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In this collection, there are more than nine thousand questions about English Grammar.
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207. I’ll eat lunch with you _______ there is enough for both of us.
A) provided
B) so as
C) therefore
D) whereas
208. We’ll get along just fine _______ he minds his own business.
A) as
B) therefore
C) as long as
D) so that
209. Apparently Betty is jealous ______ I get better grades than she
does.
A) in spite of
B) in case
C) moreover
D) because
210. _______ I apologized, he looked as if he wanted to strangle me.
A) In spite of
B) Even though C) Because
D) Therefore
211. The government puts up taxes _______ get more money from us.
A) in order to
B) as
C) because
D) so that
212. I wrote down the address _______ I wouldn’t forget it.
A) because
B) so as to
C) so that
D) as
213. Roy talks _______ nonsense that no one listens to him any more.
A) although
B) as if
C) like
D) such
214. She doesn’t mind working overtime _______ she’s paid for it.
A) provided that
B) so that
C) as a result
D) in case
215. We have to do the job _______ we like it or not.
A) if
B) whether
C) unless
D) provided that
216. I did my homework _______ our teacher had instructed.
A) as
B) in order that C) for fear that
D) so that
217. I’ll give you my telephone number _______ you want to get in touch
with me again.
A) although
B) in case
C) so that
D) as if
218. I obeyed her _______ she should be angry.
A) provided that B) but
C) unless
D) lest
219. Please turn down the TV. I want to be able to get to sleep. Please
turn down the TV so that _______.
A) I am getting to sleep
B) I’ll be able to sleep
C) I could get to sleep
D) I can get to sleep
220. Please be quiet so that _______.
A) the teacher will get angry
B) I can hear what the teacher is saying
C) I heard what the teacher said
D) to hear what the teacher is saying
221. Mike decided to become an anthropologist _______.
A) so he can study the life of a primitive tribe
B) that’s why he will watch the documentary film on a primitive
tribe
C) after he saw a documentary film on a primitive tribe
D) due to the fact that the film is- on a primitive tribe
222. “Having seen that film before, she wants to see a different one.”
means: _______
A) As she has seen a different film before, she can see this film.
B) Because she’s seen that film before, she wants to go to different
one.
C) As she’d seen that film before, she wanted to see a different one.
D) Because she wants to see that film, she can watch it.
223. “Having worked all day, I was tired last night.” means: _______.
A) As I had worked all day, I was feeling tired last night.
B) I worked tiringly hard all day yesterday.
C) Since I’ve worked all day, I am tired now.
D) Because I was tired last night, I worked all day.
224. “I got to the airport at 9.15. My plane left ten minutes later.” means:
_______.
A) My plane had left ten minutes ago.
B) Before I got to the airport, my plane had taken off.
C) I got to the airport just before my plane left.
D) I couldn’t catch my plane.
225. Since he’s not interested in classical music, he _______.
A) hasn’t gone to the concert
B) would have gone to the concert
C) had decided not to go to the concert
D) was supposed to go to the concert
226. _______ the semester is finished, I’m going to rest a few days and
then take a trip.
A) Whenever
B) Now that
C) In spite of
D) In order to
227. This is _______ book that I don’t think I’ll finish it.
A) such a boring B) very boring C) such boring D) so boring
228. I can’t repair the dishwasher myself _______.
A) that it has broken down
B) because I had it repaired
C) so I will get someone to do it for me
D) unless the repairman had helped me
229. I’ve gained _______ weight that I can’t wear any of my old clothes.
A) so many
B) too many
C) so much
D) too much
230. I’ve met _______ people in the last few days that I can’t possibly
remember all of their names.
A) so many
B) too many
C) so much
D) too much
231. Ever since I was a child, I _______ afraid of dogs.
A) am
B) was
C) have been
D) will be
232. Janet’s contact lens popped out while she _______.
A) was playing
B) is playing
C) has been playing
D) played
233. Be sure to reread your composition for errors before you _______ it
in to the teacher tomorrow.
A) are handed
B) hand
C) having handed
D) handed
234. By the time I leave this city, I _______ here for ten years.
A) have lived
B) would have lived
C) will live
D) will have lived
235. “We can’t leave now. We have to wait Peggy.” means: _______.
A) We can’t leave because Peggy isn’t here.
B) We must leave now, because Peggy is waiting for us.
C) Peggy is waiting; we can’t leave.
D) We must stay here until Peggy arrives.
236. “_______ the terrible weather, we enjoyed ourselves.
A) In spite of
B) Because
C) Although
D) However
237. “My roommate walked into the room. Immediately, I knew that
something was wrong.” means: _______ I knew that something was
wrong.
A) As soon as my roommate entered the room,
B) Before my roommate walked into the room,
C) By the time my roommate came into the room,
D) After my roommate came into the room,
238. _______ the harm she’s done him, he still loves her.
A) In spite of
B) Although
C) Because
D) Even though
239. _______ hard I try, I still can’t do it.
A) In spite of
B) Although
C) Therefore
D) However
240. _______ quickly you work, you’ll never catch up.
A) Although
B) even though
C) Moreover
D) However
241. You’d better leave now. _______, you’ll have to get a taxi home.
A) otherwise
B) in case
C) yet
D) still
242. He left school at sixteen, _______ he has had no real education.
A) because
B) for
C) so
D) even though
243. She didn’t seem to recognize me _______ we had never met.
A) like
B) as if
C) although
D) yet
244. The food may be good at the Harvard but it’s _______ expensive.
A) very much
B) far too
C) even so
D) quite a lot
245. People normally treat you just_______ you treat them.
A) the same
B) as if
C) as though
D) as
246. He acted strangely, _______ he was frightened,
A) otherwise
B) like
C) as though
D) the way
247. The weather was _______ bad _______ we didn’t go to the seaside.
A) such / then B) very / that
C) so / that
D) too / that
248. It was hot, _______ I didn’t need my coat.
A) because
B) so
C) however
D) although
249. She doesn’t like phones in living rooms, and _____ does her sister.
A) so
B) but
C) neither
D) too
Book 1 Part B
Clauses (Intermediate / Upper-Intermediate)
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250. ____ everybody seemed to be out of cigarettes, I passed mine
round.
A) As
B) So
C) So that
D) In order that
251. ____ she had sung, the whole audience stood and applauded
loudly.
A) Although
B) After
C) Now that
D) So long as
252. _______ he is very rich, he lives very simply.
A) After
B) While
C) As
D) Although
253. _______ you say to her, she still keeps smiling.
A) However
B) Moreover
C) Whatever
D) Whenever
254. You shouldn’t be rude, _______ you’re very angry.
A) even if
B) however
C) as if
D) therefore
255. You can phone me _______ you like.
A) whichever
B) in case
C) whatever
D) whenever
256. He speaks English much _______ he writes it.
A) better than
B) worse
C) clearer than
D) a lot worse
257. Mr. Taylor, I’m here just in case _______.
A) they will come earlier
B) anything out of the ordinary happens
C) they telephoned to meet them at the airport
D) you might need my help
258. I’m in a difficult situation in that _______.
A) I’ve been offered two jobs and they both sound interesting
B) I had better study, harder
C) I don’t want to get disillusioned
D) there was some misunderstanding
259. He feels himself to be dependent in that_______.
A) he is not free to question decisions affecting his daily life
B) he isn’t in good health and spirits
C) the company collapsed within six months
D) early retirement is a means of reducing the workforce
260. Be clear and factual in order that _______.
A) to protect the employee’s rights
B) there will be many exciting opportunities in the future
C) agriculture and rural industry are flourishing
D) there may be no misunderstanding
261. I’d have married her even _______.
A) her parents had given their consent
B) she’d rather I had married her
C) she had been penniless
D) she was in love with another man
262. He grabbed me and shook me till _______.
A) my teeth rattled
B) the police have arrived
C) I’d apologized to him
D) he would have noticed I had a gun
263. Long before you return _______.
A) everybody has already left
B) we’d sold out of your size
C) she will have forgotten you
D) I’d finished all the work
264. I had no sooner checked in to the hotel_______.
A) when two gunmen ordered me to open my briefcase
B) than he arrived with the appropriate documents
C) a young lady approached me with a smile
D) before all rooms have been reserved
265. Hardly had he uttered the words _______.
A) than we left the room
B) when he began laughing
C) as soon as everybody sat down
D) the manager came in
266. Nobody gets anything unless _______.
A) they ask for it
B) he has enough money
C) they don’t work harder
D) he isn’t very determined
267. I get an electrician to check all my electrical appliances every
autumn whether or not _______.
A) they are giving trouble
B) they don’t need checking
C) he is very good at it
D) he charges me a lot
268. “They built a statue of him lest people should forget what he had
done.” means: _______.
A) They built a statue of him so that people would not forget what he
had done.
B) They built a statue of him because people wouldn’t forget what
he had done
C) As people would forget what he had done one day, they built a
statue of him
D) Believing that it was necessary for people not to forget what he
had done, they had a statue of him built
269. Tourism is a good thing inasmuch as _______.
A) if we are to pay our debts
B) foreign exchange is concerned
C) foreign trade is essential
D) it brings people into contact with other nations
270. I used to love listening to her, even though _______.
A) she has nothing interesting to mention
B) we didn’t have a radio to listen to
C) she was a good friend of mine
D) I could only understand about half of what she said
271. Nobody said a thing except that _______.
A) one or two asked me if I was better
B) I would tell them everything in detail
C) they had already told everything in their mind
D) a man who has been involved in the accident
272. In Turkey, _______ you come across ceremonies.
A) which is rich in history
B) I’m sure you’ll enjoy it
C) wherever you go
D) its people are very hospitable
273. I was never allowed to do the things_______.
A) the way I wanted to do them
B) I’ve always thought of realizing
C) I’m very keen on carrying out
D) nevertheless I am very determined to solve
274. She felt as if _______.
A) she is a stranger
B) the fur coat was very nice
C) she had a fever
D) she is in a crowded stadium
275. His hair looked as if _______.
A) it has just been dyed
B) it had been combed with his fingers
C) it hasn’t been cut for ages
D) it needs cutting
276. I felt as if _______.
A) I’m going to get selected
B) I’ve done my best for the realization of the project
C) I were the center of the universe
D) I would have fainted
277. He behaved as though _______.
A) it was nothing to be ashamed of
B) he is a millionaire
C) he has come to a garden party
D) he lost all his money
278. Our aim is to recruit the most qualified person, _______.
A) unless there are some really good ones
B) whether or not we liked them
C) no matter where he is from
D) whichever way you looked at it
279. I’d do anything to get that contract, but it is highly unlikely _______.
A) my firm would get it
B) that my firm will get it
C) for my firm getting it
D) if my firm can get it
280. They decided to postpone the match, _______ the weather conditions
were better than they had expected.
A) yet
B) nevertheless
C) even though
D) because
Clauses (Intermediate / Upper-Intermediate)
Book 1 Part B
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ELEMENTARY
PRE-INTERMEDIATE
7
modals
Choose the best alternative.
1.
_____ you speak Spanish?
A) May
B) Are
C) Can
D) Is
2.
A: _____ I go? B: Yes, you can.
A) Could
B) Am
C) Need
D) Did
3.
_____ you help me with my homework?
A) Are
B) May
C) Can
D) Need
4.
You _____ enter without a tie.
A) aren’t
B) can’t
C) ought not
D) weren’t
5.
Cigarettes _____ seriously damage your health.
A) are
B) do
C) can
D) were
6.
_____ you post this letter for me?
A) Will
B) Shall
C) May
D) Are
7.
_____ I open the window?
A) Will
B) Shall
C) Am
D) Do
8.
We _____ leave now or we’ll be late.
A) has to
B) must
C) can
D) will
9.
If you had video, you _____ record it yourself tonight.
A) could
B) can
C) must
D) may
10. Please _____ make noise.
A) didn’t
B) don’t
C) can’t
D) may not
11. _____ open the windows. I’m cold.
A) Don’t
B) Can’t
C) Mustn’t
D) Needn’t
12. Shoes _____ be either black or brown.
A) don’t
B) are
C) may
D) need
13. A: My car has been stolen.
B: _____.
A) You should ring the police.
B) Will you phone the police?
C) Could you ring the police?
D) You are phoning the police.
14. A: I bought this pen today and it doesn’t work.
B: _____.
A) Could you fill it with ink?
B) Shall I give you another one?
C) You should take it back.
D) It cannot be expensive.
15. He _____ read faster a few years ago.
A) can
B) could
C) might
D) must
16. _____ you pass the salt, please?
A) Do
B) Are
C) Should
D) Could
17. _____ you remember which shoe you put on first this morning?
A) May
B) Can
C) Should
D) Were
18. You _____ be hungry. You’ve just had dinner.
A) aren’t
B) can’t
C) may
D) must
19. You _____ be hungry. You had no lunch.
A) can’t
B) shouldn’t
C) must
D) couldn’t
20. Sorry, this _____ be my bag. Mine is brown.
A) can’t
B) must
C) can
D) could
21. I _____ not have time to phone you this evening.
A) may
B) must
C) would
D) didn’t
22. He probably _____ be back in time for dinner.
A) isn’t
B) wasn’t
C) won’t
D) doesn’t
23. Take a sweater with you. It_____ get cold later.
A) won’t
B) might
C) would
D) need
24. A: She can’t sing.
B: Neither_____.
