HS 1 – UNIT 10 - General TEST 1

1. He did the test …   [a, b, c, d]I did.

a) as bad as b) badder than

c) more badly than d) worse than

2. It is certain that he …   [a, b, c, d] compensate you for the damage he has done.

a) will b) must c) can d) none

3. Mary and I are looking forward …   [a, b, c, d] you.

a) of seeing b) for seeing

c) to seeing d) to see

4. It was nice to see Richard again, …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) she had already left

b) the program had already started

c) I hadn’t seen him for a long time

d) I’d had a huge lunch

5. You’ll get …   [a, b, c, d]shock if you touch … live wire with that screwdriver.

a) an/the b) -/the c) a/a d) an/the

6. She bought …   [a, b, c, d] handbag.

a) an expensive black b) a black expensive

c) an expensively black d) a expensive black

7. This picture …   [a, b, c, d] by Johnny when I came.

a) painted b) was painted

c) was being painted d) had been painted

8. He asked me who …   [a, b, c, d] the editor of that book.

a) was b) were c) is d) has been

9. I can’t find it …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) somewhere b) nowhere

c) everywhere d) anywhere

10. My mother and I are going shopping.   [a, b, c, d]

a) Us b) Ours c) Our d) We

11. I don’t understand why the students didn’t keep silent while the speech …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) has been made b) was made

c) would be made d) was being made

12. My sister …   [a, b, c, d] books while my brother was playing football yesterday afternoon.

a) is reading b) were reading

c) was reading d) read

13. Nam’s father …   [a, b, c, d] him how to ride a bike when he was 7.

a) teaches b) teached c) teach d) taught

14. She is never late …   [a, b, c, d] work.

a) to b) for c) with d) from

15. This opportunity will allow students to gain …   [a, b, c, d] experience.

a) value b) values c) valuably d) valuable

16. Last year I went to Paris and Rome. I liked …   [a, b, c, d]cities very much.

a) both b) either c) neither d) none

17. I will only call you if I …   [a, b, c, d] there is a problem. a) would think b) will think

c) think d) am thinking

18. I want to learn photography. You …   [a, b, c, d] have at least a semi-professional camera.

a) it’s ok to b) otherwise

c) I would d) you should

19. She didn’t say a word and left the room.   [a, b, c, d]

a) She left the room without saying a word.

b) She leaving the room without saying a word.

c) She left the room saying a word.

d) She left the room to say a word.

20. Nam and Kan painted the house by …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) yourself b) himself

c) themselves d) itself

21. I met Oliver’s wife at the party.   [a, b, c, d]

a) but he had already got one.

b) I realized I had left the door open.

c) but they hadn’t even started.

d) I’d never met her before.

22. I prefer …   [a, b, c, d] to travelling by train.

a) to drive b) drive

c) drove d) driving

23. They have a lot of difficulties in their life …   [a, b, c, d] their poverty.

a) in spite of b) in spite of

c) because d) because of

24. She …   [a, b, c, d]for three hours before she stopped to look at the map.

a) had been looking

b) had been playing

c) had been searching

d) had been driving

25. We’ll have an accident if you don’t drive more …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) careful b) carefuly

c) carefully d) care

26. Andy doesn’t often work …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) hard b) harded

c) hardly d) hardy

27. Whole-grain food products …   [a, b, c, d] in large supermarkets across the United States and Canada.

a) now can purchase

b) can now be purchased

c) now to purchase

d) the purchase of which

28. I …   [a, b, c, d]my car very fast when you called me.

a) drove b) was driving

c) were driving d) drived

29. He always wore a shirt with an open …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) colour b) tie c) collar d) top

