozen, , 3. This is the guidebook without ... we wouldn't, have found the castle., a) which, b) that, c) whose, d) who, , 13. ... remember long past events., a) I often can, b) Often I can, c) Often can I, d) I can often, , 4. We are going to stay with ..., a) a relative of ours, b) relative of us, c) a relative of we, d) one of our relative' s, , 14. Did ... the meal in that restaurant?, a) you both enjoy, b) you enjoy both, c) both you enjoy, d) enjoy you both, 15. This child .... You'd better put him to bed., a) has a lot of sleep, b) is very sleepy, c) is very sleep, d) has much sleep, , 5. In the underground I came across a relative ..., a) of me, b)of my, c) of mine' s, d) of mine, 6. Which of these ... do you want, sir?, a) teethbrushes, b) tooth brushes, c) toothbrushes, d) teethbrush, 7. The underground is a good ... of transport., a) mean, b) means, c) meaning, d) meant, , 16. ... this building?, a) How high is, c) What tall has, , b) What tall is, d) What high, , 17. ... did you say you are?, a) How heavy, c) What weight, , b) How weight, d) What heavy, , 8. These pigs are getting ... every day., a) more and more fat b) fatter and fatter, c) more fat, d) very fat, , 18. "How high is the Tower of London?" "It ...", a) is 98 metres, b) is 98 metres high, c) has 98 metres, d) has 98 metres high, , 9. Mary, do you feel like ... out tonight?, a) you will go, b) to go, c) going, d) go, , 19. The book-keeper is suspected ... money., a) of stealing, b) to steal, c) of robbing, d) he steals, , 10. Living in Africa you have to get used ... strange, things., a) to eat, b) to eating, c) eat, d) eating, , 20. You ... supposed to speak like this to your, teachers., a) are not, b) have not, c) should not, d) must not, , 78
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. Have you ever ... by a snake?, a) being bitten, b) been bitten, c) were bitten, d) bitten, , 11. We'll know what happened when they ... home., a) would, b) will come, c) came, d) come, , 2.I don't like ... to pay in advance., a) being asked, b) be asked, c) be ask, d) being ask, , 12. You ... heard those drunkards shouting all, night. They made a terrible noise!, a) might, b) must have, c) could have, d) might have, , 3. The Japanese are very ... people., a) hard-work, b) hard-working, c) hard-worked, d) work-hard, 4. This ... is very warm., a) woollen sweater, c) wool sweater, , 13.I ... take you there if you promise you'll be, good., a) might, b) may, c) ought, d) should, , b) sweater woollen, d) wool's sweater, , 14. ... awful coffee she makes!, a) What, b) What a, c) How a, d) How, , 5. I've just bought a new pair of shoes at the, a) shoe-shop, c) shop-shoes, , b) shop of shoes, d) shoes' shop, , 15. He is in the betting shop all day. ... waste of time, and money!, a) What, b) What a, c) How, d) How a, , 6. We didn't see ... of the children., a) neither, b) either, c) nor, d) both, , 16. ... TV is many people's favourite pastime., a) Watching, b) To watch, c) To watching, d) The watch, , 7. Susan and Mary? No, I haven't seen ..., them., a) either of, b) neither, c) either, d) none of, , 17. I'm afraid I'm not very good ... things., a) to learn, b) to learning, c) at learning, d) learn, , 8. "I can't remember where it is." "...", a) Neither do I, b) Neither have I, c) Nor can I, d) So can I, , 18. People should avoid ... too fast on icy roads., a) to drive, b) drive, c) driving, d) at driving, , 9. "I could do with another piece of cake.", a) So could I, c) So would I, , 19. You don't like ... to the cinema alone, do you?, a) of going, b) to going, c) going, d) in going, , b) So do I, d) Nor could I, , 10.I wish I ... speak several languages., a) could, b) can, c) would be able, d) would can, , 20. The washing machine has ... twice this week., a) break down, b) broken down, c) broken, d) break, , 79
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. People often cross ... during the Mass., a) to themselves, b) themselves, c) theirselves, d) itself, , 1. "Have you seen Charlie?" "Well, I ... him,, actually"., a) have just seen, b) saw, c) have saw, d) seen, , 12. The two tennis players said: "Let's change, 2. She only went because he made her ... with him., a) to go, b) went, c) go, d) going, , ", , a) the racket of each other, b) each other's racket, c) one to another's racket, d) rackets with each other, , 3. Did the teacher ... anything about the, holidays?, a) to say, b) saying, c) say, d) said, , 13. I'd rather ... a sandwich than a beer., a) have, b) to have, c) having, d) had, , 4. Several ... lying on the grass in the field., a) sheep was, b) sheep were, c) sheeps were, d) sheeps was, , 14. Christine? Oh, she's ... stupid girl!, a) such, b) so, c) so much, d) such a, , 5. Ask at the reception. They'll give you ..., a) informations, b) some information, c) pieces of information, d) pieces of informations, , 15. The film was ... boring that we walked out., a) so, b) such, c) so much, d) such a, , 6. They wanted the girls ... to their party., a) come, b) to come, c) coming, d) came, , 16. Did you hear ... I said?, a) that, c) which, , 7. It was ... most glorious epoch., a) France, b) France's, c) Frances', d) French, , 17. Did you hear all ... I said?, a) that, b)what, c) which, d) than, , 8. "Can you see that old house over there?" "Yes,, ... is it?", a) whose, b) which, c) whom, d) who, , 18. Those are the boys and the bicycles ... we saw, by the river., a) which, b) who, c) whom, d) that, , 9. What were they speaking ...?, a) about, b) of, c) to, d) over, , 19. Ruth has gone out with a colleague of ..., a) us, b) her, c) ours, d) she, , 10. The castle ... was imposing., a) itself, b) yourself, c) himself, d) oneself, , 20. We had a discussion with a friend of ..., a) he, b) him, c) his, d) his's, , 80, , b) what, d) than
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1000 T E S T S, , 1. I don't like wearing expensive ..., , a) cloths, c) clothe, , LEVEL 2, , 11. The plane ... two hours late., a) comes with, b) is, c) is with, d) has, , b) clothes, d) cloth, , 2. She was a small ... woman., a), five-foot-tall, b) five-foots-tall, c) five foot tall, d) five feet tall, , 12. ... your father?, a) How high is, c) What tall has, , 3. Does she feel like ... there alone?, a) staying, b) to stay, c) stay, d) stayed, , 13. A ... truck fell over the parapet into the river., a) ten tons, b) ten-ton, c) ten ton, d) ton-ten, , 4. With this detergent sheets get ..., a) more and more white, b) whiter and whiter, c) more white, d) more whiter, , 14. They want the job ... done as soon as possible., a) is *, b) be, c) to be, d) will be, 15. Many incidents ... by irresponsibility., a) are caused, b) are cause, c) have cause, d) have caused, , 5.I used ... a lot of coffee when I drove at night., a) to drinking, b) drink, c) to drink, d) drinking, 6.I am ... in the hills., a) used to running, c) used to run, , b) How tall is, d) What high is, , 16. If you leave your motorbike unlocked, it will ..., a) be stole, b) be stolen, c) be robbed, d) steal it, , b) use to running, d) use to run, , 7. Up to 1971 the pound sterling was divided into ..., a) 20 pence, b) 20 shillings, c) 12 shillings, d) 12 pence, 8. There were two ... eggs smashed on the, floor., a) dozen, b) dozens, c) dozens of, d) dozen of, , 17. My boyfriend is the ... man in town., a) best-looking, b) best-looked, c) good-looking, d) look-best, 18. This is a typical ... cooperative in this part of the, country., a) fruit-growing, b) fruit-growed, c) fruited-growing, d) grow-fruit, 19. The ... are not necessarily the most unhappy., a) people blind, b) blind people, c) blinded people, d) blind, , 9. ... surprised when she turned up suddenly., a) Both of they were b) They both were, c) They were both, d) Both were they, , 20. The government should provide jobs for ..., a) unemployed, b) the unemployed, c) the unemployed people, d) the unemploy, , 10. No, he ... to London before., a) has been never, b) has never been, c) never has been, d) hasn't never been, , 81
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. The room was ... big ... small., a) neither/nor, b) either/or, c) neither/or, d) either/nor, , 11. We are thinking ... to Australia., a) of emigrating, b) in emigrating, c) to emigrate, d) in to emigrate, , 2. There were many dresses, but ... them was big, enough., a) none of, b) none, c) neither of, d) neither, , 12. She loves ... those huge motorbikes., a) the ride of, b) riding, c) to riding, d) the riding, 13. Grandpa went on ... about the war for hours., , a) talking, c) at talking, , 3. "We'll probably go tomorrow." "...", a) Nor will I, b) So have I, c) Nor did I, d) So will I, 4. "She is very upset." "...", a) So I am, c) So am I, , b) to talking, d) in talking, , 14.I don't mind ... that for anybody., a) to doing, b) doing, c) in doing, d) to do, , b) So do I, d) Nor do I, , 15. "Have you seen my mother?" "I've just ... her.", a) saw, b) seen, c) to see, d) saw, , 5.I know what I'd do if I ... the Prime Minister., a) was, b) were, c) be, d) would be, , 16.I ... a cigarette for years., a) don't smoke, b) have smoked, c) haven't smoked, d) didn't smoke, , 6. Even if I ..., I wouldn't tell you., a) knew, b) know, c) would, d) will know, , 17. Don't let them ... like that. They're very cheeky., a) to speak, b) speaking, c) speak, d) spoke, , 7. Do you think we ... go there alone?, a) should, b) ought, c) must, d) might, , 18. Did you see your father ... the window?, a) open, b) to open, c) opened, d) to opening, , 8. When Christine got married she ... fry an egg., a) didn't know, b) couldn't, c) knew, d) should, , 19. The assistant left two ... of bread on the counter., a) loafs, b) loaves, c) loaf, d) loafes, , 9. ... silly of me to lose my passport like that., a) What a, b) What, c) How, d) How a, , 20. These men are unemployed, they are looking, for ..., a) job, b) a work, c) work, d) works, , 10. ... a programme, it was awful!, a) What a, b)What, c) How, d) How a, , 82
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. My mother asked me ... to speak to the, Headmaster., a) to go, b) go, c) I went, d) that I went, , 12. She had ... time on her hands and so little to, do!, a) so, b) such, c) so many, d) so much, , 2. She didn't expect ... finish so soon., a) we, b) us, c) us to, d) we to, , 13. Everything ... he did was wrong., a) that, b) what, c) which, d) who, , 3. We've got three ... holiday., a) week's, b) weeks', c) week, d) weeks, , 14. The one ... told you that is a liar., a) which, b) whose, c) whom, d) who, , 4. It's all due to our ..., a) firm's success, c) success' firm, , 15. She doesn't want to share a room. She wants, her ..., a) own's room, b) own room, c) room's own, d) room own, , b) firm exit, d) success firm, , 5. Who were you talking ...?, a) of, b) —, c) over, d) about, , 16. That man is a friend of ..., a) your father, b) my father's, c) a father of mine, d) a father of me, , 6. What were those two blokes speaking ...?, a) for, b) about, c) after, d) of, , 17. "Are Mr and Mrs Cohn relatives of yours?", "Yes, they're my ...", a) uncles, b) aunts, c) uncle and aunt, d) ankles, , 7. One mustn't cut ... when shaving., a) himself, b) itself, c) oneself, d) yourself, , 18.I gave you a ... note. I remember very, clearly., a) ten-pounds, b) ten pounds, c) ten pound, d) ten-pound, , 8. It's very difficult to solve these problems ..., a) by yourself, b) by itself, c) itself, d) yourself, 9. You'd better not ... this train. It's the last one., a) to miss, b) miss, c) lose, d) to lose, 10. Wouldn't you rather stay with us than ... alone?, a) to be, b) be, c) being, d) to being, 11. It was ... awful weather that we didn't go out., a) such a, b) such, c) so, d) so much, , 83, , 19. As time went by we became ..., a) more and more worried, b) worrieder and worrieder, c) worrier and worrier, d) more and more worry, 20. Those boys are getting ... every day., a) more and more healthy, b) healthier and healthier, c) very healthy, d) healthy and healthy
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. The roof ... repaired just now., a) is been, b) is being, c) has, d) has being, , 1. You get so tired because you're not used ... so, much., a) to run, b) to running, c) run, d) running, , 12. Those old shacks and huts are ... down at the, moment., a) been pulled, b) being pulled, c) to be pull, d) pulling, , 2. Young girls didn't ... so much in the old, days., a) use to smoke, b) used to smoke, c) use to smoking, d) used to smoking, , 13. The crash was terrible but none of the, passengers ..., a) got hurted, b) get hurt, c) got hurt, d) was hurted, , 3. He died on the ... of April 1958., a) 23rd, b) 23th, c) 23nd, d) 23st, , 14. Both men wore ... mountain jackets., a) green-dark, b) dark-green, c) dark-greened, d) green-darked, , 4. My children ... to school by bus., a) they always go, b) they go always, c) always go, d) go always, 5. No, we ... by car. Sometimes we go by train., a) don't always go, b) don't go always, c) go not always, d) always don't go, , 15. Behind the counter was a beautiful ..., blonde., a) blue-eye, b) blue-eyed, c) eye-blued, d) eye-blue, , 6. How ... that block of flats?, a) high has, b) high is, c) tall has, d) tall it is, , 16. We've bought a large white ..., a) table garden, b) garden table, c) table' s garden, d) garden's table, , 7. I'm going to bed, I ..., a) have a lot of sleep, c) have much sleep, , 17. Well, ... are famous for their love of animals., a) the English people b) English, c) the English, d) English persons, , 8. Four yards make ... feet., a) 9, c) 6, , b) am very sleep, d) am very sleepy, , 18. He ... telephoned ... wrote a letter while he was, out., a) neither/nor, b) either/or, c) neither/or, d) either/nor, , b) 12, d) 16, , 9. We usually buy milk in ... bottles., a) one-pint, b) a pint, c) one pints, d) one pint's, , 19. "I have never been to America." "...", a) So has he, b) Nor has he, c) Nor did he, d) So did he, , 10.I want that job ... done today., a) is, b) be, c) to be, d) will be, , 20. "I went to the beach on Sunday morning." "...", a) So do I, b) So did I, c) So am I, d) Nor did I, , 84
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. It ... snow tonight, but I'm not sure., a) will, b) may, c) can, d) should, , 11. ... incredible all that was!, a) What a, b) What, c) How, d) How a, , 2. When I go to the doctor it's because I have ..., a) caught cold, b) cold, c) caught a cold, d) catched a cold, , 12. I don't mind ... him what you said., a) telling, b) saying, c) to say, d) to tell, , 3. My son makes his own bed now, but he ... make, it before., a) didn't use, b) didn't use to, c) usen't, d) didn't used to, , 13. One can't help ... when one sees people falling., a) to laugh, b) to laughing, c) laugh, d) laughing, 14. I can't resist ... a cake occasionally., a) to eat, b) to eating, c) at eating, d) eating, , 4. "She's never been to the U.S.A." "...", a) Neither has he, b) He hasn't also, c) Nor is he, d) He hasn't too, , 15. She has no intention of ... away with you., a) running, b) to run, c) run, d) ran, , 5. "She likes riding in the country." "...", a) Also does he, b) So does he, c) He likes too, d) So he likes, , 16. My sister's back. She's ... this afternoon., a) just arrived, b) just to arrive, c) arriving, d) arrive, , 6. Look at that ship. She ... to be getting nearer., a) seeming, b) seemed, c) seems, d) had seemed, , 17. Have the Browns ... to Ireland?, a) ever be, b) never been, c) sometimes been, d) ever been, , 7. If I were you, I ... come so early., a) didn't, b) wouldn't, c) don't, d) shan't, , 18. Johnny, don't let me ... you hitting your little, sister again., a) saw, b) to see, c) seeing, d) see, , 8. Excuse me, ... I sit in here, please?, a) may, b) must, c) ought, d) should, 9. Jenny, ... your sister Marian speak Spanish?, a) could, b) can, c) should, d) may, , 19. Your brother didn't let me ... to the cinema with, him., a) go, b) to go, c) going, d) went, , 10. ... heavy these bricks are!, a) What a, b) What, c) How, d) How a, , 20. There were several ... in the hangar., a) aircraft, b) aircrafts, c) airports, d) airlines, , 85
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. They had ... bad weather in Scotland., a) very, b) a very, c) some very, d) one, , 11. He speaks ... that everyone leaves him., a) so, b) such, c) so many, d) so much, , 2.I would prefer ... come with me., a) he to, b) him, c) him to, d) that he, , 12. The King, ... came back yesterday, is speaking, on TV today., a) who, b) what, c) whom, d) which, , 3. This soldier has got a ... leave., a) month's, b) months', c) month, d) months, , 13. The little girl ... lives next door is very nice., a) who, b) what, c) whom, d) which, , 4. British Airways has cancelled ... to New York., a) today's flight, b) flight's today, c) today, flight, d) flight today, 5. Who ... you all that?, a) said, c) did tell, , 14. The talks, to ... few people came, took place last, night., a) who, b) which, c) whom, d) what, , b) told, d) did say, , 15. All my children make ... beds every morning., a) your own, b) themselves, c) their own, d) theirs, , 6. Who does this house belong ...?, a) to, b) about, c) of, d) at, , 16. You ... yesterday, didn't you?, a) did come, b) come, c) did came, d) do come, , 7. Here, Marian, help ... to some pudding., a) yourself, b) yourselves, c) oneself, d) itself, , 17. Mr and Mrs Russell are going on a ... cruise., a) two week's, b) two weeks', c) two-week, d) two-weeks, , 8. The knife is very sharp. Don't cut ...!, a) itself, b) oneself, c) by yourself, d) yourself, , 18. It was only a ... journey by car., a) four-hour, b) four hour, c) four-hours, d) four hours, , 9. I'd rather you ... as soon as possible., a) would come, b) came, c) come, d) to come, , 19.I don't feel like ... out today, I'm tired., a) to go, b) go, c) I'll go, d) going, , 10. He speaks ... loud that everybody turns their, head., a) such, b) such a, c) so much, d) so, , 20. Do you feel like ... in the morning?, a) to eat, b) eat, c) you'11 eat, d) eating, , 86
