Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 40

Grammar Revision Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With

Answers) 2

1. Walter refused to put medical records and other 7. Some citizens had hoped they might finally get a
evidence in electronic form, which _____ among the government dominated _____ by cynical ex-
lawyers, because it _____ personal information. communists, _____ by moralising anti-communists
fixated on the past.
A) was e-mailed / had contained
B) might have e-mailed / contained A) not only / but also
C) could be e-mailed / contained B) either / or
D) had been e-mailed / was containing C) neither / nor
E) was to e-mailed / contained D) as / as
E) such / as
2. ______ researchers find the vaccine effective in
preliminary trials, it will be tough to vaccinate 8. ______out by an obscure regulation the driver told a
enough gorillas to make a difference for the Moscow traffic policeman that he wanted to settle
treatment. things quickly, but without _____ the law.

A) In order that A) Being caught / having broken


B) Even if B) Having caught / breaking
C) Nonetheless C) Having been caught / being broken
D) Since D) Catching / having broken
E) For fear that E) Caught / breaking
3. Following an election last month, _____ the 9. ______ corruption was a key motive behind the
conservative parties trounced the left, the result revolutions that have ousted three post-Soviet
www.englishtestsonline.com

snarled up a coalition building effort, under way regimes in the last two years, the Kremlin should
since. worry.

A) that A) For
B) whose B) Much as
C) in which C) Once
D) what D) Since
E) for which E) Pertaining to
4. The pair, _____ won fame as film stars with sweet 10. Barclays has taken a further £1bn writedown on
faces, have found a winning formula in social assets and confirmed profits for the first quarter of
conservatism to assert the interests. 2008 will be _____ last year.

A) which A) so low as
B) that B) such low as
C) who C) the lowest
D) where D) much lower
E) what E) lower than
5. Chirac was among the first European leaders ____ 11. Now - fearing for his life - he's trying to flee back,
Lech, and immediately invited him to Paris. after a wave of xenophobic violence ____ immigrants
in townships around Johannesburg.
A) congratulating
B) to have congratulated A) being targeted
C) to be congratulated B) targeting
D) congratulate C) having targeted
E) to congratulate D) targeted
E) to target
6. The country's east and south-east — _____ used to be
part of Russia — are poor and conservative.

A) most of whose
B) many of which
C) much of which
D) some of what
E) one of which

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/grammar-revision-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-2/
Grammar Revision Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 2
12. There are two peoples living on this beloved land - 17. He escaped in January, ____ the border for the
_____ celebrates independence and _____ feels the sanctuary of the country.
pain of the memory of its Nakba.
A) having crossed
A) either / other B) being crossed
B) neither / others C) crossing
C) none / all D) to be crossing
D) one / the other E) to have been crossed
E) both / none
18. People in the quake zone are being told to wear face
13. Heat-shield technology would therefore also need masks and disinfectant teams are out in force, _____
_____ for the capsule, to help it survive the immense the WHO says there is _____ significant risk of disease
temperatures experienced when _____ to Earth. from unburied bodies.

A) developing / fallen A) much as / much


B) to be developed / falling B) except that / more
C) to develop / falling C) for/ less
D) to have developed / fallen D) even though / little
E) developed / to fall E) inspite of the fact that / few
14. The rescue operations continue and survivors were 19. Several people were dug out of the rubble on
treated _____ injuries _____ bone fractures, crushed Saturday, _____ a 31-year-old woman in Deyang city,
internal organs and kidney failure. and a 33-year-old miner in Shifang, both about 124
www.englishtestsonline.com

hours after _____.


A) on / like
B) of / as A) included / being buried
C) for / such as B) being included / having buried
D) through / more C) including / being buried
E) beneath / rather D) having included / buried
E) to be including / buried
15. It doesn't necessarily mean we _____ food shortages
overnight, but in due course and in certain years we 20. There have been hundreds of aftershocks since
_____ up in the situation where the harvest for one Monday's quake, some _____ landslides which _____
particular type of crop in one particular year could be conditions even more difficult.
very severely compromised.
A) causing / have made
A) haven’t had / could end B) being caused / made
B) don’t have / might have ended C) caused / made
C) aren't to have / may be ended D) causing / were making
D) aren ’t having / may end E) having caused / have made
E) aren’t going to have / could well end
21. Experts say the chances of finding people alive _____,
16. The Commission proposals could remove up to 15% and increasingly it is dead bodies which _____.
of the substances assessed, some of _____ are
particularly important in the UK for the protection of A) have diminished / are retrieving
minor crops _____ carrots and parsnips.
B) were diminishing / were being retrieved
A) whom / like C) diminish / are being retrieved
B) which / such as D) are diminishing / are retrieved
C) whose / as E) are diminishing / are being retrieved
D) what / due to 22. In Ramallah, there were two minutes of silence for
the Palestinians who ______ or _____.
E) many / like
A) had fled / expelled
B) would flee / were expelled
C) were fleeing / had expelled
D) fled / were expelled
E) was fled / were expelling

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/grammar-revision-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-2/
Grammar Revision Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 4

1. The SAPIENTIA project, sponsored by the European 7. I already think it’s a very important finding, _____ this
Commission, aimed to provide insight into the opens the door to a noninvasive diagnostic method.
mechanism _____ they contribute to the energy-
technology improvement _____ their impact on A) although
sustainability indicators.
B) however
A) which / as C) whereas
B) that / such as D) in that
C) of which / like E) as regards
D) by which / as well as 8. _____ no longer the capital of Turkey, Istanbul is still
the cultural centre of the country and is a fascinating
E) in which / in
mixture of the Eastern and Western worlds.
2. Due to the variations introduced when reducing the
sample size, laboratory staff _____ the variability they A) However
______ with the sample reduction methods used.
B) With regard to
A) will check / have achieved C) In addition to
B) are checking / had achieved D) While
C) should check / achieve E) As if
D) used to check / are achieving 9. The Topkapi Palace was _____ the residence of the
Sultans of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years
E) would check / achieve
_____ the centre of administration.
3. ______ the government leader couldn’t reach an
www.englishtestsonline.com

agreement, the possibilities for peace were still A) no sooner / than


remote.
B) not only / when
A) Because C) such / as
B) Due to D) both / and
C) Inspite of the fact that E) the same / as
D) For 10. _____ you feel the benefits of exercise, it will be easier
to see the wisdom of establishing a workout routine
E) Owing to
as part of your daily life.
4. ______being an important energy source for
harvesting, bor minerals are used in marketing A) While
industry.
B) Before
A) Such that C) Once
B) As well D) Until
C) Moreover E) By the time
D) So as to 11. _____ the Islamic sciences in their essence requires
an understanding of some of the principles of Islam
E) In addition to
itself, even though these ideas may be difficult _____
5. Supporters clashed with police in the city centre, in modern terms.
_____ damage was caused to a bank, bus stops and a
sports car _____ was bounced across a road. A) To understand / to express
B) Understanding / to be expressed
A) whose / that
C) Understood / to be expressed
B) where / which
D) To have understood / expressing
C) that / of which
E) Understanding / to be expressing
D) which / in which
12. People who eat no animal or dairy products have a
E) at which / for which
high risk of malnutrition, specially_____ pregnant or
6. The results _____ were satisfactory but not lactating.
exceptional _____ to a commercial application.
A) after
A) were obtained / to proceed B) before
B) obtained / in order to proceed C) the moment
C) obtaining / to be proceeded D) such as
D) have obtained / proceeding E) when
E) to be obtained / to have proceeded

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/grammar-revision-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-4/
Grammar Revision Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 4
13. _____ selecting the right foods, a secondary aspect of 19. _____ now, researchers assumed that deep-diving
nutrition is to balance the amount of food eaten with whales moved relatively slowly, _____ the need to
the level of activity. conserve oxygen whilst holding their breath.

A) Thereby A) By / owing to
B) Whereas B) Until / due to
C) Besides C) From / without
D) On the contrary D) Onward / despite
E) Hence E) For / thereby
14. Dieting alone reduces fat and bone mass, ______ 20. We need to get our act together, _____ for adaptation
dieting in combination with exercise stimulates to these changes that are happening now, _____ for
muscle growth. mitigation to reduce long-term risk.

A) however A) both / and


B) thus B) so / that
C) regardless of C) such / as
D) for fear that D) not / but
E) whereas E) such / that
15. He supposed the atoms, which are originally similar, 21. _____ a fail in the previous quarter, Scottish house
_____ impenetrable and _____ a density proportionate prices have risen by 11.6% in a year.
to their volume.
www.englishtestsonline.com

A) Even though
A) are / to have B) Except that
B) were / have C) In the same way
C) be / having D) Despite
D) to be / have E) On account of
E) being / having
22. Aberdeen reported an annual increase of 19% _____
16. The liquid-nitrogen cooled store has been designed the north excluding Aberdeen showed an increase of
_____ researchers do not have to enter a refrigerated 26%.
area to retrieve samples.
A) since
A) so as B) owing to
B) in order that C) thereby
C) so D) while
D) as for E) as regards
E) for fear that
23. Most of the weight lost by exercising is
17. _____ some of the mosaics in the structure have been ______dehydration, and this weight is regained _____
damaged, most of them are in perfect condition. you drink water.

A) No matter A) thanks to / before


B) Much as B) inspite of/when
C) As C) due to / the moment
D) Therefore D) as to / until
E) Even so E) thereby / once
18. According to Strasberg himself, Monroe succeeded as 24. He filled his roles in _____ a way _____ the characters
a method actress, _____ in comedic roles. he played on film will long be remembered and his
personal essence is a bit misty.
A) correspondingly
B) similarly A) such / that
C) particularly B) neither / nor
D) conversely C) so / that
E) accordingly D) not only / but also
E) more / than

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/grammar-revision-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-4/
Grammar Revision Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 4
25. It is said that from then on he spent his days and
nights in caverns and sepulchers, and that, ____
master his intellectual faculties, he blinded himself
with burning glass.

