Granmar

34 Easy Questions

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  1. How often do you play tennis?
    a. On Tuesday.
    b. For two hours.
    c. Almost every day.
    d. With John.

  2. Where do you usually eat lunch?
    a. Sandwich.
    b. With Jane.
    c. At 12:00.
    d. In the cafeteria.

  3. How long did you study last night?
    a. With Bob.
    b. In my room.
    c. English.
    d. For three hours.

  4. What kind of novels do you like?
    a. Yes, I do.
    b. I like spy novels.

  5. What kind of work do you do?
    a. I work every day.
    b. I'm a piano teacher.
    c. I worked for two hours.

  6. How many hours a day do you watch TV?
    a. About two hours.
    b. In my living room.
    c. I watch the news.
    d. On Tuesday.

  7. What is your busiest day of the week?
    a. In the morning.
    b. Every day.
    c. Tuesday.
    d. Last week.

  8. My mother is a good cook.
    a. I agree with you.
    b. I agree you.
    c. I agree to you.
    d. I agree for you.

  9. What does "TV" mean?
    a. For one hour.
    b. Yes
    c. Television.
    d. For one hour.
    e. On Friday.

  10. How do you spell "dog"?
    a. No
    b. D-O-G
    c. No
    d. I don't
    e. Cat.
    f. I have one dog.

  11. What did you do yesterday?
    a. I am swimming.
    b. I swim.
    c. I will swim.
    d. I swam.

  12. What do you like to drink?
    a. Coffee.
    b. Saturday evening.
    c. Two.
    d. With my friends.

  13. What did you eat last night?
    a. At six.
    b. Spaghetti.
    c. With my family.
    d. At home.

  14. What are you doing?
    a. I'm eating.
    b. I ate.
    c. I will be eating.
    d. I have eaten.

  15. What will you do this afternoon?
    a. I play soccer.
    b. I played soccer.
    c. I'll play soccer.
    d. I was playing soccer.

  16. It seems to me that most restaurants are too expensive.
    a. I don't think it.
    b. I don't think.
    c. I don't think so.

  17. Where's Mike?
    a. At school.
    b. At eight.
    c. For three hours.
    d. No, he isn't.

  18. Where do you do your homework?
    a. With John.
    b. In the evening.
    c. About one hour.
    d. Every day.
    e. At home.

  19. When did you go to that restaurant?
    a. Spaghetti.
    b. With Jane.
    c. Last night.
    d. About 30 minutes.

  20. When was the last time you took a picture?
    a. A picture of Jane.
    b. Seven pictures.
    c. About four days ago.
    d. With my camera.

  21. What were you doing last night at 7:00?
    a. I sleep.
    b. I slept.
    c. I will be sleeping.
    d. I was sleeping.

  22. When will you mail that letter?
    a. Last night.
    b. To Jane.
    c. After school.

  23. What are you going to do after dinner?
    a. I took a bath
    b. I'll take a bath.
    c. I take a bath.

  24. How long have you been playing the trumpet?
    a. About 50 cm.
    b. For four years.
    c. In my room.
    d. By myself.

  25. How many hours a day do you sleep?
    a. I have slept 7 hours.
    b. I am sleeping 7 hours.
    c. I slept 7 hours.
    d. I sleep 7 hours.

  26. How often do you write letters?
    a. Two pages.
    b. Two times a week.
    c. Two people.
    d. Two hours.

  27. Where can I buy beer?
    a. When you are twenty years old.
    b. About two bottles.
    c. With Jane.
    d. At a liquor store.

  28. What's your favorite sport?
    a. Swim.
    b. Swimming.

  29. When was the last time you went shopping?
    a. Yesterday.
    b. Tomorrow.
    c. Near the Station.

  30. How often do you speak on the telephone?
    a. At least once a day.
    b. In the evening?
    c. For about 30 minutes.

  31. How many times have you gone camping?
    a. Three people.
    b. Three days.
    c. Three times.

  32. When's your birthday?
    a. November two.
    b. November twice.
    c. November second.

  33. Where are you from?
    a. New York.
    b. 1982.
    c. At school.

  34. How do you get to school?
    a. With train.
    b. In train.
    c. By train.

Assorted Questions

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  1. When do you write to your friends?
    I don't know.
    I write to my friends at home.
    I do it whenever I have time.
  2. How old are you?
    I'd rather not say.
    I'd rather not tell my husband.
    I'd rather not show you.
  3. How about going to the theater tonight?
    I'm sorry to hear that.
    Sorry I have a business meeting tonight.
    Sure. Maybe some other time.
  4. Can I see your ticket, please?
    I'm afraid I can't find it.
    No, it's mine.
    Yes, it's a ticket.
  5. What is your city like?
    I like it a lot.
    It's small, but nice.
    I have no idea.
  6. Excuse me, can you tell me where the museum is?
    Why do I have to tell you?
    You have to know the ropes.
    It's at the end of this street.
  7. Can I pay by check? I don't have any cash on me.
    Sorry, we only take hard cash.
    Sorry, the checks were stolen.
    Sorry, that's not fair.
  8. How would you like your steak?
    Rare, please.
    A slice, please.
    No, thanks.
  9. What are you going to do on your summer vacation?
    I might have worked hard.
    I traveled last summer.
    I haven't thought about it.
  10. Have you studied English before?
    Yes, but I need practice in speaking.
    Yes, when I was born.
    Yes, I'm interested in your English course.
  11. What time do you get up in the morning?
    At seven o'clock.
    At seventeen.
    At midnight.
  12. How long does it take you to get to class?
    I take medicime.
    It takes fifteen minutes.
    I take the bus.
  13. Did she leave a message?
    No, she said she'd call later.
    No, she left the room.
    Yes, she'll leave one.
  14. May I borrow your car next Thursday? My friend is coming to visit me and I'd like to show her around.
    Sure, Thursday was good.
    Sure. Any time.
    Sure. Maybe some other time.
  15. Do you still feel homesick?
    Well, I feel dizzy.
    Yes, I have problems back home.
    Well, I'm getting over it a little.
  16. Where can you have your hair cut?
    At a hairdresser's.
    At a beautiful spot.
    At a grocer's.
  17. Are you planning to buy an apartment?
    No, I just want a big one.
    No, I just want to rent one.
    Yes, I've already bought one.
  18. Don't you have the right change?
    No, I only have two nickels.
    No, I don't want to look strange.
    No, let's change it here.
  19. How much do you weigh?
    I don't want to wait.
    That girl is twice my weight.
    I weigh a hundred pounds.
  20. Why is Bill so angry?
    No wonder. The teacher gave him a good grade.
    No wonder. The teacher made him study the verbs.
    No wonder. The teacher excused him for being late.

Short Answers

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  1. Are you busy?
    Yes, ___.

  2. Do you live in New York?
    No, ___.

  3. Can Sylvia ride a bike?
    Yes, ___.

  4. Does your father read the newspaper every day?
    Yes, ___.

  5. Do you and your friends play soccer on Saturday?
    No, ___.

  6. Is your sister a doctor?
    No, ___.

  7. Can Jack and Brian play the piano?
    Yes, ___.

  8. Is Paris big?
    Yes, ___.

  9. Are you thirsty?
    No, ___.

  10. Does Robert like pepperoni pizza?
    No, ___.

  11. Are the students listening to music?
    No, ___.

  12. Is the supermarket next to the post office?
    No, ___.

  13. Is Leonardo di Caprio Vietnamese?
    No, ___.

  14. Is your mother sleeping?
    No, ___.

  15. Can you speak Portuguese?
    Yes, ___.

A or An

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  1. This is Bob. He's _____ doctor.
    a. a
    b. an

  2. Peter is ____ engineer.
    a. a
    b. an

  3. That's Oliver. He's ___ travel agent.
    a. a
    b. an

  4. Leonardo di Caprio is ___ actor.
    a. a
    b. an

  5. Fred is ____ electrician.
    a. a
    b. an

  6. Mr. Smith is ___ teacher.
    a. a
    b. an

  7. This is Gloria. She's ___ homemaker.
    a. a
    b. an

  8. That's John. He's ___ police officer.
    a. a
    b. an

  9. I'm ____ student.
    a. a
    b. an

  10. Meryl Streep is ____ actress.
    a. a
    b. an

A, An, The or Nothing

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  1. This is ___ easy question.

  2. Please speak ___ little louder.

  3. May I have your ___ phone number?

  4. I have never seen ___ UFO.

  5. May I ask you ___ question?

  6. David is ___ best student in our class.

  7. What is ___ name of the next station?

  8. He has ___ my car today.

  9. I went to ___ sea during my summer vacation.

  10. Is there ___ public telephone near here?

A, An, The, or (Nothing)

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  1. This coat was designed by ___ famous New York artist.

  2. Can you tell me how to get to ___ bank from here?

  3. ___ city museum is closed today.

  4. He is one of ___ smartest people I know.

  5. I recommend you eat ___ apple pie at this restaurant.

  6. ___ milk is good for you.

  7. Would you like to see ___ movie?

  8. ___ apple a day keeps ___ doctor away.

  9. I can't believe I failed ___ yesterday's test!

  10. Do you have ___ dictionary that I can borrow?

    Famous People - A Quiz on Articles

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    1. Albert Einstein was ___ famous scientist.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    2. Einstein was born in ___ Germany in 1879.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    3. Einstein won ___ Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    4. Einstein left his country and lived in ___ States until he died in 1955.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    5. Einstein is known for his theory of ___ relativity.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    6. Roentgen was ___ German physicist who discovered x-rays, revolutionizing medical diagnosis.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    7. Roentgen won ___ 1901 Nobel Prize.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    8. Mandela was born in ___ South Africa.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    9. Mandela was ___ first President elected in ___ South Africa after ___ Apartheid was revoked.
      a. a / the / the
      b. the / X / X
      c. a / X / the
      d. the / the / the

    10. Mandela was imprisoned for ___ nearly 30 years for his anti-apartheid activities.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    11. Mother Teresa was ___ Roman Catholic nun.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    12. Mother Teresa became famous for her hard work with ___ poor.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    13. She was ___ founder of ___ order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity.
      a. a / an
      b. a / X
      c. the / X [Nothing]
      d. the / an

    14. Mother Teresa lived in ___ Calcutta, India.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]

    15. Mother Teresa received ___ her Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. X [Nothing]
  11. Articles: Health Clubs

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    1. Are you shopping for ___ health club to join so you can get in shape?
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    2. Shop wisely! You could end up choosing ___ wrong club and losing more money than pounds.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    3. You may find out too late that ___ health clubs aren't for you.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    4. ___ San Diego fitness experts recommend thoroughly checking out several health clubs before you join one.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    5. First, know what you want and need in ___ fitness facility, and don't pay for what you'll never use.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    6. If you only want exercise classes, ___ exercise studio without weight machines and locker rooms may work for you.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    7. If you're looking for ___ place to only do bodybuilding, you'll be happy in a basic gym.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    8. You may be in ___ market for a full-service health club; then, make sure it offers lots of activities.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    9. Look for a place near your house, and check out ___ exercise instructors and personal trainers.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    10. They should be educated in physical education or certified by ___ organization such as the American Council on exercise.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    11. Certified instructors have at least some knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, injury prevention and ___ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    12. You should evaluate ___ equipment and make sure fitness machines are modern and in working order.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    13. Try to talk to other members of the club. Find out what they believe are ___ advantages and disadvantages there.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    14. Look in ___ locker room, workout room, and shower--everywhere should be clean.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    15. ___ locker room sanitation is usually a good indication of how clean other areas are.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    16. Finally, before you sign ___ agreement to join, read the contract carefully.
      a. a
      b. an
      c. the
      d. no article is needed

    Death Penalty

    A Cloze Quiz

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    John Brown was twenty-five old, he a bank and killed two tried to arrest him. Two days later, he was caught, convicted murderand and sentenced death. John Brown appealed the judge mercy, but the judge his decision.

    Borrow or Lend

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    When you need money, you can from a bank, but be prepared to pay high interest. Banks don't money as a favor. They charge for the loan. Only friends may money as a favor. If you money from a friend, be prepared to return the favor one day. Your friend may also ask you to him some money when he doesn't want to from a bank. On that occasion, you either him money or you lose a friend.

    Newspaper Headlines

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    The Hint button shows the letters that are in the answer.

    1. European Parliament (EP) disappointment ____ Amsterdam provisions.

    2. Environmental cooperation ____ Asia.

    3. Immigration ____ in the EU.

    4. Cannabis ___ list of drugs.

    5. _____ Parliament fact sheets.

    6. Beefing up _____ protection.

    7. Shopping revolution in ______ Europe.

    8. A new policy thrust in line with a ______ world.

    9. Guidelines for ______ EU-ACP relations

    10. Incentives --- not _____.

    Conjunctions I

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    1. Do you think this is something ___ can be learned?
      a. who
      b. that
      c. X (the conjunction can be omitted)

    2. Don't go out ___ you've finished your work.
      a. as
      b. while
      c. until

    3. Make sure you close all the windows ___ it starts to rain.
      a. after
      b. before
      c. for

    4. I think I know ___ he left the job.
      a. why
      b. until
      c. where

    5. ___ I had known how much I would disappoint him, I woudn't have done it.
      a. Whether
      b. When
      c. If

    6. ___ you see me, get in the car.
      a. As soon as
      b. While
      c. Whether

    7. My friend John, ___ lives in California, has a car with a New York license.
      a. whose
      b. who
      c. that

    8. It's usually quite simple to cross the border between the USA and Canada ___ these two countries have friendly relations.
      a. yet
      b. and
      c. because

    9. ___ a university professor returns from a sabbatical leave, he should be better qualified.
      a. Until
      b. When
      c. Even though

    10. She's ___ a snobbish person ___ nobody likes to be with her.
      a. such...that
      b. such...as
      c. so...that

    In, At or On

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    1. It gets very cold ___ winter.

    2. Betty doesn't have a job ___ the moment.

    3. The telephone and the doorbell rang ___ the same time.

    4. He flew from Japan. He's probably ___ Perth now.

    5. Would you like to go out to dinner ___ Friday night?

    6. She was tired. She's ___ bed now.

    7. Goodbye! I'll see you ___ the morning.

    8. Were you ___ Tom's party last night?

    9. I'll see you ___ two weeks time.

    10. She was born ___ 1961.

    11. The doctor will see you ___ 10:00.

    12. ___ the age of ten I wanted to be a firefighter.

    13. My wife gave me a wonderful present ___ my birthday.

    14. The coffee is ___ the shelf.

    15. My pen is ___ my pencil case.

    16. He's gone to work. He's probably ___ work now.

    17. He lives ___ Australia.

    18. ___ my opinion you should buy the blue shirt.

    19. ___ second thought, the green shirt is nicer.

    20. I'll see you ___ Monday.

    21. I'll be taking my holiday ___ Christmas this year.

    22. Buy some bread and milk ___ your way home.

    23. What will you be doing ___ New Year's Eve?

    24. ___ the end of a course, students usually have a party.

    25. The flowers ___ your garden are very beautiful.

    26. There were many cars ___ the road today.

    27. Tom and Betty always go out to dinner ___ their wedding aniversary.

    28. We got up ___ dawn today.

    29. Are you doing anything ___ the weekend?

    30. We live ___ this address.

    Getting Acquainted Dialog

    Complete the dialog.
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    Wh Questions

    Who, What, Where, Why, Which, When or How

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    Doug: Hi, Tim. are you?

    Tim: Not bad. was your Christmas?

    Doug: Fantastic.

    Tim: Oh! did you do?

    Doug: I went home for Christmas.

    Tim: is home?

    Doug: Australia.

    Tim: long did you go for?

    Doug: I spent three wonderful weeks there.

    Tim: did you leave?

    Doug: I left on December 15th.

    Tim: did you do in Australia?

    Doug: I saw my family and friends and visited all my favorite places.

    Tim: far is it to Australia?

    Doug: It's eight and a half hours by plane.

    Tim: airline did you take?

    Doug: I took Singapore Airlines.

    Tim: didn't you take Australia - Asia Airline?

    Doug: Because they were booked out.

    Tim: did you get back?

    Doug: I got back yesterday.

    Tim: met you at the airport?

    Doug: My brother met me.

    Tim: did you do on Christmas Day?

    Doug: We had a big party at my parents' house.

    Tim: attended the party?

    Doug: My whole family came. Everybody was there except for my sister. She couldn't come.

    Tim: not? was she?

    Doug: She was in another city.

    Tim: city was she in?

    Doug: She was here, in Chai Yi. She had come to spend Christmas with me.

    Expressing Ability

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    1. Although it contains many difficult words, I ___ read this book now.
      can
      could
      may

    2. But I ___ have read it last year.
      mayn't
      couldn't
      can't

    3. Because there were many long words which I ___ understand.
      couldn't
      can't
      aren't able to

    4. When you receive the new books ___ try to read one of them?
      can I
      could I
      may

    5. I ___ understand why you won't let me.
      couldn't
      can't
      mayn't

    6. Can you find your way to the hotel? Yes I ___.
      could
      am able
      can

    7. Can you pronounce my name properly? I ___ if you would speak more slowly.
      could
      may
      can

    8. Are you strong enough to lift that box.? Yes, I ___.
      could
      am
      can

    9. Will you speak more clearly please? I ___ hardly hear you at all.
      could
      can
      can't

    10. I ___ only listen to my radio when my mother was not at home.
      did
      can
      could

    11. Can you fix my car today? Yes, I ___.
      may
      could
      can

    12. I ___ do that because I will get a sunburn.
      can't
      couldn't
      can

    13. Is it low enough ___ you to be able to step over it?
      to
      for
      of

    14. I ___ reach that apple, I'll have to use a ladder.
      don't
      can't
      couldn't

    15. ___ you just jump?
      Can't
      Don't
      If

    16. I ___ have known when she was coming home because I didn't have a watch.
      can't
      couldn't
      won't

    Plural Forms and Irregular Nouns

    What is the correct PLURAL of the word?
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    1. How many study English as a second language?

    2. Five opened a computer services company.

    3. Even enjoy learning on the Internet.

    4. Most basketball players are 6 tall or more.

    5. Which breed of produces the finest wool?

    6. My are sensitive to the cold.

    7. At daylight savings time, we have to change our .

    8. The boys went fishing and caught 10 .

    9. There are 10 in the Maintenance Department.

    10. The keep their on the .

    Plurals

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    then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.
    1. There are many ___ (thief) in the big cities.
      thiefs
      thieves
    2. We should throw away these old ___ (tooth brush).
      teeth brush
      tooth brushes
      teeth brushes
    3. ___(ox) and ___(goose) are animals.
      Oxes; geese
      Oxen; geese
      Oxen; gooses
    4. Did you buy two silk ___(scarf) for your sister?
      scarfs
      scarves
    5. The ___(chief) of those tribes decided to fight for their lands.
      chieves
      chiefs
    6. You shouldn't base your argument only on your ___ (hypothesis).
      hypothesis
      hypotheses
    7. We can't question people's ___ (belief).
      beliefs
      believes
    8. Two ___ (wolf) are following the eskimo.
      wolfs
      wolves
    9. Scientists are always studying the ___ (phenomenon) of nature.
      phenomenons
      phenomena
    10. That hunter killed six ___ (deer) last week.
      deers
      deer

    Prepositions

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    1. I bought a new dress ___ the store.

    2. I found my car keys ___ my pocket.

    3. My friends are waiting ___ me ___ the mall.

    4. I saw the horse jump ___ the fence.

    5. Cathy lives ___ her parents ___ a small house.

    6. We took a taxi ___ the airport.

    7. I put some clean towels ___ the bathroom.

    8. Linda rides the bus ___ school every day.

    9. Steven is talking ___ his girlfriend ___ the phone.

    10. We went ___ Boston ___ vacation.

    11. I like to watch TV ___ late ___ night.

    12. We moved the bookcase ___ the bedroom ___ the den.

      Prepositions I

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      1. ___ the meantime, you can prepare dinner.
        On
        In
      2. Have you decided ___ a name ___ the baby yet?
        on, for
        about, to
      3. Are you still working ___ your project?
        on
        in
      4. He reminds me ___ my brother-in-law.
        about
        of
      5. We are leaving ___ Paris next Saturday.
        to
        for
      6. She was angry ___ herself for having made such stupid mistakes.
        about
        with
      7. I'm happy that he came ___ the conclusion that I was right.
        with
        to
      8. We do have to fight ___ our freedom of speech.
        for
        with
      9. Excuse me ___ being late.
        about
        for
      10. "I insist ___ my innocence", he said.
        on
        in
      11. They aren't interested ___ biology.
        about
        in
      12. He always mixes passion ___ hate.
        against
        with
      13. It'll all depend ___ his mood.
        about
        on
      14. Don't wait ___ me. I still have many things to do here.
        for
        on
      15. The government should care ___ the homeless children.
        of
        for

      Prepositions II

      Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

      1. Yes. You may write ___ ink
        by
        in
        with
      2. You can get there ___ bus or ___ foot.
        by, by
        with, with
        by, on
      3. Look! We are flying ___ the ocean.
        over
        on
        in
      4. John is sitting ___ his brother.
        besides
        beside
        side
      5. Hold it carefully ___ your thumb and forefinger.
        at
        among
        between
      6. It doesn't make any difference ___ me.
        for
        to
        in
      7. Someone is knocking ___ the door.
        at
        in
        off
      8. He smiled ___ me.
        to
        at
        for
      9. This necklace is made ___ silver.
        of
        with
        by
      10. She was dressed ___ green ___ head ___ foot.
        of, from, from
        with, from, to
        in, from, to
      11. The old man lives ___ a beautiful farm.
        on
        in
        within
      12. The doctor will be back ___ one hour.
        about
        within
        on
      13. He fell ___ a ladder.
        off
        for
        in
      14. Why are you laughing ___ me?
        of
        from
        at
      15. I like to travel ___ the summer.
        at
        in
        on
      16. I bought the shirt ___ US$ 20.00.
        of
        for
        with
      17. Come ___ 10 ___ Monday morning.
        at, on
        at, at
      18. Get ___ the bus here and ___ at the third stop.
        on, in
        out, off
        on, off
      19. Let's go ___ a walk.
        by
        for
        to
      20. He traveled ___ business.
        on
        for
        to

      Prepositions III

      Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

      1. ___ his way to Japan he stopped over in Los Angeles.
        On
        In
      2. Thanks ___ all you've done for me.
        for
        about
      3. You should spend your money ___ something worthwhile.
        with
        on
      4. Is there anything ___ sale at the mall this week? I don't have much money to spend.
        for
        on
      5. We're looking at some of the ads offered ___ that brochure.
        in
        on
      6. Have you found a nice gift ___ her?
        to
        for
      7. ___ a rainy day I like to stay at home.
        On
        In
      8. In winter Florida is very popular with northerners who suffer ___ the cold weather in their states.
        with
        from
      9. John, do you remember Mary? She's an old friend ___ school.
        from
        of
      10. Let's go ___ a tour of the city.
        to
        on
      11. Who is that man smiling ___?
        at
        to
      12. Many animals are ___ the risk of extinction.
        at
        in
      13. Switzerland is famous ___ its watches.
        about
        for
      14. You'd better change ___ a lower gear when driving uphill.
        to
        for
      15. Ours is the best car ___ the market.
        in
        on
      16. Can I pay for this painting ___ dollars?
        in
        with
      17. This story is similar ___ the one she told us.
        with
        to
      18. Find answers ___ these questions if you can.
        to
        for
      19. I'm not sure ___ all that the interest rate is affordable.
        of
        at
      20. The President approves ___ making the agreement with Brazil.
        of
        in

      Prepositions I

      Click the answer buttons to see the answers.

