Placement test

Underline the correct answer, a), b), c) or d).

14 He hasn't got brothers and sisters.
0I a student of English. a) some b) any
a) are b) is c) the d) a
c) am d) aren’t
15 They went to the beach with some
1 Tim and Sue teachers. friends Sunday.
a) are b) is a) at b) the
c) isn’t d) aren’t c) on d) in

2 This is Sébastien. He's . 16 What your father look like?

a) Japan b) Spain a) is b) do
c) Italy d) French c) are d) does

3 She's from Dublin. She Irish. 17 How many children got?

a) is from b) is a) they’ve b) have they
c) isn’t d) are from c) they d) do they

4 They Welsh. They’re from Scotland. 18 She jeans to work.

a) aren’t b) is a) wears usually b) is usually wearing
c) isn’t d) are c) usually wears d) is wearing usually

5 ’s your first name? 19 two armchairs and a sofa in the living

a) Who b) What room.
c) How d) Where a) It’s b) There are
c) There have d) There’s
6 Those are your books and are mine.
a) these b) this 20 There aren’t wardrobes in the main
c) it d) that bedroom.
a) any b) some
7 I love music but I like TV. c) the d) a
a) do b) does
c) don't d) doesn't 21 You buy shoes in a post office.
a) can to b) can
8 she like sport? c) can’t d) are
a) Do b) Does
c) Is d) Don’t 22 There are a lot of CDs the shelves.
a) in b) between
9 When have lunch? c) on d) above
a) is he b) he’s
c) do he d) does he 23 The cinema is the bank.
a) next b) in front
10 Do you like DVDs? c) opposite d) under
a) watch b) watching
c) watches d) to watching 24 Can I have a of milk, please?
a) bar b) jar
11 They start school at 8.00 in the morning. c) box d) carton
a) to b) at
c) - d) the 25 There is butter in the fridge.
a) one b) some
12 Peter’s name is Michael. c) any d) an
a) brother’s b) sister is
c) brother d) sisters 26 How vegetables do you eat every day?
a) many b) long
13 She’s very friendly but she very quiet. c) more d) much
a) never is b) ’s often
c) often is d) never

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27 He afraid of the dark when he was young.

a) wasn’t b) weren’t 41 What ______ doing at the moment?
c) were d) didn’t a) is he b) does he
c) is d) he’s
28 We born in 1985.
a) is b) were 42 He goes to work train.
c) was d) did a) in b) on
c) by the d) by
29 My birthday is on February .
a) 10rd b) 10st 43 You drive a car in the centre of town. It
c) 10nd d) 10th isn’t allowed.
a) don’t have to b) can
30 they do a lot of sport when they were at c) have to d) can’t
school?
a) Were b) Do 44 You to walk, you can take a bus.
c) Was d) Did a) mustn’t b) have
c) must d) don’t have
31 We to New Zealand when I was six.
a) move b) moves 45 He to move to another country.
c) moved d) moving a) want b) ’d like
c) likes d) goes
32 They a taxi to the airport an hour ago.
a) take b) took 46 I’m learn to cook.
c) are taking d) takes a) go to b) going
c) going to d) go
33 did you last see them?
a) What b) When 47 Don't stay up late or you be tired
c) Who d) Which tomorrow.
a) must b) won’t
34 We went at the weekend. c) should d) ’ll
a) the shops b) to shops
c) shopping d) shops 48 Let’s tennis this afternoon.
a) play b) go
35 Is Chinese food than Thai food? c) to go d) playing
a) best b) more good
c) better d) well 49 I’ve got the flu. I take some medicine.
a) shouldn’t b) might not
36 Today is than yesterday. c) going to d) should
a) cold b) coldest
c) more cold d) colder 50 you spoken to Jenny?
a) Did b) Do
37 He stayed at the hotel in town. c) Have d) Has
a) more expensive b) expensivest
c) expensive d) most expensive 51 does that jacket cost?
a) How often b) How long
38 Can you tell me the to the library? c) How many d) How much
a) road b) way
c) street d) place 52 did you leave your job?
a) Where b) What
39 They ______ their homework now. c) Why d) Which
a) are do b) did
c) are doing d) does 53 They fly to India.
a) didn’t b) doesn’t
40 We walked ten kilometres so we hungry c) haven’t d) has
now.
a) are getting b) get 54 you like a coffee?
c) got d) has got a) Will b) Would
c) Did d) Do

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55 I to go home now. 69 We should avoid in August.

a) ’m wanting b) will want a) travelled b) to travel
c) want d) wanting c) travelling d) to travelling

