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Complete Basic Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The last time I ____ to Oxford was at least ten years ago.






2. Steve would ____ to learn how to design web sites






3. Patrick will never pass his driving test if he ____ not arrange some more lessons.






4. The students were ____ not to do that again.






5. I put a flask of tea in your bag in ____ you get thirsty.






6. The suspects are being ____ by the police.






7. We had a good time in ____ of the terrible weather.






8. Nobody knows what ____ Donata quit her job.






9. If the train had been come on ____ Roberto would not have arrived late this morning.






10. It ____ have been Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.






11. Students must pay ____ course fees before the course begins.






12. Jenny was robbed of ____ bracelet as she was leaving for the airport.






13. We would have bought that car if it had ____ been so expensive.






14. You must ____ out the instructions exactly.






15. The two boys were sitting on their ____ in the classroom.






16. I am not ____ to driving on the left in England.






17. Hania promised to start ____ money aside every month.






18. It is ____ warm enough to go to the lake today.






19. I ____ for not having paid you on time.






20. Susan went to the gym three times a week in ____ to be fit for skiing.






21. They decided to ____ an advertisement for their house on the internet.






22. There is no ____ for being rude






23. The rescue team succeeded ____ rescuing all the victims of the crash.






24. You must ____ out the teacher's instructions exactly.






25. My mother is the same age ____ my father.






26. The thieves managed to get away ____ though the police chased them.






27. I ____ I had not taken up smoking.






28. I am ____ in going to university this year.






29. John was able to compete in the race even ____ he had several broken bones.






30. I can't smoke more ____ five cigarettes in one night.






31. It's a ____ of time asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.






32. The car was ____ moving when it hit the wall.






33. My job is to ____ advice to people on how to throw a good party.






34. Due to heavy rain the teacher wouldn't ____ the children go outside at lunchtime.






35. The referee ____ him off the field for arguing.






36. You .are not ____ to bring food into this room.






37. You are not ____ to smoke in the library.






38. Melany was full ____ admiration for the painting.






39. I was so tired ____ I couldn't go to the party.






40. The director decided on ____ introduction of interesting displyas for the children.






41. 'I have an interview tomorrow - so I had better leave soon - 'Yannis said.






42. If only I had ____ your advice.






43. The boss would not have any ____ to you going early today.






44. If you take into ____ how young Luke is - you must admit he's making excellent progress as a musician.






45. The film was ____ than Jo had expected.






46. In my opinion - there is no ____ between these two kinds of music.






47. Did you manage to succeed in __________ in contact with the boss today?






48. It was ____ a nice meal in the restaurant.






49. There must be better ____ than this one in the city.






50. Julie asked Maria if she knew ____ the italian restaurant was