Raymond

Murphy

Test
collection
2013
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MURPHY I
A) built B) was building
C) was built D) is built
17. How often … these rooms …?
A) do/clean B) are/cleaned
C) are/cleaning D) did/clean
Murphy I (1-20) 18. I … her since 1980.
A) am knowing B) knew
1. What kind of car … she …? C) have known D) knows
A) does/have got B) have/got 19. How much … it … to stay at this hotel?
C) has/got D) does/got A) -/costs B) is/costing
2. I started work at 9:00 and finished at C) does/cost D) are/cost
4.30. 20. Tom … interested in politics.
At 2.30 I … A) isn’t B) doesn’t C) didn’t D) -
A) worked B) am working
C) was working D) have worked Murphy I (1-24)
3. Choose the correct sentence.
A) What they want to do? 1. I … afraid of dogs.
B) Where were they going now? A) don’t B) am not
C) When did your father come? C) didn’t D) weren’t
D) Whom you saw yesterday? 2. … you married?
4. … you … your homework last week? A) Are B) Do
A) Were/doing B) Did/- C) Did D) Will
C) Did/do D) Were/did 3. We’re here on holiday. We … at the
5. I can’t talk to you at the moment. I … Central Hotel.
A) work B) was working A) stay B) are staying
C) am working D) worked C) have stayed D) stayed
6. I … television very often. 4. I … now. Good bye!
A) am not watching B) didn’t watched A) am going B) go
C) don’t watch D) wasn’t watching C) have gone D) went
7. How often … your father usually … 5. Shoes are expensive. They … a lot of
tennis? money.
A) is/playing B) do/plays A) cost B) are costing
C) does/play D) did/played C) will cost D) are going to cost
8. I’m happy. I … 6. Amanda is married but she … a ring.
A) go shop B) am go shopping A) doesn’t wear B) wasn’t wearing
C) am going shopping D) went shop C) didn’t wear D) hasn’t worn
9. - Where’s the key? 7. I … much about politics. I am not
- I don’t know. I … it. interested in it.
A) lost B) lose C) have lost D) am losing A) am not knowing B) haven’t known
10. I’m looking for Sarah. Where … she …? C) didn’t know D) don’t know
A) has/gone B) did/go 8. Mark is a vegetarian. He … meat.
C) is/going D) was/going A) doesn’t eat B) didn’t eat
11. Paris is a wonderful city. I … there C) isn’t eating D) hasn’t eaten
many times. 9. Sue doesn’t like coffee. She … tea.
A) was B) am C) have been D) were A) is preferring B) has preferred
12. - Has Ann … been to Australia? C) preferred D) prefers
- Yes, twice. 10. Julia wants to go to the concert but she
A) usually B) always C) ever D) ago … a ticket.
13. - When … Tom … ? A) didn’t have got B) don’t have got
- Ten minutes ago. C) hasn’t got D) doesn’t have got
A) did/go out B) is/going out 11. – Did you go to the bank this morning?
C) has/gone out D) have/gone out - No, I … time.
14. Susan … in London for four days. A) haven’t B) haven’t got
A) has been B) was C) is D) were C) don’t have D) didn’t have
15. We … in Glasgow for six years but now 12. – Was Jane busy when you … to see her?
we … in Singapore. - Yes, she …
A) were living/live B) lived/live A) went/was studying B) was going/studied
C) were living/are living D) live/are living C) go/is studying D) went/studied
16. This house … 100 years ago.
13. – Does Lisa know that you’re going A) swimmed B) was swimming
away? C) swam D) swum
- Yes, I … her. 29. … you ever … a very fast car?
A) told B) am telling A) Have/drive B) Are/driven
C) will tell D) have told C) Have/driven D) Have/drove
14. I know that woman but I … her name. 30. What … Rachel … when she … school?
A) am forgetting B) forgot A) will/do/will leave B) does/do/leaves
C) have forgotten D) forget C) is/going to do/leaves
15. Mike has been ill … a long time. He has D) is/doing/will leave
been in hospital … October. 31. I’m sorry I was late this morning. It …
A) since/for B) for/since again.
C) for/before D) since/ago A) isn’t happening B) hasn’t happened
16. What time … you… your work? C) won’t happen D) didn’t happen
A) have/finished B) were/finishing 32. - Are you ready yet?
C) did/finish D) shall/finish - Not yet. I … ready in five minutes.
17. Kathy travels a lot. She … many A) will be B) am
countries. C) was D) have been
A) visited B) is visiting 33. – Why are you putting on your coat?
C) has visited D) will visit - I … out.
18. - … anybody … in the accident? A) will go B) am going
- Yes, two people … to hospital. C) have gone D) go
A) Was/injured/were taken 34. Do you think Claire … us tonight?
B) Is/injured/are taken A) is phoning B) phoned
C) Did/injure/took C) phones D) will phone
D) Has/injured/have taken 35. – This letter is for Rose.
19. Butter … from milk. - Ok, I … it to her.
A) makes B) made A) give B) am going to give
C) is making D) is made C) am giving D) will give
20. How … the window …? 36. If you are reading this question, then you
A) did/break B) has/broken are about to finish the test. Don’t hurry, look
C) is/broken D) was/broken through all the question from the beginning
21. Barbara has travelled a lot, but she … carefully once more and you … a high score.
any foreign languages. Good luck!
A) hasn’t spoken B) doesn’t speak A) get B) are getting
C) won’t speak D) didn’t speak C) are going to get D) will get
22. … Jim … yet?
A) Did/arrive B) Is/arrive Murphy I
C) Will/arrive D) Has/arrived Tenses ( easy)
23. I don’t know how to say this word. How
… it …? 1. I … dinner an hour ago.
A) is/pronounced B) has/pronounced A) have B) shall have
C) does/pronounce D) will/pronounce C) am having D) had
24. Yesterday I … and … my leg. 2. How long … she … in Ireland?
A) falled/hurted B) was falling/hurting A) is/being B) does/be
C) feel/hurt D) fell/hurt C) have/been D) has/been
25. We played basketball on Sunday. We 3. We … a holiday last year.
didn’t play very well but we … A) don’t have B) shall not have
A) wined B) has wined C) didn’t had D) didn’t have
C) were winning D) won 4. The letter … arrived yet.
26. Many different languages … in the A) hasn’t B) didn’t C) don’t D) aren’t
Philippines. 5. I … in London since I was ten years old.
A) are spoke B) speak A) live B) lived
C) have spoken D) are spoken C) have lived D) am living
27. All the tickets for the concert … very 6. … Ann ever … to Australia?
quickly. A) Did/be B) Has/been
A) selled B) sold C) Have/been D) Was/-
C) have sold D) were sold 7. Jenny … asleep while she …
28. Stephanie jumped into the river and … A) falled/read B) fell/was reading
to the other side. C) was falling/read D) fall/is reading
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8. Today she’s wearing a skirt, but A) do/go B) are/going
yesterday she … trousers. C) does/go D) is/going
A) wear B) wears 4. A: Where … you come from?
C) will wear D) was wearing B: From Canada.
9. I saw Barbara but I… Jane. A) are B) is C) does D) do
A) will see B) don’t see 5. I’m tired. I … to go home.
C) didn’t see D) see A) am wanting B) is wanting
10. I played tennis yesterday but I… . C) wants D) want
A) didn’t win B) will win 6. Tom … a shower at the moment.
C) wasn’t winning D) have win A) is having B) have
11. Jim…into the room,… off his coat and … C) has D) are having
down 7. You can turn off the television. I … it.
A) come/take/sit B) came/took/sat A) don’t watch B) am not watching
C) will come/took/sat C) watch D) doesn’t watch
D) came/took/was sitting 8. Listen! Somebody …
12. Last year Rachel…22, so she…23 now. A) sing B) sings
A) were/was B) was/has been C) is singing D) are singing
C) was/is D) had been/has been 9. I … everyday from 9.00 until 5.00.
13. When I … a child I … afraid of dogs. A) work B) worked
A) was/was B) was/am C) am working D) was working
C) were/was D) am/am 10. … you … me?
14. … Ann … a car? A) are/believing B) do/believe
A) Do/have B) Have/do C) shall/believe D) was/believing
C) Does/has D) Does/have 11. Yesterday it … all morning.
15. What’s funny? Why … you …? A) rain B) rains
A) are/laughing B) do/laugh C) rained D) is raining
C) have/laugh D) did/laughed 12. Mr Todd … into the room, … off his coat
16. I … . What do you mean? and … down.
A) am not understanding A) was coming/took/sit
B) wasn’t understanding B) comes/takes/sat
C) haven’t understand D) don’t C) came/took/sat
understand D) is coming/sits/was sitting
17. It … a lot in spring. 13. … you … the film on television
A) rain B) is raining when I … you?
C) was raining D) rains A) did/watch/phoned
18. Take an umbrella with you. It … B) are/watching/phone
A) rain B) rains C) will/watch/am phoning
C) rained D) is raining D) were/watching/phoned
19. Sometimes Jim … the guitar, but he … 14. I got up at 7 o’clock. The sun …
the guitar now. A) shines B) shone
A) plays/isn’t playing B) played/didn’t C) was shining D) will shine
play 15. I … my passport. I can’t find it.
C) is playing/doesn’t play A) lost B) am losing C) lose D) have lost
D) will play/wasn’t playing 16. Your house looks different. … you … it?
20. - What … you …? A) - / painted B) have/painted
- I work in a bank. C) are/painting D) were/painting
A) are/doing B) did/do 17. … you ever … to France?
C) will/do D) do/do A) Have/been B) Did/be
C) Are/- D) Will/be
Murphy I (1-30) 18. How long … you … in London?
A) did/lived B) do/live
1. … you hungry? C) have/lived D) are/living
A) Are B) Do C) Did D) Is 19. I’m looking for Sarah. Where … she …?
2. A: Where … your parents …? A) did/go B) has/gone
B: They are teachers. C) do/go D) is/going
A) is/working B) are/working 20. When … you … Ann?
C) do/work D) does/work A) have/seen B) has/seen
3. How often … you … to your English C) were/seeing D) did/see
course? 21. Shakespeare … many plays and poems.

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A) has wrote B) is writing 10. Yesterday I saw Tom. He … a jacket.
C) were seeing D) wrote A) wore B) has worn
22. My friend is a writer. He … many books. C) wears D) was wearing
A) wrote B) is writing 11. When the phone …, I … a book.
C) has written D) was writing A) rang/was reading B) was ringing/read
23. Six people … in the accident yesterday. C) rang/read D) rings/have read
A) injured B) were injuring 12. What are you going to do? … you …?
C) have injured D) were injured A) did/decide B) are/deciding
24. The telephone … by Alexander Bell in C) do/decide D) have/decided
1876. 13. - What time is Paul arriving?
A) invented B) was inventing - He … already …
C) has invented D) was invented A) -/arrived B) is/arriving
25. We have tickets and we … to a concert C) was/arriving D) has/arrived
tomorrow evening. 14. … you ever … to Mexico?
A) will go B) are going C) go D) went A) Have/been B) Did/go
26. Look at the sky! It… C) Will/be D) Were/-
A) will rain B) rains 15. I know Sarah. I … her for a long time.
C) is going to rain D) was raining A) knew B) am knowing
27. I think we … C) have known D) will know
A) are winning B) won 16. Life … very different a hundred years
C) shall win D) was shining ago.
28. It’s warm in this room. … I … window? A) was B) has been C) is D) did
A) Shall/open B) Am/open 17. The letter … yet.
C) Do/open D) Did/open A) didn’t arrive B) wasn’t arriving
29. … I speak to Gary, please. C) isn’t arrived D) hasn’t arrived
A) Do B) Am C) Can D) Did 18. The office … yesterday.
30. I … the windows. They aren’t dirty. A) cleaned B) was cleaning
A) have to clean B) should clean C) has cleaned D) was cleaned
C) needn’t clean D) mustn’t clean 19. This film … in 1965.
A) makes B) is made
Murphy I (1-33) C) was made D) made
20. … this shirt … ?
1. We … dinner now. Can you phone again A) Has/washed B) Is/washed
later? C) Was/washing D) Has/been washed
A) have B) are having 21. Where … Paul and Linda …?
C) had D) have had A) has/gone B) did/go
2. - … you … now? C) are/gone D) have/gone
- Yes, I am. 22. What time … Paul and Linda … out?
A) Do/go B) Will/go A) has/gone B) did/go
C) Have/gone D) Are/going C) are/gone d) have/gone
3. John … a shower every day. 23. I … never … a horse.
A) have B) do C) had D) has A) am/ridden B) have/rided
4. Peter … his hair twice a week. C) -/rode D) have/ridden
A) wash B) has washed 24. I … some coffee. Would you like some?
C) is washing D) washes A) made B) was making
5. Sometimes he is late but it … very often. C) have been made D) have made
A) won’t happen B) isn’t happening 25. I … out tonight. I’m staying at home.
C) don’t happen D) doesn’t happen A) won’t go B) don’t go
6. Sandra is tired. She … to go home now. C) haven’t gone D) am not going
A) is wanting B) has wanted 26. I … to buy some books tomorrow.
C) wants D) wanted A) go B) will go
7. Mr and Mrs Harris … any children. C) am going D) have gone
A) have B) has got 27. Don’t wait for me for supper, I … late.
C) don’t have got D) haven’t got A) am B) have been C) will be D) do
8. This time last year I … in Paris. 28. I’m sure she … us some money. She is
A) did B) am C) was D) were very rich.
9. When I was a child, I … to be a doctor. A) will lend B) is lending C) lends D) lent
A) want B) was wanting 29. I … go to the cinema this evening.
C) have wanted D) wanted A) may B) need C) could D) must to

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30. I was tired last night but I … sleep. 13. They’re too young. I don’t think they …
A) can’t B) mightn’t C) needn’t D) married.
couldn’t A) to get B) shall get
31. Tom, … I borrow your umbrella? C) are getting D) should get
A) could B) must C) need D) might 14. Sarah’s car is too old, so she … sell it.
32. The windows are very dirty. I … clean A) will B) is to C) can D) is going to
them. 15. I … to the Jim’s party last week.
A) may B) could C) might D) must A) didn’t invited B) am not invited
33. You … go. You can stay here if you C) wasn’t invited D) won’t be invited
want. 16. Where is Ann? … you … her?
A) could B) mightn’t C) needn’t D) A) Did/see B) Does/see
must C) Have/seen D) Should/see
34. I went to London last week. The train 17. She’s been there … 7 o’clock.
was full and I … stand all the way. A) since B) for C) ago D) from
A) might B) must C) can D) had to 18. A: What … you … in your bag?
35. You watch TV all the time. You … watch B: Nothing. It’s empty.
TV so much. A) did/have got B) have/got
A) can’t B) mightn’t C) do/have got D) will/have got
C) needn’t D) shouldn’t 19. Why … he angry yesterday?
36. At the end of the course all the A) was B) had C) is D) did
students … do a test. 20. Don’t drink coffee before you go to bed.
A) should B) could C) might D) have to You …
A) won’t sleep B) aren’t going to sleep
C) don’t sleep D) aren’t sleeping
Murphy I (1-40)
1. A: … they still … dinner? Murphy I (1-40) the second
B: No, They have finished.
A) Do/have B) Have/had 1. Where … you from?
C) Are/having D) Will/have A) do B) are C) is D) does
2. A: Who likes this music? 2. Look! Joy … her new hat.
B: … A) is wearing B) wears
A) I do B) So do I C) have worn D) was wearing
C) I like too D) I am 3. - Are you listening to the radio? - …
3. A: I never eat meat. B: … A) Yes, I do B) No, I am
A) So do I B) No, I don’t C) Yes, I am D) No, I don’t
C) I eat either D) Neither do I 4. We … a lot of different things in our
4. Tom has to work today but I … free time.
A) haven’t B) didn’t C) am not D) don’t A) do B) are doing
5. A: She’s got many friends. C) has done D) will do
B: …? How good! 5. My car … a lot of petrol.
A) Is she B) Isn’t she A) doesn’t use B) isn’t using
C) Has she D) Hasn’t she C) won’t use D) didn’t use
6. A: Please, help me. B: I’m sorry. … 6. … you … that girl?
A) I wasn’t B) I am not A) are/knowing B) did/know
C) I haven’t D) I can’t C) have/known D) do/know
7. George’s bicycle was … last week. 7. I don’t understand you. What … you …?
A) stealing B) stole C) steal D) stolen A) are/meaning B) do/mean
8. Where … you born? C) have/mean D) did/meant
A) did B) was C) are D) were 8. They went to the cinema but they … the
9. … a strong wind yesterday. film.
A) It was B) There was A) don’t enjoy B) haven’t enjoyed
10. … very windy yesterday. C) didn’t enjoy D) weren’t enjoying
A) It was B) There was 9. - What did he say?
11. Would you like … some tea? - I don’t know. I …
A) drink B) to drink A) hasn’t listened B) don’t listen
C) drinking D) drank C) wasn’t listening D) amn’t listened
12. Do you like … books? 10. When we … out, it …
A) read B) reading A) went/rained B) were going/rained
C) have read D) will read C) will go/is raining D) went/was raining
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11. They … any children. A) since B) from C) for D) in
A) aren’t having B) doesn’t have 5. You must be very careful when crossing
C) didn’t have D) don’t have the street, ... you?
12. We … a new car. A) mustn’t B) must C) oughtn’t D) don’t
A) bought B) have bought 6. I never saw him, ... I?
C) were buying D) buy A) did B) do C) didn’t D) don’t
13. Oh, hello, Susan. I was looking for you. 7. I ... here for five years so far.
Where … you …? A) worked B) have worked
A) did/be B) will/be C) am working D) was working
C) are/- D) have/been 8. When ... born?
14. She has been in London … four hours. A) did you B) were you C) are you D) you
A) for B) since C) ago D) too were
15. I have a camera … 1985. 9. Is that a dog?
A) for B) since C) in D) at A) Yes, it is. B) Yes, that’s.
16. How often … these room …? C) Yes, it’s that dog. D) Yes, there is.
A) do/clean B) have/cleaned 10. It’s dark in here. Can you ... the light ?
C) are/cleaning D) are/cleaned A) turning on B) turn on
17. - … I … you this evening? C) to turn on D) will turn on
- Yes, please. 11. We ... to the theatre tonight.
A) Have/phoned B) Am/phoning A) goes B) are going C) didn’t go D) went
C) Did/phone D) Shall/phone 12. She usually ... breakfast at 7:30.
18. We … go to the bank today. We haven’t A) have B) eat C) eats D) having
got any money. 13. I ... Uzbek folk music.
A) may B) can C) must D) would like A) listens to B) likes C) listen D) like
19. … true that you are married? 14. My brother and I ... football on Sundays.
A) Is B) Is there C) Is it D) Is these A) play B) am playing C) going to D) likes
20. That isn’t your car, …? 15. His sister ... tennis on Wednesday.
A) isn’t it B) is it A) play B) plays C) go to D) practice
C) does it D) doesn’t it 16. George ... television before bed.
21. - Bill can’t drive. A) looks B) going to watch
- …? I didn’t know that. C) looking D) watches
A) can he B) does he 17. ... you at home yesterday morning?
C) can’t he D) isn’t he A) Did B) Were C) Are D) Will
22. - I enjoyed the film. - … 18. He ... late yesterday.
A) I enjoyed it either B) So do I A) be B) were C) is D) was
C) Neither did I D) I enjoyed it too 19. They ... ready in class yesterday.
23. - Ann can’t cook. - …. A) didn’t B) aren’t C) weren’t D) don’t
A) So can I B) I can’t too 20. Yesterday he ... lunch in a restaurant.
C) I can either D) Neither can I A) had B) has C) eats D) is having
24. - I’ve never been to India. - … 21. She ... a sweater last Tuesday.
A) So do I B) Neither have I A) buys B) bought C) is buying D) will buy
C) I am too D) So have I 22. Please ... make noise.
25. You can pass the exam because you A) didn’t B) don’t C) can’t D) may not
aren’t stupid, …? 23. ... you help me with my homework?
A) do you B) aren’t you A) Are B) May C) Can D) Need
C) don’t you D) are you 24. ... you post this letter for me?
A) Will B) Shall C) May D) Are
Murphy I (1-40) the third 25. We ... leave now or we’ll be late.
A) has to B) must C) can D) will
1. The day is hot today, ... it? 26. He ... read faster a few years ago.
A) isn’t B) doesn’t C) shall D) won’t A) can B) could C) might D) must
2. He’s ... her lunch. 27. You must study hard. … other way.
A) already eaten B) still eaten A) There are not B) This is no
C) eaten yet D) yet eaten C) It’s no D) There is no
3. English ... almost everywhere in the 28. A: Colin didn’t like the film.
world. B: ....
A) is speaking B) is spoke A) So did I B) Neither did I
C) is spoken D) spoken C) So do I D) Nor do I
4. Kate has been with us ... many years. 29. A: My father plays chess very well.

