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Basic grammar for middle school

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You talk too much, just tell me the story ___________.

a)

in a nutshell

b)

in a piece of cake

c)

in a shell

2.

It's cooler in here now. .................... (I / open / the window)

a)

I open the window

b)

I have open the window

c)

I opened the window

d)

I have opened the window

e)

I had open the window

3.

The runner Amos Temila…………………………… (break) the world record for the 1500 metres in Frankfurt. Then two days later in Helsinki, Lee Williams ran it in an even faster time.

a)

Have break

b)

Have breaking

c)

Have broken

d)

Has broken

4.

My sister………………………….. away from home. But she came back two days later.

a)

Run

b)

Has run

c)

Have run

d)

Has running

5.

I'm tired. ..............(I / walk / miles) .

a)

I have walk miles

b)

I had walk miles

c)

I have walked miles

d)

I have walking miles

6.

Your parcel ………….. The postman brought it at eight o'clock.

a)

Arrived

b)

Have Arrive

c)

Arriving

d)

Has arrived

7.

I felt really tired when I took the train to work yesterday because Sarah and 1 ……….. to a party the evening before.

a)

Had

b)

had been

c)

gone

d)

have been

8.

Claire looked very suntanned when I saw her last week. She ........

(just / be on holiday)

a)

had just been on holiday

b)

just on holiday

c)

just have being on holiday

d)

Just have been on holiday

9.

I went to the box office at lunch-time, but they had already sold all the tickets.

a)

past perfect tense

b)

simple past tense

c)

present perfect tense

d)

past perfect continues

10.

They………serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant

a)

have stopped

b)

will have stopped

c)

will have stop

d)

will have been stop

11.

Which one is the correct sentence future perfect tense ?

a)

she had been dancing since she was five

b)

she will have finished her study before 5 P.M this evening.

c)

she have been cleaning for 2 hours

d)

she will have a meat for dinner

12.

Tanya _____ a living statue.

a)

have never seen

b)

has never seen

c)

have ever seen

d)

ever has seen

13.

Have you _____ money to a busker?

a)

ever give

b)

never give

c)

ever given

d)

given ever

14.

James has been in Thailand _____ months but he hasn't visited the beach _____ .

a)

for/ still

b)

since/ already

c)

since/ just

d)

for/ yet

15.

I haven't been out for a meal _____ the new outbreak of COVID-19.

a)

since

b)

for

c)

still

d)

yet

16.

I _____ to school every day when I was young.

a)

walk

b)

walked

c)

have walked

d)

have never walked

17.

She hasn't_____ a holiday in the mountains _____ 2019.

a)

have/ since

b)

has/ for

c)

had/ since

d)

had/ for

18.

A: He looks tired!

B: Yes, he _____a marathon!

a)

already finished

b)

still has finished

c)

hasn't finished yet

d)

has just finished

19.

She _____ in bed for ten days - she's very ill.

a)

was

b)

were

c)

has been

d)

have been

20.

A: Have you ever been abroad?

B: Yes, I _____ to Canada 3 years ago.

a)

go

b)

went

c)

have been

d)

have gone

21.

I have lived here _____ I was born.

a)

when

b)

for

c)

since

d)

just

22.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence in future perfect tense!


She ...... to Japan four times if she goes there again.

a)

will have gone

b)

have gone

c)

has gone

d)

had gone

23.

‘I can swim really fast.’

a)

He said me that he could swim really fast.

b)

He told that he could swim really fast.

c)

He said that he could swim really fast.

24.

‘There was an accident outside the supermarket’.

a)

He said there has been an accident outside the supermarket.

b)

He said there were an accident outside the supermarket.

c)

He said there had been an accident outside the supermarket.

25.

Tom said ‘I’m going to London tomorrow.’

Five days later you say...

a)

Tom said he is going to London the following day.

b)

Tom said he was going to London the following day.

c)

Tom said he was going to London tomorrow.

26.

Which sentence is NOT correct?

a)

James said he will help me.

b)

Karen said she was going to be late.

c)

Lisa said she didn’t have a map.

27.

