The Ultimate English Test (Intermediate To Advanced)
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Today, we are presenting an English test that spans from intermediate to advanced levels. If you're certain of your accomplishments and believe you've reached this stage, this test is tailored to your proficiency. This captivating quiz showcases enlightening questions on English grammar that will maintain your engagement throughout.
To secure a perfect score, meticulous attention is required. Read each question carefully and select the correct answer. This quiz is designed to challenge and validate your English expertise. Are you prepared to embark on this linguistic journey? Best wishes to you as you undertake this test. Your dedication to mastering Read moreEnglish grammar is commendable, and this quiz serves as an instrument to showcase your skills. Enjoy the experience and strive for excellence!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Add an appropriate reflexive pronoun. George's mother didn't want him to take the job on the oil rig. In fact, George didn't feel very happy about it _____________.
- A.
Itself
- B.
Himself
- C.
Herself
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. HimselfExplanation
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a verb are the same. In this case, George is both the subject ("he") and the object ("himself") of the verb "feel." The reflexive pronoun "himself" emphasizes that George is the one experiencing the feeling of unhappiness about the job.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Enter the word in brackets in the correct form The river_____________ (flow) very quickly today, much faster than usual.
- A.
Is flowing
- B.
Was flowing
- C.
Have been flowing
- D.
Flew
Correct Answer
A. Is flowingExplanation
The correct answer is "is flowing" because the sentence is in the present tense and it describes the current state of the river. The word "is" is used to indicate the present continuous tense, which is appropriate for describing an action happening at the present moment. The word "flowing" is the correct form of the verb "flow" in the present continuous tense.Rate this question:
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- 3.
You're looking very ______________ with yourself! Have you won some money?
- A.
Afraid
- B.
Angry
- C.
Concerned
- D.
Pleased
- E.
Sorry
Correct Answer
D. PleasedExplanation
The phrase "Have you won some money?" suggests that the person is in a positive or happy state. The word "pleased" is the most appropriate choice as it indicates a feeling of satisfaction or contentment.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Select the phrase that is the opposite of what someone said earlier. A. "Kristen is coming to the party tonight." B. "Is she? I thought you said she ___________________"
- A.
Could come?
- B.
Was going to come?
- C.
Wasn't going to come?
- D.
Would be able to come?
Correct Answer
C. Wasn't going to come?Explanation
The correct answer is "wasn't going to come?" because it shows that the person is contradicting their earlier statement about Kristen coming to the party.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Put the verb in the correct form. I learned English in school, but I _________________ most of it. (forget)
- A.
Forgotten
- B.
Forget
- C.
Have forgotten
- D.
Forgetted
Correct Answer
C. Have forgottenExplanation
The correct answer is "have forgotten." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about past actions or experiences that are still relevant in the present. In this case, the speaker learned English in school (in the past), but they are still experiencing the effects of forgetting most of it in the present. Therefore, the verb "forget" needs to be in the present perfect form: "have forgotten."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Call me after eight o’clock, we ____________________ dinner by then. (finish)
- A.
Finished
- B.
Finishing
- C.
Will have finished
- D.
Ate
Correct Answer
C. Will have finishedExplanation
The phrase "call me after eight o'clock" indicates a future time, suggesting that the action of finishing dinner will also occur in the future. The correct answer "will have finished" is in the future perfect tense, which is used to express an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future. Therefore, it implies that by the time the person is called, the dinner will already be completed.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Q. Why are you filling that bucket with water? A. ____________________ the car (I / wash)
- A.
I was washing
- B.
I'm washing
- C.
I washing
- D.
Washing
Correct Answer
B. I'm washingExplanation
The correct answer is "I'm washing". This answer is correct because it uses the present continuous tense ("I'm washing") to indicate that the action of filling the bucket with water is currently happening.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Complete the sentence using can, could, or (be) able to in the correct tense. They didn’t want to come with us at first, but we ___________________ persuade them.
- A.
Able to
- B.
Were
- C.
Were able to
- D.
Could
Correct Answer
C. Were able toExplanation
The sentence indicates that initially, the people did not want to come with the speaker. However, the speaker was eventually successful in persuading them. The phrase "were able to" suggests that the speaker was able to convince them to come along despite their initial reluctance.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Combine these sentences into one. Don't write "This", it's already there. I can’t drink this coffee. It’s too hot. This _______________________________________.
Correct Answer
coffee is too hot for me to drink, coffee is too hot to drink, 'coffee is too hot, I can't drink it'Explanation
"Coffee is too hot for me to drink."
This sentence combines the two original sentences by expressing that the coffee is too hot for the speaker to consume. It conveys that the reason for not drinking the coffee is its excessive heat.
"Coffee is too hot to drink."
This sentence conveys the same meaning as the original sentences by stating that the coffee's temperature is too high to be consumed. It eliminates the need to explicitly mention the speaker, making it more concise.
"Coffee is too hot, I can't drink it."
