English Grammar Test

40 questions - Time: 80 minutes

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

Question 1: There is too much ______ in this world.

A. Greediness B. greed C. greedy D. greedness

Question 2: - "That's a very nice skirt you're wearing."

- “_________”
A. How a compliment!
B. That's all right.
C. It's nice of you to say so.
D. I like you said so.

Question 3:_______are the formal rules of correct or polite behavior among people using the Internet.

A. Traffic rules
B. Family rules
C. Codes of etiquettes
D. Codes of netiquettes

Question 4: - "__________ " - "Yes, of course. "

A. You won't help me this time.

B. You'd better give me one hand.
C. I don't think I'll need your help.
D. Could you give me a hand?

Question 5: UNICEF ________ supports and funds for the most disadvantaged children all over the
world.

A. presents
B. assists
C. provides
D. offers

Question 6: He would win the race if he__________ his brother's example and trained harder.

A. repeated
B. set
C. answered
D. followed

Question 7: "Excuse me. Where is the ________ office of OXFAM located?"

A. leading
B. head
C. central
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D. summit

Question 8: The doctors know that it is very difficult to save the patient's life, _______they will try their
best.

A. but
B. although
C. despite
D. however

Question 9: I am sending you my curriculum vitae ______ you will have a chance to study it before our
interview.

A. so that
B. because
C. for
D. since

Question 10: Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm _______ .

A. went out
B. went off
C. came about
D. rang off

Question 11: ____ sadness or disappointment is not good. Everyone needs positivity for a happy life.

A. a great amount
B. too much
C. many
D. a lot

Question 12: By the time you come here tomorrow, the work _________ .

A. will have been finishing

B. will be finishing
C. will have been finished
D. will be finished

Question 13: If you put your money in a bank now, you may get 12%___________annually.

A. interest
B. profit
C. money
D. income

Question 14: I can’t possibly lend you any more money, it is quite out of the ______ .

A. order
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B. practice
C. place
D. question

Question 15: After he ____ his driving test, he bought a car.

A. had passed B. passes C. passed D. would pass

Question 16: Believe me! There will be ______ few problems with that car as it’s quite new.

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)

Question 17: We spent our long holiday ___________ the sea last summer.

A. by B. in C. at D. on

Question 18: She denied ________ in the exam.

A. to cheat B. cheating C. being cheated D. having cheat

Question 19: If I _______ you earlier, you could be my husband now.

A. met B. meet C. had met D. have met

Question 20: There __________ many changes in my village since they built a new bridge.

A. has been B. are C. had been D. have been

Question 21: ___________ applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.

A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Because of

Question 22: He won’t get married _____________.

A. when he has a distinguished career

B. as soon as he had had a distinguished career
C. until he had a distinguished career
D. till he has a distinguished career

Question 23: The people ________ the virus must be isolated to prevent its spread.

A. who were caught B. catching C. caught D. catch

Question 24: According to some sources of ________information, his father will be elected to be the
headmaster next year.

A. reliant B. reliability C. rely D. reliable

Question 25: When he _________ from Jimmy as head of department last year, he had to deal with many
financial problems.
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A. took on B. took over C. took up D. took in

Question 26: I ____________ the impression that he was lying to all of us.

A. made B. created C. got D. did

Question 27: According to the __________of this game, you mustn’t touch the ball with both hands.

A. regulations B. laws C. rules D. norms

Question 28: Regardless of the law, there are practices that __________against women and in favor of
men

A. discriminate B. distinguish C. differentiate D. dissociate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 29: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.

A. marked
B. separated
C. shared
D. hidden

Question 30: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not
want to leave.

A. loved the surroundings

B. planted many trees in the surroundings
C. possessed by the surroundings
D. haunted by the surroundings

Question 31: The impact of increased urbanization has been harmful to the environment and has led to
the growth of greenhouse gas emissions

A. detrimental B. beneficial C. advantageous D. favorable

Question 32: The use of credit cards has increased rapidly in recent years.

A. gradually B. steadily C. swiftly D. mildly

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 33: He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything.

A. pessimist
B. introvert
C. extrovert
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D. activist

Question 34: When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high
school.

A. by far B. by heart C. by chance D. on purpose

Question 35: Because trees can prevent land erosion, afforestation projects should be launched steadily.

A. reforestation B. forestry C. forestation D. deforestation

Question 36: The reality is the economy is hitting the ceiling and the growth rate must slow.

A. is reaching the highest limit B. is becoming extremely angry

C. is reaching the smallest level D. is keeping calm

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 37: David and Anna are talking about joining a club.

-Anna: “How about this advertisement? Are you interested in acting?”

-David: “_________________.”

A. You’re joking. I hate standing in front of people.

B. Yes, I’d love to. I like the poster the most.
C. Oh no. I’m not a liar. I’m an honest person.
D. Never mind. Let’s go to the cinema tonight.

Question 38: Jack and Jill are going to school together.

-Jack: “________________”

-Jill: “Relax. It doesn’t start until quarter past seven. It’s only five past.”

A. Where are you going? B. I’m anxious about the exam.

C. We are going to be late. D. Sorry. I forgot your address.

Question 39: Alex: "We've tried hard but we couldn't make it!” Mark: “Oh. ____”

A. Isn’t it amazing? B. Thank you. C. What a pity! D. You are welcome.

Question 40: Joe: “What do you want me to cook for dinner?” - Alex: “____”

A. It’s up to you. B. Let me go. C. Yeah, your meal is great. D. Yes, she gives up.