Maria apologised for not coming. She said she had been busy ____.

a)

that day

b)

the following day

c)

previous day

28.

Paul: ‘I won’t be at the meeting tomorrow.


Paul said that he (a)   at the meeting the following day.

29.

Me: ‘I’ve done it!


I told you that I (a)   .

30.

Danny: ‘I’m going to be late’.


Danny told me that he (a)   to be late.

31.

George: “I can’t chat because I’m working”.


George said that he (a)   because he was working.

32.

Hannah: “I want to go to the football match, but I don’t have enough money”.


Hannah said that she (a)   to go to the football match, but she didn’t have enough money.

33.

"He will come tomorrow".


She told me that he ________ the following day.

a)

is coming

b)

will come

c)

would come

34.

"I see the clouds.".


He told me that she ________ the clouds.

a)

sees

b)

is seeing

c)

saw

35.

"My mother is taking the bus to work tomorrow".


He told me that his mother ________ the bus to work tomorrow.

a)

is taking

b)

was taking

c)

will take

36.

"I will call you".


I told her that I ________ her.

a)

will call

b)

would call

c)

would have called

37.

"I have been there".


She told me that she ________ there.

a)

had been

b)

has been

c)

was

38.

"I will be studying next week".


I told him that I ________ the following week.

a)

will be studying

b)

would be studying

c)

will study

39.

"Open the window!".


He asked me ________ the window.

a)

to open

b)

open

c)

opened

40.

"I am happy".


She told me that she ________ happy.

a)

has been

b)

is

c)

was

41.

"I have seen that movie".


He told me that he ________ that movie.

a)

had seen

b)

will have seen

c)

has seen

42.

"I am flying to India tomorrow".


He told me that he ________ the following day.

a)

is flying

b)

was flying

c)

will fly

43.

She said, "I am reading this book now."

a)

She said that she was reading that book then.

b)

She said that she were reading.

44.

They said, "We are busy today."

a)

They said that they were busy that day.

b)

They said that they had been busy.

45.

He said, "I know a better restaurant here."

a)

He said that he knows a better restaurant.

b)

He said that he knew a better restaurant there.

46.

She said, "I woke up early yesterday."

a)

She said that she has woken up early yesterday.

b)

She said that she had woken up early the previous day.

47.

He said, "I will ring her next Tuesday."

a)

He said that he would have rung her.

b)

He said that he would ring her the following Tuesday..

48.
They said, "We have just arrived."
a)
 They said that they have just arrived
b)
 They said that they had just arrived.
49.

Charles asked: "Where is my car."

a)

Charles asked where was my car?

b)

Charles asked where his car was.

50.
She said, "I did not say that."
a)
She said that she has not said that.
b)
She said that she had not said that.
51.

Ahmed asked, "what are you doing?"

a)

Ahmed asked what you were doing.

b)

Ahmed asked what were you doing?

52.

He said: "I had won the jackpot."

a)

He said that he had won the jackpot.

b)

He said that he has won the jackpot.

53.

Maria asked: "Do you like Chocolate?"

a)

Maria asked if you like Chocolate.

b)

Maria asked if you liked Chocolate.

54.

Arthur asked: "Have you ever been to Ethiopia?"

a)

Arthur asked if I had ever been to Ethiopia.

b)

Arthur asked if I have ever been to Ethiopia.

55.

Michelle said:"Could you bring my Book tonight?"

a)

She asked to bring her Book that night.

b)

She asked to bring the Book tonight.

56.

Gaby told: " Don't smoke!"

a)

Gaby exclaimed don't smoke.

b)

Gaby told to not smoke.

c)

Gaby exclaimed not to smoke

d)

Gaby ordered not to smoke

57.

My birthday is ____________January.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

58.

Tina gets up ____________6 o'clock.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

59.

They are happy __________ Children's Day.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

60.

The market was built__________ 1990.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

61.

There is the coffee shop _____________ Sunthornwoharn Road

a)

in

b)

at

c)

on

62.

We will graduate matthayom 6____________ next summer

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

63.

We can take a break__________noon

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

64.

You can have a dinner _________ 8 pm.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

65.

