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Елена Музланова, Елена Кисунько

Английский язык: Экспресс-репетитор для подготовки к ЕГЭ: «Грамматика и лексика»

ВЕДЕНИЕ

Предлагаемый сборник тестовых заданий предназначен для формирования и контроля грамматических и лексических навыков и ориентирован, главным образом, на учащихся 10–11 классов и абитуриентов. Он поможет качественно подготовиться к итоговой государственной аттестации в форме ЕГЭ.

В пособие включен обширный лексический и грамматический материал, что позволяет использовать его на различных этапах обучения в школах с углубленным изучением языка, лицеях и гимназиях, а также при подготовке к экзаменам на получение международных сертификатов и к вступительным экзаменам в вузы.

Основная цель сборника – закрепить, обобщить и систематизировать знания, умения и навыки, приобретенные учащимися в рамках базового курса, а также овладеть определенным количеством нового материала в соответствии с требованиями государственного стандарта к надбазовому уровню владения иностранным языком.

Пособие составлено в соответствии с кодификатором элементов содержания по английскому языку, подготовленным Федеральным институтом педагогических измерений (ФИПИ). Каждый из разделов посвящен формированию одного из навыков, проверяемых на ЕГЭ. В разделах представлен краткий теоретический материал по теме, а также разнообразные задания для формирования и закрепления лексико-грамматических навыков. Сборник включает более 200 многоуровневых тестов, расположенных в порядке нарастания сложности, которые помогут прочно усвоить лексику и наиболее важные аспекты грамматики.

Поскольку в разделе «Грамматика и лексика» Единого Государственного Экзамена проверяется умение применять полученные знания при работе с иноязычными текстами, то в конце каждого раздела приводятся лексико-грамматические задания на базе аутентичных текстов, при работе с которыми учащиеся овладевают различными аспектами иноязычной культуры.

Раздел «Exam Practice» включает все типы лексико-грамматических заданий, входящих в ЕГЭ: определение требуемой грамматической формы заданного слова; определение однокоренного слова; выбор правильного варианта из четырех предложенных. Эти задания составлены на основе аутентичных материалов, максимально приближенных к формату единого государственного экзамена… Итоговый тест содержит 25 заданий, что позволяет легко оценить знания: 23–25 баллов – «отлично», 18–22 балла – «хорошо», 13–17 баллов – «удовлетворительно». Весь комплекс тестов имеет одну цель: активировать лексико-грамматический материал, изученный ранее на уроках, и подготовить учащихся к успешной сдаче единого государственного экзамена по английскому языку. Все тесты снабжены ключами, что позволяет использовать сборник для самоконтроля и самостоятельного изучения английского языка. Представленные в пособии тестовые задания были апробированы в московских школах и с успехом применяются на практике. Надеемся, что оно окажется полезным не только учащимся и учителям, но и всем желающим самостоятельно изучить английский язык.

При подготовке данного пособия автором были использованы следующие издания:

1. Luke Prodromou. Grammar and Vocabulary for First Certificate. – Pearson Education Limited, 2000.

2. Luke Prodromou. Rising Star. An Intermediate Course – Macmillan, 2005.

3. Michael Harris, David Mower, Anna Sikorzynska. Opportunities. – Pearson Education Limited, 2006.

4. N. Kenny, L. Luque – Mortimer. First Certificate Practice Tests. – Pearson Education, 2000.

5. Raymond Murphy. Englisc Grammar in Use. – Cambridge University Press, 1995.

6. Virginia Evans. Round-Up. – Pearson Education Limited, 1994.

7. Ионина А.А., Саакян А.С. Английская грамматика XXI века. Учебное пособие по английскому языку. – М.: Издательство «Менеджер», 2006. – 400 с.

8. Демоверсии ЕГЭ по английскому языку. – www.fipi.ru.

1. NOUNS

1.1. SINGULAR AND PLURAL NOUNS

Nouns are made plural by adding

Irregular plurals

Test 1. Write the plural of the following nouns.

1. church – 8. woman – 15. radio —

2. difficulty – 9. deer – 16. ox —

3. mouse – 10. leaf – 17. fish —

4. month – 11. goose – 18. wolf —

5. child – 12. potato – 19. country —

6. roof – 13. foot – 20. tooth —

Test 2. Write the plural of the following nouns.

1. nanny – 8. radio – 15. violin —

2. father-in-law – 9. train robbery – 16. wife —

3. headache – 10. painkiller – 17. medium —

4. dictionary – 11. bush – 18. mouse —

5. pincushion – 12. pen-friend – 19. godfather —

6. hold-up – 13. video – 20. wish —

Test 3. Write the plural of the following nouns.

1. deer – 8. sheep – 15. datum —

2. lady – 9. species – 16. Eskimo —

3. roof – 10. day – 17. leaf —

4. chief – 11. family – 18. life —

5. studio – 12. dish – 19. zero —

6. zoo – 13. paw – 20. buffalo —

Test 4. Write the plural of the following nouns.

1. trout – 8. baby – 15. vowel —

2. composer – 9. handkerchief – 16. buzz —

3. insect – 10. church – 17. glass —

4. oasis – 11. memo – 18. man —

5. analysis – 12. ball game – 19. goose —

6. bacterium – 13. passer-by – 20. foot —

Test 5. Write the plural of the following nouns.

1. bench – 8. scarf – 15. fruit —

2. celebrity – 9. belief – 16. swine —

3. louse – 10. sheep – 17. activity —

4. bath – 11. half – 18. thief —

5. woman – 12. tomato – 19. kilo —

6. cliff – 13. means – 20. party —

1.2. COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

Nouns can be countable (those that can be counted) or uncountable (those that can’t be counted). Uncountable nouns take a singular verb . The most common uncountable nouns are :

•  Mass nouns: fluids (blood, tea, coffee, milk etc), solids (bread, butter, china, coal, food, fruit, glass, ice, iron, fish [meaning food], etc), gasses (air, oxygen, pollution, smoke, smog, etc), particles (corn, dust, flour, hair, pepper, rice, salt, sand, etc).

•  Subjects of study : chemistry, economics, literature, mathematics, physics, etc.

•  Languages : Chinese, English, French, etc.

•  Games : billiards, chess, golf, soccer, tennis, etc.

•  Diseases : flu, measles, mumps, etc.

•  Natural phenomena : darkness, hail, heat, rain (but: the rains = season of continuous rain in tropical countries), humidity, thunder, snow, etc.

•  Some abstract nouns : accommodation, advice, anger, applause, assistance, behaviour, business, chaos, countryside, courage, damage, dirt, education, evidence, housework, homework, information, intelligence, knowledge, luck, music, news, peace, progress, seaside, shopping, traffic, trouble, truth, wealth, work, etc.

•  Collective nouns : baggage, cutlery, furniture, jewellery, luggage, machinery, money, rubbish, stationery, etc.

•  Many uncountable nouns can be made countable by adding a partitive: a piece of paper/cake/advice/information/furniture; a slice/loaf of bread; a(n) item/piece of news, etc.

•  Some nouns take only a plural verb. These are objects consisting of two parts: garments (pyjamas, trousers, etc), tools (scissors, etc), instruments (binoculars, compasses, spectacles, etc), or nouns such as: arms, ashes, barracks, clothes, congratulations, earnings, (good) looks, outskirts, people, police, premises, riches, stairs, surroundings, wages, etc.

•  Group nouns refer to a group of people. These nouns can take either a singular or a plural verb depending on whether we see the group as a whole or as individuals. Such group nouns are: army, audience, class, club, committee, company, council, crew, crowd, headquarters, family, jury, government, press, public, staff, team, etc.

The team was the best. (the team as a group)

The team were all given medals. (each member separately as individuals)

•  With expressions of duration, distance or money meaning ‘a whole amount’ we use a singular verb : Two years is long to wait. Three miles is a long way to go. Nine thousand pounds is a high price to pay.

Test 6. Fill in: is or are.

1. Your trousers _____ in the wardrobe.

2. Where______ his scissors?

3. There_____ a lecture on history today.

4. The shopping________ heavy.

5. Where_____ my gloves?

6. This information______ correct.

7. His hair_____ brown.

8. My socks_____ in the drawer.

9. Our furniture_____ very cheap.

10. His accommodation_____ luxurious.

11. Evidence_____ needed before the trial can continue.

12. The news_____ very exciting.

13. Mumps_____ a common illness among children.

14. My glasses_____ on the table.

15. Chinese_____ difficult to learn.

16. Where_____ the kitchen scales?

17. Billiards_____ a popular game.

18. His work_____ very interesting.

19. People_____ starving in some countries.

Test 7. Fill in: is or are.

1. Where_____ your trousers?

2. Could you tell me where_____ the scissors?

3. Tonight, there _____ athletics on TV.

4. Money_____ easy to spend and difficult to save.

5. Gloves_____ worn in cold weather.

6. This student’s knowledge_____ amazing.

7. Love_____ reason for much happiness.

8. This bread_____ stale.

9. Your jeans_____ on the chair.

10. His baggage_____ too heavy to carry.

11. Her advice _____ very interesting.

12. Mathematics_____ his favourite subject.

13. Measles_____ a common illness.

14. The glasses_____ on the table.

15. My sister’s hair_____ long.

16. Their bathroom scales_____ quite accurate.

17. Darts _____ a popular game in Britain.

18. This work_____ too hard.

19. People_____ unhappy with the new tax system.

Test 8. Choose the correct form of the verb.

1. Economics (is/are) his favourite subject.

2. The trousers he bought for her (doesn’t/don’t) fit her.

3. The police (want/wants) to interview men about the robbery.

4. Physics (was/were) my best subject at school.

5. Can I borrow your scissors? Mine (isn’t/aren’t) sharp enough.

6. The news (wasn’t/weren’t) as bad as we expected.

7. Where (does/do) your family live?

8. Four days (isn’t/aren’t) long enough for a good holiday.

9. He can’t find his binoculars. Do you know where (it is/they are)?

10. Do you think the people (is/are) happy with the government?

11. (Does/Do) the police know how the accident happened?

12. She doesn’t like hot weather. Twenty-eight degrees (is/are) too warm for her.

13. The staff at school (is/are) not happy with their new working conditions.

14. Thirty thousand pounds (was/were) stolen in the robbery.

15. Two years (is/are) a long time to be without job.

16. Five miles (is/are) a long way to walk every day.

17. I need more money. Six pounds (is/are) not enough.

18. These species (is/are) very rare.

19. My hair (is/are) dark brown.

Test 9. Choose the correct form of the verb.

1. All of her belongings (was/were ) in a suitcase.

2. Athletics (is/are) very popular nowadays.

3. Aerobics (do/does) people a lot of good.

4. Chocolate (makes/make) you put on weight.

5. Most people (enjoy/enjoys) Easter.

6. The money she makes (is/are) enough for her.

7. The police (is/are) looking for the murderer.

8. His good looks (get/gets) him what he wants.

9. The government (is/are) passing new laws.

10. Her knowledge of English (is/are) very good.

11. Measles, which (is/are) a children’s disease, (is/are) dangerous for adults.

12. The audience (was/were) given free tickets.

13. The economics (is/are) very interesting.

14. His death (was/were) a great shock.

15. Fish (is/are) easy to look after as pets.

16. Radio news (give/gives) us less information than television news.

17. The stairs to the ground floor (was/were) over there.

18. The information (was/were) very helpful.

19. His glass (is/are) on the table.

2. PRONOUNS

2.1. PERSONAL PRONOUNS

Test 1. Fill in the correct personal pronouns.

1. She is very handsome. I envy______.

2. They are not reliable. He doubts ______.

3. I taught her.______ learned it from ______.

4. We asked for his advice.______ advised______ not to come.

5. He dislikes her, and______ hates ______, it’s evident.

6. You should be there on time. I want______ to come on time.

7. She is from England,______ gave me lessons in English.

8. They are our friends. We invited______ to the party.

9. He wrote this letter. I recognized______ by his handwriting.

10. ‘Did you see the snake?’ ‘Yes, I saw______ and ______saw______.’

11. ‘Where’s Tom?’ ‘That’s ______over there.’

12. ‘Where’s my map?’ ‘I left ______on the desk.’

13. Look at that bird. ______always comes to my window.

14. ‘What time is ______?’ ‘______ is four.’

15. ‘Who is that?’ ______‘ ’s me.’

16. Hi, it is so nice to see ______again.

17. ______doesn’t matter.

18. I like when ______’s warm.

19. I find______ difficult to explain anything to him.

20. You are not guilty of ______, are you?

Test 2. Fill in the correct personal pronouns.

1. Who is that woman? Why are you looking at ______?

2. Do you know that man? I work with ______.

3. I’m talking to you. Please listen to ______.

4. These books are interesting. Do you want to look at ______?

5. He likes that camera. He’s going to buy ______.

6. Where are the tickets? I can’t find ______.

7. We’re going out. You can go with ______.

8. I don’t like dogs. I’m afraid of ______.

9. Where is he? I want to talk to ______.

10. These plums are bad. Don’t eat ______.

11. I want those pencils. Please give______ to ______.

12. They want the money. Please give______ to ______.

13. He wants the key. Please give______ to______.

14. He never drinks milk. He doesn’t like ______.

15. I often go to the parties. ______like ______.

16. ‘Where are my glasses?’ ‘______ are on the table.’

17. Where’s Dan? I want to talk to ______.

18. We’re going shopping. Do you want to go with ______?

19. I want to see him but______ doesn’t want to see ______.

2.2. POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS

Test 3. Fill in the correct possessive pronouns.

1. This book belongs to me. This is ______book.

2. The man put______ hand into pocket.

3. The cat ate______ food.

4. She took out______ purse and gave it to me.

5. My husband never wears______ glasses.

6. This is their car. That other car is______ too.

7. May I introduce to you one of______ colleagues?

8. There were a lot of people coming back from ______work.

9. Every season is beautiful in ______own way.

10. They would like a house of______ own.

11. I’ll try______ best, I promise.

12. Each country has______ own customs.

13. He cut______ finger this evening.

14. Lend me______ pen, I’ve lost ______.

15. They’re going to London with some students of ______.

16. This is not my pencil, ______is red.

17. I haven’t got a pen. Can you give me ______?

18. Take off______ coat, please.

19. I saw them. This is______ car.

20. Ann is married.______ husband works in a bank.

Test 4. Fill in the correct possessive pronouns.

