CONTENTS
PART I : English Tenses
TEST 1………………………………………….……………………………………………….1
TEST 2 ………………………………………….………………………………………………6
TEST 3 ………………………………………….………………………………………………11
TEST 4 ………………………………………….………………………………………………16
PART II : Modality
TEST 1 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………19
TEST 2 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………26
TEST 3 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………31
PART III : Passive Voice
TEST 1 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………36
TEST 2 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………40
TEST 3 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………44
PART IV : Gerunds & Infinitives
TEST 1 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………49
TEST 2 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………53
TEST 3 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………57
PART V : Adjectives & Adverbs
TEST 1 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………61
TEST 2 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………65
PART VI : Adjective (Relative) Clauses
TEST 1 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………69
TEST 2 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………76
TEST 3 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………82
PART VII : Noun Clauses & Auxiliaries
TEST 1 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………87
TEST 2 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………92
TEST 3 ……………………………….………..………..………………………………………97
PART VIII : Conditionals & Wish Clauses
TEST 1 ……………………………….………..………..……………………………………102
TEST 2 ……………………………….………..………..……………………………………107
TEST 3 ……………………………….………..………..……………………………………113
PART IX : Conjunctions & Adverbial Clauses
TEST 1 ……………………………….………..………..……………………………………117
TEST 2 ……………………………….………..………..……………………………………123
TEST 3 ……………………………….………..………..……………………………………126
PART X : Determiners-Quantifiers-Articles
TEST 1 ……………………………….………..………..……………………………………129
TEST 2 ……………………………….………..………..……………………………………134
TEST 3 ……………………………….………..………..……………………………………138
PART XI : Answer Keys………………………………………….………………………...144
English Tenses / Test-1
6.
01.-50. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
1.
A) was wearing / have had
B) have worn / am having
C) have been wearing / had
D) wear / was having
E) wore / have
Last Saturday, my father ____ that his dinner
suit was too small, so now he ____ a strict
diet.
A) has discovered / followed
B) discovers / was following
C) discovered / is following
D) was discovering / has followed
E) has been discovering / will follow
Helen ____ her driving test five times so far
without success, but she ____, yet.
A) takes / isn't giving up
B) has taken / hasn't given up
C) was taking / didn't give up
D) is taking / doesn't give up
E) took / wasn't giving up
3.
Most of the time, John and his friends ____
football matches at their local coffee, but this
Saturday, they ____ to the stadium, and so
they're all very excited.
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2.
A) watch / are going
B) have been watching / go
C) are watching / have gone
D) were watching / went
E) have watched / were going
Kate ____ a vegetarian for eleven years now,
and she ____ meat at all during this time.
A) is / isn't eating
B) has been / wasn't eating
C) is / doesn't eat
D) has been / hasn't eaten
E) was / didn't eat
5.
Last year, Richard ____ his bicycle to work
everyday, but he ____ the bus since the
accident.
A) rides / takes
B) has ridden / is taking
C) rode / has been taking
D) was riding / took
E) is riding / has taken
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About a month ago, I ____ a brochure about
your hotel, but I ____ it yet.
A) request / didn't receive
B) have requested / am not receiving
C) was requesting / wasn't receiving
D) requested / haven't received
E) have been requested / don't receive
8.
The conditions in our office ____ more and
more unbearable, so quite often recently I
____ quitting it and looking for a new job.
A) have got / was considering
B) was getting / am considering
C) are getting / have considered
D) have been getting / consider
E) get / considered
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I ____ glasses when I was younger, but now I
____ contact lenses.
Because I ____ a long way from my work, I
____ lots of time going to and from work.
A) live / waste
B) lived / have wasted
C) have been living / wasted
D) am living / have been wasting
E) was living / am wasting
10. In the USA, the twenty largest newspaper
chains ____ for almost half of the circulation,
reflecting a trend that ____ in the 1970s.
A) account / started
B) were accounting / start
C) has accounted / was starting
D) accounted / is starting
E) accounts / has started
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11. Clean snow ____ as much as 87 percent of
the sunlight that ____ on it.
16. He ____ to unlock the door to his flat because
the telephone ________ .
A) is reflecting / shone
B) has reflected / was shining
C) reflected / is shining
D) was reflected / has shone
E) reflects / shines
A) was hurrying / rang
B) hurries / has been ringing
C) hurried / was ringing
D) is hurrying / rings
E) has hurried / has rung
12. More than two hundred people ____ the tower
when the bomb ____ in one of the dustbins.
13. Because you ____ half of the ingredients as I
____ dinner, you probably aren't hungry at all
now.
A) were eating / have prepared
B) have eaten / prepared
C) have been eating / prepare
D) ate / was preparing
E) eat / have been preparing
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A) have visited / was exploding
B) were visiting / exploded
C) visited / has exploded
D) are visiting / is exploding
E) visit / has exploded
17. There ____ economies since the dawn of
civilisation, but as a field of study, economics
____ only recently.
A) were / was developing
B) have been / has developed
C) are / has been developing
D) were / is developing
E) have been / develops
18. John Deere ____ his farm machinery
business, which ____ tractors today, in the
19th century.
A) founds / still produced
B) has founded / is still producing
C) was founding / was still producing
D) founded / still produces
E) is founding / is still produced
14. She ____ strictly since Christmas and so far
she ____ eight kilos.
19. I ____ my French lately; consequently, I ____
more and more of it.
15. Cindy's family ____ chains in this area for
over three centuries and now her father ____
this traditional craft at the county museum
twice a day as well.
A) are making / is demonstrating
B) have made / has demonstrated
C) made / was demonstrating
D) were making / demonstrated
E) have been making / demonstrates
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A) was dieting / was losing
B) dieted / loses
C) diets / is losing
D) is dieting / lost
E) has been dieting / has lost
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A) am not practising / forget
B) haven't been practising / am forgetting
C) don't practice / have forgotten
D) wasn't practising / forgot
E) didn't practice / was forgetting
20. The old lady's health ____ day by day until
she ____ smoking.
A) was deteriorating / gave up
B) is deteriorating / gives up
C) deteriorated / has given up
D) deteriorates / is giving up
E) has deteriorated / was giving up
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21. The managing director ____ Sid to sales
manager and ever since, he ____ everybody
around.
26. Somebody ____ three times this morning
asking for Pete, but nobody called Pete ____
here.
A) promoted / has been bossing
B) promotes / bosses
C) has promoted / is bossing
D) is promoting / was bossing
E) was promoting / has bossed
A) has phoned / has ever lived
B) is phoning / was ever living
C) phones / ever lived
D) phoned / is ever living
E) has been phoning / ever lived
22. Problems with the hotel, coupled with this
awful weather, ____ our holiday miserable, so
we ____ before the scheduled time.
23. The fact that more people ____ ozone-friendly
products nowadays ____ that the media can
positively increase public awareness.
A) have used / was showing
B) used / has shown
C) use / has been showing
D) were using / showed
E) are using / shows
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A) have made / have left
B) were making / leave
C) make / left
D) are making / are leaving
E) made / were leaving
27. Joey ____ just ____stubborn when he refused
to go to the cinema today and he only did so
because we ____ to go bowling yesterday.
24. My sister ____ from severe back aches lately
and I think it's because, last month, she ____
to work in a shop where she has to pick up
heavy things.
25. Though she ____ dancing, Sonia ____ to the
disco with her friends the previous night just
in order to be with them in a different
atmosphere.
A) hasn't like / has gone
B) doesn't like / went
C) didn't like / is going
D) doesn't like / goes
E) didn't like / is going
28. My mother ____ her optician tomorrow
because her eyesight ____ worse since she
got this computing job.
A) has visited / is becoming
B) visited / was becoming
C) visits / becomes
D) is visiting / has become
E) was visiting / became
29. As the President ____the hall, all the guests
____ to their feet to welcome him.
A) was entering / have risen
B) entered / rose
C) is entering / rise
D) enters / have been rising
E) has entered / were rising
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A) is suffering / has started
B) suffers / was starting
C) has been suffering / started
D) suffered / is starting
E) was suffering / start
A) is / being / haven't wanted
B) has / been / didn't want
C) is / being / don't want
D) was / being / haven't been wanting
E) was / being / didn't want
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30. She ____ interested in health ever since she
was a young girl and now that the medical
college ____ her as a student, it seems that
she will be able to work in the medical field.
A) was / accepted
B) has been / has accepted
C) is / is accepting
D) is being / accepts
E) was / was accepting
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31- Bob ____ with us tonight as he ____ an
appointment with the dentist.
36- The petrol warning light ____ for half an hour
before we ____ a petrol station.
A) won't have trained / is making
B) hasn't trained / was making
C) hadn't trained / made
D) doesn't train / makes
E) isn't going to train / has made
A) had been flashing / reached
B) is going to flash / will reach
C) flashed / have reached
D) flashes / will be reaching
E) was flashing / were reaching
32- We ____ football for two hours and ____ to a
restaurant for a meal, afterwards.
33- Environmental pollution ____ ever since
people ____ to congregate in towns and
cities.
A) will have existed / are beginning
B) exist / have begun
C) had existed / were beginning
D) has existed / began
E) will exist / begin
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A) are playing / go
B) play / are going
C) played / went
D) have played / were going
E) have been playing / had gone
37- Up until the tap water ____ back on yesterday
evening, we ____ water back and forth for
three days.
34- I heard that you ____ about the boys all day,
so I just rang to tell you that Matthew ____
from a pay phone a couple of hours ago and
they are both fine. The weather is fine and
they will be home on Sunday evening.
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A) finishes / is slipping
B) had been finishing / was slipping
C) will have finished / slips
D) had finished / slipped
E) was finishing / has slipped
38- The neighbours ____ so loudly last night that
they ____ us all awake until after midnight.
A) are shouting / are keeping
B) have been shouting / were keeping
C) shouted / have been keeping
D) have shouted / had kept
E) were shouting / kept
39- Man's use of pictures to tell stories and to
record experiences ____ prehistoric times,
when he ____ the walls of caves.
A) had been worrying / will phone
B) have been worrying / phoned
C) will be worrying / had phoned
D) are worrying / is going to phone
E) were worrying / phones
35- Although he ____ the first round in record
time , he ____ in the second, and so finished
tenth overall.
A) came / had been carrying
B) has come / have been carrying
C) had come / were carrying
D) was coming / will have carried
E) is coming / will have carried
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A) was beginning / has drawn
B) began / drew
C) begins / will have drawn
D) has begun / was drawing
E) had begun / draw
40- My team ____ a match for a month, so
currently the manager ____ resigning if they
lose one more match.
A) doesn't win / considered
B) isn't winning / was considering
C) hasn't won / is considering
D) hadn't won / will have considered
E) wasn't winning / will consider
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My brother ____ past the post office every
morning and I ____ him all week to post a
letter for me, but he keeps forgetting, so I'm
going to post it myself tomorrow.
46- Modern exploration of the undersea world
had its beginning in June 1943, when
Jacgues Cousteau ____ his first dive with a
revolutionary breathing device which he ____
with Emile Gagnan, a French engineer.
A) will be going / ask
B) will go / am asking
C) goes / have been asking
D) is going / will ask
E) has been going / had ask
A) was making / has developed
B) had made / will have developed
C) has made / was developing
D) will have made / develops
E) made / had developed
42- The football team that ____ last year's
championship ____ little chance of winning it
again this year.
43-
Freedom of the press ____ an issue between
people and their governments since the time
individuals ____ newspapers independent of
government control for the first time.
A) is / are publishing
B) will have been / publish
C) had been / were publishing
D) has been / published
E) was / have published
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A) was winning / stood
B) was going to win / stand
C) has won / has stood
D) had won / was standing
E) won / stands
47- She says that she ____ the eight o'clock train
tomorrow, but I'm sure she ____ it, as usual.
A) reached / have been walking
B) reach / will have been walking
C) will have reached / are walking
D) had reached / were walking
E) have reached / will be walking
49- On my friend's farm they ____ an alarm clock
because the cockerel ____ at five o'clock
every morning without fail.
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45- When the young scouts ____ the top of the
hill, they ____ for more than an hour.
48- The fisherman ____ more fish in one night
than ever before, so when they anchored in
the harbour, they ____ with joy at the thought
of their reward.
A) had been catching / will sing
B) will have caught / sang
C) had caught / were singing
D) caught / have been singing
E) have caught / will be singing
44- The hikers ____ so tired by the time they ____
the top of the hill that I'm sure they'll first
want to sit down for a rest.
A) will have got / reach
B) are getting / will have reached
C) had got / reached
D) have got / are reaching
E) were getting / had reached
A) is catching / is missing
B) has caught / misses
C) will have caught / has missed
D) is going to catch / will miss
E) was catching / missed
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A) don't need / crows
B) haven't needed / was crowing
C) won't have needed / has crowed
D) wont need / is crowing
E) didn't need / will crow
50- The Continental Congress ____ the US Postal
Service in 1775 and the first federal
government ____ the service in the
Constitution.
A) was founding / has included
B) had founded / includes
C) has founded / is including
D) was going to found / will include
E) founded / included
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05- Decoupage, an art form that ____ in France
during the 17th century, ____ cutting out
designs and patterned materials and
fastening them permanently to surface.
01.-50. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
01- Look,
the
conservation
volunteers
____cheerfully in the sunshine all morning,
unlike yesterday , when they ____ to work in
the rain.
02- A: Is that your pure wool pullover in the
washing machine? It ____ you know!
B: No, I ____it several times in the machine
already. I use the wool cycle and it's fine.
A) was shrinking / wash
B) has shrunk / had washed
C) will shrink / washed
D) is going to shrink / have washed
E) is shrinking / have been washing
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A) worked / are refusing
B) are working / were refusing
C) will be working / have refused
D) have been working / refused
E) will have worked / had refused
A) has originated / will involve
B) originated / involves
C) was originating / is involving
D) will have originated / involved
E) is originating / was involving
A) have remained / stopped
B) will have remained / were stopping
C) are going to remain / will stop
D) are remaining / are stopping
E) will remain / stop
07. After she ____ to me for the fifth time, I ____
another word she said, and put an end to our
friendship.
08. Since they ____ part in their first
conversation volunteer week, they ____ on
several projects with great pleasure.
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04- Some of us will be needed tomorrow to finish
the fence because, at this rate , two sections
____ unfinished when we ____work tonight.
A) were building / destroy
B) will built / have been destroying
C) have built / are destroying
D) are building / have destroyed
E) have been building / destroyed
A) has lied / don't believe
B) has been lying / won't believe
C) was lying / haven't believed
D) is lying / hadn't believed
E) had lied / didn't believe
03- The weather conditions ____throughout the
day and now the ground officials are
confident that the championship game ____
ahead.
A) have been improving / will go
B) will be improving / will go
C) have improved / was going
D) are improving / has gone
E) improved / went
06. They ____ so many hotels in the region in
recent years that gradually they ____ the
natural beauty of the area.
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A) are taking / worked
B) take / will have worked
C) are going to take / are working
D) took / have worked
E) have been taking / work
09. Asia ____ the world's largest land mass and
____ just over half of the world's people.
A) has had / held
B) is having / is holding
C) has / holds
D) was having / was holding
E) has been having / will hold
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10. I ____ to the bank during my lunch-break
today, but an old colleague ____ to visit us,
so, naturally, I wanted to hear all the news.
15. When Chilean separatist forces ____ an
independent Chile in 1818, the vice-royalty of
Peru ____ over Chile for almost three
centuries.
A) was going / came
B) went / is coming
C) have gone / was coming
D) had gone / has come
E) am going / comes
A) declared / had been ruling
B) has declared / was ruling
C) was declaring / has been ruling
D) is declaring / ruled
E) had declared / will have ruled
A) will become / use
B) had become / used
C) became / are using
D) becomes / will use
E) has become / had used
12. We're looking after our neighbour's dog as
well as our own and it ____ two kilos of meat
a day, so I ____ dog meat in bulk these days.
A) is eating / bought
B) ate / have bought
C) was eating / have been buying
D) eats / am buying
E) will have eaten / had bought
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11. Suddenly it ____ very foggy, so we ____
compass bearings to find the right route
down the mountain.
A) is succeeding / will do
B) has succeeded / will have done
C) will succeed / has done
D) was succeeding / is doing
E) succeeded / has been doing
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14. I feel certain that her new travel agency ____
because she ____ a thorough market survey.
A) was going to cook / have asked
B) had been cooking / will ask
C) cooked / will have asked
D) had cooked / was going to ask
E) have cooked / had asked
17. I expect you ____ from school by this time
next year and ____ for a job.
A) have graduated / will have looked
B) are graduating / have been looking
C) will have graduated / will be looking
D) graduate / will have been looking
E) were graduating / are going to look
18. Our Spanish teacher ____ very slowly and
clearly to us at the moment because we ____
very far in the language yet.
13. By the end of this court session the jury ____
all the witnesses and they ____ the courtroom
to decide on a verdict.
A) have been hearing / have left
B) have heard / are leaving
C) are hearing / leave
D) hear / left
E) will have heard / will leave
16. I ____ some chicken curry earlier and ____
Richard and Kate to stay for dinner, but just
then I remembered that they were both
vegetarian.
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A) talks / aren't progressing
B) is talking / haven't progressed
C) was talking / didn't progress
D) has been talking / weren't progressing
E) will be talking / don't progress
19. Before the potato blight ____ Ireland in the
1840s, most Irish people ____ on a
subsistence diet of potatoes.
A) was striking / relied
B) has struck / relies
C) had struck / has relied
D) strikes / will rely
E) struck / had relied
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20. Between the years 1846 and 1851, one million
Irish men and women ____ to death and 1.6
million ____ to the USA.
25. Between 1607 and 1733 Englishmen ____
thirteen colonies along the east cost of North
America and by 1750 nearly two million men,
women and children ____ in these colonies.
A) had been starving / have emigrated
B) have been starving / emigrate
C) were starving / were emigrated
D) starved / emigrated
E) had starved / will have emigrated
A) has gained / were dominating
B) had gained / are dominating
C) gained / have dominated
D) was gaining / dominate
E) gains / have been dominating
22. Over the recent years alcoholism ____ a
leading cause death of the young adult
population in the USA. This statistics ____
deaths from drunken driving and fires started
by carelessly dropped cigarettes.
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21. Bangladesh
____
independence
from
Pakistan in 1971 and ever since the
assassination of the first prime minister in
1974, the military ____ the country's
government.
A) were establishing / will be living
B) have been establishing / lived
C) established / were living
D) had established / will have lived
E) have established / had lived
23. Some of the workers ____ the peaches while
the others ____ them in wooden boxes.
A) produced / are becoming
B) have been producing / become
C) produce / will become
D) are producing / became
E) were producing / will have become
27. By the 16th century, Austria ____ so large that
its emperor ____ all of modern Austria,
Belgium, the Netherlands, Czechoslovakia,
Hungary and Spain as well as parts of Italy
and Yugoslavia.
28. The earthworm, which ____ neither lungs nor
gills, ____ through its skin.
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24. Although manufacturers ____electric cars as
prototypes for a number of years now, it will
be a long time before they ____ common.
A) will fetch / prepare
B) fetch / are preparing
C) am fetching / will prepare
D) have fetched / prepared
E) was fetching / have prepared
A) has become / ruled
B) was becoming / has ruled
C) was going to become / rule
D) had become / was ruling
E) becomes / has been ruling
A) became / was including
B) becomes / included
C) was becoming / will include
D) is becoming / is including
E) has become / includes
A) are picking / will place
B) were picking / were placing
C) have been picking / placed
D) picked / have been placing
E) had been picking / have placed
26. I ____ some wood for the fire while you ____
the salad.
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A) is having / has breath
B) has had / is breathing
C) was having / breathed
D) will have / was breathing
E) has / breathes
29. The athletes ____ for exactly three months by
the time the races ____ due to start.
A) have been training / will be
B) will have been training / are
C) are going to train / will have been
D) are training / were
E) had trained / have been
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30. Adolescence, the process of changing from a
child into an adult usually ____ sometime
between the ages of 11 and 14 and ____ for
approximately six to ten years.
36. I ____ an extra part-time job last week as we
____ the money.
A) am starting / are needing
B) was starting / have needed
C) start / needed
D) have started / were needing
E) started / need
A) occurs / continues
B) occurred / has been continuing
C) will occur / continued
D) occurs / was continuing
E) occurred / will have continued
37. In 1951, the people of the Gold Coast ____ for
their own government and shortly afterwards,
they ____ their country as Ghana.
A) was seeing / watches
B) see / has watched
C) have seen / is watching
D) saw / was watching
E) am seeing / watched
32. Tim ____ a master’s degree as soon as he
____ to Canada.
A) has begun / is returning
B) began / returned
C) is beginning / returned
D) was beginning / returns
E) begins / has returned
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31. I ____ Malcolm in his car, but he ____ the
traffic and didn’t see me.
A) vote / are renaming
B) voted / renamed
C) have voted / were renaming
D) were voting / have renamed
E) are voting / rename
38. As my son ____ down by the river, I ____ his
room thoroughly.
A) fishes / have cleaned
B) is fishing / cleaned
C) has fished / clean
D) fished / have been cleaning
E) was fishing / cleaned
33. Ratchel ____ up smoking four years ago and
she ____ a cigarette since.
39. We ____ in Cornwall for two weeks last
summer. Since then, we ____ a holiday by the
sea.
34. Last year Sonny ____ four miles each
morning before breakfast, but he ____ around
the block each mourning instead since his
heart attack.
A) ran / has been walking
B) has run / has walked
C) runs / was walking
D) has been running / walks
E) was running / walked
35. I ____ a brace on my teeth as a child, but I
didn’t like it.
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A) was giving / doesn’t smoke
B) has given / wasn’t smoking
C) gave / hasn’t smoked
D) has given / didn’t smoke
E) is giving / isn’t smoking
A) was wearing
B) am wearing
C) have worn
D) wore
E) have been wearing
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A) stayed / haven’t had
B) are staying / don’t have
C) were staying / didn’t have
D) stay / aren’t having
E) have stayed / weren’t having
40. One of the straps on the baby’s pram ____
quite thin, so we ____ to replace it.
A) wore / decide
B) wears / have decided
C) had worn / decided
D) is wearing / were deciding
E) has been wearing / decide
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41. This time last year, his business ____ a
reasonable profit, but now, because of that
management, he ____ keep it going.
46. While my parents ____ in the shopping
centre, a thief ____ into their car for the radio.
A) shopped / has broken
B) were shopping / broke
C) have shopped / breaks
D) are shopping / was breaking
E) shop / is breaking
A) has made / has struggled
B) made / was struggling
C) make / has been struggling
D) has been making / struggles
E) was making / is struggling
47. When we ____ her, she ____ in the wardrobe.
A) have had / looked
B) were having / have been looking
C) have been having / look
D) had / were looking
E) have / are looking
43. The whole family was busy. While the
children ____ decorations, their father ____
up the Christmas tree.
A) are making / is setting
B) made / has been setting
C) have been making / has set
D) were making / was setting
E) have made / set
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42. The last time we ____ dinner with them, they
____ for a new house.
44. A: What’s on TV tonight?
B: Match of the day, Manchester United ____
South Melbourne.
45. Isn't it strange that you ____ for Mark’s
surprise party all week, but you ____ him a
birthday present yet?
A) are preparing / didn’t buy
B) have been preparing / haven’t bought
C) prepared / don’t buy
D) have prepared / aren’t buying
E) prepare / weren’t buying
48. I never ____ my temper on purpose, of
course, but sometimes I just ____, though I
always regret it afterwards.
A) lose / explode
B) lost / am exploding
C) have been losing / exploding
D) were losing / have exploding
E) have lost / was exploding
49. Even though it ____ heavily at the time, they
____ home.
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A) had played
B) were playing
C) are playing
D) have played
E) played
A) were finding / hides
B) find / has hidden
C) are finding / is hiding
D) found / was hiding
E) have found / hid
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A) has snowed / were driving
B) snows / have been driving
C) was snowing / drove
D) has been snowing / drive
E) snowed / are driving
50. It’s been one week since the floods ____, but
still aid workers ____ people.
A) are striking / rescued
B) strike / were rescuing
C) were striking / have been rescuing
D) struck / are rescuing
E) have struck / rescue
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06. Peggy’s family ____ pedigree dogs for three
generations and they regularly ____ their
dogs in shows.
01.-50. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
A) have been breeding / enter
B) are breeding / are entering
C) were breeding / are entering
D) breed / have entered
E) bred / were entering
A) have read / dries
B) read / was drying
C) was reading / has dried
D) have read / is drying
E) am reading / has dried
02. Up to now, the predicted Millennium
computer bug ____ very few problems,
although many scientists last year ____ a
catastrophe.
A) has been causing / have predicted
B) is causing / predict
C) causes / were predicting
D) caused / have been predicting
E) has caused / predicted
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01. I ____ my book in the launderette while my
washing ________.
03. I only ____ the company on Monday for a
copy of their magazine and I ____ it already.
05. She ____ onto the train because the station
guard ____ his whistle.
08. Because we have a young baby, we ____ the
opportunity to go to the cinema any more, but
now and again, we ____ a video to play at
home.
09. The perfume ____ like cheap soap and
definitely isn’t worth this price.
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A) have left / was starting
B) leave / am starting
C) were leaving / started
D) left / start
E) are leaving / have started
A) made / finished
B) was making / was finishing
C) has been making / has finished
D) is making / finished
E) makes / is finishing
A) didn’t have / are buying
B) aren’t having / were buying
C) don’t have / buy
D) weren’t having / bought
E) haven’t had / have been buying
A) was asking / am receiving
B) have been asking / was receiving
C) ask / receive
D) asked / have received
E) have asked / have been receiving
04. More and more of my colleagues ____ these
days because the owners of the company
have changed a lot of procedures. These
changes won’t affect me though, because I
____ my job here only recently.
07. Mrs. White ____ her daughter’s wedding
dress herself since November and ____ it,
except for the trimmings.
A) has hurried / blows
B) hurries / has been blowing
C) hurried / was blowing
D) was hurrying / has blown
E) is hurrying / blows
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A) is smelling
B) smells
C) has been smelling
D) was smelling
E) smelt
10. While I ____ some money from a cash
machine, a man ____ it all out of my hand.
A) was withdrawing / snatched
B) withdrew / snatches
C) am withdrawing / has snatched
D) have withdraw / was snatching
E) withdrew / has been snatching
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11. They ____ to buy a boat for years, and finally
they ____ enough money.
16. My father ____ English at all although he ____
it for three years when he was in high school.
A) isn’t speaking / has studied
B) hasn’t been speaking / studies
C) doesn’t speak / studied
D) didn’t speak / has been studying
E) wasn’t speaking / is studying
A) have been hoping / have saved
B) hope / saved
C) were hoping / are saving
D) hoped / have been saving
E) are hoping / save
A) left / has been approaching
B) is leaving / has approached
C) leaves / was approaching
D) has left / approaches
E) was leaving / approached
13. We ____ with the sales staff tomorrow
because our sales ____ recently.
A) were meeting / declined
B) are meeting / have declined
C) meet / decline
D) met / were declining
E) have met / are declining
17. I ____ on this report for more than three
weeks now, but I ____ only half of it yet.
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12. As he ____ the party, a strange man ____ him.
14. Sally’s husband ____ for a new job because
his present one ____ no opportunities for
advancement.
15. I ____ you several times last week, but no one
____ in.
A) was phoning / has been
B) phoned / was
C) have phoned / has been
D) phone / is being
E) am phoning / is
18. The archaeological evidence ____ clearly that
people in ancient Crete ____ flush toilets 4000
years ago.
A) has shown / use
B) is showing / have used
C) showed / have been using
D) shows / were using
E) was showing / are using
19. Marry says she ____ George because he ____
her life miserable.
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A) was looking / has offered
B) looks / was offering
C) looked / is offering
D) is looking / offers
E) has looked / has been offering
A) work / have been completing
B) am working / complete
C) work / am completing
D) was working / completed
E) have been working / have completed
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A) has been leaving / makes
B) has left / is making
C) leaves / was making
D) is leaving / has made
E) was leaving / has made
20. My brother ____ a new BMW and ever since,
he ____ about it.
A) was buying / bragged
B) is buying / is bragging
C) has bought / brags
D) buys / has bragged
E) bought / has been bragging
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21. He ____ great poverty until he ____ up writing
and got a proper job.
26. The guards ____ when the enemy ____ .
A) are sleeping / has been attacking
B) have slept / was attacking
C) slept / has attacked
D) were sleeping / attacked
E) sleep / is attacking
A) has suffered / gives
B) suffered / gave
C) is suffering / has given
D) has suffered / was giving
E) suffers / is giving
A) have lost / stopped
B) lost / am stopping
C) lose / have been stopping
D) was losing / have stopped
E) am losing / stop
23. My son ____ very well at university this term
because he ____ out late at night any more.
A) does / hasn’t stayed
B) did / isn’t staying
C) has done / wasn’t staying
D) was doing / hasn’t been staying
E) is doing / doesn’t stay
27. The negotiators ____ to bring the two sides
together for months, but so far they ____.
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22. I ____ a lot of weight since I ____ drinking
beer every night.
24. Last year he almost ____ because he ____ his
social life a little too much.
25. Our company’s sales ____ since the new
management ____ over.
A) have been improving / took
B) improve / has taken
C) improved / has been taking
D) are improving / was taking
E) were improving / is taking
28. The electricity ____ off last night just as the
film on TV ____ interesting.
A) has gone / got
B) was going / has got
C) is going / has been getting
D) goes / is getting
E) went / was getting
29. More than a million people ____ the new
superstore since it ____ last month.
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A) fails / has enjoyed
B) was failing / has been enjoying
C) failed / was enjoying
D) has been failing / enjoyed
E) has failed / enjoys
A) try / are failing
B) are trying / failed
C) tried / fail
D) have tried / were failing
E) have been trying / have failed
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A) are visiting / has been opening
B) have visited / opened
C) were visiting / opens
D) have been visiting / is opening
E) visited / has opened
30. Water ____ from liquid to gas when it ____a
temperature of 100◦ C.
A) has changed / reached
B) changed / was reaching
C) changes / reaches
D) has been changing / is reaching
E) is changing / reached
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31. The phrase “post modernism” ____ about fifty
years ago, but most people still ____ what it
means.
36. Two years ago, she ____ English at all, but
she ____ hard since then.
A) hasn’t spoken / is studied
B) wasn’t speaking / studies
C) isn’t speaking / studied
D) didn’t speak / has been studying
E) doesn’t speak / was studying
A) was appearing / haven’t known
B) has appeared / don’t know
C) appeared / don’t know
D) appears / didn’t know
E) has been appearing / haven’t known
A) aren’t recycling / wasted
B) didn’t recycle / waste
C) haven’t been recycling / were wasting
D) don’t recycle / are wasting
E) haven’t recycled / wasted
33. The president ____ too hard lately, and as a
result, he ____ terrible.
A) has been working / looks
B) has worked / looked
C) worked / is looking
D) works / has looked
E) is working / was looking
37. My brother ____ three years in jail when he
was younger, but now he ____ to give up his
life of crime.
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32. People who ____ items like bottles and cans
____the world’s resources.
A) was starting / didn’t win
B) started / haven’t won
C) start / haven’t been winning
D) have started / don’t win
E) am starting / wasn’t winning
35. I ____ in Istanbul for so long that I ____ the
time before the Bosphorus Bridges.
A) am living / remembered
B) lived / am remembering
C) was living / have remembered
D) live / was remembering
E) have lived / remember
38. I ____ my boss privately tomorrow and I ____
quite nervous about it.
A) have seen / am feeling
B) see / was feeling
C) am seeing / feel
D) saw / felt
E) was seeing / have felt
39. The first time I ____ horse riding, I was very
nervous and ____ the reins very tightly.
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34. I ____ to play the lottery about two years ago,
but I ____ anything yet.
A) spent / has decided
B) spends / is deciding
C) has spent / has been deciding
D) was spending / decides
E) has been spending / decided
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A) was going / am holding
B) have gone / hold
C) am going / have held
D) go / was holding
E) went / held
40. Life ____ immensely since Thomas Edison
____ the first light bulb in 1879.
A) is changing / was inventing
B) has changed / invented
C) has been changing / has invented
D) changed / has been inventing
E) was changing / invent
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41. Normally, people ____ quickly from the flu,
but so far this year many people ____ as a
result of it.
46. For the past 24 hours, a tropical storm ____
the houses of villages in Mozambique, but it
is hard to know as yet how much damage it
____ by the time it has stopped.
A) are recovering / had died
B) had recovered / are going to die
C) have been recovering / die
D) recover / have died
E) were recovering / will die
A) was going to batter / causes
B) battered / will have been causing
C) has been battering / will have caused
D) had been battering / has caused
E) is battering / has been causing
42. You ____ for three months by the time you
leave for your holiday, so you ____ quite a lot
of weight.
43. Carreta turtles ____ their eggs on the beach
at night and ____ the reflection from the sea
to find their way back to the water.
A) lay / use
B) were laying / have used
C) are going to lay / used
D) laid / are using
E) will lay / had used
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A) have been dieting / will be losing
B) will have been dieting / will have lost
C) had dieted / lost
D) were dieting / had lost
E) are going to diet / have lost
47. By 1840, the US Army ____ most Eastern
Indian tribes west of the Mississippi.
44. By the mid 1970s, “Marks and Spenser” ____
one of the top department stores and they
____ more underwear than any other British
company at the time.
45. I ____ the potatoes while you ____ the leeks
for the soup.
A) peeled / will be chopping
B) will have peeled / have chopped
C) was peeling / had chopped
D) peel / will have chopped
E) will peel / chop
48. For most of the time throughout the picnic,
the boys ____ football while the girls ____
flowers.
A) will play / have been picking
B) are playing / have been picking
C) have played / are picking
D) were playing / were picking
E) had been playing / have picked
49. Over recent years, glue sniffing, which ____
negative effects on both the body and the
mind, ____ a major problem among
teenagers.
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A) had become / were selling
B) is going to become / had sold
C) has become / are selling
D) became / will be selling
E) was becoming / will have sold
A) will have pushed
B) have pushed
C) had pushed
D) pushed
E) are pushing
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A) has had / is becoming
B) has / has become
C) is going to have / had become
D) will have / will have become
E) is having / was becoming
50. Chinese merchants ____ trade in Tibet since
1950, when China ____ the country.
A) dominate / was invading
B) were dominating / has invaded
C) will have dominated / had invaded
D) had dominated / will be invading
E) have dominated / invaded
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05. The prospector ran into town in excitement
because, at last, he ____ some gold at the site
which he ____ for months.
