Diagnostic Grammar Test

1) Alex is learning the poem.

2) _______ God created the universe

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

4) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

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

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

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

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

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

10) Steven has forgotten the book.

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

12) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

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

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

15) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

22) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

24) Would you like ___________ juice?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

35) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

36) Hardly _____________ up when the door bell rang.

37) Can you give me _____________ help?

38) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

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

40) The students handed in the reports.

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

42) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

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

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

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

47) Maria crashed into the blue car.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

58) How long _______________ Spanish?

59) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

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

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

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

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