Контрольные работы по английскому языку для 8-11 классов (стр. 2 )

Exercise 2. Complete the sentences using Past Perfect.

1. I couldn't answer the questions be­cause.She was hungry because... .

3.  My mother was worried because... .

4.  They were late because...

5. The boy was pleased because....

6. He arrived at John's house because....

Exercise 3. Join the sentences using Past Simple and Past Perfect.

1. I read the letter. I threw it away. (when)

2. He passed his driving test. He bought a car. (as soon as)

3.  I took the book back to the library. I finished reading it. (when)

4.  I didn't go to bed. I did my home work, (until)

5.  I spent all my money. I went home. (when)

Exercise 4. Translate the sentences, using\ Past Simple and Past Perfect.

Женщина была мне незнакома. I Я никогда ее не видел раньше. 2. Он! очень нервничал (to be nervous), потому что никогда раньше не водил машину. 3. Когда мы пришли, они только что закончили обедать. 4. В доме было очень тихо, так как все ушли спать. 5. Джон не пришел на мой день рожде­ния, так как уехал в командировку (on business). VARIANT 3

Exercise 1. Open the brackets using Past Simple and Past Perfect.

1. I (thank) her for everything she (do). 2. When I (get) to the office, I (real­ize) that I (forget) to lock the front door. 3. When they (finish) their work, they (go) home. 4. I (call) you at 8 a. m. but you (just go) home. 5. I (take) my family to Paris last year. I (be) there as a stu­dent, so I (know) my way around. 6. When I (listen) to the news, I (go) to bed.

Exercise 2. Complete the sentences using Past Perfect.

1. I went to bed becauseMy fa­ther caught cold becauseWe went shopping becauseThey were tired becauseHe was late for the les­sons becauseThey couldn't enter the house because....

Exercise 3. Join the sentences using Past Simple and Past Perfect.

1.  I read the book. I saw the film. {before)

2.  Her children left home. She started writing, {after)

3.  We got to the theatre. The play started, {when)

4.1 had a bath. I went to bed. {after) 5. He recovered. He was ill. {after)

Exercise 4. Translate the sentences into] English using Past Simple and Past Perfect.

Он выучил английский до поездки в Англию. 2. Дом сгорел до того, как! приехали пожарные. 3. Как только Маргарет закончила уроки, она включила радио. 4. Я уже добрался до дома, когда начался дождь. 5. Ричард купил новую тетрадь, потому что старая кончилась. Revision (Tests 3, 4)

Exercise 1. Find the mistakes and correct them.

1. You are out of breath. Were you running? 2. She is already in Istanbul for a week. 3. She has studied French before she became a teacher. 4. Did you be in Helsinki? 5. She is living in this house for twenty years. 6. After she bought a new car, she sold her bicycle. 7. The manager had finished writing his report last night. 8. He was drink a cup of coffee, when the telephone rang. 9. It has been a long time since we have talked to John, isn't it? 10. Mary and her sister studied biology last year, so does Jim. 11. Peter had already saw that musical before he read the reviews.

Exercise 2. Put the words in the correct order to make the sentences.

1. She/left/suddenly/at 6 o'clock/ the room. 2. They/bought/a/two-storey/ have/lovely/in London/house. 3. He/the hill/walked/in/slowly/the rain/up. 4. He/ a/wooden/built/beautiful/has/bookcase. 5. The police/away/the burglar/arrived/ had/before/run.

Exercise 3. Open the brackets using the right tense form of the verb.

1. She {be) very tired because she {not/ sleep) for two days. 2. When I {get) to the shop, it {close). 3. She {know) him long before they {get married). 4. You (finish) all the questions when the exam (end). 5. We (arrive) late so the bus (already/go). 6. He (not/go) to the cinema with them because he (already/ see) the film. 7. Ralph (call) his friend last night and (tell) him about his] problems. 8. When I (arrive) at Jim's] house, he (already/make) a cake and (do)l washing up. 9. When I (arrive) at Jim's house, he (make) us a cup of coffee.10. When we (get) to the theatre, the] play (just/start) and all the seats (be\ taken). 11. James (have) supper then (go) to sit in his living-room. 12. He (feel) tired. It (be) an awful day.

Exercise 4. Translate into English.