01.-30. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
A) was finding / was panning
B) will find / is going to pan
C) will have found / has panned
D) had found / had been panning
E) found / will have panned
A) were arriving / have been reaching
B) arrived / had reached
C) have arrived / were reaching
D) were going to arrive / reach
E) had arrived / will have reached
02. We ____ a lovely view of the Bosphorus and
the bridges over it while the plane ____ over
Istanbul.
A) are getting / flies
B) had got / is flying
C) got / was flying
D) get / has flown
E) are getting / had been flying
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01. In 1619, the first African slaves ____ in
Virginia, USA, and by 1790, their numbers
____ nearly 700,000.
06. I expect you ____ bored with working at the
Post Office by this time next year and ____
for a more interesting job.
A) have become / will have looked
B) were becoming / are going to look
C) will have become / will be looking
D) had found / had been panning
E) found / will have panned
7.
Listen! The coach ____ the strengths of our
opponents because our team ____ against
them before.
A) has explained / weren’t playing
B) explains / won’t play
C) is explaining / haven’t played
D) was explaining / don’t play
E) will explain / hadn’t been playing
03. When they ____ in Sydney Harbour, they ____
non-stop for three months.
04. According to the new schedule, the whole
team have accepted, we ____ every Monday
and Wednesday next term, but I’m sure we
____ back to our normal routine of once a
week before long.
A) had trained / revert
B) train / have reverted
C) are training / reverted
D) are going to train / will revert
E) have been training / are reverting
08. When I ____ the alterations to the company
accounts, I was left in no doubt that the
accountant ____ money from the firm.
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A) anchor / will have been sailing
B) were anchoring / sailed
C) have anchored / were sailing
D) are anchoring / have been sailing
E) are going to anchor / have sailed
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A) saw / had been stealing
B) am seeing / has stolen
C) was seeing / was stealing
D) have seen / will have stolen
E) see / steals
09. According to the doctor, this time next week, I
____ around as normal and the cut on my foot
____ completely.
A) am walking / healed
B) will be walking / will have healed
C) walked / was healing
D) have been walking / heals
E) walks / is going to heal
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15. The origins of domestic poultry ____
uncertain, but experts believe that some
breeds are descended from the Indian junglefowl, which still ____ in India today.
10. Shadow puppets ____ in China and ____ as
far as Turkey and Greece today.
A) will originate / have been spreading
B) are originating / will be spreading
C) originate / had spread
D) originated / have spread
E) will have originated / were spreading
A) are going to be / will exist
B) had been / will have existed
C) were / had been existing
D) are / exists
E) have been / existed
A) will have lost / will regain
B) had been losing / has regained
C) lost / regains
D) are losing / regained
E) have lost / is regaining
12 After she ____ to turn up for our appointment
for the third time, I ____ to meet her again.
A) is failing / am refusing
B) has failed / had refused
C) was failing / will refuse
D) had been failing / have refused
E) had failed / refused
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11. Over recent years, many skilled craftsmen
and women ____ their jobs in the pottery
trade in the UK, but gradually English
porcelain ____ its reputation.
A) was becoming / has struck
B) will become / was going to strike
C) had become / struck
D) was going to become / strikes
E) has become / has struck
17. In 1960, only 2000 American Indians ____ at
university, while in 1970, only a decade later,
this number ____ to 12000.
18. Today we ____ a lot of tangerines at one
pound per kilo, unlike yesterday, when we
____ very few customers.
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14. By the first half of the 19th century, the potato
____ the staple food in the Ireland. In 1854, a
disease ____, which resulted in widespread
starvation.
A) allowed / have become
B) has allowed / are becoming
C) was going to allow / will become
D) has allowed / were becoming
E) was allowing / become
A) are studying / is increasing
B) were studying / increased
C) will be studying / will have increased
D) studied / will increase
E) had studied / was increasing
13. Since I took part in my first debating match, I
____ a member of the debating club, which I
____ most weekends.
A) will have been / have attended
B) have been / attend
C) will be / was attending
D) am / had been attending
E) was / am attending
16. In 1868, the US government ____ 7000 Navajo
Indians to return to their homeland and, since
then, they ____ the largest and richest Indian
tribe.
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A) were selling / have had
B) are selling / had
C) had been selling / had had
D) sold / will have had
E) are going to sell / will be having
19. A: Isn’t that your daughter playing outside
without a coat on? She ____ a chill.
B: She has a thermal vest on under her
pullover, but you have a point. I ____ her
coat.
A) was catching / am fetching
B) is catching / fetch
C) will be catching / have fetched
D) will catch / will fetch
E) catches / am going to fetch
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20. The number of orders per week ____ all year
and the sales manager is confident that we
____ our target.
A) has increased / had been reaching
B) will increase / have been reaching
C) increases / reached
D) increased / reached
E) has been increasing / will reach
26. I ____ some notes earlier and ____ to them
during my presentation. In the event,
however, I didn’t use them once.
A) will have written / will refer
B) am going to write / refer
C) had written / was going to refer
D) wrote / have referred
E) write / will have referred
21. As the police ____ the road, we ____ a time
consuming detour around the mountain.
22. I ____ some shopping during my lunch break,
but I couldn’t as I ____ awful because of my
cold.
A) was going to do / felt
B) have done / have felt
C) will do / am feeling
D) did / was feeling
E) do / will have felt
27. Because of Istanbul’s geographical location,
it ____ a place of trade since civilisation ___ .
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A) are closing / were making
B) will close / had made
C) had closed / made
D) will have closed / had been making
E) close / have made
23. By the time the work on their house is
finished, they ____ the painters, decorators
and carpenters a total of ₤8000. They ____ a
beautiful kitchen, though.
A) are paying / have had
B) paid / are having
C) had paid / were having
D) will have paid / will have
E) have paid / have
A) is succeeding / will work
B) will succeed / works
C) was succeeding / is going to work
D) had succeeded / will be working
E) has succeeded / had worked
25. Before Petar Preradovic ____ poems in his
native Croatian, he ____ all his poems in
German.
28. When Boris Yeltsin ____ on 31st December
1999, he ____ President of Russia for eight
years.
A) had resigned / was
B) has resigned / is
C) will have resigned / will be
D) resigned / had been
E) resigns / is being
29. The circumference of a circle ____ 3.14159265
times its diameter no matter how small or
large it is.
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24. I feel certain that Greg ____ in his new
business because he ____ so hard all the
time.
A) is / was being
B) was / has begun
C) will be / had begun
D) had been / is beginning
E) has been / began
A) has published / is writing
B)is publishing / was writing
C) published / had written
D) had published / will have written
E) has been publishing / has written
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A) measures
B) measured
C) will be measuring
D) had measured
E) was measuring
30. At present, British farmers ____ to the
government because since the EC lifted the
ban on British beef, the French ____ to buy
any.
A) were protesting / refused
B) are protesting / have refused
C) had protested / were refusing
D) will protest / refuse
E) protest / will be refusing
Modality / Test-1
5.
01.-65. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
The company had sent the advertisement to
the newspaper when they realised they’d
mistyped the salary they were offering for the
position. Luckily, they ____ the newspaper
to correct their mistake before they printed it.
2.
A: I wish I hadn’t criticised Mark’s
drawings yesterday because he hasn’t
spoken to me today. Do you think he’ll
come to my party on Friday?
B: Possibly, he ____ you by then.
A) has forgiven
B) was able to forgive
C) might have forgiven
D) must have forgiven
E) used to forgive
3.
Since the day his manager transferred him to
the foundry section of the steel works, he
____ safety goggles.
A) will be wearing
B) has had to wear
C) ought to wear
D) must have worn
E) is wearing
4.
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A) could have asked
B) were able to ask
C) must have asked
D) were supposed to ask
E) might have asked
A) might spend
B) had spent
C) would rather spend
D) would spend
E) should have spent
A: This student has circled the mistakes in
the text, but he hasn’t corrected them, so
he’ll only get half marks.
B: He ____ the instructions properly.
A) would rather not read
B) had better not read
C) needn’t have read
D) shouldn’t have read
E) must not have read
6.
A: Are you going to enroll on the second
course when we finish this one?
B: I don’t know. It’s tiring coming every day
after work. I ____ a month before I start
the second course.
A) may wait
B) am supposed to wait
C) have waited
D) have to wait
E) could have waited
7.
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1.
As a single woman, Lucy ____ quite a lot of
money on clothes, jewellery and cosmetics,
but now married with two children, she can’t
spare so much money on them.
James will book the hotel rooms for the
German representatives and you ____ them at
the airport at eight o’clock. Is that clear?
A) have met
B) can meet
C) are to meet
D) had met
E) would meet
8.
____ lending me 25,000 liras so that I don't
have to give the Dolmuş a 5 million lira note?
A) Would you like
B) Would you rather
C) Would you mind
D) Had you better
E) Do you like
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9.
A:
Jack doesn’t work for a computer
company, so why has he gone to the
computer exhibition?
B: I don’t know. He ____ interested in buying
a computer to use at home or perhaps
he’s thinking of starting his own
company.
14. A: What’s happened to Mr. Meyer?
B: He’s ill in hospital. They ____keep him in
overnight, and if they do, he ____ travel
back to Germany tomorrow morning.
A) may / won’t be able to
B) would / ought not to
C) shall / doesn’t have to
D) can / couldn’t
E) ought to / didn’t use to
10. You ____ anything to me if you want to spend
virtually your entire wages on lottery tickets,
then that’s up to you.
A) couldn’t have explained
B) don’t have to explain
C) weren’t able to explain
D) shouldn’t have explained
E) weren’t supposed to explain
11. You ____ anything after your operation. The
nurses will tell you when it is all right.
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A) must be
B) has to be
C) will be
D) ought to be
E) could be
A) needn’t eat
B) don’t have to eat
C) couldn’t eat
D) mustn’t eat
E) might not eat
A) have been reducing
B) should have reduced
C) will have to reduce
D) have had to reduce
E) must be reducing
13. Isn’t it great that Tim and Sue have given up
smoking? They both ____ too much.
A) used to smoke
B) ought to be smoking
C) must be smoking
D) would rather smoke
E) have been smoking
A) Ought / prefer
B) May / must
C) Can / would like
D) Shall / would sooner
E) Would / had better
16. A: I couldn’t persuade John to come to the
match with us. He said he couldn’t afford
it.
B: You ____ to lend him the money.
A: I did, but he said he ____ borrow any
money at that moment.
A) have offered / ought not to
B) could have offered / would rather not
C) may have offered / didn’t use to
D) must have offered / wouldn’t like
E) can offer / had better not
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12. Oh dear, my fruit cake is a little too sweet. I
____ the amount of sugar I add to the mixture
next time.
15. A: ____we paint the kitchen this weekend?
B: We could, but I ____ wait until the
weather gets better because we’ll have to
open the window.
17. ____I ask you a favour? ____ you work on
Thursday night this week instead of Friday
night?
A) Can / Did
B) Would / Will
C) May / Could ,
D) Might / Shall
E) Must / Would
18. Amy Johnson, the first woman pilot who ____
from England to Australia, ____ several times
during her flight to fill her plane with petrol.
A) had flown / has stopped
B) could fly / was stopping
C) used to fly / might stop
D) was flying / would rather stop
E) flew / had to stop
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19. ____ you take this screwdriver back to Mr.
Smith next door and thank him for lending it
to us?
24. Our father ____ a small present for me and
my sister every month when he ____ his
salary.
A) Will
B) Must
C) Ought
D) Shall
E) May
A) was buying / had received
B) has had to buy / was receiving
C) must have bought / could receive
D) would buy / received
E) bought / could have received
A) haven’t been selling
B) might not be selling
C) needn’t have sold
D) ought not to sell
E) can’t have sold
21. We ____ get a visa before we ____ go to
Bulgaria.
A) could / would
B) are to / must
C) have to / can
D)may / have to
E) will / shall
25. I ____ listening to pop music at all, but
recently I have realised that I quite like certain
pop-songs.
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20. They ____ their house yet. They only put it up
for sale yesterday.
A) might forget / could get
B) forgot / was getting
C) have forgotten / used to get
D) would forget / gets
E) must have forgotten / should get
23. A: Well, I’ve got lots of great ideas, but I
haven’t written anything down yet.
B: But you ____us a written outline of your
section of the project today!
A: Don’t panic. I’ll do it tomorrow.
A) would rather have given
B) were able to give
C) must have given
D) were supposed to give
E) had to give
26. When their baby was born, Lucy ____ up
work until they found someone to look after
the baby.
A) must give
B) ought to give
C) had to give
D) used to give
E) has given
27. They had their baby daughter in June and,
since then, they ____ in restaurants very
often.
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22. I only had a brief chat with Marry at the bus
stop, so I ____ to ask her how she ____ on in
her new job.
A) didn’t use to enjoy
B) ought not to enjoy
C) must not have enjoyed
D) can’t have been enjoying
E) wasn’t enjoying
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A) didn’t use to eat
B) couldn’t eat
C) aren’t supposed to eat
D) haven’t been able to eat
E) weren’t able to eat
28. Do you think he ____ to watch the match with
us? I know he enjoys football.
A) would sooner
B) had better
C) would mind
D) preferred
E) would like
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29. Would you mind if I ____ the secretary for half
an hour, Mr. Pitt? She has two thousand
leaflets to send out.
33. A: Hopefully, Peter booked the tickets for us
yesterday.
B: He ____them yesterday. The
booking
office is closed on Saturdays.
A: Oh well, I’m sure he’ll order them
tomorrow then.
A) helping
B) helped
C) help
D) have helped
E) to help
A) used to watch
B) had watched
C) must have watched
D) have watched
E) was able to watch
31. I believe you ____this computer programme
in your previous job, so you ____ it difficult at
times. Please don’t hesitate to ask me for
help.
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30. A: I missed this week’s episode of “The
Simpsons”. What happened?
B: I don’t know. I don’t watch it any more.
A: Why not? I thought you were a fun of the
show like me.
B: Yes, I ____ it three times a week, but now
I go to German lessons every night.
A) had better not looked
B) hasn’t booked
C) couldn’t have booked
D) needn’t have booked
E) wasn’t supposed to book
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A) used to keep
B) had better keep
C) was keeping
D) was able to keep
E) is keeping
A) would rather change
B) used to change
C) must have changed
D) should have changed
E) had better change
35. I’m glad that I ____ hard to persuade my
parents because they were already keen on
the idea.
A) ought not to try
B) didn’t need to try
C) needn’t have tried
D) mustn’t try
E) wasn’t able to try
A) didn’t use / might find
B) haven’t used / must find
C) couldn’t use / have found
D) may not use / will find
E) hadn’t used / can find
32. Apparently, the man across the road ____ his
car after all because he took down the forsale sign a week ago and he is still driving to
work.
34. A: I didn’t think Paul and Sam were coming
to the picnic.
B: They ____ their minds.
A: Well, it’s nice to see them again.
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36. When it was completed, the Eiffel Tower ____
the tallest building in the world, but now there
are many others which are taller than the
Eiffel Tower.
A) would be
B) must be
C) used to be
D) was
E) has been
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37. Cats are very alert to any movement. For this
reason, they will pounce when a victim ____
but ____prey that remains still.
42. You ____ all your holiday money on the first
day. You will need some for the rest of the
week.
A) can move / couldn’t attack
B) is moving / shouldn’t attack
C) has moved / aren’t attacking
D) moved / don’t attack
E) moves / may not attack
A) didn’t use to spend
B) mustn’t spend
C) don’t spend
D) might not spend
E) haven’t spent
A) shall eat
B) would eat
C) ought to eat
D) have eaten
E) had eaten
39. A: Mrs. Parkinson ____ three accidents in
the last month.
B: She ____ a very careful driver, then.
A: Couldn’t it have been just bad luck?
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38. When I lived in England, I ____Indian food
several times a month, but here in Istanbul
it’s virtually impossible to find.
A) was having / can’t be
B) has / shouldn’t be
C) has had / must not be
D) is having / wasn’t
E) used to have / isn’t
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41. Cellulose is indigestible by humans, but
herbivores, such as cows and horses, ____ it
because they retain it long enough for
digestion by micro-organisms present in their
digestive system.
A) must have measured
B) were measuring
C) used to measure
D) may have measured
E) are able to measure
44. Living cells exist in a variety of shapes; for
example, they ____ cube-shaped or flat.
A) may be
B) must be
C) were
D) have been
E) ought to be
45. We ____ the football match on
television
yesterday, but we ____ because there was a
power cut.
40. The weather is awful again today. Let’s look
in the newspaper. There ____ a good film
showing at the cinema.
A) can be
B) had to be
C) would rather be
D) might be
E) should have been
43. Using lasers to produce extremely short and
repeatable pulses of light, today scientists
____ events happening in time intervals as
short as 1,000 trillionth of a second.
A) can digest
B) have to digest
C) used to digest
D) have digested
E) ought to digest
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A) should be watching / may not
B) were supposed to watch / haven’t
C) were going to watch / couldn’t
D) had better watch / needn’t
E) were watching / aren’t
46. Oh no, look at the sign! We ____ here. These
spaces are for doctors and emergency
patients only.
A) needn’t have parked
B) won’t be parking
C) haven’t got to park
D) aren’t supposed to park
E) couldn’t have parked
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47. You ____ your children some freedom;
otherwise, they will resent you.
52. In parts of Africa, women still ____ water a
long way to their village.
A) used to allow
B) must allow
C) have allowed
D) allow
E) are able to allow
A) used to carry
B) might carry
C) could have carried
D) have to carry
E) must have carried
48. It’s not easy learning Turkish at home. Do you
think I ____an evening course?
49. I refused to give my son any money for the
“Mega Death” sweat–shirt he wants to buy,
but I’m sure he’ll try to get some from his
grandmother. I’d really rather she ____ him
the money, because I don’t want him to wear
such an awful thing.
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A) must have taken
B) have taken
C) should take
D) had to take
E) used to take
53. Why did you bother so much trying to change
your money? You ____ it, you know, as they
accept US dollars in Mexico.
A) didn’t lend
B) won’t lend
C) not to lend
D) not lending
E) had better not lend
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51. I ____ my car last week if I had accepted
James’ offer. He offered me two thousand
dollars for it, but I wanted more.
54. I’d rather ____the match on television than
here in the pouring rain. I’m sure we’ll all
catch a cold!
A) I watched
B) have watched
C) to watch
D) to have watched
E) be watching
55. You knew that we had to walk a long way
today, so you really ____ those high heeled
shoes. You only have yourself to blame for
your aching feet.
50. He ____ safety goggles, but he wasn’t and, as
a result, the hot steel badly damaged his
eyes.
A) could have been wearing
B) must have been wearing
C) had been wearing
D) should be wearing
E) ought to have been wearing
A) couldn’t have changed
B) haven’t changed
C) didn’t use to change
D) needn’t have changed
E) can’t change
A) used to sell
B) could have sold
C) had sold
D) may have sold
E) was able to sell
A) don’t have to wear
B) must not have worn
C) shouldn’t have worn
D) might not wear
E) can’t have worn
56. I think Victoria ____ to the party, although she
really wants to, because she is flying to Paris
the next day and has to pack her things.
A) may not come
B) couldn’t come
C) wouldn’t come
D) didn’t come
E) must not come
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62. It’s a long journey and there may not be any
restaurants on the way. You ____ something
before you leave.
57. You ____ this report to the managing director
personally. Do you understand?
A) would sooner hand
B) would like to hand
C) may have handed
D) are to hand
E) have handed
A) might have eaten
B) would eat
C) had better eat
D) are able to eat
E) must have eaten
58. You ____ for the cocktail party after the
conference if you are worried about arriving
home late.
59. He ____ handball quite often, but his new job
requires him to travel a lot now, so he doesn’t
have time any more.
A) must have played
B) has to play
C) should be playing
D) could have played
E) used to play
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A) needn’t have stayed
B) don’t have to stay
C) haven’t stayed
D) weren’t able to stay
E) didn’t use to stay
63. I knew that Marcus didn’t have much money,
but he has just bought a new car. He ____ the
money from someone.
A) not to blow
B) didn’t blow
C) not blowing
D) haven’t blown
E) not blow
61. You ____ your jacket on a clothes hanger and
not leave it on the chair. You’ll crease it!
A) must have hung
B) would hang
C) may hang
D) ought to hang
E) will have hung
64. ____ I get some plates while you are cutting
the cake?
A) Do
B) Let
C) Shall
D) Did
E) Would
65. We ____ anything tonight. We ____ the
leftovers from yesterday’s dinner party.
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60. Would you mind ____ your cigarette smoke in
my face? It’s getting on my nerves.
A) could borrow
B) must have borrowed
C) would rather have borrowed
D) is able to borrow
E) is supposed to borrow
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A) didn’t cook / used to eat
B) must not have cooked / will eat
C) won’t have cooked / should eat
D) might not cook / would eat
E) needn’t cook / can eat
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5.
01.-50. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
You ____ your own canoe in order to join the
canoe club. They cost a lot of money. You
____ mine whenever you want to canoeing.
2.
He is so poor now it’s hard to believe that
when he was young, he ____ down the street
in his Rolls Royce or sometimes his Jaguar
car.
A) has been driving
B) would drive
C) should have driven
D) has driven
E) may be driving
3.
6.
A: Is Julian not visiting aunt May with us
today.
B: Well, he has been called out to an
emergency, but he ____ us there if he
finishes early.
A) has joined
B) could have joined
C) was joining
D) might join
E) would be joining
A: I can’t believe Jane isn’t here to collect
her award.
B: She ____ the invitation. We definitely
should have checked that she had got it.
A) would rather not receive
B) had better not receive
C) isn’t supposed to receive
D) needn’t have received
E) must not have received
7.
Just as my daughter was about to leave the
house on her wedding day, my son spilt
some tea on her dress. Fortunately, we ____
the stain with some special soap before the
wedding took place.
A) were able to remove
B) must have removed
C) might have removing
D) could remove
E) used to remove
4.
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A) mustn’t buy / had borrowed
B) won’t haven bought / should borrow
C) needn’t buy / can borrow
D) might not buy / would borrow
E) can’t buy / used to borrow
A) must have asked
B) used to ask
C) had to ask
D) should have asked
E) ought to ask
A: Did you speak to Sam about the plans for
the cake sale to raise money for charity?
B: Yes I did and she ____ bake some
biscuits and cakes if she has time.
A) might be able to
B) was able to
C) used to
D) had better
E) has had to
8.
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1.
A: What were you doing at the bank
yesterday?
B: I ____ my bank manager for a loan to
repair our house, and luckily, I managed
to get it.
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Our plane ____ in Cairo hours ago, but we
haven’t even taken off from Heathrow yet.
A) was supposed to land
B) must have landed
C) ought to be landing
D) will have landed
E) might be landing
9.
This steak is a little bit undercooked for my
taste. ____ putting it back under the grill for
another five minutes?
A) Why don’t you
B) Would you mind
C) Would you like
D) Do you prefer
E) Do you mind if I
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10.
A: I wonder why Mary didn’t want to come
shopping in Oxford street with us.
B: I don’t know. She ____ short of money
these days because her new kitchen cost
her a lot of money.
15.
A) have been able to sell
B) used to sell
C) had to sell
D) will have sold
E) are supposed to sell
A) will be
B) has been
C) can be
D) would be
E) could be
I ____ to the office to send e-mail any longer.
The company has bought me a lap top
computer and a mobile phone which can be
used for electronic mail and the Internet.
A) didn’t use to return
B) may not return
C) needn’t have returned
D) don’t have to return
E) must not have returned
12.
You ____ so envious of your brother. He is
successful because, unlike you, he works
extremely hard.
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16.
11.
17.
18.
I can’t understand why Dad is now so careful
with his money. He ____ such a generous
person.
A) would be
B) has been
C) used to be
D) will be
E) must be
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14.
I was going to write my essay about the
British nuclear tests in the Australian Desert,
but I ____ the topic when I ____ much
information about them.
A) have changed / wasn’t able to find
B) had to change / couldn’t find
C) must change / haven’t found
D) might have changed / don’t find
E) used to change / might not find
Oh dear, we seem to have run out of salt. I
____ to the corner shop before dinner.
A) am able to go
B) needn’t go
C) could have gone
D) must have gone
E) will have to go
A: ____ we drive to Sultan Ahmet in our new
car?
B: Well, I ____ take the ferry to avoid the
traffic.
A) May / must
B) Can / would like
C) Must / prefer
D) Shall / would sooner
E) Would / had beter
A) haven’t been
B) won’t be
C) weren’t
D) shouldn’t be
E) may not be
13.
Trade is so poor these days! We ____ just
two cars since I started working here a
month ago.
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____ you do me a favour please? ____ you
ask Mrs. Green if the interview room is
available?
A) Might / May
B) May / Could
C) Would / Do
D) Shall / Might
E) Could / Would
19.
I was falling asleep while I was typing my
speech last night. The only way I ____ awake
was by drinking lots of strong coffee.
A) ought to stay
B) would rather stay
C) have stayed
D) may stay
E) could stay
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20.
____ you hold this shelf here while I go and
get my hammer?
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A) May
B) Must
C) Should
D) Will
E) Shall
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A) must have played / could
B) will have played / ought to
C) should be playing / did
D) ought to play / can
E) had better play / should
The tyres of my car ____ thin already. I only
replaced them in January. I’ll have to buy
better quality ones next time.
According to their letter, we ____ them with
a copy of our company’s accounts before we
can order any cars on contract hire.
A) have supplied
B) have to supply
C) may have supplied
D) used to supply
E) had supplied
23.
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27.
A) shouldn’t have worn
B) needn’t have worn
C) didn’t wear
D) aren’t supposed to wear
E) haven’t worn
22.
A) must have come
B) was supposed to come
C) had better come
D) used to come
E) may have come
25.
28.
I’d like to have some people for dinner
tonight, but it is too late to ask anyone
because they ____ their plans already.
A) had better make
B) used to make
C) are making
D) may have made
E) can make
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Now that they have raised the prices at the
gym, I ____ going there or I’ll have difficulty
paying it.
A) must have stopped
B) used to stop
C) had better stop
D) might have stopped
E) had stopped
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A: Why is Mom still in hospital? She ____
home today.
B: They wanted to do some more tests.
Ever since he took on this part time job, he
____ enough time on his studies.
A) can’t spend
B) isn’t able to spend
C) hasn’t been able to spend
D) wasn’t able to spend
E) couldn’t spend
I suppose I ____ to type his report for him,
but, at the time, I didn’t know how important
it was.
A) have had offer
B) may have offered
C) could have offered
D) would rather offer
E) was able to offer
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George ____ better in the tennis tournament
than I thought he ____ because he got
through to the finals.
My brother’s eye sight is perfect, but I ____
glasses since I was seven years old.
A) ought to wear
B) must have worn
C) have to wear
D) had better wear
E) have had to wear
30.
Would you mind if I ____ these trade
magazines home to read? I have never get
time to read them in the office.
A) to take
B) took
C) am taking
D) taking
E) have taken
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31.
I am really surprised that Robby hasn’t
signed up yet for skiing holiday this year. He
____ the first to book every year.
36.
A) will be
B) may have been
C) would be
D) could be
E) used to be
Your mother ____ a restaurant. She is such a
wonderful cook. If she opened a restaurant,
I’m sure it would be full every night.
We ____ offices soon. I saw the boss this
morning viewing the new office block next to
the station.
A) would rather be moving
B) had better move
C) would have moved
D) may be moving
E) have been moving
34.
A: Did you have a busy day at the shop? If
you did, you ____ rushed off your feet
without me there.
B: No, I wasn’t. It was quite a quiet day.
A: Why is she still perspiring? She ____ too
hot. I’ve taken her jumper off.
B: In that case she ____ a fever. You’d better
take her temperature.
A) can’t be / must have
B) isn’t / would rather have
C) wouldn’t be / is having
D) needn’t be / ought to have
E) shouldn’t be / had
38.
Please Mum, ____ I watch the film tonight? I
have finished all my homework.
A) would
B) may
C) do
D) should
E) must
A: Peter in the accounts department retired
yesterday.
B: He ____ permanently yesterday. I saw him
at his desk only this morning.
A: Oh well, he had his retirement
presentation yesterday, but perhaps that
was because the chairman was here.
Maybe he is leaving on Friday.
A) can’t have left
B) ought not to leave
C) hasn’t left
D) needn’t have left
E) had better not leave
35.
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A) must have opened
B) used to open
C) should open
D) would open
E) was able to open
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A) needn’t have bought
B) mustn’t buy
C) wasn’t supposed to buy
D) shouldn’t have bought
E) didn’t need to buy
39.
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32.
I was just about to buy a new pair when the
police rang to say my handbag had been
found with my glasses still inside. So I ____
a new pair after all.
A) must have been
B) have been
C) used to be
D) would rather be
E) might be
I really missed Istanbul, where I lived when I
was younger. On summer evenings, we ____
along the coast by the sea of Marmara when
the sun was setting behind Kınalıada.
A) ought to walk
B) have walked
C) would walk
D) had walked
E) might walk
40.
A: Julester looks so slim.
B: Has she been dieting?
A: Not that I am aware of.
B: Well, she ____ very hard then. She goes
horse riding, doesn’t she?
A) must have been exercising
B) was exercising
C) had better exercise
D) was able to exercise
E) will have been exercising
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41.
You ____ a tie on Friday they don’t let men
into the restaurant unless they are wearing a
tie.
46.
A) would wear
B) have to wear
C) can wear
D) may wear
E) could wear
Jennifer ____ the promotion that she is
expecting as she hasn’t reached her sales
target yet.
A) shouldn’t have got
B) hadn’t got
C) didn’t use to get
D) wasn’t getting
E) may not get
43.
A) have been hiring
B) had to hire
C) ought to hire
D) will be hire
E) might hire
Mom, according to what the doctor
instructed you to do, you _____any salt on
your food. You know! If you insist on eating
that much salt, you are bound to have
another hearth attack!
47.
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42.
A) needn’t have put
B) didn’t use to put
C) haven’t put
D) don’t have to put
E) aren’t supposed to put
45.
48.
____ I look after Catty for a couple of hours
so that you and Kevin can go to cinema?
A) Would
B) Let
C) Do
D) Did
E) Shall
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You ____ some more appointments to get
some more business. You’re never going to
achieve your sales target at this rate.
A) used to make
B) were making
C) should make
D) have made
E) would make
You haven’t got time to do the gardening. I
think you ____a gardener, don’t you think
so?
A) ought to employ
B) have employed
C) are employing
D) must have employed
E) employed
Alfred ____ his ankle badly as we ____ in the
mountains last Saturday.
A) used to sprain / hiked
B) has sprained / could be hiking
C) must have sprained / have hiked
D) sprained / were hiking
E) may sprain / have been hiking
We ____ by the river, but unfortunately, the
riverside car park was full.
A) should be parking
B) had parked
C) had better park
D) were going to park
E) are supposed to park
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44.
During the strike of the railway workers,
many commuters ____ a taxi to and from
work by coming three or four people
together so that they could afford it.
50.
I’m glad that you ____ your father to let you
come on this trip with us. It wouldn’t be so
enjoyable without you!
A) must have persuaded
B) could have persuaded
C) might be persuading
D) were able to persuade
E) used to persuade
Modality / Test-3
5.
01.-50. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
You ____ the meeting this week if you are
too busy. There is going to be another one
next week and you ____ to that one.
A) might not attend / would go
B) needn’t attend / can go
C) can’t attend / have gone
D) won’t have attended / go
E) didn’t attend / used to go
2.
You look as if you are having trouble with
your homework. ____ you like me to help
you with it?
A) Could
B) Did
C) May
D) Would
E) Shall
3.
A) will have gone
B) may go
C) ought to go
D) would go
E) would rather go
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1.
6.
7.
A) had better try
B) must have tried
C) have tried
D) would try
E) might have tried
The former president never ____ to the
press, but this one is much more accessible.
A) could have talked
B) should be talking
C) must have talked
D) has to talk
E) used to talk
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I’ve heard that Mr. Benner is the toughest
teacher for this course. You ____ to get
another teacher, or you can’t get a good
mark.
Would you mind ____ your music so loudly?
I am trying to study.
A) not play
B) not playing
C) didn’t play
D) not to play
E) haven’t played
I thought that I had my keys with me, but I
can’t find them in my coat. I ____ them in my
other coat.
A) am supposed to leave
B) am able to leave
C) would rather have left
D) must have left
E) could leave
4.
You ____ to bed early the night before an
exam. A good night’s sleep will do you more
good than studying all night and then falling
asleep in the exam.
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Hurray! We ____ to school today because it
is snowing so hard.
A) haven’t been going
B) shouldn’t have gone
C) must not have gone
D) don’t have to go
E) may not have gone
9.
Wilber ____ smoking and eating meat after
his heart attack, but he didn’t and now he
has had a second one.
A) should have stopped
B) must have stopped
C) was able to stop
D) will have stopped
E) used to stop
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10.
According to the weather report, it ____
tomorrow, and if it does, we ____the hike
I’ve been looking forward to.
15.
A) ought to rain / cancelled
B) must rain / were able to cancel
C) may rain / will have to cancel
D) would be raining / had to cancel
E) has been raining / must cancel
I’d really rather ____ in Hawaii at the moment
than stuck behind this desk all day.
A) I am surfing
B) to be surfing
C) to surf
D) have surfed
E) be surfing
13.
You ____ your plane ticket so far in advance
because flights to Birmingham are never full.
A) can’t buy
B)needn’t have bought
C) didn’t use to buy
D) haven’t bought
E) couldn’t have bought
14.
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I know you have a lot of work to do, but it is
your own fault; you ____ everything until the
last minute.
A) can’t have left
B) might not leave
C) must not have left
D) shouldn’t have left
E) haven’t been leaving
12.
A) was able to become
B) may have become
C) had become
D) could have become
E) used to become
In Iran and Saudi Arabia, all women ____
their heads outside of the house, but in most
Muslim countries it is optional.
A) have to cover
B) must have covered
C) could be covering
D) might cover
E) used to cover
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You ____ more carefully. Now the insurance
company won’t pay you anything because
the accident was your fault.
A) must have been driving
B) should be driving
C) had been driving
D) ought to have been driving
E) have been driving
17.
I’d rather you ____ out tonight because,
according to the news, there could be
trouble downtown.
A) haven’t gone
B) not to go
C) didn’t go
C) won’t go
E) not going
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11.
I ____ a stockbroker if I had wanted to, but I
thought life as a bass guitarist in a heavy
metal band would be far more interested.
A friend of mine told me that I ____ India in
the summer, because that is the monsoon
season, when it is both too hot and too wet.
A) didn’t use to visit
B) needn’t visit
C) haven’t visited
D) might not visit
E) shouldn’t visit
19.
