Diagnostic Grammar Test

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

2) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

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

4) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

10) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

26) She got married _________ seventeen

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

28) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

30) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

33) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

34) Hardly _____________ up when the door bell rang.

35) Would you like ___________ juice?

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

37) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

46) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

48) Can you give me _____________ help?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

56) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

57) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

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

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

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

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

62) Maria crashed into the blue car.

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

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

65) Never in my life _____________ so scared.