1

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. Carol needs .......... potatoes for lunch. 2. Where are the eggs?  .......... in aisle 6.

a.  a a.  They're

b.  some b.  It's
c.  any c.  It

3. Sorry. We don't have .......... grapes. 4. Steven .......... need any ice cream.

a.  a a.  do
b.  some b.  don't
c.  any c.  doesn't

5. Where .......... the apples? 6. Where's the ice cream? .......... in aisle 9.

a.  is a.  They're

b.  am b.  It's
c.  are c.  It

7. There .......... any meat. 8. I need .......... lettuce.

a.  is a.  a head of

b.  isn't b.  any
c.  aren't c.  a

9. This fruit is .......... ripe.  10. She wants a .......... of tomato paste. 

a.  too a.  can

b.  no b.  loaf
c.  both a and b c.  dozen

TEST 2

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. Where's the milk?  2. Where are the bananas?

a.  I like milk. a.  They're behind the apples.

b.  In the dairy section. b.  They're ripe.
c.  It's cold. c.  We have some nice bananas.

3. Do you have any grapes?  4. Do you have any apples?

a.  No, thanks. a.  Yes. They're next to the

b.  Sorry, we're out of grapes. grapes.
c.  I don't need any grapes. b.  No, thanks.
c.  These look good.

5. How much cereal do you need?  6. Do you need any vegetables? 

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a.  I need three boxes. a.  They aren't fresh.

b.  I don't. b.  Yes. I need some ice cream.
c.  It's $ 3.00. c.  Yes, I do.

7. How many apples do you need?  8. Do you have any hamburger meat? 

a.  Six gallons. a.  No. There isn't any.

b.  Six. b.  No. We're out of hamburger
c.  Six heads. meat.
c.  Both a and b.

9. What month is it?  10. Do you like chicken? 

a.  It's January. a.  Here it is.

b.  It's spring. b.  Which ones?
c.  It's hot. c.  Yes. It's delicious.

TEST 3

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. How .......... apples do you need?  2. There .......... any donuts.

a.  much a.  are

b.  many b.  aren't
c.  big c.  isn't

3. How much .......... the beer?  4. How much are the tomatoes? Which .......? 

a.  are a.  one

b.  is b.  ones
c.  have c.  some

5. I .......... like spaghetti. 6. How much .......... the bananas?

a.  don't a.  does

b.  doesn't b.  is
c.  no c.  are

7. How .......... it taste? 8. I don't like ..........

a.  does a.  carrot

b.  - (nothing) b.  carrots
c.  do c.  a carrot

9. How much is the ice cream?  10. I'd like .......... mushrooms. 
.......... $ 2.99 a quart.
a.  It's a.  any
b.  It b.  some
c.  They're c.  a
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TEST 4

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. How much are the eggs?  2. Where are the carrots?

a.  Two dozen. a.  Yes, they are.

b.  They're behind the bananas. b.  In fall.
c.  They're are 69 cents a dozen. c.  They're next to the onions.

3. How do you like the strawberries?  4. Which one do you want?

a.  They're very good. a.  The red one.

b.  Yes, they are. b.  The big one.
c.  They're very expensive. c.  Both a and b.

5. Where was John on Friday night?  6. Was the weather nice? 

a.  He was at a job interview. a.  No, it wasn't.

b.  He was in Denver. b.  The hotel was nice.
c.  Both a and b. c.  It was delicious.

7. My mother is seventy-six.  8. Was John in Denver yesterday? 

a.  Really? a.  He's watching TV.

b.  That's not too ripe. b.  Yes, he was.
c.  Both a and b. c.  In Denver.

9. What did you do last night?  10. Did John decide to take the job?  

a.  Yes, I did. a.  Really?

b.  No. I didn't work. b.  Yes, he did.
c.  I watched TV. c.  He's at work.