A) besides mastering
B) as mastering
C) in order to master
D) by mastering
E) without mastering

www.englishtestsonline.com

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/grammar-revision-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-4/
Situational Expression Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 3

1. When you are in a hurry, preparing to leave for work, 4. Your friend has some problems with her boyfriend.
a nice university student knocks at your door and She consistently complains that her boyfriend always
asks you to participate in his social research for his brings his best friend with him and so they can never
graduation thesis. You check the time and notice that go out on their own. And she feels sad about this. You
you are about to miss the train to be at work on time. want to assist her and you say:
You don’t want to offend him but reject his request by
saying: A) How jealous you are! Why do you make him so
sad?
A) Oh, please come in. I am always glad to be a part
B) Give him up and find another boyfriend!
of such studies.
C) Take revenge from him by taking your own friends
B) I can answer your questions if it’s only a few
on dates
minutes.
D) Is his best friend a girl or a boy?
C) Oh, I’ve already missed the train anyway. How can
E) In my opinion, you must talk to him and explain
I help you?
that you want to be alone with him.
D) Can’t you see I’m in a hurry? I don’t want to be
5. Your cousin thinks he’s got a terrible problem. He’s
late for work. Piss off!
got some spots on his face and because of this, he
E) I’m afraid. I cannot help you. I’m late for work. doesn’t want to go out. You want to tell him that it’s a
Come some other time. minor problem and he shouldn’t care about it that
much. You say:
2. Your son has just moved to a new school which he
must attend at least for a semester and on the first
A) If I were you, I would kill myself!
day of school, he telephoned you to say that he is
www.englishtestsonline.com

very lonely since he hasn’t got any friends. You’re B) Everyone laughs at you when you go to school.
trying to comfort him and you say: C) It’s just acne and it’s normal, so try to be calm.
D) I’ve got spots, too and l just ignore them.
A) I can’t bear your nonsense complaints anymore.
E) I had better see a doctor at once. Most probably
B) Boys don’t cry, my courageous son. Be strong and
you have a contagious disease.
stay still.
6. Your nephew has been seeing a girl for a long time.
C) Have you tried talking to anyone yet?
But your aunt doesn’t like her and thus she doesn’t
D) The first days are all the same. Don’t worry; you approve of this relationship. Now, your nephew and
will make friends as time passes. I trust you. his girlfriend meet each other in secret. Your nephew
E) If you didn’t like that school, we could change it wants some useful advice from you concerning their
situation. You want to show him the right way and
immediately, my dear? you say:
3. You have a student who is in her last year of high
school education. This year she’s going to graduate A) Meeting in secret will only make the problem
and she wanted some help from you regarding her worse, so go and ask your mum why she doesn’t like
future job choice. She likes to work on her own and
your girlfriend.
she’s interested in ideas. She likes to be free and also
she’s fond of reading. While leading her you say: B) Go on like this former and I appreciate your
success in keeping your love a secret.
A) If I were you I would be a model. You're beautiful C) She’s too young to flirt with you.
enough. D) You care too much. Try to relax and rest for a few
B) I see you want to be the centre of attention. days.
C) In my opinion, a stage job like being a film star E) Why don’t you go for a holiday to have some
would suit best to you. peace?
D) Why do you ask such superficial questions and
waste my time?
E) I think you have the capacity to be a prominent
writer one day.

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/situational-expression-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-3/
Situational Expression Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 3
7. One of your friends wants you to give him a 10. Mary was rather sad for a long time because of her
suggestion about where to go for his summer holiday. physical appearance. She had always eaten much
You spent your last summer enjoying yourself in more than anybody at her age. Last year she decided
Alanya. So you said to him: to lose weight, and she started to visit a dietician.
After a few weeks, she stopped eating so much. And
A) Would you like to go somewhere crowded or you saw her at a party last week. She’d got rather
thinner and fitter in appearance. You want to
peaceful?
compliment on her:
B) I think you are going to have a marvellous time in
Alanya. A) Can I have, your doctor’s telephone number?
C) I’m not the kind of person that can give you a B) Do I look as thin as you?
good suggestion about this because the only place I C) How did you dare such a thing?
have seen except my hometown is Ankara. D) God! How silly you look today!
D) Go to the airport and board the first plane you can E) How nice to see you so happy today and you also
find. look perfect in shape.
E) Why don’t you join me on my trip including 11. You’ve just arrived at the hotel where you’ll spend
Antalya, especially Alanya? your whole vacation. As soon as you enter the
reception, you see that everything is in dirt and dust.
8. Your brother has been listening to music loudly in his
And nobody helps you carry the luggage. You get
room for at least three hours. You can’t bear the
angry and say to the receptionist.
noise anymore and you are worried about the
possible bad reactions of the neighbours. So you
come in his room and say to him in an ironic way: A) I'm really overjoyed to see the surrounding such
www.englishtestsonline.com

neat and tidy.


A) Our music taste is totally different from each B) I’m very set on staying in this hotel.
other, isn’t it? C) I’m apprehensive about your hotel’s future so is
B) If you go on listening like that, our neighbours will there anything I can do for you?
be thankful to us for this free disco party. D) I fear that I've created a bad impression by
C) I can’t really understand the way you are having arriving late.
fun on your own listening to this terrible music. E) I’m afraid I have a complaint to make about your
D) Volume the music down or our mother will come hotel.
and shout at you in a minute. 12. On your way to London, you have had flat tire. This is
E) Keep listening to music loudly when you get in a the first time you have faced such a problem, and
bad mood. It helps you relax. you don’t know what to do. You stop a car and say:

9. You are a teacher of English and you have observed A) As I see, you look very tired
that one of your students has fallen asleep in your
lessons lately. You know that he is a hardworking and B) I think my car has an engine problem. Can you
attentive student. You don’t know what has been check it?
going wrong about him but you have an idea that C) I can repair it, but you should wait for a while.
there can be a problem with his sleep at nights. You
D) I was wondering if you could give me a hand.
want to be sure before doing something and ask him
in the break time: E) How about stopping and checking your car out?
13. Since your friend hasn’t had a good score on Math’s
A) If you continue sleeping in your lessons and not exam, it is improbable for him to graduate from the
studying enough. I’m sure that you will fail most of university at the end of this semester. That matter of
your lessons. Do you agree with me? affairs bothers him so much that he is about to
decide to postpone his graduation to the next year.
B) Let’s go to the cafeteria and talk to each other a You think that it isn’t too late and say encouragingly:
little bit, shall we?
C) I’m very annoyed about your non-stop sleeps A) No matter how much you study, you will fail over
while I am teaching in the classroom. What is the again.
problem? B) If it had been for my help, you would have
D) Don’t you know that you can be punished if one of succeeded it.
the teachers has noticed that you are sleeping in the C) Don’t worry! I’ll help you explain this bad luck to
class? your family.
E) I think you are having difficulty sleeping at nights. D) Be sure that it is still in your hand to get the
I saw you sleep in my lessons. Why don’t you let me required mark.
know what is going wrong about you? E) Never mind! Such things always happen in life.

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/situational-expression-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-3/
Situational Expression Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 3
14. Your teacher has shouted insults at you without any 17. You are working in a big firm due to an economic
reason in front of your classmates. You hate being recession. Your firm is said to go into bankruptcy. The
insulted in public. What is worse is that this is not the staff manager calls you and says that they will not
first time he has done such an inexcusable thing. dismiss you having considered your past great
After the lesson you ask him to have a private word performances. Having heard perfect news, you
and warn him but not in an intimidating way: express your gratitude and say:

A) If you do that again, I am afraid something will A) Thanks to you for increasing our salaries.
likely get worse. B) Isn’t there anyone else in this firm to be made
B) Why don’t you call my parents and tell them all I redundant?
did. C) I am so sad to hear all this about such a huge
C) I suppose I don’t deserve to be treated like that. company.
D) Your teaching style bothers me, and this is the D) I appreciate your concern and be sure that I will
only problem for me. not let you down.
E) I know some inspectors well working in the E) The firm’s success is attributed by all of us to your
ministry of enlightenment. outstanding management.
15. Your friend needs to borrow an amount of money 18. Bill really has made a big mistake this time. He has
from someone. He comes to you and explains the forgotten to turn in his research paper. He can’t have
situation. Actually, this is not the first time he has done it because he had to spend most of his time at
broken his promise. At first you doubt whether to give the funeral of an old friend of his. At first, he tried to
him one more chance or not, but later you think that explain his excuse, but later on, it hasn’t been found
it would be wise not to lend any and tell him reasonable. Bill doesn’t give up and says but this
www.englishtestsonline.com

decisively: time quite convincingly:

A) A man who doesn’t keep his word doesn’t deserve A) Well, it isn’t impossible for me to make you
to be lent anything. believe me.
B) I have lent money to many people, but you are the B) I think there is a misunderstanding between us.
only one to return on time. C) It was very important than this assignment.
C) Should you not return on the exact date, the D) Were you in my condition what would you have
amount you owe will double. done?
D) You usually break your promises, and that is why E) Do you know that I am an absent-minded person?
nobody trusts you but me. 19. Your brother studies English in a course. He has just
E) Keep your head with you, and don’t ask anybody been given a test. He has had an awful score on it, so
to lend such a great amount of money. he has been feeling very sad since the time he
received the results. As an elderly you think that not
16. You are shopping with your wife in a department everything is over and try to relieve him by saying:
store. One of the shop assistants is following you
wherever you move, therefore you can’t comment on A) Don’t mind it any more. Many others didn’t do well
prices to your wife comfortably. To show your
either.
displeasure you say ironically:
B) Just think about how you could persuade your
A) Following customers step by step is making them master to postpone the exam.
buy more, isn't it? C) Why do you have to take such awful marks?
B) Is it possible to find every kind of goods here? D) That is not the end. You may be given a make-up
C) Have you just started working here? exam
D) We have been looking for a pair of shoes. E) This is not the first time you have made such a
E) We come here all the time, So will you make a miserable score.
reduction for us?

