HS 2, Unit 7 – General TEST 2

1. If he … me tomorrow, I … some difficulty doing the work on my own.   [a, b, c, d]

a) doesn’t help / would have had

b) wouldn’t help / had

c) didn’t help / will have

d) doesn’t help / will have

2. If the primary candidates … more on the issues, the results of the election … quite different.   [a, b, c, d]

a) have focused / would be

b) were focused / would have been

c) will focus / could have been

d) had focused / would have been

3. If I … so much vacation time, I … with you on the cruise to Miami next week.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hadn’t had / wouldn’t go

b) didn’t have / wouldn’t have gone

c) weren’t having / wouldn’t be going

d) didn’t have / wouldn’t go

4. If there is ever another earthquake next year, this building … it because it was built according to the new earthquake regulations.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is to withstand

b) might have withstand

c) were have withstand

d) could have withstand

5. If you … in a house, perhaps with a garage that has room for storing a telescope, then a larger instrument … you well.   [a, b, c, d]

a) lived / might served

b) had lived / could have served

c) live / may serve

d) had been living / would serve

6. He almost fell from the balcony. I'm sure that if he had fallen, he … his leg or something.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will have broken

b) would have broken

c) will break

d) broke

7. If I leave now, I … home in two hours.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will be

b) would be

c) have been

d) has been

8. If we increased the price, we … the risk of pricing ourselves out of the market.   [a, b, c, d]

a) would run

b) would ran

c) will run

d) will be running

9. If you … your boss, I'm sure he would have considered your proposal.   [a, b, c, d]

a) asked

b) have asked

c) had asked

d) had been asking

10. The radio is broken. When you turn it on, it … a strange noise.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is making

b) made

c) has made

d) makes

11. I'd set them the task if they … more reliable. However, I don't think they're capable of doing it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was

b) were

c) have been

d) are

12. If I had known how long the journey was, I … something else to read with me.   [a, b, c, d]

a) would be taken

b) would have taken

c) will take

d) will be taking

13. If you … to finish the catalogue on time, we'll have to postpone the printing until next month.   [a, b, c, d]

a) didn’t manage

b) weren’t managed

c) aren’t managed

d) don’t manage

14. The accident … so bad if you'd been driving more slowly.   [a, b, c, d]

a) might not been

b) might not being

c) might not have been

d) might not has been

15. That was a bad decision. If I … you, I would change it as soon as possible.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was / were

b) am

c) will be

d) have been

16. I wanted to talk to Jim yesterday, but I … find him.   [a, b, c, d]

a) wasn’t

b) couldn't

c) might not

d) wouldn’t

17. Anyone … make a mistake.   [a, b, c, d]

a) may

b) can

c) could

d) is able to

18. You … watch such a fantastic performance!   [a, b, c, d]

a) have to

b) must

c) ought to

d) should

19. I envy you. At five tomorrow you … some tan on the beach at the seaside.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will get

b) will have gotten

c) will have been getting

d) will be getting

20. You arrived two days ago. You are going to leave next Sunday. By the time you leave, you … nine days here.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will have spent

b) spend

c) have spent

d) are spending

21. Where is he? I … for him since three o'clock!   [a, b, c, d]

a) am waiting

b) was waiting

c) have been waiting

d) had been waiting

22. I went to Belgium last month. I … there before. It's a beautiful country.   [a, b, c, d]

a) never was

b) never been

c) had never been

d) have never been

23. He said that his mother would be very upset when she … that he had lost his job.   [a, b, c, d]

a) had learned

b) would learn

c) learns

d) learned

24. Call the ambulance! Three people … in a car accident.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are injured

