PRACTICE TEST 2 FOR GIFTED STUDENTS GRADE 9-2022

Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the firat sentence. Use the
word given and other words to complete each sentence. You can use between two and five words.
Don’t change the word given.
1.The last time I went to Brussels was two years ago.
been I………………………………………….. for two years
2. I’ve never heard such a silly story.
silliest It’s……………………………….. ever heard.
3. He hasn’t been to work for a week.
since It’s a…………………………….. to work.
4. How long ago did they move into their house?
moved How long ………………………………. into their house.
5. She's the cleverest person I've ever met.
never I've .... ……………………………..person.
6. It's a month since I saw him.
for I………………………….. a month.
7. When did you buy that suit ?
bought How long…………………………… that suit?
8. I haven't written to them for a month.
is It……………………………… wrote to them.
9. How long is it since you tidied your room ?
ago How long…………………….. your room?
10. When did you last go to London ?
time When…………………………………went to London?
11. I haven't finished my homework yet .
still I…………………………………. homework.
Part 2: Finish the following sentences without changing the meaning of the printed before them.
1.It's weeks since I last went to the countryside.
I haven't ……………………………………………………………..
2. Our school has never held a Christmas party before .
It's ……………………………………………………………..
3. They began building the tunnel eighteen months ago .
They have ……………………………………………………………..
4. When was the planet Pluto discovered ?
How ……………………………………………………………..
5. He has never felt so embarrassed before .
It's ……………………………………………………………..
6. They raided the fridge as soon as their mother had left.
They didn't ……………………………………………………………..
7. I've never met such an immature person!
She's the ……………………………………………………………..
8. France hasn't won a gold medal in this sport for a long time.
It's a……………………………………………………………..
9. I started studying law two years ago .
I have ……………………………………………………………..
10. How long ago did you realise the truth ?
How long is it ……………………………………………………………..
11. The doctor didn't start the operation until the anaethetic had taken effect .
The doctor waited ……………………………………………………………..
12. He realised his mistake when it was too late .
He didn't ……………………………………………………………..
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13. It's the most ridiculous suggestion I've ever heard!
I've never ……………………………………………………………..
14. When did you last see Paul ?
When was ……………………………………………………………..
15. After he had finished his homework , he went for a walk .
Having ……………………………………………………………..
Part 3: For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to
the original sentence but using the word given. The word must not be altered in any way .
e.g. Photography interests me . FIND
I find photography interesting.
1. I believe it's going to rain . FEELING
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. I haven't been to the cinema for weeks . TIME
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. The contest takes place tomorrow. HELD
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. She started cleaning as soon as the children had left . UNTIL
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. It's certain that they'll be late. BOUND
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Was her call answered by anyone? ANSWER
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Part 4: Fill in the correct particle(s)
1. After months of preparation, the director is ______ start shooting his new film.
2. It’s ______ you to decide what to do.
3. I thought the match would be ______ by now.
4. I'm afraid we're ______ a bumpy flight.
5. If you are seen stealing that car the police will be ____ you .
6. What are the children ______ ? They are very quiet.
7. We are _____ bad weather this week.
8. I hope nobody disturbs me; my favorite television program will be ____ in five minutes.
9. I have broken my leg skiing, so I will be ____ work for two months.
10. If he is late for our date again, I will be _____ with him.
11. Your work isn't ______ your normal standard.
12. My washing machine is being repaired as it broke_____ yesterday.
13. The waiter broke_____ our conversation to take our order.
14. She broke______ their engagement because she realised she didn't love him.
15. School breaks_____ for the Christmas holidays on 23rd December.
16. He broke_____ after hearing the news of his wife's death.
17. Robbers broke _____the bank yesterday.
18. Two dangerous criminals have broken_____ jail.
19. Their marriage broke ______ after five years.
20. Mr Jones broke_______ the interview to answer the phone.
21. The horse must be broken ______before anyone can ride it.
22. If you press the wrong buttons, the machine will break______ .
23. School breaks ______ for Easter on 2nd April.
24. The robbers used iron bars to break______ the bank.
25. When she was told her mum was in hospital she broke ______ .
26. The water managed to break______ the flood barrier.
27. Sheila broke her engagement last week ______ .

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