Review grammar (mid term test )

I. COMPARISON
1. The curriculum at the public school is as good_____ of any private school.
a. or better than b. as or better that
c. as or better than that d. as or better than
2. Which group of languages has the __+ ss nhất__adj___ vest forms?
a. most complicated b. most complicatedly
c. more complicated d. as complicatedly
3. As a rule, _______ the heart rate, the faster the pulse.
a. the more rapid b. the more rapidly c. rapid d. the most rapid
4. Often weighing_______ 100 pounds, large dogs are used to pull sleds in the snow.
a. more than b. just an c. than it is d. than
5. The greater the number of bacteria attacking the system_______
a. the sooner treatment must be begun b. sooner must begin treatment
c. begin treatment as soon as possible d. must begin treatment sooner
6. Jays are_______ and more colorful than crows.
a. short b. shortest c. more shorter d. shorter
7. The foods that contain_______ are made of animal fat whereas vegetables have the lest energy.
a. as much energy as b. the more energy c. the most energy d. more energy than
the + adj-est/ most + adj (long)
the + most + noun
8. Laser discs provide images of _______ than those of either television signals or video tapes.
a. best quality b. good quality c. better quality d. the best quality
S + V + adi-er/ more adi/ adv + than
+ adj + noun  more + adj (long)/ adj-er + noun
9. The old man and the Sea, a novel about an old fisherman's harrowing adventure catching a huge fish, is
one of Ernest Hemingway's_______ book.
a. most famous b. the most famous c. are most famous d. and most famous

S + V thường + as + adv + as
S + V (be/feel/ seem/ look/ become/ get ) + as + adj + as
She is as beautiful as her sister
She drives as carefully as me
S + V + as + much + noun (ko đđ) as
many + nouns
She has as much money as me
S + v + as + adj + a/an + noun (đđ số ít) + as
She has as beautiful a car as I do
S + V + twice/ three times/ four times + as + ...+ as
She is twice as big as me

S + V + adj-er/ more + adj (dài) / adv + than

S + V + the + adj-est/ most + adj (dài)/ adv + of + noun (thời gian/ số nhiều)
in + noun (nơi chốn, số ít)
that + S have/ has + V3/ed

10. _______250,000 species of fossils have been discovered in both organized, scientific searches and by
sheer accident.
a. As much as b. As many as c. As many d. so many
11. This one is pretties, but it costs_______ as the other one.
a. as much as b. twice as much c. as many d. as soon as
12. The younger you are, _______ it is to learn.
a. easier b. you are easier c. the easier d. the easy
13. The United States spends more money on advertising_______ country in the world.

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 a. other b. other than c. than any other d. while other
14. The rooms in the front_______ noisier than those in the back.
a. are more b. are little c. are very d. are much
much / far + ss hơn
15. Of all the candidates, Peter is probably_______
a. the less qualified b. the qualified less
c. the most little qualified d. the least qualified
16. This house is_______ the others we've seen.
a. father more expensive than b. far more expensive than
c. far most expensive d. further more expensive
tăng mức độ so sánh hơn: far / much + adj-er
more +adj
by far + ss nhất
17. This is_______ man of all I've been known.
a. best b. better c. good d. the best
18. That child behaves___adv____ of all
a. the most carelessly b. the more carelessly
c. more carelessly than d. as carelessly
be/ feel/ seem/ get/ become/look + adj
V (thường) + adv
19. The deep oceans contain some of the_______ of all living creatures.
a. strangest b. strange c. as strange as d. stranger
20. The total weight of all the ants in the world is much greater than ________.
A. to all human beings B. all human beings is that
C. that of all human beings D. is of all human beings
21. Generally speaking, people should have _______ as their desires allow.
A. much education B. as much education C. education D. for education
As + adj/ adv + as
As + much/ many + noun (số nhiều/ ko đđ) + as
As + adj + a/an + noun (đđ số ít) + as
22.__________in Shanghai than in any other city in China.
A. More people live B. More people living C. It has more people D. More
living people
23. Of Charles Dickens’ many novels, Great Expectations, is perhaps _______ to many readers.
A. the most satisfying one B. most satisfying one
C. more than most satisfying one D. the more satisfying than
II. Modal verb
1. Jack has a right to know. He the news immediately. If you don’t do it, I will.
A. ought to tell B. ought to be told C. may tell D. may be told
2. A package carefully before it is mailed.
A. has to be wrapped B. has to wrap
C. had to be wrapped C had to wrap
3. You'd better not drink that river water. It
A. could be polluted B. could pollute C. can be polluted D. can pollute
4. I think everyone this paperback on the economic crisis. It contains information that everyone
should have.
A. should be read B. should read
C. should have been read D. should have read
5. A common reason that someone ____ more for similar work is because of his or her experience or "length of
service”.
A. may be paid B. should not be paid C. can be paid D. must be paid
6. True gender equality ____ when both men and women reach a balance between work and family.
A. can achieve B. should be achieved C. can be achieved D. should achieve
7. He said that he _________ enter the examination room because he was late.
A. mustn’t B. couldn’t C. needn’t D. might not
8. You haven’t eaten anything since yesterday afternoon. You ______ be really hungry!
A. must B. might C. will D. can
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 Suy đoán ở hiện tại
Must + V0: hẳn là (chắc chắn) (100%) ≠ can’t + Vo
May/ might + Vo: có lẽ (ko chắc chắn) (30%) ≠ may/ might not + Vo
Can + V0: khả năng (50%)
Suy đoán ở QK
Must have V3/ed: chắc chắn đã xảy ra ≠ can’t have V3/ed
May/ might/ could + have V3/ed : khả năng xảy ra ko cao ≠ may/ might/ could not have v3/ed