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B: .... C) those are people
A) So does my father B) Nor does my father 17. How long does it take by train from
C) Neither my father D) My father is, too London to Manchester?
30. I would like … a good film. A) It doesn’t take B) I takes many things
A) see B) to see C) It takes two hours D) three metres
C) seeing D) to seeing 18. … do you want to do this evening?
A) What B) Which C) Who D) When
19. Somebody is coming.
A) What comes? B) Which is coming?
C) Where are you coming?
Murphy I (30-46) D) Who is coming?
20. How long … it … from here to your
1. I was hungry but … nothing to eat. house?
A) It is B) It was C) There is D) There A) do/take B) will/take
was C) is/taking D) does/take
2. - … an apple?
– Yes, I do. Murphy I (30 – 50)
A) Would you like B) Do you like
3. - … an apple? 1. I … my hand because they were dirty.
– No, thanks. A) wash B) washes
A) Would you like B) Do you like C) am washing D) washed
4. - What’s wrong? 2. - Is it raining?
- … something in my eye -…
A) It’s B) There’s A) Yes, it isn’t B) Yes, it is
5. There’s a letter on the floor. … for me? C) No, it is
A) Has it B) Is it C) Has there D) Is there 3. - Shakhzoda looks very tired, …?
6. - Linda got married last week? - …? – Yes, she works too hard.
A) Don’t she B) Does she A) is she B) isn’t she
C) Did she D) Didn’t she? C) does she D) doesn’t she
7. She lives in London, …? 4. - You look tired.
A) doesn’t she B) does she - …? I don’t feel tired.
C) isn’t she D) is she A) don’t you B) do you C) do I D) don’t I
8. - I’m happy. – I’m happy … 5. - I’ve bought a new car.
A) too B) either - Really? …?
9. - I work in a bank. - … A) haven’t you B) have you
A) So I do B) Neither I do C) did you D) didn’t I
C) So do I D) Neither do I 6. - Sitora hasn’t got any money.
10. - I never eat meat. - … -…
A) So I do B) Neither I do A) I haven’t too B) I don’t either
C) So do I D) Neither do I C) I haven’t got either D) So have I
11. I bought something. 7. - Alisher went to the cinema last night.
A) Who bought anything? -…
B) What are you doing? A) Neither did I B) So I did
C) What did you buy? C) I went there too D) I did either
D) Where did you buy? 8. - Shamshod slept well last night.
12. … size is this shirt? -…
A) What B) Which C) How D) How many A) So do I B) Neither did I
13. … is bigger – Canada or Australia? C) I slept well either D) So did I
A) What B) Which C) How D) How much 9. Choose the correct sentence.
14. … kind of TV programmes do you like A) What you usually do at weekends?
watching? B) What are you usually do at weekends?
A) What B) Which C) How D) How many C) What do you usually do at weekends?
15. Do you know what … ? D) What do you usually at weekends?
A) time does the concert begin 10. Choose the correct question.
B) time the concert begin It’s very big.
C) time the concert does begin A) Who does this book belong to?
D) time the concert begins B) What’s the weather like?
16. Can you tell me who …? C) What are you afraid of?
A) are those people B) those people are D) What is your new house like?
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11. Choose the correct question.
Zukhra danced with somebody.
A) Who she dance?
Murphy I (40-46)
B) Who did she dance?
1. - Would you like something to eat?
C) Who with does she dance?
- No, thank you. I … hungry.
D) Who did she dance with?
A) don’t B) won’t C) haven’t D) am not
12. … is older, Farida or Saltanat?
2. I … hear you. Please speak louder.
A) Which B) How C) Who D) What
A) haven’t B) don’t C) can’t D) am not
13. Zarina’s got three cars. … car does she
3. George … write letters very often. He
use most?
prefers to phone.
A) which B) how C) who D) what
A) don’t B) won’t C) doesn’t D) hasn’t
14. Excuse me, can you tell me …?
4. I don’t like this book. It … very interesting.
A) Where is the station
A) doesn’t B) hasn’t C) isn’t D) won’t
B) Where the station is
5. – Where is Jill?
C) Where does the station is
- I … know. I … seen her today.
15. Shakhlo’d like … to Tashkent.
A) am not/didn’t B) haven’t/don’t
A) go B) going C) to go
C) don’t/don’t D) don’t/haven’t
16. Would you mind … the door?
6. She … go to work yesterday because she
A) close B) to close C) closing
… very well, but she’s better today.
17. Did you enjoy … English?
A) didn’t/wasn’t B) hasn’t/was
A) learn B) to learn C) learning
C) doesn’t/isn’t D) didn’t/isn’t
18. I didn’t expect Orzigul … such a bad
7. Be careful! … fall!
mark.
A) Won’t B) Not C) Be not D) Don’t
A) get B) to get C) getting
8. We … take an umbrella with us because
19. Mokhichekhra told Mokhigul not … at
the weather was fine.
her exercise book.
A) don’t B) won’t C) haven’t D) didn’t
A) look B) to look C) looking
9. I’ve been to Spain many times but I …
20. I don’t want you … alone. Let me …
been to Portugal.
with you.
A) didn’t B) haven’t C) don’t D) am not
A) go/go B) to go/to go
10. When we were in London, we stayed with
C) going/going D) to go/go
friends. We … stay at a hotel.
21. Our teacher makes us … hard.
A) didn’t B) don’t C) weren’t D) haven’t
A) learn B) to learn C) learning
11. She … be here tomorrow. She’s going
22. I advised Umida not … on the phone so
away.
much.
A) doesn’t B) hasn’t C) isn’t D) won’t
A) talk B) to talk C) talking
12. - Who broke that window?
23. Munisa helped Feruza … her homework.
- Not me! I … do it.
A) do B) doing C) does
A) didn’t B) don’tC) won’t D) haven’t
24. You must study hard … English well.
13. The box was too heavy. We tried to lift it
A) for learn B) to learn C) learn
but we …
25. Fayzulla comes here …
A) don’t B) won’t C) didn’t D) couldn’t
A) to learn B) learn C) for learn
14. We didn’t see what happened. We …
26. Surayyo bought a present … Maftuna.
looking at that time.
A) to B) for
A) didn’t B) aren’t C) wasn’t D) weren’t
27. Rahmatjon will work … a real man not
15. She isn’t rich. She … got much money.
… money.
A) didn’t B) doesn’t
A) to be/for B) be/to C) for be/for
C) hasn’t D) haven’t
28. Makhliyo came to the lesson early and
16. Somebody lives in that house?
waited … the lesson …
A) Who lives in that house?
A) -/begin B) for/to begin
B) Who does live in that house?
C) to/to begin D) for/for begin
C) Who is live in that house?
29. Dilnora called the police and then he
D) Who are lives in that house?
waited … them …
17. I asked somebody for money.
A) -/come B) for/to come
A) who do you ask for money?
C) to/to come D) for/for come
B) who you asked for money?
30. You are the best pupils in the world so I
C) who you ask for money?
expect you … the exam with excellent
D) who did you ask for money?
marks.
18. What … the cinema … yesterday?
A) pass B) to pass C) passing
A) did/like B) does/like
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C) is/like D) was/like 11. Do you enjoy … books?
19. He’s interested in something. A) read B) to read C) to reading D) reading
A) what does he interested in? 12. Where’s Bill? He promised .. here on
B) what is he interested in? time.
C) what has he interested in? A) will be B) be C) being D) to be
D) what he is interested in? 13. Don’t forget .. me a postcard when
20. Can you run one kilometre? Five? Ten? you’re on holiday.
A) how long can you run? A) to send B) send C) sending D) sent
B) how often can you run? 14. The weather was nice, so I suggested ...
C) how far can you run? for a walk by the river.
D) how fast can you run? A) go B) to go C) going D) went
21. This is a very nice house. … room is 15. I’m tired. I want … to bed.
yours? A) to go B) go C) going D) went
A) What B) Which 16. Have you finished … the kitchen?
C) How D) What kind A) clean B) cleaning
22. How long … to clean the house? C) to clean D) to cleaning
A) was it take B) it took 17. I’m trying …. Please, stop …!
C) it will take D) did it take A) working/talking B) to work/talk
23. It takes me 20 minutes … a shower. C) work/to talk D) to work/talking
A) have B) having 18. I learnt … when I was five years old.
C) to have D) to having A) to swim D) swim C) swimming D)
24. Do you work on Sundays? swam
- Do you know … on Sundays. 19. I like your house. Do you like … here?
A) do you work B) you work A) live B) to living C) living D) lives
C) if do you work D) whether you work 20. What would you like … this evening?
25. What did he say? A) do B) to do C) doing D) will do
Can you tell me … 21. I’d love …. You but it’s impossible.
A) what did he say? B) whether did he say? A) to help B) helping C) to helping D)
C) what he says? D) what he said? help
22. I travel a lot. I love …
Murphy I (47) A) travel B) travelling
C) to travelling D) travels
1. Where do you want …? 23. My brother is a teacher but he doesn’t
A) to go B) going C) to going D) go like … very much.
2. What have you decided … ? A) teaching B) teach
A) to do B) doing C) to doing D) do C) to teaching D) teaches
3. I enjoy … other countries. 24. This ring is very beautiful. I’d hate … it.
A) to visit B) visiting C) visit D) visits A) lose B) to lose C) losing D) to losing
4. Why did you start …? 25. Would you prefer … now or later?
A) cry B) cried C) crying D) to crying A) leaving B) to leave
5. Where is Ann? I need … to her. C) leave D) to leaving
A) talk B) talking C) to talk D) to
talking Murphy I (47, 48)
6. They were very angry and refused … to
me. 1. What does Susan want … next week?
A) to speak B) speak A) do B) doing C) will do D) to do
C) spoke D) speaking 2. I’m trying …
7. You must stop … so hard. It’s bad for A) work B) working C) to working D) to
you. work
A) working B) to work C) work D) works 3. What have you decided …?
8. Goodbye. I hope … you again soon. A) doing B) to do C) do D) will do
A) to see B) seeing C) to seeing D) saw 4. Where’s Bill? He promised … here on time.
9. We invited Jane to the party but she A) to be B) be C) will be D) being
didn’t want … 5. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind …
A) come B) coming C) came D) to A) waiting B) to wait C) wait D) to
come waiting
10. I don’t mind … by train but I prefer … 6. The weather was nice, so I suggested …
A) travelling /flying B) to travel/to fly for a walk by the river.
C) travelling/fly D) travel/flying A) to go B) go C) going D) went
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7. I’m not going out until it stops … - What makes you … that?
A) rain B) to rain C) raining D) to raining A) think B) to think
8. I don’t mind … to a restaurant but I’d C) thinking D) to thinking
prefer … home.
A) going/staying B) to go/to stay
C) to go/staying D) going/to stay
Murphy I (49,50)
9. If it’s a nice day tomorrow, I’d like … for
1. He said: I’m married.
a walk.
He told me that …
A) to go B) go C) going D) to going
A) he is married B) I’m married
10. Dan persuaded me … to the cinema.
C) I was married D) he was married
A) to go B) going C) to going D) go
2. She said: I can play tennis.
11. Yesterday a woman told me … her.
She said that …
A) help B) to help
A) she can play tennis B) I can play tennis
C) helping D) to helping
C) she could play tennis
12. Brian wasn’t well. I advised him … to
D) I could play tennis
work.
3. They said: We are from Italy.
A) not going B) not to go
They said that …
C) not go D) to going
A) we are from Italy B) we were from Italy
13. Linda had a lot of luggage. She asked
C) they are from Italy D) they were from
me … her.
Italy
A) to help B) helping
4. She said: I have got a job.
C) help D) to helping
She told me that …
14. I was busy. I told him … a little.
A) she has got a job B) I had got a job
A) wait B) to wait C) waiting D) waited
C) she had got a job D) I have got a job
15. I wanted to make a phone call. Paul let
5. They said: We shall help you.
me … his telephone.
They said that …
A) use B) using C) to use D) to using
A) we shall help you B) they will help us
16. Ann’s mother taught her … the piano.
C) we should help us D) they would help
A) to play B) play
me.
C) to playing D) playing
6. She said that …
17. I didn’t hear what she said so I asked
A) I don’t want to study.
her … it.
B) she doesn’t want to study
A) to repeat B) repeat
C) he doesn’t want to study
C) repeating D) repeated
D) she didn’t want to study
18. – Shall we begin?
7. I said: I know the answer.
- No, let’s … a few minutes.
I said that …
A) to wait B) wait
A) he knows the answer
C) waiting D) to waiting
B) she knew the answer
19. Are they already here? I expect them …
C) you knew the answer
much later.
D) I knew the answer
A) come B) to come
8. I … her that it was important.
C) coming D) to coming
A) say B) tell C) said D) told
20. Kevin’s parents didn’t want him …
9. Jack … me you were ill.
married.
A) says B) tells C) said D) told
A) get B) getting C) to getting D) to get
10. She … she didn’t like Peter.
21. I want to stay here. You can’t make me
A) says B) tells C) said D) told
… with you.
11. Did Lucy … that she would be late?
A) go B) to go C) going D) to going
A) say B) tell C) said D) told
22. – Is that your bicycle?
12. I didn’t … the police anything.
- No, it’s John’s. He let me … it.
A) say B) tell C) said D) told
A) use B) to use C) using D) to using
13. The man … us he was a reporter.
23. Mary can’t come to the party. She told
A) says B) tells C) said D) told
me … you.
14. Did they … you their names?
A) tell B) to tell C) telling D) to telling
A) say B) tell C) said D) told
24. Would you like a drink? Would you like
15. I went to the station … a train.
me … some coffee?
A) catch B) for catch
A) make B) to make
C) catching D) to catch
C) making D) to making
16. She sat down in an armchair …
25. - Ann doesn’t like me.
A) to read the newspaper
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B) to wake them up 9. I’m going out … a walk. Do you want to
C) to get some petrol D) to clean it come?
17. I knocked on the bedroom door … A) on B) to C) for D) –
A) to let some fresh air into the room 10. I’m tired because I went … a party last
B) to get some petrol night and went … bed very late.
C) to read the newspaper A) on/to B) to/to C) for/- D) –/on
D) to wake them up 11. They’re going … holiday … Italy next
18. She went to the shop … some bread week.
A) to buy B) for buy A) on/- B) -/for C) for/on D) on/to
C) buy D) for buying 12. The weather was warm and the river was
19. We stopped at a petrol station … some clean, so we went … a swim.
petrol. A) on B) to C) for D) –
A) to B) for C) for buying D) buy 13. Excuse me, I must go … the toilet.
20. The office is very small. There’s space A) on B) to C) for D) –
only … a table and a chair. 14. It’s late. I must go … home now.
A) for B) to A) on B) to C) for D) –
21. Everybody needs money … 15. I need some stamps, so I’m going … the
A) for live B) live C) living D) to live post office.
22. I’m going to London … a friend of mine. A) on B) to C) for D) –
A) visit B) to visit 16. One day, I’d like to go … a trip round the
C) to visiting D) for visiting world.
23. We’re not going out yet. We’re waiting A) on B) to C) for D) –
… John … 17. She isn’t feeling well, so she’s gone …
A) to/to phone B) for/to phone the doctor.
C) for/for phoning D) to/ phone A) on B) to C) for D) –
24. We called the police and then we
waited … the police … on/to/for/- lar va quyidagi so’zlardan
A) for/to come B) to/for coming foydalanib gaplarni to’ldiring.
C) to/to come D) for/come home shopping Portugal riding
25. I sat down in the cinema and waited … holiday the bank sleep fishing
the film … a walk
A) for/for begin B) to/to begin
C) for/to begin D) to/for begin 18. - Are you going … soon?
- Yes, next month. We’re going …
Murphy I (51,52) 19. It’s late and I’m tired. I’m going … . Good
night!
1. Where did you … ? They’re very nice. 20. I’m going … . I have to buy a lot of
A) get some milk B) get a ticket things.
C) get some petrol D) get your shoes 21. The weather is nice. Shall we go … in the
2. It’s … . It’s time to go home. park?
A) getting ready B) getting late 22. He has three horses. He often goes …
C) getting old D) getting better 23. Is Ann at home?
3. Turn on the light. It’s getting … No, she’s gone … to get some money.
A) married B) tired C) dark D) wet 24. I went … in the cinema because the film
4. My brother … last month. His wife’s was very boring.
name is Julia. 25. George went … and caught a lot of fish.
A) got lost B) gets old
C) got married D) got wet Murphy I (40-60)
5. She has a small boat, so she often goes
… sailing. 1. - … won some money? - Jill
A) to B) on C) for D) – A) What B) Whom C) Whose D) Who
6. Sue went … New York last year. 2. Who does this book belong …? It’s mine.
A) on B) to C) for D) – A) with B) on C) for D) to
7. Would you like to go … the cinema this 3. What … your new teacher like?
evening. She’s very good.
A) for B) to C) - D) on A) does B) are C) is D) –
8. Jack goes … jogging every morning 4. We can go this way or that way.
before breakfast. … way shall we go?
A) on B) to C) for D) – A) What B) Where C) Which D) Whom
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5. … is it to the shops from here? 26. We looked at … in the mirror.
A) How often B) How old A) myself B) himself
C) How far D) What kind C) us D) ourselves
6. … did it take her to find a job? 27. Paul and I live near …
A) How far B) How long A) ourselves B) us
C) How often D) How many C) another D) each other
7. I can’t remember … the key. 28. Where were you last night?
A) where did I put B) if I put A) At John B) At home of John’s
C) whether did I put D) where I put C) John’s home D) At John’s
8. Do you know …? 29. Can I have … cup of coffee?
A) What does she want B) What she wants A) two B) myself C) yours D) another
C) What she does wants D) What he want 30. What’s your … job?
9. Mary suggested … to the cinema. A) a B) a new C) the D) –
A) to go B) go C) going D) goes
10. Jan would like … you. Murphy I (1-60)
A) meeting B) meet C) met D) to meet
11. My brother is learning … 1. How … your parents?
A) drive B) driving C) to drive D) to A) is B) do C) does D) are
driving 2. The phone … . Can anybody answer?
12. I didn’t expect you … here. A) rings B) has rang
A) be B) are C) being D) to be C) is ringing D) will ring
13. Tom said: Wait for me! 3. – You … on my foot.
Tom told Ann … - Oh, I’m sorry.
A) waited for him B) waits for him A) stand B) have standed
C) to wait for her D) to wait for him C) are standing D) stood
14. Tom helped me … the box. 4. It’s a nice house but it … a garden.
A) to carrying B) carrying A) doesn’t have B) haven’t got
C) carry D) carried C) don’t has D) doesn’t have got
15. We often go to the cinema. 5. Why … you … late this morning?
They said that … to the cinema. A) has/been B) were/-
A) we often go B) they often go C) do/- D) was/-
C) we often went D) they often went 6. Caroline … to the cinema three times last
16. Are you waiting … the bus? week.
A) to B) from C) for D) at A) goes B) has gone C) was going D)
17. Why did she go to the shop? went
A) for buy some bread 7. In 1985 we … in Canada.
B) for buying some bread A) didn’t lived B) were living
C) to buying some bread C) have lived D) were lived
D) to buy some bread 8. Jenny … asleep while she …
18. A car stopped and a man got… A) was falling/read B) falled/was reading
A) out B) out of C) off D) on C) fell/was reading D) was falling/reads
19. It’s a nice day. Let’s go … 9. It’s Rachel’s birthday tomorrow and I …
A) a swim B) to swimming her a present.
C) swimming D) for swim A) bought B) buy
20. I’m going … home now. C) was bought D) have bought
A) to B) at C) for D) – 10. – Who is that man?
21. I want … book. Please give … to … - I don’t know. I … never … him before.
A) these/them/me B) this/it/you A) did/see B) haven’t/seen
C) that/it/me D) those/them/her C) have/seen D) will/see
22. Put on … coat when you go out. It’s 11. – How long has she been in Ireland?
very cold. - She has been in Ireland … three days.
A) you B) me C) yours D) your A) ago B) since C) for D) in
23. It’s a nice camera. Is it …? 12. Oranges … into Britain.
A) her B) his C) my D) your A) are imported B) import
24. Whose money is this? It’s… C) are importing D) have imported
A) my B) her C) them D) mine 13. I … breakfast this morning. I’m not
25. I gave … … address and he gave me … hungry.
A) me/his/mine B) him/his/his A) am not going to have B) don’t have
C) him/my/his D) her/my/ours C) haven’t D) didn’t have
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14. – Are you ready yet? 33. Dallas is … city in Texas.
- Not yet. I … ready in five minutes. A) a B) the C) - D) an
A) am being B) am 34. The sun is … star.
C) will be D) have been A) a B) the C) - D) an
15. – Tom’s father is in hospital. 35. Look at …
- Which hospital …? A) that building’s roof
A) he is B) is he C) he is in D) is he in B) the building of the roof
16. Sarah and Tim said that … a house. C) the roof of that building
A) she is going to buy D) the building of that roof
B) she was going to buy 36. The questions in this test … so difficult.
C) they are going to buy Just be attentive!
D) they were going to buy A) won’t be B) isn’t
17. You forgot … off the light when you C) doesn’t D) aren’t
went out.
A) to switch B) to switching Murphy (50-70)
C) switch D) switching
18. Sonia suggested … to the cinema. 1. I want those books. Please, give … to …
A) to go B) to going A) me/them B) it/them
C) go D) going C) it/me D) them/me
19. We persuaded George … with us. 2. He wants to see us but … don’t want to
A) to come B) to coming see …
C) come D) coming A) he/us B) we/us
20. What do you advise me … ? C) she/him D) we/him
A) to do B) to doing 3. The sea looks nice. Let’s go …
C) do D) doing A) on swim B) swim
21. At school out teacher made us … very C) a swim D) for a swim
hard. 4. I … the bus and walked to my house from
A) to work B) to working the bus-stop.
C) work D) working A) got in B) got out
22. Sue turned on the television … the C) got on D) got off
news. 5. The beginning of the film wasn’t good but
A) to watch B) to watching it …
C) watch D) watching A) is good B) went well
23. I can’t go out yet. I’m waiting … John … C) got better D) was well
A) -/phoning B) to/to phone 6. Are you … this afternoon?
C) for /phoning D) for/to phone A) go shopping B) going to shopping
24. The workers have gone … strike . C) to go to shop D) going shopping
A) for B) on C) a D) – 7. I saw Diana and Robert with … parents.
25. Do you go … every morning? A) their B) them C) themselves D) theirs
A) on to run B) on run 8. Oxford is famous for … university.
C) for a run D) for running A) his B) their C) itself D) its
26. Shall we go out … a meal? 9. He is …
A) to B) on C) for D) – A) mine friend B) my a friend
27. A car stopped and a man got … C) a friend of mine D) a friend of me
A) on B) off C) out of D) out 10. When I saw her, there was nobody in her
28. Tom was with a friend of … room. She was …
A) your B) my C) its D) his A) by herself B) each other
29. – Was she with her friends? C) herself D) on herself
- No, she was … 11. Paul lives near me and I live near him.
A) on herself B) by hers We live near …
C) each other D) by herself A) by ourselves B) ourselves
30. Jill and Ann are good friends. They C) on ourselves D) each other
know … well. 12. Do you know … ?
A) themselves B) each other A) this word’s meaning
C) by themselves D) them B) meaning’s of the word
31. Mary’s hair is longer than … C) the meaning of this word
A) Ann B) Ann is C) Ann’s D) Ann does D) the meaning’s word
32. Alice works in … bank. 13. I’ll be back in … hour.
A) a B) the C) - D) these A) a B) an C) - D) some
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14. Picasso was … painter. 4. There are … any good hotels in this town.
A) a famous B) famous a A) no B) none C) not D) –
C) famous D) an famous 5. … needs friends.
15. I need … A) All B) Everybody
A) two trousers B) a trousers C) Everything D) None people
C) two pairs of trousers D) a new 6. Every house in the street … the same.
trousers A) are B) is C) does D) do
16. The police … 7. Have you read … these books?
A) is coming B) has come A) any B) some C) every D) any of
C) comes D) are coming 8. … people want to be happy.
17. I want to listen a … of music. A) most of B) every C) all of D) most
A) can B) bowl C) bar D) piece 9. … of my friends … clever. They are both
18. They have some nice … in their house. silly.
A) furniture B) furnitures A) None/is B) Both/is
C) furniture’s D) furnitures’ C) Neither/is D) All/are
19. Excuse me, what time is … next train to 10. - Do you know Ann and Tim?
London? - No, I don’t know them …
A) a B) the C) - D) an A) none B) all C) neither D) either
20. We drive … right in our country. 11. - Do you work or are you a student?
A) to the B) to a C) on the D) to a - …, I’ve got a job but I study too.
21. Can you turn on … television? I want to A) None B) Neither C) All D) Both
know what is on … television. 12. I haven’t read … these books.
A) the/the B) -/- C) the/- D) -/the A) neither of B) either of
22. What’s on … radio? C) much of D) some
A) the B) a C) an D) – 13. I’ve got … books and I read …
23. Write your name … top of the page. A) a lot of/a lot of B) a lot/a lot
A) on the B) on a C) at the D) at a C) a lot of/a lot D) a lot /a lot of
24. I finish … at 5 o’clock every day. 14. - Are you going out alone?
A) the work B) work C) a work D) work’s - No, I’m going with … friends.
25. I’m going to … tomorrow. A) a little B) few C) a few D) any
A) dentist B) a dentist 15. I can’t decide now. I need … time to think
C) the dentist D) dentists about it.
26. … money doesn’t always bring A) few B) a few C) little D) a little
happiness. 16. I opened the door …
A) A B) The C) An D) – A) slow B) slower C) slowly D) slowest
27. In London, … Houses of Parliament are 17. Her English is very …
beside … River Thames. A) good B) well C) badly D) quickly
A) the/the B) -/the C) -/- D) the/- 18. Why are you …?
28. Have you ever been to … USA? A) angry B) more angry
A) the B) - C) a D) an C) angrily D) more angrily
29. This box is too small. I need … 19. I’m sad and lonely. I’ve got … friends.
A) big box B) a big boxes A) a few B) few C) a little D) little
C) big one D) a big one 20. - Is your friend English or American?
30. Would you like … to drink? - …, She is Australian.
A) anything B) somebody A) None B) Both C) Either D) Neither
C) something D) anybody
Murphy I (1-78)
Murphy I ( 70-80)
1. - … the children … TV?
1. I’m looking for my keys. Has … seen - No, they are in bed.
them? A) Do/watch B) Does/watch
A) somebody B) anything C) Did/watch D) Are/watching
C) everybody D) anybody 2. What time … the film …?
2. She said … but I didn’t hear her. A) did/start B) - /starts
A) some B) any C) something D) C) is/starting D) does/start
anything 3. Where’re here on holiday. We … at the
3. Can you lend me … money? Central Hotel.
A) every B) any C) some D) not A) are staying B) stay
C) stayed D) has stayed
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4. Julia … never … breakfast. 22. We … go to the bank yesterday.
A) is/eaten B) have/eaten A) must B) need C) ought to D) had to
C) -/ ate D) - / eats 23. You … go to the bank. I … give you some
5. How much … it cost to phone Canada? money.
A) is B) was C) did D) does A) mustn’t/may B) needn’t/can
6. How much money … you …? D) shouldn’t/might D) can’t/must
A) do/have got B) do/got 24. Do you think I … buy this hat.
C) have/have got D) have/got A) must B) might C) need D) should
7. – I cut my hand this morning. 25. Ian … work very hard. He’s got an easy
- How … you … that? job.
A) did/do B) -/did A) mustn’t B) doesn’t have to
C) have/done D) was/doing C) can D) shouldn’t
8. – Did you see Jenny last night? 26. … a train at 10.30. … a fast train.
- Yes, she … a very nice jacket. A) It’s/It’s B) There’s/There’s
A) wears B) wore C) It’s /There’s D) There’s/It’s
C) has worn D) was wearing 27. – I enjoyed the film.
9. Can I take this newspaper? … you … with -…
it? A) I am too B) Neither did I
A) did/finish B) do/finish C) So do I D) I did too
C) will/finish D) have/finished 28. – Linda got married last night.
10. Look! Somebody … that window. - …? Really?
A) broke B) are breaking A) Didn’t she B) Is she
C) has broken D) was breaking C) Isn’t she D) Did she
11. – Where are my glasses? 29. Choose the correct sentence.
- I don’t know. I … them. A) Who do these books belong to?
A) didn’t see B) haven’t seen B) Whom do these books belong?
C) don’t see D) am not seeing C) Who these books belong to?
12. - … Linda … her new job yet? D) To whom these books belong?
- No, she starts next week. 30. Choose the correct sentence.
A) Will/start B) Has /started A) He told that he was tired.
C) Did/start D) Does/starts B) He said me that he was tired
13. I like horses but I … never … them. C) He told to me that he was tired.
A) have/ridden B) -/rode D) He said that he was tired.
C) have/been riding D) am/riding 31. I want to know what happened. You must
14. – How long … you … in this house? … me.
- For about ten years. A) to tell B) told C) will tell D) tell
A) did/live B) have/lived 32. – Shall we go now?
C) do/live D) are/living - No, I’d prefer … a few minutes.
15. Two injured people … to hospital. A) wait B) to wait
A) have taken B) are taken C) waiting D) to waiting
C) were taking D) were taken 33. At school our teacher made us … very
16. I’m not going to the party. I … hard.
A) didn’t invited B) wasn’t invited A) work B) to work C) working D) to
C) haven’t invited D) haven’t been invited working
17. When I was a child, I used to … 34. Everybody wants to stay young but we
chocolate. all … old.
A) liking B) liked C) like D) likes A) gets B) used to get C) got D) get
18. What … you … tomorrow evening? 35. This is a beautiful tree. … leaves are a
A) will/do B) are/doing beautiful colour.
C) do/do D) have/done A) It’s B) It C) Its D) It has
19. – Your hands are dirty. 36. … … problem, not …
- Yes, I know. I … them. A) Its/my/your B) These are/your/mine
A) wash B) am washing C) It’s/ours/theirs D) It’s/their/ours
C) will wash D) am going to wash 37. Many people live alone. They live …
20. … you … at home this evening? A) by them B) on themselves
A) Are/being B) Are/- C) each other D) by themselves
C) Have/been D) Will/be 38. Joe is … very nice person.
21. Buy a lottery ticket. You … be lucky. A) a B) some C) the D) –
A) could B) might C) should D) must 39. … sheep eat grass.