Hawaii is such an expensive place to live
and the wages are so low that you ____ very
hard just to get by.
A) are able to work
B) have to work
C) have worked
D) must have worked
E) used to work
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20.
We had better hurry if we want to get back to
the hotel before the curfew. No one ____ out
after dark, except for the patrol forces, you
know.
25.
A) ought to hear
B) have heard
C) can hear
D) have to hear
E) used to hear
A) could have been
B) is supposed to be
C) has been
D) has to be
E) should have been
26.
Mike couldn’t attend university because he
____ his family when his father died.
A) had to support
B) must have supported
C) could be supporting
D) has been supporting
E) will have supported
22.
Petroleum deposits can occur almost
anywhere – they ____ under desert, under
fertile land, or even under the sea.
A) ought to be
B) may be
C) must be
D) were
E) should have been
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21.
27.
Now remember, when you are in the race
you ____ to run too fast in the first few laps
because you will need plenty of energy for
the final sprint.
A) haven’t tried
B) shouldn’t have tried
C) mustn’t try
D) might not try
E) didn’t use to try
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24.
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You ____ me at work. The boss was really
angry because he had warned me before
about personal calls.
A) must not have phoned
B) shouldn’t have phoned
C) didn’t phone
D) didn’t use to phone
E) can’t have phoned
Using the latest and most expensive
technology, including nuclear batteries,
space scientists ____ to the furthest reaches
of our solar system now.
A) were probing
B) may have probed
C) used to probe
D) are able to probe
E) must have probed
My sister ____ a German teacher because
her German was fluent, but she decided to
become an accountant instead.
A) has become
B) had to become
C) will become
D) could have become
E) must have become
28.
23.
There are some sounds that are out of the
range of the human ear but which dogs ___ .
Sally ____ Italian like a native, but since she
moved to Indiana, she has forgotten most of
it.
A) used to speak
B) had spoken
C) was supposed to speak
D) has been speaking
E) must have spoken
29.
While there seem to be plenty of unexploited
petroleum reserves, some experts worry that
there ____ enough to carry us through the
next century.
A) may not be
B) haven’t been
C) didn’t use to be
D) don’t have to be
E) had better not be
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30.
Today no one can imagine what a battle at
sea was like in the days of sail. It ____ both
an impressive and a frightening sight.
35.
A) might be
B) could be
C) ought to be
D) has been
E) must have been
A) should be using / could be
B) used to use / should be
C) need to use / would be
D) must have used / must be
E) might have used / can be
36.
A) must not have done
B) needn’t have done
C) didn’t need to do
D) couldn’t have done
E) ought not to do
32.
A: I hear a noise coming from the kitchen.
B: My greedy brother ____ for something
to eat.
A) must be looking
B) should have looked
C) used to look
D) ought to be looking
E) has looked
33.
I know I ____ for a job, but there are so few
jobs for a person of my abilities, which is
discouraging.
A) had been looking
B) ought to look
C) must have looked
D) was able to look
E) used to look
He ____ as carefully as he claimed he was.
Why did he bump me to the lamp post then?
A) doesn’t have to drive
B) isn’t supposed to drive
C) won’t have been driving
D) shouldn’t have driven
E) can’t have been driving
37.
Would you mind if I ____ early this
afternoon? I have a dentist appointment at
4:30.
A) to leave
B) had left
C) leaving
D) left
E) have left
38.
I’m so glad that I ____ to the meeting place
on time yesterday despite the heavy traffic,
or the boss would have been really annoyed.
A) was able to get
B) have got
C) used to get
D) should have got
E) had to get
A: Did you know that classes were cancelled
yesterday because the heating in the
building failed?
B: No, but I ____ anyway because I was in
bed all day with flu.
A) didn’t use to attend
B) won’t be attending
C) must not have attended
D) haven’t attended
E) couldn’t have attended
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When we went to Japan, we ____ anything
for ourselves because our Japanese hosts
took care of everything.
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31.
I ____ the same computer program when I
worked at a bank, so it ____ easy for me to
adjust to this new job.
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Sean ____ married three months ago and
since then he ____ out drinking with his old
friends.
A) had got / ought not to go
B) used to get / couldn’t have gone
C) got / hasn’t been able to go
D) has got / shouldn’t be going
E) was getting / didn’t have to go
40.
These days, he ____ to stop smoking and
playing cards as well because his wife is so
strict with him, so his life will have changed
completely soon.
A) used to try
B) is trying
C) tried
D) had to try
E) could have tried
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41.
It is hardly surprising that he gets depressed
and wonders if he really ____ married.
46.
A) may have got
B) must have got
C) used to get
D) will have got
E) ought to have got
Though Sally ____ how to swim, when she
met a young man who was a professional
diver, she learned quickly.
Our father never earned much money, but he
____ something nice for us whenever he
____.
A) should buy / did
B) had to buy / does
C) would buy / could
D) must have bought / can
E) would rather buy / has
44.
47.
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A) hasn’t known
B) might not know
C) can’t know
D) wouldn’t know
E) didn’t know
43.
A) shouldn’t have learned
B) won’t have learned
C) can’t have learned
D) didn’t use to learn
E) isn’t supposed to learn
Do you think Jeff ____ to join us on our
hike? Does he like this sort of activity?
A) would rather
B) was able
C) has been able
D) had better
E) would like
48. Sam is such a good swimmer that he ____
the Olympic record for the 100 metre race,
but unfortunately he didn’t compete because
of a pulled shoulder muscle.
A) is going to break
B) must have broken
C) could have broken
D) is supposed to break
E) had to break
Where have you been? You ____ here at 2
o’clock, and it’s almost 3.
A) must have been
B) were supposed to be
C) were able to be
D) are going to be
E) have been
45. I told my flatmate to buy some bread, but he
____ because there isn’t any here.
A) must have forgotten
B) ought to be forgetting
C) could forget
D) should have forgotten
E) was able to forget
49. I wonder what the problem was in the
restaurant last night. Three members of staff
____ tables, but there was only one, I must
speak to the restaurant manager.
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42.
Sue has only been in Egypt for a year and
she already speaks Arabic fluently. She ____
it that quickly. I’m sure she had started
studying it before she left England.
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A) could be clearing
B) ought to be clearing
C) should have been clearing
D) must have been clearing
E) were clearing
50. Hey, watch where you are going! You ____
me!
A) could have killed
B) should have killed
C) have killed
D) will have killed
E) used to kill
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6.
01.-35. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
A) have indicated / were developing
B) indicate / are developing
C) are indicated / have been developing
D) were indicated / had developed
E) had indicated / developed
2.
Understandably, her friends ---- when Julia
married someone else after being engaged to
John for two years.
A) are surprising
B) were surprised
C) surprised
D) will be surprised
E) had surprised
3.
A) cannot be shown / went
B) aren’t being shown / had gone
C) didn’t use to be shown / are going
D) shouldn’t be shown / go
E) needn’t be shown / have gone
The results of the research ---- that, presently,
several East Asian countries ---- rapidly.
7.
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1.
9.
Animals ---- to survive in the wild, rather than
kept in captivity.
A) are helping
B) have been helping
C) should be helped
D) could be helping
E) ought to have helped
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5.
8.
“Fragile, handle with care” ---- on the
package, but still the contents of the parcel
---- when it arrived.
A) had written / would be broken
B) is being written / will be broken
C) was written / were broken
D) would have written / had broken
E) has been written / could break
Because James ---- to physical work, he ---after he had spent a week on the farm.
A) isn’t accustomed / might be exhausted
B) hadn’t accustomed / had exhausted
C) won’t be accustomed / will be exhausted
D) hasn’t accustomed / has exhausted
E) wasn’t accustomed / was exhausted
Normal climbing boots slip in icy conditions,
so climbers ---- iron plates with spikes, known
as crampons, to their boots.
A) should be fixed
B) have to fix
C) have been fixed
D) used to fix
E) must be fixed
The facsimile ---- when the secretary returns
from lunch.
A) will be sent
B) is going to send
C) should have sent
D) was being sent
E) has been sent
4.
Films of violence ---- on television until after
9.30 at night, the time when the majority of
children ---- to bed.
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An apple tree ---- fruit until it is five to eight
years old.
A) did not bear
B) was not bearing
C) has not been borne
D) does not bear
E) will not be borne
10. The hill where Jane Austen set one of her
romances ---- Box Hill because of the box
trees which ---- there.
A) calls / are grown
B) has been calling / grew
C) used to call / used to grow
D) are calling / were growing
E) is called / grow
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11. Your chances of success in an examination
---- if you ---- the course work thoroughly.
16. Portland cement, when it ---- with water, ---- a
paste that binds sand, gravel and stone into a
rock-like mass called concrete.
A) enhance / are revised
B) were enhancing / revised
C) had enhanced / were revising
D) could be enhanced / would revise
E) are enhanced / revise
A) will be combined / formed
B) has combined / is formed
C) was combined / was formed
D) combines / has been formed
E) is combined / forms
A) handed / gave
B) was handed / was giving
C) is handed / will be given
D) has handed / would give
E) hands / is given
13. You ---- plenty of time in case the bus ----;
otherwise, you’ll risk missing your ferry.
A) must have allowed / delays
B) used to allow / delayed
C) ought to be allowed / has delayed
D) had better allow / is delayed
E) were allowed / was delayed
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12. When he ---- an essay on time for once, his
professor ---- him a look of surprise.
A) were described / published
B) had described / would have published
C) could be described / was published
D) has described / had published
E) would be described / could be published
18. Up to now, the equipment ---- regularly, but
from now on, we ---- it before every outing.
19. Judging from the speed of mechanisation, it
---- that very few things in the world ---- by
hand in the twenty-first century.
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15. Cells ---- for the first time by the English
scientist Robert Hooke, who, in 1665, ---- a
book about his findings.
A) was / was coming
B) will be / had come
C) has been / has come
D) had been / came
E) will have been / is coming
A) wasn’t checked / are checking
B) hasn’t checked / will be checking
C) isn’t being checked / should be checked
D) hasn’t been checked / are going to check
E) hadn’t checked / have to be checked
14. It’s true that happiness ---- with money, but
some money ---- life easier.
A) mustn’t be bought / made
B) shouldn’t bought / has made
C) can’t be bought / makes
D) doesn’t buy / is making
E) hasn’t been bought / is made
17. The twentieth century, now nearing its end, ---the century when mankind ---- to realise that
the Earth’s resources are limited.
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A) has been predicted / will be making
B) can be predicted / will be made
C) will be predicted / were made
D) is being predicted / have been made
E) is predicting / will have been made
20. Considering the major resources we ---- with
for the project, we ---- a wonderful job.
A) had been provided / did
B) were provided / can do
C) have been provided / used to do
D) will be provided / have done
E) provided / will be doing
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21. Solutions to the problem of unemployment
---- , but none of the measures that ---- so far
has been very successful.
26. The works of Shakespeare ---- into every
major language in the world.
A) are going to translate
B) have been translated
C) had translated
D) had been translating
E) will have translated
A) have sought / will be tired
B) will be sought / have been trying
C) had been seeking / were trying
D) are being sought / have been tried
E) have been seeking / are tried
A) has estimated / account
B) was estimating / had been accounting
C) will be estimated / accounted
D) will have estimated / is accounting
E) is estimated / will account
23. Following stricter “drink driving” regulations,
the number of accidents which ---- drunk
drivers ---- significantly.
27. He ---- about this meeting for weeks, so I
don’t know why he ---- anything for it yet.
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22. Africa’s population growth rate is much
higher than the world average and it ---- that,
by the year 2050, Africa ---- for twenty-one
percent of the world’s population.
A) would have founded
B) was founding
C) was founded
D) had founded
E) would be founding
29. A place ---- for you, Madam, as soon as you
---- the deposit.
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24. I managed to translate most of the letter for
you, but I ---- stuck on one or two sentences.
25. The world’s first dental school, Baltimore
Collage of Dental Surgery, ---- by two
Americans, Horace Hayden and Chapin
Harris, in 1839.
28. There were such a lot of different things to do
at the resort where we ---- our holiday that
none of us ----.
A) spent / was bored
B) were spending / bored
C) were spent / had bored
D) have spent / could be bored
E) spend / are bored
A) have been involved / is reduced
B) involve / has been reduced
C) were involved / was reducing
D) are involved / is reducing
E) involved / has been reducing
A) am getting
B) get
C) got
D) was getting
E) will get
A) is known / isn’t preparing
B) was known / doesn’t prepare
C) knows / didn’t prepare
D) has known / hasn’t prepared
E) knew / hadn’t prepared
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A) has been reserved / will pay
B) reserved / had paid
C) is reserving / are paid
D) is reserved / were paid
E) will be reserved / have paid
30. There is no way you ---- all of your project in
an hour, so you ----the most important points
and talk about those.
A) should be covered / ought to choose
B) used to cover / can choose
C) must cover / will be chosen
D) ought to cover / have chosen
E) can cover / had better choose
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31. If a person ---- in more food than required to
meet the body’s needs, the excess calories
---- to fat.
34. Luckily, he realised that he had forgotten his
passport in time to return to the hotel and
collect it; otherwise, we ---- for the flight.
32. Because I ---- up in a house next to a main
railway line, I rarely get disturbed by noises
during the night.
A) was brought
B) had brought
C) have been bringing
D) used to bring
E) am bringing
A) must not have accepted
B) ought not to be accepted
C) hadn’t been accepted
D) couldn’t have been accepted
E) needn’t have accepted
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A) will take / have converted
B) takes / are converted
C) is taken / convert
D) has taken / were converted
E) was taken / had converted
33. Women ---- dress design until the last half of
the 19th century.
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A) were dominated
B) have dominated
C) dominated
D) are dominating
E) would be dominated
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35. Everybody was very concerned when one of
the representatives ---- half way through the
main course.
A) will collapse
B) is collapsing
C) has collapsed
D) collapses
E) collapsed
Passive Voice / Test-2
5.
01.-35. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
I hope the new timetable ---- by Friday as I
want to start a driving course next week, but I
need to know which afternoon I will be off
before I can enrol on it.
2.
Obviously, the management ---- that we ---the new conditions without questioning the
consequences.
A) have assumed / are accepted
B) assume / will accept
C) were assumed / have accepted
D) will be assumed / will be accepted
E) assumed / were accepted
3.
6.
To the ancient Romans, a census ---- simply
counting the people and valuing their estates
for the purpose of the taxation, but today the
range of information collected by a census
taker is very wide, and the statistics gathered
---- to many uses.
A) meant / are put
B) was meant / have put
C) used to mean / have been putting
D) had been meaning / put
E) means / are being put
The FBI ---- that he knew where the body ---- .
A) has suspected / was burying
B) suspects / had been burying
C) was suspected / will be buried
D) is suspected / had buried
E) suspected / was buried
7.
Animal lovers would like industrial testing on
animals ---- to medical experiments.
A) being limited
B) to have limited
C) having limited
D) to be limited
E) to be limiting
Look! The other team must be about to play
their substitute because he ---- warmed up at
the side of the pitch.
A) has got
B) gets
C) had been getting
D) is getting
E) will get
4.
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A) has been announced
B) is going to announce
C) will have been announced
D) has been announcing
E) is being announced
A) to be asking
B) asking
C) being asked
D) having asked
E) to have asked
8.
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1.
I really dislike ---- to work on Sundays
because I feel torn between my family and
work.
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The end of slavery in America ---- by the
passage of the 13th Amendment to the US
Constitution on 18th December, 1865.
A) would have achieved
B) was achieving
C) had achieved
D) has been achieved
E) was achieved
9.
Medicines and chemical cleaning liquids ---out of children’s reach.
A) should be kept
B) must have kept
C) need to keep
D) have kept
E) used to keep
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14. Portugal’s government ---- down by a military
coup in 1974 and the new administration ---the rights of Portuguese African territories to
independence.
10. The United Kingdom ---- a period of time until
1995 to clean up its beaches by the European
Union, but Morecambe Bay in Lancashire was
so dirty that it ---- two more years to bring the
area up to the required standard.
A) was bringing / was recognised
B) has brought / recognised
C) was brought / recognised
D) has been brought / is recognised
E) had brought / had recognised
A) was given / was allowed
B) is given / has allowed
C) gives / will have allowed
D) has been given / has allowed
E) gave / had been allowed
11. Five armed men ---- a Zurich Post Office last
night in a van which ---- as a Post Office
repair vehicle.
A) were robbing / disguised
B) robbed / was disguised
C) were robbed / had disguised
D) had been robbed / has disguised
E) would be robbing / is disguised
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15. In order to keep his land fertile, a farmer ---animal, plant or chemical fertilisers.
A) doesn’t clean
B) didn’t use to clean
C) wasn’t supposed to clean
D) hadn’t been cleaned
E) hasn’t cleaned
17. In our company the sales representatives
and the managers are provided ---- a
company car.
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13. The coach driver couldn’t see through the
window because it ---- properly.
16. During some of the war years, my father and
his brother were separated ---- their parents
because they were evacuated from London to
the countryside.
A) with
B) for
C) about
D) from
E) towards
12. Advertising is very old. Examples of
advertising ---- as far back as ancient Greece,
where criers ---- out messages about their
clients’ wares to the public.
A) have found / were shouting
B) would be found / had been shouted
C) might be found / were shouted
D) used to find / had been shouting
E) can be found / shouted
A) had been used
B) has to use
C) must be used
D) used to use
E) can be used
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A) with
B) from
C) by
D) into
E) for
18. The film “Rainmaker” is based ---- the book of
the same name by John Grisham and tells the
story of a newly qualified lawyer.
A) for
B) from
C) on
D) with
E) by
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19. Local residents ---- to radio-activity for weeks
now because of the leak at the Nuclear Power
station.
24. Are you sure my table ---- by this cleaning
fluid?
A) won’t have damaged
B) hadn’t damaged
C) won’t be damaged
D) isn’t damaging
E) hasn’t been damaging
A) are exposing
B) have been exposed
C) will have been exposed
D) were exposed
E) had been exposing
25. It’s our principle that the petrol tank ---- before
the rental car ---- to the customer.
A) will thrill / wanted
B) had thrilled / have wanted
C) are going to thrill / had been wanting
D) will be thrilled / have been wanting
E) will have been thrilled / want
21. Under
UK
equal
opportunity
laws,
employees ---- against on the grounds of
race, religion or gender.
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20. I’m sure they ---- with your gift. They ---- a
toaster for a long time.
27. The sailing ship ---- about like a toy by the
strong November wind.
A) has attempted
B) should be attempted
C) is attempting
D) must have attempted
E) had been attempting
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22. The
company
---the
advertisement
because several viewers ---- that it was
offensive.
23. Strict dieting to lose weight ---- only under a
physician’s care.
26. This morning, the attendant ---- a baby who
---- in an old blanket on the steps of the
country hospital.
A) finds / wrapped
B) was being found / has been wrapped
C) is finding / was wrapped
D) found / was wrapped
E) was found / had been wrapped
A) didn’t use to discriminate
B) should not discriminate
C) won’t have discriminated
D) hasn’t been discriminating
E) cannot be discriminated
A) was being withdrawn / will complain
B) withdraws / had complained
C) had been withdrawn / were complaining
D) could have withdrawn / complain
E) had to withdraw / complained
A) is filled / is delivered
B) must be filled / has delivered
C) has filled / has been delivered
D) was filled / had delivered
E) will have filled / delivers
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A) threw
B) had thrown
C) throws
D) was being thrown
E) has been throwing
28. All of the trees that ---- by the disease ---- ;
otherwise, the problem will spread through
the whole orchard.
A) affect / must have been destroyed
B) are affected / should be destroyed
C) have been affected / destroy
D) have been affecting / might be destroyed
E) are affecting / will have been destroyed
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29. In some states in the USA, prisoners who have
received the death sentence ---- by lethal
injection, while other states ---- prisoners in
an “electric chair”.
33. As far as I know, the body ---- by a child who
---- his bike through the park.
A) has discovered / is riding
B) had discovered / was ridden
C) was being discovered / rides
D) is discovered / is being ridden
E) was discovered / was riding
30. Most of the animals which now ---- wild on the
island ---- there during the 19th century.
A) live / were brought
B) are living / had brought
C) were living / are brought
D) have been living / brought
E) lived / have been brought
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A) have been killing / are executed
B) had been killed / will execute
C) are killed / execute
D) will kill / are going to execute
E) are killing / are executing
31. I ---- scuba diving lessons since last year, but
I still ---- accustomed to breathing with all that
equipment.
A) opens / insults
B) opened / is insulted
C) will open / has insulted
D) will have opened / is insulting
E) had been known / was insulted
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A) must have brought / got
B) should have brought / have got
C) are brought / are getting
D) had better bring / will get
E) have been brought / get
A) has been known / to be involving
B) is known / to have been involved
C) will have known / to involve
D) knew / to have involved
E) had been known / having involved
35. Robert is so clumsy with words that
whenever he ---- his mouth, he ---somebody.
A) took / hadn’t got
B) am taking / didn’t get
C) have been taking / haven’t got
D) am taken / wasn’t getting
E) will be taken / won’t be getting
32. You ---- the dogs in; otherwise, they ---frightened when the fireworks go off.
34. The secretary ---- ---- in the conspiracy, but
we don’t know whether she actually shot the
senator or not.
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5.
01.-45. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
Oh, gosh! You ---- with a shark coming
straight towards you.
The forest fire ---- an area of the Amazonian
rain forest, which has decreased the size of
France.
A) was destroyed
B) destroys
C) will be destroyed
D) has destroyed
E) had been destroyed
3.
Although specifically directed against
slavery, the 13th Amendment to the US
Constitution ---- since ---- by the federal
courts as applicable to all forms of enforced
labour.
A) is / being viewed
B) has / been viewed
C) will / have been viewed
D) has / been viewing
E) is / viewing
As none of us have been there before, we ---how much time we ---- for the journey.
A) won’t decide / allowed
B) can’t decide / should allow
C) might not decide / had allowed
D) aren’t decided / allow
E) haven’t been decided / will allow
7.
As we ---- towards the Brandenburg Gate in
Berlin, thousands of people ---- in the
opposite direction to protest about the
increase in telephone rates.
A) were being walked / have marched
B) were walked / are marching
C) were walking / have been marching
D) walked / were marching
E) are walking / had marched
Spiders ---- by many people, but most of
them ---- to be harmless.
A) had feared / were known
B) have been feared / knew
C) are feared / are known
D) have feared / have known
E) will be feared / know
4.
6.
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A) must have been terrified
B) could have terrified
C) must have been terrifying
D) should have terrified
E) used to be terrifying
2.
A) was to be helped
B) has helped
C) used to help
D) must have helped
E) has to be helped
8.
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1.
My mother is quite old now and sometimes
she ---- up and down steps.
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After my father ---- me his old bicycle, I ---- to
university, which was better for my health.
A) was given / had cycled
B) had been given / have been cycling
C) was giving / will be cycling
D) has given / will cycle
E) had given / cycled
9.
When the meadow behind the farm ----, my
brother’s hay fever ---- .
A) was mowed / deteriorated
B) mows / has deteriorated
C) had been mowed / deteriorates
D) mowed / had been deteriorating
E) will have mowed / is deteriorating
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10.
The Irish people ---- to Christianity by Saint
Patrick in the 5th century and Ireland had
been a great centre of peace, culture and
learning it until it ---- by Vikings in the 9th
century.
15.
A) don’t enjoy
B) won’t enjoy
C) wasn’t enjoying
D) haven’t enjoyed
E) am not enjoying
A) have converted / invades
B) were converted / was invaded
C) were converting / has invaded
D) have been converting / was invading
E) had converted / was being invaded
I ---- to see that the thing which ---- out of the
bushes in front of me in the dark alley was
only a cat.
A) had relieved / was jumped
B) would relive / was jumping
C) have been relieved / is jumping
D) was relieved / jumped
E) am relieved / is jumped
12.
I wonder whether the hotel ---- us with towels
or not.
16.
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11.
17.
A) is discharged
B) has discharged
C) discharges
D) was discharged
E) will be discharged
14.
While she ---- the documents, she ---- several
new French words.
A) was translating / learnt
B) translated / is learning
C) is translated / has learned
D) has been translating / will learn
E) translates / was learning
I know that you ---- here in the bathroom,
son, because I ---- the smoke at this very
moment.
A) smoke / am smelling
B) smoked / could smell
C) have been smoking / can smell
D) were smoked / used to smell
E) are smoking / might smell
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Fog over a city is usually more intense than
over the surrounding countryside because
the city ---- a greater amount of moisture into
the atmosphere.
Usually I ---- cash for things because I ---using credit cards.
A) pay / don’t like
B) have paid / didn’t like
C) am paid / am not like
D) am paying / haven’t like
E) have been paid / won’t like
A) is provided
B) was provided
C) had provided
D) will provide
E) is being provided
13.
It has been a wonderful party! I ---- myself so
much in a long time.
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This is the fifth time they ---- this record this
morning. I wonder when they ---- tired of it?
A) play / are getting
B) were played / got
C) had played / were getting
D) are played / have got
E) have played / will get
19.
Sugar-free chewing gums ---- in the 1950s,
and by the 1980s several brands ---- on the
market.
A) were introducing / were appearing
B) were introduced / had appeared
C) had been introduced / will appear
D) would have introduced / appeared
E) have been introduced / would be appearing
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20.
I really hate ---- waiting at the dentist.
25.
A) being kept
B) to be keeping
C) to have kept
D) having kept
E) to keep
21.
A) will be / explained
B) was / had explained
C) should be / were explaining
D) am / are explaining
E) have been / were explained
Are you going to hold a party when you ----?
The twins ---- after by a German nanny for
the last three years, so they can both speak
German quite fluently.
A) are looking
B) were being looked
C) have been looked
D) will have looked
E) have been looking
A: What have you done to your ankle?
B: I ---- over while I ---- on Sunday.
A) was tripped / had hiked
B) would be tripping / have hiked
C) had tripped / hiked
D) had been tripped / would be hiking
E) tripped / was hiking
24.
Jeff ---- himself how to play the guitar during
his years at university, and now he ---- the
instrument like a professional.
A) has taught / is played
B) taught / plays
C) was teaching / will play
D) will be taught / has played
E) had been taught / was played
By the end of the month, you ---- to lessons
for two months, so you ---- to take your
proficiency test.
A) are coming / have been allowed
B) are going to be coming / have allowed
C) will have been coming / will be allowed
D) have been coming / are allowed
E) had been coming / will have allowed
27.
You ---- your machine on the 13th March, so,
allowing seven days for delivery, it ---- on or
before the 20th.
A) ordered / will be delivered
B) have been ordering / has delivered
C) are ordered / will be delivering
D) are being ordered / is going to deliver
E) will have ordered / delivers
28.
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26.
A) were promoting
B) will promote
C) are promoted
D) have promoted
E) will be promoting
22.
I ---- able to understand a lot more Turkish
since the principles of vowel harmony ---- to
me.
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They ---- the brochures but they haven’t
bound them yet, so they ---- them until
Monday.
A) have been printed / shouldn’t deliver
B) have printed / can’t deliver
C) are printing / haven’t delivered
D) are printed / couldn’t deliver
E) will print / wouldn’t deliver
29.
The teacher was certain that some of the
students ---- by the new grammar, but they
---- any questions.
A) had confused / weren’t asked
B) were confusing / hadn’t asked
C) had been confused / aren’t asked
D) were confused / didn’t ask
E) will be confused / haven’t asked
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30.
Saturated fats
------cholesterol in the blood.
the level of
35.
A) have known / to be raising
B) know / having raised
C) were known / to be raised
D) knew / to have been raised
E) are known / to raise
31.
A) for
B) with
C) about
D) by
E) from
The results ---- by now, so let’s phone dad
and see if he knows the score.
We ---- some sleep when we get home
because we ---- on a coach for sixteen hours.
A) will need / will have been travelling
B) needed / have been travelling
C) are needed / are going to travel
D) were needed / had been travelling
E) need / are travelling
34.
A) rehearse / won’t experience
B) am rehearsing / haven’t experience
C) was rehearsing / hadn’t experienced
D) will rehearse / am not experiencing
E) rehearsed / don’t experience
37.
The head chef ---- that only fresh vegetables
---- in the production of their soups.
A) has claimed / will have used
B) was claimed / used
C) is claimed / have been used
D) claims / are used
E) claimed / were using
A monastery ---- on this site in the 11th
century, but these remains are of a later
structure, which ---- in the 13th century.
A) was founding / had built
B) founded / was building
C) was founded / was built
D) had been founded / has been built
E) have founded / would be built
As long as I ---- at least three times a week,
I’m sure I ---- any stage fright before the
performance.
Hopefully, I ---- refreshed and invigorated by
the time I ---- from holiday.
A) am feeling / have returned
B) was feeling / was returned
C) will be feeling / return
D) am going to feel / am returned
E) will have felt / had returned
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36.
A) should have broadcast
B) might broadcast
C) ought to be broadcasting
D) must have been broadcast
E) will have been broadcasting
32.
Unfortunately, the student had confused the
“present perfect” ---- the “past perfect” and
therefore, he scored rather badly on his last
examination.
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Why is it always regarded as so funny when
someone ---- on a banana skin?
A) is slipped
B) slipped
C) was slipped
D) had slipped
E) slips
39.
I ---- her only when she ---- that she was
wrong.
A) forgave / was admitted
B) forgive / is admitted
C) will forgive / admits
D) am going to forgive / admitted
E) have forgiven / will admit
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40.
Are you sure you ---- an umbrella? It looks
as if it ----?
44.
A) didn’t need / has rained
B) haven’t needed / has been running
C) don’t need / had been raining
D) won’t need / is going to rain
E) hadn’t needed / was raining
The party ---- only to employees. The
employees’ families ---- as well.
A) doesn’t limit / have invited
B) isn’t limited / are invited
C) wasn’t limited / invited
D) hasn’t limited / had been invited
E) won’t limit / were invited
42.
The letters ---- in drawer, in which Emily ---all her personal keepsakes.
A) took / were tired
B) has been taking / are trying
C) is taken / are tired
D) had been taken / have tried
E) was taken / tried
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41.
We ---- the evening until Frank ---- to an
emergency.
A) enjoyed / has been called
B) enjoyed / was calling
C) were enjoying / was called
D) had enjoyed / has called
E) will be enjoying / had been called
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A) are hidden / was kept
B) were hidden / kept
C) are hiding / is kept
D) hid / was keeping
E) had hidden / keeps
43.
The parcel ---- back to the Post Office,
because I was at work when they ---- to
deliver it.
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45. The nations of Central America ---- many
cultural characteristics, and except in Belize,
Spanish ---- in all of them as the official
language.
A) share / is spoken
B) are sharing / has spoken
C) are shared / has been speaking
D) were sharing / had spoken
E) shared / is speaking
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5-
01.-35. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
The terrorist group is known
extensive supply of weapons.
----
an
A) to have
B) having
C) having had
D) to be having
E) have had
2-
Please play something else instead of Chris
rea. His music is too slow ---- at a party.
A) playing
B) to play
C) played
D) having played
E) being played
A) to clean / to be repainted
B) having cleaned / repainted
C) to have cleaned / repainting
D) cleaning / to repaint
E) clean / being repainted
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6-
---- the cottages, we raised enough money to
renovate the manor house.
4-
As Sheila is moving house on Monday, she’s
asked me ---- her ---- up all her belongings.
A) helping / packing
B) help / having packed
C) to help / pack
D) to be helped / to pack
E) help / to be packing
When you telephone Lisa ---- her of the
departmental meeting, please make it clear
that we don’t blame her ---- the order.
A) to have informed / to lose
B) informing / to have lost
C) having informed / about losing
D) to be informed / on losing
E) to inform / for losing
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A) For selling
B) By selling
C) To have sold
D) On being sold
E) Not being sold
The rebels in Sierra Leone try ---- the village
people ---- them by cutting off some of the
inhabitants’ hands.
A) making / obeyed
B) to have made / to obey
C) having made / obeying
D) make / to be obeying
E) to make / obey
73-
My son has scribbled with a ballpoint pen on
the kitchen wall. In an effort to remove it, I’ve
tried ---- it, but that didn’t work, so I intend ---the kitchen at the weekend.
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8-
I will be sorry ---- this company, but I was
offered an opportunity ---- in a field which I
really enjoy.
A) leaving / to have worked
B) to leave / to work
C) having left / about working
D) with leaving / for working
E) to have left / work
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9-
I was surprised at the low level of service
offered by them as I had believed them ---- a
respected company.
14- She was furious when she found her younger
sister ---- on her clothes.
A) try
B) being tried
C) to try
D) on trying
E) trying
A) be
B) being
C) to be
D) having been
E) have been
A) to shop / on buying
B) to be shopping / for buying
C) shop / having bought
D) shopping / to buy
E) having shopped / to be buying
11- It will cost too much money ---- a full colour
leaflet. The advertising agency has advised
us to have one ---- in black and white.
15- It is a lovely drawing, but I think it needs ---to look its best.
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10- There is no point in going ---- when you
haven’t got enough money ---- anything.
A) to frame
B) to be framed
C) to have framed
D) being framed
E) framed
16- The new football stadium is said ---- seating
for 100,000 spectators.
A) to have
B) having
C) had
D) to have had
E) have
A) producing / being produced
B) produced / to produce
C) to produce / produced
D) to be producing / producing
E) having produced / produce
17- I managed ---- the tall bottle of cola into the
refrigerator ---- the middle shelf.
A) learning / to be offered
B) to have learnt / for offering
C) learn / to have offered
D) to learn / being offered
E) learnt / having been offered
13- I don’t think it is a good time ---- Linda. She’ll
be busy ---- thirty exam papers this evening,
which won’t be easy.
A) visiting / to mark
B) to have visited / mark
C) for visiting / to be marked
D) to visit / marking
E) to be visiting / having marked
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12- Your willingness ---- new things resulted in
your ---- this management training.
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A) fitting / to move
B) to fit / by moving
C) being fitted / to be moving
D) by fitting / to have moved
E) for fitting / moving
18-
The rebels are estimated ---- tens of
thousands of civilians during the civil war
which lasted six years.
A) killed
B) to kill
C) to have killed
D) killing
E) being killed
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19-
Sonia got accustomed to her job at the
private hospital quickly because, apart from
---- richer patients, it is quite similar to ---- for
the health authority.
23- I started my journey without ---- at the map,
but I soon regretted ---- so, as I drove a long
way off the route.
A) looking / doing
B) to look / to do
C) look / to have done
D) having looked / do
E) looked / having done
A) to have / work
B) have / be worked
C) to have had / worked
D) having / working
E) had / having worked
I know she isn’t here at the moment because
I saw her ---- the building, but I don’t know if
she intends ---- later today.