Lời khuyên hiện tại

Should/ ought to/ had better + Vo
Khiển trách cho việc đã xảy ra
Should/ ought to + have V3/ed: điều nên làm nhưng đã ko làm ≠ should not/ ought not to have V3/ed

Lời đề nghị
Shall we/
may I
can/ could/ will/ would you

Sự bắt buộc
Must + V0: phải (chủ quan, do nhiệm vụ, or do người nói)
Have to + vo: phải (khách quan, do luật lệ, quy định)
Mustn’t: ko được phép làm

Sự cần thiết ở hiện tại

S (sb) + Need + To_V
Sth + need + to-be V3/ed/ V-ing
Ko cần thiết
S + needn’t + Vo = don’t have to + Vo
Ko cần thiết làm trong qua khứ nhưng đã làm
Needn’t have v3/ed

Chỉ khả năng

Can/ could + Vo: có thể
Khi có tình huống đặc biệt (in spite of, despite, althought, but),
Was able to + Vo
khả năng trong tương lai
Will able to + Vo

9. “Why are you so late?” – I _________ take my aunt to the airport. The traffic was terrible!”
A. might B. could C. had to D. should
10. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It _____ have been Mary because she was out all day.
A. can’t B. must C. could D. needn’t
11. You ……………. disturb him during his work!
A. should not B. could not C. must not D. don't have to
12: Whose book is this? – I am not sure. It …………. be Anna's.
A. must B. should C. would D. might
13. The windows look clean. You ……………… wash them.
A. are not to B. can't C. don't have to (= needn’t)D. mustn't
14. I don't believe it. It ……………….. be true.
A. can't B. mustn't C. shouldn't D. wouldn't
15. Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She _____ harder.
a.must have studied c. could have studied b. should have studied d. must studied
16. Marcela didn’t come to class yesterday. She _____ an accident.
a. should have had b. must have c. might have d. may have had
17. Thomas received a warning for speeding. He _____ so fast.
a. shouldn’t have driven c. should have
b. would have driven d. might have driven
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18. The photos are black. The X-ray at the airport _____ them.
a. should have damaged c. would have damaged
b. would damage d. must have damaged
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following sentences.
1. A secretary, typical known as personal assistant (PA) or an administrative assistant, has many administrative
A typically B C
D
duties.
2. You can complain if you think you weren't successful because your treatment in the interview or application
A B C
process were unfair. TO
D was
3. You should learn about the application process that will really help your application stand out and hopefully
A B
get you through to the interview stage of the processing
C D process (noun)
4. I feel anxiously because this is the first time I have come to the interview.
A B anxious C D
5. One of the most important measures to be taken to promote the development of a country is to
A B
constant carry out economic reforms.
C constantly D
6. The jacket with three differently colors belongs to Hai, my brother.
A B different C D
7. With the develop of the Internet and the World Wide Web, businessmen do
A development B
not have as much traveling as they used to.
C D
8. Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen.
A B apparently C D

Noun (tion, ation, ment, ance, ity, or, er, ist...)