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. Senor Garcia is not used ... on the left., a) to driving, b) drive, c) to drive, d) driving, , 11. Some people hate ... waiting., a) been kept, b) being kept, c) to be keeping, d) keeping, , 2. There ... an old mill by the river., a) used to be, b) use to be, c) used to being, d) use being, , 12. Working on the farm is very ...! I'm always very, a) tiring/tired, c) tired/tired, , b) tired/tiring, d) tiring/tiring, , 3. "How many times have they been to Spain?", ", , 13. The ... were buried in a common grave., a) dead people, b) dead's people, c) dead, d) deads, , ", , a) One time, c) Two times, , b) Twice, d) Thrice, , 14. The money we're collecting today is for ..., a) the needy people, b) the needy, c) needy, d) needing, , 4. His car's disappeared, ... taken away by the, police., a) it probably has, b) probably it was, c) it was probably, d) it probably was, , 15. ... your brother and your sister came very early, today., a) Neither, b) Either, c) Nor, d) Both, , 5. We ... go to that restaurant., a) hardly ever, b) hardly never, c) ever hardly, d) never hardly, 6. ... your little brother?, a) How high is, c) What tall has, , 16. We've got two books to read, but I haven't read, ... yet., a) nor, b) neither, c) either, d) both, , b) How tall is, d) What height has, , 7. Our little baby ... at 2 o'clock in the morning., a) was born, b) born, c) is born, d) borned, , 17. "She hasn't got a working permit." "...", a) So has he, b) Nor did he, c) Nor has he, d) So did he, , 8. Mr Brown is worried because he keeps putting, on ..., a) weight, b) weights, c) weigh, d) pounds, , 18. "Your sister hasn't finished her homework.", , 9. In the U.K. petrol for cars is sold ..., a) by the gallon, b) by the litre, c) by the pint, d) a pint, , 19. What ... if we won the lottery?, a) do we do, b) can we do, c) will we do, d) would we do, , 10. ... the River Thames?, a) How long is, c) What length is, , 20. There is ... milk left, I'm afraid., a) any, b) no, c) a lot, d) not, , b) What long is, d) What length has, , 87, , "...", , a) Neither have I, c) Neither am I, , b) Nor I have, d) So have I
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. "Have you seen Tom?" "No, I ... him since, May.", a) didn't see, b) don't saw, c) haven't see, d) haven't seen, , 1. I ... I had my car here with me., a) wish, b) wished, c) should wish, d) would wish, 2. She orders him about as if he ... her slave., a) are, b) is, c) were, d) would be, , 12. "Where's Jimmy?" "I think he's ... to school., a) been, b) gone, c) going, d) come, , 3. I don't think we ... to tell him about his wife, yet., a) might, b) ought, c) must, d) should, , 13. There are so many things ... in this life!, a) doing, b) to being done, c) be done, d) to be done, , 4. Dad, ... you possibly let me have some money?, a) may, b) could, c) should, d) might, , 14. My father let me ... his car last Sunday morning., a) driving, b) to drive, c) drive, d) drove, , 5. My God! ... mess! It's awful!, a) What a, b) What, b) How, d) How a, , 15. Is it worth spending ... time at school?, a) so many, b) so, c) too many, d) so much, , 6. ... expensive house this is!, a) What a, b) What an, c) How, d) How an, , 16. Another plane crash! What terrible news ...!, a) these are, b) are these, c) is this, d) this is, , 7. They say that ... Spanish is very easy., a) learning, b) the learn, c) to learning, d) learn, , 17. My uncle didn't let ... ride on his motocycle., a) I to, b) that I, c) me to, d) me, , 8. They stopped ... when they saw the police., a) fighting, b) fight, c) to, fight, d) of fighting, , 18. Of course I'd like ... come to dinner., a) they to, b) them, c) they, d) them to, , 9. We are not used ... in such cold weather., a) of living, b) to live, c) to living, d) at living, , 19. You're reading last ... paper., a) Sunday, b) Sunday's, c) Sundays, d) Sundays', , 10. The injured kept on ... all night., a) to moaning, b) moaning, c) to moan, d) moan, , 20. Yes, Madam, ... are on this floor., a) child's clothes, b) children's clothes, c) children clothes, d) clothes' children, , 88
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1000, , 1. What ... that noise?, a) did caused, c)caused, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 11. Do you like working with other girls or by, b) did cause, d) cause, , a) your own, c) yourself, , 2. You look very happy today. Whom did you see, last night ...?, a) b) at, c) to, d) with, 3. Little Mary went to town all by ..., a) herself, b) itself, c) oneself, d) yourself, 4. Don't worry about my son. He can look after ..., a) himself, b) yourself, c) itself, d) oneself, 5. You'd better ... my advice, boys!, a) the follow, b) follow, c) following, d) to follow, , b) your's, d) yourself s, , 12. Did you go to London ... your own?, a) of, b) at, c) on, d) by, 13. A flock of ... could be seen in a distant, field., a) sheepes, b) sheep, c) sheeps, d) ships, 14. I feel like ... to the theatre for a change., a) going, b) to go, c) to going, d) go, 15. The noise of the engine was getting ..., a) fainter and fainter, b) more and more faint, c) faint and faint, d) most faint, , 6. I prefer to walk rather than ... all the way, home., a) running, b) to run, c) run, d) to running, , 16. We are not used ... that in this country., a) to doing, b) to do, c) do, d) doing, , 7. These people have ... nice furniture in their, mansion!, a) such a, b) such, c) so, d) so much, 8. The wind was ... strong that it was dangerous to, go out., a) so much, b) so, c) such a, d) such, 9. The little girl ... lives next door is very pretty., a) whom, b) who, c) which, d) whose, , 17. We still haven't got ... in such a cold place., a) use to living, b) used to living, c) used to live, d) use to live, 18. Seven ... four equals three., a) less, b) minus, c) least, d) but, 19. Have you ... eaten lobster?, a) sometimes, b) ever, c) sometime, d) never, , 10. Grandpa had ten brothers, most of ... are still, alive., a) who, b) whom, c) which, d) that, , 20. Don't get mad with me. ... joking., a) Only I was, b) Only was I, c) I was only, d) I only was, , 89
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. If I ..., I would certainly let you know., a) know, b) would know, d) had known, d) knew, , 11. Oh, no! I'm afraid ... my passport!, a) I've lost, b) lost, c) I've missed, d) I am lost, , 2.I wish you ... to this outing with us., a) will come, b) came, c) would come, d) comes, , 12. Did you hear those boys ... all night?, a) sing, b) to sing, c) singing, d) sang, , 3. You drink too much. You ... cut down on it., It's bad for you., a) ought, b) might, c) may, d) should, , 13. I've heard my grandfather ... for years., a) moan, b) to moan, c) moaning, d) moaned, 14. My knowledge of the atom ... very little, I'm, afraid., a) are, b) aren't, c) is, d) have, , 4. Your brother ... come tonight, but it's quite, difficult., a) would, b) ought, c) might, d) can, , 15. Good news ... always mean happiness., a) aren't, b) doesn't, c) don't, d) isn't, , 5. ... lot of people there were at the concert!, a) What, b) What a, c) How, d) How a, , 16. The thunder made ... jump., a) her, b) her to, c) that she, d) she to, , 6. Besides ... dirty, he had lost his jacket., a) coming, b) to come, c) of coming, d) to coming, , 17. You wouldn't like ... do that in your house,, would you?, a) we, b) we to, c) us, d) us to, , 7. Watching these people ... bores me!, a) to fish, b) fishing, c) to, fishing, d) fish, , 18. It's about two ... drive to the seaside from this, place., a) hours', b) hour's, c) hours, d) hour, , 8.I remember ... in that river when I was a boy., a) swimming, b) to swimming, c) swim, d) to swim, 9. My father prefers ... to eating., a) drinking, b) to drinking, c) to drink, d) drink, , 19. ... finger do you use for pressing the trigger?, a) Which, b)What, c) Whose, d) Whom, , 10. "Have you seen 'Hamlet'?" "No, I ... any of, Shakespeare's plays"., a) am not seeing, b) haven't seen, c) didn't see, d) don't see, , 20. What are they listening ...?, a) b) at, c) for, d) to, , 90
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1000 T E S T S, , LEVEL 2, , 1. Be careful with that knife! You'll end up ..., a) cutting itself, b) to cut yourself, c) cut oneself, d) cutting yourself, , 11. Some ... are very nice., a) mother-in-laws, c) mothers-in-laws, , 2. The old woman slipped on the ice. Did she hurt, , 12. ... an effort, will you! and ... your own bed!, a) Make/make, b) Do/do, c) Do/make, d) Make do, , 9, , a) itself, c) yourself, , b) herself, d) oneself, , b) mothers-in-law, d) mother-in-law, , 13. Yes, I know you ... right and I ... wrong., a) have/have, b) are/am, c) have/am, d) are/have, , 3. I'd rather he ... on his own., a) goes, b) went, d) would go, d) did go, , 14. Let her do it. She said she would ..., a) see to it, b) see it, c) look it, d) see at it, , 4. "Shall we go by train?" "Yes, I think you ...", a) had better, b) had rather, c) would rather, d) would better, , 15. Mr Smith usually sits ... the table ... the window., a) on/at, b) at/on, c) in/by, d) at/by, , 5. This old furniture is ... nice!, a) such, b) such a, c) so, d) so much, , 16. Would you like ... in the marathon with us?, a) running, b) to run, c) to running, d) run, , 6. The concrete is still wet. Try not ... on it., a) to walk, b) walk, c) walking, d) to walking, , 17. Mary, don't ... sad, cheer up!, a) be so, b) seem so, c) appear such, d) look such, , 7. She spends money ... water ... clothes., a) like/on, b) as/at, c) as/in, d) like/at, , 18. We've only got one ..., this red suitcase., a) piece of luggage, b) luggage, c)lot of luggage, d)luggages, , 8. The two men sat restlessly and ... looked very, happy., a) neither, b) either, c) both, d) none, , 19. He was arrested for ..., wasn't he?, a) robbing, b) stealing, c) to steal, d) to rob, , 9. Why don't you ... a knot in the handkerchief?, a) make, b) made, c) have, d) do, , 20. The steaks are burnt, I'm afraid. Is there ... else, to eat?, a) anything, b) something, c) nothing, d) everything, , 10. She kept on ... about her mother for hours., a) to talking, b) talking, c) of talk, d) of talking, , 91
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. That was a very useful ..., thank you very much., a) advices, b) lot of advice, c) advice, d) piece of advice, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. "When are you leaving?" "We'll ... early, tomorrow morning"., a) set, b) set of, c) set off, d) set out of, , 2. There aren't ... interesting people ... in this town., a) many/right, b) much/right, d) a lot/left, c) many/left, , 12. After the murder they couldn't get ... the body., a) rid off, b) rid of, c) rid at, d) ridden, , 3. The weather ... to be getting better, doesn't it?, a) seems, b) seem, d) look, c) looks, , 13. Needless ..., I'll be there with you., a) of telling, b) of saying, c) to tell, d) to say, , 4. "I would never go there alone." "...", a) Neither do I, b) Me neither, c) Neither would I, d) I didn't either, , 14. A landlord is a man ... owns a pub., a) whose, b) who, c) whom, d) which, , 5. You'll never finish a marathon ... you lose a bit, of weight., a) unless that, b) besides, d) if not, c) unless, , 15. You grandfather's car still goes, ...?, a) doesn't he, b) does it, c) isn't it, d) doesn't it, , 6. If he ... me, I wouldn't look at him again., a) said, b) told, c) told that to, d) said that to, , 16. What's wrong ... you! Cheer ...!, a) with/on, b) to/up, c) with/on, d) with/up, 17. Did little Anne ... all the housework ... herself?, a) make/for, b) do/by, c) make/by, d) do/for, , 7. "I didn't go to London." "...", a) Me too, b) Neither did I, c) Me neither, d) Neither do I, , 18. That was the ... film I've ever seen., a) awfulest, b) more awful, c) most awful, d) awfuller, , 8. "My daughter went to the U.S.A last year." "...", a) Also went mine, b) Mine either, c) So did mine, d) Mine too, 9. You'll have to choose:..., a) or this or that, c) either this or that, 10. Go, my son, and ..., a) God bless you, c) God's bless you, , 19. Needless ..., all that is not true., a) to tell, b) to say, c) of saying, d) of telling, , b) either this either that, d) or this either that, , 20. Janet's Tom's wife, ...?, a) isn't it, c) isn't that, , b) God blesses you, d) God blessing you, , 92, , b) isn't she, d) is she
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 11. Dr Smith is going ... hospital to see his, patients., a) to, b) into the, c) at, d) to the, , 1. My sister hasn't ... to a dance for ages., a) been taken, b) been taking, c) being taken, d) to be taken, 2. This classroom is not ..., I'm afraid., a) big enough, b) enough big, c) enough large, d) great enough, , 12. "Did Susan and Carol come yesterday?" "No,, ... came"., a) nor, b) either, c) none, d) neither, , 3. He's broke. He ... been gambling again., a) must have, b) ought to have, c) should have, d) can have, , 13. My sister's just ... the washing up., a) to do, b) made, c) done, d) to make, , 4. "Everything is closed!" "It ... a local holiday,, then!", a) should be, b) must be, c) ought to be, d) may have, , 14. "What about your homework, Jeff?" "I've ..., it.", a) already made, b) done already, c) made already, d) already done, , 5. Those are the bananas ... come from Canary, Islands., a) that, b) whose, c) what, d) who, , 15. Who does that mansion belong ...?, a) at, b) to, c) of, d) from, , 6. After the accident the injured were taken ..., hospital., a) to, b) to the, c) at, d) into, , 16. "Have you finished ...?" "No, not yet.", a) yet, b) already, c) still, d) since, , 7. We must stay together, ...?, a) must we, b) mustn't we, c) don't we, d) isn't it, , 17. "How old is Diana?" "Well, she ... 15, yesterday.", a) had, b) made, c) was, d) is, , 8. This car is ..., we can't afford it., a) too expensive, b) expensive enough, c) enough expensive, d) so much expensive that, , 18. You can do better than that, ...?, a) can you, b) can't you, c) don't you, d) isn't it, 19. You won't eat all that, ...?, a) will you, b) won't you, c) don't you, d) aren't you, , 9. "How long have you been in hospital?" "... six, months.", a) For, b) During, c) Since, d) Ago, , 20. What! Ten o'clock in the morning and you're, ... in bed?, a) already, b) yet, c) still, d) since, , 10. For me it's impossible to sleep ... the day., a) for, b) during, c) since, d) ago, , 93
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. Do you feel ... for a walk, darling?, a) like to go, b) like going, c) going, d) to go, , 11. We'll go to see you on the ..., a) 23th, b) 23nd, c) 23st, d) 23rd, , 2. The train is perhaps the best ... of transport., a) mean, b) means, c) way, d) ways, , 12. Seven ... five equals two., a) minus, b) less, c) least, d) but, , 3. When Mrs. Brown died, Mr Brown became a ..., a) window, b) widower, c) he-widow, d) man widow, , 13. May I have two ... eggs, please?, a) dozen of, b) do/ens of, c) dozens, d) dozen, , 4. We've got twenty ... and two ..., a) sheeps/oxen, b) sheep/oxes, c) sheep/oxen, d) sheeps/oxes, , 14. There were three ... children., a) hundred, b) hundreds, c) hundred of, d) hundreds of, , 5. That boy and this girl are my ..., a) nephews, b) nephew and niece, c) nieces, d) nephewes, , 15. There were ... children everywhere., a) hundred, b) hundreds, c) hundred of, d) hundreds of, , 6. This village is getting ... every year., a) more and more big b) bigger and bigger, c) more big, d) more bigger, , 16. There were ... people living in these, mountains., a) millions, b) million, c) millions of, d) milliones, , 7. He was tired because he was not used ... so fast., a) to run, b) to running, c) run, d) running, , 17. There were three ... people., a) millions, b) million, c) millions of, d) millions, , 8. Henry used ... a lot of tea when he lived in, England., a) to drinking, b) drink, c) to drink, d) drinking, , 18. My secretary ... been late for work., a) has never, b) never has, c) she has never, d) she never has, , 9. It's very hot in here. I'm not used ..., a) to the hot, b) to the heat, c) to heat, d) to hot, , 19. The wages in this factory ... very high., a) is, b) isn't, c) don't, d)are, , 10. Did you ... to the theatre when you lived in, Madrid?, a) used to go, b) use to go, c) used to going, d) use to going, , 20. Have you ever ... Japan?, a) stayed, b) gone to, c) been to, d) been in, , 94
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 1. She came home as ... as she could., a) fast, b) fastly, c) faster, d) fastest, , 11. "Is it raining?" "No, but, ...", a) it has wind, b) there is wind, c) it is windy, d) it does wind, , 2. ... surprised when they heard their names on the, radio., a) Both they were, b) They were both, c) Both were they, d) They both were, , 12. Frank, ... are you?, a) how heavy, c) how weight, , 3. Did ... the party?, a) you both enjoy, c) both you enjoy, , 13. This race is of one hundred metres. It's ... race., a) a hundred metre, b) a hundred metres, c) a hundred-metre, d) one hundred-metre, , b) you enjoy both, d) enjoy you both, , 14. All flights to Madrid ... cancelled because of, the fog., a) have been, b) have being, c) are been, d) have, , 4. Sorry, I can't stay. I ... hurry., a) have, b) have much, c) am a, d) am in a, , 15. Milk can be bought in ..., a) one pint bottles, b) a pint bottles, c) one pint bottle, d) one-pint bottles, , 5. "Are you going to bed already?" "Yes, I ...", a) I have sleep, b) am sleepy, c) am sleep, d) have sleepy, 6. My sister ... of mice., a) has afraid, c) is afraid, , b) what heavy, d) how much weight, , 16. The road to the airport ... repaired at the, moment., a) is been, b) is being, c) has been, d) has being, , b) has fear, d) is fear, , 7. He had a pint of beer because he ..., a) was thirsty, b) had thirst, c) had thirst, d) was thirst, , 17. That aerial has ... down by the wind., a) been blown, b) being blow, c) been blow, d) being blown, , 8. How ... your father?, a) high is, c) tall is, , 18. The union leader ... shot by the terrorists., a) has being, b) has been, c) is been, d) is being, , b) high has, d) tall has, , 9. I'm afraid the train ... half an hour late., a) come with, b) is, c) has, d) is with, , 19. A lot of accidents ... by drunk drivers., a) are caused, b) are cause, c) have cause, d) have caused, , 10. This case is too ... for you to move., a) heavy, b) weight, c) much heavy, d) weigh, , 20. Nice children ... supposed to use those words., a) are not, b) do not, c) have not, d) mustn't, , 95
