Diagnostic Grammar Test

1) Robert:"My father flew to Dallas last year."

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

3) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

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

6) Maria crashed into the blue car.

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

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

9) Can you give me _____________ help?

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

11) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

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

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

16) Would you like ___________ juice?

17) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

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

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

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

22) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

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

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

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

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

28) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

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

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

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

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

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

34) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

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

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

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

39) Alex is learning the poem.

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

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

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

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

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

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

46) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

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

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

49) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

50) The students handed in the reports.

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

52) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

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

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

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

57) Hardly _____________ up when the door bell rang.

58) Steven has forgotten the book.

59) _______ God created the universe

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

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

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

63) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

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

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