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/situational-expression-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-3/
Situational Expression Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 3
20. You feel you are being unfairly criticized for 23. A friend of yours is under great pressure at work and
negligence and feel you have every right to protest. the strain is showing. You really want to get him to
You say: relax for one evening at least. You’ve fixed an
evening out with mutual friends and ask him to join
A) You've no right to go shouting at people like that, you. You want the invitation to seem casual but be
tempting. You say:
no matter what they’ve done.
B) Agreed! Perhaps, there is evidence of A) It’s time you widened your circle of friends. You're
carelessness? But whose? No one has the right to put getting in a rut.
the blame on me. B) You really ought to meet these people. They are in
C) If you carry out the instructions meticulously the same line of business as yourself
there’ll be no problem. C) How about joining us? It'S all people you know so
D) Luckily I foresaw the problem. If hadn’t, you would you can relax and be yourself
all be in danger of losing your jobs. D) I don’t want to go there by myself; won’t you
E) Let’s stop accusing each other and get down to come with me?
putting things right. E) You’re on edge all the time. You must take a break
21. There has been an unusually heated board meeting. or you’ll get sick. You must come.
One of the younger members, quite out-of-character,
has really been rather rude to one of the senior 24. In a large department store, one of the assistants has
members. You feel he ought to apologize though really been very rude to an old lady. True, the old lady
really he isn’t to blame. You say: was slow to make up her mind about what she
wanted and in fact seemed rather confused
altogether, especially about how much she could
www.englishtestsonline.com

A) It really was most unfortunate, but I do think it


afford to pay. After she has gone you turn to the
would be best if you tried to smooth out the situation. assistant and, hoping to change her attitude, say:

B) You are always speaking out of turn like this and A) Your job is harder than I expected!
you’d better cure the habit. B) That wasn’t well done. Remember, we shall all be
C) We all know he’s an aid fool, but it doesn’t pay to old one day; you too.
tell him so to his face. C) Old people should find someone to do their
D) What he said was quite unforgivable. You did right shopping for them.
to say so. D) I shall report the whole incident to the manager
E) The event is hardly likely to improve even if you and it will serve you right if you lose your job.
do apologize to him. E) You handled the matter well. These old people try
22. Ted is thinking about buying your car. As he is an old one’s patience to the limit.
friend you want him to have the first option. But he’s 25. A friend is worried about his son because he’s been
been hesitating about it for ten- days or more, and getting really poor marks at school. Your friend’s
you are losing patience as you want to get the manner is rather too authoritarian and you think he is
transaction finished. You tell him quite openly: being too hard on the boy. Rather tentatively you say:

A) You really ought to get a driving license before


thinking about buying a car. A) What are his friends like? Are they a bad influence
B) I’d like you to have the car but my financial on him?
position is such that I must let it go to the highest B) It’s serious. You’ll have to make him work harder.
bidder. C) Perhaps you’re putting too much pressure on him.
C) My car really isn’t in very good condition so it’d He’s just at the age that reacts badly to pressure.
probably be better to look elsewhere. D) Don’t change yOur attitude. He’ll give in.
D) There are several other people interested in E) He must be made to see reason.
buying my car, so do please make up your mind
about it by Thursday at the latest.
E) You can borrow my car for a few days but I have to
get it back by the weekend.

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/situational-expression-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-3/
Mixed Tenses Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 1

1. ____ I was entering the room, the phone rang. 7. We ____ for Alexandria for our holiday tomorrow
morning.
A) When
B) Just as A) are leaving
C) At the time B) leave
D) For C) left
E) An hour ago D) go
E) are going
2. It ____ just before the war when Colin received a
letter from Germany. 8. Julian was a young student when his father ____ in an
accident.
A) would be
B) was A) dies
C) is B) died
D) has been C) was dying
E) should be D) is dying
E) dead
3. Students ____ to each other when the director wanted
them to help him. 9. I ____ the garden but I couldn't find the spade.

A) were talking A) am digging


B) have talked B) was going to dig
www.englishtestsonline.com

C) have been talking C) dug


D) are talking D) has dug
E) talk E) will have dug
4. When he ____ a schoolboy in Ohio, Jeffrey caught a 10. Last year, I ____ camping with my friends for the last
wounded falcon on the roof. time.

A) was A) went
B) is B) go
C) had been C) am going
D) has been D) was going
E) would be E) have gone
5. Jane ____ always ____ her room untidy these days. 11. Of course, you can use my summer house in the
country. But when you ____ there next month,
A) was / leaving remember that it ____ for five months.
B) -- / leaves
A) will get / hasn't been cleaned
C) is / leaving
B) are getting / isn't going to be cleaned
D) -- / left
C) are going to get / will not be cleaned
E) were / left
D) have got / hadn't been cleaned
6. We ____ your size at the moment, but we can order it
E) get / will not have been cleaned
for you.
12. My mother ____ at the airport tomorrow morning. I'm
A) haven't had supposed to pick her up from the airport, but I ____
what time her plane gets in. What would you advise
B) didn't have
me to do?
C) aren't having
D) don't have A) will arrive/ forgot
E) won't have B) is arriving / have forgotten
C) arrives / had forgotten
D) is going to arrive / forget
E) will be arriving / am forgetting

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/mixed-tenses-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-1/
Mixed Tenses Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 1
13. I met him at the door just at the time boss ____ to the 19. After struggling for weeks, I ____ the job I ____ and
employees. now I'm happy with it.

A) is talking A) got / have been wanting


B) talked B) got / wanted
C) was talking C) was getting / was wanting
D) talks D) was getting / want
E) has talked E) am getting / wanted
14. On seeing her brother unconscious, she immediately 20. Making such a thing ____ the peasants and they ____
____ her mother and ____ help. the situation despite some hardships.

A) called / wanted A) pleased / were utilizing


B) was calling / was wanting B) pleased / utilized
C) calls / is wanting C) pleases / utilized
D) is calling / wants D) is pleasing / were utilizing
E) was calling / wants E) is pleasing / utilize
15. The child ____ with her toy when I ____ her in the 21. My plane ____ at five p.m. on Monday. I don't need to
living room. call a taxi, my friend ____ me to the airport.

A) played / left A) was leaving / has taken


B) plays/am leaving B) is leaving / will take
www.englishtestsonline.com

C) played / was leaving C) leaves / is going to take


D) is playing / leave D) will leave / takes
E) was playing / left E) has left / took
16. I ____ you with your homework as soon as l ____ 22. He never ____ his work on time until this morning
writing these reports. when Jane visited us.

A) will help / have finished A) was finishing


B) am helping / have finished B) is finishing
C) have helped / am finishing C) has finished
D) was going to help / will finish D) finishes
E) help / am going to finish E) finished
17. After they ____ the books, they ____ their journey. 23. Newspapers say the minister ____ someone suitable
for the task he ____ to get hold of.
A) delivered / started
B) were delivering / started A) is going to appoint/ will want
C) were delivering / were starting B) appoints / wants
D) delivered / were starting C) is appointing / wanted
E) deliver / are starting D) will appoint / wants
E) appointed / has wanted
18. He ____ his family even when he ____ a schoolboy.
24. We ____ our work in the garden by the time he ____
A) supported / is from the pharmacist
B) was supporting / did
A) will have finished / arrives
C) was supporting / was being
B) will finish / will arrive
D) supported / was being
C) will be finishing / arrived
E) supported / was
D) finished / has arrived
E) have finished / arrived

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/mixed-tenses-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-1/
Mixed Tenses Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 1
25. Some years ago, people ____ living in the city centres 28. We ____ once a long time ago but I ____ she will
but now they ____ to live in the suburbs. remember me.

A) had preferred / prefer A) were meeting / hadn't thought


B) preferred / have been preferring B) have met / didn't think
C) have preferred / prefer C) had met / haven't though
D) were preferring / preferring D) may have met / won't think
E) preferred / prefer E) met/don't think
26. I ____ the hours I spent in the Thirties arguing with 29. I ____ the holiday enormously even though the
people who thought they were much cleverer than I weather ____ disappointing.
was.
A) enjoy/would have been
A) remembered B) had enjoyed / has been
B) remember C) have enjoyed / was being
C) am remembering D) enjoyed / was
D) will remember E) am enjoying / had been
E) am going to remember
30. Do you remember when Joseph ____ from the
27. When he ____ Istanbul, he will inform us that they university and ____ to work as an engineer in our
have arrived not to make us worry about them. factory?

A) will arrive A) has graduated / has started


www.englishtestsonline.com

B) is going to arrive B) will graduate / will be starting


C) would arrive C) graduated / had started
D) arrived D) graduates / has been starting
E) arrives E) graduated / started

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/mixed-tenses-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-1/
Mixed Tenses Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 3

1. We ____ on a picnic every weekend when we were in 7. I think you ____ your energy by sweeping up those
Bursa. leaves, stop it! The | wind will blow more down.

A) were going A) wasted


B) went B) waste
C) have gone C) are wasting
D) have been going D) were wasting
E) go E) have wasted
2. Although the police ____ him, he was able to prove 8. There is considerable concern about her whereabouts
that he ____ when the crime was committed. because she ____ for several days.