1. They have two children but I don’t remember______ names.

2. I often see that man but I don’t know______ name.

3. Pete is a teacher but______ sister is a nurse.

4. Do you like______ job?

5. Do you think that most people are happy in ______jobs?

6. Put on______ hat when you go out.

7. We are going to invite all______ friends to the party.

8. ______favourite sport is tennis. She plays a lot in summer.

9. He didn’t have an umbrella, so she gave him ______.

10. He was very happy because we invited him to stay with us in______ house.

11. You’ll give me your address and I’ll give you ______.

12. I gave him my address and he gave me ______.

13. I saw Liz and Philip with______ son, Bill.

14. He invited Ann with ______parents.

15. We live with ______parents.

16. Oxford is famous for______ university.

17. I can’t find ______ticket.

18. The County of Kent is famous for______ gardens.

19. My sister plays tennis too but______ favourite sport is basketball.

Test 5. Fill in my, your, his, her, our.

Dear Sally,

Thank you for ______(1) letter. I’m fine and I hope that you and ______(2) parents are fine too. In your letter you ask me who helps me with ______(3) homework. I’ve got a brother, but he never helps me with ______(4) homework. My friend Joan has got a brother too and he always helps her with ______(5) homework, but then she helps him with cleaning ______(6) room. We do a lot of homework because ______(7) Maths teacher and ______(8) English teacher are very strict. ______(9) parents think it is okay to have a lot of homework. They always say, ‘ ______(10) teachers were strict too, and so we learned a lot.’ Well, so what can I do? Joan’s parents say that she needs some free time so that she can play or meet ______(11) friends. Thank you for ______(12) photo. I think you look so sweet.

Bye. I hope to hear from you soon.

Love,

2.3. REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS

Test 6. Fill in the correct reflexive pronouns.

1. What will you do with______ this morning?

2. They were whispering among ______.

3. We should seldom speak of ______.

4. I drive the car ______.

5. Did you see the manager ______?

6. I often walk by ______.

7. His grandmother lives by ______.

8. The house______ is not worth much.

9. He has the habit of talking to ______.

10. He cut ______.

11. She told me the news ______.

12. The machine works by ______.

13. He______ told me that story.

14. They are making fools of ______.

15. She stretched______ out on the sofa.

16. She is interested only in ______.

17. She lives by ______.

18. Help______ to coffee.

19. Make______ at home!

20. He______ conducted the interview.

Test 7. Fill in the correct reflexive pronouns.

1. The girl decorated the room ______.

2. The winner looked very proud of ______.

3. She brought up her children by ______.

4. The cat is washing ______.

5. The children enjoyed______ when they visited Disneyland.

6. She was afraid of spiders, so she didn’t go into the room by ______.

7. She decided to do all the cooking ______.

8. He was asked to behave______ at school.

9. He shouted loudly to make______ understood.

10. Cats are very clean animals: they are always washing ______.

11. Doctors advised us that we have to exercise ______regularly in order to keep healthy.

12. In ______your problem is nothing to worry about.

13. She loves looking at______ in the mirror.

14. If you don’t behave ______, I shall put you all to bed early.

15. The music was so loud that I had to shout to make ______heard.

16. The teacher tried to make______ understood but she failed to get the class to understand.

17. We painted the room ______.

18. She was very pleased with ______when she got such a good job.

19. I think I’d go back to France. We really enjoyed______ there.

2.4. DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS

Test 8. Fill in the correct demonstrative pronouns.

1. Which flowers do you want? ______or ______?

2. Excuse me, is______ your bag?

3. They talked about ______and ______.

4. Which shoes do you like most? ______or ______?

5. ______’s why they accepted his proposal.

6. ______is Ann speaking.

7. After______ they decided not to come.

8. ______will do.

9. I’ll take______ books.

10. He’s been waiting______ three weeks.

11. She went to______ doctor and ______, no result.

12. ______day was the worst of his life.

13. I’m tired out.______ ’s why I’m going home early.

14. George likes Mary, but she doesn’t like him. ______’s what annoys him.

15. The engine starts and the light goes on. ______’s when you press the button.

16. ‘They’re getting engaged in April.’ ‘ ______’s marvellous.’

17. ______was the biggest mistake in his life.

18. ‘We’re moving to London.’ ‘ ______’s fantastic!’

19. ______ is what I think.

20. ______will help her to come in time.

Test 9. Fill in the correct demonstrative pronouns.

1. I never forget my holiday in London. ______was the holiday of a lifetime.

2. What are you doing ______ Sunday?

3. Didn’t you just love ______ striped trousers in the shop we just passed?

4. Mmm! ______ is the best cake I’ve ever tasted!

5. Do you see ______ boy over there? He’s my cousin.

6. Hello, ______ is Mr Cook. Can I speak to Mr Brown, please?

7. I can’t go out in ______ coat. It’s too tight.

8. ‘I’ve been accepted by my first choice of university.’ ‘Congratulations. ______ is fantastic!’

9. ______ were the days when we used to dance every night.

10. Don’t you think ______ new electronic diaries that we saw in the shop are really clever?

11. ‘______ belonged to my grandmother,’ said David as he slipped the ring onto Jane’s finger.

12. Don’t you think ______ jeans suit me?

13. ______ biscuits are delicious. Did you make them yourself?

14. ______ records you threw out were my original hits from the seventies!

15. Aren’t ______ girls over there your students?

16. ‘______ bike needs repairing.’ ‘______ is what I was trying to tell you.’

17. What do you think of ______ dress Ann was wearing last night?

18. I don’t go anywhere ______ week.

19. What’s ______ you’re reading?

2.5. SOME, ANY, NO, EVERY AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Test 10. Fill in some, any, no, every.

1. I’ve met ______ people, but I don’t have ______ real friends.

2. ‘Is there ______ petrol in the tank?’ ‘Yes, there must be ______ left.’

3. I’m sorry but there are ______ cookies left.

4. Have you ______ idea what time it is?

5. She had ______ games, but she didn’t have ______ computer games.

6. ‘Have you got ______ matches?’ ‘Yes, I think I’ve got ______ in my pocket.’

7. I can’t talk to you now. I’ve got ______ time.

8. Could you give me ______ examples?

9. I see him at work almost ______ day.

10. Everything was correct. There were ______ mistakes.

11. We get ______ letters from her month.

12. There weren’t ______ potatoes left.

13. There were ______ tomatoes left.

14. Would you like ______ milk?

15. I’d like to ask you for ______ advice.

16. Her car wasn’t ______ better than ours.

17. ______ of the information has already been used.

18. ______ country has a national flag.

19. It hasn’t made ______ difference.

20. ______ child can learn to read and write.

Test 11. Fill in some, any, no, every or their compounds.

1. Is there ______ meat in the fridge?

2. There isn’t ______ fish, either.

3. Can I have ______ coffee, please?

4. Take ______ book you would like to read.

5. She said ______ but I didn’t understand it.

6. He went to the shop but he didn’t buy ______.

7. There is ______ in the box. It’s empty.

8. I can do this job alone. I don’t need ______ to help me.

9. They’ve got ______ cheese but they haven’t got ______ bread.

10. I’m looking for my keys. Has ______ seen them?

11. ______ has taken my camera. I can’t find it.

12. He hasn’t got ______ eggs to make an omelette.

13. I heard a noise. There is ______ in the cupboard.

14. Look! ______ is sitting at the train station, waiting for a train!

15. ______ knows anything about her concert.

16. There was ______ selling tickets near the hall.

17. ______ Is in the room?

18. ______ student has to obey school regulations.

19. ‘Have you got ______ to tell me?’ ‘No, really’.

Test 12. Fill in some, any, no, every or their compounds.

1. There’s ______ milk in that jug. It’s empty.

2. She wanted ______ stamps but there weren’t ______ in the machine.

3. I’m afraid there isn’t ______ coffee left.

4. Is there ______ here who speaks Italian?

5. I’d like to buy ______ clothes but I haven’t got ______ money.

6. Would you like ______ juice?

7. She put her handbag down ______ and now she can’t find it.

8. Haven’t you got ______ friends in London?

9. We had to walk home because there was ______ bus.

10. Does ______ want a cup of tea?

11. I’ve looked ______ for my passport, but I can’t find it ______.

12. Come and have supper with us if you aren’t doing ______ tonight.

13. Are there ______ letters for me?

14. I’d like to make ______ friends, but I haven’t met _________ young people yet.

15. Jane is getting married to ______ she met on holiday.

16. Tommy is so nice. ______ likes him.

17. I can’t talk to you now. I’ve got ______ time.

18. I don’t know ______ about economics.

19. The accident looked serious but fortunately ______ was injured.

Test 13. Fill in some, any, no, every or their compounds.

1. I did Exercise 1 without ______ help.

2. ‘Would you like ______ more mineral water?’ ‘I don’t want ______ more.’

3. It was a public holiday, so there were ______ shops open.

4. My sister never has ______ trouble learning foreign languages.

5. This evening I’m going out with ______ friends of mine.

6. When we were on holiday, we went to the beach ______ day.

7. Why don’t you ask your father to lend you ______ money? I haven’t got ______.

8. Does ______ want a game of tennis?

9. What’s that smell? Is ______ burning?

10. I asked if ______ wanted an ice-cream, but ______ did, so I just bought one for myself.

11. Did ______ phone me while I was out?

12. Your face looks terribly familiar. I’m sure I have seen you ______ before.

13. She left the room without saying ______.

14. This doesn’t look a very nice restaurant. Can we go ______ else?

15. I have ______ more to say to you. Goodbye.

16. I have never been ______ more beautiful than Scotland.

17. ‘What do you want for supper?’ ‘ ______. I don’t mind.’

18. It was Sunday, and the town was deserted. ______ was in the streets, and ______ was open.

19. ‘Who was at the party?’ ‘ ______. Pete, Anna, James, Kathy, all the Smiths, Sally Beams and Sally Rogers.’

3. NUMERALS

Test 1. What is the next number? Write it out in words.

1. 2, 4, 6, ______. 11. 10, 20, 30, ______. 21. 21, 24, 27, ______.

2. 7, 8, 9, ______. 12. 20, 40, 60, ______.

3. 2, 5, 8, ______. 13. 30, 60, 90, ______. 22. 31, 33, 35, ______.

4. 11, 13, 15, ______. 14. 60, 70, 80, ______. 23. 47, 48, 49, ______.

5. 3, 6, 9, ______. 15. 100, 200, 300, ______.

6. 4, 8, 12, ______. 16. 90, 80, 70, ______. 24. 53, 54, 55, ______.

7. 5, 10, 15, ______. 17. 3, 2, 1, ______.

8. 16, 15, 14, ______. 18. 0, 1, 2, ______. 25. 64, 63, 62, ______.

9. 13, 15, 17, ______. 19. 70, 80, 90, ______.

10. 20, 18, 16, ______. 20. 10, 30, 50, ______. 26. 77, 76, 75, ______.

27. 88, 89, 90, ______. 28. 100, 99, 98, ______.

Test 2. Write the following cardinal and ordinal numbers. 3, 4, 9, 11, 19, 30, 41, 42, 74, 85, 99, 100, 510, 900, 999, 1000, 2537, 5200, 10000, 1000000

Test 3. Use the ordinal numbers.

1. This is page one. This is the ______ page.

2. This is flat five. This is the ______ flat.

3. Where is chapter ten? Where is the ______ chapter?

4. He doesn’t remember page 20. He doesn’t remember the ______ page.

5. Book two is about travelling. The ______ book is about travelling.

6. He doesn’t understand lesson nine. He doesn’t understand the ______ lesson.

7. What picture is on page 21? What picture is on the ______ page?

8. She lives on floor eleven. She lives on the ______ floor.

9. Let’s talk about chapter eight. Let’s talk about the ______ chapter.

4. ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS

Test 1. Write the comparative and superlative forms of these adjectives.

1. cold – 6. comfortable – 11. new —

2. big – 7. easy – 12. expensive —

3. wonderful – 8. fat – 13. hungry —

4. happy – 9. bad – 14. hot —

5. good – 10. nice – 15. little —

Test 2. Write the comparative and superlative forms of these adjectives.

1. cheap – 6. red – 11. difficult —

2. far – 7. noisy – 12. few —

3. hot – 8. terrible – 13. old —

4. cheerful – 9. late – 14. sleepy —

Test 3. Complete the sentences with а necessary form of the words in brackets.

1. Your TV is much (good) than ours.

2. This is the (bad) film he’s ever seen.

3. His accent is (correct) than yours.

4. A woman seems to get (young) every year.

5. He’s the (fat) person in his family.

6. This is the (tasty) meal I’ve ever eaten.

7. She has a friend who’s much (pretty) than her.

8. She’s the (beautiful) in the class.

9. A friend of mine married a girl who is much (young) than him.

10. Everest is the (high) mountain in the world.

11. The (bad) thing in the world is dishonesty.

12. I think she is the (good) person who ever lived.

13. She is (tall) than her sisters.

14. What is the (fast) car in the world?

Test 4. Complete the sentences with а necessary form of the words in brackets.

1. Your English is improving. It’s getting (good) and (good).

2. Who is the (famous) person in the world?

3. The meal cost (little) than I expected.

4. Are you the (old) in your family?

5. There are (few) public holidays in Great Britain than in other European countries.

6. He was as (white) as а sheet.

7. This cartoon is (funny) than that one.

8. Who is the (good) student in the class?

9. It was an awful day. It was the (bad) day of my life. 10. Jane is two years (old) than Jack.

11. She is not so (nervous) as her brother.

12. It is the (busy) time of the year.

13. I’d like to have а (big) car than my old one.

14. That’s the (far) I’ve ever run.

15. The exam was quite difficult – (difficult) than we expected.

16. The (great) national holiday in our country is Victory Day.

17. Hard beds are (healthy) than soft ones.

18. She is the (slim) girl in our group.

19. Which month is the (short) in а year?

Test 5. Complete the sentences with а necessary form of the words in brackets.