A) do I
B) could I
C) am I
D) can I
25. It’s very cold. You _____ to put a sweater on.
A) should
B) ought
C) has
D) must
26. A: Will the director be back in the office today?
B: He said he _____ be, but he wasn’t sure.
A) can
B) might
C) may
D) has to
27. A: Is this a 24 bus coming?
B: It__ be. I can’t see the number yet.
A) might
B) can’t
C) may not
D) must
28. A: _____.
B: I’m sorry, but I haven’t got my car.
A) Will you give me a lift?
B) Shall I drive you to school?
C) Could you drive a bit faster? D) When shall we meet?
29. A: _____.
B: Yes, please. Can I give you the money now?
A) Will you lend me some money?
B) Will you buy some fruit on the way back home
C) Shall we go to the opera tonight?
D) Shall I get you a ticket for the Madonna Concert?
30. If you don’t feel better you _____ go to bed.
A) ought
B) should
C) don’t have to D) needn’t
31. I’ll_____ go now.
A) should
B) must
C) have to
D) ought to
32. You _____ get the 8.45 train. It doesn’t stop at Yorkshire.
A) had better
B) mustn’t
C) should
D) don’t have to
33. You _____ go near that dog! It’s very dangerous.
A) may not
B) don’t have to
C) mustn’t
D) needn’t
34. We _____ play football today because it is raining.
A) couldn’t
B) can’t
C) aren’t
D) didn’t
35. When I was a child I_____ drink a lot of milk.
A) should
B) may
C) used to
D) need
36. A: I’ve got toothache. B: You’d _____ go to the dentist.
A) better
B) should
C) used to
D) must
37. Betty has a temperature. She _____ be ill.
A) had better
B) used to
C) can not
D) must
38. Good morning sir, what _____ I do for you?
A) would
B) can
C) shall
D) must
39. We _____ to stop pollution.
A) must
B) should
C) had better
D) ought
40. _____ careful! You are making mistakes.
A) Be
B) Must
C) Do
D) Did
41. _____ you answer the phone?
A) Were
B) Will
C) Are
D) Shall
42. A: I_____ play the guitar.
B: But you said yesterday you _____ play it.
A) can’t / could
B) can / could
C) couldn’t / can
D) could / could
43. I missed the bus this morning so I _____ walk to school.
A) have to
B) must
C) had to
D) ought
44. Vegetables _____ be washed carefully.
A) has to
B) have to
C) ought
D) might
45. He _____ drive a car when he was eighteen.
A) is able
B) could
C) can
D) is used to
46. You _____ watch TV when you are studying.
A) didn’t
B) shouldn’t
C) couldn’t
D) aren’t
47. I_____ like to listen to guitar music.
A) will
B) can
C) would
D) could
48. We _____ see him tomorrow.
A) might
B) would
C) had to
D) ought
49. _____ you able to understand the lesson this morning?
A) Were
B) Could
C) Would
D) Should
50. I don’t think we _____ be able to get to the airport in time?
A) can
B) are
C) will
D) could
51. I_____ see the President. There were too many people.
A) weren’t able to
B) don’t have to
C) couldn’t
D) am not able
52. _____ you mind if I used your dictionary?
A) Do
B) Will
C) Shall
D) Need
53. _____ run if you feel tired.
A) Mustn’t
B) Don’t
C) Don’t have to
D) Shouldn’t
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Modals (Elementary / Pre-Intermediate)
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54. A horse _____ go twice as fast as an elephant.
A) used to
B) can
C) is used to
D) is able
55. A: I don’t like this medicine.
B: Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll soon _____ it.
A) used to
B) get used to
C) is used to
D) use to
56. A: Do you like Florida?
B: Not really. I’m not _____ the heat.
A) used to
B) be able to
C) get used to
D) got used to
57. A: Does your father smoke?
B: He _____ but not any more.
A) used to
B) was able to
C) got used to
D) was used to
58. It is funny. I really enjoy jogging now but I_____.
A) used to
B) was used to
C) didn’t used to
D) got used to
59. A: Did your mother tell you stories when you were small?
B: Yes, she _____ tell me Nasrettin Hodja’s stories.
A) would
B) used
C) was used to
D) is used to
60. A: I’m getting a bit fat. B: _____.
A) You might eat a bit more.
B) You shouldn’t eat so much.
C) You cannot be hungry.
D) You used to eat a lot.
61. A: We must go soon, mustn’t we? B: Yes, we_____ go.
A) had better
B) would
C) had to
D) will have to
62. I_____ get up than stay in bed.
A) had better
B) should
C) would rather D) have to
63. When I was a child I _____ bite my nails.
A) was used to B) used to
C) got used to
D) had better not
64. Nobody _____ come yesterday.
A) wasn’t able to B) should
C) could
D) were able to
65. If I were you I_____ see a doctor.
A) would
B) had better
C) would rather D) should
66. A: _____.
B: No, thank you. I’ve had enough.
A) Would you like a coffee?
B) Do you like strawberries?
C) Could you set the table?
D) Would you like some more?
67. This _____ be the right road. There is no other way.
A) had better
B) must
C) have to
D) would rather
68. You _____ get the 9.45 train. You could get the 9.55 and still arrive
in time.
A) don’t have to
B) mustn’t
C) should
D) had better
69. Hurry up! It is a quarter past! We really_____ be late.
A) don’t have to
B) wouldn’t rather
C) mustn’t
D) needn’t
70. You _____ play an instrument to enjoy classical music.
A) don’t have to
B) didn’t used to
C) didn’t have to
D) mustn’t
71. A: I thought there was a cinema here.
B: There _____ be. It’s now a supermarket.
A) should
B) would
C) used to
D) had to
72. A: Isn’t there a toilet?
B: _____.
A) There must be one somewhere.
B) There can be after the interval.
C) I’m afraid I need more details.
D) It isn’t in the program.
73. You _____ hurry if you want to catch that bus.
A) would rather B) has got to C) had better D) had to
74. Last year Janet_____ run 800 meters in 2 minutes 45; now she _____
do it in 2 minutes 20.
A) was able to / is able
B) couldn’t / could
C) could / can
D) can’t / is able to
75. I’ve got toothache. I _____ go to the dentist.
A) have got
B) must
C) couldn’t
D) needed to
76. I _____ to study for tomorrow’s exam.
A) don’t need
B) may not
C) couldn’t
D) will not
77. A: Why didn’t you come to the concert last night?
B: Because I _____ visit a friend in hospital.
A) had to
B) might
C) have to
D) must
78. A: I’m putting on weight.
B: You _____ go on a diet
A) ought
B) had to
C) needed to
D) should
79. You _____ to write and thank him.
A) has
B) must
C) ought
D) needed
80. Jack is preparing for his exams. We _____.
A) should go and visit him
B) ought not to disturb him
C) ought to phone him
D) had better watch TV
81. A: _____?
B: I’m going to study in the library.
A) What do you usually do at the weekend
B) What are you doing now
C) When are you going to study
D) Are you coming with us to the cinema
82. A: I’ve got a cold.
B: Then you’d _____ stay in bed.
A) need to
B) better
C) have to
D) should
83. A: I’ve got a headache.
B: You _____ take an aspirin.
A) has to
B) should
C) would
D) used to
84. I _____ like jazz when I was a teenager.
A) should
B) could
C) were
D) used to
85. A: _____?
B: Yes, they do.
A) Do your friends write to you
B) Do you and your brother like tea
C) Do we have to leave now
D) Do they live in Vancouver or Edinburgh
86. A: Were they playing tennis?
B: No, they _____.
A) aren’t
B) weren’t
C) didn’t
D) don’t
87. Mother is still in bed, and _____ my sister.
A) so is
B) neither is
C) nor is
D) too
88. My brother was very hungry, I _____too.
A) am
B) were
C) do
D) was
89. We live in a small flat, and they do, _____.
A) either
B) neither
C) too
D) so
90. A: Colin didn’t like the film.
B: _____.
A) So did I
B) Neither did I
C) So do I
D) Nor do I
91. A: Nick isn’t good at maths.
B: _____.
A) Nor is his sister
B) So is his brother
C) Neither does his father
D) His elder brother is, too.
92. A: I haven’t said anything.
B: _____.
A) Nor did I
B) Neither did I
C) Nor have I
D) I didn’t, either
93. A: My father plays chess very well.
B: _____.
A) So does my father
B) Nor does my father
C) Neither my father
D) My father is, too
94. He said, “It may rain later in the day.” He said that it_____ rain later
in the day.
A) would
B) may
C) might
D) must
95. He _____ take his medicine three times a day. The doctor told him
to.
A) has to
B) need
C) had better
D) have to
96. I feel tired. I _____ go to bed.
A) had to
B) has to
C) had better
D) used to
97. You _____ do your homework. If you don’t, you’ll fail the examination.
A) must
B) had to
C) had better
D) might
98. We haven’t got much time. We _____ hurry.
A) needn’t
B) must
C) don’t have to D) has to
99. We have got plenty of time. We _____ hurry.
A) needn’t
B) didn’t use to C) mustn’t
D) didn’t need to
100. You _____ do it now. You can do it this afternoon.
A) mustn’t
B) had better
C) needn’t
D) should
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UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
8
modals
Choose the best alternative.
1.
His illness got worse and worse. In the end he _____ go into hospital
for an operation.
A) will have to B) must
C) had to
D) ought to have
2.
You _____ any more aspirins; you’ve had four already.
A) mustn’t take
B) needn’t have taken
C) shouldn’t have taken
D) had better not take
3.
I’ve searched everywhere for Bob but I _____ to find him.
A) wasn’t able
B) am not able
C) haven’t been able
D) couldn’t
4.
A: Mrs. Taylor was found dead with a wire around her neck.
B: She _____ strangled.
A) had to be
B) ought to have been
C) should have
D) must have been
5.
You _____ spanked her. She didn’t deserve it.
A) shouldn’t have
B) needn’t have
C) mustn’t have
D) couldn’t have
6.
A: I wonder who took my alarm clock.
B: It _____ Julia. She _____ supposed to get up early.
A) might be / is
B) could be / is
C) had to be / was
D) must have been / was
7.
In a hundred years’ time we _____ out of water to drink.
A) must have run
B) might have been/run
C) should have run
D) may have run
8.
If you’d explained your problem to me, I _____ to help you.
A) was able
B) will have been able
C) would have been able
D) could have
9.
Joe ran all the way. It wasn’t necessary. Joe _____ run all the way.
A) needn’t have
B) need have
C) didn’t need to
D) doesn’t need to
10. Tom was serious when he said he wanted to be an actor when he
grew up. We _____ at him. We hurt his feelings.
A) shouldn’t have laughed
B) needn’t have laughed
C) mustn’t have laughed
D) shouldn’t have been laughed
11. He _____ hungry. He isn’t eating his food.
A) should be
B) needn’t have been
C) might not have been
D) must not be
12. All the lights in Terry’s room are turned off. He_____ sleeping.
A) must have been
B) had to be
C) must be
D) must not be
13. Let’s go to the seminar. It _____ interesting.
A) used to be
B) is supposed to be
C) must have been
D) needs to be
14. Children _____ taught to respect their elders.
A) should be
B) had better
C) has to be
D) must have
15. This application _____ last week.
A) should be sent
B) must have been
C) ought to have been sent
D) should have sent
16. We can’t wait any longer! Something _____ immediately.
A) should have been done
B) had to be done
C) ought to do
D) must be done
17. A: I overslept this morning.
B: You _____ your alarm clock.
A) had better set
B) had to set
C) should have set
D) ought to have been
18. Rice _____ have water in order to grow.
A) must
B) should
C) had better
D) ought to
19. I _____ to go now. I have a class in ten minutes.
A) had better
B) have got
C) must
D) should
20. “Doctors are supposed to help sick people” means: _____.
A) They help sick people.
B) They should help sick people.
C) They must be helping sick people.
D) They might have helped sick people.
21. I _____ to the doctor. I’m feeling much better.
A) don’t have to go
B) needn’t have gone
C) should have gone
D) mustn’t go
22. This is an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime. We _____ let it
pass.
A) don’t have to
B) shouldn’t have
C) needn’t have
D) mustn’t
23. I _____ go to the cinema than study English.
A) would rather B) had better
C) need to
D) should
24. When I was a child my father _____ read me a story every night
before bed.
A) was going to
B) was used to
C) would
D) got used to
25. A: Did you enjoy the concert?
B: It was OK, but I ___ to the theatre.
A) needn’t have gone
B) must have gone
C) had better go
D) would rather have gone
26. A: How much do you weigh?
B: _____.
