Intermediate Grammar Test 01
Question 1 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | wanted to buy |
B | wanted buying |
C | liked to buy |
D | liked buying |
Question 2 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | was breaking down |
B | was breaking up |
C | had broken down |
D | had broken up |
Question 3 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | I get |
B | I’m going |
C | I’m going to get |
D | I’ll get |
Question 4 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | are not seeing |
B | haven’t seen |
C | didn’t see |
D | don’t see |
Question 5 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | should |
B | shall |
C | would |
D | will |
Question 6 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | that we haven’t. |
B | that we didn’t.
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C | we haven’t. |
D | we didn’t. |
Question 7 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | occurred |
B | took the place |
C | passed |
D | was there |
Question 8 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | rang for telling |
B | rang to tell
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C | rung for telling |
D | rung to tell |
Question 9 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | had gone |
B | had been |
C | has gone |
D | has been |
Question 10 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | We may not all |
B | We can’t all |
C | All we can’t |
D | All we may not |
Question 11 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | have come there |
B | were arriving |
C | got there |
D | came to there |
Question 12 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | was seeming quite happily. |
B | was seeming quite happy. |
C | seemed quite happily. |
D | seemed quite happy. |
Question 13 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | I’m getting so old |
B | I’m getting too old |
C | I get so old |
D | I get too old |
Question 14 |
Last June my brother __1__ a car. He had had an old scooter before, but it __2__ several times during the spring. “What you want is a second–hand Mini,” I suggested. “If you give me the money,” he said, “__3__ one tomorrow.” “I can’t give you the money,” I replied, “but what about Aunt Myra. She must have enough. We __4__ her since Christmas but she always hints that we __5__ go and see her more often.” We told our parents where we were going. They weren’t very happy about it and asked us not to go. So __6__ But later that same day something strange __7__. A doctor __8__ us that Aunt Myra __9__ into hospital for an operation. “__10__ go and see her at the same time,” said my mother. “You two go today, but don’t mention the money.” When we __11__ Aunt Myra __12__ “I’m not seriously ill,” she said, “but the doctor insists that __13__ to drive my car. You can have it if you promise __14__ me to the seaside now and again.” We agreed, and now we quite enjoy our monthly trips to the coast with Aunt Myra.
A | taking |
B | bringing |
C | to take |
D | to bring |
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