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English Language Quiz

Total questions: 184

Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The oranges are not in the basket. They are _______ the table.

a)

in

b)

between

c)

next

d)

on

2.

When you go __________ my office, you'll see the papers you need on the floor.

a)

down

b)

next

c)

into

d)

in

3.

My pencil is __________ the books and the notebooks.

a)

between

b)

in

c)

on

d)

next

4.

The café is __________ the top of the building and there's a fantastic

a)

in

b)

to

c)

onto

d)

at

5.

The red car is ________ of the house.

a)

behind

b)

in front

c)

next to

d)

under

6.

Walk __________ the shopping centre and go out the other side.

a)

up

b)

through

c)

in

d)

across

7.

There isn't anything __________ my pocket.

a)

between

b)

next to

c)

in

d)

near

8.

I'm sorry but the lift isn't working so you'll have to walk __________ to the meeting room.

a)

up

b)

through

c)

in

d)

into

9.

Our house is ________ to the supermarket.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

behind

d)

next

10.

In the hotel, the dining room is __________ to the café.

a)

next

b)

across

c)

through

d)

down

11.

Oh my God! I saw a mouse __________ the sofa.

a)

behind

b)

in

c)

next

d)

between

12.

This is the fifth floor. You'll have to go __________ two floors to get to the photocopying machine on the third floor.

a)

along

b)

into

c)

around

d)

down

13.

There is a big supermarket _______ the park.

a)

on

b)

near

c)

in front

d)

next

14.

Be careful when you walk ____________ the street.

a)

through

b)

above

c)

across

d)

up

15.

Please, go ___________ the stairs carefully.

a)

below

b)

down

c)

through

d)

at

16.

The train is going _____________ the tunnel.

a)

around

b)

below

c)

at

d)

through

17.

You use this when your hair is wet.

a)

aeroplane

b)

battery

c)

camera

d)

hair dryer

18.

If you use this to find your way, you will not get lost.

a)

air conditioner

b)

GPS

c)

engine

d)

gas cooker

19.

This is a computer that you can carry about with you.

a)

laptop

b)

electricity

c)

kettle

d)

match

20.

These protect your eyes from the sun.

a)

life raft

b)

microwave oven

c)

pump

d)

sunglasses

21.

You use this to see in the dark.

a)

satnav

b)

telescope

c)

umbrella

d)

torch

22.

You dry yourself with this after a shower or a swim.

a)

washing machine

b)

towel

c)

wheel

d)

aeroplane

23.

This cooks food very quickly.

a)

air conditioner

b)

microwave oven

c)

battery

d)

camera

24.

This lets you see the stars more clearly.

a)

telescope

b)

microscope

c)

engine

d)

electricity

25.

You use these to light a fire or a candle.

a)

matches

b)

sunglasses

c)

gas cookers

d)

hair dryers

26.

The batter on this phone lasts a long time but you have to ____ it quite often if you use it a lot.

a)

subscribe

b)

click on

c)

recharge

d)

connect

27.

When you share a computer with someone else, you need to ____ on with your name and password.

a)

switch

b)

turn

c)

log

d)

charge

28.

I'll ____ our holiday photos onto my homepage so our friends can see them.

a)

recharge

b)

download

c)

invent

d)

upload

29.

There are a lot of sites where you can ____ music and videos.

a)

set up

b)

last

c)

download

d)

log in

30.

You don't need to ____ this modem in because it's wireless.

a)

press

b)

plug

c)

search

d)

download

31.

I ____ the computer but nothing happened. Is it working properly?

a)

switched on

b)

uploaded

c)

pulled backwards

d)

pushed forwards

32.

If you ____ this button, a light will come on.

a)

press

b)

search

c)

set up

d)

subscribe

33.

This is a holiday on a big luxurious boat.

a)

cruise

b)

package tour

c)

camping

d)

self-catering

34.

This is a holiday where you travel and hotel are organized for you by a travel agent.

a)

sightseeing

b)

self-catering

c)

package tour

d)

cruise

35.

In this type of accommodation, there are cooking facilities so you don't have to eat in restaurants.

a)

camping

b)

self-catering

c)

cruise

d)

package tour

36.