A) suspected / was working A) is missing


B) suspect / worked B) missed
C) has suspected / had worked C) has been missing
D) have been suspecting / had been working D) was missing
E) were suspecting / is working E) misses
3. Jessie ____ such strange clothes that we were all 9. I am afraid I didn't hear the doorbell when you ____ I
taken aback. It took us some time to get over the ____ in the garden at the time.
shock.
A) rang / was working
A) was wearing
www.englishtestsonline.com

B) had rung / worked


B) has worn C) was ringing / have been working
C) is wearing D) are ringing / work
D) had been wearing E) have rung / worked
E) has been wearing
10. When did you first notice that your car ____?
4. Generally speaking, I ____ film reviews because I like
to be open-minded when I go to the cinema. A) was going
B) has gone
A) am not reading
C) went
B) don't read
D) had gone
C) haven't read
E) has been going
D) haven't been reading
11. After Lisa graduated from university, she ____ for a
E) didn't read
job in a bank and ____ there ever since.
5. The old clock in the center of the city ____ in 1980
and ____ since. A) applied / is working
B) has applied / worked
A) stops / wasn't working
C) applies / has worked
B) has stopped / isn't working
D) applied / has been working
C) was stopping / doesn't work
E) was applying / worked
D) has stopped / wasn't working
12. When I first met Emily, she ____ in this city for 20
E) stopped / hasn't worked
years.
6. Someone next door ____ heavy metal music all night
long. I didn't get a wink of sleep. A) was living
B) lived
A) was playing
C) had been living
B) has played
D) has lived
C) is playing
E) has been living
D) had played
E) has been playing

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/mixed-tenses-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-3/
Mixed Tenses Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 3
13. Before you mentioned about him, I ____ of that 19. A: Jim was very clever as a child.
novelist.
B: Was he really?
A) hadn't ever heard
A: Oh, yes. By the time he was five, he ____ to read
B) wasn't hearing
and write.
C) haven't ever heard
D) didn't ever hear A) learned
E) don't ever hear B) had learned
14. The concert was last week but they still ____ down C) was learning
the posters from the notice boards. D) has learned
E) have been learning
A) haven't taken
20. When Mrs Krashen ____ at the airport yesterday
B) wasn't taking
morning, she realised that she ____ her passport at
C) didn't take home.
D) hadn't taken
E) hadn't been taking A) had arrived / has forgotten
15. We were surprised to hear that our neighbour ____ a B) arrived / had forgotten
new house in the country. C) arrives / forgot
D) was arriving / forgot
A) has bought E) has arrived / has forgotten
B) was buying
www.englishtestsonline.com

21. The police say that the man ____ home in the dark
C) had bought when he ____ down a hill.
D) has been buying
E) buys A) had walked / fell
16. Tell me what you ____ of my new car. B) was walking / fell
C) walked / fell
A) are thinking D) has walked / had fallen
B) had thought E) has been walking / had fallen
C) were thinking 22. When I returned home from holiday, I found that my
D) think parents ____ a lot of changes in the house.
E) thought
A) was making
17. Even though he denied what he ____ earlier, he ____
to join us. B) have made
C) have been making
A) said / has accepted D) had made
B) has said / accepted E) made
C) has said / had accepted 23. The teacher ____ me in the exam just as I ____ my last
D) has been saying / has accepted sentence.
E) had said / accepted
A) has interrupted / wrote
18. After I ____ along the beach, I ____ a bath and I ____
my breakfast. B) interrupted / was writing
C) was interrupting / have been writing
A) run / had / had had D) had interrupted / have written
B) ran / had had / had E) is interrupting / had written
C) had run / have had / had 24. Newspapers yesterday said that Michael Keller ____ a
D) had run / had / had three-year contract
E) ran / had / have had
A) had signed
B) would have signed
C) was singing
D) has signed
E) is signing

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/mixed-tenses-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-3/
Mixed Tenses Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 3
25. There ____ a decrease in the number of applications 28. Don't forget that we ____ to our new house by the
since the report on environmental pollution ____ in time you get back from holiday.
the newspaper.
A) move
A) was/appeared B) will move
B) had been / has appeared C) will have moved
C) has been / appeared D) had moved
D) is / appeared E) are going to move
E) is / was appearing
29. A: What are you doing?
26. People ____ interested in the subject day by day
because they ____ to increase their knowledge. B: Getting ready. I ____ my aunt in the hospital.

A) became / want A: Oh yes. Give her my love.


B) were becoming / want
A) visit
C) have become / had wanted
B) will visit
D) are becoming / want
C) have been visiting
E) became / are wanting
D) am going to visit
27. I ____ for a walk but the rain put me off the idea.
E) was going to visit
A) must be going
B) will go
www.englishtestsonline.com

C) am going to go
D) was going to go
E) went

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/mixed-tenses-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-3/
Advanced Level Grammar Exercise - MCQ Test 20

1. Tourists -------- when large numbers of middle-class 7. I’m ready to do ---------- I can do to help you --------
people -------- to join the more wealthy aristocratic your hardship.
travellers.
A) anything / overcome
A) have originated / had begun B) whatever / overcoming
B) had originated / began C) what / to be overcoming
C) could have originated / have begun D) that / to have overcome
D) originated / began E) nothing / having overcome
E) were originating / are beginning
8. Despite my insistence, Adam didn’t tell me -------- he
2. The wounded hunter -------- on the ground for almost didn’t like me and my family.
an hour when, coincidentally, he -------- by another
hunter, who must have keen eyes. A) why
B) even if
A) has been lying / is spotting
C) whose
B) has lain / will be spotted
D) the reason
C) will have lain / had been spotted
E) about whom
D) had been lying / was spotted
9. She keeps saying that she has got -------- patience
E) was lying / spotted
with kids, but forgets that she didn’t have --------
3. As the tree was too high to climb, the mischievous before she gave birth to her own kids.
boys ---------- their ball down only by throwing sticks
at it. A) enough / as much
www.englishtestsonline.com

B) too many / any


A) would have knocked
C) such / none
B) were able to knock
D) so / some
C) will have to knock
E) more / neither
D) may have knocked
10. If I -------- the choice of making either an oral or a
E) could have knocked
written report, I -------- the second alternative.
4. Certain serious diseases can be successfully treated
-------- detected in an initial stage. A) gave / could pick
B) had been given / might pick
A) unless
C) would have given / had picked
B) if
D) have been giving / will pick
C) even when
E) were given / would pick
D) before
11. A combination of imagination and determination
E) after
-------- Peter -------- entirely new lines of research
5. ---------- you have made minimal progress, it is by no concerned with the way animals survive extreme
means the kind of progress that you need to make. environmental conditions.

A) What A) allow / developing


B) Despite B) have allowed / being developed
C) In addition to C) were allowed / to have developed
D) On behalf of D) allowed / to develop
E) While E) will allow / to be developing
6. Soils are the result of -------- interacting processes 12. The scientist who -------- Dolly the sheep, the world’s
-------- bring different materials together. first cloned mammal, -------- a licence on Tuesday to
clone human embryos for medical research.
A) a few / by which
B) such / as A) has created / has been granted
C) some / that B) had created / granted
D) most of / which C) created / was granted
E) a good deal of / in which D) will be creating / has granted
E) used to create / had been granted

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/advanced-level-grammar-exercise-mcq-test-20/
Advanced Level Grammar Exercise - MCQ Test 20

13. My mother is making a steady recovery from flu and 17. The neutral mutation rate is known -------- widely
------- hospital by next week. along human chromosomes, -------- to mutational hot
and cold regions.
A) could have left
B) is leaving A) to be varying / to lead
C) has left B) varying / led
D) will have left C) to have varied / being led
E) must have left D) having varied / having led
E) to vary / leading
14. -------- a celebrity arrives in Istanbul, the first question
reporters ask them is ------- they like Istanbul. 18. You would not expect anyone -------- intelligent to
make ------ stupid mistake, but he did so.
A) During / whether
B) Every time / how A) so / that
C) Whenever / what B) too / such
D) Until / if C) as / as
E) When / wherever D) more / than
E) too much / those
15. The results of last weekend’s poll have ------- to be
announced and officials say it could be -------- week 19. I don’t suppose you are telling us the true version of
before they are. the story, ----------?

A) so far / every A) do I
www.englishtestsonline.com

B) still / each B) are you


C) already / every other C) can you
D) even / most D) will you
E) yet / another E) aren’t you
16. She failed to get anyone to repair the taps for her at 20. Some people argue that certain oriental relaxation
the weekend, -------- could she do it on her own. techniques ------- yoga and meditation are extremely
effective in the treatment of high blood pressure.
A) as
B) nor A) so
C) only if B) just as
D) so C) such as
E) though D) both
E) also

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/advanced-level-grammar-exercise-mcq-test-20/
Advanced Grammar Test 15

1. He ______ out of the window for a moment and then 9. He does not feel like playing tennis because he’s
went on working. ______.

A) glanced A) out of condition


B) viewed B) off condition
C) glimpsed C) off fitness
D) regarded D) out of fitness
2. It’s the ______ in this country to go out and pick 10. He’s been working too hard and he’s ______. He needs
flower on the first day of spring. a rest.

A) use A) broken apart


B) custom B) broken up
C) habit C) run down
D) normal D) run over
3. He made a swift ______ from his illness. 11. We went to the station to ______.