      1. They plan to arrive in Paris ___ July 4th.
        a. in
        b. on
        c. at
      2. In times of war, soldiers usually dream ___ their home.
        a. of
        b. with
        c. over
      3. It was discovered that he didn't die ___ cancer.
        a. about
        b. of
        c. for
      4. Don't forget to congratulate him ___ his birthday.
        a. in
        b. for
        c. on
      5. He took her ___ his arms and kissed her passionately.
        a. on
        b. in
        c. with
      6. We must ___ all costs help those who are ___ danger.
        a. at, in
        b. on, in
        c. at, on
      7. The girl was dressed ___ white ___ head ___ foot.
        a. with, from, to
        b. in, from, to
        c. with, to, from
      8. You will always have a good friend ___ me.
        a. with
        b. on
        c. in
      9. The old fellow sat down ___ the roulette table and placed a few chips ___ number 25, red.
        a. on, on
        b. on, in
        c. at, on
      10. Is it wise to wish ___ something you can't ever have?
        a. about
        b. for
        c. over

      Prepositions

      Click the answer button to see the answer.

      1. Jenny is ___ work now.
        a. on
        b. in
        c. at
        d. over

      2. The bookstore is just ___ the corner.
        a. around
        b. across
        c. over
        d. opposite

      3. Jill was standing ___ me.
        a. along
        b. at
        c. across
        d. next to

      4. Tracy waited ___ the bus station for an hour.
        a. under
        b. at
        c. across
        d. along

      5. Donald lives ___ Coronation Street.
        a. around
        b. by
        c. through
        d. on

      6. My birthday falls ___ the 25 of July.
        a. at
        b. on
        c. behind
        d. in

      7. There is a bench ___ the lamp post.
        a. beside
        b. over
        c. along
        d. through

      8. There are cars parked ___ the road.
        a. through
        b. along
        c. across
        d. with

      9. She comes to work ___ foot.
        a. on
        b. by
        c. with
        d. in

      10. Ida wanted to stay ___ home.
        a. in
        b. at
        c. off
        d. inside

      Prepositions

      Click the answer button to see the answer.

      1. The winner of the competition was ___ the drawing-room.
        a. on
        b. in
        c. at

      2. Everybody sat ___ the floor, but Mr. Spencer sat ___ a chair ___ the corner.
        a. over - in - on
        b. about - on - at
        c. on - on - in

      3. The judge poured champagne ___ the glass.
        a. into
        b. on
        c. inside

      4. The elderly lady was always ___ home ___ night.
        a. at - at
        b. in - at
        c. into-inside

      5. Adriana used to swin ___ the sea and sunbathe ___ the sand.
        a. on -at
        b. on - in
        c. in - on

      6. During the week I get up early ___ the morning and go to bed late ___ night. But normally ___ weekends I sleep until midday.
        a. on - at - at
        b. in - at - on
        c. in - in - at

      7. Peter lives ___ Boa Viagem Avenue, now, but he lived ___ 109, Amizade Street ___ 1980.
        a. on - at - in
        b. in - at - on
        c. on - at - on

      8. He was born ___ 8:15 ___ the morning ___ June, 18th, 1928
        a. in - on - at
        b. at - in - on
        c. on - on - in

      9. The hanging light is ___ the table.
        a. in
        b. over
        c. at

      10. "I'm staying ___ the Jangadeiro Hotel. It's ___ Boa Viagem Ave. ___ Recife".
        a. at - in - on
        b. in - on - at
        c. at - on - in

      11. Thomas was born ___ January 9th ___ Buenos Aires.
        a. in - on
        b. on - in
        c. at - on

      12. He's arriving from Europe ___ Wednesday.
        a. at
        b. on
        c. of

      13. She doesn't work ___ night.
        a. in
        b. on
        c. at

      Pronouns

      Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

      1. Despite her parents complaints, she decided to live by ___ in New York City.
        her
        herself
      2. If you happen to see your parents this weekend, give ___ my best regards.
        him
        her
        them
      3. I can't understand ___ when she speaks German with ___ .
        her, me
        him, me
      4. He should be ashamed of ___ .
        himself
        him
      5. Mary was worried about the children, so she convinced ___ husband not to accept the job abroad.
        his
        her
      6. We came across a friend of ___ at the mall yesterday.
        ours
        us
      7. I can't find ___ pencil. Can I use ___ , Mary?
        my, yours
        mine, your
      8. I cut ___ when I was peeling the potatoes.
        me
        myself
      9. This house is too expensive for ___ . We can't pay such a high rent.
        us
        we
      10. Each plan has ___ merits.
        it
        its
      11. He ___ said so.
        hisself
        himself
      12. I do my work and they do ___ .
        their
        theirs
      13. Give it back to ___ . It's ___.
        me, mine
        me, my
      14. Despite ___ old age, he is very active.
        his
        its
      15. They enjoyed ___ a lot at the cocktail party.
        theirselves
        themselves

      Possessive Pronouns

      Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

      1. It belongs to me, it's ___

      2. It belongs to my father, it's ___

      3. It belongs to her, it's ___

      4. It belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, it's ___

      5. It belongs to me and my wife, it's ___

      6. It belongs to my mother, it's ___

      7. It belongs to him, it's ___

      8. It belongs to you, it's ___

      9. It belongs to the dog, it's ___

      10. It belongs to them, it's ___

      Possessive Pronouns

      Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

      1. John Anderson forgot ___ book.

      2. Mary and Susan talk like ____ mother.

      3. Alex and I were late for ___ class .

      4. Princess Caroline is wearing ___ new Gucci gown.

      5. Where are ___ keys? I can't find them.

      6. Where do you keep ___ money, in the bank?

      7. Everyone should bring ___ signed receipt.

      Object Pronouns

      Click the answer button to see the answer.

      1. "Is she writing to Leonardo di Caprio?"
        "Yes, she is in love with ___!"
        a. her
        b. him
        c. his

      2. "John is making a lot of noise!"
        "I'll ask ___ to be quiet."
        a. him
        b. it
        c. its

      3. "Please tell Mrs. Smith to come in."
        "Sorry, I don't know ___."
        a. her
        b. him
        c. she

      4. "I can't find my glasses!"
        "You are wearing ___!"
        a. them
        b. there
        c. they

      5. "Do you like bananas?"
        "I love ___ !"
        a. hers
        b. its
        c. them

      6. "Why is he always talking about Pamela Anderson?"
        "He obviously likes ___ !"
        a. her
        b. him
        c. she

      7. "Where is my book? Oh, dear! I've lost ___ !"
        a. him
        b. it
        c. its

      8. "Is that Mary's new boyfriend?"
        "Don't ask me, ask ___!"
        a. her
        b. his
        c. it

      9. "What is the title of that song?"
        "I'm afraid I can't remember ___."
        a. him
        b. it
        c. them

      10. "Why is David so happy?"
        "His friends gave ___a guitar for his birthday!"
        a. him
        b. it
        c. them

      11. "What are you going to do with those old papers?"
        "I'm going to recycle ___."
        a. their
        b. them
        c. they

      12. "Let's see the latest Spielberg movie!"
        "I have seen ___ already!"
        a. him
        b. it
        c. there

      13. "How are your parents? I haven't seen ___ for some time now!"
        a. them
        b. there
        c. they

      14. "Have you met Tom and Lisa?"
        "No, I have never met ___ ."
        a. its
        b. the
        c. them

      Match the Sentences

      Choose the equivalent or near-equivalent sentences.
      Use the boxes on the left to write your choices.
      Then click on the answer button to see if your answer is correct.

      1. He hates washing the dishes
      2. He's not diplomatic.
      3. He has no money.
      4. He's a good driver.
      5. He died from hunger.
      6. He's the loser.
      7. He went by plane.
      a. He flew.
      b. He drives well.
      c. He starved to death.
      d. He didn't win.
      e. He doesn't have any tact.
      f. He's broke.
      g. He doesn't like doing the dishes.

      Questions & Answers

      Match the questions with the answers.
      Use the box on the left to write your choice.
      Then click on the answer button to see if your answer is correct.

      1. Who are you waiting for? a. No, not yet.
      2. What happened to Bob? b. Home.
      3. How long does it take you to get there? c. He broke his leg.
      4. Can you tell me the time? d. On January 1st, 1960.
      5. Why did you call Mr. Brown? e. Two hours.
      6. Would you like something to drink? f. Next week.
      7. When will you travel to the United States? g. My brother
      8. Have you done assignment II? h. A coke, please.
      9. Where are you going? i. To invite him to dinner.
      10. When were you born? j. It's 2 o'clock.

      Question Formation

      Decide if the question is grammatically correct or incorrect.
      Then check your answer.
      1. Who wrote the book "Of Mice and Men"?
        Correct
        Incorrect
      2. When they get married?
        Correct
        Incorrect
      3. How much it costs?
        Correct
        Incorrect
      4. What size do you wear?
        Correct
        Incorrect
      5. Who he sent a card to?
        Correct
        Incorrect
      6. How long will it take you to get there?
        Correct
        Incorrect
      7. Where he born?
        Correct
        Incorrect
      8. Whose painting the art critic talking about?
        Correct
        Incorrect
      9. Who are offering us help?
        Correct
        Incorrect
      10. What caused the boy's death?
        Correct
        Incorrect
      11. Question Formation II

        Click the answer buttons to see the answers.

        1. ___ yesterday?
          a. Whose called
          b. Who called

        2. ___ talk to?
          a. Who did you
          b. Who you did
          c. Who you

        3. ___ you born?
          a. Where was
          b. Where are
          c. Where were

        4. ___ to the train station?
          a. How do I get
          b. How I get

        5. ___ the flight delayed?
          a. Why did
          b. Why is
          c. Why

        6. ___ you have?
          a. How much hand-luggage do
          b. How many hand-luggage do
          c. How much hand-luggage

        7. ___ the river?
          a. How deep has
          b. How deep can be
          c. How deep is

        8. When ___ leave?
          a. should we
          b. we should
          c. should we to

        9. ___ the answer?
          a. Who knows
          b. Who know

        10. ___ to the airport?
          a. How far is
          b. How far is it
          c. How distance is it

        11. How much ___ ?
          a. do you weight
          b. does your weight
          c. do you weigh

        12. How long ___ waiting for me?
          a. have you been
          b. you have been
          c. have you
        13. Tag Questions

          Decide what the correct tag question should be for each comment, then click on the answer button and you will be able to see the answer.

          1. Luciano Pavarotti is a great singer, ___ ___?

          2. It isn't very cold today, ___ ___?

          3. Ms. Patton assigns a lot of homework, ___ ___?

          4. I didn't bring enough money, ___ ___?

          5. The children won't want to go to bed early, ___ ___?

          6. You have already seen Braveheart, ___ ___?

          7. The movie received several Oscars ___ ___?

          8. We can't keep our dog in the hotel room, ___ ___?

          9. The Braves would like to win another World Series , ___ ___?

          10. Basketball players don't have small feet, ___ ___?

          The tag question in English is a phrase added to the main part of the sentence, inviting the listener to confirm or give an opinion about the comment. It is composed of two parts: the auxiliar verb, determined by the principal verb, in negative form (or affirmative if the principal verb is negative), followed by the pronoun, determined by the subject.

          Question Tags

          Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

          1. You're coming to the party, ___?
            a. aren't you
            b. isn't you
            c. shouldn't you

          2. It wasn't very difficult, ___?
            a. wasn't it
            b. isn't it
            c. was it

          3. Tom is getting something for Sue, ___?
            a. wasn't he
            b. isn't he
            c. was he

          4. It won't be anything expensive, ___?
            a. won't it
            b. isn't it
            c. will it

          5. There's some milk in the refrigerator, ___?
            a. isn't there
            b. isn't it
            c. wasn't it

          6. We don't need to go to the store today, ___?
            a. don't we
            b. do I
            c. do we

          7. Susan can bring some food, ___?
            a. won't she
            b. will she
            c. can't she

          8. The party starts at eight o'clock, ___?
            a. isn't it
            b. doesn't it
            c. does it

          9. The movie was very long, ___?
            a. isn't it
            b. wasn't it
            c. was it

          10. There's a dictionary on the shelf, ___?
            a. isn't it
            b. isn't there
            c. aren't there

          11. There's a lot of noise outside, ___?
            a. aren't there
            b. isn't there
            c. is there

          12. Mrs. Smith is sick, ___?
            a. isn't she
            b. is she
            c. wasn't she

          13. The dishes are dirty, ___?
            a. weren't they
            b. isn't they
            c. aren't they

          14. Steven won't be at the party, ___?
            a. won't he
            b. isn't he
            c. will he

          15. The math test was very difficult, ___?
            a. wasn't it
            b. isn't it
            c. weren't they

          16. We can go tomorrow, ___?
            a. won't we
            b. can we
            c. can't we

          17. I'm early, ___?
            a. isn't I
            b. aren't I
            c. are I

          18. This shirt is too big for me, ___?
            a. isn't it
            b. doesn't it
            c. does it

          19. Emily plays the piano well, ___?
            a. isn't it
            b. does she
            c. doesn't she

          20. Your neighbors went on vacation, ___?
            a. isn't they
            b. didn't they
            c. aren't they

          Tag Questions - Has he? Hasn't he? Had he?

          Click the answer button to see the answer.

          1. He hasn't done it yet, ___?
            a. has he
            b. hasn't he
            c. had he

          2. He's been to Italy twice, ___?
            a. has he
            b. hasn't he
            c. had he

          3. He's got a camera, ___?
            a. has he
            b. hasn't he
            c. had he

          4. He's got a nice house, but he hasn't got a car, ___?
            a. has he
            b. hasn't he
            c. had he

          5. He hadn't got his time to talk, ___?
            a. has he
            b. hasn't he
            c. had he

          6. He hasn't got any children, ___?
            a. has he
            b. hasn't he
            c. had he

          7. Robert hasn't got any money left, ___?
            a. has he
            b. hasn't he
            c. had he

          8. He has a beautiful wife, ___?
            a. has he
            b. hasn't he
            c. had he

          9. He's got my newspaper again, ___?
            a. has he
            b. hasn't he
            c. had he

          10. Andrew hadn't grown much, ___?
            a. has he
            b. hasn't he
            c. had he

          Tag Questions - Does she? Doesn't she? Did she?

          Click the answer button to see the answer.

          1. She works in a bank, ___?
            a. does she
            b. doesn't she
            c. did she

          2. She didn't eat anything, ___?
            a. does she
            b. doesn't she
            c. did she

          3. She doesn't talk much, ___?
            a. does she
            b. doesn't she
            c. did she

          4. She loves you, ___?
            a. does she
            b. doesn't she
            c. did she

          5. She looks very beautiful today, ___?
            a. does she
            b. doesn't she
            c. did she

          6. She didn't go, ___?
            a. does she
            b. doesn't she
            c. did she

          7. She didn't close the door, ___?
            a. does she
            b. doesn't she
            c. did she

          8. She doesn't drive, ___?
            a. does she
            b. doesn't she
            c. did she

          9. She doesn't want to go, ___?
            a. does she
            b. doesn't she
            c. did she

          10. She looks tired, ___?
            a. does she
            b. doesn't she
            c. did she

          Tag Questions - Have you? Are you? Do you?

          Click the answer button to see the answer.

          1. You don't smoke, ___?
            a. have you
            b. are you
            c. do you

          2. You haven't got a car, ___?
            a. have you
            b. are you
            c. do you

          3. You don't know her, ___?
            a. have you
            b. are you
            c. do you

          4. You aren't going to Rome, ___?
            a. have you
            b. are you
            c. do you

          5. You haven't been to London, ___?
            a. have you
            b. are you
            c. do you

          6. You don't like ice cream, ___?
            a. have you
            b. are you
            c. do you

          7. You aren't twenty-one, ___?
            a. have you
            b. are you
            c. do you

          8. You aren't still angry, ___?
            a. have you
            b. are you
            c. do you

          9. You haven't been on holiday, ___?
            a. have you
            b. are you
            c. do you

          10. You aren't from America, ___?
            a. have you
            b. are you
            c. do you

          Tag Questions - With Be

          Match the tag questions on the right with the sentence on the left.
          Write your choices in the boxes on the left. Click on the answer button to see if your answers are correct or let JavaScript check your answers.
          1. He's waiting for you,
          2. There are seven days in a week,
          3. I'm not late,
          4. These colors are pretty,
          5. Her reasons weren't very good,
          6. The doctor wasn't in his office,
          7. The lights were very bright,
          8. The idea is interesting,
          9. There were a lot of books on the table,
          10. The hole isn't deep,

          a. weren't they?
          b. is it?
          c. am I?
          d. weren't there?
          e. isn't he?
          f. were they?
          g. isn't it?
          h. aren't there?
          i. aren't they?
          j. was he?

        Tag Questions - With Assorted Verbs

        Match the tag questions on the right with the sentence on the left.
        Write your choices in the boxes on the left. Click on the answer button to see if your answers are correct or let JavaScript check your answers.
        1. You can't answer all the questions,
        2. You will help me to do the dishes,
        3. He believes you,
        4. The teacher should explain the lesson,
        5. The boy didn't know the lesson,
        6. Bob frightened you,
        7. You can speak English well,
        8. She couldn't arrange that,
        9. You won't tell him,
        10. He shouldn't do it,

        a. didn't he?
        b. will you?
        c. can't you?
        d. doesn't he?
        e. can you?
        f. should he?
        g. could she?
        h. won't you?
        i. did he?
        j. shouldn't he?

      Present Simple Negative Verbs

      Click the answer button to see the answer.

      1. Tom ___ like chocolate ice cream.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      2. I ___ understand, do you?
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      3. Dr. Watson ___ smoke, does he?
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      4. We ___ like classical music very much.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      5. Sally said she ___ want it anymore.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      6. Mr. Hill ___ live in New York. He lives in Boston.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      7. Rice ___ grow in cold climates.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      8. They like cofee, they ___ like tea.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      9. We are new here. We ___ know him.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      10. Harry has bad breath because he ___ brush his teeth very often.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      11. We are rich so we ___ have to work.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      12. Dave speaks English, French, and German, but he ___ speak Italian.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      13. They ___ sell that brand anymore.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      14. It is really a cheap restaurant, it ___ cost much to eat there.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      15. I have a televison, but I ___ watch it often.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      16. That kind of earthquake ___ happen often.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      17. We live close to the sea, but we ___ go often.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      18. I love sumo, but I ___ like boxing.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      19. You ___ like me very much, do you?
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      20. My son ___ like skiing. He likes snowboarding now.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      21. We ___ have time to do that on the way home.
        a. doesn't
        b. don't

      Present Simple Verbs

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      1. She ___ four languages.
        a. speak
        b. speaks

      2. Jane is a teacher. She ___ French.
        a. teach
        b. teaches

      3. When the kettle ___, will you make some tea?
        a. boil
        b. boils

      4. I always ___ the window at night because it is cold.
        a. close
        b. closes

      5. Those shoes ___ too much.
        a. cost
        b. costs

      6. The food in Japan is expensive. It ___ a lot to live there.
        a. cost
        b. costs

      7. His job is great because he ___ a lot of people.
        a. meet
        b. meets

      8. He always ___ his car on Sundays.
        a. wash
        b. washes

      9. My watch is broken and it ___ to be fixed again.
        a. need
        b. needs

      10. I ___ to watch movies.
        a. love
        b. loves

      11. I ___ to the cinema at least once a week.
        a. go
        b. goes

      12. They never ___ tea in the morning.
        a. drink
        b. drinks

      13. We both ___ to the radio in the morning.
        a. listen
        b. listens

      14. He ___ a big wedding.
        a. want
        b. wants

      15. George ___ too much so he's getting fat.
        a. eat
        b. eats

      16. The earth ___ round the sun, doesn't it?
        a. go
        b. goes

      17. The shops in England ___ at 9:00 in the morning.
        a. open
        b. opens

      18. The post office ___ at 5:30 pm.
        a. close
        b. closes

      19. Jackie ___ two children now.
        a. has
        b. have

      20. Mr. Smith ___ too much. He always has a cigarette in his mouth.
        a. smoke
        b. smokes

      21. When the phone ___, please answer it.
        a. ring
        b. rings

      Verb Forms Quiz - Gerund or Infinitive?

      Click the answer button to see the answer.

