Student: ………………………………………………….. Date: …. / ….. /……

Teacher: …………………………………………………………………………...

I. Choose a word or phrase from the box to complete the sentences: (2pts)

a) The waitress was so rude, and the service so slow, that we decided not to leave a ………… at the end of the meal.

b) Unfortunately, many of the ‘authentic’ autographs bought and sold on the internet are not genuine, and as such are completely………………. .

c) Kay seems unusually …………………… today – everything seems to upset her.

d) At the time of his arrest, the former company was homeless and completely ………….

e) A ……………………. person is always relaxed and always and doesn’t seem to worry about things.

II. Underline the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences.(2pts)

a) Suppose we took/we’d taken/we’ve taken a taxi to the airport… how much do you think it would cost?

b) Salty and I just wanted/ have wanted/ are wanting/ to thank you for all the support you’ve given us.

c) I’m not sure how to ask you this, I am wondering/ was wondering/ have wondered if you’d like to go out with me some time.

d) I wish I can/ could/ will be able understand what he’s singing about, but I don’t know of Spanish.

e) I’d rather you don’t make make/ hadn’t made/ didn’t make rude comments about my cooking, if you don’t mind

III) Correct the sentences below, paying attention to the negative adverbials. (2 pts)

a) Only then I noticed that something was missing.

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b) Not only you lied to me, you also stole my money.

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c) Rarely I have witnessed such enthusiasm.

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d) Only now I realise how foolish I was.

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IV) Write the meaning of the word just in the sentences below. (2 pts)

a) I’m sorry, but this just isn’t enough. You’ll have to do it again. …………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) They were just sixteen when they got engaged.

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c) That’s just what I was going to say.

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d) Let’s take a shelter under this tree till the rain stops….I’m sure it’s just a shower .

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e) I’m just fed up with your constant moaning! Cheer up,will you?

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V) Complete the gaps using the gerund or infinitive: (2 pts)

a) After …………. (walk) for a while, we could sit in a terrace and have a snack.

b) You should remember …………. (buy) a present for your parents.

c) I hope ……………… (become) an excellent lawyer one day.

d) She doesn’t mind ……………. (help) us with the party.

e) It’s great ……… (hear) from you! How have you been?

f) Lisa enjoys …………….. (look) around antique shops.

g) I’m looking forward to ……………... (see) you again.

h) You need to have some knowledge of computers …………… (work) here.

i) We could go for walk when you finish ………. …. (do) your homework.

j) I can’t stand ……………… (have) to do housework on Saturdays. It kills me.

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