30. I have learned all the irregular verbs …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) from memory

b) by the heart

c) in the memory

d) by heart

31. I don’t believe he can …   [a, b, c, d] it properly.

a) do b) to do c) is doing d) doing

32. I …   [a, b, c, d] as ill as I do now for a long time.

a) wasn’t feeling b) haven’t been feeling

c) didn’t feel d) haven’t felt

33. The teacher says, “The time is up.” This means that the period of time has …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) begun

b) seemed long

c) ended

d) been interesting

34. He hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater …   [a, b, c, d] in publishing.

a) experience b) work

c) jobs d) employment

35. Their house is …   [a, b, c, d] near the Cathedral.

a) whereabouts b) anywhere

c) somewhere d) any place

36. There was hardly …   [a, b, c, d] money left in my bank account.

a) more b) no c) some d) any

37. Can you …   [a, b, c, d] me $5 until next week?

a) borrow b) let c) lend d) rent

38. As far as I know, she …   [a, b, c, d]back yet.

a) hasn’t come b) isn’t coming

c) doesn’t come d) don’t come

39. I’ve decided to join …   [a, b, c, d] this club.

a) to b) at c) - d) in

40. Are you sure Miss Smith …   [a, b, c, d] use the new equipment?

a) knows to b) knows the

c) knows how to d) knows how

41. She remembered the correct address only …   [a, b, c, d] she had posted the letter.

a) since b) afterwards c) following d) after

42. The managers agreed to …   [a, b, c, d] the question of payment.

a) balance b) control c) discuss d) increase

43. He is a man who won’t …   [a, b, c, d] his promise.

a) destroy b) run c) break d) hurt

44. This coupon …   [a, b, c, d] 50 cents towards your next purchase.

a) worths b) is worth

c) worthy d) to worth

45. Films are mostly shown in cinemas or on television for …   [a, b, c, d].

a) fashion b) education

c) training in industry d) entertainment

1. He did the test …   [a, b, c, d]I did.

a) as bad as b) badder than

c) more badly than d) worse than

2. It is certain that he …   [a, b, c, d] compensate you for the damage he has done.

a) will b) must c) can d) none

3. Mary and I are looking forward …   [a, b, c, d] you.

a) of seeing b) for seeing

c) to seeing d) to see

4. It was nice to see Richard again, …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) she had already left

b) the program had already started

c) I hadn’t seen him for a long time

d) I’d had a huge lunch

5. You’ll get …   [a, b, c, d]shock if you touch … live wire with that screwdriver.

a) an/the b) -/the c) a/a d) an/the

6. She bought …   [a, b, c, d] handbag.

a) an expensive black b) a black expensive

c) an expensively black d) a expensive black

7. This picture …   [a, b, c, d] by Johnny when I came.

a) painted b) was painted

c) was being painted d) had been painted

8. He asked me who …   [a, b, c, d] the editor of that book.

a) was b) were c) is d) has been

9. I can’t find it …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) somewhere b) nowhere

c) everywhere d) anywhere

10. My mother and I are going shopping.   [a, b, c, d]

a) Us b) Ours c) Our d) We

11. I don’t understand why the students didn’t keep silent while the speech …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) has been made b) was made

c) would be made d) was being made

12. My sister …   [a, b, c, d] books while my brother was playing football yesterday afternoon.

a) is reading b) were reading

c) was reading d) read

13. Nam’s father …   [a, b, c, d] him how to ride a bike when he was 7.

a) teaches b) teached c) teach d) taught

14. She is never late …   [a, b, c, d] work.

a) to b) for c) with d) from

15. This opportunity will allow students to gain …   [a, b, c, d] experience.

a) value b) values c) valuably d) valuable

16. Last year I went to Paris and Rome. I liked …   [a, b, c, d]cities very much.

a) both b) either c) neither d) none

17. I will only call you if I …   [a, b, c, d] there is a problem. a) would think b) will think

c) think d) am thinking

18. I want to learn photography. You …   [a, b, c, d] have at least a semi-professional camera.

a) it’s ok to b) otherwise

c) I would d) you should

19. She didn’t say a word and left the room.   [a, b, c, d]

a) She left the room without saying a word.

b) She leaving the room without saying a word.

c) She left the room saying a word.

d) She left the room to say a word.