1. These cakes are probably the (good) in the world.

2. I am (happy) than I have ever been.

3. The game will certainly be much (exciting) than it was last year.

4. For (far) information, please write to the above address.

5. The (old) member of her family is her Granny.

6. He did very badly in the exam – (bad) than expected.

7. He was the (fat) man 1 had ever met.

8. This is the (attractive) room in the whole house.

9. Our new house is (big) than the one we used to live in.

10. Jill can run as (fast) as Jack.

11. My brother has (much) money than I have.

12. This is the (bad) weather so far this year.

13. Travelling by train is (comfortable) than travelling by bus.

14. The bedroom isn’t so (light) as the living-room.

15. Tom is the (reserved) boy in this class.

16. It’s getting (hard) and (hard) to find а job nowadays.

17. Summer is the (dry) period of the year.

18. ‘What time shall we leave?’ ‘The (soon), the (good).’

19. It’s (cheap) to go by car than by train.

Test 6. Complete the sentences with а necessary form of the words in brackets.

1. This exercise is too easy – can’t we try а (difficult) one?

2. England’s too cold in spring – let’s go to Spain where it’s much (warm).

3. She comes top in all the exams – she must be the (clever) girl in the class.

4. The temperature in July reaches 44 degrees – it’s the (hot) month of the year.

5. Let’s buy this video – it doesn’t cost that much – it’s (cheap) than the other one.

6. This book is not so (interesting) as that one.

7. California certainly has а (healthy) climate than New York.

8. When I passed my driving test, it was the (happy) day of my life.

9. Lying down in bed is (comfortable) than sitting on а hard chair.

10. That’s the (exciting) story I’ve ever heard.

11. I’d like to have а (good) pen than this one.

12. She is the (young) daughter in the family.

13. Australia is much (far) from Europe than I thought.

14. The (quick) we finish, the (soon) we’ll go home.

15. This is the (bad) restaurant in town; I’ll never come here again.

16. Actions speak (loud) than words.

17. The (good) things in life are free.

18. She was the (boring) person at the party and I sat next to her all evening. It was awful.

19. I have а (bad) headache today than I did yesterday.

Test 7. Complete the sentences with а necessary form of the words in brackets.

1. I could hardly keep awake – it was the (boring) film I’ve ever seen.

2. The (high) you climb, the (far) you fall.

3. Bill is (rich) than John.

4. Prices have gone up. Things aren’t as (cheap) as they used to be.

5. Tokyo is (big) than New York.

6. Tokyo is Japan’s (large) city.

7. You certainly look much (happy) than you did yesterday.

8. The day grew (hot).

9. This is his (good) novel. The other novels are much (bad) than this one.

10. Jane is the (young) of the three sisters.

11. I get on well with my (old) sister.

12. This is the (funny) bit of the film.

13. He is obviously (interested) in sport than I am.

14. It was the (expensive) hotel we had ever stayed in.

15. (Good) late than never.

16. Where is the (near) post office?

17. He was the (bad) pupil in the class.

18. Cats don’t usually live as (long) as dogs.

19. Children nowadays seem to be much (noisy) than they used to be.

Test 8. Choose the correct word.

1. I’m interesting/interested in collecting stamps.

2. Everyone is depressed/depressing by the awful weather.

3. I think that airports are exciting/excited places.

4. I’m tired/tiring. I think I’ll go to bed.

5. The journey was exhausted/exhausting!

6. It’s not surprising/surprised that she’s busy. She’s got six children.

7. The teacher was annoying/annoyed because I had forgotten to do my homework.

8. He loved the museum – he thought it was fascinating/ fascinated.

Test 9. Put an adjective from the box into each gap.

1. What programme are you watching? Is it _______?

2. ‘I’m going on a safari in Africa!’ ‘Really? How _______!’

3. What time did you get home last night? I didn’t know where you were. I was very _______ about you.

4. The children are _______ and they don’t know what to do.

5. It was quite _______ that he passed the exam.

6. I was _______ with the film. I expected it to be much better.

7. I don’t want to read this book. It is _______.

8. The cartoon was very _______. I laughed a lot.

9. I don’t want to go to the match. I’m not _______ in football.

10. We were very _______ when we heard the news.

Test 10. Write the corresponding adverb.

1. quick – 6. careful – 11. hard —

2. bad – 7. nice – 12. slow —

3. late – 8. correct – 13. happy —

4. angry – 9. fast – 14. early —

Test 11. Adjective or adverb? Choose the correct word.

1. I’m going to tell you something very important, so please listen careful/carefully.

2. Why are you angry/angrily? I haven’t done anything wrong.

3. Our teacher always explains the rules clear/clearly.

4. He was driving dangerous/dangerously.

5. Come on, Dave! Why are you so slow/slowly?

6. Jane is studying hard/hardly for her exam.

7. ‘Where is Tom?’ ‘He was here but he left sudden/suddenly.’

8. Her ideas are very useful/usefully.

9. He can understand people easy/easily.

10. Olga speaks English perfect/perfectly.

11. These jeans are very expensive/expensively.

12. Yesterday I came home very late/lately.

13. He always does his homework good/well.

14. We visit our relatives regular/regularly.

Test 12. Adjective or adverb? Choose the correct word.

1. The boys played (quiet/quietly).

2. It was snowing (heavy/heavily) the day before yesterday.

3. He gave it a (careful/carefully) look.

4. He speaks (perfect/perfectly) English.

5. Have you seen your friend (recent/recently)?

6. She’s a (slow/slowly) runner.

7. She draws (good/well).

8. They bought a (nice/nicely) car.

9. She likes sitting (near/nearly) the fire.

10. She left too (late/lately) to catch the bus.

11. Have you seen Ann (late/lately)?

12. He tries very (hard/hardly) to make his family happy.

13. She (hard/hardly) plays the piano.

14. Computers are (wide/widely) used in schools nowadays.

Test 13. Adjective or adverb? Choose the correct word.

1. Use this chair if you want to sit comfortable/comfortably.

2. It’s not easy/easily to play football.

3. These flowers smell so strange/strangely.

4. He talked so polite/politely and danced so beautiful/ beautifully.

5. The apples taste sweet/sweetly. Help yourself!

6. I always feel happy/happily when the sun is shining.

7. Let’s discuss this idea serious/seriously.

8. ‘How are you?’ ‘I am very good/well, thank you.’

9. His English is perfect/perfectly. He always speaks correct/correctly.

10. You look upset/upsetly. What’s the matter?

11. The driver was driving too fast/fastly.

12. ‘I feel like going to a disco tonight.’ ‘That sounds great/greatly! Let’s go.’

13. It rained very heavy/heavily in London last night.

14. Quiet/Quietly he opened the door.

Test 14. Complete each sentence using a word from the list.

1. Mary sang _______ at the concert last night. She is a very _______ singer.

2. Our holiday was too _______. The time passed very _______.

3. What _______ flowers! They smell _______ very too!

4. He asked me to ring back but I _______ forgot about it.

5. The children played _______ in the garden. We could hear them laughing.

6. You’re speaking very _______. I can’t hear you.

7. Linda likes wearing clothes. She always looks _______!

8. It is a warm day and the sun is shining _______.

9. The exam was very _______ and I felt very _______.

Test 15. Put the adjectives in brackets into the correct form. New York is the (1)(large) city in the US. Perhaps, with all its suburbs, it is the (2)(big) city in the world. It is one of the (3)(important) industrial cities in the country. Some of the (4)(old) historic buildings are there. Some of the buildings in New York City are the (5)(high) buildings in the whole world. Now New York includes five boroughs: Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Richmond. Manhattan is the (6)(small) in size but it is the heart and source of American policy. Perhaps, the (7)(expensive) office buildings in the world are there. The Bronx is a (8)(residential) than industrial part of the city. Queens is both residential and industrial area. New York’s two (9)(big) airports are both there. Brooklyn has (10)(many) people than any other part of the city – about 3, 000, 000. It is mostly a district of middle class people. New York has the (11)(great) number of factories, the (12)(large) banks and post offices. It sends out many letters and receives the (13)(heavy) mail bags. It is truly the (14)(famous) business city. New York is also called the cultural capital of the USA. There are a lot of museums in New York. One of the (15)(good) known is the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Test 16. Put the adjectives in brackets into the correct form.

Fashion Through the Ages In the middle of the 18th century, some of the (1)(fashionable) rich young men in Britain copied the (2)(late) Italian fashions. They wore extravagant clothes, lots of make-up to look pale, and high wigs that were powdered and tied with ribbons.

In Europe at the end of the 18th century, women’s dresses began to get (3)(wide) and their hair began to get (4)(long). The (5)(wide) dresses measured nearly two metres, making it difficult to move around and sit down. To make themselves (6)(pretty), some women had enormous hairstyles. These were often decorated with flowers, feathers and even fruit!

After the First World War, the clothes of the swinging 1929s shocked many people. Fashions for women became (7)(relaxed) and (8) (free) than before. Their hair became much (9)(short) and dresses were not as (10)(long) and (11)(wide) as before. Their clothes became (12)(bright) and (13)(little) formal, to match the new music and dances like the Charleston.

5. TENSES

5.1. ACTIVE VOICE

The verb ‘to be’: Present, Past, Future

Test 1. Fill in am/is/are (present), was/were (past) or will be/won’t be (future) in the gaps.

1. She travels a lot. Yesterday she _______ in Paris. Today she _______ in London. Tomorrow _______ she in New York.

2. _______ you at home yesterday?

3. _______ you at home tomorrow?

4. I _______ in Great Britain last week.

5. ‘Are you ready yet?’ ‘Not yet. I _______ ready in five minutes.’

6. The weather _______ nice today.

7. My sister is going away for a few days, so she _______ at home tomorrow.

8. I _______ a pupil. I go to school.

9. _______ you in the country last summer?

10. It’s Tom’s birthday next Sunday. He _______ 11.

11. I _______ cold. Can you close the window, please?

12. You may visit Jane tomorrow. She _______ busy.

13. Where _______ Ann yesterday?

14. My brother and I _______ good tennis players. We like to play tennis very much.

Test 2. Fill in is, are, was, were .

1. There _______ three people in the photo.

2. There _______ a woman, a man and their child in our garden now.

3. There _______ an exhibition in our town last month.

4. I didn’t like the hotel because there _______ a lot of furniture in the room.

5. He was thirsty but there _______ no drinks in the fridge.

6. The furniture was very old, there _______ two chairs and a table in the room.

7. She is at her office now. There _______ a lot of people waiting to see her.

8. Today there _______ a lot of snow on the ground.

9. There _______ some chicken and fish in the fridge now.

10. _______ there any furniture in the room?

11. There _______ somebody in the kitchen now.

12. There _______ no one on the roof of the house at the moment.

13. There _______ no flowers in our garden last summer.

14. There _______ a sports centre near our house.

15. There _______ 26 letters in the English alphabet.

Test 3. Complete the sentences with is/isn’t, are/aren’t or has/have (got).

1. My brother _______ ten years old.

2. There _______ any flowers in the garden.

3. My sister _______ three children.

4. Tom never sees new films because there _______ a cinema in his town.

5. He _______ a good job in a bank.

6. _______ there a stadium near here?

7. How much _______ the ice-creams?

8. Can I _______ a cup of coffee, please?

9. My house _______ a garden and a balcony.

Test 4. Fill in is/are/was/were/have/has .

1. Tom _______ lost his note-book.

2. This bridge _______ built ten years ago.

3. _______ you finished your work yet?

4. This town is always clean. The streets _______ cleaned every day.

5. Where _______ you born?

6. I just _______ made some coffee. Would you like some?

7. Cheese _______ made from milk.

8. This is a very old photograph. It _______ taken a long time ago.

9. Mike _______ bought a new car.

10. _______ Ann working today?

Test 5. Present Simple or Present Continuous?

1. Paul is good at tennis. He (plays/is playing) tennis very well.

2. It’s very noisy – Suzy (listens/is listening) to rock music.

3. Many birds (fly/are flying) south every summer.

4. Most students (don’t smoke/aren’t smoking) these days.

5. (Does Mr Black use/Is Mr Black using) the computer at the moment?

6. Jack usually (goes/is going) to work on Saturdays.

7. Dick isn’t at home now. He (helps/is helping) а student with his project.

8. (Does it rain?/Is it raining?) No, look, it’s sunny.

9. Cats (see/are seeing) very well in the dark.

10. You look nice, Ann. (Do you wear/Are you wearing) а new dress?

11. Japan (has/is having) many high mountains.

12. Every morning John (gets up/is getting up) at 7.00.

13. I’m sorry. I can’t help you at the moment. I (wash up/ am washing up).

14. (Do you go/Are you going) to the theatre tonight?

15. I (have/am having) а pain in my shoulder.

16. Jerry often (paints/is painting) pictures of different animals.

17. Derek is good at tennis but he (doesn’t play/isn’t playing) very often.

18. She’s not ready – she (cooks/is cooking) dinner.

19. (Do you always wear/Are you always wearing) glasses?

Test 6. Present Simple or Present Continuous?

1. Listen! I (want/am wanting) to ask you а few questions.

2. ‘Where is John?’ ‘He (has/is having) а smoke in the garden.’

3. How do you make this cake? It (tastes/is tasting) wonderful.

4. Those jeans (look/are looking) great on you!

5. Jane can’t come to the phone because she (washes/is washing) her hair.

6. I (don’t like/am not liking) football very much.

7. We usually (go/are going) to the seaside in summer.

8. I (think/am thinking) of going to university.

9. (Do you study/Are you studying) for your exams at the moment?

10. (Do you see/Are you seeing) my problem?

11. Can you be quiet, please? I (listen/am listening) to the radio.

12. He (thinks/is thinking) that school is boring.

13. They (meet/are meeting) for lunch once а month.

14. Ann paid for the boat so it (belongs/is belonging) to her now.

15. John! Answer the door, please! I (make/am making) dinner.

16. I (don’t enjoy/am not enjoying) cooking very much.

17. It (rains/is raining) а lot in this region in winter.

18. I (prefer/am preferring) volleyball to basketball.

19. (Do you know/Are you knowing) what’s happening?

Test 7. Present Simple or Present Continuous?