A) repair A) see them out


B) survival B) see them off
C) relief C) goodbye them
D) recovery D) say them goodbye
www.englishtestsonline.com

4. It gave me a strange feeling of excitement to see my 12. New problems are always ______ in the factory.
name in ______.
A) raising
A) news B) going up
B) print C) waking up
C) publication D) coming up
D) press
13. In this series of questions, three words have the
5. You’d better add it up. I am no good at ______. same sound but one does not. Choose the one that
does not.
A) counters
B) characters A) spear
C) summaries B) wear
D) figures C) dare
D) prayer
6. Our main concern is to raise the voters’ ______ of
living. 14. In this series of questions, three words have the
same sound but one does not. Choose the one that
A) standard does not.
B) capacity
A) spread
C) degree
B) tread
D) condition
C) bread
7. I’d like to take ______ of this opportunity to thank you
D) bead
all for your cooperation.
15. In this series of questions, three words have the
A) profit same sound but one does not. Choose the one that
does not.
B) benefit
C) advantage A) blow
D) occasion B) allow
8. He ______ to hit me if I didn’t do as he said. C) owe
D) sew
A) pretended
B) thought
C) threatened
D) warned

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/advanced-grammar-test-15/
Advanced Grammar Test 15

16. In this series of questions, three words have the 17. In this series of questions, three words have the
same sound but one does not. Choose the one that same sound but one does not. Choose the one that
does not. does not

A) goose A) crime
B) prose B) limb
C) flows C) climb
D) knows D) rhyme

www.englishtestsonline.com

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/advanced-grammar-test-15/
Idioms Test 10

1. To "shell out" for something is to _____. 11. To go "through thick or thin" is to _____.

A) hide it A) lose a lot of weight


B) spend money on it B) get married
C) try to find it C) have many kinds of experiences
2. If you are "sick and tired", you are _____. 12. To "throw up" is to _____.

A) exasperated A) get rid of something


B) jealous B) vomit
C) angry C) give up
3. "Shut your trap" is an impolite way of saying "please 13. To "tip off" someone is to _____ her.
_____.
A) warn
A) leave". B) attack
B) go away". C) like
C) be quiet".
14. To do something "to a T" is to do it _____.
4. If you are "stuck up", you are _____.
A) badly
A) snobbish B) perfectly
B) in trouble C) shortly
www.englishtestsonline.com

C) problematical
15. "Uh-huh" means the same as _____.
5. To "take charge" is to _____.
A) no
A) follow B) yes
B) lead C) maybe
C) misunderstand
16. If it's "under your nose", it's _____.
6. To "talk back" is to _____.
A) well hidden
A) ask a question B) your fault
B) shout C) within sight
C) answer rudely
17. To have the "upper hand" is to have _____.
7. To "tell something apart" is to _____.
A) the advantage
A) put it aside for later use B) permission
B) correct someone C) the next go
C) find the differences
18. If you get "used to" something, you _____ it.
8. "The works" is _____.
A) get rid of
A) the boss B) take care of
B) everything C) become accustomed to
C) movement
19. If it's "up in the air", it's _____.
9. To "think up" is to _____ something.
A) important
A) aim for B) undecided
B) improve C) unwanted
C) invent
20. "Under your breath" means to _____.
10. To "think twice" is to _____.
A) whisper
A) create something B) tell a secret
B) tell a lie C) hesitate
C) hesitate

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/idioms-test-10/
Slang Test 01

1. Wow, that is a great car! 9. That motorcycle rider looks really tough in his
leather outfit.
A) awesome
B) able A) boss
C) action B) biker
C) babe
2. After staying awake late at night studying, I felt
tired the next day. 10. I shouted at the boys to stop it, but they continued
to fight.
A) an angel
B) an all-nighter A) break it up
C) an atmosphere B) bust it up
C) blow it up
3. This place is so boring, I want some excitement.
11. Will you lend me a dollar?
A) action
B) ape A) bonus
C) aggravation B) bag
C) buck
4. He is such an ill-mannered person.
12. I feel really depressed when I think of how many
A) ant problems I have.
B) action
A) bummed out
www.englishtestsonline.com

C) animal
B) blow out
5. I don't want to stay in this dirty, smelly place.
C) bent out
A) ark 13. Can you spare some money?
B) armpit
A) bread
C) apple
B) bag
6. I can't believe he put salt in the sugar basin. He's
C) buns
such a stupid person.
14. Where's the alcohol kept around here?
A) an airhead
B) an ace A) brains
C) an artist B) bacon
C) booze
7. Dave is the best player on the team.
15. It's only a small mistake so don't worry about it.
A) action
B) apple A) boo-boo
C) ace B) bacon
C) blind
8. The director gave the little-known actor his first
chance.

A) broad
B) bone
C) break

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/slang-test-01/
General Vocabulary MCQ Exercise 7

1. Choose the words with the same meaning as 7. The child bumped into the edge of the table.
the underlined words.
A) centre
B) middle
In big cities, the streets are filled with trash. C) end
D) corner
A) flowers E) glass
B) traffic 8. I hired a woman to do the cooking for me.
C) refuse
D) cans A) called
E) trees B) employed
2. She was taken back when she saw the present he C) rented
had bought for her. D) lowered
E) promoted
A) left
9. The inquiry determined the murderer.
B) surprised
C) happy A) questions
D) encouraged B) findings
E) returning C) investigation
3. They debated about the problem for over an hour D) police
www.englishtestsonline.com

behind closed doors. E) detectives

A) talked 10. I hardly ever have time to go to the cinema.


B) fought
A) usually
C) argued
B) difficult
D) thought'
C) sometimes
E) yelled
D) seldom
4. I assume that you will be going to the park this E) never
afternoon.
11. The workers maintained the equipment to prevent
A) think the loss of time and money.
B) suppose
A) kept up
C) see
B) controlled
D) hope
C) checked
E) doubt
D) saw to
5. The principal of the school summoned the students E) oiled
who had been causing problems to his office.
12. He finally mastered the art of Karate.
A) hit
A) beat
B) saw
B) won
C) called
C) learned
D) served
D) lost
E) reasoned
E) gave up
6. I approached the hurt animal cautiously.
13. The minimal number of hours necessary to complete
A) carefully the programme is 50.
B) carelessly
A) most
C) slowly
B) least
D) eagerly
C) maximum
E) tenderly
D) little
E) easiest

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/general-vocabulary-mcq-exercise-7/
General Vocabulary MCQ Exercise 7

14. He had been waiting for the opportunity to speak 17. Tayfun was ready to go before his mother had time to
with his employer get ready.

A) time A) planned
B) job B) prepared
C) hope C) considered
D) chance D) steady
E) moment E) finished
15. There was an abundant quantity of food on the table. 18. The children gathered wildflowers for their teacher.

A) picked
A) enough B) brought
B) adequate C) handed
C) inadequate D) handled
D) sufficient E) found
E) plentiful
19. The antique jar was handled with the utmost care.
16. I quit practising the guitar about 3 months ago.
A) touched
A) started B) seen
B) began C) brought
C) stopped
www.englishtestsonline.com

D) carried
D) maintained E) managed
E) continued
20. He longed to return to his home.

A) hoped
B) hated
C) desired
D) waited
E) wished

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/general-vocabulary-mcq-exercise-7/
Grammar Revision Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 3

1. One of the first patients _____ with a device was 7. _____ _____ about how neighbourhood characteristics
McKillop who had to have his right hand _____ after can influence obesity should help identify effective
complications following an accident. ways to address the problem.

A) to be fitted / amputated A) Expanding / understanding


B) to fit / was amputated B) To expand / to be understood
C) to have fitted / amputating C) Expanded / understand
D) fitted / had amputated D) Having expanded / to understand
E) to be fitting / to amputate E) Being expanded / understand
2. The researchers assembled a database _____ more 8. Researchers need a clearer understanding of the
than 29,500 records that documented changes _____ mechanisms through _____ neighbourhood social
across a wide range of natural phenomena. cohesion can influence body weight.

A) includes / seen A) what


B) included / were seen B) how
C) including / seen C) which
D) included / saw D) why
E) is including / have seen E) that
3. The phenomena such as the melting of mountain 9. Conventional arts organizations face increasing
glaciers _____ major impacts on societies that _____ financial stress, as Americans have come to rely
on them for drinking water. more ______ their televisions for art ______
www.englishtestsonline.com

entertainment.
A) are likely to have / depend
B) may as well have / depend A) in / to
C) could have / depended B) on / as well as
D) should have / have depended C) than / for
E) must be having / depend D) as / as
E) such / as
4. Enrico Caruso sang opera in Italy before travelling to
the United States, _____ he gave his first performance 10. During the last Ice Age, humans _____ to the edge of
at the Metropolitan Opera in November 1903. extinction, perhaps by famine and drought _____ by a
sharp drop in global temperatures.
A) then
B) when A) pushed / were caused
C) and which B) were pushed / caused
D) in that C) pushed / caused
E) where D) were pushing / were caused
E) were pushed / had been caused
5. Girls' physical activity is known _____ as they
progress through adolescence, _____ their risk of 11. The number of class action lawsuits ______ against
weight gain. insurance companies in the United States increased
sharply during the 1990s ______ the passage of the
A) to have decreased / raising federal Class Action Fairness Act of 2005.
B) to be decreasing / raised
A) filing / previous
C) to be decreased / having raised
B) are filed / earlier
D) to decrease / raising
C) are filing / preeceding
E) decreasing / raising
D) filed / prior to
6. Body mass index is a mathematical formula
E) have filed / former
representing weight relative to height _____ can be
used to determine _____ a person is overweight or
underweight.

A) that / what
B) which / whether
C) the fact that / that
D) of which /why
E) what / if

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/grammar-revision-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-3/
Grammar Revision Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 3
12. Since the discovery of a pyramid at the site, 17. He preferred a contemplative to an active life, and
historians have thought Tlatelolco ______ by the _____ declined these public honours and passed the
Aztecs in 1325 ______ year as the twin city of remainder of his days in solitude.
Tenochtitlan nearby.
A) indeed
A) founded / such B) all in all
B) was founded / the same C) in other words
C) had been founded / as long D) therefore
D) was founding / as well E) still
E) founded / as yet
18. An obsessive-compulsive might check their doors and
13. The types of live performances ______ available to windows 50 to 100 times _____ an obsession about
them could increasingly depend upon ______they live. security gets stuck in their head.