56 She in Belgium at the moment. 70 He’s studied Spanish last year.

a) living b) ’s lived a) since b) the
c) is living d) lives c) at d) -

57 Nick gets up at 7 o’clock and leaves for 71 I don’t think I get the job. I didn’t answer
work at 8 o’clock. He does this every day from all their questions in the interview very well.
Monday to Friday. a) ’ll b) might
a) always b) never c) won’t d) might not
c) sometimes d) hardly ever
72 She here this weekend.
58 We go shopping month. a) will being b) may to be
a) every a b) once c) won’t to be d) might be
c) every two d) twice a
73 We haven’t seen them years.
59 I’m not keen on . a) at b) since
a) run b) to running c) for d) ages
c) to run d) running
74 How long have you him?
60 What tonight? a) know b) knew
a) they do b) do they do c) knows d) known
c) are they doing d) are they do
75 I wear a uniform to school.
61 Are you the new exhibition at the National a) use to b) didn’t use to
Gallery? c) used d) didn’t used to
a) going to see b) seeing
c) going see d) go to see 76 Did they in Australia?
a) use to live b) used to live
62 laptop is that? Is it Bob’s? c) used live d) used to living
a) Which b) Who
c) What d) Whose 77 She’s moving to Canada she can study
English.
63 I have never a dangerous sport. a) so that b) so to
a) do b) made c) because to d) in order to
c) make d) done
78 I travelled around the world for a
64 he ever flown in a helicopter? year learn about other cultures.
a) Did b) Do a) for b) for to
c) Has d) Have c) to d) in order

65 You be late for school again. 79 He married the girl used to sit next to him
a) mustn’t b) have to at school.
c) must d) can a) who b) which
c) what d) whose
66 You wear a suit. It’s a very formal party.
a) shouldn’t b) have to 80 Children spend hours watching TV.
c) mustn’t d) might a) too many b) not enough
c) very d) too much
67 I dinner when I heard a strange noise.
a) was cook b) did cook 81 I don't have to do the things I enjoy.
c) was cooking d) am doing a) time enough b) enough time
c) too many time d) some time
68 When did she decide married?
a) to get b) got
c) to d) get

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82 Can I try this coat , please?

a) in b) on 95 He me my book would be a great success.
c) to d) up a) told b) said
c) say d) tell
83 It’s beautiful house I've ever seen.
a) most b) more 96 She told me she buy me a new phone.
c) the most d) a most a) don’t b) won’t to
c) ’ll d) ’d
84 There’s more traffic and space to walk in
the streets nowadays. 97 What would they do if they have any
a) more b) less money?
c) least d) bigger a) were b) didn’t
c) won’t d) ’d
85 I think travelling by plane is easier than
travelling by car. 98 I’d do more exercise if I time.
a) more b) most a) have b) ’d have
c) - d) the most c) ’ll have d) had

86 She worked as a teacher in Africa. 99 be possible to reserve a table for tonight?

a) - b) a a) Can I b) Could you
c) an d) the c) Would it d) Will

87 They live in south of France. 100 Could you a good film?

a) - b) a a) say me b) recommend
c) an d) the c) tell me d) advice

88 He to work in his company’s office in 101 When arrive?

Shanghai. a) they did b) did they
a) sent b) was c) have they d) does they
c) was send d) was sent
102 Who all this mess?
89 I that I'm like my father. a) made b) did make
a) ’m told b) told c) are make d) was making
c) was said d) am said
103 He’s French but he in London at the
90 The postman hasn't delivered the parcel . moment.
a) just b) already a) living b) does live
c) yet d) never c) ’s living d) lived

91 My brother passed his exams. 104 What of doing now?

a) just has b) already has a) are you think b) do you think
c) yet d) ’s just c) think you d) are you thinking

92 A lot of people think that when they , 105 I so tired that I went to bed shortly after
they’ll have lots of free time, but often they don’t. dinner.
a) will retire b) retire a) ’m b) had been
c) retired d) won’t retire c) was d) ’ve felt

93 What happen if he doesn't get here in 106 Have you told them the good news ?
time? a) just b) yet
a) will b) it would c) last night d) never
c) will it d) it will
107 Thai food?
94 If you save some money, you to worry any a) Did she ever ate b) Has she ever eaten
more. c) Does she ate d) Have she ever eaten
a) ’ll have b) don’t
c) will d) won’t have

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108 We to work yesterday when we heard

a loud crash behind us. 120 She often sit in the garden after coming
a) was walking b) ’ve walked home from work.
c) were walking d) walked a) use to b) would
c) didn’t use d) often would
109 They realised they to take her address so
they had to go back and get it. 121 Swimming is one of the ways to get fit.
a) ’ve forgot b) ’d forgot a) betterer b) more better
c) ’d forgotten d) were forgot c) most better d) best