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. A lot of hooligans ... during the cup final at, Wembley last night., a) had arrested, b) were arresting, c) had been arrested, d) were arrested, , 1. "I can't remember what she said." "...", a) Neither do I, b) Nor can I, c) Me neither, d) Me either, 2. What ... you do if you won the lottery?, a) would, b) will, d) do, d) can, , 12. All the window panes of the house ... in the, explosion., a) got torn, b) were broken, c) are broken, d) was broke, , 3. She works for an insurance company, ...?, a) does she, b) doesn't she, c) no, d) isn't it, , 13. You ... supposed to smoke in these, compartments., a) are not, b) have not, c) should not, d) must not, , 4. A ... young man stood at the door., a) well-dress, b) well-dressed, c) dress-well, d) dressed-we, , 14. The car is very old. It should ... scrapped by, now., a) be, b) have be, c) have been, d) have being, , 5. This work seems to be very ...! You always, look ...!, a) tiring/tired, b) tired/tiring, c) tired/tired, d) tiring/tiring, , 15.I want this job ... finished as soon as possible., a) is, b) be, c) to be, d) will be, , 6. The old man wore a ... mountain jacket., a) sea-green, b) sea-greened, c) green-sea, d) green-sead, , 16. The room is 4 metres long, but ... is it?, a) how much wide, b) how wide, c) what wide, d) what width, , 7. We went to the theatre, but the play was ..., we, were ... to death., a) boring/boring, b) bored/bored, c) bored/boring, d) boring/bored, , 17. "I'd like some pipe tobacco." "Here is, a ... packet.", a) six-ounce, b) six ounce, c) six ounces, d) six-ounces, , 8. Jane, there's a ... young man waiting for you at, the door., a) good-looking, b) good-look, c) look-good, d) looking-good, , 18. My father is very big. He weighs more than ..., a) 40 stones, b) 14 stone, c) 3 stones, d) 6 stone, , 9. More promises should have ... at the, elections., a) been made, b) being made, c) been done, d) being done, , 19. "What was the weather like over there?", "Well, it ...", a) had wind, b) there was wind, c) was windy, d) had windy, , 10. A burglar broke into my office last night, but, nothing ..., a) had missing, b) had missed, c) was missing, d) missed, , 20. ... Big Ben?, a) How tall has, c) What tall has, , 96, , b) How high is, d) What height has
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1000, , TESTS, , 11. Your parents were getting ... as time passed, without news., a) more and more worried, b) more and more worry, c) worrier and worrier, d) worrieder and worrieder, , 1. Our baby ... at two o'clock in the morning., a) was horned, b) is born, c) borned, d) was born, 2. I'm going to bed. I ..., a) am sleep, c) am sleepy, , b) have sleep, d) have sleepy, , 3. Jane's baby ..., a) is two weeks old, c) has two weeks, , b) is two weeks, d) has two weeks old, , 12. A dirty ... boy approached us., a) 6 years old, b) 6-year-old's, c) 6-years-old, d) 6-year-old, , 4. No, ... been to the U.S.A., , a) I have never, c) never have I, 5.I...watch TV., a) never hardly, c) hardly never, , LEVEL 2, , b) I never have, d) never I have, , 13.I wouldn't like to live ... own when I get older., a) by my, b) on my, c) by me, d) on me, 14. The old woman was sitting by ... on a bench in, the park., a) her own's, b) her, c) herself, d) her own, , b) ever hardly, d) hardly ever, , 6. Our train ... twenty minutes late. We have time, for a drink., a) is with, b) has, c) is, d) come with, 7. The Wilsons have been to Spain ... times., a) dozen of, b) dozen, c) dozens, d) dozens of, , 15. Jenny had a discussion with a friend of ..., a) her's, c) she, b) her, d) hers, 16. That's an ..., a) idea of Jeff s, c) of Jeff' s idea, , b) Jeff's idea, d) idea of Jeff, , 17. The ceremony, ... few people attended, took, place on Sunday., a) that, b) which, c) who, d) to which, , 8. You'll get about a ... of the total amount of, money., a) fivest, b) fivth, c) fifth, d) fiveth, , 18. Mr Punk, ... you met at the party, is coming to, see you., a) whom, b) to whom, c) who, d) which, , 9.I don't feel like ... out in the rain., a) going, b) go, c) to go, d) you will go, , 19. Mr Evans, ... you spoke on the phone, has just, arrived., a) to whom, b) who, c) whom, d) which, , 10. Since I've become vegetarian, I'm getting ..., a) slimmest, b) most slim, c) more and more slim, d) slimmer and slimmer, , 20. The music was ... loud that we couldn't have a, conversation., a) such a, b) so much, c) such, d) so, , 97
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. My daughter is ... nice that everybody loves her., a) so, b) so much, c) such, d) such a, , 11. There were a lot of people at the concert, ...?, a) were there, b) weren't there, c) was there, d) were it, , 2. They hadn't expected to have ... problems., a) so much, b) so many, c) so, d) such a, , 12. "Can you pay me now?" "Sorry, I'm a bit ... at, the moment.", a) broken, b) broke, c) break, d) braked, , 3.I was happy to hear the news. It was ... good, news!, b) so, a) so much, c) such a, d) such, , 13. That's the man ... hair is so yellow!, a) which, b) whose, c) who, d) whom, , 4. Yes, the news was ... good!, a) such, b) such a, c) so, d) so much, , 14. Is that the boy you go ...?, a) out to, b) away with, c) with, d) out with, , 5. That man speaks ... quietly that I can hardly hear, him., a) such a, b) such, c) so much, d) so, , 15. Good morning. Here ... today's news., a) is, b) are, c) were, d) I have, 16. It's not worth ... so much money for it., a) to pay, b) pay, c) paying, d) paid, , 6. "Would you like to go to the cinema?" "No, I'd, rather ... at home.", a) to stay, b) staying, c) stay, d) to staying, , 17. Coffee is bad for you. You ... drink so much., , 7. You ... all your exams, I'm sorry to say., a) passed, b) approved, c) failed, d) suspended, , a) oughtn't, c) wouldn't, , b) shouldn't, d) can't, , 18. Sorry I'm late. I've ... some shopping., a) been done, b) been doing, c) being done, d) being doing, , 8. After Tony ... the car, he couldn't buy the petrol., a) had bought, b) buying, c) buys, d) has bought, , 19. My mother doesn't speak Spanish. My father, does, ..., a) although, b) though, c) even if, d) even, , 9. Take the first turning on the right. You can't ..., it., a) lose, b) miss, c) waste, d) lost, , 20. ... useful those boxes are!, a) What, b) What a, c) How, d) How a, , 10. That little girl looks very pretty, ...?, a) does she, b) isn't she, c) doesn't she, d) is she, , 98
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 2, , 11. He comes here ... seldom that I don't remember, the last time., a) such a, b) such, c) so, d) as, , 1. You must avoid ... before you drive., a) to drink, b) drinking, c) of drink, d) of drinking, 2. You're the ... person I wanted to speak to., a) very, b) own, c) same, d) just, , 12. I asked the little girl what ..., a) the matter was, b) was the matter, c) is the matter, d) the matter is, , 3. When we lived in your country I had my ..., business., a) one, b) own, c) very, d) same, , 13. "I'm a stranger in this town." "...", a) Me too, b) So am I, c) Also I am, d) I'm too, 14. Why don't you reserve your hotel rooms ..., post?, a) for, b) in, c) by, d) through, , 4. You ... right yesterday. It's going to ... windy, today., a) were/have, b) were/be, c) had/make, d) had/do, , 15. If he can't come, he ... telephone., a) should, b) had, c) would, d) might, , 5. He assured me that he would ..., a) see to it, b) see it, c) see at it, d) look it, 6. I'm afraid that her mind is ..., a) made up, b) made, c) done up, d) decided, , 16. "It'll ... me some time to find this place on the, map., a) carry, b) take, c) bring, d) spend, , 7. The teacher ... right. We ... sleepy today., a) is/are, b) is/have, c) have/have, d) have/are, , 17. Someone rang up, but I ... to find you., a) couldn't, b) could hardy, c) can't, d) wasn't able, , 8. "How tall ... your son?" "He ... one metre, eighty.", a) is/has, b) is/is, c)has/has, d) has/is, , 18. So you haven't finished yet! I thought you ..., a) did, b) have, c) had, d) has, 19. "He won't come today." "No, I didn't think he, , 9. What is the ... mountain ... the world?, a) higher/in, b) highest/in, c) most high/of, d) highest/of, , a) did, c) will, , b) would, d) come, , 20. The man with the black case over there, is a ..., salesman., a) travelled, b) travelling, c) travel, d) traveller, , 10. The poor girl took a step ..., terrified., a) to back, b) backwards, c) behind, d) towards back, , 99
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1000, , TESTS, , 11. "I'll be there in a minute," she said., a) She said she'd be here in a minute., b) She'd be there soon., c) She'll come at once., d) She says she's coming., , 1. Yes, that's ... I saw at the time of the accident., a) that, b) who, c) which, d) what, 2. Look at this house. It's the ... thing we are, looking for., a) same, b) very, c) just, d) some, 3. I'd rather ... today., a) not go, c) not going, , LEVEL 2, , 12. "Come tomorrow," he told her., a) He asked her to go yesterday., b) He told her to come the next day., c) He said her to come soon., d) She told him to come tomorrow., , b) not to go, d) I didn't go, , 13. You haven't got this book ... chance, have you?, a) by any, b) on any, c) by some, d) at any, , 4. No, Peter is not ... said that., a) the one who, b) the one which, c) that who, d) the one what, , 14. I wonder if you'd ... to give him this for me., a) can, b) could, c) like, d) wish, , 5. The burglar ... the house quietly., a) entered, b) went in, c) entered into, d) entered in, , 15. My hair is too long. I'm going to ... tomorrow., a) cut it, b) cutting it, c) have it cut, d) having it cut, , 6. If he earned more money, he ... stay., a) would, b) will, c) may, d) can, , 16.I didn't see my boyfriend yesterday. We had a, bit of ..., a) a row b) a raw c) row, d) raw, , 7. ... I get higher wages, I'll leave., a) Even if, b) Although, c) Though, d) Inspite of, , 17. I think I'm going to ... the Navy., a) join in, b)join, c) join into, d) join at, 18. I'm going now, darling. I'll ... so much!, a) miss you, b) lose you, c) throw you of less, d) miss to you, , 8. What ... funny clothes he always wears!, a) a, b) c) such, d) so, 9. ... attractive face that little girl has!, a) What a, b) What an, c) What, d) How, , 19. Ask your mother what ..., a) is the matter with her, b) the matter with her is, c) is the wrong with her, d) the wrong is with her, , 10. "I'm not even European." "Aren't you,, I thought ...", a) you are, b) are you, c) you were, d) were you, , 20. She can't resist ... a cake when she sees one., a) to eat, b) eating, c) of eating, d) in eating, , 101
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. Would you mind ... up. I'm deaf, you see., a) to talk, b) to say, c) speaking, d) shouting, 2. I'll never finish ... this new dictionary., a) compile, b) to compile, c) of compiling, d) compiling, 3. I'm going to the shops. We've run ... everything., a) down, b) away with, c) out of, d) across, 4. We ... to the cinema in time for the start of the film., a) reached, b) arrived, c) got, d) left, 5. ... I use your phone? We've had an accident., a) Shall, b)Will, c) Do, d) May, 6. I'll probably ... college at the end of this term., a) finish, b) I'll leave, c) go away from, d) to leave, 7. The museum keeper made ... their bags in the, cloakroom., a) they put, b) their putting, c) them put, d) them to put, 8. We're going on holiday. Grannie is going to ..., the baby., a) look after, b) care, c) look for, d) look out, 9. The more one drinks, ... one gets., a) the fatter, b) fatter, c) fattest, d) faster, 10. We can't ... our mind about where to live after, getting married., a) decide, b) make up, c) do up, d) determine, , LEVELS, , 11. Everybody ... to get out of the building that was, on fire., a) could, b) succeeded, c) were able, d) managed, 12. His wife kept ... him to drive more slowly., a) telling, b) to tell, c)tell, d) told, 13.I can't help ... every time I see little Johnny., a) laugh, b) laughing, c) to laugh, d) to smile, 14. She's tired. She's practically been run ... her, feet., a) off, b) down, c) into, d) out, 15. "I've broken your watch." "It .... I needed a new, one.", a) no matter, b) doesn't matter, c) never minds, d) doesn't mind, 16. I'm not looking forward ... in that horrible, place., a) to work, b) to working, c) of working, d) at working, 17. You shouldn't ... at the poor boy., a) shouting, b) have shouted, c) shouted, d) to shout, 18. The children soon got used ... in the U.S.A., a) to living, b) live, c) living, d) at living, 19.I still remember people ... at my foreign accent., a) laugh, b) laughing, c) to laugh, d) to laughing, 20. The boss has made my father ... the company., a) left, b) leaving, c) leave, d) to leave, , 105
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. You can start teaching as soon as you ... your, final exam., a) pass, b) will pass, c) have passed, d) passed, , 11. ... you all stand there while I get my camera, out?, a) May, b) Would, c) Do, d) Might, , 2. We are looking ... having a nice quiet Christmas, at home., a) forward to, b) back on, c) out for, d) on to, , 12. Hello, Mrs Harris, ... I borrow a little sugar?, a) may, b) would, c) do, d) will, , 3. She daren't ... her parents that she's pregnant., a) to tell, b) tell, c) telling, d) to say, , 13. The Rajah left ... India early this morning., a) from, b) to, c) for, d) in, 14. I always go to school ... bus, but today I went ..., foot., a) in/by, b) on/at, c) by/on, d) into/on, , 4. Every one of you ... done very well in the final, exam., a) have, b) has, c) are, d) is, 5. If I had known you were coming, I ... to wait for, you., a) would have gone, b) would go, c) should go, d) would have going, , 15. The boss made the secretary ... all the letters, again., a) to type, b) type, c) typing, d) typed, 16. He waited for Martha for half an hour, but she, didn't ..., a) turn on, b) turn out, c) turn up, d) turn off, , 6. We have all been run ... our feet during this, campaign., a) over, b) down, c) into, d) off, , 17. I get mad when people don't do ... they're, supposed to do., a) that, b) which, c) what, d) who, , 7. We ran ... petrol and had to walk nearly two, miles., a) out of, b) down, c) into, d) off, 8. I don't remember ever ... her sing so beautifully., a) to hear, b) to have heard, c) having heard, d) heard, , 18. I remember ... with a large train when I was a, child., a) playing, b) to play, c) of playing, d) I play, , 9. When we ... town we had something to eat in a, self-service., a) arrived at, b) arrived, c) got to, d) reached, , 19. When I moved to Paris I soon ... in the French, capital., a) used to living, b) got use to live, c) got used to living, d) used to live, , 10.1 intend ... my holidays working., a) to spending, b) of spending, c) to spend, d) spend, , 20. We must get ... this body. The police are coming., a) away with, b) out of, c) rid of, d) lost of, , 106
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVELS, , 1. You must try to ... smoking and drinking., a) give out, b) give on, c) give in, d) give up, , 11. If you need some money I'll ... it to you., a) borrow, b) lend, c) let, d) leave, , 2. You will never play the guitar ..., a) for a living, b) to earn a life, c) for living, d) to earn to live, , 12. ... goes the last train. We'll have to wait till, tomorrow., a) Now, b) At least, c) There, d) At once, , 3. I'm telling you that as a man, not ... doctor., a) as, b) as a, c) like, d) like one, , 13. That woman is in ... of two hundred men., a) direction, b) leadership, c) management, d) charge, , 4. You'd better go to the hospital for a ..., a) revision, b) control, c) check-up, d) checking, , 14. To their ... the virus proved to be harmless., a) opinion, b) relief, c) eyes, d) anxiety, , 5. You won't ... me to go the betting shop again., a) argue, b) persuade, c) urge, d) impress, 6. It's a ... she couldn't come. I'd have liked to meet, her., a) shock, b) shame, c) sorrow, d)harm, 7. There was a ... and all the runners were off., a) warning, b) sign, c) shot, d) show, , 15. Be careful with the barbed wire. You may get, a ..., a) scratch, b) spider, c) scream, d) tear, 16. Don't stop working. Carry ..., a) out, b) on with, c) on, d) over, 17. He goes ... to work every day., a) to run, b) running, c) to running, d) run, , 8. They had to leave their children ... when they, escaped from the country., a) at a loss, b) behind, c) at all costs, d) out, , 18. There didn't ... a policeman in this area., a) used to being, b) use to being, c) used to be, d) use to be, , 9. Constable Brook ran ... the burglar, but didn't, catch him., a) behind, b) after, c) over, d) for, , 19. After dinner Mr Smith offered to ... the, bill., a) pay for, b) pay out, c) pay, d) pay up, , 10. It's so muddy that we'll have to ... the match till, Sunday., a) cancel, b) put away, c) play, d) put off, , 20. He flashed a smile, ... against the, wall., a) staying, b) supporting, c) stopping, d) leaning, , 107
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. The communists came to ... in 1917 in the former, USSR., a) power, b) force, c) command, d) control, , 11. She can't ... her mind whether to marry Jim or, Tom., a) make up, b) make off, c) make for, d) made, , 2. There was a ... leaning against the wall, under the, window., a) stair, b) staircase, c) scale, d) ladder, , 12 "I wonder if she'll be in time." "...", a) I expect so, b) I don't expect, c) I don't expect it, d) I expect not so, 13. "Would you like another piece of cake?", , 3. When children go to bed, mothers usually ..., them ..., a) tuck/in, b) tell/of, c) wrap/in, d) bring/up, , a) No, thanks, c) No, please, , 14. I'd love ... free like a bird., a) being, b) I am, c) to being, d) to be, , 4. He's always angry. He seems to have a chip on, his ..., a) arm, b) eye, c) shoulder, d) knee, , 15. That man is no .... You should leave him., a) point, b) worth, c) good, d) expensive, , 5. We can't answer the fire. We've run ..., ammunition., a) out of, b) out in, c) over of, d) away of, , 16. It's getting late. It's about time we ..., a) should go, b) went, c) have gone, d) are gone, , 6. These boys are said ... a treasure in a cave., a) to have found, b) they found, c) found, d) to find, , 17. This time tomorrow I ... on the beach., a) will be lying, b) am lying, c) shall have lied, d)shall have been lying, , 7. There will be about fifteen of us ..., a) entirely, b) altogether, c) completely, d) wholly, , 18. ... of the two tennis players reached the, ball., a) No one, b) None, c) Neither, d) Not any, , 8. My boss has ... an account in France., a) registered, b) made, c) entered, d) opened, , The accused still denies ... the crime., a) to have committed b) having committed, c) to commit, d)to having committed, , 9. After the traffic lights take the first turning ... the, right., a) by, b) on, c) in, d) for, 10. "Is he married?" "No, he is ...", a) lonely, b) bachelor, c) single, d) alone, , b) Yes, thanks, d) Not at all, , 20. ... about the accident, we wouldn't have, come., a) If we hear, b) If we heard, c) Had we heard, d) Did we hear, , 108