      1. I remember _____ the Queen in London.
        a. meet
        b. to meet
        c. meeting
        d. to meeting

      2. Did you remember _____ the letter?
        a. post
        b. to post
        c. posting
        d. to posting

      3. I'm not used _____ up this early.
        a. get
        b. to get
        c. getting
        d. to getting

      4. I used _____ to the cinema a lot.
        a. go
        b. to go
        c. going
        d. to going

      5. I regret _____ Mary about the weddding.
        a. tell
        b. to tell
        c. telling
        d. to telling

      6. Mrs Jones, I regret _____ you that your credit limit has been exceeded.
        a. inform
        b. to inform
        c. informing
        d. to informing

      7. Stop _____ this terrible noise at once!
        a. make
        b. to make
        c. making
        d. to making

      8. I wanted to stop _____ some presents, but we didn't have enough time.
        a. to
        b. to buy
        c. buying
        d. to buying

      9. Look, it's starting _____ .
        a. rain
        b. to rain
        c. raining
        d. to raining

      10. I started _____ English when I was four.
        a. learn
        b. to learn
        c. learning
        d. to learning

      The Library

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      1. Yesterday I ___ to the library for information.
        a. go
        b. went
        c. gone

      2. I used the catalog to ___ books.
        a. look out
        b. look on
        c. look up

      3. I could use the catalog ___ .
        a. myself
        b. yourself
        c. himself

      4. I ___ journal articles in the index.
        a. finding
        b. found
        c. finds

      5. A citation ___ journal information.
        a. lost
        b. listing
        c. lists

      6. Journals can ___ in title order.
        a. be found
        b. be finding
        c. find

      7. The library owns books, journals, ___ videos.
        a. but
        b. or
        c. and

      8. Computers ___ available for students.
        a. is
        b. are
        c. am

      9. I liked ___ the World Wide Web.
        a. searches
        b. search
        c. searching

      10. The librarian helped ___.
        a. me
        b. myself
        c. mine

      Going To

      Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

      1. What ___ this weekend?
        a. you are going to do
        b. are you going to do
        c. your gonna do

      2. I'm not sure. ___ anything special?
        a. Are you going to do
        b. You are going to do
        c. Is going to do

      3. My friend Melissa and I ___ a party. Would you like to come?
        a. am going to
        b. are going to go to
        c. go to

      4. I'd love to!
        ___?
        a. What's it going to be
        b. Who's go to be
        c. Where's it going to be

      5. It is ___ to be at Ruth's house.
        a. go
        b. going
        c. gonna

      6. What time ___ start?
        a. is it going to
        b. it's going to
        c. it

      7. At 10 P.M.
        ___ invite?
        a. Who are you going to
        b. What you're going to
        c. When you going to

      8. I don't know. I think ___ anyone.
        a. I'm going invite
        b. I'm not go invite
        c. I'm not going to invite

        Simple Past or Past Continuous - A Dialog

        Fill in the blanks with the simple past or past continuous form of the verbs. Then click on the answer button to see the correct answers.
        A: Hi, Mary. I ___ (see/neg.) you at school last Monday.

        B: Hello, Bob. I ___ (come/neg.) on Monday. I wasn't ___ (feel) well, so I ___ (decide) to go to the doctor.

        A: Oh! ___ (be) it serious?

        B: No, the doctor ___ (examine) me and ___ (tell) me I ___ (have) the flu. He ___ (prescribe) some medicine and ___ (tell) me to go home and rest.

        A: ___ you ___ (stay) home all day last Monday?

        B: No, only in the morning. I ___ (have) to work in the afternoon, and guess what?

        A: What?

        B: When a friend ___ (drive) me home, he ___ (crash) his car. He ___ (see/neg.) the red light.

        A: ___ anyone ___ (get) hurt?

        B: Thank God, nobody ___ (do) .

        A: I'm happy to hear that. Well, Mary, I have to rush now. While I ___ (listen) to your story, I ___ (remember) that my wife ___ (ask) me to go to the mechanic to get our car. See you later. Take care.

        B: You too. Bye.

        Simple Past or Past Continuous - A Dialog

        Fill in the blanks with the simple past or past continuous form of the verbs. Then click on the answer button to see the correct answers.
        A: Hi, Mary. I ___ (see/neg.) you at school last Monday.

        B: Hello, Bob. I ___ (come/neg.) on Monday. I wasn't ___ (feel) well, so I ___ (decide) to go to the doctor.

        A: Oh! ___ (be) it serious?

        B: No, the doctor ___ (examine) me and ___ (tell) me I ___ (have) the flu. He ___ (prescribe) some medicine and ___ (tell) me to go home and rest.

        A: ___ you ___ (stay) home all day last Monday?

        B: No, only in the morning. I ___ (have) to work in the afternoon, and guess what?

        A: What?

        B: When a friend ___ (drive) me home, he ___ (crash) his car. He ___ (see/neg.) the red light.

        A: ___ anyone ___ (get) hurt?

        B: Thank God, nobody ___ (do) .

        A: I'm happy to hear that. Well, Mary, I have to rush now. While I ___ (listen) to your story, I ___ (remember) that my wife ___ (ask) me to go to the mechanic to get our car. See you later. Take care.

        B: You too. Bye.

        What's the Correct Word Order?

        Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

        1. a. brightly
          b. is shining
          c. sun
          d. the

        2. a. in
          b. lives
          c. my sister
          d. New York

        3. a. birds
          b. sing

        4. a. cloth
          b. feels
          c. smooth
          d. this

        5. a. a
          b. became
          c. doctor
          d. good
          e. Mary

        6. a. interesting
          b. sounds
          c. that
          d. very

        7. a. a
          b. decided
          c. go
          d. on
          e. picnic
          f. to
          g. we

        8. a. clean
          b. keep
          c. must
          d. table
          e. the
          f. we

        9. a. capital
          b. England
          c. is
          d. London
          e. of
          f. the

        10. a. America
          b. English
          c. in
          d. speak
          e. they

        11. a. a
          b. car
          c. don't
          d. fast
          e. have
          f. I

        Adjective or Adverb

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        1. He's a ___ driver.
          a. dangerous
          b. dangerously

        2. He ate his dinner very ___.
          a. quick
          b. quickly

        3. She's a ___ speller.
          a. bad
          b. badly

        4. ___ the wind changed directions.
          a. Sudden
          b. Suddenly

        5. Please try to be more ___.
          a. careful
          b. carefully

        6. He walks so ___ in those boots.
          a. heavy
          b. heavily

        7. She plays the piano ___.
          a. perfect
          b. perfectly

        8. He is a ___ talker, but he never listens.
          a. quick
          b. quickly

        9. She writes very ___.
          a. bad
          b. badly

        10. There was a ___ noise last night. Did you hear it?
          a. loud
          b. loudly

        11. She's a ___ driver, I think.
          a. careful
          b. carefully

        Adjective or Adverb 2

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        1. She shouted ___ at him.
          a. angry
          b. angrily

        2. He is a __ worker.
          a. careless
          b. carelessly

        3. If you ask ___, I will give it to you.
          a. nice
          b. nicely

        4. Be Quiet! I can't think ___ if you are talking.
          a. clear
          b. clearly

        5. Why are you ___?
          a. angry
          b. angrily

        6. You are always so ___, come on!
          a. slow
          b. slowly

        7. Those chocolates look ___. Can I have one?
          a. nice
          b. nicely

        8. She opened the door ___.
          a. slow
          b. slowly

        9. It is a beautiful __ day.
          a. clear
          b. clearly

        10. You write so ___. Look at these mistakes.
          a. careless
          b. carelessly

        Adjective or Adverb

        Make a choice by clicking on theradio button,
        then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answerbutton.

        1. If you drive ___ don't be surprised if you have an accident.
          recklessly
          reckless
        2. It was not a hard assignment because Dr. Brown explained it ___.
          careful
          carefully
        3. Karen is the best student in class. She studies ___.
          hard
          hardly
        4. Be ___ to visitors if you want them to come back to your country.
          pleasant
          pleasantly
        5. I could not sleep ___ last night, so I feel ___ today.
          good, horrible
          well, horrible
          well, horribly
        6. She's a poor driver. She can't stop the car ___.
          smoothly
          smooth
        7. The problem requires a ___ evaluation
          serious
          seriously
        8. He speaks so ___ that I can't understand him.
          fast
          fastly
        9. She is an opera singer. She sings ___
          beautiful
          beautifully
        10. Driving at night can be very ___ sometimes.
          dangerous
          dangerously

        A Little-A Few

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        1. I've got ___ money. Let's have coffee.
          a. a little
          b. a few

        2. I've got ___ stamps that you can use.
          a. a little
          b. a few

        3. I've got ___ time. Do you want to talk?
          a. a little
          b. a few

        4. She can speak ___ Spanish.
          a. a little
          b. a few

        5. I write ___ letters every week.
          a. a little
          b. a few

        6. We had ___ rain last night.
          a. a little
          b. a few

        7. They made ___ mistakes, but it was OK.
          a. a little
          b. a few

        8. Let's go outside for ___ fresh air.
          a. a little
          b. a few

        9. There are ___ new hotels since you last visited.
          a. a little
          b. a few

        And-But-Or

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        1. The bus stopped ___ the man got off.
          a. and
          b. but
          c. or

        2. We stayed at home ___ ate there.
          a. and
          b. but
          c. or

        3. I wanted to buy a newspaper ___ didn't have enough money.
          a. and
          b. but
          c. or

        4. He's so nice ___ he doesn't have enough money.
          a. and
          b. but
          c. or

        5. Do you want tea ___ coffee?
          a. and
          b. but
          c. or

        6. Is the Empire State Building in New York ___ London?
          a. and
          b. but
          c. or

        7. Is it a new house ___ an old house?
          a. and
          b. but
          c. or

        8. I enjoy visiting many different countries ___ I wouldn't want to live overseas.
          a. and
          b. but
          c. or

        9. We can go by bus ___ we can walk.
          a. and
          b. but
          c. or

        10. I can't remember his face ___ I know his face from somewhere.
          a. and
          b. but
          c. or

        At-On-In Used in Time and Dates

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        1. The train leaves ___ five minutes, hurry up.
          a. at
          b. on
          c. in

        2. I'm going to America ___ April.
          a. at
          b. on
          c. in

        3. He doesn't work ___ Sundays or Mondays.
          a. at
          b. on
          c. in

        4. In England the shops shut ___ 5:30.
          a. at
          b. on
          c. in

        5. She never feels very good ___ the morning.
          a. at
          b. on
          c. in

        6. She is starting work ___ June 4th.
          a. at
          b. on
          c. in

        7. What do you do ___ the evenings?
          a. at
          b. on
          c. in

        8. I can't sleep ___ night these days.
          a. at
          b. on
          c. in

        9. Where are you going ___ the summer?
          a. at
          b. on
          c. in

        10. I was born ___ 1966.
          a. at
          b. on
          c. in

        At-By-With

        Click the answer button to see the answer.

        1. Sally was driving ___ 90 kilometers per hour.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        2. Did you stay ___ friends?
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        3. No, I stayed ___ a hotel.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        4. My house is ___ the sea.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        5. I usually go to school ___ bus.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        6. They have a big collection of paintings ___ Picasso.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        7. Have you seen any plays ___ William Shakespeare.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        8. Do you take tea ___ milk and sugar?
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        9. Who is the man ___ the sunglasses on?
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        10. Water boils ___ 100 centigrade.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        11. I love any music ___ the Beatles.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        12. He always drives ___ very high speeds.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        13. My friends want a house ___ a big garden.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        14. My brother died ___ the age of 26.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        15. Look! He's standing ___ the window.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        16. I left school ___ 4:00 today.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        17. In golf you hit the ball ___ a club.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        18. How long does it take ___ car?
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        19. My car is the one ___ a flat tire.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        20. I'm going to Mexico ___ some friends next week.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        21. I like movies ___ a happy ending.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        22. I didn't have any scissors so I cut it ___ a knife.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        23. Do you know the woman ___ red hair?
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        24. Do you like travelling ___ plane?
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        25. I need glasses to read ___.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        26. Who is that book ___?
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        27. He was bitten ___ a snake.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        28. I wish he wouldn't drive ___ such speeds.
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        29. Is he ___ you?
          a. at
          b. by
          c. with

        Borrow or Lend

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        When you need money, you can from a bank, but be prepared to pay high interest. Banks don't money as a favor. They charge for the loan. Only friends may money as a favor. If you money from a friend, be prepared to return the favor one day. Your friend may also ask you to him some money when he doesn't want to from a bank. On that occasion, you either him money or you lose a friend.

        Comparative & Superlative

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        adjectivecomparativesuperlative
        bad
        clever
        far (distance)
        far (more, additional)
        good
        hot
        little
        many
        much
        narrow
        pretty
        shy

        Do-Does-Did

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        1. I don't like ice-cream, but he ___.
          a. do
          b. does
          c. did

        2. You don't need glasses, but I ___.
          a. do
          b. does
          c. did

        3. Sally didn't enjoy the movies, but everyone else ___.
          a. do
          b. does
          c. did

        4. Dave doesn't want to go out tonight, but his girlfriend ___.
          a. do
          b. does
          c. did

        5. My parents don't live in England, but I ___.
          a. do
          b. does
          c. did

        6. She doesn't smoke, but he ___.
          a. do
          b. does
          c. did

        7. I don't know her very well, but my friends ___.
          a. do
          b. does
          c. did

        8. This car doesn't go as fast as my old one ___.
          a. do
          b. does
          c. did

        9. I don't type very well, but my boyfriend ___.
          a. do
          b. does
          c. did

        10. He said he would do it and he ___.
          a. do
          b. does
          c. did

        Don't-Doesn't-Didn't

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        1. Tom likes curry, but his family ___.
          a. don't
          b. doesn't
          c. didn't

        2. My sister works in a bank, but I ___.
          a. don't
          b. doesn't
          c. didn't

        3. John and Mary went to the movies last night, but I ___.
          a. don't
          b. doesn't
          c. didn't

        4. Mr. Jones eats meat, but his wife ___.
          a. don't
          b. doesn't
          c. didn't

        5. He wants to, but they ___.
          a. don't
          b. doesn't
          c. didn't

        6. I went, but he ___.
          a. don't
          b. doesn't
          c. didn't

        7. They bought it, but we ___.
          a. don't
          b. doesn't
          c. didn't

        8. I want to go to Paris for my honeymoon, but she ___.
          a. don't
          b. doesn't
          c. didn't

        9. He said he would ring, but I ___ think he will.
          a. don't
          b. doesn't
          c. didn't

        10. My wife needs glasses now, but her mother still ___.
          a. don't
          b. doesn't
          c. didn't

        Do or Make

        Click the answer button to see the answer.

        1. Can you ___ a reservation for me?
          a. do
          b. make

        2. I'll ___ the shopping and you choose the wine.
          a. do
          b. make

        3. If you don't ___ the travel arrangements soon, it will be too late.
          a. do
          b. make

        4. David doesn't ___ much money.
          a. do
          b. make

        5. I'll ___ the housework later. Let's go to the beach now.
          a. do
          b. make

        6. I'll ___ the appointment for 2:00 in the afternoon.
          a. do
          b. make

        7. I'll try not to ___ any more errors.
          a. do
          b. make

        8. Oh, dear! There is so much laundry to ___.
          a. do
          b. make

        9. Look at the yard! You'll have to ___ it soon.
          a. do
          b. make

        10. Will you ___ the painting this week or next week?
          a. do
          b. make

        Did or Made

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        1. She ___ her homework last night.
          a. did
          b. made

        2. Tom ___ the dishes after dinner.
          a. did
          b. made

        3. My mother ___ the beds this morning.
          a. did
          b. made

        4. I rang the dentist and ___ an appointment for Saturday morning.
          a. did
          b. made

        5. The children got up early and ___ breakfast for me.
          a. did
          b. made

        6. I ___ the exercises for homeowork.
          a. did
          b. made

        7. She ___ a good job helping us.
          a. did
          b. made

        8. I felt really bad when I ___ that mistake in class today.
          a. did
          b. made

        9. The man ___ the phone call at around 6:00.
          a. did
          b. made

        10. He ___ the ironing and she washed the children.
          a. did
          b. made

        11. I ___ dinner for 6:00 not 8:30.
          a. did
          b. made

        Go or Do

        Click the answer button to see the answer.

        1. I'll ___ my homework later.
          a. go
          b. do

        2. He said he'll ___ to the party. I hope he does.
          a. go
          b. do

        3. I'll ___ to the doctors this afternoon.
          a. go
          b. do

        4. I'll ___ shopping on Saturday.
          a. go
          b. do

        5. Let's ___ out for dinner tonight.
          a. go
          b. do

        6. I have to ___ the laundry before we go out.
          a. go
          b. do

        7. If you ___ your best, nobody can ask for more.
          a. go
          b. do

        8. I always ___ to church on Sundays.
          a. go
          b. do

        9. If you wash the windows, I'll ___ the errands.
          a. go
          b. do

        10. I have got to ___ this assignment by tomorrow.
          a. go
          b. do

        Have-Has

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        1. I ___ blond hair and blue eyes.
          a. have
          b. has

        2. Ann ___ to go home now.
          a. have
          b. has

        3. Mr. Scotford ___ two brothers.
          a. have
          b. has

        4. They ___ two cats and three rabbits.
          a. have
          b. has

        5. The man next door ___ had an accident.
          a. have
          b. has

        6. The new supermarket ___ everything.
          a. have
          b. has

        7. ___ you heard about my new job?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        8. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their son ___ gone to Sweden for the week.
          a. have
          b. has

        9. The tomatoes ___ grown quickly this year.
          a. have
          b. has

        10. The lettuce ___ grown quickly too.
          a. have
          b. has

        11. ___ your father got a nice car?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        12. ___ you bought a camera?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        13. ___ she got many friends?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        14. ___ your mother got blue eyes?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        15. ___ you got a ticket?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        16. ___ they got any children?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        17. ___ he learnt how to use it yet?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        18. ___ we been there before?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        19. ___ my number been called yet?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        20. ___ you sold out of vanilla ice cream?
          a. Have
          b. Has

        In-At with Places

        Click the answer button to see the answer.

        1. Tom is still ___ the hospital with serious injuries.
          a. in
          b. at

        2. Sally is ___ the garden.
          a. in
          b. at

        3. She is ___ the bus stop waiting for a bus.
          a. in
          b. at

        4. The headline is ___ the top of the page.
          a. in
          b. at

        5. The boys are playing football ___ the street.
          a. in
          b. at

        6. Did you see my picture __ the magazine?
          a. in
          b. at

        7. She had a toothache so she's ___ the dentist office.
          a. in
          b. at

        8. I am ___ home all day on Friday.
          a. in
          b. at

        9. Please turn right ___ the traffic light.
          a. in
          b. at

        10. There are many different languages ___ the world.
          a. in
          b. at

        In-On-At

        Click the answer button to see the answer.

        1. I live ___ an apartment building.
          a. in
          b. on
          c. at

        2. My apartment building is ___ the corner.
          a. in
          b. on
          c. at

        3. My apartment is ___ the fifth floor.
          a. in
          b. on
          c. at

        4. My friend lives ___ 27 Strong Street.
          a. in
          b. on
          c. at

        5. He lives ___ apartment 501.
          a. in
          b. on
          c. at

        6. It's ___ San Francisco.
          a. in
          b. on
          c. at

        7. I live ___ the top floor.
          a. in
          b. on
          c. at

        8. It's the fifth door ___ your left.
          a. in
          b. on
          c. at

        9. That apartment was ___ the basement.
          a. in
          b. on
          c. at

        10. I used to live ___ 12 Harrison Street.
          a. in
          b. on
          c. at

        "For" or "Since"

        Decide what the answer should be, then click on the answer button and you will be able to see the hidden answer.

        Make sentences using "for" or "since".

        Examples:

        How long have you worked at the bank? (two years)
        I have worked at the bank for two years.

        How long have you been married? (1996)
        I have been married since 1996.

        1. How long have you lived in the United States? (one year)
        2. How long has Mary been a nurse? (April)
        3. How long has Karen known Tom? (1979)
        4. How long have they studied English? (a few months)
        5. How long has Karen played tennis? (a long time)
        6. How long has he worn glasses? (1975)
        7. How long has Emily played the piano? (high school)
        8. How long will you be on vacation? (three weeks)
        9. How long have you driven a car? (my birthday)
        10. How long has Ron had his new computer? (last month)
        11. How long has she owned the book shop? (ten years)
        12. How long has Gary played football? (several years)
        13. How long have your friends been in town? (Monday)
        14. How long has Mrs. Smith lived on Clark Street? (many years)
        15. How long has the post office been closed. (five o’clock)

        For or Since

        For is used for general periods of time - 2 hours, three days, one month.
        Since is used for a specific time - 1998, January, last week, one month ago.

        Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

        I have studied English......

        1. two months.
        2. January.
        3. the beginning of the year.
        4. about 10 minutes.
        5. I was a child in elementary school.
        6. six weeks.
        7. a long time.
        8. three days.
        9. I was 14 years old.
        10. a year ago.
        11. a year.
        12. twelve days.
        13. 1997.
        14. I came to America.
        15. 3 hours a day for two years.

        For - Since

        Click the answer button to see the answer.

        1. She's lived here ___ 1975.
          a. for
          b. since

        2. He's been in London ___ five days.
          a. for
          b. since

        3. They haven't been used ___ many years.
          a. for
          b. since

        4. She's been working ___ nine this morning.
          a. for
          b. since

        5. I haven't eaten ___ hours.
          a. for
          b. since

        6. It has been raining ___ ages.
          a. for
          b. since

        7. India has been independant ___ 1947.
          a. for
          b. since

        8. They have been married ___ October.
          a. for
          b. since

        9. How many years is it ___ you graduated from junior high school?
          a. for
          b. since

        10. We have been waiting ___ twenty minutes.
          a. for
          b. since

        Much-Many

        Click the answer button to see the answer.

        1. How ___ apples did you buy?
          a. much
          b. many

        2. How ___ do you weigh?
          a. much
          b. many

        3. How ___ does it cost to fly to America?
          a. much
          b. many

        4. How ___ brothers and sisters do you have?
          a. much
          b. many

        5. How ___times a day do you brush your teeth?
          a. much
          b. many

        6. How ___ was your computer?
          a. much
          b. many

        7. How ___ photos did you take?
          a. much
          b. many

        8. How ___ water did he drink?
          a. much
          b. many

        9. How ___ people did you invite?
          a. much
          b. many

        10. How ___ mistakes did you make on the test?
          a. much
          b. many

        How & Complement

        Use the boxes on the left to write your choices.
        Then click on the answer button to see if your answer is correct.

        1. ___ letters has the secretary typed?
        2. ___ is it to the nearest drugstore?
        3. ___ do they owe you?
        4. ___ going out tonight?
        5. ___ is your grandma? She looks so young!
        6. ___ does it take you to get to school by bike?
        7. ___ is the Indian Ocean? Can we reach its bottom?
        8. ___ do the meetings take place? Every week?
        a. How much
        b. How long
        c. How often
        d. How many
        e. How about
        f. How deep
        g. How far
        h. How old

        Make or Do

        Click the answer button to see the answer.

        1. I have to ___ a telephone call.

          a. do
          b. make

        2. She didn't ___ her best so she felt sad.

          a. do
          b. make

        3. It was the first time she didn't ___ the beds.

          a. do
          b. make

        4. She was late so she didn't ___ breakfast for them.

          a. do
          b. make

        5. He ___ the assignment, but forgot to bring it to school.

          a. did
          b. make

        6. He has to ___ the housework before he can go.

          a. do
          b. make

        7. There are so many decisions to ___.

          a. do
          b. make

        8. Did you ___ a reservation for tonight?

          a. do
          b. make

        9. Did he ___ the doctor's appointment yet?

          a. do
          b. make

        10. He was busy ___ the food shopping.

          a. doing
          b. making

        11. He ___ a lot of research.

          a. does
          b. makes

        12. The people wanted to ___ peace.

          a. do
          b. make

        13. The children are ___ too much noise.

          a. doing
          b. making

        14. It was a pleasure ___ business with you.

          a. doing
          b. making

        15. I must ___ my homework before I go to bed.

          a. do
          b. make

        16. Why does he always ___ a promise and then break it?

          a. do
          b. make

        17. A famous movie star is going to ___ an appearance here tonight.

          a. do
          b. make

        18. I will ___ the dinner dishes.

          a. do
          b. make

        19. You can ___ the dinner.

          a. do
          b. make

        20. You are going to have to ___ some changes here.

          a. do
          b. make

        21. Can you tell me how much money he ___?

          a. does
          b. makes

        22. Can you ___ me a favour and lend me some money?

          a. do
          b. make

        23. She spends too much time ___ her hair and nails.

          a. doing
          b. making

        24. I think he is trying to ___ trouble for you.

          a. do
          b. make

        25. Hurry up and ___ a decision.

          a. do
          b. make

        Set, Sit or Seat?

