Question

1. You’re really late! I …. for you for over an hour! A have waited B was waiting C have been waiting 2. Ian was …… at a man across the street, trying to remember where he knew him from. A staring B inspecting C seeing 3. Linda, …….. is very keen on computers, is studying to be a graphic designer. A. who B that C which 4. Harry is very ……… to his friends and will never disappoint them. A. caring B. patient C. loyal 5. The birth of their baby son brought ……. many changes to James and Lilly’s life. A. off B. up C. about 6. When Helen got to the station, the train …….. . A. just left B. had just left C has just left 7. Unless you …….. me what’s wrong, I can’t help you. A. don’t tell B. tell C. ‘ll tell 8. Some tracs on this CD are extremely ……….. . A. perfect B. excellent C. impressive 9. You …….. see a dentist about that toothache of yours. A. better B. should C. ought 10. Emma’s friend lives very close to her, so she always goes to her house …….. foot. A. by B. on C. with 11. Our teacher made the whole class …….. back after school. A. to stay B. stay C. staying 12. She said she ……. away the following weekend. A. was going to be B. had been c will be 13. Environmental organizations work towards the ………… of the natural environment. A. emission B. conservation C. adoption 14. These jeans are too big for you; you need to take them ……… . A. in B. up C. out 15 How long …….. about this? A are you knowing B do you know C have you known 16 Melanie wishes she …… the offer they made her. A would accept B accepts C had accepted 17 Marco wants to improve his listening skills in English, so he watches English films without ………. . A subtitles B scripts C headings 18 You can’t use the printer; it’s ……….. of order. A away B out C down 19 Someone’s left the front door open; I …… it immediately. A ‘m closing B ‘ll close C ‘ll be closing 20 Mildred’s out …….. some errands; do you want to wait for her? A having B going on C running 21 Stephen told his brother ……… his laptop without asking him first. A don’t use B not to use C to not use 22 The book I’ve been reading ………. in the future. A sets B has set C is set 23 Tom’s starting ………. at his new job is 30,000 euros a years. A salary B debt C wage 24 fruit and vegetables are rich ………….. vitamins and minerals. A on B of C in I’m afraid I don’t have time to chat. I ………… in a few minutes. A am leaving B leave C going to leave 26 ian was jogging in the park when he ………… someone calling for help. A heard b was hearing C had heard 27 It was such a pleasant surprise to run ……….. my old teacher at the theatre! A over B into C away 28 lucy ….. to an Indian restaurant before, and she’s really enjoying it. a has never been B. has never eaten C has never gone 29 Sarah wants to …….. in her school’s singing competition. A participate b attend c apply 30 Tonya was making a salad …….. her sister was laying the table A until b while C after 31 The ground was covered ……….. fallen leaves. A of B with C by 32 The stories we heard about our neighbours ……… to be true. A turned out b made up C went off 33 The giant panda is a(n) ……… species that needs our protection. A fatal b harmed C endangered 34 If I had known you were coming, I …………. something for dinner. A would have cooked B would cook C had cooked 35 Judy needs to replace the lens in her camera, because it’s ……… . A charged b scratched C jammed 36 They heard someone screaming in the next room and ……………. in to see what was wrong. 37 It’s no use crying over spilt ………; there’s nothing we can do now. A water b tea c milk 38 Our hotel room had an amazing ……… of the snowy mountains. A scenery B view C setting 39 The law clearly states that all car drivers and passengers ……….. wear a seat belt. A may B can C must 40 George’s classmates often pick ……… him because he’s quite short. A on B at C to 41 ……………….. Alex will like his present? A Do you think B Are you thinking C Can you think 42 Tom Barney, ……. father is a famous writer, is in the same class as me. A which B who C whose 43 The parcel ………… to you as we speak. A is being delivered B is delivering C has been delivering 44 drinks that contain …………. additives are not good for your health. A fake B creative C artificial 45 Mark …………… at a company for seven years before he started his own business. A has been working B was working C had been working 46 peter feels very strongly …………….. protecting wildlife that is under threat. A about B for C of 47 Matthew works ………… hours than Patrick. A longer B longest C more long 48 When Chris won lottery, he decided to ……………. on a new car. A splash out B catch up C hand out 49. I’d hate ………. the one who gives Janet the bad news. A to be B being C to being 50. You need a new pair of sport shoes; these ones are quite ………… . A given up B worn out C cut in