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVELS, , 11. The big bully threatened to ... him in the face., a) punch, b) crash, c) push, d) crunch, , 1. All his threats about leaving are just a storm, in ..., a) a tea cup, b) a plate, c) the air, d) a nutshell, , 12. It's no use ... him. He won't tell you anything., a) to ask, b) asking, c) in asking, d) ask, , 2. ... his leaving late, he arrived in time., a) Although, b) However, c) Despite, d) Even, 3. This love story has ... unhappy ending!, a) so sad, b) such an, c) so an, d) such a, , 13. She was a woman ... average height, neither tall, nor short., a) of, b) in, c) with, d) at, , 4. We've been searching ... for the missing child., a) back and forth, b) high and low, c) up and down, d) to and fro, , 14. That old woman always avoids ... us., a) meeting, b) to meet, c) in meeting, d) meet, , 5. "What are your chances of passing?" "Very ..., I'm afraid.", a) faint, b) slim, c) weak, d) frail, , 15. I don't mind ... the car on Saturday mornings., a) if I wash, b) to washing, c) washing, d) wash, , 6. This child does nothing but ... about everything., a) complaining, b) to complain, c) complain, d) complains, 7. He's not as clever as he ..., a) makes out, b) gives over, c) gives away, d) makes up, 8. We didn't have much difficulty ... the correct, address., a) to, find, b) in finding, c) at, finding, d) finding, 9. I have a lot of ... to make about this hotel., a) accusations, b) complaints, c) reclamations, d) claims, 10. I've got a lot of work. I can't afford ..., a) to relax, b) relaxing, c) to relaxing, d) relax, , 16. We heard the ... of the approaching planes., a) scream, b) roar, c) screech, d) crash, 17. They all entered ... the church very quietly., a) into, b) c) inside, d) in, 18. I'll get to Madrid too late, ... I won't go to the, meeting., a) besides, b) moreover, c) although, d) therefore, 19. The ... audience held their breath in suspense., a) whole, b) main, c) complete, d) full, 20.I was so angry that I lost my ... and hit him., a) sense, b) mood, c) manner, d) temper, , 109
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. It's no good ... him. He never answers the phone., a) to phone, b) phoning, c) that you phone, d) phone, , 11. She didn't want ... so early., a) he to go, b) him to go, c) that he went, d) he go, , 2. The maid is going to ... the table., a) put, b) lie, c) lay, d) arrange, , 12. Drive carefully because there are ... of ice on the, road., a) coats, b) spots, c) patches, d) plates, , 3. Many escaped from the crashed plane without, serious ..., a) wound, b) injuries, c) damage, d) danger, 4. My brother has got engaged ... Jennifer., a) with, b) to, c) at, d) of, 5. We don't let ... TV very late at night., a) them watch, b) that they watch, c) them to watch, d) them watching, 6. The robbery was committed ... broad daylight., a) with, b) at, c) in, d) by, 7. We found ourselves in a very ... situation., a) clumsy, b) awkward, c) hard, d) nervy, 8. The whole house needs ..., a) to repair, b) repairing, c) to repairing, d) repair, 9. You neglected ... the window and someone got, in., a) closing, b) not closing, c) in closing, d) to close, 10. To repair radio and TV sets you need several, months' ..., a) education, b) training, c) coaching, d) formation, , 13. The owner of the house won't allow ... the, rooms., a) me to paint, b) that I paint, c) me painting, d) to my painting, 14. They say that the firm is going to ... our salaries., a) raise up, b) raising, c) put up, d) lift up, 15. Marian is ... that everybody loves her., a) such a beautiful, b) so a beautiful, c) such beauty, d) such a beauty, 16. A motorcycle collided ... a fast car round the, corner., a) with, b) into, c) against, d) —, 17. Mrs Smith suggested ... after dinner., a) leaving, b) to leave, c) leave, d) they left, 18. Pietro must ... improved his English, tremendously., a) be, b) have, c) to have, d) have to, 19. That boy certainly ... his father., a) takes after, b) takes down, c) takes from, d) takes off, 20. Courageous people always ... the facts., a) face, b) front, c) sight, d) look, , 110
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVELS, , 1. Take this fish to the fishmonger's ..., a) and cut it, b) and have it cut, c) to cut it, d) for having it cut, , 11. The two girls are ... that they are always together., a) such friendly, b) such good friends, c) so very good friends d) so good friends, , 2. ... you are determined to go, you can go., a) However, b) Since, c) Besides, d) Therefore, , 12. I ... my handbag somewhere around here., a) can have left, b) must have left, c) must to have left, d) can have forgotten, , 3. It's difficult to get used ... up early every, day., a) to get, b) to getting, c) getting, d) get, , 13. It's no good ... him what to do. He never does it., a) telling, b) telling to, c) to tell, d) to telling, , 4. The old wooden door ... as he pushed it open., a) screamed, b) sneezed, c) creaked, d) grumbled, , 14. I need another ... of paper to finish my exam., a) square, b) blade, c) sheet, d) fragment, , 5. I'll never ... them to do that to my daughter., a) let, b) allow, c) permit, d) admit, , 15. The young prince ... power after the death of, the Queen., a) assumed, b) consumed, c) presumed, d) resumed, , 6. He took the ... out of his pocket and paid the, hill., a) bag, b) wallet, c) purse, d) briefcase, , 16. He didn't see the rock and ... on it., a) crushed, b) stumbled, c) skipped, d) crept, , 7. The old drunkard ... across the pavement., a) stammered, b) staggered, c) shattered, d) scrambled, , 17. The gust of wind ... the papers all over the, office., a) spread, b) scattered, c) strayed, d) knocked, , 8. A fast car knocked the old woman ... at the, crossing., a) —, b) down, c) up, d) over, 9. You should try ... understand your position., a) to make her, b) to make her to, c) make her, d) make she, 10. I'll take this film to the chemist's ..., a) to develop it, b) to have it developed, c) for developing it, d) for to develop it, , 18. Little Tony made it ... that he didn't agree with, his mother., a) plain, b) revealed, c) sincere, d) frank, 19. Modern vehicles are ... with seat belts even in, the back seat., a) built in, b) equipped, c) packed, d) prepared, 20. She is pretty, but her cold eyes don't ... to me., a) attract, b) appeal, c) fancy, d) call, , 111
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. Sorry to ... you but this is important., a) interfere, b) intrude, c) bother, d) molest, , 11. I'm going to ... at the hairdresser's., a) have my hair done b) to do my hair, c) get done my hair, d) have done my hair, , 2. You'll be ... as soon as there is any news., a) notified, b) let known, c) communicated, d) related, , 12. Food ... to some African countries, but it was, never shipped, a) was to be send, b) was to be sent, c) had to be send, d) had been sent, , 3.I would like to ... my compliments to your wife., a) pay, b) say, c) express, d) show, 4. There was a ... of milk on the table., a), flask, b) jug, c) vase, d) flake, , 13. All the papers ... in by 11 o'clock., a) are to be hand, b) are to be handed, c) are to have been handed, d) will be at hand, 14. Good work ... by these people., a) has being done, b) is being done, c) has been doing, d) was doing, , 5. Since becoming a widower he's ... the bottle., a) taken up, b) taken to, c) gone to, d) gone for, , 15. A lot of damage ... by the storm by nightfall., a) had been caused, b) was causing, c) had being caused, d) has been caused, , 6. The ... of this disease was terrible in some, countries., a) outcome, b) outbreak, c) outrage, d) output, , 16.I wish you ... help us., a) may, c) would, , 7. There ... a lot of orders for this new material., a) had, b) has been, c) will has been, d) have been, 8. If I hadn't been involved in an accident, I ... been, in time., a) would have, b) would, c) had, d) could, , b) should, d) might, , 17. I wish you ... tell us the truth., a) may, b) would, c) should, d) might, 18. He insisted that all the work ... be done at night., a) would, b) should, c) can, d) may, , 9. By jumping from the window he ... to escape, from the fire . He was lucky., a) was able, b) could, c) could have, d) would be able, , 19. It's only right that they ... some benefits., a) must have, b) should have, c) may get, d) had, , 10. Take the fish back to the fishmonger's and ..., a) get clean it, b) have it cleaned, c) have cleaned it, d) clean it, , 20. I can't help ... when I see that film., a) crying, b) to cry, c) cry, d) to crying, , 112
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1000 T E S T S, , LEVELS, , 1. The shooting of the picture ... start next month., a) it's expected to, b) is expected will, c) is expected to, d) are expected to, , 11. If pictures weren't so expensive, I ... many more., a) would buy, b) will buy, c) bought, d) may buy, , 2. "We met at the last congress". "Yes, I knew we, ... since then"., a) hadn't met, b) haven't met, c) didn't meet, d) met, , 12. She would fall if she ... on that banana skin., a) step, b) stepped, c) would step, d) steps, 13. It's a pity you answered back. If only you ..., him., a) had ignored, b) had ignore, c) would ignore, d) ignored, , 3. Out of the conjurer's bag ..., a) did the white rabbit come, b) the white rabbit came, c) did come the white rabbit, d) came the white rabbit, , 14. If only we ... the state of the car before we, bought it., a) knew, b) had known, c) had know, d) know, , 4. "I told him to hurry up". " ... ", I said, to him., a) Hurry up, b) You hurry, c) You'll hurry, d) Hurry you, , 15. You can borrow the book ...you return it when, you inish reading it., a) unless, b) provided, c) otherwise, d) whether, , 5. Out of the old tramp's pocket ..., a) came the missing coin, b) the missing coin came, c) did the missing coin come, d) did come the missing coin, , 16. It was so uncertain that we didn't know ... to go, or to stay., a) provided, b) otherwise, c) whether, d) if, , 6. He advised us to go. "You ... go," he said., a) had better, b) will better, c) better, d) have better, , 17. The rock was ... for the little girl to move., a) heavy enough, b) enough heavy, c) too heavy, d) heavy too, , 7. Jane said, "Tom, I'm going out": Jane told, Tom that ... going out., a) he was, b) she was, c) she'd be, d) she is, , 18. The field was ... for them to play a good game., a) slippery enough, b) enough slippery, c) too slippery, d) slippery too, , 8. He is quite happy ... his being blind., a) in spite of, b) instead of, c) despite of, d) even though, 9.I ... the car if I had had the money., a) had bought, b) would had bought, c) would buy, d) would have bought, , 19. Choose the reported speech of: "I know it," she, said., a) She said that she knew it, b) She said that she knows it, c) She says she knows it, d) She says she knew it, , 10. If I ... the dress, I would have bought it., a) would like, b) had liked, c) would have liked, d) liked, , 20. She is quite cheerful ... being on a wheelchair., a) in spite, b) despite, c) instead of, d) even though, , 113
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. Sorry, but we ... come in time. There was a lot of, traffic., a) can't, b) couldn't, c) mightn't, d) may not, , 11. It's incredible that we ... lived in the same, building all this time., a) should, b) ought, c) should have, d) ought to, , 2. I wish she would stop ... nonsense., , 12. I don't suppose he'll do it, but ... do it, let, me know., a) ought he to, b) should he, c) should, d) ought he, , a) to talk, c) to talking, , b) talking, d) of talking, , 3. You'll regret ... that to my daughter., a) having done, b) to have done, c) your doing, d) to do, , 13. ... painted this picture was a genius., a) Whomever, b) However, c) Whoever, d) Whichever, , 4. "Do you think he'll come?" "Well, he ... be able, to come. He's ill in bed"., a) may, b) may not, c) might, d) couldn't, 5. When we got to the cliff, the artist ... the, landscape for hours., a) had painted, b) had been painting, c) has painted, d) painted, , 14. They say we're going to play "gin", ... that is., a) whichever, b) whatever, c) whenever, d) however, 15. There ... time for another game if we hurry., a) would have been, b) will be, c) will have been, d) would be, , 6. Shirley ... in that town for years when I first met, her., a) was living, b) had been living, c) was living, d) lived, 7. By the time we get there they will ..., a) already have left, b) already left, c) be leaving, d) have been leaving, , 16. There ... plenty of time if we finished early., a) would have been, b) will have been, c) will be, d) would be, 17. If he spoke louder, I ... understand much better., a) would be able, b) would be able to, c) could, d) may, 18. If they leave me alone, I ... to finish it in time., a) will be able, b) could have, c) would be able, d) could, , 8. The film will ... by the time we get there., a) already have started b) already started, c) be starting, d) have been starting, , 19. She went to the dentist to ..., a) have her tooth taken out, b) take out her tooth, c) take her tooth out, d) have taken out her tooth, , 9. Had I known that, I ... come earlier., a) would have, b) should, c) ought to, d) must, 10. Scarcely ... when the enemy's artillery broke, out., a) they had started off b) they started off, c) did they start off, d) had they started off, , 20. Look at the car! Why don't you ...?, a) paint it, b) get it paint, c) have it painted, d) have painted it, , 114
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1000, , TESTS, , 11. ... they have launched a rocket to Mars., a) It's believed, b) They are believed that, c) It's believe, d) It's believed to, , 1. The engines ... regularly, but somehow they, weren't., a) were to be checked, b) had been checked, c) were checked, d) were to have been checked, 2. The boss says that this job is to ... finished today., a) have been, b) have being, c)been, d) be, , 12. Your brother saw the accident, so ... give, evidence., a) it's supposed to, b) he's supposed to, c) it's supposed that he, d) he is supposed that, 13. ... that he will come in time., a) It's not very probably, b) He is not very likely, c) He is not very probable, d) It is not very likely, , 3. Many skyscrapers ... in our town, just now., a) are been built, b) are been build, c) are being built, d) have being built, 4. Thieves had broken in and several jewels ..., stolen., a) has been, b) had been, c) is being, d) was being, , 14. "I think he's seen us." "Yes, ... to have seen us, at such a short distance"., a) he's bound, b) he's likely, c) it's bound, d) it's likely, , 5. I wish you ... come to work more often, lad., a) would b) should c) might d) may, 6. "I'm sorry I'm late." "I wish you ... come on time, occasionally"., a) could b) should c) comes d) would, , 15. There was ... to do in that little village. It was, very boring., a) nobody, b) nothing, c) something, d) anything, 16. This hotel is very dirty. We'd better go ... else., a) everywhere, b) nowhere, c) anywhere, d) somewhere, , 7. She walked softly ... the baby shouldn't wake, up., a) in case b) so that c) lest, d) in order, , 17. Annette hasn't telephoned ... Easter., a) for, b) since, c) ago, d) during, , 8. It's funny that he ... me a favour., a) would ask, b) should ask, c) might ask, d) asked, 9. "He had a checkup a year ago." "Yes, I know he, ... a year"., a) hasn't had a checkup for, b) didn't have a checkup for, c) hasn't checkup for, d) hasn't had a checkup since, 10. The accused was very lucky to avoid ... to, prison., a) to being sent, b) being sent, c) to be sent, d) being to send, , L E V E L S, , 18. He urged all the workers ... again before striking., a) to think, b) thinking, c) of think, d) at think, 19. They ... have been killed in the plane crash., a) are reported to, b) are reported they, c) it's reported to, d) are reported that, 20. You ... in the office, you know !, a) don't suppose to smoke, b) are not to be smoking, c) didn't suppose to smoke, d) are not supposed to smoke, , 115
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. Over and over again ... the question in his, mind., a) he turned himself, b) did he repeat, c) asked he, d) he asked, , 11. After winning the pools he didn't know ... to, laugh or to cry., a) provided, b) whether, c) unless, d) otherwise, , 2. Over and over again ... the same thing., a) the mother repeated, b) repeated the mother, c) did the mother repeat, d) the mother did repeat, , 12. Take more sandwiches ... you get hungry., a) provided, b) in case, c) whether, d) otherwise, 13. Mining is ... a way to earn a living., a) too dangerous, b) dangerous enough, c) dangerous too, d) enough dangerous, , 3. He admitted having burgled the house:, "I ... the house", he said., a) burgle, b) burgled, c) would burgle, d) stole, , 14. ... they had sent a note they also phoned to, make sure., a) Even, b) Although, c) Even if, d) Even so, , 4. He said, "I don't like the play": Jim said, that he ... the play., a) didn't like, b) doesn't like, c) hadn't liked, d) won't like, 5. We would have gone for a walk if it ... so, cold., a) hadn't been, b) hadn't had, c) wouldn't be, d) wouldn't have been, 6. If we had tried to escape, we ... killed., a) would be, b) would have, c) would have been, d) was, 7. I'd go to the meeting if I ... to work late., a) hadn't, b) didn't have, c) wouldn't have, d) had, 8. If you left the dogs alone, they ... bite you., a) didn't, b) shouldn't, c) wouldn't, d) won't, , 15. "Didn't you hear the news?" "No, you ... have, told me!", a) might, b) may, c) must, d) can, 16. To prevent people from breaking in they tried, ... a fence up., a) putting, b) to put, c) to putting, d) at put, 17. Would you mind ... in my office, please?, a) not to smoke, b) not smoking, c) you not to smoke, d) your not smoking, 18. "How did the accident happen?" "Someone ..., run across the road"., a) can, b) must, c) may have, d) may, , 9. It was all wrong. I wish I ... it better., a) had done, b) would have done, c) would do, d) did, , 19. As Mr Jones hadn't come, they thought he ..., missed the train., a) might, b) may, c) might have, d) must, , 10. I wish he ... his mistake. It would have been, more honest., a) admitted, b) would admit, c) did admit, d) had admitted, , 20. She was very tired because she ... all through, the night., a) had had walked, b) had been walking, c) walked, d) was walking, , 116