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A) A B) That C) This D) – 8. None of … ready for the lesson.
40. a … of oil. A) the books’ were B) the book was
A) bowl B) bar C) cup D) can C) the books was D) the book were
41. I’m going to make … table. First I need 9. Has … seen my bicycle? It’s not in the
… wood. garage.
A) a/some B) the/the C) a/a D) the/- A) someone B) anything
42. Can you repeat … question, please? C) all D) anybody
A) a B) some C) the D) – 10. I don’t think I’ve learnt … from his
43. – Are these two books different? lecture.
- No, they’re … same. A) somebody B) anyone
A) a B) the C) - D) this C) something D) anything
44. How far is it from … Trafalgar Square to 11. Please, don’t offer me any chocolates.
… Victoria Station. I don’t want …
A) the/the B) -/- C) the/- D) -/the A) any B) some C) no D) none
45. I’m going to sell my car and buy … 12. Can I have … potatoes, please?
A) better one B) the better one A) any B) some C) every D) none
C) a better ones D) a better one 13. There are no losers in our competition. …
46. Where’s Ann? Has … seen her? child … a prize.
A) anything B) somebody A) Every/wins B) All/win
C) everyone D) anyone C) Some/wins D) No/win
47. - How many cars are there in the car 14. My grandfather lived in the same house
park? … his life.
-… A) some B) every C) any D) all
A) Nothing B) Little C) No D) None 15. - Do you like pop music or jazz?
48. He hasn’t got … to talk to. - I don’t like … them. I prefer classical music.
A) something B) anybody A) none of B) neither of
C) someone D) everything C) all of D) either of
49. … needs friends. 16. Yesterday at the party I saw … friends of
A) All B) All of us mine and we had a good time there.
C) Everything D) Everybody A) few B) a few C) a little D) little
50. I haven’t read … of these books. 17. Your meal doesn’t taste …
A) none B) neither C) every D) either A) well B) badly C) bitterly D) good
18. Jane is studying … for her examinations.
A) hard B) hardly C) good D) quick
Murphy I (70-90) 19. The bag is … but the suitcase is …
A) heavy/heavier B) heavy/heavy
1. Mike ate … his food. There’s only a little
C) heavier/heavy D) heavier/heavier
left.
20. This house isn’t very modern. I prefer …
A) all of B) some of C) most of D) both
houses.
of
A) modern B) more modern
2. Susie was very hungry, so she ate …
C) more moderner D) most modern
Rita’s cake.
21. Is it … to go by car or by train?
A) some of B) the most
A) expensive B) more expensive
C) neither of D) none of
C) expensiver D) the most expensive
3. … that money … mine.
22. This knife isn’t very sharp. Have you got
A) All of/is B) some of/are
a … one?
C) most of/were D) either of/is
A) sharp B) sharper
4. All were there. … the students … late.
C) more sharper D) the most sharp
A) Most of/were B) Some of/were
23. I feel … better today than yesterday.
C) Neither of/were D) None of/was
A) many B) much C) more D) most
5. … my arms were hurt at the accident.
24. I don’t go out as … as you.
A) Some of B) All of
A) many B) more C) most D) much
C) Neither of D) Both of
25. He didn’t play as good as …
6. They are both good. You may choose …
A) I B) my C) me D) she
them.
26. Julia lives in …street … Caroline.
A) neither B) all of
A) so/as B) the same/like
C) either of D) most of
C) as/as D) the same/as
7. Every … on the desk … mine.
27. It was … day of my life.
A) book/is B) books/is
A) a very happy B) more happy
C) books/are D) book/are
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C) the most happy D) the happiest C) did/do D) were/doing
28. We haven’t got … to make sandwiches. 11. Caroline … to the cinema three times last
A) bread enough B) enough bread week.
C) an enough bread D) a bread enough A) went B) was going
29. He isn’t … to reach the shelf. C) has gone D) goes
A) tall enough B) enough tall 12. They went to the cinema but they … the
C) a tall enough D) an enough tall film.
30. There weren’t enough chairs … A) don’t enjoy B) wasn’t enjoying
everybody … sit down. C) won’t enjoy D) didn’t enjoy
A) to/to B) for/for C) to/for D) for/to 13. I had … good holiday.
31. The coffee is too hot … me … A) a B) the C) some D) –
A) to/to drink B) for/to drink 14. When I was a child, I … afraid of dogs.
C) for/for drink D) to/for drink A) - B) am C) did D) was
32. I don’t like the weather here. There’s … 15. I’m hungry. Can I have … to eat.
much rain. A) anything B) nothing
A) enough B) many C) few D) too C) somebody D) something
33. - Are you ready? - Not …. 16. It … , so we … out.
A) yet B) still C) enough D) many A) was raining/didn’t go
34. I haven’t finished eating …. I’m … B) rained/weren’t going
eating. C) is raining/didn’t go
A) still/yet B) yet/still D) will rain/don’t go
C) too/enough D) yet/yet 17. When the phone …, he … a book.
35. Give … A) rang/was reading B) was ringing/read
A) that book me B) to me that book C) rings/is reading D) is ringing/reads
C) to that book to me D) me that book 18. I saw Lucy and Tom this morning. They …
36. When I was a child. … at the bus-stop.
A) I always was late for school. A) stood B) was standing
B) Always I was late for school. C) were standing D) have stood
C) I was always late for school. 19. Joy … asleep while she was reading.
D) I was late always for school. A) was falling B) felt C) feel D) fell
20. I’ve got a motor-bike but I … a car.
Murphy I (1-90) A) don’t have got B) haven’t got
C) didn’t have D) hadn’t got
1. … you married? 21. Ann … to bed. She is in bed now.
A) Do B) Did C) Is D) Are A) went B) will go C) goes D) has gone
2. Why … you always late? 22. … you … the shopping?
A) are B) is C) did D) do No, I’m going to do it later.
3. Please, … quiet. I’m working. A) Have/done B) Did/do
A) be B) is C) do D) are C) Will/do D) Were/doing
4. What … you … tomorrow? 23. How many times … Brazil … the world
A) do/do B) are/do Cup?
C) -/are doing D) are/doing A) did/win B) has/won
5. Look! Joy … her new hat. C) is/winning D) does/win
A) wears B) is wearing 24. … you … to France in your life?
C) has weared D) was wearing A) Have/been B) Were/-
6. The weather here … not very good. It C) Did/be D) Did/been
often rains. 25. They have been married … ten years.
A) is B) was C) does D) will A) before B) in C) for D) since
7. We … many people in this town. 26. She has lived there … all her life.
A) aren’t knowing B) won’t know A) since B) from C) in D) –
C) don’t know D) didn’t know 27. Life was very different a hundred years
8. I smoke, but he … …
A) isn’t B) won’t C) didn’t D) doesn’t A) before B) since C) - D) ago
9. How often … you … your hair? 28. My brother … by a dog last week.
A) are/washing B) were/washing A) bitten B) was bitten
C) are/wash D) do/wash C) bit D) is bitten
10. Why are you under the table? What … 29. Many different languages … in India.
you …? A) speak B) is spoken
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30. This machine … very often. C) Don’t you D) Aren’t you
A) doesn’t use B) didn’t use 48. It rained on Saturday.
C) wasn’t used D) isn’t used A) So it did B) So did it.
31. The concert … at 7:30. C) me too D) It rained on Sunday too.
A) started B) is starting 49. I’m not working tomorrow.
C) starts D) start A) So am I B) I don’t work either
32. Oh, dear! It’s 9 o’clock and I’m not C) Neither do I D) Nor am I.
ready. I … late. 50. I know …
A) will be B) am being A) why she went home.
C) was D) am going to be B) why did she go home.
33. Telephone me this evening. I … at C) why did she went home.
home. D) why does she go home.
A) be B) am 51. I would prefer … by car.
C) will be D) have been A) to travel B) traveling
34. Why are you putting on your coat? C) travel D) to traveling
I … out. 52. We decided … tomorrow morning.
A) will go B) am going to go A) leave B) leaving
C) am going D) go C) to leaving D) to leave
35. It’s a nice day. … we … for a walk? 53. Tom told me … for him.
A) Are/going B) Have/gone A) wait B) waiting C) to wait D) to waiting
C) Shall/go D) Do/go 54. I don’t want you … alone. Let me … with
36. - Tom, … I take your umbrella? you.
- Yes, of course. A) go/go B) to go/to go
A) can B) must C) should D) might C) to go/go D) going/to go
37. - Do you think Jack will come to the 55. He said that …
party? A) he can’t drive a car.
- I’m not sure. He … come. B) he isn’t able to drive a car.
A) may B) can C) is going to D) must C) he will be able to drive a car.
38. We arrived home very late last night. D) he couldn’t drive a car.
We … wait half and hour for a taxi. 56. I’m going to London … a friend of mine.
A) must B) might C) could D) had to A) for visit B) to visit
39. Do you think I … buy this ticket? C) for visiting D) to visiting
A) should B) must C) might D) have to 57. They’ve gone to Scotland …
40. We … wait very long. The bus soon A) on a holiday B) for holiday
came. C) for a holiday D) to holiday
A) don’t have to B) mustn’t 58. He fell off the ladder but he didn’t hurt …
C) mightn’t D) didn’t have to A) each other B) another
41. Would you like to go to the cinema C) himself D) myself
tonight? 59. For me the morning is …
A) Yes, I go to the cinema a lot. B) Yes, I do A) the day’s best part
C) Yes, I’d love to. D) Yes, I often go B) of the day the best part
there. C) the best part of the day
42. What’s that noise? D) best part’s of the day
… a train. 60. a … of rice
A) There is B) It is A) bar B) bottle C) some D) bowl
43. … a train at 10: 30. It’s a fast train. 61. He’s got … short fair hair.
A) There is B) It is A) a B) the C) an D) –
44. … was a storm last night. Did you hear 62. Do you live very far from … centre?
it? A) a B) an C) the D) –
A) It B) There 63. The table is in … middle of … room.
45. I don’t like hot weather but Sue … A) a/a B) the/- C) a/the D) the/the
A) is B) like C) will D) does 64. I often listen to … radio.
46. - She lives in London, …? A) a B) an C) the D) –
- Yes, that’s right. 65. My brother is … soldier. He’s in … army.
A) does she B) isn’t she A) a/the B) a/a C) -/- D) a/an
C) is she D) doesn’t she 66. Don usually goes to … church on
47. - I’m not hungry. Sundays.
- … ? I am. A) an B) a C) the D) –
A) Do you B) Are you

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67. Are you interested in … history of your A) a good enough B) enough good
country? C) well enough D) good enough
A) a B) the C) an D) – 88. Did you have … to answer all the
68. … weather isn’t very nice today. questions in the exam?
A) a B) the C) an D) – A) a time enough B) enough time
69. … Europe is not … large continent but it C) an enough time D) time an enough
has a large population. 89. Don’t wear a coat. It’s … hot … a coat.
A) -/a B) -/- C) The/a D) The/- A) enough/to wear B) too/for wear
70. This cup is dirty. Can I have … ? C) enough/ wear D) too/to wear
A) clean one B) a clean one 90. It’s too loud. …!
C) some clean one D) a one clean A) Please turn it up. B) Please turn it on.
71. I can’t find Ann. Has … seen her? C) Please turn it round.
A) somebody B) anywhere D) Please turn it down.
C) nothing D) anybody 91. in her bag/the money/put/the woman
72. The house is empty. There is … in it. A) The money put the woman in her bag
A) anyone B) somebody B) Put in her bag the woman the money
C) somewhere D) no-one C) In her bag the woman put the money.
73. She said … but I didn’t understand her. D) The woman put the money in her bag
A) anything B) something 92. What are you doing this evening?
C) nothing D) anybody I don’t know …
74. The weather was bad yesterday. It A) still B) yet C) already D) usually
rained … day. 93. Did you sell your car?
A) some B) every C) each D) all No, I’ve … got it.
75. … is very friendly here. I like them all. A) still B) yet C) already D) often
A) All B) Everybody 94. … it … raining yet?
C) All people D) Nothing No, It’s still raining.
76. You must have … this cheese. It’s A) Is/stopped B) Did/ stop
delicious. C) Will/stop D) Has/stopped
A) some B) most C) any D) some of 95. Can you pass …?
77. I haven’t read … of these books. A) to me the salt B) the salt me
A) neither B) none C) either D) every C) to the salt to me D) me the salt
78. Do you watch TV … ? 96. Tom is a good footballer. He … plays
A) a lot of B) many C) very few D) much tennis and volleyball.
79. She’s very thin because she eats very A) too B) already C) also D) either
… 97. A: Where’s Linda?
A) much B) a little C) few D) little B: She’s just gone out.
80. They look … A: Really, …?
A) friendly B) friend A) isn’t she B) is she
C) friendship D) a friend C) hasn’t she D) has she
81. - Where’s Diane? 98. This coat is okay but I think the other one
- She was here, but she left … is …
A) sudden B) suddenly A) a nice one B) nicer
C) a sudden D) suddenness C) nicest D) the nicest
82. London isn’t very beautiful. Paris is … 99. How … is the station? A mile?
A) beautiful B) more beautiful A) long B) much C) many D) far
C) the most beautiful 100. Thirty minutes … enough for you to do
D) the least beautiful this test and if you’ve finished it, don’t show
83. Jill is 25. Gary is 24. Jill is a bit … than your answers to the others. Just give it to
Gary. me.
A) old B) older C) more older D) oldest A) is B) are
84. Andrew’s car is … colour as Caroline.
A) as B) so C) like D) the same Murphy I (70-107)
85. I don’t go out as … as you.
A) many B) more C) much D) most
1. How much money has he got?
86. It was … day of my life.
A) No B) Not C) Nothing D) None
A) happy B) a happy
2. There are … any good hotels in this town.
C) a happier D) the happiest
A) no B) not C) nothing D) none
87. Is your English … to have a
3. What’s in the bag?
conversation?
A) No B) Not C) Nothing D) None
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4. How often do you read a newspaper? D) Do you usually go home by car?
A) All day B) Everyday 25. – Did you sell your car?
C) This morning D) Yesterday - No, I’ve … got it.
5. Every country … a national flag. A) yet B) still
A) have B) has 26. That book is mine. Give …
C) is having D) are having A) to me it B) it me
6. Are you doing … this evening? C) me them D) it to me
A) something B) anywhere 27. I’m meeting Jill … Monday morning.
C) nobody D) anything A) in B) at C) on D) of
7. There is … to go in this town. 28. I fell out of bed … I was asleep.
A) nothing B) something A) during B) if C) while D) in
C) anybody D) nowhere 29. Were there many people … the concert
8. Tom lives … near London. on Friday?
A) nothing B) anywhere A) in B) on C) at D) –
C) somewhere D) somebody 30. Catherine lives … Janet.
9. I like ... classical music but not all. A) on B) above C) between D) in
A) some B) some of C) all D) all of 31. I got up in the middle of the night … I
10. I don’t know … those people. couldn’t sleep.
A) any B) any of A) during B) because C) or D) but
C) none of D) nobody of 32. She’s going away soon. I … very sad
11. Neither of my parents … English. when she …
A) is B) are C) be D) not A) am/will leave B) shall be/leaves
12. There are two ways from there to the C) shall be/will leave D) am/leaves
station. You can go … way. 33. Have something to eat. … you don’t eat
A) both B) neither of C) either D) all now, you’ll be hungry later.
13. We like films, so we go to the cinema … A) when B) while
A) many B) a lot C) if D) during
C) a lot of D) very many 34. Did you find the book … ?
14. They have … money so they’re not A) which you were looking for it
poor. B) that you were looking
A) little B) a little C) few D) a few C) who you were looking for
15. It smells … D) you were looking for
A) good B) well C) best D) the better 35. I’ve lost the umbrella …
16. I understand you … A) which you gave me it B) that you gave
A) careful B) good me
C) perfectly D) heavy C) who you gave me D) you gave it to
17. Don’t send me a letter. It’s … to phone me
me. 36. I have a friend … is very good at
A) easy B) easily C) easiest D) easier repairing cars.
18. I prefer … houses. A) who B) which C) when D) –
A) a modern B) moderner
C) the most modern D) more modern Murphy I
19. I don’t go out as … as you. Nouns & Adjectives
A) many B) more C) most D) much
20. I arrived at … time as Tom. 1. I need … jeans.
A) as B) not as C) the same D) much A) a B) two C) a pair of D) one
21. There weren’t enough chairs … 2. The police … coming.
everybody .. sit down. A) is B) are
A) to/for B) for/to C) to/to D) for/for 3. Some people … very stupid.
22. His legs aren’t … A) is B) are
A) enough long B) long enough 4. I haven’t got …
C) a long enough D) an enough long A) car B) two car C) a cars D) a car
23. She speaks … fast for me to 5. Mary doesn’t eat …
understand. A) meat B) many meat C) meats D) a meat
A) very B) enough C) as D) too 6. … isn’t everything.
24. Choose the correct sentence. A) Men B) Houses C) Ideas D) Money
A) Do you go usually home by car? 7. a … of bread.
B) Do you go by car home usually? A) bowl B) loaf C) glass D) jar
C) Do usually you go home by car? 8. She’s got …
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A) a long hair B) long hairs A) it B) it’s C) its D) them
C) a long hairs D) long hair 5. I know Mr. Watson but I don’t know …
9. It’s … weather today. wife.
A) a nice B) nice A) he B) him C) his D) her
10. I’ve just had some good … about my 6. - Is that … car?
holiday. - No, … is green.
A) news B) informations A) them/their B) their/they
C) advices D) idea C) they/it D) their/theirs
11. Rome is old but Athens is … 7. I went out to meet …
A) old B) older C) the oldest A) a mine friend B) a friend of my
12. The weather wasn’t very … yesterday C) some friend of mine
but it’s … today. D) a friend of mine
A) good/gooder B) better/good 8. We invited her to stay with … at … house.
C) better/better D) good/better A) us/our B) his/his
13. Is it … to go by car or by train? C) him/hers D) her/ours
A) expensive B) more expensive 9. They are mine. Give … to …
C) expensiver A) they/I B) it/me
14. I can run … than him. C) them/me D) it/I
A) fast B) faster C) more fast 10. Did they pay for … or did you pay for …?
15. Canada is ... than France. A) them/them B) they/they
A) much bigger B) more bigger C) them/themselves
C) many big D) more big D) themselves/them
16. I don’t play tennis as … as you. 11. She wasn’t with her friends. She was …
A) often B) more often C) oftener A) by herself B) on herself
17. I don’t know as … as you. C) by hers D) on her
A) people B) many people C) much 12. Paul and I live near …
people A) other B) one other
18. I arrived at … time as Tom. C) every other D) each other
A) as B) not as C) the same 13. We looked at … in the mirror.
19. What is … river in the world? A) us B) we C) our D) ourselves
A) long B) longer C) the longest 14. Don’t eat … apples. They’re bad.
20. What is … thing you’ve ever done? A) that B) this C) it D) those
A) unusual B) more unusual 15. This cup is dirty. Can I have a clean …
C) the most unusual A) cups B) ones C) one D) two
21. I haven’t got … for a car. 16. I didn’t take … photographs but Ann took
A) a money enough B) enough money …
C) an enough money A) some/any B) any/some
22. He isn’t … C) some/some D) any/any
A) tall enough B) enough tall 17. I haven’t got … money. Can you lend me
C) a tall enough …?
23. There weren’t enough chairs … A) any/any B) some/some
everybody … sit down. C) some/any D) any/some
A) for/to B) to/for C) to/to 18. It’s a nice house but there’s … garden.
24. I can’t work. I’m … tired. A) not B) no C) none D) some
A) enough B) too 19. How much time have we got? …
25. It’s too cold … go out. A) no B) not C) none D) many
A) for B) to C) – 20. Who did you meet? …
A) no B) not C) none D) no-one
21. I’m lonely. I’ve got … to talk to.
Murphy I A) somebody B) anybody
Pronouns C) nobody D) everybody
22. What’s in the bag? …
1. Where’s Alan? I want to talk to … A) no B) not C) none D) nothing
A) he B) she C) it D) him 23. He doesn’t understand …
2. I want … book. Please give … to … A) anything B) nothing
A) that/them/it B) these/it/them C) none D) no-one
C) those/them/him D) that/it/me 24. Everybody … problems.
3. Oxford is famous for … university. A) have B) have got
A) it B) it’s C) its D) they C) has D) are having
4. I like Oxford. … a nice city.
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25. Every house in the street … the same. 18. Do you live in … town or in … country?
A) have B) are C) do D) is A) the/the B) a/a C) -/a D) a/the
26. … children like playing. 19. I listen to … radio a lot.
A) Most of B) Most A) a B) the C) an D) –
C) Some of D) None 20. I watch … television a lot.
27. There are two ways from here to the A) a B) the C) an D) –
station. You can go … way. 21. … dinner is ready!
A) all B) both C) either D) some A) A B) The C) - D) An
28. Tom and I didn’t eat anything. … of us 22. I’m not working … next week.
was hungry. A) a B) an C) the D) –
A) All B) Both C) None D) Neither 23. Jack was in … accident. He had to go to
29. I’m sad and lonely. I’ve got … friends. … hospital.
A) few B) a few C) little D) many A) a/- B) an/a C) the/the D) an/-
30. He ate … food. He ate … 24. I’m going to … dentist tomorrow?
A) a lot of/ a lot B) a lot/a lot of A) a B) an C) the D) –
C) a lot/a lot D) a lot of / a lot of 25. – Where are … children?
- They are in the garden.
A) a B) the C) - D) that
Murphy I 26. … Peru is in … South America.
nouns & articles A) The/the B) -/the C) The/- D) -/-
27. Can you tell me where … Regal Cinema
1. … new cars are very expensive. is?
A) A B) The C) - D) This A) a B) the C) - D) an
2. We can’t get in without … key. 28. Mary comes from … small town in …
A) a B) - C) some D) any west of Ireland.
3. I’ve got … idea. A) a/- B) -/the C) the/- D) a/the
A) a B) an C) - D) the 29. Alan studied … physics at … Manchester
4. The Police … here. University.
A) is B) are C) was D) has A) a/- B) -/- C) -/the D) the/-
5. I like … people here. They are very 30. Kevin lives in … Newton Street.
friendly. A) a B) an C) the D) –
A) a B) the C) - D) this
6. Where … the scissors? I need …
A) is/them B) are/it C) are/them D) is/it Murphy I (92-102)
7. Picasso was … famous painter.
A) the B) an C) - D) a 1. It has been raining … I got up.
8. There’s … woman at the bus stop. A) for B) until C) since D) from
A) a B) the C) - D) some 2. I’m going away … a few days.
9. Paula is … woman’s name. A) since B) from C) for D) to
A) a B) an C) the D) – 3. I went to sleep … the film.
10. I don’t like … . I don’t like them. A) during B) while C) at D) on
A) a mouse B) mouses 4. Turn left … the traffic lights.
C) a mouses D) mice A) on B) in C) at D) by
11. I want something to read. I’m going to 5. Please write your name … the top of the
buy … paper. page.
A) a B) the C) - D) some A) at B) in C) on D) –
12. Listen! I’ve just had … good news. 6. There weren’t many people … the party.
A) a B) the C) an D) some A) in B) on C) at D) –
13. We enjoyed our holiday. … hotel was 7. My house is … the end … the street.
very nice. A) in/of B) at/of C) at/in D) in/on
A) A B) The C) - D) Some 8. Did you walk … home?
14. Is there … hotel near here? A) to B) for C) in D) –
A) a B) - C) some D) the 9. I was tired when I arrived … home.
15. I like this room but I don’t like … colour A) at B) in C) on D) –
of … carpet. 10. I met Alice … the bus.
A) a/the B) the/a C) -/- D) the/the A) at B) in C) on D) –
16. Can you tell me … time, please? 11. I’m wearing a jacket … my coat.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) in B) on C) below D) under
17. We live in … same street. 12. Arthur is standing … the left.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) in B) at C) to D) on
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13. Be careful! Don’t fall … the stairs. 2. … weather was good yesterday, so we
A) off B) into C) on D) down played tennis.
14. Be careful! Don’t fall … your bicycle. A) a B) an C) the D) –
A) off B) into C) on D) down 3. We enjoyed the party last night. We
15. I took the old batteries … the radio. danced … and talked to … people.
A) in B) out C) at D) out of A) a lot of/a lot B) much/a lot
16. The plane flew … the mountains. C) very many/many D) a lot/a lot of
A) on B) through C) across D) over 4. Caroline … to the cinema three times last
17. They walked … me. They didn’t speak. week.
A) past B) through C) over D) along A) went B) has gone
18. Do you like travelling … train. C) were going D) had been gone
A) on B) in C) at D) by 5. When we went out, it …
19. Sarah left school … the age of 16. A) rained B) has rained
A) at B) on C) in D) – C) rains D) was raining
20. She goes to work … foot. 6. Do you think that most people are happy
A) over B) at C) in D) on in … jobs?
21. I cut the paper … a pair of scissors. A) his B) its C) them D) their
A) with B) by C) from D) of 7. A: … you lend me a pen?
22. Who is that painting …? Picasso? B: I’m sorry. I haven’t got one.
A) on B) in C) at D) by A) May B) Must C) Can D) Shall
23. Who is that man … the beard? 8. Tom cut his finger …
A) in B) on C) at D) with A) now B) last week
24. The house is … fire! Call the fire C) twice D) just
brigade. 9. Don’t buy that coat. It’s nice but it is …
A) at B) in C) on D) – A) enough short B) short enough
25. I’m fed up … my job. C) not too short D) too short
A) from B) on C) at D) with 10. A: Would you like some more to eat?
26. Jane isn’t at work. She’s … holiday. B: No, thanks, I’ve had …
A) at B) in C) for D) on A) too B) many C) enough D) a lot of
27. She’s married … an Italian. 11. When you’re tired, … .
A) with B) for C) to D) at A) not to drive B) driving
28. Does this book belong … you? C) to drive D) don’t drive
A) in B) to C) at D) on 12. After he broke his leg, he … played
29. Can you phone … me tomorrow? tennis again.
A) to B) at C) on D) – A) ever B) always C) usually D) never
30. A man stopped me and asked … me … 13. She’s going away soon. I … very sad
money. when she ….
A) to/- B) from/- C) -/for D) from/to A) wouldn’t be/leaves B) am/will leave
31. - Are you playing tennis this afternoon? C) ‘ll be/ leaves D) were/left
- It depends … the weather. 14. I didn’t know about the meeting. … told
A) on B) at C) in D) from me.
32. Don’t lose this book. Look … it. A) Anybody B) Nothing
A) at B) in C) up D) after C) No-one D) Somebody
33. Somebody shouted, so I turned … 15. … Rocky Mountains are in … North
A) off B) in C) on D) round America.
34. You can take my umbrella but please A) The/the B) -/- C) -/the D) The/-
bring it … 16. Everybody needs … friends.
A) up B) down C) off D) back A) a B) an C) the D) –
35. Take … that hat! It looks stupid. 17. The table is … the middle of the room.
A) for B) in C) at D) off A) at B) on C) from D) in
36. I waited outside the house. I didn’t go 18. What do you think about my problem.
… What do you advise me …?
A) in B) into C) out of D) at A) do B) doing C) to do D) to doing
19. I said to you: “Don’t wait for me.”
I told you …
Murphy I (complete) A) not to wait for me. B) didn’t wait for me.
C) don’t wait for me. D) doesn’t wait for me.
1. I write a letter to Jane … week.
20. I don’t remember …
A) all B) some C) every D) none
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B) how does the accident happen. 1. It was cold in the room, so I … the window.
C) how will the accident happens. A) close B) will close
D) how the accident happened. C) have closed D) closed
21. How long will it take me … to drive. 2. Excuse me, … you … English?
A) for learn B) learn A) Are/speaking B) Have/spoke
C) to learning D) to learn C) Did/speak D) Do/speak
22. … colour do you like? 3. A: Where are you, Roy?
A) Which B) How C) Why D) What B: I’m in the sitting room. I … a book.
23…. colour do you prefer, pink or yellow? A) read B) was reading
A) Which B) How C) Why D) What C) will read D) am reading
24. A: How … do you go on holiday? 4. A: … you ever … your key?
B: Once a year. B: Yes, I lost it yesterday.
A) long B) far C) - D) often A) Did/lose B) Have/lost
25. A: Yesterday I saw Julia. C) Do/lose D) Are/losing
B: What … she …? 5. Somebody … in that room.
A) did/ wear B) was/wearing A) have lived B) was living
C) is/wearing D) -/wore C) are living D) lives
26. A: Linda got married last week. 6. What … ?
B:… Really? A) did happen B) does happen
A) Didn’t she B) Does she C) have happen D) happened
C) Doesn’t she D) Did she 7. We’re not going out … . We’re waiting for
27. Our holiday … a lot of money, because you.
we stayed in an expensive hotel. A) still B) always C) until D) yet
A) cost B) costed 8. We stopped … a petrol station.
C) costs D) was costing A) at B) on C) in D) of
28. A: Shall we walk to the restaurant? 9. George went to the station … his friend.
B: I don’t know. How far …? A) meet B) meeting
A) is it B) are they C) to meeting D) to meet
C) is there D) are there 10. Don’t go out in the rain. You … wet.
29. We did an exam yesterday. We … A) get B) are getting
answer six questions out of ten to pass the C) will get D) got
exam. 11. Did you find the book … you wanted?
A) have to B) can C) should D) had to A) who B) whom C) this D) –
30. He always goes to work … the car. 12. She’s got … good job.
A) by B) on C) in D) to A) a B) an C) - D) the
31. I think everybody … read books. 13. I wrote to you … last week.
A) have to B) could A) in B) on C) at D) –
C) don’t have to D) should 14. I need some stamps, … I’m going to the
32. A: Are they still having dinner? post office.
B: No, they … A) because B) so C) during D) but
A) finished B) were finishing 15. We go on … holiday to Scotland every
C) finish D) have finished year.
33. She’s tired. She … to go home now. A) a B) the C) an D) –
A) is wanting B) want 16. Are you going … this afternoon?
C) wanted D) wants A) to shopping B) to shop
34. Steve … ten cigarettes a day. C) shopping D) for a shopping
A) is smoking B) has smoked 17. After she leaves … school, she wants to
C) smokes D) smoke go to … university.
35. A: … you … to the radio? A) a/a B) the/the C) a/the D) -/-
B: Yes, I am 18. A: … you like to go to the theatre this
A) Do/listen B) Did/listen evening?
C) Have/listen D) Are/listening B: Yes, I’d love to.
36. I hope you … the exam. A) Do B) Are C) Should D) Would
A) passes B) passed 19. Why is he in … prison? He didn’t do
C) are passing D) will pass anything wrong.
A) a B) an C) the D) -
Murphy I ( complete) 2 20. She isn’t feeling well, so she … to the
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21. We can’t find anywhere to stay. … the A) the next train’s time
hotels are full. B) the next train of time
A) Most B) Every C) All D) Some C) the time of the next train
22. … the shops in the city centre close at D) the time’s next train
5.30. 5. I can’t decide now. I need … time to think
A) Most B) Every C) Most of D) Every about it.
of A) few B) many C) little D) a little
23. A: I bought two newspapers. Which one 6. Excuse me, where is … bank?
do you want? A) the nearest B) nearer
B: … . It doesn’t matter which one. C) near D) more nearer
A) Either B) Neither C) Both D) None 7. Don’t forget to close the windows … you
24. Last year I went to Paris and Rome. go out.
I liked … cities very much. A) while B) after C) during D) before
A) none B) both C) all D) any 8. Did you find the book … you wanted?
25. I’ll send you the money … the end of A) who B) whom C) this D) –
this month. 9. Do you know the man Jill is talking …
A) at B) on C) in D) of A) - B) to C) to him D) with him
26. A: How long have you been here? 10. - Where’s Tom?
B: … half past eight. - He isn’t here …
A) at B) in C) for D) since A) still B) ago C) too D) yet
27. We … in Canada until 1985. 11. He was driving … 90 kilometres an hour.
A) lived B) live A) at B) in C) on D) of
C) have lived D) are living 12. Don’t stop here. Drive …
28. George stayed with us … three days. A) to B) for C) on D) of
A) at B) on C) to D) for 13. I’m leaving the town. There is … to do in
29. A: How long will you be away? this town.
B: … Monday. A) anything B) everything
A) Till B) On C) Since D) For C) something D) nothing
30. Don’t go to work today. You aren’t … 14. Can you tell me … time, please?
A) enough good B) enough well A) a B) some C) the D) –
C) a good enough D) well enough 15. There are two cinemas in our town. …
31. I can’t wait longer … an hour. Regal and … Plaza.
A) as B) like C) for D) than A) -/- B) The/-
32. I don’t play tennis as … as you. C) The/the D) -/the
A) never B) less C) often D) more 16. It’s too late … Ann now.
33. Those oranges look … . Can I have one? A) phone B) phoning
A) clearly B) nicely C) for phone D) to phone
C) quick D) nice 17. Have you … broken your leg?
34. Have you ever been … Rome? A) never B) yet C) before D) ever
A) to B) in C) at D) on 18. They … still … for the bus.
35. The TV service is not very good. There A) have/waited B) -/waited
are … good programmes. C) was/waiting D) are/waiting
A) few B) a few C) not much D) little 19. I … you in three days.
36. If you have finished the test, look your A) phoned B) have phoned
answers … once more. C) am phoning D) ‘ll phone
A) careful B) carefully 20. … you still …?
C) clear D) friendly A) Are/smoke B) Have/smoked
C) Do/smoke D) Did/smoke
Murphy I ( complete) 3 21. I’m afraid I … help you.
A) didn’t B) won’t
1. How long … your brothers … in London? C) needn’t D) can’t
A) have/been B) did/be 22. Mary … going to the cinema with her.
C) were/- D) has/been A) invited B) suggested
2. When … she … in London? C) wanted D) would like
A) did/arrived B) did/arrive 23. We didn’t expect Susan … here.
C) was/arriving D) has/arrived A) is B) was C) has been D) to be
3. Would you like … to the cinema tonight? 24. Talk … . I don’t want anybody to hear us.
A) go B) going C) will go D) to go A) quite B) quiet C) quietly D) quieter
4. Do you know …? 25. Don’t make me … that!

