The dog ... him and ... his hand bleed.
1. bited, make
2. bit, made
3. had bitted, made
4. was biting, has made
When asked if he ... anything else, he simply ... his head.
1. wants, has shaken
2. wanted, shaked
3. had wanted, shakes
4. wanted, shook
The suspect ... that he ... the jewellery.
1. sweared, didn't steal
2. swears, wasn't stealing
3. swore, hasn't stolen
4. swore, hadn't stolen
It ... an invention which ... the foundations of modern radio technology.
1. was, laid
2. had been, lied
3. has been, lies
4. is, has been lying
She ... desperately tired, and her spirits ... .
1. has felt, was sinking
2. felt, has sunk
3. felt, sank
4. was feeling, is sinking
Sheila's lip ... up because a bee ... her.
1. has swollen, was stinging
2. swelled, stung
3. was swelling, stinged
4. was swollen, had stung
His words ... her and Claire ... into tears.
1. hurted, was bursting
2. hurt, bursted
3. hurt, burst
4. were hurting, was bursted
In his youth Mr. Swan ... a small farm in Wales and ... cattle.
1. had purchased, is breeding
2. purchased, bred
3. had purchased, has bred
4. purchased, breeded
I ... my flash drive to Dave and I ... it back yet.
1. lend, don't get
2. lended, didn't get
3. lent, haven't got
4. am lending, won't get
The chairman ... from his chair and ... forward to greet her.
1. raised, came
2. rose, has come
3. has risen, was coming
4. rose, came
When I was young, my father ... to tell me stories before I ... to sleep.
1. was used, went
2. used, go
3. used, went
4. had used, was going
She ... to see David again, so she was delighted when they ... at the conference.
1. wasn't expecting, had met
2. didn't expect, have met
3. hadn't expected, met
4. hadn't expected, were meeting
I ... ill since I ... up this morning.
1. am feeling, got
2. feel, have got
3. have been feeling, got
4. had felt, have got
He said he ... some poor decisions lately and ... terrible.
1. has made, was feeling
2. made, feels
3. was making, feels
4. had made, felt
The doctor said there ... nothing to worry about if the fever ... above 38.
1. was, didn't go
2. would be, wouldn't go
3. will be, doesn't go
4. is, hasn't gone
He was nervous when he first... on a British road because he ... on the left side before.
1. appeared, had never driven
2. had appeared, was never driving
3. was appearing, never drove
4. has appeared, had never driven
She ... promoted because she ... a lot of good work.
1. got. is doing
2. had got, has done
3. got, had done
4. had got, was doing
This ... the third time I ... you one and the same question.
1. has been, asked
2. was, am asking
3. is, have asked
4. has been, had asked
I... tired when I got home because I... hard since early morning.
1. had been, worked
2. was, had been working
3. am, was working
4. have been, have worked
They ... for me so I called to say I ... late.
1. are waiting, am
2. waited, will be
3. were waiting, would be
4. hadn't been waiting, will be
The experts ... that the major damage to the buildings ... by the explosion.
1. admit, has caused
2. admitted, had been caused
3. were admitting, has been caused
4. have admitted, was causing
The north of the country ... by a serious flooding, and medical supplies ... to the affected areas.
1. has hit, are taken
2. has been hit, are being taken
3. has been hit, are taking
4. was hit, were taking
The display ... now as the pictures ... to a new building.
1. has closed, are moving
2. is being closed, have moved
3. is closed, are being moved
4. has been closed, moved
I ... the school party though I thought it ... rather badly.
1. have enjoyed, organized
2. enjoyed, had been organized
3. was enjoyed, was organized
4. was enjoying, had organized
He ... to have committed the crime, although so far no proof ... .
1. is thought, has found
2. has been thought, had found
3. thinks, was found
4. is thought, has been found
The cottage roof ... repaired when they ... from their holiday.
1. is still being, had returned
2. was still being, returned
3. had still been, were returning
4. has still been, have returned
The question ... unsettled until all the candidates ... .
1. has remained, haven't been interviewing
2. remained, had been interviewed
3. had remained, weren't interviewed
4. remained, hadn't interviewed
The first coded message ... in 400 BC, twenty three centuries before Morse code ... .
1. sent, was invented
2. was sent, was being invented
3. was sent, was inventing
4. was sent, was invented
I ... to cook as we ... out for dinner on that day.
1. don't need, are invited
2. needn't, have been invited
3. didn't need, had been invited
4. needn't, have been invited
All the necessary arrangements ... two days before the festival....
1. were being made, had started
2. had been made, started
3. were made, has started
4. were making, started
Since she ...... her own room, it was difficult for her to tolerate a roommate.
1. accustomed to have
2. was accustomed to having
3. had accustomed to having
4. is accustomed to have
He......my question and remained silent.
1. avoids answering
2. avoided to answer
3. avoided answering
4. has avoided to answer
I ......to the beach at the weekend.
1. wouldn't mind to go
2. won't mind to have gone
3. wouldn't mind going
4. don't mind to having gone
I ... him ... round the corner, and then I went home.
1. had watched, to turn
2. was watching, to be turning
3. watched, turned
4. watched, turn
Alex...... hurt by what I had said.
1. was admitted feeling
2. had admitted to feel
3. admitted feeling
4. was admitted to feel
I ......but he interrupted me.