TEST 5

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. .......... you work yesterday?  2. What .......... last Wednesday?

a.  Was a.  she did

b.  Did b.  did she do
c.  Do c.  did she

3. What .......... he do last night?  4. Susan .......... watch TV last Saturday. 

a.  did a.  didn't

b.  was b.  - (nothing)
c.  both a and b c.  wasn't

5. Did you .......... to Susan? 6. Jake .......... to find Mike.

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a.  talk a.  try

b.  talks b.  tried
c.  talked c.  tryed

7. My mother was born .......... 1945. 8. Our dog was born .......... May 15.

a.  on a.  at
b.  in b.  in
c.  at c.  on

9. She studied Spanish .......... two years. 10. I worked .......... 8:00 to 5:00.

a.  from a.  to

b.  for b.  at
c.  at c.  from

TEST 6

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. What did Susan and John do yesterday?  2. Did you play tennis yesterday?

a.  They were in Stamford. a.  I worked today.

b.  They worked. b.  No, I didn't.
c.  Yes, they did. c.  Both a and b.

3. Where was Walt Disney born?  4. How long did you watch TV?

a.  In 1901. a.  At home.

b.  He was a movie producer. b.  For three hours.
c.  In the United States. c.  Yesterday.

5. What did he study in college?  6. When did you work in New York? 

a.  At the exercise class. a.  For five years.

b.  Journalism. b.  In an office.
c.  For four years. c.  From 1987 to 1989.

7. When did you last give a party?  8. Who won? 

a.  At my apartment. a.  The Celtics.

b.  A month ago. b.  The Mets.
c.  For two weeks. c.  Both a and b.

9. What was the score?  10. Did you know about the competition? 

a.  The Indians won. a.  Yes, I knew all about it.
b.  Yes, it was. b.  Yes, I know.
c.  It was 84 to 75. c.  Both a and b.
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TEST 7

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. The Celtics .......... the game last night. 2. Did she .......... I was here?

a.  win a.  knew

b.  wins b.  know
c.  won c.  knows

3. Did the Giants ..........? 4. She .......... an audition in Miami last week. 

a.  lost a.  had

b.  lose b.  has
c.  beat c.  was

5. Carol .......... for one hour everyday. 6. I was a writer .......... ten years.

a.  exercises a.  from

b.  exercised b.  for
c.  is exercise c.  by

7. When .......... going to leave? 8. Was Linda surprised? Yes, she .......... 

a.  John is a.  did

b.  is John b.  were
c.  John c.  was

9. She .......... a white suit yesterday. 10. Did he .......... the news? 

a.  is wearing a.  heard

b.  wears b.  hear
c.  wore c.  listened to

TEST 8

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. Do you have a minute?  2. What was his job?

a.  It's six o'clock. a.  He was terrific.

b.  Sure. b.  He was a carpenter.
c.  Both a and b. c.  He worked.

3. Where did he go?  4. How long did you go to school?

a.  To Los Angeles. a.  Yes, I did.

b.  On Friday. b.  Twelve years.
c.  From 1975 to 1977. c.  In Paris.

5. When did he graduate?  6. Can you just give me a chance? 

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a.  From New York University. a.  I want to help you, but I can't.
b.  For five years. b.  Thank you.
c.  In 1986. c.  I'm a good writer.

7. Can I help you?  8. How do you like the fish? 

a.  Yes. A table for two, please. a.  No.

b.  It's delicious. b.  It's excellent.
c.  How do you like it? c.  Fish, please.

9. Would you like to order now?  10. Would you like cauliflower or carrots? 

a.  Yes. I like chicken. a.  Yes, I do.

b.  Yes. I'd like the chicken. b.  Carrots, please.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

INTERMEDIATE

TEST 1

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. Madonna and Julia Roberts are .......... than 2. New York has  .......... skyscrapers than
Glenda Smith. Uruguay.
a.  famous a.  more
b.  famouser b.  - (nothing)
c.  more famous  c.  much

3. Jennifer's younger .......... Samuel. 4. Buenos Aires is .......... more crowded.

a.  that a.  very

b.  more b.  much
c.  than c.  many

5. I have a .......... salary than I did before. 6. My briefcase is .......... than Peter's.

a.  good a.  too heavy

b.  better b.  heavier
c.  more better c.  heavy

7. The people are .......... in Bogotá. 8. It's the .......... building in Burgos.

a.  more nice a.  oldest

b.  nicer b.  most old
c.  more nicer c.  more oldest

9. Ken's is the best restaurant .......... town.  10. Sylvia's .......... than Muriel. 

a.  of a.  more intelligent

b.  in b.  intelligenter
c.  on c.  intelligent
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TEST 2

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. Jeff is 28, and Samuel is 33.  2. Maybe we can get together soon.

a.  Jeff is older than Samuel. a.  That would be nice.

b.  Samuel is younger than Jeff. b.  Great!
c.  Samuel is older than Jeff. c.  Both a and b.