        Click the answer buttons to see the answers.

        1. The sun ___ in the west.
          a. sets
          b. sits
          c. seats

        2. The old man was ___ by the fire.
          a. setting
          b. sitting
          c. seating

        3. ___ the vase on the table, please.
          a. Set
          b. Sit
          c. Seat

        4. Please be ___ , ladies and gentlemen.
          a. set
          b. sat
          c. seated

        5. The young girl ___ in the first row.
          a. set
          b. sat
          c. seated

        6. Don't ___ on the table. ___ at the table.
          a. set
          b. sit
          c. seat

        7. She ___ the clock for 5 p.m.
          a. set
          b. sat
          c. seated

        8. To avoid back pain you should ___ straight.
          a. set
          b. sit
          c. seat

        9. The auditorium ___ 500 people.
          a. sets
          b. sits
          c. seats

        10. They ___ among their friends.
          a. set
          b. sat
          c. seated
        11. So or Because

          Click the answer button to see the answer.

          1. It was cold ___ I shut the window.
            a. so
            b. because

          2. The door was open ___ I closed it.
            a. so
            b. because

          3. She doesn't like him ___ he isn't honest.
            a. so
            b. because

          4. It was raining ___ I took a taxi.
            a. so
            b. because

          5. The water wasn't clean ___ we didn't swim.
            a. so
            b. because

          6. We didn't swim ___ the water wasn't clean.
            a. so
            b. because

          7. I'll be home late tonight ___ I have to work late.
            a. so
            b. because

          8. I'm tired today ___ I couldn't sleep last night.
            a. so
            b. because

          9. She quit her job ___ she is looking for a new one now.
            a. so
            b. because

          10. We walked home ___ there were no more buses.
            a. so
            b. because

          11. I closed the window ___ it was cold.
            a. so
            b. because

          Some, Any or No

          Click the answer buttons to see the answers.
          1. Only ___ of his friends came. Not all of them.
          2. There isn't ___ food in the refrigerator, is there?
          3. We are broke. We have ___ money to buy grandpa a gift.
          4. I bought a loaf of bread and ___ cheese at the supermarket yesterday.
          5. Don't you know the proverb: "___ news is good news"?
          6. We don't have ___ sugar or flour to make the cake.
          7. ___ place he chooses to go will be fine.
          8. Don't close the door. There are still ___ children outside.
          9. Why don't you decorate the room with ___ white flowers?
          10. I'm busy. I have ___ time to chat with you now.
          11. ___ people prefer to study in the morning; others at night.
          12. If you have ___ problem, call me.
          13. There aren't ___ books on this topic in the library.
          14. ___ book about camping will tell you how to put up a tent.
          15. I gave him ___ medicine for his headache, so he feels much better now.
          16. The teacher has ___ time to correct the compositions now. She has a meeting with the school director.
          17. I have ___ dictionaries in my room that you are welcome to use.
          18. Here are ___ nice ripe apples.
          19. ___ matter what he does, they will not accept him in the group.
          20. They haven't asked us ___ questions so far.
          21. He doesn't want ___ dessert, for he's on a diet.
          22. He always gives ___ money to charity. He's a very generous person.
          23. We are taking a short ride. There's ___ time for a long one.
          24. The poor man has ___ food to eat. He's starving.

            Tell or Say

            Choose the best alternative, then check to see if your answer is correct.

            1. It goes without ___ that John is the best student in his class.
              saying
              say
              telling
              tell
            2. I always ___ the children a story before bedtime.
              to tell
              say
              saying
              tell
            3. Let's choose a big company, ___ , Ford and examine their pricing policy.
              saying
              say
              telling
              tell
            4. You haven't handed in the lessons yet. What can you ___ for yourself?
              tell
              to tell
              say
              to say
            5. It's difficult ___ Bob and John apart.
              to say
              to tell
              telling
              saying
            6. Do as I ___ , not as I do.
              said
              told
              say
              tell
            7. The captain ___ the troop to open fire against the enemies.
              was told
              told
              said
              was said
            8. Please ___ everybody I'll be away for ten days.
              tell
              say
              to tell
              to say
            9. I've ___ you the truth.
              said
              say
              tell
              told
            10. The fact that she didn't sign the document ___ a lot about her values.
              tells
              tell
              says
              say

            "There is" or "There are"


            Use "there is" for one item. (singular nouns) Use "there is" for non-count items. (non-count nouns) Use "there are" for many items. (plural nouns)
            Read the sentence, decide on the answer, then click the answer button to see the correct answer.
            1. There many animals in the zoo.
            2. There a snake in the window.
            3. There a zebra in the grass.
            4. There lions in the zoo, too.
            5. There many baby lions near their parents.
            6. There a bird next to the tree.
            7. There many monkeys in the trees.
            8. There an elephant in the zoo.
            9. There some water in the lake near the elephants.
            10. There birds in the zoo.
            11. There many people visiting the animals today.
            12. There many children, too.
            13. There a gorilla in the tree.
            14. There some grass under the tree.
            15. There bananas in the tree with the gorilla.
            16. There many birds near the gorilla.
            17. There a rock near the tree.
            18. There many sharks in the aquarium.
            19. There an eel in the aquarium, too.
            20. There lots of water for the fish.
            21. There many animals to see at the zoo.

            Their, There or They're

            Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

            1. ___ dog is a husky called Snowy.
              a. Their
              b. There
              c. They're

            2. ___ once was a bird called a Dodo.
              a. Their
              b. There
              c. They're

            3. My aunt and uncle are arriving today. ___ coming from New York.
              a. Their
              b. There
              c. They're

            4. Many years ago ___ weren't any cars so people used to travel by horse and carriage.
              a. their
              b. there
              c. they're

            5. Our neighbors have bought a second car. ___ new one is red.
              a. Their
              b. There
              c. They're

            6. Both of the cars are made by Ford. ___ both 4WD.
              a. Their
              b. There
              c. They're

            7. If you look over ___ you can see the sea.
              a. their
              b. there
              c. they're

            8. Can you see where ___ building the new road.
              a. their
              b. there
              c. they're

            9. ___ address is 1171 Newlands Road.
              a. Their
              b. There
              c. They're

            10. Do you know what ___ phone number is?
              a. their
              b. there
              c. they're

            Until-Since-For

            Click the answer button to see the answer.

            1. I've lived in America ___ I was five years old.
              a. until
              b. since
              c. for

            2. He said he would be away ___ Monday.
              a. until
              b. since
              c. for

            3. I've been married ___ five years now.
              a. until
              b. since
              c. for

            4. Mom and Dad have gone away ___ a few days.
              a. until
              b. since
              c. for

            5. Wait here ___ I come back.
              a. until
              b. since
              c. for

            6. I stayed up ___ three in the morning.
              a. until
              b. since
              c. for

            7. It has been raining ___ he arrived.
              a. until
              b. since
              c. for

            8. I have been studying ___ half an hour.
              a. until
              b. since
              c. for

            9. I have been away ___ five p.m.
              a. until
              b. since
              c. for

            10. I am going on a holiday ___ three weeks. Can you feed my cat?
              a. until
              b. since
              c. for

            Was or Were

            Click the answer button to see the answer.

            1. A man ___ walking his dog.
              a. was
              b. were

            2. A lot of people ___ shopping.
              a. was
              b. were

            3. Tom and Sarah ___ watching television.
              a. was
              b. were

            4. Two teenage boys ___ fighting.
              a. was
              b. were

            5. Sally ___ jogging with her friend this morning.
              a. was
              b. were

            6. Another man ___ watching her.
              a. was
              b. were

            7. The students ___ using the computer lab.
              a. was
              b. were

            8. The young newly weds ___ sleeping.
              a. was
              b. were

            9. A baby ___ crying.
              a. was
              b. were

            10. A lot of people ___ working.
              a. was
              b. were

            Was-Were

            Click the answer button to see the answer.

            1. She is thirty now, so last year she ___ twenty-nine.
              a. was
              b. were

            2. ___ it a good film?
              a. Was
              b. Were

            3. I got married when I ___ twenty-seven.
              a. was
              b. were

            4. It was a great day, but we ___ so tired.
              a. was
              b. were

            5. I didn't buy those jeans because they ___ too expensive.
              a. was
              b. were

            6. When I ___ a child we lived in Rome.
              a. was
              b. were

            7. Where ___ you yesterday afternoon?
              a. was
              b. were

            8. ___ the weather good while we were away?
              a. Was
              b. Were

            9. They ___ so naughty as kids.
              a. was
              b. were

            10. Why ___ he so angry?
              a. was
              b. were

            What, When or Where?

            Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

            1. ___ is the name of the President of the United States of America?
              a. What
              b. When
              c. Where

            2. ___ month is the Chinese new year?
              a. What
              b. When
              c. Where

            3. ___ is Christmas Day?
              a. What
              b. When
              c. Where

            4. ___ did Neil Armstrong say when he first landed on the moon?
              a. What
              b. When
              c. Where

            5. ___ did he first land?
              a. What
              b. When
              c. Where

            6. ___ did the Americans drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?
              a. What
              b. When
              c. Where

            7. ___ is New York city?
              a. What
              b. When
              c. Where

            8. ___ is that called in English?
              a. What
              b. When
              c. Where

            9. ___ are the Hawaiian islands?
              a. What
              b. When
              c. Where

            10. ___ are you doing this afternoon?
              a. What
              b. When
              c. Where

            What-Which-How

            Click the answer button to see the answer.

            1. ___ much did you pay for it?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            2. ___ way did he go?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            3. ___ far is it from New York to London?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            4. ___ kind of films do you like?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            5. ___ is his name?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            6. ___ is your office, this one or that one?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            7. ___ is the capital of Australia?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            8. ___ often do you go away on business?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            9. ___ is mine, seat 47C or 47D?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            10. ___ is yours?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            11. I've got red or white wine. ___ do you want?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            12. ___ is your favourite sport?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            13. ___ is bigger, Canada or the United States?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            14. ___ was your holiday?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            15. ___ nationality are you?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            16. ___ do you prefer, vanilla or chocolate?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            17. ___ do you usually go to work?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            18. ___ is cheaper, the fish or the chicken?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            19. ___ did you watch on television last night?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            20. ___ is your shoe size?
              a. What
              b. Which
              c. How

            Adverbs or Adjectives

            Click the answer button to see the answer.

            1. Mary is a ___ swimmer.
              a. slow
              b. slowly

            2. Andrew plays the piano ___.
              a. beautiful
              b. beautifully

            3. Mrs. Thompson sews ___.
              a. quick
              b. quickly

            4. Mr. Garcia speaks ___.
              a. loud
              b. loudly

            5. His kids are ___ students.
              a. good
              b. well

            6. Joanna sings ___.
              a. awful
              b. awfully

            7. Faye writes ___.
              a. neat
              b. neatly

            8. Douglas and Hannah are ___ students.
              a. bad
              b. badly

            9. Jessica is a ___ basketball player.
              a. good
              b. well

            10. Patty doesn't cook ___.
              a. good
              b. well

            11. Mr. Lopez is not a ___ policeman.
              a. careful
              b. carefully

            12. Those girls talk ___.
              a. intelligent
              b. intelligently

            13. I don't think I am a ___ athlete.
              a. bad
              b. badly

            The Evil Prince

            Click the answer button to see the answer.

            1. The Evil Prince was very ___.
              a. proudly
              b. proud
              c. generous

            2. He ___ to many different towns.
              a. travel
              b. travelled
              c. go

            3. He ___ the treasures of other lands.
              a. stole
              b. stoled
              c. steal

            4. The people of his kingdom ___ him for his accomplishments.
              a. mocked
              b. hated
              c. hailed

            5. He believed the people when they ___ that he was great.
              a. said
              b. say
              c. sayed

            6. He commanded ___ the people construct a ship.
              a. for
              b. that
              c. to

            7. He ___ not even fear God.
              a. has
              b. have
              c. did

            8. He ___ to fly his ship to heaven.
              a. planned
              b. plan
              c. want

            9. God ___ a swarm of gnats to combat the Prince.
              a. send
              b. sended
              c. sent

            10. One tiny gnat ___ the Prince.
              a. defeat
              b. defeating
              c. defeated

            11. The moral of the story is, "___ much pride leads to destruction."
              a. Very
              b. Too
              c. How

              "To Be" or "To Do" in Questions

              Click the answer button to see the answer.

              1. ___ you like to play soccer?
                a. Does
                b. Do
                c. Is
                d. Are

              2. Gabriela ___ like to watch T.V.
                a. doesn't
                b. don't
                c. isn't
                d. aren't

              3. John is upset because he has a lot of homework and he ___ like to do homework.
                a. isn't
                b. aren't
                c. do
                d. doesn't

              4. ___ Betty and Linda going to be here today?
                a. Does
                b. Do
                c. Are
                d. Is

              5. Armando and Juan ___ like to play tennis.
                a. do
                b. doing
                c. does
                d. don't

              6. ___ Ms. Smith a teacher?
                a. Are
                b. Is
                c. Does she be
                d. Do she be

              7. Mary and Rocio ___ doing thier homework.
                a. are be
                b. are
                c. is
                d. be

              8. ___ Oscar know how to speak Spanish?
                a. Do
                b. Is
                c. Are
                d. Does

              9. Where ___ the bathroom?
                a. does be
                b. is being
                c. is
                d. does

              10. How ___ you like the food in the U.S.?
                a. does
                b. is
                c. are
                d. do

              11. ___ you study English a lot?
                a. Does
                b. Are
                c. Do
                d. Is

              12. Miguel is worried because he ___ have his homework.
                a. don't
                b. isn't
                c. aren't
                d. doesn't

              13. Rocio and Olga ___ coming to class today.
                a. isn't
                b. don't
                c. aren't
                d. doesn't

              14. I know how to speak Spanish, but I ___ know how to speak French.
                a. aren't
                b. isn't
                c. don't
                d. doesn't

              15. Javier ___ like American football.
                a. doesn't
                b. don't
                c. isn't
                d. aren't
            12. Modals

              Click the answer button to see the answer.

              1. ___ you speak any foreign languages?
                a. May
                b. Can
                c. Have

              2. Liz ___ get tired of her job. It is so boring.
                a. has to
                b. must
                c. should

              3. Where's Nick? He ___ be in his office.
                a. might
                b. mustn't
                c. is to

              4. Take an umbrella. It ___ rain later.
                a. has to
                b. need
                c. might

              5. Jack ___ go to hospital yesterday.
                a. must
                b. had to
                c. need

              6. You look tired. You ___ go to bed.
                a. should
                b. ought
                c. are to

              7. You ___ do it. I've already done it.
                a. must not
                b. need not
                c. ought not

              8. ___ it be true?
                a. Must
                b. May
                c. Can

              9. ___ we stay or leave?
                a. Will
                b. Would
                c. Shall

              10. Jane was so tired. She ___ have worked days and nights.
                a. should
                b. must
                c. need

              North or Northern?

              Click the answer button to see the answer.
              1. To go to Duluth from Minneapolis, you need to go ___ on 35.
                a. north
                b. northern

              2. I spent the summer of 1985 on the ___ coast.
                a. east
                b. eastern

              3. I'm going to Kansas next weekend so I have to travel ___ .
                a. south
                b. southern

              4. When people go camping, they go up ___.
                a. northern
                b. north

              5. Rochester is in the ___ part of Minnesota.
                a. south
                b. southern

              6. If you want to go to California, you need to go to the ___ part of the United States.
                a. west
                b. western

              7. Santa Claus lives at the ___ Pole.
                a. North
                b. Northern

              8. It will soon be cold in the ___ states.
                a. northern
                b. north

              9. Many famous people live on the ___ coast.
                a. western
                b. west

              10. Birds fly ___ for the winter.
                a. south
                b. southern

              Some or Any?

              Choose an answer by clicking on a button then compare your choice with the correct one hidden under the answer button.
              1. I'm sure I made ___ mistakes on the exam.
                some
                any

              2. My friend didn't make ___ mistakes on the exam.
                some
                any

              3. I should have studied ___ more last night.
                some
                any

              4. I have ___ money so I will treat you to a movie.
                some
                any

              5. That is very kind of you because I don't have ___ money.
                some
                any

              6. No, I don't have ___, but I wish I did.
                some
                any

              7. Don't you know ___ good restaurants in Vancouver?
                some
                any

              8. "Would you like to have ___ coffee with your meal, Sir" asked the waiter?
                some
                any

              9. Yes, I'd like ___ please," I replied.
                some
                any

              10. "Do you have ___ newspapers left," I asked?
                some
                any

              11. "No, I don't have ___ " he replied.
                some
                any

              12. "But I will have ___ more this evening," he added.
                some
                any

              13. I went to the butcher, but I didn't buy ___ meat. It was so expensive!
                some
                any

              14. Please come to see me __ time you are free.
                some
                any

              15. Thank you. Maybe I will come ___ time on Saturday?
                some
                any

              16. I have no cigarettes left so I will go to the store to buy ___.
                some
                any

              17. If they have ___ Cuban cigars, please buy one for me.
                some
                any

              18. Then you must give me ___ more money.
                some
                any

              Question Words

              Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

              1. ___ is someone who lifts weight called?
                Who
                What
              2. ___ do you want to go there?
                Where
                When
              3. ___ luggage are you going to take?
                How many
                How much
              4. ___ way should we go, up the hill or along the river bank?
                Which
                What
              5. ___ makes you nervous? The traffic downtown.
                Who
                What
              6. ___ is the depth of this pool?
                What
                How
              7. ___ is the weather like in Mexico City in the spring?
                How
                What
              8. ___ should we go before we find a place to stop and rest for a while?
                What far
                How far
              9. ___ books did you read last semester?
                Who's
                Whose
              10. ___ do we have to go at two o'clock?
                Where
                When

              What is the Correct Form of the Word?

              Many of these words need to be changed. Read the sentence, decide what the answer should be, then click on the word to see the answer.

              1. There are seven on the table.

              2. This is .

              3. My father gave this camera.

              4. Those use cameras every day.

              5. May I your camera?

              6. He can't take a picture because he have a camera.

              7. He bought three of

              8. This a camera so it doesn't make noise.

              9. How he have?

              10. He three .

                What is the Correct Form of the Word?

                Many of these words need to be changed. Read the sentence, decide what the answer should be, then click on the word to see the answer.

                1. Are you good at questions?

                2. Do you like in the summer?

                3. He his car with gas yesterday

                4. He likes to go in the winter.

                5. It often in New York.

                6. He is than his brother.

                7. Tim likes videos in the evening.

                8. My friend is outside for a taxi.

                9. My friend for the bus every morning.

                10. I can't wait to go in Hawaii.

                11. Where do you like to go in the summer.

                12. My mother my breakfast this morning.

                13. My sister cakes every Sunday.

                14. My brother likes watching on weekends.
              11. Grammar

                Famous People - A Quiz on Articles

                Click the answer button to see the answer.

                1. Albert Einstein was ___ famous scientist.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                2. Einstein was born in ___ Germany in 1879.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                3. Einstein won ___ Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                4. Einstein left his country and lived in ___ States until he died in 1955.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                5. Einstein is known for his theory of ___ relativity.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                6. Roentgen was ___ German physicist who discovered x-rays, revolutionizing medical diagnosis.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                7. Roentgen won ___ 1901 Nobel Prize.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                8. Mandela was born in ___ South Africa.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                9. Mandela was ___ first President elected in ___ South Africa after ___ Apartheid was revoked.
                  a. a / the / the
                  b. the / X / X
                  c. a / X / the
                  d. the / the / the

                10. Mandela was imprisoned for ___ nearly 30 years for his anti-apartheid activities.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                11. Mother Teresa was ___ Roman Catholic nun.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                12. Mother Teresa became famous for her hard work with ___ poor.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                13. She was ___ founder of ___ order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity.
                  a. a / an
                  b. a / X
                  c. the / X [Nothing]
                  d. the / an

                14. Mother Teresa lived in ___ Calcutta, India.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                15. Mother Teresa received ___ her Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
                  a. a
                  b. an
                  c. the
                  d. X [Nothing]

                John's Life

                A Verb-Form Exercise

                Read the text carefully and change the verbs to the correct form.
                Then click on the button to see if you got the right answer.

                John was born on a little farm back East. He was happy even though he a harsh life cultivating his field. One day he by a heavy storm. When the storm he that his plantation He despondent and that he could no longer live on the farm. He to move somewhere else. He the farm and to the city. The hustle and bustle of the city John a lot, but he to go back to his farm. John's life in the city was very difficult. The only person he was Tom, a distant relative, who was a very patient and understanding person and who to help John to get used to in the city.

                Conjunctions I

                Click the answer buttons to see the answers.

                1. Do you think this is something ___ can be learned?
                  a. who
                  b. that
                  c. X (the conjunction can be omitted)

                2. Don't go out ___ you've finished your work.
                  a. as
                  b. while
                  c. until

                3. Make sure you close all the windows ___ it starts to rain.
                  a. after
                  b. before
                  c. for

                4. I think I know ___ he left the job.
                  a. why
                  b. until
                  c. where

                5. ___ I had known how much I would disappoint him, I woudn't have done it.
                  a. Whether
                  b. When
                  c. If

                6. ___ you see me, get in the car.
                  a. As soon as
                  b. While
                  c. Whether

                7. My friend John, ___ lives in California, has a car with a New York license.
                  a. whose
                  b. who
                  c. that

                8. It's usually quite simple to cross the border between the USA and Canada ___ these two countries have friendly relations.
                  a. yet
                  b. and
                  c. because

                9. ___ a university professor returns from a sabbatical leave, he should be better qualified.
                  a. Until
                  b. When
                  c. Even though

                10. She's ___ a snobbish person ___ nobody likes to be with her.
                  a. such...that
                  b. such...as
                  c. so...that

                Conjunctions II

                Combine the sentences using the conjunction given in parentheses.
                Do not change the order of the sentences. Pay attention to the punctuation.
                Click on the answer button to see the correct answer.