- Noun (s) + V + noun (O)
- The/a/an/ many/ some/ his/ her/ this/ that + noun
- Pre + noun + pre (giới từ)
- Adj + noun
ADV (adj-ly)
- ADV, + S + V (thường) + ADV + O + ADV
- S + be + adv + V3/ed
had/ have + adv + V3/ed
- ADV + adj
ADJ (tive/ able/ less/ nous/ -ing (miêu tả vật or người), -ed (cảm xúc của người) , y, ful, ..)
- Adj + noun
- Be/ feel/ seem/ look/ become/ get (trở nên)/ make (làm) / find (nhận thấy) + ADJ

9. The professor together with his three students have been called to court.
A B C has D
10. Fifty dollars seem a reasonable price to pay for that.
A B seems C D
11. Walking in the rain are not a good idea.
A B C is D
12. The unemployed really needs to be given more help.
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13. The police is asking him a lot of questions which he can’t answer.
A B are asking C D
14. Life is not easy for those who is without jobs.
A B C are D
15. The Chinese is very famous for their food.
A B are C D
16. I love swimming which are a good sport for my health.
A B is C D
17. All the books on the top shelf belongs to me.
A B C D belong
18. One of the biggest problems facing our society are unemployment.
A B C D is
19. A few of the audience is enjoying every minute of the performance.
A B are C D
20. What I say about these problems are my own affair.
A B C is D
21. A great deal of money have been spent on the books.
A B has C D
22. Either you or the headmaster are handing the prizes to these gifted students at the meeting.
A B is C D
23. The poor woman with her two children were seen begging in a street corner.
A B C was D
IV. ALTHOUGH/ DESPITE/ BUT/ HOWEVER/ THEREFORE/ SO
Although/ though + S + V : mặc dù
In spite of/ despite + V-ing/ noun

Because + S + V : bởi vì = as = since

Because of + noun/ v-ing = owing to = due to
, but + S + V/ noun/ adj: nhưng
. However, + S + V: tuy nhiên
, so + S + V: vì thế
. Therefore, S + V: vì thế

2. The water was rather cold,…………I didn’t go swimming.

a. so b. but c.although d. however
3. He walked slowly ……………..
a. because of his bad leg b. so his leg was bad c. in his bad leg d. so that his leg was
bad
4. I understand your point of view . ------------- , I don’t agree with it .
A. Moreover B. So C. Therefore D. However
5. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early .
a. Although b. So c. As d. However
6. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German .
a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since
7. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired .
a. so b. because c. but d. if
8. We were the better team ____ we lost the match .
a. so b. and c. but d. because
9. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to
a. because b. however c. although d. since
10. I am afraid that the company is in deep trouble. ________, we are going to make some people redundant.
a. Therefore b. However c. But d. And
11. I wanted to give him some money after he helped me with the car ________ he absolutely refused to accept it.
a. so b. but c. therefore d. and so
12. Everyone is ready for the discussion, ________ him.
a. however b. but (ngoại trừ) c. so d. therefore
V. SUBJECT AND VERB AGREEMENT