1. The telephone (ring). Can you answer it?

2. Be quiet! I (watch) this film.

3. What he usually (have) for breakfast?

4. My parents (look) for а new country house now, because they (not want) to stay in Moscow in summer.

5. We usually (take) а bus to get to school.

6. ‘Why you (smile)?’ ‘I (have) nо homework today.’

7. Where you (go) on Sundays?

8. I always (wear) nice clothes at school. Today I (wear) а white blouse and а blue skirt.

9. ‘Jane! Where are you? What you (do)?’ ‘I (clean) my shoes.’

10. Nick (live) in Kiev. He often (phone) us when he (not be) busy.

11. ‘Why you (go) to bed? It’s only 10.00.’ ‘I always (go) to bed early.’

12. I can’t use the telephone now. It (not work).

13. It’s late. I (want) to go to sleep.

14. ‘How many languages she (speak)?’ ‘She (speak) six foreign languages.’

15. I (not think) Ann (like) me very much.

16. ‘Who is Richard?’ ‘He (stand) next to Jane.’

17. My father (work) in а bank, but today he is at home. He (write) letters.

18. ‘Where is Tom?’ ‘He (have) breakfast.’

19. John (not get) up very early on Sundays.

Test 8. Present Simple or Present Continuous?

1. Hurry up! Everybody (wait) for you.

2. ‘You (watch) TV?’ ‘No, you can turn it off.’

3. What you usually (do) at weekends?

4. The Volga (flow) into the Caspian Sea.

5. I’m tired. I (go) to bed now. Goodnight!

6. This train is never late. It always (leave) on time.

7. Don’t put the dictionary away. I (use) it.

8. Who is this man? What he (want)?

9. You look serious! What you (think) about?

10. He told me his address but I (not remember) it now.

11. Jane (not drink) coffee very often.

12. Please don’t make so much noise. Tom (do) his homework.

13. I (look) for Ann. You (know) where she is?

14. He never (tell) the truth. I (not believe) him.

15. ‘Tom usually (help) about the house?’ ‘No, he.’

16. You may phone Peter and ask him. I think he (not sleep) yet.

17. When your children usually (get) up?

18. Why that man (look) at us? You (recognize) him?

19. ‘Can you drive?’ ‘I (learn). My father (teach) me.’

20. Listen to those people! What language they (speak)?

Test 9. Present Simple or Future Simple?

1. If the food (be) good, we’ll come here again.

2. What will you do if Ann (not pay)?

3. When I arrive, I (phone) you.

4. You (help) me if I have а problem?

5. Before you (go), leave my key on the table.

6. If you (not pay), you’ll get into trouble.

7. As soon as Linda (arrive), call me.

8. What you (say) if Peter asks?

9. If you don’t go away, I (call) the police!

10. I (not wait) if he is late again.

11. If he (miss) the last train, he’ll spend the night in а hotel.

12. What will you do if the weather (be) bad on holiday?

13. If I stay here, I (not be) happy.

14. If I (be) unhappy, I won’t work hard.

15. She’ll have some German lessons before she (go) to Berlin.

16. If Peter (ring), tell him I will never see him again.

17. He (be) happy if he wins his next match.

18. She won’t be able to go until she (feel) much better.

19. If the bus (not come) soon, I’ll be late for school.

Test 10. Present Simple or Future Simple?

1. If he (speak) to Ann tomorrow, he (say) hello from you.

2. I’m sure he (talk) to you before he (leave) Moscow next week.

3. We (not go) to the seaside this weekend if the car (not be) repaired.

4. We (have) some food when we (finish) the housework.

5. As soon as we (arrive), we (give) you а call.

6. She (feel) much happier when she (get) her exam results.

7. There (be) а short break before the film (start).

8. We (not go) out until the weather (improve).

9. When he (see) her, he (give) her the message.

10. What you (do) if you (not get) the job?

11. They (not know) until the letter (arrive).

12. Mike is а little boy. He (want) to be а pilot when he (grow) up.

13. Let’s have а drink before we (start).

14. Don’t worry if I (be) late tonight.

15. I don’t know when he (come) tomorrow.

16. He (phone) you tomorrow as soon as he (arrive).

17. I’m sure Ann will pass the exam. It’ll be very strange if she (not pass) it.

18. I wonder if Jane (come) to my birthday party next Saturday.

19. When he (come) home from school, he usually (have) dinner.

Test 11. Present Simple, Present Continuous or Future Simple?

1. He (phone) you tomorrow when he (get) home from work.

2. ‘I (be) very busy now.’ ‘Why? What you (do)?’

3. Tom (not be) lazy. He (work) hard every day.

4. How often you (go) to the theatre?

5. We (go) to England for our holiday next year.

6. Wait for me! I (come) as soon as I (finish).

7. ‘You (work) hard today!’ ‘Yes, I have а lot to do.’

8. ‘What he usually (do) at weekends?’ ‘He usually (play) tennis.’

9. I (read) а very interesting book at the moment.

10. He is enjoying his holiday. He (have) а nice room in the hotel.

11. You (be) hungry? You (want) something to eat?

12. When I (come) home tomorrow, all my family (be) at home.

13. ‘Where is Ann?’ ‘She (have) а bath.’

14. You (see) that man over there? It’s our new teacher.

15. Look! Kate (dance) again. She (dance) every day.

16. How long it usually (take) you to get to school?

17. John (not go) for а walk today until his mother (come) back from work.

18. You (understand) me now?

19. ‘Would you like а cigarette?’ ‘No, thanks. I (not smoke).’

Test 12. Present Simple, Present Continuous or Future Simple?

1. ‘When he (get) up every day?’ ‘He (get) up at 8 o’clock.’

2. They (not drink) coffee now. I (think) they (watch) TV.

3. When he (return) to London next week, he (call) us.

4. Our friends always (go) to the country for the weekend.

5. Look! The kitten (play) with its tail.

6. What your brother usually (drink) in the evening?

7. We (have) an English lesson now.

8. ‘Listen! Who (speak) in the next room?’ ‘I (listen) very attentively, but I (hear) nothing.’

9. If it (not rain) tomorrow, we (not stay) at home.

10. Don’t go out: it (rain) heavily. You (get) wet through if you (not take) an umbrella.

11. ‘Have you done your homework?’ ‘Yes, I have. And now I (want) to watch TV.’

12. I (have) no time now, I (have) dinner.

13. ‘Where your sister (be) now?’ ‘She (do) her homework in the next room.’

14. Why she (come) home so late tomorrow?

15. What you (do) now? I (see) that you (not sleep).

16. Before he (start) for London tomorrow, he (visit) our office.

17. Nick (know) English rather well now.

18. When your lessons usually (begin) on Monday?

19. Tomorrow he (go) to the library after he (finish) his homework.

20. ‘Where you (be) tomorrow?’ ‘I (be) at home.’

Past Simple/Present Perfect

Test 13. Past Simple or Present Perfect?

1. Tom (didn’t meet/hasn’t met) his sister since he was а child.

2. Olga (lived/has lived) in England last year.

3. I (lost/have lost) my key. I can’t find it anywhere.

4. Look! Somebody (broke/has broken) my pen.

5. How many plays (did Shakespeare write/has Shakespeare written)?

6. Do you know about Jane? She (gave up/has given up) smoking.

7. I’m looking for Mike. (Did you see/Have you seen) him?

8. Your car looks great. (Did you wash/Have you washed) it?

9. Mr. Clark (worked/has worked) in а bank for 15 years. Then he gave it up.

10. I don’t know this young woman. We (never met/have never met) before.

11. When (did you write/have you written) this poem?

12. Chaikovsky (was/has been) а great Russian composer.

13. Mary isn’t at home. She (went/has gone) shopping.

14. (Did you see/Have you seen) this film? It’s fantastic!

15. Oh! I (cut/have cut) my finger. It’s bleeding.

16. Where (were you/have you been) born?

17. My parents (got/have got) married in а small village.

18. Agatha Christie (wrote/has written) 68 novels, 17 plays and more than а hundred stories.

19. I’m very hungry! I (didn’t eat/haven’t eaten) anything today.

20. When sending the telegram she (forgot/has forgotten) to write her name.

Test 14. Past Simple or Present Perfect?

1. It (not snow) this week.

2. You (see) the news on television last night?

3. Mike (leave) school in 1999.

4. I don’t know where my brother is. You (see) him?

5. ‘Where is your key?’ ‘I don’t know. I (lose) it.’

6. We (visit) the local museum the other day.

7. Ann is on holiday. She (go) to France.

8. When the last train (leave)?

9. ‘Would you like something to eat?’ ‘No, thanks. I just (have) lunch.’

10. The weather (be) good when you (be) on holiday?

11. We (not see) each other for а long time.

12. It’s the most interesting book I ever (read).

13. He (drink) too much coffee today.

14. What you (do) at the weekend?

15. John is hungry. He (not eat) anything since breakfast.

16. She (not go) to the library three days ago.

17. How long you (know) Bill?

18. Olga always (want) to visit Great Britain.

19. You (hear) from Jack recently?

Test 15. Past Simple or Present Perfect?

1. ‘He ever (be) to London?’ ‘Yes. he _______. Several times.’

2. ‘What’s the news?’ ‘We (win) the tennis competition.’

3. ‘When you (speak) to him?’ ‘We (meet) yesterday.’

4. He (not call) me this month.

5. How long you (be) ill?

6. We (see) an interesting film the other day.

7. I (know) them for 2 years.

8. You (be) happy when you (be) a child?

9. I always (travel) by plane.

10. Where is Tom? You (see) him?

11. It’s the most interesting film I ever (see).

12. The construction (start) in April.

13. She (not call) me since she (arrive) in Moscow.

14. They (not go) to the cinema last week.

15. We (have) too many tests today.

16. What you (do) last Sunday?

17. William Shakespeare (write) a lot of plays.

18. I (lose) my exercise-book. I can’t find it anywhere.

19. You (go) to the cinema yesterday?

Test 16. Complete the text. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Perfect or Past Simple tense.

I (1)(go) to New York for the first time three years ago.

I (2)(meet) an American girl of my age called Laura. She (3)(be) very friendly.

‘You (4)(be) to New York before?’ she asked me.

‘No, I ______(5),’ I said, and so Laura offered to help me.

‘You (6)(see) the Statue of Liberty yet?’

‘Yes, I (7)(see) it yesterday.’

‘OK. What about the Empire State Building?’

‘Yes, I just (8)(climb) to the top of it. It (9)(be) wonderful!’

‘What else you (10)(visit) in New York?’

‘Nothing really. I’d like to go shopping but I (11)(not find) any good shops yet.

‘Well, let’s go to Macy’s. It’s the best shop in New York. So, we (12)(take) the underground to Macy’s and I (13)(spend) a fortune! I (14)(leave) New York two weeks later after a terrific holiday. I (15)(enjoy) it very much.

Test 17. Past Simple or Past Continuous?

1. While I (listened/was listening) to the radio, the telephone (rang/was ringing).

2. He (broke/was breaking) his leg when he (skied/was skiing) in the Alps.

3. They (listened/were listening) to the orchestra when the pianist (became/was becoming) ill.

4. Ann (played/was playing) the piano while Tom (painted/was painting) а picture.

5. We (saw/were seeing) an accident while we (waited/ were waiting) for the bus.

6. She (worked/was working) quietly at her desk when suddenly the door (opened/was opening) and her daughter (ran/was running) in.

7. While she (prepared/was preparing) lunch, she (cut/was cutting) her finger.

8. We (met/were meeting) while we (lived/were living) in Italy.

9. Which countries (did they visit/were they visiting) while they (travelled/were travelling) round the world?

10. (Did you work/Were you working) in the garden when I (came/was coming) home?

11. А strange man (walked/was walking) into the room. He (wore/was wearing) red trousers and а pink shirt.

12. (Didn’t you meet/Weren’t you meeting) your wife while you (worked/were working) in France?

13. I (saw/was seeing) you in the park yesterday. You (sat/ were sitting) on а bench.

14. They (lived/were living) in Canada when they (met/ were meeting) each other.

15. While I (listened/was listening) to music, my brother (did/was doing) his homework.

16. What (did you write/were you writing) when your computer (crashed/was crashing)?

17. As he (passed/was passing) the bank, а man in а mask (knocked/was knocking) him onto the ground.

18. Why (didn’t they visit/weren’t they visiting) me while they (stayed/were staying) in London?

19. Jack (drove/was driving) home from work when he (saw/was seeing) the accident.

Test 18. Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Continuous or the Past Simple Tense.

1. ‘What you (do) when the phone (ring)?’ ‘I (watch) television.’

2. ‘Was Jane busy when you came to see her?’ ‘Yes, she (study).’

3. ‘What time Tom (come) yesterday?’ ‘He (come) while I (have) breakfast.’

4. ‘Was Mary at school last week?’ ‘No, she (not go) to school. She was ill.’

5. ‘How fast you (drive) when the police (stop) you?’ ‘I don’t know exactly but I (not drive) very fast.’

6. ‘Your team (win) the football match yesterday?’ ‘No, the weather was very bad, so we (not play).’

7. ‘How you (break) the window?’ ‘We (play) football and the ball (hit) the window.’

8. ‘You (see) Jenny last night?’ ‘Yes, she (wear) a very nice jacket.’

9. ‘What you (do) at 10 o’clock on Sunday?’ ‘I still (sleep).’

Test 19. Past Simple or Past Continuous? Yesterday I (1)(get) up at 7 а.m. That morning, I (2)(walk) to work. I (3)(not want) to go by bus because the sun (4)(shine) brightly and the birds (5)(sing) merrily. While I (6)(walk) past the supermarket, I (7)(see) something strange. А man (8)(pass) me and he (9)(sing) а football song very loudly, on his own! He (10)(continue) for а few minutes. Then he (11)(meet) а friend and (12)(stop) singing. I (13)(turn) round the corner and (14)(see) а friend of mine. He (15)(stand) at а bus stop and (16)(wait) for а bus. He (17)(tell) me that we (18)(be) late. At that moment а bus (19)(come) and we (20)(get) on.

Test 20. Past Simple or Past Perfect?

