Diagnostic Grammar Test

1) "I am in trouble. What shall I do?" "I suggest you _____________ a lawyer."

2) If I _____________ more careful, I wouldn't have made such a mistake.

3) The government is getting worried _____________ it's losing popularity.

4) Mrs. Jones's husband passed _______ last Friday. We are going to attend his funeral next week.

5) The students handed in the reports.

6) She's is a software engineer but is looking for a job _______ the moment

7) She got married _________ seventeen

8) At first he opposed the marriage, but _________ the end he gave his consent

9) Victoria:"You must see a doctor!"

10) David: "John had already gone at six."

11) I don't really want to go to the cinema tonight _____________ I can't afford it.

12) But for the rain, we ____________ the picnic.

13) He has burnt down his house. He _____________ be crazy.

14) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

15) The baby __________ be hungry. It has started crying again.

16) "Can I have some more cheese?" "Sure, but there is only ____________ left."

17) Hardly _____________ up when the door bell rang.

18) "Why didn't you withdraw money from the bank?" "I would have if I __________ my ATM card at home."

19) This is the most intensive language course I have ever taken. I have to study four hours per night just to keep ________ with the pace of the class.

20) Steven has forgotten the book.

21) "When are you leaving?" "__________ Thursday."

22) The house, ________ they bought three months ago, look lovely.

23) I had a terrible headache last night. _____________, I couldn't go out.

24) The mechanic will not repair the DVD recorder.

25) It was _____________ music I've ever heard.

26) You could work in a bank or do __________ community work.

27) Maria crashed into the blue car.

28) Oil prices have risen to _________ record levels in the past three years.

29) I did not receive the letters ________ you sent me.

30) John is busy. He is talking _______ the phone.

31) In the dream, my wallet turned _________ a butterfly and flew away. Isn't that symbolic?

32) This car is too small. We need to get a _____________ one.

33) The woman ________ I sent the letter yesterday has disappeared.

34) It's an excellent course. _____________ I'm very lucky to get a place on it.

35) No body likes the new boss because he makes us _____________ overtime.

36) The girl ________ I spoke to is a student of mine

37) I am used to ____________ up early every morning.

38) _____________ I've known her for a long time, I don't know much about her private life

39) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

40) Can you give me _____________ help?

41) You _____________ sit so close to the television! It's bad for your eyes.

42) This year's exam was _____________ than last year's.

43) That's the boy __________ mother was killed in a car accident.

44) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

45) Have you read the book ________ I gave you.

46) It is difficult for me _____________ right now. I need more time to think about it.

47) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

48) Would you like ___________ juice?

49) Alex is learning the poem.

50) "You know, Roger didn't come to the party last night!" "I'm surprised to hear that. He __________ not have known about it."

51) I have __________ respect for people who leave their garbage behind when they leave the beach.

52) Helen:"I was writing a letter yesterday."

53) She went ahead and bought that used car ______________ I warned her that it was in bad condition.

54) If you have any questions, do not hesitate _____________ me back.

55) Don't forget to put your gloves _______ . It is cold outside!

56) I can't believe how much John takes ________ his father. They look and act exactly the same.

57) I am looking ________ an apartment near the beach. I would like a studio or a one bedroom with a view of the ocean.

58) "The meeting is canceled. Didn't you get my message?" "If I ___________, I wouldn't have bothered coming here."

59) Last year I had a really important exam, so I ___________ work hard for it.

60) Take a look at this report. ___________ findings are really surprising.

61) He saved __________ money to buy a brand new sports car.

62) We _____________ for half an hour when we realized that we had taken the wrong path.

63) _______ God created the universe

64) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

65) There is __________ cake left out but not enough for everyone.