b) have been injured

c) are being injured

d) had been injured

25. This church … in the 15th century.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was built

b) is built

c) has been built

d) had been built

26. The compass … since the 12th century.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is used

b) has been used

c) was used

d) had been used

27. I saw that she … to hold back her tears.   [a, b, c, d]

a) tries

b) is trying

c) has been trying

d) was trying

28. He knew that she … as her eyes were red.   [a, b, c, d]

a) had been crying

b) is crying

c) was crying

d) has been crying

29. I asked her whether she … there with me, but she said no.   [a, b, c, d]

a) goes

b) is going

c) would go

d) will go

30. She came back sooner … he had expected.   [a, b, c, d]

a) that

b) than

c) what

d) when

31. He didn't eat the salad … he doesn't like onions.   [a, b, c, d]

a) because

b) as if

c) as though

d) unless

32. She has an umbrella … it rains.   [a, b, c, d]

a) on condition that

b) provided that

c) in case

d) if

33. The United Nations … nearly two hundred member states.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are

b) were

c) have

d) has

34. The teacher, as well as the students, … on vacation.   [a, b, c, d]

a) have been

b) are

c) were

d) is

35. He had to go to the hospital because it was a very … cut.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hard

b) deep

c) heavy

d) wide

36. Our neighbour is a very … smoker – he smokes two packets a day.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hard

b) tough

c) heavy

d) strong

37. We managed to get up the steep hill only because our car is very … .   [a, b, c, d]

a) powerful

b) hard

c) strong

d) aggressive

38. I don't know him that well. He's only a … acquaintance.   [a, b, c, d]

a) casual

b) loose

c) weak

d) poor

39. The library will be on your left. It's a large red-brick building. You can't … it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) find

b) forget

c) miss

d) see

40. Could you tell me where … some souvenirs, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) can I buy

b) I can buy

c) could I buy

d) should I buy

41. There are several souvenir shops on Apple Street, about three blocks … .   [a, b, c, d]

a) away from

b) near here

c) not far

d) from here

42. Could you … me twenty dollars till tomorrow, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) pass

b) borrow

c) lend

d) owe

43. Could I … fifty euros till next week, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) borrow

b) credit

c) debit

d) lend

44. It is often … that history repeats itself.   [a, b, c, d]

a) told

b) said

c) spoken

d) talked

45. I can't … the difference between them.   [a, b, c, d]

a) say

b) speak

c) talk

d) tell

1. If he … me tomorrow, I … some difficulty doing the work on my own.   [a, b, c, d]

a) doesn’t help / would have had

b) wouldn’t help / had

c) didn’t help / will have

d) doesn’t help / will have

2. If the primary candidates … more on the issues, the results of the election … quite different.   [a, b, c, d]

a) have focused / would be

b) were focused / would have been

c) will focus / could have been

d) had focused / would have been

3. If I … so much vacation time, I … with you on the cruise to Miami next week.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hadn’t had / wouldn’t go

b) didn’t have / wouldn’t have gone

c) weren’t having / wouldn’t be going

d) didn’t have / wouldn’t go

4. If there is ever another earthquake next year, this building … it because it was built according to the new earthquake regulations.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is to withstand

b) might have withstand

c) were have withstand

d) could have withstand

5. If you … in a house, perhaps with a garage that has room for storing a telescope, then a larger instrument … you well.   [a, b, c, d]

a) lived / might served

b) had lived / could have served

c) live / may serve

d) had been living / would serve

6. He almost fell from the balcony. I'm sure that if he had fallen, he … his leg or something.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will have broken

b) would have broken

c) will break

d) broke

7. If I leave now, I … home in two hours.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will be

b) would be

c) have been

d) has been

8. If we increased the price, we … the risk of pricing ourselves out of the market.   [a, b, c, d]

a) would run

b) would ran

c) will run

d) will be running

9. If you … your boss, I'm sure he would have considered your proposal.   [a, b, c, d]

a) asked

b) have asked

c) had asked

d) had been asking

10. The radio is broken. When you turn it on, it … a strange noise.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is making

b) made

c) has made

d) makes

11. I'd set them the task if they … more reliable. However, I don't think they're capable of doing it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was

b) were

c) have been

d) are

12. If I had known how long the journey was, I … something else to read with me.   [a, b, c, d]

a) would be taken

b) would have taken

c) will take

d) will be taking

13. If you … to finish the catalogue on time, we'll have to postpone the printing until next month.   [a, b, c, d]

a) didn’t manage

b) weren’t managed

c) aren’t managed

d) don’t manage

14. The accident … so bad if you'd been driving more slowly.   [a, b, c, d]

a) might not been

b) might not being

c) might not have been

d) might not has been

15. That was a bad decision. If I … you, I would change it as soon as possible.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was / were