1. start explaining
2. started to explain
3. have started explaining
4. had started to be explained
On the bus, I realized that I ......the door before going out.
1. have forgotten locking
2. had forgotten to lock
3. forgot locking
4. forget to lock
... me ... you about a friend of mine who lives in China?
1. Do you remember, to tell
2. Have you remembered, told
3. Do you remember, telling
4. Do you remember, to have told
It's almost impossible ... boys ... soldiers.
1. to forbid, to play
2. forbid, play
3. to forbid, playing
4. forbidding, playing
He never seems ... other people ... advantage of him.
1. to notice, taking
2. noticing, take
3. to notice, to take
4. to be noticed, taking
If you ... out late last night, you ... tired now.
1. wouldn't stay, wouldn't
2. hadn't stayed, wouldn't be
3. didn't stay, wouldn't be
4. hadn't stayed, won't be
If I ... to keep late hours, I ... tired.
1. wouldn't have had, wouldn't have felt
2. don't have, don't feel
3. wouldn't have, weren't feeling
4. didn't have, wouldn't feel
If I ... to turn the tap off, the sink ... .
1. haven't been forgotten, won't have flooded
2. don't forget, wouldn't flood
3. hadn't forgotten, wouldn't have flooded
4. didn't forget, will be flooded
I wish I ... how to operate a computer and ... a job in computer programming.
1. will know, have
2. would know, would have
3. knew, have
4. knew, had
If you ... the oven on too high, the meat ... burnt.
1. didn't put, won't get
2. hadn't put, wouldn't have got
3. hadn't put, wouldn't get
4. haven't put, wouldn't get
I wish the car owners ... their cars in front of my house and ... them at the rear of the building.
1. didn't leave, parked
2. won't leave, will park
3. didn't leave, will park
4. hadn't left, would park
If you ... the article recommended, you ... how to answer this question now.
1. read, knew
2. have read, would know
3. had read, would know
4. had read, will know
If I ... to succeed when I was younger, I ... successful today.
1. wasn't determined, wouldn't be
2. hadn't been determined, wouldn't be
3. didn't determine, won't be
4. hadn't determined, had been
If she ... down the stairs, she ... her arm.
1. didn't fall, won't break
2. hadn't fallen, wouldn't have broken
3. wouldn't have fallen, hadn't broken
4. hadn't fallen, wouldn't break
If she ... earlier, she ... the job.
1. applied, would have got
2. had applied, would get
3. has applied, will get
4. had applied, would have got
... Seychelles are in ... Indian Ocean.
1. -, the
2. -, -
3. The, the
4. The, -
... Hermitage has ... few gift shops on ... ground floor.
1. The, a, the
2. -, -, -
3. The, the, the
4. -, -, the
Passing exams is not simply ... matter of ... knowledge or intelligence; ... techniques you use are also important.
1. the, -, the
2. a, -, -
3. a, the, the
4. a, -, the
... TV documentaries don't interest him;... programs he likes are purely for ... entertainment.
1. -,- ,-
2. The, the, the
3. -, the,-
4. The, -, the
... reporter managed to receive ... permission to take photos inside ... church.
1. The, a, the
2. A, the, a
3. A, the, -
4. The, -, the
They are now on ... board ... ship heading for ... western Africa.
1. a, the, -
2. -, a, the
3. the, the,-
4. - , the, -
I think ... life must be ... terrible struggle if you haven't got enough money to buy ... things that you need.
1. the, a, the
2. a, -, the
3. -, a,-
4. the, the, -
My father is ... lecturer at ... university in ... city where I live.
1. a, -, -
2. -, the, a
3. the, the, the
4. a, the, the
John hates ... school he goes so: he can't wait to leave ... school and go to ... university.
1. -, the, -
2. the, -, the
3. the, -, -
4. -, -, a
I told ... Head of Department that I had ... bad cold and couldn't go to ... meeting that day.
1. -, the, the
2. the, -, the
3. the, a, the
4. -, the, a
My younger brother has a real talent ... painting.
1. in
2. for
3. at
4. with
He never travels by plane ... fear of a crash.
1. for
2. to
3. in
4. of
Sarah is very unreliable and keeps letting me ... .
1. out
2. in
3. off
4. down
It's unusual ... me to go out ... a Monday night.
1. of, at
2. with, for
3. to, on
4. for, on
When the party was ... we helped them clear ... the room.
1. on, out
2. in, away
3. over, up
4. up, in
He did the work ... the best ... his ability.
1. in, of
2. for, with
3. to, in
4. to, of
I was involved ... the accident, but I wasn't to blame ... what happened there.
1. on, in
2. at, on
3. in, for
4. at, to
On arrival ... the hospital please check the information ... the entrance ... main building.
1. at, on, in
2. in, in, for
3. to, at, of
4. at, at, to
... our surprise the bill came ... over a hundred dollars ... all.
1. For, at, in
2. To, for, at
3. To, to, in
4. At, on, at
... her jeans and T-shirt Jane felt... place ... the expensive restaurant.
1. With, in, at
2. In, out of, in
3. In, to, at
4. With, of, in
Jill seems very tough at work, ... she is quite a different person at home.
1. though
2. so
3. despite
4. as if
... we don't have much time, we have to hurry.
1. Although
2. In spite of
3. Since
4. Therefore
... they have lived here for years, they don't know the place very well.
