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Quarter III: Grammar

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Had the victim .......... able to find a telephone to contact authorities, she would have received assistance.

a)

been

b)

be

c)

would have been

d)

had been

2.

An Alzheimer's victim, former president Ronald Reagan ............... in the spotlight even after the symptoms began to appear.

a)

stayed

b)

stay

c)

staying

d)

who stayed

3.

Loudly applauding the speech, .............. quickly left the stage.

a)

the speaker waved to the audience and

b)

the audience watched as the speaker

c)

the audience saw the speaker

d)

the speaker waving to the audience

4.

In a relay race, one runner runs a distance, hands ............. , and that runner completes the race.

a)

other runner the baton

b)

the baton another runner

c)

the baton to another runner

d)

the baton other runner

5.

Never before ............ in an earnest attempt to resolve their differences.

a)

have the leaders of these two countries met

b)

the leaders of these two countries have met

c)

have the leaders the two countries meet

d)

met the leaders of the two countries

6.

The professor has not written a book ........... to the masses to generate interest from a publisher.

a)

enough appealing

b)

appealing enough

c)

appeal enough

d)

enough appeal

7.

The rain forest, __________ large trees that provide shade to the vegetation below, is home to unique flora and fauna.

a)

has

b)

with its

c)

and

d)

although has

8.

Despite the polar bear’s tremendous weight and height, __________ of sprinting at tremendous speed.

a)

it is capable

b)

is capable

c)

it is able

d)

ability

9.

Patients on Interferon are advised __________, so that they can sleep through the night without noticing the flu-like symptoms that are characteristic of the drug.

a)

just before going to sleep to inject themselves

b)

to inject themselves just before going to sleep

c)

to inject just before going to sleep themselves

d)

injecting themselves just before going to sleep

10.

The leaders of the two countries __________ an agreement to avoid future conflicts.

a)

have recently reach

b)

recently reach

c)

have reached recently

d)

have recently reached

11.

Instructors who __________ teaching ability are prevalent at this university because publishing is one of the major criteria for tenure.

a)

lack

b)

without

c)

do not

d)

no have

12.

Not all textbooks that have been written on this subject __________ as detailed as this one.

a)

with

b)

to

c)

be

d)

are

13.

The oldest tree in this part of the world is the redwood, __________ thousands of years old.

a)

which may be

b)

its age

c)

and which

d)

it is

14.

The oncologist studied the results of the biopsy and decided __________ additional tests.

a)

should order

b)

to order

c)

he should ordering

d)

ordering

15.

That carcinogenic substances __________ in many common household items is well-known.

a)

are contained

b)

contained

c)

containing

d)

are containing

16.

Porpoises, which __________ actually mammals because they breathe air through an orifice in their heads, are playful and intelligent.

a)

is

b)

be

c)

being

d)

are

17.

Whereas Internet proponents say that someday all computer programs and data will reside on an Internet server instead of individual computers, many individuals __________ afraid to lose control over their own documents.

a)

are

b)

being

c)

also

d)

very much

18.

After __________ suspended for misbehavior, the student requested reconsideration.

a)

having been

b)

having

c)

have

d)

was

19.

Why so many people die from this illness __________ unknown, but researchers have learned much about the source of the problem.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

widely

d)

has

20.

The doctors have not been able to determine when __________ to lose her mental capacity.

a)

did the woman begin

b)

the woman began

c)

began the woman

d)

the woman was begun

21.

Ms. Henry insisted that the results of the research be presented to the panel

before __________.

a)

was held the vote

b)

was the vote

c)

voted

d)

the vote was held

22.

Knowing how to repair and install computer networks __________ Melissa a great advantage in her job, because she is the only person in the company with that knowledge.

a)

have given

b)

given

c)

giving

d)

has given

23.

The coffee you are having ________ . May I have one for myself, too?

a)

smells good

b)

smell good

c)

smells well

d)

is smelling good

24.

The local cinema is losing business since most people in the town _________ to the bigger cinema at the shopping mall outside of town.

a)

must have gone

b)

ought to go

c)

would rather go

d)

could be going

25.