b) am

c) will be

d) have been

16. I wanted to talk to Jim yesterday, but I … find him.   [a, b, c, d]

a) wasn’t

b) couldn't

c) might not

d) wouldn’t

17. Anyone … make a mistake.   [a, b, c, d]

a) may

b) can

c) could

d) is able to

18. You … watch such a fantastic performance!   [a, b, c, d]

a) have to

b) must

c) ought to

d) should

19. I envy you. At five tomorrow you … some tan on the beach at the seaside.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will get

b) will have gotten

c) will have been getting

d) will be getting

20. You arrived two days ago. You are going to leave next Sunday. By the time you leave, you … nine days here.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will have spent

b) spend

c) have spent

d) are spending

21. Where is he? I … for him since three o'clock!   [a, b, c, d]

a) am waiting

b) was waiting

c) have been waiting

d) had been waiting

22. I went to Belgium last month. I … there before. It's a beautiful country.   [a, b, c, d]

a) never was

b) never been

c) had never been

d) have never been

23. He said that his mother would be very upset when she … that he had lost his job.   [a, b, c, d]

a) had learned

b) would learn

c) learns

d) learned

24. Call the ambulance! Three people … in a car accident.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are injured

b) have been injured

c) are being injured

d) had been injured

25. This church … in the 15th century.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was built

b) is built

c) has been built

d) had been built

26. The compass … since the 12th century.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is used

b) has been used

c) was used

d) had been used

27. I saw that she … to hold back her tears.   [a, b, c, d]

a) tries

b) is trying

c) has been trying

d) was trying

28. He knew that she … as her eyes were red.   [a, b, c, d]

a) had been crying

b) is crying

c) was crying

d) has been crying

29. I asked her whether she … there with me, but she said no.   [a, b, c, d]

a) goes

b) is going

c) would go

d) will go

30. She came back sooner … he had expected.   [a, b, c, d]

a) that

b) than

c) what

d) when

31. He didn't eat the salad … he doesn't like onions.   [a, b, c, d]

a) because

b) as if

c) as though

d) unless

32. She has an umbrella … it rains.   [a, b, c, d]

a) on condition that

b) provided that

c) in case

d) if

33. The United Nations … nearly two hundred member states.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are

b) were

c) have

d) has

34. The teacher, as well as the students, … on vacation.   [a, b, c, d]

a) have been

b) are

c) were

d) is

35. He had to go to the hospital because it was a very … cut.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hard

b) deep

c) heavy

d) wide

36. Our neighbour is a very … smoker – he smokes two packets a day.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hard

b) tough

c) heavy

d) strong

37. We managed to get up the steep hill only because our car is very … .   [a, b, c, d]

a) powerful

b) hard

c) strong

d) aggressive

38. I don't know him that well. He's only a … acquaintance.   [a, b, c, d]

a) casual

b) loose

c) weak

d) poor

39. The library will be on your left. It's a large red-brick building. You can't … it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) find

b) forget

c) miss

d) see

40. Could you tell me where … some souvenirs, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) can I buy

b) I can buy

c) could I buy

d) should I buy

41. There are several souvenir shops on Apple Street, about three blocks … .   [a, b, c, d]

a) away from

b) near here

c) not far

d) from here

42. Could you … me twenty dollars till tomorrow, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) pass

b) borrow

c) lend

d) owe

43. Could I … fifty euros till next week, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) borrow

b) credit

c) debit

d) lend

44. It is often … that history repeats itself.   [a, b, c, d]

a) told

b) said

c) spoken

d) talked

45. I can't … the difference between them.   [a, b, c, d]

a) say

b) speak

c) talk

d) tell

1. If he … me tomorrow, I … some difficulty doing the work on my own.   [a, b, c, d]

a) doesn’t help / would have had

b) wouldn’t help / had

c) didn’t help / will have

d) doesn’t help / will have

2. If the primary candidates … more on the issues, the results of the election … quite different.   [a, b, c, d]

a) have focused / would be

b) were focused / would have been

c) will focus / could have been

d) had focused / would have been

3. If I … so much vacation time, I … with you on the cruise to Miami next week.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hadn’t had / wouldn’t go

b) didn’t have / wouldn’t have gone

c) weren’t having / wouldn’t be going

d) didn’t have / wouldn’t go

4. If there is ever another earthquake next year, this building … it because it was built according to the new earthquake regulations.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is to withstand

b) might have withstand

c) were have withstand

d) could have withstand

5. If you … in a house, perhaps with a garage that has room for storing a telescope, then a larger instrument … you well.   [a, b, c, d]