3. The red car costs $12,000; the blue one, 4. The female viewers are going to love his
$15,000; and the white one, $23,000.  new performance.
a.  The white car is the most a.  I think too.
expensive. b.  I think so too.
b.  The red car is the less c.  I think with you.
expensive.
c.  Both a and b.

5. Here's a picture of my baby.  6. Which do you like the best? 

a.  Isn't that the most beautiful a.  I like Santiago de Chile.
baby! b.  Montevideo.
b.  Isn't that the ugliest baby! c.  Both a and b.
c.  Isn't that the worst baby!

7. I think he's very handsome.  8. Which sweater is the best? 

a.  I agree. a.  The yellow one.

b.  I disagree. b.  The first one.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

9. Whose car is it?  10. Whose cameras are these? 

a.  It's his. a.  They're mine.

b.  It's Monica's. b.  They're my cameras.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

TEST 3

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. This film is directed .......... Spielberg.  2. My car is .......... same as yours.

a.  of a.  - (nothing)

b.  for b.  the
c.  by c.  as

3. The accident was .......... at 2:00 p.m.  4. That's not ....... sandwich. 
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a.  report a.  your

b.  reported b.  you
c.  reporting c.  yours

5. I look .......... my father. 6. .......... the boss in this office?

a.  as a.  Whose

b.  like b.  Who's
c.  as same as c.  What's

7. The walls .......... blue and red. 8. The Louvre Museum isn't .......... in Korea.

a.  aren't painted a.  locate

b.  painted b.  located
c.  didn't paint c.  locates

9. America is .......... with a capital letter. 10. Those keys are Diana's. They're .......... 

a.  write a.  hers

b.  wrote b.  yours
c.  written c.  ours

TEST 4

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. Whose house is on Elm Avenue?  2. Whose is it?

a.  Mike's. a.  It's probably Mary's.

b.  Mike. b.  It's the same as yours.
c.  Both a and b. c.  It's different from Mary's.

3. What are your shoes made of?  4. Which one do you want?

a.  Leather. a.  The red one.

b.  Silver. b.  The big one.
c.  Tobacco. c.  Both a and b.

5. How old is this picture?  6. How large is the kitchen? 

a.  It's dated 1640. a.  It's ten feet by ten feet.
b.  It's 1640. b.  It has four rooms.
c.  It's worth a fortune. c.  It's on the fourth floor.

7. How is the name Sennett spelled?  8. I want to report an accident. 

a.  With double n and double t. a.  What kind of accident?

b.  With two n's and two t's. b.  Who was it?
c.  Both a and b. c.  What do you think?

9. Tim's a very cute boy. Sheila's a very cute 10. Do you know how was their President
girl. killed?  
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a.  He's cuter than she is. a.  He was murdered.

b.  He isn't cute. b.  At midnight.
c.  He's as cute as she is.  c.  In 1920.

TEST 5

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. Let's .......... to the Aquarium.   2. Why don't you .......... down?

a.  to go a.  to sit

b.  going b.  sitting
c.  go c.  sit

3. When I grew up, there .......... much 4. There .......... any hot water in my building
pollution.  yesterday. 
a.  weren't a.  weren't
b.  wasn't b.  was
c.  isn't c.  wasn't

5. The sign says ".......... ENTER". 6. .......... is bad for you. 

a.  NO a.  Cigarettes

b.  DO NOT b.  The cigarette
c.  NOT c.  Cigarette

7. This coat isn't .......... for me. 8. I need .......... help.

a.  enough big a.  some

b.  big enough b.  a
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

9. The show's beginning in .......... minutes. 10. I'd like .......... sugar in my coffee. 

a.  a a.  a few

b.  a little b.  a little
c.  a few c.  any

TEST 6

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. Why do you want to exchange this skirt? 2. That air conditioner costs $2000. 

a.  It isn't big enough. a.  That's a lot of money.

b.  It's the wrong size. b.  That's too expensive.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

3. Why don't you like this?  4. The scissors are .......... the lamp.
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a.  The color isn't bright enough. a.  on

b.  I don't like the color. b.  next to
c.  Both a and b. c.  between

5. I'm very sorry.  6. DANGER AHEAD 

a.  It's all right. a.  You'd better drive carefully.

b.  Thanks. b.  You'd better not drive too fast.
c.  Please apologize. c.  Both a and b..