Natural resources provide the the raw materials __________ to produce finished goods.

a)

needed

b)

are needed

c)

which need

d)

needing

26.

If you had caught the bus, you ________ late for work.

a)

wouldn't have been

b)

would have been

c)

would be

d)

wouldn't be

27.

_____ today, in some societies the world is thought to be flat.

a)

Since

b)

Even

c)

Already

d)

For

28.

In 1959, the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman ________ a full professor at Princeton University.

a)

to appoint

b)

was appointed

c)

to be appointed

d)

an appointment as

29.

San Francisco has a pleasant climate, _________ and many fascinating neighborhoods.

a)

has exciting scenery

b)

exciting scenery

c)

that the scenery is exciting

d)

the scenery is exciting

30.

Insects provide many beneficial services, such as ________ , breaking down deadwood, and pollinating plants.

a)

they condition soils

b)

to condition soil

c)

conditioning the soil

d)

soil conditioned

31.

While he was finishing off the kitchen, I _________ the bedroom walls.

a)

was painting

b)

have been painting

c)

had been painting

d)

had painted

32.

The doctor insisted that his patient __________ .

a)

that he not work woo hard for three months

b)

to take some vacations for three months

c)

taking it easy inside of three months

d)

take it easy for three months

33.

Mr. Duncan does not know ________ the lawn mover after they had finished using it.

a)

where did they put

b)

where they put

c)

where they did put

d)

where to put

34.

Last year, Makara earned _________ his brother, who has a better position.

a)

twice as much

b)

twice more than

c)

twice as many as

d)

twice as much as

35.

That magnificent ___________ temple was constructed by the Chinese.

a)

eight-century-old

b)

eight-century's-old

c)

old-eight-centuries

d)

eight-centuries-old

36.

Four miles off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts _______ , a popular summer resort.

a)

lies the island of Martha's Vineyard

b)

the island of Martha's Vineyard lies there

c)

does lie the island of Martha's Vineyard

d)

where the island of Martha's Vineyard

37.

A number of reporters from different news outlets _______ at the conference yesterday.

a)

were

b)

had been

c)

was

d)

being have

38.

The man was in ........... health that the family began to consider whether he could continue to live in his home.

a)

such bad

b)

so bad

c)

such worse

d)

so badly

39.

The environmental damage caused by the oil spill will likely last ................. .

a)

to serverals year

b)

for several years

c)

severally years

d)

year several

40.

The actress, having worked for many hours without interruption, ............ it difficult to remember her lines.

a)

find

b)

was finding

c)

was found

d)

were finding

41.

The woman wished she ........... such drastic action when the stock market seemed volatile.

a)

had not taken

b)

did not taken

c)

not take

d)

no had taken

42.

Many companies are now producing self-driving cars, _____ just ten years ago, most people thought of this as science fiction.

a)

whereas

b)

as opposed to

c)

since

d)

after

43.

No one will be able to help you ______ you don't first help yourself.

a)

while

b)

so that

c)

if

d)

unless

44.

Everyone, please do not ask Stacy for help today _______ she can concentrate on her task and have it finished by the end of the shift.

a)

whereas

b)

as long as

c)

because

d)

so that

45.

_______ many attempts, the team finally succeeded in transferring the chemicals in a stable state.

a)

Though

b)

After

c)

While

d)

As

46.

Riding my bicycle home from school, …………… as I went around the corner.

a)

a car hit me

b)

I was striked by a car

c)

I was struck by a car

d)

I was struck with a car

47.

…………………., he was able to answer all the questions on the examination.

a)

Reading all the required material

b)

Having reading all the required material

c)

Having read all the required material

d)

As it was the case that he had read all the required material

48.

John does not swim ………… .

a)

as fastly as Fred

b)

as fast than Fred

c)

as fast as Fred

d)

as fast like Fred

49.

John studied accounting ………….. while he was at RULE.

a)

and also pursued economics

b)

and economics

c)

and he also studied economics

d)

and economics was also studied by him

50.

If he had applied by August 15, the university ………….. him this semester.

a)

would accepted

b)

had accepted

c)

should have accepted

d)

would have accepted

51.

