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Past Tense Review Quiz
By Kenneth Beare
This quiz is for in-class use and does not have the answers provided. Take the interactiveversion of the Past Forms Review Quiz for correct answers and results.
Choose the correct form in the brackets. Click on the button to check your answer.
Use "lower case" typed answers - incorrectly spelled answers will be wrong.
1. They (were cleaning up / had cleaned up) while I was cooking dinner.
2. There was no food left when I returned. They (had eaten / ate) everything!
3. If she had visited us last summer, she (would have enjoyed / would enjoy) the hikes in themountains.
4. I (checked / was checking) the bags before we left on holiday.
5. If he (broke / had broken) the window he would repair it.
6. She told me she was flying to Chicago last week. She (must have been / must be) in herhotel room last night.
7. By the time the presentation began, they (completed / had completed) their discussion.
8. If I (had been / were) you, I would finish my homework!
9. She is very intelligent. She (can not have thought/ couldn't have thought) that!
10. When I arrived, they (stretched their legs / were stretching their legs).
Action Idioms Quiz - 1
By Kenneth Beare
This quiz is for in-class use and does not have the answers provided. Take the interactiveversion of the Action Idioms Quiz for correct answers and results.
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the action idiom in the question. Eachquestion has only one correct answer.
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Tom is really trying hard to _____ his smoking habit.
meaning- _____ a habit - stop doing something habitual. Usually used with smoking ordrinking
drop kiss blow hold kick
The stock market crashed so I guess I can my profit goodbye.
meaning- _____ something goodbye - forget about something, except something as notexisting anymore in your life
kiss blow kick hit
When you get to Japan, make sure to _____ me a line and let me know how you are doing.
meaning- _____ a line - get in contact, usually by mail
hold drop climb blow
Jack was _____ the wall with impatience.
meaning- _____ the wall - become extremely impatient
kicking biting climbing kissing
I wish the boss would _____ off on his demands.
meaning- _____ off - wait
hold hit blow climb
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Peter's father _____ his lid when he heard about his poor grades.
meaning- _____ someone's lid - become very angry
hit kicked bit blew
Have you seen Mary's new computer? She must have _____ a bundle!
meaning- _____ a bundle - spend a lot of money
bit dropped climbed held
The next time Jim offends you, just _____ him down and he will probably leave you inpeace.
meaning- _____ down - confront
stare kick hold kiss
Don't complain about your boss! You should never _____ the hand that feeds you.
meaning- _____ the hand that feeds you - respond in a negative manner to your employer orprovider
climb bite kiss hit
I'm so depressed. I think that I've truly _____ bottom this time.
meaning- _____ bottom - be very sad or depressed
bit dropped hit
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kickedIt's time to _____ the bullet and start studying for the exam.
meaning- _____ the bullet - accept a situation
kiss climb hit kiss
If you want him to buy you a new car, why don't you _____ a hint?
meaning- _____ a hint - give a hint to someone
hit drop kick blow
He _____ over backwards to help Bob find a new job.
meaning- _____ over backwards - make every effort possible
ran
kept bent stood
Luckily, Jane _____ up for me when the teacher accused me of cheating.
meaning- _____ up for someone - defend someone
kept stood crunched gave
I'm afraid I can't make it today. Can I _____ you a rain check?
meaning- _____ a rain check - promise to do something later that you can't do now
make provide keep give
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If we go shopping on our way home from the lecture, we can _____ two birds with one stone.
meaning- _____ two birds with one stone - do two things with one action
kill keep bend hit
I _____ the roof when my son told me he was going to get married at the age of 17!
meaning- _____ the roof - become very angry
held kept hit crunched
We _____ time by playing some video games.
meaning- _____ time - waste time
kept killed stood hit
I tried to _____ abreast of the situation in my home town.
meaning- _____ abreast - to keep up to date, remain informed about
bend keep stand feel
Bye! I've got to _____ the books because I have a test tomorrow.
meaning- _____ the books - study
hit hold keep crunch
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I was just _____ the numbers and I'm afraid we don't have enough money.
meaning- _____ numbers - calculate finances or statistics
feeling crunching keeping standing
I have to go to the supermarket. It looks like we are _____ out of food.
meaning- _____ out of - have very little of something and needing more, usually used withbasic supplies like food, gas, money etc.
holding hitting running standing
I was _____ out of my mind thinking about what could have happened to Tom.
meaning- _____ out of your mind - become crazy
crunching feeling going bending
I went over to Nancy's house to _____ her company.
meaning- _____ someone's company - provide friendship to someone
give keep hit feel
Confusing Words Quiz 1
By Kenneth Beare
Confusing words are words that are very similar and commonly confused. Choose the correctword to complete the question. Each question has only one correct answer.