A) I needn’t have told you
B) I’d rather not tell you
C) I couldn’t have told you
D) I’d better not be told
27. When I was a child, I _____ a flashlight to bed with me so that I
_____ read comic books without my parents’ knowing them.
A) used to take / could
B) was used to taking / could
C) would take / can
D) would have taken / was able to
28. After looking at his notes again, he _____ to complete the exercise.
A) could
B) was able
C) can
D) has been able
29. If we don’t book seats soon, we _____ to get into the concert.
A) are able
B) won’t be able
C) will be able
D) can’t
30. If we went to live in the tropics. I _____ buy some thin clothes.
A) will have to
B) have to
C) would have to
D) have had to
31. If there is fuel shortage, solar energy _____.
A) has to develop
B) will have to be developed
C) will have to develop
D) had to be developed
32. When she got thinner she _____ take her dress in.
A) will have to B) should
C) has to
D) had to
33. Mary _____ any chocolates but she did.
A) shouldn’t eat
B) ought not to have eaten
C) ought not to eat
D) must not have eaten
34. Your umbrella is wet. It _____ raining.
A) must be
B) was
C) can’t be
D) might
35. _____ the pains come again, don’t hesitate to phone me.
A) Would
B) Should
C) Will
D) Had
36. _____ it been raining, I’d have needed my umbrella.
A) Should
B) Would
C) Might
D) Had
37. A: I took Janet to the cinema last night.
B: You _____ me too. I was at home.
A) might take
B) may have been taken
C) might have taken
D) must have taken
38. I don’t think she _____. Call her again.
A) can have heard
B) might have heard
C) must hear
D) can be heard
39. Lucy is very late. She _____ her train.
A) may miss
B) may have missed
C) had to miss
D) should have missed
40. I walked to school this morning, but I _____ a bus.
A) didn’t need to take
B) had better take
C) might take
D) could have taken
41. The flower is dead. Maybe I _____ it more water.
A) might give
B) needed to give
C) should have given
D) ought to have been given
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42. These flowers _____ twice a week, but I always forget to water them.
A) ought to water
B) ought to have been watered
C) should be watered
D) needn’t have been watered
43. Why don’t you buy a lottery ticket. You _____ a large prize.
A) might win
B) might have won
C) could have won
D) must have won
44. Why did you take such a risk? You _____ died!
A) could
B) must be
C) might have
D) may be
45. We _____ our towels because we knew the hotel would provide
some.
A) didn’t need to pack
B) needn’t pack
C) don’t have to pack
D) needn’t have been packed
46. It was very cold in the morning. You _____ your sweater.
A) could wear
B) need to wear
C) should have worn
D) might wear
47. “I was supposed to call her at seven.” means: _____.
A) I called her at seven
B) I was called by her at seven
C) I could call her at seven.
D) I should have called her at seven
48. You _____ for me; I could have found the way all right.
A) needn’t have waited
B) could have waited
C) don’t have to wait
D) didn’t need to wait
49. Janet _____ some problem. She keeps crying.
A) must have had
B) must have
C) needs to have
D) may have had
50. The lights have gone out. _____.
A) A fuse might blow
B) A fuse could blow
C) A fuse must have blown
D) A fuse will have blown
51. I _____ to the butcher’s on the way home, but I forgot.
A) need to go
B) ought to have gone
C) must have gone
D) should go
52. She _____ about the time. Her friends were also late.
A) needn’t worry
B) won’t need to worry
C) doesn’t need to worry
D) needn’t have worried
53. The plane _____ already-it’s not due to go until 9.55.
A) must not leave
B) needn’t have left
C) can’t leave
D) can’t have left
54. A: Is it Sunday? All the shops are closed.
B: Well, if all the shops are closed, it _____ Sunday.
A) can’t be
B) might have been
C) must be
D) must have been
55. A: You bought the tickets, didn’t you?
B: No. I _____, but I didn’t have enough money.
A) couldn’t
B) ought to have been
C) was supposed to
D) must have
56. The boy _____ walk again soon after he had had an operation.
A) can
B) is able to
C) might
D) was able to
57. He was crying just a moment ago. He _____ singing already.
A) is not able to
B) must be
C) must not
D) can’t be
58. George is reading a Spanish newspaper. He _____ Spanish.
A) is to know
B) must know
C) had to know
D) need to know
59. No wonder you always look pale. You _____ get more fresh air.
A) will need
B) ought to
C) had to
D) must have
60. To keep fit and stay healthy, you _____ enough of the right kinds of
exercise.
A) have to take
B) used to take
C) might have taken
D) ought to have taken
61. Transport systems _____ likely to change in the future. One probable
difference is that there _____ more electric vehicles.
A) is / will be
B) will / are
C) are / will be
D) will / would be
62. If you want antibiotics, you _____ to ask the doctor for a prescription.
A) must
B) had better
C) will have
D) should
63. “You weren’t supposed to do that.” means: _____.
A) You should do that, but you don’t.
B) You should have done it, but you didn’t.
C) You shouldn’t have done it.
D) You shouldn’t do that, but you do.
64. The wound has healed now. You _____ that bandage any longer.
A) needn’t have worn
B) didn’t need to wear
C) don’t have to wear
D) didn’t have to wear
65. You _____ this to Kate, or she’ll get upset.
A) needn’t tell
B) shouldn’t have told
C) mustn’t have told
D) mustn’t tell
66. A: His office is empty. He must have gone home.
B: But his briefcase is here. He _____ home.
A) might not go
B) can’t have gone
C) ought not to go
D) could have gone
67. He _____ with us if he doesn’t want to.
A) needs to come
B) needn’t have come
C) didn’t need to come
D) needn’t come
68. The package _____ to the wrong address.
A) must have been sent
B) ought to be sent
C) could have sent
D) might have sent
69. Since you have been working for hours, you _____ tired.
A) could be
B) can’t be
C) must have been
D) might have been
70. We _____ or we’ll be late,
A) had better hurry
B) didn’t need to hurry
C) had to hurry
D) needn’t have hurried
71. The car broke down, and we _____ have it towed to a service station.
A) have to
B) had to
C) should
D) ought to
72. No one likes _____ work at the weekend.
A) has to
B) had to
C) will have to
D) having to
73. It is very difficult choice to _____ make.
A) have to
B) having to
C) had to
D) must
74. You _____ to see a doctor. You’re perfectly healthy.
A) mustn’t
B) don’t need
C) may not
D) shouldn’t
75. Alcohol _____ be bad for his health, but it is for me.
A) must not
B) didn’t need to
C) doesn’t have to
D) may not
76. Children under twelve _____ travel free of charge.
A) can
B) is able to
C) can not be
D) must be
77. Father is mending the car. After that we _____ to go for a drive.
A) can
B) might
C) may
D) will be able
78. It is very important to me, and I really_____ be late.
A) might not
B) ought not
C) don’t have to D) mustn’t
79. We _____ write an essay on the book after we’d read it.
A) had to
B) have to
C) will have to
D) must
80. The sky _____ seen because of the pollution.
A) can not
B) can’t be
C) might be
D) must be
81. I_____ sorry if she had left.
A) will be
B) would’ve been
C) would be
D) had been
82. Robert is a millionaire’s son. He _____ never_____ worry about
anything in life.
A) is / has to
B) had / had to
C) has / had to
D) doesn’t / have to
83. You’d better not try to bribe him. He _____ you to the police.
A) could report
B) might have reported
C) needs to report
D) could have reported
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84. I wish you’d told me they were on the phone. I _____ all the way to
their house.
A) didn’t have to go
B) didn’t need to go
C) needn’t go
D) needn’t have gone
85. If only you’d mentioned that your friend played tennis. We _____ a
game of doubles.
A) can have
B) could have had
C) might have
D) could have
86. If my car _____ stuck in a traffic jam, I’d be very angry, but I _____
my horn.
A) is / won’t bang
B) was / don’t bang
C) were / won’t bang
D) were / wouldn’t bang
87. I wouldn’t buy it unless I _____ it.
A) can’t afford
B) could have afforded
C) could afford
D) couldn’t afford
88. A: Williams. Jack Williams.
B: Sorry. I _____ the wrong number.
A) must dial
B) must have dialed
C) might dial
D) might have been dialed
89. A: He was driving on the right in Cyprus when he crashed.
B: He _____ on the left.
A) had to be driving
B) could be driving
C) ought to have been driving
D) shouldn’t have been driving
90. A: The attendant was smoking near the petrol pump.
B: He _____ smoking there.
A) shouldn’t be
B) ought not to be
C) wouldn’t be
D) shouldn’t have been
91. You say you saw him sitting in the canteen today. He _____ sitting
there. He has been in hospital for two days.
A) couldn’t have been
B) must not be
C) can not be
D) might have been
92. A: Look at the magician. He is sawing that woman in half!
B: He _____ sawing her in half. It _____ a trick.
A) mustn’t be / might be
B) can not be / must be
C) ought not to be / can be
D) must be / might be
93. A: His brother won the marathon last year.
B: He _____ very fast.
A) might have been
B) must be
C) may have been
D) might be
94. A: How on earth did the thief get in?
B: He _____ a window.
A) is able to break
B) might have been broken
C) could have broken
D) had to break
95. I wish he _____ a little more tactful!
A) must be
B) would be
C) will be
D) might be
96. The Government recommended that the housing problem _____
speeded up.
A) would be
B) must be
C) is to be
D) should be
97. A: Surely he has woken up.
B: Well, I can hear snoring coming from his room.
A: He _____ then.
A) can’t wake up
B) might not wake up
C) must have woken up
D) can not have woken up
98. You cannot wash these curtains. They _____.
A) to be dry-cleaned
B) must have been dry-cleaned
C) have been dry-cleaned
D) have to be dry-cleaned
99. The reports _____ by four o’clock because the manager is going to
sign them.
A) must be finished
B) must finish
C) should have been finished
D) had to be finished
100. I _____ very hard but I do now.
A) don’t need to work
B) don’t have to work
C) didn’t have to work
D) should have worked
101. George King ___ filter-tipped cigarettes, but now he smokes cigars.
A) is used to smoking
B) was used to smoke
C) is accustomed to smoking
D) was accustomed to smoking
102. “It isn’t necessary for us to leave soon.” means: _____.
A) We needn’t have left soon.
B) We didn’t need to leave soon.
C) We don’t need to leave soon
D) We have to leave soon
103. A: I went out last night, and my cold got worse.
B: You _____ at home.
A) must stay
B) had better stay
C) ought to stay
D) should have stayed
104. A: The Chinese described flying machines.
B: They _____ tremendous imaginations.
A) could have
B) must have
C) must have had
D) need to have
105. A: Do you think they’ll have my size?
B: They _____ have your size.
A) are used to
B) should
C) has to
D) will have to
106. If you worked in industry, you _____ the value of money.
A) had to know
B) would know
C) should have known
D) might have known
107. His life _____ if he had worn his seat belt.
A) would be saved
B) might have saved
C) could have been saved
D) may be saved
108. I _____ go out than be stuck in bed.
A) had better
B) should
C) have to
D) would rather
109. I _____ to learn English fluently.
A) must
B) have got
C) should
D) would rather
110. A: Is he going to have his operation this month?
B: Well, he _____ have had it this month, but now he is going to
have it next month.
A) was to
B) will
C) used to
D) needs to
111. A: _____ Barcelona _____ Real Madrid last night?
B: Yes, it could. It has got more skillful players.
A) could / beat
B) could / have been beaten
C) could / have beaten
D) could / be beaten by
112. I can’t find my keys. I have a feeling I _____ them in the library.
A) might leave
B) must have left
C) could leave
D) should have left
113. My car has been making a strange noise lately. I _____ it to the
garage and get it seen to.
A) had to take
B) shall have to take
C) should have taken
D) was to have taken
114. Joan suggested that they _____ all go for a walk in the afternoon -
provided it didn’t keep on raining.
A) would
B) could
C) should
D) might
115. You say I _____ a screwdriver. What _____ I _____?
A) could have used / should / have used
B) shouldn’t have used / should / have used
C) might not use / should / be used
D) mustn’t use / could / have used
116. He was so unsure of himself that he ______ even buy a box of
chocolates without consulting his mother.
A) wouldn’t
B) won’t
C) can’t
D) might not have
117. Before his illness he _____ anything but now he _____ very careful
with his diet.
A) could eat / can be
B) must have eaten / had to be
C) could eat / has to be
D) couldn’t eat / has to be
118. Powerful though they were, they never _____ to challenge the
authority of the King.
A) will have
B) dared
C) would have
D) could’ve been
119. If those two people _____ leave, the Whole firm would probably
collapse.
A) must
B) are to
C) were to
D) had to
120. We _____ be late for work. Our boss is very particular about time-
keeping.
A) wouldn’t B) weren’t to
C) daren’t
D) didn’t used to
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prepositions
Choose the best answer.
1.
Are you afraid ______ exams?
A) at
B) from
C) on
D) of
2.
My friend and I always go to school ______ the bus.
A) by
B) on
C) in
D) at
3.
He tried to open the tin ______ a knife.
A) with
B) by
C) from
D) out of
4.
His office is ______ the second floor of the building.
A) at
B) in
C) of
D) on
5.
Mike is sitting ______ the desk ______ front of the door.
A) at / in
B) in / on
C) on / on
D) at / at
6.
Listen! I think there is someone ______ the front door.
