Diagnostic Grammar Test

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

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

3) Alex is learning the poem.

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

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

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

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

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

9) 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.

10) Maria crashed into the blue car.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21) Can you give me _____________ help?

22) Julia rescued three cats.

23) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

25) _______ God created the universe

26) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

45) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

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

47) Would you like ___________ juice?

48) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

50) She got married _________ seventeen

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

52) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

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

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

55) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

57) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

59) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

60) The students handed in the reports.

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

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

63) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

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