1. Дети уже спали, когда отец при­шел домой. 2. Мы подошли к станции, когда поезд уже ушел. 3. Он подарил сестре цветы, которые вырастил сам. 4. Том красил забор, когда его друзья подошли к нему. 5. Мы возвращались домой, когда шел дождь. 6. Мой брат делал уроки, когда я позвонил. 7. Хоб не получил письмо, которое его дядя отправил ему. 8. Джон сказал, что он был на берегу моря.

TEST 5

Future Simple and To Be Going to

VARIANT 1

Exercise 1. Fill in will or going to.

Ispend my holidays in Crete be­cause there is a lot to see. Itravel there by ferry because I enjoy boat trips. I am not going on my own, my best friendcome with me and I think my cousincome too if I ask her. Westay in Hania for two weeks, then wego somewhere else. I hope wefind a hotel easily but if there's any problem, westay at a camp­site. We swim every day so Itake a lot of suntan oil with me. I think weneed it. I'm looking for­ward to this holiday. I'm sure itbe the best holiday ever.

Exercise 2. Choose the correct variant.

1. — I've got a terrible headache.

— Wait there and I (will/am going to) get an aspirin for you.

2. — Why are you filling that bucket with water?

— I (will/am going to) wash the car.

3. — I've decided to re-paint the room.

— What colour (will you/are you go­ing to) paint it?

4. — Look! There's smoke coming out of the house. It's on fire.

— Oh, I (will/am going to) call the fire brigade immediately.

5. — The ceiling in this house doesn't look very safe, does it?

— No. It looks as if it (will/is going to) fall down.

6. — Are you going shopping?

— Yes. I (will/am going to) buy some­ thing for dinner.

Exercise 3. Write what David's plans are for next week. Then write about your plans.

Monday do shopping Tuesday correct tests

Wednesday buy a new shirt Thursday go to the swimming pool

Friday visit Helen Saturday have a party
Sunday watch a football match on TV

VARIANT 2

Exercise 1. Fill in shall, will, to be going to.

1. — What do you want for lunch?

— I think I... have chicken and some salad.

2. — John has come back from England.

— I know. I... see him tonight.

3. — I haven't got any money.

— I... lend you some if you want me to.

4. — Ben and I... married in April.

— My congratulations!

5. — ... we meet on Sunday?

— Sorry, but I... visit my aunt. She is ill.

6. — Is David coming to the party?

— Yes, but he... probably be late.

7. — Laura is in the hospital.

— Really? I... send her some flowers.

8. — Have you decided where to go on the holidays?

— Yes, I... travel round Europe.

9. — The plants need watering.

— I know. I... water them later.

Exercise 2. Choose the correct variant.

1. — I don't know how to use this camera.

— It's easy. I (will/am going to) show you.

2. — What would you like to drink?

— I (will/am going to) have tea, please.

3. — Has George decided what to do?

— Oh, yes. He (will/is going to) have a holiday for a few weeks.

4. — Did you post a letter?

— Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot. I (will/am going to) do it now.

5. — What shall we have for dinner?

— I don't know. Maybe we (will/are going to) have some fried fish with potatoes.

6. — We need some bread for lunch.

—  Oh, I (will/am going to) go to the shop and get some. Do you want any­thing else from the shop?

—  No, thanks.

Exercise 3. Write what Dick's plans are for next week. Then write about your plans.

Monday tidy the room Tuesday repair a car

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

meet his friend fly to London

go sightseeing

eat out with friends

return back home

TEST 6

1st Conditional and Time Clauses

VARIANT 1

Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

1. If he (break) the window, he (pay) for a new one. 2. If it (not/be) cold, they (not/lit) the fire. 3. If she (study) more, she (be) a better student. 4. They (see) a lot of museums, when they (visit) Lon­don. 5. I (learn) French as soon as I (go) to France. 6. We (have) a party if Alan (pass) his driving test. 7. Those plants (not/grow) if you (not/water) them. 8.1 (buy) this bag, if you (lend) me some money.

Exercise 2. Complete the sentences.

1. If there are tickets to the theatre....

2. ... after you return from London.

3.  ... as soon as the festival begins.

4.  He'll stay for another week if....

5.  5. I'll bring you the book when... .

6. They'll go on a trip if... .

Exercise 3. Translate into English.

