Diagnostic Grammar Test

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

2) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

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

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

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

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

7) _______ God created the universe

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

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

10) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

12) Alex is learning the poem.

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

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

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

16) Hardly _____________ up when the door bell rang.

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

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

19) Would you like ___________ juice?

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

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

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

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

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

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

26) 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.

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

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

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

30) Can you give me _____________ help?

31) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

32) The mechanic will not repair the DVD recorder.

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

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

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

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

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

38) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

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

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

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

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

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

45) My sister was always _____________ than me.

46) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

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

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

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

50) The students handed in the reports.

51) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

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

55) She got married _________ seventeen

56) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

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

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

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

61) Maria crashed into the blue car.

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

63) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

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

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