1. _______________ the high ceiling, David can1. ´t reach the smoke alarm. a. Because
b. Because of
c. Because to.
2. The student is sorry for_________ late to class.
a. come
b. coming
c. comes.
3. We have__________ one hour before we have to take the English evaluation.
a. less than
b. more less
c. than less.
4. Does Lisa love playing cards with frlends?
a. Yes, she does. She love playing cards with frlends..
b. Yes, she does. She loves playing cards with friends.
c. Yes, she does. She loved plying cards with friends.
5. Does Mrs. Smith like__________ for clothes online? No, she doesn't.
a. shops
b. shop
c. shopping.
6. “Used to” talks about things that happened in the past. For example: What do you usually do after work?
a. I use to gone straight home, but now I take dance classes three times a week.
b. I used to go straight home, but now I take dance classes three times a week.
c. I used to went straight home, but now I take dance classes twice a week.
7. A phrasal verb is a verb + preposition. Choose the phrasal verb that is closest in meaning to the word in quotation
marks. Laila and Martha are going to ""meet"" for coffee tomorrow.
a. get together
b. run away
c. watch out.
8. There is plenty of food, so eat_____________ you like.
a. as much
b. as much as
c. as many as.
9.The modal "must" can be used to show that a speaker is mostly certaln about something. The modal "must" shows
that a person is making a logical conclusión or guess. For example:
a. They must eat at night.
b. They must eat at restaurants.
c. They must not have any food.
10. A phrasal verb is a verb + preposition. The meaning of the phrasal verb is different from the meaning of the verb
alone. For example: “ to meet” is closest in meaning to ___________.
a. go off
b. get together
c. run away.
11. Alison eats meat and rice every day _____________ she is heathy.
a. because
b. because of
c. be.
12. Most people don't enjoy____________ bilis every month.
a. pay
b. paying
c. pays.
13. The chocolate cake should cost a dollar__________ 13. the strawberries cake.
a. less
b. than less
c. less than.
14. Camilla __________ that job for two years.
a. has / had
b. have / have
c. has / have.
15. Cauliflower is my favorite vegetable _____________ its multiple health benefits.
a. because of
b. because
c. because at.
16. Children didn't go out______________ bad weather.
a. because of
b. because
c. be.
17. Choose the phrasal verb that is closest in meaning to the word in quotation marks.
All the people on my street "take care" of for each other´s children.
a. set up
b. clear up
c. watch out.
18. We______________ the laundry today. The machine is broken.
a. are able to do
b. aren't be able to make
c. aren't be able to do.
19. Katia________ cookies in less than 20 minutes.
a. is able to make
b. is able to makes
c. is able to made.
20. Choose the phrasal verb that is closest in meaning to the word in quotation marks.
I saw the girl next door "to enter" (a car illegally)a car and drive away.
a. get along
b. get into
c. get together.
21. Choose the phrasal verb that is closest in meaning to the word in quotation marks.
My cats always "escape" when the door is open.
a. run away
b. break down
c. run out.
22. Gasoline prices are___________ nowadays.
a. high too
b. low too
c. too high.
23. Could I___________ your dictionary? I forgot how to spell this word.
a. borrow
b. lent
c. borrowed.
24. Choose the phrasal verb that is closest in meaning to the word in quotation marks.
Someone tried to "enter" my neighbor’s house.
a. came along
b. broke up
c. break into.
25. Chris _____________ 25. organic vegetables.
a. hope to buy
b. hope buying
c. hopes to buy.
26. Migrants_______________ the apartment now because it has a new smoke alarm.
a. are able to rent
b. are able to rented
c. are able to rents.
27. We use an adjective + enough to talk about the right amount of something. For example: The woman is not
____________ to reach the ceiling.
a. enough tall
b. tall enough
c. enough.
28. Classes haven´t begun ____________.
a. already
b. yet
c. no already.
29. Have you ever been in Sao Paulo, Brazil?
a. Yes, I am.
b. No, I have not.
c. Yes, I will.
30. How long have they been here?
a. They have been here since one hour.
b. They have been here for twenty-five minutes,
c. They have been here since six minutes.
31. Did they ____________ their relatives this weekend? Yes, they did.
a. promises to visit
b. promise to visit
c. promised to visit.
