Free Printable ESL DRILL

1.

Andrew sat in the chair. The dentist looked in his mouth with a small mirror. With a sharp pointed tool, he picked at places around Andrew's teeth. Finally, the dentist spoke, and told the boy his teeth had cavities.

How did Andrew get cavities in his teeth?

a)

He did not brush his teeth well.

b)

He did not floss his teeth.

c)

He ate too much candy.

d)

All of the above.

2.

Every student in class had to study the life cycle of an animal. Beth chose one she wanted to learn more about. She often saw it in the pond near her house. She was amazed, though, when she really followed one closely from it's beginning as an egg to a tadpole until its legs developed.

What animal did Beth study?

a)

duck

b)

mouse

c)

frog

d)

lizard

3.

Today is a special day for Bob. He was waiting at the bus stop with his dad. He is a little scared. He is meeting his second grade teacher for the first time. He hopes he likes her. He hopes he makes new friends in his class, too.

What day do you think this is for Bob?

a)

day of the class trip

b)

first day of school

c)

Halloween

d)

Christmas

4.

Read the sentence. If it is written correctly, select 'correct as is.' If not, select the correct way to write it.

i have fun with my bike.

a)

I have fun with my bike.

b)

I have fun with my bike

c)

i have fun with my bike

5.

Read the sentence. If it is written correctly, select 'correct as is.' If not, select the correct way to write it.

can i ride to the beach

a)

Can I ride to the beach.

b)

Can i ride to the beach?

c)

Can I ride to the beach?

6.

What is the noun(s) in the sentence below?

The boy made a boat.

a)

boy

b)

made

c)

boat

d)

Both A and C

7.

What is the noun(s) in the sentence below?

The brothers went to the park.

a)

went

b)

brothers

c)

park

d)

both b and c

8.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

rimote

b)

remot

c)

remote

d)

remoke

9.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

swimming

b)

swiming

c)

swiiming

d)

swwiming

10.

Read the sentence. Select the correct way to start.

______ ran up the hill.

a)

he

b)

He

c)

He's

d)

His

11.

Read the sentence. Select the correct way to start.

________ is our teacher this year.

a)

mrs dials

b)

Mrs Dials

c)

Mrs. Dials

d)

mrs. dials

12.

Read the sentence. Select the correct way to start.

_______ walk to school.

a)

they

b)

she

c)

They

d)

Them

13.

Select the word that means the SAME.

^big

a)

small

b)

large

c)

skinny

d)

warm

14.

Select the word that means the SAME.

brave

a)

scared

b)

proud

c)

fearless

d)

sad

15.

Select the word that means the OPPOSITE.

clean

a)

run

b)

nice

c)

smooth

d)

dirty

16.

Select the word that means the OPPOSITE.

strong

a)

powerful

b)

weak

c)

wild

d)

strange

17.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.

Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.

Where was the setting?

a)

school

b)

yard

c)

basement

d)

kitchen

18.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.

Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.

Who are the characters?

a)

Sherry and her brother

b)

Steve and his sister

c)

Steve and his mom

d)

Steve and his brother

19.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.

Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.

Where did the bird land?

a)

on the fence

b)

on the roof

c)

under the tree

d)

on the car

20.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.

Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.

What was the bird making?

a)

a pie

b)

a nest

c)

supper

d)

money

21.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.

How old is Peter? He is … years old.

a)

Four

b)

Fourteen

c)

Forty

d)

Ten

22.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.

The writer is … years old.

a)

Fourteen

b)

Sixteen

c)

Eighteen

d)

Nineteen

23.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.

Which of the following statement is not true about Peter?

a)

He has long and straight hair.

b)

He has bright eyes.

c)

He is not interested in sports.

d)

He plays football and tennis.

24.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.

It is implied in the passage that ….

a)

Peter is naughty.

b)

Peter is lazy.

c)

Peter is unfriendly.

d)

Peter is diligent

25.

A quick and easy cheesecake recipe

Yield: 6 servings

Prep. Time:5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

16 ounces cream cheese, 2 packages, softened

½ cup of sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 prepared Graham cracker crust

Directions:

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla at medium speed until well-blended. Blend in 2 eggs. Stir in chocolate chips then pours batter into Graham cracker crust. (you may sprinkle ¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips on top if you desire).