1. Если у вас будет время, позвоните Петру. 2. Мы пойдем в парк, если пого­да будет хорошая? 3. Если вы остане­тесь еще на три дня, вы осмотрите все достопримечательности города. 4. Ког­да вы увидите м-ра Грина, попросите его позвонить мне. 5. Давайте зайдем в кафе, после того как осмотрим досто­примечательности .

VARIANT 2

Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. If the dog (keep) barking, the neighbors (complain). 2. The boss (be) angry, if you (arrive) late for a work again. 3. If you (eat) too much, you (be) sick. 4. If the weather (be) bad on Saturday we (stay) at home. 5. You should go to the doctor if you (not feel) well. 6. If you (study) hard, you (pass) the exam. 7. They (go) for a walk before they (go) to bed. 8. (you/wait) until he (come) back?

Exercise 2. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

1.  I'll wait here. You'll get back. (until)

2.  Give me a ring. You'll hear some news, (when)

3.  The TV programme will end. I'll do my homework, (after)

4.  I'll go to work. I'll have a bath. (before)

5.  She'll be in Paris. She'll visit friends, (while)

6.  The lesson will end. I'll go home. (as soon as)

7.1 won't leave the house. The post­man will come, (until)

8.  I'll tell you about the holidays. I'll get back, (when)

9.  I'll study English. I'll speak it per­fectly, (until)

10. I'll find the book. I'll let you know, (if)

Exercise 3. Translate into English.

Если Том встретит нас на станции, он отвезет нас в гостиницу. 2. Я напишу вам письмо, как только приеду в Лон­дон. 3. Если завтра будет хорошая пого­да, мы пойдем гулять. 4. Мы подождем Петра, если он опоздает. 5. Она даст вам книгу, когда прочитает ее. Revision (Tests 5, 6)

Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

1. If you (eat) another cake, you (be) sick. 2. You (not/pass) your exam if you (not/study) hard. 3. What (you/do) if you (fail)? 4. Our children and grand­children (suffer) if we (not/look after) our planet. 5.1 (do) my homework as soon as this programme (finish). 6. When she (read) my letter, she (understand) my problem. 7. Where (he/stay) when he (go) to New York? 8. They (give) her the message as soon as she (arrive).

Exercise 2. Correct the mistakes.

1. We arrived in Tokyo at 3 o'clock inj the morning tomorrow.2. As soon as Sylvia and Ronald will arrive, the meet­ing can start. 3. You should doing more exercises. It's good for you. 4. When I'll go back to my country, I'll write to you. If it is too expensive, I don't buy it. I'll give it to Jack when he come.

5.  We'll must buy a new car soon. 8. If you'll go to the cinema tonight, I'll go with you.

6.  Exercise 3. Match the sentences.

1.  If I pass my driving test...

2.  You'll learn English more easily if...

3.Will you give her these flowers when...

4.  If they don't give him the job...

5.  I'll marry you as soon as...

6.  Your plants won't grow well if...

7.  As soon as we get the tickets...

8.  If I buy the champagne...

a)  will you pay for the meal?

b)  we find somewhere to live.

c)  you study a little every day.

d)  you don't water them.

e)  we'll send them to you.

f)  I'll buy a car.

g) I don't know what he'll do. h) you see her?

Exercise 4. Write a letter of advice to a friend of yours who is going to London.

TEST 7 Passive

VARIANT 1

Exercise 1. Change Active into Passive.

1. The gardener has planted some trees. 2. Doctor Brown will give you some advice. 3. A famous designer will redecorate the hotel. 4. Steven Spielberg directed "E. T." 5. Someone has broken the vase. 6. You must clean the room. 7. Fleming discovered penicillin. 8. You can improve your health with more exer­cises.

Exercise 2. Ask questions to the under­lined words using Passive.

1- The boys damaged the television. 2. Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa. 3. He invited 30 people to his party. 4. They grow bananas in Africa.

Exercise 3. Put the verbs in brackets into Present Simple Passive or Past Simple Passive.

1. There is a monkey which (call) Bubble. 2. Two men (see) breaking into a house last night. 3. The car (own) by Michael Jones. 4. The police (call) and they arrived very quickly. 5. The great collection (keep) in Dr. Crane's house. 6. One man (catch) immediately.

Exercise 4. Rewrite the following text using Passive instead of Active.