a) lived / might served

b) had lived / could have served

c) live / may serve

d) had been living / would serve

6. He almost fell from the balcony. I'm sure that if he had fallen, he … his leg or something.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will have broken

b) would have broken

c) will break

d) broke

7. If I leave now, I … home in two hours.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will be

b) would be

c) have been

d) has been

8. If we increased the price, we … the risk of pricing ourselves out of the market.   [a, b, c, d]

a) would run

b) would ran

c) will run

d) will be running

9. If you … your boss, I'm sure he would have considered your proposal.   [a, b, c, d]

a) asked

b) have asked

c) had asked

d) had been asking

10. The radio is broken. When you turn it on, it … a strange noise.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is making

b) made

c) has made

d) makes

11. I'd set them the task if they … more reliable. However, I don't think they're capable of doing it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was

b) were

c) have been

d) are

12. If I had known how long the journey was, I … something else to read with me.   [a, b, c, d]

a) would be taken

b) would have taken

c) will take

d) will be taking

13. If you … to finish the catalogue on time, we'll have to postpone the printing until next month.   [a, b, c, d]

a) didn’t manage

b) weren’t managed

c) aren’t managed

d) don’t manage

14. The accident … so bad if you'd been driving more slowly.   [a, b, c, d]

a) might not been

b) might not being

c) might not have been

d) might not has been

15. That was a bad decision. If I … you, I would change it as soon as possible.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was / were

b) am

c) will be

d) have been

16. I wanted to talk to Jim yesterday, but I … find him.   [a, b, c, d]

a) wasn’t

b) couldn't

c) might not

d) wouldn’t

17. Anyone … make a mistake.   [a, b, c, d]

a) may

b) can

c) could

d) is able to

18. You … watch such a fantastic performance!   [a, b, c, d]

a) have to

b) must

c) ought to

d) should

19. I envy you. At five tomorrow you … some tan on the beach at the seaside.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will get

b) will have gotten

c) will have been getting

d) will be getting

20. You arrived two days ago. You are going to leave next Sunday. By the time you leave, you … nine days here.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will have spent

b) spend

c) have spent

d) are spending

21. Where is he? I … for him since three o'clock!   [a, b, c, d]

a) am waiting

b) was waiting

c) have been waiting

d) had been waiting

22. I went to Belgium last month. I … there before. It's a beautiful country.   [a, b, c, d]

a) never was

b) never been

c) had never been

d) have never been

23. He said that his mother would be very upset when she … that he had lost his job.   [a, b, c, d]

a) had learned

b) would learn

c) learns

d) learned

24. Call the ambulance! Three people … in a car accident.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are injured

b) have been injured

c) are being injured

d) had been injured

25. This church … in the 15th century.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was built

b) is built

c) has been built

d) had been built

26. The compass … since the 12th century.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is used

b) has been used

c) was used

d) had been used

27. I saw that she … to hold back her tears.   [a, b, c, d]

a) tries

b) is trying

c) has been trying

d) was trying

28. He knew that she … as her eyes were red.   [a, b, c, d]

a) had been crying

b) is crying

c) was crying

d) has been crying

29. I asked her whether she … there with me, but she said no.   [a, b, c, d]

a) goes

b) is going

c) would go

d) will go

30. She came back sooner … he had expected.   [a, b, c, d]

a) that

b) than

c) what

d) when

31. He didn't eat the salad … he doesn't like onions.   [a, b, c, d]

a) because

b) as if

c) as though

d) unless

32. She has an umbrella … it rains.   [a, b, c, d]

a) on condition that

b) provided that

c) in case

d) if

33. The United Nations … nearly two hundred member states.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are

b) were

c) have

d) has

34. The teacher, as well as the students, … on vacation.   [a, b, c, d]

a) have been

b) are

c) were

d) is

35. He had to go to the hospital because it was a very … cut.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hard

b) deep

c) heavy

d) wide

36. Our neighbour is a very … smoker – he smokes two packets a day.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hard

b) tough

c) heavy

d) strong

37. We managed to get up the steep hill only because our car is very … .   [a, b, c, d]

a) powerful

b) hard

c) strong

d) aggressive

38. I don't know him that well. He's only a … acquaintance.   [a, b, c, d]

a) casual

b) loose

c) weak

d) poor

39. The library will be on your left. It's a large red-brick building. You can't … it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) find