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1. Tom with his dog …… here now.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
2. Tom as well as his dog …… here now.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
3. My old friend and colleague, John, …… married.
A. has just got B. have just got C. just has got D. just have got
5. The singer and actor …… coming now.
A. was B. were C. is D. are
6. The singer and the actor …… coming now.
A. was B. were C. is D. are
7. Mathematics …… difficult.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
8. Two billion dollars … not enough for the victims of the war.
A. was B. were C. is D. are
9. Three years in a stranger land …… like a long time for lonely people.
A. is seeming B. are seeming C. seems D. seemed
10. The film “Titanic” …… very interesting.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
11. Cattle …… allowed to graze here now.
A. was B. were C. is D. are
Cattle/ police/ people (số nhiều)
12. None of this money …… mine now.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
13. None of them …… right now.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
14. Every student …… willing to join the picnic now.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
15. If anyone ……, tell him I’ll be back later.
A. was calling B. called C. call D. calls
16. Each of the boys …… a book now.
A. have B. has C. had D. are having
17. Two thirds of the money …… mine now.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
18. About 60% of the students in this class …… from China.
A. was B. were C. are D. is
19. A number of sheep …… eating grass now.
A. are B. is C. was D. were
20. The number of books in this library …… large.
A. are B. is C. was D. were
21. Either you or I …… wrong.
A. am B. is C. are D. were
22. Neither my glover nor my hat …… with this dress.
A. is going B. are going C. goes D. go
23. The poor living here …… help.
A. is needing B. are needing C. need D. needs
24. Several of the students …… absent yesterday.
A. has been B. had been C. were D. was
25. The great poet and novelist …… dead.
A. was B. are C. is D. were
26. Neither Tom nor his friends …… yet.
A. had come B. have come C. hasn’t come D. haven’t come
27. My family …… very happy with that news yesterday.
A. is B. was C. are D. were
28. Everybody …… to do their best at present.
A. tries B. try C. is trying D. are trying
29. You can use my phone if yours (=your phone) ……
A. isn’t work B. aren’t work C. doesn’t work D. don’t work
30. A number of workers …… for a rise since last month.
A. ask B. asked C. has asked D. have asked

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TENSE
1. As soon as Martina saw the fire, she _______ the fire department
A. was telephoning B. telephoned C. had telephoned D. has telephoned
2. Before Jennifer won the lottery, she __qkht_____any kind of contest
A. hasn’t entered B. doesn’t enter C. wasn’t entering D. hadn’t entered
3. Every time Parkas sees a movie made in India, he _______homesick
A. will have left B. felt C. feels D. is feeling
4. Since I left Venezuela six years ago, I __htht_____to visit friends and family several times
A. return B. will have returned C. am returning D. have returned
5. Yesterday while I was attending a sales meeting, Mathew ___ on the company annual report
A. was working B. had been working C. has worked D. works
6. when my parents _______ for a visit tomorrow, they will see our new baby for the first time
A.will arrive B. arrived C. arrive D. will have arrived
7. The last time I _______in Athens, the weather was hot and humid
A. had been B. was C. am D. will have been
8. After the race ____qkht___, the celebration began
A. had been won B. is won C. will be won D. has been won
9. Andy _______out of the restaurant when he _______ Jenny
A. came/saw B. was coming /saw C. came/was seeing D. was coming/had
seen
When trong quá khứ ( kéo dài qktd, ngắn, bất chợt  qk đơn)
10. Linda has lost her passport again. It’s the second time this _______
A. has happened B. happens C. happened D. had happened
11. I’m very tired. _______over four hundred miles to day
A. I drive B. I’ve driven C. I’m driving D. I’ve been driving
12. I’m busy at the moment _______on the computer
A. I work B. I’m worked C. I’m working D. I worked
13. At this time tomorrow _______over the Atlantic
A. we’re flying B. we’ll be flying C. we’ll fly D. we’re to fly
14. I will tell Anna all the news when _______her
A. I’ll see B. I’m going to see C. I see D. I’m seeing
Choose the best answer
1. Madeleine wears high heels to look taller.
A. In order to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels.
B. So that to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels.
C. Madeleine wants high heels to make her taller.
D. Madeleine buys high heels to look taller.
So as to/ in order to/ to + Vo: để
= so that / in order that + S + can/ will (HT)
Could/ would (QK)
2. He started learning French six years ago.
A. He has learned French for six years.
B. It was six years ago did he start learning French.
C. He hasn’t learnt French for six years.
D. It is six years since he has learnt French.
QK (đơn)  htht
Htht  QK (đơn)
Last (qk đơn)  htht (có not)
In since
Ago  for
It is + time + since + S + v2/ed : nó mấ bao nhiêu thời gian
The is the fist time + S + have/ has + V3/ed
3. The woman was too weak to lift the basket.
A. Although she was weak, she could lift the basket.
B. The woman shouldn't have lifted the basket because she was so weak.