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. The old ship ... on the seabed for years when, they found it., a) had lain, b) was lying, c) had been lying, d) had laid, 2. She went to the dentist to ..., a) take out her tooth, b) to take her tooth out, c) have taken out her tooth, d) have her tooth taken out, 3. Sorry, but we won't ... to the party., a) coming, b) be coming, c) have come, d) to come, 4. Had they played as I told them, they ... lost., a) wouldn't, b) wouldn't have, c) shouldn't have, d) shouldn't, 5. Not till then ... he had lost the money., a) he noticed, b) did he notice, c) notice he, d) had he noticed, 6. Yes, you ... to have been more polite., a) ought, b) should, c) must, d) would, 7. We have dampness ... it rains., a) wherever, b) whichever, c) whenever, d) however, 8. The car was completely wrecked. ... did you, escape?, a) However, b) How ever, c) When ever, d) Where ever, 9. There ... time for all that, if you hurried., a) would be, b) would have been, c) will have been, d) will be, 10. I have never seen that man ... my life., a) on, b) of, c) in, d) from, , L E V E L S, , 11. If you spoke louder, I ... hear., a) would be able, b) would be able to, c) could, d) may, 12. They went on for another mile and ... to find the, place., a) were able, b) had been able, c) could have been able d) could, 13. I don't think they'll ... to see us next weekend., a) be coming, b) have coming, c) have come, d) coming, 14. Take this gadget to the shop and ..., a) have it repaired, b) repair it, c) have fixed it, d) have it fix, 15. All the orders received today ... off by, tomorrow., a) are to been sent, b) are to have sent, c) are to be send, d) are to be sent, 16. All these papers ... sent back to the head office, by Monday., a) are to have been, b) are to be, c) are to have being, d) aren't, 17. He had been rescued and ... given mouth-tomouth artificial respiration., a) was been, b) had being, c) was being, d) has being, 18. That boy's behaviour is due to his parents ..., him., a) have spoiled, b) having being spoiled, c) having spoiled, d) spoiling, 19. If you ... booked the hotel for me, I'd be very, grateful., a) did, b) c) should, d) could, 20. "It's been raining for a week." "Yeah, I wish it, ... stop.", a) might, b) would, c) did, d) could, , 117
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. I'll make some coffee ... the Clintons should come., a) in case b) so that, c) lest d) in order, 2. He ... the fastest man in the world., a) is considered, b) it's considered, c) is considered that he is, d) had considered, , 11. "He last came here in 1980." " I knew he ..., 1980.", a) hasn't come since b) hadn't come since, c) didn't come, d) hadn't come from, , 14. So pretty ... that everybody stared., a) did she was, b) did she be, c) was she, d) she was, , 5. ... hiding in the woods., a) He is thought to be b) He is thought he is, c) It's thought to be, d) It's thought that he, 6. ... smoke in class, you know., a) It's not supposed you, b) You're not supposed to, c) You are not supposed that, d) It's not supposed that you, , 15. So much whisky ... that he couldn't walk, straight., a) he drank, b) did he drink, c) he has drunk, d) he drunk, 16. He said that he had gone there the year, before: " I ..." he said., a) went there last year, b) went there a year ago, c) had gone there last year, d) has gone there this year, , 7. ... that it will rain this afternoon., a) He is not very probable, b) It is not very probably, c) He is not very likely, d) It is not very likely, , 17. The doctor said, "I'll be back this afternoon":, The doctor said that ... be back that afternoon., a) he would, b) he will, c) he could, d) he might, 18. If he ... my advice, he would have come earlier., a) had took, b) would have taken, c) had taken, d) would take, , b)Who, d) Whom, , 9. "Was there anybody else with you?" "No, there, was ..., a) anybody else, b) somebody else, c) no-one else, d) anyone else, 10. He's been living in France ... ages., a) since, b) for, c) during, d) ago, , Y, , 13. He ... played truant today., a) is thought to have b) is thought he, c) it's thought he, d) is thought to have had, , 4. He said he wasn't used ... kept waiting., a) to be, b) to being, c) be, d) being, , else came with you?, a) What, c) Which, , E, , 12. He brought a proof ... they should think he was, lying., a) lest, b) in order, c) that, d) so that, , 3. Most of them believe the story, but Tim still, needs..., a) being convinced, b) to convince, c) convincing, d) convince, , 8, , L, , 19. We would have bought the house if we ..., enough money., a) had had, b) would have, c) would had, d) had, 20. I would understand him better if he ... slowly., a) speak, b) would speak, c) spoke, d) did speak, , 118
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1000, , TESTS, , L E V E L S, , 1. If that witch ... this way, I will run away., a) would come, b) comes, c) should come, d) came, , 11. Janet ... for hours when Mr Gibson arrived., a) had been typing, b) had typed, c) was typing, d) typed, , 2. This car is too small. If only we ... a larger one!, a) would have, b) have, c) had, d) had had, , 12. Nelly ... in that firm for weeks when her sister, joined her., a) had been working b) had worked, c) was working, d) is working, , 3. I wish he ... that to himself. There's no need to, tell anyone., a) keep, b) kept, c) would keep, d) had kept, , 13. Next summer we'll ... to Benidorm for 20 years., a) have been coming b) have come, c) be coming, d) have coming, , 4. We must do it tomorrow ... we like it or not., a) provided, b) whether, c) unless, d) otherwise, , 14. By the end of the year I'll ... Spanish for 3 years., a) have learned, b) have learning, b) be learning, d) have been learning, , 5. We'll have to work all night, ...we won't finish in, time., a) otherwise, b) for, c) in case, d) perhaps, , 15. Only when he looked me in the eye ... what, had happened., a) did I realize, b) did I realized, c) I realized, d) I did realize, , 6. Jimmy is not ... to go there alone., a) too brave, b) brave enough, c) enough brave, d) brave too, , 16. No sooner ... the wine that he began to be sick., a) had he drunk, b) he had drunk, c) does she drink, d) he drank, , 7. He's not ... to study engineering., a) too clever, b) clever too, c) clever enough, d) so clever, , 17. There ... to be more children studying music., a) should, b) might, c) ought, d) would, , 8. She looks clever; she's stupid, ..., a) although, b) though, c) despite, d) in spite, , 18. That girl ... to have been a little more polite., a) ought, b) should, c) must, d) would, , 9. It ... have been his wife. She's dead., a) can, b) couldn't, c) mightn' t, d) may not, , 19. ... calls, say I am not in the office., a) Whoever, b) Whichever, c) Whomever, d) However, , 10. I regret ... so much time., a) having wasted, b) to waste, c) me wasting, d) me to waste, , 20. Dorothy, ... did you put my shirt?, a) what ever, b) which ever, c) where ever, d) wherever, , 119
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. They ... the cinema in time for the main film., a) arrived, b) came, c) left, d) got to, , E, , Y, , 11. The thief was caught after ... chased all over the, town., a) being, b) been, c) to be, d) having being, , 2. There ... time for that if we had come faster., a) would be, b) would have been, c) will be, d) will have been, , 12. I wish you ... stop that habit of yours., a) may, b) might, c) would, d) should, , 3. By the end of the year there ... twenty million, visitors., a) would be, b) would have been, c) will be, d) will have been, , 13. If you ... just let us go free!, a) would, b) might, c) should, d) can, , 4. She ... to enter this place. She's too young., a) wouldn't have been b) could have, c) could, d) wouldn't be able, , 14. We're all anxious that nobody ... get hurt., a) must, b) would, c) should, d) could, , 5. If it hadn't been raining, we ... to arrive in time., a) could have been able, b) would have been able, c) could have, d) would have being able, 6. She's going to ..., a) lift her face, c) have lifted her face, , L, , 15. They put up posters ... people should, know., a) so, b) lest, c) in order that, d) in case, 16. Please, confine yourself... to ... my question., a) to try/answer, b) to trying/answer, c) trying/answering, d) trying/answer, , b) have a face-lift, d) get lifted her face, , 7. Peter is going to ..., a) take his photo, b) have his photo taken, c) have taken his photo, d) photo himself, 8. This building ... finished by the end of this year., a) is to be, b) is to have being, c) is to have been, d) will, 9. She ... to throw it away when she noticed, something., a) had about, b) is about, c) was about, d) was, , 17. We are quite accustomed ... on the left by, now., a) drive, b) driving, c) to drive, d) to driving, 18. ... working on this new project., a) He's supposed he is b) He is supposed to be, c) It's supposed that d) It's supposed to be, 19. This new film ... be very good., a) it's thought, b) it's thought it's, c) is thought that, d) is thought to, , 10. A great welcome ... to the Prime Minister by the, crowd., a) has being, b) was gave, c) was given, d) was been given, , 20. According to the instructions ... to work!., a) it's bound, b) it's likely, c) it must, d) should, , 120
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. It's ... for little Jenny to go out., a) cold enough, b) enough cold, c) too cold, d) cold too, , Y, , 12. I listen to the radio from 7 to 9, so at 8 tomorrow, I'll ..., a) have listened, b) be listening, c) listen, d) have been listening, , 3. ... what she said, I don't believe her., a) Despite, b) In spite, c) Though, d) Although, , 13. Not till then ... to my mind., a) did the truth come b) the truth did come, c) the truth came, d) came the truth, , 4. The whole village knows about it. We ... as well, tell him., a) could, b) can, c) might, d) would, 5. You can't stop children from ... to people., a) talking, b) to talking, c) to speak, d) to talk, , 14. Hardly ever ... to get to work on time., a) she manages, b) does she manage, c) manages she, d) she doesn't manage, 15. It's stupid that he ... leave without saying a word, to anybody., a) should, b) ought, c) ought to, d) would, , 6. I regret ... you that your son has died., a) to tell, b) telling, c) saying, d) to say, 7. "I wonder what he was doing yesterday!" "He, ...", , 8. "... I see your passport, please?" asked the, official., a) Might, b) May, c) Must, d) Would, , E, , 11. She'll be in the office tomorrow. When you, ring up she'll ..., a) be working, b) has been working, c) works, d) working, , 2. ... of all his efforts he couldn't get there in, time., a) Despite, b) In spite, c) Though, d) Although, , a) might have been working, b) may be working, c) might had worked, d) may have worked, , L, , 16. There ... to be more cash registers in this, supermarket., a) should, b) might, c) ought, d) would, 17. ... he goes we'll find him, and he'll pay for it., a) Whenever, b) Wherever, c) Whomever, d) However, 18. ... path we take we'll get to the same point., a) However, b) Whenever, c) Whichever, d) Whatever, , 9. They were tired because they ... for hours., a) had been walking, b) had walked, c) walked, d) were walking, , 19. By the time we finish here, there ... a lot of, arguments., a) would be, b) would have been, c) will have been, d) will be, , 10. They ... in the sun all morning when I saw, them., a) had been lying, b) had lied, c) were lying, d) lied, , 20. If we spent more money on ads, there ... more, business., a) will have been, b) would have been, c) will be, d) would be, , 122
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1000, , TESTS LEVELS, , 1. He... to escape from the police by hiding in the, barn., a) could, b) was able, c) would be able, d) could have, 2. May I borrow this book? I'd like ... to show it to, my mother., a) to have been able, b) can, c) to be able, d) could, , 11. It's normal that we ... a share of the money., a) had, b) may have, c) should have, d) must get, 12. It's odd ... both our wives should have the same, names., a) so that, b) that, c) lest, d) in order, 13. I can't see how you can avoid ... maths again., a) to fail, b) to failing, c) having failed, d) failing, , 3. I'm going to ... on this plot of land., a) have a villa built, b) build a villa, c) get build a villa, d) have built a villa, , 14. The old lady apologized to us for ... so many, problems., a) having caused, b) to causing, c) to cause, d) cause, , 4. Before you face the cameras you must ..., a) have your face made up, b) make up your face, c) have got your face made up, d) get the face made up, 5. All books borrowed ... returned within 15 days., a) are to be, b) is to be, c) are to have been, d) are to have being, 6. The teacher says that you ... this exercise at once., a) you have done, b) are to do, c) are to have done, d) are to doing, 7. The fire was brought under control, but not, before some damage ..., a) was causing, b) had being caused, c) has been caused, d) had been caused, , 15. ... sleeping in her bedroom., a) She is supposed she is, b) She is supposed to be, c) It's supposed that, d) It's supposed to be, 16. The smugglers ... be living in the Riviera., a) it's thought they, b) are thought that, c) are thought to, d) it's thought to, 17. Jim ... to find out the answer. I wouldn't be, surprised., a) he' s likely, b) he' s bound, c) is likely, d) is certain, , 8. That old mansion is ... by the Council., a) been repaired, b) repairing, c) been repairing, d) being repaired, , 18. Where ... to be on Sunday morning?, a) it's likely, b) you are likely, c) are you likely, d) are you bound, , 9. I'm tired of this work, I wish they ... change my, job!, a) did, b) could, c) should, d) would, 10. He comes very seldom. I wish he ... come more, often., a) might, b) should, c) does, d) would, , 19. "... else can I do for you?" "Nothing else,, thanks"., a) Who, b) How, c)What, d) Which, 20. She couldn't do ... but leave quietly., a) nothing else, b) something else, c) anything else, d) no-one else, , 123
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. "I last came here a month ago". "Yes, I know you, ... a month"., a) haven't come since b) didn't come for, c) didn't come since, d) haven't come for, 2. "I last saw Tim when he was ill." "Yes, I knew, you ... then"., a) didn't see him since, b) hadn't seen him since, c) hasn't seen him since, d) hadn't seen him for, 3. The tea is sweet. You ... to put any sugar in it., a) were suppose, b) weren't supposed, c) were supposed, d) weren't suppose, , L, , E, , Y, , 10. That car has ... of petrol in the middle of the, race., a) run off, b) run out, c) ran out, d) run, 11. He couldn't help ... what they said at the other, table., a) to overhear, b) to hear, c) hearing, d) overhearing, 12. She was reading a book, completely lost ..., world., a) to the, b) at the, c) in the, d) for the, 13. The little girl made ... a story about being, kidnapped., a) out, b) up, c) off, d) -, , 4. Who ... the match?, a) is expected he'll win, b) is expected to win, c) it's expected to win, d) is expected is going to win, , 14. We'll make it ... for them if they come here, again., a) warm, b) cold, c) chilly, d) hot, , 5. "..." "Oh, not again! She was here this morning!", a) That woman comes, b) Here comes that woman, c) That woman doesn't come, d) That woman is coming here, , 15. She's not used ... on the left. She's French., a) to drive, b) driving, c) to driving, d) drive, 16. A page of my book has been ..., a) tore out, b) broken, c) torn out, d) broke, , 6. I don't allow people ... in my office., a) to smoke, b) smoking, c) to smoking, d) smoke, , 17. She was given a wonderful ..., a) goodbye, b) send-off, c) send away, d) tell off, , 7. I don't allow ... in my office., a) to smoke, b) smoking, c) to smoking, d) smoke, , 18. "Will he come?" "Yes, in fact, he jumped ... the, invitation"., a) at, b) to, c) over, d) on, , 8. The noise of the engine died slowly ..., a) out, b) over, c) away, d) off, , 19. The thieves had ... all the jewels., a) burgled, b) stolen, c) robbed, d) pinched, , 9. You ... save some money for old age., a) had better, b) would better, c) have better, d) rather, , 20. People must have some kind of ... in order to, work hard., a) fascination, b) incentive, c) cheering, d) animation, , 124
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVELS, , 11. I'd like ... with you., a) the play, c) to play, , 1. She had been sitting ... all afternoon deep in, thought., a) for herself, b) only herself, c) by herself, d) in her own, , b) that I play, d) playing, , 2. He's not serious. He's been ... all afternoon., a) pulling your hair, b) taking your hair, c) joking you, d) pulling your leg, , 12. Would you ... holding this umbrella for me,, please?, a) matter, b)like, c) mind, d) object, , 3. Your mother ... of the way you behaved at the, Robinsons'., a) disapproves, b) condemns, c) disagrees, d) objects, , 13. One of the water ... has burst. Water is pouring, out., a) pipes, b)tubes, c) tuberies, d) channels, , 4. When I was young I ... so hard!, a) must work, b) must have worked, c) had to work, d) ought to work, , 14. Are you going to sit on that chair ... day? Do, something!, a) each, b) all, c) every, d) all the, , 5. The papers were ... all over the floor., a) strayed, b) spread, c) lying, d) scattered, , 15. Let's hope the fire ... enough heat., a) gets out, b) gives in, c) gets over, d) gives off, , 6. They have ... for another typist., a) applied, b) announced, c) advertised, d) noticed, , 16. She is one of our ... stars., a) preferred, b) favourite, c) favoured, d) favour, , 7. These gossips have made me ... uncomfortable., a) to feel, b) feel, c) feel myself, d) that I feel, 8.I walked away, leaving him ..., a) by his self, b) by himself, c) in his own, d) only, , 17. Thank goodness the journey ... at long last., a) was achieved, b) finished, c) was over, d) was end, 18. The mountaineers ... into their sleeping bags., a) crushed, b) crawled, c) leapt, d) crashed, , 9. She doesn't feel well. She's been ... the last few, days., a) off-health, b) out of condition, c) off-colour, d) out of colour, , 19. There was ... snow. Most of it had melted., a) a little, b) few, c) little, d) a few, , 10. We are very conscious of our ... limitations., a) proper, b) own, c) self, d) very, , 20. The government's policy is to raise our ... of, living., a) capacity, b) standard, c) degrees, d) conditions, , 125