7. Why didn't you call me?  8. What's wrong with these pants? 

a.  I was sick. a.  They're too tight.

b.  I didn't have any telephone b.  They're too perfect.
service. c.  Both a and b.
c.  Both a and b.

9. Who was on the phone?  10. Are you all set? 

a.  No one important. a.  Thanks.

b.  A friend. b.  Yes, I'm ready.
c.  Both a and b. c.  That's OK.

TEST 7

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. Philip arrived home .......... midnight. 2. Harry cut  .......... when he was cooking. 
a.  on a.  his
b.  by b.  himself
c.  in c.  him

3. If you don't understand a word, look .......... 4. Please turn .......... the CD player.
in your dictionary.
a.  it up a.  off
b.  up it b.  on
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

5. To turn on the television, pull this ..........  6. Write .......... 

a.  out a.  down the answer

b.  off b.  the answer down
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

7. They live .......... themselves. 8. He .......... furniture when he felt a pain in

his chest. 
a.  with a.  was moving
b.  by b.  is moving
c.  to c.  will move
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9. .......... you please say that a little louder?  10. The TV show is .......... directed by Dennis.

a.  Do a.  beautiful

b.  Would b.  beautifully
c.  Both a and b. c.  more beautiful

TEST 8

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. Excuse me. Is it OK to smoke here? 2. Everything is terrible right now.

a.  No. Could you smoke outside? a.  I'm glad to hear that. 
b.  Yes. Can't you put it out? b.  I'm sorry to hear that.
c.  Yes. Don't smoke here. c.  Both a and b.

3. Steven Spielberg is a good director.  4. Your English is very good. 

a.  That's wonderful. a.  You're nice to say that.

b.  I agree. b.  Do you really mean that?
c.  That's great. c.  Both a and b.

5. My father lost his job. 6. What did he do when the phone rang?

a.  That's terrible. a.  He answered it.

b.  That's awful. b.  He was answering it.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

7. Can you understand this?  8. Can I take what I want? 

a.  No. It's too difficult. a.  Sure. Help yourself.

b.  No. It's too large. b.  Sure. Take it by yourself.
c.  No. It weighs a lot. c.  Sure. Take yourself.

9. Should I turn off the television? 10. How does this work?

a.  Yes, turn it. a.  Turn it to the left.

b.  Yes, turn off. b.  Pull it out.
c.  Yes, turn it off. c.  Both a and b.

HIGH INTERMEDIATE

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. They .......... in Boston tomorrow morning. 2. They  .......... the deal next month.

a.  arrive a.  are closing

b.  are arriving b.  will close
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

3. Jessie enjoys .......... languages. 4. She's been married .......... October.

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a.  learning a.  for

b.  to learn b.  since
c.  learn c.  Both a and b

5. I've .......... him for a long time. 6. How .......... !!!

a.  know a.  disappoint

b.  knew b.  disappointing
c.  known c.  a pity

7. Ben is .......... about his new apartment. 8. How long .......... worked here?

a.  exciting a.  you have

b.  excitement b.  have you
c.  excited c.  you

9. Who brings .......... ? 10. She should stop .......... about her job.

a.  the mail to you a.  to worry

b.  you the mail b.  worrying
c.  Both a and b c.  worry

TEST 2

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. What's up? 2. What flight is Mr. Davidson on?

a.  It's on the top floor. a.  New York.

b.  We're doing a research on b.  303.
computers.  c.  7:30.
c.  Both a and b.

3. Does he plan to stop his studies, or does he 4. I understand you're going to be president of
plan to finish them?  the new company.
a.  Yes, he does. a.  Yes. I take over as president in
b.  He can't. May. 
c.  He plans to finish his studies. b.  Yes. That's right. 
c.  Both a and b.

