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Advanced Grammar Quiz (C1 Level)

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I ____(work) on a new project, but I still ____(not finish) it.

4 lines
2.

Why ____(you, always, interrupt) me when I'm talking?

4 lines
3.

These days, the company (a)   (expand) rapidly.

4.

He ____(not believe) in ghosts, but he ____(admit) he heard something strange last night.

4 lines
5.

Why ____(you, smell) the milk? Is it bad?

4 lines
6.

Jane ____(usually, be) very punctual, but today she ____(arrive) late.

4 lines
7.

____(you, ever, think) about changing careers?

4 lines
8.

The sun (a)   (set) later in summer than in winter.

9.

The neighbors (a)   (have) a party right now, and the music is very loud.

10.

The train ____(leave) at 8:00, so we ____(need) to hurry.

4 lines
11.

Passive Voice: They are sending a rescue team to the island.

4 lines
12.

Passive Voice: Scientists have discovered a new planet.

4 lines
13.

Passive Voice: The teacher gave the students a difficult test.

4 lines
14.

Passive Voice: They will announce the results tomorrow.

4 lines
15.

Passive Voice: They had already sold all the tickets before we arrived.

4 lines
16.

Passive Voice: People say that the film is very good.

4 lines
17.

Passive Voice: The police arrested the suspect last night.

4 lines
18.

Passive Voice: Somebody should tell him about the meeting.

4 lines
19.

Passive Voice: They are building a new shopping center.

4 lines
20.

Passive Voice: You must return the books to the library.

4 lines
21.

I (a)   (work) here for five years, and I still love my job.

22.

How long ____(you, wait) for me?

4 lines
23.

She (a)   (never, be) to Japan, but she wants to visit.

24.

We ____(travel) all day, and now we are exhausted.

4 lines
25.

I ____(read) this book for weeks, but I still haven't finished it.

4 lines
26.

He ____(always, want) to be a writer.

4 lines
27.

____(you, ever, try) skydiving?

4 lines
28.

I (a)   (call) you three times today.

29.

My parents (a)   (be) married for 30 years.

30.

Why is your shirt dirty? What (a)   (you, do)?

31.

By the time we arrived, the film ____(already, start).

4 lines
32.

When I was young, I (a)   (play) outside all the time.

33.

While we (a)   (walk) in the park, it suddenly started to rain.

34.

Before he became a chef, he (a)   (work) in a hotel.

35.

They ____(run) for an hour when they finally reached the finish line.

4 lines
36.

He (a)   (not see) her for years before they met again.

37.

She (a)   (cook) dinner when the power went out.

38.

They (a)   (never, hear) such a strange noise before.

39.

I (a)   (go) home when I realized I had left my phone at work.

40.

The plane (a)   (take off) before we arrived at the airport.

41.

Turn into and indirect question: Where does he live?

4 lines
42.

Turn into and indirect question: What time does the meeting start?

4 lines
43.

Turn into and indirect question: Why did she leave so early?

4 lines
44.

Turn into and indirect question: How much does this cost?

4 lines
45.

Turn into and indirect question: When will the results be announced?

4 lines
46.

Can you tell me where ____(is/does) the bank?

a)

is

b)

does

47.

Do you know what time the train ____(leaves/leave)?

a)

leaves

b)

leave

48.

I'm not sure how much this book ____(cost/costs).

a)

cost

b)

costs

49.

Could you explain why ____(she left/did she leave)?

a)

she left

b)

did she leave

50.

I don't know who ____(he called/did he call).

a)

he called

b)

did he call

51.

Who ____(wrote/did write) this book?

a)

wrote

b)

did write

52.

What ____(did break/broke) the window?

a)

did break

b)

broke

53.

Which actor ____(won/did win) the Oscar?

a)

won

b)

did win

54.

Who ____(did you invite/you invited) to the party?

a)

did you invite

b)

you invited

55.

____(What/Who) did you talk to?

a)

What

b)

Who

56.

____(Who/What) do you admire the most?

a)

Who

b)

What

57.

____(Who/What) did she give the present to?

a)

Who

b)

What

58.

____(Which/Who) subject do you find most difficult?

a)

Which

b)

Who

59.

____(Who/What) called you last night?

a)

Who

b)

What

60.

____(Who/What) do you like better, tea or coffee?

a)

Who

b)

What

61.

