TEST I

1. - ________ when you _________ this morning?
    - No, but it was cold and cloudy.

a) Did it rain / get up
b) Was it raining / got up
c) Is it raining / getting up

2. – Robert _________ a friend from his old school while he _________ down the street yesterday.

a) was seeing / was walking
b) saw / was walking
c) did see / walked

3. He ________ the store when Tina ______ there.

a) was closing / got
b) closed / was get
c) closes / got

4. When I _____ at the house, the postman ______ .

a) arrive / was just leaving
b) arrived / did just leave
c) arrived / was just leaving

5. Jerry _______ the parking lot when the officer ________ him the ‘closed’ sign.

a) entered / was showing
b) was entering / showed
c) is entering / is showing

6. - What happened to your hand?
    - I _____ it while I ____ something into the oven.

a) burned / was putting
b) was burning / was putting
c) did burn / put

7. - Did you hear me?
    - Sorry. I ____ about something else. What ____?

a) thought / you said
b) am thinking / do you say?
c) was thinking / did you say?

8. – Stephen ______ fast when the accident _____ .

a) doesn’t drive / happened
b) didn’t drive / was happening
c) wasn’t driving / happened

9. - _________ anyone meet you at the airport?
    - Yes, my aunt and uncle ______ for me when the plane ______ .

a) Did / were waiting / landed
b) Does / waited / landing
c) Was / wait / was landing

10. - Is the secretary typing the letters?
      - I don’t know. She _______ anything when I ____________ into the office a few minutes ago.

a) didn’t type / was going
b) isn’t typing / goes
c) wasn’t typing / went

11. – Why _____________________ ?
      - I was late for the class.

a) are you running
b) did you running
c) were you running

12. - We had a terrible time at the beach.
      - Why? _______________?

a) Was it raining
b) Does it rain
c) Did it raining

13. – I called you, but the line was busy. ________?

a) Who did you talk to
b) Who were you talking to
c) Who are you talking to

14. - I saw you and Jerry near the cinema. Were you going to the cinema?
      - _____________________ .

a) Yes, we are.
b) Yes, we did.
c) Yes, we were.

15. - ______________ ?
     - Because she got lost.

a) Why is the little girl crying
b) Why does the little girl cry
c) Why was the little girl crying

16. - Why ___________ David your new CD?
      - Because yesterday was his birthday.

a) did you give
b) you gave
c) were you giving

17. - Did you buy onions at the market?
      - ____________?

a) Yes, I do.
b) Yes, I did.
c) Yes, I was.

18. - ________ hear the news this morning?
     - No, I didn’t what happened?

        a) Did you       b) Were you      c) Do you 

19. - _______________ the check?
      - Yes, I did. Let’s go home.

a) Do you pay
b) You paid
c) Did you pay

20. - _______________ off your bicycle?
      - No, I didn’t. I fell off my motorcycle.

a) Did you fall
b) Have you fallen
c) Were you falling
TEST II


1. A: _______________ you, Boby? It’s 10, 30.
    B: I _______ in the library. I had a lot of homework.

a) Where were / was
b) What are / am
c) Where are / was
d) How is / were

2. A: Did you have fun at Sari’s party?
    B: Yes, but I’m so tired. We _______ for four hours.

a) dance
b) dancing
c) danced
d) dance    

3. A:  “Midnight Mystery” was great last night. Did you watch it?
    B: I _______________ TV last night.

a) don’t watch
b) haven’t watched
c) wasn’t watched
d) didn’t watch

4. I saw Paul in the library this morning. He ______________ for a book over South Africa history.

a) is looking
b) was looking
c) did looked
d) will look

5. A: How did the accident happen?
    B: Oh, he ________________ too fast. He couldn’t stop in time.

a) drives
b) is going to drive
c) was driving
d) has driven

6. A: Why _______________________ outside?
    B: Because he didn’t want to see Alex. You know they hate each other.

a) was Charles waiting 
b) Charles waited
c) does Charles wait
d) did Charles waiting

7. We ______________ cards when we ________ the horrible scream.

a) played / heard
b) playing / hear
c) were playing / heard
d) play / were heard

8. While Diana ____________ homework in her room, her sisters ___________ to music in the living room.

a) did / listened
b) was doing / were listening
c) doing / listened
d) was did / listening

9. When Carol ___________ out of the window, she ______________ a strange man in the garden.

a) did looking / saw
b) was looking / see
c) looked / seeing
d) looked / saw

10. George ___________ in while we ___________ a chat.

a) came / were having
b) comes / had
c) was coming / have
d) did come / were have