My parent will com to visit us______________ the evening.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

66.

We stay at home _______ Sunday.

a)

in

b)

at

c)

on

67.

He does not work___________ the morning.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

68.

She goes to school _________seven o'clock.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

69.

He will go to Japan _________ 2009.

a)

in

b)

at

c)

on

70.

I was born ________ May 5th.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

71.

I will go to Chiangmai _________Songkran Day.

a)

in

b)

at

c)

on

72.

Which choice is written correctly ?

a)

Finally, when I had to repair my broken glasses following a particularly rough basketball game is when I agreed. To give contact lenses a try.

b)

Finally, I had to repair my broken glasses, following a particularly rough basketball game, then I agreed to give contact lenses a try.

c)

Finally, after having to repair my broken glasses following a particularly rough basketball game, I agreed to give contact lenses a try.

d)

Finally, after after having to repair my broken glasses following a particularly rough basketball game. I agreed to give contact lenses a try.

73.

Which choice is written correctly ?

a)

Finally, when I had to repair my broken glasses following a particularly rough basketball game is when I agreed. To give contact lenses a try.

b)

Finally, I had to repair my broken glasses, following a particularly rough basketball game, then I agreed to give contact lenses a try.

c)

Finally, after having to repair my broken glasses following a particularly rough basketball game, I agreed to give contact lenses a try.

d)

Finally, after after having to repair my broken glasses following a particularly rough basketball game. I agreed to give contact lenses a try.

74.

Which choice is written correctly?

a)

I couldn't figure out why other people cared so much, and the thought of putting something into my eye gave me the creep's.

b)

I couldn't figure out why other people cared so much and the thought of putting something into my eye gave me the creep's.

c)

I couldn't figure out why other people cared so much, the thought of putting something into my eye gave me the creep's.

d)

I couldn't figure out why other people cared so much, and the thought of putting something into my eye gave me the creeps.

75.

Which choice is written correctly?

a)

"I can get you into contacts," she insisted every time she saw me.

b)

"I can get you into contacts" she insisted every time she seen me.

c)

"I can get you into contacts" she insisted every time she saw mine.

d)

"I can get you into contacts" she insisted every time she saw me.

76.

Which choice is written correctly?

a)

She said, "that once I got them in, I would be free to make my own decisions."

b)

She said that once I got them in, I would be free, to make my own decisions.

c)

She said that once I got them in, I would be free to make my own decision.

d)

She said that once I got it in, I would be free to make my own decision.

77.

Which choice is written correctly?

a)

We were less then a mile away from a doctor's office when I announced, "Mom I want to go back and learn how to put the lenses in myself. Contacts are amazing!"

b)

We were less then a mile away from a doctor's office when I anounced, "Mom, I want to go back and learn how to put the lenses in myself. Contacts are amazing!"

c)

We were less than a mile away from a doctor's office when I announced, "Mom, I want to go back and learn how to put the lenses in myself. Contacts are amazing!"

d)

We were less then a mile away from a doctor's office when I announced, "Mom, I want to go back and learn how to put the lenses in myself. Contacts are amazing."

78.

Which choice is written correctly?

a)

Returning to the optometrist's office, and within an hour I had took those contacts out and put them back in three times.

b)

We returned to the optometrist's office, and within a hour I had took those contacts out and put them back in three times.

c)

We returned to the optometrist's office and within an hour I had took these contacts out and put them back in three times.

d)

We returned to the optometrist's office, and within an hour I had taken those contacts out and put them back in three times.

79.

Which choice is written correctly?

a)

Now I pop my contacts in and out in seconds I love the freedom they give me.

b)

Now I pop my contacts in and out in seconds, which loves the freedom they give me.

c)

Now I pop my contacts in and out in seconds. Loving the freedom they give me.

d)

Now I pop my contacts in and out in seconds, and I love the freedom they give me.

80.

Which choice is written correctly?

a)

Walk down crowded urban streets comes natural for most city dwellers.

b)

Walking down crowded urban streets came natural for most city dwellers.

c)

Walking down crowded urban streets comes naturally for most city dwellers.

d)

Walking down crowded urban streets comes natural for most city dwellers.

