Oxford Practice Grammar Test

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PRACTICE
GRAMMAR

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BASIC
INTERMEDIATE

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1 Tenses: present (Units 1-8)
A Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
Rhinos
What are rhinos?
Rhinos (0) B very large mammals, which (1) in Africa and southern
Asia. They (2) thick skin and one or two large horns on the end of their nose.
Most adult rhinos (3) 1000 kg or more. The word rhino (4) short for
rhinoceros.
What (5) rhinoceros mean?
The word rhinoceros (6) from the Greek, and means nose (rhino) and
horn (keras).
What problems (7) rhinos face today?
Today, some species of rhino (8) facing extinction because hunters kill
rhinos. People (9) want the meat of the rhino. Instead, they take the rhinos
horn and use it to make medicine. The World Wildlife Fund is (10) hard to
save the rhino.
A is B are C do D does
1 A lives B live C is living D are living
2 A has B have C are having D is having
3 A weigh B weighs C is weighing D are weighing
4 A are B am C does D is
5 A are B do C does D is
6 A is coming B comes C are coming D come
9 A arent B isnt C doesnt D dont
10 A work B works C working D are working
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B Here are some sentences about a friend. Complete the second sentence so that it
means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
I havent got lots of friends.

I dont have lots of friends.
1 I dont know if you know my friend Jack.

my friend Jack?
2 He speaks French because he is Canadian.

He speaks French because he from Canada.
3 Hes got a job in a restaurant at the moment.

He in a restaurant at the moment.
4 Unfortunately, he hates his job.

Unfortunately, like his job.
5 Jack is looking for a new job, and Im looking for a new job too.
Jack and I for new jobs.

2 Tenses: past (Units 9-20)
A Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Choose the correct answer
A, B or C.
A Kyle hasnt cleaned the bathroom yet. Hi HiTilla,

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clean the bathroom, but dont but dont
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From: Paloma done it!
To: Professor Day
A finished writing her assignment a few To: Professor Day Kyle x
Dear Mr Day
days ago. Dear Mr Day
I need a few more days to finish writing my
I need a few more days to finish writing my
assignment. Could I possibly send it you on
B has just finished writing her assignment. assignment. Could I possibly send it you on
Friday instead of today?
Friday instead of today?
Paloma
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B has been open for over a hundred years.
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B Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
History of Potato Crisps
When (0) A eat some potato crisps? And (1) wondered when and how they were
invented?
In 1853, George Crum (2) as the head chef at a restaurant in Saratoga, New York,
USA. One day, Crum (3) in the kitchen when a customer (4) that his chips
were too thick and didnt taste of anything. Crum was angry, and decided to make some
chips that were the complete opposite. First, he (5) potatoes into extremely thin slices.
Then, after he (6) them, he (7) them with lots of salt.
To Crums surprise, the customer (8) the crisps, and they became a local speciality. In
fact, they were so successful that a few years later Crum opened his own restaurant with the
money he (9) from his invention.
Since then, people all around the world (10) potato crisps as a snack.
A did you last B have you last C have you ever D did you already
1 A have you just B have you ever C did you last D had you ever
2 A has worked B had worked C worked D was working
3 A was cooking B cooked C had cooked D has cooked
4 A has complained B had complained C complained D was complaining
5 A cut B was cutting C used to cut D had cut
6 A was frying B has fried C used to fry D had fried
7 A covered B has just covered C was covering D had covered
8 A had loved B used to love C was loving D loved
9 A had made B made C was making D has made
10 A were enjoying B have enjoyed C had enjoyed D enjoyed

3 Tenses: future (Units 21-26)
A Here are some sentences about a party. Complete the second sentence so that it
means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
Its my thirtieth birthday on Saturday.

I will be thirty on Saturday.
1 Lets have a party!

Shall a party?
2 Ive decided not to invite my work colleagues.

Im to invite my work colleagues.
3 The children will go to bed, and then the party will start.
The party will start when to bed.
4 Have you arranged to bring a friend with you?

Are friend with you?
5 Id like to bring something to the party but what?

What bring to the party?
B Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Choose the correct answer A,
B or C.
A Evan is suggesting that Kim watches the football match at

Kim Shall we
his house. watch the
Manchester-
Juventas match
B Evan has arranged for Kim to watch the football match at his here this
evening? Evan
house.
C Evan thinks Kim will come to house to watch the football
match this evening.
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2 A Lous sister is getting married now. To: George Da Silva
Subject: Camera
B Lous sister has just decided to get married.
Hi George
C Lous sisters wedding is on Saturday. Could I borrow your camera on Saturday? My
sisters getting married and I really want to take
some good pictures at the wedding. I lent my
camera to Steve for a few days, but now he says
he isnt going to be back until Monday.
Thanks in advance,
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5 A Jess will go to college if she feels better tomorrow.

