General Tests

General Test 3 Unit 8

1. 'I work in a bank.' ⇒ He said that he ..... in a bank.            [has worked, worked, had worked]

2. 'I am working today.' ⇒ She told us she ..... that day.             [is working, worked, was working]

3. 'I've been ill for a couple of weeks.' ⇒ He told me he .... for a couple of weeks.              [was ill, is ill, had been ill]

4. I was at the doctor all morning.' ⇒ She told me that she .... at the doctor all morning.          [would be, has been, had been]

5. 'I'll lend you the money .' ⇒ He told me he .... me the money.             [lent, was lending, would lend]

6. 'I can't do it without your help.' ⇒ She said she ...... it without my help.             [hadn't done, couldn't do, didn't do]

7. 'The meeting may start early.' ⇒ He told us that the meeting ..... early.             [can start, might start, would start]

8. 'I must leave early today.' ⇒ He said that he ..... early that day.              [left, must leave, had to leave]

9. 'You should talk to Jim.' ⇒ She said that I ...... to Jim.             [would talk, should talk, talked]

10. 'Get out!' ⇒ She told me ....            [to get out, I get out, I got out]

11. 'I'm reading now.' ⇒ Sally told me ______.                                     [that she was reading at that moment, that she read now, that she was reading now]

12. 'Where did you eat?' ⇒ Sam asked me ______.                   [where I had eaten, where had I eaten, where did I eat]

13. She ...... her mother; she has the same chestnut hair and dark-gray eyes.             [takes after, takes back, takes to]

14. He drove them to the airport in the morning. He said that their plane .... at 9:30.           [took off, took over, took up]

15. It is known that his sons will .... his business when he retires.           [take for, take out, take over]

16. He was so .... that he didn't know what to say.             [taken aback, taken back, taken for]

17. When did she first .... painting?           [take up, take by, take with]

18. Where did he .... on the date?               [take you in, take you over, take you out, take you up]

19. Please ..... your shoes and relax!           [take out, take off, take down]

20. I'm very happy _____ in India. I really miss being there.               [to live, to have lived, to be lived, to be living]

21. They didn't reach an agreement ______ their differences.               [on account of, due, because, owing]

22. She was working on her computer with her baby next to _____.         [herself, her, her own, hers]

23. _____ in trying to solve this problem. It's clearly unsolvable.                   [There's no point, It's no point, There isn't point, It's no need]

24. Last year, when I last met her, she told me she _____ a letter every day for the last two months.                  [had written, has written, had been writing, wrote]

25. He _____ robbed as he was walking out of the bank.       [had, did, got, were]

26. They _____ in the basement for three months.                    [were made sleeping, were made sleep, were made to sleep, made to sleep]

27. We were all very sad because George _____ to Berlin the following day.             [was leaving, left, will leave, is leaving]

28. I told her I admire everything _____ she's been doing.      [that, what, whom, who]

29. _____ amazing that we can all be here today.             [There is, There seems, It seems, It turns]

30. What ______ in my position? I had no other choice.                     [would you do, would you have done, had you done, did you do]

31. I recommend getting there with plenty of time. _____, we might not get good seats.                   [Otherwise, On the contrary, Furthermore, On the other hand]

32. _____ they did when they were together was fight.       [All, Which, That, It's]

33. _____ can you find good restaurants in this place.                       [Somewhere, Everywhere, If you know the spots, Nowhere]

34. His apology wasn't enough _____ him.                   [so I forgive, for me to forgive, that I forgave, for me forgiving]

35. If I want to pass the exam, I need to study _____ .          [a lot of, many, a lot]

36. Dad, I need _____ money for school.          [a few, a little, many]

37. There are _____ things that you can do to improve your writing.          [a little, any, a few]

38. There is _____ milk in the fridge. We need to buy some.      [any, none, no]

39. He doesn't have _____ hobbies.      [any, no, none]

40. 'How many computers do you have?' ' _____ '.      [No, Any, None]

41. The company needs to decide _____ and for all what its position is on this point.         [here, once, first, finally]