b) forget

c) miss

d) see

40. Could you tell me where … some souvenirs, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) can I buy

b) I can buy

c) could I buy

d) should I buy

41. There are several souvenir shops on Apple Street, about three blocks … .   [a, b, c, d]

a) away from

b) near here

c) not far

d) from here

42. Could you … me twenty dollars till tomorrow, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) pass

b) borrow

c) lend

d) owe

43. Could I … fifty euros till next week, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) borrow

b) credit

c) debit

d) lend

44. It is often … that history repeats itself.   [a, b, c, d]

a) told

b) said

c) spoken

d) talked

45. I can't … the difference between them.   [a, b, c, d]

a) say

b) speak

c) talk

d) tell

1. If he … me tomorrow, I … some difficulty doing the work on my own.   [a, b, c, d]

a) doesn’t help / would have had

b) wouldn’t help / had

c) didn’t help / will have

d) doesn’t help / will have

2. If the primary candidates … more on the issues, the results of the election … quite different.   [a, b, c, d]

a) have focused / would be

b) were focused / would have been

c) will focus / could have been

d) had focused / would have been

3. If I … so much vacation time, I … with you on the cruise to Miami next week.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hadn’t had / wouldn’t go

b) didn’t have / wouldn’t have gone

c) weren’t having / wouldn’t be going

d) didn’t have / wouldn’t go

4. If there is ever another earthquake next year, this building … it because it was built according to the new earthquake regulations.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is to withstand

b) might have withstand

c) were have withstand

d) could have withstand

5. If you … in a house, perhaps with a garage that has room for storing a telescope, then a larger instrument … you well.   [a, b, c, d]

a) lived / might served

b) had lived / could have served

c) live / may serve

d) had been living / would serve

6. He almost fell from the balcony. I'm sure that if he had fallen, he … his leg or something.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will have broken

b) would have broken

c) will break

d) broke

7. If I leave now, I … home in two hours.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will be

b) would be

c) have been

d) has been

8. If we increased the price, we … the risk of pricing ourselves out of the market.   [a, b, c, d]

a) would run

b) would ran

c) will run

d) will be running

9. If you … your boss, I'm sure he would have considered your proposal.   [a, b, c, d]

a) asked

b) have asked

c) had asked

d) had been asking

10. The radio is broken. When you turn it on, it … a strange noise.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is making

b) made

c) has made

d) makes

11. I'd set them the task if they … more reliable. However, I don't think they're capable of doing it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was

b) were

c) have been

d) are

12. If I had known how long the journey was, I … something else to read with me.   [a, b, c, d]

a) would be taken

b) would have taken

c) will take

d) will be taking

13. If you … to finish the catalogue on time, we'll have to postpone the printing until next month.   [a, b, c, d]

a) didn’t manage

b) weren’t managed

c) aren’t managed

d) don’t manage

14. The accident … so bad if you'd been driving more slowly.   [a, b, c, d]

a) might not been

b) might not being

c) might not have been

d) might not has been

15. That was a bad decision. If I … you, I would change it as soon as possible.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was / were

b) am

c) will be

d) have been

16. I wanted to talk to Jim yesterday, but I … find him.   [a, b, c, d]

a) wasn’t

b) couldn't

c) might not

d) wouldn’t

17. Anyone … make a mistake.   [a, b, c, d]

a) may

b) can

c) could

d) is able to

18. You … watch such a fantastic performance!   [a, b, c, d]

a) have to

b) must

c) ought to

d) should

19. I envy you. At five tomorrow you … some tan on the beach at the seaside.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will get

b) will have gotten

c) will have been getting

d) will be getting

20. You arrived two days ago. You are going to leave next Sunday. By the time you leave, you … nine days here.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will have spent

b) spend

c) have spent

d) are spending

21. Where is he? I … for him since three o'clock!   [a, b, c, d]

a) am waiting

b) was waiting

c) have been waiting

d) had been waiting

22. I went to Belgium last month. I … there before. It's a beautiful country.   [a, b, c, d]

a) never was

b) never been

c) had never been

d) have never been

23. He said that his mother would be very upset when she … that he had lost his job.   [a, b, c, d]

a) had learned

b) would learn

c) learns

d) learned

24. Call the ambulance! Three people … in a car accident.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are injured