Nina, Ive arranged
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here this Ill take a taxi. feeling better. Jess
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4 (A-B) Mixed tenses (Units 1-26)
A Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Choose the correct answer A, B
or C.
A The shop only sells products from local farms and businesses. All our products
come from
B The shop is selling products from local farms and
local farms and
businesses this week only.
businesses
C The shop is going to sell local products soon.
1 A Davids Fashion House always gives students 25% discount. Davids

Fashion House
B Davids Fashion House is giving students 25% discount at
THIS WEEK ONLY!
the moment. 25% discount for
students
C Davids Fashion House gave students a 25% discount last week.
Hi Ewan
2 The hotel Were having a wonderful time
here. The hotel is about 400
A has been a castle for about 400 years. years old and it used to be a
B is a castle. castle. Its fantastic, and the
views are beautiful.
C was a castle in the past.
Georgia
3 Freddie Hi Mac, Sorry,

cant play tennis
this afternoon
A is playing tennis this afternoon. doctors
appointment at
B is seeing the doctor this afternoon. 3 oclock. Will call
later, Freddie
C will call Mac at 3 oclock.
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A hasnt seen her blue scarf for a few days. Mum, I cant find my blue sca
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anywhere. I had it yesterday,
B couldnt find her blue scarf yesterday. but I dont know where it is
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C has lost her blue scarf. now. Can you help? Kat ie x
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He came to school last Monday
but the
5 A Rowena phoned when Lori had left the house. off school for the rest of the
Phone message
come to the club at the weekend
week and h
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recently?just
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think hes OK?
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C Rowena phoned and then Lori left the house.
work before 12 oclock? Deepa

Crossing the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey
The Bosphorus, a large area of sea, (0) C the city of Istanbul between Asia and Europe.
Every day, thousands of people (1) it on one of the citys two road bridges.
At the moment, an international construction company (2) on the Marmaray Project.
The Marmaray Project is a new railway system for Istanbul, and it (3) connect the
Asian and European parts of the city in a completely different way. The railway wont
run over a bridge, but through a tunnel which is placed underwater. The constructors (4)
the tunnel in 2008 but they havent positioned it under the water (5) .
In 2005, the construction company (6) an important archaeological discovery when
they (7) on the European side. Until then, the project organizers (8) for the
tunnel to open in 2009, but the find caused delays. Now, the tunnel (9) to be in use
before 2013.
When the Marmaray tunnel finally (10) , it will be the deepest underwater tunnel of
its kind in the world.
A divided B was dividing C divides D is dividing

1 A had crossed B cross C are crossing D crossed
2 A is working B used to work C works D work
3 A did B does C shall D will
4 A were completing B used to complete C have completed D completed
5 A never B already C yet D ever
6 A were making B made C used to make D had made
7 A used to dig B were digging C dug D have dug
8 A used to plan B had planned C are planning D plan
9 A isnt going B wont C doesnt D wasnt
10 A opens B will open C is going to open D is opening

4 (C-D) Mixed tenses (Units 1-26)
C Here are some sentences about clothes and accessories. Complete the second
sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
Ive decided to buy some new clothes for our holiday.

I m going to buy some new clothes for our holiday.
1 My sister gave me these new sunglasses a few minutes ago.

My sister me these new sunglasses.
2 I bought these jeans five years ago.

Ive had these jeans years.
3 In the past I didnt wear smart clothes but now I do.

I to wear smart clothes.
4 This umbrella is going to break soon, and then Ill buy a new one.
When this umbrella buy a new one.
5 My husband sold my diamond ring and when I found out I was very sad.
I was very sad when I found out my husband my diamond ring.
D Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Choose the correct answer A,
B or C.
What does the sign mean?

A People are doing work on this footpath.
B Work on this footpath is starting here soon. Danger! Men at work!
C Work on this footpath has just finished. Please use other footpath.
1 What does the sign mean?

A Someone has just painted the door. Wet Paint!
B Someone painted the door three weeks ago. Do not touch!
C Someone is going to paint the door today.