1. Despite
2. Even though
3. Since
4. Because
The kids helped me to do the washing up, ... was kind of them.
1. which
2. what
3. that
4. where
The film producer makes all the business arrangements ... the director is in charge of the actual film making.
1. while
2. in spite of
3. so that
4. until
The police are looking into the incident... took place this afternoon in Park Street.
1. what
2. how
3. when
4. that
My sister is very patient. ... , I often lose my temper.
1. While
2. When
3. However
4. Yet
... playing poorly she won the match.
1. Despite
2. Though
3. Unless
4. Since
The book ... I only bought last week is falling apart already.
1. what
2. which
3. while
4. when
Debbie won't be able to understand the speakers ... there is an interpreter.
1. if
2. in case
3. unless
4. as long as
When I was away on holiday my neighbours ... care of the houseplants and ... my cat for me.
1. were taking, feed
2. took, fed
3. were taken, were feeding
4. had taken, feeded
For some people it... too much trouble to put on and adjust a seat belt, especially if they ... a short distance.
1. was, only go
2. was, had only gone
3. will be, will only go
4. is, are only going
He ... at over 100 kilometres, when a policeman ... him.
1. drove, was stopped
2. was driving, stopped
3. was driving, has stopped
4. has been driving, stopped
Jane ... for a reply for several weeks but she ... no answer yet.
1. waits, has received
2. is waiting, received
3. had waited, was receiving
4. has been waiting, has received
I ... sleepy all day long so I ... to bed earlier.
1. was feeling, am going
2. am feeling, have gone
3. had been feeling, went
4. felt, had gone
The voting for the Academy Awards ... secretly and the results ... to anyone.
1. is conducted, aren't revealed
2. conducts, won't be revealed
3. is conducted, don't reveal
4. is conducting, aren't revealing
Rod's suit ... and he ... to wait.
1. was cleaning, was asked
2. was being cleaned, was asked
3. was cleaned, was asking
4. was being cleaned, is asked
The building... as a warehouse for many years before it... in 2000.
1. had used, was sold
2. was used, was selling
3. had been used, was sold
4. was used, is sold
Lucy phoned to say that she ... to the English class the night before because she ... out all day.
1. hasn't got, was
2. hadn't got, had been
3. didn't get, has been
4. hasn't got, has been
Phil decided ... the job because his boss always made him ... overtime.
1. to change, work
2. changing, to work
3. to change, to work
4. change, working
I ......school at 15; now I think it was a big mistake.
1. regret to leave
2. regret leaving
3. am regretting to leave
4. will regret to leave
If Sam ... out of sugar and coffee, he ... shopping.
1. wouldn't have run, hadn't gone
2. didn't run, won't go
3. hadn't run, wouldn't have gone
4. wouldn't run, wouldn't go
I wish he ... then that the disease ... curable!
1. knew, was
2. had known, was
3. knew, would be
4. would know, is
... bicycles are being repaired at the moment.
1. Sarah and David
2. Sarah's and David
3. Sarah and David's
4. Sarah's and David's
I wouldn't want... of my parents to know I have a new boyfriend.
1. either
2. any
3. neither
4. none
I am planning to leave on the ... this month.
1. thirty
2. thirties
3. thirtieth
4. thirty's
Have a look! The sugar-basin is on the table ... in front of you.
1. straight
2. straightly
3. straighter
4. more straight
They were on holiday in ... Western Islands in Scotland. -
1. -
2. the
3. a
4. an
... Nile flows right through the city.
1. A
2. An
3. The
4. -
... hope of finding ... cure for ... cancer stimulates a lot of medical research.
1. A,-, the
2. The, a, -
3. -, the, -
4. The, the, the
Captain Cook, ... English explorer, arrived in ... New Zealand in ... 1760s.
1. an, the, the
2. an,-, -
3. the, -, the
4. the, -., -
Could I now reserve a table ... three for eight o'clock?
1. on
2. to
3. of
4. for
Can I exchange this shirt ... a different one, please?
1. on
2. to
3. with
4. for
There are all sorts ... wonderful inventions in the world and many of them are taken ... granted.
1. of, for
2. for, in
3. of, on
4. in, for
He was fed ... with applying ... jobs, so he started ... his own business.
1. on, at, off
2. up, to, at
3. up, for, up
4. up, to, with
I've been thinking of doing another retraining course, ... I haven't decided which one yet.
1. so
2. although
3. that's why
4. despite
Last week I saw the film ... won all the Oscars.
1. what
2. who
3. how
4. which
The rain ... against her face as she struggled through the wind.
1. beat
2. beats
3. beated
4. beaten
In the old cowboy films, the baddies always get ... in the end.
1. beaten
2. beat
3. beated
4. beeten
The men claimed that the police ... the confession out of them.
1. had beaten
2. beated
3. beaten
4. had bitten
Our team ... in the first round of the competition.
1. was beaten
2. beat
3. had beaten
4. beated
He ... his closest rival by 20 marks in the previous competition.
1. beat
2. bit
3. beats
4. bitten
We ... by mosquitoes almost every night when we were in the jungle.
1. were bitten
2. bit
3. were beaten
4. beat
When her puppy ... me Joan told me that it was "only playing".
1. bit
2. beat
3. bitten
4. beaten
He's ... by the sailing bug.
1. been bitten
2. been beaten
3. been beated
4. bit
He's terrified of ... by a snake.
