De thi on tap Tieng Anh 10-12- de 4

Grammar Progress Test 4
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Date of testing:
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I. Put the verbs in brackets in correct tenses
I think Paul and Ann have had an argument. They (speak) to each other.
The population of the world (rise) very fast.
The swimming pool (open) at 9am and (close) at 6.30 pm everyday.
I (think) you should sell your car. You (not use) it very often.
We went to Kate’s house but she (not be) at home.
I haven’t seen Alan for ages. When I last (see) him, he (try) to find a job in London.
I (read) the book you lent me, so you can have it back now.
What do you think of my English? Do you think I (improve)?
My grandfather (die) 30 years ago. I never (meet) him.
Your car looks clean. You (wash) it?
The house was very quiet when I got home. Everybody (go) to bed.
We (have) a talk when he (come). We (be) surprised at his coming.
II. Put the verbs of following conditional sentences & “wish” sentences in correct tenses
What would happen if I (press) that red button?
Liz gave me this ring. She (be) very upset if I lost it.
If somebody (walk) in here with a gun, I’d be very frightened.
I think there are too many cars. If there (not be) so many cars, there (not be) so much pollution.
Unluckily, I didn’t have my address book with me when I was in New York. If I (have) your address, I (send) you a postcard.
I’m not tired. If I (be) tired, I’d go home now.
I took a taxi to the hotel, but the traffic was very bad. It (be0 quicker if I (walk).
Ken got to the station in time to catch his train. If he (miss) it, he (be) late for his interview.
They wish they (have) a child, but they can’t because the wife ha been sterilized.
I wish you (go) to her birthday party last night. It was a lot of fun.
III. Change the following sentences into passive voice
It’s a big factory. They employ five hundred people here.
Ron’s parents died when he was young. Their grandparents brought him and his sister up.
We were driving very fast but a lot of cars overtook us.
Somebody has cleaned the room.
I think somebody is following us.
Last night the police stopped me as I was driving home.
They didn’t give me the money.
They think that the prisoners escaped by climbing over a wall.
They reported that a fire had damaged the building.
They arrived very early – at 2 o’clock. They had to do the test by 2.15.
This coat is dirty. I’ll have the launder dry clean it for me.
I saw her walk with her dog in the park.
IV. Change the following sentences into indirect speech
“Margaret has had a baby,” Charlie said.
“I don’t know what my girlfriend is doing,” Tom said.
“I saw you at a party in June and you seemed fine,” Peter said.
“Is the bank near here?” asked she.
“How far is it to the station?” asked he.
“Where are you going to go tomorrow?” asked he.
V. Fill in the blanks with right form of the verbs
When I’m tired, I enjoy ..............................(watch) TV.
It was a nice day, so we decided ..............................(go) for a walk.
I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind ..............................(walk)
I wish that dog would stop ..............................(bark).It’s driving me mad.
I’m still looking for a job but I hopt ..............................(find) something soon.
They don’t have a lot of money. They can’t afford..............................(go) out very often.
We were in a hurry, so I suggested ..............................(have) dinner early.
The film was very sad. It made me ..............................(cry).
Carol’s parents always encouraged her ..............................(study) hard at school.
We were kept at the police station for two hours and then were are allowed..............................(go).
I’m in difficult situation. What do you advise me ..............................(do)?
The boy’s father promised ..............................(pay) for the window to be repaired.
Can you remind me..............................(buy) some coffee when we go out?
Why do you keep..............................(ask) me questions?
VI. Combine the following sentences using relative clauses
The book is about a girl. This girl runs away from home.
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I don’t like the people. These people are often late.
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