b) have been injured

c) are being injured

d) had been injured

25. This church … in the 15th century.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was built

b) is built

c) has been built

d) had been built

26. The compass … since the 12th century.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is used

b) has been used

c) was used

d) had been used

27. I saw that she … to hold back her tears.   [a, b, c, d]

a) tries

b) is trying

c) has been trying

d) was trying

28. He knew that she … as her eyes were red.   [a, b, c, d]

a) had been crying

b) is crying

c) was crying

d) has been crying

29. I asked her whether she … there with me, but she said no.   [a, b, c, d]

a) goes

b) is going

c) would go

d) will go

30. She came back sooner … he had expected.   [a, b, c, d]

a) that

b) than

c) what

d) when

31. He didn't eat the salad … he doesn't like onions.   [a, b, c, d]

a) because

b) as if

c) as though

d) unless

32. She has an umbrella … it rains.   [a, b, c, d]

a) on condition that

b) provided that

c) in case

d) if

33. The United Nations … nearly two hundred member states.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are

b) were

c) have

d) has

34. The teacher, as well as the students, … on vacation.   [a, b, c, d]

a) have been

b) are

c) were

d) is

35. He had to go to the hospital because it was a very … cut.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hard

b) deep

c) heavy

d) wide

36. Our neighbour is a very … smoker – he smokes two packets a day.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hard

b) tough

c) heavy

d) strong

37. We managed to get up the steep hill only because our car is very … .   [a, b, c, d]

a) powerful

b) hard

c) strong

d) aggressive

38. I don't know him that well. He's only a … acquaintance.   [a, b, c, d]

a) casual

b) loose

c) weak

d) poor

39. The library will be on your left. It's a large red-brick building. You can't … it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) find

b) forget

c) miss

d) see

40. Could you tell me where … some souvenirs, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) can I buy

b) I can buy

c) could I buy

d) should I buy

41. There are several souvenir shops on Apple Street, about three blocks … .   [a, b, c, d]

a) away from

b) near here

c) not far

d) from here

42. Could you … me twenty dollars till tomorrow, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) pass

b) borrow

c) lend

d) owe

43. Could I … fifty euros till next week, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) borrow

b) credit

c) debit

d) lend

44. It is often … that history repeats itself.   [a, b, c, d]

a) told

b) said

c) spoken

d) talked

45. I can't … the difference between them.   [a, b, c, d]

a) say

b) speak

c) talk

d) tell

1. If he … me tomorrow, I … some difficulty doing the work on my own.   [a, b, c, d]

a) doesn’t help / would have had

b) wouldn’t help / had

c) didn’t help / will have

d) doesn’t help / will have

2. If the primary candidates … more on the issues, the results of the election … quite different.   [a, b, c, d]

a) have focused / would be

b) were focused / would have been

c) will focus / could have been

d) had focused / would have been

3. If I … so much vacation time, I … with you on the cruise to Miami next week.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hadn’t had / wouldn’t go

b) didn’t have / wouldn’t have gone

c) weren’t having / wouldn’t be going

d) didn’t have / wouldn’t go

4. If there is ever another earthquake next year, this building … it because it was built according to the new earthquake regulations.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is to withstand

b) might have withstand

c) were have withstand

d) could have withstand

5. If you … in a house, perhaps with a garage that has room for storing a telescope, then a larger instrument … you well.   [a, b, c, d]

a) lived / might served

b) had lived / could have served

c) live / may serve

d) had been living / would serve

6. He almost fell from the balcony. I'm sure that if he had fallen, he … his leg or something.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will have broken

b) would have broken

c) will break

d) broke

7. If I leave now, I … home in two hours.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will be

b) would be

c) have been

d) has been

8. If we increased the price, we … the risk of pricing ourselves out of the market.   [a, b, c, d]

a) would run

b) would ran

c) will run

d) will be running

9. If you … your boss, I'm sure he would have considered your proposal.   [a, b, c, d]

a) asked

b) have asked

c) had asked

d) had been asking

10. The radio is broken. When you turn it on, it … a strange noise.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is making

b) made

c) has made

d) makes

11. I'd set them the task if they … more reliable. However, I don't think they're capable of doing it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was