20. Nam and Kan painted the house by …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) yourself b) himself

c) themselves d) itself

21. I met Oliver’s wife at the party.   [a, b, c, d]

a) but he had already got one.

b) I realized I had left the door open.

c) but they hadn’t even started.

d) I’d never met her before.

22. I prefer …   [a, b, c, d] to travelling by train.

a) to drive b) drive

c) drove d) driving

23. They have a lot of difficulties in their life …   [a, b, c, d] their poverty.

a) in spite of b) in spite of

c) because d) because of

24. She …   [a, b, c, d]for three hours before she stopped to look at the map.

a) had been looking

b) had been playing

c) had been searching

d) had been driving

25. We’ll have an accident if you don’t drive more …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) careful b) carefuly

c) carefully d) care

26. Andy doesn’t often work …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) hard b) harded

c) hardly d) hardy

27. Whole-grain food products …   [a, b, c, d] in large supermarkets across the United States and Canada.

a) now can purchase

b) can now be purchased

c) now to purchase

d) the purchase of which

28. I …   [a, b, c, d]my car very fast when you called me.

a) drove b) was driving

c) were driving d) drived

29. He always wore a shirt with an open …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) colour b) tie c) collar d) top

30. I have learned all the irregular verbs …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) from memory

b) by the heart

c) in the memory

d) by heart

31. I don’t believe he can …   [a, b, c, d] it properly.

a) do b) to do c) is doing d) doing

32. I …   [a, b, c, d] as ill as I do now for a long time.

a) wasn’t feeling b) haven’t been feeling

c) didn’t feel d) haven’t felt

33. The teacher says, “The time is up.” This means that the period of time has …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) begun

b) seemed long

c) ended

d) been interesting

34. He hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater …   [a, b, c, d] in publishing.

a) experience b) work

c) jobs d) employment

35. Their house is …   [a, b, c, d] near the Cathedral.

a) whereabouts b) anywhere

c) somewhere d) any place

36. There was hardly …   [a, b, c, d] money left in my bank account.

a) more b) no c) some d) any

37. Can you …   [a, b, c, d] me $5 until next week?

a) borrow b) let c) lend d) rent

38. As far as I know, she …   [a, b, c, d]back yet.

a) hasn’t come b) isn’t coming

c) doesn’t come d) don’t come

39. I’ve decided to join …   [a, b, c, d] this club.

a) to b) at c) - d) in

40. Are you sure Miss Smith …   [a, b, c, d] use the new equipment?

a) knows to b) knows the

c) knows how to d) knows how

41. She remembered the correct address only …   [a, b, c, d] she had posted the letter.

a) since b) afterwards c) following d) after

42. The managers agreed to …   [a, b, c, d] the question of payment.

a) balance b) control c) discuss d) increase

43. He is a man who won’t …   [a, b, c, d] his promise.

a) destroy b) run c) break d) hurt

44. This coupon …   [a, b, c, d] 50 cents towards your next purchase.

a) worths b) is worth

c) worthy d) to worth

45. Films are mostly shown in cinemas or on television for …   [a, b, c, d].

a) fashion b) education

c) training in industry d) entertainment

1. He did the test …   [a, b, c, d]I did.

a) as bad as b) badder than

c) more badly than d) worse than

2. It is certain that he …   [a, b, c, d] compensate you for the damage he has done.

a) will b) must c) can d) none

3. Mary and I are looking forward …   [a, b, c, d] you.

a) of seeing b) for seeing

c) to seeing d) to see

4. It was nice to see Richard again, …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) she had already left

b) the program had already started

c) I hadn’t seen him for a long time

d) I’d had a huge lunch

5. You’ll get …   [a, b, c, d]shock if you touch … live wire with that screwdriver.

a) an/the b) -/the c) a/a d) an/the

6. She bought …   [a, b, c, d] handbag.

a) an expensive black b) a black expensive

c) an expensively black d) a expensive black

7. This picture …   [a, b, c, d] by Johnny when I came.

a) painted b) was painted

c) was being painted d) had been painted

8. He asked me who …   [a, b, c, d] the editor of that book.

a) was b) were c) is d) has been

9. I can’t find it …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) somewhere b) nowhere

c) everywhere d) anywhere

10. My mother and I are going shopping.   [a, b, c, d]

a) Us b) Ours c) Our d) We

11. I don’t understand why the students didn’t keep silent while the speech …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) has been made b) was made