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. The original letter was ... up by mistake., a) broken, b) smashed, c) torn, d) cut, , 11. The cat was ... by a lorry on the main road., a) run over, b) run down, c) ran down, d) run on, , 2. By now the Sunday service ... ended., a) will be, b) shall have, c) has, d) must have, , 12. For Christmas we always have turkey ... with, sultanas, etc., a) packed, b) stuffed, c) loaded, d) full of, , 3. The thief had ... idea of the geography of the, place., a) any, b) much, c) no, d) few, , 13. The player was sent ... the field by the referee., a) out, b) off, c) away, d) of, , 4. "Did you hear the news?" "Yes, ... me yesterday.", a) they reached, b) it reached, c) it arrived at, d) they arrived at, , 14. We were shut ... from the whole world., a) out, b) off, c) in, d) away, , 5.I couldn't ... the meeting. I wasn't here., a) assist, b) attend, c) attempt, d) present, , 15. ... over spilt milk won't solve the problem., a) To cry, b) To crying, c) Crying, d) Cry, , 6. She was relying ... me to give her a hand., a) on, b) in, c) to, d) for, , 16. We're turning ... thousands of cars every month., a) out, b) over, c) in, d) down, , 7. He didn't dare to move in case he ... himself an, injury., a) did, b) made, c) would make, d) would do, , 17. Here are the instructions. Pass them ... to the, soldiers., a) out, b) off, c) away, d) on, , 8. She was ... for misbehaviour and absenteeism., a) retired, b) sacked, c) resigned, d) disposed, , 18. She was feeling miserable. She had her ..., a) throat in her knees b) head in her shoes, c) heart in her stomach d) heart in her boots, , 9. That old man has gone ... his head. He's, mad., a) off, b) out, c) over, d) away, , 19. The ... on London Bridge delayed us nearly an, hour., a) held-in, b) hold-up, c) hold-out, d) hold-over, , 10. He didn't have ... petrol ... in the tank., a) much/right, b) many/right, c) many/left, d) much/left, , 20. A mule is a ... a mare and an ass., a) cross between, b) result from, c) half of, d) mix of, , 126
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. Not a sound ... heard when the judge pronounced, sentence., a) was, b) could, c) had, d)they, , LEVELS, , 11. They all come to see me ..., a) sooner or later, b) soon or later, c) the sooner, d) sooner and later, 12. Our company has increased its ... by 10% this, year., a) product, b) output, c) make-up, d) exposure, , 2. They are always ... fault with other people., a) looking for, b) finding, c) seeking, d) meeting, 3. The passengers were waiting ..., a) the train's start, b) for the train to start, c) the train to start, d) for the train start, , 13. A tall man ... glasses stood at the door., a) fitting, b) carrying, c) bearing, d) wearing, , 4. Most people like reading the ... press., a) commoner, b) most popular, c) more popular, d) more ordinary, , 14.I don't know how her husband can ... that, woman., a) put up, b) put up with, c) stand up with, d) stand with, , 5. We've had a lot of ... in the company recently., a) outputs, b) setbacks, c) outbreaks, d) set-ups, , 15. ... he explained to her the situation., a) One other time, b) Once more, c) Other time, d) Another time, , 6.I don't trust this man. He won't ... his word., a) stick, b) keep, c) follow, d) hold, , 16.I wonder why ... me yet., a) she hasn't told, b) she didn't tell, c) hasn't she told, d) she hadn't told, , 7. Many people have ... for this job., a) presented, b) appointed, c) succeeded, d) applied, , 17. The temperature was just above ... point., a) frozen, b) ice, c) icing, d) freezing, , 8. They ran to the platform and it was ... to catch the, train., a) to and fro, b) touch and go, c) give and take, d) stop and go, , 18. They had been ... with our firm for years., a) making business, b) treating, c) dealing, d) supplying, , 9. Doctors are very well ... with the problem., a) informed, b) enlightened, c) advised, d) acquainted, 10. It's on the shelf, out of the children's ..., a) touch, b) reach, c) distance, d) attempt, , 19. She stood two hours in a ... to get some bread., a), file, b) queue, c) procession, d) row, 20. She rose ... the window, but it was already, closed., a) in order that she shut b) to shut, c) for shutting, d) so as for shutting, , 127
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. If we had had a bit more time we ..., , 1. The baby ... asleep in no time., a) went, b) fell, c) became, d) grew, , a) would finish, c), finished, , 2. We can't increase production. Problems are ..., all the time., a) coming up, b) raising, c) presenting, d) coming, , b) would have finished, d) will finish, , The whole operation will ... by midnight., a) be, finish, b) be over, c) be above, d) have finished, , 13. Dry the plates and put them ..., , 3.I ... you to go to the police at once., a) announce, b) advertise, c) notice, d) advise, , a) out, c) in, , b) away, d) of, , 4.I had mistaken you ... your father., a) for, b) with, c) by, d) to, , 14 My son is ... History at university., , 5. They are ... to build another skyscraper in this, town., a) thinking, b) planning, c) projecting, d) pretending, , 15. Looking at the dark clouds, I'd say that it's ..., to, rain., a) favourable, b) bound, c) inevitable, d) clear, , a) reading in, c) attending, , 6. I wanted you to come to see me as soon as you ..., home., a) were coming, b) would come, c) have come, d) came, , b) reading, d) learning, , 16. Have you paid ... the bill yet?, a) for, b) at, c) d)to, , 7. The old woman had been living ... for many, years., a) by her own, b) without no one, c) by herself, d) solely, , 17. They made ... with all the jewellery, a) off, b) out, c) over, d) away, , 8. Yorkshire pudding! That's my favourite ..., a) receipt, b) menu, c) dish, d) plate, , 18. His new book didn't come ... our expectations., a) into, b) up to, c) to, d) at, , 9. Bear ... mind everything you hear in this room., a) in, b) on, c) at, d) over, , 19. That boy is terrible. He's always getting ..., a) into hot water, b) troubled waters, c) into cold water, d) in warm water, , 10. Old Spencer's lecture dragged ... for hours., a) in, b) on, c) out, d) off, , 20. ... turn is it to make the beds this week?, a) Whose, b) Whom, c) Of whom, d) Which, , 128
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1000, , TESTS, , 11. As she ran blindly in the dark she ... over a large, stone., a) crept, b) stumbled, c) skipped, d) skidded, , 1. He thinks his new book will set ..., a) fire to the Thames, b) the world on fire, c) the Avon flames, d) the river Cam on flames, , 12. There are no rooms left, ... to sleep in the barn., a) unless you are liking b) if you don't like, c) if you didn't like, d) unless you'd like, , 2. A lorry ran ... a coach in High Street., a) into, b) against, c) with, d) in, , 13. You'll be ... as soon as we receive any news., a) notified, b) communicated, c) known, d) let known, , 3. The family business was still ... the old man, himself., a) ran by, b) run by, c) run for, d) ran for, , 14. If you leave your car on the double yellow line,, you'll ..., a) be, fined, b) be fine, c) get, fined, d) get fine, , 4. If it ... for his honesty, he would have made a, fortune., a) had been, b) hadn't been, c) wouldn't have been d) wouldn't be, 5. Well, it stands ... reason that he shouldn't do that, again., a) up, b) into, c) on, d)to, 6. The children aren't used to ... their own beds., a) make, b) do, c) making, d) doing, 7. There was no light in the cellar so she ... a match., a) burnt, b) hit, c) struck, d) fired, 8. Trains in this country never seem to start ..., a) on time, b) at time, c) at their hour, d) on their hour, 9. She's very responsible. I'll ... her for the post., a) advise, b) prompt, c) recommend, d) suggest, 10. She ... settle everything before then., a) would like that I, b) wants me to, c) wants that I, d) wanted that I, , LEVELS, , 15. That new girl is quite .... She told me how to run, my firm., a) outstretched, b) uplifted, c) outstanding, d) outspoken, 16. ... all the recent changes, things are very quiet., a) However, b) Nevertheless, c) Even though, d) In spite of, 17. All these promises will not ... them large, incomes., a) fetch, b) promote, c) bring, d) reserve, 18. These few weeks in the country were among, the ... in my life., a) most happy, b) happiest, c) more happy, d) happier, 19. When his wife died he ..., a) split up, b) went to pieces, c) fell to pieces, d) broke himself up, 20. They set the money won in the lottery ... for their, old age., a) up, b) in, c) along, d) aside, , 129
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. A British company decided to come ... the, venture., a) into, b) along, c) up, d)round, , 11. That rich old woman tends to look ... on poor, people., a) up, b) over, c) down, d) for, , 2. An old beggar came ... to me asking for, money., a) down, b) along, c) up, d) round, , 12. Look ...! I feel a sense of danger here., a) out, b) for, c) into, d) after, , 3. The fisherman suddenly came ... a pool full of, trout., a) across, b) along, c) into, d) for, 4. That girl is going to get ... trouble again., a) in, b) to, c) at, d) into, 5. Get ... with your work, you lazy boy!, a) off, b) on, c) over, d) in, 6. He's not getting his ideas ... to the public., a) through, b) across, c) up, d) down, , 13. They're looking ... a new waiter in this bar., a) at, b) for, c) after, d) about, 14. The captain put the ship ..., a) about, b) around, d) forward, d) down, 15. The bus stopped to put ... passengers., a) out, b) away, c) down, d) up, 16. He likes putting ... new theories., a) down, b) about, c) away, d) forward, , 7. He got ... the bus and threw his ticket away., a) off, b) out, c) down, d) away, , 17. It's easier to take a machine apart than to ..., again., a) put it together, b) together it, c) putting together, d) put together it, , 8. The cheese was giving ... a very unpleasant, smell., a) off, b) up, c) away, d) out, , 18. The rebellion had to be put ... by the, army., a) off, b) down, c) up, d) back, , 9. He ran in the race until his strength gave ..., a) off, b) up, c) out, d) in, , 19. He is a teacher who puts his ideas ... to his, students., a) forward, b) up, c) across, d) down, , 10. He's not a man given ... expressing his, feelings., a) of, b) at, c) out, d) to, , 20. The dog was so old that he had to be put ..., a) down, b) off, c) out, d) away, , 130
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVELS, , 1. I ran ... your old friend in Baker street, yesterday., a) across, b) through, c) away, d) out, , 11. He never stands ... when there's something to, be done., a) back, b) down, c) aside, d) off, , 2. Haven't you finished yet? Time's running ..., a) away, b) out, c) up, d) down, , 12. The troops are standing ... to defend the, king., a) off, b) up, c) bye, d) by, , 3. We've run ... of petrol I'm afraid. We'll have to, walk., a) down, b) without, c) out, d) off, , 13. UNO stands ... United Nations Organization., a) for, b) over, c) at, d) by, , 4. Let's run ... the first scene again., a) through, b) across, c) down, d) up, 5. I have run ... cigarettes. Can I have one of, yours i, a) out of, b)off, c) down, d) over, 6. The sooner we set ... it, the sooner we'll, finish., a) about, b) back, c) down, d) around, 7. They set our proposal ..., describing it as, pathetic., a) about, b) back, c) down, d) aside, 8. The wind is setting in ... the west., a) back, b) off, c) from, d) down, 9. The book set me ... a couple of quid., a) back, b) down, c) off, d) out, 10. The hunters set the dog ... the rabbit., a) behind, b) after, c) off, d) up, , 14. In this firm my work doesn't stand ... that of the, others., a) off, b) out from, c) out of, d) for, 15. The troops stood ... against the enemy till the, last man., a) off, b) in, c) out, d) for, 16. The police managed to stand ... the, crowd., a) back, b) down, c) off, d) out, 17. My father stood ... Parliament when he was, younger., a) at, b) for, c) off, d) out, 18. The President said he'd not stand ... violence in, the streets., a) for, b) by, c), from, d) against, 19. Your daughter does not take ... you in any, way., a) behind b) after, c) off, d) up, 20. Those books are not to be taken away ... the, library., a) of, b) at, c)from, d) off, , 131
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. Shops don't usually take ... goods after they've, been paid., a) back, b) in, c) on, d) out, , 11. She turned ... from the group to tell me, something., a) out, b) away, c) down, d) aside, , 2. The reporters took ... the Prime Minister's speech., a) up, b) down, c) off, d) over, , 12. She quickly turned ... her stepfather., a) against, b) out of, c) down, d) aside, , 3. This dress is too long, it needs to be taken, , 13. I was made several proposals but turned all of, them ..., a) up, b) away, c) down, d) off, , a) on, c)in, , b) down, d) over, , 4. She makes a living by taking ... guests., a) up, b) on, c) down, d) in, , 14. He turned ... selling books to writing them., a), from, b) up, c) into, d) aside, , 5. He takes ... his father in many ways., a) behind, b) after, c) off, d) for, , 15. We were feeling tired and decided to turn ..., early., a) up, b) in, c) down, d) off, , 6. He took ... reading novels when he was, young., a) to, b) after, c) for, d) at, , 16. It turned ... to be a very interesting evening., a) off, b) in, c) out, d) over, , 7. Why don't you take ... that silly beard of yours?, a) out, b) off, c) up, d) away, , 17. The boat was turned ... by a fierce gust of wind., a) out, b) on, c) up, d) over, , 8. The company took ... three new workers., a) in, b) up, c) on, d) into, , 18. Everybody was waiting for him but he did not, turn ..., a) up, b) on, c) in, d) over, , 9. The settee takes ... too much space in this, room., a) up, b) in, c) on, d) over, , 19. When they caught the man they turned him ..., to the police., a) down, b) over, c) up, d) in, , 10. His teacher turned ... to be an old friend of mine., a) off, b) out, c) on, d) over, , 20. John's friend turned ... to be a dentist., a) in, b) off, c) over, d) out, , 132
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVELS, , 1. The old car broke ... after a few miles., a) down, b) up, c) over, d) in, , 11. The office was broken ... twice last month., a) into, b) up, c) down, d) through, , 2. Science has brought ... many changes in our, lives., a) over, b) about, c) on, d) in, , 12. They broke ... the engagement shortly after, their quarrel., a) up, b) off, c) over, d) down, , 3. If the rains keeps ..., we'll go for a picnic., a) up, b) out, c) off, d) away, , 13. The sun broke ... the clouds at long last., a) at, b) up, c) through, d) down, , 4. Keep ...! There's a very dangerous dog in this, farm., a) on, b) down, c) over, d) out, , 14. His face broke ... in a rash., a) up, b) off, c) in, d) out, 15. His health broke ... when he stayed in the, Middle East., a) out, b) up, c) down, d) over, , 5. The tennis match was called ... because of bad, weather., a) up, b) out, c) off, d) down, 6. All the library books must be brought ... before, June., a) back, b) down, c) in, d) over, , 16. Let's break ... for a few minutes and have some, tea., a) off, b) out, c) over, d) down, 17. When the old man died, Henry came ... a lot of, money., a) into, b) in, c) for, d) at, , 7. After three days the search for the child was, called..., a) up, b) off, c) out, d) over, 8. The Government is trying to keep inflation ..., a) down, b) out, c) off, d) over, , 18. The fisherman suddenly came ... a pool full of, trout., a) up, b) on, c) into, d) for, , 9. He should break ... his bad habits., a) out of, b) away from, c) down with, d) over, , 19. The stains came ... when he used stain remover., a) on, b) away, c) out, d) over, , 10. They tortured him hoping his resistance would, break ..., a) over, b) up, c) under, d) down, , 20. The total amount came ... a thousand, pounds., a) at, b) to, c) down, d) over, , 133
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. That item conies ... "Grammar" in the, encyclopedia., a) under, b) below, c) over, d) by, , 11. The company had to give ... to the strikers', demands., a) on, b) in, c) over, d) out, , 2. The quality was so bad that the soles came ... the, shoes., a) out, b) off, c) out of, d) from, , 12. One of the gangsters gave his companions ... to, the police., a) out, b) over, c) away, d) -, , 3. He gets ... a lot in spite of his being crippled., a) round, b) over, c) about, d) through, , 13. The rotten cheese was giving ... a bad, smell., a) off, b) out, c) on, d) away, , 4. My uncle has not yet got ... the death of my, grandfather., a) down, b) about, c) round, d) over, , 14. The back room gives ... the garden., a) at, b) onto, c) over, d) for, 15. As soon as the papers were given ..., the students, began to write., a) in, b) off, c) out, d) over, , 5. It's very difficult for her to get ... her illness., a) under, b) over, c) through, d) across, 6. The line was engaged and I couldn't get ..., a) across, b) up, c) through, d) over, , 16. The doctor told him to give ... smoking., a) down, b) up, c) over, d) out, , 7. Our teacher is not very good at getting his ideas, a) across, c) down, , 17. He has finally given ... to my views., a) out, b) off, c) in, d) up, , b) through, d) over, , 8. You must get ... to him and tell him the, news., a) across, b) through, c) over, d) up, , 18. Will you look ... our baby while we go to the, cinema?, a) for, b) after, c) into, d) up, , 9. We should discuss this matter. When can we get, , 19. I am looking ... to seeing her again., a) forward, b) through, c) across, d) happy, , 9, , a) close, c) together, , b) near, d) across, , 10. He's getting ... again after the accident., a) about, b) round, c) over, d) through, , 20. The police are looking ... the mystery, but with, no results., a) over, b) into, c) on, d) at, , 134