11. Hotel California is _____________ hotel in this city.

a) as good as
b) better
c) the best
d) good

12. Norman is ____________ Andy.

a) tall
b) taller than
c) as tall
d) the tallest

13. Amanda isn’t ________________ Sandra. You should admit.

a) beautiful
b) more beautiful
c) the most beautiful
d) as beautiful as

14. “Wuthering Heights” is ________________ novel in my library.

a) the most interesting
b) more interesting
c) interesting
d) as interesting as

15. A: What would you like to drink – tea or coffee?
B:  _____________ , please.

a) I do want tea
b) I’m going to have
c) I’ll have tea
d) drink

16. A: Are you coming to Henry’s birthday party tonight?
B: ______________________. I have to study for tomorrow’s exam.

a) Of course, I’m coming.
b) But I don’t like Henry at all.
c) I haven’t bought a present yet.
d) I don’t think I’ll come.

17. A: How do you like that dress?
B: Oh, it’s nice. Also cheap. _____________.

a) I think I’ll buy it.
b) I don’t think I’ll wear it at the party.
c) I didn’t like it.
d) Buy it for me, please.


18. A: They’ve fired William. ______________?
B: He’ll probably look for a new job.

a) Where do you think he’ll go
b) Do you think he stole the money
c) What do you think he’ll do
d) Why do you think he did such a thing

19. Many birds and insects will lose their homes if we ____________ the forest.

a) leave
b) destroy
c) disappear
d) run through

20. Forms of transport have ____________ rapidly in this century.

a) travelled
b) carried
c) depended on
d) developed
TEST III

1. A: I’ve got a terrible headache.
    B: Wait there and ____________

a) I’ll carry it for you
b) I’ll answer it
c) I’ll get an aspirin for you
d) I’ll open the window.

2. “This shirt is too expensive. I don’t think I’ll _____ it.”

a) drink
b) buy
c) have
d) send

3. A: I haven’t got any money.
B: Don’t worry! _________________

a) I’m not rich, you know.
b) I’m very busy these days.
c) I’ll lend you some.
d) Find yourself a job!

4. A: ___________ Jane will come back from Spain?
B: Probably next week.

a) When do you think
b) What do you think
c) Where do you think
d) How do you think

5. “At this time tomorrow, I _____________ in class.”

a) am sitting
b) have been sitting
c) was sitting
d) will be sitting

6. A: I’m afraid I can’t meet you at 3 o’clock.
    B: Why not?
A: Because ___________________

a) I was having a swimming lesson.
b) I’ll be having a swimming lesson.
c) I’ve been having a swimming lesson.
d) I’m having a swimming lesson.

7. Your friend is going out. You want him to post a letter for you. What do you say?

a) Will you be passing the butcher’s on your way
b) Will you be passing the chemist’s on your way?
c) Will you be passing the bookshop on your way?
d) Will you be passing the post office on your way?

8. Judy _______________ for me when I ________ at the station.

a) will be waiting / arrive
b) is waiting / arrives
c) waits / will be arriving
d) will wait / will arrive

9. I ______________ dinner when she _________ home.

a) am cooking / is coming
b) will cook / came
c) will be cooking / comes
d) was cooking / has come

10. When it _________ dark, we _____still________.

a) gets / will / be walking
b) got / are / walking
c) is getting / were / walking
d) was getting / have / been walking

11. A: Have you done your homework yet?
     B: No, not yet, but I ______________ it by this evening.

a) will do
b) will be doing
c) will have done
d) am going to do

12. A: Will Michael answer the questions?
      B: Yes, he _____________ by 10 o’clock.

a) is answering them
b) has answered them
c) will be answering them
d) will have answered them

13. The mechanic hasn’t repaired my car yet. He says he ___________________ it by the end of the week.

a) will have repaired
b) is repairing
c) has been repairing
d) will be repairing

14. A: Don’t forget to write the letter!
B: Yes, Sir. I _______________ it in an hour’s time.

a) I’m writing 
b) I’ll be writing
c) I’ll write
d) I’ll have written

15. Jack will leave the party at 10 o’clock. Mary will get there at 10.30.
That means: __________________

a) Jack will have left the party by the time Mary gets there.
b) Jack had left the party by the time Mary got there.
c) Jack was leaving the party when Mary got there.
d) Jack will be leaving the party when Mary gets there.

16. Henry will fall asleep. Then the film will end.
That means: ___________________

a) Henry was sleeping when the film ended.
b) Henry had fallen asleep by the time the film ended.
c) Henry will have fallen asleep by the time the film ends.
d) Henry fell asleep before the film ended.