This is a small amount of money you give to waiters, taxi drivers or hairdressers.

a)

price

b)

bill

c)

change

d)

tip

37.

You use this in the replace of sheets and blankets, especially when you go camping.

a)

sleeping bag

b)

luggage

c)

money belt

d)

passport

38.

When you go camping, this is like a little house and it protects you from the weather outside.

a)

tent

b)

umbrella

c)

raincoat

d)

sun tan lotion

39.

This is a thin book that gives information, or advertises something.

a)

manual

b)

brochure

c)

flyer

d)

leaflet

40.

This is a general word for somewhere to stay.

a)

caravan

b)

camper van

c)

accommodation

d)

hostel

41.

This is a man-made river that boats travel on.

a)

avenue

b)

bridge

c)

canal

d)

district

42.

This is a long wide road with trees down both sides.

a)

catacomb

b)

tunnel

c)

cellar

d)

avenue

43.

This is what it is called when tourists visit interesting places.

a)

sightseeing

b)

skiing

c)

clubbing

d)

diving

44.

This is where dead people are buried.

a)

avenue

b)

cemetery

c)

canal

d)

tunnel

45.

This adjective means 'extremely interesting'.

a)

boring

b)

fascinating

c)

dull

d)

tedious

46.

This adjective means 'very old'.

a)

innovative

b)

modern

c)

ancient

d)

up-to-date

47.

This adjective means 'something you will always remember'.

a)

ordinary

b)

unremarkable

c)

unmemorable

d)

unforgettable

48.

This adjective means 'there is only one'.

a)

luxurious

b)

spectacular

c)

stunning

d)

unique

49.

This adjective means 'very famous'.

a)

fascinating

b)

unforgettable

c)

legendary

d)

ancient

50.

This adjective means 'attractive or beautiful'.

a)

unappealing

b)

stunning

c)

ugly

d)

unpleasant

51.

This adjective means 'very expensive and comfortable'.

a)

luxurious

b)

reasonable

c)

painful

d)

inconvenient

52.

When we finally __________ at the airport, we had missed our flight.

a)

arrive

b)

have arrived

c)

arrived

d)

had arrived

53.

I wanted to get a cheap package holiday, but they __________ out by the time I looked online.

a)

sell

b)

have sold

c)

sold

d)

had sold

54.

I had always dreamt of going on a cruise for my honeymoon but instead we __________ camping in Wales.

a)

go

b)

have gone

c)

went

d)

had gone

55.

I __________ surprised when I saw how beautiful the island was because I had heard it was a fantastic place.

a)

am not

b)

wasn't

c)

haven't been

d)

hadn't been

56.

When we get to the hotel, it looked like they __________ it for a year.

a)

don't clean

b)

didn't clean

c)

haven't cleaned

d)

hadn't cleaned

57.

It __________ a horrible day at work and when I got home I just wanted to forget all about it.

a)

is

b)

was

c)

has been

d)

had been

58.

This is a period of time when people learn something with a teacher.

a)

discipline

b)

lesson

c)

qualification

d)

rule

59.

I __________ at the airport - I took the bus.

a)

don't pick up

b)

aren't picked up

c)

didn't pick up

d)

wasn't picked up

60.

English __________ as the official language in more than 50 countries.

a)

had been spoken

b)

was spoken

c)

is spoken

d)

will be spoken

61.

This is a very violent storm, usually over land with winds which cause a lot of damage.

a)

flood

b)

hail

c)

lightning

d)

tornado

62.

This happens when there is too much water in an area.

a)

hurricane

b)

snowstorm

c)

flood

d)

thunderstorm

63.

This is a wind storm that usually travels over water. It can cause terrible damage.

a)

thunder

b)

flood

c)

hurricane

d)

hail

64.

You see this flash of electricity in the sky when there is a storm.

a)

tornado

b)

lightning

c)

hurricane

d)

snowstorm

65.

Make sure you plant as many vegetables as you can during the growing __________.

a)

season

b)

economy

c)

difficulty

d)

modernization

66.

It's easy to survive in a country that has a strong __________.

a)

nature

b)

economy

c)

resource

d)

dilemma

67.