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVELS, , 11. The mechanic has rung up ... the car was ready., a) to tell, b) to say, c) for saying, d) for say, , 1. He was looking ... the number in the telephone, book., a) up, b) over, c) down, d) into, , 12. I closed the door because I didn't want to sit in, a..., a) draught, b) blow of air, c) vent, d) current, , 2. Remember, any time you come to Madrid look, me ..., a) down, b) up, c) over, d) in, 3. As a schoolboy he used to look ... to his teachers., a) down, b) over, c) up, d) away, , 13. It took ... to get the hole dug., a) an hour work, b) an hour's work, c) the work of an hour d) a working hour, 14. She learnt to ... a bike when she was five., a) drive, b) lead, c), ride, d) guide, , 4. Look ...! A car is coming!, a) up, b) over, c) into, d) out, 5. Don't live in the past! Look ... and think about, your future., a) ahead, b) up, c) over, d) alive, 6. How are you making ... with your girlfriend?, a) in, b) out, c) up, d) over, , 15. Most students are taken in as ... by these families., a) residents, b) settlers, c) inhabitants, d) lodgers, 16. When I got there I was surprised ... that it was, all over., a) for seeing, b) for to see, c) to see, d) to seeing, , 7. The poor chap must have done ... with himself., a) in, b) up, c) away, d) over, , 17. The panther fell into the ... that we had set for, it., a) trail, b) trap, c) trick, d) tramp, , 8. He made ... that he had nothing to do with that, business., a) in, b) over, c) under, d) out, , 18. I wish you ... it before we drove off. It's too late, now., a) had checked, b) checked, c) would check, d) will check, , 9. The sports car made ... at top speed., a) out, b) over, c) off, d) away, , 19. There was no ... of the car anywhere., a) vision, b) view, c) spectacle, d) sight, , 10. He fell in love with the girl at first ..., a) sight, b) look, c) view, d) eye, , 20. The old woman ... to hit me with her umbrella., a) pretended, b) thought, c) threatened, d) warned, , 135
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. She had ... her hand to ask for silence., a) raised, b) risen, c) got up, d) rose, , 11. He is mad so you ... humour him., a) had rather, b) would rather, c) had better, d) would better, , 2. I cupped my hand around her ear and ..., "Let, me in.", a) told, b) whispered, c) screamed, d) spoke, , 12. I know I ... you some money. I'll pay you next, month., a) owe, b) borrow, c) debt, d) due, , 3. The good manners of the waiter... the poor food,, somehow., a) made up, b) made for, c) made up for, d) made out, , 13. The old tramp ... his head with dirty fingernails., a) scraped, b) scratched, c) scrabed, d) rasped, 14. You ... do your homework today. You can do it, tomorrow Sunday., a) mustn't, b) ought not to, c) don't need to, d) needn't to, , 4. This is his photo. He ... somebody I met years, ago., a) remembers me to, b) remembers me of, c) reminds me of, d) reminds me to, 5. She couldn't get into the club because she wasn't, a..., a) member, b) partner, c) representative, d) social, , 15. The little orphan girl is being brought ... by, this family., a) up, b) over, c) out, d) down, , 6. She had bought some strong ... to make herself, a dress., a) clothing, b) material, c) costume, d) pattern, , 16. The criminal died ... his own hand., a) on, b) by, c) with, d) at, , 7. The old man died after a long ..., a) sick, b) bad health, c) illness, d) failing, , 17. Wouldn't you rather we ... out today? I'm quite, tired., a) haven't gone, b) wouldn't go, c) didn't go, d) don't go, , 8. You've been taken ... I'm afraid. This is a forgery., a) out, b) for, c) off, d) in, , 18. Who's that? Is it Mary? Please, ask her ..., a) entering, b) into, c) enter, d) in, , 9. She was intelligent and ... very well with, everyone., a) got on, b) carried, c) wore on, d) passed, , 19. Private Russell has applied ... a month's leave,, sir., a) for, b) of, c) to, d) at, , 10. She said that she was sick ... that business., a) with all, b) of all, c) for, d) from, , 20. She'll stick ... that man no matter what happens., a) on, b) at, c) for, d) by, , 136
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVELS, , 11. He didn't want to listen to the news. He turned, the radio ..., a) off, b) out, c) over, d) down, , 1. We will put ... for the night in this hotel., a) up, b) in, c) on, d) down, 2. Your watch is slow. You'll have to put it ..., a) forward, b) fast, c) up, d) on, , 12. He turned their latest offer ..., a) under, b) down, c) off, d) out, , 3. This old man has put ... a good sum of money for, old age., a) down, b) up, c) aside, d) under, , 13. This car factory turns ... one hundred cars a day., a) over, b) off, c) out, d) up, , 4. We have set ... on a journey around Africa., a) up, b) on, c) at, d) off, , 14. The building was sealed off by the police and we, were turned ..., a) off, b) away, c) over, d) down, , 5. Setting ... my personal feelings, I think he's, right., a) aside, b) down, c) over, d) up, , 15. You know that tomorrow you have to put your, watch ... an hour., a) back, b) behind, c) below, d) under, , 6. Susan takes ... her mother, she has the same face., a) in, b) after, c) on, d) over, 7. I took ... her as soon as we met the first time., a) at, b) after, c) over, d) to, 8. He'll take ... his father's business on, Monday., a) after, b) at, c) over, d) up, 9. We have decided to take ... a new secretary., a) at, b) on, c) up, d) over, 10. The wanted man turned himself ... to the, police., a) at, b) in, c) over, d) down, , 16. This morning I ran ... that woman at the station, again., a) on, b) over, c) at, d) into, 17. ... else can I do for you, sir?, a) Which, b) Who, c) What, d) How, 18. Could you take ... what that man was saying?, a) up, b) in, c) over, d) on, 19. Seeing you wearing those clothes, I took you ..., a tourist., a) for, b) as, c)from, d) to be, 20. Write your address on this ... of paper, will you?, a) tear, b) sheet, c) part, d) torn, , 137
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. Have you filled in your application ... yet?, a) form, b) certificate, c) paper, d) sheet, , 11. You'll never regret ... a kind action to others., a) making, b) to make, c) to do, d) doing, , 2. Somehow the rest of the expedition ... back, home., a) went their, b) made their way, c) returned, d) made their path, , 12. After her husband's death she took ..., a) to drink, b) a drink, c) drinking, d) at drink, 13. The whole affair turned ... to be a fiasco., a) over, b) out, c) up, d) on, , 3. Often working women have a feeling of ..., a) blame, b) reproach, c) guilt, d) disapproval, 4. I'll never get used ... on the right on the continent., a) to drive, b) driving, c) at driving, d) to driving, 5. Don't worry about that, ... there's nothing you, can do now., a) beside, b) furthermore, c) besides, d) so that, 6. He sat in the armchair, ... back and fell asleep., a) lay, b) laid, c) lie, d) lied, 7. He picked her ... at once from the rest of the, girls., a) up, b) out, c) off, d) over, 8. He moved to ... for another passenger., a) make place, b) do place, c) make room, d) do room, 9. Mrs Cohn made ... her face before going, downstairs., a) up, b) out, c) over, d) down, 10. She's fat. She's putting ... a lot of weight., a) up, b) on, c) into, d) over, , 14. Why don't you ... him into the secret. He may be, useful., a) left, b) leave, c) let, d) allow, 15. At the news of a strong gale all ships were ..., port., a) making for, b) doing for, c) running towards, d) going forward to, 16. The wanted man gave ... to the police., a) up himself, b) in himself, c) himself back, d) himself up, 17. He's stronger than you. Why did you pick ..., him for a fight?, a) at, b) with, c) on, d) over, 18. I said goodbye and a uniformed butler saw, me ..., a) out, b) off, c) away, d) on, 19. You can make ... a cheque. I'll accept that., a) up, b) off, c) out, d) over, 20. I don't understand her. Can you make ... what, she's saying?, a) up, b) on, c) off, d) out, , 138
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. That woman never ... her mind., a) makes up, b) makes out, c) does out, d) does up, 2. This TV set needs ..., a) to repair, c) a repair, , L E V E L S, , 11. The sailor at the stern of the ship paid ... the, rope., a) away, b) off, c) out, d) over, 12. You'll never get ... with it! You'll pay for it!, a) off, b) over, c) away, d) on, , b) to be repair, d) repairing, , 3. The Romans ... siege to this town for years., a) lay, b) lie, c) laid, d) lied, , 13. Only ... are allowed in., a) grow-ups, c) growns-up, , 4. Little Mary has turned ... a fine young woman., a) in, b) into, c) out, d) on, , b) growing-ups, d) grown-ups, , 14. We did our ... to keep things under control., a) best, b) effort, c) better, d) good, , 5. Her petition for mercy for her husband has been, a) turned down, c) put out, , 15. The owner didn't allow ... the walls green., a) that I paint, b) me to paint, c) me painting, d) of painting, , b) turned off, d) taken up, , 6. You had better ... your cards on the table., a) lie, b) lay, c) lain, d) lied, , 16. The car crashed ... a large tree by the main road., a) into, b) with, c) against, d) in, , 7. Why don't you help yourselves ... the cake., a) at, b) with, c) for, d) to, , 17. Mrs Evans suggested ... after dinner., a) leaving, b) to leave, c) that they leave, d) leave, , 8. The American President left ... Europe early this, morning., a) to, b) towards, c) for, d) at, , 18. The car collided ... a bus at the crossing., a) into, b) with, c) against, d) in, , 9. She often goes ... after dinner., a) for a stroll, b) to take a walk, c) walking, d) to stroll, , 19. When the sergeant yelled, all the soldiers ..., line., a) fell in, b) fallen into, c) fell into, d) fell up, , 10. We had ... only yesterday., a) repaired our TV, b) our TV repaired, c) had to repair out TV d) our TV to repair, , 20. I had never set eyes ... that girl before., a) on, b) over, c) at, d) by, , 139
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. My grandmother always kept some money ... for, emergencies., a) at, b) by, c) over, d) on, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. The ... of sheep could be seen in the distance., a) herd, b) flock, c) pack, d) bunch, 12. There are many students ... this exam., a) going in for, b) taking in, c) entering in, d) putting down in, , 2. If you keep spending money like that, you'll ..., debt., a) run into, b) run in, c) ran into, d) ran in, , 13. If the winter hadn't been so severe, we ... more, success., a) might have, b) had had, c) might have had, d) would have, , 3. There ... news today, I'm afraid., a) aren' t many, b) aren' t much, c) isn't much, d) isn't many, 4. I'd rather you ... tomorrow., a) would come, b) came, c) should come, d) will come, , 14. I warned him ... the fire! I knew he'd burn, himself!, a) not to touch, b) not touching, c) that he didn't touch d) don't touch, , 5. I'd rather you ... done that., a) hadn't, b) haven't, c) will have, d) would have, , 15. In the old West, rustlers were ... when caught., a) hung, b) hanged, c) hang, d) hunged, , 6. Would you ... here or go home?, a) to rather stay, b) rather to stay, c) to rather to stay, d) rather stay, , 16. There was a hold ... at Barclays Bank last, Saturday., a) out, b) in, c) up, d) on, , 7. The goods will be sent ..., a) on approval, b) at approval, c) on approvation, d) when they're approved, 8. The car drove ... a dog., a) on, c) up, , 17. He was ... along the path with the help of a stick., He had hurt his leg badly., a) limping, b) creeping, c) crawling, d) leaping, 18. The clock's stopped again. We'll have to ..., a) mend it, b) have it mended, c) have mended it, d) mended it, , b) over, d) down, , 9. You could guess that she was a ... schoolgirl., a) running, b) runway, c) runaway, d) escaped, 10. She's in love with him. She stood ... for him at, the meeting., a) to, b) at, c) on, d) up, , 19. "How long shall we take?" " Well, that depends, on the ...", a) driver engine, b) engine's drive, c) engine driver, d) driver of the engine, 20. You nearly missed the flight, ...?, a) haven't you, b) did you, c) don't you, d) didn't you, , 140
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVELS, , 1. All that happened ... a time when we were all in, the mine., a) at, b) in, c) for, d) on, , 11. Pasolini was a poet who broke ... from classical, tradition., a) out, b) away, c) over, d) off, , 2. He left home ... when he was 18., a) for ever, b) for always, c) for good, d) definitely, , 12. When they heard the joke they broke ..., laughter., a) out, b) over, c) into, d) in, , 3. Of course you could have ... in bed a little, longer., a) laid, b) lied, c) lain, d) lay, , 13. We didn't earn any money, but at least we, broke ..., a) even, b) over, c) out, d) into, , 4. All these facts must be ... if we want to be fair., a) taken in mind, b) carried in mind, c) taken account of, d) taken into account, , 14. My school breaks ... in June., a) out, b) over, c) into, d) up, , 5. "Do you know him?" "No, I ... him yet"., a) didn't meet, b) hadn't met, c) haven't met, d) don't met, , 15. When the musicians finished, public broke, ... cheers., a) up, b) into, c) in, d) on, , 6. Will you put the milk ... on the table,, please?, a) jug, b) flask, c) vase, d) holder, , 16. After the war, they broke ... diplomatic, relations., a) off, b) out, c) up, d) into, , 7. That was the only ... of action we had left., a) direction, b) course, c) way, d) form, , 17. A fire has broken ... in the woods., a) up, b) out, c) into, d) in, , 8. Look, ... two tickets for the concert., a) I am given, b) they are given to me, c) I have been given, d) I'll be given, , 18. The meeting will break ... at nine o'clock., a) out, b) over, c) up, d) in, , 9. We will ... the contract in a minute., a) do up, b) draw, c) write up, d) draw up, , 19. When I realized she was wounded I broke ... in, a cold sweat., a) in, b) off, c) over, d) out, , 10. We had to climb 200 steps because the lift was, a) out of order, c) out of work, , b) no running, d) no lifting, , 20. A branch broke ... the tree during the, storm., a) off, b) out, c) away, d) on, , 141
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. I have to break my new shoes ... to make them, comfortable., a) out, b) in, c) into, d) over, , 11. When I was broke I suddenly came ... some, money., a) over, b) across, c) for, d) about, , 2. He was called ... in 1943, during World War II., a) down, b) over, c) up, d) in, , 12. His proposed visit to Madrid never came ..., a) out, b) in, c) off, d) over, , 3. We can call ... Jimmy tomorrow., a) at, b) in, c) over, d) on, , 13. His performance has not come ... to the required, standards., a) up, b) over, c) for, d) down, , 4. The tennis match was called ... because of the, rain., a) off, b) up, c) out, d) away, , 14. Why don't you come ... and see me sometime?, a) up, b) in, c) off, d) round, , 5. I'll call ... you at ten o'clock after the party to, take you home, a) at, b) for, c) on, d) up, , 15. The tide will begin to come ... at half past, eleven., a) in, b) up, c) over, d) high, , 6. This sort of exercises will call ... a lot of patience., a) up, b) over, c) for, d) in, 7. The doctor called me ... and said that she was, going to die., a) aside, b) out, c) for, d) up, , 17. He was very lucky to come ... that open-heart, operation., a) up, b) across, c) through, d) down, , 8. The workers are calling ... for a rise., a) in, b) out, c) off, d) over, 9. As the two hounds came at us a voice called ... the, dogs., a) out, b) over, c) off, d) at, 10. They called ... the fire brigade to put out the, fire., a) in, b) on, c) at, d) over, , 16. No witness of the murder has come ..., a) on, b) forward, c) off, d) down, , 18. I need somebody for this job; that's where you, come ..., a) up, b) for, c) on, d) in, 19. I know I should cut ... smoking., a) out, b) off on, c) up in, d) over, 20. The platoon was cut ... by enemy fire., a) up, b) off, c) forward, d) into, , 142
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVEL 3, , 1. He deceived me but my brother didn't fall ... the, trick., a) for, b) in, c) at, d) off, , 11. He began to flirt with that girl and finally got, her ..., a) in trouble, b) in problems, c) into trouble, d) troubled, , 2. We had to fall ... on our water reserves after some, time., a) down, b) back, c) over, d) into, , 12. He managed to cheat in the exam and got ..., with it., a) out, b) away, c) over, d) up, , 3. His enthusiasm fell ... when he discovered the, truth., a) on, b) back, c) off, d) away, , 13. The bride was given ... by her father., a) out, b) up, c) away, d) over, 14. The kitchen window gives ... a courtyard., a) over, b) out, c) at the, d) on to, , 4. The sergeant ordered the soldiers to fall ..., a) in, b) down, c), for, d) forward, , 15. These people are said ... the lost Ark., a) to have found, b) to find, c) they have found, d) have found, , 5. In autumn the leaves fall ... the trees., a) of, b) out, d) under, d) off, 6. We aren't earning enough; we'll have to fall ..., our savings., a) back on, b) behind, c) down, d) over, 7. The news of the divorce soon got ..., a) over, b) about, c) spread, d) out, , 16. The doctor had told him to give ... smoking., a) out, b) up, c) in, d) over, 17. If you go on like this, my patience will give ..., a) in, b) over, c) under, d) out, 18. The murderer gave himself ... to the police., a) up, b) in, c) over, d) down, , 8. We got... the whole cake at one sitting., a) across, b) over, c) through, d) at, , 19. The boss will have to give ... to the workers', demands., a) on, b) in, c) over, d) out, , 9. He was going to be jailed, but he got ... with a, fine., a) out, b) over, c) on, d) off, 10. She never got ... the shock of losing her husband., a) over, b) under, c) off, d) out, , 20. He tried to learn Russian but soon got tired and, gave it ..., a) in, b) out, c) down, d) up, , 143