Some people saw a UFO in the sky above London last night. They reported it to the police. The army sent a helicop­ter to look at it more closely. The UFO shot the helicopter down and killed both men in it. People have given photo­graphs of the UFO to the police. Experts are looking at them now.

VARIANT 2

Exercise 1. Change Active into Passive

1. The postman delivers letters. 2. They built this church in 18The police­man has arrested the thief. 4. The Queen will open a new library. 5. He is writing a book. 6. You may open the window. 7. He must repair the car. 8. Someone is helping her with the homework.

Exercise 2. Ask questions to the under­lined words using Passive.

1. Columbus discovered America. 2. We keep money in a safe. 3. A bee stung my brother. 4. They speak Italian in Italy.

Exercise 3. Put the verbs in brackets into Past or Present Simple Passive.

1. The pet (feed) every day by a girl. 2. The thief ran away but he (find) by the policeman. 3. She (always/dress) in funny clothes. 4. Both boys (take) home where they (ask) questions by their par­ents. 5. He (say) to be my best friend. 6. The cathedral (build) by Sir Christo­pher Wren after the Great Fire.

Exercise 4. Rewrite the following text using Passive instead of Active.

Someone broke into a local jewellery shop yesterday. The owner had just locked up the shop when a robber with a gun threatened him. The robber told him to unlock the shop and give him all the diamonds in the safe. The robber tied him up. The police have organized a search for the robber. They hope they will find him in a few days. Doctors are treating the owner of the shop for shock.

TEST 8

Reported Speech

VARIANT 1

Exercise 1. Give 3 forms of the following verbs:

feed, forgive, phone.

Exercise 2. Give all tense forms (in Active Voice) of the following verbs:

choose, swim.

Exercise 3. Choose the reported word and turn the following into Reported Speech.

advised wondered suggested

asked promised ordered

refused

1.  "I think you should take more exercise", the doctor said to me.

2.  "I will not answer your questions" the actor said to him.

3.  "I really will phone this evening",he said to her.

4.  "Do you know where I've put my hat?" he said to her.

5.  "What have you bought me for Christmas?" the little boy said to his parents.

6.  "Go to your room now and do your homework", the mother said to her son.

7.  "You will be paid twice a month", her boss said.

8.  "Would you like me to drive you to town?" she said to me.

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences. He asked them what time.... Mrs Smith wondered if... . She wanted to know how much....

Exercise 5. Translate into English.

1. Он сказал, что не помнит номер моего телефона. 2. Она поинтересова­лась, не сможет ли он пробыть в Киеве больше двух дней. 3. Он спросил, куда он собирается поехать на следующий год. 4. Она попросила меня не опазды­вать. 5. Я спросил его, когда он прине­сет книгу.

Exercise 6. Turn into Indirect Speech. Take your seats. Don't go there! Who is on duty?

VARIANT 2

Exercise 1. Give three forms of the following verbs:

leave, enjoy, buy.

Exercise 2. Give all tense forms (in Active Voice) of the following verbs:

drink, carry.

Exercise 3. Choose a reporting verb and turn the following into Reported Speech.

suggested asked advised

offered explained warned

promised begged

1.  "Let's go for a walk!" he said.

2.  "Please, let me come with you", she said to her sister.

3. "Let's play in the garden", Ted said.

4.  "The Sun is bigger than the Earth", Mary said to the children.

5.  "Don't go near the fire", she said to Ben.

6.  "Let's have steak for dinner", said Jane.

7.  "I promise I'll write to you as soon as I arrive", said John to Mary.

8.  "Please don't shoot me!" he said to the robber.

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences.

1. He asked me ifMr Wood wondered whetherShe explained how long....

Exercise 5. Translate into English.

1. Он спросил меня, что он может сделать. 2. Они утверждали, что нико­го не было дома. 3. Она спросила, где я оставил ключи. 4. Она сказала, что ку­пит подарок, если будет время. 5. Он попросил меня отойти в сторону.

Exercise 6. Turn into Indirect Speech.

Come in.

Don't be late.

What are you doing here?

Part II

The Article TEST 1

A or The?