2 A This area of the library will open as soon as the new
This area of the
computers arrive.
library will remain
B This area of the library isnt going to open again. closed until the new
C When the new computers arrive this area of the computers arrive.
library will close.
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5 Sentences and questions (Units 27-38)
A Here are some sentences about people learning languages. For each question,
complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more
than three words.
When does the German lesson start at 9 oclock or 10 oclock?

What time does the German lesson start?
1 Daphne and her husband both want to learn Spanish.

Daphne wants to learn Spanish and her husband.
2 Im going to buy a book for them.

Im going to a book.
3 Excuse me, does this dictionary cost 5 or 10?

Excuse me, how this dictionary cost?
4 The school sent a letter about Japanese lessons to me.

The school sent about Japanese lessons.
5 Will it take me a long time to learn Japanese, or can I learn it quickly?

How take me to learn Japanese?

Finding the right job
Doing a job well can be difficult, and so (0) D finding the right one. Before
you start looking, ask yourself these important questions. (1) skills have I
got? (2) can I develop in the job?
If theres a company youd like to work for, send (3) your CV
(curriculum vitae), with details of your education and experience.
If youre invited for a job interview, ask yourself the kind of questions they will
ask you. (4) do I want this job? How (5) do I want to do it for?
At the interview, try to appear relaxed. If not, you wont feel comfortable and
(6) will the interviewer. At the end of the interview, its good to ask the
interviewer some questions about the job. But (7) not ask yourself some
questions too? (8) would the job lead in the future? What is the work
environment (9) ?
And if you get the job dont panic! After all, you dont have to do it for ever,
(10) you?
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1 A What B How C How much D Why
2 A Whose B How many C How D Will
3 A at them B for them C them D to them
4 A How B Why C How often D Where
5 A often B many C long D much
6 A so B also C too D neither
7 A who B why C how D where
8 A Where B How long C Why D What
9 A like B by C for D as
10 A are B did C do D dont

6 Modal verbs (Units 39-48)
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B Here are some sentences about a business trip. For each question, complete the
second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three
words.
Nick needs to travel to Liverpool on Wednesday.

Nick must travel to Liverpool on Wednesday.
1 Usually, he doesnt need to travel much in his job.

Usually, he doesnt travel much in his job.
2 Do you advise him to drive or go by train?

or go by train?
3 His boss should pay for the petrol.

His boss to pay for the petrol.
4 Its possible that the roads will be very busy.

The roads very busy.
5 Fortunately, he doesnt have to work next week.

Fortunately, he hasnt to work next week.

7 (A-B) Articles, nouns and pronouns (Units 49-64)
A Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Choose A, B or C.
A Some DVDs cost 15.00.

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A waiters and waitresses serve soups and salads to the customers.
and salads
B customers can take the soups and salads for themselves. 3.00 per bowl
C customers help to make the soups and salads.
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For (0) B in India (1) is hot and dry, but (2) year between June and
September the heavy monsoon rains fall.
(3) four seasons in Indiawinter, summer, monsoon and post-monsoon. Monsoons
are strong winds that change direction with (4) . The summer monsoon comes from
the south-west, bringing clouds from the Indian Ocean.
The quantity of rain that falls during the monsoon season is different in different places.
(5) parts of India get just 20 cm of rain a year, while (6) get an average of 1100
cm a year. Cherrapunji in the north-east of India is one of (7) very wet places: there
are (8) months of the year there when it doesnt rain there.
Monsoon storms can cause problems, but (9) complains when the monsoon comes.
Rain is essential for farming in India, and a good monsoon helps (10) economy
enormously.
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5 A Some of B Some C Somewhere D Something
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9 A anybody B somebody C nobody D everybody
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7 (C-D) Articles, nouns and pronouns (Units 49-64)
C Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
J K Rowling
J K Rowling is (0) B famous for writing the Harry Potter fantasy books. She
(1) gives interviews because she is (2) busy writing, but her life story is
well known.
Rowling first started writing about Harry Potter in 1990. The next year, she moved
(3) , to Portugal. She met and married a journalist (4) , but the marriage
wasnt (5) and Rowling returned to Britain. At that time she was unemployed,
and she worked (6) to look after her daughter and write.
After her books were published, Rowlings success came (7) . Her fourth Harry
Potter book, The Goblet of Fire, sold (8) than any other fiction book in history.
In total, she has written seven Harry Potter books. She has also written some smaller
books, but they arent as (9) as the Harry Potter books.
In 2008 Rowling was the twelfth (10) woman in the world.
A so B most C best D more

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2 A so B such C such a D so much
3 A abroad B off C ahead D outside
4 A where B there C here D finally
5 A more successful B successfully C successful D success
6 A harder B so hard C hardly D hard
7 A as quickly B quickest C quickly D more quickly
8 A more fast B as fast C fast D faster
9 A more famous B most famous C much famous D famous
10 A rich B richest C richer D extremely rich

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B is too tall to go on the ride. 120 cm or taller
C is rather small to go on the ride.
to go on this ride.
B Here are some sentences about a wedding anniversary meal. Complete the second
My husband and I dont usually eat out.