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D. The woman lifted the basket, so she wasn't very weak.

S + V + too + adj/ adv + to-V : quá.. đến ko thể

S + V + adj/ adv + enough to + Vo: đủ để
S + V + so + adj/ adv + that: quá... đến nổi
so many/ much + noun
so + adj + a/an + noun
S + V + such + (a/an) + adj + noun + that :
4. His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten.
A. Of all the soups I have ever eaten, his eel soup is the best.
B. I have ever eaten many soups that are better than his eel soup.
C. His eel soup is the worst of all soups I have eaten.
D. His eel soup is good but I have ever eaten many others better.
5. The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year.
B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year.
D. At last I went to the museum after a year
6. This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
B. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
C. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
D. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
7. I have not met her for three years.
A. The last time I met her was three years ago.
B. It is three years when I will meet her.
C. I did not meet her three years ago.
D. During three years, I met her once.
8. Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.
A. Barry took our advice so he stopped smoking.
B. If we had advised Barry, he would have quit smoking.
C. Barry did not quit smoking because of our advice.
D. Despite being told not to smoke, Barry continued to do.
9. He cannot afford a new computer.
A. The new computer is so expensive that he cannot buy it.
B. Therefore, he would buy a new computer.
C. So, he would buy a new computer.
D. The new computer is so expensive but he can buy it.
10. Because they made too many mistakes, they failed in the exam
A. They made very many mistakes that they failed in the exam
B. They made too many mistake for them to fail in the exam
C. They made so many mistakes that they failed in the exam
D. They made such many mistakes that they failed in the exam
11. She locked the door so as not to be disturbed
A. She locked the door in order that she wouldn’t be disturbed
B. She locked the door to be not disturbed
C. She locked the door for her not to be disturbed
D. She locked the door so that not to not to be disturbed
12. The meeting was put off because of pressure of time
A. There was not enough time to hold the meeting
B. people wanted to get away, so the meeting began early
C. The meeting was planned to start in a short time
D. The meeting lasted much longer than usual