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A) to do B) doing C) do D) to doing 4. I … with some friends until I can find a flat.
26. ‘Phone me later”. A) live B) lived C) am living D) have lived
Tom told him … 5. Ron is in London at the moment. He … at
A) phone him later the Hilton Hotel.
B) not to phone him later A) stays B) is staying
C) phoned him later C) has stayed D) stayed
D) to phone him later 6. What … you … about?
27. Do you think the examination … A) do/think B) are/thinking
difficult? C) did/thought D) were/thinking
A) is being B) have been 7. What … you … Tom will do?
C) must be D) will be A) do/think B) are/thinking
28. She can’t meet us on Saturday. She … C) did/thought D) were/thinking
A) will work B) is working 8. What time … you … Ann?
C) has worked D) worked A) do/meet B) will/meet
29. I’ve never been to India. C) are/meeting D) have/meet
A) Neither do I B) I haven’t been there too. 9. The concert this evening … at 7.30.
C) Either have I D) Nor have I. A) starts B) is starting
30. - You closed the window, …? C) will start D) has started
- Yes, I think so. 10. There is a hole in the bottom of the boat.
A) don’t you B) are you It is filling up with water very quickly. It …
C) did you D) didn’t you A) sank B) is going to sink
31. - Where are you going for your holidays C) will sink D) has been sinking
next year? 11. I can’t meet you tomorrow because my
- I’m not sure yet. I … go to Spain. parents … to see me.
A) must B) have to C) might D) could A) will come B) come
32. … dinner is ready! C) is going to come D) are coming
A) The B) A C) - D) An 12. - Please, don’t hurt me.
33. I don’t know everybody in this – Don’t worry, I …
photograph. Who is … man on … left? A) won’t B) am not C) don’t D) shall
A) a/the B) the/- C) the/the D) a/a 13. I expect Carol … the job very soon.
34. - Why are you standing? A) will get B) is getting C) got D) has got
- Because there isn’t … 14. Ann … probably … at about 8 o’clock.
A) somewhere to sit B) everywhere to sit A) is/arriving B) has/arrived
C) nothing to sit D) anywhere to sit C) did/arrive D) will/arrive
35. Ann and I didn’t know the time, 15. Tom is on holiday. He has very little
because … of us had a watch. money and he is spending too much too
A) none B) any C) both D) neither quickly. Before the end of his holiday, he …
36. This is … last question and I hope you all his money.
choose … correct answer. A) will spend B) will be spending
A) the/the B) -/a C) a/the D) the/- C) has spent D) will have spent
16. I … to the city centre later. Can I get you
anything?
A) go B) shall be going

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17. Tom … this morning, because he hadn’t
time.
A) didn’t shave B) hasn’t shaved
Murphy II (1-25) C) isn’t shaving D) hadn’t shaved
Verb tenses 18. I saw Jim in the park. He … on the grass
and … a book.
1. He is still ill but he … better slowly. A) sat/read B) was sitting/read
A) gets B) got C) has got D) is getting C) had sat/read D) was sitting/reading
2. How often … Ann … television? 19. Ann is on holiday. She … to Italy.
A) has/watched B) does/watch A) went B) was going
C) will/watch D) is/watching C) has gone D) had gone
3. – I’m tired. – Why … you … to bed early? 20. Ron … very much this term.
A) don’t/go B) didn’t/go A) hasn’t studied B) didn’t study
C) hadn’t/gone D) weren’t/going C) doesn’t study D) hadn’t studied
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A) has repaired B) has been repairing
C) is repairing D) repaired 1. Thank you for lending me the money. I …
22. The car is going again. Tom … it. you back on Friday.
A) repaired B) has repaired A) shall pay B) pay C) am paying D) paid
C) has been repairing D) is repairing 2. Tom … his leg.
23. It … two years since I had a holiday. A) hurt B) has hurt
A) is B) was C) had been D) will be C) was hurting D) hurts
24. I ... here all my life. 3. Ann … in Scotland for ten years. He no
A) live B) am living C) lived D) have lived longer lives there.
25. A: Look! Somebody … milk on the A) lived B) lives C) was living D) will live
carpet. 4. My friend knows English very well. He … it
B: Well, it … me. for many years.
A) has spelt/wasn’t A) learned B) learns
B) is spilling/hasn’t been C) is learning D) has been learning
C) has spelt/ didn’t me 5. – I’m learning English.
D) is spilling/wasn’t - How long … you … it?
26. Ann wasn’t in when I … her. She … in A) have/learnt B) are/learning
London. C) do/learn D) have/been learning
A) was phoning/were B) phoned/was 6. – I know many foreign languages.
C) phoned/had been D) had phoned/was - How many languages … you …?
27. There was a car by the side of the road. A) have/been learning B) did/learn
It … down and the driver … to repair it. C) have/learnt D) are/learning
A) broke/was repairing 7. … Ann … a holiday this year?
B) was breaking/repaired A) Has/had B) Does/have
C) broke/had repaired C) Shall/have D) Did/have
D) had broken/was repairing 8. Listen to those people. What language …
28. He was out of breath. He … they …?
A) had run B) had been running A) do/speak B) are/speaking
C) ran D) was running C) has/spoken D) did/speak
29. I … two books in a day. It’s very easy 9. I’m a free man. I … to a political party.
for me. A) am not belonging B) haven’t belonged
A) used to read B) am used to read C) didn’t belong D) don’t belong
C) used to reading D) am used to reading 10. That machine … . It broke this morning.
30. I … until I was 20. A) doesn’t work B) haven’t worked
A) used to read B) am used to read C) didn’t work D) isn’t working
C) used to reading D) am used to reading 11. I … it would be a good idea to leave
31. … you … a swim this morning? early.
A) Had/- B) Had/have A) think B) am thinking
C) Have/- D) Did/have C) will think D) have thought
32. Ken … for 30 years when he finally … it 12. The river … very fast today – much faster
up. than usual.
A) has been smoking/gave A) flows B) is flowing
B) has smoke/will give C) flew D) has been flown
C) was smoking/was giving 13. How are you? … you … better?
D) had been smoking/gave A) did/get B) do/get
33. The house was dirty. We … it for weeks. C) will/get D) are/getting
A) didn’t clean B) weren’t cleaning 14. Tom … tennis on Monday.
C) haven’t cleaned D) hadn’t cleaned A) will play B) play
34. I didn’t recognize Mrs Johnson. She … a C) is playing D) has played
lot. 15. I’m sure Tom … the job. He has a lot of
A) changed B) has changed experience.
C) is changing D) had changed A) will get B) is getting
35. I’m going shopping this afternoon. … I C) gets D) has got
go shopping, I’ll buy some food. 16. I … Tom what you said. I promise.
A) If B) While C) When D) till A) didn’t tell B) haven’t told
36. This time next year, you … a student. C) am not telling D) won’t tell
A) be B) are C) will be D) have been 17. This house … 35,000 in 1980.
A) cost B) costs
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18. When the phone …, I … a shower. 7. You … a lot of noise. Could you be quieter?
A) rang/was having A) make B) made
B) was ringing/had C) have made D) are making
C) rang/had 8. Alice isn’t here at the moment. She … to
D) rings/have the shop to get a newspaper.
19. - Do you know about Jim? A) is gone B) is going
- He … to Canada. C) has gone D) went
A) went B) was going 9. - Who’s that woman by the door?
C) has gone D) had gone - I don’t know. I … her before.
20. Janet is hot and tired. She … tennis. A) didn’t see B) hadn’t seen
A) had played B) has played C) haven’t seen D) don’t see
C) has been playing D) played 10. We always go to Ireland for our holidays.
21. Jack … to go out very often until he met We … there for years.
Jill. A) went B) had gone
A) uses B) is used C) was used D) used C) have gone D) have been going
22. The baby doesn’t cry so much but she 11. - Is it still raining?
… every night. - No, it …
A) did B) have done A) stopped B) has stopped
C) is doing D) used to C) will stop D) stops
23. - Isn’t it difficult to learn English? 12. It … ages since we … to the cinema.
- At first it was difficult but now I … it. A) has been/had gone B) was/went
A) used to learning C) is/has gone D) is/went
B) am used to learning 13. … you … any of Shakespeare’s plays?
C) was used to learning A) Have/read B) Did/read
D) used to learn C) Had/read D) Have/readed
24. Ken … for 30 years when he finally 14. When … this book …?
gave it up. A) has/been published B) has/published
A) have smoked B) had been smoking C) did/publish D) was/published
C) was smoking D) smoked 15. Karen didn’t want to come to the cinema
25. My best friend, Kevin, was no longer with us because she … already … the film.
there. He … away. A) has/seen B) did/see
A) went B) was going C) -/ saw D) had/seen
C) has gone D) had gone 16. I felt very tired when I … home.
A) got B) has gotten C) get D) had gotten
17. The man sitting next to me on the plane
Murphy II was very nervous. He … before.
Verb tenses A) hasn’t flown B) didn’t fly
C) wasn’t flying D) hadn’t flown
1. – How is your new job?
18. Jim was on his hands and knees on the
- Not so good at the moment. I … it very
floor. He … for his contact lens.
much.
A) looked B) had looked
A) enjoy B) haven’t enjoyed
C) had been looking D) was looking
C) don’t enjoy D) am not enjoying
19. John and I went for a walk. I had difficulty
2. A liar is someone who … the truth.
keeping up with him because he … so fast.
A) is telling B) don’t tell
A) was walking B) walked
C) haven’t told D) doesn’t tell
C) had walked D) had been walking
3. Can we stop walking soon? I … to feel
20. My brother is an actor. He … in several
tired.
films.
A) am starting B) start
A) appears B) appeared
C) started D) was starting
C) has been appearing D) has appeared
4. I … hungry. Is there anything to eat?
21. Our best player is injured and … in the
A) feel B) am feeling
game on Saturday.
C) felt D) was feeling
A) doesn’t play B) haven’t played
5. It was warm, so I … my coat.
C) isn’t played D) won’t be playing
A) have taken B) had taken
22. These shoes are very well-made. They …
C) was taking D) took
a long time.
6. - Was Carol at the party last night?
A) are lasting B) will last
- Yes, she … a really nice dress.
C) lasted D) will be lasting
A) have worn B) had worn
23. I think the weather … nice this afternoon.
C) was wearing D) wore
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A) has been B) was A) have to B) needs
C) is going to be D) will have been C) must have been D) can
24. There is no need to be afraid of the 3. I … stand on my head but I can’t do it
dog. It … you. now.
A) won’t hurt B) isn’t hurting A) can B) have been able to
C) won’t have hurt D) hasn’t hurted C) could have been D) used to be able to
25. When … you … your exam results? 4. – Are you in a hurry?
A) have/got B) will/get - No, I’ve got plenty of time. I … wait.
C) was/getting D) do/get A) must B) can C) need D) have to
26. - Shall we go? 5. – You look tired.
- Just a minute. I … ready yet. - Yes, I … sleep last night.
A) haven’t B) don’t A) needn’t have B) shouldn’t have
C) wasn’t D) am not C) couldn’t D) might not
27. Peter … the exam, but he changed his 6. I looked very carefully and I … see a figure
mind. in the distance.
A) is going to do B) had done A) was able to B) should
C) was going to do D) will do C) must have seen D) could
28. What time … the train …? 7. If you’re very hungry, we … have dinner
A) does/arrive B) is/arriving now.
C) has/arrived D) did/arrived A) ought B) could
29. It … this week. C) will be able to D) ought to have
A) didn’t rain B) hadn’t rained 8. Congratulations on passing your exam.
C) hasn’t rained D) doesn’t rain You … be very pleased.
30. The population of the world … very fast. A) must B) might C) had to D) can
A) is increasing B) increases 9. That restaurant … very good. It’s always
C) increased D) have increased empty.
31. My parents … in London. They … there A) mustn’t have been B) must be
all their lives. C) can’t be D) can’t have been
A) is living/lives B) live/lived 10. Ted wasn’t at work last week. He … ill.
C) lived/have been living D) live/have A) must have been B) can’t have been
lived C) must be D) can be
32. Paul is never late. He … always … to 11. – Where’s Bob?
work on time. - I’m not sure. He … lunch.
A) is/getting B) will/get A) might be having B) must be having
C) -/got D) -/gets C) can have D) may have had
33. I … to the cinema three times last 12. Don’t make too much noise. You … the
week. baby.
A) went B) have gone A) may wake B) must wake
C) have been going D) had been going C) can have woken D) might have woken
34. I … along the road when I … Dave. So, I 13. Be careful! The footpath is very icy. You
stopped and we had a chat. …
A) walked/saw B) walked/was seeing A) might slip B) may have slipped
C) shall work/see D) was walking/saw C) can have slip D) must slip
35. I … the party, but Chris … to go home. 14. I can’t help you but why don’t you ask
A) enjoyed/was wanting Jill? She … help you.
B) enjoyed/had wanted A) might be able to B) was able to
C) was enjoying/wanted C) could have D) needs
D) had enjoyed/wants 15. I’m sorry, I couldn’t come yesterday. I …
36. The road is closed. There … an late.
accident. A) had to work B) must have worked
A) is B) was C) had been D) has been C) should have worked D) might work
16. In Britain many children … wear uniform
Murphy II when they go to school.
(26-36) modals A) needs B) should C) have to D) might
17. We couldn’t repair the car ourselves. We
1. I … to sleep very well recently. … take it to a garage.
A) can’t B) needn’t A) had to B) must have
C) am able D) haven’t been able C) should have D) can
2. Sandra … drive but she hasn’t got a car.
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18. A man was slightly injured in the 34. Don’t phone me at 8:30. I … watching
accident but he … to hospital. the football on television.
A) doesn’t need go B) didn’t have to go A) must B) can C) need D) might be
C) needed to go D) mustn’t go 35. The phone rang but I didn’t hear it. I …
19. Whatever you do, you … touch that asleep.
switch. It’s very dangerous. A) must have been B) had to be
A) mustn’t B) needn’t C) should have been D) may be
C) might not D) don’t have to 36. I have an appointment in ten minutes. I…
20. I understand the situation perfectly. go now or I’ll be late.
You … explain further. A) had better B) should
A) needn’t to B) don’t have C) needn’t D) might
C) mustn’t D) needn’t
21. This is a valuable book. You … look Murphy II (1-40)
after it carefully and you … lose it.
A) need/don’t have to B) might/can’t 1. Why are all these people here? What …?
C) must/mustn’t D) should/shouldn’t A) happens B) is happening
have C) had happened D) was happening
22. Brian had no money, so he sold his car. 2. What time … the banks … in Britain?
A few days later he won some money in a A) does/open B) will/open
lottery. He … his car. C) are/opening D) do/open
A) didn’t have to sell B) needn’t have sold 3. – How is your English?
C) needn’t sell D) mustn’t have sold - Not bad. It … slowly.
23. I think smoking … be banned in A) is improving B) improved
restaurants. C) was improving D) improves
A) should B) can C) need D) have to 4. I … this is your key. Am I right?
24. I’m sorry that I didn’t take your advice. A) am thinking B) think
I … what you said. C) was thinking D) will think
A) must have done B) should have done 5. We couldn’t afford to keep our car, so we
C) can’t have done D) had to do … it.
25. I suggested that we … go to museums A) sell B) will sell C) sold D) are selling
after lunch. 6. We … an accident while we … to school.
A) must B) should C) had to D) need A) saw/were going B) were seeing/went
26. If Ann … arrive, can you look after her C) see/will go D) saw/went
until I come? 7. Last week the bus fare was 80 pence. Now
A) must have B) should C) will D) have it is 90. It … up.
to A) went B) has gone
27. I … get up early tomorrow. I’ve got a lot C) goes D) was going
to do. 8. It snowed a lot last winter but it … much
A) should B) had better this winter.
C) may D) can A) didn’t snow B) doesn’t snow
28. You … be on time or I’ll be late. C) wasn’t snowing D) hasn’t snowed
A) can B) may C) must have D) had 9. Hello, Tom. I … for you all morning. Where
better have you been?
29. I was surprised that she … say such a A) have been looking B) looked
word. C) am looking D) was looking
A) should B) can C) must D) had better 10. I … the book you lent me, so you can
30. It was a great party last night. You … have it back now.
A) should come B) ought to have come A) read B) am reading
C) can’t have come D) had to come C) will read D) have read
31. I … up early, but it was a lovely 11. Bob is a friend of mine. I … him for a long
morning, so I did. time.
A) needn’t have got B) didn’t need to get A) know B) am knowing
C) mustn’t have got D) should have got C) have known D) have been knowing
32. We haven’t got much time. We … 12. I haven’t had a good meal … last
hurry. Tuesday.
A) needn’t B) must C) may D) can A) since B) for C) ago D) on
33. I … work tomorrow. 13. I meant to phone Diane last night but I …
A) have got to B) has to A) have forgotten B) forgot
C) needn’t to D) had to C) forget D) am forgetting
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14. When … this book … ? D) might be waiting
A) did/publish B) was/published 29. Caroline may … go away next week.
C) has/been published D) did/published A) should B) have to C) must D) be able
15. I invited Rachel to the party but she 30. Just help yourself if you’d like something
couldn’t come. She … to do something to eat. You … ask first.
else. A) can’t B) mustn’t
A) arranged B) has arranged C) needn’t D) mightn’t
C) is arranged D) had arranged 31. I’m in a difficult position. What do you
16. I was sad when I sold my car. I … it for think I … do?
a very long time. A) should B) must
A) have had B) had C) ought to have D) might have
C) was having D) had had 32. Liz gave me this ring. She … very upset if
17. Mary was sitting on the ground. She I lost it.
was out of breath. She … A) is B) will be
A) have run B) have been running C) would be D) would have been
C) was running D) had been running 33. I wouldn’t mind living in England, if the
18. I need a stamp for this letter. … you … weather … better.
one? A) is B) were
A) Do/got B) Do/have got C) had been D) would have been
C) Have/got D) Have/get 34. I wasn’t tired last night. If I … , I …
19. There … a hotel opposite the station earlier.
but it closed a long time ago. A) were/would go B) am/shall go
A) is B) used to be C) may be D) will be C) had been/would have gone
20. We … to a concert tonight. It … at 7:30. D) was/would have gone
A) are going/begins B) shall go/is 35. Why don’t you go and see Clare? She …
beginning very pleased to see you.
C) go/begins D) are going to go/will begin A) would be B) would have been
21. When I last saw Tim, he … his job but in C) was D) shall be
the end he decided not to. 36. I was in a hurry when I saw you.
A) gave up B) used to give up Otherwise I … to talk.
C) had been giving up A) shall stop B) stopped
D) was going to give up C) would stop D) would have stopped
22. Thank you for lending me your camera.
I … it back to you on Monday, OK? Murphy II (25-41)
A) am giving B) gave
C) have given D) will give 1. I’d be very frightened if someone … a gun
23. It’s raining. Don’t go out. You … wet. at me.
A) will get B) are getting C) got D) get A) would point B) will point
24. Phone me after 8 o’clock. I … dinner by C) points D) pointed
then. 2. They … be angry if I didn’t visit them.
A) shall have finished B) shall finish A) may B) must C) should D) could
C) shall be finishing D) finish 3. I would be very grateful if you … me your
25. I was feeling sick yesterday. I … eat brochure and price list as soon as possible.
anything. A) will send B) may send
A) can’t B) mustn’t C) would send D) should send
C) mightn’t D) couldn’t 4. Tom would be angry … I didn’t visit him.
26. The weather is nice now but it … A) when B) if C) unless D) in case
change later. 5. Do you ever wish you … ?
A) could B) must C) should D) need A) fly B) can fly C) will fly D) could fly
27. Ann was in a very difficult situation. It 6. I wish my room … larger.
… easy for her. A) would be B) is C) will be D) were
A) can’t be B) needn’t have been 7. I wish I … that Ann was ill.
C) shouldn’t have been D) can’t have A) know B) knew
been C) had known D) would know
28. - Why are those people waiting in the 8. I wish you … so fast. It makes me nervous.
street? A) don’t drive B) won’t drive
- I don’t know. They … for a bus. C) wouldn’t drive D) didn’t drove
A) must be waiting B) can’t be waiting 9. Tom was angry because the car … .
C) must have been waiting A) doesn’t start B) weren’t starting
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C) didn’t started D) wouldn’t start 5. Carol knows a lot about films. She … go to
10. I’ll draw a map for you … you can’t find the cinema a lot.
our house. A) may B) can C) must D) should
A) unless B) if C) as long as D) in case 6. I made a lot of noise when I came home.
11. In case of …, telephone this number. You … me.
A) emergency B) there is an emergency A) must have heard B) should have heard
C) there will be an emergency D) C) had to hear D) might
emergency is 7. I wonder if you … help me?
12. Joe can’t hear … you shout. A) may B) should C) must D) could
A) unless B) as 8. I promised I’d be on time. I … be late.
C) providing that D) as long as A) didn’t have to B) can’t
13. You can use my car … you drive C) mustn’t D) ought to
carefully. 9. Have you ever … go to hospital?
A) in case B) as long as A) could B) should C) had to D) must
C) unless D) in case of 10. I … but I decided to go anyway.
14. You … smoke if you want. A) didn’t need to go B) needn’t to go
A) can B) must C) would D) couldn’t C) needn’t have gone D) shouldn’t go
15. - Shall we have dinner now? 11. You … be here now. You … be at school.
- We … as well. A) must/don’t need B) shouldn’t/should
A) has to B) ought C) would D) might C) needn’t to/ought to D) can/needn't
16. – I can’t find my bag anywhere. 12. She … listening to our conversation. It
- You … it in the shop. was private.
A) may leave B) must leave A) mustn’t have B) needn’t have been
C) might have left D) should have left C) shouldn’t have been D) didn’t need
17. - Where’s Jack? 13. What do you suggest we … do?
– I’m not sure. He … in his office, I suppose, A) could B) should C) would D) need
but he’s not usually there at this time. 14. It’s natural that everybody … be kind.
A) must be B) can be A) had to B) need to C) will D) should
C) could be D) will be 15. If I didn’t want to go, I wouldn’t, but I …
18. The phone rang but I didn’t hear it. I … A) wanted B) had wanted
asleep. C) will want D) want
A) should have been B) must have been 16. She could get a job more easily if she …
C) had to be D) was able to be type.
19. She passed me in the street without A) could B) would C) will D) had to
speaking. She … me. 17. The music next door is very loud. I wish
A) must have seen B) shouldn’t have they … it down.
seen A) can turn B) would turn
C) may have seen D) can’t have seen C) had been turned D) must have turned
20. … I use your telephone? 18. We bought some more food … Tom
A) Could B) Might C) Must D) Should came.
A) if B) while C) unless D) in case
19. I hope you’ll come to London sometime.
Murphy II (26-41) … you come, you must visit us.
A) in case B) unless
1. We tried hard but we … persuade them
C) provided that D) if
to come with us.
20. I’ll take you with me, … you don’t make
A) mayn’t B) shouldn’t
me nervous.
C) couldn’t D) didn’t have to
A) in case B) unless C) providing D) while
2. I’m afraid I … come to your party next
21. We’ll be late unless we …
Friday.
A) don’t hurry B) shan’t
A) didn’t have to B) can’t
C) shall hurry D) hurry
C) wouldn’t D) ought to
22. I don’t care about anything as long as
3. She didn’t want to stay with Linda, but
you … here with me.
she … with her.
A) are B) will be
A) must have stayed B) could have stayed
C) would be D) were
C) should stay D) would stay
23. You can smoke in here … you leave a
4. - Yesterday I saw Jim in London.
window open to let the smoke out.
- It … be Jim. He was in Tokyo yesterday.
A) unless B) as long as
A) must B) may not C) shouldn’t D) can’t
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 C) have been accusing D) was accused
Murphy II (42-46) 16. A new ring-road … round the city.
A) is building B) has built
1. A decision … until the next meeting. C) built D) is being built
A) won’t make B) isn’t made 17. I didn’t realise that our conversation …
C) hasn’t been made D) will not be made A) is recorded B) was recording
2. That building is dangerous. It … down C) is recording D) was being recorded
before it falls down. 18. The date of the meeting … by them.
A) should be knocking B) must knocked A) is changed B) has changed
C) ought to knock D) ought to be knocked C) is changing D) has been changed
3. When you go through Customs, your 19. He came to the party without …
luggage may … by a customs officer. A) inviting B) to be invited
A) be checking B) checked C) have invited D) being invited
C) check D) be checked 20. She won’t go out alone after dark. She is
4. I told the hotel receptionist that I wanted afraid of …
… up at 6.30. A) attacking B) being attacked
A) being waken B) to wake C) having attacked D) be attacked
C) having waken D) to be waken 21. Ted … by a bee while he was sitting in
5. Her new book … probably … into a the garden.
number of foreign languages. A) stung B) got stung
A) will/be translated B) has/translated C) has stung D) was stinging
C) will/translate D) will/have translated 22. How did that window …?
6. If you kicked a policeman, you … A) break B) broken
A) could arrest B) would be arrested C) was broken D) get broken
C) might be arresting D) could have 23. Lenin … in 1870.
arrested A) has been born B) was born
7. The police are looking for the missing C) was bearing D) is born
boy. He can’t … anywhere. 24. … you … the new machine?
A) be found B) find A) Did/show B) Are/showed
C) be finding D) have find C) Have/been showed D) Was/showed
8. The injured man couldn’t walk and … 25. I remember … a toy drum on my fifth
A) must have carried B) could carry birthday.
C) might be carrying D) had to be carried A) to be given B) have given
9. I don’t mind driving but I prefer to … by C) giving D) being given
other people. 26. Oh dear! I … to phone Ann but I
A) be driven B) drive completely forgot.
C) be driving D) have driven A) was said B) was reported
10. My bicycle has disappeared. It … C) was supposed D) was alleged
A) had to steal B) might have stolen 27. It is said that three men were arrested
C) must have been stolen after the explosion.
D) could be stealing Three men … after the explosion.
11. The weather was awful. The football A) are said to have been arrested
match … B) was said to be arrested
A) should have cancelled C) are said to have arrested
B) had to be cancelling D) were said to have arrested
C) could cancel 28. John … his money … on a train
D) ought to have been cancelled yesterday.
12. Service … in the bill. A) was/stolen B) had/stolen
A) includes B) has included C) had/had stolen D) did/have stolen
C) is included D) is including 29. Sue is at the hairdresser’s at the
13. This road … very often. moment. She …
A) doesn’t use B) isn’t using A) is cutting her hair
C) hasn’t used D) isn’t used B) has her hair cut
14. All flights … because of the fog C) has cut her hair
yesterday. D) is having her hair cut
A) cancelled B) are cancelled 30. Did Ann make that dress herself or … she
C) have been cancelled D) were cancelled …?
15. I … of stealing the money. A) had/it made B) did/have made it
A) accused B) have accused C) had/made it D) did/have it made