There has been a lot of modern __________ like new hotels and shopping centres.

a)

society

b)

problems

c)

economy

d)

development

68.

Unfortunately there are a lot of social __________ like unemployment and crime.

a)

traditions

b)

industries

c)

problems

d)

economy

69.

Traditional __________ like fishing are becoming more and more rare.

a)

industries

b)

difficulties

c)

growth

d)

seasons

70.

The area is rich in natural __________ like coal and oil.

a)

modernization

b)

resources

c)

problems

d)

industries

71.

Many countries in Europe have been facing economic __________.

a)

development

b)

nature

c)

resources

d)

difficulties

72.

People have a serious ___ - they want social development but they don't want to lose their traditional values.

a)

society

b)

economy

c)

tradition

d)

dilemma

73.

Has __________ seen my keys?

a)

anyone

b)

everyone

c)

someone

d)

anywhere

74.

The Turkish manager hasn't got _________ to say about the team's terrible performance.

a)

everything

b)

nothing

c)

somebody

d)

anything

75.

I haven't had __________ to eat since this morning.

a)

anything

b)

something

c)

nothing

d)

anybody

76.

We have got _________ new to play our matches. It is a big park near the town centre.

a)

anywhere

b)

somewhere

c)

somebody

d)

nothing

77.

It's strange, we haven't seen __________ all day.

a)

someone

b)

no one

c)

anyone

d)

nobody

78.

__________ happened to Manchester United last season. They played really badly.

a)

Something

b)

Somebody

c)

Everyone

d)

Someone

79.

It's a bit boring here because there isn't __________ to go at night.

a)

somewhere

b)

anywhere

c)

nowhere

d)

anything

80.

I couldn't find a post office _________.

a)

everyone

b)

somewhere

c)

somebody

d)

anywhere

81.

Where is __________? Why are they all late?

a)

someone

b)

anyone

c)

everything

d)

everyone

82.

Can you answer the phone? ________ is calling.

a)

Everybody

b)

No one

c)

Someone

d)

Nobody

83.

I know my phone is here __________.

a)

nowhere

b)

anywhere

c)

somewhere

d)

somebody

84.

Did you win _________ important last year?

a)

anything

b)

nothing

c)

nobody

d)

anywhere

85.

I need __________ to drink. Is there any water?

a)

something

b)

anything

c)

nothing

d)

somewhere

86.

As soon as I walked in, I noticed that _________ was missing.

a)

anyone

b)

nowhere

c)

anybody

d)

something

87.

I can't find my cat __________. I hope she isn't lost.

a)

nowhere

b)

anywhere

c)

somewhere

d)

anyone

88.

They had difficulties finding _________ to live.

a)

nobody

b)

somewhere

c)

anywhere

d)

everybody

89.

__________ called for you but he didn't leave his name.

a)

Nobody

b)

No one

c)

Everyone

d)

Someone

90.

There was _________ inside. The building was empty.

a)

everybody

b)

somebody

c)

nobody

d)

body

91.

There __________ we can do by ourselves if we don't have any practical help.

a)

nothing

b)

something

c)

anything

d)

nowhere

92.

You __________ better if you exercised more.

a)

feel

b)

will feel

c)

felt

d)

would feel

93.

If Paul __________ television so often, he would have more time for his homework.

a)

doesn't watch

b)

didn't watch

c)

won't watch

d)

wouldn't watch

94.

I would be happier if I __________ more money.

a)

have

b)

will have

c)

had

d)

would have

95.

If I can finish my homework in time, I __________ her.

a)

visit

b)

visited

c)

will visit

d)

would visit

96.

What __________ you __________ if you were President for a day?

a)

did / do

b)

would / do

c)

do / do

d)

will / do

97.

We would be able to swim better if we __________ swimming more often.

a)

go

b)

went

c)

will go

d)

would go

98.

If I won some money, I __________ a new house for my parents.

a)

bought

b)

would buy

c)

buy

d)

will buy

99.

I __________ to university if my marks are good.

a)

go

b)

went

c)

will go

d)

would go

100.