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13. You should clean this room every day.
A. This room should be cleaned everyday.
B. This room should been cleaned everyday.
C. This room should clean everyday.
D. This room should be clean everyday.
14. People must not leave bicycles in the hall.
A. Bicycles must not be left in the hall.
B. Bicycles in the hall must not being left.
C. Bicycles in the hall must not left.
D. Bicycles must been not left in the hall.
15. People should send their complaints to the head office.
A. Complaints should be sent to the head office.
B. Complaints should be send to the head office by people.
C. Their complaints should send to the head office by people.
D. Their complaints to the head office should be sent.
S + should/ could + be + V3/ed ... adv (nơi chốn) + by O + adv (time)
16. It’s possible that we won’t go camping this weekend.
A. We will probably go camping this weekend.
B. We will not go camping this weekend.
C. We may not go camping this weekend.
D. We must not go camping this weekend.
17. I think it’s necessary to tell Tim about it at once.
A. Tim may be told about it at once.
B. Tim should be told about it at once.
C. Tim must be told about it at once.
D. Tim might be told about it at once.
18. It is essential that we meet him at the airport.
A. He must be met at the airport.
B. He might be met at the airport.
C. He should be met at the airport.
D. He may be met at the airport.
19. It’s very likely (có khả năng) that the company will accept his application.
A. The company needs accept his application.
B. The company might/ may accept his application.
C. The company must accept his application.
D. The company should accept his application.
20. Every student is required to write an essay on the topic.
A. Every student might write an essay on the topic.
B. Every student must write an essay on the topic.
C. They require every student write an essay on the topic.
D. Every student should write an essay on the topic.
21. It isn’t necessary for us to get a visa for Singapore.
A. We needn’t get a visa for Singapore.
B. We mustn’t get a visa for Singapore.
C. We mayn’t get a visa for Singapore.
D. We shouldn’t get a visa for Singapore.
22. The woman was too weak to lift the basket.
A. She was so weak that she couldn’t lift the basket
B. The woman shouldn’t have lift the basket because she was so weak.
C. Although she was very weak, she could lift the basket
D. The woman lift the basket, so she wasn’t very weak.
23. The thief wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints.
A. The thief wore gloves so as to not leave any fingerprints.
B. The thief wore gloves so that not leave any fingerprints.
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D. The thief wore gloves in order to not leave any fingerprints.
24. It’s hard to concentrate when you are tired.
A. The more tired you are, it’s harder to concentrate.
B. When you are tired, the harder it is to concentrate.
C. The most tired you are, the hardest it is to concentrate.
D. The more tired you are, the harder it is to concentrate
25. No one in our class can speak English as fluently as Mai.
A. Mai speaks English more fluently than no one in our class.
B. Mai is the worst English speaker in our class.
C. Mai speaks English as fluently as other people in our class.
D. Mai speaks English the most fluently in our class.
26. I haven’t gone to the cinema for ten years.
A. It’s ten years I haven’t gone to the cinema.
B. It was ten years ago I went to the cinema.
C. The last time I went to the cinema was ten years.
D. I last went to the cinema ten years ago.
27. The crowd became increasingly angry at the long delay.
A. The crowd became very angry because the delay was so long.
B. The more increasingly the crowd became, the longer the delay was.
C. The longer the delay was, the angrier the crowd became.
D. The more the crowd became angry at the delay, the longer they feel.
28. In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match.
A. Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match.
B. We made all our efforts so that we could gain success in the final match.
C. Whatever efforts we had made, we weren’t able to win in the final match.
D. We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts.
29. Although old-age pensions have risen considerably, they haven’t kept pace with the cost of living.
A. The cost of living is so high that they couldn’t keep with it.
B. Despite the fact that old-age pensions have risen considerably, the cost of living isn’t going down.
C. Old-age pensions may have risen considerably, but they haven’t kept pace with the cost of living.
D. The cost of living hasn’t been kept with no matter how high the old-age pensions are.
30. Despite his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job.
A. John was unable to do the job because he was inexperienced.
B. John applied for the job because he has experience in the field.
C. John did not apply for the job because of his inexperience in the field.
D. John applied for the job even though he has no experience in the field.
31. In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work.
A. In spite it rained heavily, my brother went to work.
B. Although it rained heavily, my brother went to work.
C. Despite it rained heavily, my brother went to work.
D. Although of heavy rain, my brother went to work.

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RELATIVE CLAUSE
1. The new model, ____ had just come out, is the best so far.
a. who b. whom c. whose d. which
2. The rumour____ we heard yesterday is not true.
a. that b. which c. no word is needed d. all are correct
3. The picnic was postponed, ____ was due to the weather.
a. which b. that c. who d. whom
4. I was happy during the years____ I lived with my grandfather.
a. when b. that c. in which d. where
5. The area____ we are living is quiet.
a. which b. at which c. in where d. where
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6. The man____ she loves has been captured by the enemy.
a. who b. whom c. whose d. which
7. The student____ you just met is in one of my classes.
a. his parents b. whose parents c. parents of his d. parents who
8. The woman ____ lives next door to us is a weather forecaster on a local TV station.
a. whose b. she c. whom d. who
9. The speech____ we listened last night was informative.
a. to which b. which to c. to that d. that
10. This morning I met Diane, ____ I hadn't seen for ages.
a. who b. whom c. which d. that
11. Amy, ____ car had broken down, was in a very bad mood.
a. who b. whom c. whose d. that
12. Mrs. Bond is going to spend a few weeks in Sweden, ____ her daughter lives.
a. when b. where c. why d. that
13. Jack has three brothers, all of____ are married
a. who b. whom c. which d. that
14. They gave us a lot of information, most of ____ was useless.
a. who b. whom c. which d. that
15. There were a lot of people at the party, only a few of ____ I had met before.
a. whom b. whom c. them d. that
16. I have sent him two letters, neither of ____ has arrived.
a. who b. them c. which d. that
17. John won $20,000, half of____ he gave to his parents.
a. it b. whom c. which d. that
18. Ten people applied for the job, none of ____ were suitable.
a. who b. whom c. them d. that
19. She couldn't come to the party, ____ was perfectly true.
a. who b. it c. which d. that
20. Jill isn't on the phone, ____ makes it difficult to contact her.
a. which b. that c. who d. it
21. The rabbit___ by the man was very frightene
a. is hunted b. is hunting c. hunted d. hunting
22. My mother decided to dispose of the television___ yesterday.
a. break b. breaking c. broke d. broken
23. Do you know the song____ on the radio?
a. playing b. which plays c. which is playing d. which is being played
24. This is the house__ by his father five years ago.
a. were bought b. was bought c. which bought d. which was bought
25. The event received coverage in a newspaper__ in the area
a. which widely distributed b. widely distributed
c. distributing d. that distributed
26. The money___ in the last financial year can be reinvested on the stock exchange.
a. saved b. saving c. which saved d. which saving
27. He is only one boy____ in this game.
A. who participating B. participated C. to participate D. who participate
28. The people ____ for the bus in the rain are getting well
A. waiting B. to wait C. waited D. wait
29. I have a message for people _____ by the traffic chaos.
A. to delay B. who delay C. delayed D. who delaying
30. I live in a pleasant room ____________ the garden.
A. to overlook B. overlooking C. overlooked D. which overlooking
31. Melanie was the only person _____ a letter of thanks.
A. wrote B. written C. to write D. writing
32. The pilot was the only man _______ after the crash.
A.was rescued B. rescued C. rescuing D. to be rescued
33. The girl just said hello. She is Tom’s youngest sister.