42. Can I park here?                        [Sorry, I did that., It's the same place., Only for half an hour.]

43. Don't put your cup on the ...... of the table – someone will knock it off.          [outside, edge, boundary, border]

44. I'm sorry - I didn't ...... to disturb you.         [hope, think, mean, suppose]

45. The singer ended the concert ...... her most popular song.      [by, with, in, as]

General Test 4 Unit 8

1. Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?         [making, doing, getting, giving]

2. ...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say goodnight to the children.               [Whatever, No matter how, However much, Although]

3. The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a pair specially for me.           [booked, ordered, commanded, asked]

4. Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?          [thinking, round, planned, about]

5. She came to live here ...... a month ago.         [quite, beyond, already, almost]

6. Once the plane is in the air, you can ...... your seat belts if you wish.          [undress, unfasten, unlock, untie]

7. I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel.             [place, position, opportunity, possibility]

8. It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.        [little, small, light, mere]

9. This new printer is recommended as being ...... reliable.          [greatly, highly, strongly, readily]

10. Are you going to come inside soon?              [For ever., Not long., In a minute.]

11. Who gave you this book, Lucy?                  [I bought it., For my birthday., My uncle was.]

12. I hope it doesn't rain.                 [Of course not., Will it be wet?, So do I.]

13. Shall we go out for pizza tonight?                 [I know that., It's very good., I'm too tired.]

14. There's someone at the door.                              [Can I help you?, Well, go and answer it then., He's busy at the moment.]

15. How much butter do I need for this cake?                [I'd like one., I'll use some., I'm not sure.]

16. How long are you here for?                  [Since last week., Ten days ago., Till tomorrow.]

17. Have you guys had enough to eat?                          [That's all right., Is there any more rice?, It's not the right time.]

18. That's my coat over there.                       [Will you take it off?, No, you haven't!, Here you are.]

19. Would you like some ice in your drink or not?               [I hope so., Yes, I shall., I don't mind.]

20. I hope I haven't ...... you any trouble by changing the arrangements.        [put, caused, made, done]

21. The floor is wet: don't run or you might ...... !       [stoop, spill, slip, spin]

22. When you come to my house, ...... your camera with you.       [take, show, fetch, bring]

23. I would ...... to stay at home and relax for a change.        [rather, better, prefer, enjoy]

24. ...... the step when you go in.          [Consider, Mind, Attend, Look]

25. No ...... Hannah is happy when you think how many prizes she has won recently.          [surprise, problem, question, wonder]

26. Julia ...... that this year she is going to study French art and literature.        [speaks, says, talks, tells]

27. I don't know what ...... you about the film; I haven't seen it yet.          [to tell, to say, to talk, to speak]

28. I ...... it once more and then I will ask you to repeat it.            [will talk, will speak, will tell, will say]

29. I want you ...... more slowly; I can't understand you.          [to talk, to say, to tell, to speak]

30. Can you ...... me the exact time? - Sorry, my watch doesn't keep good time; it's fast.       [talk, speak, tell, say]

31. Do you like my ...... new shoes?           [expensive, blue, leather]

32. They use new ...... wooden spoons to eat.           [expensive, big, long]

33. I've bought some red ...... cups for the party.         [plastic, cheap, small]

34. You need to wash that ...... old blanket.       [red, wool, dirty]

35. Have you seen my blue ...... cotton sweater?         [long, striped, new]

36. ' the patient's temperature ______ ?'                  [have, been taken, is, being taken, has, been taken, was, taken]

37. 'Has she phoned him?'                             [Has he been phone by her?, Has he been phoned by her?, Has he been phoning by her?, Has she been phoned by him?]

