Diagnostic Grammar Test

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

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

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

4) My sister was always _____________ than me.

5) Maria crashed into the blue car.

6) 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.

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

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

9) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

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

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

22) She got married _________ seventeen

23) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

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

27) The students handed in the reports.

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

29) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

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

31) The mechanic will not repair the DVD recorder.

32) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

33) Would you like ___________ juice?

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

35) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

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

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

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

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

41) Steven has forgotten the book.

42) _______ God created the universe

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

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

45) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

53) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

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

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

56) Can you give me _____________ help?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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