Bake at 35calcius for 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Cool.

For best results refrigerate for 3 hours.

How many persons is the cake for?

a)

2

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

26.

Last Friday, a friend of mine asked me to accompany him to buy a new shirt at a department store. We left home at 03.00 p.m. by motorcycle. As soon as we arrived there, we went to the clothes section. I let him choose one. An hour later, I got bored watching him confused in choosing a shirt. So I left him and went to the cassette counter. Thirty minutes later, I went back to the clothes section but I couldn’t find him there. My cell phone was broken so I couldn’t call him. I went to the parking area. I saw his motorcycle was there but I couldn’t find him. I waited for him for a few moments then finally I gave up and decided to go home.

When I arrived home, my mother told me that my friend called. She said that he was in the department store looking for me. My mother asked me to come back to the department store. Reluctantly, I walked to the department store and you know what? When I arrived there his motorcycle was not in the parking area. He just went home. I was very tired. There was no other choice, I had to walk home again. When I arrived home, I was so tired. I was very angry but when I saw my friend’s broad smile greet me in front of the door, I just could not help laughing.

The text above is about …

a)

The writer and his friend.

b)

The writer friends.

c)

An embarrassing day.

d)

Shopping with mother.

27.

Last Friday, a friend of mine asked me to accompany him to buy a new shirt at a department store. We left home at 03.00 p.m. by motorcycle. As soon as we arrived there, we went to the clothes section. I let him choose one. An hour later, I got bored watching him confused in choosing a shirt. So I left him and went to the cassette counter. Thirty minutes later, I went back to the clothes section but I couldn’t find him there. My cell phone was broken so I couldn’t call him. I went to the parking area. I saw his motorcycle was there but I couldn’t find him. I waited for him for a few moments then finally I gave up and decided to go home.

When I arrived home, my mother told me that my friend called. She said that he was in the department store looking for me. My mother asked me to come back to the department store. Reluctantly, I walked to the department store and you know what? When I arrived there his motorcycle was not in the parking area. He just went home. I was very tired. There was no other choice, I had to walk home again. When I arrived home, I was so tired. I was very angry but when I saw my friend’s broad smile greet me in front of the door, I just could not help laughing.

The writer couldn’t contact his friend because …

a)

He was in the parking area.

b)

His cell phone was broken.

c)

He went home alone.

d)

His friend was still choosing a shirt.

28.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far from Malioboro.

On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples because the Wisnu temple is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed.

In the evening we left for Jakarta by tour bus.

The purpose of the text is to…

a)

Entertain readers.

b)

Describe the smugglers.

c)

Report an event to the police.

d)

Tell past events.

29.

“I had a terrible day yesterday. First, I woke up an hour late because my alarm clock didn’t go off. Then, I was in such a hurry that I burned my hand when I was making breakfast. After breakfast, I got dressed so quickly that I forgot to wear socks.

Next, I ran out of the house trying to get the 9:30 bus, but of course, I missed it. I wanted to take a taxi, but I didn’t have enough money.

Finally, I walked the three miles to my school only to discover that it was Sunday! I hope I never have a day like the one I had yesterday.”

What happened to the writer yesterday?

a)

He has a terrible day.

b)

He had a terrible day.

c)

He gets a good day.

d)

He got a terrible day.

30.

For many years people believed that the cleverest animals after man were the chimpanzees. Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than these big apes.

Although a dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many ways, therefore, like a human being.

Dolphins have a simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It may be possible for men to learn how to talk to dolphins. But, this will not be easy because dolphins cannot hear the kind of sounds man can make. If a man wants to talk to dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third language which both he and the dolphins can understand.

Dolphins are also very friendly toward man. They often follow ships. There are many stories about dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters.

The text above is in the form of………….

a)

Spoof

b)

Report

c)

Recount

d)

Procedure

31.