c) would be made d) was being made

12. My sister …   [a, b, c, d] books while my brother was playing football yesterday afternoon.

a) is reading b) were reading

c) was reading d) read

13. Nam’s father …   [a, b, c, d] him how to ride a bike when he was 7.

a) teaches b) teached c) teach d) taught

14. She is never late …   [a, b, c, d] work.

a) to b) for c) with d) from

15. This opportunity will allow students to gain …   [a, b, c, d] experience.

a) value b) values c) valuably d) valuable

16. Last year I went to Paris and Rome. I liked …   [a, b, c, d]cities very much.

a) both b) either c) neither d) none

17. I will only call you if I …   [a, b, c, d] there is a problem. a) would think b) will think

c) think d) am thinking

18. I want to learn photography. You …   [a, b, c, d] have at least a semi-professional camera.

a) it’s ok to b) otherwise

c) I would d) you should

19. She didn’t say a word and left the room.   [a, b, c, d]

a) She left the room without saying a word.

b) She leaving the room without saying a word.

c) She left the room saying a word.

d) She left the room to say a word.

20. Nam and Kan painted the house by …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) yourself b) himself

c) themselves d) itself

21. I met Oliver’s wife at the party.   [a, b, c, d]

a) but he had already got one.

b) I realized I had left the door open.

c) but they hadn’t even started.

d) I’d never met her before.

22. I prefer …   [a, b, c, d] to travelling by train.

a) to drive b) drive

c) drove d) driving

23. They have a lot of difficulties in their life …   [a, b, c, d] their poverty.

a) in spite of b) in spite of

c) because d) because of

24. She …   [a, b, c, d]for three hours before she stopped to look at the map.

a) had been looking

b) had been playing

c) had been searching

d) had been driving

25. We’ll have an accident if you don’t drive more …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) careful b) carefuly

c) carefully d) care

26. Andy doesn’t often work …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) hard b) harded

c) hardly d) hardy

27. Whole-grain food products …   [a, b, c, d] in large supermarkets across the United States and Canada.

a) now can purchase

b) can now be purchased

c) now to purchase

d) the purchase of which

28. I …   [a, b, c, d]my car very fast when you called me.

a) drove b) was driving

c) were driving d) drived

29. He always wore a shirt with an open …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) colour b) tie c) collar d) top

30. I have learned all the irregular verbs …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) from memory

b) by the heart

c) in the memory

d) by heart

31. I don’t believe he can …   [a, b, c, d] it properly.

a) do b) to do c) is doing d) doing

32. I …   [a, b, c, d] as ill as I do now for a long time.

a) wasn’t feeling b) haven’t been feeling

c) didn’t feel d) haven’t felt

33. The teacher says, “The time is up.” This means that the period of time has …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) begun