32. Do they enjoy _____________?
a. dancing
b. dance
c. danced.
33. The present perfect is used for an activity that began in the past and continúes to the present. For example:
a. Dao Lin had traveled around USA since 2012.
b. Dao Lin has traveled around USA for four months.
c. Dao Lin traveled around USA last year.
34. During your childhood, what were the most popular toys for girls?
a. Girls uses to play with superhero action figures.
b. Girls use to play with toolboxes.
c. Girls used to play with barbies.
35. Do you mind __________ me taking care of my children?
a. help
b. helps
c. helping.
36. Do you mind __________ to the movies by yourself?
a. going
b. goes
c. go.
Most of the students have studied Computer Sciences__________ 37. two weeks.
a. since
b. for
c. from.
38. Good study habits deais with:
a. Procrastinate the tasks
b. Underline important information
c. Never study with a friend.
39. The simple past is used for an activity that happened at a specific time in the past. For example:
a. Rita Lawrance has studied Spanish for ten years.
b. Rita Lawrance studied Spanish in 2011.
c. Rita Lawrance had been studying Spanish since 2011.
40. Read the paragraph. Then select the correct answer.
Problems at School
She is discouraged or depressed because she has some problems in high school now. Her counselor says that Rose
doesn't ask enough questions in class. Also, her counselor says that Rose needs to concéntrate when she reads and
develop strategies for learning new words in English. Rose hasn't ever had so much trouble in school. Now, she
doesn't enjoy school as much as she did before.
According to the paragarph, which sentence is correct?
a. Rose has problems learning vocabulary.
b. Rose has always had bad grades.
c. Rose has always been late.
41. Don´t worry, we don´t mind ___________ dinner: we think we will __________meat with rice, and a big tomatoes
salad on the side.
a. make / make
b. make / making
c. making / make.
42. During your childhood, what were the most popular toys for boys?
a. Boys use to play with fashion dolls.
b. Boys used to play with cars.
c. Boys use to play with baby dolls.
43. Unhealthy activities have to do with:
a. eat breakfast and eat fish.
b. eat a lot of hamburgers and drink a lot of soda.
c. ride a bicycle and drink water.
44. Patricio eats too many hamburgers. Fie needs to change________diet.
a. her
b. its
c. his.
45. Elder people could only eat a salad in the restaurant _____________ they are vegetarian.
a. because
b. because of
c. be.
46. Flave you ever been to Brazilia?
a. No every.
b. No, ever.
c. No, never.
47. “Used to” talks about a past situation or past habit that is not true now. For example:
a. When we were children, we used to play with toys.
b. When we were children, we use to play with toys.
c. When we were children, we didn't to play with toys.
Evelyn ______________ 48. pasta and bread at home.
a. plan to eat
b. plans to eat
c. plant to eat.
49. Faisal said he hates _____________ his French homework because he doesn´t understand it.
a. do
b. done
c. doing.
50. “Used to” talks about things that happened in the past. For example: How often do you eat meat?
a. I use to eat meat every night, but now I usually have fish.
b. I used eat meat every night, but now I usually have fish.
c. I used to eat meat every night, but now I usually have fish.
51. Which sentence best describes present perfect tense?
a. I lived in Guayaquil last year.
b. I have been living in Guayaquil since 1999.
c. I have lived in Guayaquil for seventeen years.
52. Which sentence best describes present perfect tense?
a. She had been here for seven months and still can't speak a word of Spanish.
b. She is living here for five months and still can't speak a word of Spanish.
c. She has been here for seven months and still can't speak a word of Spanish.
53. Has Ana had trouble concentrating?
a. Yes, she has
b. Yes, she do
c. Yes, she be.
54. She doesn't____________ her bike this afternoon.
a. wanted to ride
b. wants to ride
c. want to ride.
55. Have you bought the tickets_________ .
a. already
b. yet
c. no already.
56. Have they ever been to Galapagos Islands?
a. Yes, they see.
b. Yes, they have.
c. Yes, they not to go.
57. Have the actors arrived_________?
a. just
b. yet
c. till.
58. Look at the bold words and choose the sentence with a similar meaning.
a. There was a crowd.
b. There was an agreement.
c. There was a chauffeur.