Whales are sea-living mammals. They, therefore, breathe air but cannot survive or land. Some species are very large indeed and the blue whale, which can exceed the 30-meter length, is the largest animal that lives on earth. Superficially, the whale looks rather like a fish, but there are important differences in its external structure; its tail consists of a pair of broad, flat horizontal paddles (the tail of a fish is vertical) and it has a single nostril on top of its breadth, broadhead. The skin is smooth and shiny and beneath it lies a layer of fat (blubber). This is up to 30 meters in thickness and serves to conserve heat and body fluids.

The length of a whale is……..

a)

Is generally more than 30 meter.

b)

Is less than 30 meter.

c)

Maybe more than 30 meter.

d)

Ranges from 30 meter to more than 30 meter.

32.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.

According to the passage, we know that Peter is ….

a)

The writer’s youngest brother

b)

The writer’s elder brother

c)

A naughty boy

d)

A friendly boy

33.

A quick and easy cheesecake recipe

Yield: 6 servings

Prep. Time:5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

16 ounces cream cheese, 2 packages, softened

½ cup of sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 prepared Graham cracker crust

Directions:

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla at medium speed until well-blended. Blend in 2 eggs. Stir in chocolate chips then pours batter into Graham cracker crust. (you may sprinkle ¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips on top if you desire).

Bake at 35calcius for 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Cool.

For best results refrigerate for 3 hours.

The text is called a/an . . . . .

a)

Procedure

b)

Report

c)

Description

d)

Explanation

34.

The Rats and The Elephants

Once upon a time, there lived a group of mice under a tree in peace. However, a group of elephants crossing the jungle unknowingly destroyed the homes of all the rats. Many of them were even crushed to death.

Then taking of rats decided to approach the elephant's chief and request him to guide his herd through another route. On hearing the sad story, the elephant's king apologized and agreed to take another route. And so the lives of the rats were saved.

One day elephant-hunters came to the jungle and trapped a group of elephants in huge nets. Then the elephant king suddenly remembered the king of the rats. He summoned one of the elephants of his herd, which had not been trapped, to go seek help from the king and told him about the trapped elephants.

The rat's king immediately took his entire group of rats and they cut open the nets which had trapped the elephant's head. The elephant head was totally set free. They danced with joy and thank the rats.

What destroyed the homes of all rats?

a)

A group of mice did.

b)

The hunter did.

c)

Elephant-hunter did.

d)

A group of elephant did.

35.

The Rats and The Elephants

Once upon a time, there lived a group of mice under a tree in peace. However, a group of elephants crossing the jungle unknowingly destroyed the homes of all the rats. Many of them were even crushed to death.

Then taking of rats decided to approach the elephant's chief and request him to guide his herd through another route. On hearing the sad story, the elephant's king apologized and agreed to take another route. And so the lives of the rats were saved.

One day elephant-hunters came to the jungle and trapped a group of elephants in huge nets. Then the elephant king suddenly remembered the king of the rats. He summoned one of the elephants of his herd, which had not been trapped, to go seek help from the king and told him about the trapped elephants.

The rat's king immediately took his entire group of rats and they cut open the nets which had trapped the elephant's head. The elephant head was totally set free. They danced with joy and thank the rats.

What is the generic structure of "once upon a time there lived a group of mice under a tree in peace"?

a)

Identification.

b)

Orientation.

c)

Complication.

d)

Resolution.

36.

The Rats and The Elephants

Once upon a time, there lived a group of mice under a tree in peace. However, a group of elephants crossing the jungle unknowingly destroyed the homes of all the rats. Many of them were even crushed to death.

Then taking of rats decided to approach the elephant's chief and request him to guide his herd through another route. On hearing the sad story, the elephant's king apologized and agreed to take another route. And so the lives of the rats were saved.

One day elephant-hunters came to the jungle and trapped a group of elephants in huge nets. Then the elephant king suddenly remembered the king of the rats. He summoned one of the elephants of his herd, which had not been trapped, to go seek help from the king and told him about the trapped elephants.

The rat's king immediately took his entire group of rats and they cut open the nets which had trapped the elephant's head. The elephant head was totally set free. They danced with joy and thank the rats.

At the end of the story, how was the elephant's head?

a)

Angry

b)

Sad

c)

Happy

d)

Dead

37.