                1. They got married. They had to learn to manage their own home. (after)

                2. He went crazy. His wife burnt his breakfast. (when)

                3. You can hear what I'm saying. You keep quiet. (if)

                4. I won't invite my classmates to a party. I know them well. (until)

                5. He arrived home. I had already cleaned the house. (by the time)

                6. The first quiz was easy. This one is extremelly difficult. (whereas)

                7. She's snobbish. People like her. (yet)

                8. We're broke. We can't buy anything. (since)

                9. He failed. He won't give up his ideals. (even though)

                10. He fell asleep. He was watching the film. (while)

                  >

                  Connectives

                  Click the answer button to see the answer.

                  1. Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
                    a. therefore
                    b. however
                    c. otherwise

                  2. You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
                    a. Consequently
                    b. Furthermore
                    c. Otherwise

                  3. I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
                    a. Moreover
                    b. Nevertheless
                    c. However

                  4. Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.
                    a. Otherwise
                    b. Hence
                    c. Nevertheless

                  5. Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
                    a. however
                    b. moreover
                    c. furthermore

                  6. The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
                    a. Therefore
                    b. Nonetheless
                    c. Otherwise

                  7. The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.
                    a. Furthermore
                    b. Besides
                    c. Therefore

                  8. You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.
                    a. otherwise
                    b. although
                    c. besides

                  9. The neighborhood isn't very interesting. I like the house, ___.
                    a. moreover
                    b. thus
                    c. though

                  10. We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
                    a. however
                    b. therefore
                    c. furthermore

                  11. He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.
                    a. Moreover
                    b. Therefore
                    c. Although

                  12. That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.
                    a. furthermore
                    b. hence
                    c. although

                  13. We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
                    a. nevertheless
                    b. unless
                    c. thus

                  14. She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.
                    a. hence
                    b. however
                    c. otherwise

                  15. It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
                    a. nevertheless
                    b. otherwise
                    c. hence
                11. A Dentist Appointment

                  Complete the dialog.
                  Click the answer buttons to see the correct answers.
                    A: Good morning. Dr. Brown's office. ___ I help you?
                    A: Good morning. I ___ to make an appointment with Dr. Brown.
                    B: Ok. Just a minute. ___ you come on Monday at 1:00 pm?
                    A: No. Monday is a busy day for me. I ___ until 9:00 pm. I ___ leave the office early.
                    B: What about Wednesday at 6:00 pm? ___ that OK with you?
                    A: ___ a little later? You know how heavy the traffic is at 6. I ___ arrive on time.
                    B: OK. You ___ seen by Dr. Brown on Wednesday at 7. OK? If you can't come for any reason, please ___ me and I ___ try to set another time.
                    B: OK. Thanks.

                  An Invitation

                  Click on the answer button to see the correct answers.
                  A: I'm afraid I ___ your invitation.
                  a. can't accept
                  b. shouldn't to accept
                  c. might not accept

                  B: Oh, that's a pity! I'm so sorry.

                  A: So am I, but Bob ___ me to dinner tonight.
                  a. invites
                  b. had invited
                  c. has invited

                  B: Well, I guess you ___ out with Bob than with me.
                  a. had rather go
                  b. had rather gone
                  c. would rather go

                  A: No! As a matter of fact, I ___ Bob.
                  a. am not really liking
                  b. don't really like
                  c. shouldn't really like

                  B: Really? Then why ___ out with him?
                  a. have you gone
                  b. are you going
                  c. will you to go

                  A: Well, you see, Bob is my brother's best friend, and besides...

                  B: Oh, it doesn't matter! There's no reason why you ___ polite to me.
                  a. should be
                  b. could be
                  c. ought be

                  Put the Dialog in the Correct Order

                  Put the sentences into the correct order, then click on the answer button to see the correct sequence.









                  Pick a Particle: In, On or Up

                  Click the answer button to see the answer.

                1. We will have to put my mother ___ when she visits us.

                2. Shall we go ___ with the game now?

                3. Legal cases can drag ___ for ever.

                4. First you need to fill ___ the form.

                5. I'm saving ___ to buy a new computer.

                6. I hope the weather clears ___ later.

                7. Children have to stay ___ at school until 16 in England.

                8. She fits ___ an incredible amount of work each day.

                9. The salesman threw ___ the software for free.

                Prepositions

                Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                1. ___ Thanksgiving, we usually eat cranberry sauce with our roasted turkey.
                  On
                  In
                2. They were reassured ___ the outcome ___ the elections.
                  about, in
                  by, of
                3. We always take a trip ___ the summer.
                  on
                  in
                4. She made the mistake ___ adding salt instead of sugar.
                  about
                  of
                5. He was sitting ___ his seat when the teacher entered the classroom.
                  at
                  in
                6. While ___ holiday, they vacationed ___ Australia.
                  in, on
                  on, in
                7. He was concerned ___ his low grade ___ the class.
                  about, in
                  with, on
                8. He came ___ the decision that he should study harder.
                  with
                  to
                9. He was happy ___ them when he learned ___ their success.
                  for, of
                  with, about
                10. He was confused ___ the correct answer to the test question.
                  about
                  for
                11. He looked ___ the countryside for signs of spring.
                  about
                  in
                12. He joined ___ his allies to win the battle.
                  against
                  with

                  Grammar

                  Famous People - A Quiz on Articles

                  Click the answer button to see the answer.

                  1. Albert Einstein was ___ famous scientist.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  2. Einstein was born in ___ Germany in 1879.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  3. Einstein won ___ Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  4. Einstein left his country and lived in ___ States until he died in 1955.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  5. Einstein is known for his theory of ___ relativity.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  6. Roentgen was ___ German physicist who discovered x-rays, revolutionizing medical diagnosis.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  7. Roentgen won ___ 1901 Nobel Prize.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  8. Mandela was born in ___ South Africa.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  9. Mandela was ___ first President elected in ___ South Africa after ___ Apartheid was revoked.
                    a. a / the / the
                    b. the / X / X
                    c. a / X / the
                    d. the / the / the

                  10. Mandela was imprisoned for ___ nearly 30 years for his anti-apartheid activities.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  11. Mother Teresa was ___ Roman Catholic nun.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  12. Mother Teresa became famous for her hard work with ___ poor.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  13. She was ___ founder of ___ order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity.
                    a. a / an
                    b. a / X
                    c. the / X [Nothing]
                    d. the / an

                  14. Mother Teresa lived in ___ Calcutta, India.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  15. Mother Teresa received ___ her Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
                    a. a
                    b. an
                    c. the
                    d. X [Nothing]

                  John's Life

                  A Verb-Form Exercise

                  Read the text carefully and change the verbs to the correct form.
                  Then click on the button to see if you got the right answer.

                  John was born on a little farm back East. He was happy even though he a harsh life cultivating his field. One day he by a heavy storm. When the storm he that his plantation He despondent and that he could no longer live on the farm. He to move somewhere else. He the farm and to the city. The hustle and bustle of the city John a lot, but he to go back to his farm. John's life in the city was very difficult. The only person he was Tom, a distant relative, who was a very patient and understanding person and who to help John to get used to in the city.

                  Conjunctions I

                  Click the answer buttons to see the answers.

                  1. Do you think this is something ___ can be learned?
                    a. who
                    b. that
                    c. X (the conjunction can be omitted)

                  2. Don't go out ___ you've finished your work.
                    a. as
                    b. while
                    c. until

                  3. Make sure you close all the windows ___ it starts to rain.
                    a. after
                    b. before
                    c. for

                  4. I think I know ___ he left the job.
                    a. why
                    b. until
                    c. where

                  5. ___ I had known how much I would disappoint him, I woudn't have done it.
                    a. Whether
                    b. When
                    c. If

                  6. ___ you see me, get in the car.
                    a. As soon as
                    b. While
                    c. Whether

                  7. My friend John, ___ lives in California, has a car with a New York license.
                    a. whose
                    b. who
                    c. that

                  8. It's usually quite simple to cross the border between the USA and Canada ___ these two countries have friendly relations.
                    a. yet
                    b. and
                    c. because

                  9. ___ a university professor returns from a sabbatical leave, he should be better qualified.
                    a. Until
                    b. When
                    c. Even though

                  10. She's ___ a snobbish person ___ nobody likes to be with her.
                    a. such...that
                    b. such...as
                    c. so...that

                  Conjunctions II

                  Combine the sentences using the conjunction given in parentheses.
                  Do not change the order of the sentences. Pay attention to the punctuation.
                  Click on the answer button to see the correct answer.

                  1. They got married. They had to learn to manage their own home. (after)

                  2. He went crazy. His wife burnt his breakfast. (when)

                  3. You can hear what I'm saying. You keep quiet. (if)

                  4. I won't invite my classmates to a party. I know them well. (until)

                  5. He arrived home. I had already cleaned the house. (by the time)

                  6. The first quiz was easy. This one is extremelly difficult. (whereas)

                  7. She's snobbish. People like her. (yet)

                  8. We're broke. We can't buy anything. (since)

                  9. He failed. He won't give up his ideals. (even though)

                  10. He fell asleep. He was watching the film. (while)

                    >

                    Connectives

                    Click the answer button to see the answer.

                    1. Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
                      a. therefore
                      b. however
                      c. otherwise

                    2. You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
                      a. Consequently
                      b. Furthermore
                      c. Otherwise

                    3. I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
                      a. Moreover
                      b. Nevertheless
                      c. However

                    4. Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.
                      a. Otherwise
                      b. Hence
                      c. Nevertheless

                    5. Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
                      a. however
                      b. moreover
                      c. furthermore

                    6. The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
                      a. Therefore
                      b. Nonetheless
                      c. Otherwise

                    7. The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.
                      a. Furthermore
                      b. Besides
                      c. Therefore

                    8. You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.
                      a. otherwise
                      b. although
                      c. besides

                    9. The neighborhood isn't very interesting. I like the house, ___.
                      a. moreover
                      b. thus
                      c. though

                    10. We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
                      a. however
                      b. therefore
                      c. furthermore

                    11. He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.
                      a. Moreover
                      b. Therefore
                      c. Although

                    12. That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.
                      a. furthermore
                      b. hence
                      c. although

                    13. We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
                      a. nevertheless
                      b. unless
                      c. thus

                    14. She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.
                      a. hence
                      b. however
                      c. otherwise

                    15. It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
                      a. nevertheless
                      b. otherwise
                      c. hence
                  11. A Dentist Appointment

                    Complete the dialog.
                    Click the answer buttons to see the correct answers.
                      A: Good morning. Dr. Brown's office. ___ I help you?
                      A: Good morning. I ___ to make an appointment with Dr. Brown.
                      B: Ok. Just a minute. ___ you come on Monday at 1:00 pm?
                      A: No. Monday is a busy day for me. I ___ until 9:00 pm. I ___ leave the office early.
                      B: What about Wednesday at 6:00 pm? ___ that OK with you?
                      A: ___ a little later? You know how heavy the traffic is at 6. I ___ arrive on time.
                      B: OK. You ___ seen by Dr. Brown on Wednesday at 7. OK? If you can't come for any reason, please ___ me and I ___ try to set another time.
                      B: OK. Thanks.

                    An Invitation

                    Click on the answer button to see the correct answers.
                    A: I'm afraid I ___ your invitation.
                    a. can't accept
                    b. shouldn't to accept
                    c. might not accept

                    B: Oh, that's a pity! I'm so sorry.

                    A: So am I, but Bob ___ me to dinner tonight.
                    a. invites
                    b. had invited
                    c. has invited

                    B: Well, I guess you ___ out with Bob than with me.
                    a. had rather go
                    b. had rather gone
                    c. would rather go

                    A: No! As a matter of fact, I ___ Bob.
                    a. am not really liking
                    b. don't really like
                    c. shouldn't really like

                    B: Really? Then why ___ out with him?
                    a. have you gone
                    b. are you going
                    c. will you to go

                    A: Well, you see, Bob is my brother's best friend, and besides...

                    B: Oh, it doesn't matter! There's no reason why you ___ polite to me.
                    a. should be
                    b. could be
                    c. ought be

                    Put the Dialog in the Correct Order

                    Put the sentences into the correct order, then click on the answer button to see the correct sequence.









                    Pick a Particle: In, On or Up

                    Click the answer button to see the answer.

                    1. We will have to put my mother ___ when she visits us.

                    2. Shall we go ___ with the game now?

                    3. Legal cases can drag ___ for ever.

                    4. First you need to fill ___ the form.

                    5. I'm saving ___ to buy a new computer.

                    6. I hope the weather clears ___ later.

                    7. Children have to stay ___ at school until 16 in England.

                    8. She fits ___ an incredible amount of work each day.

                    9. The salesman threw ___ the software for free.

                    Prepositions

                    Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                    1. ___ Thanksgiving, we usually eat cranberry sauce with our roasted turkey.
                      On
                      In
                    2. They were reassured ___ the outcome ___ the elections.
                      about, in
                      by, of
                    3. We always take a trip ___ the summer.
                      on
                      in
                    4. She made the mistake ___ adding salt instead of sugar.
                      about
                      of
                    5. He was sitting ___ his seat when the teacher entered the classroom.
                      at
                      in
                    6. While ___ holiday, they vacationed ___ Australia.
                      in, on
                      on, in
                    7. He was concerned ___ his low grade ___ the class.
                      about, in
                      with, on
                    8. He came ___ the decision that he should study harder.
                      with
                      to
                    9. He was happy ___ them when he learned ___ their success.
                      for, of
                      with, about
                    10. He was confused ___ the correct answer to the test question.
                      about
                      for
                    11. He looked ___ the countryside for signs of spring.
                      about
                      in
                    12. He joined ___ his allies to win the battle.
                      against
                      with
                    13. He looked ___ his friends for advice.
                      to
                      on
                    14. The cook waited ___ the customers because the server left early.
                      for
                      on
                    15. He waited ___ her reply until it was too late to make a decision.
                      on
                      for

                    Prepositions II

                    What are the correct prepositions for the blanks/
                    Click the answer buttons to see the answers.

                    1. The workers went ___ strike because they thought their wages were too low.
                    2. He tried to warn his daughter ___ the dangers ___ going out alone ___ night.
                    3. Although we had expected them to take a taxi, they came ___ car.
                    4. ___ today's newspaper it's stated that a new agreement will be signed ___ those two countries soon.
                    5. I learned to ride a horse ___ the age ___ five.
                    6. Guess what? The favorite was beaten ___ a very close race.
                    7. Will you please pick up a pizza ___ dinner ___ your way home this evening?
                    8. The fee charged ___ that lawyer ___ his services was too high.
                    9. He submitted his application ___ December 1st, so the manager did not consider it.
                    10. It was love and caring that she was desperately ___ need ___, not advice.

                      Correct or Incorrect use of preposition?

                      Click the answer button to see whether
                      the sentence is correct (c) or incorrect (i).

                      1. She's a very selfish person who doesn't show any consideration for others.
                      2. On our school the teachers' basic hourly rate was increased by 5%.
                      3. When we said: "the time is over", the young girl glanced quickly on her watch.
                      4. There's a fine of 25 cents a day at overdue library books.
                      5. In the beginning of his career he had very little success.
                      6. He forgot to consider the rise in the cost of living.
                      7. This ticket entitles you to a free meal in our new restaurant.
                      8. Why did the burden to bringing up her two brothers fall on her shoulders?
                      9. When I came through the customs at the airport, I had to pay duty about an electric knife I had in my luggage.
                      10. The botanist discovered some new specimens of flowers on that island.

                        Astronomy: Prepositions Quiz

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                        1. Astronomers study the planets ___ our solar system.
                          a. among
                          b. below
                          c. in

                        2. Stars are balls of gas that give ___ light.
                          a. away
                          b. in
                          c. out

                        3. A galaxy is a system ___ stars.
                          a. of
                          b. off
                          c. with

                        4. Would you like to live ___ the moon?
                          a. at
                          b. in
                          c. on

                        5. The Chinese Wall can be seen ___ the moon.
                          a. along
                          b. from
                          c. through

                        6. A "light year" is the distance covered ___ light travelling during one year.
                          a. after
                          b. by
                          c. for

                        7. Lunar months are ___ than our months.
                          a. more short
                          b. shorter
                          c. shortier

                        8. Man first landed on the moon ___ 1969.
                          a. afterwards
                          b. in
                          c. since

                        9. A crater is a hole ___ the ground.
                          a. below
                          b. in
                          c. off

                        10. Gravity is the force that attracts objects in space ___ each other.
                          a. after
                          b. between
                          c. towards

                        What did the teacher say?
                        (Reported Speech)

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                        1. Mr. Smith: "Are you a student?"
                          "What did Mr. Smith say?"

                        2. Ms. Washington: "What is your name?"
                          "What did Ms. Washington say?"

                        3. Teacher: "Stand up, please, Maurice!"
                          "What did the teacher say?"

                        4. Mr. Brown: "Don't speak now, Melissa!"
                          "What did Mr. Brown say?"

                        5. Miss Claymore: "One month ago, I warned you to study for that test!"
                          "What did the Miss Claymore say?"

                        6. Mr. Jones: "I will teach you how to do research on the Web."
                          "What did the Mr. Jones say?"

                        Sentence Combining

                        Match the two columns to have a meaningful sentence.
                        Use the boxes on the left to write your choices.
                        Then click on the answer button to see if your answer is correct.

                        1. The rain started
                        2. Bob's car is old
                        3. He was a famous hockey player
                        4. I wrote many books
                        5. They had to cancel the meeting
                        6. No one knows for sure
                        7. You won't succeed
                        8. Although it was raining
                        a. if you don't try hard.
                        b. when he was young.
                        c. because the director did not show up.
                        d. he went out without an umbrella.
                        e. while I was driving home.
                        f. who won last year's race.
                        g. before I was awarded the literature prize.
                        h. but he can't afford buying a new one.

                        Subject and Verb Agreement

                        Is the sentence correct or incorrect?
                        Make a choice by clicking on the radio button,
                        then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                        1. The last questions on the test were very difficult.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        2. John, as well as his younger brothers, is going to study at that school.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        3. People from the South is very friendly.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        4. Everyone need to be loved.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        5. Part of the money goes to charity.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        6. Statistics hasn't been revised as a course approach far too long.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        7. You and I am supposed to clean the room before Mom gets home.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        8. Either the President or the Vice has signed the document.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        9. No news are good news.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        10. Be careful. Grandma's scissors are very sharp.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        11. Neither of the statements is false.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect
                        12. The police hasn't made any arrests lately.
                          Correct
                          Incorrect

                        Indirect Questions

                        Start the sentence with the words given in parentheses.
                        Click the answer button to see the answer.

                        1. Who built that enormous bridge? (I wonder...)

                        2. What's Brazil like? (I want to find out...)

                        3. Did Benjamin Franklin write 'Poor Richard's Almanac'? (I can't remember ....)

                        4. How do you do it? (Can you tell me ...)

                        5. Who did you meet at the party? (I'd like to know ...)

                        6. How long have you been waiting for me? (I wonder ...)

                        7. What happened to them? (Nobody cares ...)

                        8. How important is that meeting to the company? (Can you tell me ...)

                        9. When was the film produced? (Nobody remembers ...)

                        10. Have they flown an ultralight too? (I don't know ...)

                        11. What is it called in English? (I can't remember ....)

                        12. Should people be allowed to smoke in public places? (I'd like to know ....)

                        Reported Speech

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                        1. Mary "I love chocolate."

                        2. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ chocolate."
                          a. loved
                          b. loves
                          c. loving

                        3. Mary: "I went skiing."

                        4. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ skiing."
                          a. went
                          b. had gone
                          c. have gone

                        5. Mary: "I will eat steak for dinner."

                        6. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ eat steak for dinner."
                          a. willing
                          b. will
                          c. would

                        7. Mary: "I have been to Sydney."

                        8. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ to Sydney."
                          a. had been
                          b. has been
                          c. was being

                        9. Mary: "I have had three cars."

                        10. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ three cars.
                          a. has
                          b. has had
                          c. had had

                        11. Mary: "I'm going to go to Long Beach."

                        12. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ going to go to Long Beach."
                          a. is
                          b. was
                          c. went

                        13. Mary: "I don't like spinach."

                        14. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ like spinach."
                          a. doesn't
                          b. don't
                          c. didn't

                        15. Mary: "I have never been to London."

                        16. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ never been to London."
                          a. had
                          b. has
                          c. have

                        17. Mary: "I was swimming."

                        18. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ swimming.
                          a. has been
                          b. had been
                          c. have been

                        19. Mary: "I had a cat."

                        20. Jill: Mary said (that) she had ___ a cat."
                          a. have
                          b. has
                          c. had

                        21. Mary: "I can't swim."

                        22. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ swim."
                          a. can't
                          b. couldn't
                          c. can not

                        23. Mary: "I won't buy a new car."

                        24. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ by a new car."
                          a. won't
                          b. will
                          c. wouldn't

                        25. Mary: "I have to do my laundry."

                        26. Jill: "Mary said (that) she ___ to do her laundry."
                          a. had
                          b. has
                          c. have

                        Reported Speech at a Much Later Time


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                        1. Mary: "I will go downtown tomorrow."

                        2. Jill: "Mary said (that) she would go downtown ___ ."
                          a. on Friday
                          b. tomorrow
                          c. the following/next day

                        3. Mary: "I am going to play tennis today."

                        4. Jill: "Mary said (that) she was going to play tennis ___ ."
                          a. that day
                          b. today
                          c. tomorrow

                        5. Mary: "I went shopping yesterday."

                        6. Jill: "Mary said (that) she had gone shopping ___ ."
                          a. yesterday
                          b. the day before
                          c. on Saturday

                        7. Mary: "I am enjoying life now."

                        8. Jill: "Mary said (that) she was enjoying life ___ ."
                          a. now
                          b. at that time
                          c. today

                        9. Mary: "I will cook dinner later this evening."

                        10. Jill: "Mary said (that) she would cook dinner later ___ .
                          a. that evening
                          b. in the evening
                          c. this evening

                        11. Mary: "I'm going to class in three hours."

                        12. Jill: "Mary said (that) she was going to class ___ ."
                          a. three hours before
                          b. three hours later
                          c. in three hours

                        13. Mary: "I went to bed early last night."

                        14. Jill: "Mary said (that) she had gone to bed early ___ ."
                          a. the night before
                          b. last night
                          c. the night prior

                        15. Mary: "I am going to go to London in 10 days."

                        16. Jill: "Mary said (that) she was going to go to London ___ ."
                          a. in 10 days
                          b. 10 days later
                          c. on Wednesday

                        17. Mary: "I had lunch at noon."

                        18. Jill: "Mary said (that) she had had lunch ___ .
                          a. at 12 o'clock
                          b. at noon
                          c. that noon

                        19. Mary: "I will play cards the day after tomorrow."

                        20. Jill: Mary said (that) she would play cards ___ ."
                          a. in two days
                          b. on Thursday
                          c. two days later

                        21. Mary: "I bought it three years ago."

                        22. Jill: "Mary said (that) she had bought it ___ ."
                          a. in three years
                          b. three years ago
                          c. three years before

                        Go, Goes, Going, Went or Gone

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                        1. I often fishing on Saturday.