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 A. The girl who just said hello is Tom’s youngest sister.
B. The girl saying hello is Tom’s youngest sister.
C. The girl just said hello is Tom’s youngest sister.
D. The girl, who just said hello, is Tom’s youngest sister.
34. I’m waiting for the bus. It is late.
A. The bus which I’m waiting is late.
B. The bus whom I’m waiting for is late.
C. The bus for that I’m waiting is late.
D. The bus I’m waiting for is late.
35. This house was built years ago. It is still in very good shape.
A. This house, which built years ago, is still in very good shape.
B. This house, built years ago, is still in very good shape.
C. This house, building years ago, is still in very good shape.
D. This house which was built years ago is still in very good shape. \
36. The people watched the game. None of them will ever forget it.
A. None of the people that watched the game will ever forget it.
B. The people watched the game none of whom will ever forget it.
C. Nobody that watched the game will ever forget it.
D. Both A and C are correct.
37. Quang is very good at drawing. His father is a famous painter.
A. Quang whose father is a famous painter is very good at drawing.
B. Quang, whose father is a famous painter is very good at drawing.
C. Quang, whose father is a famous painter, is very good at drawing.
D. Quang’s father, who is a famous painter, is very good at drawing.
38. That’s the man. I told you about him yesterday.
A. That’s the man about whom I told you yesterday.
B. That’s the man whom I told you yesterday.
C. That’s the man about that I told you yesterday.
D. That’s the man I told you yesterday.
39. The last student who was interviewed was John.
A. The last student to be interviewed was John.
B. The last student to interview was John.
C. The last student was John to be interviewed.
D. The last student interviewing was John.

subjunctive
1. I wish I ______ to retake my exams.
a. do not have b. will not have c. am about d. did not have
2. The spacemen felt as if he ______ in a paradise.
a. had been b. falls c. fall d. has fallen
3. He afflicted mother felt as though she ______ on the verge of dying
a. has been b. had been c. were d. was
4. I wish another more effective teaching method______ used.
a. is b. was c. were d. has been
5. She wishes she ______ a fairy now.
a. was b. were c. is d. were
6. She spent money as if she always______ plenty of it.
a. have b. had c. had had d. should have
7. She spends money as if she always______ plenty of it.
a. has b. have c. has had d. had
8. She talks too much but I wish she______
a. didn't b. doesn't c. won't d. wouldn't
9. They will drink wine but I wish they______