A) to leave / returning
B) leave / to have returned
C) leaving / to return
D) left / to be returned
E) to be leaving / return
21-
I was worried about my sister’s ---- divorced
from her husband, and for days, I couldn’t
help ---- how she’d cope with it.
24- Johnny, will you stop ---- your father so many
questions? He’s busy ---- out his tax return.
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A) to campaign / work
B) campaigning / worked
C) campaign / to work
D) being campaigned / working
E) campaigned / to have worked
26- The workers would be even willing ---- lower
wages if it meant the factory ---- open.
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I was unable to help my friends ---- for ‘Help
the Aged’ because my boss had asked me
---- the Saturday.
25- Veronica is so vain that every time she
passes a mirror, she stops ---- at her
reflection.
A) looking
B) looked
C) having looked
D) to look
E) to have looked
A) get / to wonder
B) getting / wondering
C) to get / wonder
D) to have got / having wondered
E) having got / wondered
22-
A) to have asked / to fill
B) asked / to have filled
C) to be asked / fill
D) to ask / to be filling
E) asking / filling
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A) accepting / stayed
B) to accept / staying
C) accept / to have stayed
D) accepted / having stayed
E) to have accepted / stay
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27- My clearest memory of my childhood is of ---with the street dogs and I also remember ---to the beach, which was very close to our
house.
31- It was such an unruly class that the teacher
struggled just ---- order, but she endeavoured
---- those students who were willing to learn.
A) keeping / teach
B) keep / teaching
C) to have kept / taught
D) to be kept / having taught
E) to keep / to teach
28- ---- when I don’t feel well is the worst thing
about acting in stage plays.
A) Perform
B) By performing
C) Performing
D) For performing
E) Performed
29- Innocent people deserve ---- from the gunmen
and thieves in the area.
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A) to play / to have gone
B) play / having gone
C) playing / going
D) played / gone
E) having played / to go
A) to be protected
B) to have protected
C) having protected
D) for protecting
E) to protect
A) to have discovered / to making
B) being discovered / making
C) having been discovered / make
D) to discover / to have made
E) to have been discovered / to make
A) paying / to tackle
B) pay / to have tackled
C) to pay / tacking
D) paid / having tackled
E) to be paying / tackle
33- He regretted ---- the contract without ---- the
small print on the back of he form.
A) to sign / to read
B) signing / reading
C) having signed / read
D) sign / to have read
E) signed / having read
34- I think Julia dislikes ---- the documents
although she claims ---- it willingly.
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30- Asbestos is thought ---- around the time of
Aristotle, and during Roman times, it was
used ---- fireproof clothing.
32- Some Third World countries spend so much
of their annual budgets ---- interests on loans
that there is little left over with which ---social problems.
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A) file / having done
B) filed / to be doing
C) filing / to do
D) to file / doing
E) to be filed / done
35- The Egyptian Pharaoh Akhnaten, who
worshipped only the Sun, is thought ---- the
inspiration
behind
Moses,
whose
monotheism provided the basis for Judaism,
Christianity and Islam.
A) to have been
B) had been
C) having been
D) about being
E) have been
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01.-40. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
There is no point in ---- the washing out
because it keeps ---- with rain.
A) to hang / to shower
B) hanging / showering
C) hand / shower
D) hung / having showered
E) having hung / showered
2-
I dislike spending my time ---- so I prefer ---clothes made from synthetic fabrics.
A) to iron / to buy
B) ironed / bought
C) ironing / buying
D) iron / being bought
E) having ironed / buy
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A) not to talk
B) not talking
C) haven’t talked
D) not talk
E) don’t talk
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7-
8-
Don’t you think the assistant deserves ---- a
day off after working so hard at the
exhibition?
5-
I don’t think I would enjoy ---- a cricket match
as I don’t understand the rules.
A) to watch
B) being watched
C) having watched
D) watching
E) watch
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A) bought
B) buy
C) having bought
D) being bought
E) to buy
Being able to think quickly and having an
up-to-date knowledge of a language is
essential for speakers ---- simultaneously.
A) to be translated
B) having translated
C) to translate
D) being translated
E) translated
9In my opinion, it’s ridiculous ---- a computer
as a present for a three-year-old child.
---- the old hospital would cost £1 million, so
the council are considering ---- the building to
developers.
A) Demolishing / selling
B) To demolish / to sell
C) Demolished / to have sold
D) Having demolished / sell
E) Being demolished / having sold
A) to give
B) giving
C) to be given
D) gave
E) having given
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Because they both work at the family’s flower
shop, they have agreed ---- about flowers at
weekends.
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In order to save money and energy, we are
going to have double glazed windows ---- .
A) having installed
B) install
C) to install
D) installed
E) installing
10- In his performance against Brazil, he proved
himself ---- a skilled player.
A) was
B) be
C) having been
D) being
E) to be
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11- After the game, the players sat around ---themselves on their performance.
16- We have decided ---- a new Ford Focus, but
we are not certain about which colour ----.
A) buying / choosing
B) bought / chosen
C) having bought / choose
D) to have bought / be chosen
E) to buy / to choose
A) being congratulated
B) congratulate
C) congratulating
D) to have congratulated
E) congratulated
A) using / to be taken
B) to be used / taken
C) to use / taking
D) use / to take
E) being used / take
13- The director of the play still hasn’t decided
whom ---- in the role of the hero.
17- Wearing high-healed shoes for long periods
can result in women ---- too much pain from
their feet ---- in active work.
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12- The photographs he took of the products
were too dark ---- on the company’s web site,
so he’ll have to get some ---- professionally.
A) casting
B) to cast
C) cast
D) having cast
E) being cast
A) gaining / having attended
B) to gain / to have attended
C) on gaining / attended
D) for gaining / to attend
E) in gaining / attending
19- I knew the answer, but I didn’t press the
buzzer quickly enough ---- the prize.
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15- The problem with Simon is that he thinks he
can succeed ---- a degree without ---- any
lectures.
18- His daughter persuaded him ---- his heart
operation in a private hospital instead of
waiting for one in a state hospital as she
could see his condition ---- worse daily.
A) to have / getting
B) from having / to get
C) having had / get
D) to be having / to have got
E) have / having been getting
14- Why don’t you go and ask a chemist ---something ---- dry skin?
A) recommending / soothed
B) having recommended / soothe
C) recommend / having soothed
D) to recommend / to soothe
E) recommend / soothing
A) to suffer / continuing
B) suffer / having continued
C) suffering / to continue
D) suffered / not to continue
E) having suffered / not continuing
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A) winning
B) to win
C) win
D) won
E) being won
20- Robert didn’t work as carefully last year as he
does this year, and the boss had even
threatened ---- him if he didn’t improve his
work.
A) sacking
B) being sacked
C) to be sacked
D) to sack
E) to have sacked
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21- I’d love ---- on my own, but I simply can’t
afford ---- my own flat.
27- He’s not in the habit ---- lies, but he had to
make up an excuse ---- the afternoon off for
his job interview.
A) to live / to have
B) living / having
C) live / to be having
D) having lived / have
E) to have lived / having had
A) of telling / to take
B) to tell / to have taken
C) for telling / being taken
D) being told / taking
E) having told / to be taken
22- The receptionist never minds ---- with sending
out the new catalogues.
23- The manager
decisions.
likes
----
on
all
pricing
A) to have consulted
B) having consulted
C) to be consulting
D) being consulted
E) having been consulting
28- In the Middle Ages, surrounding a castle with
a ditch filled with water proved ---- a
successful technique ---- its security.
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A) to help
B) to have helped
C) to be helping
D) have helped
E) helping
A) picking
B) to be picked
C) to pick
D) picked
E) pick
26- The social worker gave the students a talk ---them against ---- drugs.
30- The children were ---- giving up hope when
someone phoned to say their dog had been
found.
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A) to cut
B) being cut
C) cutting
D) having cut
E) to be cutting
29- The
most
effective
way
---the
destructiveness of earthquakes is ---buildings and other structures capable of
withstanding strong shaking.
A) reducing / being constructed
B) reduced / having constructed
C) to be reduced / constructing
D) to reduce / to construct
E) reduce / to be constructed
24- I am hoping ---- for the school basketball team
next week.
25- Your hair needs ---- before you go back to
school.
A) being / to be ensured
B) to have been / ensure
C) having been / of ensuring
D) have been / to ensure
E) to be / for ensuring
A) to warn / taking
B) having warned / to take
C) warning / taken
D) to have warned / take
E) warn / having taken
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A) in the habit of
B) in return for
C) on the point of
D) for the sake of
E) in exchange for
31- ---- a doorman at a hotel consists ---- greeting
guests and taking them to their rooms.
A) To be / in
B) To have been / for
C) Being / of
D) Having been / about
E) Be / from
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32- She should have apologized to him ---spilling coffee down his suit.
37- His ability ---- well makes him a great teacher.
A) being communicated
B) communicated
C) having communicated
D) to communicate
E) communicating
A) about
B) with
C) of
D) for
E) by
A) identifying
B) being identified
C) to identify
D) identify
E) having identified
34- Shopping for fruit and vegetables makes me
---- hungry.
A) to feel
B) feel
C) felt
D) feeling
E) to be feeling
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33- Sheep have been so changed by breeding
that their wild ancestors are hard ---- .
A) being / to be having
B) be / to have
C) having been / to have had
D) to have been / having
E) to be / to have
39- You don’t appear ---- the formula. Do you
want me ---- it once more?
40- My mother won’t allow anyone ---- the living
room until she finishes ---- .
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36- Tobacco, which we now know ---- so harmful,
was once thought ---- medicinal value.
A) to be living / easing
B) having lived / being eased
C) living / to ease
D) to live / having eased
E) live / to be easing
A) having understood / explaining
B) understand / to have explained
C) to have understood / to explain
D) understood / to be explaining
E) understanding / having explained
35- We haven’t yet decided when ---- a meeting,
so we’ll let you ---- as soon as we’ve fixed a
date.
A) to hold / know
B) holding / to know
C) held / to be known
D) to have held / knowing
E) having held / known
38- We should appreciate ---- in the 20th century,
when we have so many appliances ---- the
hardships of our lives.
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A) enter / to vacuum
B) to enter / vacuuming
C) entering / having vacuumed
D) entered / to be vacuuming
E) having entered / vacuum
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uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
A) riding / changing
B) having ridden / change
C) to be riding / to change
D) ride / to have changed
E) to ride / having changed
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I imagine Sally was about ---- when I asked
her ---- a letter for me, as she looked rather
reluctant.
A) leaving / to have typed
B) to be leaving / typing
C) to leave / to type
D) to have left / type
E) having left / typed
3-
A) without living / being worshipped
B) to be living / having worshipped
C) having lived / to be worshipped
D) not to live / to worship
E) by not living / worshipped
That’s strange. I saw him ---- his bike along
the river this morning and he didn’t mention
anything about ---- his job.
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A) to do
B) doing
C) being done
D) have done
E) having done
5-
8-
Knowledge of nutrition helps you ---- proper
eating habits ---- a healthy life.
A) to develop / having maintained
B) developing / maintaining
C) developed / maintained
D) develop / to maintain
E) having developed / maintain
---- at the details of the famous sculptor
Rodin’s works, we can see his ability ---feeling through facial expression and through
hands.
A) To look / being conveyed
B) By looking / to convey
C) Having looked / convey
D) To be looking / conveying
E) Being looked / to be conveying
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In an emergency, even a child can save a life
if he or she knows what ---- .
I tried ---- careful ---- his feelings.
A) being / not hurting
B) to be / not to hurt
C) to have been / didn’t hurt
D) having been / didn’t hurt
E) be / not to have hurt
Don’t you think we should consider ---- the
chimney ---- before the winter?
A) to be getting / to sweep
B) to have got / sweep
C) having got / sweeping
D) to get / being swept
E) getting / swept
4-
Mankind first used indestructible materials to
erect large structures ---- in but ---- their gods
from.
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Ludlow is considered ---- the most beautiful
mediaeval street in England. Do you fancy ---there for sightseeing tonight?
A) having / to go
B) had / go
C) to have / going
D) have / to go
E) having / go
10- The singer Nick Hucknall has decided ---- a
two-year break, but he won’t have any money
problems. He has already made enough
money ---- a lifetime.
A) to take / to last
B) taking / lasting
C) take / to be lasting
D) taken / to have lasted
E) having taken / lasted
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16- A talented actress like Tracy shouldn’t be
wasting her talent ---- in a soap opera.
11- Remember ---- off the washing machine
before you leave home, will you?
A) switching
B) to have switched
C) having switched
D) switch
E) to switch
A) acting
B) to act
C) act
D) acted
E) to be acted
A) to be held / finding
B) to be holding / to find
C) holding / to be finding
D) having held / found
E) held / having found
13- It is sometimes difficult for parents ---whether ---- their children for misbehaving.
A) to decide / to punish
B) deciding / to be punishing
C) being decided / punish
D) decided / having punished
E) having decided / punishing
17- Money motivates most people ---- hard, even
though it may cause them ---- a lot of stress.
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12- Both sides seem ---- on to their determination
---- a peaceful solution, don’t they?
A) having / doing
B) to be having / done
C) have / to be doing
D) to have / to do
E) to have had / do
19- I was against my daughter ---- to a late night
party, but she got the permission in the end
because she really knows how ---- people.
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15- I never seem ---- enough time ---- everything I
want.
18- She caught her son and his friend ---computer games when they were supposed
---- an assignment for school.
A) to play / to be prepared
B) playing / to be preparing
C) play / having prepared
D) to be playing / preparing
E) played / to prepare
14- A: Did you have difficulty ---- our office?
B: No, it was quite easy ---- here.
A) to find / to have got
B) having found / getting
C) finding / to get
D) to be finding / get
E) find / having got
A) working / undergoing
B) to be working / undergo
C) to work / to undergo
D) work / to have undergone
E) worked / having undergone
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A) to go / to be persuading
B) gone / persuading
C) go / to have persuaded
D) going / to persuade
E) to be going / persuade
20- The actor is believed ---- the TV drama
because of an illness.
A) to have left
B) leaving
C) to be left
D) leave
E) left
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21- As trainees, we spent several days ---- to
presentations and lectures about how ---- the
product.
26- If I were you, I would forget ---- getting
promoted there and look for more rewarding
job somewhere else.
A) to listen / selling
B) listen / to be selling
C) listened / to have sold
D) listening / to sell
E) having listened / sell
A) for
B) about
C) of
D) in
E) with
A) having visited
B) visit
C) visited
D) to visit
E) visiting
23- Before offering you the position, we need ---if you are prepared ---- evenings and
weekends when it is necessary.
27- If you insist ---- having all this paperwork
completed, how do you expect your staff ---any time with customers?
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22- Her lifelong wish ---- the country of her
parents came true when she visited the
Ukraine last month.
A) knowing / working
B) know / to have worked
C) to know / to work
D) having known / worked
E) to have known / work
29- We’ve urged him ---- for the promotion, but he
won’t as he is afraid of ----.
A) on / of
B) with / on
C) about / for
D) in / with
E) for / to
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25- The florist was nervous about the wedding
order ---- account ---- the customer being very
hard to please.
28- The manager wants us to concentrate ---gaining new business and says that the head
office will take care ---- looking after existing
customers.
A) in / for
B) to / in
C) on / of
D) about / with
E) of / from
24- We had arranged ---- after work on Friday ---our holiday plans.
A) to meet / to discuss
B) meeting / discussing
C) to meet / discussing
D) meeting / to discuss
E) meet / having discussed
A) of / spending
B) on / to spend
C) about / spent
D) for / spend
E) to / for spending
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A) to apply / being rejected
B) for applying / rejecting
C) applying / to be rejected
D) to have applied / rejected
E) from applying / to reject
30- The first woman ---- as a foreign
correspondent in the United States was
Margaret Fuller, who was also a social
reformer, critic and teacher whose words
enriched the lives of many people.
A) be served
B) being served
C) has served
D) to serve
E) to be serving
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31- The minister for defense thanked the soldiers
---- carrying out their mission successfully.
36-
A) with
B) of
C) in
D) on
E) for
A) insisted
B) worried
C) deterred
D) warned
E) stopped
32- If she hadn’t devoted herself ---- teaching her
autistic son, she probably would have been a
scientist.
33- In the article, the environmentalists warned
consumers
---purchasing
genetically
modified produce.
A) with
B) against
C) on
D) to
E) of
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A) to
B) on
C) in
D) about
E) for
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I ---- to having to clear up somebody else’s
mess.
A) mind
B) dislike
C) object
D) can’t stand
E) complain
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They ---- him in Spain for murdering a van
driver in England.
A) forbade
B) dealt
C) accused
D) suspected
E) arrested
38-
The airline ---- to me for losing my luggage,
but I wasn’t in the right frame of mind to
forgive them.
A) thanked
B) complained
C) excused
D) denied
E) apologized
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34- When I was a child, I would often ---- of living
in a motor home and traveling around the
world.
A) feel
B) dream
C) imagine
D) plan
E) anticipate
After the murder of the prize-winning
cameraman, the foreign office has ---- people
against going to the region for any reason.
I was ---- from buying a house in that area by
the high crime rate.
A) deterred
B) afraid
C) advised
D) compelled
E) obliged
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Because of the protests from the local
residents, the farmers ---- not to participate
in growing genetically modified crops.
A) appreciated
B) failed
C) decided
D) considered
E) urged
Adjectives & Adverbs / Test-1
6-
01.-40. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
A) the worst / worse
B) better / well
C) best / better
D) good / so well
E) worse / as good
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There is nothing ---- a slight breeze on a hot,
sunny day.
A) refreshing enough
B) as refreshed as
C) more refreshing than
D) so refreshing that
E) the most refreshed
3-
A) too disappointed / that
B) more disappointing / than
C) so disappointed / that
D) so disappointing / than
E) as disappointed / as
I’ve had a full day’s rest now and I feel much
----; at least ---- enough to be able to get out of
bed.
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A) such / that
B) so / as
C) more / than
D) too / than
E) as / that
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8-
My father treasures the gold watch that he
was given ---- a retirement present.
A) like
B) as
C) such as
D) so
E) too
He wasn’t ---- studious student in the class,
but he worked ---- to pass the final
examinations.
A) the most / hard enough
B) such / harder than
C) more / so hard that
D) as much as / hardly
E) too much / too hard
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There is ---- a shortage of qualified teachers
in England ---- the government is paying
students to train in teaching.
Without the heavy make-up she wears, she
looks ---- in real life ---- she does on
television.
A) young / so
B) as young / that
C) younger / than
D) the youngest / as
E) so young / that
The survey confirmed that house prices are
---- higher in the South than in the North.
A) so
B) more
C) most
D) as
E) much
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Some of the delegates were ---- with the
Chairman’s speech ---- they walked out.
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After we had been shopping, Alice and May
went bowling, but I was ---- to join them.
A) so tiring that
B) the most tired
C) so tired as
D) too tired
E) as tiring as
10- The spot where Vicki’s new house is located
is ---- that all her friends and relatives want to
visit her.
A) the most picturesque
B) more picturesque than
C) as picturesque
D) such a picturesque
E) so picturesque
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16- Because it all happened ----, he couldn’t give
the officer an accurate description of his
attackers.
11- The amazing thing about oltu stone is that ---you keep it, ---- it gets.
A) so long / so shiny
B) the long / the shiny
C) the longest / the shiniest
D) the longer / the shinier
E) as long / as shiny
A) as encouraging
B) so encouraged as
C) more encouraged
D) the most encouraging
E) such an encouraged
13- My father plays golf just for fun, although
sometimes he plays ---- some professionals.
A) so skilful that
B) as skillfully as
C) more skillfully
D) the most skilful
E) skillfully enough
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12- For me, ---- aspect of the conference was the
decision to concentrate on environmental
issues.
A) so suddenly
B) as sudden
C) too sudden
D) as suddenly
E) the most sudden
A) more / as
B) so / as
C) the most / than
D) less / than
E) too / that
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15- The courts dealt with the farmer who had shot
the thief ---- tolerantly ---- most people
considered appropriate.
A) so
B) such
C) as
D) like
E) much
18- He is feeling ----it can be expected after ---- a
major operation.
A) well enough / like
B) so well that / so
C) as well as / such
D) better than / that
E) the best / as
19- I felt ---- ill yesterday to get out of bed, but I’m
feeling ---- better today.
14- She couldn’t believe that her son had
behaved ---- to be disciplined by the teacher.
A) as bad as
B) worse than
C) the worst
D) so badly that
E) badly enough
17- The people have ---- distrust of the
government in this African nation that few
residents expect the elections to be fair.
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A) as / much
B) so / that
C) more / so
D) enough / more
E) too / a lot
20- This material is ---- to be stitched together on
a sewing machine.
A) too delicate
B) as delicately as
C) so delicate that
D) delicately enough
E) such a delicate
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21- Certain household items, ____ bleach and
insecticides, are very dangerous and should
be kept away from children.
26- I thought we were being ____ we could be,
but the neighbors still complained that we
were ___ .
A) so much
B) just as
C) rather
D) such as
E) more
A) Fewer
B) Less
C) the least
D) So little
E) So few
23- I knew my grandmother was seriously ill as
she couldn’t speak ____ .
A) tactfully
B) utterly
C) anxiously
D) courageously
E) coherently
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22- ____ students enrolled on the Serbo-Croat
language course that they are discontinuing
this class.
A) quieter than / such noisy
B) as quiet as / too noisy
C) so quietly / noisy enough
D) quietly enough / as noisy
E) the quietest / noisier
A) Such as
B) More
C) So
D) As
E) Like
28- We were expecting it to be a little cool, but
admittedly, none of us expected ____
weather ____ this for our club picnic.
29- The oak tree in our garden is almost ____ the
house itself.
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25- ____ petroleum and natural gas, coal is a
carbon-based fossil fuel.
A) as tired as
B) tired enough
C) too tired
D) so tired that
E) more tired than
A) so awful / that
B) as awfully / as
C) more awfully / than
D) such awful / as
E) the most awful / than
24- The council are looking for a qualified
management accountant, but it is a / an ____
position to cover the present post holder’s
maternity leave.
A) temporary
B) immediate
C) momentary
D) compulsory
E) limitless
27- I didn’t really want the children to eat all the
ice-cream, but I was ____ to argue with
them.
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A) so tall that
B) the tallest
C) much taller
D) tall enough
E) as tall as
30- In some southern counties in the USA, blacks
outnumber whites by four to one. Yet ____
thirty-six years ago, in many of these
counties, not a single black person has
registered to vote.
A) as recently as
B) so recently that
C) more recently
D) less recently
E) recently enough
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36- Most of the population of Canada live in the
cities in the South, leaving the Arctic North
____ populated.
31- The shops on the main street have been
restored and now they serve ____ boutiques
and gift shops for tourists.
A) plainly
B) roughly
C) sparsely
D) densely
E) primitively
A) such
B) so
C) as
D) like
E) enough
37- For one she knew the answer to the question,
and so, afraid to miss the chance, raised her
hand ____ .
A) more progressive
B) the most progressive
C) as progressive as
D) too progressive
E) so progressive that
33- Toads, which belong to ____ family ____
frogs, have shorter legs than frogs.
A) the same / as
B) more / than
C) so / that
D) such / as
E) rather / than
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32- ‘The Commercial Dispatch’ is ____ of all the
newspapers published in Mississippi.
A) formally
B) publicly
C) privately
D) casually
E) peacefully
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35- I felt quite out of place in my evening dress as
most of the guests were ____ dressed.
38- The comedian Jasper Carrot doesn’t tell
jokes, but he describes daily life ____
audiences roar with laughter.
A) as humorously as
B) humorously enough
C) such a humorous
D) more humorous than
E) so humorously that
39- ____ birds ____ parrots, parakeets and
mynahs learn to imitate sounds, but they do
not have the capacity to think or to
understand what they are saying.
34- It was ____ injury that he struggled to carry
on playing for the rest of the game.
A) so painfully
B) such a painful
C) the most painful
D) as painful as
E) too painfully
A) limitlessly
B) temporarily
C) reluctantly
D) tenderly
E) enthusiastically
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A) Rather / than
B) So / that
C) Much / like
D) Such / as
E) As / as
40- Canadian wolves are ____ wolves in the world
and twice ____ a large dog.
A) larger than / so big
B) the largest / as big as
C) large enough / bigger than
D) too large / too big
E) so large / the biggest
Adjectives & Adverbs / Test-2
6-
01.-40. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
She had acted ____ she was dismissed
immediately.
A) more unprofessionally than
B) as unprofessionally as
C) so unprofessionally that
D) unprofessionally enough
E) the most unprofessionally
2-
____ we climbed, ____ the air became, which
made it difficult for us to proceed.
A) The higher / the colder
B) The highest / the coldest
C) To high / too cold
D) As high / so cold
E) So high / very cold
3-
A) too awkward
B) as awkward as
C) so awkward that
D) such an awkward
E) more awkward
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A) such
B) more
C) so
D) as
E) too
5- I wish my cousin would type his letters to me
as his handwriting is ____ legible.
I didn’t find the ski runs ____ so exhilarating
as the ones is St Moritz.
A) too nearly
B) nearer
C) nearly
D) nearest
E) so near
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Records of Johannes Gutenberg are ____
vague for us to be able to know what he
looked like or even his actual date of birth.
The Renault Megane uses a little ____ petrol
than the Skoda Esprit, but it performs ____
better.
A) so much / less
B) too much / more
C) the most / a lot
D) much / such
E) more / much
The Goosander is one of ____ ducks which
nest in tree holes. They are highly efficient
underwater swimmers, being able to stay
submerged for ____ a minute.
A) the most / the longest
B) the few / longer than
C) too many / so long
D) more / too long
E) the least / as long
4-
I made a bit of a mess of wrapping Matthew’s
present, but it was ____ shape to wrap.
A) merely
B) bitterly
C) slightly
D) barely
E) utterly
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Farmer Parkinson’s dog is ____ to scare any
intruder.
A) ferocious enough
B) such ferocious
C) as ferocious
D) so ferocious that
E) more ferocious
10- The two brothers could have hanged
themselves or they might have been
murdered by attackers. The police suspect
____ .
A) such late
B) the latter
C) later
D) the latest
E) so late
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16- I’ve had ____ trouble starting the car lately
____ I think I’ll have to take it to the garage.
11- ____ dangerously a person lives, ____ likely
he or she is to die young.
A) so much / that
B) too many / for
C) the most / that
D) such a lot / as
E) much more / than
A) So / much more
B) The more / the more
C) As much / too
D) Far too / so much
E) The most / the most
A) elaborate
B) humble
C) worthless
D) plain
E) priceless
13- Her economic situation has got ____ worse
since she gave up her job because of her
illness.
17- In today’s busy world traditional crafts, ____
knitting and embroidery, are declining in
popularity.
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12- To the thief, the bracelet will be ____ as it is
only made of pewter, but to me it was
precious because my aunt had given it to me
just before she died.
A) more
B) so
C) as
D) even
E) too
A) too busy
B) buster
C) the busiest
D) so busy
E) such busy
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15- I was ____ at the time to help him with his
project at all, so it is completely his own
work.
18- The decision to promote him was based ____
on his sales record, and neither his
management skills nor his organizational
ability was taken into account.
A) highly
B) barely
C) bitterly
D) intensely
E) solely
14- Of all the problems she has faced, this one is
by far ____ .
A) badly
B) worse
C) too badly
D) so badly
E) the worst
A) the most
B) much more
C) such
D) such as
E) much as
19- The holiday we spent in Canada turned out to
be ____ expensive than we’d expected.
A) so
B) much
C) less
D) a little
E) too
20- Don’t be too critical of Mark as this is the
first time he’s played in ____ an important
match.
A) too
B) such
C) so
D) as
E) more
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21- I don’t know why ____ people find skiing
great. I can’t think of anything ____ being
cold and frightened at the same time.
26- I know we didn’t stop overnight when we
drove to Scotland last year, but the Isle of
Sky is much ____ Edinburgh.
A) few / as badly as
B) too many / the worst
C) too much / so much
D) so many / worse than
E) the fewer / the worse
A) as old
B) too old
C) so old
D) the eldest
E) much older
23- As their conversation continued, she became
____ of the strange looking gentleman.
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22- The Queen mother, who is 100 years old this
year, is ____ member of the British Royal
family.
A) very far
B) farther than
C) the farthest
D) as far as
E) so far
A) as suspicious as
B) more and more suspicious
C) so suspiciously that
D) more suspiciously than
E) much too suspiciously
28- We took a tour of the most amazing Chateau
during our holiday, which we discovered
____ by accident.
29- The ruddy duck is ____ seen in the wild on
British lakes or rivers.
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25- If he spent ____ money on his family ____ he
does on beer, his children wouldn’t be
running around without shoes on.
A) accidentally
B) deliberately
C) exceptionally
D) fairly
E) tactfully
A) purely
B) wisely
C) deliberately
D) competently
E) systematically
24- ____ the trial progressed, ____ apparent it
became that he was guilty.
A) So for / so much
B) The farthest / the most
C) The further / the more
D) Much farther / too much
E) The furthest / even so
27- The holiday firm was accused for ____
misleading holiday makers about the
location of their hotel.
A) as much / as
B) so much / that
C) a little / than
D) enough / so
E) too much / that
A) too rare
B) rare
C) so rare
D) rarely
E) the rarest
30- You should have ____ material for a skirt if
you are careful about how you lay the
pattern out.
A) much
B) enough
C) the most
D) as
E) such
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31- ____ the tourists didn’t want to go to the town
where the riots had taken place just a few
weeks before.
36- I didn’t know why the purchasing assistant is
complaining as, of all the staff, she’s ____
affected by the changes.
A) Reluctantly
B) Approximately
C) Extremely
D) Perfectly
E) Understandably
A) so few
B) few
C) little
D) the lesser
E) the least
A) variable
B) suitable
C) modest
D) confident
E) jealous
33- I believe no one could have investigated the
matter ____ we did.
A) so thoroughly that
B) as thoroughly as
C) thorough enough
D) more thorough than
E) the most thoroughly
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32- Considering he is the top salesman, he is
really ____ and never boasts at all.
38- The valley of the River Severn is ____ it’s
known as the garden of England.
39- Simon and John are twins, but they are not
identical ones, In fact, they are quite ____
from each other.
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35- The director thought our proposal was ____ a
good idea that he suggested we start
implementing it immediately.
A) industrious
B) confident
C) watchful
D) careful
E) sincere
A) as fertile as
B) so fertile that
C) fertile enough
D) more fertile than
E) the most fertile
34- When I moved into the house, the grease on
the oven was ____ it took me a whole
morning to remove it.
A) so thick that
B) as thick as
C) thick enough
D) too thick
E) much thicker
37- A: Well, you’ve been ____ today, haven’t you?
B: Yes, not only have I put up these new
shelves, but I have also mended the leaky
tap in the bathroom.
A) so
B) as
C) such
D) like
E) more
A) similar
B) the same
C) different
D) complete
E) suitable
40- The dry-cleaner’s couldn’t get the stain out
completely, but you can ____ see it now.
A) approximately
B) virtually
C) barely
D) practically
E) nearly
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6.
01.-65. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
As I cross the bridge over the Bosphorus, I
can see the school ____ my friend studied.
A) where
B) that
C) which
D) who
E) when
2.
Joseph is an accomplished artist,
skills include painting and drawing.
7.
____
A) who
B)whose
C) whom
D) what
E) that
3.
A) which
B) where
C) whose
D) that
E) whom
A bear will only attack a human ____
threatens it.
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1.
8.
Turkey,
____
landscape
changes
dramatically from region to region, offers
enough variety to keep even the most
adventurous traveler happy.
A) which
B) when
C) that
D) whose
E) whom
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5.
Many of the medieval buildings in
Frankfurt on Main Germany were destroyed
in the World War II, one of ____ was the
birthplace and childhood home of the great
German author Goethe.
A) which
B) whom
C) whose
D) where
E) when
The Goethe Institute, ____ is named after the
greatest writer in German literature, is
respected worlwide as a resource and
educational center.
A) when
B) why
C) that
D) where
E) which
The Australian Indian Pacific Train, ____ was
the world’s first transcontinental train
linking two oceans, is one of the world’s
most luxurious long- distance train.
A) that
B) where
C) which
D) when
E) whose
A) where
B) who
C) which
D) what
E) when
4.
The Spice Girls, one of ____ members has
just left the band, have decided to
continue as a four piece band.
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9.
We were wondering the reason ____ the club
had cancelled this week’s meeting.
A) where
B) which
C) when
D) why
E) who
10.
No amount of toys can make up for the love
and attention ____ every child needs.
A) when
B) where
C) how
D) who
E) that
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11.
Romania has over 100,000 children living in
orphanages, one in five of ____ will end his
life in a psychiatric institution.
16.
A) where
B) whose
C) whom
D) which
E) when
This internationally acclaimed photographer,
one of ________ achievements is the Bridal
Photograph of the Year Award, will be
holding a seminar on photographic
techniques this weekend.
A) who
B) that
C) which
D)whose
E) when
13. Hong Kong, ____ is centred around the
world’s largest deep-water harbour, was
handed back to China on 30th June 1997.
A) when
B) whose
C) who
D) whom
E) where
17.
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12.
18.
A) whose
B) who
C) which
D) when
E) where
15.
I wanted to do my laundry, but I couldn’t use
the machine because of a power cut, ____
frustrated me.
In 1997, Princess Diana auctioned off
seventy-nine formal dresses, the most
expensive of ____ fetched 222,500 dollars, to
raise money for AIDS and cancer
centres.
A) who
B) when
C) where
D)which
E) whom
19.
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In Hong Kong, ____ there are many steep
areas, ninety percent of the people live on
fifteen percent of the land, resulting in the
highest population density in the world.
We sometimes spend a week in a cottage in
Wales ____ belongs to a friend of my
husband’s.
A) that
B) where
C) whose
D) who
E) when
A) which
B) where
C) what
D) how
E) that
14.
In order to reinforce my son’s English at
school, I’m looking for a private teacher ____
can come in the evenings.
A) whose
B) when
C) that
D) where
E) which
It wasn’t so bad living in a student
accommodation because the three girls with
____ I shared the apartment were very
easy-going and amusing.
A) whom
B) whose
C) which
D) who
E) that
20.
The company exports fifty percent of the
products ____ it manufactures at this
factory.
A) whose
B) that
C) where
D) who
E) when
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21.
The refugees, ____ had come to Germany
from war-stricken Togo, were housed in
temporary accommodation.
26.
A) where
B) whom
C) that
D) which
E) when
A) who
B) which
C) when
D) where
E) that
All the students ____ have been chosen to
participate in the end-of-term concert should
come to the assembly room at 10 a.m. on
Saturday.