5. Anything to drink?  6. They're going to Korea for their vacation.

a.  Yes. A large coffee. a.  How interesting. 

b.  Yes. A cheeseburger, please. b.  That sounds exciting.
c.  Yes. With everything. c.  Both a and b.

7. Have they fixed the television yet? 8. I've been to Paris.

a.  Yes. They've already done it. a.  I've been there too.
b.  No. They haven't done it yet. b.  I've never been there.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.
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9. Have you ever been to Cairo? 10. How about the baby's room?

a.  Yes, many times. a.  It has already been carpeted.

b.  Yes, ever. b.  Carpets have already been put
c.  Yes, never. down.
c.  Both a and b.

TEST 3

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. Monica has a college degree, and 2. Since Maria left, Jennifer .......... on an
Daniel .......... too. archaeology story.
a.  has a.  has been working
b.  does b.  has be working
c.  doesn't c.  has been worked

3. Could you please fill out this job .......... ? 4. Ben .......... help me with my work.

a.  apply a.  isn't busy enough to

b.  application b.  isn't too busy to
c.  applicant c.  is too busy to

5. These ducks come from New 6. Can you tell me where .......... located here?
Zealand; .......... ducks come from Europe.
a.  the other a.  the farm is
b.  the others b.  is the farm
c.  others c.  does the farm

7. If you get .......... my umbrella, you won't 8. Look at those things. I wonder
get wet. what .......... 
a.  down a.  they're
b.  under b.  it is
c.  over c.  they are

9. Maria .......... Mabel a secret about her 10. George hasn't worked in an office before,
office. and I haven't ..........  
a.  told a.  too
b.  told to b.  either
c.  said to c.  neither

TEST 4

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. This room is a mess. 2. Why is Sheila qualified for the job?

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a.  No, it isn't. I think it's not a.  She has a résumé.
clean. b.  She's had a lot of experience.
b.  No, it isn't. I think it's clean. c.  She applied in person.
c.  Yes, it is. I think it's clean.

3. When are you available to start work?  4. What nationality is she?

a.  I can start immediately. a.  I don't know. She might be

b.  On April 15th. Colombian.
c.  Both a and b. b.  I don't know. She may be
Colombian.
c.  Both a and b.

5. Can you come to our party on Saturday?  6. Diana stayed up all night last night.

a.  No, I won't be able to. a.  She must be on a diet today. 
b.  No, I can't. b.  She must be tired today.
c.  Both a and b. c.  She must be staying up all
night.

7. Can you keep an eye on things for today? 8. Where's Maria?

a.  I don't know. My eyes hurt a a.  I don't know. She might be at
lot. home.
b.  I'll try. b.  Maybe she is at home.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

9. How old is she? 10. Have another piece of cake.

a.  I have no idea how old she is. a.  I'm pleased.
b.  I don't know how old is she. b.  With pleasure.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Welcome.

TEST 5

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. When will your son be .......... to read? 2. Years ago, women .......... cook quickly.

a.  enough old a.  can't

b.  old enough b.  couldn't
c.  too old c.  could

3. Len is .......... his best to find out about it. 4. I .......... rather have chicken for dinner.

a.  making a.  will

b.  doing b.  'd
c.  makes c.  'll

5. Years ago, people made their clothes  ........ 6. I could stay up all night when I was 25, but
.. now I ..........
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a.  by hand a.  couldn't

b.  at hand b.  can't
c.  on hand c.  can

7. Television reporters .......... good money. 8. I used .......... tennis when I was young.

a.  do a.  to play

b.  win b.  to playing
c.  make c.  playing

9. Buenos Aires isn't a small country 10. In the past, people did .......... modern
village ..........  appliances.
a.  still a.  with
b.  already b.  without
c.  anymore c.  against

TEST 6

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. You should eat your sandwich. 2. Would you like to go to a movie tonight?

a.  I can't. It's too big to finish. a.  I'd love to, but I'm too busy to
b.  I can't. It isn't big enough to go.
finish. b.  No, I can stand it.
c.  I can't. It isn't too big to finish. c.  Both a and b.