If you __________ an animal, what would you choose to be?

a)

were

b)

was

c)

would be

d)

are

101.

If he __________ me her phone number, I will call and invite her.

a)

gives

b)

gave

c)

will give

d)

would give

102.

We would save energy if we __________ solar power.

a)

use

b)

will use

c)

used

d)

would use

103.

If Carol __________ here, she would help me with my maths homework.

a)

is

b)

were

c)

will be

d)

would be

104.

Our cities __________ more beautiful if we planted more trees and flowers.

a)

look

b)

will look

c)

looked

d)

would look

105.

I __________ to your party if you invite Lily and her friends.

a)

don't come

b)

didn't come

c)

won't come

d)

wouldn't come

106.

We wouldn't have so much pollution if we __________ more.

a)

walk

b)

will walk

c)

walked

d)

would walk

107.

If you wanted to see everything in London, you __________ to stay for months.

a)

have

b)

had

c)

will have

d)

would have

108.

If I __________ meat so much, I would try being a vegetarian.

a)

didn't like

b)

wouldn't like

c)

don't like

d)

won't like

109.

Barbara would get good marks in her tests if she __________ her homework.

a)

does

b)

did

c)

will do

d)

would do

110.

We would be very scared if we __________ ourselves in the middle of a tornado.

a)

found

b)

would find

c)

founded

d)

find

111.

__________ plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat.

a)

Antarctic

b)

Artic

c)

Tropical

d)

Desert

112.

I'm dying __________ a glass of water.

a)

out

b)

in

c)

for

d)

about

113.

It was in the 19th Century that scientists began to realise that monkeys and apes were ____________ relatives of man.

a)

remote

b)

distant

c)

far

d)

vague

114.

Overall, six universities have accepted my application but I ____________ to go to Chicago because my aunt and uncle live there.

a)

select

b)

prefer

c)

like

d)

enjoy

115.

The ____________ of the coastal areas in these parts were called "Myami" but the tribes died out around 600 years ago as European explorers moved into the area.

a)

tenants

b)

inhabitants

c)

constituents

d)

citizens

116.

He's taken my bag! Just when you need a policeman, there isn't a single one in ____________!

a)

sight

b)

vision

c)

reach

d)

existence

117.

Christmas Day ____________ on a Sunday this year.

a)

comes

b)

becomes

c)

falls

d)

places

118.

My original ____________ was not to cut jobs but only to reduce expenditure in the company.

a)

direction

b)

view

c)

aim

d)

destination

119.

Why are you blaming your sister? In my opinion, you are ____________ to blame for this accident!

a)

strongly

b)

dominantly

c)

entirely

d)

freely

120.

You should ____________ advantage of our special offer while we have it, Mrs. Foulkes.

a)

get

b)

hold

c)

have

d)

take

121.

I don’t like watching soap operas, and things on TV. I prefer documentaries with ____________ people talking about their lives.

a)

reality

b)

real

c)

authentic

d)

genuine

122.

Has someone moved the drinks ____________ the table while I was gone? I'm sure that glass in front of Peter was mine.

a)

off

b)

along

c)

around

d)

on

123.

We couldn't find the hotel and it was getting dark ____________ we got out a map and studied it carefully.

a)

so

b)

and

c)

but

d)

if

124.

Well, according to the timetable, a bus should be along in ____________ two minutes. But I wouldn't be surprised if we had to wait another half an hour!

a)

less

b)

below

c)

about

d)

round

125.

Martin Jones, ____________ as the Gentle Bank Robber during his three-year reign, was jailed for 25 years today at the Central Court.

a)

named

b)

reputed

c)

called

d)

known

126.

I was born about 30km ____________ Rome but have always lived in Great Britain.

a)

from

b)

to

c)

far

d)

near

127.

Don't wash that sweater in hot water, ____________ it will shrink.

a)

unless

b)

if

c)

moreover

d)

otherwise

128.

__________ the vacation, we had the most wonderful weather imaginable. Sunshine all the way!

a)

along

b)

throughout

c)

moreover

d)

all in all

129.

Police arrested a man late last night in connection with the murder. Police expect to charge the ____________ later this morning.

a)

guilty

b)

suspect

c)

condemned

d)

arrested

130.