This sentence combines the two original sentences while explicitly stating that the speaker cannot drink the coffee due to its high temperature. It provides a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
All three combined sentences convey the idea that the coffee is too hot to drink, which was the message in the original sentences.Rate this question:
- 10.
I’m busy right now, but I’ll be with you ___ a moment
- A.
On
- B.
At
- C.
In
- D.
Before
- E.
By
Correct Answer
C. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it is used to indicate a specific amount of time. In this case, it means that the person will be with you shortly or in a moment.Rate this question:
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- 11.
House prices are very high. They’ve __________ a lot in the last few years.
- A.
Going up
- B.
Will have gone up
- C.
Going to go up
- D.
Will go up
- E.
Gone up
Correct Answer
E. Gone upExplanation
The correct answer is "gone up" because the sentence is referring to the past action of house prices increasing. "Gone up" is the past participle form of the verb "go up", indicating that the prices have already risen.Rate this question:
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- 12.
There was so much traffic, I was lucky to get ____________ the road without being knocked over.
- A.
Across
- B.
Over
- C.
Along
- D.
Through
Correct Answer
A. AcrossExplanation
The correct answer is "across". The sentence implies that there was heavy traffic on the road, and the speaker considers themselves fortunate to have made it to the other side without being hit. "Across" suggests that the speaker successfully navigated from one side of the road to the other, indicating a movement from one point to another.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Complete with the correct form of (cost) It ______________ us a fortune at the moment to send our daughter to dance classes.
Correct Answer
is costingExplanation
The sentence requires the present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action that is happening now. The present continuous tense is formed with the present tense of the verb "be" + present participle of the main verb. In this case, the present participle of "cost" is "costing." The pronoun "it" is singular, so the correct form of "be" is "is."Rate this question:
- 14.
Choose the correct sentence that combines the following two sentences into one: A bus goes to the airport. It arrives every half hour.
- A.
The bus, goes to the airport, that arrives every half hour.
- B.
The bus arrives every half hour which goes to the airport.
- C.
The bus that goes to the airport arrives every half hour.
- D.
The bus goes to the airport, which arrives every half hour.
Correct Answer
C. The bus that goes to the airport arrives every half hour.Explanation
The correct answer is "The bus that goes to the airport arrives every half hour." This sentence combines the information from both original sentences by stating that the bus, which specifically goes to the airport, arrives every half hour.Rate this question:
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- 15.
He ____________ all the way from New York to see me. (fly)
Correct Answer
flewExplanation
The sentence describes an action that happened in the past. The past tense of "fly" is "flew". Therefore, "flew" is the correct word to fill in the blank.
The sentence implies that someone traveled a long distance by airplane specifically to visit the speaker, highlighting the effort and dedication involved in the journey. This suggests a close relationship between the two individuals and emphasizes the significance of the visit for the speaker.Rate this question:
- 16.
Write this sentence in the passive Someone purchased the land next to ours.
Correct Answer
The land next to ours was purchased. , The land next to ours was purchased by someone. , The land next to ours has been purchased. , The land next to ours has been purchased by someone.Explanation
The given correct answer is a variety of passive sentences that describe the action of purchasing the land next to ours. The passive voice is used to emphasize the action rather than the doer of the action. It is not necessary to include "The correct answer is" in the explanation.Rate this question:
- 17.
This sentence refers to the future. Complete it with either going to or the present continuous, whichever is correct or more likely I can't go any further. I _______________ on that bench for a while. (sit)
Correct Answer
'm going to sit, am going to sitExplanation
The correct answer is "am going to sit" or "'m going to sit". This is because the sentence is referring to a future action of sitting on the bench. Both "am going to sit" and "'m going to sit" are correct ways to express this future intention in the present continuous tense.Rate this question:
- 18.
Which of the following sentences contains a subject-verb agreement error?
- A.
The dogs in the yard are barking loudly.
- B.
Everyone on the team work well together.
- C.
She writes letters to her friends every week.
- D.
The book on the shelf is very interesting.
Correct Answer
B. Everyone on the team work well together.Explanation
In sentence B, the subject "Everyone" is singular, so the verb should be singular as well. The correct sentence should be "Everyone on the team works well together." The other sentences (A, C, D) have correct subject-verb agreement, with the verb properly matching the subject in number.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Choose the most appropriate alternative: Later, in Rome, I was to meet Professor Taylor, _________________.
- A.
But he left before I got there.
- B.
And was very impressed by his knowledge.
- C.
And I met his brother.
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
A. But he left before I got there.Explanation
The correct answer is "but he left before I got there." This is the more appropriate alternative because it provides a logical continuation of the sentence, indicating that the person did not meet Professor Taylor as planned. The other options do not fit contextually with the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 20.
She left the lights on overnight and in the morning couldn't ____________ the car started.
- A.
Have
- B.
Had
- C.
Get
- D.
Got
- E.