A) before
A) -- / where B) while
B) which / that C) the last time
C) that / with whom D) such as
D) what / which E) when
E) whom / in which
19. _____ convergence, a teen can watch a television
14. Asbestos is a group of silicate minerals _____ in many show on a computer long after the show has aired on
industrial processes _____ their fire-retardant television.
www.englishtestsonline.com

properties.
A) For
A) used / because of B) Despite
B) using / due to C) Thanks to
C) to be used / rather than D) Thereby
D) being used / despite E) As
E) used / thereby
20. The prize is awarded annually by a committee in
15. DexaSIM is a simulation tool ______ by Austrian Norway to those _____ have made major contributions
scientists that can help automobile manufacturers to world peace efforts.
______ exhaust treatment systems that meet the
increasingly strict emissions standards. A) which
B) whose
A) having developed / designing
C) who
B) to be developed / to design
D) what
C) being developed / to design
E) of whom
D) developed / design
21. Previously, most claims ______ from workers ______
E) is developed / to be designing
through activities such as asbestos mining and
16. The machine ______ currently suitable for light-duty manufacturing.
diesel vehicles, but ______ adapted to heavy-duty
diesel as well as gasoline-powered vehicles. A) had been / exposed
B) have been / are exposed
A) is / could be
C) had been / were exposed
B) has been / would have been
D) were /exposed
C) was / would be
E) are / are exposing
D) is to be / may be
22. He drew a distinction between primary motion and its
E) is supposed to be / was
secondary effects, _____, impulse and reaction.

A) except that
B) with respect to
C) that is
D) in brief
E) likewise

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/grammar-revision-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-3/
Grammar Revision Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 3
23. _____ had I gone to bed when the telephone rang. 25. The army ____ that it ____ Turkey's secular system.

A) Not only A) has warned / is defended


B) Almost never B) will warn / had defended
C) Merely C) had warned / defended
D) Hardly D) warned / has defended
E) The moment E) warned / would defend
24. Adverse land and ecological impacts will accompany
oil shale development ______which approach is used.

A) however
B) whatever
C) no matter
D) whereas
E) as

www.englishtestsonline.com

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/grammar-revision-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-3/
Situational Expression Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 2

1. You've got a new job. You need this job very much 4. One of your friends has just lost his job. And he
because you've been looking for it for a few months. doesn't have the courage to apply for a new job. You
On your first day, you're late for work. Rather want to encourage him and also want to give him
apprehensive about this, you say to your boss: some confidence to arrange some job interviews. You
say:
A) I'm sorry for coming late. I really fear that I may
create a bad impression by this. A) It's high time you realized that you're not up to
B) I'm absolutely overjoyed to have come so late. the standard for the criteria the firms are looking for.
C) I feel uneasy about what will happen to me now. B) A lot of people have already made their interviews
D) If you'll get angry with me because of my arriving for good positions, I think.
late, I'd rather quit the job. C) While you're thinking here, the jobs wouldn't wait
E) I'm disappointed with my first day at work, so for you.
could you please soothe me? D) You don't stand much a chance but perhaps you
can be accepted to a moderate job. Why don't you
2. You're a university student in the genetic engineering
faculty. You really want to be a great scientist and try it?
have a Nobel one day. When you get a rather low E) It seems to me you’ve got many right
mark from one of your exams, your professor says qualifications. Why don't you apply for a job? Even if
that you can never fulfil your dream of being a great
scientist. You say to him determinedly: you're not accepted, there’s no harm done.
5. A friend of yours has been drinking heavily for a few
A) I'm very set on becoming a great scientist and you years and clearly, this is seriously affecting his
health. You want to warn him and say:
www.englishtestsonline.com

can’t change this.


B) I've already made up my mind to leave the college
A) Are you an alcoholic or what?
so don't worry!
B) Your health is swiftly deteriorating; thus you'd
C) I'm determined to pursue this matter at all costs!
better give up alcohol.
D) I didn't know that my capacity was so insufficient.
C) I presume it's only in critical periods you drink so
E) You're right, I think. I'd better give up dreams!
much!
3. You're not at all satisfied with the way your mobile D) I don't understand why, after all these years, you
phone has been serviced. Therefore, you take it back
to the repairman and say to him: drink so heavily.
E) I think you have psychological problems and this
A) You want quite a lot of money, but you do a good affects me in a bad way.
job. 6. You are telephoning about a job advertisement you
B) I'm certain you must have worked here for a long have seen in the newspaper. You would like to
time. It can easily be understood from your work! arrange an interview with the director. Her name is
Mrs Perkins. You say;
C) You worked hard on my phone and I'm extremely
content with it. A) I want to see Mrs Perkins on Thursday morning at
D) I haven't had the chance to get my mobile phone 10 o'clock, ok?
serviced for a long while. Can you have a look at it B) Mrs Perkins wants to interview me next Monday.
tomorrow? C) I would like to arrange an interview with Mrs
E) I must say I'm rather upset about the way my Perkins, please.
mobile phone has been performing since it was last D) When can I see Mrs Perkins about an interview?
serviced by you. Please, check it again. E) Today, I'm coming for my job interview.

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/situational-expression-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-2/
Situational Expression Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 2
7. A friend bought you a shirt for your birthday. You like 11. Your brother comments on how old your bed is. You
it very much but it is too big for you, so you take it are already aware of it and have been putting aside
back to the shop and politely ask to change it. You money for a new one. You say:
say:
A) Yes, I know. It is second-hand.
A) This is a nice shirt but it doesn't fit, so I'll have a B) I have enough money, don't worry about it.
different one. C) Oh, come on, please! It isn't that old.
B) This shirt is too big for my friend; please, give me D) It may be out of fashion but I like it.
a different one. E) I know. I'm going to buy another one soon.
C) Do you think this shirt is too big for me? If so, I
12. Your friend has invited you to her house for dinner.
want to change it. When you see her, you want to say something nice
D) Do you have this shirt in a smaller size? I would about her appearance; you say to her:
like to change it, please.
A) I liked your dress; you really look gorgeous in it.
E) You'd better change this shirt or I'll call the police.
B) Your scarf doesn’t go with your handbag.
8. You are a science teacher in a public school. You are
C) Everything is wonderful except your clothes!
taking visitors to the laboratory to see how your
experiment has been set up. It is important that no D) Are you crazy? Why did you wear such an awful
one touches anything. You say: outfit?
E) Your shoes look as if they had been borrowed.
A) Regarding the experiment, let us keep in touch.
13. You are in a shop and paying for what you've bought.
B) If you want to touch anything, be sure it is safe.
You've realised that the salesman has made a
www.englishtestsonline.com

C) It's essential that nobody touches anything related mistake while counting the money. He's trying to give
to the experiment. you more than it should be as change money. Despite
D) I'm certain no one has touched anything. the fact that the mistake is to your advantage, you
think you must warn him. So you stop him and say:
E) Please keep away from the experiment area.
9. Unexpectedly, you are called in for an important A) You've overcharged me, please correct your
meeting and, therefore, cannot keep your mistake.
appointment with the doctor. So you call his secretary
B) I'm sorry, but you've charged me for eight items
and say:
and I only have seven.
A) Tell the doctor to telephone me when he returns C) Excuse me, but this sweater is 2.90 pounds, not
B) I'm sure the doctor has left a message to you, 3.90.
concerning my appointment. D) You're the most careless boy I've ever seen.
C) I think many patients will cancel their appointment E) Hey! Why don't you pay more attention to your
today. job? You're being paid for this!
D) This is Mary Wilson. I'm afraid I have to cancel my 14. You arrange to meet a friend of yours tonight.
4 o'clock appointment with the doctor. Unexpectedly, your boss goes abroad and you're
E) Concerning my appointment, I'll be late for some requested to give him a lift to the airport. You call
your friend and say:
time.
10. You are at an art exhibition and have just met the A) I'm afraid we can't arrange an appointment for
artist. You want to express your appreciation of his tonight as I will go abroad.
works. You say:
B) I'm sorry but my boss wants to see me at the
A) I'm really very impressed with your paintings. airport today
B) I understand most of your paintings are for sale. C) I regret cancelling our appointment, let’s meet
C) You must have at least over forty paintings on tonight.
exhibition. D) Such things occur every day, why did you get so
D) I like your works but I don't like you at all. angry about the cancellation?
E) My father has bought one of your earlier paintings. E) Sorry for not keeping my promise for the night, but
I must accompany my boss on his way to the airport.