My husband and I usually eat at home .
1 We celebrated our wedding anniversary yesterday weve been married for five years.
It was our wedding anniversary yesterday.
2 There is no restaurant in this town that is better than The Orchid.

The Orchid is restaurant in this town.
3 All the chefs at The Orchid are very good.

All the chefs at The Orchid cook very .
4 Unfortunately, I couldnt finish my meal because it was too spicy.

Unfortunately, my meal was I couldnt finish it.
5 Also, we needed more money to pay the bill.

Also, we didnt have pay the bill.

9 Prepositions (Units 78-84)
The Australian Outback
More than ninety per cent of Australians live (0) D towns (1) the
coast. The rest of the country is known (2) the outback, and these wild
areas stretch (3) coast to coast in some places. Australia is famous (4)
lots of thingskangaroos, beautiful beaches, sport and barbecues for examplebut
it is the outback which attracts the most adventurous people.
Many Australians and foreign visitors travel (5) the outback (6)
car or jeep. They seek adventure, but sometimes experience difficulties in this
extreme environment. Temperatures in the central deserts can reach 50C. In other
areas, roads can be dangerous to drive on (7) the rainy season (November
to April).
Visitors can also be (8) danger from big forest fires, which happen (9)
year in the outback. Most of these fires are caused by electrical storms. Sadly, some
of these fires do not happen (10) accidentthey are started on purpose.
A at B by C on D in
1 A off B in C on D to
2 A by B for C like D as
3 A to B near C from D by
4 A for B with C of D by
5 A past B onto C along D into
6 A by B in C with D on
7 A in B when C at D by
8 A for B with C by D in
9 A this B every C next D last
10 A at B by C with D on

B Here are some sentences about a tennis player. Complete the second sentence so
that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
There are some people who are passionate about sport, and Lucia is one of
those people.
Some people, like Lucia , are passionate about sport.
1 Vicky is a very good tennis player.

Vicky is very playing tennis.
2 She has played professional tennis since 2001.

She started playing professional 2001.
3 When yesterdays match began, I thought she looked tired.

I thought she looked tired at of yesterdays match.
4 But she didnt lose control of the match for one moment, and won it easily.
But she was completely of the match and won it easily.
5 When Lucias older, she wants to be tennis coach.

When Lucias older, she wants to work coach.

10 Verbs (Units 85-96)
The Kodly Method
Most young children love (0) C to music. They instinctively want to (1)
a noise when they (2) given a musical instrument, and they soon learn
songs after having them (3) to them again and again. But how does their
music education carry (4) at school?
The Kodly Method is one popular way of (5) music to schoolchildren. It
is named after the Hungarian composer Zoltn Kodly (1882-1967) because of his
influential theories about music education, although it (6) actually invented

(7) him.
The Kodly Method introduces musical skills to children step by step. (8)
is emphasized first, and then singing. Hand signs (9) taught to help the
children learn about sounds, tone and pitch. Movement (10) used to teach
rhythm, and it is only much later that the children learn about reading and writing
musical notes.
A listened B listen C listening D to listen

1 A make B do C have D get
2 A was B were C is D are
3 A sing B sung C to sing D singing
4 A off B up C on D out
5 A teach B teaching C to teach D taught
6 A dont B doesnt C isnt D wasnt
7 A to B of C with D by
8 A Listened B Listen C To listen D Listening
9 A is B are C was D were
10 A is B are C was D were

B Here are some sentences about eyesight and glasses. Complete the second
Our eyes see thousands of different images every day.

Thousands of different images are seen by our eyes every day.
1 Most peoples eyesight is worse when they are older than when they are young.
Most peoples eyesight worse as they get older.
2 Spending too much time in front of the TV or computer is bad for your eyes, so
you should avoid it.
Try to too much time in front of the TV or computer.
3 An eye test is the only way to discover if you need glasses.