1. The students are going to write.;. test. /M test consists of five tasks. 2. My son got /?. bad mark at school yesterday, but... mark did not upset him. 3. We have .СЛ new student in the class. ... student comes from Peru. 4. They gave... party last night. Everybody enjoyed. i. party. 5. I found V.. kitten in the street and brought it home, but my mother is against,.C kitten. 6. He met...' girl at the disco. ... girl was a wonderful dancer. 7. My uncle built... new house. ... house is small but quite comfortable. 8. I saw ... beautiful dress in the shop, but... dress was too expensive for me to buy it. 9. There is... new dictionary on sale now. ... dictionary gives 200,000 words. 10. You asked me... question but I think you should know... answer yourself.

TEST 2

A/an, The or —?

(with nouns denoting parts of a day) 1. It was ... evening. 2. It was ::'.'-warm summer evening.evening was very pleasant. 4. Let's meet in..evening, I'll be very busy in ;k afternoon. 5. It was... early morning. 6. It snowed at... night. 7. We started early in'. . morning. 8. u . night came, day broke, but there was no sign of the plane. 9. Don't worry, we'll get home before.. sunset. 10. The children were shivering though it was... warm night.

TEST 3

The or —? (with nouns denoting names of seasons)

1. The Russian likes.. 1 good hard win­ter with plenty of snow and frost. 2. Na­ture is so beautiful in... winter. 3. In this country ... spring is always wet, ... summer is unbearable hot, ... autumn is wet and muddy, ... winter is perishingly cold and snowy. 4. Do you still remem­ber .V/spring when you first told me of your love? 5. Nothing can be more beautiful than motoring across the green fields in... early spring. 6. It was... late autumn. 7. …autumn of 1993 was very warm and sunny.spring makes people feel young. 9. I like... summer best. 10. What do you usually do in... autumn?

TEST 4

A, The or —? (with nouns denoting meals)

1. Let's settle all business matters be­fore... lunch. 2. I usually have a cup of tea with sandwiches for... breakfast, a substantial meal for... dinner, and something light for... supper. 3. Mum, is 44^ dinner ready? 4. Something is burning! — Oh, I've forgotten about we supper again! 5. How much did you pay for... dinner? 6. You usually have... breakfast at 8, don't you? 7. They had. Л delicious lunch at the cafe. 8. How many people will be present? How much wine shall we have for... supper? 9. Most people watch TV after... supper. 10. When... tea is ready we shall call you.

TEST 5

The or —? (with nouns denoting names of streets,squares, cinemas, hotels, theatres, airports, museums)

1. …. Tverskaya Street is the central street of Moscow.National Gallery faces... Trafalgar Square. 3. When did you arrive at... Heathrow airport?Bolshoy Theatre is famous for its ballet performances. 5. What is on at... "Odeon"? 6. Whenever the Greens come to London they stay at …. Hilton Hotel. 7. Tourists coming to London often do the shopping in... Oxford Street. 8. ... London Zoo is situated in … Regent Park of London. 9. You can find a beautiful collection of Modern Art in.1.-Tate Gallery. 10. What is... British Museum famous for?

TEST 6

The or —? (with nouns denoting names of continents islands, countries, cities, mountains and water bodies)

1... Adriatic Sea, which is between the coasts of... Italy and... Yugoslavia, is an arm of... Mediterranean Sea.Swiss Alps are a good place to go to if you like skiing. 3. "My heart's in...Highlands".Chicago River flows south towards... Gulf of... Mexico. 5."… Panama Canal connects... Atlantic and... Pacific Oceans.Volga flows from... Valdai Hills to.. Caspian Sea. 7. We get tea mostly from... China and... Ceylon.Alaska is the biggest state in... USA. 9. Where are.. British Isles situated? 10. The pupil showed... Europe, ... Asia, ... North and... South America, ... Africa on the map but he completely forgot about... Australia.

TEST 7

A/an or —?

1. What... witty man! 2. What... good children! 3. What... miserable weather! 4. What... fantastic dress! 5. What … wonderful news! 6. What... strange answer! 7. What... valuable information! 8. What... informative article! 9. What... beautiful hair she has! 10. What... wonderful flowers!

FINAL TEST

A/an, The or —?