38. 'The results of the degree examination ____________________ yet.'                         [has not been announced, have not been announced, are not announced, are not being announced]

39. '_ the documents __________ already?'                      [has, been submitted, are, submitted, are, being submitted, have, been submitted]

40. This meat is beautifully _______ - what recipe did you use?        [tender, mild, gentle, soft]

41. We may have a picnic tomorrow but it will depend _______ the weather.     [of, in, on, off]

42. Please don't forget to ring me when you _______ home.                  [get, are going to get, will get, are getting]

43. The police are _______ an investigation into the robbery.               [working out, searching out, making out, carrying out]

44. I think that the problem Henry has raised is a major _______ for our society today.         [subject, theme, issue, point]

45. Pat has insisted _______ paying for the meal for all of us.     [in, for, to, on]

General Test 4 Unit 8

1. Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?         [making, doing, getting, giving]

2. ...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say goodnight to the children.               [Whatever, No matter how, However much, Although]

3. The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a pair specially for me.           [booked, ordered, commanded, asked]

4. Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?          [thinking, round, planned, about]

5. She came to live here ...... a month ago.         [quite, beyond, already, almost]

6. Once the plane is in the air, you can ...... your seat belts if you wish.          [undress, unfasten, unlock, untie]

7. I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel.             [place, position, opportunity, possibility]

8. It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.        [little, small, light, mere]

9. This new printer is recommended as being ...... reliable.          [greatly, highly, strongly, readily]

10. Are you going to come inside soon?              [For ever., Not long., In a minute.]

11. Who gave you this book, Lucy?                  [I bought it., For my birthday., My uncle was.]

12. I hope it doesn't rain.                 [Of course not., Will it be wet?, So do I.]

13. Shall we go out for pizza tonight?                 [I know that., It's very good., I'm too tired.]

14. There's someone at the door.                              [Can I help you?, Well, go and answer it then., He's busy at the moment.]

15. How much butter do I need for this cake?                [I'd like one., I'll use some., I'm not sure.]

16. How long are you here for?                  [Since last week., Ten days ago., Till tomorrow.]

17. Have you guys had enough to eat?                          [That's all right., Is there any more rice?, It's not the right time.]

18. That's my coat over there.                       [Will you take it off?, No, you haven't!, Here you are.]

19. Would you like some ice in your drink or not?               [I hope so., Yes, I shall., I don't mind.]

20. I hope I haven't ...... you any trouble by changing the arrangements.        [put, caused, made, done]

21. The floor is wet: don't run or you might ...... !       [stoop, spill, slip, spin]

22. When you come to my house, ...... your camera with you.       [take, show, fetch, bring]

23. I would ...... to stay at home and relax for a change.        [rather, better, prefer, enjoy]

24. ...... the step when you go in.          [Consider, Mind, Attend, Look]

25. No ...... Hannah is happy when you think how many prizes she has won recently.          [surprise, problem, question, wonder]

26. Julia ...... that this year she is going to study French art and literature.        [speaks, says, talks, tells]

27. I don't know what ...... you about the film; I haven't seen it yet.          [to tell, to say, to talk, to speak]

28. I ...... it once more and then I will ask you to repeat it.            [will talk, will speak, will tell, will say]

29. I want you ...... more slowly; I can't understand you.          [to talk, to say, to tell, to speak]

30. Can you ...... me the exact time? - Sorry, my watch doesn't keep good time; it's fast.       [talk, speak, tell, say]

31. Do you like my ...... new shoes?           [expensive, blue, leather]

32. They use new ...... wooden spoons to eat.           [expensive, big, long]

33. I've bought some red ...... cups for the party.         [plastic, cheap, small]

34. You need to wash that ...... old blanket.       [red, wool, dirty]

35. Have you seen my blue ...... cotton sweater?         [long, striped, new]

36. ' the patient's temperature ______ ?'                  [have, been taken, is, being taken, has, been taken, was, taken]

37. 'Has she phoned him?'                             [Has he been phone by her?, Has he been phoned by her?, Has he been phoning by her?, Has she been phoned by him?]

38. 'The results of the degree examination ____________________ yet.'                         [has not been announced, have not been announced, are not announced, are not being announced]

39. '_ the documents __________ already?'                      [has, been submitted, are, submitted, are, being submitted, have, been submitted]

40. This meat is beautifully _______ - what recipe did you use?        [tender, mild, gentle, soft]

41. We may have a picnic tomorrow but it will depend _______ the weather.     [of, in, on, off]

42. Please don't forget to ring me when you _______ home.                  [get, are going to get, will get, are getting]

43. The police are _______ an investigation into the robbery.               [working out, searching out, making out, carrying out]

44. I think that the problem Henry has raised is a major _______ for our society today.         [subject, theme, issue, point]

