Diagnostic Grammar Test

1) She got married _________ seventeen

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

3) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11) Maria crashed into the blue car.

12) Julia rescued three cats.

13) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

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

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

16) The mechanic will not repair the DVD recorder.

17) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

18) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

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

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

21) Would you like ___________ juice?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

34) _______ God created the universe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

48) Alex is learning the poem.

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

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

51) How long _______________ Spanish?

52) Can you give me _____________ help?

53) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

54) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

56) Steven has forgotten the book.

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

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

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

60) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

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

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

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

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