b) seemed long

c) ended

d) been interesting

34. He hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater …   [a, b, c, d] in publishing.

a) experience b) work

c) jobs d) employment

35. Their house is …   [a, b, c, d] near the Cathedral.

a) whereabouts b) anywhere

c) somewhere d) any place

36. There was hardly …   [a, b, c, d] money left in my bank account.

a) more b) no c) some d) any

37. Can you …   [a, b, c, d] me $5 until next week?

a) borrow b) let c) lend d) rent

38. As far as I know, she …   [a, b, c, d]back yet.

a) hasn’t come b) isn’t coming

c) doesn’t come d) don’t come

39. I’ve decided to join …   [a, b, c, d] this club.

a) to b) at c) - d) in

40. Are you sure Miss Smith …   [a, b, c, d] use the new equipment?

a) knows to b) knows the

c) knows how to d) knows how

41. She remembered the correct address only …   [a, b, c, d] she had posted the letter.

a) since b) afterwards c) following d) after

42. The managers agreed to …   [a, b, c, d] the question of payment.

a) balance b) control c) discuss d) increase

43. He is a man who won’t …   [a, b, c, d] his promise.

a) destroy b) run c) break d) hurt

44. This coupon …   [a, b, c, d] 50 cents towards your next purchase.

a) worths b) is worth

c) worthy d) to worth

45. Films are mostly shown in cinemas or on television for …   [a, b, c, d].

a) fashion b) education

c) training in industry d) entertainment

1. He did the test …   [a, b, c, d]I did.

a) as bad as b) badder than

c) more badly than d) worse than

2. It is certain that he …   [a, b, c, d] compensate you for the damage he has done.

a) will b) must c) can d) none

3. Mary and I are looking forward …   [a, b, c, d] you.

a) of seeing b) for seeing

c) to seeing d) to see

4. It was nice to see Richard again, …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) she had already left

b) the program had already started

c) I hadn’t seen him for a long time

d) I’d had a huge lunch

5. You’ll get …   [a, b, c, d]shock if you touch … live wire with that screwdriver.

a) an/the b) -/the c) a/a d) an/the

6. She bought …   [a, b, c, d] handbag.

a) an expensive black b) a black expensive

c) an expensively black d) a expensive black

7. This picture …   [a, b, c, d] by Johnny when I came.

a) painted b) was painted

c) was being painted d) had been painted

8. He asked me who …   [a, b, c, d] the editor of that book.

a) was b) were c) is d) has been

9. I can’t find it …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) somewhere b) nowhere

c) everywhere d) anywhere

10. My mother and I are going shopping.   [a, b, c, d]

a) Us b) Ours c) Our d) We

11. I don’t understand why the students didn’t keep silent while the speech …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) has been made b) was made

c) would be made d) was being made

12. My sister …   [a, b, c, d] books while my brother was playing football yesterday afternoon.

a) is reading b) were reading

c) was reading d) read

13. Nam’s father …   [a, b, c, d] him how to ride a bike when he was 7.

a) teaches b) teached c) teach d) taught

14. She is never late …   [a, b, c, d] work.

a) to b) for c) with d) from

15. This opportunity will allow students to gain …   [a, b, c, d] experience.

a) value b) values c) valuably d) valuable

16. Last year I went to Paris and Rome. I liked …   [a, b, c, d]cities very much.

a) both b) either c) neither d) none

17. I will only call you if I …   [a, b, c, d] there is a problem. a) would think b) will think

c) think d) am thinking

18. I want to learn photography. You …   [a, b, c, d] have at least a semi-professional camera.

a) it’s ok to b) otherwise

c) I would d) you should

19. She didn’t say a word and left the room.   [a, b, c, d]

a) She left the room without saying a word.

b) She leaving the room without saying a word.

c) She left the room saying a word.

d) She left the room to say a word.

20. Nam and Kan painted the house by …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) yourself b) himself

c) themselves d) itself

21. I met Oliver’s wife at the party.   [a, b, c, d]

a) but he had already got one.

b) I realized I had left the door open.

c) but they hadn’t even started.

d) I’d never met her before.