45. Pat has insisted _______ paying for the meal for all of us.     [in, for, to, on]

General Test 4 Unit 8

1. Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?         [making, doing, getting, giving]

2. ...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say goodnight to the children.               [Whatever, No matter how, However much, Although]

3. The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a pair specially for me.           [booked, ordered, commanded, asked]

4. Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?          [thinking, round, planned, about]

5. She came to live here ...... a month ago.         [quite, beyond, already, almost]

6. Once the plane is in the air, you can ...... your seat belts if you wish.          [undress, unfasten, unlock, untie]

7. I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel.             [place, position, opportunity, possibility]

8. It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.        [little, small, light, mere]

9. This new printer is recommended as being ...... reliable.          [greatly, highly, strongly, readily]

10. Are you going to come inside soon?              [For ever., Not long., In a minute.]

11. Who gave you this book, Lucy?                  [I bought it., For my birthday., My uncle was.]

12. I hope it doesn't rain.                 [Of course not., Will it be wet?, So do I.]

13. Shall we go out for pizza tonight?                 [I know that., It's very good., I'm too tired.]

14. There's someone at the door.                              [Can I help you?, Well, go and answer it then., He's busy at the moment.]

15. How much butter do I need for this cake?                [I'd like one., I'll use some., I'm not sure.]

16. How long are you here for?                  [Since last week., Ten days ago., Till tomorrow.]

17. Have you guys had enough to eat?                          [That's all right., Is there any more rice?, It's not the right time.]

18. That's my coat over there.                       [Will you take it off?, No, you haven't!, Here you are.]

19. Would you like some ice in your drink or not?               [I hope so., Yes, I shall., I don't mind.]

20. I hope I haven't ...... you any trouble by changing the arrangements.        [put, caused, made, done]

21. The floor is wet: don't run or you might ...... !       [stoop, spill, slip, spin]

22. When you come to my house, ...... your camera with you.       [take, show, fetch, bring]

23. I would ...... to stay at home and relax for a change.        [rather, better, prefer, enjoy]

24. ...... the step when you go in.          [Consider, Mind, Attend, Look]

25. No ...... Hannah is happy when you think how many prizes she has won recently.          [surprise, problem, question, wonder]

26. Julia ...... that this year she is going to study French art and literature.        [speaks, says, talks, tells]

27. I don't know what ...... you about the film; I haven't seen it yet.          [to tell, to say, to talk, to speak]

28. I ...... it once more and then I will ask you to repeat it.            [will talk, will speak, will tell, will say]

29. I want you ...... more slowly; I can't understand you.          [to talk, to say, to tell, to speak]

30. Can you ...... me the exact time? - Sorry, my watch doesn't keep good time; it's fast.       [talk, speak, tell, say]

31. Do you like my ...... new shoes?           [expensive, blue, leather]

32. They use new ...... wooden spoons to eat.           [expensive, big, long]

33. I've bought some red ...... cups for the party.         [plastic, cheap, small]

34. You need to wash that ...... old blanket.       [red, wool, dirty]

35. Have you seen my blue ...... cotton sweater?         [long, striped, new]

36. ' the patient's temperature ______ ?'                  [have, been taken, is, being taken, has, been taken, was, taken]

37. 'Has she phoned him?'                             [Has he been phone by her?, Has he been phoned by her?, Has he been phoning by her?, Has she been phoned by him?]

38. 'The results of the degree examination ____________________ yet.'                         [has not been announced, have not been announced, are not announced, are not being announced]

39. '_ the documents __________ already?'                      [has, been submitted, are, submitted, are, being submitted, have, been submitted]

40. This meat is beautifully _______ - what recipe did you use?        [tender, mild, gentle, soft]

41. We may have a picnic tomorrow but it will depend _______ the weather.     [of, in, on, off]

42. Please don't forget to ring me when you _______ home.                  [get, are going to get, will get, are getting]

43. The police are _______ an investigation into the robbery.               [working out, searching out, making out, carrying out]

44. I think that the problem Henry has raised is a major _______ for our society today.         [subject, theme, issue, point]