3. Does he still jog in the park?  4. Mark is exactly the way I remembered him.

a.  No, not anymore. a.  You're right. He's changed

b.  No, he still jogs there. overnight. 
c.  Both a and b. b.  I agree. He hasn't changed a
bit. 
c.  I agree. He has changed a lot.

5. This meal is excellent.  6. Did you accept the job?

a.  Yes. I'm a great cook, aren't I? a.  No. I decided to take it back. 
b.  Yes. Ann is a great cook, isn't b.  No. I decided to pass it up.
she? c.  Both a and b.
c.  Both a and b.

7. Would you like another cup of this 8. Would you rather own your own business or
colombian coffee? work for someone else?
a.  No, thanks. It's getting late. a.  I'd rather own my own
b.  OK. I'm leaving. Where's my business.
coat? b.  I'd prefer to own my own
c.  Both a and b. business.
c.  Both a and b.

9. I'm too tired to go on working on this report 10. What do you think about tomorrow
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today. meeting?
a.  Why don't you go home? a.  I think a lot.
b.  Can't you just go home? b.  I think it'll be important.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

TEST 7

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. He's looking forward to .......... with his 2. I .......... I'd rather have fish instead of
future boss tomorrow. chicken.
a.  talk a.  think
b.  talking b.  hope
c.  will talk c.  Both a and b

3. Thank you so much for .......... me to your 4. If I .......... Rachel, I'd never get married.
house.
a.  invite a.  am
b.  to invite b.  was
c.  inviting c.  were

5. Everyone hopes Jeff and his wife .......... be 6. When is the new secretary .......... to start
happy in their new life. working? 
a.  will a.  timed
b.  would b.  scheduled
c.  should c.  programmed

7. - It's late and I'm really hungry.  8. Everybody .......... he would stay at the
- So ..........  company.
a.  am I. a.  hope
b.  do I. b.  wishes
c.  have I. c.  are hoping

9. Liza .......... any big decoration changes at 10. If I had a million dollars, I'd .......... my own
first. business.
a.  would no make a.  started
b.  wouldn't make b.  start
c.  Both a and b c.  starting

TEST 8

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. What would you do if you were Mary? 2. I have a telegram to read to you.
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a.  I'd move to Boston. a.  I wish they aren't bad news.
b.  Yes, I would. b.  I hope it isn't bad news.
c.  I would move at Boston. c.  I hope it isn't good news.

3. Joanna would like to leave Sony & Co.  4. When you have a great time, you ...

a.  So would Martha. a.  become bored. 

b.  Me too. b.  enjoy yourself. 
c.  Both a and b. c.  have not fun enough.

5. Would you please make a toast?  6. When you hesitate, you ...

a.  OK. Here's to a great work a.  decide to do something

team !!! immediately. 
b.  OK. To a happy new couple !!! b.  wait a while before you do
c.  Both a and b. something.
c.  decide not to do something.

7. I think we should cancel the meeting. 8. Will he accept the job?

a.  I wouldn't cancel this show. a.  I hope he'll accept it.
b.  Neither would I. b.  So do I.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

9. Do you know if Lina will go to the party? 10. I will go to Paris in winter.

a.  I hope she can go with us. a.  If I was you I'd go in spring.
b.  I wish she could go with us. b.  If I were you I'd go in warm
c.  Both a and b. weather.
c.  Both a and b.

ADVANCED

TEST 1

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. There isn't any juice fruit left. She 2. Until last year, I .......... an accident at
drank .......... it.  the club.
a.  half of a.  had never had
b.  all of b.  had ever had
c.  most of c.  hadn't never had

3. I smoke too many cigarettes a day. I wish 4. They .......... in the sitting room when
I ..........  they heard a loud noise.
a.  can quit a.  sat
b.  could quit b.  was sitting
c.  quit c.  were sitting
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5. Aspen is one of the most beautiful ski 6. I can't finish the report. I need .......... 
resorts I .......... to. time.
a.  be a.  more
b.  've been b.  fewer
c.  was c.  less

7. I'm .......... that I think I'll go to sleep 8. If you .......... to Florida in the summer, 
immediately. it will be hot.
a.  tired a.  'll go
b.  so tired b.  go
c.  too tired c.  went

9. When I go shopping, I'm usually surprised 10. The doctor told him he .......... to stop
.......... how expensive everything is.  drinking alcohol.
a.  of a.  couldn't
b.  at b.  had
c.  by c.  must

TEST 2

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. I'm a fairly good dancer. 2. Do you like spinach?

a.  You certainly are. You dance a.  No, I hate it.
great. b.  No, I can't stand it.
b.  I've seen you. You're a terrific c.  Both a and b.
dancer. 
c.  Both a and b.