17. I _______________ a lot of photographs by the time the sun _____________

a) am taking / is setting
b) have taken / sets
c) will be taking / set
d) will have taken / sets

18. We ______________ the game when it ___________ to rain.

a) will have finished / starts
b) will finish / started
c) finished / will start
d) finish / will have started

19. They ____________ dinner before Mr Smith ____________ home.

a) are having / is coming
b) will have had / comes
c) had had / has come
d) will be having / came

20. By the time the match ___________ over, Paul _______________ at least five goals.

a) was / made
b) will be / will make
c) is / will have made
d) is / will be make
TEST IV

1. – Who is Atatürk?
- He is the leader _____________________ the Republic of Turkey.

a) who is founding                           c) who founded
b) which was founded                     d) who founds

2. – Hey, look! There Emma is.
- There are a lot of girls. Which one is Emma?
- The girl who ____________________________________
- Oh yeah.

a) is wore a funny hat                       c) are wearing funny hats
b) is wearing a funny hat                   d) does wear

3. – Guess what! I’ve met him at last!
- Who are you talking about?
- I’m talking about that handsome boy ______________________ at Sandra’s party last week.

a) what played a beautiful song with his guitar
b) who plays a beautiful song with his guitar
c) which played a beautiful song with his guitar
d) who played a beautiful song with his guitar

4. – Look! David is telling his stupid jokes again!
- I hate people who __________________ themselves funny.

a) thinks                                c) thought
b) are thinking                       d) think

5. – Do you know that man?
- Oh, he’s the man ________________ son broke my window last week.

a) which                          c) who              
b) that                             d) whose

6. – I have a friend who ___________ film scenarios for TV channels.

a) writes                          c) was writing
b) wrote                          d) is writing                

7. – An OHP is a contraction for overhead projector. It’s a lamp __________________ for showing images on a white wall or a screen.

a) which uses                   c) which are used
b) which used                  d) which is used

8. – Would you like to see “The Psychopath is Back”?
- No, I don’t like that kind of films which _____________ about violence and horror.

a) is       b) were     c) be        d) are

9. – What is a space-ship?
- It’s a vehicle which ______________________________ in space.

a) are used for travelling              c) uses to travel      
b) is using for travelling                d) is used for travelling

10. – A woodpecker is a bird ________________  and ______________ holes in trees.

a) who has a long beak / makes       c) which has a long beak / makes
b) which has a long beak / making     d) which has a long beak / is used for making
TEST V

1. Which boy is _____________? Henry or Frank?

a) young           b) the youngest        c) younger             d) more young

2. Paul isn’t  ________________ Jimmy.

a) the strongest         b) stronger      c) strong               d) as strong as

3. The Nile is _______________ river in the world.

a) the longest          b) very long      c) longer                d) long

4. February is ______________ than January.

a) short             b) the shortest        c) shorter              d) more short

5. Shakespeare was  ______________ English play writer.

a) good             b) better           c) goodest             d) the best

6. Tea is a _______________ drink than coffee in Turkey.

a) popular          b) the most popular     c) more popular           d) popularist

7. Australia is __________________ continent in the world.

a) the smallest           b) small            c) smaller             d) more small

8. Don’t you think boxing is ____________________ than wrestling?

a) exciting           b) more exciting     c) excited          d) the most exciting

9. Chess is ____________________ than backgammon.

a) more difficult            b) difficult     c) most difficult            d) difficulter

10. Health is __________________ thing in life.

a) important        b) best important  c) more important         d) the most important

11. My car isn't _________________ your car.

a) faster             b) fast                 c) as fast as                       d) fastest

12. Jupiter is _______________ planet in the solar system.

a) the biggest           b) big                  c) bigger                        d) better big

13. I think Physics is ___________________  Maths.

a) boring        b) more boring        c) as boring as             d) less boring

14. His computer is _____________ than my computer.

a) good                 b) bad               c) the worst                     d) worse

15. Ýstanbul is ____________ than Ankara.

a) crowded       b) the most crowded        c) more crowded          d) less crowded

16. English is _____________ subject at school.

a) the most enjoyable       b) enjoyable     c) more enjoyable         d) enjoy

17. Mount Erciyes is ________________ than Mount Aðrý.

a) lower         b) very low     c) the lowest         d) more low

18. Mrs Watson isn't _____________ Mr Berkley.

a) the richest               b) richer          c) rich                          d) as rich as

19. Isabelle is ____________ than the other students in class.

a) successful    b) the most successful    c) more successful     d) a bit successful

20. Bugs Bunny is ______________ cartoon character.

a) the funniest             b) more funny             c) funny                d) funnier

21. My grandfather is __________ than my grandmother.

            a) the oldest                b) older             c) old              d) olderest

22. This new restaurant is ______________ the other restaurant.

a) the cheapest      b) cheaper       c) as cheap as   d) quite cheap

23. A dolphin is __________________ than a whale.

a) more intelligent b) intelligent c) most intelligent        d) very intelligent

