Diagnostic Grammar Test

1) I wish _____________ German as fluently as you.

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

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

4) The students handed in the reports.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

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

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

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

21) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

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

23) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

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

25) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

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

29) The mechanic will not repair the DVD recorder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

36) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

37) _______ God created the universe

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

39) She got married _________ seventeen

40) Would you like ___________ juice?

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

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

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

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

45) Steven has forgotten the book.

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

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

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

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

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

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

52) Can you give me _____________ help?

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

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

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

56) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

63) How long _______________ Spanish?

64) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

65) 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.