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 a. didn't b. don't c. won't d. wouldn't
10. She made lot of mistakes but I wish she______
a. didn't b. hadn't c. wouldn't d. did
11. My wife wishes she______ the guitar now
a. could play b. can play c. could have playedd. plays
12. Yesterday he missed the lesson. He wishes he______ it.
a. didn't miss b. hadn't miss c. hasn't missed d. hadn't missed
13. I suggest that the doctor_____ up his mind without delay.
a. makes b. make c. made d. is to make
14. This poor old man wishes he_____
a. wasn't born b. has never been born
c. had never been born d. would never be born
15. I am not a teacher of English, but suppose I _____, then I _____ set up a language
centre.
a. am/ can b. were/ can c. was/ could d. were/ could
16. His friends suggest that the _____ for that post.
a. applies b. apply c. applying d. will apply
17. It's high time we_____ these mice.
a. are getting rid of b. are going to get rid of c. get rid of d. got rid of
18. It is necessary that children_____ of their old parents.
a. to take care b. takes care c. took care d. take are
19. I wish this English course_____ the whole year.
a. will last b. may last c. lasted d. last
20. It is essential that the sponsor_____ the file early.
a. make b. makes c. made d. making
Exercise 1
1d 2a 3b 4c 5b 6c 7d 8a 9d 10b
11a 12d 13b 14c 15d 16b 17d 18d 19c 20a

V. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
sentences.
1. The number of people on unemployment benefits has dropped over the last two months.
A. having benefits of being unemployed
B. receiving unemployment compensation
C. making use of being unemployed
D. sending money to the government to support the unemployed
2. My mother has put money aside for her old age since she started to work in the factory.
A. laid aside B. taken aside C. spent all D. lent me all
3. Our new boss is trying to ensure the well-being of his employees.
A. earnings
B. compensation (money paid by the government to those who are unemployed)
C. savings
D. welfare (general heath, happiness and safety)
4. In view of the global financial crisis, Tom and his brother has been laid off, so they are on the dole.
A. selling goods on pavements B. receiving a lot of attention
C. living on their parents' support D. living on unemployment benefits
5. Two employees have been sacked and 120 others face dismissal for joining earlier protests.

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 A. recruitment B. redundancy C. employment D. application
6. Frank, 41, applied for the post when the parish council advertised two vacancies.
A. occupied positions B. job opportunities
C. unavailable positions D. accommodated room
7. Members tried their hands at the techniques to gain hands-on experience.
A. relevant B. prior C. practical D. considerable
8. Sara brought in a lot of business last month; she would ask for a pay rise while she's still on a roll.
A. unsuccessful B. on the up and up C. inefficient D. unqualified
9. The Wilsons have found it terribly hard to make ends meet ever since they both lost their jobs.
A. barely have enough to live on B. give up gatherings
C. able to manage D. buying and selling goods
10. There were some very strong candidates for the job but none of them met my expectations.
A. surpassed B. overcame C. fulfilled D. underestimated
11. She got the job in the teeth of considerable competition.
A. regardless of B. as regards C. in respect to D. owing to
12. She clearly joined the firm with a view to improving herself professionally.
A. with no regard to B. irrespective of C. in spite of D. with the intention of
13. She has two degrees but she has only found a part-time, temporary job.
A. permanent B. long-run C. stable D. short-term
VI. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
1. My partner was made redundant last November and hasn't secured further employment as yet.
A. fired B. sacked C. laid off D. appointed
2. With unemployment at a record level, retraining programmes would pay off in the long run.
A. lastingly B. temporarily C. stably D. durably
3. Sheila had butterflies in her stomach before the interview.
A. seemed to be easy in her mind B. in a tizzy
C. on pins and needles D. under pressure
4. They sacked the head of marketing because he was extremely inefficient.
A. competent B. unqualified C. disorganized D. unskilled
5. I find myself at odds with most of my colleagues on what is the best way forward.
A. in conflict with B. in disagreement with C. on the outs with D. on good terms with
6. Most people would grab at the chance of working for that company.
A. jump at B. seize C. neglect D. take
7. I believe Mr. Brown is the most suitable candidate for the job as he has all the necessary qualifications.
A. acceptable B. inappropriate C. tailor-made D. proper
8. The daughter of a blue-collar factory worker, Anne grew up on a council estate in Bracknell.
A. physical B. manual C. laboring D. mental
9. Previously financial matters were dealt with by qualified accountants, financial advisers.
A. professional B. experienced C. incompetent D. skilled
10. This scholarship is being established in her name as a permanent reminder of her work.
A. long-run B. ever-lasting C. stable D. temporary

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