1. I (enjoyed/had enjoyed) the film even though I (saw/ had seen) it before.

2. I got up late that morning so when I (arrived/had arrived) at the station, the train (already left/had already left).

3. I couldn’t speak to them because when I (phoned/had phoned), they (went/had gone) out already.

4. We realized that we (met/had met) before as soon as we (saw/had seen) each other.

5. They (lived/had lived) in their house for twenty years when they (decided/had decided) to sell it.

6. My sister (bought/had bought) me а novel but I (already read/had already read) it.

7. As soon as I heard his voice, I (knew/had known) we (met/had met) before.

8. When I (opened/had opened) the door, the lesson (already began/had already begun).

9. She (painted/had painted) the wall before the children (came/had come) home.

10. The pupils (didn’t finish/hadn’t finished) the test when the bell (rang/had rung).

11. I (met/had met) Ann а week ago. She (just returned/ had just returned) from а business trip.

12. As soon as I (heard/had heard) а cry, I (ran/had run) out of the room.

13. I (tried/had tried) to phone John in the morning, but he (already left/had already left).

14. The children (didn’t clean/hadn’t cleaned) the room before their parents (came/had come) home.

15. I (finished/had finished) writing the project at 6 o’clock yesterday.

16. I (wrote/had written) the composition by 6 o’clock yesterday.

17. The teacher (understood/had understood) that the pupils (didn’t do/hadn’t done) their homework.

18. When my brother (returned/had returned) home, we (went/had gone) for а walk together.

19. He (told/had told) me that he (never played/had never played) football before.

Test 21. Past Simple, Past Continuous or Past Perfect? Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

Yesterday Ann (1)(see) a strange man leaving the house. She (2)(notice) that he (3)(wear) a raincoat, and she (4)(wonder) why because it (5)(be) hot and sunny. The man (6)(not see) her. He (7)(begin) to walk away but he (8)(stop) suddenly and (9)(get) into a blue car that (10)(be) parked near the corner. Ann (11)(notice) a large bag by the wall. She was frightened as she (12)(watch) a programme about bombs the night before. So she (13)(decide) to phone the police. By the time they (14)(arrive), the man (15)(go).

Test 22. Choose the correct form of the verb.

1. Please don’t call me this afternoon. I _______ some important work.

а) will do b) will be doing с) will have done

2. He will come round tomorrow if he _______ time.

а) will have b) have с) has

3. By the time we get to London we _______ over two hundred miles.

а) will drive b) drive с) will have driven

4. He _______ back to Moscow on the 15th of December.

а) will come b) come с) will have come

5. If they start school at four, most children _______ to read and write by the age of six.

а) will have learnt b) will be learning с) will learn

6. By the end of this century scientists _______ factories in space.

а) will be building b) will have built с) build

7. I think I’ll stay here until it _______ raining.

а) stops b) doesn’t stop с) will stop

8. When you arrive at their place, they won’t be ready. They _______ the meal.

а) will still cook b) will be still cooking с) will have still cooked

9. If he _______, I will let you know.

а) will come b) will have come с) comes

10. By 2020, he _______ here for twenty years.

а) will have worked b) will be working с) works

11. ‘Have you decided how to spend the prize money?’ ‘Well, I think we _______ а new car.’

а) buy b) will buy с) will have bought

12. This time tomorrow they _______ а film.

а) will watch b) will be watching с) will have watched

13. He _______ at 7 o’clock tomorrow.

a) will get up b) will be getting up c) will have got up

14. At 10 o’clock tomorrow, she _______ in her office.

a) will work b) will be working c) will have worked

15. We’re late. The film _______ by the time we get to the cinema.

a) already starts b) will already start c) will have already started

16. If we take a taxi, we _______ to the theatre in time.

a) come b) will come c) will be coming

17. This time next week I _______ in the sea.

a) will be swimming b) will have swum c) swim

18. Let’s wait for Jane to come back and then we _______ dinner.

a) have b) will have c) will have had

19. Phone me after 8 o’clock. We _______ dinner by then.

a) will have b) have c) will have had

20. We won’t start until everyone _______.

Test 23. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (present or future).

When you (1)(take) a holiday with the Big Bus Company, you (2)(have) the time of your life. As soon as you (3)(arrive), you (4)(feel) as if you (5)(be) in a different world. While you (6)(stay) with us, we (7)(do) our best to ensure that your holiday (8)(run) smoothly and you (9)(not get) bored. The Big Bus Company (10)(have) something to offer for all ages and tastes. If you (11)(want) to play golf, ride or fish, our staff (12)(be) happy to make the necessary arrangements, or if you simply (13)(want) to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery we (14)(be) delighted to organise some guided walks. Before your holiday is over, you (15)(already/plan) your next visit.

Test 24. Mixed tenses: write the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

1. He (spend) last summer in the country.

2. What your brother (do) now?

3. He (not write) а composition by next Monday.

4. My sister (wash) the dishes every morning.

5. You (go) to the south next summer?

6. When I (ring) Mike up yesterday, he still (learn) а poem.

7. If you (not help) me, I (not do) this work by 5 o’clock tomorrow.

8. Yesterday he (go) for а walk only when he (do) his homework.

9. I (not go) to the cinema tomorrow, I (watch) TV the whole evening.

10. When I came to the station, the train already (leave).

11. We (not grow) tomatoes next summer.

12. You ever (be) to Piccadilly Circus?

13. What you (buy) at the shop yesterday?

14. If it (not rain) tomorrow, we (not stay) at home.

15. When he (come) tomorrow, I still (do) my homework.

16. Look! My friends (play) football.

17. He (not read) Turgenev since he was а pupil.

18. You (write) this letter by the time she (come) tomorrow?

19. ‘Lena usually (do) her homework at school?’ ‘No, she _______.’

Test 25. Mixed tenses: write the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

1. I (not play) chess tomorrow.

2. He ever (be) to London?

3. Where you (go) now?

4. We (travel) around Europe last year.

5. If he (not see) her tomorrow, he (leave) her а note.

6. She usually (read) in the evening.

7. What you (do) at 6 o’clock tomorrow?

8. Yesterday I (find) the book which I (lose) in summer.

9. What your brother (do) every day?

10. When he (arrive) tomorrow, I still (sleep).

11. Listen! Somebody (play) the piano in the next room.

12. Where you (go) last summer?

13. He (not meet) Peter since they were pupils.

14. How many pages you (read) by 5 o’clock tomorrow?

15. When I left home, the snow already (stop).

16. What Nick (do) when you (ring) him up yesterday?

17. If he (not help) me, I (not write) а composition by next Monday.

18. I (not go) to the cinema yesterday, I (watch) TV the whole evening.

19. He (not do) his homework yet.

Test 26. Mixed tenses. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

А funny thing happened to me the other day. I (1)(be) in а hurry to get to work and I found that my car wasn’t working. I (2)(have) to rush out of the house to catch the bus. While I (3)(walk) along the street, I (4)(notice) а woman of about my age on the opposite side of the road. I looked at her again and I (5)(realize) that we (6)(meet) before. She arrived at the bus stop а couple of seconds after me. ‘She must be catching the bus, too,’ I thought. We (7)(just miss) the previous bus and we had fifteen minutes to wait before the next one. I looked at the woman behind me again and I was sure that I (8)(know) her.

‘Excuse me, have we met before? I’m sure that I (9)(recognize) you,’ I said. She looked а bit surprised, but she (10)(tell) me that her name was Angela Barker.

‘You (11)(study) history at Liverpool University from 1985 to 1988!’ I shouted.

‘That’s right!" she replied, ‘And you’re Claire….?’

‘Lewis. Well, my name was Lewis but I (12)(be) married now. What you (13)(do) nowadays?’ I asked.

‘Well, I (14)(work) in the Central Museum in town and I (15)(live) in this area, in George Street, for about three years,’ she replied.

‘You’re joking! I (16) (not believe) you. I live round the corner from there. We (17)(be) neighbours for three years and we (18)(never see) each other!’ I said.

‘I know, it’s incredible!’ she (19)(agree), ‘And I’m glad that you spoke to me because I wondered why you (20)(look) at me all the time!’

Test 27. Present Perfect Simple or Continuous? Choose the correct verb form.

1. John is reading a book now. He has (read/been reading) it for two hours. He has (read/been reading) 53 pages so far.

2. Ann’s clothes are covered in paint. She has (painted/ been painting) the ceiling. She has not finished it yet.

3. Jane is still doing her homework. She has (done/been doing) it all day long.

4. Have you ever (played/been playing) tennis?

5. Look! Somebody has (broken/been breaking) that window!

6. ‘Sorry I’m late.’ ‘That’s all right. I have not (waited/ been waiting) long.’

7. ‘Is it still raining?’ ‘No, it has (stopped/been stopping) raining.’

8. I have (lost/been losing) my address book. Have you (seen/been seeing) it anywhere?

9. My hands are very dirty. I have (repaired/been repairing) the car for two hours.

10. Mary has (written/been writing) ten letters today.

11. Have you (seen/been seeing) my bag anywhere? I have (looked/been looking) for it for ages.

12. How long have you (written/been writing) this composition?

13. They have (played/been playing) chess since 2 o’clock.

14. I have (known/been knowing) about it for a long time.

15. John has always (lived/been living) in London.

16. I haven’t (seen/been seeing) Tom since Monday.

17. Where have you been? Have you (played/been playing) football?

18. You have (driven/been driving) all day. Let me drive now.

19. Where is Tom? I haven’t (seen/been seeing) him today.

Test 28. Present Perfect Simple or Continuous? Choose the correct verb form.

1. I have (broken/been breaking) your pen. I am very sorry.

2. ‘What’s the matter?’ ‘I have (read/been reading) in my room for hours, and I have got a headache.’

3. I am very tired! I have (worked/been working) all day, but I have not (finished/been finishing) yet.

4. I have (smoked/been smoking) since I was sixteen.

5. I have (smoked/been smoking) too many cigarettes today.

6. ‘Why are you out of breath?’ ‘I have (run/been running).’

7. I have (lost/been loosing) my note-book. Have you (seen/been seeing) it anywhere?

8. Someone has (eaten/been eating) my sweets. They are nearly all gone.

9. I have (waited/been waiting) for you for ages! Where

have you been?

10. How many exercises have you (done/been doing) today?

11. This is the best book I have ever (read/been reading).

12. How long have you (known/been knowing) Jane?

13. How long have you (learnt/been learning) to drive?

14. I don’t know what Tom and Jack are doing. They have (argued/been arguing) all day.

15. You are so dirty! What have you (done/been doing)?

16. I have (painted/been painting) the living room for a week. It’ll be finished soon.

17. I have (painted/been painting) the living room. I finished it last night.

18. ‘Why is your hair wet?’ ‘ I have (swum/been swimming).’

19. I have (shopped/been shopping) all morning, but I have not (bought/been buying) anything.

Test 29. Put the verbs in brackets into either the Past Simple, Present Perfect Simple or Present Perfect Continuous.

Ever since the day I (1)(decide) to move to London, I (2)(worry) whether the decision I (3)(take) was the right one. As I (4)(already sell) my house and (5)(arrange) а new job, it is too late to change my mind. However, since then I (6)(hear) а lot of negative things about living in the capital, and lately some of them (7)(begin) to bother me.

Test 30. Past Perfect Simple or Continuous? Choose the correct verb form.

1. I knew the facts of the case because I had (read/been reading) the report.

2. My eyes ached because I had (read/been reading) for three hours.

3. The children were dirty. They had (played/been playing) in the garden, and they were covered in mud.

4. I was very nervous at the beginning of the match. I had never (played/been playing) before.

5. Donald was very angry. He had (worked/been working) in the kitchen all morning, and no one had offered to help him.

6. The roads were wet because it had (rained/been raining) all night.

7. He was broke. He had (spent/been spending) all his money.

8. His hands were covered in oil because he had (tried/ been trying) to fix the car all morning. Unfortunately, he had not (managed/been managing) to make it start.

9. I got to the meeting very late and everyone was waiting for me to start; the chairman told me they had (waited/ been waiting) for a whole hour.

10. When I arrived at the party, Mary had already (left/ been leaving).

11. We were good friends. We had (known/been knowing) each other for a long time.

12. They had (climbed/been climbing) for five hours before they reached the top of the mountain.

13. I had (felt/been feeling) sleepy all day so I went to bed early.

14. Ken gave up smoking two years ago. He had (smoked/ been smoking) for 30 years.

15. Ann had just (got/been getting) home when I phoned.

16. We were extremely tired at the end of the journey. We had (travelled/been travelling) for more than 24 hours.

17. I was sad when I sold my car. I had (had/been having) it for a very long time.

18. Mary was sitting on the ground. She was out of breath. She had (run/been running).

19. In the evening I was very tired because I had (cleaned/ been cleaning) my house since morning.

Test 31. Future Perfect Simple or Continuous? Choose the correct verb form.

1. We are late. The film will already have (started/been starting) by the time we get to the cinema.

2. We will have (flied/been flying) non-stop for seven hours before we get to New York.

3. By the end of this year he will have (acted/been acting) for thirty years.

4. Next year John and Ann will have (been/been being) married for 25 years.

5. Mr. Jacobs will have (worked/been working) on this project for 3 years next month.

6. Yes, I make jam every week. I’ll have (made/been making) about 200 kilos by the end of the summer.

7. Ann always leaves for work at 8.30 in the morning. So she won’t be at home at 9 o’clock. She will have (gone/ been going) to work.

8. I hope they will have (repaired/been repairing) this road by the time we come back next summer.

9. His telephone is out of order. He is still repairing it. Tomorrow he will have (repaired/been repairing) his telephone for a week.

10. He spends all his time planting trees. He says that by the end of next year he will have (planted/been planting) 2,000.

11. We’d better wait till 14 December. David will have (had/been having) his exam by then, so he’ll be able to join us. 12. I am expecting an important letter and I think it will have (arrived/been arriving) by Thursday.

13. Jane will have (learnt/been learning) English for 5 years this summer.

14. By the end of the month he will have (climbed/been climbing) mountains for twenty years.

15. By the end of the month he will have (climbed/been climbing) 50 mountains.

16. Today is Tuesday. Rosie says she will have (finished/ been finishing) her composition by Saturday.

17. When Frank comes home, his mother will have already (cooked/been cooking) dinner.

18. By 6 o’clock Ted will have (played/been playing) football for 5 hours!

19. Wake me up by 9 o’clock! I’ll have (slept/been sleeping) long enough by then.

20. At the end of this term I will have (taught/been teaching) for six years.

Test 32. Sequence of Tenses: choose the correct verb form.