1. being bitten
2. being beaten
3. be bit
4. be beat
She had swellings on her face where she...by a mosquito.
1. 'd been bitten
2. 'd been beaten
3. 'd bitten
4. 'd beaten
Barry ... the corner of the packet to open it.
1. bit
2. beat
3. bited
4. beated
On just the second day of the trip, I ... on the leg by a snake
1. was bitten
2. bite
3. bit
4. was beaten
She should ... her tongue. She is in the habbit of talking too much.
1. have bitten
2. have beaten
3. bite
4. beat
The audience ... into wild applause. The concert was a success.
1. burst
2. bursted
3. had burst
4. had bursted
No wonder she ... into tears after the way you spoke to her.
1. burst
2. was bursting
3. bursted
4. bursts
The door ... open and Tom ... into the room.
1. burst ran
2. was bursting was ranning
3. burst run
4. bursted ran
Their car crashed and ... into flames.
1. burst
2. was bursting
3. bursted
4. had burst
She ... around in her bag for a pen.
1. dug
2. dig
3. dag
4. was dugging
He ... his hands deep into his pockets.
1. dug
2. dag
3. dig
4. deg
The tunnel ... with the aid of heavy machinery.
1. was dug
2. was dag
3. dug
4. dag
The government has really ... itself into a hole with its economic policies.
1. dug
2. dig
3. dag
4. digged
She ... her own grave when she made fun of the boss.
1. dug
2. dag
3. had dug
4. had dag
The builders used shovels to put the sand and rubble into the hole they ... .
1. had dug
2. had dag
3. dug
4. dag
The road ... up in order to lay cables.
1. has been dug
2. has been dag
3. has dug
4. has dag
They ... well on her mother's home cooking.
1. were fed
2. were feed
3. fed
4. were feeded
I was too tired to lift the spoon, so he took it from me and ... me mouthful by mouthful.
1. fed
2. feed
3. feeded
4. had fed
I think it's disgusting that meat ... to some chickens.
1. is fed
2. is feed
3. fed
4. feed
When the horses ... you can hitch them to the plough.
1. have been fed
2. have fed
3. have been feed
4. have feed
We ... the rabbit some beetroot tops.
1. fed
2. feed
3. feeded
4. feded
People ... inside their houses as columns of tanks rolled down the city streets.
1. hid
2. were hiding
3. hide
4. hidden
King Charles II ... from his enemies in an oak (tree).
1. hid
2. hidden
3. hide
4. was hiding
The church roof ... by trees.
1. was hidden
2. was hid
3. hidden
4. hidded
The old woman ...him in her cellar for three days.
1. hid
2. hide
3. hidden
4. had hid
He ... the hammer and ... the bell.
1. raised hit
2. rose hit
3. raised hitted
4. risen hit
She slipped and ... her head on the sidewalk.
1. hit
2. hitted
3. had hit
4. was hitting
Our ship was badly ... and ... within minutes.
1. hit sank
2. hitted sank
3. hit sunk
4. hit sink
I've got a bruise where I ... my leg against the corner of the table.
1. hit
2. hitted
3. was hitting
4. got hit
The stone ... the window and cracked the glass.
1. hit
2. hitted
3. was hitting
4. had hit
The government's economic policies ... us into the worst recession for years.
1. have led
2. led
3. have lead
4. lead
The opposition leader ... a very forceful attack on the government in parliament that morning.
1. led
2. has led
3. has let
4. has leaded
Research in the medicine ... to significant health advances in the last decade.
1. has led
2. has lead
3. led
4. has let
Her trusting nature often ... her into trouble
1. led
2. lead
3. was leading
4. have led
I've nearly finished that book you ... me.
1. lent
2. lend
3. lended
4. borrowed
I ... my CD player to Dave and I haven't got it back yet.
1. lent
2. lend
3. borrowed
4. lended
When we came in the stage ... with candles.
1. had been lit
2. was lit
3. light
4. litted
Fireworks ... the sky with their explosions of red and gold.
1. lit
2. light
3. litted
4. were liting
I ordered some tea for myself and ... my pipe.
1. had lit
2. lit
3. was lit
4. was liting
She ... a match and ... another cigarette.
1. struck lit
2. had struck lit
3. strack lit
4. struck litted
It was becoming cold, so we... the fire
1. lit
2. had lit
3. were litted
4. were lit
The two statesmen ... hands cordially in front of the cameras.
1. shook
2. shooked
3. shaked
4. shaken
I've met the President - at least, he ... my hand once.
1. shook
2. shakes
3. shaked
4. shaken
When asked if he wanted anything else, he just ... his head.
1. shook
2. has shaken
3. had shaken
4. shaken
Babies like toys that make a noise when they're ....
1. shaken
2. shaked
3. shook
4. shake
He said that the reason he ... his baby daughter so violently was because she wouldn't stop crying.
1. 'd shaken
2. 'd shake
3. 'd shook
4. shook
Potatoes should be ... up and the earth ... off without damaging the skin.
1. dug shaken
2. dag shaken
3. dug shook
4. digged shaked
A woman ... dead in an attempted robbery the other day.
1. was shot
2. shot
3. shoot
4. shooted
They said he ... in the back while trying to escape.
1. had been shot
2. had shot
3. shot
4. was shoot
At the wedding he ... a song specially written for the occasion.