Have got
Correct Answer
C. GetExplanation
The correct answer is "get" because the sentence is in the past tense and "get" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to get." The sentence is saying that she couldn't start the car in the morning, implying that she was unable to get the car started.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Is it possible to use the word "can" in the blank? With the factory closing next week, he ________ lose his job.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
The word "can" implies ability or possibility, but in this context, it is not about ability or possibility. The sentence states that the factory is closing, which means that he will definitely lose his job. Therefore, "can" is not appropriate in this blank.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Complete this sentence with an article (a, an, the, or nothing) and a word from the following list- chicken, dislike, improvement, language, life, success A score of 40% may not be very good, but it's certainly _____________ from her last mark.
Correct Answer
an improvement, An improvementExplanation
A score of 40% may not be very good but it's certainly an improvement from her last mark. This means that the score of 40% is better than her previous mark.Rate this question:
- 23.
Sorry I'm late. I ________ lost.
- A.
Get
- B.
Got
- C.
Became
- D.
Become
Correct Answer
B. GotExplanation
The correct answer is "got" because it is the past tense form of the verb "get." In this sentence, the speaker is referring to being late, which suggests that they were delayed or took longer than expected to arrive. Therefore, "got" is the appropriate verb to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 24.
She ___________ a minister in the government in 1981.
- A.
Get
- B.
Got
- C.
Became
- D.
Become
Correct Answer
C. BecameExplanation
The verb "became" is the correct answer because it is the past tense form of the verb "become." In the sentence, it indicates that she took on the role of a minister in the government in 1981. The other options, "get," "got," and "become," are not the correct verb forms to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 25.
He _________ that the subject of holiday pay should be raised at the next meeting.
- A.
Advised
- B.
Proposed
- C.
Say
- D.
Make
Correct Answer
B. ProposedExplanation
The word "proposed" is the correct answer because it suggests that the person wants to bring up the topic of holiday pay at the next meeting. This implies that they have a suggestion or idea related to the subject, rather than simply advising or stating their opinion.Rate this question:
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- 26.
We were the only guests at the hotel. ___________________________
- A.
Nobody else had stayed there
- B.
Nobody else was staying there
- C.
Nobody else even stayed there
- D.
Nobody else stayed there
Correct Answer
B. Nobody else was staying thereExplanation
The correct answer is, "Nobody else was staying there." This suggests that at the time the speaker and their companions were at the hotel, there were no other guests present. The phrase "was staying there" implies that the absence of other guests was not just a one-time occurrence but rather a continuous state during their stay.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Use the information to write a new sentence expressing regret about the form of transportation you took. Write the entire sentence, including the "quicker if" part. I took a taxi to the hotel, but the traffic was bad, and it took a really long time. _______________ (it/be) quicker if _______________ (I/walk)
Correct Answer
It would have been, I had walkedExplanation
When expressing regret about past choices using "would have been" and the past perfect tense, you emphasize an alternative outcome that could have been better. In this sentence, "It would have been quicker if I had walked," the speaker laments choosing a taxi, noting that walking might have been faster due to the heavy traffic. This structure is commonly used to reflect on past decisions and imagine more favorable outcomes under different circumstances.Rate this question:
- 28.
A. "Please don’t tell anyone what I said." B. "Don’t worry, I __________"
Correct Answer
won'tExplanation
The correct answer is "won't." The first sentence states a request to keep information confidential. The second sentence is a response that reassures the speaker's commitment to not disclosing the information. The contraction "won't" is used to express a negative future action, indicating that the speaker will not tell anyone.Rate this question:
- 29.
Put the verb in the correct form. Sue Ellen needed to borrow some money. She tried __________ (ask) Ray, but he was short on money too.
Correct Answer
askingExplanation
Sue Ellen needed to borrow some money. She tried asking Ray, but he was short on money too. In this sentence, the verb "ask" needs to be in the present participle form to match the tense of the sentence. Therefore, the correct form is "asking."Rate this question:
- 30.
__________ only lasts for six months.
- A.
All the course
- B.
The whole course
- C.
The day
- D.
The subject course
Correct Answer
B. The whole courseExplanation
The phrase "only lasts for six months" implies that something has a limited duration. Out of the given options, "The whole course" is the most fitting because it refers to the entirety of a course, indicating that the course has a specific duration of six months. The other options, such as "All the course" and "The subject course," do not convey the idea of a specific duration and are therefore not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Complete using a reflexive pronoun Very young children should not go swimming by ________________.
- A.
Themselves
- B.
Ourselves
- C.
Himself
- D.
Herself
Correct Answer
A. ThemselvesExplanation
The reflexive pronoun “themselves” refers back to the young children. Very young children should not go swimming by themselves because they may not have the necessary skills or experience to ensure their own safety in the water. Going swimming by themselves could put them at risk of drowning or other accidents. Therefore, it is important for young children to have adult supervision or be accompanied by someone who can ensure their safety while swimming.Rate this question:
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