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The _____ applauded enthusiastically after the performance was finished.
audience spectators
I haven't seen him ____ over five years.
since for
_____ the fact that it was difficult, the exam also included questions that we had neverstudied before.
Besides Beside
I told my boss that I wanted a big _____.
rise raise
The article's _____ read "Politician Wants Answers".
title headline
His opinion had no _____ on my decision.
effect affect
He _____ down for a short nap.
lay lie
Could you give me the _____ for that wonderful dessert?
receipt recipe
They _____ his passport on entering the country.
controlled
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inspectedPlease finish your work _____ five o'clock.
by until
He was cooking dinner ______ the football match.
while during
Could you go the store and get me some _____?
stationary stationery
I need to ______ a new button onto my shirt.
sow sew
You will find the book _____ the lamp on the table.
beside besides
You can choose from _____ four prizes!
between among
It's so hot! I need to find some _____.
shadow shade
_____ his having studied French, he found the course very difficult.
Although Despite
The movie was _____ boring he fell asleep!
such so
Try to use your ______ when answering this question.
phantasy
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imaginationI _____ about how my friend was doing in Rotterdam.
wandered wondered
He should be arriving _____.
briefly shortly
They went to a basketball ____ on Saturday night.
play game
Unfortunately, unemployment is on the ____ again.
rise raise
I wasn't able to do any work because of the _____ interruptions.
continual continuous
You can't wear those trousers! They are _____.
creased crinkled
Did Henry Ford _____ the car?
invent discover
The car needs to have its _____ repaired.
breaks brakes
_____ I'm concerned, you can come along.
As long as As far as
_____ he was reluctant to help, he finally lent a helping hand.
Despite
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AlthoughThe _____ of the school welcomed the new students to classes.
principle principal
Olympia is the _____ of Washington State.
capital capitol
That painting by Picasso is _____.
worthless priceless
Have you decided _____ you would like to come?
weather whether
You shouldn't leave litter _____ on the ground.
laying lying
I spent my evening _____ television.
looking at watching
The political situation is _____ very unstable.
actually currently
Art _____ is a very subjective matter.
objection criticism
The car tried to _____ the bus on the freeway.
overcome overtake
You will just have to _____ his decision.
except
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acceptCould you wait a moment? I would like to stop ____ my mother.
to telephone telephoning
Could you give me some _____ on this problem?
advice advise
Please ______ me to pick up some bread at the market.
remember remind
John _____ me $50 until next Monday.
borrowed lent
He _____ us about his trip to Chicago.
said told
His help with the contract was _____.
invaluable valueless
He is a very _____ person. He always has time to listen to people's problems.
sensible sensitive
Jack went to the library to _____ the latest Stephen King novel.
lend borrow
Mary _____ us we had made a good decision.
assured ensured
He _____ the book on the table.
laid
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layUnfortunately, he made quite a serious _____ while working on the plumbing.
fault mistake
Gerund or Infinitive 1
By Kenneth Beare
This quiz is for in-class use and does not have the answers provided. Take the interactiveversion of the Gerund or Infinitive Quiz # 1 for correct answers and results.
Choose the correct answer or phrase to fill in the blank. Each question has only one correct
answer.
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I need ___ soon.
going to go
They refused ____ any farther.
going to go
He threatened _____ the teacher if I didn't stop.
telling to tell
Do you swear ____ the truth and nothing but the truth?
telling to tell
I promise _____ you tomorrow.
helping to help
He intends _____ his studies soon.
to finish finishing
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The teacher taught the children _____ their homework every evening.
do doing to do
Bob told me ____.
hurrying up to hurry up
Gertrude wishes _____ our club.
joining to join
He practiced _____ quickly a number of times.
to start starting
I challenged him _____ the impossible.
doing to do do
We anticipate _______ a response soon.
to receive receiving
He denies ______ the criminal.
to know knowing
My father made me ___ early on Saturday.
getting up to get up get up
I hope _____ this report soon.
to finish finishing
Jack persuaded Larry _____ to the exhibition.
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coming to come come
The weather appears _____ changing.
to be being
Jack risked ______ a major mistake in the competition.
to make making
I urged the students ______ well for the exam.
to prepare preparing
I resent ____ to ask for permission.
having to have
We'll finish ______ soon.
to clean
cleaningPeter claimed _____ the answers to all the questions.
having to have
We enjoy ______ in the Cascades.
to hike hiking
The children seem _____ the situation.
understanding to understand
Mary offered ______ Jackson with the project.
to help helping
The officer ordered the crowd _____.