After his fateful nap, he woke up in an unknown place. The word fateful suggests that the nap was...

a)

Unimportant

b)

Full of luck

c)

Life-changing

d)

Very short

62.

When the store opened on Black Friday, hordes of people rushed inside. This means that...

a)

There were only a few shoppers

b)

The store was empty

c)

A large crowd entered quickly

d)

Only employees were inside

63.

Many refugees are sleeping in the streets due to the crisis. This suggests that they are...

a)

Living in hotels

b)

Without a home

c)

Renting apartments

d)

Traveling for fun

64.

After losing his parents, Jack had to fend for himself. This means that he...

a)

Had to become independent

b)

Was sent to a new school

c)

Moved in with his grandparents

d)

Won the lottery

65.

The baby was put up for adoption. This means that...

a)

The baby was placed in a crib

b)

The baby was given away for adoption

c)

The baby was dressed in warm clothes

d)

The baby was sent to school

66.

Anna settled down well in her new city. This means that she...

a)

Had difficulty adjusting

b)

Adapted comfortably

c)

Moved again quickly

d)

Never made any friends

67.

The hotel looked elegant from the outside, but inside it was shabby. This means that the interior was...

a)

Very clean and modern

b)

Old and in bad condition

c)

Bright and colorful

d)

Full of expensive furniture

68.

When he started investing, he struck gold. This means that he...

a)

Became very rich

b)

Found actual gold

c)

Lost all his money

d)

Bought a new house

69.

She stared at me blankly. This means that her face showed...

a)

Happiness

b)

Confusion

c)

Fear

d)

Anger

70.

He was grasping at anything to stay afloat. This means that he was...

a)

Holding on tightly

b)

Relaxing comfortably

c)

Letting go easily

d)

Jumping into the water

71.

He had a distant gaze in his eyes. This means he was...

a)

Looking at something far away

b)

Crying

c)

Sleeping

d)

Laughing

72.

The car was vanishing into the distance. This means that it was...

a)

Stopping

b)

Becoming invisible

c)

Disappearing

d)

Getting bigger

73.

The town was deserted after the storm. This means that...

a)

It was full of people

b)

No one was there

c)

It had many shops

d)

It was bigger than before

74.

He was clutching his phone tightly. This means that he was...

a)

Holding it firmly

b)

Dropping it

c)

Throwing it

d)

Losing it

75.

She was obviously lying. This means that...

a)

It was clear she was lying

b)

She was telling the truth

c)

She was not talking

d)

No one noticed

76.

It took a lot of nerve to confront the boss. This means that he needed...

a)

Confidence and courage

b)

A phone call

c)

A new job

d)

A lawyer

77.

The ultimate goal is happiness. This means it is the...

a)

Worst goal

b)

Final and most important goal

c)

Easiest goal

d)

Least important goal

78.

He couldn't focus on his work. This means he...

a)

Paid full attention

b)

Had difficulty concentrating

c)

Finished quickly

d)

Started late

79.

The dog alerted the family to the fire. This means that it...

a)

Ignored them

b)

Warned them

c)

Slept through it

d)

Ran away

80.

The pain wore off after an hour. This means it...

a)

Got worse

b)

Slowly disappeared

c)

Started suddenly

d)

Became more intense

81.

Some people believe in UFOs. These are...

a)

Undiscovered fish

b)

Unidentified flying objects

c)

Secret government buildings

d)

Ancient ruins

82.

The view was breathtaking. This means it was...

a)

Very ugly

b)

Extremely beautiful

c)

Extremely dangerous

d)

Quite boring

83.

The criminal had a fiendish plan. This means the plan was...

a)

Kind

b)

Evil and clever

c)

Funny

d)

Unplanned

84.

He claimed he had been abducted by aliens. This means he was...

a)

Kidnapped

b)

Invited to a party

c)

Running away

d)

Becoming famous

85.

The man passed out suddenly. This means he...

a)

Became unconscious

b)

Started running

c)

Stood up

d)

Opened a door

86.

We presume he is innocent. This means we...

a)

Assume without proof

b)

Know for certain

c)

Prove something

d)

Forget

87.

Some people buy into conspiracy theories. This means they...

a)

Believe them

b)

Ignore them

c)

Sell them

d)

Write them

88.

The news has been circulating online. This means it is...

a)

Spreading

b)

Being ignored

c)

Deleted

d)

Removed