110 He there before so he found it very 122 The red shoes were expensive than the
exciting. black ones.
a) hadn’t been b) didn’t go a) far more b) bit more
c) wasn’t d) hasn’t been c) further d) not as

111 We on holiday tomorrow so I hope the 123 That shop’s not it used to be.
weather stays warm. a) more cheap than b) as cheap as
a) ’ve gone b) ’ll going c) the cheapest as d) as cheaper as
c) ’re going d) will to go
124 We have to leave yet, do we?
112 They to call at this time of night. It's very a) will b) won’t
late. c) aren’t d) don’t
a) going b) might
c) may well d) ’re unlikely 125 His father was a famous writer, ?
a) isn’t he b) hasn’t he
113 Do you think they the championship? c) wasn’t he d) was he
a) may well win b) ’ll win
c) ’re winning d) ’ll can win 126 I can't work if I very hungry.
a) feel b) ’m feel
114 The room look more cheerful if you paint c) ’ll feel d) can feel
it yellow.
a) is b) is probably 127 He won't pass the exam he doesn’t study
c) will probably d) probably might hard for it.
a) if b) when
115 He to pass his driving test this time. c) unless d) while
He’s making too many mistakes.
a) could b) ’s not going 128 Could I borrow your car if I to drive it
c) definitely won’t d) can’t carefully?
a) might promise b) ’ll promise
116 People smoke in public buildings. It is c) would promise d) promise
not allowed.
a) don’t have to b) must 129 He see the film if he went with an adult.
c) shouldn’t d) mustn’t a) should b) ’ll
c) could d) can
117 You enter the marathon if you don’t want
to. 130 If I you, I’d take it back to the shop.
a) must b) should a) am b) were
c) don’t have to d) have to c) have been d) had been

118 My advice is that you find another job. 131 How long have you the violin?
You can’t work with that awful boss any more. a) been playing b) play
a) don’t have b) should c) playing d) being played
c) must d) mustn’t
132 I listening to jazz music.
119 I be very good at sports when I was a) ’ve always enjoying b) ’ve always enjoyed
a teenager. c) was always enjoyed d) ’ve enjoyed always
a) would b) wasn't
c) use to d) used to

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133 He swim by the time he was five but he 146 They didn't want to stay late but the boss said
hasn’t learnt to dive yet. they to.
a) can to b) couldn’t a) haven’t b) had
c) could d) can’t to c) ’d had d) have

134 We to go to the match but we managed 147 She said she to do it last weekend.
to watch it on TV. a) was going b) ’s going
a) weren’t able b) can’t c) had done d) will
c) were able d) could
148 I asked her if she my new mobile.
135 I’ve just seen perfect car for you! a) ’s seen b) ’d seen
a) an b) the c) ’d see d) saw
c) - d) a
149 He promised me decorate my house.
136 I didn't know they had a summer a) that he help b) helping
cottage south coast of Spain. c) to helping d) to help
a) on the b) on a
c) - d) on 150 Why don’t we to take them to the
airport?
137 They seem to have money but they don't a) suggest b) warn
have many friends. c) offer d) explain
a) a lot b) few of
c) plenty of d) many 151 What at the end of the film? I missed it.
a) did happen b) happened
138 We don't have time to go on holiday. c) ’s happened d) was happened
a) enough b) enough of
c) many d) several 152 Do you mind me asking how old ?
a) are you b) you’re
139 That’s the beach I first met your father. c) you are d) you have
a) when b) which
c) where d) that 153 if you’d like to meet up tomorrow.
a) I’d be interested to b) Can I ask
140 Is that the coat you said you wanted to c) Do you know d) I was wondering
buy?
a) - b) what 154 They in a large house for twenty years
c) who d) how before moving to a bungalow.
a) ’ve lived b) lived
141 I’ve got a new job, is why I’ve moved to c) already live d) recently lived
Brussels.
a) that b) where 155 Have you heard from your brother ?
c) it d) which a) recently b) still
c) last week d) this time last month
142 We arrived on time if the traffic hadn't
been so bad. 156 I for my car keys for half an hour and
a) had b) wouldn’t I still haven’t found them!
c) would’ve d) ’d a) ’ve been looked b) ’ve been looking
c) looked d) ’m looking
143 What if you hadn't been there?
a) he’d done b) will he do 157 Billy watching motorbike races.
c) would he do d) would he have done a) always has loved b) ’s always loving
c) ’s always loved d) ’s always been loving
144 They told what to do yet.
a) wasn't been b) haven't been 158 Her parents are very proud. She
c) hasn't been d) haven’t being a fantastic job in a well known law firm.
a) been offered b) offered
145 Their furniture by Anne’s husband, who c) is offered d) ’s been offered
used to be a carpenter.
a) that was made b) being made
c) was made d) has made