1. The teacher asked who (is/was) present that day.

2. He realized that they (lost/had lost) their way.

3. She says she (will come/would come) in time.

4. He says he (has/had) a good camera now.

5. John said he (will leave/would leave) soon.

6. Ann said that she (is going/was going) to learn to drive.

7. He explained that he (stayed/had stayed) at home the day before.

8. My friend says he (has just returned/had just returned) from London.

9. He said that he (lived/had lived) in Moscow the year before.

10. I think the weather (will be/would be) fine next week.

11. He said he (was born/had been born) in 1955.

12. Bill asked if she (came/would come) the next day.

13. She said that she (can’t/couldn’t) come to the party.

14. I knew that he (is/was) a very clever man.

15. He said that they (were/had been) friends at school some years before.

16. I asked my sister what she (has bought/had bought) for my birthday.

17. He said he (is staying/was staying) at the ‘Rossiya’ hotel then.

18. I am sure you (must/had to) go to the meeting tomorrow.

19. The teacher promised that the pupils (read/would read) the text the next day.

Test 33. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. ‘What you (do)?’ ‘I (read). I (read) for already two hours. I already (read) 100 pages.’

2. When I (leave) home yesterday, the snow already (stop), but a strong wind (blow).

3. How long you (wait) for me? I am really very sorry.

4. He said he (work) for a long time without achieving good results.

5. If he (ring) me up tomorrow, I (tell) him all about it.

6. ‘You ever (be) to the new stadium?’ ‘Yes, I (be) there last Saturday.’

7. At last the reply from my grandmother came, and my mother (tell) me she (come) soon.

8. He (help) his mother every day?

9. At this time tomorrow we (discuss) your report.

10. What you (do) when I came in?

11. He (teach) at school for five years when the war broke out.

12. Hi! What you (do) here since morning?

13. By the end of this year he (read) about two hundred pages.

14. When you (see) him last?

15. Don’t ring me up at 11 o’clock, I (sleep).

16. ‘You (find) your note-book?’ ‘No! I still (look) for it. I already (look) for it for two hours, but (not yet find) it.’

17. They (sail) down the river for many hours before they come to the village.

18. At last the librarian gave me the book which I (wait) for during two months.

19. He (write) the composition for three hours and he said he (finish) it soon.

Test 34. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. Yesterday by 8 o’clock he (finish) all his work, and when I (come) at 9, he (read).

2. ‘When he usually (get up)?’ ‘He (get) up at seven o’clock.’

3. Come along, Henry, what you (do) now? I (wait) for you since morning.

4. The students (not write) a test tomorrow at 3 o’clock, as they already (write) it by then.

5. ‘What you (do) now?’ ‘I (prepare) for my report.’ ‘How long you (prepare) for it?’ ‘For two hours already.’

6. Yesterday he (wait) for half an hour when at last he (see) her at the end of the platform.

7. The teacher said that the pupils (read) the text the next day.

8. When I (come) home yesterday, my sister already (return) and (sit) at the fireplace looking through some magazines.

9. When he (come) to her place tomorrow, she still (pack) her suitcases.

10. This man is a writer. He (write) books. He (write) books since he was a young man. He already (write) eight books.

11. He (wait) for you for two hours already and said he (ring) you up later.

12. By the end of next month we (translate) ten articles.

13. ‘You ever (spend) your holidays in the Crimea?’ ‘Yes, I _____. I (be) there last year.’

14. ‘What he (do) next year?’ ‘After he (finish) school, he (enter) the University.’

15. ‘When you (see) Mary?’ – ‘I (see) her last week.’

16. At last I (do) all my homework: now I’ll go out.

17. They (work) hard for many hours before they are able to finish it.

18. What you (read) when I rang you up?

19. ‘You (learn) this poem?’ ‘No! I still (learn) it. I already (learn) it for two hours, but I (not yet learn) it.’

Test 35. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. 1. When I entered the room, her eyes (be) red because she (cry) for a long time.

2. She is very glad: she (finish) her composition at last.

3. When he (come) home tomorrow, mother still (cook) dinner.

4. Lena is a very good girl. She always (help) her mother about the house. Today she (help) her mother since morning. She already (wash) the floor. Now they (cook) dinner.

5. What you (do) at 5 o’clock yesterday?

6. ‘What Nick usually (do) in the evening?’ ‘He (read), (watch) TV and (play) chess.’

7. When I enter the Medical College, I already (study) English for more than ten years.

8. When I rang up Jim, he (read) my book for 2 hours, and said he (return) it to me soon.

9. ‘You (do) your homework?’ ‘No! I still (do) it. I already (do) it for 2 hours, but I (not yet do) it.’

10. ‘What you (do) tomorrow?’ ‘We (go) to the theatre if she (bring) tickets.’

11. You (play) football for already 3 hours. Go home and do your homework!

12. When I (ring) up Mike yesterday, he still (learn) the poem which he (begin) learning at school.

13. Boris said that he (spend) his next holidays in the Crimea.

14. ‘You (see) Mary today?’ ‘Yes, I ______. I (see) her 2 hours ago.’

15. When you come to my place tomorrow, I (watch) TV. I already (do) my homework by the time you (come).

16. ‘Where you (spend) last Sunday?’ ‘I (spend) it in the country.’

17. ‘What you (read)?’ ‘I (read) a magazine.’ ‘How long you (read) it?’ ‘For half an hour.’

18. By 8 o’clock yesterday I (do) my homework and at 8 I (play) the piano.

19. How many pages you (read) by five o’clock tomorrow?

20. When I (come) home yesterday, he (tell) me he (wait) for me for already an hour.

Test 36. Read the text and put the verbs in brackets into the correct past forms. Last year Sam and Joanna decided to buy a house. They (1)(save up) for ages, and by the end of April they (2)(put by) enough for the deposit on a house. They (3)(live) in a tiny flat at the time and Joanna (4)(insist) that she wanted a house with a big garden. They (5)(search) for only a few days when they found exactly what they (6)(look for) – a two-bedroomed house in nearly an acre of garden. Unfortunately the owner (7)(ask) much more than they (8)(be) willing to pay, and when they (9)(look) more closely at the interior, they (10)(see) that whoever (11)(live) there before, (12)(make) an absolute mess of the walls and floors. Still Joanna (13)(like) the garden and the location so much that she (14)(manage) to convince Sam that, despite the price, it (15)(be) the perfect house for them.

Test 37. Read the text and put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

Farmers, as we all (1)(know), (2)(have) а hard time of it in Britain lately, and (3)(turn) to new ways of earning income from their land. This (4)(involve) not only planting new kinds of crops, but some strange ways of making money, the most unusual of which has got to be sheep racing. Yes, you (5)(hear) me correctly! А farmer in the West of England now (6)(hold) sheep races on а regular basis, and during the past year over 100 000 people (7)(turn up) to watch the proceedings. ‘I (8)(pass) the farm on my way to the sea for а holiday,’ one punter told me, ‘and I (9)(think) I’d have а look. I (10)(not believe) it was serious, to tell you the truth.’

According to а regular visitor, betting on sheep is more interesting than betting on horses. ‘At proper horse races everyone (11)(already study) the form of the horses in advance, and there are clear favourites. But nobody (12)(hear) anything about these sheep! Most people (13)(find) it difficult to tell one from another in any case.’

Test 38. Read the text and put the verbs in brackets into the correct form. Ask hundreds of people what they (1)(do) on а certain day in August next year, or the year after, and there (2)(be) only one reply. Provided of course that the people you (3)(ask) (4)(belong) to the Elvis Presley Fan Club. Although the King of Rock and Roll (5)(die) nearly two decades ago, his fans (6)(meet) every year since then outside his home in Memphis, Tennessee, to show respect for the singer they (7) (love) so much. Fans like Jean Thomas, from Catford in South London. Jean (8)(visit) Gracelands, the house where Elvis (9)(suffer) his fatal heart attack, twice in the past five years. ‘The first time I (10)(borrow) the money from my Mum, as I (11)(not work) then. But two years ago I (12)(get) married and since then I (13)(work) in my husband Chris’s garage. Chris and I (14)(go) together last year, and we (15)(think) of spending two or three months in the USA next year. I (16)(always want) to visit some of the places where Elvis (17)(perform). Like Las Vegas for example.’ Jean says that Elvis (18)(be) her obsession ever since she (19)(be) ten years old, and she (20)(own) every single one of his records, good and bad.

5.2. PASSIVE VOICE

Test 39. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive form.

1. You (take) around the city tomorrow.

2. Melons (grow) in the south of France.

3. The ship-building industry (reduce) since 1970.

4. He (shock) by the story at our last meeting.

5. This text must (translate) tomorrow.

6. In 1980 the Olympic Games (hold) in Moscow.

7. The room (not clean) yet.

8. Mercedes cars (make) in Germany.

9. The furniture should (dust) every week.

10. The streets (decorate) at the moment.

11. The translation (do) in time. Everyone was glad.

12. We (impress) by her acting at her last concert.

13. More raw materials (import) in the future.

14. Your health can (improve) with more exercise.

15. The books have to (return) to the library.

16. The letters (send) this week.

17. Today a lot of electronic goods (manufacture) in SouthEast Asia.

18. The examination (hold) next Friday.

19. Coal (mine) in Wales for centuries.

Test 40. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive form.

1. When the telephone (invent)?

2. I can’t give you these articles.They (translate) now.

3. The letter (not write) tomorrow.

4. English (speak) all over the world.

5. She showed me the picture that (paint) by her husband.

6. My dress is clean now. It (wash).

7. All the questions on the paper must (answer).

8. These houses (build) in 1500.

9. Tomorrow by 3 o’clock everything (prepare).

10. Rugby (play) since 1845.

11. My house (paint) the whole day yesterday.

12. Flowers usually (sell) in the streets.

13. This film (discuss) at the next lesson.

14. Your composition (write) yet?

15. I couldn’t use my hotel room because it (not clean) yet.

16. It was very dark. Nothing could (see).

17. What usually (make) from milk?

18. I’m sure that the invitation (receive) by next Sunday.

19. Wait a little! Your question (discuss) now.

Test 41. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive form.

1. When the first restaurant (open) on the Moon?

2. Pineapples (not grow) in England.

3. The room (clean) yet? Can I use it?

4. When you return from your journey, this novel already (publish).

5. Where are the skis? They (repair) now?

6. The results (announce) tomorrow morning.

7. All the work (do) by 6 o’clock yesterday.

8. The plants should (water) every week.

9. What kinds of medicines usually (make) from plants?

10. Coca-Cola (produce) since 1895.

11. When the first car (construct)?

12. When I came to the office, the text already (translate).

13. A new school (build) in our district now.

14. Your shirt is dirty. It must (clean).

15. The statue broke while it (move) to another room.

16. These books (buy) two days ago.

17. Don’t worry! Your keys (find). Here they are!

18. Russia (rule) from Moscow.

19. When I came, the film still (discuss).

Test 42. Read the text and put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive form.

Policeman Shot Dead in Training A police officer has died after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest in a training exercise in Manchester. The male officer died in hospital after the incident, which took place in Thorp Road, about a mile from the city centre, at about 11.35. The officer (1)(take) to North Manchester General Hospital, where he (2)(pronounce) dead later. Police sealed off entrances to the site but forensic officers could (3)(see) in the yard outside the warehouse, which (4)(cordon) off with yellow tape. An ambulance was also on site. It was not immediately clear whether the officer (5)(shoot) accidentally by one of his own colleagues. A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said the training exercise (6)(hold) in a “reasonably routine” way. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (7)(notify) about the fatal shooting and three investigators (8)(send) to the scene to carry out an initial assessment. The area where the incident happened is the site of a disused former electronics factory, which (9)(know) locally as the Sharp Building. The factory (10)(surround) by other industrial units and wasteland.

5.3. ACTIVE OR PASSIVE?

Test 43. Active or passive? Choose the correct verb form.

1. The book (wrote/was written) by Hardy.

2. Four people (have killed/have been killed) in а train crash.

3. А famous architect (was built/built) the bridge.

4. The house (bought/was bought) by а pop-star.

5. Local police (have been arrested/have arrested) the bank robber.

6. I (arrived/was arrived) last Friday.

7. The room (will сlеаn/will be cleaned) later.

8. ‘Did you go to the party?’ ‘No, I (didn’t invite/wasn’t invited).’

9. It’s а big company. It (is employed/employs) two hundred people.

10. Tom (has lost/has been lost) his key.

11. Many accidents (caused/are caused) by dangerous driving.

12. А cinema is а place where films (show/are shown).

13. People (aren’t used/don’t use) this road very often.

14. This house (built/was built) in 1930.

15. This situation is serious. Something must (do/be done) before it’s too late.

16. My car (has disappeared/has been disappeared).

17. Have you heard the news? The President (has shot/has been shot).

18. А new supermarket (will be built/will built) here next year.

19. (in а shop) ‘Can I help you, madam?’ ‘No, thank you. I (am serving/am being served).’

20. When I came to the party, John (had already been gone/ had already gone) home.

Test 44. Active or passive? Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

1. The computer (use) at the moment.

2. Your house looks different. You (paint) it?

3. Water (cover) most of the Earth’s surface.

4. Most of the Earth’s surface (cover) by water.

5. When we got to the stadium, we found out that the game (cancel). So we couldn’t see the match.

6. The park gates (lock) at 6.30 p.m. every evening.

7. The letter (post) a week ago but it (arrive) yesterday.

8. Ann couldn’t use her office yesterday. It (redecorate) the whole day.

9. At 10 o’clock tomorrow, Ann will be in her office. She (work) then.

10. Ron’s parents (die) when he was very young. He and his sister (bring up) by their grandparents.

11. While I was on holiday, my camera (steal) from my hotel room.

12. Look! A new hospital (build) near the airport.

13. Where these photographs (take)? In London? You (take) them?

14. Two people (arrest) last night.

15. The computer broke down yesterday, but now it’s OK. It (work) again. It (repair).

16. The man next door (disappear) six months ago. Nobody (see) him since then.

17. The room looked nice. It (clean).

18. There’s somebody walking behind us. I think we (follow).

Test 45. Active or passive? Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

1. How she usually (get) to school?

2. When we came, the dinner still (cook).

3. I was very tired because I (run) for an hour.

4. Jane ever (hear) this story?

5. When summer (come), we’ll go to the seaside.

6. Please wait! Your question (discuss) now.

7. She (paint) the door by the time we come back?

8. The book (publish) next month.

9. How long you (have) this book?

10. The cooking usually (do) by my mother.

11. ‘When he (get) this letter?’ ‘A week ago.’