45. Pat has insisted _______ paying for the meal for all of us.     [in, for, to, on]

General Test 4 Unit 8

1. Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?         [making, doing, getting, giving]

2. ...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say goodnight to the children.               [Whatever, No matter how, However much, Although]

3. The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a pair specially for me.           [booked, ordered, commanded, asked]

4. Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?          [thinking, round, planned, about]

5. She came to live here ...... a month ago.         [quite, beyond, already, almost]

6. Once the plane is in the air, you can ...... your seat belts if you wish.          [undress, unfasten, unlock, untie]

7. I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel.             [place, position, opportunity, possibility]

8. It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.        [little, small, light, mere]

9. This new printer is recommended as being ...... reliable.          [greatly, highly, strongly, readily]

10. Are you going to come inside soon?              [For ever., Not long., In a minute.]

11. Who gave you this book, Lucy?                  [I bought it., For my birthday., My uncle was.]

12. I hope it doesn't rain.                 [Of course not., Will it be wet?, So do I.]

13. Shall we go out for pizza tonight?                 [I know that., It's very good., I'm too tired.]

14. There's someone at the door.                              [Can I help you?, Well, go and answer it then., He's busy at the moment.]

15. How much butter do I need for this cake?                [I'd like one., I'll use some., I'm not sure.]

16. How long are you here for?                  [Since last week., Ten days ago., Till tomorrow.]

17. Have you guys had enough to eat?                          [That's all right., Is there any more rice?, It's not the right time.]

18. That's my coat over there.                       [Will you take it off?, No, you haven't!, Here you are.]

19. Would you like some ice in your drink or not?               [I hope so., Yes, I shall., I don't mind.]

20. I hope I haven't ...... you any trouble by changing the arrangements.        [put, caused, made, done]

21. The floor is wet: don't run or you might ...... !       [stoop, spill, slip, spin]

22. When you come to my house, ...... your camera with you.       [take, show, fetch, bring]

23. I would ...... to stay at home and relax for a change.        [rather, better, prefer, enjoy]

24. ...... the step when you go in.          [Consider, Mind, Attend, Look]

25. No ...... Hannah is happy when you think how many prizes she has won recently.          [surprise, problem, question, wonder]

26. Julia ...... that this year she is going to study French art and literature.        [speaks, says, talks, tells]

27. I don't know what ...... you about the film; I haven't seen it yet.          [to tell, to say, to talk, to speak]

28. I ...... it once more and then I will ask you to repeat it.            [will talk, will speak, will tell, will say]

29. I want you ...... more slowly; I can't understand you.          [to talk, to say, to tell, to speak]

30. Can you ...... me the exact time? - Sorry, my watch doesn't keep good time; it's fast.       [talk, speak, tell, say]

31. Do you like my ...... new shoes?           [expensive, blue, leather]

32. They use new ...... wooden spoons to eat.           [expensive, big, long]

33. I've bought some red ...... cups for the party.         [plastic, cheap, small]

34. You need to wash that ...... old blanket.       [red, wool, dirty]

35. Have you seen my blue ...... cotton sweater?         [long, striped, new]

36. ' the patient's temperature ______ ?'                  [have, been taken, is, being taken, has, been taken, was, taken]

37. 'Has she phoned him?'                             [Has he been phone by her?, Has he been phoned by her?, Has he been phoning by her?, Has she been phoned by him?]

38. 'The results of the degree examination ____________________ yet.'                         [has not been announced, have not been announced, are not announced, are not being announced]

39. '_ the documents __________ already?'                      [has, been submitted, are, submitted, are, being submitted, have, been submitted]

40. This meat is beautifully _______ - what recipe did you use?        [tender, mild, gentle, soft]

41. We may have a picnic tomorrow but it will depend _______ the weather.     [of, in, on, off]

42. Please don't forget to ring me when you _______ home.                  [get, are going to get, will get, are getting]

43. The police are _______ an investigation into the robbery.               [working out, searching out, making out, carrying out]

44. I think that the problem Henry has raised is a major _______ for our society today.         [subject, theme, issue, point]

45. Pat has insisted _______ paying for the meal for all of us.     [in, for, to, on]