Answer 1

1-.C

2.- A

3- A

4 -C

5-B

6-C

7-B

8-C

9-B

10-A

11-A

12-A

13-B

14-C

15-B

16-A

17-A

18-B

19-B

20-A

21-B

22-C

23-A

24-B

25-C

26-A

27-A

28-A

29-A

30-B

31-B

32-A

33-C

34-A

35-B

37-C

38-B

39-C

40-B

41-A

42-C

43-A

44-C

45-C

46-A

47-A

48-B

49-B

50-B

Answer 2

1. You’re really late! I…. for you for over an hour! The correct answer is C. have been waiting. Explanation: The phrase "for over an hour" indicates that the waiting started in the past and is still ongoing at the present moment. The present perfect continuous tense (have been waiting) is used to express an action that started in the past, is still happening, and may continue into the future.

2. Ian was … at a man across the street, trying to remember where he knew him from. The correct answer is A. staring. Explanation: The verb "staring" indicates that Ian was looking fixedly or intently at the man across the street. It implies a prolonged and focused gaze.

3. Linda, … is very keen on computers, is studying to be a graphic designer. The correct answer is A. who. Explanation: The pronoun "who" is used to refer to a person or people. In this sentence, "who" introduces a relative clause that provides additional information about Linda. It indicates that Linda, who is very keen on computers, is studying to be a graphic designer.

4. Harry is very … to his friends and will never disappoint them. The correct answer is C. loyal. Explanation: The word "loyal" means faithful and committed. It describes someone who remains steadfast and supportive in their relationships. In this context, it means that Harry is devoted and reliable to his friends.

5. The birth of their baby son brought … many changes to James and Lilly’s life. The correct answer is B. up. Explanation: The phrase "brought up" means to cause or produce. In this context, the birth of their baby son caused or produced many changes in James and Lilly's life.

6. When Helen got to the station, the train … . The correct answer is B. had just left. Explanation: The past perfect tense (had just left) is used to describe an action that happened before another action in the past. In this case, the train left before Helen arrived at the station.

7. Unless you … me what’s wrong, I can’t help you. The correct answer is B. tell. Explanation: The verb "tell" is used to indicate communication of information. In this sentence, it is necessary for the person to tell the speaker what is wrong in order for the speaker to provide help.

8. Some tracks on this CD are extremely … . The correct answer is C. impressive. Explanation: The word "impressive" means making a strong impact or leaving a favorable impression. In this context, it suggests that some tracks on the CD are exceptionally good or remarkable.

9. You … see a dentist about that toothache of yours. The correct answer is B. should. Explanation: The modal verb "should" is used to give advice or make a recommendation. In this sentence, it is recommended or advised that the person sees a dentist about their toothache.

10. Emma’s friend lives very close to her, so she always goes to her house … foot. The correct answer is A. by. Explanation: The phrase "by foot" means walking. In this sentence, it indicates that Emma always walks to her friend's house because they live close to each other.

11. Our teacher made the whole class … back after school. The correct answer is B. stay. Explanation: The verb "stay" is used to indicate remaining in a particular place or condition. In this sentence, the teacher required the whole class to remain or stay back after school.

12. She said she … away the following weekend. The correct answer is A. was going to be. Explanation: The phrase "was going to be" is used to express a future plan or intention that was already arranged or decided in the past. In this sentence, she said she had already planned to be away the following weekend.

13. Environmental organizations work towards the … of the natural environment. The correct answer is B. conservation. Explanation: The word "conservation" refers to the protection, preservation, and sustainable use of natural resources and ecosystems. In this context, environmental organizations work towards conserving the natural environment.