A) on
B) at
C) in
D) with
7.
There’s a paper ______ the floor. Please put it ______ the wastebasket.
A) at / into
B) on / at
C) on / in
D) over / at
8.
There was a storm ______ the night, it rained _____ three or four
hours.
A) at / in
B) during / for
C) in / since
D) during / at
9.
See you ______ Monday morning.
A) under
B) at
C) in
D) on
10. We are giving him a surprise party ______ his birthday.
A) in
B) at
C) with
D) on
11. What’s the price ______ this tie?
A) of
B) at
C) in
D) to
12. We are meeting ______ next Thursday.
A) on
B) _
C) at
D) in
13. They have lived in Spain ______ the second World War.
A) during
B) for
C) since
D) at
14. How do the children get ______ school in the morning?
A) to
B) at
C) off
D)_
15. A dictionary has information ______ words.
A) to
B) about
C) in
D) at
16. The children wore boots to play ______ the snow.
A) at
B) by
C) of
D) in
17. There’s a good restaurant ______ the Bolu road.
A) between
B) in
C) on
D) at
18. We stopped for three-quarters of an hour ______ Heathrow Airport.
A) at
B) in
C) over
D) on
19. Where is your mother? Is she ______ the hairdresser’s again?
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) _
20. Who’s the blonde girl ______ the first raw?
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) over
21. You’ll find the poem ______ page 16.
A) at
B) on
C) in
D) _
22. He lived with Nomads ______ the Sahara desert for two days.
A) over
B) on
C) in
D) of
23. I won’t stay ______ bed; I’ll just lie down ______ the bed for an
hour.
A) in / in
B) at / in
C) at / on
D) in / on
24. I last saw her______ the car park.
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) –
25. He grows corn ______ his farm.
A) over
B) with
C) at
D) on
26. She opened her mouth so the doctor could look ______ her throat.
A) to
B) on
C) at
D) for
27. He will stay here ______ Monday.
A) by
B) till
C) at
D) to
28. You’d better go to London ______ the next plane.
A) at
B) in
C) by
D) on
29. She said hello ______ everyone except me.
A) to
B)_
C) at
D) of
30. She is worried ______ her exams.
A) of
B) about
C) with
D)_
31. Tell us ______ your holiday.
A) _
B) of
C) about
D) with
32. Mr. Collins always talks ______ himself.
A) to
B) with
C) at
D) in
33. Is it possible for me to keep it ______ Tuesday?
A) by
B) at
C) since
D) until
34. Who’s the man ______ the funny hat?
A) in
B) from
C) at
D) to
35. Will you come ______ bus or ______ a late train?
A) by / by
B) on / in
C) by / on
D) in / by
36. I saw an accident ______ my way home.
A) on
B) at
C) in
D) to
37. The doctor gave me a prescription ______ my cough.
A) with
B) to
C) at
D) for
38. I usually stay at home ______ night.
A) on
B) at
C) in
D) over
39. Have you seen the new bridge they’ve built ______ the river?
A) over
B) under
C) between
D) at
40. I’ll call you ______ seven o’clock.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) of
41. Can’t you come ______ your bicycle?
A) in
B) with
C) on
D) by
42. She arrived ______ Friday.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) over
43. We’ll go ______ Marmaris ______ June.
A) _ / in
B) at / on
C) to / on
D) to / in
44. I was born ______ September 9th.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) of
45. John and Mary are talking ______ the telephone.
A)_
B) to
C) on
D) with
46. Classes began ______ last week.
A) in
B) _
C) at
D) on
47. They took my temperature ______ the operation.
A) before
B) by
C) _
D) of
48. Do you take sugar ______ your tea?
A) in
B) on
C) by
D)_
49. I’m afraid ______ falling trees.
A) from
B) of
C) with
D) at
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50. She didn’t get a passing grade ______ her test.
A) on
B) with
C) at
D) of
51. I sometimes listen ______ the radio or watch ______ TV.
A) of / on
B) to / on
C) _ / to
D) to / _
52. I always lie down ______ a swim.
A) by
B) with
C) on
D) after
53. Are they going to stay ______ a tent?
A) in
B) over
C) on
D) of
54. She put a bandage ______ the boy’s cut finger.
A) at
B) to
C) on
D) in
55. He has a pain ______ his leg.
A) on
B) over
C) in
D) at
56. The Prime Minister arrived ______ Tokyo last night.
A) _
B) in
C) at
D) to
57. I couldn’t get ______ school in time.
A) to
B) at
C) _
D) in
58. The student apologized ______ being late.
A) to
B) at
C) of
D) for
59. Ann stirred her coffee ______ a spoon.
A) with
B) by
C) in
D) to
60. Petrol is sold ______ the liter.
A) by
B) from
C) at
D) on
61. What time does this train get ______ Liverpool?
A) __
B) to
C) at
D) for
62. Sorry, I didn’t phone you last night. I was ______ the theatre.
A) on
B) in
C) at
D) over
63. Where do you come ______?
A) from
B) -
C) of
D) in
64. We stayed ______ the Heathrow Hotel.
A) on
B) into
C) at
D) to
65. I waited ______ the bus-stop for ten minutes.
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) for
66. I’m not very good ______ mathematics.
A) of
B) on
C) in
D) at
67. What are you interested ______?
A) in
B) of
C) on
D) over
68. Please put your homework ______ my desk.
A) at
B) to
C) on
D) with
69. He’s lived ______ that street for many years.
A) of
B) on
C) at
D) to
70. It takes about five minutes to walk ______ the bridge.
A) over
B) to
C) at
D) till
71. I took the train ______ Dover to Ostend.
A) by
B) on
C) of
D) from
72. David was very busy ______ the afternoon.
A) with
B) on
C) at
D) in
73. Toshio is ______ Japan. He isn’t American.
A) of
B) in
C) at
D) from
74. Bob ran 100 meters ______ 11 seconds.
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) with
75. They arrived ______ plane.
A) by
B) on
C) with
D) on
76. A: Did they come ______ bus?
B: No, they came ______ foot.
A) on / on
B) by / on
C) with / by
D) by / with
77. Switch ______ a light. It’s getting dark.
A) of
B) off
C) out
D) on
78. What was the temperature ______ Ankara yesterday?
A) at
B) of
C) in
D) off
79. I look forward ______ meeting you next month.
A) at
B) for
C) with
D) to
80. “You can’t come in ______ a ticket,” the man told us.
A) without
B) through
C) by
D) with
81. I get up ______ six o’clock ______ Tuesdays.
A) at / on
B) at / in
C) about / at
D) around / in
82. My father takes a nap ______ dinner.
A) with
B) after
C) on
D) at
83. When people go ______ a picnic they always eat a lot.
A) _
B) on
C) to
D) eat
84. Boys and girls go ______ dancing.
A) to
B) at
C) __
D) with
85. When do you take ______ your wrist watch?
A) off
B) on
C) out
D) of
86. I’ll phone ______ you tomorrow.
A) to
B) at
C) on
D) __
87. Our village lies ______ two high mountains.
A) among
B) over
C) in
D) between
88. You may write ______ a pen or ______ a pencil.
A) with / by
B) with / with
C) in / in
D) by / by
89. I woke up ______ five o’clock ______ the morning.
A) in / in
B) at / on
C) at / in
D) at / at
90. The weather is pleasant here ______ the spring.
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) as
91. His birthday is ______ August 20.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) from
92. They met ______ Istanbul ______ 1989.
A) at / at
B) to / in
C) at / in
D) in / in
93. We are leaving for Paris ______ Sunday.
A) on
B) in
C) at
D) from
94. The plane will stay on the runway ______ five minutes.
A) at
B) on
C) in
D) for
95. Get ______ the bus. It is about to go.
A) over
B) for
C) on
D) at
96. Are you going to study ______ the afternoon or ______ night?
A) on / on
B) in / in
C) in / at
D) at / in
97. We had a wonderful time at the party ______ Saturday night.
A) on
B) in
C) at
D) by
98. Fuel is a source ______ energy.
A) of
B) for
C) over
D) in
99. George fell ______ a wall and broke his leg.
A) of
B) by
C) off
D) up
100. ______ the future, people will be living on pills.
A) In
B) On
C) By
D) At
101. They lived in Ankara ______ 1990 ______ 1993.
A) in / to
B) from / till
C) until / to
D) from / by
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102. We have been living in Ankara ______ ten years.
A) for
B) since
C) in
D) until
103. The bridge will be finished ______ two months’ time.
A) by
B) for
C) since
D) in
104. I’ll be home ______ 7 o’clock.
A) by
B) in
C) on
D) since
105. Don’t hurry. The train won’t leave ______ 5.50.
A) by
B) in
C) until
D) for
106. I’ve been in this class ______ the beginning of the semester.
A) for
B) since
C) until
D) at
107. They live ______ West End Avenue.
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) along
108. Mr. Lee works ______ 66 Moon Fleet Street.
A) at
B) in
C) to
D) on
109. He sat ______ the back of the car.
A) behind
B) at
C) in
D) on
110. How did you enjoy your vacation ______ Europe last summer?
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) by
111. There are national parks ______ some parts of the country.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) over
112. Tokyo is the most crowded city ______ the world.
A) on
B) at
C) in
D) upon
113. Turn left ______ the corner. The shop is ______ the left side.
A) on / at
B) in / to
C) at / on
D) in / at
114. Don’t walk ______ the street! Walk here______ the sidewalk.
A) in / on
B) on / at
C) at / on
D) in / to
115. I’m going to meet my friends ______ Taksim square tonight.
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) over
116. We arrived ______ Leeds at midnight.
A) at
B) to
C) in
D) on
117. We couldn’t arrive ______ the airport in time.
A) at
B) to
C) in
D) on
118. A lot of planes go ______ the city.
A) on
B) through
C) over
D) along
119. There were no planes ______ the past.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) over
120. We waited ______ you ______ 11 p.m.
A) at / to
B) for / until
C) for / to
D) with / since
121. Is there a fridge ______ your kitchen?
A) at
B) on
C) over
D) in
122. I’m still waiting ______ the Blue Train.
A) to
B) of
C) for
D) at
123. Marie Curie was born ______ Warsaw.
A) on
B) at
C) in
D) from
124. He died in 1990 ______ a car accident.
A) on
B) of
C) after
D) before
125. Who is that pretty young girl ______ the short blue skirt?
A) _
B) with
C) in
D) on
126. She writes ______ her parents every week.
A) at
B) to
C) _
D) for
127. She has been ______ the USA ______ three years.
A) in / since
B) at / for
C) on / for
D) in / for
128. What kind ______ music do you like?
A) _
B) in
C) of
D) on
129. How do you get ______ home to your school?
A) at
B) to
C) into
D) from
130. The earth goes ______ the sun.
A) round
B) over
C) on
D) to
131. Who was the first man ______ the moon?
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) of
132. Galileo was also interested ______ astronomy.
A) at
B) _
C) on
D) in
133. That is very nice ______ you.
A) of
B) in
C) at
D) off
134. Let me help you ______ your cleaning,
A) with
B) at
C) on
D) in
135. Shevchenko was born ______ Ukraine.
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) from
136. There is a bus station directly ______ the entrance.
A) beside
B) opposite
C) on
D) of
137. He lives ______ number five.
A) at
B) on
C) of
D) in
138. Can you get the eggs ______ the fridge, please?
A) out
B) out of
C) over
D) off
139. The glass fell ______ the table and broke.
A) out
B) out of
C) off
D) over
140. Someone is waiting ______ the library.
A) through
B) on
C) out of
D) outside
141. I’m waiting ______ the Paris plane.
A) at
B) after
C) for
D) before
142. Would you like to come ______ us?
A) with
B) from
C) by
D) at
143. Are you ______ or against Nuclear Power?
A) on
B) for
C) in
D) near
144. Can I come in with my dirty shoes ______?
A) with
B) on
C) in
D) off
145. I like sitting ______ the sun.
A) on
B) at
C) in
D) of
146. Have you ever flown ______ the Alps?
A) over
B) out of
C) on
D) up
147. The teacher is standing ______ the board.
A) on
B) in
C) of
D) at
148. Are you short ______ breath?
A) from
B) at
C) off
D) of
149. Do you suffer ______ heartburn?
A) of
B) on
C) from
D) at
150. In which part ______ the head do you get the pain?
A) on
B) of
C) in
D) over
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INTERMEDIATE
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
10
prepositions
Choose the best answer.
1.
Wreckage from the plane was scattered _____ a wide area.
A) over
B) from
C) on
D) at
2.
The toilet is straight____ that door, then___ the stairs on the left.
A) through / up
B) opposite / from
C) next to / over
D) across / down
3.
He makes reading-lamps _____ old wine bottles.
A) with
B) by
C) out of
D) of
4.
He began his career twenty years ago_____ a doctor.
A) like
B) as
C) of
D) such as
5.
She sighed _____ relief.
A) with
B) on
C) of
D) at
6.
The chairman is opposed _____ giving the affair any publicity.
A) to
B) at
C) by
D) with
7.
He shared his property _____ his daughter and his sister.