12. If she (not come), we won’t be able to finish the work.

13. They (work) the whole evening tomorrow.

14. This novel (write) last year?

15. Tom (write) this report for two days.

16. What novel she (write) now?

17. What you (do) when I called you?

18. The clock (repair) by next Monday.

19. When the manager came, we (not write) all the letters yet.

Test 46. Read the text and put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (active or passive).

The Public Welfare System in America The majority of Americans – about 85 percent – are neither wealthy nor poor. They (1)(belong) to the broad economic category considered to be ‘middle class’. But they (2)(trouble) by the fact that poverty (3)(exist) in their land. The US (4)(know) for its wealth, its abundance of food and its opportunity for everybody to build a good life. The goal is to operate a free enterprise economy in which everyone who (5)(want) to work can find it. Despite that goal, there is always a percentage of people who want to work but who cannot find employment for which they (6)(suit). In recent years, the official figure for unemployment (7)(average) between five and seven percent.

The public welfare system in the USA is so large that in the early and mid-1980s nearly one half of all money spent by the federal government (8)(be) for ‘social payments’ – money used to help people. The percentage (9)(double) since the 1960s, when only about 25 percent of the money spent by the federal government (10)(support) these welfare needs.

In addition to federal programs, there are programs in each of the 50 states which (11)(design) to help people in need.

Test 47. Read the text and put the verbs in brackets into the correct form. Jason Peters is a wildlife cameraman. He (1)(film) wild animals for documentary programmes on TV. For fifteen years he (2)(explore) the world’s jungles. Several times he (3)(bite) by snakes. Alligators (4)(attack) him more times than he can remember. But Jason (5)(enjoy) his lifestyle. ‘If (6)(not have) this job,’ he says, ‘my life (7)(be) boring.’ Last year he (8)(work) in Venezuela. While he (9)(film) the Matis Indians there, he learned some interesting facts which he (10)(not know) before. ‘The Matis (11)(eat) monkeys’, says Jason, ‘but they (12)(not eat) other animals which are part of their religion.’ At the moment he (13)(prepare) to go back to the Amazon, that’s why he (14)(study) the Amazon people. He (15)(already read) a lot of books about them.

6. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES. SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD

Test 1. First or Second Conditional? Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. If he (run), he’ll get there in time.

2. They would be rather offended if I (not go) to see them.

3. If you took more exercise, you (feel) better.

4. If it (stop) snowing, we can go skiing.

5. If I was offered a job, I think I (take) it.

6. I’m sure Ann will lend you the money. I’d be very surprised if she (refuse).

7. If you (not go) away, I’ll send for the police. 8. If I sold my car, I (not get) much money for it.

9. The police (arrest) him if they catch him.

10. We (not have) any money if we didn’t work.

11. Tell Mary to ring me up if you (see) her.

12. What would happen if I (not come)?

13. If he (like) the house, will he buy it?

14. Carol gave me this ring. She (be) very upset if I lost it.

15. Our friends are expecting us. They will be disappointed if we (not come).

16. What will happen if my parachute (not open)?

17. I’m sure Jane (understand) if you explained the situation to her.

18. What you (do) if you lost your passport?

19. If we (tell) them the truth, they wouldn’t believe us.

Test 2. First or Second Conditional? Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. If it (rain) this weekend, we (not be able) to go to the country.

2. Give me Ann’s letter. If I (see) her, I (give) it to her.

3. I have to work hard, so I’m very busy. But if I (have) any free time, I (go) in for swimming.

4. If I (be) taller, I (can) play basketball. But I’m too short.

5. Please stop talking! If you (not start) your meal now; it (go) cold.

6. If you (have) any problems, let me know and I (help) you.

7. You’re a wonderful cook! If I (can) cook as well as you, I (open) a restaurant.

8. We must hurry! If he (be) late, we (leave) without him.

9. He (have) a day off tomorrow if he (work) hard today?

10. That coat looks awful! I (not buy) it if I (be) you.

11. I think there are too many cars. If there (not be) so many cars, there (not be) so much pollution.

12. It’s a pity I’m not rich. If I (be) rich, I (have) a yacht.

13. I’m going out now. If anybody (phone) while I (be) out, can you take a message?

14. This soup isn’t very good. It (taste) better if it (not be) so salty.

15. ‘What shall we do tomorrow?’ ‘Well, if it (be) a nice day, we (not stay) at home.’

16. Liz is tired all the time. If she (not go) to bed so late, she (not be) tired.

17. You were rude to Mike. If I (be) you, I (apologize).

18. We’re lost. If we (have) the map with us, we (know) where we are.

19. If I still (feel) sick, I (not go) on holiday next weekend.

Test 3. Second or Third Conditional? Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. If you (not be) busy, we could go for a walk.

2. If I (have) enough money, I would have taken a taxi.

3. If I were you, I (buy) a new suit.

4. If I (be) interested in the film, I would have gone to the cinema.

5. If we (not take) the wrong turning, we wouldn’t have arrived late.

6. If he had more time, he (take) up tennis.

7. You could have come first if you (run) faster.

8. If she (not have) a car, we would have to go by bus.

9. What (do) if you lost your job?

10. If I (not feel) tired, I would have gone to bed later.

11. If Bruce had asked me, I (say) ‘yes’.

12. If I (not take) an umbrella, I would have got wet.

13. If he knew that it was dangerous, he (not come).

14. If someone (give) you a helicopter, what would you do with it?

15. They (not miss) the plane if they hadn’t woken up late.

16. If you (ask), I could have told you the answer.

17. I could help you with the text if I (know) Greek.

18. If only he had asked, I (help) him.

19. If I (invite) to my friend’s party, I would never dress casually.

Test 4. Second or Third Conditional? Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. We can’t afford to go to Austria. If we (have) more money, we (go) skiing there.

2. I didn’t know you were in hospital. If I (know), I (go) to visit you.

3. Ken got to the station in time to catch his train. If he (miss) it, he (be) late for his interview.

4. Tom doesn’t know Spanish. If he (know) it, he (help) us to translate this article.

5. It’s good that you reminded me about Ann’s birthday. I (forget) it if you (not remind) me.

6. If I (have) your address when I was in New York, I (send) you a postcard.

7. If I (know) the results of exam now, I (phone) her immediately.

8. ‘How was your holiday?’ ‘It was OK, but I (enjoy) it more if the weather (be) better.’

9. I took a taxi but the traffic was heavy. It (be) quicker if I (walk).

10. I’m not tired. If I (be) tired, I (go) home now.

11. I wasn’t hungry. If I (be) hungry, I (eat) something.

12. I’m glad we had a map. I’m sure we (get) lost if we (not have) one.

13. We decided not to move. We (lose) a lot of money if we (sell) our house.

14. If you (be) a bird, you (can) fly.

15. If she (ask) Tom yesterday, he certainly (tell) her about it.

16. He wasn’t ill last week. If he (be) ill, he (not play) football.

17. I don’t want to get up so early. If it (be) Sunday today, I (not have) to get up.

18. I’m glad we had a mobile phone. If we (not contact) the police, they (not catch) the criminals.

19. You should stop smoking! You (not feel) so bad if you (not smoke) too much.

Test 5. Conditional sentences: mixed types. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. If he (pass) his examination, we’ll have a celebration.

2. What (happen) if I press this button?

3. If it (not rain) now, we would go to the country.

4. If we had booked tickets beforehand, we (not have) to wait now.

5. If I (be) you, I would ring him up myself.

6. If you don’t give me more information, I (not be) able to help you.

7. If it (not be) so cold yesterday, we would have gone to the forest.

8. If he were careful, he (not break) things.

9. If you (not help) me, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the work yesterday.

10. We won’t go to the theatre if he (not bring) tickets.

11. If he (not be) at home, leave him a note.

12. If you had learnt the words, you (not do) so many mistakes.

13. If Ann were slimmer, she (be) much more attractive.

14. If I (have) a chance last year, I would have visited Great Britain.

15. I will let you know if he (come).

16. If you (not hurry), you’ll miss the train.

17. I would buy this book if it (not be) so expensive.

18. ‘Does she love him?’ ‘Of course she does. If she (not love) him, she (not marry) him.’

19. ‘What you (do) if you saw a ghost?’ ‘I (run) a mile.’

Test 6. Conditional sentences: mixed types. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. If I (not borrow) the money, I wouldn’t have been able to buy the bike.

2. If he (not catch) the bus, he would have been late for work.

3. If she had known you needed the eggs for the cake, she (not use) them all.

4. She (win) the match if she hadn’t hurt her ankle.

5. If you (not put up) this shelf, you won’t have anywhere to put your books.

6. If she (change) her job, she would be a lot happier.

7. If I were you, I (tell) her how you feel.

8. If you continue to shout so loudly, you (wake up) the baby.

9. Even if she (ask) him, he wouldn’t have agreed to come.

10. Unless you (feel) any better, you can take the rest of the day off.

11. If they (not threaten) her, she wouldn’t have left.

12. I (not trust) her if I were you.

13. If you’re patient for a few minutes, I (be able) to finish this.

14. If he goes on making so much noise, I (punish) him.

15. If we (intend) to spend the day in Paris, we would have bought a day pass.

16. Keep your voice down in case she (overhear) us.

17. If he (be) more experienced, he would be more likely to get the job.

18. If the food (not be) so bad, they wouldn’t have complained.

19. Sales will increase provided that the advertising campaign (be) successful.

Test 7. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

1. Bruce wishes he (have) more money so he could buy a new sweater.

2. The weather was cold while we were away. I wish it (be) warmer.

3. I wish I (be) taller so that I could be in the basketball team.

4. I wish you (stop) watching television while I am talking to you.

5. It was a terrible film. I wish we (not go) to see it.

6. I wish the holidays (come) so we could go off to the seaside.

7. I wish Ann (be) here. She’d be able to help us.

8. Yesterday I got very wet in the rain. I wish I (have) an umbrella.

9. I wish we (go) to the match next Saturday but we’re visiting my uncle instead.

10. I wish you (keep) your mouth shut yesterday. Now Mary knows everything.

11. It’s freezing today. I wish it (not be) so cold. I hate cold weather.

12. I wish I (not lose) all my money. Now I’m broke.

13. The weather is awful. I wish it (improve).

14. I feel sick. I wish I (not eat) so much cake.

15. I’m fed up with this rain. I wish it (stop) raining.

16. What I said was stupid. I wish (not say) anything.

17. It’s very crowded here. I wish there (not be) so many people.

18. I was late yesterday. I wish I (take) a taxi.

19. I wish it (be) summer now.

Test 8. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

1. If you had let me know yesterday, I already (bring) you my book.

2. If he (get) this book, I’ll be happy.

3. I wish I (know) Spanish.

4. If he (be) a poet, he would write beautiful poetry.

5. If my brother (be) in trouble, I’ll help him.

6. If they (know) it before, they would not have gone there.

7. If he (be) more courageous, he would not be afraid.

8. I wish you (go) skiing with me yesterday.

9. If it is not too cold tomorrow, I (not put) on my coat.

10. If he had warned me, I (do) the work in time.

11. If you (not miss) the train, you would have arrived in time.

12. I wish I (not have) to do my homework every day.

13. If it (snow), the children will play snowballs.

14. I am a doctor, but if I (be) a musician now, I (be) much happier.

15. I wish we (meet) again next summer.

16. If he did not read so much, he (not know) English so well.

17. If the weather (be) fine yesterday, we (play) outside.

18. If my sister (not go) to the south, we’ll spend the summer together.

19. If I (have) this rare book, I would gladly give it to you.

Test 9. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

1. I wish I (see) this film, but I couldn’t go to the cinema.

2. If he (live) in St. Petersburg, he would go to the Hermitage every week.

3. We (go) out of town tomorrow if the weather (not to change) for the worse.

4. If they had known it before, they (take) measures.

5. If my friend didn’t work so hard, we (meet) every day.

6. I wish you (read) more in the future.

7. If I (be) you, I would apologize.

8. If it (rain), we’ll have to stay at home.

9. I wish it (not be) winter now.

10. If you don’t give the child much fruit, he (not be) healthy.

11. You would have understood this rule if you (not miss) the lesson.

12. If I (meet) you yesterday, I (tell) you about it.

13. I wish I (not give) Nick my watch: he has broken it.

14. If he (be) a scientist, he would invent a time machine.

15. If he (work) hard, he would have achieved great progress.

16. If my sister (be) in Moscow, she’ll meet you at the railway station.

17. If she (not be) so lazy, she would study much better.

18. I wish I (live) in London now.

19. If he (ring) me up, I’ll tell him a secret.

Test 10. Complete this text using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. All the Difference I often wonder how my life (1)(be) different if on that particular day I (2)(go) in the other direction. Or what (3)(happen) if – in those seconds – I (4)(walk) a little bit faster? She (5)(not be) able to do what she did, say things she said. If it (6)(not be) for these shy words of greeting, I (7)(not be) here now – I probably (8)(live) in the same city I grew up in. It is amazing how our lives depend on the most minute details: a split-second decision which makes all the difference. I (9)(ever find) romance at all if I (10)(not meet) Julia that day and if she (11)(decide) to walk on that path beside the trees? I possibly (12)(not do) what I did in my life if we (13)(not meet) on that bright, sunny morning. And if we (14)(not be) together now, I (15)(not be) the happiest man in the world.