A) which
B) when
C) where
D) that
E) whose
23.
My aunt, ____ son-in-law is the managing
director of a large company, has been to a
garden party at Buckingham Palace.
27.
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22.
28.
His business partner wanted to discuss the
reason ____ he hadn’t been informed of the
recent developments.
A) which
B) when
C) whose
D) why
E) where
29.
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25.
Whenever I visited my aunt, she used to give
me a huge slice of cake, ____ she had baked
herself.
A) when
B) who
C) which
D) where
E) how
The use of wind, ____ is clean and
inexhaustible source of energy, to generate
electricity has increased lately because of
recent interest in fuel conservation.
A) whose
B) which
C) that
D) who
E) where
As I had forgotten my raincoat when we
went camping, Simon, ____ had brought two
with him, lent me one of his.
A) whose
B) when
C) that
D) which
E) who
A) who
B) whom
C) which
D) whose
E) where
24.
There are certain areas in the USA ____
brown bears still live in the wild.
My friend, ____ dream had always been to
own a country home, has just bought a nice
house in a small village.
A) whose
B) which
C) that
D) where
E) when
30.
State officials said two hundred people were
injured in the train crash, of ____ ninety-five
had serious injuries.
A) where
B) whose
C) whom
D) that
E) which
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31.
When I came to live in Turkey, I found
shopping at boutiques ____ don’t display
any prices very difficult.
36.
A) when
B) who
C) whom
D) that
E) where
A) who
B) where
C) when
D) why
E) which
Yesterday, a train ____ was travelling from
Munich to Hamburg in Germany crashed into
an overpass.
A) where
B) when
C) who
D) whose
E) which
33.
Mexico City, ____ poverty, pollution and
water shortages are commonplace, now has
a total population of about twenty million.
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37.
32.
38.
A) which
B) that
C) whose
D) why
E) when
35.
The 4th July every year is the day ____
Americans celebrate their independence.
A) where
B) which
C) who
D) when
E) why
Underwater explorers have been studying
the remains of Port Royal, Jamaica, ____
sank in the earthquake in 1692.
A) where
B) that
C) which
D) when
E) how
39.
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Senegal, ____ main source of foreign
income comes from peanuts, relies heavily
on the world markets.
The most spectacular monuments of ancient
America are found in Mexico, central
America and the central Andes, ____ entire
cities with pyramids, temples and palaces
were built.
A) when
B) where
C) which
D) that
E) why
A) that
B) which
C) where
D)why
E) how
34.
Jacques Cousteau, the famous French
ocean explorer ____ helped invent the Aqua
lung, died in 1997 aged 87.
Do you believe there will be a time ____ all
nations live in peace?
A) why
B) which
C) when
D) where
E) how
40.
The club chairman, ____ the members
thought to be trustworthy, has just
disappeared with the club’s money.
A) whom
B) how
C) when
D) that
E) which
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41.
46.
The first practical deep sea diving suit, ____
was used to recover treasure from a
shipwreck called the “Mary Rose”, was
developed by John and Charles Dean.
A) when
B) which
C) where
D) who
E) whose
A) that
B) who
C) when
D) where
E) which
I won’t accept your homework unless you
can provide a good reason ____ you haven’t
handed it in on time.
A) when
B) why
C) where
D) which
E) who
43.
Oceans and seas are the bodies of salt water
____ cover about 71 percent of the Earth’s
surface.
47.
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42.
48.
49.
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45. A friend in England, _____ trip by
herself to India was a complete
disaster,
says that, from now on, she will stick to
package tours to resort areas.
Mark was not looking forward to telling
Peter, ____ he had borrowed the book from,
that he had left it on the train.
A) that
B) what
C) where
D) who
E) whose
Not much is known about African history
until the year one thousand, ____
geographers first made written records.
A) where
B) whose
C) in which
D) how
E) that
Only the elderly people of the village could
remember a winter ____ snow had blocked
the road for so long.
A) when
B) where
C) which
D) why
E) whose
A) where
B) when
C) whose
D) why
E) that
44.
Divers at sites off Turkey have found the
wrecks of vessels ____ date as far back as
the 23rd century BC.
Cappadocia, ____ the volcanic landscape
features peculiarly shaped stone towers
known as fairy chimneys, is of particular
interest to foreign travelers.
A) when
B) which
C) how
D) that
E) where
50.
The distinctive style of Seljuk architecture
can be seen in bridges, many of ___ are still
in use today.
A) where
B) which
C) that
D) whom
E) what
A) of which
B) whom
C) whose
D) that
E) when
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51.
56.
This illness, ____ to be caused by a virus,
cannot be treated with antibiotics.
A) believing
B) having believed
C) to have believed
D) to believe
E) believed
____ from the thirteenth century, the “Kızıl
Kule”, or “Red Tower”, in Alanya was very
skilfully restored in the 1950s.
A) To date
B) Dating
C) Having dated
D) To be dated
E) To be dating
54.
57.
Peter, ____ by his children that it was a good
idea, bought a puppy for them last weekend.
A) to be persuaded
B) persuaded
C) having persuaded
D) persuading
E) to persuade
The best person ____ us some information
about Cyprus is Elif because she used to
live there.
A) to give
B) given
C) being given
D) have given
E) to be given
58.
Every 100,000 liras ____ to the charity will
pay for on tree to be planted as part of the
city’s tree campaign.
A) given
B) giving
C) give
D) to give
E) having given
55.
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The boy ____ by the dog was given an
injection against rabies.
A) biting
B) to have bitten
C) bitten
D) to bite
E) having bitten
53.
A) who
B) whom
C) which
D) where
E) when
The player, ____ this opponent on two
previous occasions, is quite confident of
victory tomorrow.
A) beaten
B) to beat
C) who is beaten
D) who beat
E) to have beaten
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52.
John Walker Lind, a young American
____fought for the Taliban, is on trial in the
United States.
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59.
The four students ____ to represent the
university
during
the
inter-university
challenge were chosen yesterday.
A) to trust
B) having trusted
C) trusting
D) to be trusting
E) being trusted
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60.
64. Once almost extinct, the silver gray Hawaiian
Monk Seal, ____ since 1909, now lives in
large numbers in an area Northwest of
Hawaii.
In cycling, the best way ____ smooth,
powerful pedalling is to practice using low to
moderate gears.
A) to achieve
B) being achieved
C) achieved
D) be achieved
E) to have achieved
A reputable supplier ____ care to ensure
high standards is the best place to buy a
computer from.
A) being taken
B) taken
C) taking
D) to be taking
E) to have taken
62.
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61.
A) having protected
B) protecting
C) to be protecting
D) protected
E) to protect
We couldn’t find time ____ we could practise
the songs for the concert.
63. The Galata Tower, _____ overlooks the
Bosphorus, the Golden Hom and the Sea of
Marmara, has the most spectacular view in
Istanbul.
A) when
B) which
C) where
D) whose
E) whom
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A) which
B) why
C) in that
D) then
E) when
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65.
Marcus, ____ a position that is at a higher
salary than his current position, is now
thinking of resigning from his post.
A) offered
B) to be offered
C) offering
D) offer
E) having offered
Adjective Clauses / Test-2
6.
01.-65. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
Thanks to modern technology, people ____
have hearing problems are enjoying
improved hearing with the use of hearing
aids.
A) which
B) when
C) that
D) where
E) what
2.
My grandmother, _____ has hearing
problems, sometimes can’t hear the things
____ I am saying to her.
A) who / which
B) which / how
C) whom / what
D) to whom / that
E) who / what
3.
A) when
B) whose
C) how
D) which
E) that
7.
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1.
A) where
B) when
C) that
D) whose
E) which
5.
8.
Pioneer has developed a voice-activated car
CD system ____allows you to select a disc
while you are driving.
Sir David Attenborough, ____ is probably the
best known and most respected English
wildlife reporter, is currently filming a
series entitled “The Life of Birds” in the
Venezuelan rain forest.
A) where
B) when
C) that
D) who
E) whose
9.
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When I returned to England after living in
America, it took me some time to find an
electricity
electrical
adapter
for
my
computer, ____ I had brought back with me.
On the Prince’s Islands in the Marmara Sea,
____ there are no motor vehicles, horsedrawn carriages are the normal method of
transportation.
A) whose
B) which
C) where
D) when
E) that
We have lots of house-plants on our
balcony, most ____ will have to be brought
inside in the winter.
A) of whom
B) of which
C) whose
D) in which
E) with whom
4.
Thailand, ____ historical golden temples and
breathtaking beaches attract visitors from
across the globe, obtains its largest source
of foreign earnings from the tourist industry.
The material ____ we chose to cover our
dining room chairs with looks too bright now
that they have been covered.
A) of which
B) what
C) where
D) when
E) that
10.
Today’s customers ____ wanted to take
advantage of the special offer were
disappointed to find out that the shop had
sold out of that model.
A) which
B) when
C) where
D) whom
E) who
A) where
B) when
C) which
D) what
E) how
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11.
The Colombian football star, ____ the club
hired at the beginning of the season, has
scored ten goals in the matches played so
far.
16.
A) whom
B) whose
C) where
D) which
E) when
Frank Sinatra, ____ songs are
worldwide, died earlier this year.
A) that
B) who
C) when
D) which
E) where
known
A) which
B) where
C) that
D) when
E) whose
13.
Botany is the branch of biology ____ deals
with plants.
A) who
B) that
C) when
D) where
E) whose
14.
17.
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12.
I’m never going to go back to that
greengrocer’s because the last time I went
there I bought a kilo of tomatoes, half ____
turned out to be rotten.
A) from what
B) of whom
C) of which
D) whose
E) that
18.
It’s best to buy fruit and vegetables during
the season ____ they are better in quality
and cheaper.
A) which
B) when
C) whose
D) where
E) what
Today’s American Indians are descendants
of the people ____ discovered and settled in
America more than 20,000 years ago.
In 1830, the US Army forced the Cherokee
Indians to march 2,000 miles to Oklahoma.
Approximately fifteen thousand Indians were
involved in this march, four thousand ____
died on the way.
A) for which
B) whose
C) of whom
D) where
E) about what
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19.
A) who
B) when
C) which
D) where
E) whose
15.
The Battle of Little Bighorn, in ____ all 225
cavalry troops were killed, was the last
Native American victory in the Indian Wars
of the USA.
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The boat will take us to the Black Sea coast,
____ we will have a picnic and play some
games before returning at about 4 p.m.
A) when
B) who
C) which
D) whose
E) where
20.
I had never had any health problems until
last July, ____I was taken to hospital with a
very high fever.
A) where
B) which
C) that
D) when
E) whom
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21.
We should put the posters in a place ____
lots of people will see them.
27.
A) which
B) whom
C) where
D) who
E) whose
Smith’s Gym, ____ I attend aerobic classes,
is opening a sauna and solarium.
A) which
B) whom
C) when
D) that
E) where
23.
Our company has made a video to show us
the security procedures ____ we should
follow.
A) when
B) whose
C) why
D) which
E) where
24.
A) that
B) who
C) which
D) where
E) when
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22.
A) which
B) whom
C) who
D) whose
E) where
26.
29.
He’ll tell us his opinion after he has had a
look at our project, _____ will be very
beneficial for the group.
A) that
B) whose
C) which
D) where
E) to which
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Now _____ as Penicillin G, Benzyl penicillin
is the naturally occurring molecule.
A) knowing
B) be known
C) to know
D) known
E) likely to know
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Matthew’s brother, on ____ directions we
were relying, hadn’t drawn a good map, so it
took us an hour to find the theatre.
There was a time ____ there were beaches
along the coast from Kadıköy to Kartal in
İstanbul, but now this area has been turned
into a coast road and footpaths.
A) which
B) what
C) how
D) which
E) when
1989 was the year ____ the Berlin Wall, ____
had stood as a symbol of the division of
Germany for almost thirty years, was pulled
down.
A) when / which
B) where / which
C) whose / why
D) which / which
E) why / that
25.
Our previous manager, ____ had been an
English teacher for over fifteen years, has
decided to open his own school.
The football star and coach Rund Gullit says
that he thinks football is like a fast-moving
game of chess, in ____ you’re required to
think two or three steps ahead.
A) where
B) which
C) whom
D) that
E) what
31.
The primary school period is the time ____
Parents should begin to teach their children
to make some decisions on their own.
A) that
B) which
C) who
D) how
E) where
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32.
The World Wildlife Fund is an organisation
____ help protect wildlife, especially
endangered species.
37.
A) where
B) whose
C) when
D) which
E) what
Despite his immense popularity and
success, Mozart, ____ is considered by
some to be the greatest musical genius of all
time, died in great debt.
At first, there was a problem with the hotel
room, for ____ the tour operator apologised
and gave us a small refund.
A) whom
B) when
C) where
D) that
E) which
35.
The 9th century Greek missionary St. Cyrill,
with ____ The Cyrilic alphabet is associated,
probably did not developed this alphabet
himself, but it was more likely devised later
by his followers.
Salzburg city in Austria, ____ the great
composer Mozart was born in, is known for
its musical heritage and hosts the annual
Salzburg Festival of Music.
A) when
B) whose
C) which
D) where
E) that
39.
The coastal village ____ we spent our
holiday in was so beautiful that we are
planning to go there next year again.
A) which
B) how
C) when
D) what
E) where
The Cyrillic alphabet, ____ is used for
writing some Slavic languages such as
Russian and Bulgarian, has now been
adopted by several members of the former
USSR.
A) which
B) that
C) whom
D) where
E) when
36.
38.
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A) when
B) who
C) whom
D) that
E) whose
34.
A) whom
B) that
C) where
D) which
E) when
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33.
The dance known in the West as the belly
dance, ____ probably originated in Persia, is
a popular dance form in Middle Eastern
countries.
The top student, ____ the teacher had
expected to score the best mark on the test
again, actually only just managed to pass it.
A) whom
B) when
C) whose
D) which
E) where
41.
What fascinates me most about the ancient
Inca civilisations of South America is the
way they built their cities on mountain tops
_____the weather is very warm.
A) to which
B) where
C) whose
D) that
E) at which
A) which
B) where
C) whom
D) whose
E) when
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42.
Dance forms, having probably taken
centuries to develop, reflect the customs of
the society ____ they have evolved.
48.
A) whose
B) which
C) when
D) where
E) who
A) for what
B) in which
C) how
D) that
E) whom
A) where / which
B) whose / which
C) which / whose
D) that / whom
E) which / where
44.
Our local shop, ____ sells ice-cream and
baklava, makes everything ____ it sells at
the shop.
A) that / where
B) when / that
C) which / that
D) who / which
E) where / whom
45.
49.
The German town Regensburg, ____ lies at
the point ____ the river Regen flows into the
river Danube, is famous for its sausages.
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43.
Actually, Patrick is the right person____ the
main character in the school play.
50.
A) which
B) that
C) who
D) where
E) when
47.
The
Hippopotamus,
____
eyes
and
nostrils are high on his head to allow it to
stay in water for long periods, is largely an
aquatic animal.
Nova Scotia, located on the east coast of
Canada, ____ name means New Scotland,
has the largest number of Scottish Gaelic
speakers outside Scotland.
A) which
B) where
C) whose
D) that
E) whom
51.
____ from the destruction of many forests,
marshy wasteland constitutes much of the
Scottish Highlands.
A) To result
B) To have resulted
C) Result
D) Resulted
E) Resulting
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The shop ____ we eventually found the type
of barbecue we were looking for is just
around the corner from our house.
The number of people living in Scotland
____ can speak the native Celtic language of
Scottish Gaelic is now only 80,000.
A) who
B) where
C) when
D) which
E) whom
A) who to play
B) to play
C) he played
D) played
E) whom he palyed
46.
Henry Fonda was a film star ____ began his
career as a stage actor.
A) who
B) that
C) which
D) where
E) whose
52. August is the month ____ the Chinese call
"the month of the hungry ghosts".
A) when
B) what
C) how
D)which
E) whose
53.
What’s the name of that new film ____ Bruce
Willes?
A) to have starred
B) starred
C) to be starring
D) starring
E) having been starred
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54.
My father, ____ by the doctor, was
prescribed some tables and told to eat foods
____ little or no fat.
60.
A) to be examined / having contained
B) to examine / to contain
C) examined / containing
D) examining / contained
E) having examined / having been contained
I think the carpet ____ to me for my birthday
is handmade.
A) to have given
B) given
C) to give
D) having given
E) giving
56. Predominantly ____ the liver, acute viral
hephatites is a systemic infectious disease.
A) affecting
B) affected
C) to be affected
D) being affeted
E) affects
57.
A) to paint
B) painting
C) to be painted
D) painted
E) having painted
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55.
Gregory, not ____ of the cigarette smoking,
always ask his guests to smoke outside on
the balcony.
62.
A) injuring
B) injured
C) to have injured
D) to injure
E) having injured
59. The west of Turkey is much different from the
east, _____ people follow a much more
traditional lifestyle.
Not one of the stands ____ newspapers and
magazines near the ferry terminal stocks
English publications.
A) to sell
B) having sold
C) selling
D) sold
E) to have sold
63.
All the electrical appliances ____ by that
company come with a plug already fitted.
A) having sold
B) selling
C) to sell
D) sold
E) to be selling
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All of the people ____ in the accident were
immediately taken to hospital.
The first film ____ to a paying audience was
made by two French brothers, Louis and
Auguste Lumiere.
A) showing
B) having shown
C) shown
D) be shown
E) to show
A) to approve
B) approved
C) approving
D) to have approved
E) being approved
58.
Air France’s jets, ____ specially for the
World Cup with designs featuring football
stars, transported the various teams around
the France during the event.
64.
The only Englishman ever ____ Roman
Catholic pope was Adrian IV in 1154.
A) to be elected
B) to elect
C) electing
D) been elected
E) having elected
65.
For weeks after the earthquake, there were
many stories in the newspapers of people
____ their lives to help free those trapped
under the rubble.
A) to have risked
B) to risk
C) had risked
D) risked
E) risking
A) which
B) what
C) when
D) whom
E) where
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5.
01.-45. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
Istanbul is a city ____ you can literally see
growing bigger and bigger with each year.
2.
Every month the queues at the traffic lights
on the way to Istanbul get longer and longer,
____ is extremely frustrating, and people
can’t help wondering what it is going to be
like ten years from now.
A) where
B) which
C) what
D) that
E) how
3.
The River Danube, ____ flows through
Germany, Hungary, Austria, Serbia, Romania
and borders Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria and
Ukraine, is the longest and the most
important river in Central Europe.
During the World Cup, dozens of officers
patrolled the main avenues of Paris, ____
cafes overflowed with football fans.
A) where
B) when
C) which
D) that
E) who
7.
My brother John, one of ____ strongest fears
when he was young was of heights,
surprisingly, became a pilot.
A) which
B) whose
C) when
D) that
E) where
The World Cup fans pelted policemen with
stones after a police motorist, ____ had tried
to force through a crowd, struck and injured
a supporter.
A) which
B) that
C) who
D) where
E) when
4.
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A) where
B) when
C) who
D) which
E) whose
A) when
B) why
C) which
D) where
E) that
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1.
From the Black Forests, ____ it rises, the
Danube flows a distance of 2,850 kilometres
to the Black Sea.
A) that
B) when
C) where
D) whose
E) which
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The chief advisor, by ____ the president had
been betrayed, had ambitious of becoming
the president himself.
A) when
B) where
C) which
D) that
E) whom
9.
____ like the Greek letter “omega”, Coffin
Spring is nothing new in orthodontics.
A) Shaping
B) To be shaped
C) Shaped
D) To shaped
E) To shape
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10.
Hawaii’s soil, ____ is composed of volcanic
lava, ash and sandy stone, is so fertile that it
yields eleven tons of sugar per acre, ____ is
the largest yield on Earth.
15.
A) when
B) where
C) whom
D) which
E) whose
A) that / that
B) where / why
C) what / which
D) which / which
E) whose / where
She came from New England, ____ people
chop their own wood, so she found breaking
down the door when they’d locked
themselves out very easy.
A) when
B) why
C) whom
D) where
E) which
12.
Students ____ haven’t yet collected their
student identification cards are remained
that they have to do so before the end of the
month.
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11.
17.
18.
The original inhabitants of Hawaii were
probably Polynesians, ____ sailed from the
islands of South East Asia, perhaps as
nearly as 400 AD.
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14.
It’s estimated that in the 21th century
seventy-five
percent
of
the
world’s
population will be living within one hundred
kilometres of the sea, ____ is frightening,
especially
when
we
consider
the
environmental effects.
A) what
B) which
C) where
D) that
E) when
The heart, ____ main function is to pump
blood around the body, is greatly affected by
the food we eat.
A) where
B) whose
C) when
D) which
E) that
Much of the pure gold that exists in the
world is stored by governments in
underground vaults, ____ it is kept under
very strict security measures.
A) when
B) which
C) that
D) whom
E) where
A) where
B) when
C) who
D) why
E) whose
13.
My friend Tom Ellis, ____ words are always
carefully-chosen, had never considered
entering politics before.
A) who
B) where
C) when
D) why
E) whose
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The Earth, ____ resources are limited,
should be respected and cared for;
otherwise, she will not be able to sustain the
total world problem.
A) when
B) whom
C) which
D) whose
E) that
19.
I know I’ve put my passport in a place ____ I
thought it would be safe, but now I can’t
remember it.
A) which
B) that
C) where
D) whose
E) when
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20.
My son will have to catch a bus in order to
get to the school ____ he’s enrolled in.
25.
A) what
B) how
C) that
D) where
E) why
A) where
B) when
C) which
D) whom
E) that
Even the people travelling around the world
and working abroad, eventually feel a
longing for the country in ____ they grew up.
A) where
B) which
C) how
D) that
E) whose
22.
When our car broke down on the way to
Ankara, the mechanic ____ helped us knew
exactly ____ the problem was.
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26.
21.
27.
The story ____ I was told by Leslie last night
was really funny.
The conditions for the labourers ____ work
at Brazil’s gold mines, ____ 78 tons of gold
are mined each year, are very poor.
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24.
Ferdinand Marcos, ____ to leave the
Philippines after allegation of stealing
foreign aid and treasury money, died in exile
in Hawaii.
A) forcing
B) to force
C) to have forced
D) having forced
E) forced
28.
A) that
B) who
C) why
D) when
E) where
The Jurassic period, from 190 to 136 million
years ago, was the period during ____ most
of the major groups of dinosaurs evolved.
A) when
B) that
C) which
D) why
E) what
A) whom / which
B) that / when
C) which / how
D) whose / where
E) who / what
23.
Even on New Year’s Eve, ____ most of us
are celebrating, the ambulance service staff
are working.
A) who / when
B) that / which
C) which / that
D) that / where
E) whose / how
The film Great Expectations is based on the
novel by Charles Dickens, with ____ work I
am quite familiar.
A) whom
B) which
C) that
D) whose
E) what
29.
One of the most controversial issues ____
lately is whether it should be legally
acceptable for a relative or doctor to help
end the life of a terminally ill patient ____
intense pain.
A) discussing / suffer
B) discussed / suffering
C) being discussed / to suffer
D) discuss / having suffered
E) to discuss / suffer
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30.
Our psychology professor has a strange
theory shading light on the reason ____
football violence is increasing.
35.
A) whose
B) why
C) that
D) what
E) which
Hawks, ____ eagles in the same bird family,
greatly range in size.
A) having resembled
B) to resemble
C) resembled
D) to have resembled
E) resembling
32.
A) whom
B) which
C) where
D) why
E) what
Until the 20th century, the chief raisin
producers were Turkey, Iran and Greece. By
mid-century, however, the United States had
taken the lead in production, with Australia
____ second.
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37. I think we should hire him because he is a
talented young man _____ abilities include
fluency in three languages.
This brand of orange juice is quite nice, but
not as tasty as the freshly squeezed orange
juice ____ at our local supermarket.
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34.
A) whose
B) of which
C) who
D) with whom
E) where
In the picnic area, we found a shady bank,
____ we stopped and ate our sandwiches.
A) where
B) what
C) when
D) which
E) that
The students ____ had enrolled for the
course were disappointed when they found
out that it had been cancelled.
A) which
B) whose
C) whom
D) that
E) when
A) ranking
B) rank
C) to rank
D) be ranked
E) to have ranked
33.
Our defeat, for ____ some players blame
themselves, was caused by bad luck and not
by our lack of capabilities.
A) to be sold
B) selling
C) sold
D) having sold
E) to have sold
The result of our first match in the World
Cup, _____ was very exciting, was not what
we were hoping for.
A) when
B) whose
C) which
D) where
E) that
39.
The school ____ to me by my friend is
offering new courses in September.
A) to recommend
B) having recommended
C) to be recommended
D) recommending
E) recommended
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40.
Most of the people the police ____ about the
robbery ____ anything suspicious in the
area.
43.
A) to know
B) known
C) knowing
D) knew
E) having known
Their existing customers, several of ____
were very interested in the new product,
were invited to a presentation.
A) which
B) whom
C) that
D) where
E) whose
All of our current customers, ____ showed
an interest in the new product, attended the
meeting.
44.
A) when
B) that
C) who
D) where
E) whose
There are many daily newspapers in
England, many of ____ are owned by two
large media companies.
A) that
B) what
C) whom
D) which
E) where
45.
Students ____ a foreign language can
always benefit from visiting the country ____
language they are trying to learn.
A) to study / where
B) studied / in which
C) studying / whose
D) to be studied / that
E) being studied / why
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A) to question / not having seen
B) questioning / didn’t see
C) having questioned / not to see
D) questioned / hadn’t seen
E) to have questioned / not seen
41.
Formerly ____ as Siam, Thailand is one of
the most popular tourist spots in Asia.
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6.
01.-45. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
Jeremy was trying to assure me that Sarah
____ my ticket by 5 o’clock that day, as we
____ previously.
A) has collected / will have arranged
B) will have collected / have arranged
C) had collected / have been arranging
D) would be collected / was arranging
E) would have collected / had arranged
2.
The lady over there is asking whether the
tennis club ____ lessons because she ____
to hire a private instructor for her daughter.
A) has offered / wanted
B) is offering / had wanted
C) offered / has wanted
D) offers / wants
E) was offering / might want
3.
7.
8.
Jack’s mother asked me why I ____ in the
previous week’s match and wondered
whether I ____ an injury then.
A) had left / would be strolling
B) leave / will have strolled
C) left / were strolling
D) were leaving / had strolled
E) have left / are strolling
5.
On the first day of the course, the trainees
____ by the manager that they ____ to learn
everything in a few days.
A) were informed / shouldn’t expect
B) had informed / didn’t expect
C) have been informed / hadn’t been expecting
D) are informed / can’t be expected
E) will have informed / musn’t be expected
Because I’m repeatedly leaving things
behind, my mother always tells me that I
____ that I ____ all my belongings in my bag
before leaving the sports centre.
A) have to check / had had
B) checked / had
C) check / should have
D) might check / was having
E) must check / have
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Before we ____ home, our father instructed
us again and again not to lose sight of each
other while we ____ around the fun fair.
I asked Jim whether he ____ his wife to the
firm’s annual party as well, and he said she
____ her sister’s wedding ceremony then.
A) had brought / has been attending
B) has brought / will have attended
C) brought / is attending
D) was bringing / would be attending
E) is bringing / has attended
A) haven’t played / have been having
B) hadn’t been playing / had had
C) didn’t play / was having
D) couldn’t have played / am having
E) wasn’t playing / have
4.
We all wondered how Jack’s wife ____ when
she ____ about his new job in
OutherMongolia.
A) reacts / has heard
B) had reacted / would hear
C) has been reacting / hears
D) would react / heard
E) is reacting / will hear
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The art teacher ____ the headmaster that
they ____ some good entries in the
children’s painting competition already.
A) informed / had received
B) is informing / will receive
C) informs / receive
D) had informed / will be receiving
E) was informing / are receiving
10.
I’m glad to tell you that we ____ our yearly
target today, so new sales from now on ____
additional from the budget of our branch.
A) were reaching / were
B) had reached / are
C) have reached / will be
D) are reaching / have been
E) will have reached / had been
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11.
16. Tim: I don’t suppose you have seen my
glasses, ____ ?
Ed: ____ . Where did you last wear them?
Mr. Higgins phoned his wife to say that she
____ for him to eat dinner because he ____
home rather late.
12.
We asked the receptionist if they ____ any
room available, and she replied that she
____ the last free room to another couple
just ten minutes before.
A) were having / let
B) had had / was letting
C) have / has been letting
D) had / had let
E) would have / have let
13.
What will you say if the interviewer ____ you
why you ____ your present job?
A) asks / are leaving
B) asked / were leaving
C) has asked / left
D) will ask / have left
E) would ask / had left
A) haven’t you / I expect not
B) do you / I think so
C) don’t they / I don’t think so
D) haven’t they / It appears so
E) have you / I’m afraid not
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A) won’t have to wait / had been
B) shouldn’t have waited / has been
C) didn’t need to wait / was going to be
D) hadn’t been waiting / would be
E) didn’t use to wait / was
17. Tim: I’m going to write about Franz Kafka for
my literature essay.
Ed: ____ I like his style and want to learn
more about him.
A) I expect so.
B) So am I.
C) Neither am I.
D) But I don’t.
E) I have too.
18.
A) don’t go
B) not going
C) not to go
D) didn’t go
E) not go
19.
Mrs. Smith complained to her husband that
the bathroom ____ in a terrible state
because the bathtub ____ for days.
A) has been / is leaking
B) will be / will be leaking
C) was / had been leaking
D) had been / would be leaking
E) would be / was leaking
15.
When I went to collect the car from the
garrage, the mechanic said that he ____ the
engine the day before, but he ____ the
brakes yet.
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A) fixed / wouldn’t have checked
B) had fixed / hadn’t checked
C) was fixing / wasn’t checking
D) has fixed / won’t have checked
E) would be fixing / isn’t checking
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The caretaker told us ____ in the sports hall
with black soled shoes on.
I think there was a demonstration in front of
the university today, ____?
A) don’t I
B) was there
C) did I
D) didn’t there
E) wasn’t there
20.
The headmaster told the boy ____ the top
button of his shirt and ____ at attention.
A) fastening / standing
B) being fastened / stands
C) having fastened / stood
D) to be fastened / stand
E) to fasten / to stand
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21.
Tim: Jerry won’t be taking his dog to
Germany, will he?
Ed: ____ He was asking Roy whether he
could look after her while he was
away.
26.
A) but I didn’t
B) and I was too
C) I wasn’t though
D) and neither did I
E) but so was I
A) But he will.
B) I don’t expect so.
C) Do you think so?
D) So he should
E) Will he, really?
She hardly studies lesson, _____?
A) doesn’t she
B) does she
C) neither does my sister
D) so did I
E) neither did I
23.
27.
What a shame! Our music lesson is
cancelled. You were looking forward to it so
much and, actually, ____ was I.
A) neither
B) too
C) so
D) also
E) either
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22.
28.
He didn’t tell you that he was going to join
us for the meal, ____ he ?
A) wasn’t
B) was
C) didn’t
D) wouldn’t
E) did
Look at that ugly building! ____ designed it
has no taste at all.
A) Wherever
B) Whenever
C) Whoever
D) Whatever
E) However
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25.
The swimming-pool near our house opens in
June, so after that we can go swimming ____
we like.
A) wherever
B) whenever
C) whichever
D) however
E) whoever
When we are on holiday, I love sunbathing
on the beach, but my husband ____ . He
prefers to sit in the shade reading his book.
A) is
B) does
C) hasn’t
D) doesn’t
E) isn’t
The newspaper doesn’t state why they have
chosen to play the next national game in
Bursa, ____ ?
A) does it
B) haven’t they
C) don’t they
D) hasn’t it
E) do they
29.
24.
My parents, who were dancing and chatting
all night, seemed to enjoy the anniversary
party, ____ .
30.
Good luck for the future! I wish you
happiness in ____ you decide to do.
A) however
B) whoever
C) whenever
D) wherever
E) whatever
31.
I’m sure you will do well, ____ university you
decide to go to.
A) whenever
B) whichever
C) whoever
D) however
E) wherever
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32.
We didn’t notice ____ we had strayed off the
path until we were deep in the forest.
37.
A) how far
B) so far
C) how long
D) so long
E) how often
A) how far
B) whichever
C) how long
D) how much
E) however
34.
Why don’t you ask Auntie Doris? I’m sure
she’ll know ____ to make an apple pie.
A) what
B) how
C) why
D) which
E) whom
35.
I don’t know ____ money to take on holiday
with me because this is my first holiday
abroad.
A) how many
B) whatever
C) however
D) how much
E) whether
36.
38.
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It’s going to be a long journey, ____ we
travel, because we can only take the plane
as far as the nearest airport, which is more
than 200 miles away from the area, and then
we will have to take the coach.
A) whose
B) that
C) who
D) where
E) what
____ you are going on holiday is probably
the best place to go in Turkey at this time of
year.
A) Where
B) Which
C) Who
D) What
E) Why
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____ she wrote in reply to my question about
her charity work was the most touching
account I have ever heard.
A) Why
B) Where
C) What
D) When
E) How
39.
He hasn’t explained to us yet ____ he sacked
the secretary.
A) how long
B) why
C) what
D) how often
E) whom
40.
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33.
It’s not clear in his will ____ is going to be
the new owner of his house.
I was surprised to find out ____ football
team your brother supports. Why does he
support Manchester United when he lives in
London?
A) which
B) how
C) when
D) who
E) where
41.
His poor performance in examinations might
have something to do with ____ he misses
class.
A) how long
B) how many
C) that
D) how often
E) whenever
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42.
The form requires you to state ____ you got
divorced.
44.
A) how long
B) what
C) when
D) which
E) whom
A) how long
B) which
C) whether
D) how often
E) how much
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Perhaps the driver’s manual says ____ air
pressure you should have in each tyre.
A) The fact that
B) Why
C) How much
D) Whether
E) When
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43.
____ he only attended about sixty percent of
the course contributed to his poor
examination results.
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45.
I can’t imagine ____ they are going to cope
with three children now that he has lost his
job.
A) what
B) why
C) when
D) how
E) which
Noun Clauses & Auxiliaries
6-
01.-45. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
1-
I think Jeremy‟s aunt wants to know ____
they went for their honeymoon.
A) when
B) where
C) why
D) who
E) how long
3-
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The high value of the pound at the moment
explains ____ manufacturers and exporters
are suffering.
7-
8-
I‟m sure I‟m not the first to notice ____ your
daughter is a very talented artist, especially
for her age.
A) When
B) Who
C) Whom
D) Whether
E) Which
5-
We are not sure yet ____ we want to spend
on flowers at our wedding.