A) among
B) between
C) amongst
D) within
8.
She was standing laughing _____ a crowd of fans.
A) among
B) between
C) within
D) next to
9.
She got married _____ her childhood sweetheart.
A) _
B) with
C) at
D) to
10. Will you marry _____ me?
A) _
B) with
C) to
D) at
11. I dreamt _____ you last night.
A) with
B) of
C) about
D) for
12. Sometimes I dream _____ running away to a farm.
A) _
B) about
C) of
D) on
13. She always dresses _____ green.
A) on
B) in
C) of
D) _
14. I was in hospital _____ two weeks _____ the semester.
A) for / during B) for / for
C) since / in
D) since / during
15. Turkey has entered _____ a new trade agreement with Germany.
A) to
B) with
C) _
D) into
16. When I entered _____ the room everybody was speaking loudly.
A) _
B) into
C) to
D) in
17. Let’s go _____ skiing next weekend.
A) for
B) to
C) _
D) into
18. This is the solution _____ all problems.
A) of
B) by
C) with
D) to
19. The country is rich _____ natural resources.
A) for
B) by
C) with
D) in
20. You can borrow my dictionary, but I must have it back _____ Monday.
A) by
B) until
C) till
D) to
21. If you are _____ the North Pole, every direction is south.
A) against
B) in
C) on
D) at
22. It would have been nice to live _____ the eighteenth century.
A) in
B) at
C) under
D) on
23. My suit is a little too long _____ the arms.
A) of
B) at
C) over
D) in
24. I last saw her _____ the car park.
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) over
25. I kissed her_____ both cheeks.
A) by
B) in
C) at
D) on
26. He hit me _____ the eye.
A) by
B) in
C) on
D) at
27. He was wounded _____ the shoulder.
A) by
B) in
C) on
D) at
28. They moved the chair because It was _____ their way.
A) at
B) on
C) off
D) in
29. We drove about _____ taxis all day.
A) by
B) in
C) on
D) with
30. _____ a nine-month follow-up, not a single case of chicken pox
occurred in the vaccinated group.
A) By
B) Until
C) During
D) As
31. They may have come _____ an earlier train.
A) on
B) by
C) with
D) in
32. This wardrobe was made _____ my father. He made it _____ some
old packing cases _____ a few simple tools.
A) by / from / by
B) by / with / with
C) by / of / by
D) by / out of / with
33. The safe had been blown open _____ dynamite.
A) with
B) by
C) at
D) on
34. The situation had occurred _____ a misunderstanding.
A) for
B) of
C) with
D) because of
35. The police accused him _____ going through a red light.
A) of
B) for
C) in
D) through
36. They are very similar. I often mistake one _____ the other.
A) through
B) of
C) with
D) for
37. He suffers rather badly _____ migraines.
A) of
B) from
C) for
D) as
38. Our TV isn’t working. A repairer is coming to see _____ it today.
A) for
B) through
C) like
D) -
39. Animals are not completely devoid _____ intelligence.
A) on
B) in
C) of
D) without
40. The teacher was disappointed _____ the work of the class.
A) at
B) on
C) for
D) with
41. Divide 16 _____ 4. 4 is the square root _____ 16.
A) by / of
B) with / for
C) with / by
D) by / for
42. Write these exercises either _____ ink _____ pencil.
A) with / with
B) in / in
C) by / by
D) of / of
43. Bill was too ill to travel _____ a doctor or a nurse.
A) with
B) without
C) by
D) against
44. _____ Denmark, teachers are _____ the best-paid workers.
A) At / between
B) In / among
C) In / between
D) In / in
45. Many countries today are suffering _____ lack of food, and
unfortunately some people have to do _____ food several days.
A) from / without
B) of / on
C) of / with
D) with / without
46. If _____ smoking cigarettes, more people smoked a pipe, they would
be more likely to go through the day _____ eating.
A) without / for
B) for / without
C) on / without
D) instead of / without
47. There is an interesting article ____ pensions ____ today’s newspaper.
A) of / in
B) on / in
C) on / at
D) with / on
48. He became addicted _____ drugs and went from worse _____ worse.
A) on / to
B) with / by
C) to / to
D) at / by
49. Flu and measles are both caused _____ a virus.
A) by
B) with
C) for
D) on
50. I reminded her _____ her promise.
A) by
B) with
C) from
D) of
51. He recovered _____ his illness only last week.
A) on
B) up
C) over
D) from
52. He is longing _____ the day when he will be able to earn his own
living.
A) with
B) for
C) at
D) against
53. The boy who got full marks was suspected _____ cheating.
A) by
B) from
C) of
D) for
54. She complained _____ pains in her back.
A) by
B) with
C) over
D) about
55. _____ her fine clothes, everyone knows how poor she is.
A) For all
B) Due to
C) Because of
D) In spite of
56. _____ the day he read the article on lung cancer _____ the day he
died, he didn’t touch another cigarette.
A) On / to
B) From / till
C) From / on
D) In / until
57. I’m very obliged _____ her helping me to get that job.
A) of
B) to
C) for
D) by
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58. This year there has been an increase _____ the number of books sold.
A) on
B) for
C) in
D) at
59. The government imposed a new tax _____ luxuries.
A) of
B) in
C) over
D) on
60. His efforts resulted _____ success.
A) in
B) for
C) from
D) with
61. His illness resulted _____ bad food.
A) in
B) from
C) with
D) for
62. The cost of living has been high _____ June.
A) from
B) for
C) since
D) on
63. Wrap your scarf _____ your neck to keep warm.
A) of
B) with
C) at
D) around
64. Each coat in the store has a tag _____ its price on it.
A) with
B) of
C) at
D) by
65. His illness was _____ bad food.
A) due to
B) by
C) against
D) as
66. Clouds formed _____ a rapid fall in the temperature.
A) due to
B) as
C) because of
D) for
67. The formation of clouds was _____ a rapid fall in the temperature.
A) because
B) due to
C) like
D) from
68. Almost everyone _____ the city was vaccinated _____ cholera.
A) on / for
B) at / against
C) in / against
D) in / from
69. We show other people that we are happy _____ smiling.
A) with
B) by
C) at
D) in
70. _____ the company’s high profits this year, the employees did not
receive a bonus.
A) Because of
B) Due to
C) As
D) In spite of
71. She remarried _____ the sake of her children.
A) for
B) at
C) with
D) from
72. He could swim _____ the age of five.
A) on
B) at
C) in
D) _
73. She was _____ the point of leaving when I arrived.
A) with
B) in
C) at
D) on
74. The car had been left _____ the side of the road.
A) on
B) with
C) at
D) in
75. He’s sitting _____ the front of the car.
A) at
B) on
C) over
D) in
76. They found it_____ the bottom of the sea.
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) upon
77. She’s genius _____ telling the wrong thing _____ the wrong time.
A) in / at
B) for / on
C) at / at
D) at / on
78. What’s more important _____ you, independence or security?
A) of
B) to
C) with
D) for
79. The importance ____ washing one’s hands is that it prevents infection.
A) of
B) to
C) for
D) off
80. He’s rather tall _____ his age, and looks older than he is.
A) as
B) to
C) for
D) in
81. He spends hours _____ a time _____ the countryside looking _____
rare birds and flowers.
A) at / at / at
B) at / in / for
C) at / in / after D) on / in / for
82. I’m very keen ___ bread usually, but I’m very fond ___ home bread.
A) at / of
B) in / at
C) on / at
D) on / of
83. It’s supposed to be good _____ the nerves and sleeplessness.
A) to
B) at
C) for
D) in
84. He got used _____ funny customs, living _____ the country.
A) to / in
B) of / in
C) in / at
D) for / in
85. I object _____ being treated as a fool.
A) of
B) to
C) at
D) in
86. She’s not used _____ being alone.
A) at
B) to
C) of
D) by
87. Consumed _____ excess, alcohol is a leading contributor _____
premature death, fatal accidents and suicide.
A) for / to
B) of / for
C) in / of
D) in / to
88. I can’t think _____ the name, but it’s _____ the tip of my tongue.
A) on / on
B) about / at
C) of / on
D) of / at
89. What can you buy _____ a half dollar?
A) for
B) at
C) with
D) by
90. What do you do when you run _____ petrol?
A) off
B) with
C) out of
D) without
91. We are not yet _____ danger.
A) out of
B) with
C) over
D) up
92. We must write our letters _____ ink.
A) at
B) by
C) in
D) with
93. How can you send a message faster than _____ letter?
A) at
B) with
C) on
D) by
94. We always review _____ taking an exam.
A) before
B) since
C) with
D) to
95. She depended _____ their meeting her _____ the airport.
A) for / at
B) on / at
C) at / at
D) in / on
96. The museum will be open _____ half past eight _____ five o’clock.
A) at / to
B) from / till
C) till / at
D) of / until
97. Our ideas differ _____ those _____ grandparents.
A) from / of
B) of / from
C) as / with
D) with / as
98. He kept on working _____ his illness.
A) according to
B) due to
C) in spite of
D) on account of
99. _____ his poor grades, their son had trouble getting into university.
A) On account of
B) In spite of
C) Despite
D) According to
100. As the boxer realized he was getting _____ the end of the round he
started to relax.
A) ahead of
B) at
C) away from
D) towards
101. Did you hear about the architect who designed a three-story house
_____ any stairs?
A) off
B) without
C) instead of
D) in spite of
102. Break this chocolate _____ pieces and share it _____ all the children.
A) to / among
B) into / among
C) into / between
D) off / to
103. If you’re _____ trouble, you ought to confide _____ someone and
ask _____ advice.
A) at
/
to
/
for
B) in
/
in
/
for
C) in
/
with
/
of
D) on
/
in
/
for
104. She’s struggling _____ difficulties.
A) on
B) of
C) at
D) under
105. He lives _____ a village _____ the hills.
A) in
/
beneath B) at
/
under
C) on
/
in
D) below
/
with
106. He has difficulties _____ paying his taxes.
A) at
B) by
C) over
D) for
107. I can’t get my needle _____ this thick cloth.
A) to
B) at
C) on
D) through
108. I was walking _____ the hospital with a friend when it happened.
A) for
B) among
C) past
D) beneath
109. Will you please send _____ Jack? I want to talk to him.
A) for
B) to
C) with
D) after
110. I’m afraid we can’t agree _____ each other _____ anything.
A) to / on
B) with / on
C) in / with
D) with / for
111. Common politeness is all I ask _____ you _____ return _____ mine.
A) of / in / for
B) from / for / of
C) from / in / to
D) of / to / for
112. He was charged _____ murder and brought _____ trial _____ jury.
A) for / to / in front of
B) at / into / by
C) with / up to / by
D) with / to / through
113. The teacher gave me ninety marks _____ a hundred for literature.
A) from
B) of
C) out of
D) off
114. Who’s the girl _____ blue _____ yellow hair?
A) in / with
B) with / with
C) of / in
D) on / of
115. Don’t play the fool. You should be _____ such childish games _____
your age.
A) on / at
B) above / in
C) above / at
D) below / of
116. The rider fell _____ his horse as it was jumping_____ a stream.
A) from / through
B) off / over
C) out of / on
D) of / from
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117. If you’re sure he’ll be back _____ then, I’ll wait, thank you.
A) until
B) till
C) to
D) by
118. The human body is made _____ a number of different systems.
A) off
B) up of
C) from
D) out of
119. Children _____ sixteen years _____ age are not admitted _____ their
parents.
A) over / with / without
B) at / of / with
C) under / of / without
D) of / at / with
120. Wait _____ eleven o’clock. If your teacher doesn’t come _____ then
you can leave the class.
A) at / by
B) till / at
C) until / by
D) to / till
121. The heart pumps blood _____ the body.
A) by
B) throughout
C) at
D) on
122. Mary thinks that David is _____ love _____ her.
A) in / with
B) on / with
C) in / at
D) at / in
123. Who takes care _____ the office when the manager is away _____
business?
A) in / for
B) of / on
C) at / for
D) of / in
124. I was _____ work when thieves broke _____ our house.
A) in / in
B) at / in
C) on / to
D) at / into
125. _____ his age, he still enjoys jogging.
A) Concerning
B) According to
C) Instead of
D) Despite
126. _____ the weather report, it’s going to be sunny tomorrow.
A) About
B) For
C) Although
D) According to
127. I want to ask your advice _____ one or two questions.
A) considering B) concerning
C) close to
D) depending on
128. _____ the circumstances, this was an important win for them.
A) Considering B) Concerning
C) On top of
D) Over
129. _____ inflation, the general cost of living in Turkey rose by 70% last
year.
A) Except for
B) In spite of
C) Due to
D) Excluding
130. _____ Greenland and Antarctica, the world has 13.15 billion hectares
of land.
A) On
B) Excluding
C) Throughout
D) As of
131. The mines had been closed _____ a geological survey.
A) except for
B) excluding
C) following
D) due to
132. A: Which way do you have to go if you travel_____ air?
B: You go _____ Bahrain
A) on / through
B) by / via
C) by / to
D) by means of / through
133. _____ popular belief, the desert can produce crops.