Ladies and Gentlemen, in case of emergency, take the life jacket which is located under your seat.

Put the life jacket over your head and then fasten the jacket tapes around you’re your waist.

Do not inflate the jacket until you left the aircraft. The jacket will be automatically inflated by pulling a cord, but if not, you can blow into the chip to inflate it.

A light is attached to the jacket for attracting attention. The life jacket should be removed only in case of an emergency.

The use of TV sets, AM and FM radios and radio cassettes recorders, walkman, and any mobile phones are prohibited onboard as they interfere with the communication and navigational system.

We wish you an enjoyable flight.

What can interfere with the navigational system?

a)

Table.

b)

The life jacket.

c)

Mobile phones.

d)

The attached light.

38.

A quick and easy cheesecake recipe

Yield: 6 servings

Prep. Time:5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

16 ounces cream cheese, 2 packages, softened

½ cup of sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 prepared Graham cracker crust

Directions:

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla at medium speed until well-blended. Blend in 2 eggs. Stir in chocolate chips then pours batter into Graham cracker crust. (you may sprinkle ¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips on top if you desire).

Bake at 35calcius for 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Cool.

For best results refrigerate for 3 hours.

The goal of the text is to tell about . . . . .

a)

How to beat cream cheese.

b)

How to blend sugar and vanilla.

c)

How to bake chocolate cheese and cake.

d)

How make cheese cake.

39.

The Rats and The Elephants

Once upon a time, there lived a group of mice under a tree in peace. However, a group of elephants crossing the jungle unknowingly destroyed the homes of all the rats. Many of them were even crushed to death.

Then taking of rats decided to approach the elephant's chief and request him to guide his herd through another route. On hearing the sad story, the elephant's king apologized and agreed to take another route. And so the lives of the rats were saved.

One day elephant-hunters came to the jungle and trapped a group of elephants in huge nets. Then the elephant king suddenly remembered the king of the rats. He summoned one of the elephants of his herd, which had not been trapped, to go seek help from the king and told him about the trapped elephants.

The rat's king immediately took his entire group of rats and they cut open the nets which had trapped the elephant's head. The elephant head was totally set free. They danced with joy and thank the rats.

What type of text is the above text? It is …

a)

A narrative text

b)

A description text

c)

A recount text

d)

A descriptive text

40.

Ladies and Gentlemen, in case of emergency, take the life jacket which is located under your seat.

Put the life jacket over your head and then fasten the jacket tapes around you’re your waist.

Do not inflate the jacket until you left the aircraft. The jacket will be automatically inflated by pulling a cord, but if not, you can blow into the chip to inflate it.

A light is attached to the jacket for attracting attention. The life jacket should be removed only in case of an emergency.

The use of TV sets, AM and FM radios and radio cassettes recorders, walkman, and any mobile phones are prohibited onboard as they interfere with the communication and navigational system.

We wish you an enjoyable flight.

Where is the life jacket located?

a)

Over the head.

b)

Around the waist.

c)

Outsite the aircraft.

d)

In the back of the seat.

41.

Which is NOT an example of a transition word?

a)

Also

b)

For example

c)

And

d)

Finally

42.

When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
The Summary of this passage is:

a)

There are a lot of cows in Texas.

b)

There are many different, varied parts of Texas.

c)

Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.

d)

There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.

43.

San Francisco is located on the coast of California in an area often called the Bay Area. The weather is generally very mild, seldom getting really cold or really hot. Its mild climate is one reason many people live there. It seldom snows in San Francisco and generally does not get below freezing during the winter. Even in the middle of summer, temperatures may be in the mid 80s with a cool breeze from the bay keeping the weather very comfortable.
The Summary of this passage is:

a)

San Francisco has many neat things to do.

b)

It seldom snows in California.

c)

Many people choose to live in California.

d)

The weather in San Francisco is generally very mild.

44.

When you write the events you'll want to paraphrase them. Paraphrasing means...

a)

to list chronologically

b)

to list objectively

c)

to reduce to five sentences or less

d)

to change the wording to your own words

45.