24. This is  ____________ question of the test.

a) easier               b) easy              c) the easiest          d) most easy

25. Could you give me ________________ book in your library.

          a) interesting          b) more interesting    c) the most interesting       d) interested
Answer Key

Test I: 1-b, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c, 5-b, 6-a, 7-c, 8-c, 9-a, 10-c, 11-c, 12-a, 13-b, 14-c, 15-c, 16-a, 17-b, 18-a, 19-c, 20-a

Test II: 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b, 5-c, 6-a, 7-c, 8-b, 9-d, 10-a, 11-c, 12-b, 13-d, 14-a, 15-c, 16-d, 17-a, 18c, 19-b, 20-d

Test III: 1-c, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a, 5-d, 6-b, 7-d, 8-a, 9-c, 10-a, 11-c, 12-d, 13-a, 14-d, 15-d, 16-c, 17-d, 18-a, 19-b, 20-c

Test IV: 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-d, 5-d, 6-a, 7-d, 8-d, 9-d, 10-c

Test V: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c, 5-d, 6-c, 7-a, 8-b, 9-a, 10-d, 11-c, 12-a, 13-c, 14-d, 15-c, 16-a, 17-a, 18-b, 19-c, 20-a, 21-b, 22-c, 23-a, 24-c, 25-c
Test I:   Past Simple, Past Continuous
Test II: Past Simple, Past Continuous, Simple Future, Present Perfect,  Adjectives
Test III: Simple Future, Future Continuous, Future Perfect
Test IV: Relative Clauses
Test V: Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives
Test VI: Gerunds and Infinitives
Answer key is at the bottom of the page
TEST YOUR ENGLISH
TEST VI


1.The teacher told us .................................. noise while he was out.

a) make         b) making        c) make not to        d) not to make

2) I enjoy ........................ to the parties.

a) going       b) to go         c) having gone            d) went

3) I’m not allowed ......................... the shopping by myself.

a) do           b) doing         c) to do         d) to doing

4) They recommended us ........................ that film.

a) seeing         b) to see       c) saw       d) have seen

5) Please be quite. I’m trying .......................... on my work.

a) to concentrate       b) concentrated      c) concentrating     d) concentrated

6) Luis is very good at ........................ tennis.

a) to play         b) play         c) played           d) playing

7) Would you like me .................... come with you?

a) to come        b) came       c) coming        d) to have come

8) He walked past me without .................... hello.

a) to say       b) saying     c) said      d) have to said

9) James went to the shop ................... some food.

a) buying        b) bought       c) buy          d) to buy

10. When will they stop .................?

a) talking         b) talk         c) to talk         d) to have talked

11. ......................... stamps was one of his hobbies.

a) collect         b) having collected      c) collecting       d) collection

12. It’s a lot of fun for children ...................... hide-and-seek.

a) to play        b) playing      c) played        d) having to play

13. Paul suggested ...................... but the water was a bit cold.

a) to be swimming        b) to swim        c) to have swum        d) swimming

14. At last they decided ......................... out.

a) to ate         b) eating          c) to eat           d) to eating

15. Why don’t you ask Joe ...................... you some money?

a) lending         b) to lend       c) lent        d) to be lending

16. Would you mind ........................ the question, please?

a) to repeat        b) repeated       c) repeating          d) repeat

17. How often do you go .......................?

a) dance      b) danced      c) to dancing        d) dancing

18. I’m filling the bucket with water ...................... my car.

a) to wash      b) washed         c) wash         d) washing

19. He always makes people .................... with his jokes.

a) laugh          b) to laugh        c) laughed       d) laughing

20. I’m very fond of .................... to music.

a) listen         b) listening         c) to listen           d) to have listen

21. .................... healthy is the most important thing in life.

a) be           b) to being        c) being          d) to have been

22. It’s a very bad habit ..........................

a) to lie         b) lying          c) lie           d) to be lied     

23. Why don’t you let him ................... out and .................... with his firends?

a) to go / play       b) going / playing      c) go / play         d) went / played

24. I advised her ..................... the doctor without ................ time.

a) see / waste      b) to see / wasting           c) saw / wasted         d) seeing / wasting

25. I don’t know what ...................... I’m afraid of ..................... my mind.

a) doing / loosing       b) to do / to loose      c) did / lost       d) to do / loosing
Test VI: 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a, 6-d, 7-a, 8-b, 9-d, 10-a, 11-c, 12-a, 13-d, 14-c, 15-b, 16-c, 17-d, 18-a, 19-a, 20-b, 21-c, 22-a, 23-c, 24-b, 25-d