A) By means of B) As
C) Contrary to
D) Through
134. Different methods are used _____ what results are required.
A) depending on
B) in favor of
C) contrary to
D) following
135. Many incompatible couples stay together_____ their children.
A) in support of
B) for the sake of
C) in favor of
D) contrary to
136. We just can’t agree. Her opinions on this subject are totally____
mine.
A) opposite to
B) for the sake of
C) in support of
D) in favor of
137. _____ the inclusion of the unacceptable clause, the contract was
signed.
A) Despite
B) Under
C) Due to
D) For all
138. I can’t get the top _____ this bottle.
A) off
B) of
C) out of
D) onto
139. _____ receiving bad reviews, the film was a success.
A) Despite
B) Under
C) By
D) For
140. Severe steps will be taken against those responsible ____ their rank.
A) in spite of
B) including
C) irrespective of
D) in favor of
141. We walked along _____ silence.
A) in
B) in spite of
C) without
D) for the sake of
142. They are taught to respect everyone_____ race.
A) regardless of B) regarding
C) pending
D) owing to
143. Mike’s completely cured _____ smoking now.
A) from
B) of
C) with
D) without
144. _____ the first sign of illness, see your doctor.
A) With
B) On
C) In
D) At
145. We are looking forward _____ your visit _____ pleasure.
A) for / with
B) to / in
C) at / by
D) to / with
146. Darwin said that people were related _____ monkeys.
A) to
B) with
C) in
D) of
147. Vitamin D is essential ______ the growth of bones and teeth and is
found _____ fish, liver, oil and milk.
A) to / at
B) of / in
C) on / with
D) for / in
148. They stood _____ silence for a while.
A) on
B) off
C) with
D) in
149. Exposure _____ radiation may result _____ sickness and even death.
A) to / in
B) with / in
C) of / with
D) to / from
150. Robert was _____ a brother to me.
A) as
B) of
C) to
D) like
151. It is always difficult to stand up _____ the opinion of the majority.
A) for
B) to
C) at
D) against
152. _____ a boy, he had been very fond _____ swimming.
A) Like / of
B) As / of
C) At / in
D) In / on
153. They were just _____ the range of the big guns.
A) by
B) beyond
C) below
D) beside
154. We’re on your side. We are all _____ you.
A) for
B) against
C) on
D) by
155. We won _____ two goals _____ nil.
A) by / to
B) with / by
C) with / to
D) by / in
156. Mexico is situated _____ North America.
A) to
B) in
C) at
D) throughout
157. Europe is situated _____ the west of Asia.
A) to
B) in
C) at
D) on
158. The earth is not _____ right angles _____ its path round the sun.
A) in / on
B) at / on
C) at / to
D) in / to
159. Thermostats make use _____ the principle of expansion.
A) up
B) from
C) over
D) of
160. The pressure of a gas varies _____ temperature.
A) from
B) in
C) over
D) of
161. Pressure is _____ inverse proportion _____ volume.
A) in / to
B) at / of
C) in / in
D) on / in
162. We react _____ stress _____ two ways.
A) - / in
B) to / in
C) at / on
D) - / for
163. Heavy drinkers are more prone _____ cirrhosis of the liver.
A) of
B) at
C) with
D) to
164. _____ objections, he came to the meeting.
A) Instead of
B) Despite
C) According to D) Between
165. _____ a 1982 survey, one third of Americans regard alcohol as the
single greatest threat to family life.
A) Because of
B) Instead of
C) Despite
D) According to
166. He was found guilty _____ murder in the second degree.
A) off
B) from
C) by
D) of
167. He was sentenced _____ four years’ imprisonment.
A) -
B) to
C) in
D) at
168. _____ days she remained _____ a deep coma.
A) On / at
B) Since / in
C) For / in
D) For / -
169. There is a growing awareness _____ the link _____ emotions and
backaches.
A) in / among
B) for / in
C) of / between D) of / from
170. Many studies have shown less heart disease _____ groups _____
low blood cholesterol.
A) between / of
B) among / with
C) in / of
D) within / at
171. As long as the bans remained _____ force, Turkey could not claim to
be fully democratic.
A) with
B) at
C) on
D) in
172. The cost of living index rose _____ 70 percent last year.
A) in
B) by
C) to
D) up
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prepositions after adjectives
Choose the best answer.
1.
The runner is anxious ______ his success in the competition.
A) of
B) about
C) at
D) on
2.
Your criticisms are not applicable ______ the subject.
A) with
B) on
C) about
D) to
3.
He looked ashamed ______ his foolishness.
A) at
B) of
C) about
D) with
4.
He was accused ______ theft by the police.
A) on
B) over
C) from
D) of
5.
They felt quite certain ______ their failure.
A) of
B) at
C) about
D) with
6.
His opinions are directly contrary ______ yours.
A) to
B) with
C) about
D) on
7.
She was absorbed ______ an exciting story.
A) with
B) in
C) on
D) of
8.
I was quite astonished ______ his quick reaction.
A) with
B) of
C) at
D) on
9.
Is this proposal acceptable ______ you?
A) by
B) in
C) to
D) from
10. The house was built according ______ the owner’s plan.
A) with
B) to
C) by
D) of
11. We are not well acquainted ______ our neighbors yet.
A) by
B) to
C) of
D) with
12. She is very fond ______ Turkish films.
A) of
B) on
C) in
D) about
13. Bursa is famous ______ silk and peaches.
A) by
B) on
C) with
D) for
14. I am not good ______ languages.
A) on
B) with
C) of
D) at
15. I’m glad ______ the opportunity to repay you for your help.
A) with
B) on
C) of
D) at
16. Never become addicted ______ drugs.
A) to
B) in
C) with
D) by
17. The question was not relevant ______ the subject of the lecture.
A) for
B) to
C) in
D) on
18. I was disgusted ______ the sight of the butcher’s shop.
A) at
B) with
C) on
D) of
19. A child born ______ poverty will always be disadvantaged.
A) with
B) by
C) in
D) about
20. She was born ______ a beautiful mother.
A) of
B) in
C) from
D) by
21. The poor old man has gone blind ______ his left eye.
A) from
B) in
C) on
D) by
22. You are always blind ______ your own faults.
A) in
B) from
C) at
D) to
23. Most men are anxious ______ the advancement of their children.
A) for
B) from
C) on
D) with
24. She is cautious ______ telling secrets.
A) in
B) on
C) of
D) about
25. Are you content ______ the quality of the teaching?
A) with
B) on
C) at
D) by
26. The teacher was angry ______ the student’s conduct.
A) at
B) about
C) with
D) by
27. Are you angry ______ me?
A) at
B) about
C) with
D) by
28. Mary is envious ______ Janet’s beauty.
A) by
B) from
C) of
D) with
29. What do you think inflation is due ______?
A) to
B) from
C) about
D) on
30. I’m familiar ______ your work.
A) on
B) about
C) with
D) to
31. I’m familiar ______ his family.
A) on
B) about
C) to
D) with
32. She was disappointed ______ her exam results.
A) with
B) over
C) on
D) by
33. Your composition is full ______ mistakes.
A) with
B) by
C) about
D) of
34. The film was based ______ a novel by Hemingway.
A) on
B) in
C) over
D) at
35. He stole the car belonging ______ his friend.
A) by
B) to
C) with
D) from
36. His speech was not appropriate ______ the occasion.
A) for
B) on
C) to
D) about
37. I was not aware ______ your intention.
A) of
B) about
C) on
D) in
38. You should always be faithful ______ your promise.
A) on
B) to
C) with
D) over
39. He is a man devoid ______ all fine feelings.
A) from
B) without
C) on
D) of
40. The supply of material is not adequate ______ the needs of the
industry.
A) for
B) to
C) about
D) in
41. I’m very concerned ______ my mother’s illness.
A) in
B) over
C) of
D) for
42. I was startled ______ the loud knock on the door.
A) at
B) on
C) by
D) with
43. Our plans may change subject ______ the weather.
A) over
B) with
C) to
D) at
44. Her ability makes her successful ______ everything she does.
A) on
B) in
C) about
D) at
45. He thinks he is superior ______ us because his father is very rich.
A) to
B) over
C) on
D) from
46. I was very surprised ______ the news of your marriage.
A) by
B) with
C) on
D) at
47. Terry was jealous ______ Tom’s success.
A) of
B) on
C) by
D) at
48. They are innocent ______ the crime.
A) in
B) on
C) of
D) at
49. I’m short ______ money this week. Can you lend me some?
A) without
B) of
C) at
D) on
50. Please don’t be proud ______ your homework. I know you haven’t
done it.
A) of
B) on
C) at
D) about
51. We are quite satisfied ______ the result of the survey so far.
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) with
52. She is married ______ a rich man.
A) with
B) to
C) by
D) of
53. He soon got involved ______ serious difficulties.
A) in
B) with
C) at
D) by
54. She was impatient ______ the arrival of her boyfriend.
A) with
B) at
C) for
D) on
55. The teacher is always impatient ______ slow learners.
A) with
B) at
C) for
D) on
56. I was completely ignorant ______ her intentions.
A) at
B) from
C) by
D) of
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57. What are you interested ______?
A) at
B) on
C) by
D) in
58. He is deeply involved ______ her and feels he must marry her because
everyone expects it.
A) in
B) with
C) about
D) at
59. I’m so tired ______ your complaints.
A) from
B) about
C) of
D) in
60. His courage is worthy ______ the highest praise.
A) of
B) with
C) about
D) at
61. The sum covers the cost inclusive ______ postage.
A) of
B) at
C) with
D) on
62. He was occupied ______ doing his homework.
A) with
B) in
C) at
D) by
63. I was most grateful ______ you for your kindness.
A) with
B) by
C) in
D) to
64. Do you plead guilty ______ stealing the car?
A) to
B) from
C) with
D) of
65. He is occupied ______ the latest report at the moment.
A) with
B) in
C) at
D) by
66. My mother was pregnant ______ me at the time.
A) with
B) by
C) of
D) on
67. You should be thankful ______ her for telling you the truth.
A) for
B) with
C) at
D) to
68. I’m glad to get rid ______ the responsibility.
A) from
B) of
C) with
D) without
69. This chair is made ______ good solid oak.
A) from
B) in
C) with
D) of
70. You are responsible ____ your mother ____ keeping the house tidy.
A) for / to
B) in / for
C) to / for
D) to / from
71. Most people realize that toilet soap is made ______ coal and its by-
products.
A) from
B) by
C) at
D) of
72. George has been cured ______ his cold.
A) with
B) of
C) from
D) against
73. I was annoyed ______ my failure.
A) at
B) with
C) by
D) in
74. She was annoyed ______ you for being impertinent.
A) at
B) with
C) by
D) in
75. Regular exercise is beneficial ______ health.
A) to
B) on
C) with
D) by
76. He is a man apart ______ others.
A) at
B) by
C) from
D) with
77. I’m becoming more and more displeased ______ your laziness.
A) to
B) at
C) with
D) from
78. Mike is quite equal ______ his sister in brain.
A) to
B) at
C) with
D) by
79. It’s wise to be careful ______ one’s health.
A) to
B) by
C) of
D) at
80. She was conscious ______ being admired.
A) to
B) by
C) with
D) of
81. Her exam results are not corresponding ______ her true abilities.
A) with
B) at
C) on
D) to
82. They are confident ______ his parents for money.
A) of
B) from
C) at
D) with
83. He is not dependent ______ his parents for money.
A) of
B) from
C) on
D) with
84. Your conduct was not consistent ______ your usual politeness.
A) with
B) by
C) at
D) on
85. I’m ever so grateful ______ you for help.
A) at
B) to
C) with
D) from
86. He was always attentive ______ my ideas.
A) with
B) to
C) of
D) for
87. He is very generous ______ his money.
A) with
B) of
C) for
D) to
88. The manager was quite agreeable ______ my suggestion.
A) of
B) for
C) with
D) to
89. Sue became very excited ______ receiving a promotion.
A) at
B) to
C) for
D) in
90. This material is inferior ______ the kind we had last year.
A) in
B) to
C) for
D) of
91. Dr. Baker is very good ______ children.
A) by
B) of
C) with
D) from
92. He is capable ______ being an excellent student.
A) of
B) for
C) to
D) with
93. I’m not accustomed ______ being interrupted.
A) of
B) for
C) to
D) with
94. I don’t see why he is so unkind ______ his brother.
A) of
B) at
C) with
D) to
95. He was sick ______ hunger. He hadn’t eaten anything for two days.
A) by
B) at
C) with
D) from
96. China is rich ______ minerals.
A) from
B) in
C) by
D) of
97. I’m not absolutely certain ______ it.
A) with
B) of
C) by
D) in
98. It’s nice ______ you to be concerned ______ me.
A) of / on
B) from / of
C) of / about
D) with / of
99. I hope you don’t think it is rude ______ me to refuse.
A) of
B) with
C) in
D) from
100. I’m not very keen ______ modern music.
A) at
B) in
C) with
D) on
101. I feel confident ______ the future of our country.
A) in
B) at
C) off
D) about
102. They are incapable ______ expressing themselves______ decent
English.
