English Language Test

1 Underline the correct word(s). Example I love my job. However / In spite of, the commute is very difficult. 1 My bicycle was stolen, so / because I had to walk to school. 2 I didnt study very much, and owing to / consequently, I didnt pass the test. 3 I sold my car as a result / because I couldnt afford the petrol. 4 He gave up running due to / since a knee injury. 5 She had to break the news gently so that / so as not to upset her father. 6 We have a large umbrella in case / as it rains. 7 We think the house will sell quickly. As a result / Nevertheless, we want to be sure it looks as good as possible when people come to see it. 8 I read the entire book, yet / therefore I cant remember anything about the story. 82 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Example Has Dana lived in Singapore since she was a child (live) 1 I ________ time to watch TV tonight. (not have) 2 Luis and Maria ________ married for 15 years and are very happy together. (be) 3 I cant believe Paolo isnt here yet. I ________ for two hours. (wait) 4 ________ you ________ work late again tonight (have to) 5 We didnt have time to do it ourselves, so we ________ our lounge ________ by a professional. (decorate) 6 How many guests ________ she ________ in her house right now (have got) 63 Complete the sentences with the correct word(s). Example You need to take care of yourself when youre ill. one yourself you 1 ________ can use the Internet for research when you write your term paper. One You Each other 2 ________ say its harder to learn languages after youre 12. They Theyre Their 3 ________ need to remember that were very lucky to have good food on the table for each meal. One Ourselves We 4 Alex talks to ________ when hes writing. Its pretty annoying myself each other himself 5 Bruce and I built the shed in the garden ________. ourselves by one another by myself 6 Do you and your parents talk to ________ every weekend