Right, Mrs. Jones. Take these pills twice a day and if the problem ____________ more serious, come back and pay me a visit.

a)

goes

b)

becomes

c)

turns

d)

develops

131.

When each group of tourists have paid the entrance fee, ____________ them with a picnic hamper and two parasols.

a)

provide

b)

give

c)

lend

d)

give out

132.

You are the only person in this company who ____________ access to both the staff phone list and the bank information of every employee. Please remember it is a huge responsibility.

a)

has

b)

takes

c)

opens

d)

sees

133.

We all just looked at the bill and then realised that ____________ wasn't even included! So we had to pay another 15% on top of that! I am never going back to that restaurant.

a)

services

b)

serving

c)

serves

d)

service

134.

We got home to find the children ____________ down the marble hallway in their socks.

a)

sliding

b)

skidding

c)

falling

d)

crashing

135.

Don't waste time looking ____________ a cheap hotel when you arrive. They are all about the same price.

a)

at

b)

by

c)

for

d)

on

136.

The man was questioned by the police after acting in a(n) ____________ way outside the bank.

a)

suspicious

b)

faulty

c)

dishonest

d)

unfriendly

137.

Sharon never stops telling us how wonderful she is. She can be a little____________.

a)

selfish

b)

arrogant

c)

sensible

d)

silly

138.

If you ____________ all the lessons on the course, you get a certificate anyway.

a)

go

b)

frequent

c)

attend

d)

assist

139.

Although they tried to put ____________ the fire for nearly two hours, eventually the firefighters had to give up.

a)

out

b)

off

c)

away

d)

on

140.

It's absolutely ___________ tonight so make sure you wear both your gloves and your heavy coat.

a)

mild

b)

cold

c)

freezing

d)

chilly

141.

Your behavior today will have serious ____________ for your future promotion chances.

a)

warnings

b)

predictions

c)

consequences

d)

results

142.

How can you deny the allegations Mrs. Penney? ____________ people saw you leave the store without paying.

a)

several

b)

few

c)

some of

d)

any

143.

How can you possibly work in a zoo if you are terrified ____________ snakes?

a)

at

b)

of

c)

with

d)

in

144.

Are you ____________ on foreign language films?

a)

enthusiastic

b)

excited

c)

keen

d)

liking

145.

This government should be using far ____________ policies in an attempt to beat unemployment.

a)

crueler

b)

meaner

c)

tougher

d)

harder

146.

Homeschooling, which involves ____________ children at home, is becoming ever more popular.

a)

training

b)

managing

c)

bringing up

d)

educating

147.

Can you put me ____________ for two days if I come and stay with you?

a)

up

b)

about

c)

in

d)

out

148.

The floods were caused by two days of ____________ rain.

a)

pouring

b)

drowning

c)

flowing

d)

shattering

149.

It was only a minor accident and we all escaped without ____________.

a)

damage

b)

wounds

c)

injury

d)

hurt

150.

Can I borrow $10 ____ you until tomorrow. I have to buy a book for college.

a)

to

b)

from

c)

for

d)

with

151.

There is so little time left until the exams. I think I need to just concentrate my effort ____ the most important two exams that I cannot fail.

a)

for

b)

with

c)

of

d)

on

152.

I was never very ____ at history at school and now I work in a museum. How ironic!

a)

good

b)

expert

c)

keen

d)

able

153.

My mother would like to consider herself ____ but I think even she would be shocked if we took her to see that film!

a)

broad-minded

b)

independent

c)

stubborn

d)

well-behaved

154.

When I first arrived in Russia, I took ____ lessons from an old woman to help me with the language.

a)

private

b)

secret

c)

personal

d)

reserved

155.

There was only a light ____ in the morning with no sign that a storm was coming.

a)

gale

b)

cyclone

c)

breeze

d)

draught

156.

A new type of transistor radio has been ____ by South African electrical engineers.

a)

developed

b)

found

c)

discovered

d)

looked into

157.

I want to play a game with you. First, ____ about an animal you would like to be. Ready?

a)

consider

b)

imagine

c)

think

d)

wonder

158.

