Grammar test-1, anusiek27

Grammar test-1

Grammar test-1, anusiek27

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matrix intermediate

UNIT 2

grammar test

1 Write A, THE or no article to complete these sentences:.

1 ____ war is a terrible thing.

2 We left _____ Netherlands and crossed to _____ United Kingdom.

3 Where’s ____ electric heater? I can’t find it.

4 Jim plays ____ piano very well.

5 Jack is in ____ hospital and can’t go to ____ school.

6 There’s ____ strange person at ____ door.

7 ____ friend of mine, Sally Milton wanted to become ____ dancer when she was ____ girl.

8 What time do you start ____ work in the morning?

9 I don’t like ____ talkative people.

10 Everyone in ____ class agreed that ____ happiness is important.

____ / 16

2 Choose the best answers to complete these sentences:

1 Mary looked absolutely ___________________ when I told her I was worried.

a – unbelievable b – incredible c - astounded

2 He knocked my drink over and I don’t think it was an accident. I’m sure it was done ___________________.

a – intentionally b – certainly c - directly

3 People should sort ______ their own problems.

a – up b – out c – off

4 He lost his job but a company in town is _________________ more staff at the moment so he might be lucky there.

a – looking b – finding c - recruiting

5 The journalist was asking silly questions and the _______________ didn’t know what to answer.

a – interviewer b – interviewe c - interviewee

____ /5

3 Fill in the gaps with up, off, through, or away.

1 I’m sorry. I can’t put _______ with his behaviour any longer.

2 The hotels are full. So would you put me _______ for a couple of night?

3 Don’t put _______ seeing your dentist.

4 hello, are you still there? I’m putting you ________ to Mrs. Jones now.

5 I’ve never seen such an untidy room! Put your things _______ at once!

____ / 13

4 Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given in brackets.

1 The road repair work is nearing __________________ (COMPLETE)

2 She has given the police a very detailed ________________ (DESCRIBE) of the robber.

3 She received ________________ (RECOGNISE) for her many achievements.

4 Do you have any ________________ (INFORM) about train times?

5 My watch is very ______________ (RELY) so I’m not sure of the correct time.

6 We’re going to the first of the two ______________ (perform).

7 The terrible make-up makes her look most ______________ (ATTRACT).

8 The British are famous for their ______________ (TOLERANT).

9 Don’t be so ______________ (PATIENCE)! I’m quire sure they’ll be here soon.

10 I often get _______________ (MISTAKE) for my sister because we look so alike.

____ / 10

5 Put the verbs in the correct tense, present simple or present continuous.

Dear Karen,

I __________________ (HAVE) a great time here in England. My university term don’t start until the autumn, so I __________________ (take) the opportunity to improve my English. I __________________ (STAY) with some English friends who __________________ (OWN) a farm. On weekdays I __________________ (catch) a bus into Torguay to go to language classes. I __________________ (MAKE) good progress, I think. At weekends I __________________ (help) on the farm. At the moment they __________________ (HARVEST) the corn and they __________________ (NEED) all the help they can get. It’s quite hard work, but I __________________ (LIKE) it. I __________________ (DEVELOP) some strong muscles! __________________ (you / COME) to visit me at Christmas? I __________________ (SPEND) the winter holiday here at the farm. My friends __________________ (WANT) to meet you and there’s plenty of space. But you must bring your warmest clothes. It __________________ (GET) very cold here in the winter. Let me know as soon as you decide. And tell me what you’re doing these days. Do you miss me?

Love,

Paul

____ / 15

6 Put the verbs in the correct tense, present simple or present continuous, present perfect or past simple.

1 I _______________________ (already / post) the letter.

2 When _______________________ (you / leave) the hotel last night?

3 What _______________________ (your father / do)? – He’s an architect.

4 The train is never late. It _______________________ (always / leave) on time.

5 Hurry up! Everybody _____________________ (wait) for you.

6 You’re lost your key again! You _______________________ (always /lose) your key!

7 Look at the river. It ______________________ (flow) very fast today – much faster than usual.

8 Jill is interested in politic but she _______________________ (not belong) to a political party.

9 You’re very quiet. What _______________________ (you / think) about?

10 _______________________ (you / drive) a care before?

11 The car _______________________ (break) down again yesterday.

____ / 11

7 Fill in: yet, already, since, for, usually, tonight, how long, ever, at the moment or still.

1 I don’t think Frank has _______________ been to a live concert. Why don’t we take him to one for his birthday?

2 I haven’t seen Louise _______________ Jeff’s wedding. I wonder what’s happened to her.

3 I don’t know _______________ Jack’s been working on that project, but it seems like weeks.

4 Mr Louis hasn’t rung me back about the contract _______________.

5 We’re meeting some friends for a meal _______________. Would you like to come along?

6 Pam has _______________ finished her test and I’ve only done half of mine.

7 Patrick _______________ gets to school at eight o’clock sharp, but it’s half past and he hasn’t arrived yet.

8 Are you _______________ reading that book, or have you started another one?

9 I’m trying to finish cleaning up _______________. Can you ring back later?

10 My neighbour has lived in that house _______________ nearly 60 years.

____ / 10

8 Fill in: since or for.

David Jones has been working for the same company 1) _________ 20 years. He has been a supervisor 2) _________ 1991 and he quite likes the work, but he hasn’t been thinking about changing jobs 3) _________ he discovered that he has a real talent for garden design. He has been studying garden design part-time 4) _________ two years and 5) _________ last month he has been preparing for his final examination. David has been interested in gardening 6) _________ he was a child and he has known 7) _________ years that this present job was not the best one for him. He has been much happier 8) _________ he started the course and 9) _________ weeks he has been looking forward to the tour that his college has organised. 10) _________ David started the course, his wife has become interested as well and now they are talking about setting up business together.

____ / 10

matrix intermediate

UNIT 2

grammar test

1 Write A, THE or no article to complete these sentences:.

11 / war is a terrible thing.

12 We left The Netherlands and crossed to The United Kingdom.

13 Where’s the electric heater? I can’t find it.

14 Jim plays the piano very well.

15 Jack is in / hospital and can’t go to / school.

16 There’s a strange person at the door.

17 A friend of mine, Sally Milton wanted to become a dancer when she was a girl.