Diagnostic Grammar Test

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

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

3) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

5) Maria crashed into the blue car.

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

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

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

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

10) Would you like ___________ juice?

11) The students handed in the reports.

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

13) Steven has forgotten the book.

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

15) Julia rescued three cats.

16) Alex is learning the poem.

17) He would most certainly have died ___________ his seat belt.

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

19) "You are dripping with sweat! What happened?" "I ____________ tennis for the past two hours."

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

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

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

23) Can you give me _____________ help?

24) It's _____________ today than it was yesterday.

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

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

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

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

29) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

30) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

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

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

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

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

35) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

36) The mechanic will not repair the DVD recorder.

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

38) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

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

40) Emily: "Our teacher will go to England tomorrow."

41) He will not earn much, $20 a week, plus food and _______ accommodation.

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

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

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

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

46) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

47) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

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

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

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

52) Since they have split up, they have stopped _____________ each other.

53) She got married _________ seventeen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

63) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

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