1. sang
2. sing
3. sung
4. sanged
He ... well, but his voice was a bit shaky (= not controlled) on the top notes.
1. sang
2. was sanging
3. sung
4. singed
Each verse ... as a solo and then everyone joined in on the chorus.
1. was sung
2. sung
3. was sang
4. sang
The boat .... a rock outside the bay and ....
1. struck sank
2. strack sank
3. struck sunk
4. strack sunk
The Titanic was a passenger ship which ... in 1912.
1. sank
2. sunk
3. sink
4. sinked
The box ... into the water and ... like a stone
1. fell sank
2. filled sunk
3. fall sank
4. fell sunk
Both ships ... by torpedo.
1. were sunk
2. were being sunk
3. sunk
4. sank
By that time the box ... to the bottom of the sea.
1. had sunk
2. sunk
3. had sank
4. sank
Military spokespeople tried to play down the seriousness of the disaster, but within a few hours it was clear that at least five ships ... .
1. had been sunk
2. were sunk
3. had sank
4. sank
Everyone .... by the speed with which the new head has made changes in the school.
1. has been struck
2. has struck
3. has been strack
4. has strack
The autopsy revealed that his murderer ... him on the head with an iron bar.
1. had struck
2. struck
3. strack
4. had strack
Trust me - have I ever ... to you in the past?
1. lied
2. liet
3. lay
4. lain
The Prime Minister reacted angrily to claims that he had lied to the House of Commons once.
1. had lied
2. lied
3. have lied
4. had lain
Both witnesses ... to the police about what happened in the accident.
1. lied
2. told lie
3. told lay
4. lay
An old bearskin rug ... on the floor.
1. lay
2. lays
3. lie
4. was laying
Birds build nests and lay eggs in them in the spring.
1. build lay
2. built lay
3. built lain
4. build lie
After I... down for an hour my headache went.
1. 'd lain
2. 'd lay
3. laid
4. lay
We... a new parquet floor so far. Come and see.
1. 've laid
2. 've lain
3. laid
4. lay
He ... six places at the table.
1. laid
2. lay
3. lain
4. lied
He pulled off his wet clothes and ... them out to dry in the sun.
1. laid
2. lay
3. lied
4. lain
Italy's unemployment rate ... to twelve per cent of the labour force in July.
1. rose
2. rise
3. raised
4. risen
The number of thefts of motor vehicles ... by a third last year.
1. rose
2. raised
3. risen
4. raise
Oil prices ... astronomically since the early 70s.
1. have risen
2. have raised
3. rose
4. raised
This latest scandal ... doubts about his suitability for the post.
1. has raised
2. has risen
3. rose
4. raised
The flag is raised every morning at school.
1. is raised
2. is risen
3. rose
4. raised
I'd just like to go back to the question you ... earlier.
1. raised
2. rose
3. have risen
4. raise
Was anyone ... in the accident?
1. hurt
2. hurted
3. hurting
4. hit
These dogs were originally ... in Scotland to round up sheep.
1. bred
2. breed
3. breeded
4. breden
Large numbers of refugees ... the ranks of the unemployed recently.
1. have swollen
2. swollen
3. swelled
4. swell
He ... by a bee.
1. was stung
2. was stang
3. stung
4. stinged
He ... his knee playing football.
1. hurt
2. hurts
3. hurted
4. hurten
Now, go upstairs ... once and clean your room!
1. at
2. in
3. on
4. with
I can't do two things ... once!
1. at
2. in
3. on
4. with
... her best, she's a really stylish player.
1. At
2. On
3. With
4. After
He was never ... his best early in the morning.
1. at
2. after
3. off
4. into
We must avoid a scandal ... all costs
1. at
2. by
3. with
4. in
Many people have seen the horrors of war ... first hand.
1. at
2. by
3. in
4. with
Recent economic performance suggests that a major crisis is ... hand.
1. at
2. near
3. by
4. on
Don't worry, help is ... hand!
1. at
2. in
3. near
4. by
I should be back by 11 o'clock ... the latest.
1. at
2. near
3. before
4. after
When her son finally left home, Emily felt completely ... a loss.
1. at
2. in
3. with
4. near
Detectives are so far ... a loss to explain the reason for his death.
1. at
2. near
3. in
4. by
The country is ... peace with its neighbours for the first time in years.
1. at
2. in
3. on
4. near
In 1920 Poland and Russia were still ... war
1. at
2. in
3. after
4. before
Life is hard ... times.
1. at
2. in
3. on
4. by
... times even the most talented athletes lose their motivation.
1. At
2. On
3. In
4. After
'Can I bring Alan?' '... all means!'
1. By
2. With
3. On
4. Without
I bumped into her quite ... chance in Oxford Street.
1. by
2. on
3. with
4. in
Are you Mrs Grant, ... any chance?
1. by
2. on
3. in
4. -
We had to wash our clothes ... hand.
1. by
2. with
3. in
4. on
The blocks are raised .... means of pulleys.
1. by
2. on
3. in
4. with
Simon! I haven't seen you ... ages.
1. for
2. in
3. on
4. at
I know ... certain it's in here somewhere.
1. for
2. to
3. on
4. in
One thing's ... certain, he won't be back.
1. for
2. about
3. on
4. in
He got to the station early, .... fear of missing her.