An eye test is the only way to find if you need glasses.
4 You should ask an optician to test your eyes every few years.
You should have your every few years.
5 When did someone invent glasses?

When invented?

11 Prepositions and verbs (Units 78-96)
A Here are some sentences about a womans job. Complete the second sentence so
that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
Alice Michel worked at Rings and Things but she didnt enjoy it.
Alice Michel didnt enjoy working at Rings and Things.
1 She lost her job because the company spent all its money and closed down.
She lost her job because the company ran money and closed down.
2 Alices friends said, You could start your own business.

Alices friends encouraged start her own business.
3 She thought, Ill set up a small jewellery shop.

She decided a small jewellery shop.
4 There is lots of beautiful jewellery in Alices new shop.

Alices new shop is full beautiful rings, earrings and necklaces.
5 Someone makes the jewellery in India and sends it to Alices shop.

The jewellery India and sent to Alices shop.

Luck
Jane Li tries not (0) A

13
on seat number 13 in a plane or cinema, and she will
never take a room (1) the 13th floor of a hotel. She also avoids (2) green
clothes. (3) some other British people, Jane believes that the number 13 and
the colour green are unlucky.
Janes husband Yao, however, would happily pay a lot of money (4) a house
with the number 13 on the door. And he would like (5) a green car.
(6) China, where Yao comes from, 13 and green are both lucky. Jane and Yao
are both superstitious, but their beliefs about good and bad luck are very different.
Recently, psychologists have tried to find (7) whether superstitious beliefs
can affect peoples lives. They discovered that, (8) general, people who believe
(9) good luck generally do very well in life. These people think positively and
achieve more, and so their lives turn (10) to be more successful.
A to sit B sitting C sat D sit

1 A at B onto C by D on
2 A wore B wear C to wear D wearing
3 A As B For C By D Like
4 A with B for C by D to
5 A buy B buying C bought D to buy
6 A In B At C By D On
7 A up B into C out D for
8 A on B in C by D as
9 A in B on C about D for
10 A up B out C over D down

12 Conditionals and reported speech (Units 97-102)
A, B or C.
The sign asks

NO PHOTOGRAPHY, PLEASE.
A people to take photos.
B whether people can take photos.
C people not to take photos.
1 A If students dont attend all the lessons, they dont Notice: Students who
get an attendance certificate. miss five or more lessons
B Students dont get an attendance certificate if they do not receive an
miss five lessons or more. attendance certificate.
C Students wont get an attendance certificate if they Laura, please
miss a lesson. could you take the
DVD back to the
library for me
tomorrow? Im not
going to have time.
2 The sign Thank you so
A reminds people to lean out of the train window.

much, Darius ATTENTION!
DO NOT LEAN OUT OF THE
B advises people to lean out of the train window. TRAIN WINDOW WHEN THE
C warns people not to lean out of the train window. TRAIN IS MOVING!
From: Emma
3 Emma To: John
Subject:
A thinks John feels sleepy during the day
because he goes to bed early. Hi John
Ive thought about what you said about falling
B is persuading John not to go to bed early. asleep during lessons. Perhaps if you went to
bed earlier you wouldnt feel so sleepy during
C is advising John to go to bed earlier. the day!
Lets talk soon.
Emma
4 A If you use this medicine for three days, If you still feel
you will feel better. ill after taking
this medicine for
B If you want to take this medicine for more than
three days, you
three days, you should consult your doctor. should consult
C You should consult your doctor if you dont feel your doctor.
better after taking this medicine for three days.

5 Darius is Laura, please
could you take the
A reminding Laura to take the DVD back to the library. DVD back to the
library for me
B asking Laura to take the DVD back to the library. tomorrow? Im not
going to have time.
C telling Laura to take the DVD back to the library. Thank you so
much, Darius
From: Emma
John
B Here are some sentences about cars and driving. Complete the second sentence so
Subject:
To:
that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. Hi John
Ive thought about what you said about fall
asleep during lessons. Perhaps if you went
Jack said to my sister, I have sold my old car. bed earlier you wouldnt feel so sleepy dur
the day!
Jack told my sister he had sold his old car. Lets talk soon.
Emma
1 My phone might ring when Im driving, but I wont answer it.
If my when Im driving, I wont answer it.
2 My friend said to me, Dont drive so fast!

My friend told drive so fast.
3 Cars which are old develop mechanical problems.

When , they develop mechanical problems.
4 Veronica asked me if I wanted a ride in her new car.

Veronica asked me, a ride in my new car?
5 I dont think you should drive in this bad weather.