22. I prefer …   [a, b, c, d] to travelling by train.

a) to drive b) drive

c) drove d) driving

23. They have a lot of difficulties in their life …   [a, b, c, d] their poverty.

a) in spite of b) in spite of

c) because d) because of

24. She …   [a, b, c, d]for three hours before she stopped to look at the map.

a) had been looking

b) had been playing

c) had been searching

d) had been driving

25. We’ll have an accident if you don’t drive more …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) careful b) carefuly

c) carefully d) care

26. Andy doesn’t often work …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) hard b) harded

c) hardly d) hardy

27. Whole-grain food products …   [a, b, c, d] in large supermarkets across the United States and Canada.

a) now can purchase

b) can now be purchased

c) now to purchase

d) the purchase of which

28. I …   [a, b, c, d]my car very fast when you called me.

a) drove b) was driving

c) were driving d) drived

29. He always wore a shirt with an open …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) colour b) tie c) collar d) top

30. I have learned all the irregular verbs …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) from memory

b) by the heart

c) in the memory

d) by heart

31. I don’t believe he can …   [a, b, c, d] it properly.

a) do b) to do c) is doing d) doing

32. I …   [a, b, c, d] as ill as I do now for a long time.

a) wasn’t feeling b) haven’t been feeling

c) didn’t feel d) haven’t felt

33. The teacher says, “The time is up.” This means that the period of time has …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) begun

b) seemed long

c) ended

d) been interesting

34. He hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater …   [a, b, c, d] in publishing.

a) experience b) work

c) jobs d) employment

35. Their house is …   [a, b, c, d] near the Cathedral.

a) whereabouts b) anywhere

c) somewhere d) any place

36. There was hardly …   [a, b, c, d] money left in my bank account.

a) more b) no c) some d) any

37. Can you …   [a, b, c, d] me $5 until next week?

a) borrow b) let c) lend d) rent

38. As far as I know, she …   [a, b, c, d]back yet.

a) hasn’t come b) isn’t coming

c) doesn’t come d) don’t come

39. I’ve decided to join …   [a, b, c, d] this club.

a) to b) at c) - d) in

40. Are you sure Miss Smith …   [a, b, c, d] use the new equipment?

a) knows to b) knows the

c) knows how to d) knows how

41. She remembered the correct address only …   [a, b, c, d] she had posted the letter.

a) since b) afterwards c) following d) after

42. The managers agreed to …   [a, b, c, d] the question of payment.

a) balance b) control c) discuss d) increase

43. He is a man who won’t …   [a, b, c, d] his promise.

a) destroy b) run c) break d) hurt

44. This coupon …   [a, b, c, d] 50 cents towards your next purchase.

a) worths b) is worth

c) worthy d) to worth

45. Films are mostly shown in cinemas or on television for …   [a, b, c, d].

a) fashion b) education

c) training in industry d) entertainment

1. He did the test …   [a, b, c, d]I did.

a) as bad as b) badder than

c) more badly than d) worse than

2. It is certain that he …   [a, b, c, d] compensate you for the damage he has done.

a) will b) must c) can d) none

3. Mary and I are looking forward …   [a, b, c, d] you.

a) of seeing b) for seeing

c) to seeing d) to see

4. It was nice to see Richard again, …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) she had already left

b) the program had already started

c) I hadn’t seen him for a long time

d) I’d had a huge lunch

5. You’ll get …   [a, b, c, d]shock if you touch … live wire with that screwdriver.

a) an/the b) -/the c) a/a d) an/the

6. She bought …   [a, b, c, d] handbag.

a) an expensive black b) a black expensive

c) an expensively black d) a expensive black

7. This picture …   [a, b, c, d] by Johnny when I came.

a) painted b) was painted

c) was being painted d) had been painted

8. He asked me who …   [a, b, c, d] the editor of that book.

a) was b) were c) is d) has been

9. I can’t find it …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) somewhere b) nowhere

c) everywhere d) anywhere

10. My mother and I are going shopping.   [a, b, c, d]

a) Us b) Ours c) Our d) We

11. I don’t understand why the students didn’t keep silent while the speech …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) has been made b) was made