I would like to know ____ the trains will be
running normally during the public holiday.
A) whom
B) who
C) whether
D) what
E) which
9-
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____ we rent this shop again next year
depends on the amount of profit we make.
Will you ask the salesman to explain ____
they ordered their next year‟s supply from
our competitors?
A) who
B) whom
C) where
D) what
E) why
A) who
B) that
C) what
D) when
E) where
4-
It wasn‟t until he refused to help his mother
organise his aunt‟s funeral that I realized
____ selfish Mike is.
A) how
B) what
C) why
D) which
E) when
A) what
B) who
C) whose
D) that
E) where
2-
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The main question on the exam asked us to
explain ____ glaciers were formed.
A) how
B) how much
C) how far
D) how long
E) however
10-
I‟m sorry, I don‟t know ____ department Mrs
Green works in.
A) where
B) when
C) who
D) which
E) how
A) how
B) how long
C) how often
D) how much
E) how far
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11-
My sister-in-law collects Victorian cheese
dishes and buys one ____ she sees one for
sale in a antique shop.
16-
A) where
B) how
C) what
D) which
E) when
A) whatever
B) whenever
C) whichever
D) however
E) whoever
I can‟t see ____ the purpose of the new
shopping centre is. There are more than
enough in town already!
A) who
B) what
C) why
D) which
E) where
13-
Do you have any idea about ____ I should
send my letter of resignation to?
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18-
15-
I can‟t remember ____ people were killed in
the explosion, but it was quite a few.
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A) when
B) whom
C) where
D) which
E) whether
A) how much
B) how far
C) how long
D) how often
E) how many
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Thousands of cattle have starved to death
____ the drought in Ethiopia started.
A) how
B) since
C) when
D) which
E) why
19I‟m not sure ____ the branch manager is the
right person to send it to.
I‟m not sure ____ this sweater will fit my
daughter. Can I exchange it for a larger size
if it is too small?
A) whether
B) how
C) when
D) who
E) whom
A) what
B) why
C) how
D) whom
E) when
14-
We can‟t decide ____ to do at the weekend.
Have you got any interesting suggestions?
I don‟t know ____ month you should plant
tulip bulbs. Why don‟t you ask a florist?
A) which
B) when
C) why
D) whose
E) how
20-
____ Ethiopia is at war with Eritrea has
meant Western nations are reluctant to send
food aid to avert widespread famine.
A) How
B) When
C) What
D) The fact that
E) Whether or not
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25- I‟m not sure whether I ____ able to speak
German confidently when I ____ there next
month as I haven‟t practised for so long.
For the last few weeks, medical teams ____
day and night in an effort to find out exactly
what ____ this terrible illness, but they‟ve had
little success so far.
A) am / will go
B) have been / went
C) will be / go
D) was / had gone
E) should be / am going
22-
The police were investigating who ____ the
gate to the factory open the night before the
robbery.
A) is leaving
B) has left
C) had left
D) was left
E) will be left
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A) are working / will cause
B) have worked / will have caused
C) have been working / is causing
D) will have worked / will be caused
E) were working / had been caused
23- How you look after yourself following your
operation ____ whether you recover
completely or not.
26- It has been confirmed recently ____ using
mobile phones can cause brain damage.
A) if
B) that
C) what
D) when
E) where
27- I couldn‟t believe ____ hot chill powder
Margaret had used in her curry. I could
hardly eat it.
A) how much
B) how long
C) how far
D) how often
E) how few
A) was determining
B) had determined
C) is determined
D) has been determined
E) will determine
24- Today with „mail merge‟ computer software,
the same letter can be addressed to 100
different people at the touch of a button, so a
secretary today ____ in hours what it ____
days to do 50 years ago.
A) should have accomplished / may take
B) could accomplish / takes
C) accomplished / will have taken
D) can accomplish / used to take
E) accomplishes / has been taking
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28- I‟ve lost count of ____ times the children
have watched their „Toy Story‟ video.
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A) whether
B) whatever
C) how many
D) whenever
E) how much
29- I would like to know ____ bag this is
because it‟s occupying my seat.
A) how
B) whom
C) where
D) which
E) whose
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30- I might be able to tell you ____ channel the
firm is on if I can remember ____ I put the
newspaper.
35-
A) which / where
B) where / when
C) what / how
D) whom / which
E) whose / that
The Royal Ballet are attempting to recreate
the ballet “Dante Sonata” Luckily for the
producer, some of the former dancers ____
how the dance was performed fifty years
ago.
A) allege
B) hope
C) remember
D) reply
E) predict
A) commanded
B) appeared
C) requested
D) predicted
E) grumbled
32- The police ____ that the attack on the man
was racially motivated.
A) suspected
B) arranged
C) estimated
D) guaranteed
E) ordered
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31- Mrs Holiday ____ that the builders had made
a terrible job of her extension.
The professor ____ that the nutritionist said
chocolate was healthy only because she is
employed by one of the biggest chocolate
company.
A) suspected
B) expected
C) occurred
D) resolved
E) claimed
37-
38-
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34-
The accused man ____ that he acted in selfdefense.
Yes, that is ____ I want you to behave in
public.
A) what
B) since
C) which
D) how
E) why
33- My husband and I eat at the Draper‟s
restaurant ____ we go shopping in
Shrewsbury.
A) whenever
B) however
C) wherever
D) whichever
E) whoever
36-
A) wondered
B) argued
C) wished
D) pretended
E) commanded
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Enjoyment of the film „Erin Brockovich‟
rather depends on ____ you like Julia
Roberts or not.
A) what
B) whether
C) if
D) how
E) when
39-
Donating some of your wages to a charity
will not only help unfortunate people, but it
will also give you a sense of pleasure, ____
charity you support.
A) whoever
B) whenever
C) whichever
D) however
E) wherever
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40-
I guessed from the shape of the package
____ my birthday present was a cassette.
43- The fans were sent home because the police
____ that the violence could escalate.
A) which
B) what
C) when
D) that
E) how
A) what
B) why
C) who
D) where
E) how
42- It‟s important to find out ____ she is actually
allergic to.
44- In the United Kingdom, the law ____ that
cars must be tested for safety every year.
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41- Helen will be working as a representative for
Thomson‟s Holidays in Turkey, but she
doesn‟t know exactly ____ she will be
posted.
A) proposed
B) ordered
C) feared
D) hoped
E) replied
A) threatens
B) stipulates
C) teaches
D) notices
E) guesses
45- The results of the survey ____ that George
Bush junior would win the election.
A) warned
B) indicated
C) considered
D) requested
E) assumed
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A) how
B) when
C) where
D) why
E) what
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Noun Clauses & Auxiliaries
5-
01.-45. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
2-
The boy confessed that the had stolen the
bread, but pleaded that his sister and he ____
at the time.
A) will have starved
B) are starving
C) had been starving
D) have starved
E) will starve
3-
We asked at the lost property counter
whether a pink and blue bag ____, but the
assistant told us that no one ____ in anything
fitting our description.
A) was found / has been handed
B) is being found / would have handed
C) will have found / is going to hand
D) had been found / had handed
E) might have found / will be handing
I was glad to hear that the factory ____ down
after all as a new owner ____ .
A) won’t have closed / had been finding
B) shouldn’t have closed / has found
C) doesn’t close / has been found
D) wasn’t closing / is found
E) wouldn’t be closing / had been found
7-
We feared that the roads ____ too busy on a
national holiday, so we ____ not to go
anywhere but stay at home.
A) will have been / decide
B) are / could have decided
C) would be / decided
D) were / will decide
E) had been / have decided
Are you sure she was in when you ____ her
but ____ the phone?
A) will be phoning / won’t answer
B) had phoned / isn’t answering
C) are phoning / hasn’t answered
D) phoned / didn’t answer
E) have phoned / doesn’t answer
4-
6-
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A) was cleaning / won’t have been
B) had cleaned / hadn’t been
C) would have cleaned / hasn’t been
D) is cleaning / wasn’t
E) had been cleaning / isn’t
Mr Haughin phoned his wife to say that she
____ to cook anything for dinner that day as
they ____ to his colleague’s.
A) doesn’t need / have been invited
B) didn’t need / had been invited
C) won’t need / are invited
D) hasn’t needed / were being invited
E) wouldn’t need / will be invited
When I went to collect my jacket from the drycleaner’s, the assistant said that he ____ it
but ____ able to remove the stain.
8-
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The sales manager ____ the director that
some customers ____ models on special offer
in the sale already.
A) is informing / buy
B) is informed / bought
C) informed / had bought
D) had informed / will be buying
E) was informed / are buying
9-
Because our last telephone bill was extremely
high, my husband is always reminding me
that I ____ until after six before I ____ my
friends.
A) have waited / called
B) must wait / call
C) waited / could call
D) might wait / was calling
E) wait / should call
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10- I asked Nigel whether they were going
somewhere for Bayram, but he said,
unfortunately, his wife ____ in the accident
and emergency department that week.
15- The manager complained that the cleaners
____ at the time and wondered who ____
them permission to leave early.
A) wouldn’t be working / will give
B) wouldn’t work / will be given
C) aren’t working / are giving
D) hadn’t been working / had given
E) weren’t working / have given
A) has worked
B) is working
C) would be working
D) has been working
E) will have worked
A) must learn / was listening
B) have learnt / will be listening
C) could learn / listened
D) had been learning / would listen
E) learnt / were listening
12- My mother handed me a considerable amount
of money and instructed me ____ Mrs Jakson
buy anything for me while I was staying with
her.
16- It is widely believed ____ too
televisions isn’t healthy for children.
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11- During our training last Friday, I realized that I
____ a lot if I ____ carefully because the
lecturer really seemed to know his subject.
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A) would bring / won’t fit
B) was bringing / hadn’t fitted
C) is bringing / didn’t fit
D) could have brought / hasn’t fitted
E) can bring / doesn’t fit
17- I could have been more enthusiastic at the
training scheme, you know, and so ____
you.
18- We weren’t given any homework for tonight,
____ ?
13- The painter has assured us that he ____ the
decorating by the weekend as he promised.
14- Mr Partridge, the customer is asking whether
he ____ the suit back if it ____ his son.
A) which
B) where
C) when
D) who
E) that
A) should
B) do
C) can
D) had
E) could
A) don’t let
B) not to let
C) didn’t let
D) not letting
E) wouldn’t let
A) will have completed
B) had been completing
C) has completed
D) completed
E) would have completed
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A) did it
B) wasn’t it
C) were we
D) did we
E) hadn’t it
19- A: I haven’t felt very motivated at work since
the new manager, who doesn’t seem to
be doing a very good job, started.
B: ____ .
A) Neither was he
B) So am I
C) I expect he is
D) Neither have I
E) But I haven’t
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20- I think ‘Erin Brockovich’ is showing at the
cinema in Moda, ____?
25-
A) isn’t it
B) don’t I
C) do I
D) wasn’t it
E) is it
In the evening my husband likes to watch
films, ____ . I prefer documentaries, so we
have bought a second television set.
A) and so am I
B) but I don’t
C) and nor am I
D) but I do
E) and I don’t either
21- The shop manager told the sales assistant
____ idle and ____ something useful to do.
22- A: Are we in Houston now?
B: ____ . I’m tired of sitting on this bus.
A: Me too, and we are. Look! The sign says
Houston Central Bus Station.
A) So is it
B) Neither are we
C) I hope so
D) So we have
E) Nor does it
26- You haven’t heard from Bill since he left for
India, ____?
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A) don’t stay / have found
B) wasn’t standing / has found
C) didn’t stand / finds
D) not to stand / to find
E) not standing / to be finding
23- A: I hope the Sims won’t be bringing their
children to the wedding.
B: ____, because Julia’s mother usually
baby-sits for them on such occasions.
24-
It is such a pity that Vicki and Dave can’t
meet us at the restaurant for lunch because
Vicki has the flu. I was looking forward to it,
and ____ were you, weren’t you?
A) so
B) nor
C) either
D) yet
E) too
27- Most of the members, who complained
bitterly afterwards, didn’t appear to agree
with the committee’s decision, ____?
A) were there
B) didn’t it
C) have they
D) wasn’t it
E) did they
28- The label explains how long we should cook
it for, ____?
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A) I don’t expect so
B) Neither will I
C) I’m afraid so
D) I hope so
E) So will they
A) did he
B) has he
C) have you
D) haven’t you
E) didn’t you
A) shouldn’t we
B) do we
C) does it
D) doesn’t it
E) should we
29- We live right next to the park, so I can take
my daughter there to play ____ the weather
is fine.
A) however
B) whichever
C) wherever
D) whenever
E) whomever
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30- Look at the rubbish under that tree! ____
dumped that has absolutely no sense of
social responsibility at all.
35- Once you have learnt ____ to center your
work and the basic stitches, embroidery is
not difficult.
A) However
B) Whoever
C) Wherever
D) Whenever
E) Whatever
to
me
A) whenever
B) however
C) wherever
D) whoever
E) whatever
32- I like them both, Mary. You will look beautiful
in ____ wedding dress you choose.
A) whoever
B) whichever
C) however
D) whatever
E) whenever
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31- Good Luck. I hope you like Canada.
Promise me that you’ll write
____happens.
A) how
B) whose
C) that
D) whether
E) whom
A) whenever
B) wherever
C) whatever
D) however
E) whichever
37- Nobody has any clear ideas ____ should
captain the West Indies cricket team now
that the present captain has announced his
retirement.
38- ____ happened in Yemen will put tourists
from Europe off visiting the area.
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34- It looks too cluttered ____ we arrange the
furniture. It is smaller than our old living
room and there just isn’t enough space for
everything!
A) when
B) where
C) who
D) how
E) which
A) how
B) who
C) what
D) when
E) which
33- We didn’t realize ____ some of the employees
had been ill on Fridays and Mondays until
we checked the company records.
A) however
B) how long
C) how often
D) where
E) whether
36- Of course it is nice to go to Holland in the
summer, but ____ you are going is the best
time to see the daffodils and tulips in bloom.
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A) When
B) Which
C) What
D) Why
E) Where
39- I was a little annoyed, but they explained ____
they had had to cancel the appointment.
A) why
B) whose
C) how
D) when
E) whom
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40- Do you know ____ agent Kate and Richard
went to Turkey with because I’m thinking of
booking a trip to Cappadocia myself?
43- The price of a bracelet is determined
according to ____ pure gold it contains.
A) how many
B) how much
C) however
D) what
E) how
41- ____ people had been killed in the operation
was kept secret.
A) How many
B) What
C) Whenever
D) Whomever
E) Who
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A) which
B) who
C) where
D) when
E) why
44- ____ he was tortured in his own country will
be taken into account when his case for
asylum is heard.
A) Whom
B) What
C) The fact that
D) Where
E) Which
45- I don’t know for sure ____ bicycle this is, but
it must be either Jane’s or Jack’s.
42- The immigration officer wants to know ____
you entered the country.
A) what
B) where
C) how
D) whose
E) whom
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A) which
B) what
C) who
D) whom
E) when
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Conditionals & Wish Clauses/Test-1
6.
01.-45. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
1.
A) wasn’t building / should have come
B) isn’t going to be built / would have come
C) hadn’t been built / would have come
D) won’t be built / has come
E) doesn’t build / would come
We ____ more on outgoings and souvenirs if
we ____ a cheaper hotel.
A) will be spending / chose
B) were to spend / might choose
C) are spending / would have chosen
D) have spent / have chosen
E) could have spent / had chosen
If you ____ me for suggestions before you
left, I ____ you some nice restaurants
around here.
A) are asking / can recommend
B) could have asked / were to recommend
C) asked / had been recommending
D) had asked / would have recommended
E) would ask / have been recommending
3.
I wish everybody ____ the same language all
over the world. Then we ____ so hard to
learn English now.
7.
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2.
8.
5.
If the classroom ____ with an overhead
projector, it ____ lessons more interesting.
A) had equipped / could have made
B) were equipped / would make
C) had been equipped / will have made
D) won’t be equipped / might make
E) equipped / should make
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A) would be / didn’t treat
B) have been / weren’t treating
C) were / hadn’t been treating
D) will have been / isn’t treating
E) can be / hadn’t treated
If anyone ____ with a five thousand lira note,
please hold it up to the light to check if it
____ a forgery.
A) pays / is
B) is paid / wasn’t
C) has paid / can’t be
D) paid / wouldn’t be
E) will pay / won’t be
9.
I’m sure we ____ on better terms with the
manager if she ____ us so disrespectfully all
the time.
Jim is having difficulty doing his maths
assignments, and he wishes he ____ to the
instructions of his teacher more carefully.
A) was listening
B) should listen
C) would listen
D) had listened
E) has been listening
A) would speak / won’t study
B) speaks / weren’t studying
C) could speak / aren’t studying
D) has been spoken / don’t study
E) spoke / wouldn’t be studying
4.
If the TEM motorway ____, the traffic in
Istanbul _____ to a standstill.
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We keep a spare set of car keys in case we
____ the originals.
A) have lost
B) will lose
C) should lose
D) lost
E) are losing
10.
Many people believe that football stadiums
____ safer places for families to go if strict
measures ____ to solve the problem of
football hooliganism.
A) had been / would be taken
B) were to be / are taken
C) have been / could have been taken
D) should be / will be taken
E) would be / were taken
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11.
If nature reserves ____ to protect the turtles,
undoubtedly they ____ rarer today.
16.
A) weren’t establishing / could have been
B) hadn’t been established / would be
C) aren’t established / have been
D) won’t be established / might be
E) haven’t been established / are
You ____ your manager if you think that you
____ by that supplier.
A) have informed / have been overcharging
B) would rather inform / overcharged
C) had better inform / are being overcharged
D) will be informing / were overcharging
E) are informing / were overcharged
14.
I wish I ____ with you longer, but
unfortunately, I have a lecture at four
o’clock.
A) could stay
B) would stay
C) will stay
D) can stay
E) have stayed
I wish international communications like the
‘internet’ ____ more frequently to aid
environmental and health projects instead of
for promoting big business.
A) are used
B) have been used
C) were used
D) will be using
E) could have used
18.
If we ____ baby sitters, we ____ out more
often, but we prefer to leave our children in
the care of our parents, whom we don’t want
to bother too often.
A) have trusted / had gone
B) trust / would have gone
C) can trust / might have gone
D) had trusted / will go
E) trusted / could go
Because of the swearing it contains, this film
____ on national television if it had been
released twenty years ago.
A) wasn’t shown
B) couldn’t be showing
C) hadn’t been shown
D) wouldn’t have been shown
E) didn’t use to show
15.
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Why are you buying so many books all the
time? If you ____ a library, you ____ money
by borrowing them.
A) were joining / saved
B) joined / would be able to save
C) have joined / could have saved
D) could join / have saved
E) had joined / were able to save
13.
A) isn’t
B) couldn’t be
C) might not be
D) weren’t
E) hasn’t been
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12.
I do wish Mr Swan ____ so aggressive in
discussions. Every time we have a meeting,
he tries to pick an argument with someone.
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If Florence Nightingale ____ alive today I’m
sure she ____ impressed with the current
standard of nursing care in the majority of
the world.
A) were / would be
B) was / could have been
C) is / will be
D) has been / might be
E)could be / was
20.
Measures to combat global warming ____ if
all countries ____ on a solution together.
A) will fail / don’t work
B) will be failing / didn’t work
C) must fail / hadn’t worked
D) would be failing / haven’t worked
E) had failed / couldn’t worked
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21.
The weather was beautiful as I left home, so I
didn’t think of bringing my umbrella. I wish I
____ the weather forecast, so I ____ that it
was going to rain.
26.
A) should have visited
B) would like to visit
C) have visited
D) could have visited
E) must be visiting
A) was watching / should know
B) could watch / had known
C) had watched / would have known
D) watched / knew
E) watch / will have known
I wish you ____ to repair the boiler yourself.
You have made the problem worse actually.
A) hadn’t attempted
B) couldn’t attempt
C) won’t attempt
D) haven’t attempted
E) didn’t attempt
23.
I wish we ____ enough money to buy a
camper van. Then we ____ to go on holiday
more often.
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27.
22.
A) have / can afford
B) had / could afford
C) would have / might afford
D) were having / should afford
E) can have / were to afford
I’ve been sitting here all morning wishing my
son ____ to tell me that he has arrived in
Germany safely.
A) will have telephoned
B) has telephoned
C) telephones
D) telephoned
E) would telephone
25.
I think John wishes he ____ in the Lake
district, but unfortunately there are very few
employment opportunities there.
A) is staying
B) has stayed
C) ought to stay
D) could stay
E) had been staying
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Despite the problems he had with the
manager, he ____ to stay with them if he
____ that they were giving all employees a
fifty percent pay rise.
A) could decide / would have known
B) has decided / will know
C) might have decided / had known
D) had decided / could have known
E) will decide / has known
28.
Were it not such a distance from the road,
this ____ an ideal location for a picnic.
A) is
B) has bee
C) has been
D) would be
E) should be
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24.
I ____ Susan at her new office sometimes
next week if I can find some free time.
Initially I was opposed to the idea, but after I
had seen the research, I ____ that the project
was a good one.
A) must have agreed
B) would have agreed
C) will have to agree
D) ought to agree
E) had to agree
30.
We ____ very busy in the office recently;
otherwise, I ____ to see your baby earlier.
A) were / was coming
B) have been / would have come
C) will be / might come
D) had been / will have come
E) are / would be coming
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31.
Marcus _____ over to help you with the
project over the weekend, but he will be
taking his mother to hospital for some tests.
36.
A) Even if
B) Unless
C) Only if
D) In case
E) Providing
A) is coming
B) will come
C) has come
D) would come
E) may come
She ____, but luckily, a lifeguard spotted her
and rescued her.
33.
Kelly
is
very
nervous
about
his
examinations. Especially as he knows that
his parents ____ very disappointed if he
____ them.
A) are / is failing
B) are going to be / had failed
C) have been / will fail
D) were / would fail
E) will be / fails
34.
We should be able to hire a car on the
island, ________ you remember to take your
driving licence.
A) or else
B) unless
C) as if
D) in case
E) provided
38.
You shouldn’t open the oven while a sponge
cake is baking; ________, it will sink in the
middle.
A) in case
B) otherwise
C) providing
D) even if
E) as though
He ______ them to promote him to manager;
after all, he isn’t even a qualified engineer.
A) shouldn’t be expected
B) needn’t have expected
C) can’t have expected
D) wouldn’t be expected
E) weren’t expecting
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A) has drowned
B) ought to drown
C) might drown
D) could have drowned
E) will have drowned
37.
I don’t believe the white of Pamukkale will be
spoilt ____ the number of new hotels is
restricted.
A) as long as
B) as if
C) in case
D) unless
E) even if
39.
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32.
____ they offer him a partnership will the
young architect stay with this firm.
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You might get better results ____ you take
your photographs with an automatic camera.
A) even if
B) whether
C) if
D) as if
E) in case
40.
We wouldn’t finish our assignment ____ we
stayed up all night.
A) as if
B) as long as
C) even if
D) in case
E) provided
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41.
____ you are interested in taking lessons, I
can give you their telephone number.
44.
A) As if
B) Only if
C) Even if
D) If
E) As long as
A) if
B) so long as
C) in case
D) unless
E) because
43.
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So many people were killed in the fire
________ the stadium didn’t have enough
emergency exits.
A) even if
B) in case
C) as if
D) because
E) whether
I’m afraid we won’t be able to come to your
baby’s christening ________ we can find a
baby-sitter. Our regular baby-sitter is on
holiday.
A) unless
B) as if
C) even if
D) in case
E) only if
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42.
She described her new house ________ it
were a palace.
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She hasn’t had much time to socialise ____
she took a part-time job besides her school
studies.
A) when
B) since
C) even if
D) if
E) unless
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6.
01.-55. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
I wish our history teacher ____ us so much
homework. I never have enough time to
finish it.
A) wouldn’t give
B) couldn’t give
C) shouldn’t give
D) doesn’t give
E) hasn’t given
2.
After we have been to the cinema, we
____Bowling, if you ____it’s a good idea.
A) have been / are thinking
B) were going / had thought
C) went / thought
D) could go / think
E) are going / might think
3.
If he ____ in the woods at that particular
time, he ________ the suicide.
A) will prefer / have needed
B) prefer / need
C) preferred / will be needed
D) have preferred / are needed
E) had preferred / would need
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1.
7.
8.
A) has persisted / may recommend
B) persists / is recommended
C) persisted / were recommended
D) will persist / has recommended
E) would persist / will recommend
5.
Just think! If we ____ our degree course to
music, we ____ professionally now.
A) weren’t changing / couldn’t sing
B) wouldn’t have changed / may not sing
C) hadn’t changed / wouldn’t be singing
D) didn’t change / weren’t singing
E) wouldn’t change / didn’t sing
OK, I ____ your Tuesday evening class
provided you ________ the lesson plan
because I hate doing it.
A) covered / would be writing
B) can cover / wrote
C) will cover / write
D) have covered / would write
E) am covering / had written
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Bed-wetting is common in children up to the
age of five, but if the problem ____ beyond
this age, a physical examination ____ in
case there is a serious medical problem.
Oh, I am so embarrassed! I wish the ground
____ open and swallow me.
A) should
B) may
C) will
D) would
E) might
A) wouldn’t be / hadn’t witnessed
B) weren’t / hasn’t been witnessing
C) wasn’t / ought not to witness
D) hasn’t been / weren’t witnessing
E) hadn’t been / wouldn’t have witnessed
4.
Unlike Walt Disney’s cartoon chipmunks,
which always appear up a tree, real
chipmunks ________ to stay near their
underground burrows in case they ____to
escape from a predator.
________ he finds a job soon, he will have to
sell his car.
A) Unless
B) As if
C) Providing
D) Only if
E) As though
10.
The garage can’t have adjusted the brakes
properly; ________, they wouldn’t be making
such horrible noise.
A) therefore
B) as though
C) in case
D) even if
E) otherwise
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11.
A cheap guitar won’t be much good to you
____ you are hoping to play professionally
later on.
16.
A) until
B) if
C) whether
D) even if
E) as if
I’m sure Jessie ____ to play this Saturday
provided someone ____ her a lift to the
stadium.
A) will agree / can give
B) agrees / were to give
C) has agreed / gave
D) agreed / will have given
E) would agree / has given
13.
A) Had / respected
B) Should / respect
C) Does / respect
D) Would / respect
E) Were / to respect
We really should have looked at the
timetable when we got off the ferry. We ____
the six-thirty train, but now we have to hang
around here until twenty past eight.
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12.
18.
My mother is an excellent cook, and I really
wish she ____ our wedding cake, but she’ll
be very busy with other things.
A) should make
B) has made
C) will make
D) can make
E) could make
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15.
Scientifically minded people generally
believe in cause-effect relationships, ____
they feel there is a perfectly natural
explanation for most things.
A) as though
B) unless
C) as if
D) because
E) otherwise
If they ____ you at the London School of
Economics, which other universities ____
you apply to?
A) won’t be accepting / did
B) aren’t accepted / could
C) wouldn’t accept / should
D) don’t accept / will
E) weren’t accepted / might
If you ____ a baby seat for your car, you
____ that it meets European Standards.
A) will buy / might check
B) are buying / should check
C) have bought / are checking
D) bought / were checking
E) can buy / would check
A) would be catching
B) had caught
C) could have caught
D) have been catching
E) might catch
14.
____ the press ____ Princess Diana’s
privacy more, she might not have been killed
in a traffic accident. She was trying to avoid
the newspaper photographers when the
accident happened.
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The young boys listened to the words of the
famous basketball player as though it ____ a
king speaking to them.
A) had been
B) would be
C) has been
D) were
E) might be
20.
Most of the students look as though they
____ answering the questions. I think we can
start checking them.
A) completed
B) will have completed
C) complete
D) were to complete
E) would have completed
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21.
Because they fly, bats are often mistaken by
birds; ____, bats are mammals, not birds.
26.
A) otherwise
B) as if
C) however
D) in case
E) unless
____ Louise were working today, she would
know where the accounting records are
kept.
Let’s face it! We can’t get house painted by
the date of our golden wedding anniversary
____ we hire professionals or paint it
ourselves. There’s just not enough time.
A) even if
B) unless
C) in case
D) otherwise
E) whether
24.
____ you eat plenty of fresh fruit and
vegetables, and get plenty of exercise can
you be really healthy.
A) Suppose that
B) Unless
C) Provided
D) Only if
E) As though
I ____ my son to go to the cinema with his
friends, but he ____ his school work when
they phoned.
A) had allowed / may not finish
B) could allow / hasn’t finished
C) would have allowed / hadn’t finished
D) allowed / didn’t finish
E) can allow / won’t have finished
28.
Without help from chemistry and a
microscope, it ____ hard to accept that the
rock called limestone comes from sea shells
and corals.
A) will be
B) would be
C) has been
D) were
E) had been
We have to employ a few more workers,
____ we won’t be able to get the order ready
by the arranged date.
A) unless
B) or else
C) even if
D) until
E) before
25.
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A) In case
B) Even though
C) As if
D) Unless
E) If only
23.
A) only if
B) however
C) as if
D) whether
E) otherwise
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22.
Your son should stay in bed for a few days,
Mrs. Wilson; ____ his condition will get
worse.
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Unless they ____ by radar, ships and aircraft
____ cautiously or not at all in dense fog.
A) have aided / are moving
B) aided / should be moving
C) are aided / must move
D) were aided / ought to move
E) would be aided / moved
30. A: I wonder if Josh thinks our idea will
work?
B: Well, he certainly spoke as if he ____
enthusiastic about the plan.
A) was
B) might be
C) has been
D) had been
E) will be
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31.
36.
If you ____ to find any buried treasure while
you ____, remember that anything found in
this garden belongs to me.
A) will take / won’t be facing
B) had taken / wouldn’t be facing
C) have been taken / haven’t faced
D) took / weren’t facing
E) are taking / won’t have faced
A) happened / have been digging
B) will happen / will have dug
C) might happen / were digging
D) would happen / had dug
E) should happen / are diging
Had their offer been made sooner, he ____
jobs, but he had already signed a contact
with his new employer.
A) won’t have changed
B) might not have changed
C) shouldn’t be changing
D) didn’t change
E) hasn’t changed
33.
Please don’t forget to take the cage in ____ it
gets dark because little Tweety may be
frightened.
A) when
B) if
C) in case
D) until
E) otherwise
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32.
38.
She ____ the head of her department more if
he ____ a more professional attitude towards
his work.
A) has respected / were taking
B) could respect / will take
C) will respect / might take
D) would respect / took
E) respect / has been taking
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If her health ____ overnight, she ____ to
school tomorrow.
A) hasn’t improved / couldn’t have gone
B) won’t improve / hasn’t been going
C) might not improve / isn’t going to go
D) didn’t improve / won’t be able to go
E) doesn’t improve / won’t be able to go
Although she was in financial difficulty and
behind with her studies she danced that
evening ____ she didn’t have a care in the
world.
A) while
B) if
C) unless
D) even if
E) as though
If you are serious about learning to play the
guitar, you ____ your finger nails.
A) had to cut
B) will have to cut
C) had been cutting
D) have cut
E) were to cut
39.
34.
Don’t you think if you ____ that other job,
then you ____ unemployment now that the
factory is closing down?
If the passport officials ____ so long to pass
everybody through the border controls, we
____ in the ski resort in time to ski today,
and now we’ve wasted our first day.
A) didn’t take / were going to arrive
B) don’t take / are going to arrive
C) hadn’t taken / would have arrived
D) haven’t taken / would arrive
E) won’t take / have arrived
40.
He was glad that he managed to repair the
car himself; otherwise, he ____ a lot of
money to the garage.
A) would have had to pay
B) must have paid
C) should have paid
D) would rather have paid
E) was supposed to pay
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41. There are several new photocopiers on the
market and some of them copy much faster
than ours. If we ____ a faster model, we ____
customers soon.
46.
A) Providing
B) As if
C) Unless
D) Whether
E) In case
A) aren’t manufacturing / could have lost
B) hadn’t manufactured / will have lost
C) haven’t manufactured / might have lost
D) don’t manufacture / will lose
E) won’t manufacture / have lost
If he ____ attention, he ____ that the
shopkeeper had given him the wrong
change.
A) should pay / will notice
B) had been paying / would have noticed
C) had paid / will notice
D) was paying / had noticed
E) could have paid / noticed
43.
Suppose that I ____ on a bitterly cold day,
____you jump in the water and rescue me?
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47.
42.
48.
45.
____ you plan to be walking after dark or
not, it is a good idea to take a torch along
when you are hiking in rough terrain.
A) Whether
B) In case
C) Unless
D) Provided
E) Even if
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A) as if
B) in case
C) unless
C) when
E) provided
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I ____ for the semi-finals unless last year’s
champion ____ his match tomorrow. That’s
my only chance.
A) can’t qualify / will lose
B) couldn’t qualify / has lost
C) won’t qualify / loses
D) haven’t qualified / would lose
E) ought not to qualify / lost
49.
If you are hiking or climbing in the
mountains, you should always take a
survival bag ____ you get injured. In an
emergency a survival bag keeps you warm,
while the other hikers go for help.
____ you were to qualify for the finals, how
would you feel appearing on television?
A) As long as
B) Whether
C) Unless
D) Supposing
E) In case
A) had drowned / could
B) have drowned / will
C) will be drowning / can
D) am drowning / did
E) were drowning / would
44.
____ they are not fully booked up, we can
stay at the campsite on the island.
I wish the finals ____ on a weekend because
most of my friends work on weekdays. I
would have liked them to come and see me.
A) had been held
B) were holding
C) could have held
D) have been held
E) would be holding
50.
More of my friends ____ to see me play if the
finals ____ on a weekend.
A) will be able to come / were holding
B) could have come / had been held
C) are able to come / would hold
D) have come / are holding
E) had been able to come / being held
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51.
If we ____ that our party hosts were only
going to offer us drink but no food, I ____
beforehand.
54.
A) guessed / must have eaten
B) will have guessed / will eat
C) were guessing / will have eaten
D) have guessed / should have eaten
E) had guessed / would have eaten
A) would be kept
B) had been keeping
C) is keeping
D) has been keeping
E) were keeping
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Harold is selling his sports car because he
now has two children and it’s no longer
practical to keep it. He knows it is for the
best, but a large part of him wishes he ____
it because he loves driving it so much.
A) even if
B) unless
C) as if
D) in case
E) supposing
The sun appears to be shining on your
computer screen. You can avoid the
reflection of the sun shines ____ you close
the curtains.
A) even if
B) in case
C) provided
D) whereas
E) unless
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52.