If I , I wouldnt drive in this bad weather.

13 Building sentences (Units 103-109)
A, B or C.
A Westbound trains have been cancelled so that All westbound trains

passengers can take a replacement bus service. are cancelled due to an
accident at Green Street
B As there has been an accident at Green Street Station, Station. A replacement
passengers should use the replacement bus service. bus service is running
from the bus stop in
C There was an accident at Green Street Station
front of this station.
because of the replacement bus service.
1 A All passengers should report to reception when they arrive. All passengers who
B If passengers booked their seats by phone, they dont need reserved their seats
to report to reception when they arrive. either online or by
phone should report to
C If passengers booked their seats online or by phone, they reception on arrival.
need to report to reception when they arrive.
Exam results PM9 Students: French (II)

2 A Students whose results were lower than 45% must Your exam results are now available at
take the exam again. reception.
Please note: 46% and above: Pass
B 45% of the students who took the exam have failed it. 45% and below: Fail
Fail candidates must take the exam again in
C Students who got 40% have passed the exam. October.
3 A Despite the companys efforts to transport your goods While every effort is made
safely, some damage may occur. to transport your goods
safely, the company is not
B While the company is transporting your goods, it is responsible for any damage
responsible for any damage that happens to them. that occurs in transit.
C The company has no responsibility for any damage
which occurs while the goods are in transit.
Bring a blanket
4 What does Dawn think? with you this
evening in
A It will get cold this evening. case it gets
cold. Dawn
B It might get cold this evening.
C It wont get cold this evening.
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To:University
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Subject:
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5 A The youth centre will now close at 5 p.m. every day
LAKESIDE
because not enough volunteers work there now.
YOUTH CENTRE
B The youth centre needs more volunteers but it will still Since we no longer have
be open until 5 p.m. every day. enough volunteers, this
youth centre will now close
C The youth centre has recently got some new volunteers,
at 5 p.m. every day.
so it will now close at 5 p.m. every day.
EXERCISE AS PART OF EVERY DAY LIFE
People (0) B exercise regularly feel better (1) mentally and physically. (2)
sports such as running and swimming help improve stamina, other fitness activities
like weight training and yoga can help develop muscle strength. People should try out
different forms of exercise (3) find the one (4) suits them best.
(5) most people know about the benefits of exercise, not everyone has a regular
exercise routine. For people (6) time is occupied with work and family it can be
hard to find time for sports, (7) it is not impossible.
Dancing and walking are popular activities (8) people like to do with family and
friends, and (9) of these can be the basis of an exercise program. Also, everyday
chores like housework and gardening are good for the health (10) they require some
degree of physical effort.
A whom B who C which D whose

1 A either B neither C both D and
2 A Because B As C Whereas D So that
3 A in order B so C so that D to
4 A who B that C whom D whose
5 A Since B Although C Because D In case
6 A whom B who C which D whose
7 A but B whereas C because D so
8 A whom B who C which D whose
9 A both B neither C which D because
10 A since B because of C whereas D while

4 Questions, negatives and answers (Units 34-43)
A new species
(0) C is happening to the number of animal and insect species around the
world? The threat of extinction for many species is a sad reality. Global warming
is reducing the number of species of animals in the world and (1) is
harmful human activity. But that (2) mean that (3) new
species are being discovered.
Given how small and numerous insects are, its perhaps (4) surprising
to learn that scientists have found many new insect species. But since 1993 more
than 400 new species of mammal have also been discovered.
In 2006, a strange new creature was found in Tanzaniathe sengi, or the
elephant shrew. What does a sengi look (5) ? About the size of a small
cat, it resembles a mouse with a very long nose.
A Which B Which of C What D Where

1 A so B also C neither D nor
2 A isnt B cant C doesnt D hasnt
3 A no B nor C not D none
4 A no B neither C not D none
5 A at B with C for D like
Oxford Practice Grammar Intermediate PHOTOCOPIABLE Oxford University Press 2010

B Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
For each question, you must use between two and five words, including the word in
capitals. Do not change the word in capitals.
Will the flight be less than an hour or more than an hour?

LONG How long will the flight be?
1 Did you see Doctor Gray or Doctor Norman today?

OF doctors did you see today?
2 Why are they building a tower?

FOR What are they ?
3 Is Karl quiet and shy or talkative and outgoing?

LIKE What ?
4 You should have locked the door.

DIDNT lock the door?
5 Am I right in thinking that you know Charlie?

