WorksheetsE3 Midterm 1 Practice Exam 2024
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 31mins
Complete each statement with a gerund or an infinitive.
Only write a gerund or infinitive.
I often choose (a) (go) to bed right after dinner.
They decided (a) (stay) home and watch a movie.
We really dislike (a) (eat) a lot of fat.
My father is practicing (a) (be) an orchestra conductor.
No one minds (a) (have to) cook dinner for a friend.
She can't stand (a) (drive) in the rain.
I expect (a) (graduate) next year.
If you want to learn English, I'd suggest (a) (practice) a lot.
Unscramble the sentence.
about / I / the problem. / to know / want / you
(a)
Unscramble the sentence.
an accident. / caused / Fred's texting / to have / us
(a)
Unscramble the sentence.
English. / requires / students / Our university / to learn / all
(a)
Unscramble the sentence.
as much as / encourages / results. / Nothing / to succeed / us / good
(a)
Unscramble the sentence.
Everyone / me / not / to smoke. / warned
(a)
Unscramble the sentence.
law. / my mum / persuaded / This book / to study
(a)
Unscramble the sentence.
forbid / more than / The school rules / to miss / students / six classes.
(a)
Unscramble the sentence.
a doctor / about / convinced / her / her headaches. / Liz's friends / to see
(a)
Unscramble the sentence.
invited / me / No one / the wedding. / to attend
(a)
Complete the statement with a negative gerund.
____ ______ (speak) English isn't permitted in our class.
(a)
Complete the statement or question with a negative gerund.
They admitted (a) (go) to class yesterday.
Complete the statement with a negative gerund.
I have to practice (a) (talk) so much and listening more.
Complete the statement with a negative gerund.
She suggested (a) (take) the children to see that film.
Complete the question with a negative gerund.
What are the consequences of (a) (go) to the meeting?
Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence.
Lucy is always chatting with someone. It's hard to get a word in. She's really ______.
considerate
serious
Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence.
Tanya was ______ when she offered her seat to the older woman.
collaborative
considerate
trustworthy
Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence.
Samantha is a ______ student. She studies every day and completes her assignments on time.
modest
serious
collaborative
Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence.
Warren enjoys parties and having a good time. He's very ______.
ambitious
talkative
Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence.
Jacob is ______. He works well with other team members and shares ideas.
fun-loving
modest
collaborative
Choose the correct adjective to complete the statement.
Jen's a little too quick to find fault with her colleagues.
She often criticizes other people's work. She can be quite __________.
indifferent
empathetic
judgmental
open-minded
Choose the correct adjective to complete the statement.
Mary didn't care about the noisy parties that her neighbours held on Friday and Saturday nights.
She was ___________ because she was rarely home on weekends.
empathetic
judgmental
open-minded
indifferent
Choose the correct adjective to complete the statement.
One thing I like about Noah is his ability to care for others.
Last week he noticed I was having a bad day and bought me a muffin to cheer me up.
He's __________.
empathetic
open-minded
judgmental
indifferent
Complete the sentence with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.
Now that Sharon has a guest list, she is ready (a) (invite) people to her party.
Complete the sentence with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.
Matthew dislikes (a) (talk) about himself.
Complete the sentence with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.
(a) (Meet) new people is both scary and fun.
Complete the sentence with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.
We need (a) (limit) the number of tickets we sell to keep the crowd small.
Choose the correct inconsiderate behaviour to complete the statement.
It is dangerous for people to ______ because they can get hit by cars.
cut in line
spit out their gum
blast loud music
Choose the correct inconsiderate behaviour to complete the statement.
It bothers me when customers ______ in restaurants. Some people speak and laugh so loudly you can hear them across the room.
blast loud music
cut in line
make a lot of noise
take too long
Choose the correct inconsiderate behaviour to complete the statement.
It bugs me when people ______. This morning I was waiting for a taxi and a man just stepped right in front of me!
jaywalk
spit out their gum
take too long
cut in line
Choose the correct inconsiderate behaviour to complete the statement.
It gets on my nerves when people bring a radio to the park and ______.
I go there to feel close to nature, not listen to a rock concert.
make a lot of noise
blast loud music
cut in line
jaywalk
Choose the correct neighbourhood amenity to complete the statement.
The park needs a new ______ so that children have a safe place to get exercise.
pedestrian overpass
public bench
streetlight
playground
Choose the correct neighbourhood amenity to complete the statement.
A few people have been hit by cars while walking along the side of the road.
The town should install ______ to keep people safe.
streetlights
security cameras
community gardens
Choose the correct neighbourhood amenity to complete the statement.
The new ______ will help people cross 9th Avenue safely
playground
public bench
security camera
pedestrian overpass
Combine the two sentences using a possessive gerund to express something you don't like.
I don't appreciate it. You left the TV on overnight.
(a)
Combine the two sentences using a possessive gerund to express something you don't like.
I was really upset about it. She forgot my birthday.
(a)
Complete the sentence with paired conjunctions
You should ______ eat now ______ bring snacks with you.
either / or
neither / nor
not only / but
Complete the sentence with paired conjunctions.
They should allow ______ pets ______ loud music in this building.
either / or
neither / nor
not only / but
Complete the sentence with paired conjunctions.
_______does the band put on a good show, ______ they keep their audience laughing between songs.
Not only / but
Neither / nor
Either / or
Complete the sentence with paired conjunctions.
You can ______ have the work done cheaply ______ fast, but not both.
neither / nor
not only / but
either / or
Choose the correct response to complete the conversation.
A: Would you mind if we stopped to get a bite to eat before the show?
B: I'd rather not. ______, but I don't want to miss the opening band.
Not at all
Of course
I hope you don't mind
Choose the correct response to complete the conversation.
A: Do you mind if I bring my wife and kids to the party?
B: ______. It's supposed to be just for employees.
Of course
No problem
I'd rather you didn't
Choose the correct response to complete the conversation.
A: It should be slow this weekend.
B: ___________?
A: Actually, I'd rather you didn't. I don't have anyone else available.
Thanks for asking
I hope that's not a problem
Would you mind if I take Saturday off