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 14. ‘Don’t shout’, I said to Jim.
Murphy II (42-48) I told Jim …
A) to shout B) shouted
1. George might … to America by his C) didn’t shout D) not to shout
company in August. 15. ‘Please don’t tell anyone what
A) send B) have sent happened’, Ann said to me.
C) be sending D) be send Ann asked me … anyone what had
2. … you ever … by a dog? happened.
A) Have/bitten B) Are/bitten A) didn’t tell B) don’t tell
C) Did/be bitten D) Have/been bitten C) not tell D) not to tell
3. The room … at the moment. 16. ‘Can you open the door for me, Tom?’
A) is cleaning B) has cleaned Ann asked
C) have been cleaned D) is being cleaned Ann asked Tom …
4. The room looked much better. A) to open the door for her
Somebody …it. B) could he open the door for her
A) cleaned B) had cleaned C) if he could open the door for him
C) was cleaned D) had been cleaned D) whether he can open the door for him
5. Jim didn’t know about the change of 17. Tom told me … Brian.
plans. He … A) that he didn’t like B) if he doesn’t like
A) hadn’t been told B) wasn’t telling C) not like D) she didn’t like
C) didn’t tell D) hadn’t told 18. Jack … me that he was enjoying his new
6. Suddenly I heard footsteps behind me. job.
We … A) told B) told to C) said D) says
A) were being followed B) were following 19. Tom … it was a nice restaurant but I
C) had followed D) followed didn’t like it much.
7. The house … in the storm but a tree … A) said B) told C) said to D) told to
down. 20. The doctor … that I would have to rest
A) didn’t damage/blew for at least a week.
B) weren’t damaged/did blow A) told B) said C) tells D) says
C) hadn’t damaged/was blown 21. Mrs Taylor … us she wouldn’t be able to
D) wasn’t damaged/was blown come to the next meeting.
8. George … by everyone. A) told B) said C) told to D) talked
A) likes B) were liked 22. Ann … Tom that she was going away.
C) has liked D) is liked A) told B) talked C) said D) told to
9. I don’t like people … me what to do. 23. George couldn’t help me. He … to ask
A) telling B) being told Jack.
C) be told D) tell A) said B) told C) talked D) says
10. Are you going to repair the car yourself 24. At the meeting the chairman … about the
or … you ...? problems facing the company.
A) have/been repaired it A) told B) talked C) says D) tells
B) are/going to repair it 25. Jill … us all about her holiday in Australia.
C) have/had repaired it A) told B) said C) talked D) told to
D) are/going to have it repaired 26. Tom … about his trip to America.
11. ‘Bill passed his examination’. A) told B) say C) spoke D) talk
I thought you said ... 27. He said: ‘I haven’t seen Bill for a while’.
A) if Bill had passed his examination He said that … Bill for a while.
B) Bill had passed his examination A) I haven’t seen B) He hasn’t seen
C) that Bill passed her examination C) He didn’t see D) He hadn’t seen
D) whether Bill passed his examination 28. Ann says: ‘ I’m tired’.
12. ‘Ann likes Bill’. Ann says that …
I thought … A) I’m tired B) She’s tired
A) that Ann likes Bill B) Ann liked Bill C) I was tired D) She was tired
C) whether Ann liked Bill 29. Jack said: ‘I won’t be late’.
D) if Ann likes Bill Jack said …
13. ‘Stay in bed for a few days’, the doctor A) that he will not be late
said to me. B) not to be late
The doctor … in bed for a few days. C) whether he wouldn’t be late
A) said me to stay B) told to me stayed D) he would not be late
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A) Ann buys a new car D) if would he come to the party on Friday
B) Ann has bought a new car 15. He told me that …
C) Ann bought a new car A) he saw me the day before
D) Ann had bought a new car B) did he see me the day before
C) he didn’t see me yesterday
Murphy II (41-51) D) he had seen me the day before
16. The doctor told me … fruit and
1. It’s a big company. It … two hundred vegetables
people. A) eat more B) I eat more
A) employs B) is employed C) ate more D) to eat
C) was employed D) have employed 17. Mrs Taylor … us she wouldn’t be able to
2. Two hundred people … by the company. come to the next meeting.
A) employ B) employed A) told B) said C) talked D) has said
C) are employed D) has been employed 18. ‘Can you speak more slowly? I can’t
3. How much money …? understand you’, he said to me.
A) is stolen B) stole He asked …
C) was stolen D) has stolen A) him if she could speak more slowly
4. When … Australia …? B) him that he could he speak more slowly
A) did/discover B) is/discovered C) me if could I speak more slowly
C) has/been discovered D) me to speak more slowly
D) was/discovered 19. holiday /go /summer /on/every/ they
5. This road … often … by people. A) Every holiday they go on summer
A) doesn’t/used D) doesn’t/use B) They go on summer every holiday
C) isn’t/use D) isn’t/used C) Summer they on every holiday go
6. There is no need to leave a tip. Service D) They go on holiday every summer
… in the bill. 20. Could you tell me … ?
A) includes B) included A) where can I change some money
C) is included D) have been included B) if can I change some money
7. Please, go away. I want … alone. C) where I can change some money
A) be left B) to have left D) that I can change some money
C) to leave D) to be left 21. - I’ve never been to America.
8. – Are you going to the party? - …?
- No, I … . A) do you B) don’t you
A) didn’t invite B) haven’t invited C) have you D) haven’t you
C) wasn’t inviting D) haven’t been invited 22. - I need a holiday.
9. The room … when I arrived. -…
A) is cleaning B) was cleaning A) Nor do I B) So am I
C) had cleaned D) was being cleaned C) I am too D) So do I
10. This road is in very bad condition. It 23. There are a lot of people here, …?
should … a long time ago. A) aren’t there B) isn’t it
A) repair B) be repairing C) isn’t there D) aren’t those
C) have been repaired D) repaired 24. Don’t drop it, …?
11. I … the job but I refused it. A) do you B) will you
A) offered B) am offered C) are you D) don’t you
C) have been offered D) was offered 25. - I’ve got plenty of friends.
12. They didn’t paint the house - …?
themselves. They … A) do you B) have you C) will you D) are you
A) have painted it B) were painted it.
C) painted it. D) had it painted
13. He … all his money … while he was on
holiday. Murphy II (42-52)
A) stole/- B) was/stolen
C) has/stolen D) had/stolen 1. My bicycle has disappeared. It must …
14. Tom said … A) be stolen B) being stolen
A) that he couldn’t come to the party on C) have stolen D) have been stolen
Friday 2. Her new book will probably … into a
B) couldn’t he come to the party on Friday number of foreign languages.
C) whether he can’t come the party on A) translated B) be translated
Friday C) being translated D) has translated
3. Complaints should … to the head office.
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A) send B) sent C) be sent D) be 17. The doctor … that I would have to rest
sending for at least a week.
4. I didn’t realise that our conversation … A) told B) said C) talked D) have told
A) was recording B) had been recording 18. ‘Don’t come before 6 o’clock’, I said to
C) had recorded D) was being recorded him.
5. The room looked much better. It … I told … before 6 o’clock.
A) had cleaned B) was cleaned A) that he didn’t come B) not coming
C) has been cleaned D) had been cleaned C) him don’t come D) him not to come
6. They … all flights because of fog. 19. The doctor said … in bed for a few days.
A) cancelled B) were cancelled A) me to stay B) to me that I will stay
C) had been cancelled C) if I stayed D) to stay
D) have been cancelled 20. ‘Tom had an accident but he wasn’t
7. Brian told me that somebody … and injured’, said Charlie.
robbed him in the street. Charlie said that …
A) attacked B) was attacked A) Tom had an accident but he didn’t injured
C) had been attacked D) had attacked B) Tom have had an accident but he hasn’t
8. He came to the party without … been injured
A) inviting B) invited C) Tom was having an accident but he wasn’t
C) to invite D) being invited injured
9. Did any of these houses … in the storm D) Tom had had an accident but he hadn’t
last night? been injured.
A) get damaged B) damaged 21. I wonder …
C) had got damaged D) got damaged A) What’s the time B) What was the time
10. I remember … a toy drum on my fifth C) What the time was D) What the time is
birthday. 22. One more thing. Do you happen to know
A) giving B) given …? I’m afraid I didn’t see her go out.
C) was given D) being given A) did she go out alone
11. It is said that three men were arrested B) has she gone out alone
after the explosion. C) that she went out alone
Three men … after the explosion. D) if she went alone
A) said to be arrested 23. I’d like a cup of tea.
B) are said to have been arrested A) So did I B) I would like either
C) was said to have been arrested C) Neither had I D) So would I
D) were said to be arrested 24. I was ill yesterday.
12. Is it true that many years ago he … by A) neither was I B) So did I
a famous artist? C) I was ill too D) I was ill either
A) painted his portrait 25. I can’t remember his name.
B) had painted his portrait A) I can either B) I can’t remember too
C) was painted his portrait C) So can I D) Nor can I
D) had his portrait painted 26. – I thought the exam was quite easy.
13. Sue is at the hairdresser’s at the -…?
moment. A hairdresser is cutting her hair. A) did you B) don’t you
What is Sue doing? C) didn’t you D) do you
A) She is cutting her hair. 27. Let’s have dinner, …?
B) She is being cut by hairdresser A) will you B) do we
C) She has been cut her hair by a C) are you D) shall we
hairdresser 28. You’ve got a camera, …?
D) She is having her hair cut. A) have you B) haven’t you
14. How often … ? C) do you D) don’t you
A) have your car repaired 29. He’d never seen you before, …?
B) have you repaired your car A) had he B) didn’t he
C) you have your car repaired C) wouldn’t he D) hadn’t he
D) do you have your car repaired 30. Jack’s applied for the job, …?
15. Charlie said that … tennis recently. A) hasn’t he B) has he
A) he played B) he was playing C) isn’t he D) is he
C) he has played D) he had been playing 31. They had to go home, …?
16. Ann … Tom that she was going away. A) did they B) didn’t they
A) told B) said C) talked D) have told C) hadn’t they D) had they
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A) haven’t you B) have you A) Have/made/- B) Did/have/made
C) do you D) don’t you C) Have/have/made D) Did/-/make
33. - I’d get married if I were in Tom’s 13. I think you should … your hair … really
position. short.
- …? A) have/cutted B) do/cut
A) wouldn’t you B) would you C) got/cut D) get/cut
C) had you D) didn’t you 14. Paul said that he … to work the day
34. Jill had the roof repaired, …? before.
A) hadn’t she B) had she A) didn’t go B) haven’t gone
C) didn’t she D) did she C) wouldn’t go D) hadn’t gone
35. She … by everybody. 15. Today Paul said that his new job … very
A) likes B) has liked interesting.
C) is liked D) was being liked A) has been B) had been C) were D) is
36. If you fail the exam, you … 16. - Helen said: You must break the door.
A) punish B) are punished - Helen said that … the door and we did so.
C) will punish D) will be punished A) you must break B) you had to broke
C) we must break D) we had to break
Murphy II (40-51) 17. Sorry, what did you …?
A) speak B) talk C) tell D) say
18. Which bus … … to the centre?
1. Two hundred people … by the company.
A) does go B) will go
A) employed B) has been employed
C) goes D) has gone
C) are employed D) was employed
19. Choose correct sentence.
2. How … this word …?
A) Who do you wish to speak?
A) does/pronounce B) has/pronounced
B) Whom do you wish to speak?
C) is/pronounced D) did/pronounce
C) Who with do you wish to speak?
3. We … up by a loud voice during the
D) To whom do you wish to speak?
night.
20. - Why … we go out for a meal tonight?
A) wake B) woke
- That’s a good idea.
C) were waken D) are waken
A) do B) shan’t C) can D) don’t
4. Please go away. I want to … alone.
21. Can you tell me where … Linda?
A) be left B) is left
A) can I find B) could I find
C) was left D) be leaving
C) I can find D) I could find
5. Have you heard? The concert …
22. Please explain what …
A) cancelled B) was cancelling
A) meant B) did you mean
C) has cancelled D) has been cancelled
C) do you mean D) you mean
6. It’s not certain how the fire started, but it
23. She could have lent me the money, but
might … by an electrical fault.
she …
A) caused B) be caused
A) couldn’t B) can’t C) didn’t D) won’t
C) have been caused D) have caused
24. - I’ve just seen Simon.
7. I … the job, but I refused it.
- Oh, … ? How is he?
A) offered B) had offered
A) have you B) haven’t you
C) was offering D) was offered
C) did you D) don’t you
8. I don’t like … what to do.
25. - Have you got a room for tonight?
A) having told B) being telling
-…
C) to telling D) being told
A) I hope not B) I think not
9. He was a mystery man. Very little …
C) I’m afraid not D) I don’t suppose so.
about him.
A) was known B) has known
C) knew D) got known
10. Please pack these things very carefully. Murphy II (1-52)
I don’t want them to …
A) damage B) have damaged 1. Please don’t make so much noise. I … to
C) get damaged D) got demaged work.
11. Jane was … to phone me last night, but A) try B) tried C) am trying D) have tried
he didn’t. 2. The café … at 7.30 in the morning.
A) said B) alleged C) believed D) A) opens B) will open
supposed C) is opening D) opened
12. - … you … those curtains …? 3. Tim is never satisfied. He … always …
- No, I made them myself. A) is/complaining B) -/complained
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C) have/complained D) did/complain A) do/arrive B) will/be arrived
4. … you … that man over there? C) will be arriving D) did/arrive
A) Are/seeing B) Has/seen 21. She spoke in a low voice but I …
C) Do/see D) Were/seeing understand what she was saying.
5. I was very tired, so I … the party earlier. A) can B) could
A) leave B) am leaving C) was able to D) may
C) have left D) left 22. He was lucky when he fell off the ladder.
6. I … home when I met Dave. He … himself.
A) was walking B) walk A) could hurt B) must have hurt
C) have worked D) will work C) could have hurt D) might hurt
7. … it … raining yet? 23. I hear that your examinations are next
A) Has/stopped B) Did/stop week. You … be studying very hard at the
C) Does/stop D) Is/stopping moment.
8. I … any of Shakespeare’s plays. A) must B) could C) are able D) might not
A) didn’t read B) haven’t read 24. – Shall we have dinner now?
C) wasn’t reading D) am reading - We … well.
9. How long … you … English? A) can as B) must as
A) did/learn B) are/learning C) should as D) might as
C) were/learning D) have/been learning 25. If you’re under 17, you … drive a car in
10. The car is Ok again now. I … it. Britain.
A) have been repairing B) repaired A) should B) needn’t
C) am repairing D) have repaired C) can’t D) don’t have to
11. Who … the telephone? 26. She stayed in bed this morning because
A) has invented B) invented she … go to work.
C) is inventing D) was invented A) must B) had to
12. When we got home last night, we found C) didn’t have to D) needn’t
that somebody … in the flat. 27. It’s really a good film. You … go and see
A) broke B) has broken it.
C) had broken D) had been breaking A) ought to B) might
13. I was very tired when I got home. I … C) needn’t D) could
hard all day. 28. Don’t worry if I … late.
A) worked B) had worked A) shall be B) would be
C) had been working D) have been C) were D) should be
working 29. They might be angry if I … them.
14. I rarely eat ice-cream now, but I … it A) don’t visit B) wouldn’t visit
when I was a child. C) shouldn’t visit D) didn’t visit
A) ate B) had eaten 30. I wish I … taller.
C) was eating D) used to eat A) am B) will be C) would be D) were
15. Alex … married next month. 31. If we’d played better, we …
A) will get B) gets A) might won B) would won
C) is getting D) has got C) had won D) would have won
16. I’ve decided not to stay here any 32. I wish someone … that telephone. It’s
longer. Tomorrow I … for somewhere else been ringing for about five minutes.
to stay. A) would answer B) answers
A) will look B) am going to look C) has answered D) will answer
C) look D) have looked 33. The alarm will ring … somebody tries to
17. I don’t want to go alone. … you … with break in.
me? A) if B) in case C) as long as D) –
A) Are/going B) Do/go 34. He … all his money … while he was on
C) Will/go D) Have/gone holiday.
18. Don’t worry about your exam. I’m sure A) had/stolen B) have/stolen
you … C) did/steal D) was/stealing
A) are passing B) pass 35. “Stay in bed for a few days”, the doctor
C) will pass D) has passed said to me.
19. Phone me after 8 o’clock. I … dinner by The doctor said to me …
then. A) I stayed in bed for a few days.
A) will finish B) have finished B) if I stayed in bed for a few days.
C) am finishing D) shall have finished C) to stay in bed for a few days.
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36. I never read newspapers. A) give B) to give C) giving D) gave
A) So do I B) I don’t too 18. Jill decided not … a car.
C) Neither do I D) Nor did I A) buy B) to buy C) buying D) bought
19. The thief got into the house because I
Murphy II (53-56) forgot … the window.
A) close B) to close C) closing D) closed
1. Could you please stop … so much noise? 20. There was a lot of traffic but we managed
A) make B) to make … to the airport in time.
C) making D) to making A) go B) to go C) going D) went
2. I don’t enjoy … letters. 21. I’ve arranged … tennis tomorrow
A) write B) to write afternoon.
C) writing D) to writing A) play B) to play C) playing D) played
3. Does your job involve … a lot of people? 22. One day I’d like to learn … an aeroplane.
A) meet B) to meet A) fly B) flying C) to fly D) how fly
C) meeting D) to meeting 23. I shouted to him. He pretended not… me
4. I considered … the job but in the end I but I’m sure he did.
decided against it. A) hear B) hearing C) to hear D) heard
A) take B) to take C) taking D) to taking 24. Why hasn’t Sue arrived yet? She
5. If you use the shower, try and avoid … promised not … late.
water on the floor. A) be B) being C) to be D) is
A) splash B) to splash 25. Our neighbour threatened … the police if
C) splashing D) to splashing we didn’t stop the noise.
6. Jack gave up … to find a job in Britain A) call B) to call C) calling D) to calling
and decided … 26. Ann offered … after our children while we
A) try/emigrating B) trying/emigrating were out.
C) to try/to emigrate D) trying/to emigrate A) look B) to look C) looking D) to looking
7. Have you finished … your hair yet? 27. The teacher was very strict. Nobody
A) wash B) washing dared … during his lessons.
C) to washing D) washed A) talk B) talking C) to talking D) talked
8. The phone rang while Ann was having 28. Tom seems … worried about something.
her dinner. She didn’t answer it, she just A) is B) be C) being D) to be
carried on … 29. Ann appears … Jack.
A) eat B) to eat C) eating D) to eating A) likes B) like C) to like D) liking
9. He admitted … the car but denied … it 30. Can you show me … the washing
dangerously. machine?
A) stealing/to drive B) to steal/driving A) how to use B) how use
C) steal/drive D) stealing/driving C) how using D) what use
10. Why do you keep on … at me like that? 31. Do you know … if there’s a fire in the
A) look B) looking C) to look D) to building?
looking A) what do B) how to do
11. They had to postpone … away because C) how doing D) what to do
their son was ill. 32. You’ll never forget how … a bicycle once
A) go B) to go C) going D) to going you have learned.
12. If you walk into the road without A) ride B) riding C) to ride D) to riding
looking, you risk … down by a car. 33. I was really astonished. I didn’t know
A) be knocked B) to be knocked what …
C) being knocked D) is knocked A) say B) saying C) to say D) said
13. I don’t fancy … out this evening. 34. Not many people can afford … a car.
A) go B) to go C) going D) to going A) buy B) to buy C) buying D) bought
14. Do you regret … the job? 35. One day I hope … my pupils being
A) not take B) don’t take wonderful people.
C) not to take D) not taking A) see B) to see C) seeing D) saw
15. Would you mind … the radio down? 36. Sometimes I tend … lazy.
A) turn B) to turn C) turning D) to A) be B) being C) to being D) to be
turning 37. Jack reminded me … to post the letter.
16. Tom suggested … fish for dinner. A) not forget B) not forgetting
A) have B) having C) to have D) to C) don’t forget D) not to forget
having 38. She advised me … the police about the
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A) tell B) telling C) to tell D) to telling A) trying B) to try C) try D) to trying
39. I warned you … him anything. 7. They had to postpone … away because
A) not tell B) don’t tell their son was ill.
C) not to tell D) not to telling A) going B) to go C) go D) to going
40. Tom invited Ann … dinner with him. 8. If you walk into the road without looking,
A) to have B) having C) have D) to you risk … down by a car.
having A) be knocked B) to be knocked
41. John persuaded me … tennis. C) being knocked D) to being knocked
A) play B) to play C) playing D) played 9. Do you regret … the job?
42. Having a car enables you … around A) not to take B) don’t take
more easily. C) not taking D) not take
A) to travel B) travelling 10. This evening I fancy … out for a walk.
C) to traveling D) travelled A) go B) to go C) going D) to going
43. She wouldn’t let me … the letter. 11. Tom refused … me any money.
A) read B) to read A) to give B) giving C) give D) to giving
C) reading D) to reading 12. The thief got into the house because I
44. Where would you recommend me … for forgot … the window.
my holidays? A) to close B) close C) closing D) closed
A) go B) going C) to go D) to going 13. There was a lot of traffic but we managed
45. The film was very sad. It made me … … to the airport in time.
A) cry B) to cry C) crying D) to crying A) to get B) getting C) get D) to getting
46. Jack’s parents have always encouraged 14. I’ve arranged … tennis tomorrow
him … hard. afternoon.
A) study B) to study A) to play B) play
C) studying D) to studying C) playing D) to playing
47. We were kept at the police station for 15. I shouted to him. He pretended not … me
an hour and then allowed … but I’m sure he did.
A) go B) to go C) going D) to going A) hear B) to hear
48. I enjoy … alone. C) hearing D) to hearing
A) be B) to be C) being D) to being 16. Why hasn’t Sue arrived yet? She
49. Sometimes I’d like … to play the guitar. promised not … late.
A) learn B) to learn A) to be B) be C) being D) to being
C) learning D) to learning 17. Our neighbour threatened … the police if
50. I can’t stand … that some of my pupils we didn’t stop the noise.
have a bad result. A) call B) to call C) calling D) to calling
A) see B) seeing C) saw D) to seeing 18. Ann offered … after our children while we
were out.
Murphy II (53-68) A) look B) looking C) to look D) to looking
Non-finites 19. Has that car broken down?
It seems … down.
1. He admitted … the car but denied … it A) to have broken B) having broken
dangerously. C) have broken D) has broken
A) steal/drive B) to steal/driving 20. Can you show me … the washing
C) stealing/to drive D) stealing/driving machine?
2. Could you please stop … so much noise? A) how to use B) how using
A) to make B) make C) using D) how use
C) making D) have made 21. I was surprised that it rained.
3. Does you job involve … a lot of people? I didn’t expect …
A) meeting B) to meet A) raining it B) it rain
C) meet D) to meeting C) it to rain D) it raining
4. I considered … the job but in the end I 22. She wouldn’t allow me to read the letter.
decided against it. She wouldn’t let … the letter.
A) take B) to taking C) taking D) to take A) me to read B) read me
5. If you use the shower, try and avoid … C) to read me D) me read
water on the floor. 23. Where would you recommend me … for
A) splashing B) to splashing my holidays?
C) splash D) to splash A) go B) to go C) going D) to going
6. Jack gave up … to find a job in Britain 24. I don’t recommend … in that restaurant.
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A) eating B) to eat C) eat D) to eating 43. It’s not worth … angry.
25. The film was very sad. It made me … A) get B) to get C) getting D) to getting
A) cry B) crying C) to cry D) to crying 44. Margaret likes horses. She often goes …
26. Jack’s parents have always encouraged A) ride B) to ride C) riding D) to riding
him … hard. 45. It took me a long time to get used …
A) study B) studying glasses.
C) to study D) to studying A) wear B) to wear
27. Do you mind … such a long way to work C) wearing D) to wearing
every day? 46. There used … a cinema on this corner
A) travel B) travelling but It was knocked down.
C) to travel D) to travelling A) be B) to be C) being D) to being
28. I can’t stand people … me what to do 47. I didn’t have enough time … the
when I’m driving newspaper today.
A) tell B) telling C) to tell D) to telling A) read B) to read
29. The television picture isn’t very good. C) reading D) to reading
Have you tried … the aerial? 48. There will be a meeting next week … the
A) move B) to move problem.
C) moving D) to moving A) solve B) to solve C) solving D) to solving
30. What do you intend … about this 49. I’d prefer … at home rather than … to the
problem? cinema.
A) do B) to do C) done D) to doing A) staying/going B) stay/go
31. He tried … the shelf but he wasn’t tall C) to stay/go D) to stay/to go
enough. 50. I’ll go to the bank if you really want me
A) reach B) to reach to but I’d rather you … there.
C) reaching D) to reaching A) go B) going C) to go D) went
32. Your hair is too long. It needs … 51. You’re very selfish. It’s high time you …
A) to cut B) cut C) cutting D) to cutting that you’re not the most important person in
33. Does this job need … now or can I leave the world.
it until later? A) realise B) to realise
A) do B) to do C) doing D) to doing C) realising D) realised
34. He looks so funny. When I see him, I 52. You don’t look very well. You’d better not
can’t help … … to work today.
A) smile B) to smile A) to go B) go C) going D) went
C) smiling D) to smiling 53. Listen! Can you hear a child …?
35. He translated the article without … a A) to cry B) crying
dictionary. C) has cried D) is crying
A) use B) to use C) using D) to using 54. Oh! I can feel something … up my leg. It
36. Tom prefers … nothing to … must be an insect.
A) to do/work B) do/work A) crawling C) to crawl
C) doing/working D) doing/work C) to be crawled D) crawled
37. The plane took off and soon afterwards 55. Can you smell something …?
it crashed. A) burning B) to burn
Soon after … the plane crashed. C) to be burn D) to be burning
A) take off B) taking off 56. Jim hurt his arm … tennis.
C) to take off D) took off A) play B) playing C) to play
38. I’m looking forward … Ann again. C) to playing
A) see B) to see C) seeing D) to seeing 57. Be careful when … the road.
39. Forgive me for… you but I must ask you A) cross B) to cross
a question. C) crossing D) to crossing
A) interrupt B) interrupting 58. … a car, she finds it difficult to get
C) to interrupt D) to interrupting around.
40. He had no difficulty … a job. A) Not to have B) Not have
A) find B) to find C) finding D) to finding C) Not having D) Don’t have
41. It’s no use … 59. I think I have a good chance … my
A) escape B) escaping mistakes.
C) to escape D) to escaping A) correct B) to correct
42. It’s a waste of money … C) correcting D) to correcting
A) smoke B) smoking 60. People today have much more
C) to smoke D) to smoking opportunity … mistakes.