DONT You , you?
6 Im surprised that you havent finished that report yet.

HAVENT that report yet?
7 Jason and Eleanor cant cook.

NEITHER Jason cant cook and .
8 Is a cheetah faster than a horse, or is a horse faster than a cheetah?

IS , a cheetah or a horse?
9 Which of these do you want?

ONES do you want?
10 Was it Paul who broke the camera or was it Anne?

WHO the camera?
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Oxford Practice Grammar Septembers Answers
BASIC INTERMEDIATE
Unit 5 Unit 4 Unit 9
A 1 so does A 1 A 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 D A 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 A 5 D
2 buy them B 1 Which of the (two) 6 A 7 C 8 D 9 B 10 B
3 much does 2 building a tower for B 1 it
4 me a letter 3 is Karl like 2 little
5 long will it 4 Why didnt you 3 any
B 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 B 5 C 5 know Charlie, dont 4 Those
6 D 7 B 8 A 9 A 10 C 6 Havent you finished 5 ones
7 neither can Eleanor 6 something
Unit 6 8 Which is faster 7 neither
9 Which ones 8 by/for
A 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 C 5 B
10 Who broke 9 own
B 1 have to 10 whole
2 Should he drive
3 ought
Unit 6
4 might be/may be/could be A 1 is supposed to be Unit 13
5 got 2 had your feet massaged A 1 say
3 has been decided 2 tell
4 got smashed 3 on
Unit 8 5 was sent a letter 4 if/whether
A 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 A 5 A 5 not
B 1 fixing
B 1 fifth 2 involved B 1 would do it the next
2 the best 3 been 2 had left the book there
3 well 4 are 3 she was going
4 so spicy (that) 5 covered 4 told me not to stand
5 enough money to 6 taught 5 reminded Jessie to make
7 given 6 Can I have
Unit 10 8 be 7 for some water
A 1 A 2 D 3 B 4 C 5 B 9 worn 8 did you phone
6 D 7 D 8 D 9 B 10 A 10 is 9 were working late yesterday
B 1 gets 10 not to be late
2 avoid spending Unit 8
3 out A 1 during the night
4 eyes tested 2 A piglet is a
5 were glasses 3 What an unusual
4 a slice of
Unit 11 5 The photos which/
A 1 out of All the photos which
2 her to 6 was little traffic/
3 to set up wasnt much traffic
4 of 7 so heavy (that) I
5 is made in 8 The mobile phone has
9 history of Canada
B 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 B 5 D 10 such bad luck
6 A 7 C 8 B 9 A 10 B
B 1 is
2 has
3 have
4 has
5 exists
6 means
7 fill
8 goods
9 needs
10 is
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Oxford Practice Grammar Octobers Answers
BASIC INTERMEDIATE
Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 5
A 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 D 5 C A 1 A 2 C 3 C 4 A 5 A A 1 had
6 B 7 B 8 A 9 D 10 C 6 C 7 D 8 B 9 B 10 B 2 wouldnt
3 allowed
B 1 Do you know B 1 Does Julian live 4 neednt
2 comes/is/s 2 think the film was 5 return
3 is/s working 3 is/s always losing
4 he doesnt 4 didnt speak B 1 can
5 are (both) looking 5 werent wearing 2 couldnt
3 wouldnt/didnt
4 had
Unit 2 Unit 2 5 should
A 1 C 2 A 3 A 4 B 5 C A 1 had 6 able
2 been 7 got
B 1 B 2 D 3 A 4 C 5 A 3 was 8 could
6 D 7 A 8 D 9 A 10 B 4 has 9 shouldnt
5 for 10 wont
Unit 3 6 went/travelled
7 Since
A 1 we have 8 been/travelled
Unit 7
2 not going 9 last/had A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 A
3 the children go 10 in/during 6 A 7 D 8 B 9 C 10 C
4 you bringing a
5 shall/should I B 1 have written B 1 for children to drink
2 had been raining for 2 Having spoken to Tom
B 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 B 3 have/ve already done 3 needs cutting/to be cut
4 I have/ve ever seen 4 seems to have
Unit 4 (A-B) 5 I had/Id just washed 5 arrangement to go
A 1 B 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 A
Unit 3
B 1 B 2 A 3 D 4 D 5 C
6 B 7 B 8 B 9 A 10 A A 1 Shall we invite
2 wasnt going to
3 soon as I finish/
Unit 4 (C-D) soon as Ive finished
C 1 has just given 4 will probably arrive
2 for five 5 is about to
3 didnt use
B 1 D 2 A 3 C 4 C 5 B
4 breaks Ill
6 D 7 C 8 A 9 A 10 C
5 had sold
D 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 B 5 A

