Diagnostic Grammar Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8) Would you like ___________ juice?

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

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

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

12) Jessica:"Write a text message!"

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

14) Maria crashed into the blue car.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23) Our company has recruited _______ IT engineer

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

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

26) Alex is learning the poem.

27) 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.

28) My sister was always _____________ than me.

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

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

31) How long _______________ Spanish?

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

33) Never in my life _____________ so scared.

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

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

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

37) The students handed in the reports.

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

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

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

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

42) I wish you _____________ drive so fast!

43) ____________ is not permitted in this office.

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

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

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

47) Steven has forgotten the book.

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

49) The mechanic will not repair the DVD recorder.

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

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

52) What's _____________ mountain in your country?

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

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

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

56) A meeting will be held __________ 11.30

57) Julia rescued three cats.

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

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

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

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

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

63) Hardly _____________ up when the door bell rang.

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

65) She got married _________ seventeen