Does the meaning of the text change when you write an objective summary?

a)

No, it's shorter but has the same meaning.

b)

Yes, of course the meaning changes because someone else is writing it.

c)

It depends on the material and who originally wrote it.

46.

Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

a)

using your own words

b)

summary being shorter than the text

c)

quotes words from the text

d)

including main ideas only

47.

What is the purpose for using transitional words?

a)

To create more work

b)

To become a successful writer

c)

To help your reader follow your ideas

d)

To create a disconnect

48.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the 2014 competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978, when Argentina hosted. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

The 20th World Cup will take place in 2014. In 2007, it was decided that the competition would be held in South America. It is the first World Cup in South America since 1978.

b)

In October 2007, Brazil was chosen to host the 20th World Cup. Brazil has already hosted the World Cup before. 1978 was the last time a South American country hosted the World Cup.

c)

The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil. It is the second time Brazil has been chosen to host the World Cup. Brazil is the only South American country to host the World Cup twice.

d)

Early in 2007, South America was chosen as the continent for the 20th World Cup. Brazil was the only country that put in a bid. Brazil hosted the World Cup before in 1950.

49.

GameFAQs is a Web site that hosts walkthroughs for video games. It also has answers to many frequently asked questions to popular video games. The website was created in November 1995 by Jeff Veasey. The site has a lot of video game information. It is a place where gamers can get almost any information about games. It covers systems from the Atari to the Xbox 360. The Web site also covers computer games. The information on the Web site is given by volunteer gamers. Then, it is reviewed by the site's two editors, Jeff Veasey and Allen Tyner. The Web site also has a large message board community. Every game listed on the site has a board for discussion or game help.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

GameFAQs has a lot of information about video games. It helps people with questions they have about games. It also gives them information on how to play the games well. Users can post messages on the message boards.

b)

GameFAQs is a good Web site that allows gamers to discuss all kinds of video and computer games. It was started in November 1995. Allen Tyner is one of the two editors who checks the information volunteers put on the Web site.

c)

GameFAQs is a Web site that helps video gamers with their games. It was created in 1995 and covers old and new video and computer games. The site is run by two editors, who check volunteer information before putting it on the site.

d)

GameFAQs has information on old and new video games. It has information for Xbox 360 games like Halo. It also has several message boards where gamers can discuss their favorite computer games. It was created by Jeff Veasey.

50.

Turn over a bag of potato chips. Is the label interesting? A simple food recipe may use several ingredients. These come from the soil and from chemistry labs around the world. Surprises also show up in the labels on clothing and other products. Look at the label on a package of lipstick. The tube seems small and shiny, but inside lipstick there is soap, oil, fish scales, and wax!

Which is the best way to summarize this passage?

a)

A bag of potato chips seems like a simple recipe. There are many ingredients from the soil and from chemistry labs.

b)

Clothes and other products have many ingredients as well. Lipstick alone has soap, oil, wax, and fish scales.

c)

Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.

d)

Lipstick seems small and shiny. Look at the label sometime. It has at least four different ingredients.

51.

You should only include the main events or ideas from the passage when writing a summary.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

A summary should be written in your own words.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

tells what purpose of summary is and length expected

a)

Summary

b)

Identify

c)

Transition

d)

Summary Prompt

54.

_____ is shorter than the original text

a)

A paraphrase

b)

A summary

55.

For _____, you need to use your own words

a)

a paraphrase

b)

a summary

c)

both

56.

_____ includes only main ideas.

a)

A paraphrase

b)

A summary

57.

_____ restates the original text in your own words.

a)

A paraphrase

b)

A summary

58.

Choose the best paraphrase: Cannon Beach is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

a)

Cannon Beach is seen by thousands of tourists every year.

b)

Thousands of tourists visit Oregon every year.

c)

Each year, many people visit Cannon Beach.

d)

Yearly people travel to Cannon Beach for work.

59.

a shortened retelling of the important parts of a text or story

a)

Review

b)

Paraphrase

c)

Summary

d)

There is no correct answer

60.

So, what is the summary prompt of this exercise?

a)

Solo dining

b)

What is solo dining

c)

How restaurants are changing to make people who are eating out feel more welcome.

d)

When eating out in a restaurant, customers have traditionally booked a table for two.