A) in / in
B) of / in
C) at / on
D) of / at
103. These days everybody is aware ______ the dangers of smoking.
A) about
B) of
C) at
D) with
104. My problems are very similar ______ yours.
A) to
B) with
C) for
D) at
105. I can’t stop to talk to you now. I’m a bit short______ time.
A) with
B) at
C) about
D) of
106. The police are responsible ______ maintaining law and order.
A) of
B) about
C) for
D) in
107. I was very impressed______ the lesson he taught.
A) at
B) about
C) by
D) over
108. I was delighted ______ the present you gave me.
A) at
B) with
C) by
D) about
109. She is quite nice but I wouldn’t like to be married ______ her.
A) with
B) to
C) by
D) of
110. Nancy is engaged ______ a friend of mine.
A) with
B) to
C) by
D) on
111. We are virtually immune ______ certain diseases which cause death
elsewhere.
A) with
B) to
C) by
D) on
112. Breathing asbestos-laden air may be hazardous______ health.
A) to
B) for
C) with
D) against
113. Strong winds are expected to make roads hazardous _____ drivers
today.
A) to
B) for
C) due to
D) against
114. I’m interested ______ chess but I’m not very good ______ it.
A) in / at
B) on / at
C) with / on
D) at / at
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UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
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prepositions after verbs
Choose the best answer.
1.
Why did you quarrel _____ your friends _____ such a small matter?
A) at / about
B) with / on
C) with / over
D) against/over
2.
I disagree _____ you.
A) with
B) at
C) to
D) from
3.
He disapproves _____ mothers going out to work.
A) on
B) with
C) by
D) of
4.
I definitely prefer traveling by air _____ traveling by train.
A) by
B) at
C) to
D) in
5.
There is no way we can prevent people _____ talking _____ this
matter.
A) by / over
B) without / on C) from / with
D) from / about
6.
Did you finally succeed _____ convincing them they were wrong?
A) for
B) at
C) in
D) on
7.
The teacher suspected the student _____ cheating on the test.
A) of
B) in
C) about
D) on
8.
You really shouldn’t boast _____ your success _____ other people.
A) with / to
B) of / to
C) about / at
D) over / to
9.
I don’t know why you insist _____ blaming me _____ all my troubles.
A) on / for
B) in / for
C) at / on
D) over / for
10. You shouldn’t rely _____ getting assistance from Frank.
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) about
11. Mr. Green always worries _____ losing his position.
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) about
12. Our boss objects _____ using any different method.
A) of
B) to
C) with
D) over
13. My father doesn’t approve _____ studying late at night.
A) of
B) with
C) on
D) about
14. Forgive me _____ using these pompous words.
A) of
B) for
C) with
D) on
15. Why are you laughing _____ me?
A) of
B) over
C) to
D) at
16. I don’t want to argue _____ you _____ that matter at this time.
A) at / over
B) with / at
C) with / about
D) on / about
17. Terry always depends _____ his brother for assistance.
A) on
B) in
C) at
D) of
18. Mary reminded her boss _____ his appointment the next day.
A) at
B) of
C) on
D) with
19. I am translating this book _____ English _____ Turkish.
A) on / over
B) from / over
C) to / into
D) from / into
20. All of the members objected _____ the chairman’s suggestion.
A) to
B) in
C) about
D) for
21. Aren’t you going to introduce me _____ your friend?
A) with
B) by
C) to
D) at
22. We suspected him _____ stealing the tape recorder.
A) at
B) with
C) of
D) on
23. A : What are you looking _____? B : My pen.
A) about
B) after
C) around
D) for
24. I thought the nurse was looking _____ you.
A) to
B) after
C) into
D) of
25. Police are looking _____ the disappearance of a quantity of uncut
gems.
A) into
B) after
C) on
D) about
26. I look _____ him as a friend.
A) about
B) at
C) over
D) on
27. She had been looking forward _____ leaving the hospital wards for
a holiday in Turkey.
A) to
B) at
C) on
D) over
28. Look _____ this word in the dictionary.
A) at
B) for
C) up
D) into
29. A man in prison longs _____ freedom.
A) at
B) for
C) on
D) about
30. The canteen provides the workers _____ meals.
A) for
B) _
C) on
D) with
31. The canteen provides meals _____ the workers.
A) for
B) to
C)_
D) with
32. A queue of people were waiting _____ the last bus.
A) on
B) at
C) of
D) for
33. They wait _____ you very well in this restaurant.
A) for
B) on
C) at
D) in
34. He is thinking _____ retiring _____ his post several years before the
normal age.
A) of / from
B) about / of
C) of / of
D) of / for
35. The child spends almost all his money _____ chocolate.
A) at
B) over
C) on
D) about
36. People are always mistaking him _____ his twin brother.
A) with
B) for
C) about
D) on
37. Mr. Taylor was operated _____ for a constriction of the intestine.
A) with
B) in
C) at
D) on
38. He had the keys of the city presented _____ him.
A) to
B) in
C) on
D) for
39. In Britain milk is supplied _____ each house in bottles.
A) at
B) to
C) with
D) in
40. The government supplies them _____ the basic necessities.
A) at
B) to
C) with
D) on
41. I entirely agree _____ you; that road is very dangerous.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) with
42. Will you just run _____ the facts again?
A) to
B) with
C) over
D) off
43. Drug abuse brought _____ his death.
A) over
B) up
C) at
D) about
44. He gets _____ 40 cigarettes a day.
A) through
B) off
C) over
D) with
45. He agreed _____ all the proposal we made.
A) with
B) on
C) to
D) at
46. He aimed his gun _____ a policeman, and fired.
A) by
B) to
C) at
D) of
47. People are always accusing me _____ being forgetful.
A) for
B) at
C) of
D) with
48. The condemned man appealed _____ the court for mercy.
A) at
B) by
C) with
D) to
49. Could you run _____ 10 copies of this hand-out, please?
A) at
B) off
C) on
D) out of
50. He has applied _____ the banker _____ a loan.
A) at / for
B) to / for
C) for / for
D) to / on
51. They went _____ sleep for several days.
A) without
B) out of
C) for
D) off
52. I must apologize _____ you _____ not answering your letter at once.
A) from / for
B) at / for
C) from / in
D) to / for
53. I met Mike this morning, he was asking _____ you.
A) about
B) of
C) after
D) to
54. Do not argue _____ a newspaper editor, he can always have the last
word.
A) with
B) at
C) for
D) about
55. He never asked me _____ anything.
A) of
B) after
C) from
D) for
56. I know he is always ready to back _____ his friends.
A) of
B) up
C) from
D) by
57. Don’t expect him to approve _____ your design at once.
A) of
B) at
C) on
D) with
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58. Beware _____ the dog!
A) from
B) about
C) at
D) of
59. The dictionary belongs _____ me.
A) at
B) to
C) from
D) with
60. The two scientists arrived _____ the same conclusion quite
independently.
A) to
B) at
C) on
D) in
61. Moslems believe _____ God.
A) in
B) to
C) at
D) with
62. They blamed Peter _____ the failure.
A) on
B) about
C) with
D) for
63. The police are going to charge him _____ having murdered.
A) by
B) about
C) with
D) on
64. Our next-door neighbor said he’d complain _____ us _____ the police
if we made any more noise.
A) about / to
B) at / by
C) of / with
D) to / of
65. Paralysis has deprived him _____ the use of his right hand.
A) from
B) of
C) out
D) to
66. He did not die _____ hunger or cholera. He died _____ an accident.
A) from / at
B) on / in
C) in / at
D) of / in
67. Some members of parliament voted _____ the proposal.
A) against
B) to
C) in
D) with
68. We all perform, and we all hope _____ approval.
A) about
B) of
C) in
D) for
69. Please excuse me _____ being late.
A) by
B) from
C) for
D) on
70. He feeds his horse _____ corn and beans.
A) on
B) with
C) by
D) from
71. We can call _____ Mary at her office at 10 tomorrow.
A) in
B) off
C) on
D) over
72. He boasted _____ the big fish he had caught.
A) of
B) on
C) with
D) from
73. The teacher explained the principles of nuclear fission ____ the class.
A) at
B) about
C) for
D) to
74. He insisted _____ being paid the full sum.
A) at
B) on
C) with
D) by
75. I introduced Terry _____ Janet, 2 years before they were married.
A) with
B) by
C) to
D) at
76. She would sit for hours listening _____ the songs of the birds.
A) to
B) from
C) at
D) with
77. They all praised her _____ being brave.
A) on
B) upon
C) with
D) for
78. He stood looking _____ the picture for a long time.
A) through
B) for
C) after
D) at
79. If you don’t know what this means, refer _____ the dictionary.
A) at
B) for
C) to
D) with
80. The chance which he had looked ____ was now freely offered to him.
A) for
B) at
C) up
D) about
81. Have you replied _____ her letter?
A) at
B) to
C) for
D) with
82. I am intending to resign _____ the committee.
A) to
B) from
C) at
D) with
83. They knocked him down and robbed him _____ his watch.
A) of
B) from
C) at
D) with
84. I sent _____ the doctor without any delay because my father had
started vomiting blood.
A) from
B) for
C) on
D) to
85. Water pollution, of course, is not new. We’ve worried ____ it for years.
A) from
B) about
C) with
D) of
86. The book speaks _____ the writer’s childhood.
A) of
B) by
C) with
D) to
87. At our next meeting Mr. Mill will be speaking _____ the early
development of surgery.
A) about
B) to
C) with
D) on
88. In the Roman numerals, C stands _____ one hundred.
A) for
B) up
C) at
D) on
89. He really succeeds _____ anything he really puts his mind to.
A) at
B) in
C) on
D) about
90. The ice-cream tasted _____ soap.
A) in
B) of
C) with
D) from
91. The old lady thanked me _____ helping her across the street.
A) with
B) on
C) about
D) for
92. I’ll have to think _____ this before I give you an answer.
A) about
B) on
C) in
D) of
93. We’re thinking _____ going to Spain for our holidays but we’ve not
decided for certain yet.
A) over
B) about
C) on
D) of
94. Whether you vote _____ or against the proposal doesn’t seem to
matter very much.
A) to
B) for
C) on
D) before
95. Worrying _____ your health can make you ill.
A) to
B) of
C) about
D) on
96. He operates _____ the patient in an operating-theatre.
A) at
B) on
C) in
D) of
97. His accident prevented him _____ riding a bike for a year.
A) at
B) on
C) with
D) from
98. Everybody admired him _____ saving the child’s life.
A) at
B) in
C) for
D) upon
99. Nothing can make up _____ his rudeness.
A) for
B) with
C) against
D) by
100. The teacher congratulated all the students _____ passing the exam.
A) on
B) for
C) with
D) by
101. The danger from any radioactive substances depends_____ where
they are located.
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) to
102. He decided to give up sport in order to concentrate _____ his studies.
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) to
103. The policeman charged him _____ driving a car while under the
influence of alcohol.
A) with
B) for
C) of
D) against
104. Government notice on each packet warns the public _____ the
dangers of cigarette smoking.
A) of
B) for
C) about
D) off
105. I always run _____ money at the end of the month.
A) out of
B) off
C) on
D) without
106. Pneumonia may lead _____ death.
A) towards
B) to
C) up to
D) for
107. A shortage of vitamin C result _____ skin infections and stow healing.
A) in
B) from
C) to
D) for
108. The sun appeals _____ both Labor and Conservative supporters.
A) from
B) of
C) to
D) within
109. Don’t turn _____ alcohol to handle pressure.
A) at
B) into
C) to
D) for
110. I rely _____ my wife, my two children and a small but solid group of
friends.
A) at
B) in
C) of
D) on
111. If you do not comply _____ the traffic regulations you will get _____
trouble with the police.
A) with / into
B) at / into
C) at / with
D) on / in
112. I pride myself _____ the fact that I read two or three books a week.
A) in
B) at
C) on
D) for
113. This town reminds me _____ the place where I was born.
A) about
B) of
C) for
D) from
114. Don’t blame me _____ what happened. It wasn’t my fault.
A) for
B) of
C) about
D) at
115. When I was driving home I almost crashed _____ a bus.
A) at
B) in
C) into
D) on to
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gerund - infinitive
Choose the best alternative.
1.
He wants _____ a cold drink.
A) drink
B) to drink
C) drinking
D) drinks
2.
He never _____ by plane.
A) travels
B) to travel
C) traveling
D) travel
3.
Will you _____ off the photocopier?
A) to turn
B) turning
C) turned
D) turn
4.
Would she like _____ to the moon?
A) going
B) go
C) to go
D) goes
5.
Do you like_____ football on TV?
A) watch
B) watched
C) watches
D) watching
6.
We must_____ back the mixer back to the shop. It doesn’t work.
A) taking
B) take
C) took
D) to take
7.
She can _____ German and Italian.
A) speak
B) speaking
C) to speak
D) speaks
8.
Could you _____ more slowly?
A) speaking
B) spoke
C) speak
D) speaks
9.
I hope _____ you soon.