b) were

c) have been

d) are

12. If I had known how long the journey was, I … something else to read with me.   [a, b, c, d]

a) would be taken

b) would have taken

c) will take

d) will be taking

13. If you … to finish the catalogue on time, we'll have to postpone the printing until next month.   [a, b, c, d]

a) didn’t manage

b) weren’t managed

c) aren’t managed

d) don’t manage

14. The accident … so bad if you'd been driving more slowly.   [a, b, c, d]

a) might not been

b) might not being

c) might not have been

d) might not has been

15. That was a bad decision. If I … you, I would change it as soon as possible.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was / were

b) am

c) will be

d) have been

16. I wanted to talk to Jim yesterday, but I … find him.   [a, b, c, d]

a) wasn’t

b) couldn't

c) might not

d) wouldn’t

17. Anyone … make a mistake.   [a, b, c, d]

a) may

b) can

c) could

d) is able to

18. You … watch such a fantastic performance!   [a, b, c, d]

a) have to

b) must

c) ought to

d) should

19. I envy you. At five tomorrow you … some tan on the beach at the seaside.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will get

b) will have gotten

c) will have been getting

d) will be getting

20. You arrived two days ago. You are going to leave next Sunday. By the time you leave, you … nine days here.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will have spent

b) spend

c) have spent

d) are spending

21. Where is he? I … for him since three o'clock!   [a, b, c, d]

a) am waiting

b) was waiting

c) have been waiting

d) had been waiting

22. I went to Belgium last month. I … there before. It's a beautiful country.   [a, b, c, d]

a) never was

b) never been

c) had never been

d) have never been

23. He said that his mother would be very upset when she … that he had lost his job.   [a, b, c, d]

a) had learned

b) would learn

c) learns

d) learned

24. Call the ambulance! Three people … in a car accident.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are injured

b) have been injured

c) are being injured

d) had been injured

25. This church … in the 15th century.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was built

b) is built

c) has been built

d) had been built

26. The compass … since the 12th century.   [a, b, c, d]

a) is used

b) has been used

c) was used

d) had been used

27. I saw that she … to hold back her tears.   [a, b, c, d]

a) tries

b) is trying

c) has been trying

d) was trying

28. He knew that she … as her eyes were red.   [a, b, c, d]

a) had been crying

b) is crying

c) was crying

d) has been crying

29. I asked her whether she … there with me, but she said no.   [a, b, c, d]

a) goes

b) is going

c) would go

d) will go

30. She came back sooner … he had expected.   [a, b, c, d]

a) that

b) than

c) what

d) when

31. He didn't eat the salad … he doesn't like onions.   [a, b, c, d]

a) because

b) as if

c) as though

d) unless

32. She has an umbrella … it rains.   [a, b, c, d]

a) on condition that

b) provided that

c) in case

d) if

33. The United Nations … nearly two hundred member states.   [a, b, c, d]

a) are

b) were

c) have

d) has

34. The teacher, as well as the students, … on vacation.   [a, b, c, d]

a) have been

b) are

c) were

d) is

35. He had to go to the hospital because it was a very … cut.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hard

b) deep

c) heavy

d) wide

36. Our neighbour is a very … smoker – he smokes two packets a day.   [a, b, c, d]

a) hard

b) tough

c) heavy

d) strong

37. We managed to get up the steep hill only because our car is very … .   [a, b, c, d]

a) powerful

b) hard

c) strong

d) aggressive

38. I don't know him that well. He's only a … acquaintance.   [a, b, c, d]

a) casual

b) loose

c) weak

d) poor

39. The library will be on your left. It's a large red-brick building. You can't … it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) find

b) forget

c) miss

d) see

40. Could you tell me where … some souvenirs, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) can I buy

b) I can buy

c) could I buy

d) should I buy

41. There are several souvenir shops on Apple Street, about three blocks … .   [a, b, c, d]

a) away from

b) near here

c) not far

d) from here

42. Could you … me twenty dollars till tomorrow, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) pass

b) borrow

c) lend

d) owe

43. Could I … fifty euros till next week, please?   [a, b, c, d]

a) borrow

b) credit

c) debit

d) lend

44. It is often … that history repeats itself.   [a, b, c, d]

a) told

b) said

c) spoken

d) talked

45. I can't … the difference between them.   [a, b, c, d]

a) say

b) speak

c) talk

d) tell