Oxford Practice Grammar Novembers Answers
BASIC INTERMEDIATE
Unit 7 (A-B) Unit 10 Unit 14
A 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 B A 1 refreshing A 1 that you were looking for
2 equally 2 two of whom
B 1 B 2 D 3 A 4 C 5 B 3 longer 3 was the noise that
6 A 7 D 8 B 9 C 10 C 4 young 4 What worries
5 alike 5 to complain
Unit 7 (C-D) 6 complicated
B 1 B 2 D 3 D 4 C 5 A
7 healthiest
C 1 B 2 A 3 A 4 B 5 C 8 Lately 6 C 7 A 8 B 9 A 10 D
6 D 7 C 8 D 9 D 10 B 9 lighter
D 1 B 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 B 10 better Unit 15
B 1 B 2 B 3 D 4 C 5 A A 1 however
Unit 9 2 to
3 Although
A 1 C 2 D 3 C 4 A 5 D Unit 11 4 would
6 A 7 A 8 D 9 B 10 B A 1 D 2 B 3 A 4 D 5 A 5 result
B 1 good at 6 D 7 D 8 C 9 B 10 A 6 had
2 tennis in 7 have
B 1 for / as 8 to
3 the beginning / start 2 since
4 in control 9 if
3 During 10 will
5 as a tennis 4 in
5 of B 1 Consequently
Unit 12 6 in 2 enjoy
7 down / from 3 was / were
A 1 B 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 B
8 for 4 said
B 1 phone rings 9 with 5 had
2 me not to 10 through / around 6 fail
3 cars are old / cars get old 7 concentrated
8 could
4 Do you want Unit 12 9 training
5 were you
A 1 A 2 C 3 D 4 C 5 A 10 addition
6 B 7 B 8 C 9 D 10 D
Unit 13
B 1 of
A 1 C 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 A
2 from
B 1 C 2 C 3 D 4 B 5 B 3 with
6 D 7 A 8 C 9 A 10 A 4 to
5 down
6 away
7 on
8 of
9 for
10 of

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What are rhinos?

What (5) rhinoceros mean?

What problems (7) rhinos face today?

save the rhino.

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I havent got lots of friends.

1 I dont know if you know my friend Jack.

2 He speaks French because he is Canadian.

3 Hes got a job in a restaurant at the moment.

4 Unfortunately, he hates his job.

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A Kyle hasnt cleaned the bathroom yet. Hi HiTilla,

Hi Jeannie, I went Gregory, Sorry I was

WERE 10.00 NOW: 2

Dear Mr Day writing my

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History of Potato Crisps

Then, after he (6) them, he (7) them with lots of salt.

money he (9) from his invention.

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Its my thirtieth birthday on Saturday.

1 Lets have a party!

2 Ive decided not to invite my work colleagues.

4 Have you arranged to bring a friend with you?

5 Id like to bring something to the party but what?

A Evan is suggesting that Kim watches the football match at

1 When you see this message, phone me

From: Lou Carter

5 A Jess will go to college if she feels better tomorrow.

From: Lou Carter

1 A Davids Fashion House always gives students 25% discount. Davids

3 Freddie Hi Mac, Sorry,

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Crossing the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey

At the moment, an international construction company (2) on the Marmaray Project.

In 2005, the construction company (6) an important archaeological discovery when

its kind in the world.

A divided B was dividing C divides D is dividing

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Ive decided to buy some new clothes for our holiday.

1 My sister gave me these new sunglasses a few minutes ago.

2 I bought these jeans five years ago.

3 In the past I didnt wear smart clothes but now I do.

What does the sign mean?

1 What does the sign mean?

C Someone is going to paint the door today.

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5 What does Rob think?

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When does the German lesson start at 9 oclock or 10 oclock?

1 Daphne and her husband both want to learn Spanish.

2 Im going to buy a book for them.

3 Excuse me, does this dictionary cost 5 or 10?

4 The school sent a letter about Japanese lessons to me.

5 Will it take me a long time to learn Japanese, or can I learn it quickly?

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Finding the right job

got? (2) can I develop in the job?

If theres a company youd like to work for, send (3) your CV

(curriculum vitae), with details of your education and experience.

A does B did C do D can

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2 Dan Hi Mia, got got