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dispersing to disperse disperse
She quietly instructed the students _____ calm.
staying stay to stay
My friend Jack quit _____ last year.
to smoke smoking
Do you mind _____ for a few minutes?
to wait waiting
I want _____ you soon!
seeing to see
Common Phrases Quiz - 1By Kenneth Beare
This quiz is for in-class use and does not have the answers provided. Take the interactiveversion of the Common's Phrases Quiz for correct answers and results.
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the idiomatic phrase in the question. Eachquestion has only one correct answer.
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Jack has egg ______ because he couldn't remember how to spell "Batman"!
on his teeth on his face on his shirt on his fingers
As the maestro lifted his baton the theater was so still you could hear _____.
his heartbeat a pin drop
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bird wings the drum beating
I don't agree with you, but your idea certainly gives me food _____.
for fun for consider for thought for thinking
I think I understand the nuts and _____ of the operation.
screws hammer nails bolts
I'm afraid hip hop isn't my cup of _____.
tea java coffee wine
Just a moment... I've got the answer on the ____ of my tongue.
top tap tip back
Look, I will pay you back. Would you please call the ____?!
hunters off tigers off dogs off apes off
Ever since he married Jane, he's had a new ____ on life.
rent lease title loan
Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I guess I really put my _____ in my mouth.
foot hand elbow
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kneeI'll be back in the twinkling of ____.
an eye a lighting bolt a smile a laugh
Past Simple or Present Perfect Quiz
Printable Quiz for In-class Use
By Kenneth Beare
This quiz is for in-class use and does not have the answers provided. Take the interactiveversion of the Simple Past or Present Perfect Review Quiz for correct answers and results.
1. Jack _____ (live) in Boston for the past 15 years.o has livedo liveso lived
2. Janet ____ (work) for Smith and Brothers before she came to work for us.o workso workedo has worked
3. Dad, ____ (you/finish) reading the paper yet?o did you finisho are you finishingo have you finished
4. I would love to visit Prague sometime. Unfortunately, I ____ (be/never) there.o have never beeno was nevero will never be
5. Peter _____ (play) Tennis for five years when he _____ (be) at school.o has played - waso played - waso has played - has been
6. Can you help me? I _____ (finish) my homework, but I still don't understand number 7.o have finishedo didn't finisho finish
7. I _____ (work) in Italy for 5 years. I ____ (begin) work as soon as I arrived.o work - begano have worked - have beguno have worked - began
8. I'm afraid I'm not hungry. I _____ (eat/already).o didn't eat alreadyo have already eateno haven't already eaten
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9. When Jack was at school, he _____ (learn) to play the saxophone. He _____ (play) it eversince.
o has learned - has playedo learned - has playedo learned - played
10.Could you give me some advice? I _____ (buy) this sweater at Macy's yesterday. Do youthink I should take it back?o boughto have boughto buyed
11.Maria lives in Boston. Before she _____ (move) here, she ____ (live) in Seattle for 3 years.o moved - has livedo moved - livedo has moved - lived
12.Peter ____ (go) to Paris last year. That means that he ____ (be) to Paris 3 times!o went - has beeno
went - was
o has gone - was13.Just a moment! I _____ (not think) of a good idea yet!
o haven't thoughto didn't thinko don't think
14.Maria _____ (believe) that for ages!o believeso has believedo was believed
15.How long _____ (you/live) there before coming here?o
have you livedo did you liveo do you live
16.She _____ (write) the email but doesn't know how to send it.o has writteno writeso written
17. I ____ (just/have) something done to my hair. Do you like it?o have just hado just have hado just have
18.Hurry up! The concert _____ (begin) and we are late.o beginso has beguno began
19.Madonna _____ (record) many albums and will probably make many more.o recordso has recordedo recorded
20.Nat King Cole _____ (record) many albums during his wonderful career.o recordso has recordedo recorded
21.How many books ____ (read) this year?
