TEST 25

 

I. Complete each of the following sentences, using a suitable word or phrase.

1. He can't. ......... more than fifteen.

2. Nobody understands the situation better......... you.

3. He apologized. ...........the part of his young brother.

4. If you recognize . of the people in the photograph, tell us.

5. I don't know . .........he invites me to dinner.

6. Are you coming o r ....... ?

7. That student is no . ...........a naive child.

8. I have no time at all to write . you.

9. indistinct speech made it impossible to understand him.

10. If you save ………….money each week, we can go on holiday.

II. Match the words in column A with those in column B to make complete sentennces.

(A)	(B)
1. If you would care to leave your name,   2. There are times when I woncler 3. The government has against 4. Being recognized wherever you go 5. Under the rule of mammon, 6. Our children have grown up and 7. Although her father is in the firm, 8. For reasons of his own, he 9. The President no longer 10. Where there is oppression,	a. a possible oil shortage in the coming months b. is the price you pay for being famous. c. she got the job on her own to provide. d. refused to join the club. e. has the support of the people. f. there is struggle. g. we'll get in touch as soon as possible. h. why I do this job. i. everyman has his price. j. have children of their ow

 

III. Put the following sentences into Reported Speech.

1. He said: “I've been working very hard”.

2. He said: “All tickets must be bought in advance”.

3. He said to them: “How were you returning home?”

4. The teacher said to the boys: “Do not make a noise”.

5. Father said to me: “Avoid bad company.”

6. He said: “I have been working on that project for over two weeks.”

7. Giles said: “I don't mind watching TV, but there are things I like better.”

8. He asked: “Paul, how long have you been studying English?”

9. Tony said: “I would like something to eat. I wouldn't mind a drink either.”

10. Frank declared: “ I am thinking about moving

IV. Sentence transformation.

Part A:

S + be + adj + prep.

ó S + be + adj + prep. + N / V-ing

1. The child is able to write a letter and I’m sure about that.

          I’m sure. ................................

2. He’s powerful to win and we’re glad about that.

          We’re. ....................................................

3. She’s eager for learning and I’m admiring with that.

          I’m admiring with............................................

4. He is inclined to eat a turkey and I’m used to that.

          I’m . .......................................................................................

5. They’re interested to know and she’s surprised abo

 

Part B:

S + be + adj + N + to + V

ó s + be + adj + to + V

1. Chinese is a difficult language to learn.

          The Chinese language...........................

2. That’s boring occupation to do.

          That occupation. ....................

3. That’s an interesting film to watch.

          That film. .................................

4. She is an obedient person to love.

          She is......................................

5. That’s an exciting story to listen.

          That story. ...........................

V. Sentence building.   

Not only... but also

1. She bought/ only / new car /also / new lawnmower.

……………………………………………………………..

2. They were/ only willing that he go / also eager that / do so.

……………………………………………………………..

3. She / only plays / piano / also composes/ music.

……………………………………………………………..

4. Robert is / only talented /also handsome.

……………………………………………………………..

5. She can play / only / guitar / also /violin 

……………………………………………………………..