14. These jeans are too big for you; you need to take them … . The correct answer is B. up. Explanation: The phrase "take them up" means to shorten or adjust the length of something, typically clothing. In this context, the jeans are too long, and the person needs to shorten them.

15. How long … about this? The correct answer is C. have you known. Explanation: The present perfect tense (have you known) is used to talk about an experience or knowledge that started in the past and continues to the present. In this sentence, it is asking about the duration of knowing about something.

16. Melanie wishes she … the offer they made her. The correct answer is A. would accept. Explanation: The phrase "would accept" is used to express a hypothetical or unreal condition in the present or future. In this sentence, Melanie wishes she would accept the offer they made her, but she hasn't accepted it yet.

17. Marco wants to improve his listening skills in English, so he watches English films without … . The correct answer is A. subtitles. Explanation: The word "subtitles" refers to the text displayed at the bottom of a screen that provides a translation or transcription of the dialogue in a video. In this context, Marco wants to improve his listening skills, so he watches English films without the aid of subtitles.

18. You can’t use the printer; it’s … of order. The correct answer is C. out. Explanation: The phrase "out of order" means not functioning or not in working condition. In this context, the printer is not working, so it cannot be used.

19. Someone’s left the front door open; I … it immediately. The correct answer is B. 'll close. Explanation: The modal verb "will" is used to indicate a future action or intention. In this sentence, the speaker intends or plans to close the front door immediately.

20. Mildred’s out … some errands; do you want to wait for her? The correct answer is B. running. Explanation: The phrase "out running" means going out to complete or do various errands or tasks. In this context, Mildred is not at home because she is out completing errands.

21. Stephen told his brother … his laptop without asking him first. The correct answer is C. to not use. Explanation: The phrase "to not use" is used to give a negative instruction or prohibition. In this sentence, Stephen told his brother not to use his laptop without asking him first.

22. The book I’ve been reading … in the future. The correct answer is C. is set. Explanation: The verb phrase "is set" is used to describe the time and place in which a story or narrative takes place. In this sentence, the book the speaker has been reading is set in the future.

23. Tom’s starting … at his new job is 30,000 euros a year. The correct answer is A. salary. Explanation: The word "salary" refers to the fixed regular payment that an employee receives for their work. In this context, Tom's starting salary at his new job is 30,000 euros per year.

24. Fruit and vegetables are rich … vitamins and minerals. The correct answer is B. in. Explanation: The preposition "in" is used to indicate a quality or characteristic that is present in something. In this sentence, it indicates that fruit and vegetables contain a high amount of vitamins and minerals.

25. I’m afraid I don’t have time to chat. I … in a few minutes. The correct answer is B. am leaving. Explanation: The present continuous tense (am leaving) is used to describe an action that is planned or intended in the near future. In this sentence, the speaker is informing the other person that they will leave in a few minutes.

26. Ian was jogging in the park when he … someone calling for help. The correct answer is A. heard. Explanation: The verb "heard" is used to perceive sounds with the ears. In this sentence, Ian was jogging in the park when he perceived or became aware of someone calling for help.

27. It was such a pleasant surprise to run … my old teacher at the theatre! The correct answer is A. into. Explanation: The phrase "run into" means to meet unexpectedly or by chance. In this context, it indicates that the speaker unexpectedly encountered their old teacher at the theatre.

28. Lucy … to an Indian restaurant before, and she’s really enjoying it. The correct answer is C. has never gone. Explanation: The present perfect tense (has never gone) is used to describe an experience that has not occurred at any time before now. In this sentence, Lucy has never gone to an Indian restaurant before, but she is currently enjoying it.

29. Sarah wants to … in her school’s singing competition. The correct answer is A. participate. Explanation: The verb "participate" means to take part or engage in an activity or event. In this sentence, Sarah wants to take part in her school's singing competition.

30. Tonya was making a salad … her sister was laying the table. The correct answer is B. while. Explanation: The conjunction "while" is used to indicate that two actions are happening at the same time. In this sentence, Tonya was making a salad at the same time her sister was laying the table.

31. The ground was covered … fallen leaves. The correct answer is C. by. Explanation: The pre