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15. We rushed to the station. We were afraid
… our train.
Murphy II (57-60) A) to miss B) of missing
C) to missing D) of miss
1. - My electronic shaver isn’t working.
16. I didn’t tell Tom that I thought he had
- Have you tried … the batteries?
behaved foolishly. I was afraid … his feelings.
A) change B) to change
A) to hurt B) of hurting
C) changing D) to changing
C) to hurting D) of hurt
2. I can’t contact Fred. He’s not at home.
17. In the middle of the film there was a
Have you tried … him at work.
particularly horrifying scene. We were afraid
A) phone B) to phone
…
C) phoning D) to phoning
A) to look B) of looking
3. A: You lent me some money a few
C) to looking D) of look
months ago.
18. The glasses were very full, so Ann carried
B: Did I? That’s strange. I don’t remember
them very carefully. She was afraid … the
… you any money.
drinks.
A) lend B) to lend
A) to spill B) of spilling
C) lending D) to lending
C) to spilling D) of spill
4. We tried … the fire out but we were
19. I didn’t like the look of the food on my
unsuccessful. We had to call the fire-
plate. I was afraid … it.
brigade.
A) to eat B) of eating C) to eating D) of
A) put B) to put C) putting D) to putting
eat
5. When you see Tom, remember … him
20. This room hasn’t been painted for years.
my regards, won’t you?
It needs …
A) give B) to give C) giving D) to giving
A) to clean B) clean
6. What do you intend .. about this
C) cleaning D) to be cleaning
problem?
21. Does this job need … now or can I leave
A) do B) to do C) is doing D) to doing
it until later?
7. Someone must have taken my bag. I
A) do B) doing C) to do D) to doing
clearly remember … it by the window and
22. I’ve got an extra bed, so when you come
now it has gone.
to stay, you won’t need … your sleeping bag.
A) leave B) to leave
A) bring B) to bring
C) leaving D) to leaving
C) bringing D) to be bringing
8. When she saw what had happened, she
23. Tom helped his mother … the dinner
began … loudly.
ready.
A) laugh B) laughed
A) get B) to getting
C) laughing D) to laughing
C) got D) to be getting
9. Sue needed some money. She tried …
24. When he told me that everybody had
Gerry but he couldn’t help her.
made fun of him, I couldn’t help … sorry for
A) ask B) to ask C) asking D) to asking
him.
10. He tried … the shelf but he wasn’t tall
A) feel B) to feel C) feeling D) to feeling
enough.
25. Those shirts need … but you don’t need
A) reach B) to reach
… it now.
C) reaching D) to reaching
A) ironing/doing B) to iron/to do
11. – Did you remember …. Ann?
C) to iron/do D) ironing/to do
- Oh no, I completely forgot.
26. He looks so funny. When I see him, I
A) phone B) to phone
can’t help …
C) phoning D) to phoning
A) smile B) to smile
12. I asked them to be quiet but they
C) smiling D) to smiling
continued … a lot of noise.
27. The fine weather helped … it a very
A) make B) makes
enjoyable holiday.
C) making D) to making
A) to making B) makes
13. I don’t usually carry my passport with
C) to make D) making
me. I am afraid … it.
28. Before ... to bed, Tom had a hot drink.
A) to lose B) of losing
A) go B) to go C) going D) went
C) to losing D) of lose
29. Instead of … at home, we went to a
14. The sea was very rough. We were
restaurant.
afraid … swimming.
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30. Tom prefers doing nothing to … A) am looking B) have looked
A) work B) to work C) working D) worked C) have been looked D) have been looking
31. He translated the article without … a 12. I’m learning Spanish, but I … it very long.
dictionary. A) haven’t learnt B) didn’t learn
A) use B) to use C) using D) used C) am not learning D) haven’t been learning
32. After a long time we eventually 13. I’m learning Spanish, but I … very much
succeeded in … a flat. yet.
A) find B) to find C) finding D) found A) haven’t learnt B) didn’t learn
33. I don’t feel … studying today. C) am not learning D) haven’t been learning
A) like B) to like C) liking D) liked 14. I … always … in the country.
34. I’m getting hungry. I’m looking forward A) have/lived B) have/been living
… dinner. C) am/living D) -/lived
A) have B) to have C) having D) to 15. How long … it since you last saw Joe?
having A) was B) is
35. Margaret apologised for not … me C) have been D) has done
earlier. 16. – Ow! I’ve burnt myself!
A) phone B) phoned - How … you … that?
C) to phone D) phoning A) have/done B) did/do
36. She apologised … so rude to me. C) do/do D) are/doing
A) be B) to be C) being D) for being 17. Albert Einstein … the scientist who … the
theory of relativity.
Murphy II (1-60) A) was/developed B) was/had developed
C) is/has developed D) had been/developed
1. What’s all that noise? What … on? 18. When … this book … ?
A) went B) goes A) has/been published B) will/publish
C) is going D) have gone C) did/publish D) was/published
2. At first I didn’t like my new job, I … to 19. The house was very quiet when I …
enjoy it now. home. Everybody … to bed.
A) begin B) have begun A) had got/went B) got/went
C) am beginning D) began C) was getting/was going D) got/had gone
3. Bad driving … many accidents. 20. We … tennis for about half an hour when
A) cause B) is causing it started to rain heavily.
C) caused D) causes A) were playing B) had been playing
4. – You … hard today. C) have been playing D) had played
- Yes, I have a lot to do. 21. … you … difficulty finding a place to live?
A) are working B) work A) Have/- B) Did/have
C) worked D) shall work C) Have/been D) Were/having
5. – The car has broken down again. 22. This building is now a furniture shop. It …
- That car is useless. It … always … down. a cinema.
A) -/breaks B) has/broken A) has been B) would be
C) -/broke D) is/breaking C) was used to be D) used to be
6. Nicky … of giving up her job. 23. – Your shoes are dirty.
A) thinks B) is thinking - Yes, I know. I … them soon.
C) has thought D) thought A) am cleaning B) have cleaned
7. I … to the cinema three times last week. C) will clean D) am going to clean
A) went B) have gone 24. I thought it was going to rain, but it …
C) had gone D) was going A) wasn’t B) didn’t C) hadn’t D) isn’t
8. We were good friends. We … each other 25. There’s no need to be afraid of the dog. It
well. … you.
A) know B) knew A) won’t hurt B) isn’t hurting
C) was knowing D) had known C) hasn’t hurt D) doesn’t hurt
9. He told me his name, but I … it. 26. Our best player is injured and … in the
A) forgot B) am forgetting game on Saturday.
C) had forgotten D) have forgotten A) won’t have played B) hasn’t played
10. … you … from Brian recently? C) won’t be played D) won’t be playing
A) Have/heard B) Did/hear 27. I was sitting at the back of the theatre
C) Do/hear D) Are/hearing and … hear very well.
11. - Where have you been? A) can’t B) wasn’t able to
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28. Sue hasn’t contacted me. She … my C) to worry D) to worrying
message. 5. They accused me of … lies.
A) can’t have got B) needn’t have got A) telling B) to tell C) tell D) told
C) shouldn’t have got D) didn’t have got 6. She doesn’t approve of her son … out late
29. If I were in Tom’s position, I … for at night.
another job. A) stay B) staying C) to stay D) stayed
A) shall look B) may look 7. I don’t feel like … out tonight.
C) might look D) would be looked A) to go B) go C) going D) went
30. I’d better phone Carol, … I? 8. Tom left without … his dinner.
A) didn’t B) won’t A) finishing B) finished
C) wouldn’t D) hadn’t C) finish D) to finish
31. I … Sue right now but I haven’t got her 9. I’m looking forward … Ann again.
number A) to see B) seeing C) see D) to seeing
A) would phone B) will phone 10. I prefer … to … .
C) would have phoned D) have phoned A) cycling/driving B) to cycling/driving
32. Whenever Richard … angry, he … out C) to cycle/drive D) cycling/drive
of the room. 11. I tried to be serious but I couldn’t help …
A) was/would have walked A) laughing B) to laugh
B) will be/walks C) laugh D) to laughing
C) had been/would have walked 12. Can somebody help me … this table?
D) was/would walk A) moving B) to moving C) move D) moved
33. All flights … because of fog. 13. The batteries in this radio need …
A) cancelled B) has been cancelled A) to change B) change
C) were cancelled D) will cancel C) changing D) to changing
34. … you ever … your passport …? 14. I need … more exercise.
A) Have/stolen/- B) Did/have/stolen A) to take B) taking C) take D) took
C) Have/have/stolen D) Have/had/stolen 15. Many people are afraid … out alone.
35. I wonder why … early. A) going B) to go C) go D) to going
A) did she leave B) does she leave 16. Please try … quiet when you come home.
C) she left D) she did leave A) being B) be C) been D) to be
36. How old were you when you learnt …? 17. I only did it because I was made … it.
A) to drive B) drive A) do B) doing C) did D) to do
C) driving D) to driving 18. He doesn’t allow … in his house.
37. They seem … plenty of money. A) to smoke B) smoke
A) to have B) have C) smoking D) to smoking
C) having D) to having 19. He doesn’t allow anyone … in his house.
38. Ask Jack. He’ll tell you what … A) to smoke B) smoke
A) to do B) do C) smoking D) to smoking
C) doing D) to doing 20. Remind me … Ann tomorrow.
39. I wouldn’t advise … in that hotel. A) to phone B) phoning
A) to stay B) stay C) phone D) to phoning
C) staying D) to staying 21. We expected him … late.
40. We were made … for two hours. A) to be B) be C) to being D) being
A) to wait B) wait 22. Can someone show me how … the film in
C) waiting D) to waiting this camera?
Murphy II (42-61) A) changing B) change
C) to changing D) to change
1. I had difficulty … a place … . 23. I pretended … but I wasn’t reading.
A) to find/to live B) finding/to live A) to read B) reading
C) finding/living D) to find/living C) read D) to be reading
2. I have to go … this morning. 24. I wouldn’t dare … him.
A) to shop B) shop A) to asking B) asking
C) to shopping D) shopping C) asked D) ask
3. This book is worth … ? 25. Tom suggested … to the cinema.
A) to read B) read C) to reading D) A) to go B) go C) to going D) going
reading 26. Would you mind … the door?
4. It’s no use … about it. There’s nothing A) close B) to close
you can do. C) closing D) to closing
A) worry B) worrying 27. I don’t fancy … out this evening.

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A) going B) to go C) go D) to going A) were having B) had had
28. Let’s go out for a walk, …? C) had D) would have
A) shall we B) do we 4. Tom … out. He’ll be back in about an hour.
C) are we D) don’t we A) went B) has gone C) goes D) was going
29. They came by car, …? 5. – Is it still raining?
A) did they B) don’t they - No, it …
C) do they D) didn’t they A) stopped B) will stop
30. Open the door, …? C) has stopped D) stops
A) don’t you B) do you 6. – Was Tom at the party when you arrived?
C) aren’t you D) will you - No, he … home.
31. I’m late, …? A) went B) has gone
A) am I B) aren’t I C) had gone D) was gone
C) don’t I D) won’t I 7. We are going to a concert tonight. It … at
32. I’m feeling tired 7.30.
A) So did I B) Neither am I A) is beginning B) begins
C) I am not either D) So am I C) began D) will begin
33. - It rained every day during our holiday. 8. I don’t want to go out alone. … you … with
- …? me?
A) didn’t it B) So did it A) Are/going B) Do/go
C) did it D) it rained either C) Will/go D) Have/gone
34. Do you know when … 9. Don’t phone me between 7 and 8. We …
A) the film begin? dinner then.
B) does the film begin? A) shall have B) are having
C) the film does begin? C) shall have had D) shall be having
D) the film begins? 10. You got here very quickly. You … very
35. Did Ann make that dress herself or did fast.
she … ? A) must have walked
A) make it B) it make B) should have walked
C) have made it D) have it made C) could have walked
36. Arthur is said … a rich man. D) can’t have walked
A) is B) will be C) was D) to be 11. Don’t make too much noise. You … wake
37. He came to the party without … the baby.
A) inviting B) to invite A) might B) must C) should D) needn’t
C) invited D) being invited 12. You … forget what I told you. It’s very
38. The new hotel … next year. important.
A) will open B) is opening A) mustn’t B) needn’t
C) opens D) will be opened C) can’t D) don’t have to
39. She … if she had been wearing a seat- 13. I’m feeling sick. I ate too much. I … so
belt. much.
A) wouldn’t have been injured A) mustn’t have eaten B) can’t have eaten
B) wouldn’t injure C) could have eaten
C) wouldn’t have injured D) shouldn’t have eaten
D) hadn’t been injured 14. You’re very selfish. It’s high time you …
40. I heard footsteps behind me. We … that you’re not the most important person in
A) followed B) were following the world.
C) to follow D) were being followed A) realise B) may realise
C) will realise D) realised
15. I wish I … something to read.
Murphy II (1-68) A) have B) had had
C) had D) was having
1. … you … a holiday this year? 16. I wonder why Tom hasn’t written to me.
A) Have/had B) Have/- He promised he …
C) Do/have D) Shall/have A) might write B) wrote
2. Maria is in Britain at the moment. She … C) had written D) would write
English. 17. The injured man couldn’t walk and had to
A) learns B) have learned …
C) leaned D) is learning A) carry B) be carrying
3. When Karen arrived, we … dinner. So he C) carrying D) be carried
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A) to asking B) be asked 34. Have you got a moment? I’d like … to
C) to be asking D) being asked you about something.
19. Sue didn’t make the curtains herself. A) to talk B) talk C) talking D) talked
She … 35. I prefer … to … by train.
A) had made them B) was making it. A) drive/travel B) driving/traveling
C) have it made D) had them made. C) to drive/to travel D) to drive/travel
20. “Please, don’t tell anybody what 36. He spent hours … to repair the clock.
happened,” Ann said to me. A) try B) to try C) trying D) tried
… anybody what had happened.
A) Ann asked that I didn’t tell
B) Ann said that I didn’t tell Murphy II (1-68) 2.
C) Ann asked me not to tell
D) Ann said to me whether I didn’t tell 1. Sue wasn’t hungry, so she … anything.
21. Don’t you want to go to the party? A) hadn’t eaten B) didn’t eat
A) Yes, I want to go. C) hasn’t eaten D) won’t eat
B) Yes, I don’t want to go. 2. – What …you …?
C) No, I want to go. - Sorry, what did you say?
D) No, I do. - What’s your job?
22. - I’m not tired. A) are/doing B) have/done
- … I am. C) did/do D) do/do
A) Are you? B) Aren’t you? 3. We were good friends. We … each other
C) Do you? D) Don’t you? well.
23. He’d never met her before, had he? A) had known B) were knowing
A) No, of course he won’t C) knew D) are knowing
B) No, they’ve never met. 4. Hello, Tom. I … for you all morning. Where
C) Yes, of course not. have you been?
D) No, that was the first time. A) am looking B) was looking
24. I’ve put off … the letter so many times. C) have looked D) have been looking
I really must do it today. 5. How long … it … since you last saw Joe?
A) send B) sending A) was/- B) have/been
C) to send D) to sending C) is/- D) had/been
25. Can you show me how … this washing 6. John and I went for a walk. I had difficulty
machine? keeping up with him because he … so fast.
A) use B) using C) to use D) used A) had walked B) was walking
26. Ann pretended … me as she passed me C) had been walking D) has been walking
in the street. 7. When I last saw Tim, he … his job but in
A) not see B) not to see the end he decided not to.
C) not seeing D) don’t see A) gave up B) had given up
27. We expected Tom … late. C) was going to give up
A) to be B) be C) being D) is D) would give up
28. … isn’t allowed in the house. 8. I’ve got some incredible news! You …
A) To smoking B) Smoked never … what’s happened.
C) Smoking D) Smokes A) have/believed B) will/believe
29. Let me … your bad for you. C) -/believe D) are/believing
A) carry B) to carry C) carrying D) 9. We … go away if we had enough money.
carried A) shall B) may C) had to D) could
30. Please stop … me questions! 10. Bill and Sue go away on holiday very
A) ask B) to ask often, so they … be short of money.
C) asking D) asked A) must B) can’t C) needn’t D) should
31. They denied … the money. 11. The car park is free. You … pay to park
A) stealing B) steal your car there.
C) to steal D) to stealing A) didn’t have to B) needn’t
32. I’m absolutely sure I locked the door. I C) can’t have D) have to
clearly remember … it. 12. When we went on holiday, we took the
A) lock B) to lock C) locking D) to locking camera with us but we didn’t use it in the
33. I need … more exercise. end. We … it.
A) to take B) taking C) take D) to A) didn’t need to take
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13. It’s only natural that parents … worry C) opening D) to opening
about their children. 30. The baby began … in the middle of the
A) must B) might C) should D) needn’t night.
14. If somebody … in there with a gun, I’d A) cry B) crying C) to crying D) cried
be very frightened. 31. I don’t enjoy … very much.
A) walks B) would walk A) driving B) drive
C) had walked D) walked C) to drive D) to driving
15. I wasn’t tired last night. If I … tired, I … 32. I remember to lock the door when I left
home earlier. but I forgot … the windows.
A) were/would go A) close B) to close
B) were/would had gone C) closing D) to closing
C) had been/would go 33. Please try … quiet when you come home.
D) had been/would have gone A) be B) being C) to be D) to being
16. Most of the Earth’s surface … by water. 34. Would you like … down?
A) covered B) covers A) sit B) sitting C) to sit D) to sitting
C) are covered D) is covered 35. I prefer … rather than … by train.
17. Many accidents … by careless driving. A) drive/travel B) driving/traveling
A) cause B) are caused C) to drive/to travel D) to drive/travel
C) have caused D) caused 36. When did you last go …?
18. A decision … until the next morning. A) to shop B) shop
A) will not make B) doesn’t make C) shopping D) shopped
C) hasn’t made D) will not be made
19. I didn’t cut my hair myself. I …
A) I had cut it. B) I cut it myself.
Murphy II (68-72)
C) I have cut it. D) had it cut.
1. I clean my teeth with … toothpaste.
20. Sonia …
A) a B) the C) - D) one
A) said me that you were ill.
2. I use … toothbrush to clean my teeth.
B) said that you was ill.
A) a B) some C) the D) –
C) told that you are ill.
3. My brother works for … insurance
D) told me that you were ill.
company in London.
21. Didn’t you hear the bell? I rang it four
A) a B) the C) - D) an
times.
4. I don’t like … violence.
A) Yes, I didn’t B) Yes, I do
A) a B) the C) - D) many
C) No, I didn’t D) No, I did
5. Can you smell … paint?
22. - I’d like to go to the moon.
A) a B) the C) - D) a few
-…
6. I wonder if you can help me. I have …
A) Did you? So do I.
problem.
B) Had you? So had I.
A) some B) a C) the D) –
C) Do you? So do I.
7. John has got … interview for … job
D) Would you? So would I.
tomorrow.
23. This isn’t very interesting, is it?
A) - / a B) an/- C) a/ the D) an/a
A) No, not very B) No, it is.
8. Liz doesn’t usually wear … jewellery but
C) Yes, it isn’t D) Yes, not very
yesterday she was wearing … necklace.
24. I don’t mind you … the phone as long
A) a/a B) -/a C) -/- D) a/-
as you pay for all your calls.
9. I think … volleyball is … very good game.
A) use B) using C) to use D) used
A) a/a B) -/a C) a/- D) -/-
25. I was really astonished. I didn’t know
10. It wasn’t your fault. It was … accident.
what …
A) a B) the C) - D) an
A) do B) doing C) to do D) to doing
11. I couldn’t get into … house because I
26. I pretended … the newspaper.
didn’t have … key.
A) to be reading B) be reading
A) a/a B) the/the C) the/- D) a/the
C) read D) being read
12. Our lives would be very difficult without
27. Can you remind me … Ann tomorrow?
… electricity.
A) phone B) to phoning
A) a B) an C) the D) –
C) to phone D) being phoned
13. We can’t delay much longer. We have to
28. Hot weather makes me … tired.
make … decision soon.
A) feel B) to feel C) feeling D) felt
A) a B) the C) - D) some
29. Sally was made … her case.
14. - Did you hear … noise just now?
A) to open B) open
- No, I didn’t hear anything.
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A) a B) the C) - D) an 34. We missed our train because we were
15. If you want to know the news, you can waiting on … wrong platform. We were on …
read … paper. Platform 3 instead of … Platform 8.
A) a B) the C) - D) an A) the/the/the B) -/-/- C) a/the/the D)
16. I want to write some letters but I the/-/-
haven’t got … paper to write on. 35. Flight BA123 to Vienna is now boarding
A) a B) the C) some D) any at … Gate 21.
17. … light comes from the sun. A) a B) an C) the D) –
A) a B) the C) - D) an 36. The examination paper wasn’t too
18. – Did you enjoy your holiday? difficult but I couldn’t answer … Question 8.
- Yes, we had … wonderful time. A) a B) an C) the D) –
A) a B) the C) - D) an
19. Sue was very helpful. She gave us … Murphy II ( 73 - 77)
very useful …
A) an /advice B) some/advices 1. What sort of job does Jenny want to do
C) a/advice D) some/advice when she leaves … school?
20. We had … very good weather while we A) the B) a C) an D) –
were on holiday. 2. There were some people waiting outside
A) a B) the C) - D) an … school to meet their children.
21. We were very unfortunate. We had … A) a B) an C) the D) –
bad luck. 3. When Ann was ill, we all went to …
A) a B) the C) - D) an hospital to visit her.
22. – What does Alan look like? A) a B) an C) the D) –
- He’s got … long beard and … very short 4. My brother has always been very healthy.
hair. He’s never been in … hospital.
A) a/a B) -/- C) a/- D) -/a A) a B) an C) the D) -
23. … birds, for example the penguin, can’t 5. John’s mother is a regular churchgoer. She
fly. goes to … church every Sunday. John went to
A) the B) - C) some D) a little … church to take some photographs of the
24. Excuse me, please. Can you tell me building.
how to get to … airport? A) a/the B) -/- C) the/a D) –/the
A) a B) an C) the D) – 6. In many places people are in … prison
25. – Are you going away next week? because of their political opinions.
- No, … week after next. A) a B) an C) the D) –
A) a B) an C) the D) – 7. The economic situation is very bad. Many
26. I’m going away for … week in people are out of … work.
September. A) a B) an C) the D) –
A) a B) an C) the D) – 8. There’s … nice view from … window. You
27. George has a part-time job. He works can see … sea.
three mornings … week. A) -/the/- B) a/-/the
A) a B) an C) the D) – C) a/the/the D) -/a/a
28. We went for a walk by … sea. 9. It was … long journey. We were at … sea
A) a B) an C) the D) – for four weeks.
29. Can you tell me where … Room 25 is, A) a/the B) -/- C) -/a D) a/-
please? 10. I love swimming in … sea.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) a B) an C) the D) –
30. Why didn’t you stay at … cheaper 11. … test wasn’t very difficult. I answered
hotel? all … questions.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) the/the B) the/- C) a/the D) a/-
31. I lay down on … ground and looked up 12. You need … patience to teach young
at the sky. children.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) a B) an C) the D) –
32. You’ll find … information you need at … 13. A pacifist is somebody who is against …
top of … page 15. war.
A) the/the/the B) an/the/the A) a B) an C) the D) –
C) -/the/the D) the/the/- 14. Ron and Brenda got married but …
33. If you live in … foreign country, you marriage didn’t last very long.
should try and learn … language. A) a B) an C) the D) –
A) a/a B) the/the C) a/the D) a/-

