Oxford English Grammar Course Basic
Level 1
COMMON MISTAKES TEST
Answer Key
1 My train leaves at 9.15 every
morning. [See page 17.]
2 I’ve been working here since July.
[See page 66.]
3 We went to the theatre yesterday.
[See page 62.]
4 When I was a child I loved ice cream.
[See page 52.]
5 They don’t believe us. [See page 30.]
6 We’ll call you when we will get to the
airport. [See page 41.]
7 Mayumi was born in Tokyo.
[See page 97.]
8 Sergey is 25. (OR … is 25 years old).
[See page 3.]
9 Are you hot in that sweater?
[See page 3.]
10 He can to speak four languages.
[See page 80.]
11 Do you want to speak to me?
[See page 122.]
12 I don’t want to go to work today.
[See page 122.]
13 He sat in the meeting without
speaking. [See page 133.]
14 I went to the post office to buy
stamps. [See page 121.]
15 They told to me to leave.
[See page 269.]
16 I had to go to the hospital yesterday.
[See page 78.]
17 Where can we change our money?
[See page 80.]
18 Are the children ready to leave?
[See page 104.]
19 I’m not tired. [See page 114.]
20 Where is the post office?
[See page 154.]
21 He smiled, but he didn’t say anything.
[See page 172.]
22 They all speak English very well.
[See pages 212 and 217.]
23 My sister is a doctor. [See page 156.]
24 I’m thirsty. Is there a bottle of water
in the fridge? [See page 6.]
25 Must I show my passport?
[See page 75.] (OR Do I have to …)
[See page 76.]
26 Would you like a sandwich?
[See page 88.]
27 Nobody knows where she is.
[See page 115.]
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28 He’s got a very loud voice.
[See page 157.]
29 Most of people like her.
[See page 181.]
30 It’s the tallest building in the world.
[See page 222.]
31 Kim plays the piano much better
than Henry. [See page 225.]
32 When I saw Sue, I gave the present
to her. [See page 191.]
33 The Life is expensive in London.
[See page 158.]
34 Sorry, I haven’t got any time.
[See page 170.]
35 It is hotter today. [See page 222.]
36 This room is too much cold. (OR …
much too cold) [See pages 177 and
225.]
37 The woman who helped me is there.
[See page 254.]
38 The police are looking for him.
[See page 197.]
39 It’s nice to be here with my friends.
[See pages 126–7.]
40 Eating fruit is good for you.
[See page 131.]
41 Please listen to me carefully.
[See page 141.]
42 We went to the café yesterday
afternoon. [See page 283.]
43 I don’t like flying very much.
[See page 213.]
44 This juice isn’t cold enough.
[See page 176.]
45 Please give to me your email address.
(OR … give your email address to
me) [See page 144.]
46 I worked for three hours last night.
[See page 277.]
47 I will arrive on time if I will leave
home now. [See page 245.]
48 I don’t believe anything that he says.
[See page 259.]
49 I asked her what her address was.
[See page 266.]
50 This coffee isn’t very strong, is it?
[See pages 288–9.]