Diagnostic Grammar Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

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

15) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

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

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

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

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

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

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

22) The students handed in the reports.

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

24) Steven has forgotten the book.

25) Alex is learning the poem.

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

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

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

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

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

31) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

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

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

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

36) Hardly _____________ up when the door bell rang.

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

38) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

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

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

41) Maria crashed into the blue car.

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

43) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

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

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

46) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

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

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

50) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

52) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

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

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

55) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

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

57) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

59) 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.

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

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

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

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

64) Can you give me _____________ help?

65) Would you like ___________ juice?