Grammar in Context - Roberto Clement

The soldiers ____ playing football when the storm hit. They had to run for cover.

• was
• were
• is
• am

She ____ reading a book when the phone rang. After that, she lost focus.

• is
• are
• was
• am

He ____ for two hours before the exam starts. He is tired but prepared.

• had been studying

• have been studying

• has been studying

• is studying

They ____ waiting for the bus for over an hour. I hope the bus arrives to pick them up.

• was
• have been
• had been
• were

If I ____ enough money, I would buy a new bicycle. But I don’t have enough now.

• had
• has
• have
• am

She said she ____ visit her grandmother tomorrow. However, she's not sure yet.

• will
• would
• is going to
• shall

This book is ____ than the one I read last week. I like it much better.

• most interesting
• more interesting
• interestinger
• interestingest

He is the ____ student in the class. Everyone admires his dedication.

• smartest
• smarter
• more smart
• most smart

She enjoys ____ basketball in the evenings. It helps her relax.

• to play
• to playing
• playing
• play

They agreed ____ at the library to study. It’s a quiet place to focus.

• meeting
• meet
• to meet
• to meeting