1. for
2. with
3. by
4. off
I simply believe that killing animals ... fun is wrong.
1. for
2. by
3. on
4. at
Bridget was careful not to take him ... granted.
1. for
2. after
3. as
4. with
She crossed her fingers ... luck.
1. for
2. with
3. in
4. on
She knew she'd feel guilty ... the rest of her life.
1. for
2. after
3. with
4. at
How about dinner out ... a change?
1. for
2. with
3. as
4. like
There was a '.... sale' sign in the yard.
1. for
2. at
3. on
4. with
We need to rethink the way we consume energy. Take, ... instance, our approach to transport.
1. for
2. at
3. on
4. like
At last, he could relax .... a while.
1. for
2. in
3. on
4. at
Their aircraft were ... advance of those used by the US.
1. in
2. to
3. with
4. for
We should, ... brief, invest heavily in digital systems.
1. in
2. with
3. to
4. for
You'll make mistakes if you do things ... too much of a hurry.
1. in
2. for
3. after
4. on
I don't see why I couldn't do it. ... any case, I'm going to try.
1. In
2. For
3. By
4. With
I've offered to paint the kitchen ... exchange for a week's accommodation.
1. in
2. for
3. with
4. at
Hats are ... fashion again this year
1. in
2. at
3. with
4. off
It was a good concert - I enjoyed the last song ... particular.
1. in
2. on
3. to
4. with
I need to speak to you ... private
1. in
2. at
3. with
4. by
I think I'm ... trouble with Dad.
1. in
2. with
3. at
4. by
They burned every house ... sight.
1. in
2. at
3. with
4. down
Peace is now ...sight.
1. in
2. after
3. up
4. off
Please fill out the form ... pen.
1. in
2. with
3. by
4. off
Police searched ... vain for the missing gunman.
1. in
2. at
3. up
4. with
We are, ... a word, busy. Ridiculously busy.
1. in
2. with
3. on
4. up
You make it sound as if I did it ... purpose!
1. on
2. by
3. in
4. with
She's in New York this week ... business
1. on
2. for
3. up
4. down
... behalf of everyone here, may I wish you a very happy retirement.
1. On
2. At
3. With
4. Before
I'd like to eat out, but ... the other hand I should be trying to save money.
1. on
2. with
3. by
4. at
Carter is ...charge of the office while I'm on leave.
1. in
2. of
3. at
4. with
He looked as though he had something ... his mind.
1. on
2. with
3. up
4. down
Stephen King's new novel will go ... sale next week.
1. on
2. at
3. with
4. before
There should be an envelope ... top of the fridge.
1. on
2. at
3. with
4. by
... top of everything else, I now have to go to work next Saturday!
1. On
2. At
3. With
4. Up
... the whole, I thought the film was pretty good.
1. On
2. At
3. With
4. By
Eric came running into the room, ... breath
1. out of
2. without
3. with
4. by
The information in the tourist guide is already ... date
1. out of
2. with
3. after
4. down
Grey is ...fashion now
1. out of
2. with
3. without
4. of
The demonstration was getting ....hand.
1. out of
2. without
3. at
4. on
Karen waved until the car was ... sight.
1. out of
2. in
3. at
4. without
Anything ... the ordinary made her nervous.
1. out of
2. at
3. in
4. on
You can't go in that old shirt - it's ...the question.
1. out of
2. without
3. in
4. off
Some 4,000 railway stations have gone ... use since the 1960s.
1. out of
2. without
3. off
4. on
The phone is ...order again.
1. out of
2. off
3. on
4. without
It is wise to apply early to be certain ...obtaining a place.
1. of
2. in
3. on
4. at
The jury found her guilty ... murder.
1. of
2. at
3. in
4. with
Colleagues were envious ... her success.
1. of
2. to
3. with
4. by
He seemed incapable ... understanding how she felt.
1. of
2. at
3. in
4. on
I've always been scared ... dogs.
1. of
2. by
3. with
4. to
Sid is terrified ... heights.
1. of
2. at
3. with
4. by
The birds' nests are high up, safe ... predators.
1. from
2. off
3. without
4. on
She respected him ... his honesty.
1. for
2. with
3. in
4. up
My brother was always pretty hopeless ... ball games.
1. at
2. in
3. on
4. with
Norway's economy is heavily dependent ... natural resources.
1. on
2. with
3. by
4. for
Were you acquainted ... a friend of mine, Daniel Green?
1. with
2. at
3. by
4. on
She was annoyed ... Duncan for forgetting to phone.
1. with
2. at
3. about
4. in
50 million Americans are addicted ... nicotine.
1. to
2. with
3. in
4. at
Susan sat on a chair close ... the window.
1. to
2. on
3. in
4. with
I'm not sure he's equal ... the task.
1. to
2. on
3. up
4. down
Sarah was absolutely indifferent ... him, and it hurt.
1. to
2. in
3. of
4. at
We were accustomed ... working together.
1. to
2. at
3. by
4. down
He was curious ... how she would react.
1. about
2. with
3. in
4. on
All the staff are enthusiastic ... the project
1. about
2. of
3. with
4. at
She was so nervous ... her exams that she couldn't sleep.
1. about
2. of
3. at
4. on
Some employers are ill-informed .... education.
1. about
2. in
3. on
4. off
One of the many advantages ... living in New York is that you can eat out at almost any time of day.