A) to see
B) seeing
C) see
D) saw
10. We’d better _____ to the manager.
A) to talk
B) talking
C) talked
D) talk
11. It takes him an hour _____ to the bank.
A) getting
B) get
C) gets
D) to get
12. I am sorry _____ you.
A) disturbing
B) to disturb
C) disturb
D) disturbed
13. He spoke too quickly for us _____.
A) to understand
B) understand
C) understanding
D) understood
14. He’s not strong enough _____ me.
A) beating
B) beats
C) to beat
D) beaten
15. She is able _____ 100 meters in 9 seconds.
A) running
B) run
C) to run
D) ran
16. It is important _____.
A) to win
B) winning
C) win
D) won
17. A: This problem is too difficult. I can’t solve it.
B: Is it really too difficult for you _____?
A) solving
B) solve
C) to solve
D) solved
18. A: He is a doctor. He looks very young.
B: Yes. He doesn’t look old enough _____ a doctor.
A) being
B) be
C) been
D) to be
19. A: Shall I buy meat or fish?
B: I’ve already told you what _____.
A) to buy
B) buying
C) buy
D) bought
20. A: What are you _____?
B: I’m resting.
A) done
B) do
C) doing
D) to do
21. Thank you for_____ me.
A) helping
B) help
C) to help
D) helped
22. Let’s _____ in the sun.
A) sitting
B) to sit
C) sat
D) sit
23. A: Why do we go to school?
B: _____.
A) To learn
B) Learning
C) Learned
D) Learn
24. Could you _____ me the time?
A) telling
B) to tell
C) tell
D) told
25. There is nothing _____.
A) to do
B) doing
C) did
D) do
26. Have you got anything _____?
A) reading
B) to read
C) read
D) reads
27. She is good at _____.
A) to swim
B) swimming
C) swims
D) swum
28. It takes a long time _____ a foreign language.
A) learning
B) learned
C) learns
D) to learn
29. A: I’ve got a headache. B: Well, why don’t you _____ an aspirin?
A) to take
B) take
C) taken
D) taking
30. Why are you _____ my tea?
A) drinking
B) to drink
C) drunk
D) drink
31. She typed the letters carefully without _____ any mistakes.
A) made
B) to make
C) makes
D) making
32. I haven’t _____ Anna more than five years.
A) seeing
B) seen
C) to see
D) see
33. Why don’t we go and _____ the film at the Moonstar?
A) see
B) seen
C) to see
D) seeing
34. My son wants _____ a manager.
A) been
B) to be
C) be
D) being
35. I’d rather not _____ late for my interview.
A) be
B) to be
C) been
D) being
36. A farmer uses tractors _____ fields with.
A) ploughing B) to plough
C) ploughed
D) ploughs
37. She wants _____ a complaint about the waiter.
A) to make
B) making
C) makes
D) made
38. My father does the _____ himself.
A) ironing
B) irons
C) to iron
D) iron
39. My mother does all the _____.
A) cleaning
B) to clean
C) cleans
D) clean
40. Shall I _____ you a glass of lemonade?
A) making
B) made
C) make
D) to make
41. Do you lie in bed after _____?
A) to wake up
B) waking up
C) woken up
D) wake up
42. Let him _____ that for you.
A) to do
B) do
C) doing
D) does
43. How long has he _____ the manager?
A) been
B) to be
C) being
D) be
44. She is _____ to school by her mother every morning.
A) takes
B) taken
C) to take
D) taking
45. A new factory is _____ here.
A) being built
B) to build
C) build
D) building
46. I’m afraid of _____ mistakes.
A) to make
B) made
C) make
D) making
47. I’m looking forward to _____ you next summer.
A) visit
B) visited
C) visiting
D) visits
48. It is not necessary for him _____ every page.
A) reading
B) read
C) to read
D) reads
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49. I don’t _____ sugar, thank you.
A) take
B) to take
C) taking
D) taken
50. He prefers walking to _____.
A) driving
B) drive
C) drives
D) drove
51. I expect she will _____.
A) comes
B) coming
C) come
D) to come
52. I expect her _____.
A) to come
B) comes
C) coming
D) come
53. Hadn’t we better _____ soon?
A) leaving
B) leave
C) leaves
D) left
54. He usually goes _____ tennis at the weekend.
A) to play
B) playing
C) plays
D) play
55. She can’t stand _____ to rock music.
A) listening
B) to listen
C) listen
D) listens
56. Will you _____ to what I’m saying?
A) listening
B) to listen
C) listen
D) listened
57. Haven’t you _____ your calculator?
A) finding
B) find
C) found
D) to find
58. It is difficult _____ a good hotel, in this town.
A) find
B) to find
C) found
D) finding
59. May I _____ you tomorrow?
A) seeing
B) to see
C) seen
D) see
60. I can see a man _____ towards us.
A) come
B) coming
C) comes
D) to come
61. Terry wants to read, but he hasn’t got a _____ lamp.
A) read
B) to read
C) reading
D) read
62. They don’t have _____ water in their house.
A) running
B) to run
C) run
D) ran
63. Everyone is expected _____ to school.
A) going
B) goes
C) to go
D) gone
64. Turkey is not an oil _____ country.
A) producing
B) to produce
C) produces
D) produced
65. I’ve just eaten a _____ potato.
A) boiling
B) to boil
C) boils
D) boiled
66. She didn’t get a _____ grade on the test.
A) to pass
B) passing
C) passed
D) passes
67. Let her _____ the potatoes.
A) fry
B) fries
C) frying
D) fried
68. We’ll eat the _____ potatoes with salt and pepper.
A) fried
B) frying
C) to fry
D) fry
69. Did somebody _____ the dishes?
A) wash
B) washing
C) to wash
D) washed
70. Yes, I saw the _____ soldiers.
A) wounding
B) wound
C) wounded
D) to wound
71. The boy _____ in the dentist’s chair has got toothache.
A) sitting
B) sat
C) sit
D) sits
72. Everything is _____.
A) changes
B) to change
C) changing
D) change
73. Will you _____ here tomorrow?
A) to be
B) been
C) being
D) be
74. He should give up _____.
A) to smoke
B) smoking
C) smoke
D) smoked
75. He would like _____ after dinner.
A) to rest
B) resting
C) rests
D) rested
76. We are peace _____ people.
A) love
B) loved
C) loving
D) to love
77. He agreed _____ us with our assignment.
A) to help
B) helping
C) helped
D) helps
78. The doctor advised him _____ a little exercise every day.
A) takes
B) taking
C) to take
D) taken
79. She told him not _____ too much noise.
A) making
B) make
C) to make
D) made
80. Do you mind if I _____ you question?
A) asked
B) ask
C) to ask
D) asking
81. The plane has _____ off.
A) taken
B) took
C) taking
D) takes
82. Our house was _____ in 1984.
A) building
B) builds
C) built
D) been built
83. He is too ill _____.
A) moving
B) moves
C) moved
D) to move
84. Does she have _____ up early?
A) gets
B) getting
C) got
D) to get
85. _____ in Ankara is expensive.
A) Don’t live
B) Living
C) Live
D) Lived
86. You must _____ at once.
A) apologize
B) to apologize C) apologizing D) apologized
87. You ought _____ exercise regularly.
A) take
B) to take
C) taking
D) takes
88. The man _____ in that car is my father.
A) sits
B) sit
C) sitting
D) sat
89. She punished the child for _____ lies.
A) telling
B) to tell
C) told
D) tells
90. You can’t live without _____.
A) eat
B) to eat
C) eating
D) eaten
91. They can _____ in now.
A) to come
B) coming
C) came
D) come
92. I saw the bus _____ towards me.
A) to come
B) comes
C) coming
D) come
93. His father was _____ in a car accident.
A) killing
B) kills
C) be killed
D) killed
94. English is an easy language _____.
A) be learned
B) to learn
C) learning
D) learned
95. Could you tell me where _____ off the bus?
A) to get
B) get
C) getting
D) got
96. When I was young I used _____ to school on my bicycle.
A) going
B) to going
C) to go
D) gone
97. This problem is hard _____ because it is very complicated.
A) solving
B) to solve
C) solved
D) be solved
98. I expected Mary _____ me last night but she didn’t.
A) to phone
B) phoning
C) phones
D) phone
99. I’ll never again ask you _____ me.
A) helping
B) help
C) to help
D) helped
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UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
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gerund
-
infinitive
-
participles
-
causative
Choose the best answer.
1.
I felt someone _____ me on the shoulder but when I turned round,
there was no-one there.
A) tapping
B) to tap
C) tapped
D) tap
2.
Look at that old man _____ to cross the road.
A) trying
B) tries
C) to try
D) tried
3.
I can feel something _____ up my leg.
A) crawling
B) crawl
C) to crawl
D) crawls
4.
I won’t waste time _____ to his letter.
A) reply
B) to reply
C) replying
D) to have replied
5.
It’s high time we _____.
A) go
B) to go
C) went
D) going
6.
I’d rather _____ in tonight.
A) stayed
B) stay
C) to stay
D) staying
7.
There is no point in _____ with her.
A) to argue
B) arguing
C) argued
D) to have argued
8.
I think we’d better _____.
A) going
B) to go
C) gone
D) go
9.
Would you care _____ a look at my latest report?
A) having
B) to have
C) have
D) had
10. She seems _____ better today.
A) to be feeling B) feeling
C) feel
D) felt
11. I daren’t _____ out after dark.
A) to go
B) go
C) went
D) going
12. Passengers are forbidden _____ to the driver.
A) to talk
B) talking
C) talk
D) talked
13. A: Won’t you stay? There is a good Japanese film on TV.
B: No thanks, I hate _____ Japanese films.
A) to watching
B) watch
C) watching
D) having watched
14. She is afraid of the dentist, so she always puts off _____ till the last
possible moment.
A) to go
B) going
C) go
D) gone
15. I simply couldn’t resist _____ you to tell you the good news!
A) phoning
B) to phone
C) phone
D) phoned
16. They were expected _____ back by eleven.
A) being
B) been
C) have been
D) to be
17. We’ll get Robert _____ it.
A) delivers
B) delivering
C) to deliver
D) deliver
18. Let’s not waste time _____ about this.
A) argue
B) arguing
C) having argued
D) to have argued
19. I went to the airport _____ to meet her, but she didn’t arrive.
A) to have expected
B) expecting
C) to expect
D) to be expected
20. _____ that I would be late for school,I took a taxi instead of a bus.
A) Thinking
B) Thought
C) To think
D) To be thinking
21. A: Why does your sister bite her nails?
B: She doesn’t enjoy _____ them; she just can’t help _____ it.
A) bite / do
B) biting / to do
C) biting / doing
D) to bite / doing
22. You seem to be _____ problems with your washing machine.
A) have
B) to have
C) have had
D) having
23. Susan _____ the mechanic _____ her car yesterday.
A) had / repair
B) has / to repair
C) had / to repair
D) having / repair
24. Richard is _____ the doctor _____ his chest.
A) to be having / examine
B) to have / to examine
C) having / examine
D) being had / to examine
25. The police are looking for a man with dark hair.
A _____ man is being sought by the police.
A) dark hair
B) dark-haired
C) to have dark hair
D) having dark hair
26. Living in London is expensive. It is expensive _____ in London.
A) to live
B) living
C) to have lived D) lived
27. She left without _____ goodbye.
A) to say
B) said
C) having said
D) saying
28. I can’t forgive Tim’s _____ his promise.
A) to break
B) breaking
C) break
D) broken
29. Will you come _____ with me?
A) to shopping B) to shop
C) shopping
D) shop
30. You must see their newly _____ supermarket.
A) decorating
B) be decorated
C) decorated
D) to be decorated
31. The boy _____ a blue jacket is an excellent tennis player.
A) worn
B) wearing
C) to be worn D) wears
32. The freshly _____ store is clean.
A) has been painted
B) painted
C) painting
D) to paint
33. She is the person whom you should see. She’s the person _____.
A) seeing
B) should be seen
C) ought to see
D) to see
34. The person who was driving the blue truck almost had an accident.
The person _____ the blue truck almost had an accident.
A) to drive
B) to have driven
C) had been driving
D) driving
35. Mr. Hopkins plans on ___ his students ___ the English test tomorrow.
A) to have / take
B) having / take
C) having / to take
D) to have / to take
36. Galileo is supposed _____ the telescope.
A) having invented
B) have invented
C) to have invented
D) to invent
37. She went into the kitchen _____ dinner ready.
A) getting
B) to get
C) get
D) to have got
38. Can you tell me how _____ to the library?
A) getting
B) to get
C) got
D) to have got
39. Do you want _____ something _____ now?
A) having / drinking
B) to have / drinking
C) have / for drink
D) to have / to drink
40. They were waiting _____ what the Premier had to say.
A) to hear
B) heard
C) to have heard D) hear
41. A: Did someone really write those words on the wall?
B: Yes, I actually saw them_____ on the wall.
A) written
B) to write
C) to be written D) writing
42. A: Did they play that song on the radio?
B: Well, I heard it _____ on the radio this morning.
A) play
B) playing
C) played
D) to be played
43. I regret _____ you that you are to be dismissed next month.
A) inform
B) to inform
C) informing
D) having informed
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