                        2. Have you ever to a movie with your sister.

                        3. He is home soon.

                        4. She will home soon, too.

                        5. Yesterday I swimming with my younger brother.

                        6. My mother usually shopping twice a week.

                        7. My mother to sleep an hour ago

                        8. If you tomorrow, I will, too.

                        9. My sister to school at eight.

                        10. Let's skating tomorrow.

                        Making a Hypothesis

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                        1. 1. I wish I ___ younger. Life does not seem so attractive at the age of 45.
                          a. am
                          b. were
                          c. had been

                        2. Supposing you ___ $3 million in your bank account. Would you give any to charity?
                          a. have had
                          b. had
                          c. have

                        3. My best friend is living abroad now. If only she ___ here with me now.
                          a. were
                          b. was
                          c. would be

                        4. I wish you ___ the Net so often. You should pay more attention to me!
                          a. would not surf
                          b. didn't surf
                          c. had not surfed

                        5. It is high time we ___ Peter his money back. He is really broke at the moment.
                          a. would give
                          b. give
                          c. gave

                        6. I ___ go to the mountains this summer. I have had enough of the seaside.
                          a. would rather
                          b. had rarher
                          c. would rather to

                        7. I'd rather you ___ smoke in bed!
                          a. don't
                          b. shouldn't
                          c. didn't

                        8. I would like ___ in another country.
                          a. to have been born
                          b. to be born
                          c. having been

                        9. Who does this shop assistant think he is? He behaves as if he ___ the grocery.
                          a. is owning
                          b. owned
                          c. has

                        10. You should't have left the door open. Suppose a burglar ___ the house.
                          a. had broken into
                          b. broke into
                          c. have broken into

                        How to See America

                        A Verb-Form Exercise

                        Read the text carefully and change the verbs to the correct form.
                        Then click on the button to see if you got the right answer.

                        What is the best way to the United States? The best way on how much you want , what part of the country you want , what you want along the way, and how much time you . Sometimes a combination of many different ways of transportation the best. Flying is the fastest and possibly the least expensive way America. If you a round trip ticket to the United States, many airline companies special tickets that let you at a big discount. Although air travel is the fastest, it you very much except clouds when you are If you the country from the ground, you should a bus. For short trips around a city or to a national park, a rental car a good idea.

                        Olympics (Verb Form Quiz)

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                        1. The Olympic games are ___ every four years.
                          a. held
                          b. hold

                        2. People who ___ part in sports are called athletes.
                          a. take
                          b. took
                          c. taken part

                        3. The athletes who ___ the games are called competitors.
                          a. enter
                          b. entered

                        4. In the 1998 Nagano Olympics there ___ over 3000 competitors taking part.
                          a. is
                          b. was
                          c. were

                        5. The Olympic flame was ___ to the games by relay.
                          a. carry
                          b. carried

                        6. The athletes ___ in 68 different events.
                          a. participating
                          b. participated

                        7. The winner is ___ a gold medal.
                          a. give
                          b. gave
                          c. given

                        8. The world champion ___ in first place.
                          a. finish
                          b. finished

                        9. The snowboard competition ___ to be rescheduled because of bad weather.
                          a. must
                          b. had

                        10. The downhill course was ___ to a higher part of the mountain.
                          a. move
                          b. moved

                        The Olympic Games (Verb Form Quiz)

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                        1. Every four years, the Olympic cauldron ___ at the opening ceremony of the Olympic games.
                          a. has lit
                          b. is lit
                          c. is lighting

                        2. Greek festivals ___ the creation of the modern Olympic games.
                          a. had to inspire
                          b. had inspired
                          c. inspired

                        3. The first games of the modern era ___ in Athens in 1896.
                          a. was held
                          b. were held
                          c. held

                        4. In the ancient Olympic games, only men ___ .
                          a. could take part
                          b. could be taken part

                        5. Women ___ even to watch the games.
                          a. forbid
                          b. were forbidden

                        6. The three best athletes or teams ___ medals.
                          a. are given
                          b. give
                          c. gave

                        7. The five interlacing rings ___ the official symbol of the Olympic games.
                          a. are
                          b. have to be
                          c. are being

                        8. The five rings ___ upon a white background represent each a continent: Africa, America, Asia, Australia and Europe.
                          a. sit
                          b. seat
                          c. set

                        9. While the Olympic flame ___ as a symbol of the Olympic games, the Olympic mascots ___ as a symbol of the games for children of all ages.
                          a. respects, stands
                          b. respects, stand
                          c. is respected, stands
                          d. is respected, stand

                        10. The USA ___ the country that ___ the competitions in 1996.
                          a. was, hosted
                          b. were, hosted
                          c. is, hosts

                        11. The link between the ancient and modern Olympic games ___ by the torch relay.
                          a. is symbolized
                          b. symbolize
                          c. are symbolized

                        Valentine's Day Quiz

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                        1. Valentine's Day ___ on February 14th.
                          a. celebrates
                          b. had celebrated
                          c. is celebrated
                          d. celebrated

                        2. Cupid is the most famous ___ of Valentine.
                          a. symbol
                          b. sign
                          c. motif
                          d. hint

                        3. It's known that this mischievous ___ child shoots darts of desire and make men fall deeply in love.
                          a. swinged
                          b. wigged
                          c. winged
                          d. winded

                        4. The ___ of Saint Valentine's Day had its origin in a belief that birds began to pair on February 14th.
                          a. costume
                          b. habitat
                          c. custom
                          d. customer

                        5. The festival became associated with the ___ day of two Roman martyrs, both named St. Valentine, who lived in the 3rd century.
                          a. fast
                          b. feast
                          c. feature
                          d. fist

                        6. Valentine's Day became the date for exchanging love letters and sending lovers' ___.
                          a. tolls
                          b. tools
                          c. trots
                          d. tokens

                        7. St. Valentine has been regarded as the ___ saint of lovers.
                          a. patrol
                          b. patron
                          c. patroness
                          d. patronal

                        8. Today's celebration of Valentine's Day ___ of a tradition that began in the Roman Empire.
                          a. grew out
                          b. grew up
                          c. grew
                          d. grown up

                        9. The cards, known as valentines, are often ___ with hearts to symbolize love.
                          a. desired
                          b. signed
                          c. derived
                          d. designed

                        10. Roses are the most common flowers given ___ this occasion.
                          a. on
                          b. in
                          c. after
                          d. under

                        Verb Choice

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                        1. I ___ a CD for you at the shopping center.
                          a. buy
                          b. buys
                          c. bought

                        2. I ___ return your 10 dollars next week.
                          a. am
                          b. do
                          c. will

                        3. He ___ the first page of his book.
                          a. came
                          b. tore
                          c. broke

                        4. I'm late, but I ___ on time tomorrow.
                          a. came
                          b. come
                          c. will come

                        5. Did you ___ your room?
                          a. clean
                          b. will clean
                          c. cleaned

                        6. I often ___ the floor.
                          a. put away
                          b. sweep
                          c. cut

                        7. Please ___ me.
                          a. called
                          b. will call
                          c. call

                        8. Bob ___ his wallet in the classroom.
                          a. left
                          b. leaves
                          c. leave

                        9. I'd like to ___ a message.
                          a. call
                          b. ask
                          c. leave

                        10. I ___ dinner with my friend yesterday.
                          a. ate
                          b. eats
                          c. eat

                        What is the Correct Form of the Verb?

                        Many of these words need to be changed. Read the sentence, decide what the answer should be, then click on the word to see the answer.

                        1. I have often a car by myself.

                        2. My best friend with me last year.

                        3. I like to basketball.

                        4. My sister often shopping.

                        5. I wish I could have my car last weekend.

                        6. My father often enjoys .

                        7. Did you finish your homework?

                        8. My younger brother lunch with me every day.

                        9. One of my teachers to play the guitar.

                        10. Were you able yesterday afternoon?

                        What is the Correct Form of the Verb?

                        Many of these verbs need to be changed. Read the sentence, decide what the answer should be, then click on the word to see the answer.

                        1. She a headache for several hours.

                        2. I a movie when you called last night.

                        3. Do you think it tomorrow?

                        4. Where's Tom? He said he here at 4:30 PM.

                        5. If I so much coffee, I'd be able to sleep.

                        6. I recommend that Bob much more if he wants to pass all his classes.

                        7. I'm really looking forward to a vacation!

                        8. I'm hungry because I breakfast or lunch.

                        9. He can't send e-mail because he a modem for his computer.

                        10. By the time I got to Lucy's house, she for work.

                        Verb Tenses

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                        1. By the end of the year, she ___ with a degree in business.
                          a. already graduates
                          b. will have already graduated
                          c. has already graduated

                        2. As soon as I ___ home, it started to rain heavily.
                          a. get
                          b. got
                          c. will have gotten

                        3. We ___ the chance to visit many museums in Paris last vacation.
                          a. had
                          b. had had
                          c. have had

                        4. I ___ on this project for days without success.
                          a. have been worked
                          b. have been working
                          c. had being worked

                        5. Don't worry. She ___ by herself.
                          a. is used to living
                          b. is used to live
                          c. used to living

                        6. I ___ hard until I pass the TOEFL.
                          a. will study
                          b. study
                          c. have studied

                        7. Next month we ___ our 5th wedding anniversary.
                          a. will be celebrated
                          b. will have been celebrating
                          c. will be celebrating

                        8. If you ___ it, give it a go.
                          a. didn't try
                          b. haven't tried
                          c. hadn't tried

                        9. I wish I ___ a millionaire so I could travel all over the world.
                          a. was
                          b. had been
                          c. were

                        10. He ___ to class this morning because he was sick.
                          a. didn't come
                          b. hadn't come
                          c. hasn't come

                        11. He ___ it on purpose.
                          a. denied having done
                          b. denied have done
                          c. denied done

                        12. Children ___ to free education.
                          a. should entitle
                          b. should be entitled
                          c. should to be entitled

                        13. ___ a UFO?
                          a. Did you ever see
                          b. Do you ever see
                          c. Have you ever seen

                        14. Whenever I ___ talk to my boss, I get butterflies in my stomach.
                          a. had to
                          b. will have to
                          c. have to

                        15. They ___ together for five years when they decided to get married.
                          a. had been
                          b. have been
                          c. were

                        16. While the reporter ___ the policeman, the robber escaped.
                          a. interviewing
                          b. was interviewing
                          c. had been interviewing

                        17. She ___ extremelly quiet since her husband died.
                          a. is
                          b. has been
                          c. was

                        18. If he ___ with his girlfriend, he ___ now.
                          a. hadn't broken up / wouldn't be suffering
                          b. hadn't broken up / wouldn't suffer
                          c. didn't break up / wouldn't be suffering

                        An Accident

                        A Verb-Form Exercise

                        Read the text carefully and change the verbs to the correct form.
                        Then click on the button to see if you got the right answer.

                        My friend Bob Jones a motorcycle accident on Highway 41 yesterday. Fortunately, a passing police officer him on the side of the road and an ambulance. He to the nearest hospital. He fine now even though he a broken leg and bruises all over. His doctor to release him in two or three days. Bob me that he . He the accident by the bad condition of the road.

                        Adjective Order

                        Select the correct order of the adjectives in these sentences,
                        then check your answer.

                        1. He invited that ___ lady to dinner.
                          young beautiful
                          beautiful young
                        2. These are ___ products.
                          excellent agricultural
                          agricultural excellent
                        3. Why can't you wear your ___ dress tonight?
                          pink silk
                          silk pink
                        4. The boy needs ___ balls for that activity
                          ten cotton small
                          ten small cotton
                        5. I've booked that ___ table on the corner.
                          big square
                          square big
                        6. Mary's husband gave her a ___ vase.
                          porcelain French
                          French porcelain
                        7. He broke Mother's ___ milk jug.
                          green old
                          old green
                        8. My brother wants to meet that ___ girl.
                          tall Japanese
                          Japanese tall
                        9. What do you plan to do with these ___ bottles?
                          empty wine
                          wine empty
                        10. That ___ woman needs help.
                          old foreign
                          foreign old
                        11. There are two ___ dresses in her closet.
                          red beautiful
                          beautiful red
                        12. Tom never lets his sister drive his ___ car.
                          sports expensive
                          expensive sports
                        13. When traveling to Peru, make sure you visit the ___ ruins.
                          ancient Inca
                          Inca ancient
                        14. She sells ___ cookies.
                          delicious chocolate
                          chocolate delicious
                        15. The room was decorated with ___ balloons.
                          red big
                          big red

                        Compound Modifiers

                        Match the two columns to have a meaningful sentence..
                        Use the boxes on the left to write your choices.
                        Then click on the answer button to see if your answer is correct.

                        1. The police officer made him pay
                        2. Mary's husband bought her
                        3. Her brother married
                        4. The teacher set up
                        5. He lent me
                        6. The secretary typed
                        7. Watch out! This is
                        8. They are showing
                        a. a hundred-question test.
                        b. a two-way street.
                        c. a three-caract diamond ring.
                        d. a terrible twenty-second TV commercial.
                        e. a twenty-year-old girl.
                        f. a hundred-dollar fine.
                        g. a five-dollar bill.
                        h. a ten-page report yesterday.

                        What's the Correct Word Order?

                        Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

                        1. a. beautiful
                          b. to
                          c. lady
                          d. what
                          e. young
                          f. that
                          g. happened
                          h. ?

                        2. a. how
                          b. us
                          c. waiting
                          d. has
                          e. long
                          f. she
                          g. been
                          h. for
                          i. ?

                        3. a. far
                          b. gas
                          c. is
                          d. the
                          e. how
                          f. nearest
                          g. it
                          h. to
                          i. station
                          j. ?

                        4. a. didn't
                          b. our
                          c. come
                          d. meeting
                          e. to
                          f. why
                          g. you
                          h. ?

                        5. a. tonight
                          b. you
                          c. come
                          d. do
                          e. guests
                          f. how
                          g. will
                          h. many
                          i. know
                          j. ?

                        6. a. green
                          b. cost
                          c. much
                          d. that
                          e. vase
                          f. how
                          g. does
                          h. Japanese
                          i. ?

                        7. a. I
                          b. in
                          c. may
                          d. this
                          e. room
                          f. smoke
                          g. ?

                        8. a. me
                          b. you
                          c. ride
                          d. can
                          e. give
                          f. a
                          g. ?

                        9. a. break
                          b. it
                          c. we
                          d. should
                          e. before
                          f. do
                          g. coffee
                          h. ?

                        10. a. will
                          b. here
                          c. he
                          d. when
                          e. be
                          f. again
                          g. ?

                        Active or Passive Voice

                        Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                        1. Everybody ___ by the terrible news yesterday.
                          shocked
                          was shocked
                        2. Mr. Green ___ at the University since 1989.
                          has been teaching
                          has been taught
                        3. Not much ___ about the accident since that time.
                          has said
                          has been said
                        4. A new book ___ by that company next year.
                          will publish
                          will be published
                        5. He ___ the girl's name now.
                          remembers
                          is remembered
                        6. The secretary ___ to her new boss yesterday.
                          introduced
                          was introduced
                        7. Our plan ___ by the members of the committee.
                          is being considered
                          is considered
                        8. He ___ responsible for the accident.
                          was holding
                          was held
                        9. A prize ___ to whoever solves this equation.
                          will be giving
                          will be given
                        10. When the manager arrived, the problem ___ .
                          had already been solved.
                          had already solved.

                        Almost, Almost All, Most of

                        Decide what goes into the blank ("Almost", "Almost All", or "Most of")
                        Then click the answer button to see the correct answer.

                        1. ___ people in the world want to lead a better life.

                        2. ___ junior high students in Japan and Korea have to study hard to pass high school examinations.

                        3. I like summer ___ the time, but August is really too hot!

                        4. I ___ had a bad accident yesterday. I have to drive more carefully.

                        5. The cat ___ scratched my leg, but I shooed it away.

                        6. Are ___ Americans English speakers?

                        7. I learned ___ my English by watching movies and listening to music.

                        8. We had ___ arrived in the city when it started to snow.

                        9. "Did ___ you remember to bring extra water for our hike today?"

                        10. Something terrible happened! I was flying in a plane and it ___ crashed!

                        Another, The Other, The Others, Others

                        Make a choice by clicking on the radio button,
                        then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                        1. There's no ___ way to do it.
                          other
                          the other
                          another
                        2. Some people like to rest in their free time. ___ like to travel.
                          Other
                          The others
                          Others
                        3. This cake is delicious! Can I have ___ slice, please?
                          other
                          another
                          others
                        4. Where are ___ boys?
                          the other
                          the others
                          others
                        5. The supermarket is on ___ side of the street.
                          other
                          another
                          the other
                        6. There were three books on my table. One is here. Where are ___ ?
                          others
                          the others
                          the other
                        7. Some of the speakers went straight to the conference room. ___ speakersare still hanging around.
                          The other
                          The others
                          Another
                        8. This is not the only answer to the question. There are ___ .
                          the others
                          others
                          another
                        9. Please give me ___ chance.
                          other
                          the other
                          another
                        10. He was a wonderful teacher. Everyone agreed it would be hard to find ___ like him.
                          another
                          other
                          the other

                        Comparative & Superlative 2

                        Click the answer buttons to see the answers.
                        1. The ___ I study the ___ I know.
                        2. This exercise is ___ than the previous one.
                        3. Riding a horse is not ___ riding a bike.
                        4. These computers are ___ than those.
                        5. You are ___ teacher I've ever had.
                        6. The world problems are getting ___ and ___ difficult to solve.
                        7. John is ___ student in his class. All the girls want to date him.
                        8. Bob is ___ than his brother.
                        9. The school will be closed until ___ notice.
                        10. This time he's made ___ mistakes.
                        11. All the poems you selected are good, but only the ___ one will get the prize.
                        12. Who is ___, Mary or Jane?
                        13. Excuse me, where is ___ drugstore?
                        14. Are you sure that Sydney is ___ than Anchorage?
                        15. Your glasses are ___ mine.

                          Connecting Words

                          Choose the connecting word that completes the
                          sentences meaningfully. Then check your answer.

                          1. I don't know ___ you want to meet that lady. She's such a snob.
                            that
                            why
                            when
                          2. He looks ___ he were sick.
                            even if
                            even though
                            as if, as though
                          3. He asked ___ he could smoke a cigarette.
                            whether, if
                            what
                            that
                          4. He insists ___ I be there.
                            if
                            that
                            as if
                          5. He punished the little boy ___ put salt in his coffee.
                            who
                            which
                            whenever
                          6. It was raining hard ___ we left the office.
                            where
                            when
                            although
                          7. He'll have the work done ___ that you arrive.
                            when
                            after
                            by the time
                          8. ___ I was saying, how many of you want to attend the conference?
                            As
                            So
                            For
                          9. He must be rich, ___ he spends a lot of money on gifts for his girlfriend.
                            but
                            for
                            in order to
                          10. We have been having problems with the heater ___ we bought it.
                            when
                            while
                            since
                          11. ___ he said did not please us.
                            That
                            Which
                            What
                          12. I liked the car, ___ I bought it.
                            so
                            for
                            even so
                          13. The picture ___ is hanging over my bed was painted by an art student.
                            which
                            who
                            whom
                          14. Her parents will be very happy ___ she passes with flying colors.
                            so that
                            if
                            though

                          Fall, Feel or Fill

                          Make a choice by clicking onthe radio button,
                          then compare it with the correct answer hidden under theanswer button.

                          1. Don't climb the tree. You might ___.
                            fill
                            fall
                            feel
                          2. Have you ever ___ unwanted in your job?
                            felt
                            fell
                            filled
                          3. My book is so old that it's ___ apart.
                            filling
                            feeling
                            falling
                          4. She slipped and ___ flat on her face.
                            fell
                            filled
                            felt
                          5. I ___ stupid when I realized what I'd done.
                            felt
                            filled
                            fell
                          6. He ___ to his knee and begged for clemency.
                            filled
                            felt
                            fell
                          7. The world economy ___ that this is not a good time to invest inthe Stock Market.
                            feels
                            fills
                            falls
                          8. Bob and Mary have never ___ in love.
                            filled
                            felt
                            fallen
                          9. How are you ___ today?
                            feeling
                            falling
                            filling
                          10. He ___ prey to all her charm and intelligence.
                            felt
                            filled
                            fell
                          11. How come she forget to ___ the car tank?
                            fill
                            feel
                            fall
                          12. All of a sudden the sound of mourning ___ the room.
                            felt
                            filled
                            fell
                          13. Are you sure Christmas will ___ on a Friday this year?
                            fall
                            fill
                            feel
                          14. He's never ___ so confident of success before.
                            felt
                            filled
                            fell
                          15. Sorry, but the job vacancy has already been ___.
                            felt
                            filled
                            fallen

                          Look At-Look For-Look After

                          Click the answer button to see the answer.

                          1. I hear he is looking ___ a job.
                            a. at
                            b. for
                            c. after

                          2. Could everyone please look ___ the lost keys?
                            a. at
                            b. for
                            c. after

                          3. My sister looks ___ the kids on Saturday.
                            a. at
                            b. for
                            c. after

                          4. Why is she looking ___ me like that?
                            a. at
                            b. for
                            c. after

                          5. Look ___ those lovely flowers over there.
                            a. at
                            b. for
                            c. after

                          6. I'm looking ___ Tom. Have you seen him somewhere today?
                            a. at
                            b. for
                            c. after

                          7. This is very valuable. Please look ___ it.
                            a. at
                            b. for
                            c. after

                          8. I have lost my key. I'd better look ___ it.
                            a. at
                            b. for
                            c. after

                          9. I'll see you again soon. Look ___ yourself.
                            a. at
                            b. for
                            c. after

                          10. In the museum a lot of people were looking ___ the beautiful painting.
                            a. at
                            b. for
                            c. after

                          Lie or Lay?