Test 11. Complete this text using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Long Summer Break Under Threat The Minister for Education thinks that if the summer break were shorter, children (1)(do) much better at school. ‘Imagine how you would feel,’ he (2)(tell) a press conference last week, ‘if you (3)(have) two months off work. You (4)(spend) a lot of time trying to get used to (5)(be) back at work. This is exactly what we ask children (6)(do) during the long summer holidays. If you ask teachers they (7)(tell) you that when kids get back from their summer break, they just (8)(not carry) on from where they stopped in June. They (9)(have) to do the same things again. If the summer holidays (10)(be) shorter, this would not happen. If our proposal (11)(go) ahead, we will introduce a system based on five terms a year. This means children (12)(have) lots of breaks with plenty of opportunities (13)(relax) during the year. If we didn’t have these long summer holidays, we (14)(do) much more work in our schools, so we think it (15)(be) time for a change.’

7. COMPLEX OBJECT

Test 1. Use to where necessary.

1. I saw him _______ drop his bag.

2. We expected Tom _______ be late.

3. The officer made Ann _______ open her suitcase.

4. Ann was made _______ open her case.

5. Suddenly they heard the front door _______ open and then _______ close softly.

6. Let me _______ carry your bag for you.

7. Do you want me _______ come with you?

8. I like my Granny _______ tell us fairy-tales.

9. Have you ever seen her _______ dance?

10. Hot weather makes me _______ feel tired.

11. She doesn’t allow us _______ smoke in the house.

12. I want you _______ tell me the truth.

13. I noticed Henry _______ come up and _______ speak to the stranger.

14. Her parents won’t let her _______ go out alone.

15. Would you like me _______ go now?

16. I know him _______ be a great politician.

17. My father allowed me _______ use his car.

18. Let him _______ do what he wants.

19. I expected my parents _______ help me.

Test 2. V or V-ing? Choose the correct form of the verb.

1. Did you notice anyone (go/going) out?

2. When I woke up, I could hear the birds (sing/singing).

3. I suddenly felt someone (touch/touching) on my shoulder.

4. I didn’t hear you (come/coming) in.

5. John found Ann in his room (read/reading) his letters.

6. Did anybody see the accident (happen/happening)?

7. Listen! Can you hear a baby (cry/crying)?

8. I looked out of the window and saw Tim on his bike (cycle/cycling) along the road.

9. We noticed a group of people (dig/digging) something in the field.

10. ‘Why did you turn round suddenly?’ ‘I thought I heard somebody (call/calling) my name.’

11. Can you smell something (burn/burning)?

12. If you found a lot of money (lie/lying) in the street, would you take it to the police station?

13. We watched the two men (run/running) across the garden, (open/opening) a window and (climb/climbing) through it into the house.

14. Everybody heard the bomb (explode/exploding). It was a tremendous noise.

15. Oh! I can feel something (crawl/crawling) up my leg! It must be an insect.

16. I heard somebody (slam/slamming) the door in the middle of the night. It woke me up.

17. We saw the robber (walk/walking) quickly along the street.

18. I saw her (walk/walking) across the room and (take/ taking) a gun out of the desk drawer.

19. When we got home, we found a cat (sleep/sleeping) on the kitchen table.

Test 3. Choose the correct form of the verb.

1. I want him _______ back soon.

a) to come b) come c) coming

2. My mother always makes me _______ up.

a) to wash b) wash c) washing

3. I felt Nick _______ his hand on my shoulder.

a) to put b) put c) putting

4. The pupils were made _______ at school after classes.

a) to stay b) stay c) staying

5. The teacher expected the children _______ this difficult question.

a) to answer b) answer c) answering

6. If I saw a child _______, I would ask what was the matter.

a) to cry b) cry c) crying

7. My parents didn’t let me _______ to the party.

a) to go b) go c) going

8. Everyone likes her _______.

a) to dance b) dance c) dancing

9. Would you like me _______ for you?

a) to wait b) wait c) waiting

10. We were allowed to _______ bed later.

a) to go b) go c) going

11. I smelled something _______ in the kitchen.

a) to burn b) burn c) burning

12. My parents don’t want me _______ home late.

a) to come b) come c) coming

13. Her present made me _______ happy.

a) to feel b) feel c) feeling

14. John saw his friend _______ the door of the room and _______ in.

a) to open, to come b) open, come c) opening, coming

15. This task is difficult! Let me _______ you!

a) to help b) help c) helping

16. We don’t expect them _______ for us after classes.

a) to wait b) wait c) waiting

17. The boy was made _______ the truth.

a) to tell b) tell c) telling

18. Mother watched her little children _______ in the yard.

a) to play b) play c) playing

19. He heard a distant voice _______.

a) to shout b) shout c) shouting

20. I hate you _______ late.

Test 4. Read the text and put the verbs in brackets into the correct form. Last night a terrible accident happened near my house. I was reading a book when I heard car breaks (1)(screech) and people (2)(shout) in the street. When I looked out of the window, I saw a crowd of about twenty people (3)(stand) around a young boy lying in the street. Next, I saw the driver of the car (4)(approach) the crowd and (5)(kneel) down by the boy. I wanted my wife (6)(phone) the emergency service but then I noticed some people in the street (7)(use) their mobiles to call an ambulance. Suddenly I saw a young woman (8)(run) towards the scene and (9)(push) her way through the crowd. I knew her (10)(be) the boy’s mother. A few minutes later I heard an ambulance siren (11)(scream) in the distance. Then I saw the ambulance (12)(stop) in front of my house. I watched the ambulance men (13)(get out) and (14)(run) to the injured boy. Minutes later I saw them (15)(run back) to the ambulance with the boy on a stretcher followed by his mother.

Test 5. Translate the sentences using complex object.

1. Я хочу, чтобы вы прочли эту книгу.

2. Я видел, что Коля пришел.

3. Я видел, как Джордж шел по улице.

4. Вам бы хотелось, чтобы я рассказал вам эту историю?

5. Собака заставила кошку взобраться на дерево.

6. Мы не рассчитывали, что вы так много сделаете.

7. Он не любит, когда дети смеются.

8. Вы заметили, как он положил письмо на стол?

9. Мама хочет, чтобы я стала учительницей.

10. Папа, разреши Тому присоединиться к нам.

11. Он знал, что она знаменитая певица.

12. Вы когда-нибудь слышали, как она поет?

13. Хотите, я дам вам мой словарь?

14. Мне бы не хотелось, чтобы вы меня ждали.

15. Мы наблюдали, как студенты танцуют.

16. Я ненавижу, когда ты задаешь глупые вопросы.

17. Учитель заставил еe переписать упражнение.

18. Она не слышала, как я вошел в комнату.

19. Бабушка не любит, когда дети играют с собакой.

8. INFINITIVE/GERUND/PARTICIPLES

8.1. GERUND or INFINITIVE

Test 1. Gerund or infinitive: choose the correct answer.

1. They denied (to steal/stealing) the money.

2. He gave up (to smoke/smoking).

3. I don’t want (to go/going) out tonight. I am too tired.

4. Try to avoid (to make/making) him angry.

5. Is there anything here worth (to buy/buying)?

6. I refuse (to answer/answering) any more questions.

7. He finished (to speak/speaking) and sat down.

8. Would you mind (to put/putting) your pet snake somewhere else?

9. I’ve enjoyed (to meet/meeting) you. I hope (to see/seeing) you again soon.

10. The boy’s father promised (to pay/paying) for the broken window.

11. He decided (to steal/stealing) her bag.

12. I don’t feel like (to work/working). What about (to go/ going) to a disco instead?

13. Would you like (to join/joining) us?

14. I hope (to see/seeing) you soon.

15. Please go on (to write/writing). I don’t mind (to wait/ waiting).

16. He keeps (to ask/asking) me the time and I keep (to tell/telling) him (to buy/buying) himself a watch.

17. I wish (to see/seeing) him as soon as possible.

18. I offered (to help/helping) him to translate the text.

19. Tom suggested (to go/going) to the cinema.

Test 2. Gerund or infinitive: choose the correct answer.

1. I remember (to meet/meeting) him last year.

2. I must remember (to meet/meeting) him at the station tomorrow.

3. Please, remember (to close/closing) the door when you go out.

4. I remember (to close/closing) the door, but I’m not sure that I locked it.

5. Don’t forget (to lock/locking) the door before (to go/ going) to bed.

6. He forgot (to bring/bringing) his passport. He left it on the table.

7. I’ll never forget (to go/going) out with my aunt in my childhood.

8. Try (to forget/forgetting) it; it isn’t worth (to worry/ worrying) about.

9. I rang the doorbell but there was no answer. Then I tried (to knock/knocking) on the door, but there was still no answer.

10. We tried (to put/putting) the fire out but we were unsuccessful.

11. Sue needed to borrow some money. She tried (to ask/ asking) Gerry but he was short of money, too.

12. Please, leave me alone. I’m trying (to concentrate/concentrating).

13. I need a change. I need (to go/going) away for a while.

14. The windows are dirty. They need (to clean/cleaning).

15. You don’t need (to ask/asking) his permission every time you want (to leave/leaving) the room.

16. Your hair needs (to cut/cutting). Would you like me (to do/doing) it for you?

17. We stopped there (to buy/buying) some biscuits.

18. Please, stop (to ask/asking) me questions.

19. ‘Did you start your diet?’ ‘Sure, but I can’t help (to eat/eating) sweets.’

Test 3. Gerund or infinitive: choose the correct answer.

1. I have finished (to decorate/decorating) the house.

2. I can’t stand (to work/working) in an office.

3. We hope (to arrive/arriving) by half past seven.

4. It was a wonderful holiday. I will always remember (to see/seeing) Niagara Falls.

5. They can’t promise (to finish/finishing) the work today.

6. He hates (to use/using) computers.

7. I am really looking forward to (to start/starting) my new course.

8. They can’t help us (to move/moving) in our new flat.

9. They enjoyed (to be/being) on holiday by the sea.

10. She refused (to answer/answering) the phone.

11. The weather was awful. It didn’t stop (to rain/raining) all week.

12. My sister has agreed (to help/helping) with the decorating.

13. They managed (to save/saving) enough to buy a car.

14. His parents don’t allow him (to stay up/staying up) after ten o’clock.

15. I don’t mind (to drive/driving) to the restaurant.

16. Please remember (to post/posting) my letter. It’s very important.

17. We were late. Tom suggested (to take/taking) a taxi.

18. I asked him to stop (to talk/talking), but he kept (to ask/asking) me questions.

19. Sometimes she puts off (to do/doing) her homework.

Test 4. Gerund: choose the correct form. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

1. This question needs _________.

a) discussing b) being discussed c) having discussed d) having been discussed

2. I like John. I look forward to _________ to his party.

a) inviting b) being invited c) having invited d) having been invited

3. He can’t give up _________ chocolate.

a) eating b) being eaten c) having eaten d) having been eaten

4. I am sorry for not _________ to you. I was very busy last week.

a) writing b) being written c) having written d) having been written

5. My friends and I can’t help _________ videos.

a) watching b) being watched c) having watched d) having been watched

6. She apologised for not _________ her friend at the airport.

a) meeting b) being met c) having met d) having been met

7. This film is worth _________.

a) seeing b) being seen c) having seen d) having been seen

8. I am very busy. I don’t feel like _________.

a) disturbing b) being disturbed c) having disturbed d) having been disturbed

9. Paul avoids _________ to strangers. Moreover, he avoids _________ to.

a) speaking b) being spoken c) having spoken d) having been spoken

10. He was still hungry in spite of _________ several sandwiches.

a) eating b) being eaten c) having eaten d) having been eaten

11. I can’t put off _________ this book.

a) reading b) being read c) having read d) having been read

12. After the cat _________ went to sleep.

a) feeding b) being fed c) having fed d) having been fed

13. He complained of _________ at.

a) laughing b) being laughed c) having laughed d) having been laughed

14. This dress is dirty. It wants _________.

a) washing b) being washed c) having washed d) having been washed

15. She was very glad of _________ that difficult problem.

a) solving b) being solved c) having solved d) having been solved

16. They climbed through the window without _________ by anyone.

a) seeing b) being seen c) having seen d) having been seen

17. I am fond of _________ sports.

a) playing b) being played c) having played d) having been played

18. Jane complained of not _________ to the party last Friday.

a) inviting b) being invited c) having invited d) having been invited

19. After _________ into English, the article was published.

a) translating b) being translated c) having translated d) having been translated

20. I dislike not _________ to.

Test 5. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (gerund or infinitive).

1. Thank you for (come).

2. We saw this film last year. Do you remember (see) it?

3. After (examine) the student, the professor gave him a good mark.

4. I’ll never forget (visit) London for the first time.

5. She accused him of (steal) her purse.

6. I tried (explain) but she refused (listen).

7. You don’t need (iron) that shirt. It doesn’t need (iron).

8. Has it stopped (rain) yet?

9. ‘Did you remember (book) seats for the theatre tomorrow?’ ‘Yes, I have the tickets here. Would you like (keep) them?’

10. He was very glad of (help) in his difficulty.

11. You must never forget (say) ‘Thank you’.

12. The problem is not worth (discuss).

13. She complained of (forget) to send this letter.

14. I tried (work) in a department store, but it wasn’t a very good job.

15. Can you help me (do) this exercise?

16. I don’t feel like (see) him.

17. She tried (be) serious but she couldn’t help (laugh).

18. I wish (see) the manager.

19. She tried to avoid (speak) to.

Test 6. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (gerund or infinitive).

1. I’ll never forget (go) to school for the first time. I remember that day quite clearly.

2. David was happy (find) his aunt.

3. I tried (reach) the shelf but I wasn’t tall enough.

4. He likes (invite) by his friends.

5. You don’t need (paint) the door. It doesn’t need (paint).

6. Stop (argue) and start (work).

7. ‘Did you remember (lock) the door?’ ‘No, I’ll go back and do it now.’

8. If it is worth (do), it is worth (do) well.

9. ‘How did the thief get into the house?’ ‘I forgot (shut) the window.’

10. They accuse him of (rob) their house.

11. If you can’t turn the key try (put) some oil in the lock.

12. Have you finished (write)?

13. He always helps me (do) my homework.

14. He looks so funny. Whenever I see him, I can’t help (smile).

15. She decided (not buy) the car.

16. Do you mind him (examine) by a cardiologist?

17. I don’t enjoy (go) to the dentist.

18. Excuse me for (break) your beautiful vase.

19. I clearly remember (pay) him. I gave him $20.

Test 7. Fill the gaps with one of the verbs from the box in the correct form (gerund or infinitive).