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o did you reado do you reado have you read
22.How many books ____ (read) last year?o do you reado have you reado did you read
23.____ (newspaper/arrive)? Yes, Ken is reading it at the moment.o Did the newspaper arrivedo Does the newspaper arriveo Has the newspaper arrived
24.Where ____ (you/find) that book? - I _____(find) it in the library.o have you found - have foundo did you find - foundo did you find - have found
25.____ (you/smoke) a lot before becoming a non-smoker?o
Have you smoked
o Did you smokedo Did you smoke
26.He _____ (leave) the house a few minutes ago.o was lefto lefto has left
27.She ____ (not leave) the house yet.o has lefto hasn't lefto didn't leave
28.I _____ (not know) you ____ (be) here! _____ (you/be) here long?
o haven't known - were - Have you beeno didn't know - were - Have you beeno didn't know - have been - Have you been
29._____ (you/see) today's paper?o Do you seeo Have you seeno Are you seeing
30. I'm tired. I _____ (not get) much sleep last night.o haven't goto didn't geto wasn't get
Printable TOEFL Grammar and Structure
Practice Quiz
By Kenneth Beare
This quiz is for in-class use and does not have the answers provided. Take the interactive version of
the TOEFL Grammar Practice quiz for correct answers and results.
Choose the correct letter to fill the blank.
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1. _____ his illness, John continued to play rugby.
Despite Although Even though
2. After many peace corps teachers return to the States, ___________ professional Englishteachers.
often they become they often become and often become
3. _______ that the American Indian crossed a land bridge into North America from what isnow Russia.
It is considered It is thought It was thought
4. None of the students _____ a car.
has have have got
5. _______ the Depression, individual stock ownership was common in the United States.
It was during By the time of Because
6. Never before _____ as rapidly, as during the last three decades.
communications have developed have communications developed have developed communications
7. It is not yet clearly understood _________ cause obesity.
why eating too many hamburgers can why can eating too many hamburgers eating too many hamburgers can
8. The Eiffel Tower is ________ the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
as popular a tourist attraction than as popular a tourist attraction as as more popular a tourist attraction as
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9. While most New Yorkers believe in ghosts, ______ do not.
are a few who there are a few which there are a few that
10. With his first painting 'Le Temple du Mordu', George Lesereaux _______ to establishhimself as a master of pointilism.
could with ability was able
11. ______ Chinese is more difficult to learn than English.
It is certain that Certain it is that Certainly is
12. Thinker and poet, ___________ the Brinker prize for his poem 'Alexander' in 1976.
Claude Pinocchio was awarded was awarded Claude Pinocchio was awarded to Claude Pinocchio
13. Research now proves that eating fish and chips is healthier than _______
when eating hamburgers. eating hamburgers. to eat hamburgers.
14. It was ______ Johnny finally gave up.
such difficult that so difficult that so a difficult test that
15. __________, I would have returned it immediately.
If I knew that you wanted to read it I had known that you wanted to read it Had I known that you wanted to read it
16. In the 1990s, _________ its premium position in the world economy.
the USA returned the USA returned to the USA returning
17. ___________ in a home where two parents work is a difficult task indeed.
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Children brought up To bring up children Bringing up children
18. There has not yet been any decision made _______ will represent the country at the
Olympics
concerned athletes chosen as to which athletes those athletes
19. _____________, Shakespeare was also a prolific writer of sonnets.
Noting for his plays Famous plays Noted for his plays
20. The Concorde, which is ______________ jet, can reach New York from London isapproximately 2 and 1/2 hours.
fastest in the world the fastest of the world the world's fastest
21. Scientists _____________ the existence of nano-technology capable of computation atthe atomic level.
newly have developed have recently developed have still developed
22. ___________ is portrayed in Hermann Hesse's 'Steppenwolf'.
Man searching his soul A man searched his soul A man in search of his soul
23. Despite ____________, Jack continued to lose weight.
he increased his food intake increasing food intake increased food intake
24. Singer and entertainer, ____________ for his beautiful and expressive voice.
was Frank Sinatra famous famous was Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra was famous
25. It is not only important to be on time, __________ courteous when replying to colleagues.
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but also is it important being but is it also important to be but it is also important to be
26. __________ was this check written?
To who Whom To whom
27. Children attending private schools ____________ being slightly spoiled.
are often accused of often accused are often accused from
28. Diets based on only one basic food element ____________ no diet at all.
can be as ineffective than can be as ineffective as can be so ineffective than
29. ________________ that James Franklin made his stunning debut.
It was 'Lions' It was in 'Lions' 'Lions' it was
30. Considering human history, it ______________ using mass communications.
has recently been that man is only recently that man has begun only recently is that man has begun
31. That test was _________________ .
such difficult that I almost failed as difficult that I almost failed so difficult that I almost failed
32. 'Within Tuscany' ___________ Matthew Spender.
is written from was written from was written by