1. of
2. off
3. in
4. by
There are many definitions ... the word 'feminism'.
1. of
2. with
3. by
4. to
There have been some differences ... opinion as to exactly how the money should be spent.
1. of
2. from
3. on
4. between
Researchers found a number of important differences ... the way boys and girls learn
1. in
2. to
3. towards
4. by
Too many teachers are treated ... a lack of respect.
1. with
2. by
3. in
4. at
I gave them my share ... the bill and left.
1. of
2. off
3. with
4. at
Mark went in search ... water.
1. of
2. off
3. with
4. at
There is still no cure ... AIDS.
1. for
2. to
3. from
4. against
He looked exhausted, but Marie felt no pity ... him.
1. for
2. to
3. of
4. at
Adams expressed her preference ... New York, despite the fact that she's lived in California for six years.
1. for
2. with
3. at
4. by
People give different reasons ... wanting to change jobs.
1. for
2. to
3. with
4. by
My suitcase was so full I didn't have room ... anything else.
1. for
2. with
3. at
4. on
My father was a genius ... storytelling.
1. at
2. in
3. on
4. with
Several people expressed disappointment ... the delay.
1. at
2. on
3. for
4. off
He found them enjoyable too and full ... good advice on skin care.
1. of
2. off
3. in
4. with
In Japan there is a lot of emphasis ... politeness.
1. on
2. to
3. with
4. by
He's a world expert ... marine mammals.
1. on
2. at
3. in
4. with
He asked his wife's opinion ... every important decision.
1. on
2. at
3. by
4. with
He has trouble ... his breathing.
1. with
2. in
3. on
4. at
These are important questions, and we want answers ... them.
1. to
2. -
3. on
4. for
There was a lot of damage ... both cars.
1. to
2. with
3. of
4. on
The spelling of this word is an interesting exception ... the rule.
1. to
2. with
3. off
4. of
There is no direct reference ... her own childhood in the novel.
1. to
2. by
3. on
4. in
The solution ... last week's puzzle is on page 12.
1. to
2. for
3. with
4. on
The article makes a comparison ... the two poems.
1. between
2. with
3. on
4. off
There is a connection .... pollution and the death of trees.
1. between
2. to
3. with
4. in
The power outage was the result .... a failure in the computer system.
1. of
2. witn
3. in
4. up
an attorney who is a specialist ... banking law
1. in
2. on
3. at
4. of
He takes great pride .... his children's achievements.
1. in
2. of
3. with
4. at
We have similar tastes ...music.
1. in
2. at
3. off
4. without
The train will depart ... platform 5.
1. from
2. at
3. on
4. to
Afro-Americans account ... 12% of the US population.
1. for
2. with
3. at
4. on
It's unfair to punish a whole class ... the actions of one or two students.
1. for
2. with
3. on
4. at
We can only guess ... the cause of the crash.
1. at
2. for
3. in
4. on
... a guess, she'd had an argument with her boyfriend.
1. At
2. In
3. By
4. With
Don't waste your money ... that junk!
1. on
2. at
3. for
4. to
The project is designed to provide young people ... work.
1. with
2. by
3. for
4. on
How did Wilson react ... your idea?
1. to
2. at
3. on
4. in
Don't worry, I'll deal ...this.
1. with
2. to
3. on
4. against
I've tried to forgive him ... what he said.
1. for
2. with
3. by
4. up
It was the drug, not the disease that killed him. He still .... alive today if he .... that drug.
1. would be / hadn't taken
2. would be / didn't take
3. would have been / hadn't taken
4. would had been / hadn't taken
This room's freezing because the fire has only just been lit. — If it .... this morning, as I suggested, the room ..... warm enough to sit in now.
1. had been lit / would be
2. were lighted / would be
3. had been lit / would have been
4. have been lighted / would have been
I overslept; that's why I'm half an hour late; and if my phone .... at nine o'clock I might still ... in bed.
1. hadn't rung / be
2. hadn't rung / have been
3. didn't ring / be
4. hadn't rang / be
Why are you in such a bad temper? — Because I've been waiting for 40 minutes in an icy wind. If you .... 40 minutes in an icy wind you .... bad-tempered, too
1. had waited / would be
2. had waited / would have been
3. waited / would be
4. would wait / were
When the weather got bad the climbing party turned back, all except Tom and his brothers, who decided to go on. If only they .... back with the others they... alive today
1. had turned / would be
2. had turned / would have been
3. turned / would be
4. had turned / would had been
You are not practical. If you ... practical you .... such a useless thing the other day.
1. were / wouldn't have bought
2. had been / wouldn't have bought
3. were / wouldn't buy
4. are / will buy
She looks tired. If she ... all the time she ... so tired now.
1. hadn't work / wouldn't look
2. didn't work / wouldn't look
3. hadn't work / wouldn't have looked
4. works / will look
If he ....regularly all through the term he ... afraid of his exams now.
1. had been studying / wouldn't be
2. had studyed / wouldn't have been
3. had been studying / wouldn't have been
4. studied / wouldn't be
If we .... his address we ....him about the results of his exams yesterday.
1. knew / would have informed
2. knew / would inform
3. knew / would had informed
4. know / will inform
He ... so many mistakes now if he ... so many classes.
1. wouldn't be making / hadn't missed
2. wouldn't have made / hadn't missed
3. wouldn't be making / didn't miss
4. wouldn't be makeing / hadn't missed
You ..... well today if you .... the medicine yesterday.