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/situational-expression-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-2/
Situational Expression Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 2
15. You visit your English teacher first time. In her flat, 18. You own a shop in the downtown. While you're
you see her library consisting of English novels checking the records on the computer, you see that
numbering around a hundred. Expressing your one of your customers has failed to keep up with the
astonishment, you say: instalments. Thus, you send a note to remind him of
this in a kind manner so, you say:
A) You must like reading
B) I think it's time you stopped wasting your money A) I’d like to remind you that there are a few
buying such useless things. instalments of you which you haven't paid for yet; if
C) I wish I had so many books, too. it's possible, could you please pay for them?
D) What a large collection of books! B) Don’t forget to pay for your instalments; next time
E) Ma'am, did you borrow all these books? I'll go to the court.
C) My advice would be for you to pay all your debts.
16. Your boss has written your name down for another
position which requires more effort. You don't think it D) I’m rather doubtful about the future of your
will contribute much to your present situation. And payments, but if I were you, I'd pay for them.
also you don't want to work longer hours due to your E) The fact that you’ve been so negligent in this
age. You refuse it politely:
matter makes me angry.
A) I hope you won't get annoyed if I refuse this kind 19. One of your friends has been chosen as a candidate
of offer. for the coming elections. If he's chosen, he'll be the
new representative of your city. You find his
B) I'm in two minds about whether I should accept it
possibility to be elected representative rather weak.
or not. You want to declare your opinion without hurting him.
C) I'm terribly sorry but I think I won't be able to So you say:
www.englishtestsonline.com

maintain this new position since I don't feel energetic


A) To be honest, I have to say I'm very pessimistic
enough.
about the elections.
D) Why did you choose me for this position?
B) I’m really very sorry but in my opinion, it's
E) Don't you see that I'm too old to cope with it?
impossible that you'll be elected representative.
17. Your roommate in the dormitory borrowed your shoes
C) Don't give it up please; you have still a chance to
without asking your permission. When she brought
them back, you saw that they're dirtier than usual. be chosen.
Now, you're really angry and you want to warn your D) I anticipate success on behalf of you in this
friend. So you say: particular enterprise for the coming elections.
E) I regret to say you this because you're quite a
A) Oh! Come on! It’s okay, everything will be all right
qualified person for this post but the likelihood of
soon.
your being elected representative seems rather
B) How on earth can you do such a thing?
remote to me.
C) Don't worry. There's nothing to get annoyed about.
20. You've been invited to a party given by the history
club of your school. In fact, you’re very pleased to be
D) Sorry but why did you do that?
invited by them since you’re not a member of the
E) Your irresponsible behaviour has irritated me a lot club. But on the same day, you're going to celebrate
so you'd better not do this again. your brother's graduation from university with your
family. You want to refuse the invitation kindly. You
say:

A) Much to my regret, I will be unable to attend your


party since I'll be out of town for business.
B) Owing to a prior plan, I'm afraid I won't be able to
attend your party. But thank you very much all the
same.
C) I can't tell how sorry I am. Please, forgive me.
D) You have my whole-hearted support; however, I
have to reject your offer.
E) I want to come to your party but I'm not still
certain about whether I can come or not.

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/situational-expression-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-2/
Situational Expression Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With
Answers) 2
21. In an exam at school, the student sitting next to you 24. You've been given two invitations for a concert that
is copying your answers. You're rather angry about isn't open to the general public. The singer is very
this behaviour but also don't want to hurt your friend. famous and as one of your friends is a fan of him, you
You say politely: decide to ask her to join you; you call her and say:

A) I can tell you, what you want. A) The concert we're going to is sure to be very
B) You're such an idiot. Stop that! crowded, so let's be there early.
C) If you really need it, go on copying. B) I've got two tickets for the Tarkan concert. I
D) You're so fool to understand me. thought you'd be interested. Can you use these
E) Could you please stop looking at my papers and tickets?
get involved in your own exam? C) There is a private Sezen Aksu concert coming up. I
22. You're at home and accidentally broke your mother's have two invitations for it and thought you might like
favourite vase. You feel guilty. You want to be honest to come along with me.
and confess it to your mother. In an apologetic D) I'm sure you would have enjoyed the concert. It's
manner, you say:
a pity you couldn't attend.
A) I regret to tell you that I've broken your vase, E) Would a concert be of any interest to you? If so, I
mummy. can send you an invitation.
B) Mum, somebody has broken the vase, but I 25. You see some foreigners in the street. You think they
promise I'll find who he is. are tourists. They're carefully studying on a map and
really look confused. You know your city very well and
C) I can repair your vase, mother.
want to be of some assistance. You go near them and
www.englishtestsonline.com

D) Okay, I broke it, it was already too old and out of say:
fashion.
E) I can buy you a new vase if you like it so much. A) Do you like our country?
B) Can we practise some English?
23. You are with your friend in a shop. Suddenly, you see
him taking a CD and putting it in his pocket. You hate C) Isn't reading that map difficult for you?
such spoiled behaviours. You want to warn your D) I suppose the museum you're looking for is on
friend. Determinedly, you say: Çankırı street
E) If you tell me where you want to go, I can give you
A) Why don't you leave it and take the other one?
directions.
B) Why did you take that CD? You don't have a CD
recorder.
C) My advice to you would be to earn your own
money.
D) If you do that again, I'll never forgive you.
E) I’m really apprehensive about you.

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/situational-expression-advanced-level-test-quiz-online-exercise-with-answers-2/
Mixed Tenses Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 2

1. A: I must call the police. 7. I ____ in the garden. That's why I'm so dirty.

B: Why? A) had worked


B) had been working
A: Because somebody ____ my cheque book.
C) have been working
B: I am sorry to hear that. I hope it will soon be D) could work
recovered. E) was working

A) stole 8. I ____ him all day but the line is still engaged.
B) is stealing
A) was ringing
C) has stolen
B) rang
D) steals
C) ring
E) was stealing
D) have been ringing
2. I ____ a pain in my stomach but it ____ better. E) am ringing

A) am still having / gets 9. It is nice to see that after three days of strikes, the
buses____ today.
B) have still had / has got
C) was still having / got A) worked
D) still have / is getting B) has worked
E) still had / has got C) was working
www.englishtestsonline.com

3. I guess that my parents ____ the good news yet D) work


E) are working
A) didn't hear
10. Zeynep is really a good friend and she ____ to send
B) don't hear me a letter each month.
C) isn't hearing
D) haven't heard A) never failed
E) won't hear B) never fails
4. At present, he ____ in an ice-cream factory. This is the C) is never failing
third factory in which he ____ this year. D) had never failed
E) was never failing
A) is working / has worked
11. ____ to his office last weekend but there ____ only
B) works / worked workers in the building.
C) has been working / works
D) works / has been working A) go / are
E) worked / has been working B) went / have been
5. Oh dear, I ____ my books in the class. Could you go C) have gone / were
and fetch them for me? D) has gone/are
E) went / were
A) left
12. One afternoon last August, the director ____ staff in
B) am leaving some stores and ____ them to fair.
C) have left
D) was leaving A) selected / sent
E) leave B) has selected / has sent
6. He ____. Everything he ____ us so far is true. C) selects / sends
D) is selecting / sends
A) doesn't lie / told E) was selecting / was sending
B) hasn't lied / tells
C) isn't lying / has told
D) wasn't lying / is telling
E) didn't lie / was telling

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/mixed-tenses-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-2/
Mixed Tenses Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 2
13. Once upon a time, a small person named Little Red 19. He ____ to the locksmith who ____ the combination of
Riding Hood ____ plans for the preparation of the safe.
foodstuffs for her grandmother.
A) hurried / checks
A) is initiated B) was hurrying / checked
B) has initiated C) was hurrying / was checking
C) had been initiating D) hurries / checked
D) initiated E) hurried / was checking
E) is going to initiate
20. You can't see him now. He ____ to Norfolk he ____ on
14. In an effort to make the classics accessible to Tuesdays.
contemporary readers, I ____ them into the modern
American language now. A) goes / arrives
B) went / returned
A) translate
C) has gone / arrives
B) am translating
D) went / has arrived
C) have been translated
E) went / arrives
D) had been translating
21. People of the area ____ many attempts to improve
E) translated
living conditions but it can't be said they ____
15. While my mother ____ in the kitchen, I ____ after my successful so far.
small brother.
A) made / were
www.englishtestsonline.com

A) had cooked / looked B) are making / have been


B) was cooking / had been looking C) make / are
C) was cooking / looked D) made / are
D) had been cooking / was looking E) have made / have been
E) is cooking / will look
22. She ____ for her husband since he left for Ohio last
16. Yesterday, I ____ to my son's ceremony when a plane month.
____ to that part of the city.
A) longs
A) went / fell B) is longing
B) was going / was falling C) was longing
C) went / was falling D) has been longing
D) was going / fell E) longed
E) have gone / falls
23. We ____ here to watch the sunset. This is what we
17. He didn't know what the boy ____ about with the man ____ at the weekends.
outside before he ____ in.
A) have gathered / do
A) was talking / was coming B) are gathering / do
B) talked / came C) gathered / did
C) was talking / had come D) gather / have done
D) talked / was coming E) gathered / have done
E) was talking / comes
24. She ____ everyone by coming one day earlier. We ____
18. In the middle ages the means of transportation ____ happy to see her.
few when compared with today.
A) has surprised / will be
A) were B) has surprised / are
B) was C) surprises / were
C) have been D) has surprised / were
D) were being E) is surprising / are
E) are being

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/mixed-tenses-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-2/
Mixed Tenses Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 2
25. How many books ____ you ____ so far? 28. She ____ in that company since she graduated from
university
A) did / read
B) will / read A) will have worked
C) had / read B) has been working
D) are / going to read C) would have worked
E) have / read D) was working
E) will work
26. I ____ since I learnt that it causes lung cancer.
29. Where have you been? I ____ for you fifteen minutes.
A) will not smoke
B) had smoked A) had waited
C) haven't been smoking B) had been waiting
D) weren't smoking C) would be waiting
E) used to smoke D) was going to wait
E) have been waiting
27. I ____ even one cigarette since I gave up it five
months ago. 30. Scientists ____ the time the cure of the disease since
the P.M. ordered them to do so.
A) have smoked
B) hadn't been smoking A) have searched
C) hadn't smoked B) were searching
C) had been searching
www.englishtestsonline.com

D) haven't been smoking


E) wouldn't have smoked D) had searched
E) have been searching

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/mixed-tenses-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-2/
All Modal Verbs Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 4

1. Sue ____ obey the rules if she wants to stay with us. 7. Since the match is postponed, we ____ wait in the
ticket queue.
A) would
B) could A) needn't
C) is to be B) mustn't
D) used to C) shouldn't
E) should D) shan't
E) can't
2. I can't find my sunglasses. My sister must ____ them
with her when she went out. 8. You ____ stay up late tonight or you won't be able to
get up early for work.
A) has taken
B) to take A) should not
C) have taken B) must not
D) to have taken C) need not
E) take D) ought not to
E) had better not
3. You are at a close friend's house. You want to use the
phone. You say: 9. Ann is very ill, she ____ a doctor when I told her to do
so.
A) Might I use your phone?
B) Is it possible if I use your phone? A) might have seen
www.englishtestsonline.com

C) Can I use the phone? B) had better see


D) Could I use the telephone, please? C) must have seen
E) Will you let me use your phone? D) should have seen
E) could have seen
4. You are at a party given by a friend. You meet a man
you have not seen before and you ask for his pen. 10. I made a mistake yesterday. I ____ the keys in my car
You say: and now it is stolen.