1. This trip costs... lot of money. 2. She failed us. What … surprise! What .'.. shame! What... shock! 3. I don't be­lieve you. I think you're telling.. lie. 4. Did you have.. lovely time at the pic­nic? 5. I was feeling sleepy so I had ...P-nap. 6. He made … mistake. 7. Could you give me... lift to the school? 8. Have … look at the sky. It looks like rain. 9. She'll have... shower and return in … hour and... half. 10. I'll have to make... speech at the reception. 11.1 as­sure you I'm telling... truth. 12. In En­gland we drive on... left. 13. Henry ... VIII had six wives. 14. In summer they seldom go to... school. 15. I like to stay at... home on cold nights. 16. Christmas is on …24th of December. 17. Tom didn't go to... work yesterday. 18. He lives in … north of Africa. 19. … advice, you gave me, helped a lot. 20.1 like to be in... centre of everything.

Plural of Nouns

TEST 1

Give the plural of each of the following nouns.

1.  window 2.  bus 3.  brush 4.  photo 5.  hero 6.  Negro? 7.  French 8.  Italian 9.  Spanish 10.  Greek 11.  Japanese 12.  Swiss 13.  match» 14.  glass 15.  church^ 16.  loaf 17.  leaf 18.  wife

19.  chief

20.  thief

21.  cliff

22.  roof.

23.  monkey

24.  fly

25.  fox

26.  ox*

27.  deer

28.  goose

29.  sheep

30.  postman
.31. man-servant

32.  housemaid

33.  woman-teacher

34.  man-of-war

35.  forget-me-not

36.  merry-go-round

TEST 2

Change the singular nouns in brackets to plural and supply them correctly.

1. Have you ever seen Show? (play) 2. You should hide the... from....(knife, child) 3. Economic... took place in different.... (crisis, country) 4. The scientists studied the... of the biological... and discovered some new.... (datum, analysis, phenomenon) 5. Her... are very gentle... . (son-in-law, person)

6. The... weren't very polite, (passer-by) 7. The two... were afraid of... .
(woman, mouse) 8. These... had problems with their... . (gentleman, tooth)

test з

Change the nouns in brackets to plural where necessary.

1. The company bought a lot of... for their... . (furniture, office) 2. There were a great many... in her.... (book, bookcase) 3. Two new... and some... were delivered to the club, (piano, radio) Those... bought three... of... and a lot of ... . (lady, kilo, tomato, potato) He got a lot of important... from the company, (information) 6. They give me very much good in that situation.
(advice)

TEST 4

Supply a singular or a plural verb where necessary.

1. I know my hair .. beautiful, every­body says so. (to be) 2. New clothes... not matter to Hob. (to do) 3. Mathematics... among the most important subjects at schools, (to be) 4. Germany.. lost that football match, (to have) 5. The police… looking for the thief, (to be) 6. My scis­sors... not very sharp. Can I borrow yours? (to be) 7. No news …good news. (to be) 8. "There... money in my pock­et," I said to the porter, (to be) 9. Two hours … rather short to discuss all the problems like these, (to be) dol­lars… enough to buy a cassette-player. (to be) 11. Three miles … too far to walk on a nasty day like this, (to be)

The Pronoun

TEST 1

Choose the correct pronoun.

A: Excuse me, Mary.

Are these socks (your/yours)?

В: No, those are not (my/mine).

(My/Mine) socks are red.

A: I think that's (Jane/Jane's) new racket.

B: No, that's not (her/hers).

A: Is this Pat (Hill/Hill's) watch?

B: No, it's not (her/hers).

A: Betty and Jean, are these (your/ yours) bags?

B: Yes, those are (our/ours).

TEST 2

Circle the correct pronoun.

A: Good afternoon. Can I help you?

B: Yes. How much is (this/these) watch?

A: It's $175.

B: Oh. How much is (that/those) one?

A: (It's/They're) $220.

B: Oh, well. Thanks, anyway.

A: Excuse me. How much are (that/ those) shoes?

B: (It's/They're) on sale for $135.

A: Well, I'll think about it. Thanks.

A: Are (this/these) stereos on sale?

B: Yes, (it/they) are.

A: And how much is (this/these) So­ny?

B: (It's/They're) $350.

A: And how much are (that/these) portable stereos?

B: (It's/They're) only $99 each,

A: Oh, really? Thanks!

TEST 3

Some, Any or No?