Nothing went right yesterday. First my car
broke down, then I lost my job and, just to
make matters worse, I was robbed on my
home. I felt ____ the whole world were
against me.
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55.
He must have been dissatisfied with his job
at the bank; otherwise, he ____ his own
business now.
A) hasn’t started
B) isn’t starting
C) weren’t starting
D) hadn’t started
E) wouldn’t be starting
Conditionals & Wish Clauses / Test-3
6-
01.-45. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
1-
A) know / have invited
B) have known / was going to invite
C) had known / would have invited
D) knew / will have invited
E) will know / must have invited
If I were you, I ____ a new car instead of
struggling with this old one.
A) have bought
B) was buying
C) had bought
D) would buy
E) bought
It’s not long now before I start my new job in
Menissa. I wish we ____ a suitable house for
sale there, but it seems that we may have to
hire one temporarily.
A) have found
B) could find
C) can find
D) will find
E) find
3-
I’m sorry that I sent our driver for you. I wish
I ____ you at the airport myself, but I had a
meeting with the production team.
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A) can meet
B) could have met
C) have met
D) would meet
E) meet
Take a couple of extra traditional Turkish
gifts with you in case you ____ any other
members of the Scholz family during your
Aunt’s funeral.
A) meet
B) have met
C) were meeting
D) met
E) will meet
5-
If you give me your tape recorder and a
cassette in plenty of time, then, of course, I
____ the lecture for you on the day of your
Aunt’s funeral.
I wish you ____ me from the station to
inform me that you were on your way – I
____ the dinner ready for your arrival home.
A) phone / can prepare
B) have phoned / will have prepared
C) phoned / will be preparing
D) would phone / have prepared
E) had phoned / could have prepared
8-
I wish a flight to Istanbul ____ less than two
hundred pounds, then we would fly there a
lot more often.
A) costs
B) could have cost
C) has cost
D) cost
E) will cost
9-
I wish I ____ to my friends in Germany every
day without getting a huge telephone bill.
A) have been talking
B) would talk
C) will talk
D) could talk
E) can talk
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If I ____ you would be on your own all
weekend, I ____ you over to our house.
A) recorded
B) had recorded
C) would have recorded
D) have recorded
E) will record
10-
I’m sure my daughter ____ university life if
she ____ but she is so shy.
A) had enjoyed / was socialising
B) enjoys / will have socialised
C) would enjoy / socialised
D) enjoyed / had been socialising
E) could have enjoyed / has socialised
11-
If our caravan ____ with a shower, it ____
more practical for longer holidays.
A) is to equip / can be
B) were equipped / would be
C) had been equipped / will be
D) equipped / could be
E) would be equipped / has been
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18- I don’t know why you waste your money on
sports centre membership. If you ____ along
the coastal path every morning, you ____ fit
without spending a penny.
Had the Millennium Dome not been built, 750
million pounds ____ on health and
education.
A) can be spent
B) must have been spent
C) could have been spent
D) will have spent
E) had been spending
Apparently, a customer wanted to buy
something in the window, but she had left by
the time I arrived to open the shop. How I
wish I ____ the bust.
A) hadn’t missed
B) aren’t missing
C) wouldn’t have missed
D) don’t miss
E) haven’t missed
14-
You ____ determined if you ____ to give up
smoking permanently.
A) have been / wanted
B) have to be / want
C) could be / will have wanted
D) had been / would have wanted
E) were to be / would want
15-
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A) had run / will get
B) run / would have got
C) were running / got
D) ran / would get
E) had been running / had got
My uncle keeps his share certificates and
property deeds in a fireproof box in case a
fire ____ out at his office.
A) would be given
B) will have been giving
C) had given
D) would have given
E) have been given
20-
21-
A) brings / faces
B) would bring / had faced
C) had brought / is facing
D) can bring / could have faced
E) has brought / has faced
17- If ways of identifying criminals using DNA
samples ____, the person who killed these
two young teenagers five years ago would
still be a free man.
I wish I ____ for dinner as it looks delicious,
but unfortunately, I have to collect my
mother for her sister’s house now.
A) will stay
B) would stay
C) can stay
D) had stayed
E) could stay
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New strict laws to combat illegal immigration
into the UK mean that if a lorry driver ____
an illegal immigrant into the country, he
personally ____ a £2000 fine.
Tiger Woods is one of the most successful
golfers ever, but he ____ into many clubs in
the southern US because of his colour had
he been playing 50 years ago.
A) weren’t going to allow
B) might not have allowed
C) hadn’t been allowed
D) wouldn’t have been allowed
E) weren’t allowed
A) had broken
B) breaks
C) was breaking
D) will have broken
E) broke
16-
You had better complain to the manager if
you think you ____ an unfair proportion of
the work.
A) aren’t developing
B) wouldn’t develop
C) hadn’t been developed
D) couldn’t develop
E) won’t have been developed
22-
I really wish my older sister ____ so good at
everything. Now the teacher expects a lot
from me too.
A) weren’t
B) won’t be
C) can’t be
D) hasn’t been
E) isn’t
23-
You’re so wasteful! I wish you ____ so much
potato off with the skin. Haven’t you heard
the saying “waste not, want not”?
A) haven’t cut
B) wouldn’t cut
C) won’t cut
D) aren’t cutting
E) don’t cut
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24-
If our heath service were indeed excellent,
Mrs Beard ____ two years for a hip
replacement operation, during which time she
has been hardly able to move.
29- I wish I ____ to the shop for mint. If I had, my
lentil soup ____ nice.
A) would run / tastes
B) ran / tasted
C) had run / would have tasted
D) were running / would taste
E) have run / could be tasting
A) won’t have waited
B) hasn’t been waiting
C) wouldn’t have been waiting
D) isn’t going to wait
E) weren’t waiting
25-
I wish Turkish courses ____ at a college or
university near my home, as I would like to
continue my study of the language here in
Shrewsbury.
A) had offered
B) would be offering
C) could have offered
D) have been offered
E) were offered
26-
If we were to buy a boat, we ____ down the
river at the weekends.
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A) wouldn’t clean / are selling
B) hadn’t cleaned / could sell
C) aren’t cleaning / must have sold
D) wouldn’t be cleaning / had sold
E) don’t clean / were selling
31-
A) were / would be
B) has been / was
C) had been / has been
D) will be / were
E) would be / had been
28-
The ordinary people who live in the area ____
if a solution isn’t found.
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32If Atatürk ____ alive today, do you think he
____ flattered by the number of plaques,
quotations and photographs displayed in his
honour.
I wish you ____ a camera already as my
cousin works in a camera shop and can get
up to twenty-five percent staff discount.
A) aren’t buying
B) wouldn’t buy
C) hadn’t bought
D) haven’t bought
E) won’t buy
A) are going to sail
B) had been sailing
C) have sailed
D) could sail
E) may have sailed
27-
If only you ____ this Japanese lacquered
table with a harmful liquid, we ____ it for
more than 1000 pounds, but now it won’t be
worth anything.
A) must have suffered
B) have been suffering
C) will suffer
D) would suffer
E) had suffered
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Nobody would have been killed in the fight if
one of the teenagers ____ a knife at the time.
A) wouldn’t be carrying
B) hasn’t been carrying
C) isn’t carrying
D) must not have carried
E) hadn’t been carrying
33-
I’m sitting here in my car wishing the
breakdown truck ____ .
A) arrives
B) will arrive
C) has arrived
D) would arrive
E) is arriving
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34- I think Jake wishes he ____ to keep the family
home, but such a big house with land costs a
lot to maintain.
40-
A) as long as
B) because
C) only if
D) in order that
E) even if
A) would afford
B) will be affording
C) would have afforded
D) could afford
E) has afforded
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36-
I’ll allow you to go to the park ____ you
come home before it gets dark.
A) even if
B) in case
C) as long as
D) so that
E) unless
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35- I ____ to go the Antique Auctions in town
one Friday if I can get the day off.
A) have liked
B) would like
C) had liked
D) liked
E) were to like
____ they improve the quality of their
products will we order any more handbags
from them.
42-
A) otherwise
B) in case
C) only if
D) unless
E) as long as
39-
Your advertisement might look more
attractive ____ it were printed in colour.
A lot of people bought shares in the
company ____ the newspaper predicted it
would be successful.
A) if
B) in case
C) because
D) only if
E) unless
43-
I’m afraid we won’t be able to come to Devon
____ the repairs to our car can be completed
in time. The garage is waiting for parts at the
moment.
A) unless
B) if
C) in case
D) because
E) so that
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You shouldn’t wash your car with washing
up liquid; ____, you’ll damage the paint
work.
____ you are as bored at work as you say,
why don’t you look for a more interesting
job?
A) As though
B) If
C) Even if
D) In case
E) Whether
A) Even if
B) Only if
C) Unless
D) Whether
E) In case
38-
I wouldn’t be able to afford an Armani suit
____ I ate bread and water for a month.
44-
She described her holiday job at the factory
____ it were torture.
A) even if
B) only if
C) because
D) as though
E) unless
45-
He has been busy most weekends ____ he
started voluntary work for the hospital radio
station.
A) if
B) until
C) since
D) as if
E) unless
A) if
B) even if
C) until
D) whether
E) in case
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Conjunctions & Adverbial Clauses /Test-1
6.
01.-55. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
A) As soon as
B) Much as
C) The moment
D) However
E) Despite
2.
She is fed up with sharing a house with
others; ______, she is looking for her own
flat.
A) moreover
B) therefore
C) however
D) although
E) nevertheless
3.
A) the moment / while
B) hardly / when
C) neither / nor
D) yet / still
E) not only / but also
_____ I dislike sentimental films, sometimes,
when I’m not feeling very energetic, I can
curl up on the sofa and watch one.
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1.
7.
8.
He is not leaving the company because he is
not happy there; _____ he has enjoyed
working there, but he has other reasons.
A) not only / but also
B) no matter / how
C) so much / that
D) whether / or
E) neither / nor
5.
_____ her illness leaving her very weak at
times, she tries to derive pleasure from life.
A) Despite
B) Whereas
C) Although
D) However
E) Instead of
We had better take a spare blanket with us
_____ it gets cooler than we expect in the
mountains.
A) if only
B) so that
C) thus
D) in case
E) even though
9.
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This diet and exercise plan is _____ costly
______ painful, so anyone with a little willpower can follow it with ease.
______ how many windows I open, I can’t
get any air movement in the house.
A) Even if
B) Although
C) No matter
D) Whereas
E) However
A) on the other hand
B) as a result
C) however
D) on the contrary
E) nonetheless
4.
She had ____ placed the plate of cakes on
the table ____ the children gave her the
empty plate and requested some more.
_____ they played better than they have so
far in the cup, they lost the match.
A) Despite
B) No sooner
C) In contrast
D) However
E) Although
10.
_____ television channel you watch, the
news bulletins are all the same, as if written
by the same person!
A) No matter
B) However
C) Whichever
D) As soon as
E) The more
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11.
_____ relieve some of the burden on the
city’s only airport, they are planning to build
a second one.
16.
A) No matter
B) In case
C) In order to
D) Even though
E) how
Our students have to choose to study _____
French _____ Spanish, because they are the
compulsory languages selected by the
board.
A) such / as
B) neither / nor
C) scarcely / and
D) whether / or
E) either / or
13.
______ we discuss the fine details, let me
ask you whether you are interested in our
offer.
A) Despite
B) However
C) Thanks to
D) As a result
E) Much as
17.
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12.
18.
I don’t see why the boys can’t go fishing
____ they promise to stay together and
come back before it gets dark.
A) whereas
B) no matter
C) whether
D) as long as
E) in spite of
19.
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15.
He was just ____ calm ____ anybody who
could be under these circumstances.
A) not only / but also
B) so / that
C) much / than
D) as / as
E) neither / nor
Western Scotland is wild and mountainous,
___ eastern Scotland is lush farmland.
A) despite
B) whereas
C) as a result
D) nevertheless
E) therefore
He was _____ well liked ______ everybody in
the firm gave generously towards the
retirement present.
A) so / that
B) not only / and
C) either / or
D) neither / nor
E) both / and
A) However
B) Consequently
C) Afterwards
D) In spite of
E) Before
14.
_____ your mothers’ efforts in making the
costumes, the whole cast of the play looked
great.
____ does the International Students’
Society help foreign students settle in ___ it
organises sightseeing trips as well.
A) So / that
B) No sooner / than
C) Not only / but
D) Both / and
E) Neither / nor
20.
___ ‘Internet Cafes’, students who can’t
afford computers have access to the Internet
and to e-mail.
A) In order that
B) Owing to
C) Wherever
D) Whereas
E) Whoever
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21.
Black bears don’t usually attack humans.
___, they normally run away from us.
26.
A) On the contrary
B) On the other hand
C) Furthermore
D) Consequently
E) Nevertheless
She has been looking much more
enthusiastic about the future ____ she
accepted her new job.
A) since
B) until
C) before
D) when
E) by the time
23.
A) whereas
B) so
C) for
D) but
E) whenever
____ the renovation of their football stadium,
the team will be using another team’s
ground next season.
27.
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22.
28.
____ your mother comes to visit, we must
remember to give her the things your sister
left for her.
29.
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25.
The residents received some warning of the
tornado; ____, several people were injured.
A) nonetheless
B) despite
C) even though
D) thus
E) otherwise
The traffic into town usually gets a bit lighter
________ the schools have closed for the
summer.
A) in case
B) so that
C) while
D) once
E) although
Please answer the telephone for the next
hour ____ the receptionist has gone to the
dentist.
A) while
B) until
C) therefore
D) so
E) as
A) However
B) While
C) Due to
D) Because
E) Whereas
24.
When deep-sea diving, you must pay
attention to the time, ____ staying under
water too long may result in serious illness.
A) Whereas
B) When
C) However
D) By the time
E) No matter
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___ the authorities try, they don’t seem to be
able to reduce the crime rate.
A) Whoever
B) No sooner
C) No matter
D)Whatever
E) By the time
30.
___ vast distances and great difficulties in
transportation, there was a remarkable
amount of trade in the ancient world.
A) Whenever
B) As a consequence of
C) While
D) Even though
E) In spite of
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31.
____ the facts that the café is close to the
university and offers reasonably priced
meals, it is very popular with students.
36.
A) However
B) No matter
C) In spite of
D) Even though
E) For fear that
A) On account
B) Owing to
C) Whereas
D) Because
E) As long as
There are a lot of jelly fish in the water
around here; ________ they are a harmless
variety.
A) no matter
B) besides
C) consequently
D) however
E) much as
33.
Playing games in the back, the children
didn’t get bored ____ we drove to the resort.
37.
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32.
38.
It was clear that ________ how much he
protested, he was not going to change his
mind.
39.
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35.
We had to move offices temporarily
________ a new carpet was being fitted in
ours.
A) much as
B) wherever
C) during
D) until
E) while
He was tired of commuting such a long way
to work, ____ he was quite excited when a
local company offered him a job.
A) as
B) so
C) for
D) though
E) still
We are going to set out at dawn tomorrow,
____ we have loaded up the car tonight.
A) as
B) when
C) so
D) for
E) because
A) by the time
B) for
C) as
D) during
E) since
34.
____ it was extremely windy, we managed to
have a good game of beach volleyball.
A) no matter
B) whereas
C) whenever
D) whatever
E) although
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We can not move back into our office ____
the workmen have cleared up.
A) while
B) by the time
C) as long as
D) until
E) when
40.
His parents were happy that he managed to
gain a university degree____ his handicap.
A) thus
B) provided
C) besides
D) though
E) despite
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41.
_____ the sports centre has marvellous
facilities, it is usually crowded with sports
enthusiasts.
46.
A) Despite
B) Whenever
C) Because
D) However
E) On account
Working hours for farmers, ____ the fixed
hours of office workers, are irregular and
dependent upon the needs of livestock and
crops.
A) in order to
B) in contrast to
C) nevertheless
D) in spite of
E) on the other hand
43.
____ we scrubbed the floor, ____ obvious it
became that a special cleaning fluid would
be required to remove the marks.
A) As a result
B) Because of
C) Nevertheless
D) In contrast to
E) Now that
47.
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42.
48.
A) since
B) while
C) no sooner
D) when
E) by the time
45.
____ the way they are portrayed in
numerous films and stories as man-eating
creatures, only a few species of sharks are
known to attack humans
A) As
B) Owing to
C) Unlike
D) Although
E) Because
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I like to read my newspaper ________
travelling to work, but I often leave it behind.
A) instead of
B) while
C) as soon as
D) because of
E) since
49.
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I have heard that he has been doing well
________ he opened his own language
school.
He had ________ opened the doors of the
shop ________ a customer came in and
bought all the fresh cream cakes.
A) both / and
B) not only / but also
C) the earlier / the more
D) no sooner / than
E) neither / nor
A) Hardly / when
B) Not only / but also
C) However / so
D) No matter / how
E) The more / the more
44.
____ people are more aware of the cruelty of
importing exotic animals, dealers are less
likely to find buyers for pets such as
monkeys and parrots.
____ you have used the photocopier, please
don’t forget to turn it off.
A) After
B) While
C) Just
D) Before
E) Unless
50.
I’m worried about him as he went directly to
bed ________ hardly touching his dinner.
A) while
B) when
C) before
D) after
E) until
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51.
People often don’t tell the truth on market
surveys; ______, the results obtained from
them are not always accurate.
54.
A) Hardly
B) Seeing that
C) As long as
D) Until
E) Just as
A) but / still
B) neither / nor
C) just as / when
D) not only / but also
E) so / that
53.
The ban on night-time visitors to Patara
beach is _____ the fact that the turtles get
confused about which direction the sea is
when they see artificial light.
A) because
B) due to
C) despite
D) though
E) in order to
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The people of Quebec, Canada, are
____patriotic ____ the blue and white
provincial flag flies over many homes and
businesses.
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A) for
B) otherwise
C) due to
D) thus
E) however
52.
____ we sat down for our coffee break, the
fire alarm rang.
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55.
________ being an accomplished artist
Leonardo da Vinci was also a sculptor, an
architect and a man of science.
A) Not only
B) However
C) In order to
D) Besides
E) Moreover
Conjunctions & Adverbial Clauses /Test-2
6.
01.-30. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
A) Regardless
B) Even though
C) As if
D) Besides
E) Despite
2.
Strawberries are ________ cheap at the
moment ______ we should make some jam.
A) both / and
B) not only / but also
C) so / that
D) more / than
E) as / as
3.
A) No sooner / than
B) Unless / and
C) Whether / or
D) Hardly / when
E) The more / the less
____ the great diversity in social behaviour
and habits between different types of ants,
most of them have the same basic physical
structure.
7.
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1.
A) in case
B) even when
C) as far as
D) such as
E) as though
5.
8.
The police are determined to find the culprits
______ long it may take to trace them.
A) in spite of
B) however
C) even if
D) the more
E) no matter
Peter is leaving to go back to England,
______ we are holding a farewell dinner for
him.
A) or else
B) since
C) once
D) yet
E) so
9.
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Some people argue that traditional blood
sports, ____ fox-hunting and bullfighting,
should be banned because they are barbaric
and in humane.
Special heat sensors on the front of the
rattlesnake’s head enable it ______ to detect
the presence of prey in the dark ______ to
strike its victim accurately.
A) in addition / due
B) not only / but also
C) whether / or
D) either / or
E) scarcely / when
This book is ______ entertaining ______
informative, so I definitely recommend it for
to you.
A) both / and
B) either / or
C) so / that
D) neither / nor
E) whether / or
4.
______ engaged in as competition ______ as
recreation, water-skiing is an exhilarating
outdoor sport.
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As we will be touring, we could take the tent
just ______ we see a nice campsite and want
to stop.
A) in case
B) when
C) unless
D) until
E) as
10.
________ urgently callers say they need to
speak to me, I do not want any calls for the
next hour.
A) Moreover
B) Provided that
C) However
D) Even if
E) The more
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11.
______ the work was physically demanding,
and at times we felt really exhausted, seeing
the end result was very satisfying.
17.
A) Owing to B)
Even though
C) No matter
D) As though
E) However
It is a pebble beach, ______ we had better
take some beach mats to lie on.
A) as
B) because
C) unless
D) for
E) so
14.
18.
He has put on a little weight ______ he
started doing this sedentary office job.
A) once
B) when
C) despite
D)since
E) before
13.
A) even
B) though
C) however
D) as
E) providing
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12.
19.
A) For
B) Since
C) Until
D) Provided that
E) When
16.
I’m not sure ______ he has decided to take
the new job ______ stay with his present
employer.
_______ the introduction of the new
educational act, elementary school children
have been taught English from the fourth
grade.
A) In order to
B) Although
C) Until
D) During
E) Since
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______ he is a strong man, he had no trouble
hiking with a heavy rucksack.
______ somebody bought me a ticket, I still
wouldn’t go to see the Spice Girls perform.
A) However
B) Only if
C) Even if
D) Until
E) Besides
20.
They looked around a lot of different
buildings ______ they could choose the
most suitable one to rent for their new
business.
You’ll have awfully sore legs tomorrow
______ you don’t use plenty of lotion now to
protect hem from this strong sun.
A) or
B) in case
C) if
D) so
E) still
A) yet
B) besides
C) since
D) by the time
E) so that
15.
I wasn’t disappointed not to win the final
______ I hadn’t even expected to get as far
as I had in the competition.
A) whether / or
B) neither / nor
C) yet / still
D) not only / but also
E) hardly / when
21.
They will start constructing the new roof
_______ every resident has paid their
contribution.
A) no sooner
B) while
C) in order that
D) as soon as
E) no matter
22.
It was ______ she was in Milan that she was
discovered by a fashion designer and
persuaded to work as a model.
A) while
B) during
C) no sooner
D) despite
E) besides
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23.
_______ the solar system is tiny compared
with the distances to galaxies or even to
nearby stars, it is enormous when compared
with distances on the Earth.
27.
A) However
B) Even though
C) Nevertheless
D) As long as
E) The fact that
They tried not to swallow any water as they
swam across the river ______ it might be
contaminated.
A) for fear that
B) meanwhile
C) besides
D) even though
E) regardless
25.
They’ll be able to take on some permanent
staff ______ they have fully established
themselves in the city.
A) besides
B) on the contrary
C) otherwise
D) whereas
E) therefore
28.
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24.
29.
A) either / or
B) no sooner / than
C) whether / or
D) not only / but also
E) neither / nor
We wrapped the roast chicken in special
paper ______ it would stay warm until our
guests arrived.
A) while
B) so that
C) in case
D) as though
E) much as
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He was extremely happy about winning the
contest, because it gave him ______ the
opportunity to join a professional orchestra,
____ the chance to travel.
The inhabitants of Zelve were re-housed in a
nearby village ______ prevent any more
injuries and deaths from rock fall.
A) in order that
B) in case
C) so as to
D) even if
E) as far as
A) as though
B) while
C) when
D) even if
E) during
26.
The household vacuum cleaner was first
mass-produced by William Henry Hoover;
________, it is now commonly referred to as
a ‘hoover’.
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The population of the rare mountain gorilla
has increased in the last few years largely
_____
the
Rwandan
government’s
recognition of this animal’s importance to
the tourist industry.
A) nevertheless
B) as for
C) otherwise
D) owing to
E) furthermore
Conjunctions & Adverbial Clauses /Test-3
6.
01.-30. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
A) Therefore
B) Even though
C) Otherwise
D) Moreover
E) Nevertheless
2.
The coach was full and the weather very hot,
but the air conditioning wasn’t working.
______, the passengers were uncomfortable
and many of them complained.
A) On the contrary
B) Nevertheless
C) Consequently
D) Otherwise
E) Furthermore
3.
A) No matter
B) Nevertheless
C) Whatever
D) Regardless
E) Instead
Although the pension was very reasonably
priced, it was certainly not comfortable.
_____, it had a beautiful shady garden and a
roof terrace with a splendid view of the area.
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1.
We are unable to send you a brochure at the
moment, but we will send you one ____ new
stock arrives.
We are, from this date forward, cancelling
your company’s credit facility with us
______ your poor payment record.
A) on account of
B) even though
C) in addition to
D) in spite of
E) besides
8.
Dave caught malaria ______ he was working
on a construction project in Africa.
A) during
B) while
C) by the time
D) as soon as
E) until
9.
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The 35th US President, J.F. Kennedy, was
shot by a lone gunman ______ taking part in
a procession in November, 1963.
A) in order to
B) during
C) owing to
D) until
E) while
5.
7.
They could easily afford to stay at the best
hotels, ______ they preferred to stay at small
family run guest houses.
A) as
B) yet
C) for
D) therefore
E) so
4.
______ of how many different precautions
you take, you cannot avoid being bitten by
midges in Scotland at this time of year.
A) before
B) until
C) as soon as
D) while
E) although
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I still think it’s a long way to go without
taking a break ______ they are to take turns
at the wheel.
A) even if
B) whether
C) so that
D) despite
E) yet
10.
______ performing all the functions of a
standard vacuum cleaner, this model will
also clean your carpets, Madam.
A) Regardless
B) However
C) In addition to
D) Seeing as
E) Furthermore
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11.
I’m glad that we phoned to check the date of
their wedding; _____, we would have missed
it.
16.
A) consequently
B) in case
C) although
D) however
E) otherwise
A) such / that
B) whether / or
C) both / so
D) rather / than
E) not only / but also
They didn’t buy that house because it is a
long way from any schools; _____ it needs a
fortune spending on it.
A) nevertheless
B) regardless
C) whereas
D) furthermore
E) on the other hand
Because my car is very old and _____ a little
unreliable, I usually take the train travelling
long distances.
A) however
B) though
C) therefore
D) while
E) owing to
14.
A) Because
B) So that
C) However
D) While
E) Consequently
15.
18.
We are holding a meeting tomorrow ______
we can develop a plan for next year’s
campaigns well in advance.
______ ordinary chestnuts, which are
delicious when roasted, horse chestnuts,
which are inedible and are most commonly
used by children in a game called ‘conkers’.
A) Besides
B) Similar to
C) Whereas
D) In contrast to
E) On the other hand
19.
______ varied they may be in purpose, all
spacecraft
move
through
space
in
accordance with fundamental physics laws,
and all are made up of similar basic
components.
____ how careful I try to be throughout the
month, I always seem to run out of money
before I get paid.
A) Whenever
B) Even though
C) No matter
D) In case
E) Even if
,
Apart from the radiator, the cylinder head is
____ damaged, ____ the garage will need our
car for a week to repair it.
A) still / yet
B) so / as
C) both / though
D) such / as
E) also / so
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13.
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17.
12.
This charity ____ provides emergency relief
______ teaches people practical skills to
help avoid future catastrophes.
A) in case
B) in order that
C) no sooner
D) even if
E) no matter
20.
The summer will be over _____ they open
the swimming-pool.
A) by the time
B) while
C) though
D) during
E) no sooner
21.
For reasons of safety, space-launch centres
are usually located on _____ oceans _____
sparsely populated land.
A) either / or
B) such / as
C) neither / nor
D) hardly / when
E) whether / or
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22.
____ the 1970’s, the United States developed
the space shuttle, the first reusable manned
space vehicle.
27.
A) as if
B) in case
C) whenever
D) unless
E) by the time
A) When
B) During
C) While
D) Due to
E) By the time
____ the doctor told you that you had only
six months to live, what would you do with
that time?
A) Regardless of
B) Owing to
C) In addition to
D) Suppose that
E) In order that
24.
Traffic to the airport has been much lighter
____ the metro system was built.
28.
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23.
29.
In their opinion, they presented the best
proposals, _____ they didn’t get the
contract.
A) if
B) yet
C) as
D) for
E) so
30.
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26.
____ writing techniques and vocabulary can
be taught, no amount of instruction can
make up for a lack of natural creative talent.
A) Soon
B) Hardly
C) While
D) No matter
E) Since
He resigned from his position _____ he
could find time to write his long intended
book.
A) otherwise
B) however
C) thanks to
D) moreover
E) so that
The lungs are never completely empty. ____
the most vigorous expiration, they still
contain about 983 cubic centimetres of air.
A) Even after
B) As though
C) However
D) Whereas
E) Even if
A) as if
B) once
C) since
D) until
E) while
25.
There will be a shortage of water ____ we get
some rainfall soon.
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_____ the council has provided places for us
to take our empty bottles for recycling, many
of us still throw glass bottles into the
ordinary dustbins.
A) However
B) On account of
C) In addition to
D) Despite
E) Even though
Quantifiers & Nouns / Test-1
06. Personally, of the two halls, I prefer the one
closer to the airport, but ____ seems suitable
to hold our conference in.
01.-55. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
A) both
B) all
C) either
D) none
E) every
A) a few
B) many
C) some
D) no
E) plenty
02. The police found ____ counterfeit money as
well as guns at the gang's headquarters.
A) several more
B) a large amount of
C) only a few
D) a number of
E) large numbers of
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01. Despite the material donations from the local
shops, the school still needs ____ more
equipment such as video players, cassette
players and computers.
03. A colleague of ____ has lent us ____ holiday
cottage for a week.
05. I've seen ____ of his work to know that he's
ready for a promotion.
A) a number
B) both
C) a few
D) several
E) enough
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A) a lot of / it
B) plenty of / them
C) several / its
D) much / theirs
E) too many / itself
A) only a little
B) much
C) whole
D) all
E) every
08. They had ____ money to spend on their
house, but even with that limited amount,
they managed to create a warm and friendly
atmosphere.
A) a few
B) little
C) the whole
D) plenty of
E) small number of
A) him / her
B) mine / his
C) theirs / its
D) your / them
E) our / their
04. There is ____information available on
recycling, but unfortunately, little of ____ is
known by ordinary people.
07. Blood flows to ____ parts of the body through
the circulatory system, which is composed of
arteries, veins and capillaries.
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09. ____ of the area managers is going to report
his total sales to head office ____ two weeks.
A) All / each
B) Both / another
C) Any / all
D) Every / several
E) Each / every
10. We had had so much rain that the fields on
____ sides of the river were ____ flooded.
A) every / both
B) neither / each
C) each / most
D) all / much
E) both / all
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11. When the river was flooded, the farmhouse
was surrounded by water on ____ sides.
17. If we've got ____ time, we'll try to do ____
shopping as well.
A) much / a few
B) several / lots of
C) every / plenty
D) plenty of / many
E) enough / some
A) every
B) either
C) each
D) all
E) neither
18. Blood plays a critical part in the fight against
disease because blood contains ____ kinds
of disease-combating agents.
A) Several / one
B) Many / a few
C) More / each
D) Some / enough
E) A few / some
13. Each of ____ has a blue dash of paint on ____
coat, so it will be easy to recognize Farmer
Gile's sheep.
A) it / their
B) him / theirs
C) them / its
D) their / them
E) his / it
14.
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12. ____ sheep escaped from Farmer Gile's field
last week, and so far, only ____ of them has
been found.
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16. I made a lot of friends in Mexico, but I have
only kept in touch with ____ them.
A) enough
B) many
C) whole
D) all
E) plenty
A) all
B) each
C) none
D) many
E) a few
A) hers / ours
B) his / us
C) their / my
D) her / theirs
E) mine / you
A) him
B) me
C) your
D) his
E) us
19. If parts of the body do not get ____ blood,
they will become infected and their tissues
will die.
20. Upon graduation, ____ student is sent an
information pack giving useful tips and
information
about
finding
suitable
employment.
We must admit that the fault was not entirely
____ . Some of it must have been ____.
15. Thank you for letting me know about this
birthday wish of ____ .
A) each
B) neither
C) several
D) a lot
E) much
A) plenty of
B) a few of
C) little
D) many
E) several
21. Although we've already had ____ volunteers,
we're still looking for ____ to help out at the
school fete.
A) plenty of / much
B) several / much more
C) a number of / a few more
D) a lot of / a little more
E) almost no / quite a lot
22. ____ of his poems, "The Swans", ____
difficult to fully appreciate if you don't know
about the poet's meeting Nelly Sachs.
A) Much / have been
B) Several / was
C) A few / is going to be
D) Some / has been
E) One / is
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23. ____ secret meetings the board of directors
has had lately have led to ____ speculation in
the office.
29.
A) Every one of / lots of
B) Too many / plenty
C) A great deal of / many
D) A few / some
E) A good many / a few
A) much
B) each
C) every
D) a few
E) plenty
24. If people showed ____ concern for the
environment, there wouldn't be ____ pollution
in the world.
25. It takes ____ of concentration and patience
to make intricate lace handicrafts.
A) enough
B) a good deal
C) a little
D) much more
E) a great many
30.
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A) much / too many
B) enough / none
C) less / several of
D) more / so much
E) a few more / too much
31.
32.
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28. On international airlines, there are always
____ a pilot and a co-pilot and each knows
the other's job, so, in the event that ____ falls
ill during the flight, the other is qualified to
land the plane safely.
The short life span of ____ animals as
compared to humans is an advantage to
experimenters since it allows them to
observe ____ generations of the same
species.
A) much / the whole
B) many / several
C) a little / a few
D) all / so few
E) any / much more
A) A small amount of
B) Only a little
C) Too much
D) A good deal of
E) A large number of
A) all
B) neither
C) some
D) both
E) either
____students actively participated in the
discussion, which annoyed the teacher
because it showed that ____ of them hadn't
prepared sufficiently.
A) Few / most
B) All / hardly any
C) None of / almost no
D) Too few / none
E) Several / enough
26. ____ bird watchers arrived at the place where
the rare bird had been sighted.
27. This footballer can kick the ball with ____
feet, but he is especially dangerous with his
left.
She hasn't accepted the job in Vienna for
____ reasons, the most important of which is
that she hates cold weather.
A) either / both
B) neither / any
C) both / either
D) all / neither
E) many / one
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I'm sorry there is ____ coffee left. Would you
mind drinking tea instead?
A) some
B) much
C) any
D) no
E) none
33.
The coach was glad that they didn't have
____ major injuries during the school's
sports week, and ____ team was ready for
the next week's competition.
A) a little / very
B)any / the whole
C) none / some of
D) much / much of
E) many / all
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34. Public transport is getting more and more
unbearable in this city because there are ____
people, but not ____ vehicles.
40.
A) many more / much
B) so much / many
C) several / a little
D) plenty of / a few
E) too many / enough
A) him / hers
B) his / her
C) her / she
D) himself / hers
E) herself / him
35. Marketing research is ____ expensive
undertaking, and its costs are built into ____
prices of products.
36. If you improve ____ conclusion section of
your essay, I think you'll get ____better mark.
A) - / the
B) the / a
C) a / some
D) a / the
E) the / -
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A) an / the
B) - / C) the / D) the / some
E) the / any
According to Hindus, the god Brahma
discovered the pearl when he picked one
from the ocean to adorn ____ daughter
Pandia on ____ wedding day.