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. The Smiths are looking ... for a new flat in the, district., a) at, b) about, c) into, d) over, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. The plane was making ... a military airport., a) at, b) for, c) forward, d) to, , 2. She's looking ... to visiting new countries., a) forward, b) up, c) for, d) over, , 12. To get this scholarship he's making ... that he's, poor., a) out, b) in, c) on, d) over, , 3. I'll look ... the children while their mother is, away., a) over, b) for, c) after, d) at, , 13. This church was made ... a hospital during the, war., a) on, b) for, c) into, d) in, , 4. Mr Russell's an ambitious man who never looks, a) down, c) in, , b) forward, d) back, , 15. He did ... with himself in despair., a) away, b) out, c) off, d) over, , 5. Will you take ... my dog while I am away?, a) care for, b) after, c) care of, d) on, , 16. Fortunately the insurance policy made ... for, my losses., a) in, b) down, c) up, d) over, , 6. Most people ... taxes as a necessary evil., a) consider, b) think, c) believe, d) regard at, 7.Who will watch ... the children while you're in, hospital?, a) for, b) over, c) at, d) out, , 17. My wife always makes ... her face before going, out., a) out, b) over, c) down, d) up, , 8. Don't worry, leave it to me. I'll see ... everything., a) of, b)for, d)to, c)9. The policeman made ... the thief., a) for, b) at, c) after, d) to, 10. It was late and we decided to make ..., home., a) for, b) at, c) towards, d) to, , 14. The landlord isn't as rich as people make ..., a) on, b) off, c) over, d) out, , 18. I ... don't believe in ghosts, even after last night., a) still, b) any longer, c) already, d) yet, 19. He's mean. He wouldn't give you a ... of bread., a) crust, b) peel, c) skin, d) shell, 20. She's very ... to us for our help, she says., a) agreeable, b) grateful, c) pleased, d) thanks, , 144
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1000 T E S T S, , 1. When the king died, his son ... power., a) resumed, b) presumed, c) assumed, d) exhumed, , LEVELS, , 11. She may be beautiful but her beauty doesn't ..., to me., a) attract, b)call, c) fancy, d) appeal, , 2. That bloke never gives his opinion, he just, a) waits in the rain, c) hides in the stable, , b) sleeps in the barn, d) sits on the fence, , 3. "Will you be able to do this job?" "I ... ", a) am afraid not, b) don't hope so, c) believe yes, d) don't expect, 4. Many ... have come to this decision., a) young, b) young people, c) youngs, d) teenage, 5. There was another ... of the disease in 1980., a) output, b) outcome, c) outbreak, d) outrage, 6. The frightened man kept looking ... his, shoulder., a) over, b) behind, c) through, d) after, 7. The ... I get over with it, the better., a) as soon as, b) sooner, c) soonest, d) so soon as, 8. My wife is so ... that she believes everything I, tell her., a) honest, b) ingenious, c) naive, d) frank, 9. The old wooden door ... on its hinges., a) creaked, b) croaked, c) cracked, d) crashed, 10. The old boxer ... towards his oponent but fell, on the canvas., a) scrambled, b) staggered, c) stammered, d) shattered, , 12. "I'm hungry!" "So am I. ... a restaurant, somewhere around!", a) There is, b) There can be, c) There must be, d) If there is, 13. He's very good at chess. He always ... me!, a) beats, b) hits, c) wins, d) gains, 14. She will never ... them to take her daughter, from her., a) let, b) allow, c) permit, d) admit, 15. My son is old enough to ... his own living., a) maintain, b)gain, c) earn, d) win, 16. Scientists are not any nearer ... these questions., a) to answering, b) in answering, c) to answer, d) in answer, 17. The society in which we live is ... to be sceptical., a) leant, b) bent, c) forward, d) inclined, 18. The criminal was put ... for ten years., a) out, b) away, c) up, d) in, 19. The Government has put ... plans for building, a dam., a) down, b) up, c) forward, d) towards, 20. We put ... in a boarding house for the night., a) down, b) up, c) into, d) over, , 145
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. This play was a fiasco. It only ran ... two nights, a) for, b) at, c) during, d) under, , 11. This piece of furniture takes ... a lot of room., a) down, b) over, c) up, d) into, , 2. You'll have to choose, time is running ..., a) off, b) out, c) over, d) away, , 12. Charles will soon take ... the business from his, father., a) out, b) down, c) over, d) under, , 3. The tide will begin to run ... at seven., a) down, b) away, c) out, d) off, 4. You've been idling for hours, it's time you set .., your work., a) over, b) around, c) down, d) about, 5. This war will set ... the economical progress of, the country., a) back, b) down, c) behind, d) off, 6. The explosives were set ... by the terrorists., a) out, b) off, c) up, d) down, , 13. Don't take any notice of him. He's ..., a) pulling your leg, b) taking your hair, c) breaking your arm d) twisting your ankle, 14. She turned ... her husband when she found out, he had a lover., a) over, b) against, c) down, d) into, 15. He's unemployed and has waiting for something, to turn ..., a) down, b) into, c) on, d) up, 16. She is alone in the world and has nobody to turn, a) at, c) to, , b) into, d) over, , 7. In 1984 the Spanish Government took ..., Rumasa., a) about, b) down, c) over, d) out, , 17. It's very late, why don't you turn ...?, a) in, b) at, c) over, d) on, , 8. I don't take ... my grandfather in any way., a) up, b) over, c) at, d) after, , 18. The old mansion was quite ... but still standing., a) past its date, b) out of date, c) out dated, d) outside its time, , 9. The plane took ... despite the fog., a) off, b) out, c) up, d) over, , 19. The secretary finally let us ... Mr Bull's office., a) enter in, b) to pass in, c) into, d) to come into, , 10. I take ... what I said about you, I was wrong., a) out, b) back, c) behind, d) down, , 20. The ... he argued, the more impossible it seemed., a) most, b) much, c) less, d) more, , 146
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1000, , TESTS, , 11. The maths exam ... ten problems., a) consists in, b) consists of, c) composes of, d) composes in, , 1. She had been thinking ... something about her, grandfather., a) to say, b) of saying, c) of telling, d) to tell, , 12. If you don't know the meaning look it ... in a, dictionary., a) out, b) down, c) up, d) for, , 2. This young man ... a very busy life., a) wears, b) carries, c) leads, d) follows, 3. The thug ... the old woman's bag out of her hand., a) snatched, b) gripped, c) clutched, d) withdrew, 4. The hooligans ... fire to the barn., a) put, b) started, c) set, d) gave, , 15. I caught a ... of something red disappearing, round the bend., a) look, b) glance, c) glitter, d) glimpse, , 6. He's always grumbling but he's very good ..., a) at heart, b) in heart, c) hearty, d) of heart, , 16. This lady ... on seeing the manager. She has a, complaint., a) insists, b) wishes, c) wants, d) persists, , 7. They put the animal in a cage to ... it from, running away., a) avoid, b) hinder, c) prevent, d) force, 8. She was ... on the left after living in England for, a month., a) still not used to drive, b) not yet used to driving, c) no longer use to drive, d) already not use to drive, , 10. Mr Johnson lost his ... and hit his son., a) temper, b) mood, c) nerves, d) control, , 13. In the army, sergeants wear three ... on their, arms., a) stripes, b) streaks, c) strips, d) scratches, 14. Tell the children to ... from writing on walls., a) stop, b) refrain, c) keep, d) avoid, , 5. We had many problems in our firm but at last, we're ..., a) up the wall, b) down the ditch, c) along the path, d) out of the woods, , 9. She was so ... because she had won the lottery., a) exciting, b) satisfying, c) nervous, d) excited, , LEVELS, , 17.1 had never seen anything ... it before. It's, incredible., a) the same as, b) as, c) like, d) similar, 18. If they see you do that, you'll get into ..., a) problems, b) trouble, c) mess, d) filth, 19. Joan of Arc was condemned to the ..., a) stake, b) bonfire, c) stack, d) fireworks, 20. They carried ... the conversation as they walked, in the park., a) out, b) at, c) on, d) over, , 147
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. That wasn't an accident, they did it ..., a) by the way, b) by intention, c) on purpose, d) on intentionally, , 3. There is no sugar left, so we'll have to do ..., a) out of it, b) off it, c) with not it, d) without, 4. It was impossible that the ship ... another night., a) would survive, b) should survive, c) should outlive, d) would outlive, , 6. The company wants me to take the post, but I, won't ... to it., a) admit, b) accept, c) agree, d) allow, , E, , Y, , 11. But ... this time the weather changed, drastically., a) for, b) during, c) already, d) since, , 2. She said: "If only I ... a little more experience!", a) had had, b) would have, c) would have had, d) will have, , 5. The boat continued sinking ... their efforts., a) despite of, b) in spite of, c) although, d) however, , L, , 12. She was awarded the first ... in the beauty, contest., a) premium, b) price, c) prize, d) reward, 13. Young people soon get ... their first lost love., a) over, b) under, c) below, d) on, 14. After putting her foot in it, she felt very ..., a) embarrassed, b) confused, c) nervous, d) shameful, 15. The rest of the men looked ... as he dug the hole., a) at, b) on, c) in, d) over, 16. ... this time we were all frozen stiff., a) For, b) On, c) By, d) In, , 7. There was a thick ... of icing on my birthday, cake., a) layer, b) cover, c) coating, d) level, , 17. C.O.D. stands ... "Cash On Delivery"., a) for, b) as, c) like, d) by, , 8. Work won't do you any ..., don't worry., a) ill, b) harm, c) hurt, d) bad, , 18. He had expected ... during the voyage., a) being alone, b) to be alone, c) being lonely, d) to be only, , 9. The two hooligans were killed in the car ..., a) blow, b) shock, c) hit, d) crash, , 19. He noticed there was a case ... his on the, rack., a) like, b) the same that, c) similar than, d) as, , 10. All the hotels in Rome were full so we stayed, at a ... town., a) nearby, b) neighbour, c) close, d) near, , 20. That man, ... he was, didn't appeal to me., a) whomever, b) however, c) whoever, d) whichever, , 148
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1000, , TESTS, , LEVELS, , 1. The sails collapsed as the wind died ..., a) gradually, b) regularly, c) constantly, d) fairly, , 11. They all went to the airport to see the king ..., a) off, b) out, c) away, d) goodbye, , 2. To climb that cliff was completely ..., a) beyond the reach, b) out of touch, c) out of the question d) off the point, , 12. The fog cleared ... and then I could see her still, watching., a) every time, b) from time to time, c) for the time being, d) at the time, , 3. They did the task ..., a) the better they could, b) as best they could, c) they better they might, d) as best they may, , 13. He felt great when he saw his name ..., a) in published, b) in press, c) in print, d) print, 14. I'm not running the marathon. I am ..., a) off fitness, b) out of condition, c) off condition, d) out of fitness, , 4. The only way out was ... up to the road., a) to stagger, b) slipping, c) sliding, d) scrambling, 5. We can have our picnic. The weather is going to, ... fine., a) turn out, b) turn in, c) turn down, d) turn over, 6. The old woman ... out of the window and caught, sight of him., a) viewed, b) regarded, c) glanced, d) glimpsed, 7. Well, I hope he doesn't make us ... all over again., a) start, b) to begin, c) starting, d) began, 8. He has really made a quick ... from his flu., a) recover, b) recovery, c) relief, d) get better, 9. The policeman, his arm as the car approached., a) rose, b) arose, c) raised, d) lift, , 15. Mr and Mrs Evans live in another cottage ..., a) nearby, b) near, c) nearer, d) close, 16. You work it out. I'm hopeless at ..., a) sums, b) figures, c) counting, d) characters, 17. In this country an orphan is brought up by a, a) stepfather, c) guardian, , b) father-in law, d) warden, , 18. Their engagement was broken ... shortly, afterwards., a) off, b) out, c) over, d) down, 19. This photograph was ... twenty years ago., a) caught, b) taken, c) done, d) made, 20. The firm gave him a golden watch when he, , 10. He was completely soaked ... of the umbrella., a) instead, b) although, c) despite of, d) in spite of, , a) retired, c) resigned, , 149, , b) pensioned, d) dismissed
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S, , T, , A, , N, , 1. They were people with not much money but ..., liked living well., a) whom, b) which, c) who, d) whose, , L, , E, , Y, , 11. He ... to her for his blunder., a) excused, b) apologised, c) pardoned, d) forgave, , 2. Nowhere was there any sign of rushing, hurrying, ... violence., a) or, b) nor, c) neither, d) but, 3. The young woman ... again to the ground to pick, another rose., a) leant, b) bent, c) inclined, d) fell, , 12. You ... me that you couldn't do it. Now it's too, late., a) should tell, b) ought to tell, c) had to tell, d) ought to have told, 13. The old tramp ... on the bunk fully clothed., a) was laying, b) was lying, c) laid, d) had laid, , 4. Maggie got up and ... quietly towards the door., a) rushed, b) stumbled, c) sprang, d) crept, , 14. There was a large audience listening to his ... on, Cervantes., a) lecture, b) rehearsal, c) recital, d) conference, , 5. They all seemed ... just after the earthquake., There was nobody around., a) to have left, b) they left, c) to be leaving, d) that they had left, , 15. The people in the room waited for the eerie, sound ..., a) to reproduce, b) to be repeated, c) to repeat, d) to be recurred, , 6. He forgot for a moment the caution ... he had, been trained., a) which, b) to which, c) with which, d) what, , 16. The eerie sound came again ... a moment., a) at, b) on, c) in, d) during, 17. The heavy stone shattered the window, , 7. The sight of him made her ... in surprise., a) to exclaim, b) excite, c) cry out, d) to cry, , a) pane, c) sheet, , 8. Mrs Print ... the paper carefully and put it in the, envelope., a) folded, b) bent, c) turned, d) curved, 9. By the time we ... to the ground the match will be, over., a) shall get, b) get, c) shall arrive, d) arrive, 10. If only they ... such a long time to get here!, a) hadn't taken, b) wouldn't have taken, c) weren't taking, d) wouldn't take, , b) glass, d) crystal, , 18. The meeting ... sooner than expected., a) broke through, b) broke up, c) stopped off, d) came off, 19. Old Charlie is not as honest as he ..., a) makes up, b) gives over, c) claims up, d) makes out, 20. She chose a colourful ... paper for her Christmas, presents., a) wrapping, b) packing, c) covering, d) involving, , 150
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1000, , TESTS, , 1. The poor woman has fainted. Wait till she comes, a) back, c) round, , b) again, d) out, , 2. We've run ... salt. Ask the neighbour for some., a) off, b) down, c) away with, d) out of, 3. This mountain road is full of ..., a) bends, b) crosses, c) folds, d) curls, 4. The police are offering a ... for any information., a) prize, b) reward, c) award, d) price, 5. He was ... of killing the old tramp., a) arrested, b) charged, c) accused, d) blamed, , 12. ... I couldn't undertand how it worked. Now I, can see it., a) At, first, b) For a start, c) Starting, d) On principle, 13. This British firm has bought the company and, ... it., a) got over it, b) taken it over, c) overtaken it, d) over come it, 14. I must apologise ... late., a) for to be, c) for being, , b) of to be, d) in being, , 16. If I hadn't turned at the crossing, I ... it., a) had found, b) should have found, c) would have found d) would find, , 7. He was so good at writing that ... was expected, to win., a) no one other, b) not other, c) no other, d) not another, , 17. There was a ... holding beautiful flowers., a) glass, b) vase, c) mug, d) bucket, , 8. He had heard Miss Brown ... that his was the best, painting., a) tell, b) say, c) to say, d) to tell, , 10. I ... to inform you that your son is dead., a) sorry, b) regret, c) feel, d) respect, , 11. You'll see that you ... have arrived at a better, time., a) can't, b) may not, c) couldn't, d) might, , 15. The Daily News has not come out today due to, a paper ..., a) shortage, b) scarce, c) lack, d) deficit, , 6. It was very difficult to ... the castle till you got, near., a) make out, b) make up, c) see up, d) do out, , 9. She ... me that the order will reach here next, week., a) assured, b) confirmed, c) insisted, d) undertook, , LEVELS, , 18. The way she smiles reminds me ... my mother., a) of, b) at, c) to, d) from, 19. He didn't switch the light on ... not to wake, them up., a) so that, b) so as, c) for, d) that he did, 20. She was in the room but she didn't ... turn, towards me., a) only, b) just, c) even, d) rather, , 151
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S, , T, , A, , N, , L, , E, , Y, , 1. "For Pete's ... stop that," she said., a) love, b) behalf, c)sake, d)reason, , 11. Did she ... the exam?, a) go in for, c) enter into, , 2. He was ... on the grass reading a magazine., a) lying, b) laying, c)laid, d)lay"", , 12. The dog was ... by a truck., a) fallen down, b) tripped up, c) run over, d) knocked out, , 3. Just the two of us moving this huge piano is ..., a) not a chance, b) out of the question, c) off the bargain, d) off the mark, , 13. You'd never ... that on your own, would you?, a) think of doing, b) think to do, c) pretend to doing, d) pretend doing, , 4. The guide was ... us that this castle is as old as the, hills., a) explaining, b) remarking, c) explaining to, d) saying, , 14. On the night before he ... he told them he'd, stay., a) was to leave, b) would be to leave, c) must have left, d) must be left, , 5. All his ... were sticking out of his old shoes., a) tips, b) fingers, c) thumbs, d) toes, , 15. He wants a job which will give him greater ..., a) space, b) movement, c) place, d) scope, , 6. They got married although their parents didn't, give their ..., a) consent, b) permit, c) allowance, d) letting, , 16. We had ... lovely weather during our holiday!, a) such a, b) rather a, c) such, d) quite, , b) take place in, d) form part of, , 17. Don't bother, don't put yourself ... for me., a) up, b) out, c) over, d) away, , 7. Didn't you ... why I made you do that?, a) never wonder, b) ever wonder, c) never wander, d) ever wander, 8. Everything went wrong, ..., it was a disaster., a) in small, b) abbreviated, c) in short, d) in brief words, , 18. The old witch went ... a rage when she heard the, news., a) into, b) in, c) out on, d) over, , 9. They were ... for two hours in the traffic, and, arrived late., a) kept off, b) hold on, c) put back, d) held back, , 19. It's about time you ... the washing up., a) do, b) would do, c) did, d) made, , 10. Well, yes, I agree with you ... but not completely., a) until a certain point b) to some point, c) to some extent, d) until a certain extent, , 20. At long last she stopped talking and hung ..., a) on, b) over, c) down, d) up, , 152