1. Are there... students here from … pan? 2. There are... students here from China but there are not... from India. 3. Is there.., news? — Yess there are …. letters on the desk. 4. … difficulties arise, let me know, 5. They have …really good friends, Have you got…? 6. — Саn…of you help us?, — … problem. 7. Would you like…cream, please? … more, thank you, I've had …8. I take…sugar with my tea, sugar fattens me. 9, He told us…strange story. 10. They haven't got …conveniences in their country house but they are going to get/…

TEST 4

Something, Anything or Nothing?

1. I'm sure... can be done under the circumstances. 2. There is always... I don't understand. 3. Is there... else you would like me to explain to you? 4. Nelly has got very important news. It's... you would like to hear. 5. I don't want... at all. 6. I think there is ... strange about this man.ever inter­ests him. 8. — Shall we go anywhere for the week-end? — Sorry, we can't. We all have... to do. 9. Everybody thinks he should buy... for the party. seri­ous can come out of this.

TEST 5

Somebody, Anybody or Nobody?

1. It is so dark here! Can you see ;.. in front of us? 2. Do you know... has bro­ken the door to the gym? 3. Do you know... here? 4. She said she could recognize... because of their painted faces. 5. Is... at home? 6. I'm sure there is... inside, just knock louder! 7. es, he will give you a call. 8. Are you waiting for...?

9. Don't be silly! There is... there. 10. Sally, there is... downstairs. Who wants to speak to you?

TEST 6

Who or Which?

1. A non-smoker is someone... doesn't smoke. 2. This is the pullover... I bought in London. 3. There is a man here... wants to sell me a brush for ten pounds! 4. A bus driver is a person... drives a bus. 5. This is the Eiffel Tower... is in Paris. 6. Robert Shade is catch­ing Flight BE 048, ... leaves at 14.Lulu is the reporter... wrote interest­ing articles about space travels. 8. Harry Smith, ... is 55, is unemployed. 9. She has already read the book... I bought last Friday. 10. Here are the papers... you haven't looked through yet. 11. He is the man... will help you whenever you require help. 12. Have you written the story... is to be completed? 13. I don't know... is the most sensible project to follow.; 14. I don't know the people... have just arrived. 15. Look at the old man... is standing near the window. Do you recognize him?

TEST 7

What or That?

He wasn't surprised at... he saw be­cause I told him... to expect. 2.1 did... I could. 3.1 did everything... I had to do. 4. Show me... you've got in your hand. 5.1 didn't know... you promised the children to take them to the Zoo. 6. I don't want to know... they are talking about. 7.1 didn't buy anything because I didn't see... I wanted. 8. He told me... he wanted to buy a new coat. 9. Don't you know... he is leaving on Friday morning? 10.1 am sureyou say is true. TEST 8

Other, the Other, Another, Others or the Others?

I don't like this book. Give me... one. 2. What... questions have you got? 3.1 bought two pens yesterday. One is here, and where is ...? 4. Some people like apples, ... prefer bananas. 5. Two of the five children studied music, ... went in for sport. 6. Mary said she had two houses, one in Spain, ... in France. 7. This bag is too small. I'd like to buy... one. 8. What... stories by this writer have you read? 9. There are seven stu­dents in this group. Two are from China, ... are from Vietnam. 10. This glass is broken, ... glass is broken too. TEST 9

Such or So?

1. The day was... exciting! 2. It's... an original idea! 3 The letter is... infor­mative! 4. It's... good weather today! 5. The dress is... smart» 6. I can't afford „.. an expensive coat. 7. His health is... poor. 8. You can't talk in... a way. 9. Her taste is.-., good. 10. Helena has... a good sense of humor.

TEST 10

Either, Too, Also?

1. Whatever you do, don't mention my nameYour room is... very small. 3. He is sure he will finish on time.don't know... what delayed the train. 5. He couldn't remember the number of his brother's carWe are... very much interested in the sub­ject. 7. I'm awfully sorry I haven't looked through the project.Do you... like the book? Yes, I do. I like it. 9. Will e back at the end of June? 10. She said she would like to spend her vacation in the country....

TEST 11

It is or There is?

... always much snow in this coun­try in winter.snowing hard.too much sugar in the tea. ... too sweet, much too sweet. I can't drink it. 4. Don't buy this jacket. ... very dark and... not becoming. 5. Let's go out! ... getting dark.a dark street, and in that dark street... a dark gloomy house.nothing you can do about it.al­ready late and... nobody in the office to solve your problem.sunny but... strong wind. very kind of you. The Preposition

TEST 1