c) would be made d) was being made

12. My sister …   [a, b, c, d] books while my brother was playing football yesterday afternoon.

a) is reading b) were reading

c) was reading d) read

13. Nam’s father …   [a, b, c, d] him how to ride a bike when he was 7.

a) teaches b) teached c) teach d) taught

14. She is never late …   [a, b, c, d] work.

a) to b) for c) with d) from

15. This opportunity will allow students to gain …   [a, b, c, d] experience.

a) value b) values c) valuably d) valuable

16. Last year I went to Paris and Rome. I liked …   [a, b, c, d]cities very much.

a) both b) either c) neither d) none

17. I will only call you if I …   [a, b, c, d] there is a problem. a) would think b) will think

c) think d) am thinking

18. I want to learn photography. You …   [a, b, c, d] have at least a semi-professional camera.

a) it’s ok to b) otherwise

c) I would d) you should

19. She didn’t say a word and left the room.   [a, b, c, d]

a) She left the room without saying a word.

b) She leaving the room without saying a word.

c) She left the room saying a word.

d) She left the room to say a word.

20. Nam and Kan painted the house by …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) yourself b) himself

c) themselves d) itself

21. I met Oliver’s wife at the party.   [a, b, c, d]

a) but he had already got one.

b) I realized I had left the door open.

c) but they hadn’t even started.

d) I’d never met her before.

22. I prefer …   [a, b, c, d] to travelling by train.

a) to drive b) drive

c) drove d) driving

23. They have a lot of difficulties in their life …   [a, b, c, d] their poverty.

a) in spite of b) in spite of

c) because d) because of

24. She …   [a, b, c, d]for three hours before she stopped to look at the map.

a) had been looking

b) had been playing

c) had been searching

d) had been driving

25. We’ll have an accident if you don’t drive more …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) careful b) carefuly

c) carefully d) care

26. Andy doesn’t often work …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) hard b) harded

c) hardly d) hardy

27. Whole-grain food products …   [a, b, c, d] in large supermarkets across the United States and Canada.

a) now can purchase

b) can now be purchased

c) now to purchase

d) the purchase of which

28. I …   [a, b, c, d]my car very fast when you called me.

a) drove b) was driving

c) were driving d) drived

29. He always wore a shirt with an open …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) colour b) tie c) collar d) top

30. I have learned all the irregular verbs …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) from memory

b) by the heart

c) in the memory

d) by heart

31. I don’t believe he can …   [a, b, c, d] it properly.

a) do b) to do c) is doing d) doing

32. I …   [a, b, c, d] as ill as I do now for a long time.

a) wasn’t feeling b) haven’t been feeling

c) didn’t feel d) haven’t felt

33. The teacher says, “The time is up.” This means that the period of time has …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) begun

b) seemed long

c) ended

d) been interesting

34. He hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater …   [a, b, c, d] in publishing.

a) experience b) work

c) jobs d) employment

35. Their house is …   [a, b, c, d] near the Cathedral.

a) whereabouts b) anywhere

c) somewhere d) any place

36. There was hardly …   [a, b, c, d] money left in my bank account.

a) more b) no c) some d) any

37. Can you …   [a, b, c, d] me $5 until next week?

a) borrow b) let c) lend d) rent

38. As far as I know, she …   [a, b, c, d]back yet.

a) hasn’t come b) isn’t coming

c) doesn’t come d) don’t come

39. I’ve decided to join …   [a, b, c, d] this club.

a) to b) at c) - d) in

40. Are you sure Miss Smith …   [a, b, c, d] use the new equipment?

a) knows to b) knows the

c) knows how to d) knows how

41. She remembered the correct address only …   [a, b, c, d] she had posted the letter.

a) since b) afterwards c) following d) after

42. The managers agreed to …   [a, b, c, d] the question of payment.

a) balance b) control c) discuss d) increase

43. He is a man who won’t …   [a, b, c, d] his promise.

a) destroy b) run c) break d) hurt

44. This coupon …   [a, b, c, d] 50 cents towards your next purchase.

a) worths b) is worth

c) worthy d) to worth

45. Films are mostly shown in cinemas or on television for …   [a, b, c, d].

a) fashion b) education

c) training in industry d) entertainment