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159 How much do you think he as director of

the company? 171 The children played in the garden
a) is been paid b) has being paid with ball I’d given them.
c) ’s being paid d) being paid a) a b) the
c) an d) -
160 You should what to do when you get to
the office. 172 If you lend me €200, I you back at the
a) be told b) be tell end of the month.
c) told d) tell a) might paid b) will pay
c) ’ll paying d) would pay
161 He for his plane for an hour when it was
suddenly cancelled. 173 If I to your proposal, when could we sign
a) was waiting b) ’d been waiting the contract?
c) waited d) ’s been waiting a) was agreed b) were agreeing
c) were to agree d) weren’t agree
162 When we walked into the hotel, a log
fire in the fireplace. 174 Children under 15 could attend they were
a) burnt b) ’d burnt with an adult.
c) was burning d) ’s burning a) providing to b) as long as
c) if only d) as long than
163 My car’s just broken down for the third time.
I wish I it. 175 We show our passports when we left the
a) didn't buy b) ’d bought country.
c) wasn't buying d) hadn't bought a) mustn't b) weren't allowed
c) were obliged d) didn't have to
164 If only a foreign language. I didn't have
the choice at school. 176 We had very little petrol left in the car but
a) I can speak b) I speak we get home in the end.
c) I could speak d) I could to speak a) must b) managed to
c) were able d) could
165 Jim sharing a flat but now he prefers to
live on his own. 177 This time tomorrow, they in San
a) used to like b) would like Francisco. How exciting!
c) never use to like d) never used to a) ’ll land b) ’ll be landed
c) ’ll be landing d) have landed
166 Liane complaining about her long drive
to work. In the end, she decided to change jobs. 178 When do you think you painting the
a) is generally b) used to house?
c) would be d) was always a) finish b) ’ll have finished
c) be finishing d) to finish
167 They us at the weekend. It depends on
the weather. 179 There are still citizens who feel unhappy
a) might visit b) are visiting about the changes made by the government.
c) are going to visit d) due to visit a) a little of b) quite many
c) quite a few d) a great deal
168 He hungry when he gets home from
football practice. 180 of people rely on public transport to get
a) likely to be b) ’s likely to be to work these days.
c) like to be d) ’ll like to be a) Not many b) A little
c) Quite a few d) Plenty
169 We to get married next April.
a) ’ll probably b) ’re planning 181 Dad says he to cook pasta for dinner
c) ’re definitely d) might tonight.
a) ’s going b) was
170 How many people have climbed Mount c) would d) might
Everest?
a) a b) the
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182 The teacher wanted to know why his

homework last night. 194 The neighbours the music from your
a) hadn't Tom done b) Tom hasn't done party. It was terribly loud. You should go and
c) Tom hadn't done d) Tom isn't doing apologise to them.
a) must’ve heard b) ’ll hear
183 They told start work the following c) couldn’t hear d) can’t have heard
Monday.
a) me I can b) me 195 The gym I go to work out is open
c) I’ll d) I could twenty-four hours a day.
a) when b) which
184 If she to be fluent in French, she could c) that d) where
have applied for the job.
a) hadn’t needed b) needs 196 I wasn't keen on the restaurant we went
c) doesn’t need d) ’s needed to last weekend.
a) what b) -
185 They here by now if the train had been c) whose d) when
on time.
a) weren’t b) would’ve be 197 They’re having lunch with his girlfriend’s
c) ’d been d) ’d have been parents, live in Brighton.
a) they b) who
186 If I hadn't ignored my parents advice, I c) that d) whom
a great musician.
a) would’ve become b) might’ve became 198 I almost fell over a pile of books on the
c) had became d) hadn’t become carpet.
a) that are laid b) which lying
187 a world class athlete is a lot harder than c) lying d) who was lying
it looks.
a) For being b) To be 199 A book by a twelve-year-old girl has
c) To being d) Being won a €10,000 prize.
a) wrote b) writing
188 You’d late for work again or you’ll get c) been written d) written
fired.
a) be better b) better not be 200 people’s names has always been
c) better be d) better not being something I’ve found incredibly difficult.
a) To remember b) For remembering
189 She went to the doctor because she c) Remembering d) To remembering
keeps headaches.
a) on to get b) to getting
c) to get d) getting Total marks = ___ / 200
190 She finally stopped when the price of
cigarettes went up again.
a) to smoke b) the smoke
c) smoking d) for to smoke

191 I’ll never snow for the first time.

a) forget seeing b) forget to see
c) forget to seeing d) to forget seeing

192 Do you ever regret Canada and returning

to your home country?
a) to leaving b) leaving
c) for leaving d) to leave

193 We a serious accident when you drove

through that red light!
a) have had b) can’t have had
c) must’ve had d) could’ve had

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