Diagnostic Grammar Test

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

2) The mechanic will not repair the DVD recorder.

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

4) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

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

6) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

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

8) Hardly _____________ up when the door bell rang.

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

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

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

12) 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.

13) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

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

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

17) _______ God created the universe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

26) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

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

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

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

32) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

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

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

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

36) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

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

39) Can you give me _____________ help?

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

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

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

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

44) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

46) Steven has forgotten the book.

47) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

56) Alex is learning the poem.

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

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

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

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

61) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

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

64) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

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