PART 1: ALL TENSES

Fill in the correct form of the verb given.

1. _______________________ the latest news? – The president

___________________________ that he _____________________ to resign
next summer. – That's not new. I _____________________ that for ages! (YOU
HEAR, JUST ANNOUNCE, PLAN, KNOW)
2. When she came home her two boys _____________________ football in the
backyard.
(PLAY)
3. He _____________________ in hospital for a few days and the doctor said he
_____________________ come home on Monday. (BE, BE ABLE TO)
4. The whole family _____________________ a few days ago and
_____________________ with us until next Monday. (ARRIVE, STAY)
5. I _____________________ to call you all morning. Where
_____________________? (TRY, YOU BE)
6. We _____________________ enough money if everyone gives us €5. (HAVE)
7. There _________________ a very good documentary on TV last night. –
_____________________ it? No, I _____________________ for my exam all
night. (BE, YOU SEE, STUDY)
8. When I came back to the office, I saw that someone
_________________________ through my belongings. (SEARCH)
9. I'm so sorry that I _____________________ to leave your party so early because
I _____________________ myself. (HAVE, REALLY ENJOY)
10. You're finally here. I ________________________ in your office for over 15
minutes. (WAIT)
11. We _____________________ in Spain while our friends
_____________________ across Europe.
(BACKPACK, CYCLE)
12. John Grisham is a famous author who _____________________ several
thrillers. His latest book _____________________ out a few months ago.
(WRITE, COME)
13. After she _____________________ holiday impressions of Scotland, she
_____________________ to go there immediately. (SEE, WANT)
14. At the moment she _____________________ a hard time dealing with the
children. They _____________________ so difficult to handle recently. (HAVE,
BECOME)
15. You look worried. _____________________________? (ANYTHING HAPPEN)
16. Do you realise that you _____________________ on my toe. It hurts. (STAND)

PART 2: GERUND AND INFINITIVE

1. Do you expect me __________________ it to you a second time? (EXPLAIN)

2. Everyone in the village came to see them __________________. (LEAVE)
3. It doesn't take that much time __________________ your room properly. (TIDY)
4. We have never had such a famous person __________________ in this hotel.
(STAY)
5. I don't recommend __________________ through the city centre during rush
hour. There's too much traffic. (DRIVE)
6. I can imagine lots of people __________________ him very much. (NOT LIKE)
7. The company promised __________________ the furniture by the end of March.
(DELIVER)
8. You must remember __________________ through your pockets before you put
the jacket into the washing machine. (LOOK)
9. He did not pretend __________________ his nervousness in front of the
camera. (HIDE)
10. When I saw that lovely hat, I couldn't resist __________________ it. (BUY)
11. Please stop __________________ and listen to me for a moment. (TALK)
12. I caught him __________________ at me in a very strange way. (LOOK)
13. He has a good chance of __________________ what he set out to
__________________. (DO, DO)
14. The sight of those two silly boys made us __________________. (LAUGH)
15. The policeman denied __________________ questioned the suspect without his
lawyer present. (HAVE)
16. I made up my mind __________________ her. (TRUST)
17. My parents used __________________ __________________ to the cinema on
Saturday
evenings. Now they prefer __________________ at home. (LIKE, GO , STAY)
18. Don't forget __________________ out where we can get tickets for tomorrow's
performance.
(FIND)
19. Bob deserves another chance __________________ he is the best defender in
our team.
(PROVE)
20. I don't recall ever __________________ you talk about her before. (HEAR)
PART 3: ADJECTIVE - ADVERB

Fill in the correct form: Adjective or Adverb

1. Jack has a _____________ car, but he doesn't like driving so ______________.

(FAST, FAST)
2. Tom has ______________ improved his English skills since he arrived. (HARD)
3. My dad is ______________ improving after his heart surgery. (SLOW)
4. It was one of those matches where all of players ______________ played
______________.
(REAL, BAD)
5. The prisoner was treated ______________ by the officers. (BAD)
6. I was ______________ surprised to meet her so ______________ after our last
meeting.
(HIGH, QUICK)
7. The young lady always dresses ______________. (PRETTY)
8. The plane was flying ______________ ______________ over the hilltops.
(PRETTY, LOW)
9. He has been ______________ in the office ______________ .(LATE, LATE)
10. Some shops in the tourist district close very ______________. (LATE)
11. I felt ______________ ______________ after I had spoken to him like that.
(TERRIBLE, GUILTY)
12. She ______________ missed her train because she was speaking on the phone.
(NEAR)
13. His brother is working ______________ for his final exam. (HARD)The arrow
______________ missed the boy's head. (NARROW)
14. The young Maradona was a ______________ player. (FANTASTIC)
15. Even though the wind was blowing ______________, they tried to row the boat
______________. (HEAVY, STEADY)
16. From such a great distance even ______________ buildings look
______________. (HIGH, SMALL)
17. My brother plays football ______________ well, but he doesn't like being so
______________. (FAIR, FAIR)
18. The Prime Minister's politics were ______________ disputed across the country.
(WIDE)
19. ______________, we were at home when the disaster happened. Others were
not so ______________. (LUCKY, LUCKY)