Diagnostic Grammar Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11) Steven has forgotten the book.

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

13) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24) The mechanic will not repair the DVD recorder.

25) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

26) Maria crashed into the blue car.

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

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

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

30) _______ God created the universe

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

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

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

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

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

36) Would you like ___________ juice?

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

38) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

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

41) She got married _________ seventeen

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

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

44) Alex is learning the poem.

45) The students handed in the reports.

46) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

48) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

49) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

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

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

53) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

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

57) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

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

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

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

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

63) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

64) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

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