She started reading first thing in the morning,
and by nightfall, she had read the ____book.
A) whole
B) either
C) all
D) each
E) every
42.
The best way to avoid high cholesterol levels
in the blood is through maintaining a
balanced diet that includes ____ the major
food groups in moderation.
A) many
B) whole
C) all
D) both
E) several
37. What's ____ name of ____ player who scored
____ last goal?
43. ____ I was going to suggest was the thing
that we should hold our meetings at a more
convenient time.
A) the / - / a
B) the / the / the
C) - / the / an
D) an / - / the
E) - / - / -
A) the / a / B) - / a / the
C) a / a / D) a / the / a
E) the / the / 39. ____ highly valued animal fibre, ____ silk has
long been used for the production of luxuries
textiles of ____ finest quality.
A) A / - / the
B) - / a / the
C) The / - / a
D) The / the / a
E) A / a / -
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38. I'm going to buy ____ hose pipe because I'm
tired of washing ____ car using ____ bucket.
A) All
B) Each
C) Both
D) Every
E) The whole
44. I hope we haven't invited ____ people to
welcome them all properly.
A) lots of
B) plenty of
C) so few
D) too many
E) so much
45. A few relatives of ____ are going to stay with
____ over the weekends.
A) hers / us
B) them / us
C) mine / I
D) him / their
E) his / their
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46. None of ____ wanted to become involved in
the quarrel between two members.
52. A: Should I study art or philosophy?
B: ____! In my opinion, they are ____
a waste of time.
A) your
B) they
C) her
D) us
E) him
A) Both / either
B) Neither / both
C) All / whole
D) Each / none
E) None / all
A) a few more
B) much more
C) no longer
D) a little more
E) any longer
48. They only delivered ____ our order today, but
they will bring the rest tomorrow.
A) both
B) half
C) some
D) each
E) most
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47. If we don't get ____ bookings, we'll have to
cancel the trip.
49. Arizona State in the US is very hot, but there
is usually only ____ humidity, so it is not very
pleasant.
51. Although the film was criticized favorably by
____ critics, it received ____ appreciation
from the audience.
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A) both
B) some
C) none
D) neither
E) most
A) too much
B) much less
C) such a lot
D) so many
E) very a little
54. You can ride up hills much more easily
because ____ bicycle has five more gears
than ____.
A) your / mine
B) his / me
C) hers / theirs
D) mine / yours
E) her / us
A) several
B) most
C) a little
D) few
E) much
50. Of the many dresses she has shown, ____
was actually to her taste, but she had to
choose one for the party.
53. Spanish, Italian, French are all derived from
Latin, which is why there are ____ similarities
between them.
A) many / little
B) some / too few
C) either / less
D) all / fewer
E) both / neither
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55. Almost ____ nation sends teams of selected
athletes to take part in the Olympic Games,
which are held ____ four years.
A) any / all
B) each / many
C) every / every
D) all / each
E) many / a few
Quantifiers & Nouns / Test-2
6.
01.-40. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
A) some
B) no
C) many
D) each
E) any
2.
____ who enjoys jazz music will enjoy this
festival, tickets for which can be bought at
____ good music shop.
A) Nobody / some
B) Anyone / several
C) Everybody / all
D) Somebody / both
E) Anybody / every
3.
A) myself
B) himself
C) mine
D) him
E) itself
We had ____ other choice apart from deciding
to cease trading, or we would have gone
bankrupt.
Slimming bars claim to provide ____ the
vitamins and minerals the body needs, but
eating them cannot be as healthy as a meal
containing plenty of fruit and vegetables,
which can also supply ____nutrients required
by the body.
7.
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1.
A) whole / all
B) all / other
C) plenty of / another
D) every / any
E) both / each
____ child will be given a role, however small,
in the play.
A) Several
B) The whole
C) Both
D) Each
E) Many
5.
Because there have been ____ accidents at
that road junction, the council are going to
install traffic lights there.
A) too much
B) plenty
C) so many
D) much more
E) a great deal of
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____ bus we were travelling on stopped
suddenly because ____ tree had fallen across
the road.
A) A / the
B) The / C) The / the
D) The / a
E) A / a
8.
____ that we accomplished was to find a
suitable date for the next meeting.
A) Each
B) Every
C) The whole
D) Others
E) All
9.
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4.
I didn't believe him when he said that it was
hailing in June, so I went out on the balcony
to see it for ____.
Although ____ in the group knew that ____
had ever tried to climb the mountain by this
path before, they all seemed very confident.
A) someone / nowhere
B) no one / anywhere
C) everyone / no one
D) anyone / somebody
E) everything / anyone
10. As the number of students attending the
universities ____, most employers ____ for
higher and higher qualifications from new
employees.
A) is increasing / are asking
B) are increasing / will ask
C) increase / is asking
D) have increased / have asked
E) increased / has asked
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17. This ship has ____ experienced crew, all of
whom have been at ____ sea on and off for
more than six years.
11. ____ of the soldiers was given two complete
uniforms, ____ of which they were expected
to keep spotlessly clean.
A) the / the
B) an / a
C) an / D) - / E) some / the
A) All / some
B) Every / either
C) Each / both
D) Some / all
E) The whole / many
A) a number of
B) a little
C) a great deal of
D) every
E) the whole
13. When the winners arrived at the award
ceremony, the mayor ____ was there to greet
____ .
A) ourselves / him
B) themselves / ours
C) myself / their
D) itself / ourselves
E) himself / them
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12. There is an amount of wisdom in ____ old
sayings, such as “Don't cry over spilt milk”.
14. When I woke up this morning, there was ____
heavy dew covering ____ long green summer
grass in our garden.
16. I wish he would give ____ more consideration
to those around him.
19. As ____ of the proposals seems to provide a
complete solution on ____ I suggest we
continue working on this.
20. When ____ manager disagrees with ____, our
board meetings can go on for hours.
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A) somewhere / Anywhere
B) everywhere / Somebody
C) something / Nowhere
D) nowhere / Somewhere
E) anything / Something
A) us / our
B) themselves / our
C) them / themselves
D) theirs / us
E) ours / theirs
A) both / themselves
B) either / our own
C) each / ourselves
D) none / his own
E) neither / its own
A) the / a
B) - / the
C) some / a
D) the / E) a / a
15. It's getting late. I'll feel better when we have
found ____ to stay for the night, and, at this
hour, I'm not looking for a luxury place. _____
clean and tidy will do.
18. Politicians from the Opposition are constantly
criticizing the government, but they don't say
what they would do ____ to improve things if
they were in ____ position.
A) enough
B) a lot of
C) a little
D) several
E) a few
A) a / other
B) - / the other
C) the / each other
D) one / another
E) none / the other
21. Each of ____ will develop a revision method
which will suit ____ individual strengths and
weaknesses.
A) they / theirs
B) us / our
C) we / ours
D) you / yours
E) her / hers
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22. I don't think that's the only dry cleaner's
around here. I think there is ____ next to the
bus station.
28. There are ____ Indian restaurants available in
England, whereas in Istanbul, your options
are ____.
A) another
B) others
C) other
D) the other
E) the others
A) some / several
B)so much / only one
C) the other / little
D) many / another
E) a lot of / a few
23. I think that buying ____ own photocopier
would save ____ money.
24. Since ____ seems eager to give me a hand
with these, I have no other choice but to do
____ by myself.
A) something / everywhere
B) someone / anything
C) no one / everything
D) anybody / nowhere
E) nothing / something
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A) us / ours
B) him / his
C) ourselves / our
D) themselves / theirs
E) their / them
29. Normally, airlines serve their passengers
____ cooked dinner during ____ flight.
25. ____ has got a packed lunch, a torch and a
waterproof coat, haven't ____?
27. There are ____ ways to get from my house to
work, but ____ of them is very comfortable.
A) plenty / one
B) more / several
C) several / none
D) a few / neither
E) much / all
A) were injured / is going to ask
B) is injured / has been asking
C) are injured / would ask
D) was injured / are going to ask
E) have been injured / have asked
A) themselves / comes
B) their / are coming
C) theirs / were coming
D) them / come
E) they / has come
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A) all
B) every
C) whole
D) some
E) neither
30. The lawyer for the people who ____ in the fire
at the shopping center ____ the judge for
compensation.
31. We have 120 post-graduate students at our
university, and almost two thirds of ____
____ from abroad.
A) Everybody / they
B) Everywhere / it
C) No one / you
D) Someone / we
E) Anybody / them
26. Men, women and children in ____ part of the
world wear some sort of jewelry, either as
ornaments or because of superstitions.
A) the / a
B) - / a
C) a / the
D) a / some
E) another / -
32. A good percentage of our time ____ at work,
so we should choose an occupation that we
enjoy.
A) is spending
B) are spent
C) is spent
D) are spending
E) would spend
33. I love the company of ____ friends, but
sometimes I just want to be by ____ .
A) my / me
B) mine / me
C) me / mine
D) my / myself
E) mine / my own
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34. There have been ____ isolated incidents of
violence, but ____ of World Cup supporters
have been well-behaved.
38. Pasta, which literally means dough in ____
Italian, is ____ Italian food now popular, in
such forms as spaghetti, macaroni and ravioli
all over the world.
A) a few / the majority
B) any / a good deal
C) some / several
D) each / a great deal
E) every / a large number
A) many
B) little
C) none
D) every
E) a few
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35. Americans plays produced during the 19th
century were mostly sensational melodrama
and therefore of ____ literary importance.
A) the / the
B) an / some
C) - / an
D)- / any
E) some / -
36. The different people in Africa ____ has ____
own myths about the creation of the world.
A) are selling / are
B) sell / is
C) sold / have been
D) had sold / were
E) are sold / has been
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A) each / a little
B)a few / many
C) several of / little
D) any / much
E) some / plenty of
A) us / her own
B) mine / hers
C) theirs / himself
D) you / his own
E) him / herself
40. Do you know that everything they ____
____ guaranteed for two years?
A) all / its
B) most / themselves
C) every / itself
D) some / theirs
E) each / their
37. The doctor gave him ____ tablets and told
him to drink ____ water.
39. I knew that his wife wasn't a good cook, so I
doubted that she had cooked all the dishes
she served ____ on ____ .
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Quantifiers & Nouns / Test-3
6-
01.-60. sorularda, cümlede boş bırakılan yere
uygun düşen sözcük ya da ifadeyi bulunuz.
1-
A) A few / all
B) Each / every
C) Every / no
D) Both / either
E) None / neither
The instructor told the young climbers to hold
on to the rope with ____ hands.
A) both
B) every
C) all
D) each
E) either
The noise of the gunshot rang through the
trees and the birds flew off in ____ directions.
A) all
B) each
C) either
D) every
E) whole
3-
The train doesn’t stop at ____ station along
the way, but it stops at ____ of the main ones.
7-
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2-
A) all / either
B) every / most
C) each / much
D) both / some
E) few / all
Unfortunately, our local library had ____
books on the subject, so I’m going to the city
library tomorrow hoping to find ____ more.
A) much / a little
B) a little / a lot
C) little / many
D) a few / much
E) few / some
5-
There has been ____ fruit on the pear tree in
our garden this year, so we won’t be giving
____ away.
A) a little / many
B) all / each
C) little / much
D) every / some
E) much / either
A lot of people rushed to the area, but most of
____ failed to find ____ gold.
A) them / any
B) they / much
C) theirs / many
D) him / some
E) his / none
8-
The children have had quite ____ excitement
for one day, I think it’s time they went to bed.
A) few
B) all
C) more
D) little
E) enough
9-
He thought he would get the contract, but a
business competitor of ____ got ____.
A) he / itself
B) his / it
C) us / his
D) yours / its
E) him / them
ENGLISH EXAM CENTER
4-
____ players have won this competition
before, so ____ of them could win today.
10- They gave the idea ____ consideration before
accepting it.
A) several
B) only a few
C) a great deal of
D) much of
E) a good many
11- Look! One of ____ in the race ____.
A) stallion / have fallen
B) the athletes / had fallen
C) the horses / has fallen
D) children / are falling
E) the competition / was falling
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12- My daughter got a better mark for her last
French written composition because there
were ____ mistakes in it.
17- Decades ago the notion of landing a
spacecraft on ____ moon would have seemed
____ impossible feat.
A) little
B) much
C) many
D) fewer
E) the least
A) both
B) some
C) neither
D) each
E) all
14- ____ employees voted against the strike even
though they were dissatisfied with the pay
rise.
18- If there is ____ food in the world for everyone,
why do so ____ people die of starvation?
ENGLISH EXAM CENTER
13- In the USA, the number of representatives in
government
varies
according
to
the
population of a state, but there are two
senators for ____ state.
A) a / --B) some / a
C) the / an
D) --- / --E) --- / the
A) Several of
B) Plenty
C) Much of
D) Half
E) A good many
A) both of them
B) much of it
C) all of them
D) some of it
E) neither of them
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16- Tea and coffee contain caffeine, which is
harmful, so the doctor told me to avoid
drinking ____ .
19- Of the two shops in the village, ____ sold sun
cream, so he had to keep a long-sleeved shirt
on all day.
A) no
B) both
C) none
D) neither
E) either
20- The best goal of the match was ____, but
____ was pretty spectacular as well.
15- After ____ wins at amateur level, he’ll be
ready to race professionally.
A) almost none
B) any longer
C) a few more
D) much
E) plenty
A) little / much
B) enough / many
C) much / few
D) any / a lot of
E) less / more
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A) my / theirs
B) my brother / I
C) him / mine
D) the forward’s / your
E) Simon’s / yours
21- The new dress my sister bought didn’t fit
____, so she gave it to ____ .
A) she / you
B) her / me
C) hers / mine
D) mine / hers
E) herself / ours
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22- He felt as if ____ world was watching and
waiting for him to make a mistake in the play,
but in fact, it was only the village boy scout
club.
28- ____ of seagulls followed the tractor as the
farmer ploughed the field.
A) Many more
B) Almost all
C) Only some
D) A large number
E) Hardly any
A) all
B) every
C) most
D) a lot of
E) the whole
29- It takes ____of dedication to become a top
class athlete.
A) a little
B) much
C) a whole
D) some of
E) plenty of
24- The company is so stable that you can buy
shares in it with almost ____ risk of losing
any money.
A) any
B) none
C) no
D) few
E) much
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23- She had ____reasons to dislike her job, but I
don’t know exactly why she left.
A) either / every
B) both / each
C) some / all
D) all / some
E) the whole / any
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27- The teacher said that we could write on
____sides of the paper, but to start a new
page for ____question.
A) little / much
B) enough / little
C) less / plenty
D) more / fewer
E) a few / less
A) A great many
B) Several
C) Both
D) All
E) Every
A) either
B) whole
C) all
D) every
E) both
A) several / one
B) much / a little
C) each / some
D) every / any
E) the whole / much
30- If Richard had ____ patience, he would have
____arguments with the manager.
31- ____ cashier underwent the company’s
training scheme before starting to work her.
25- Two smartly dressed doormen stood at ____
side of the hotel’s entrance.
26- We rang ____hotels before we found ____with
vacant rooms.
A) enough
B) nearly every
C) a great deal
D) many more
E) each one
32- Up until recent years, blacks in the Southern
USA suffered ____ injustice.
A) several
B) plenty
C) a lot of
D) a great many
E) fewer
33- After the oil spill from the huge tanker, the
____ beach was covered in thick black oil.
A) whole
B) all
C) many
D) every
E) much
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34- We can see Shrewsbury Town football pitch
from the window of our shop. Yesterday, I
was watching ____ them play through the
window, but stopped when ____ customer
came in.
39- If I had ____ fabric left, I could make a dress,
but I think I’ve only got ____ to make a skirt.
A) a great deal / one
B) plenty / a few
C) a few more / much
D) a number of / some
E) a little more / enough
A) any / a
B) a / the
C) a / --D) --- / a
E) --- / the
A) the / --B) a / some
C) --- / a
D) a / an
E) a / the
36- Do you know ____ name of ____ American
author Bill Bryson’s latest book?
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35- In 1991, the remains of ____ Neolithic hunter,
which were 5,300 years old, were discovered
high in ____Alps.
40- Cyanide leaked into ____ Mersey Canal, and
____ nine-mile stretch of ____ canal was
affected.
A) a / --B) a / an
C) the / the
D) the / --E) --- / an
A) --- / the / --B) The / a / the
C) An / --- / the
D) The / the / a
E) An / a / a
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38- ____ albatross, ____largest and most
majestic skybird, has ____ wing span of over
nine feet.
41- I went into town specially to buy a jacket for
the Christmas party, but I didn’t see ____ that
I liked.
A) a few
B) any
C) all
D) much
E) some
42- As ____ British athlete in this discipline
reached the qualifying time, Britain won’t be
represented in this event at the Olympics.
37- Celebrating the end of one year and the start
of a new one is an age-old religious, social,
and cultural observance in almost ____ part
of the world.
A) all
B) every
C) either
D) neither
E) whole
A) the / the / a
B) --- / --- / a
C) a / a / --D) --- / the / --E) the / a / the
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A) no
B) few
C) little
D) hardly any
E) fewer
43- Throughout the history of the country, ____
French, along with most of the other people
of the world, have paid little attention to the
quality of ____natural environment.
A) some / --B) a / them
C) the / their
D) --- / its
E) many / theirs
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44- Diamonds have ____ uses. In addition to the
obvious use in jewellery, they have ____
number of industrial applications.
49- The teacher said that if Joseph caused ____
trouble in class, she would send his mother a
letter.
A) much / any
B) many / a
C) plenty of / the
D) some / each
E) more / every
A) any more
B) far fewer
C) a number of
D) so many
E) several
A) The whole
B) Some
C) All
D) None
E) A little
46- Let’s go somewhere for a cup of tea I don’t
want to go in any more shops as I’ve spent
____already.
A) several
B) a lot of
C) a few
D) many more
E) too much
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45- ____ the painters have achieved so far is to
make the office look more of a mess than it
did this morning.
A) theirs
B) it
C) its
D) them
E) itself
51- A: Which of these wallpaper designs would
you like in the living?
B: ____. ____ look horrible. Why can’t we just
paint the walls?
52- I wonder if ____ of our neighbours would look
after our cat while we are away.
ENGLISH EXAM CENTER
48- The richness of Asia’s cultures is reflected in
____ arts and literature.
A) the / the
B) a / a
C) --- / any
D) any / the
E) some / a
A) All / None
B) Neither / Both
C) Either / Whole
D) None / Some
E) Every / Each
47- Despite all ____ efforts, neither Susan’s
composition nor ____ was good enough to
impress the teacher.
A) ourselves / me
B) us / myself
C) ours / my
D) our / mine
E) us / ourselves
50- Herman Melville’s book ‘Moby Dick’ tells of
the adventures of captain Ahab, who loses
____ leg in his struggle with ____whale.
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A) the whole
B) few
C) little
D) either
E) every
53- ____ of the competitors was badly affected by
the extreme heat and passed out.
A) Some
B) No
C) A few
D) One
E) All
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54- I would like her more if she showed ____
consideration for others.
57- In ____ mid-1970s, people became aware of
the phenomenon called ____acid rain.
55- I’m glad we bought the new lawn mower. Now
I can mow the lawn using ____the effort.
A) fewer
B) none
C) much
D) all
E) half
A) the / --B) --- / an
C) a / an
D) a / the
E) the / an
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A) fewer
B) several
C) a little
D) too much
E) many
58- The word deafness is used to describe ____
degree of hearing loss, though it is most
commonly used where there is ____ total
inability to hear.
A) some / much
B) the / some
C) a / many
D) every / none
E) any / a
59- Although the Australian author Peter Carey’s
first three novels were well received, his
fourth book received ____ criticism than
acclaim.
A) both
B) either
C) none
D) all
E) some
A) too many
B) any longer
C) far more
D) plenty of
E) so much
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56- Smog may appear brownish in colour when it
contains high concentrations of nitrogen
dioxide, or it may look blue-grey when it
contains large amounts of ozone. In ____
case, prolonged exposure will damage lung
tissue.
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60- Despite the scarcity of arable land ____ the
population in the Middle East is engaged in
farming.
A) a lot more
B) almost none
C) so much
D) a good deal of
E) a great many of
ANSWER KEYS
English Tenses / Test-1
1-C
2-B
3-A
4-D
5-C
6-E
7-D
8-C
9-A
10-A
11-E
12-B
13-D
14-E
15-E
16-C
17-B
18-D
19-B
20-A
21-A
22-D
23-E
24-C
25-B
26-A
27-E
28-D
29-B
30-B
31-E
32-C
33-D
34-B
35-D
36-A
37-A
38-E
39-B
30-C
41-C
42-E
43-D
44-A
45-B
46-E
47-D
48-C
49-A
50-E
36-E
37-B
38-E
39-A
40-C
41-E
42-D
43-D
44-C
45-B
46-B
47-D
48-A
49-C
50-D
36-D
37-A
38-C
39-E
40-B
41-D
42-B
43-A
44-A
45-E
46-C
47-C
48-D
49-B
50-E
English Tenses / Test-2
1-D
2-D
3-A
4-E
5-B
6-C
7-E
8-D
9-C
10-A
11-B
12-D
13-E
14-C
15-A
16-D
17-C
18-B
19-E
20-D
21-C
22-E
23-B
24-B
25-C
26-A
27-D
28-E
29-B
30-A
31-D
32-B
33-C
34-A
35-D
English Tenses / Test-3
1-B
2-E
3-D
4-E
5-C
6-A
7-C
8-C
9-B
10-A
11-A
12-E
13-B
14-D
15-B
16-C
17-E
18-D
19-D
20-E
21-B
22-A
23-E
24-C
25-A
26-D
27-E
28-E
29-B
30-C
31-C
32-D
33-A
34-B
35-E
English Tenses / Test-4
1-B
2-C
3-A
4-D
5-D
6-C
7-C
8-A
9-B
10-D
11-E
12-E
13-B
14-C
15-D
16-A
17-B
18-B
19-D
20-E
21-C
22-A
23-D
24-B
25-C
26-C
27-E
28-D
29-A
30-B
Modality / Test-1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B
C
B
E
D
A
C
8. C
9. E
10. B
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. A
15. D
16. B
17. C
18. E
19. A
20. E
21. C
22. B
23. D
24. D
25. A
26. C
27. D
28. E
29. B
30. A
31. A
32. E
33. C
34. C
35. B
36. D
37. E
38. B
39. C
40. D
41. A
42. B
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43. E
44. A
45. C
46. D
47. B
48. C
49. A
50. E
51. B
52. D
53. D
54. E
55. C
56. A
57. D
58. B
59. E
60. C
61. D
62. C
63. B
64. C
65. E
ANSWER KEYS
Modality / Test-2
12345-
C
B
A
D
C
6- E
7- A
8- A
9- B
10- E
11- D
12- D
13- E
14- C
15- A
16- D
17- B
18- E
19- E
20- D
21- A
22- B
23- C
24- B
25- D
26- A
27- C
28- C
29- E
30- B
31- E
32- C
33- D
34- A
35- A
36- E
37- A
38- B
39- C
40- A
41- B
42- E
43- E
44- D
45- E
46- B
47- D
48- C
49- A
50- D
36- E
37- D
38- A
39- C
40- B
41- E
42- E
43- C
44- B
45- A
46- C
47- E
48- C
49- C
50- A
Modality / Test-3
12345-
B
D
D
A
C
6- B
7- E
8- D
9- A
10- C
11- D
12- E
13- B
14- A
15- D
16- D
17- C
18- E
19- B
20- B
21- A
22- B
23- D
24- C
25- C
26- D
27- B
28- A
29- A
30- E
31- C
32- A
33- E
34- B
35- B
Passive Voice / Test-1
1-B
2-B
3-A
4-E
5-C
6-D
7-B
8-C
9-D
10-E
11-E
12-A
13-D
14-C
15-A
16-E
17-C
18-D
19-B
20-A
21-D
22-E
23-B
24-C
25-C
26-B
27-D
28-A
29-E
30-E
31-B
32-A
33-C
34-D
35-E
26-D
27-D
28-B
29-C
30-A
31-C
32-D
33-E
34-B
35-A
Passive Voice / Test-2
1-C
2-B
3-D
4-A
5-C
6-E
7-D
8-E
9-A
10-A
11-B
12-E
13-D
14-C
15-B
16-D
17-A
18-C
19-B
20-D
21-E
22-E
23-B
24-C
25-A
Passive Voice / Test-3
1-A
2-D
3-C
4-B
5-E
6-B
7-D
8-E
9-A
10-B
11-D
12-D
13-C
14-A
15-D
16-A
17-C
18-E
19-B
20-A
21-C
22-C
23-E
24-B
25-E
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26-C
27-A
28-B
29-D
30-E
31-D
32-A
33-D
34-C
35-B
36-A
37-C
38-E
39-C
40-D
41-B
42-B
43-C
44-E
45-A
ANSWER KEYS
Gerunds & Infinitives / Test-1
1-A
2-B
3-B
4-C
5-D
6-E
7-E
8-B
9-C
10-D
11-C
12-D
13-D
14-E
15-B
16-A
17-B
18-C
19-D
20-C
21-B
22-C
23-A
24-E
25-D
26-B
27-C
28-C
29-A
30-E
31-E
32-A
33-B
34-C
35-A
Gerunds & Infinitives / Test-2
1-B
2-C
3-C
4-E
5-D
6-A
7-A
8-C
9-D
10-E
11-C
12-B
13-B
14-D
15-E
16-E
17-C
18-A
19-B
20-D
21-A
22-E
23-D
24-B
25-C
26-A
27-A
28-E
29-D
30-C
31-C
32-D
33-C
34-B
35-A
36-E
37-D
38-C
39-C
40-B
31-E
32-A
33-B
34-B
35-C
36-D
37-E
38-E
39-A
40-C
31-C
32-B
33-A
34-B
35-D
36-C
37-E
38-E
39-D
40-B
31-E
32-C
33-B
34-A
35-C
36-E
37-A
38-B
39-C
40-C
Gerunds & Infinitives / Test-3
1-A
2-C
3-E
4-A
5-D
6-D
7-B
8-B
9-C
10-A
11-E
12-B
13-A
14-C
15-D
16-A
17-C
18-B
19-D
20-A
21-D
22-D
23-C
24-A
25-A
26-B
27-B
28-C
29-A
30-D
Adjectives & Adverbs / TEST-1
1-B
2-C
3-E
4-A
5-B
6-C
7-C
8-A
9-D
10-E
11-D
12-D
13-B
14-E
15-D
16-A
17-B
18-C
19-E
20-A
21-D
22-E
23-E
24-A
25-E
26-B
27-C
28-D
29-E
30-A
Adjectives & Adverbs / TEST-2
1-C
2-A
3-B
4-E
5-D
6-D
7-E
8-C
9-A
10-B
11-B
12-C
13-D
14-E
15-A
16-A
17-D
18-E
19-C
20-B
21-D
22-D
23-B
24-C
25-A
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26-B
27-B
28-A
29-D
30-B
ANSWER KEYS
Adjective Clauses / TEST-1
1-A
2-B
3-B
4-E
5-D
6-C
7-C
8-A
9-D
10-E
11-C
12-D
13-A
14-E
15-E
16-C
17-A
18-D
19-A
20-B
21-A
22-D
23-D
24-B
25-D
26-A
27-E
28-C
29-A
30-C
31-D
32-E
33-C
34-C
35-D
36-A
37-B
38-C
39-C
40-A
41-E
42-B
43-E
44-C
45-C
46-B
47-A
48-D
49-E
50-B
51-E
52-C
53-B
54-A
55-B
56-A
57-A
58-D
59-E
60-A
61-C
62-E
63-B
64-D
65-A
57-C
58-B
59-E
60-D
61-C
62-C
63-D
64-A
65-E
36-D
37-A
38-C
39-E
40-D
41-B
42-C
43-B
44-D
45-C
36-A
37-C
38-C
39-B
40-A
41-D
42-C
43-E
44-A
45-D
36-E
37-D
38-B
39-C
40-D
41-D
42-E
43-C
44-B
45-B
Adjective Clauses / TEST-2
1-C
2-A
3-B
4-E
5-C
6-B
7-C
8-D
9-E
10-E
11-A
12-E
13-B
14-A
15-C
16-D
17-C
18-B
19-E
20-D
21-C
22-E
23-D
24-A
25-D
26-C
27-B
28-E
29-D
30-B
31-A
32-D
33-B
34-E
35-A
36-C
37-D
38-C
39-A
40-A
41-B
42-B
43-E
44-C
45-B
46-D
47-E
48-E
49-A
50-C
51-E
52-D
53-D
54-C
55-B
56-A
Adjective Clauses / TEST-3
1-D
2-B
3-C
4-E
5-D
6-A
7-B
8-E
9-C
10-D
11-D
12-C
13-B
14-A
15-E
16-E
17-B
18-D
19-C
20-C
21-B
22-E
23-A
24-D
25-C
26-C
27-E
28-D
29-B
30-B
31-E
32-A
33-A
34-C
35-B
Noun Clauses & Auxiliaries / TEST-1
1-E
2-D
3-B
4-C
5-A
6-D
7-D
8-E
9-A
10-C
11-C
12-D
13-A
14-C
15-B
16-E
17-B
18-C
19-E
20-E
21-B
22-B
23-C
24-D
25-E
26-A
27-A
28-B
29-C
30-E
31-B
32-A
33-E
34-B
35-D
Noun Clauses & Auxiliaries / TEST-2
1-E
2-C
3-B
4-D
5-D
6-A
7-E
8-C
9-A
10-D
11-B
12-B
13-D
14-E
15-E
16-C
17-A
18-B
19-A
20-D
21-C
22-C
23-E
24-D
25-C
147
26-B
27-A
28-C
29-E
30-A
31-E
32-A
33-A
34-B
35-C
ANSWER KEYS
Noun Clauses & Auxiliaries / TEST-3
1-B
2-C
3-D
4-D
5-B
6-E
7-C
8-C
9-B
10-C
11-C
12-B
13-A
14-E
15-D
16-E
17-E
18-C
19-D
20-A
21-D
22-C
23-A
24-A
25-B
26-C
27-E
28-D
29-D
30-B
31-E
32-B
33-C
34-D
35-A
36-A
37-B
38-C
39-A
40-A
41-A
42-E
43-B
44-C
45-D
36. C
37. E
38. B
39. C
40. C
41. D
42. E
43. A
44. C
45. B
Conditionals & Wish Clauses / TEST-1
1. E
2. D
3. E
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. C
10. E
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. D
15. A
16. D
17. C
18. E
19. A
20. A
21. C
22. A
23. B
24. E
25. D
26. B
27. C
28. D
29. E
30. B
31. D
32. D
33. E
34. C
35. A
Conditionals & Wish Clauses / TEST-2
1. A
2. D
3. E
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. E
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. D
15. E
16. A
17. B
18. D
19. D
20. A
21. C
22. E
23. E
24. B
25. D
26. E
27. C
28. B
29. C
30. A
31. E
32. B
33. A
34. E
35. D
36. B
37. B
38. E
39. C
40. A
41. D
42. B
43. E
44. B
45. A
46. A
47. D
48. C
49. A
50. B
51. E
52. E
53. C
54. C
55. E
Conditionals & Wish Clauses / TEST-3
1-D
2-B
3-B
4-A
5-E
6-C
7-E
8-D
9-D
10-C
11-B
12-C
13-A
14-B
15-B
16-A
17-C
18-D
19-E
20-D
21-E
22-A
23-B
24-C
25-E
148
26-D
27-A
28-C
29-C
30-B
31-C
32-E
33-D
34-D
35-B
36-C
37-B
38-A
39-A
40-E
41-B
42-C
43-A
44-D
45-C
ANSWER KEYS
Conjunctions & Adverbial Clauses / TEST-1
1- B
2- B
3- D
4- E
5- A
6- B
7- C
8- D
9- E
10- C
11- C
12- E
13- E
14- B
15- D
16- C
17- A
18- D
19- C
20- B
21- A
22- A
23- C
24- D
25- B
26- C
27- E
28- A
29- D
30- E
31- B
32- D
33- C
34- B
35- A
36- D
37- C
38- E
39- D
40- E
41- C
42- B
43- E
44- A
45- C
46- E
47- D
48- B
49- A
50- D
51- D
52- E
53- B
54- E
55- D
Conjunctions & Adverbial Clauses / TEST-2
1- E
2- C
3- A
4- D
5- B
6- C
7- B
8- E
9- A
10- C
11- B
12- D
13- E
14- E
15- B
16- A
17- D
18- C
19- C
20- E
21- D
22- A
23- B
24- A
25- C
26- D
27- E
28- C
29- B
30- D
Conjunctions & Adverbial Clauses / TEST-3
1- E
2- C
3- B
4- E
5- C
6- D
7- A
8- B
9- A
10- C
11- E
12- D
13- C
14- C
15- B
16- E
17- C
18- D
19- E
20- A
149
21- A
22- B
23- D
24- C
25- E
26- B
27- D
28- A
29- C
30- E
ANSWER KEYS
Quantifiers & nouns / TEST-1
1-C
2-B
3-B
4-A
5-E
6-C
7-D
8-B
9-E
10-E
11-D
12-A
13-C
14-A
15-D
16-B
17-E
18-C
19-A
20-B
21-C
22-E
23-D
24-D
25-B
26-E
27-D
28-C
29-D
30-A
31-B
32-D
33-B
34-E
35-A
36-B
37-B
38-D
39-A
40-B
41-A
42-C
43-A
44-D
45-A
46-D
47-A
48-B
49-C
50-C
51-A
52-B
53-D
54-A
55-C
Quantifiers & nouns / TEST-2
1-B
2-E
3-B
4-D
5-C
6-A
7-D
8-E
9-C
10-A
11-C
12-A
13-E
14-B
15-A
16-C
17-C
18-B
19-E
20-D
21-B
22-A
23-E
24-C
25-A
26-B
27-C
28-E
29-C
30-A
31-D
32-C
33-D
34-A
35-B
36-E
37-E
38-C
39-A
40-B
Quantifiers & nouns / TEST-3
1-A
2-A
3-B
4-E
5-C
6-D
7-A
8-E
9-B
10-C
11-C
12-D
13-D
14-E
15-C
16-A
17-C
18-B
19-D
20-E
21-B
22-E
23-E
24-C
25-A
26-A
27-B
28-D
29-C
30-D
31-E
32-C
33-A
34-D
35-E
36-C
150
37-B
38-D
39-E
40-E
41-B
42-A
43-C
44-B
45-C
46-E
47-D
48-C
49-A
50-B
51-B
52-D
53-D
54-C
55-E
56-B
57-A
58-E
59-C
60-D