3. When will your check arrive? 4. It was good to see you again. Goodbye. 

a.  It's supposed to arrive in two a.  Cheers. 

days.  b.  So long. 
b.  I expect it to arrive in two c.  Both a and b.
days.
c.  Both a and b.

5. What happened to Jane's car? 6. I really appreciate your help.

a.  It's damaged. She can't use it. a.  You can come to me anytime. 
b.  It's so damaged that she can't b.  I'm happy to help.
use it. c.  Both a and b.
c.  Both a and b.

7. How was the party? 8. Is Martha going to run away with Tom?
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a.  It was boring. We left early. a.  She said she didn't know.
b.  It was so boring that we left b.  She said, "I don't know".
early. c.  Both a and b.
c.  Both a and b.

9. Do you think teaching is a difficult job? 10. Does Mr. Carson know Monica?

a.  According to teachers, it's a.  He said that he knew her.

difficult. b.  He said he knew her.
b.  Teachers say it's difficult. c.  Both a and b.
c.  Both a and b.

TEST 3

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. When he answered me in Spanish, .......... 2. I can't eat the whole sandwich myself.
that he didn't speak English.  Would you like .......... it?
a.  I realized a.  all of
b.  it occurred to me b.  half of
c.  both a and b c.  half

3. Please read .......... by tomorrow. 4. I think he swims .......... 

a.  over this report a.  pretty

b.  this report over b.  pretty good
c.  Both a and b c.  pretty well

5. Cross .......... in red any mistakes that you 6. This newspaper is two weeks old. Do you
make. want me to throw it .......... ? 
a.  up a.  in
b.  out b.  away
c.  - (nothing) c.  Both a and b

7. His new video work is so good that I .......... 8. It was .......... beautiful day that we decided
it. to go to the beach.
a.  need hardly to edit a.  so
b.  hardly need to edit b.  such
c.  need to edit hardly c.  such a

9. It's .......... restaurants I've been to.  10. She avoided .......... my question.

a.  the best a.  to answer

b.  one of the best b.  answer
c.  Both a and b c.  answering

TEST 4

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

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1. Please hand in your report. 2. How well can Raphael ski?

a.  I handed yesterday. a.  A lot.

b.  I handed it yesterday.  b.  Fairly well.
c.  I handed it in yesterday. c.  Frequently.

3. How did you like the movie?  4. What did the President say? 

a.  In my opinion, it was a.  He said that our future would

absolutely remarkable. depend on education. 
b.  I thought it was absolutely b.  He said, "Our future will
remarkable. depend on education". 
c.  Both a and b c.  Both a and b.

5. So you don't want me to finish the story? 6. Did you print out the short story?

a.  Yes. I want you to finish it. a.  Yes. I have a copy right here. 
b.  Yes. Don't bother to finish it. b.  Yes. I removed it.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Yes. I printed it again.

7. I parked in the garage downstairs. 8. That pizza looks good.

a.  You're supposed to have a a.  Would you like some?

permit. b.  Would you like a slice?
b.  You're not supposed to park c.  Both a and b.
unless you have a permit.
c.  Both a and b.

9. If you get a ticket and you think it's unfair, 10. Where was your father when you were
what do you have to do? born?
a.  To have an interview in court. a.  He had been at the store.
b.  To expose your problem in b.  He was at the store.
court. c.  He would have been at the
c.  To appear in court. store.

TEST 5

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ANSWER (a, b, or c).