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15. … Most people believe that … marriage A) a/the B) the/the C) the/- D) a/-
and … family life are the basis of … society.
A) The/the/the/the B) -/-/-/- Murphy II (69-87)
C) -/-/a/the D) the/-/-/the
16. When was … telephone invented? 1. Ken is a seaman. He spends most of his
A) a B) an C) the D) – life at … sea.
17. There is … piano in the corner of the A) a B) the C) an D) –
room. 2. I would love to live near … sea.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) a B) the C) an D) –
18. Can you play … piano? 3. We often watch … television.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) a B) the C) an D) –
19. When was … paper first made? 4. We had … meal in a restaurant.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) a B) the C) an D) –
20. … computer has changed the way we 5. We often listen to … radio.
live. A) a B) the C) an D) –
A) a B) an C) the D) – 6. There are millions of stars in … space.
21. Julia has been a nurse all her life. She A) a B) the C) an D) –
has spent her life caring for … sick. 7. Don’t sit on … ground! It’s wet.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) a B) the C) an D) –
22. Who is … Doctor Johnson? 8. John isn’t very well. He has gone to …
A) a B) an C) the D) – doctor.
23. … President is the most powerful A) a B) the C) an D) –
person in … United States. 9. … postman was late this morning.
A) The/the B) -/the C) A/the D) The/- A) a B) the C) an D) –
24. … President Kennedy was assassinated 10. Did Ann get … job she applied for?
in 1963. A) a B) the C) an D) –
A) a B) an C) the D) – 11. … Crime is a problem in most big cities.
25. Do you know … Wilsons? They’re a very A) a B) the C) an D) –
rich couple. 12. I like working with … people who are
A) a B) an C) the D) – lively.
26. Do you know … Professor Brown’s A) a B) the C) an D) –
phone number? 13. I like …people who I work with.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) a B) the C) an D) –
27. … south of England is warmer than … 14. Ken’s brother is in … prison for robbery.
north. A) a B) the C) an D) –
A) the/the B) -/- C) -/the D) the/- 15. Look! This is … Houses of Parliament.
28. … Portugal is in … western Europe. A) a B) the C) an D) –
A) -/- B) -/the C) the/- D) -/- 16. Let’s go to … Buckingham Palace.
29. Jim has travelled a lot in … Middle East. A) a B) the C) an D) –
A) a B) an C) the D) – 17. … Tate Gallery is the main modern art
30. The highest mountain in … Africa is … museum in London.
Kilimanjaro (5,895metres). A) a B) the C) an D) –
A) the/the B) -/- C) the/- D) -/the 18. Scotland … France in a football match
31. … Seychelles are a group of islands in next week.
… Indian Ocean. A) plays B) is playing
A) the/the B) -/- C) the/- D) -/the C) has played D) are playing
32. … Eiffel Tower is in Paris. 19. I’ve got … in June.
A) a B) an C) the D) – A) three-weeks holiday
33. … Statue of Liberty is at the entrance B) a three-week holidays
to … New York Harbour. C) a three-week holiday
A) the/- B) the/the C) -/- D) -/the D) three weeks holiday
34. I’d like to go to… China and see … 20. Three years … a long time to be without
Great Wall. … job.
A) the/the B) -/- C) -/the D) the/- A) are/a B) is/- C) was/- D) is/a
35. Which newspaper shall I buy - … 21. I’ve got … holiday.
Independent or … Herald. A) three weeks B) three week’s
A) the/the B) -/- C) the/- D) -/the C) a three-weeks D) three weeks’
36. Frank is … student at … Liverpool 22. The film … wasn’t very good but I liked
University. the music.
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A) myself B) it C) itself D) it’s 6. Every English child knows the story of
23. Each of the rooms in the hotel … … own Robin Hood. It is said that he robbed … rich
bathroom. and gave … money to … poor.
A) have/its B) has/their A) the/the/the B) a/-/a
C) have/their D) has/its C) -/-/- D) -/the/-
24. … any of you … to come to a party 7. Can you pass … salt, please?
tonight? A) a B) the C) an D) –
A) Do/want B) Does/wants 8. Are … English people you know friendly?
C) Are/wanting D) Did/want A) a B) the C) an D) –
25. … were very tired. So we went home to 9. How many people go to … university in
have a rest. your country?
A) Both of us B) Both us A) a B) the C) an D) –
C) None of us D) Neither of us 10. … South of England is warmer than …
26. Can … you two speak Spanish? north.
A) some of B) all of A) -/- B) The/the C) The/- D) -/the
C) either of D) none of 11. You must visit … Tower of London.
27. Someone … to see you. A) a B) the C) an D) –
A) want B) wants 12. The book has 200 pages. It’s …
C) is wanting D) are wanting A) a 200-page book B) 200 pages book
28. Nobody phoned, …? C) a 200 page’s book D) 200 page
A) didn’t he B) did they 13. I’ve got … holiday.
C) didn’t you D) did we A) a week B) a weeks’
29. There has been … rain recently. C) weeks’ D) a week’s
A) a lot of B) much C) many D) a lot 14. It was a good idea of … to go swimming
30. Hurry up! We’ve only got … time. A) Tom B) Toms C) Tom’s D) Tom is
A) a few B) a little C) little D) much 15. Did you go on holiday …?
31. All I’ve eaten today … a sandwich. A) by your own B) by yourself
A) is B) was C) are D) have been C) on yourself D) on my own
32. Jack took … money yesterday 16. Sue and Ann don’t like …
A) all the B) a whole A) another B) other
C) the whole D) every C) each other D) one other
33. … he said was true. 17. Tom doesn’t think he’ll get it …
A) The whole B) Whole C) Every D) A) myself B) ourselves
Everything C) himself D) herself
34. There’s no need to hurry. We’ve got … 18. … of my friends live in London, but not
of time. all.
A) much B) lot C) many D) plenty A) Neither B) All C) Most D) Much
35. He doesn’t speak … English. Only … 19. How much of this luggage is yours?
words. A) All of it B) Many of it
A) a lot/few B) a lot of/little C) Few of it D) a lot of
C) many/ a little D) much/a few 20. Neither of the … was expensive.
36. I’m looking for … work. A) restaurant B) restaurants
A) a B) the C) an D) – C) restaurants’ D) restaurant’s
21. - Do you want tea or coffee?
Murphy II (69-87) test 2 - …, I don’t mind.
A) Neither B) Nothing
1. I want to write down your address. Have C) Either D) Both
you got … ? 22. I couldn’t decide which one to choose.
A) any papers B) a paper Good books! I like …
C) some papers D) a piece of paper A) Neither B) None C) Either D) Both
2. I took … taxi to … station. 23. Come and see me … time you want.
A) a/the B) the/a C) -/a D) a/a A) some B) no C) any D) both
3. It was warm and sunny, so we decided to 24. If anyone wants to leave early, … can.
sit in … garden. A) it B) they C) them D) I
A) a B) the C) an D) - 25. How much money have you got?
4. Thank you. That was … very nice lunch. A) None B) No C) Nothing D) Neither
A) a B) the C) an D) – 26. … system of government is perfect.
5. Ann invited me to … dinner. A) None B) Neither of C) Both D) No
A) a B) the C) an D) –
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27. The cinema was almost empty. There 12. We rang the bell again … they hadn’t
were very … people there. heard the first time.
A) a few B) many C) much D) few A) unless B) provided C) if D) in case
28. … seat in the theatre was taken. 13. I’m not going to the party. I …
A) All B) Whole C) Both D) Every A) didn’t invited B) haven’t invited
29. I can’t lend you any money. … I’ve got C) wasn’t been invited
is a pound and I need that. D) haven’t been invited
A) Every B) Whole C) All D) None 14. Fred had his hat … off in the wind.
30. Can … write their names on a piece of A) blew B) to blow C) blowing D) blown
paper, please? 15. He admitted … the money.
A) Everybody B) every A) to steal B) to have stolen
C) whole people D) the whole C) to be stealing D) having stolen
16. Jack’s parents have always encouraged
him … hard.
A) study B) to study
C) studying D) to studying
Murphy II (1-87) 17. – I can’t find anywhere to live.
- Why don’t you try … an advertisement in
1. Silvia is in Britain for three months. She
the newspaper?
… English.
A) put B) to put C) putting D) to putting
A) learns B) was learning
18. We rushed to the station. We were afraid
C) had been learning D) is learning
… our train.
2. I’ve asked John to help but he…
A) of missing B) miss
A) shouldn’t B) mustn’t C) won’t D) isn’t
C) to miss D) to missing
3. You must meet Ann. I’m sure you … her.
19. It’s nice to go on holiday without … to
A) are liking B) have liked
worry about money.
C) liked D) will like
A) have B) to have C) having D) had
4. This time next week I’ll be on holiday. I
20. I’m looking forward to … Ann again.
… probably … on a beautiful beach.
A) see B) to see C) seeing D) to seeing
A) am/lying B) will/ be lied
21. Jane had to get used … on the left.
C) will/have lied D) shall/be lying
A) to drive B) driving
5. We … a lot of interesting people in the
C) drive D) to driving
last few days.
22. You’re very selfish. It’s high time you …
A) met B) will meet
that you’re not the most important person in
C) are meeting D) have met
the world.
6. Janet is cold and wet. She … for you for a
A) realise B) to realise
long time in the rain.
C) realising D) realised
A) waited B) has waited
23. Can you smell something …
C) is waiting D) has been waiting
A) burned B) burning
7. Mr Clark … in a bank for 15 years. Then
C) to burn D) to burning
he gave it up.
24. … our work, we went home.
A) worked B) has worked
A) Finished B) To have finished
C) has been working D) was working
C) Should we finish D) Having finished
8. When the boys came into the house,
25. Sorry I’m late. I had … with the car this
their clothes were dirty, their hair was
morning.
untidy and one had a black eye. They …
A) trouble B) a trouble
A) fought B) had fought
C) some troubles D) troubles
C) was fighting D) had been fighting
26. … only television programme he watches
9. They didn’t want to come with us at first
is the news.
but in the end we … persuade them.
A) a B) an C) the D) –
A) could B) should
27. All … children in the class like their
C) might D) were able to
teacher.
10. Tom … work on Saturdays. It’s not
A) - B) some C) the D) few
necessary.
28. What time do you have to start … work
A) mustn’t B) doesn’t have to
tomorrow morning?
C) needn’t have D) couldn’t
A) - B) a C) the D) yours
11. I wish I … taller.
29. … friend of mine used to work as …
A) would be B) am C) had been D)
reporter in … Middle East.
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C) -/the/the D) A/a/the A) Have/eaten B) Are/used to eat
30. I don’t often buy clothes. I usually make C) Had/eaten D) Did/use to eat
… clothes. 11. I made a lot of noise when I came home.
A) my own B) myself You … me.
C) mine D) by my own A) must have heard B) should have heard
31. He said he would contact me but he … C) needn’t have heard D) had to hear
wrote … phoned. 12. It’s very important that everyone …
A) both/and B) neither/nor listen very carefully.
C) either/or D) neither/or A) could B) need C) may D) should
32. … who wants to do the examination 13. If we’d played better, we …
must give me their names before Friday. A) would win B) could win
A) All B) Anyone C) Someone D) No one C) would be winning D) might have won
33. Nobody phoned, did …? 14. I wouldn’t eat fish … I was extremely
A) it B) he C) she D) they hungry.
34. I enjoy my life here. I have … friends A) if B) in case C) as long as D) unless
and we meet quite often. 15. The wanted man is believed … in New
A) few B) much C) a lot D) a few York.
35. Hurry up! We’ve only got … time. A) lives B) to have live
A) little B) a few C) much D) a little C) to be lived D) to be living
36. We spent … on the beach. 16. ‘Will you carry this bag for me, please’.
A) the whole days B) all the day He asked me …
C) every day D) all day A) if I would carry this bag for her
B) whether would I carry that bag for him.
Murphy II (1-87) test 2 C) that I would carry that bag for him.
D) to carry that bag for him
1. Tom … tennis twice a week. 17. I daren’t … him what happened.
A) is playing B) played A) tell B) to tell C) telling D) to be told
C) have been playing D) plays 18. He could remember … along the road
2. Peter has just bought a painting. He … it just before the accident happened but he
on the wall of his room. couldn’t remember the accident itself.
A) hung B) shall hang A) drive B) to drive
C) would hang D) is going to hang C) driving D) to driving
3. … you please be quiet? I’m trying to 19. The sea was very rough. So we were
concentrate. afraid … swimming.
A) Must B) Need C) Do D) Will A) of going B) go C) to go D) to going
4. Can you look after the children while I … 20. I had to buy … bread because I wanted
out? to make some sandwiches.
A) will be B) was C) am D) am being A) a B) the C) any D) some
5. Jill can’t drive a car because she … never 21. We moved to London … we could visit
… a car. our friends more often.
A) is/driving B) doesn’t/drive A) in order to B) if C) so that D) unless
C) will/drive D) has/driven 22. She suddenly felt someone … her on the
6. Everything is going fine. We … any shoulder.
problems so far. A) touch B) touched
A) have had B) aren’t having C) to touch D) taught
C) didn’t have D) haven’t had 23. … unemployed, he hasn’t got much
7. How long … it since you … a holiday? money.
A) has been/have had B) is/had A) Being B) To be
C) was/had D) has been/have C) To have been D) Should he
8. It was my first time in an aeroplane. I 24. I spent hours … the clock.
was very nervous because I … before. A) try to repair B) to try repairing
A) didn’t fly B) wasn’t flying C) trying repair D) trying to repair
C) haven’t flown D) hadn’t flown 25. He tried to park his car but … space
9. I … golf when I was on holiday last wasn’t big enough.
summer. A) a B) an C) the D) -
A) didn’t play B) hadn’t played 26. Do you think … rich should pay more
C) wasn’t playing D) shouldn’t play taxes.
10. … you … a lot of sweets when you were A) a B) one C) the D) -
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A) The B) A C) An D) - A) us B) ourself
28. … Malta has been … republic since C) each other D) ourselves
1974. 9. How far … from Milan to Rome?
A) The/a B) -/the C) -/- D) -/a A) is it B) are there C) is there D) it is
29. The British Prime Minister lives in … 10. I wanted to visit the museum but …
Downing Street. enough time.
A) a B) an C) the D) - A) it wasn’t B) it isn’t
30. Nobody cooks Don’s meals for him. He C) there weren’t D) there wasn’t
has to cook … meal. 11. … Keith’s birthday yesterday. We had a
A) himself B) by his own party.
C) on his own D) his own A) It was B) There was
31. … you apologise or I’ll never speak to C) There were D) It is
you again. 12. … used to be a church here, but …
A) Each B) Every C) Neither D) Either knocked down.
32. I’ll send you … letters that arrive for A) It/it was B) There/it was
you. C) There/there was D) it/there was
A) some B) much C) none D) any 13. … who saw the accident should contact
33. No-one in the class did … homework. the police.
A) her B) its C) their D) his A) Somebody B) Anybody
34. I can’t drink this tea. There’s … much C) Nobody D) Everything
sugar in it. 14. What a stupid thing to do! … intelligent
A) enough B) few C) a little D) too person would do such a thing.
35. – When did you last see Tom? A) None B) Any C) All D) No
- … days ago. 15. I’ll try and answer … questions you ask
A) Few B) A little C) Much more D) A me.
few A) every B) each C) none D) any
36. I’ve been trying to find you … morning. 16. We cancelled the party because … of the
A) whole the B) a whole people we invited were able to come.
C) all D) all the A) no B) all C) either D) none
17. Have you seen my watch? I’ve looked all
Murphy II ( 80-90) over the house but I can’t find it …
A) nowhere B) everywhere
1. I met one of Jane’s friends at the party. I C) somewhere D) anywhere
met … 18. There was complete silence in the room.
A) one friend of Jane B) a friend of Jane … said … .
C) friends of Jane’s D) a friend of Jane’s A) Anybody/anything
2. Mary doesn’t often buy clothes. She B) Somebody/nothing
usually makes … C) Nobody/anything D) nobody/nothing
A) by her own B) on his own 19. We’ll have to hurry. We haven’t got …
C) clothes on herself D) her own clothes time.
3. I don’t like strawberries with cream. I like A) much B) a lot of C) many D) little
them … 20. The weather has been very dry recently.
A) on their own B) by them We’ve had … rain.
C) their own strawberries D) by itself A) much B) many C) little D) few
4. They had a great time. They really 21. Most of the town is modern. There are …
enjoyed … old buildings.
A) them B) itself C) themselves D) they A) much B) many C) little D) few
5. Take some money with … in case you 22. There was … traffic, so the journey didn’t
need it. take very long.
A) you B) yourself C) yourselves D) me A) little B) a little C) much D) few
6. What I did was very wrong. I’m ashamed 23. I don’t know much Spanish – only …
of … words.
A) myself B) me C) yourself D) A) few B) little C) a little D) a few
yourselves 24. This is a very boring place to live. There’s
7. I tried to study but I just couldn’t … to do.
concentrate … A) little B) a little C) few D) much
A) me B) myself C) it D) - 25. Are … those letters for me?
8. We couldn’t get back into the house. We A) most B) every C) any of D) a lot of
had locked … out.
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26. I had no appetite. I could only eat … my A) each B) every C) some D) all
dinner. 41. We had a great weekend. I enjoyed …
A) all B) most of C) any of D) half of minute of it.
27. We’ve eaten … the food we bought. A) all B) most C) each D) every
There’s very little left. 42. I tried to phone her two or three times,
A) some B) all C) half of D) most of but … time there was no reply.
28. Have you spent … the money you A) every B) both C) neither D) each
borrowed? 43. I dropped a tray of glasses. Unfortunately
A) some B) all C) both D) most … broke.
29. The exam was difficult. I could only A) every B) everyone
answer … the questions. C) each ones D) every one
A) all of B) most of C) some D) half of 44. I had ten pounds and so did Sonia. Sonia
30. We all got wet in the rain because … and I had ten pounds …
had an umbrella. A) both B) every C) each D) either
A) all of us B) none of us
C) some of us D) any of us
31. I watched most of the film but not …
Murphy II (91-96)
A) most of me B) some of them
1. A shoplifter is someone … steals from a
C) all of them D) all of it
shop.
32. – Where’s Kate? Is she at work or at
A) whom B) who C) which D) whose
home?
2. The man … answered the phone told me
- … . She’s away on holiday.
you were away.
A) None B) Nothing C) No one
A) who B) which C) what D) whom
D) Neither
3. The building … was destroyed in the fire
33. I saw an accident this morning. One car
have now been released.
drove into the back of another. Fortunately
A) who B) which C) what D) whom
… driver was injured but … cars were quite
4. The book is about a girl … runs away from
badly damaged.
home.
A) both/either B) neither/both
A) which B) whom C) who D) what
C) either/neither D) no/all
5. What was the name of the horse … won
34. Jim hasn’t got a car. Carol hasn’t got a
the race.
car either. … Jim … Carol … got a car.
A) which B) whom C) where D) what
A) Either/or/haven’t B) Both/and/hasn’t
6. A mystery is something … cannot be
C) Neither/nor/hasn’t D) Neither/nor/has
explained.
35. Is that man’s name Richard? Or is it
A) what B) which C) who D) whom
Robert? It’s one of the two.
7. The people … we met at the party were
That man’s name is …
very friendly.
A) neither Richard nor Robert
A) what B) whose C) where D) –
B) both Richard and Robert
8. The people … work in the office are very
C) either Richard or Robert
friendly.
D) or Richard or Robert
A) who B) whose C) what D) –
36. … has got their faults. Nobody is
9. What have you done with the money … I
perfect.
gave you?
A) All B) All of us
A) what B) that C) whom D) whose
C) Everything D) Everyone
10. I didn’t get the job … I applied for.
37. Why are you so lazy? Why do you
A) what B) why C) whose D) –
expect me to do … for you?
11. I enjoy my job. I like the people …
A) nothing B) everything
A) which I work B) that I work in
C) each D) everybody
C) I work at D) I work with
38. When I was on holiday, … luggage was
12. The party … wasn’t very enjoyable.
stolen.
A) what we invited to B) we invited for
A) my all B) my whole
C) that we invited D) which we invited to
C) a whole D) all my
13. They give their children everything …
39. I’ve been trying to phone her all day
they want.
but … I phone her the line is engaged.
A) what B) that C) whom D) whose
A) each times B) all the time
14. Tell me … you want and I’ll try to get it
C) some time D) every time
for you.
40. I understood most of what they said but
A) which B) that C) who D) what
not … word.