61.

My parents always make me ___________ my homework before I can watch any television.

a)

to finish

b)

finishing

c)

finish

d)

finished

62.

My Mum lets me _______ later at the weekend.

a)

stay up

b)

stayed up

c)

staying up

d)

to stay up

63.

I had the computer technician at work ______ my lap top. It works well now.

a)

fixed

b)

to fix

c)

fixing

d)

fix

64.

I ________________ my hair cut at that new hairdressing salon the other day, they’re really good!

a)

have

b)

made

c)

had

d)

let

65.

My flatmate got me _____ dinner for him last night as he said he was too tired.

a)

to cook

b)

cook

c)

cooked

d)

make

66.

Why don’t you let me ______ that for you. I’m happy to help!

a)

do

b)

to do

c)

did

d)

done

67.

I _______ my house broken into last night. I’m so upset!

a)

let

b)

made

c)

had

d)

make

68.

I always have my car _______ at that garage. They provide a really good service.

a)

repair

b)

was repaired

c)

repaired

d)

to repair

69.

Did his boss make him _____ late again last night?

a)

work

b)

to work

c)

worked

d)

works

70.

Did her teacher get her _____ the visitors to the school?

a)

welcome

b)

to welcome

c)

welcomes

d)

welcomed

71.

He got me _____ that parcel for him as I was going to the post office anyway.

a)

posted

b)

post

c)

posts

d)

to post

72.

My parents didn’t make me ______ with housework when I was very young, but they do now.

(a) to help (b) help (c) helped (d) was help

a)

to help

b)

help

c)

helped

d)

was help

73.

In the future, the company will not let its part-time and temporary employees_____ overtime.

a)

working

b)

to work

c)

worked

d)

work

74.

Despite 20 years of success, the financial stress and burden of the sudden recession made the partnership_____.

a)

fail

b)

to be failed

c)

to fail

d)

failed

75.

All employees were able to get their paychecks_____ before the power outage closed the banks.

a)

be deposited

b)

deposited

c)

deposits

d)

depositing

76.

The severe weather conditions in the alpine regions forced the airlines_____ all outgoing flights and divert incoming planes.

a)

canceled

b)

to cancel

c)

cancel

d)

canceling

77.

I received a text message from Takeshi yesterday, and it mentioned that they had the equipment _____ yesterday.

a)

shipped

b)

was being shipped

c)

ship

d)

was shipped

78.

Before Ann ran out for a meeting yesterday, she had Ms. Lily _____ the new clerk around the premises.

a)

show

b)

showing

c)

was showed

d)

showed

79.

What company besides ours would make its employees _____ overtime on a national holiday?

a)

be working

b)

worked

c)

will be working

d)

work

80.

A wise consumer gets his or her phone order_____ in writing before submitting payment.

a)

confirms

b)

confirm

c)

confirmed

d)

confirming

81.

The __________________ man donated a lot of money to the poor.

a)

generous

b)

breathtaking

c)

selfish

d)

delicious

82.

My ___________ maid dropped and broke the vase.

a)

muddy

b)

clumsy

c)

strong

d)

fierce

83.

The dishes on the table are all _____________.

a)

delicious

b)

crowded

c)

strong

d)

selfish

84.

The ______________ girl refused to help her friends.

a)

strong

b)

selfish

c)

clumsy

d)

fierce

85.

The view from the condominium is ________________.

a)

breathtaking

b)

poisonous

c)

generous

d)

delicious

86.

You have to be careful of _________________ snakes.

a)

poisonous

b)

fierce

c)

delicious

d)

crowded

87.

The old man is as _______________ as an ox.

a)

fierce

b)

clumsy

c)

strong

d)

generous

88.

I had to push my way through the _____________ hall.

a)

crowded

b)

clumsy

c)

selfish

d)

strong

89.

My shoes got stuck in the _____________ field.

a)

muddy

b)

strong

c)

poisonous

d)

delicious

90.

Don't go near that ______________ dog.

a)

fierce

b)

strong

c)

generous

d)

poisonous

91.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

1. She __________ with her parents in London.

a)

lived

b)

lives

c)

living

d)

live

92.