When we finally bought stock in that company, the market ………….. its peak and the stock was declining in value.

a)

did already reach

b)

has already reached

c)

was already reached

d)

had already reached

52.

I could see Susan’s hands ………….. slightly as she placed her papers on the podium and prepared to address the audience.

a)

to tremble

b)

trembles

c)

trembled

d)

trembling

53.

When the famous pianist was a child, he was accustomed to ……….. for several hours a day.

a)

practice

b)

practicing

c)

practiced

d)

be practicing

54.

If Dorothy had not been badly hurt in a car accident, ………….. in last month’s marathon.

a)

she would participate

b)

she participated

c)

she would have participated

d)

she would had participate

55.

When Betty met Rida, …………… .

a)

she was a student at KYS

b)

Rida was a student at KYS

c)

she is a student at KYS

d)

at KYS Rida was a student

56.

When the professor called on him, ………….. .

a)

John repeated again the correct answer

b)

John repeated the correct answer

c)

John repeated the answer which was correct

d)

the correct answer was repeated by John

57.

Sina has been pursuing a career in computer programming ………… he graduated in 2019.

a)

when

b)

until

c)

for

d)

since

58.

………….. since he lost his job.

a)

He has been feeling bad

b)

He is feeling badly

c)

He had been feeling badly

d)

He is feeling bad

59.

I let my cousin ……….. my car when he came to visit me.

a)

to borrow

b)

borrow

c)

borrowing

d)

borrowing

60.

If their train arrives ………… not make it to the theater on time.

a)

lately, we will

b)

late, we would

c)

more later, we will

d)

late, we will

61.

………………, she was an excellent tennis player.

a)

Because practiced constantly

b)

She practiced constantly

c)

Because practicing constantly

d)

Because she practiced constantly

62.

Once the employees had begun receiving financial information on the company, ………….. income.

a)

they diligently assisted in reducing costs and increasing

b)

it made the employees more eager to assist in reduce costs and increase

c)

diligently they assist to reduce costs and increase

d)

with extreme diligence helped lower costs and increase

63.

After Michelle had taken control of the Accounts Receivable department, the financial situation improved dramatically; her fiscal and management capabilities ……….. to the success.

a)

should contribute

b)

should have contributed

c)

must have contributed

d)

must contribute

64.

Having been presented the financial aspects of the proposed agreement, ……………. .

a)

legal terms were addressed by the board members

b)

the board members turned their attention to the legal terms

c)

they were begun to discuss legal terms

d)

a discussion of the legal terms by the board members

65.

Rafael will not be able to attend class tomorrow because ………….. an interview with the immigration officials.

a)

he must to attend

b)

he will be attending

c)

of he must attend

d)

he will have attending

66.

The faculty of the university is not expected to approve the collective bargaining proposal, and ………….. .

a)

the administration either

b)

neither is the administration

c)

neither the administration

d)

the administration is not neither

67.

The company had difficulty distributing ………….. so that they could meet production quotas.

a)

sufficiently number of parts in a timely manner to its manufacturers

b)

a sufficient number of parts to its manufacturers in a timely manner

c)

to its manufacturers in a timely manner a sufficient number of parts

d)

in a timely manner to its manufacturers a sufficient number of parts

68.

The company sustained an angry reaction from its employees after announcing how ………….. to reduce operating costs.

a)

it planned

b)

planned

c)

did it plan

d)

was planned

69.

As soon as Susan saw the fire, she ................. the fire department.

a)

A. was telephoning

b)

B. telephoned

c)

C. had telephoned

d)

D. has telephoned

70.

Every time Peter sees a movie made in India, he ................. homesick.

a)

A. will have felt

b)

B. felt

c)

C. feels

d)

D. is feeling

71.

While he was washing his new car, Tom ................ a new ring.

a)

A. found

b)

B. was finding

c)

C. had found

d)

D. is finding

72.

After Nancy ................. reviewing for the test, she went out for a drink with friends.

a)

A. doing

b)

B. had done

c)

C. has done

d)

D. did

73.

Before Jenny won the lottery, she .................. any kind of contest.

a)

A. hasn't entered

b)

B. doesn't enter

c)

C. wasn't entering

d)

D. hadn't entered

74.