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15. Why do you blame me for everything … C) neither of whom D) neither of which
goes wrong. 35. Our flight was delayed … meant we had
A) that B) what C) how D) who to wait four hours at the airport.
16. I won’t be able to do much but I’ll do A) what B) which C) that D) –
the best … I can. 36. The taxi … us to the airport broke down.
A) what B) that C) who D) where A) took B) taken C) takes D) taking
17. I can only lend you ten pounds. It’s all 37. The company sent me a brochure … all
… I’ve got. the information I needed.
A) what B) that C) when D) whom A) contained B) contain
18. I don’t agree with … you’ve just said. C) containing D) contains
A) which B) what C) when D) that 38. The window … in the storm last night has
19. I met somebody … dream is to climb now been repaired.
Everest. A) broke B) was broken
A) who B) whom C) that D) whose C) breaking D) broken
20. Do you know a restaurant … we can 39. The train was full. There were a lot of
have a really good meal. people … in it.
A) which B) what C) that D) where A) travelled B) travelling
21. Is there a shop near here … I can buy C) were travelling D) travel
some postcards. 40. Somebody … Jack phoned while you were
A) where B) when C) which D) what out.
22. I can’t remember the name of the A) calls B) called C) calling D) call
garage … we had the car repaired.
A) that B) which C) where D) what New Murphy second edition
23. An orphan is a child … parents are
dead.
A) who B) whom C) which D) whose Murphy II (94-104)
24. This school is only for children … first
language is not English. 1. Everyone was … that he passed the
A) whose B) who C) whom D) that examination.
25. I don’t know the name of the woman to A) surprising B) surprised
… I spoke on the phone. C) surprise D) surprisingly
A) who B) whom C) whose D) where 2. I have … shirt.
26. I’ll never forget the time … we first A) a white old cotton B) a cotton old white
met. C) a cotton white old D) an old white cotton
A) what B) when C) where D) whom 3. This tea tastes a bit …
27. The reason … I didn’t write to you was A) strangely B) more strangely
that I didn’t know your address. C) the most strangely D) strange
A) what B) how 4. Tom looked at me …
C) why D) when A) sad B) sadder
28. Unfortunately I wasn’t at home the C) sadly D) the most sadly
evening … you phoned. 5. Now Tom drives … than before.
A) when B) which C) where D) what A) bad B) the worse C) badly D) worse
29. 1989 was the year … Mary got married. 6. I was … disappointed that I didn’t get the
A) what B) when C) where D) whom job.
30. We went to Sandra’s party … we A) bitter B) bitterness
enjoyed very much. C) bitterly D) bitterer
A) where B) which C) whom D) whose 7. The building was totally … in the fire.
31. We often go to visit our friends in A) destroy B) destroying
Bristol … is only 30 miles away. C) destroyingly D) destroyed
A) when B) where C) what D) which 8. My leg was hurting me. I could … walk.
32. My office, … is on the second floor of A) hard B) harder
the building, is very small. C) the most hardly D) hardly
A) which B) that C) what D) – 9. She ate hardly … because she didn’t feel
33. She told me her address, … I wrote hungry.
down on a piece of paper. A) anything B) something
A) that B) what C) where D) which C) nothing D) everything
34. I have sent her two letters, … she has 10. I’m nearly always at home in the
received. evenings. I hardly … go out.
A) all of which B) both of that A) any B) some C) never D) ever
11. We had … a good time.
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A) so B) so a C) such D) such a C) quite an D) like
12. It was … lovely weather that we spent 30. Three years … a long time to be without
the whole day in the garden. a job.
A) so B) so a C) such D) such a A) is B) are C) have D) do
13. Why did you buy … much food?
A) so B) so a C) such D) such a Murphy II (107-114)
14. He spoke too quickly … us …
understand. 1. She …hasn’t written to me.
A) -/for B) to/to C) for/to D) to/for A) any more B) still C) yet D) no longer
15. I haven’t got … money for a holiday. 2. Mr. Davies doesn’t work here …
A) too B) very C) quite D) enough A) no longer B) any more C) yet D) still
16. I’m sorry … that your father is ill. 3. We don’t know where we’re going for our
A) hearing B) to hear holidays …
C) for hearing D) hear A) no longer B) still C) yet D) any more
17. It was careless … Jack to leave the door 4. It’s … cold, so you’d better wear your
unlocked when he went out. coat.
A) of B) for C) to D) in A) quiet B) yet C) rather D) no longer
18. I was … tired that I went to bed at 7 5. I don’t … understand what you mean.
o’clock. A) quite B) rather C) yet D) any longer
A) so B) so a C) such D) such a 6. … what I said last night, I … love you.
19. Let’s go by car. It’s much … A) In spite/still B) Though/yet
A) cheap B) cheaper C) Despite of/no longer D) Despite/still
C) cheapest D) more cheaply 7. I couldn’t sleep despite … very tired.
20. It’s too noisy here. Can we go A) I was B) I am C) I had been D) being
somewhere …? 8. I didn’t get the job … I had all the
A) quiet B) quieter necessary.
C) more quietly D) quite A) though B) in spite of
21. … you have, … you want. C) despite D) in spite
A) many/much B) more/more 9. It was very hot yesterday but today it’s
C) the more/the more even …
D) the most/the most A) hot B) hotter C) more hotter
22. Your English is improving. It’s getting … D) the hottest
and … 10. She looks beautiful - … a princess.
A) good and good B) better and better A) as B) like C) as if B) even
C) best and best D) well and well 11. Your English is very fluent. I wish I could
23. It’s becoming … to find a job. speak … you.
A) difficulter and difficulter A) as if B) like C) as D) even
B) difficult and difficult 12. Ann works at school … a teacher.
C) the most difficult and the most difficult A) like B) as if C) as D) look like
D) more and more difficult 13. It sounds … a baby crying.
24. Tom is … age as George. A) like B) as C) as if D) look like
A) as B) not so C) like D) the same 14. After the interruption, she carried on
25. That was … meal I’ve had for a long talking … nothing had happened.
time. A) in spite of B) like C) as if D) despite
A) delicious B) more delicious 15. I don’t like Norman. He talks as if he …
C) the most delicious D) the more everything.
delicious A) know B) had known
26. I … agree with you. C) is knowing D) knew
A) rather B) quiet 16. They treat me … I were their son, but
C) enough D) quite I’m not their son.
27. The water in the pool was … warm, but A) as if B) as C) like D) though
… dirty. 17. Suddenly there was a terrible noise. It
A) quite/rather B) rather/ quite was … a bomb exploding.
C) too/quite D) quiet/rather A) like B) as C) as if D) even
28. Are you … in your family? 18. You’re late … usual.
A) eldest B) the oldest A) as B) like C) as if D) even
C) oldest D) the eldest 19. I began to enjoy the job more … I got
29. Jack isn’t … old as he looks. used to it.
A) the same B) as A) like B) though C) even D) as
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20. They are very rich. They … have their 19. He’s 35 but he sometimes behaves … a
own private jet. child.
A) as if B) though C) like D) even A) even if B) as if C) like D) as
20. When we asked Jack to help us, he
Murphy II (107-120) agreed immediately, … I knew he would.
A) as B) like C) as if D) when
1. The concert is … going on. It hasn’t 21. You needn’t take my advice if you don’t
finished … want to. You can do … you like.
A) yet/still B) still/yet A) like B) as C) as if D) even
C) still/no longer D) yet/any more 22. He’s decided to give up his job … a
2. Has it stopped raining …? journalist and become a teacher.
A) still B) yet C) any more D) no longer A) like B) as C) as if D) even
3. She … hasn’t written to me. 23. I’m not a child, but sometimes you talk to
A) yet B) still C) any longer D) any more me … I were a child.
4. You needn’t have done that. It was … A) as B) like C) as if D) when
unnecessary. 24. It looks … Tom isn’t coming.
A) rather B) quite C) still C) yet A) as B) like C) despite D) even
5. She was … different from what I 25. He’s not my boss, but sometimes he acts
expected. … he were my boss.
A) quite B) rather C) still D) yet A) like B) as C) when D) as if
6. I don’t … understand what you mean. 26. It’s difficult to listen when everyone is
A) yet B) still C) quite D) rather speaking … the same time.
7. … what I said last night, I still love you. A) in B) at C) on D) –
A) in spite B) although 27. I’ve been invited to a wedding … 14
C) though D) despite February.
8. … all my careful plans, a lot of things A) in B) on C) at D) –
went wrong. 28. Mr Davis is 63. He’ll be retired from his
A) Although B) Though job … two years’ time.
C) In spite D) Despite A) in B) at C) on D) –
9. Keith decided to give up his job … I 29. Carol got married … 17, which is rather
advised him not to. young to get married.
A) in spite B) despite of A) in B) at C) on D) –
C) though D) despite 30. Can you lay the table … I get the dinner
10. It’s quite warm. It’s a bit windy … ready?
A) in spite B) although A) during B) while C) until D) by
C) though D) despite 31. I felt really ill last week. I couldn’t eat
11. He has to work every day. He … works anything … three days.
on Sundays. A) during B) for C) while D) as
A) even if B) as C) yet D) even 32. I think I’ll wait … Thursday before making
12. The shop is always quite crowded but a decision.
today it’s … more crowded than usual. A) until B) while C) by D) for
A) even B) yet C) as D) like 33. Tom will be back … Monday.
13. I’ll probably see you tomorrow. But … I A) until B) in C) for D) by
don’t, we’re sure to see each other before 34. I was sitting … the back of the car when
the week-end. we crashed.
A) though B) as C) when D) even if A) in B) at C) on D) –
14. She didn’t look at me … she passed me 35. We got stuck in a traffic jam … the way
in the street. to the airport.
A) if B) as C) like D) as if A) in B) at C) on D) –
15. You moved … I took the photograph. 36. What time do you expect to arrive … the
A) like B) as if C) despite D) just as hotel?
16. … the day went on, the weather got A) at B) on C) in D) to
worse.
A) Though B) As C) like D) In spite of Murphy II (120-125)
17. … there isn’t anything to eat in the
house, let’s go out for a meal. 1. Please don’t be late for the meeting. We
A) When B) Even if C) Though D) As want to begin … time.
18. This coffee is terrible. It tastes … water. A) on B) in C) at D) of
A) like B) as C) as if D) even
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2. Our car is being repaired. I hope it’s 23. Have you read any books … Agatha
ready … time for our holidays. Christie?
A) on B) in C) at D) of A) at B) of C) from D) by
3. We waited ages for a taxi. We gave up … 24. Have you ever been … love … anyone?
the end and walked home. A) at/with B) on/to C) in/with D) in/to
A) at B) in C) on D) – 25. … my opinion the film wasn’t very good.
4. I’ll be moving to a new address … the A) On B) In C) At D) For
end of September. 26. Look! That car is … fire.
A) at B) in C) on D) – A) in B) on C) to D) at
5. The advantage … living alone is that you 27. I’ve never met her but I’ve spoken to her
can do what you like … the phone.
A) in B) of C) on D) at A) in B) on C) with D) by
6. They sent me a cheque … £50. 28. I’ve put on a lot of weight. I’ll have to go
A) in B) at C) to D) for … a diet.
7. There has been an increase … road A) in B) on C) at D) for
accidents recently. 29. There are no trains today. The railway
A) at B) on C) in D) for workers are … strike.
8. The train was late but no-one knew the A) on B) at C) for D) in
reason … the delay. 30. What did you have … lunch?
A) at B) on C) in D) for A) in B) at C) on D) for
9. Nobody knows what the cause … the 31. Tom has gone to France … a holiday.
explosion was. A) on B) to C) in D) for
A) for B) in C) at D) of 32. Why were you so rude … Ann?
10. He always keeps a photograph … his A) for B) of C) in D) to
wife in his wallet. 33. Thank you. It was very kind … you to
A) at B) of C) from D) in help me.
11. The accident was my fault, so I paid for A) for B) from C) to D) of
the damage … the other car. 34. I was delighted … the present you gave
A) for B) to C) in D) at me.
12. Did you get an invitation … the party? A) in B) for C) to D) with
A) for B) to C) from D) on 35. Why are you always so jealous … other
13. I was surprised at his reaction … what I people?
said. A) in B) on C) of D) at
A) to B) for C) on D) in 36. Did you know they were married?
14. The answer … your question is ‘No’! No, I wasn’t aware … that.
A) on B) at C) to D) – A) with B) at C) of D) in
15. Do you think we’ll find a solution … this 37. Linda is married … an American.
problem? A) with B) to C) in D) –
A) in B) at C) to D) on 38. The Italian city of Florence is famous …
16. His attitude … his job is very negative. its art treasures.
A) to B) in C) at D) on A) for B) of C) in D) to
17. Do you have a good relationship … your 39. Who was responsible … all that noise last
parents? night?
A) in B) at C) to D) with A) for B) at C) in D) with
18. Police want to question a man in 40. I’m sure you are capable … passing the
connection … the robbery. examination.
A) with B) between C) in D) on A) in B) at C) of D) with
19. Police have said that there is no 41. Mary is very fond … animals. She has
connection … the two murders. three cats and two dogs.
A) in B) with C) between D) at A) in B) of C) with D) for
20. There are some difference … British 42. The letter I wrote was full … mistakes.
English and American English. A) in B) at C) of D) from
A) between B) in C) with D) to 43. I’m a bit short … money. Can you lend
21. Did you pay … cheque or … cash? me some?
A) in/in B) by/by C) in/by D) by/in A) of B) for C) to D) in
22. We hadn’t arranged to meet. We met … 44. Your writing is similar … mine.
chance. A) with B) for C) to D) of
A) at B) in C) of D) by 45. The city centre was crowded … tourists.
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46. I think this job would suit you. Why 14. You’re always asking me … money. Why
don’t you apply … it? don’t you ask someone else for a change?
A) in B) for C) with D) at A) in B) for C) of D) –
47. Who does this coat belong …? 15. When I saw Dave, I congratulated him …
A) to B) in C) at D) – passing his driving test.
48. We had an enormous meal. It consisted A) in B) for C) to D) on
… seven courses. 16. Be careful with those scissors. Don’t
A) of B) in C) at D) with point them … me!
49. Don’t look out of the window. A) to B) on C) in D) at
Concentrate … you work! 17. It’s not very pleasant when you are
A) on B) in C) at D) to accused … something you didn’t do.
50. What time will you arrive? A) of B) in C) on D) at
I don’t know. It depends … the traffic. 18. The driver of the car was taken to the
A) on B) in C) to D) of police station and later charged …
dangerous driving.
Murphy II (126-130) A) with B) on C) in D) from
19. It’s a very large house. It’s divided … four
1. She’s very old and can’t live alone. She flats.
needs someone to look … her. A) for B) from C) on D) into
A) for B) at C) of D) after 20. I blame the increase in violent crime …
2. I haven’t seen Harry for ages. I wonder television.
what’s happened … him. A) on B) for C) at D) in
A) to B) at C) for D) on 21. I blame television … the increase in
3. You must listen … this record. You’ll love violent crime.
it. A) on B) for C) at D) in
A) - B) in C) on D) to 22. I haven’t seen her since she left home …
4. When you went to the theatre with Paul, work this morning.
who paid … the tickets? A) at C) to C) for D) –
A) to B) in C) for D) on 23. Do you prefer your present job … the one
5. It’s not a very good bus service. You you had before?
can’t rely … it. A) from B) to C) for D) in
A) for B) on C) at D) about 24. He’s written many books but most people
6. It’s a very cheap country. You can live … regard his first book … his best.
very little money there. A) on B) at C) as D) to
A) on B) in C) at D) – 25. Do you spend much money … clothes?
7. He was angry and started shouting … A) on B) in C) to D) –
me. 26. Do you see that girl over there? Does she
A) on B) in C) at D) to remind you … anyone you know?
8. Ann doesn’t write … her parents very A) to B) on C) about D) of
often but she phones … them at least once 27. Remind me … the meeting tomorrow
a week. night. I’m sure to forget otherwise.
A) to/to B) -/- C) to/- D) -/to A) to B) on C) about D) of
9. She’s a bit lonely. She needs someone to 28. Don’t throw stones … the birds! It’s cruel.
talk … A) at B) to C) on D) in
A) on B) in C) to D) – 29. If you don’t want to eat that sandwich,
10. Sally is often not well. She suffers … throw it … the birds. They’ll eat it.
severe headaches. A) at B) to C) on D) in
A) in B) for C) about D) from 30. Before you go into the house, I must
11. I don’t know what to get Ann for her warn you … the dog. He can be very
birthday. Can you think … anything? aggressive sometimes.
A) of B) in C) on D) about A) at B) on C) about D) to
12. - Do you want to hear … our holiday? 31. Some words are difficult to translate …
- No, tell me later. one language … another.
A) of B) about C) from D) in A) from/into B) from/for
13. I look stupid with this haircut. C) of/at D) to/in
Everybody will laugh … me. 32. Be careful on that horse! Don’t fall …
A) at B) on C) after D) for A) up B) in C) off D) of
33. Sorry I’m late. The car broke … on the
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A) off B) away C) in D) down A) fast/fastly B) fastly/fast
34. There used to be a very good shop on C) fastly/fastly D) fast/fast
the corner but it closed … a year ago. 12. We have … got any food. Only a loaf of
A) down B) off C) of D) on bread.
35. - We’ve bought a new house. A) nearly B) almost C) quite D) hardly
- Oh, have you? When are you moving …? 13. It was … lovely weather that we couldn’t
A) to B) on C) at D) in help going for a walk.
36. Wayne is eight years old. When he A) so B) so a C) such d) such a
grows … he wants to be a pilot. 14. Why did you buy … a lot of food?
A) so B) such C) too B) very
A) down B) in C) to D) up
15. I didn’t know … many people here.
37. The weather’s horrible, isn’t it? I hope it
A) so B) such C) some D) hardly
clears … later.
16. I haven’t got enough money … a holiday.
A) up B) in C) on D) to A) to B) for C) at D) with
38. We all know how wonderful you are. 17. They spoke too quickly … us … understand.
There’s no need to show … A) for/to B) to/ for C) to/to D) for/for
A) off B) on C) up D) along 18. The weather was better than we had
39. If you make a mistake, just cross it … expected. It was … nice day.
A) out B) over C) on D) away A) a rather B) rather a C) a quite D) quite a
40. There were a few words that I didn’t 19. I hope that never happens again. I was …
understand, so I looked … in my dictionary. frightening experience.
A) up B) in C) out D) off A) a rather B) rather a C) a quite D) quite a
20. The garden looks … since you tidied it up.
Murphy II A) good B) well C) better D) best
Noun, Adj & Adv
Murphy II Complete
1. I have … to do.
A) a few jobs B) much job 1. The economic situation is already very bad
C) many job D) little job and it … worse.
2. What … view! A) gets B) is getting C) have got D) got
A) a beautiful B) beautiful 2. – I’m tired.
B) a beautifully D) beautifully - Why … you … to bed early?
3. I like … A) isn’t/gone B) don’t/go
A) bananas B) a bananas C) won’t/go D) hasn’t/gone
B) much bananas D) some banana 3. What … you … Tom will do?
4. The government … to increase taxes. A) do/think B) are/thinking
A) want B) is wanting C) did/think D) were/thinking
C) has wanted D) had wanted 4. Ann, we … to town, … you … with us?
5. Twenty thousand pounds … stolen in the A) are going/are/coming
robbery. B) will go/do/come
A) was B) were C) has been D) is C) went/will/come
6. The results of your examinations are your D) are going/will/come
… 5. Did you invite Ann to the party?
A) examination results No, I … her but I changed my mind.
B) examination’s result
A) invited B) had invited
C) a result of examination
C) was inviting D) was going to invite
D) result examination
7. This is … table
6. Can you repair the clock?
A) a beautiful large wooden Okay, I … it tomorrow.
B) a wooden large beautiful A) am repairing B) repair
C) large beautiful wooden C) have repaired D) will repair
D) large wooden beautiful 7. What do you think she’ll say?
8. Susan plays the piano very … She … probably … nothing.
A) good B) better C) best D) well A) is/saying B) does/say
9. Your friend seems … C) won’t/say D) will/say
A) very nice B) very nicely 8. I’m going shopping. … you want anything,
C) a very nice D) a very nicely I can get it for you.
10. The driver of the car was … injured. A) When B) If C) Until D) Before
A) serious B) a serious 9. I … to the city centre later. Can I get you
C) a seriously D) seriously anything?
11. Jack is a very … runner. He can run very A) ‘ll be going B) go
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10. When … Mr Edwards …? C) must D) have to
A) has/died B) had/died 27. If it …, can you bring in the washing from
C) will/die D) did/die the garden?
11. They … able to come because they A) will rain B) rain
were very busy. C) had to rain D) should rain
A) were B) didn’t C) hadn’t D) weren’t 28. If it … raining, we … out.
12. Tom … a photograph of me while I … A) stopped/could go B) had stopped/will go
A) took/wasn’t looking C) stops/would go
B) was taking/didn’t look D) stopped/would have gone
C) took/hadn’t looked 29. I’d go out if it … raining.
D) had took/didn’t look A) wouldn’t B) isn’t
13. … Ann … yet? C) weren’t D) hadn’t been
A) Did/phone B) Has/phoned 30. The weather was awful. I wish it …
C) Is/phoning D) Didn’t/phoned warmer.
14. Is this the first time you … in hospital? A) was B) were
A) are B) were C) have been D) was C) would be D) had been
15. I … very well recently. 31. Whenever Arthur was angry, he … just
A) haven’t been feeling B) didn’t feel walk out of the room.
C) am not feeling D) hadn’t felt A) would B) would have
16. Why are your clothes so dirty? What … C) was D) could
you …? 32. The alarm will ring … somebody tries to
A) have/done B) did/do break into the house.
C) are/doing D) have/been doing A) if B) unless C) in case D) in case of
17. How many pages of that book … you 33. I’ll come tomorrow … I have to work.
…? A) despite B) when C) as long as D) unless
A) have/read B) did/read 34. Go away! I want … alone.
C) have/been reading D) are/reading A) to left B) to be left
18. It … ages since Tom visited us. C) being left D) to have left
A) was B) have been C) will be D) is 35. He asked … speak more slowly.
19. How many symphonies … Beethoven A) can I B) that I can C) if can I D) if I can
…? 36. Do you happen to know … ?
A) has/composed B) had/composed A) when will she be back
C) had/been composing D) did/compose B) when she will be back
20. Prices … but now they … again. C) when back will she be
A) fell/have risen B) has fallen/rose D) when she be back
C) fell/rose D) fall/has risen 37. I’d love a cup of tea.
21. Tom wasn’t at home when I arrived. He A) So do I B) Neither had I
… just … out. C) I’d love either D) So would I
A) -/went B) has/gone 38. She’s very attractive. She’s got beautiful
C) was/going D) had/gone eyes, … ?
22. I was tired when I arrived home. I … A) isn’t she B) doesn’t she
hard all day. C) hasn’t she D) is she
A) worked B) had worked 39. Jack gave up … to find a job in Britain
C) had been working D) was working and decided …
23. Jill … be fat but now she is fat. A) trying/emigrating B) to try/to emigrate
A) wasn’t used to B) didn’t use to C) try/emigrating D) trying/to emigrate
C) used to D) wouldn’t 40. They agreed … me some money.
24. The boy fell into the river but A) lend B) to lend
fortunately we … rescue him. C) lending D) to lending
A) were able to B) had to 41. Ask Jack. He’ll tell you what …
C) might have D) couldn’t A) do B) to do C) doing D) did
25. When I woke up this morning, the light 42. I only did it because I was made … it.
was on. I … to turn it off. A) do B) to do C) doing D) to doing
A) should have forgotten 43. I was very tired. I tried … my eyes open
B) needn’t have forgotten but I couldn’t.
C) had to forget D) must have A) keep B) to keep
forgotten C) keeping D) to keeping
26. What do I … do to get a driving licence? 44. I’m looking forward … Ann again.

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45. Hot weather makes me … A doesn’t come B wasn’t come
uncomfortable. C hasn’t come D didn’t come
A) feel B) feeling C) to feel D) to feeling 4 You look really hot. …
46. I’d better … to the bank this afternoon. A Are you running? B Did you run?
A) go B) to go C) going D) went C Have you been running?
47. That’s … good suggestion. 5 ‘How long has Sarah been living in
A) a B) some C) the D) – Germany?’
48. Have you got … car? ‘ … five years.’
No, I’ve never had … car in my life. A Since B For C During D While
A) a/a B) a/the C) the/the D) the/a 6 When I arrived at the airport, the plane ….
49. We had … meal in … restaurant. A has already left B already left
A) a/a B) a/- C) the/the D) -/the C had already left
50. Did the children enjoy … when they 7 I … in the country, but I had to move to the
were on holiday? city for my new job.
A) each other B) them A used to live B used to living
C) themselves D) they C wasn’t used to living
51. I spend … my time gardening. 8 I’m feeling tired. I don’t think I … tonight.
A) most B) much C) both of D) most of A go out B ’ll go out C ’m going out
52. Ann goes to see her mother … three 9 What do you think you … this time next
weeks. year?
A) most B) whole C) all D) every A ’ll be doing B ’re going to do
53. She gives her children everything … C do D ’re doing
they want. 10 I … be a doctor. I’d hate it.
A) what B) whom C) that D) where A couldn’t have B can’t
54. The strike at the car factory, … lasted C couldn’t D ’m not able to
ten days, is now over. 11 If I were in Susie’s position, I … leave and
A) - B) which C) that D) what get another job.
55. The film was … . I expected it to be A may B might C must
much better. 12 They … worried. There really was no
A) disappoint B) disappointed danger.
C) disappointing D) disappoints A needn’t B don’t have to
56. We hadn’t expected to have … many C mustn’t D needn’t have
problems. 13 You … that letter – it’s not addressed to
A) such B) so C) such a D) enough you!
57. As I waited for my interview, I became A shouldn’t to read B shouldn’t read
… and … C ought not to
A) more nervous/more nervous 14 If I see Sam, … him to call you.
B) more /most nervous A I’ll tell B I’d tell C I tell D I told
C) much/more nervous 15 If they … by car, it would have been a lot
D) more/more nervous quicker.
58. Do … you are told! A had gone B would go
A) like B) as C) during D) in case of C would have gone D have gone
59. In Britain we drive … the left. 16 Jane’s passport … while she was on
A) at B) in C) on D) to holiday.
60. She got into the car and drove … A is stolen B was stolen C stole
A) over B) down C) up D) off 17 ‘Where …?’ ‘I always go to Snips.’
A do you cut your hair
English Grammar in Use Third B do you have your hair cut
C have you cut your hair
Edition 18 Anne … in hospital.
Level Test A told that her mum was
B said me her mum was
1 Tom … coffee. He doesn’t like it. C told me her mum was
A isn’t drinking B not drinks 19 Do you know …?
C doesn’t drink A where John lives B where lives John
2 He … tennis when he broke his wrist. C where does John live
A was playing B played 20 ‘Rick’s been to China before, … ?’
C plays D has played A didn’t he B hadn’t he
3 ‘Were there any letters today?’
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21 My father doesn’t allow me … his car. successful.
A driving B drive C to drive A In spite of he left B Although leaving
22 … phone me again. C In spite of leaving
A I’d rather you didn’t B I’d prefer you 41 … hard, Martha should do very well at
not university.
C I’d rather you don’t A As long as she works B Unless she works
23 Bad weather prevented the match … C In case she works
going ahead. D Providing she will work
A to B from C of 42 I woke up several times … the night with
24 Helen never travels by plane because a bad cough.
she’s … . A while B during C for
A afraid from flying B afraid to flying 43 I think I’ll be able to finish reading this
C afraid of flying book … few hours.
25 … a car, I usually take the bus. A on a B in a C at the
A Not have B Not to have C Not having 44 It was raining at first, but … the sun came
26 I took … really nice photos on holiday. out.
A few B much C any D some A in the end B at the end
27 Small children often don’t like eating … . C by the time D by then
A vegetables B the vegetables 45 When we finally arrived … , we were
28 I want to buy … . exhausted.
A some new jeans B a new jean A to home B at home C home
C a new jeans 46 William is very excited … starting his new
29 … is Charlie. job.
A My dogs name B My dog’s name A with B by C for D about
C My dogs’ name D The name of my dog 47 What happens … the hero at the end of
30 Don’t work in pairs. Everyone has to do the film?
the exercise by …. A into B on C to
A ourselves B yourself C themselves 48 We’re really … our trip to New York next
31 ‘ … someone knocking at the door.’ week.
‘I’ll go and see who it is.’ A looking forward B looking forward to
A There’s B It’s C looking forward at
32 I was really nervous and I couldn’t eat 49 I asked the mechanic to … how much the
… all day. repairs will cost.
A something B nothing C anything A work out B get out C try out
33 Most of the students got a B grade but 50 She really … when she changed her mind
… got an A. about the job.
A few B a few C little D plenty A turned me down B put me up
34 Ben and Danny are very similar. … is C let me down
good at football but they both love
watching it on TV. © Cambridge University Press 2006 English Grammar in Use
A Either of them B Both of them Photocopiable
C Neither of them
35 The computer … I bought wasn’t very
expensive.
A who B what C whom D that
36 The room … the beach was too small.
A overlooked B overlooking
37 There’s … food in the house. Let’s go
out to eat.
A hardly B hardly any C hardly anything
38 My new car is … my old one.
A more fast that B more fast than
C faster than D faster as
39 They got lots of presents when they got
married and they … any ‘thank you’ letters.
A didn’t even send B even sent
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