81.

Which choice is written correctly?

a)

They usually move quickly expertly navigating the busy sidewalk and making split-second decisions about where to step and where not to.

b)

They usually move quickly, they expertly navigate the busy sidewalk and making split-second decisions about where to step and where not to.

c)

They usually move quickly, expertly navigating the busy sidewalk and make split-second decisions about where to step and where not to.

d)

They usually move quickly, expertly navigating the busy sidewalk and making split-second decisions about where to step and where not to.

82.

Which choice is written correctly?

a)

Working into chalk on city sidewalks. He creates startling drawings that appear to be three-dimensional.

b)

Working with chalk on city sidewalks, he creates startling drawings they appear to be three-dimensional.

c)

Working with chalk on city sidewalks, he creates them. The startling drawings that appear to be three-dimensional.

d)

Working with chalk on city sidewalks, he creates startling drawings that appear to be three-dimensional.

83.

1. Which sentence is correct?

a)

But in 2005, Stevens found a way to make her work even more meaningful when she was asked to help a group of disabled veterans train their dogs to be service dogs.

b)

But in 2005, Stevens found a way to make her work even more meaningful, she was asked to help a group of disabled veterans train their dogs to be service dogs.

84.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Once approved, an inmate begins working with professional service-dog trainers, learning how to teach skills and commands to puppies that will one day be service dogs.

b)

Once approved, an inmate begins working with professional service-dog trainers, who are learning how to teach skills and commands to puppies that will one day be service dogs.

85.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

This can not only affect a student’s ability to concentrate in class and at work but decreased enthusiasm for other aspects of everyday life including spending time with friends and family.

b)

This can not only affect a student’s ability to concentrate in class and work but also decrease enthusiasm for other aspects of everyday life, including spending time with friends and family.

86.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

A consumer drops the entire package in the liquid, dissolving without changing the taste, texture, or smell of the food product.

b)

A consumer drops the entire package in the liquid, and the packaging dissolves without changing the taste, texture, or smell of the food product.

87.

Which answer is correct?

a)

Now in her 80s, she says she’s in the best shape of her life, training five to six days a week and competing in the National Senior Games in track and field.

b)

Now in her 80s, she says she’s in the best shape of her life, although she trains five to six days a week and competes in the National Senior Games in track and field.

88.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Custer, Meiler, Bates, and other active seniors show us that life can have vibrancy, excitement, and is adventurous, no matter how old you are.

b)

Custer, Meiler, Bates, and other active seniors show us that life can have vibrancy, excitement, and adventure, no matter how old you are.

89.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Custer’s family, fully aware of this daring grandma’s penchant for adventure, arranged a tandem jump for her with a professional BASE jumper.

b)

Custer’s family arranged a tandem jump for her with a professional BASE jumper, fully aware of this daring grandma’s penchant for adventure.

90.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

They were navigating huge piles of trash that had washed up on the shore.

b)

They were navigating trash, huge piles of it had washed up on the shore.

91.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Local women still collect the flip-flops and other rubber sandals that wash up on the shore.

b)

Local women still collect the flip-flops that wash up on the shore and other rubber sandals.

92.

Drivers _______always stop on red lights.

a)

mustn't

b)

have to

c)

could

d)

can

93.

If you are going to drive, you _______ consume alcoholic drinks.

a)

can

b)

can't

c)

mustn't

d)

have to

94.

Students _____________ review their lessons each day of the class.

a)

have to

b)

can

c)

may

d)

can't

95.

Children _________ play with matches.

a)

won't

b)

mustn't

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

96.

Guests ___________dress appropriately when attending formal events.

a)

may not

b)

ought to

c)

must

d)

can't

97.

He __________ have studied more for the final exam and spend less time playing with the computer.

a)

would

b)

should

c)

have to

d)

could

98.

Students with ID _________ enter the library.

a)

has to

b)

may

c)

needs

d)

can

99.

We ________ wear mask when going outside.

a)

must

b)

should

c)

ought to

d)

could

100.