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

2. Last year I (go) (a) to America for my holidays

93.

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

3. The weather (be) ____________ strangely fine this morning when I opened the windows.

a)

is

b)

am

c)

was

d)

should

94.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

4. Aisha's son is (a) (talk) on the phone rightnow.

95.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

5. Sara was _____________ (run) because she was late for her classes.

a)

ran

b)

run

c)

runs

d)

running

96.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

7. Please ring me up as soon as he ____________ (arrive)

a)

arriving

b)

arrived

c)

arrive

d)

arrives

97.

How do you feel right now?

a)

Happy

b)

Not so happy

c)

Just fine

d)

Sad

e)

Angry

98.

FUTURE PERFECT TENSE

6. Amisha __________ exited the room.

a)

Shall

b)

Will be

c)

Shall have

d)

Will have

99.

8. Seema ________ playing with her sister.

a)

Shall be

b)

Will be

c)

had

d)

has

100.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

9. The phone rang while I ________________ dinner.

a)

had

b)

was having

c)

am having

d)

will have

101.

10. Make a sentence using simple present tense for the given word.

Learn

4 lines

102.

11. I _______ reach class by 10 am.

a)

Shall

b)

Will

c)

have

d)

am

103.

12. In which of the following sentences 'for' is not used appropriately.

a)

I have been playing for the last 1 hour.

b)

She had been living in Delhi for 10 years now.

c)

Nisha has been living here for 2005.

d)

Ankita had been working in this company for a month.

104.

Choose the coordinating conjunction:

I am giving you this gift, ___ you have helped me a great deal this week.

a)

but

b)

for

c)

yet

105.

Choose the correct correlative conjunction pair for the following statements:

I am allergic to ____ dairy ____ tree nuts.

a)

both; and

b)

either; or

c)

neither; nor

106.

Choose the correct correlative conjunction pair for the following statements:

We will go for a walk _______ it is nice out __ not.

a)

not only; but also

b)

both; and

c)

whether; or

107.

Choose the coordinating conjunction:

I am giving you this gift, ___ you have helped me a great deal this week.

a)

but

b)

for

c)

yet

108.

Decipher which type of conjunction is being used in the following sentences:

You can either eat chicken or salad at dinner.

a)

correlative

b)

coordinating

109.

Decipher which type of conjunction is being used in the following sentences:

The colors purple and yellow are complementary.

a)

correlative

b)

coordinating

110.

Decipher which type of conjunction is being used in the following sentences:

Amanda did not know whether to tell her friend or keep the secret.

a)

correlative

b)

coordinating

111.

Decipher which type of conjunction is being used in the following sentences:

She plays neither basketball nor softball.

a)

correlative

b)

coordinating

112.

Choose the coordinating conjunction word that best fits the following sentences:

The boys ___ girls all worked together on the group project.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

yet

113.

Choose the coordinating conjunction word that best fits the following sentences:

I would love to go with you, ___ I already made plans.

a)

for

b)

but

c)

and

114.

Choose the coordinating conjunction word that best fits the following sentences:

We have to eat this, __ we don't hurt the cook's feelings.

a)

or

b)

for

c)

so

115.

Tina gets up ____________6 o'clock.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

116.

The market was built__________ 1990.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

117.

We will graduate matthayom 6____________ next summer

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

118.

We can take a break__________noon

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

119.

You can have a dinner _________ 8 pm.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

120.

My parent will com to visit us______________ the evening.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

121.

She goes to school _________seven o'clock.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

122.

I was born ________ May 5th.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

123.

I will go to Chiangmai _________Songkran Day.

a)

in

b)

at

c)

on

124.

He will go to Japan _________ 2009.

a)

in

b)

at

c)

on

125.

We stay at home _______ Sunday.

a)

in

b)

at

c)

on

126.

My birthday is ____________January.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

127.

They are happy __________ Children's Day.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

128.

There is the coffee shop _____________ Sunthornwoharn Road

a)

in

b)

at

c)

on

129.

He does not work___________ the morning.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

ESL DRILL

Total questions: 129

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