Seeing you in that red dress reminds me a lot ____________ our honeymoon. Do you remember that red dress you bought in Hawaii and you wore it nearly every day!

a)

about

b)

to

c)

on

d)

of

159.

My favourite ____________ at school was undoubtedly geography. Now I want to study it at university.

a)

material

b)

subject

c)

object

d)

matter

160.

You will need very different clothes when you go on holiday ____________ to where you go and the time of year.

a)

relying

b)

according

c)

depending

d)

concluding

161.

This wine is from the north of the country, is drunk with the local fish and must be ____________ ice cold.

a)

given

b)

prepared

c)

made

d)

served

162.

The price of heating oil has been ____________ up again by the local government. Many people have criticised them for doing so as winter approaches.

a)

pushed

b)

taken

c)

put

d)

cost

163.

Houston is a very ____________ city in the summer and it can be very difficult to sleep at night.

a)

wet

b)

damp

c)

dripping

d)

humid

164.

My uncle is ____________ deaf so you may have to raise your voice a little, but don't shout at him!

a)

slightly

b)

hardly

c)

extremely

d)

just

165.

After the government's defeat in parliament last night, the new transportation recommendations will have to ____________ a little longer before becoming law.

a)

anticipate

b)

expect

c)

wait

d)

delay

166.

"Does this pen belong ____________ you Juan?" - "No, it is Mick's I think."

a)

to

b)

at

c)

with

d)

on

167.

I need to pass a difficult ____________ even before they see me for interview.

a)

proof

b)

skill

c)

test

d)

course

168.

Pass me the ____________, I need to put these sheets together.

a)

scissors

b)

eraser

c)

stapler

d)

sharpener

169.

If you help me ____________ the potatoes, I will chop them and you can go and watch the movie.

a)

mash

b)

skin

c)

break

d)

peel

170.

It isn't going to rain tomorrow, they said, but there may be a few ____________ in the evening.

a)

puddles

b)

showers

c)

breezes

d)

gales

171.

__________ sounding very boring, the film was actually pretty interesting. I would recommend it!

a)

although

b)

however

c)

despite

d)

nevertheless

172.

My doctor told me to follow a more ____________ diet and to cut down on my sugar and caffeine.

a)

even

b)

balanced

c)

equalised

d)

unbiased

173.

I went back to that house ____________ again but never saw anything that looked like a ghost ever again.

a)

over and over

b)

repeatedly

c)

constantly

d)

moreover

174.

When I met my cousin from Australia last year, we…….. each other for more than 20 years

a)

Hadn’t seen

b)

Haven’t seen

c)

Didn’t saw

d)

Don’t see

175.

The waiter………. A tip because he had been rude an unhelpful.

a)

Hadn’t got

b)

Hasn’t got

c)

Didn’t get

d)

Doesn’t get

176.

I couldn’t see the teacher because he………. Before I arrived the school.

a)

Had left

b)

Has left

c)

Left

d)

Was leaving

177.

He………. very tired because he had carried the bags upstairs

a)

Had been

b)

has been

c)

Was

d)

were

178.

I was starving when I arrived home I….. anything for two days

a)

Didn’t eat

b)

Wasn’t eaten

c)

Hadn’t eaten

d)

Doesn’t eat

179.

he asked me to give his book back, but I….it.

a)

have lost

b)

Had lost

c)

Was lost

d)

Lost

180.

it rained every day on our holiday, which was really……..

a)

pleasing

b)

Pleased

c)

Annoying

d)

annoyed

181.

have you seen any…… films recently?

a)

interesting

b)

Interested

c)

disgusting

d)

Disgusted

182.

we met this really…. Couple in France, who wouldn’t leave us alone.

a)

interesting

b)

interested

c)

Boring

d)

bored

183.

this house is so old now .when it rains, the windows leak and the roof needs to be replaced soon……….., we love it and would never move to another

a)

Nevertheless

b)

although

c)

though

d)

despite

184.

you can’t ignore this problem any longer .you have to……. With it so we can go on with the plan.

a)

deal

b)

do

c)

solve

d)

beat