Diagnostic Grammar Test

1) Alex is learning the poem.

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

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

4) The students handed in the reports.

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

6) Steven has forgotten the book.

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

8) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

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

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

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

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

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

14) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

15) _______ God created the universe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

24) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

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

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

28) Hardly _____________ up when the door bell rang.

29) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

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

32) She got married _________ seventeen

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

34) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

42) Would you like ___________ juice?

43) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

52) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

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

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

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

56) Can you give me _____________ help?

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

58) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

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

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

63) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

64) Maria crashed into the blue car.

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