By the time the young birds ................... the nest for good, they will have learned how to fly.

a)

A. will have

b)

B. will have left

c)

C. are leaving

d)

D. leave

75.

I ................. here until it stops raining.

a)

A. stay

b)

B. am staying

c)

C. will stay

d)

D. stayed

76.

I .................... the dishes when Jane called me.

a)

A. am doing

b)

B. was doing

c)

C. did

d)

D. had done

77.

I will never speak to him as long as I .................. .

a)

A. live

b)

B. am living

c)

C. was living

d)

D. has lived

78.

While we were sitting down to eat, someone .................. on the door.

a)

A. was knocked

b)

B. knocked

c)

C. had knocked

d)

D. has knocked

79.

Since he felt too much worried about his exams, Gorge ................. ill.

a)

A. fell

b)

B. had fallen

c)

C. was falling

d)

D. falled

80.

I ________ my best friend since she was ten years old.

a)

A. know

b)

B. knew

c)

C. have known

d)

D. had known

81.

You should shut off your computer______you finish work.

a)

A. before

b)

B. after

c)

C. when

d)

D. because

82.

________ she finished the project, she submitted it to his teacher.

a)

A. Since

b)

B. While

c)

C. As soon as

d)

D. As

83.

They had to stay in the camp _______ the storm passed.

a)

A. until

b)

B. once

c)

C. when

d)

D. whenever

84.

The tourist screamed ________ a man tried to steal her camera.

a)

A. while

b)

B. when

c)

C. after

d)

D. once

85.

Since I'll be late for dinner, I ______ a sandwich downtown.

a)

A. get

b)

B. got

c)

C. will get

d)

D. will have got

86.

We had already argued twice by the time we ______ to the airport.

a)

A. got

b)

B. get

c)

C. had gotten

d)

D. will have gotten

87.

A black cat ran across the road as I ________ my car to work this morning.

a)

A. drive

b)

B. drove

c)

C. had driven

d)

D. was driving

88.

The next time I go to Hawaii, I ________ Mauna Loa, the world’s largest volcano.

a)

A. visit

b)

B. visited

c)

C. 'll visit

d)

D. ’m going to visit

89.

We did not hire him because his only experience was coaching a high school basketball team, leading a parochial school choir, and to work as a substitute teacher.

a)

because

b)

only

c)

parochial

d)

to work

90.

The new teacher was both surprised and delighted when she realized that her class consisted with many students from faraway countries.

a)

both

b)

and

c)

with

d)

faraway

91.

It was so ferociously hot yesterday that our supposed day of outdoor enjoyment ended with everyone’s laying in the shade.

a)

ferociously

b)

supposed

c)

with

d)

laying

92.

Since Willam had been seriously ill for serval months, his parents were concerned about him wanting to return to school full-time.

a)

Since

b)

for

c)

about

d)

him wanting

93.

In spite of their trepidation, the parents let their two oldest children driven alone to New Mexico to ski.

a)

trepidation

b)

oldest

c)

driven

d)

to ski

94.

As soon as they will finish the new business administration building, our offices are going to be moved.

a)

As soon as

b)

will finish

c)

administration

d)

to be

95.

In spite of suffering some minor inconveniences, Dr. Blake and his wife enjoyed living in a three-hundred-years-old house in London last summer.

a)

In spite of

b)

suffering

c)

living

d)

three-hundred-years-old

96.

If Tom would have sent in his papers sooner, he would have been accepted for this semester.

a)

would have sent

b)

in

c)

would have been

d)

accepted

97.

We all laughed when Helen said she could not remember what day was it.

a)

laughed

b)

when

c)

could not

d)

was it

98.

The theater arranged a private showing of the film for Peter and I so that we could review it before our deadline.

a)

showing

b)

I

c)

so that

d)

it

99.

If Jackie and Mary had been in better physical condition, they might enjoyed the hike more.

a)

had been

b)

in

c)

better

d)

might enjoyed

100.

The interesting designed stairway led directly to a large ballroom where everyone was waiting for us.

a)

interesting

b)

directly

c)

where

d)

was waiting