1. When you heard him shout, you should 2. These children  .......... be alone at home at
have .......... the security guard. night.
a.  call a.  shouldn't
b.  called b.  shouldn't of
c.  to call c.  shouldn't have

3. By the time his father .........., the intruder 4. She .......... to me when her phone started
had left. ringing.
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a.  arrives a.  will be talking

b.  arrived b.  was talking
c.  has arrived c.  talked

5. I .......... enough money to pay all my 6. I'll be .......... English from 8:00 to 9:00
taxes. tonight. 
a.  've no got a.  study
b.  don't got b.  studied
c.  haven't got c.  studying

7. You promised you wouldn't laugh ..........  8. He didn't add .......... correctly.

a.  of me a.  up the numbers

b.  to me b.  the numbers up
c.  at me c.  Both a and b

9. Will .......... coming in tomorrow?  10. Sorry. You .......... to see me like this. 

a.  Jennifer a.  were supposed not

b.  Jennifer be b.  weren't supposed
c.  be Jennifer c.  don't supposed

TEST 6

Fill in the blanks with the BEST ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. What about your future? 2. What's the British word for subway?

a.  I'm not sure what I do. a.  Lorry.

b.  I'm not sure what I'll be b.  Underground.
doing.  c.  Lift.
c.  I'm not sure what I was doing.

3. They're the most famous rock and roll group 4. Oh, God!!! Are you hurt? 
in the country.
a.  What a pleasant surprise!  a.  I think I twisted my ankle. 
b.  I'm surprised I haven't heard b.  I may have twisted my ankle. 
of them. c.  Both a and b.
c.  I didn't expect to be surprised.

5. Peter Lang lost the match. 6. Who do you wish had won the game?

a.  It's a pity he didn't win. a.  I wish the Miltons would win. 
b.  It's too bad that he didn't win. b.  I wish the Miltons had won.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

7. Have you got the time? 8. Who won the football game?
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a.  Yes, I've. a.  The score was tied.

b.  Yes. It's 9:30. b.  The score was four to four.
c.  Yes, I've got. c.  Both a and b.

9. Are you hungry? 10. What is the answer to that question?

a.  Yes. I'm very hungry. a.  I wish I could tell you.
b.  I'm starving. b.  I don't know.
c.  Both a and b. c.  Both a and b.

TEST 7

Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. The gun exploded in his hands when he 2. I met Alice, quite by chance, as I was
was cleaning it. leaving the office.
a.  went off a.  ran after
b.  went up b.  ran over
c.  went out c.  ran into

3. The car stopped and a young girl got out. 4. If you come to town for the weekend, I can
give you lodging.
a.  pulled up a.  put you up
b.  pulled off b.  put you in
c.  pulled out c.  put you off

5. When the fire was extinguished, we saw 6. Far too many beautiful buildings in Latin
that the house had been seriously damaged. America have been demolished. 
a.  put up a.  built on
b.  put in b.  broken down
c.  put out c.  pulled down

7. They were completely deceived by her 8. Unless the weather improves, we shall have
strange story.  to postpone our trip.
a.  taken off a.  to put up
b.  taken in b.  to put in
c.  taken over c.  to put off

9. It is hard to choose, they are all so very 10. The article was published in the paper
good. yesterday. 
a.  to pick out a.  came in
b.  to pick on b.  came out
c.  to pick up c.  came down

TEST 8
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Fill in the blanks with the CORRECT ALTERNATIVE (a, b, or c).

1. What does M.P. mean? 2. Their food soon came to an end.

a.  stand out a.  was used up

b.  stand on  b.  was used off
c.  stand for c.  was used out

3. He will have to reduce expenses or he will 4. I was sorry to occupy so much of your
get into serious trouble. time. 
a.  to cut off  a.  to take on 
b.  to cut down b.  to take in 
c.  to cut out c.  to take up

5. Peter was supposed to come at six, but he 6. It was a miracle no one was killed when the
never appeared. floor suddenly collapsed.
a.  turned in a.  gave in 
b.  turned on b.  gave way
c.  turned up c.  gave down

7. Unless we go away for a week I won't be 8. The baby certainly resembles his mother.
able to stand so much work. His eyes are almost the same color.
a.  to put out a.  takes up
b.  to put up with b.  takes after
c.  to put with c.  takes in

9. Leaving so early proved to be a waste of 10. Mario disappointed all of us when he did
time because the train had been cancelled. not keep his promise.
a.  turned out a.  let us off
b.  turned in b.  let us out
c.  turned off c.  let us down