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    Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced •

    TEST 8 • various structures with verbs

    Name

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    1 Verbs with object + adjective/noun complement. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence:
    A, B or both.
    1 Despite the dog never harming anyone, I still considered him . A dangerous B as dangerous
    2 We understand interested in working for our company. A that he is B him to be
    3 Security forces believe him the country late last night. A to have left B having left
    4 Is it true they voted him most eligible bachelor? A most eligible bachelor B as most eligible bachelor
    5 Sadly, they say very little time left to live. A him to have B that he has
    6 She described her perfect man tall, with green eyes. A to be B as being

    ●
    2 Verbs with prepositions and adverb particles. Change the word order of the words in italics,
    or write ‘No change possible’.
    Can you cut the tomatoes up? up the tomatoes
    ▲ ▲

    Listen to the rain! No change possible


    1 Switch off the TV if you’re not going to watch anything.
    2 I went to a university that specialises in the life sciences.
    3 If you always have to rely on your parents you’ll never be truly independent.
    4 After I had filled in an application form I was told to wait in reception.
    5 Look at that spider! It’s enormous!
    6 The woman who was sitting here forgot her bag. Did you see where she got off the bus?

    ●
    3 More about prepositional verbs. Circle the best way to complete each sentence.
    1 Some websites automatically translate into / to English when you open them.
    2 He says he got his black eye when he walked against / into a door.
    3 I’m sorry, I can’t come in today, I’m suffering of / from an upset stomach.
    4 They refused to consider about / – my suggestion.
    5 Can we discuss about / – our future together?
    6 I can’t live on / from what the firm is paying me.
    7 What is she looking at / for? She’s been staring out of the window all morning.
    8 What do you think of / about my idea?

    ●
    4 More about phrasal verbs. Choose the most suitable expression.
    1 He’s incredibly talented, I don’t think I could make up / make out a story like that.
    2 I can’t hear you properly. You’re cracking up / breaking up.
    3 Unfortunately, your application for a visa has been turned off / turned down.
    4 My father was always telling us off / telling us down when we were children.
    6 It’s unlikely that the Labour party will back up / hold up the unions over strike action.

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    5 Verbs with two objects. Correct the mistakes or write 'Correct'.
    1 Excuse me, can you explain me this word?
    2 Can you describe me your favourite painting?
    3 Go on, ask me a question about anything – anything at all.
    4 Could you suggest me a good restaurant in Madrid?
    5 Please sing her, it would make her feel so happy.

    ●
    6 Some causative structures with have, get and make. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’.
    1 My brother had his wallet stolen while he was shopping in Camden market.
    2 The police officer made me to open the boot of my car.
    3 We were all made stand in a line outside the classroom by the teacher
    4 I must get repaired my watch – it’s been broken for weeks.
    5 It was so cold this morning that it took ages to have the car going.
    6 Did they get you to wear one of those silly hats, too? I felt so stupid.
    7 I won’t have you telling me what to do with my life – I’m tired of your interfering.

    Oxford English Grammar Course • Advanced TEST 8 • various structures with verbs
    © Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE

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