_______ I use your mobile phone? It's an emergency.

a)

Must

b)

May

c)

Won't

d)

Can't

101.

In many schools in England, students ________wear uniforms. It is compulsory.

a)

should

b)

have to

c)

may

d)

can

102.

I am having problem with my internet connection. ______ I borrow your cellphone?

a)

Can

b)

May

c)

Should

d)

Must

103.

You _________participate in the contest without your teacher's recommendation letter.

a)

can't

b)

mustn't

c)

may not

d)

can

104.

We _______ finish this activity and submit it soon or else we will be marked zero in the first performance tasks.

a)

should

b)

ought to

c)

can

d)

have to

105.

We _______ take precautionary measures to be safe from Covid 19.

a)

should

b)

must

c)

may

d)

ought to

106.

You __________ attend the formal gathering with that rugged outfit.

a)

can't

b)

should

c)

may not

d)

mustn't

107.

1 My brother ................... take the rubbish out every week.

a)

have to

b)

has to

108.

1 Does Mum.................leave early?

a)

have to

b)

has to

109.

I ............................ do the project – it’s optional.

a)

haven’t to

b)

don’t have to

110.

1 He ..................... hand in his homework today.

a)

not have to

b)

doesn’t have to

111.

‘Do we have to lay the table?’ ‘Yes, you ................... .’

a)

have

b)

do

112.

Kate .............................walk the dog – I did it.

a)

hasn’t to

b)

doesn’t have to

113.

They .................... go to school on Saturdays.

a)

not have to

b)

don’t have to

114.

You ............... ask for permission before you post photos of someone online.

a)

mustn't

b)

must

115.

We ____ swim here. The sea is too dangerous.

a)

don't have to

b)

mustn't

c)

doesn't have to

d)

must

116.

I ____ call my Gran today – it’s her birthday.

a)

mustn't

b)

don't have to

c)

must

d)

needn't

117.

You ................. have an expensive camera to take good photos.

a)

mustn't

b)

don't have to

c)

doesn't have to

118.

You ................be quiet in the library – people are trying to concentrate.

a)

must

b)

mustn’t

c)

don’t have to

d)

doesn’t have to

119.

My brother ................. go to school because he’s only two years old!

a)

don’t have to

b)

mustn’t

c)

must

d)

doesn’t have to

120.

The students .............use phones in class. They have to keep them in their school bags.

a)

doesn’t have to

b)

don’t have to

c)

mustn’t

d)

must

121.

Social media can be fantastic, but I think you ............... follow a few basic rules.

a)

mustn’t

b)

don’t have to

c)

have to

d)

has to

122.

1 You .................. have permission before you post photos of someone.

a)

must

b)

mustn’t

c)

don’t have to.

d)

doesn’t have to

123.

I ......................... study this weekend – I did my last exam today!

a)

must

b)

mustn’t

c)

doesn’t have to

d)

don’t have to

124.

You ........................ tell anyone your password! You have to keep it secret.

a)

must

b)

mustn’t

c)

don’t have to

d)

doesn’t have to

125.

Tell John and Kev they .................... remember to say thank you after the party.

a)

must

b)

mustn’t

c)

doesn’t have to.

d)

don’t have to.

126.

We ........................ use our phones after 10 p.m. It’s a house rule.

a)

must

b)

mustn’t

c)

don’t have to

d)

doesn’t have to

127.

You _____ so noisy. The baby was sleeping

a)

mustn't be

b)

shouldn't be

c)

shouldn't have be

d)

shouldn't have been

128.

A: You don't think it would be a good idea for Ratu and Perdana to get married.

B: I think they _____

a)

must get married

b)

have to get married

c)

shoud get married

d)

should be getting married

e)

should have got marrried

129.

A: The notice says that the shop is open every day from 8:30. It is now 9 o'clock but the shop isn't open.

B: It _____ at 8.30

a)

must open

b)

should open

c)

should be opening

d)

should have opened

130.

You are sick, but you don’t come hospital to see a doctor.

You _____ him soon.

a)

must visit

b)

have to visit

c)

should visit

d)

should be visiting

e)

should have visited