A) Can you give me your pen? A) must not have left


B) Can I use your pen? B) should not have left
C) Shall I use your pen? C) could not have left
D) Would you lend me your pen for a minute? D) ought not to leave
E) Why don't you give me your pen? E) had better not leave
5. If you have an aquarium, you ____ give too much food 11. You want to ask a question about physics to a friend.
to your fish. You say:

A) must A) Shall I ask a question to you?


B) have to B) I am sure you can help me, can't you?
C) must not C) Could I ask a question to you please?
D) don't have to D) Can you help me solve this question?
E) have got to E) May you answer this question please?
6. Your room is a mess, but you ____ clean it if you want 12. We had our house painted, but it looks darker now.
to go out with your friends provided that you do it We ____ a different colour.
when you come back.
A) must have chosen
A) must B) didn't need to choose
B) have to C) had to choose
C) must not D) should have chosen
D) do not have to E) had better choose
E) have got to

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/all-modal-verbs-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-4/
All Modal Verbs Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 4
13. "Slower traffic keep right" means: 19. "I had my bicycle stolen yesterday."

A) You had better drive slowly. "You know, you ____ have left it in the garden!"
B) You are supposed to drive on the right.
A) should not
C) You are to drive on the right if you are slow.
B) had not
D) You should drive slowly on the right.
C) need not
E) You must drive on the right side very slowly.
D) must not
14. "I could not believe my eyes. He finished the whole
E) could not
cake himself."
20. He ____ study his lessons harder in order to get the
"But he ____ hungry. He had eaten a great meal grades he wants.
before he left!"
A) had to
A) may not have been B) should
B) could not have been C) may
C) should not have been D) could
D) must not have been E) had better
E) was not
21. I don't know where she is exactly. She ____ be either
15. Donald ____ at work early in the morning because his with her friends or studying her lessons.
customers usually came in the afternoon.
A) could
www.englishtestsonline.com

A) needn't be B) may
B) didn't have to be C) must
C) shouldn't have been D) shall
D) can't have been E) can
E) mustn't have been
22. There is no certain information about it, he ____ be
16. I ____ be there at 10:00 for the meeting. Could you right.
please give me a lift in your car?
A) has to
A) was supposed to B) must
B) have got to C) might
C) might D) should
D) will E) ought to
E) should
23. Karen ____ be a successful salesperson. The profit of
17. "Mary, you ____ the meat or it will spoil." "You are the company has increased.
right, I have completely forgotten about it."
A) may
A) had to cook B) could
B) can cook C) has to
C) could cook D) can
D) had better cook E) must
E) must have cooked
24. A cheetah ____ reach a speed of 96 km per hour.
18. Since his family is very rich, he ____ work as we do.
A) may
A) should not B) can
B) not need to C) might
C) does not have to D) could
D) mustn't E) should
E) had better not

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/all-modal-verbs-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-4/
All Modal Verbs Test Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions With Answers -
Advanced Level 4
25. (To a stranger): ____ I have a look at your newspaper? 26. Susan ____ the test before the bell rang. But others
didn't have enough time to finish it.

A) Can A) could complete


B) Should B) was able to complete
C) Do C) must have completed
D) May D) should have completed
E) Shall E) could have completed

www.englishtestsonline.com

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/all-modal-verbs-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-4/
Idioms Test 09

1. If you are "quaking in your boots", you are _____. 11. If it's to the "right and left" it's _____.

A) brave A) rare
B) afraid B) very quick
C) confident C) all around
2. If you are "quick on the trigger", you are quick to 12. If something "rings a bell", it _____.
_____.
A) makes a lot of noise
A) respond B) is frightening
B) make mistakes C) sounds familiar
C) quit or finish something
13. To "rip into" means to _____.
3. "Quick on the uptake" means you are quick to _____.
A) enjoy
A) do things B) attack
B) understand C) savor
C) volunteer
14. To "run away with" means to _____.
4. "Quiet as a mouse" describes someone who is _____.
A) lend
A) interesting B) steal
B) loud C) borrow
www.englishtestsonline.com

C) timid
15. If it's "safe and sound", it's _____.
5. To "raise eyebrows" is to _____.
A) not allowed
A) question something B) beautiful
B) be afraid C) not harmed
C) shock
16. If someone says "same here", he is _____.
6. If something will happen "rain or shine", it'll happen
_____. A) agreeing
B) arguing
A) at some point, but we don't know when
C) disagreeing
B) outside
17. To "say the word" means to _____.
C) no matter what
7. To "rattle off" is to _____. A) give a sign
B) apologize
A) break something
C) give up
B) say things quickly
18. To "screw up" is to _____.
C) be old
8. "Razzle dazzle" is _____. A) do it perfectly
B) make a mes
A) a fancy display
C) go higher and higher
B) an unusual event
19. If you "see eye to eye" with someone, you _____
C) something impossible
them.
9. The "rear end" is _____.
A) oppose
A) the start of something B) encourage
B) a one way street C) agree with
C) the back part
20. To "set your sight" on something means to _____
10. To "ride out" something is _____. something.

A) finish successfully A) aim for


B) to survive safely B) look for
C) give up C) ask for

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/idioms-test-9/
Idioms Test 11

1. "Under the sun" means _____. 11. To "walk all over" someone is to _____ them.

A) it's impossible A) mislead


B) it's unusual B) aggravate
C) on earth C) impose on
2. If you are "up front", you are _____. 12. "Watch out" means _____.

A) bold A) be careful
B) sincere B) relax
C) brave C) hurry up
3. "Under wraps" means _____. 13. "Water down" means to _____.

A) in secret A) make stronger


B) with difficulty B) have a beer
C) in a small space C) weaken
4. If you are "up tight", you are _____. 14. The "way the wind blows" is _____.

A) rich A) how things were


B) worried B) the way things are
C) an executive C) how things are going to be
www.englishtestsonline.com

5. "Very well" can mean the same as _____. 15. To "wear on" someone is to _____ them.

A) no A) agree with
B) later B) annoy
C) giving consent C) ignore
6. To "vote down" is to _____ something. 16. To say "word for word" means to _____.

A) accept A) condense it
B) defeat B) change what was said
C) propose C) say it exactly the same
7. To "veg out" means to _____. 17. To "wet one's whistle" is to _____.

A) get angry A) be happy


B) get excited B) have a problem
C) relax C) have a drink
8. If someone talks about "vibes", they are talking about 18. If you are "yellow-bellied", you are _____.
_____.
A) brave
A) feelings B) conceited
B) experiences C) cowardly
C) desires
19. "You bet" means _____.
9. If you "walk off with" something, you _____ it.
A) no
A) steal B) certainly
B) forget C) if I can
C) borrow
20. "You don't say" shows _____.
10. "Walking on air" means you are _____.
A) disbelief
A) happy B) annoyance
B) depressed C) surprise
C) upset

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/idioms-test-11/
Idioms Test 11

21. "You tell them" _____ someone. 25. If something is "yummy", it's _____.

A) encourages A) delicious
B) disciplines B) horrible
C) corrects C) frightening
22. "Year in, year out" means _____. 26. To "zonk-out" is to _____.

A) never A) daydream
B) constantly B) get excited
C) eventually C) fall asleep quickly
23. "You can say that again" shows _____. 27. To "zip your lip" is to _____.

A) condemnation A) shut up
B) acceptance B) be loud
C) agreement C) talk about things you don't know
24. If you are a "yes man" you always _____. 28. To "zero in on" is to _____ something.

A) argue A) aim for


B) agree B) adjust
C) question C) alter
www.englishtestsonline.com

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/idioms-test-11/
Slang Test 02

1. We were really overwhelmed by your kindness. 9. Watching T.V. all day is turning you into a lazy,
good-for-nothing.
A) blown up
B) blown away A) carrot
C) blown down B) chair
C) couch potato
2. You made a good decision there.
10. I'll have to study really hard to pass this test.
A) crow
B) call A) cram
C) catch B) corn
C) crack
3. He's in the toilet at the moment.
11. The other team beat us even though their best
A) can player wasn't there.
B) cupboard
A) canned
C) cold
B) creamed
4. I'm really busy, but next time I see you we'll talk.
C) cooked
A) I'll catch you later. 12. He's really upset because his fish died last night.
B) I'll be on your case.
A) cooled
C) I'll cash it in.
www.englishtestsonline.com

B) cracked
5. I wouldn't live in such a cheap place if I didn't have
C) croaked
to.
13. This is such a simple job. A kid could do it.
A) croak
B) carrot A) cushy
C) cheesy B) cozy
C) comfy
6. Don't be such a coward and go do it.
14. The disco is really quiet tonight.
A) cow
B) carrot A) dead
C) chicken B) deep
C) down
7. He's so relaxed. He never looks rushed.
15. The boys abandoned the stolen motorbike in the
A) cold park.
B) curry
A) downed
C) cool
B) ditched
8. You should phone the police and tell them.
C) duped
A) corpses
B) cops
C) cowboys

By visiting the link below, you can access the online version of this test and see the most recent updates.
https://www.englishtestsonline.com/slang-test-02/

You might also like