1. would be feeling / had taken
2. would have fall / had taken
3. would have felt / had taken
4. would be feeling / took
You ... the language better if you ... some English books in summer.
1. would know / had read
2. would know / read
3. would have knew / had read
4. would know / readed
If we ... harder yesterday our work ... finished then.
1. had worked / would have been
2. had worked / would be
3. worked / would be
4. had worked / would has been
If he ... not so absent-minded he ... his suitcase on the train. He's constantly losing things.
1. were / wouldn't have left
2. had been / wouldn't have left
3. were / wouldn't left
4. were / wouldn't have leaved
If he ... a sense of humour he ... got offended.
1. had / wouldn't have
2. had / wouldn't have had
3. had / wouldn't have been
4. had / would have
If you ... the doctor's instructions you .... long ago and you would be working together with us now.
1. had followed / would have recovered
2. had followed / would recovered
3. followed / would have recovered
4. had followed / would have
If you ... at the stadium yesterday you ... the best sportsmen.
1. had been / would have seen
2. were / would see
3. were / would have seen
4. had been / would see
If the nights ... warm we ... in the open air.
1. are / shall be sleeping
2. are / are sleeping
3. will be / shall be sleeping
4. will be / are sleeping
If he... to hospital at once he ... so much blood.
1. had been taken / wouldn't have lost
2. had taken / wouldn't have lost
3. were taken / wouldn't have lost
4. had been taken / wouldn't has lost
If I ... you I ... a tape-recorder.
1. were / would buy
2. am / will buy
3. will be / will buy
4. was / would bought
Why didn't you ask me? I ... looked after your children if you ... me.
1. would have / had asked
2. would have / asked
3. would have been / had asked
4. would / asked
If the coffee ... sweet enough, ... some sugar.
1. is not / add
2. is not / will add
3. will not be / add
4. has not / adds
If he ... an honest man he ... that.
1. were / wouldn't have done
2. had been / wouldn't have done
3. were / wouldn't do
4. were / wouldn't has done
If the documents .... we .... them today.
1. had been signed / would send
2. had signed / would send
3. had been signed / would have sended
4. signed / would send
Samuel trained every day ... improve his performance.
1. in order to
2. despite
3. although
4. yet
... understand how the human body works, you need to have some knowledge of chemistry
1. In order to
2. In spite of
3. So that
4. Until
I drove at a steady 50 mph ... to save fuel.
1. so as
2. so that
3. despite
4. unless
We went along silently on tiptoe ... not to disturb anyone.
1. so as
2. since
3. if
4. in case
He lowered his voice ... Doris couldn't hear.
1. so that
2. while
3. Therefore
4. whilst
Why don't you start out early ... you will not have to hurry?
1. so that
2. however
3. for
4. despite of the fact
He was ... weak that he could hardly stand up.
1. so
2. as
3. even though
4. nevertheless
There was ... much smoke that they couldn't see across the hallway.
1. so
2. in spite
3. too
4. enough
She believes that it was right to leave ... somebody more deserving could receive her place.
1. in order that
2. in order to
3. while
4. because
The latter tend to offer less favourable terms, ... they may have a slice of the cake.
1. in order that
2. as though
3. so as to
4. since
I cannot tell whether she is old or young, ... I have never seen her.
1. for
2. though
3. despite
4. whilst
He found it increasingly difficult to read, ... his eyesight was beginning to fail
1. for
2. until
3. unless
4. although
We decided to take rooms in Longwood House, .... we knew we could not really afford the rent.
1. although
2. in spite of
3. despite
4. as if
.... I can't help admiring the man's courage, I do not approve of his methods.
1. Although
2. If
3. In case
4. For
.... she's almost 40, she still plans to compete.
1. Though
2. For
3. In order that
4. Despite
Pascal went ahead with the experiment ... he knew it was dangerous
1. even though
2. although
3. when
4. as though
... he's 24 now, he's still like a little child.
1. Even though
2. Until
3. Unless
4. Therefore
I can still remember, ... it was so long ago.
1. even though
2. as
3. for
4. since
We went out ... the rain.
1. in spite of
2. in spite
3. despite of
4. Even though
... her success, Spencer continues to get depressed.
1. In spite of
2. In order to
3. So that
4. Nevertheless
Kelly loved her husband ... the fact that he drank too much.
1. in spite of
2. despite of
3. because
4. as long as
... all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.
1. Despite
2. In spite
3. Though
4. Even though
She went to Spain ... the fact that her doctor had told her to rest
1. despite
2. in spite
3. for
4. since
This is a cheap and simple process. ... there are dangers.
1. However
2. For
3. As long as
4. As if
Cotton production was on the increase. ..., it was still a small industry compared to hemp and canvas production.
1. However
2. Unless
3. Until
4. For
What you said was true. It was, ...., a little unkind.
1. nevertheless
2. so as to
3. so that
4. as well
The Sharks played with two men in the penalty box, but ... managed to score.
1. nevertheless
2. as if
3. as thouth
4. so as to
... she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.
1. While
2. During
3. Despite
4. In order to
... travelling to work, I saw an accident
1. While
2. During
3. Unless
4. If
... it was getting late, I decided to book into a hotel.
1. As
2. Though
3. Despite
4. In order

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