Diagnostic Grammar Test

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

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

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

4) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

5) Alex is learning the poem.

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

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

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

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

10) The students handed in the reports.

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

12) She got married _________ seventeen

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

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

15) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

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

17) Can you give me _____________ help?

18) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

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

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

22) My sister was always _____________ than me.

23) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

26) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

28) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

36) 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.

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

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

39) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

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

42) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

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

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

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

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

48) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

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

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

51) The mechanic will not repair the DVD recorder.

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

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

54) Would you like ___________ juice?

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

56) _______ God created the universe

57) Steven has forgotten the book.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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