                          Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                          1. He was ___ when he said that he didn't see anyone there.
                            lying
                            laying
                          2. She ___ about her experience in order to get that job.
                            lay
                            lied
                            laid
                          3. You'll feel much better if you just ___ down and rest for a while.
                            lie
                            lay
                          4. He ___ the books on the table.
                            lied
                            lay
                            laid
                          5. The hens aren't ___ any eggs this week.
                            lying
                            laying
                          6. Why did they ___ so many employees off at that company last year ?
                            lay
                            lie
                          7. He___ a serious charge against his employer.
                            has lied
                            has laid
                            has lain
                          8. What I did ___ heavily on my conscience ever since.
                            has lain
                            has laid
                            has lied
                          9. The solution ___ with you.
                            lies
                            lays

                          Make or Do?

                          Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                          1. I don't know why he's not ___ progress with his English.
                            doing
                            making
                          2. Good students hate ___ spelling mistakes.
                            doing
                            making
                          3. She'll have her hair ___ before she goes to the party.
                            made
                            done
                          4. Don't ___ so much fuss over having to type the report again.
                            do
                            make
                          5. They ___ fun of her because she couldn't pronounce the word correctly.
                            did
                            made
                          6. Could you please ___ me a favor?
                            make
                            do
                          7. Those two companies don't like to ___ business with each other.
                            make
                            do
                          8. It won't ___ her any harm to stay up a little later.
                            do
                            make
                          9. They ___ a great effort to get what they wanted.
                            made
                            did
                          10. To ___ him justice, we must admit that his intentions were good.
                            do
                            make
                          11. After a few drinks, he often ___ a scene in the bar.
                            does
                            makes
                          12. ___ the most of your stay in Paris visiting the famous museums.
                            Make
                            Do

                          On, In or At?

                          Click the answer button to see the correct answer.
                          1. The remote control is ___ the television.
                            a. on
                            b. in
                            c. at

                          2. There is a good movie ___ television tonight.
                            a. on
                            b. in
                            c. at

                          3. I need to study ___ home.
                            a. on
                            b. in
                            c. at

                          4. His mother is very ill and is ___ bed.
                            a. on
                            b. in
                            c. at

                          5. He said he'd meet me ___ 8 o'clock.
                            a. on
                            b. in
                            c. at

                          6. I'm cold so I am going to put ___ a sweater.
                            a. on
                            b. in
                            c. at

                          7. David is ___ the dentist's.
                            a. on
                            b. in
                            c. at

                          8. These oranges are cheap because they are ___ sale.
                            a. on
                            b. in
                            c. at

                          Raise or Rise?

                          Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                          Hints
                          raise / raised / raised (transitive verb)
                          rise / rose / risen (intransitive verb)

                          1. If you have any questions, ___ your hand and I'll try to help you.
                            raise
                            rise
                          2. The student ___ a very good question about the importance of security in the big cities.
                            rose
                            raised
                          3. The sun ___ in the east.
                            rises
                            raises
                          4. Our community ___ money for the victims of the plane accident.
                            is rising
                            is raising
                          5. He ___ to an important position in the company.
                            rose
                            raised
                          6. She's ___ three children without her husband's financial support.
                            raised
                            risen
                          7. Unemployment ___ quickly in the metropolitan areas.
                            is rising
                            is raising
                          8. They ___ chicken on their farm.
                            rise
                            raise
                          9. The people decided to ___ up against the new government politics.
                            rise
                            raise
                          10. Don't ___ your voice to me! I'm still your boss.
                            rise
                            raise
                          11. The price of gas ___ by 5%.
                            has raised
                            has risen
                          12. As the speaker didn't show up, I ___ to the occasion and made the speech.
                            raised
                            rose

                          "Will Be Doing" or "Will Have Done"

                          Click the answer button to see the answer.

                          1. My English class ends at 3 pm. So at 4 o'clock it ___
                            a. will be ending
                            b. will have ended

                          2. John swims from 9 to 10 every morning. So at 9:30 tomorrow morning he ___
                            a. will be swimming
                            b. will have swum

                          3. I will graduate in December. So, in January I ___
                            a. will be graduating
                            b. will have graduated

                          4. The movie starts at 5:30. It's 5:20. It will take us 30 minutes to get to the theater. When we get there, the movie ___
                            a. will be starting
                            b. will have started

                          5. Mary always watches the news on TV from 8 to 8:30 pm. It's 8:15 now. If we call her now, she ___
                            a. will be watching the news
                            b. will have watched the news

                          6. I will go to Europe on February 10th. Please call me before that day. If you call me after February 10, I already ___ to Europe.
                            a. will be going
                            b. will have gone

                          7. My father uses the computer until 6 pm every day. It's 5 o'clock now. Let's wait until 6. If we go home now, he ___ the computer.
                            a. will be using
                            b. will have used

                          8. Susan is on vacation in Florida. She doesn't have much money and she's spending it too quickly. Before the end of her vacation, she ___ all her money. She'll be broke.
                            a. will be spending
                            b. will have spent

                          9. I'm very tired today. I'm going to bed early. Please don't call me after 9 pm because I ___
                            a. will be sleeping
                            b. will have slept

                          10. I have a very important English test tomorrow. I will study hard today and I'm sure before I go to bed I ___ all the verb tenses.
                            a. will be learning
                            b. will have learned

                          A Bunch of Questions

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                          1. Could I have a ___ of ice cream?
                            a. glass
                            b. scoop
                            c. piece

                          2. Could I have a ___ of milk?
                            a. block
                            b. jar
                            c. carton

                          3. Could I have a ___ of wine?
                            a. bottle
                            b. jar
                            c. container

                          4. Could I have a ___ of chocolate?
                            a. block
                            b. bar
                            c. slice

                          5. Could I have a ___ of tea?
                            a. cup
                            b. dish
                            c. plate

                          6. Could I have a ___ of lemon?
                            a. bunch
                            b. slice
                            c. scoop

                          7. Could I have a ___ of cheese?
                            a. jar
                            b. dish
                            c. piece

                          8. Could I have a ___ of cake?
                            a. section
                            b. lump
                            c. slice

                          9. Could I have a ___ of jam?
                            a. jar
                            b. carton
                            c. bottle

                          10. Do we need a ___ of bread?
                            a. loaf
                            b. stick
                            c. jar

                          11. Should I buy a ___ of biscuits?
                            a. slice
                            b. packet
                            c. piece

                          12. Could I have a ___ of beer?
                            a. cup
                            b. plate
                            c. mug

                          13. Can you buy a ___ of lettuce?
                            a. bunch
                            b. kilogram
                            c. head

                          14. Please get a ___ eggs.
                            a. bunch
                            b. slice
                            c. dozen

                          15. ___ of bananas are cheap today.
                            a. Bunches
                            b. Heads
                            c. Packages

                          16. Don't forget to buy a ___ of onions.
                            a. kilogram
                            b. piece
                            c. slice

                          17. The corn looks good. Can I have two ___.
                            a. sticks
                            b. ears
                            c. bunches

                          18. Let's buy a ___ of potato chips.
                            a. bag
                            b. jar
                            c. carton

                          19. I'll buy a ___ of corn flakes.
                            a. bag
                            b. jar
                            c. box

                          Assorted Grammar Quiz

                          Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                          1. I want ___ , please.
                            a dozen eggs
                            a dozen of eggs
                          2. He was really strange. He didn't talk to ___ in his class.
                            nobody
                            anybody
                          3. Please give him ___ chance.
                            the other
                            another
                          4. Being considerate means thinking about ___ not only about yourself.
                            others
                            the others
                          5. Please turn off the lights. I have to develop this film and it's ___ here.
                            bright enough
                            too bright
                          6. You shouldn't take ___ luggage. You'll stay there for only two days.
                            too much
                            too many
                          7. ___ he studies, ___ he seems to know.
                            The more/ the less
                            The most / the least
                          8. I have been studying ___ I can to learn English.
                            so hard as
                            as hard as
                          9. They finally decided to buy a ___ car.
                            four-doors
                            four-door
                          10. ___ cheats on the test will be caught sooner or later.
                            Whatever
                            Whoever
                          11. He said he had done it, ___ was not true.
                            which
                            what
                          12. ___ did you give it?
                            To whom
                            To who
                          13. I wasn't there and ___.
                            neither was Mary
                            Mary was neither
                          14. I haven't finished the homework and my brother hasn't ___.
                            neither
                            either
                          15. ___ ? He's tall and thin.
                            What's he like?
                            How is he?
                          16. ___ it regularly takes a lot of will power.
                            Doing
                            Do
                          17. No news ___ good news.
                            are
                            is
                          18. Students won't be able to take notes if the teacher ___ fast.
                            speaks
                            will speak
                          19. She's looking forward to ___ her husband's parents.
                            meet
                            meeting
                          20. I used to ___ a lot when I was in college.
                            smoke
                            smoking
                          21. He told me ___ there.
                            not to go
                            to not go
                          22. She ___ for the doctor for two hours.
                            has been waiting
                            has being waiting
                          23. Seldom ___ such an intelligent man.
                            I have talked to
                            have I talked to
                          24. A small number of visitors ___ to come to the meeting.
                            is expected
                            are expected
                          25. The boss insists ___ here on time.
                            that you are
                            that you be
                          26. You ___ the truth then.
                            should have told
                            should to have told
                          27. You ___ kill animals; it's cruel and unlawful.
                            don't have to
                            mustn't
                          28. Look how wet the ground is. It ___ last night.
                            must have rained
                            should have rained
                          29. John wishes he ___ taller so he could play basketball.
                            were
                            had been
                          30. She doesn't remember ___.
                            who the author of this book is
                            who is the author of this book

                          Assorted Questions

                          Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

                          1. That is ___ you are poor.
                            a. why
                            b. that
                            c. which

                          2. I couldn't help ___ when he told me that story.
                            a. laugh
                            b. laughed
                            c. laughing
                            d. to laugh

                          3. I heard him ___.
                            a. sings
                            b. is singing
                            c. sing
                            d. sang
                            e. has sung

                          4. The place ___ we used to study is no longer a school.
                            a. whom
                            b. at
                            c. where

                          5. He is ___ taller than you.
                            a. very
                            b. so
                            c. much

                          6. Jane is ___ than her sister.
                            a. more tall
                            b. tall
                            c. taller

                          7. There are ___ books on my desk.
                            a. little
                            b. a little
                            c. a few

                          8. The supermarket ___ their prices last week.
                            a. rose
                            b. raised
                            c. has risen

                          9. I ___ him last Saturday.
                            a. have visited
                            b. visited

                          10. Shakespeare ___ in 1616.
                            a. died
                            b. has died
                            c. was died

                          11. I ___ that movie yet.
                            a. don't see
                            b. haven't seen

                          12. He wished he ___ better.
                            a. do
                            b. did
                            c. had done

                          13. I ___ to go to school.
                            a. can
                            b. have
                            c. must

                          14. Would you ___ opening the window?
                            a. go
                            b. have
                            c. mind
                            d. please

                          15. Did you enjoy ___ with your girlfriend?
                            a. walk
                            b. walked
                            c. walking
                            d. to walk

                          16. I ___ rather die than spend the rest of my life in prison.
                            a. will
                            b. would
                            c. might

                          17. He ___ be a fool to do such a thing.
                            a. can
                            b. must

                          18. Joe and I ___ good friends.
                            a. am
                            b. is
                            c. are

                          19. That question is ___ important to be neglected.
                            a. so
                            b. too
                            c. very

                          20. My mother told me ___ do that.
                            a. not to
                            b. not

                          21. One of the students ___ in the classroom.
                            a. is
                            b. are

                          22. I am very fond of ___.
                            a. they
                            b. them
                            c. their

                          23. ___ isn't easy to learn how to play the piano.
                            a. It
                            b. That
                            c. This

                          24. He had the boy ___ his car.
                            a. wash
                            b. washed

                          25. I am not as ___ at swimming as you are.
                            a. good
                            b. well

                          26. Neither my brother nor I ___ rich.
                            a. am
                            b. are
                            c. is

                          27. I saw her ___ by the door.
                            a. to stand
                            b. standing
                            c. stands
                            d. stood

                          28. This is a ___ interesting book.
                            a. much
                            b. very

                          29. My brother is ___ stronger than your father.
                            a. much
                            b. very

                          30. Please take good care ___ your mother.
                            a. about
                            b. of
                            c. to

                          31. ___ my way to school, I stopped at the post office.
                            a. At
                            b. In
                            c. On

                          32. I bought this car ___ four thousand dollars.
                            a. by
                            b. for
                            c. with

                          33. This is a ___ fast car.
                            a. much
                            b. very

                          34. I had ___ money, so I couldn't buy lunch.
                            a. little
                            b. a little

                          35. Please speak a little slower. I can ___ understand you.
                            a. hard
                            b. hardly

                          36. I am not used ___ driving this car.
                            a. for
                            b. of
                            c. to

                          37. I get up ___ seven.
                            a. at
                            b. in
                            c. to

                          38. I didn't see ___ of those movies.
                            a. any
                            b. none

                          39. There were ___ people at the party.
                            a. many
                            b. much

                          40. I have a ___ money in my pocket.
                            a. few
                            b. little

                          41. He looks ___ than his father.
                            a. more happy
                            b. happier

                          42. This place is famous ___ its good-tasting rice.
                            a. by
                            b. for
                            c. with

                          43. I go to school ___ foot.
                            a. by
                            b. on
                            c. with

                          44. I have lived here ___ many years.
                            a. during
                            b. for

                          45. My brother is ___ of the two.
                            a. taller
                            b. the taller

                          46. This news ___ interesting.
                            a. was
                            b. were

                          47. Did they ___ tennis last Saturday?
                            a. played
                            b. plays
                            c. play
                            d. playing

                          48. He ___ a camera.
                            a. have
                            b. has

                          Find the Missing Word

                          One word is missing in each sentence. Find this word, then click on the answer button to see the correct answer.

                          1. Have you been New York?

                          2. Let's meet front of the station at 10:00.

                          3. I usually breakfast at 6:30 in the morning.

                          4. Paris is beautiful city to visit.

                          5. It is not fun to skiing by yourself.

                          6. He doesn't to wake up early in the morning.

                          7. I born in London.

                          8. I be home at 7:00 p.m. tonight.

                          9. My part-time job is a restaurant.

                          Find the Missing Word 2

                          One word is missing in each sentence. Find this word, then click on the answer button to see the correct answer.

                          1. People are carrying open umbrellas. It must raining.

                          2. What lovely blouse!

                          3. Would you like come to my birthday party?

                          4. If rains, I won't go out.

                          5. They're still waiting the results of the investigation.

                          6. She always tells a story the children at bedtime.

                          7. The child parents died in the car accident is feeling completely lost.

                          8. She lost car keys in the parking lot.

                          9. It all depends how many people you want to invite to dinner.

                          10. Atlantic Ocean washes the coast of Brazil.

                          11. My students always their homework without making any mistakes.

                          12. Thank you being so understanding.

                          13. She used live near me, but now she's moved.

                          14. We love to hear him play piano.

                          15. He was watching TV when someone knocked the door.

                          If Clauses

                          Match the two columns so that each sentence is a meaningful sentence.
                          Then click on the answer button to see if your answer is correct.

                          Dependent ClauseMain Clause
                          If it rains,
                          If you promise to do it,
                          If she calls me,
                          If Jane were here,
                          If he had studied,
                          If he hadn't eaten so much,
                          If I were you,
                          If we had money,

                          Is the Sentence Correct?

                          Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                          1. I don't like when she tells me that I have to study.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          2. Parachute is a dangerous sport.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          3. He studies here on this table.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          4. She's used to running in the park after 6 p.m.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          5. We can't afford to pay such high rents.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          6. This guide gives useful informations about the city.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          7. She glanced at the handsome man seated next to her.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          8. She sent to her teacher a beautiful Christmas card.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          9. The law states that smoking is forbidden in most public areas.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          10. Thanks God I didn't do it.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          11. I haven't done the homework, and my brother hasn't either.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          12. She cleaned the house and after she ironed the clothes.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          13. She both speaks and she writes German very well.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          14. She has never been too demanding, nor does she plan to be so now.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          15. Never I have had such bad experience in my life.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          16. The more they have, the more they want.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          17. He is very mature despite of his age.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          18. It's essential that he participates in the show.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          19. I wish I had studied for the exam.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect
                          20. So hoarse he was that he could not make the speech.
                            Correct
                            Incorrect

                          Participles

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                          1. It's ___ how popular American music is around the world.
                            a. surprised
                            b. surprising

                          2. I thought the movie "Independence Day" was really ___ .
                            a. bored
                            b. boring

                          3. That tall new building in Kuala Lampur really ___ me!
                            a. fascinate
                            b. fascinating
                            c. fascinates

                          4. Bryan Adams is a really ___ singer.
                            a. interested
                            b. interesting
                            c. interest

                          5. The comedian we saw last night really ___ us.
                            a. amusing
                            b. amused
                            c. amuse

                          6. I think flying in an airplane is a ___ experience.
                            a. terrifying
                            b. terrified
                            c. terrify

                          7. Have you heard about the ___ new roller coaster at the amusement park?
                            a. excited
                            b. excite
                            c. exciting

                          8. He ___ us with his knowledge of Medieval history.
                            a. surprised
                            b. surprising

                          9. That three hour lecture yesterday was really ___ !
                            a. tired
                            b. tiring

                          10. Halloween is coming soon! What a ___ holiday!
                            a. frighten
                            b. frightened
                            c. frightening

                          Miscellaneous Grammar Quiz

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                          1. In the sentence, "You may be wrong, but you may be right." May mean:
                            a. ability
                            b. permission
                            c. possibility

                          2. In which of the statements does "must" express necessity?
                            a. There's somebody in the other office. It must be my boss!
                            b. You mustn't smoke here!
                            c. I must go right now!

                          3. In which of the sentences can "since" be replaced by because?
                            a. I have enjoyed science since I was a child,
                            b. I am interested in this article since I like science,
                            c. I've been studying science since 1988.

                          4. Choose the alternative in which "while" is being used to express a contrast.
                            a. While the machines are working, let's have some coffee.
                            b. I usually take a shower while my mom is preparing breakfast.
                            c. My dad is a dreamer, while my mom is too realistic.

                          5. Choose the correct statement.
                            a. Many people have computer phobia, that generates more unemployment.
                            b. Many people have computer phobia, which generates more unemployment.
                            c. Many people have computer phobia, what generates more unemployment.

                          6. "I'm a person ___ technical knowledge of computer will impress anyone."
                            a. who
                            b. which
                            c. whose

                          7. The Internet, ___ is the fastest means of communication, will be available for most people very soon.
                            a. which
                            b. that
                            c. X

                          8. Which is the best sentence?
                            a. I've smoked, but I don't anymore.
                            b. I used to smoke, but I don't anymore.
                            c. I smoked, but I don't anymore.

                            Multiple Choice

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                            1. There were ___ magazines in the convenience store.
                              a. none
                              b. no
                              c. any

                            2. The computational speed of computers ___ doubled in the last decade.
                              a. have
                              b. has
                              c. will

                            3. Would you please ___ me a cup of coffee.
                              a. made
                              b. got
                              c. make

                            4. He ___ me to go to the store and get some milk.
                              a. told
                              b. said
                              c. spoke

                            5. The dog walked ___ the road to find his master.
                              a. alonge
                              b. lone
                              c. along

                            6. Identical twins often appear exactly ___ .
                              a. look
                              b. alike
                              c. like

                            7. How ___ is it for a cup of soup?
                              a. often
                              b. many
                              c. much

                            8. At the end of the night the girls were fast ___ .
                              a. asleep
                              b. sleeping
                              c. sleep

                            9. By the time dinner began ___ bottles of milk had spoiled.
                              a. double
                              b. each
                              c. both

                            10. There was ___ much snow that school was canceled.
                              a. size
                              b. so
                              c. such
                          9. The 3 Bears Mystery

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                            1. ___ did Mama Bear cook her family for breakfast? Porridge.
                              a. Who
                              b. What
                              c. When

                            2. ___ are the members of the Bear family? Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear.
                              a. Who
                              b. What
                              c. Whom

                            3. ___ do the bears do when their porridge is too hot? Go out for a walk.
                              a. How
                              b. What
                              c. When

                            4. ___ comes to visit the bears home while they are gone? Goldilocks.
                              a. Who
                              b. Whom
                              c. How

                            5. ___ does Goldilocks get into the house? She walks in the unlocked door without being invited.
                              a. How
                              b. Where
                              c. When

                            6. ___ of Baby Bear's porridge does Goldilocks eat? All of it.
                              a. How
                              b. How much
                              c. How many

                            7. Goldilocks breaks a chair. ___ chair is it?
                              a. Who
                              b. Whom
                              c. Whose

                            8. ___ does Goldilocks fall asleep? In Baby Bear's bed.
                              a. Where
                              b. When
                              c. Why

                            9. ___ does Goldilocks run screaming from the Bears' house? She wakes up and finds three bears watching her.
                              a. Where
                              b. When
                              c. Why

                            10. ___ is the moral of the story? Lock your doors, and only enter a house if you are invited in.
                              a. What
                              b. Why
                              c. When

                            The Titanic

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                            1. The Titanic ___ in Belfast (Ireland).
                              a. had been built
                              b. was built
                              c. was being built

                            2. The Titanic represented the ___ word in ocean-going science and luxury.
                              a. last
                              b. latter
                              c. late

                            3. The ship started ___ maiden voyage on April 10th, 1912.
                              a. her
                              b. your
                              c. it

                            4. The Titanic ___ an iceberg and ___ on the night of April 14th, 1912.
                              a. striked, sank
                              b. struck, sank
                              c. struck, sunken

                            5. One of the Titanic's distinguishing features ___ that it was ___.
                              a. was, unsinkable
                              b. was, nonsinkable
                              c. were, unsinkable

                            6. It's believed that of the 2,224 people ___ board, about 1,500 did not survive.
                              a. in
                              b. at
                              c. on

                            7. On the lifeboats there was ___ for half of the passengers.
                              a. enough room to only
                              b. enough only room
                              c. only enough room

                            8. The great majority of the passengers ___ survived were traveling first class.
                              a. whom
                              b. who
                              c. which

                            9. Women and children were given priority ___ men when the lifeboats were lowered into the sea.
                              a. to
                              b. over
                              c. on

                            10. Nobody ___ that this was the greatest marine disaster of all time.
                              a. must deny
                              b. can deny
                              c. has to deny

                            Word Groups

                            Which word doesn't fit the group?

                            Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

                            1. Bondage
                              Foolproof
                              Enormity
                              Wisdom
                            2. Dispose
                              Lighten
                              Theft
                              Recollect
                            3. This
                              Those
                              There
                            4. Nourish
                              Fretful
                              Outrageous
                              Queasy
                            5. Within
                              Among
                              Per
                              Although
                            6. A
                              Him
                              The
                            7. Always
                              Someone
                              Somewhat
                              Ever
                            8. Anybody
                              Me
                              She
                              Anywhere
                            9. Or
                              Because
                              Nor
                              Afterwards
                            10. Oh
                              Ouch
                              Ours
                              Wow

                            The World Cup

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                            1. The acronym FIFA ___ Federation Internationale de Football Association.
                              a. stays for
                              b. stands for
                              c. strikes for

                            2. FIFA ___ in Paris on May 21st, 1904.
                              a. was founded
                              b. was found
                              c. was funded

                            3. The FIFA World Cup is the ___ single-sport event.
                              a. world largest
                              b. world's largest
                              c. world's larger

                            4. Except during the war years, the World Cup event ___ every four years since 1930.
                              a. takes place
                              b. took place
                              c. has taken place

                            5. ___ sports event of the modern era has won the popularity of the World Cup.
                              a. No others
                              b. No other
                              c. Not others

                            6. The first World Cup ___ in Uruguay in 1930.
                              a. was held
                              b. was hold
                              c. was being held

                            7. Jules Rimet, the third president of FIFA, takes the credit ___ the idea of ___ the world's best national football teams to decide the world champions.
                              a. of, gather
                              b. for, gather
                              c. for, gathering

                            8. In the 15 tournaments ___ , only six countries have become the world champions: Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay and England.
                              a. to date
                              b. dating
                              c. date

                            9. In 1994, Brazil became the cup-holder ___ the ___ time.
                              a. for, four
                              b. in, fourth
                              c. for, fourth

                            10. ___ two World Cup trophies in the 65-year history of the tournaments.
                              a. There has been
                              b. There have been
                              c. There had been

                            11. The first World Cup trophy was ___ by the French sculptor Abel Lafleur.
                              a. desired
                              b. designated
                              c. designed

                            12. Abel Lafleur created Jules Rimet statuette ___ gold ___ a base ___ semi-precious stones.
                              a. with, in, of
                              b. in, on, of
                              c. with, on, of

                            13. Jules Rimet Cup was awarded ___ Brazil after ___ third World Cup triumph in Mexico in 1970.
                              a. to, his
                              b. for, its
                              c. to, its

                            14. In 1983 Jules Rimet Cup was stolen in Brazil and ___ .
                              a. must not be recovered
                              b. could not be recovered
                              c. should not be recovered

                            15. The Brazilian Football Association replaced Jules Rimet Cup ___ a replica.
                              a. with
                              b. in
                              c. for

                            16. The second official World Cup trophy has been in use ___ 1974.
                              a. since
                              b. in
                              c. for

                            17. Today's official World Cup trophy ___ the possession of the FIFA.
                              a. remained
                              b. is remaining
                              c. remains

                            18. Nowadays the winners ___ the World Cup are awarded a replica ___ the trophy.
                              a. in, of
                              b. on, of
                              c. of, of

                            Articles: Health Clubs

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                            1. Are you shopping for ___ health club to join so you can get in shape?
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            2. Shop wisely! You could end up choosing ___ wrong club and losing more money than pounds.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            3. You may find out too late that ___ health clubs aren't for you.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            4. ___ San Diego fitness experts recommend thoroughly checking out several health clubs before you join one.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            5. First, know what you want and need in ___ fitness facility, and don't pay for what you'll never use.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            6. If you only want exercise classes, ___ exercise studio without weight machines and locker rooms may work for you.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            7. If you're looking for ___ place to only do bodybuilding, you'll be happy in a basic gym.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            8. You may be in ___ market for a full-service health club; then, make sure it offers lots of activities.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            9. Look for a place near your house, and check out ___ exercise instructors and personal trainers.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            10. They should be educated in physical education or certified by ___ organization such as the American Council on exercise.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            11. Certified instructors have at least some knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, injury prevention and ___ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            12. You should evaluate ___ equipment and make sure fitness machines are modern and in working order.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            13. Try to talk to other members of the club. Find out what they believe are ___ advantages and disadvantages there.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            14. Look in ___ locker room, workout room, and shower--everywhere should be clean.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            15. ___ locker room sanitation is usually a good indication of how clean other areas are.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            16. Finally, before you sign ___ agreement to join, read the contract carefully.
                              a. a
                              b. an
                              c. the
                              d. no article is needed

                            Bed in Summer

                            A Poem by Robert Louis Stevenson 1850-1894

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                            In I get up night
                            And dress yellow -light.
                            In , quite other way,
                            I have go to bed day.

                            I have to go bed and see
                            The still on the tree,
                            Or the grown-up people's feet
                            Still going me the street.

                            And it not seem hard you,
                            When all sky is clear and ,
                            And I should like much to ,
                            To to go to by day?

                          Newspaper Headlines

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                          The Hint button shows the letters that are in the answer.

                          1. European Parliament (EP) disappointment ____ Amsterdam provisions.

                          2. Environmental cooperation ____ Asia.

                          3. Immigration ____ in the EU.

                          4. Cannabis ___ list of drugs.

                          5. _____ Parliament fact sheets.

                          6. Beefing up _____ protection.

                          7. Shopping revolution in ______ Europe.

                          8. A new policy thrust in line with a ______ world.

                          9. Guidelines for ______ EU-ACP relations

                          10. Incentives --- not _____.

                          Subject/Verb Agreement

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                          1. The use of vitamin supplements and herbs (be) ___ becoming increasingly popular among Americans.

                          2. While many studies claim that vitamins and herbs can improve health, there (be) ___ a lot of controversy about their safety.

                          3. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (do) ___ not regulate vitamins and herbs.

                          4. Most experts (believe) ___ that herbal supplements are mild and somewhat harmless.

                          5. Still, anyone who (take) ___ too much of a vitamin or herb could suffer negative side effects.

                          6. For example, some medical problems (have) ___ been linked to overuse of ephedra, an herb taken by people to lose weight.

                          7. Some research (suggest) ___ that Vitamin C may help prevent cancer.

                          8. People who (take) ___ more than 1,000 miligrams of vitamin C daily may experience diarrhea or kidney stones.

                          9. Advertisers say that the herb "kava kava" (reduce) ___ anxiety and insomnia.

                          10. Using large amounts of kava kava (be) ___ not wise as muscle, eye or skin problems could result.

                          11. The danger of long-term use of vitamins and herbs (be) ___ still unknown.

                          12. There (be) ___ a lot of evidence that vitamin-rich foods are beneficial.

                          13. However, whether the use of supplements (be) ___ helpful or not is still being debated.

                          14. Most people (be) ___ able to get all the vitamins they need in the foods they eat.

                          15. A daily diet that (contain) ___ foods from the 4 groups should supply all the nutrients a person needs.

                          16. Eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily (be) ___ said to provide all the essential vitamins we require.

                          17. The best way to get the necessary vitamins and minerals (be) ___ naturally, through a healthy diet.

                          18. Talking to your doctor before taking supplements (be) ___ advisable.

                          Beer Basics

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                          1. Beer is the world's best-selling ___ drink.
                            a. alcohol
                            b. alcoholic
                            c. alcohols

                          2. The process of making beer is called ___ .
                            a. beering
                            b. brewsing
                            c. brewing

                          3. The first recorded recipe ( ___ on clay tablets) seems to be one for making beer.
                            a. write
                            b. written
                            c. wrote

                          4. The ___ ingredients used in making beer are malted grains, water, hops, and yeast.
                            a. principal
                            b. principle
                            c. principles

                          5. The most common grain ___ for beer-making is barley, but sometimes wheat, corn, or rice are also added.
                            a. use
                            b. uses
                            c. used

                          6. Grain is malted by first soaking it in water, then allowing it to sprout, and finally drying it ___ stop the sprouting.
                            a. in order to
                            b. to order to
                            c. into order to

                          7. Hop cones add both flavor and aroma to beer; they are also good ___ .
                            a. preserves
                            b. preservatives
                            c. preservations

                          8. In a process ___ fermentation, yeast changes sugar from the malted grain into alcohol.
                            a. call
                            b. calling
                            c. called

                          9. Although the alcohol level in beer ___ ranges from 4-7%, it can go as high as 15%.
                            a. usual
                            b. unusual
                            c. usually

                          10. The two most ___ styles of beer are lager and ale.
                            a. common
                            b. commons
                            c. commonly

                          11. Lager ___ about 150 years ago, and it is now the most popular style of beer.
                            a. has developed
                            b. was developed
                            c. has been developed

                          12. However, in recent years, ale has been regaining ___ .
                            a. popular
                            b. population
                            c. popularity

                          13. One difference between lager and ale ___ the kinds of yeast used in the fermentation process.
                            a. lies in
                            b. lies at
                            c. lies on

                          14. Another difference between these two ___ of beer is the temperature of the fermentation process.
                            a. type
                            b. types
                            c. typicals

                          15. In addition, lager ___ lighter in color and body than ale.
                            a. tends to be
                            b. tend to be
                            c. tends to have

                          16. Most beer in the United States is made by big breweries, such as Anheuser-Busch and Miller; microbrew or "craft" beer ___ only 5-10% of all beer produced.
                            a. account for
                            b. accounts for
                            c. count for

                          17. However, the rapid ___ in the number of microbreweries in the past 20 years means that the United States has a wider selection of beer styles than any other country.
                            a. increasing
                            b. increases
                            c. increase

                          18. In Europe, one of the smallest countries, Belgium, produces the ___ variety of beer styles of all and is sometimes thought of as a "Disneyland" for beer drinkers.
                            a. great
                            b. greatest
                            c. greater

                          Hurricane Quiz

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                          1. Hurricane season ___ June 1 and ___ November 30.
                            a. stops, moves
                            b. begins, ends
                            c. badly, worst
                            d. circles, runs

                          2. A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that ___ a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more.
                            a. won't reach
                            b. could reach
                            c. have reached
                            d. can't reach

                          3. The dangers of a storm ___ torrential rains, high winds and storm surges.
                            a. include
                            b. includes
                            c. including
                            d. to include

                          4. The strongest hurricane recorded was the Florida Keys Storm of 1935. 500 people ___ during this Category 5 storm.
                            a. has killed
                            b. were killed
                            c. not killed
                            d. are killing

                          5. A Hurricane Watch ___ for a coastal area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.
                            a. was issued
                            b. is issuing
                            c. is issued
                            d. isn't issued

                          6. Category One storms ___ have some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage.
                            a. will
                            b. don't
                            c. shouldn't
                            d. never

                          7. Category Two hurricane winds ___ cause some roofing material, door, and window damage to buildings.
                            a. should
                            b. won't
                            c. may
                            d. wouldn't

                          8. Mobile homes ___ destroyed in Category Three hurricanes.
                            a. is
                            b. do
                            c. must
                            d. are

                          9. Category Four storms ___ massive evacuation of residential areas inland as far as 6 miles.
                            a. requires
                            b. requiring
                            c. require
                            d. to require

                          10. Category Five hurricanes ___ cause complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings.
                            a. will
                            b. didn't
                            c. won't
                            d. might

                          Participles: Proposition 215

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                          1. Proposition 215 is a two-year-old law (intend) ___ to allow seriously ill people in California to use marijuana as medicine.

                          2. Such ill people carry a doctor's note (verify) ___ that they suffer from chronic pain or serious disease.

                          3. Steve McWilliams is a person who uses marijuana daily to deal with constant pain (result) ___ from several car accidents.

                          4. Another person who was (delight) ___ when proposition 215 passed was Evan Keliher of San Diego.

                          5. Keliher said it was (relieve) ___ to use marijuana legally after thirty years of being a "closet marijuana smoker."

                          6. Keliher, who is a former Marine and (retire) ___ school teacher, was diagnosed with glaucoma in the 1960s.

                          7. He began to smoke pot in 1967 after hearing that it helped relieve intra-ocular pressure (cause) ___ by glaucoma.

                          8. He had been using eye drops, but his eye sight was steadily (weaken) ___ .

                          9. Doctors (treat) ___ him at that time predicted that he would be blind by now.

                          10. Though he can no longer see in his left eye, his eyesight in his right eye is (amaze) ___ .

                          11. He is so (satisfy) ___ with the results from marijuana that he wrote a book called, "Grandpa's Marijuana Handbook."

                          12. Keliher wants to teach older people who are sick and (suffer) ___ how to use marijuana.

                          13. Still, there are many problems (face) ___ law enforcement officers in California.

                          14. Marijuana (grow) ___ for medicinal purposes is legal, but how much is necessary?

                          15. Law enforcement officers feel it will take time for the medical marijuana law to be (enforce) ___ fairly.

                          Comparative & Superlative 3

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                          1. One syllable adjectives form their comparative by adding ___ to the positive form.
                          2. One syllable adjectives form their superlative by adding ___ to the positive form.
                          3. Adjectives of three syllables or more form the comparative by putting ___ before the adjective.
                          4. Adjectives of three syllables or more form the superlative by putting ___ before the adjective.
                          5. There are some irregular comparisons. Better, for example, is the ___ form of 'good'.
                          6. Parallel increase is expressed by the ___ ..... the ___ as in the example: "The more I study, the less I know".
                          7. Equality is expressed by ___ adjective ___ in the affirmative.
                          8. Equality is expressed by not ___ adjective ___.

                            Find the Missing Word

                            One word is missing in each sentence. Find this word, then click on the answer button to see the correct answer.

                            1. When visitors come, don't forget keep these chipped dishes out of sight.
                            2. The car wasn't a success, so they decided to work a new model.
                            3. The books used in our school published in the USA.
                            4. If you don't know the meaning of a word, look up in the dictionary.
                            5. She was little late, but still in time for the closing session.
                            6. Young boy finally plucked up courage to invite his beautiful classmate to dinner.
                            7. You shouldn't live memories of your childhood.
                            8. The girl was dressed in blue head to foot.
                            9. When they looked through the window, saw a boy hiding behind a tree.
                            10. Don't fill the glasses to brim.

                            Identifying Sentence Problems

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                            1. By the time Julia Roberts was 23, she had won two academy award nominations, she had also become the world's most popular female actress.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            2. Since then, Roberts has appeared in fourteen films. Most recently, "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "The Conspiracy Theory."
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            3. She didn't plan to become an actress. She wanted to be six feet tall. She wanted to be a veterinarian. She wanted to be happy and make others happy.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            4. Although Julia Roberts has had much professional success. Her personal life has been troubled with several failed relationships.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            5. Julia Roberts lives in Manhattan, not far from the apartment she once shared with her sister in Greenwich Village.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            6. She came to New York when she was seventeen. Because her older sister lived there and she was influenced by her sister.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            7. Roberts was raised in Georgia. Her parents ran a theater school there. Her sister and brother are also actors. The family was always short of money.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            8. When Julia was four years old, her parents divorced. After eighteen years of marriage.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            9. Julia and her sister lived with their mother. Their brother stayed with their father. Who died of cancer five years later.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            10. In high school, Julia found classwork boring, she didn't know how to be a good student.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            11. After she graduated from high school, Julia worked in a shoe store while auditioning for acting jobs. Though didn't get hired for a year.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            12. In 1990, "Pretty Woman" became a smash hit her natural gift for this type of comedy brought her a nomination for Best Actress.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            13. Julia Roberts was engaged to Keifer Sutherland in 1991. Three days before the wedding, she changed her mind and canceled everything.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            14. The singer-actor Lyle Lovett is ten years older than Julia she married him in 1993 but split up after less than two years.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            15. "Stepmom" is Julia Robert's new movie. It is a family drama. It co-stars Susan Sarandon. Ed Harris is also a co-star.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            16. Currently, Julia is dating Benjamin Bratt. Who plays a detective on the TV series, "Law and Order."
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            17. Roberts says that she enjoys getting older and is content with her life experiences.
                              a. fragment
                              b. run on
                              c. comma splice
                              d. choppy
                              e. correct

                            Punctuation

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                            1. ___ is used to indicate possession.
                              a. A quotation
                              b. An apostrophe
                              c. A hyphen

                            2. ___ is used to mark the end of declarative and imperative sentences.
                              a. A period
                              b. A comma
                              c. A semi-colon

                            3. A comma ___ be used between a verb and its direct object or complement.
                              a. can
                              b. cannot

                            4. When a subordinate clause is followed by the main clause, ___ is required.
                              a. a dash
                              b. a semi-colon
                              c. a comma

                            5. When a comma is used ___ meaning is ___.
                              a. inappropriately, maintained
                              b. appropriately, changed
                              c. inappropriately, changed

                            6. ___ precedes decimal numbers.
                              a. A period
                              b. A comma
                              c. A colon

                            7. When no connecting word is used to connect two independent clauses, one should use ___.
                              a. a comma
                              b. a semi-colon
                              c. a period

                            8. A question mark is not used at the end of ___ .
                              a. an indirect question
                              b. a direct question

                            9. In ___ piece of writing, a dash replaces the parentheses or commas.
                              a. a formal
                              b. an informal

                            10. ___ separates a question tag from the rest of the sentence.
                              a. A dash
                              b. A semi-colon
                              c. A comma

                            11. To enclose cross-references one uses ___.
                              a. parentheses
                              b. hyphens
                              c. question marks

                            12. In ___ all words and punctuation are enclosed by quotation marks.
                              a. indirect speech
                              b. direct speech

                            13. ___ is used at the end of a sentence or remark to express strong emotion.
                              a. An exclamation mark
                              b. A question mark
                              c. A quotation mark

                            14. ___ are used around a relative clause that defines the noun it follows.
                              a. Only commas
                              b. No commas
                              c. Semi-colons

                            15. A question mark is used in parenthesis to express ___.
                              a. anger
                              b. amazement
                              c. doubt

                            Various Questions I

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                            1. As ___, he forgot to bring his notebook to school.
                              a. usual
                              b. usually

                            2. He speaks neither English __ French.
                              a. or
                              b. nor

                            3. ___ do you call that in English?
                              a. How
                              b. What

                            4. The teacher explained ___
                              a. the lesson to the student.
                              b. the student the lesson.

                            5. He was charged ___ murder.
                              a. with
                              b. for

                            6. The storm prevented ___ on a picnic.
                              a. us to go
                              b. us from going

                            7. The students have no difficulty ___ the exercise.
                              a. in doing
                              b. to do

                            8. The committee comprises ___ with widely different views.
                              a. men
                              b. of men

                            9. A man's concept of liberty is different from ___.
                              a. a woman
                              b. a woman's

                            10. He objects ___ treated like a child.
                              a. to be
                              b. to being

                            11. I ___ here for three years.
                              a. am teaching
                              b. have been teaching

                            12. a. Can you give me ___ details, please?
                              a. further
                              b. farther

                            13. Hijacking is considered a ___ serious crime than kidnapping.
                              a. more
                              b. most

                            14. Does he ___ his mother or father?
                              a. resemble to
                              b. resemble

                            15. The boy ___ father is a famous scientist has won the prize.
                              a. whose
                              b. who's

                            16. ___ is a great virtue.
                              a. The wisdom
                              b. Wisdom

                            17. He typed ___
                              a. the report carefully.
                              b. carefully the report

                            18. ___ he didn't like her, he invited her out.
                              a. However
                              b. Although

                            19. We ___ the pictures on the wall.
                              a. hung
                              b. hanged
                            20. Various Questions II

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                              1. She was angry ___ being left alone.
                                a. with
                                b. at

                              2. That woman dressed ___ is my neighbor.
                                a. in black
                                b. with black

                              3. I'm sure there's no secret between ___
                                a. you and I.
                                b. you and me.

                              4. I must ___ the bill today.
                                a. pay
                                b. pay for

                              5. The dentist told him ___ forget to brush his teeth beforegoing to bed.
                                a. not to
                                b. to not

                              6. ___ such bad accident.
                                a. Never I have seen
                                b. Never have I seen

                              7. I don't know where ___
                                a. the bookstore is.
                                b. is the bookstore

                              8. She has just finished reading ___ chapters of the book.
                                a. the two first
                                b. the first two

                              9. What ___ this is!
                                a. delicious coffee
                                b. a delicious coffee

                              10. He was ___ for murder.
                                a. hung
                                b. hanged

                              11. He's ___ a man that nobody likes him.
                                a. so stubborn
                                b. such stubborn

                              12. Hemingway and Steinbeck are excellent writers, but I prefer ___
                                a. the last
                                b. the latter

                              13. They are using new ___ in their industry.
                                a. machineries
                                b. machinery

                              14. John, as well as his brother, ___ coming to the party.
                                a. is
                                b. are

                              15. ___ we walked home.
                                a. After
                                b. Afterwards

                              16. He flunked biology. Now he wishes he ___ more.
                                a. studied
                                b. had studied

                              17. ___ he is right or wrong does not concern us.
                                a. Whether
                                b. If

                              18. It's mandatory that he ___ there on time.
                                a. is
                                b. be
                              19. Various Questions III

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                                1. He ___ smoke a lot, but after he developed a lung disease, he decided to quit smoking.
                                  a. used to
                                  b. was used to

                                2. My life was rather dull ___ I decided to move to the city.
                                  a. unless
                                  b. until

                                3. His watch ___
                                  a. has been stolen.
                                  b. has stolen

                                4. Little ___ that their plan has been discovered.
                                  a. do they suspect
                                  b. they suspect

                                5. ___ the rain, we went to the club.
                                  a. Despite
                                  b. Despite of

                                6. He didn't go to the party. Now he regrets ___ so.
                                  a. not having done
                                  b. not have done

                                7. If I had known I'd hurt him so much, I ___ that.
                                  a. couldn't have said
                                  b. wouldn't have said

                                8. Personally I ___ go to Greece.
                                  a. would rather
                                  b. would prefer

                                9. She hasn't read the article, nor ___ the essay.
                                  a. has written
                                  b. has she written

                                10. Margareth ___ her mother the prize she had gotten in the competition.
                                  a. proudly showed
                                  b. showed proudly

                                11. Have you picked up my ___ by mistake?
                                  a. car's key
                                  b. car key

                                12. I wonder how much ___
                                  a. that car is.
                                  b. is that car

                                13. Our customer's money ___ if they're not satisfied with the product.
                                  a. will be refunded
                                  b. will have been refunded

                                14. It's clearly stated that you ___ copy the site without written permission from the webmaster.
                                  a. should not
                                  b. ought not

                                15. This ticket ___ a free meal in our new cafeteria.
                                  a. entitles you to
                                  b. entitles you for

                                16. The price of oil ___ several times in the last two years.
                                  a. has gone up
                                  b. went up

                                17. ___ for the TOEFL exam in June, we took a sham exam in April.
                                  a. Prepare
                                  b. To prepare

                                18. I'm sure that by the end of this week, I ___ the hang of HTML.
                                  a. will have been getting
                                  b. will have gotten

                                19. Everything depends on ___ we get a raise in our salary.
                                  a. if
                                  b. whether

                                20. The policeman is demanding that the thief ___ the crime.
                                  a. confess
                                  b. confesses
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