59. Have you ever been to Brazilia?
a. No every.
b. No, ever.
c. No, never.
60. We are very lucky_________ in this country.
a. live
b. to live
c. to lived.
We hope_________ our daughter 61. in California next month.
a. to visit
b. visit
c. visits.
62. Have you ever been to Chile?
a. No, I have never been there. .
b. No, I never been there.
c. No, I had been there.
63. Have you ever lost your cell phone?
a. No, I hadn´t.
b. No, I´m not.
c. No, I haven´t.
64. How much do you____________ for the concert? No more than 300 dollars.
a. refuse to do
b. expect to pay
c. for to bring.
65. Karen and her brothers don't____________ their bikes this afternoon.
a. wanted to ride
b. wants to ride
c. want to ride.
66. Have you ever lost your cellphone?
a. No, I hadn´t.
b. No, I´m not.
c. No, I haven´t.
67. Have you ever met Patrick?
a. Yes, I had meet him.
b. Yes, I have met him.
c. Yes, have I met him.
68. Have you gained weight recently?
a. No, I haven´t gained weight recently. .
b. No, you aren´t gained weight recently.
c. No, he isn´t gained weight recently.
69. Have you worked at IBM?
a. Yes, I had worked at IBM since fifteen years.
b. Yes, I have worked at IBM for fifteen years.
c. Yes, I have been working at IBM for fifteen years.
70. He learned Karate ___________he wanted to be physically fit.
a. because of
b. because
c. because off.
71. Healthy activities involve:
a. check your weight and take a walk every day.
b. eat cookies and gain 20 pounds.
c. drink a lot of soda and go to bed late.
72. How long has Dr. Moreno lived in this apartment?
a. He has lived in this apartment for four years.
b. He had lived in this apartment for four years.
c. He has been living in this apartment for four years.
73. How long has Jennifer washed the dishes?
a. For nine óclock
b. For five óclock
c. Since thee óclock.
How long has Kayla 74. worked at the library?
a. For July
b. For 2003
c. Since September.
75. How long has the new teacher lived in New Zealand?
a. The new teacher has lived in New Zealand for one year.
b. The new teacher is living here for more than one year.
c. The new teacher lives near my house.
76. How long has your brother studied English?
a. My brother has studied English since five hours.
b. My brother has studied English for five years.
c. My brother has studied English since one year.
77. How long has your sister studied French?
a. My sister has studied French since 2011.
b. My sister has studied French since several years.
c. My sister has studied French since a long time.
78. How long have they practiced soccer?
a. Since 2:00 p.m.
b. Since one year
c. Since five hours.
79. How long have we stayed at the beach?
a. For July
b. Since May the 21st.
c. For May.
80. How long have you had your personal computer?
a. I have had it since last year.
b. I had had it for last year.
c. I will have it for a long time.
81. I was shocked that they had __________ done it.
a. already
b. yet
c. nor already.
82. I would ______________ a trip with my family next year.
a. like to take
b. likes to take
c. don´t like to take.
83. Indirect commands are used to emphasize that you want the person to whom you are talking to do it. For instance,
which one of the following statements is an indirect command ?
a. Magda drinks mint leaves water to cure stomach problems.
b. Magda told Helen to use mint leaves to make iced tea.
c. Magda and Helen prefer mint leaves for their iced tea.
84. Infinitives often follow certain verbs. These verbs are followed directly by an infinitive. For example:
a. Some people avoid writing because it is difficult.
b. My friend agreed to take a film class with me.
c. I can´t help worrying about him.".
85. Intellectual people often enjoy____________ alone.
a. work
b. works
c. working.
It´s 7:05. The 86. movie has _______ begun.
a. already
b. yet
c. yet not.
87. It´s Friday morning. The weekend hasn´t started __________!
a. already
b. yet
c. still.
88. James _________ his bicycle to Mark.
a. borrowed
b. lent
c. borrows.
89. Margy couldn´t go to the store ______________ the distance.
a. because
b. because of
c. because to.
90. Mr. and Mrs. Mansour live in a big house. Their rent is ____________.
a. too high
b. high too
c. too late.
91. Mr. Tanaka and Mrs. Tanaka love working and going to school every day. They enjoy working ___________ going to
school.
a. as much as
b. less than
c. than.
92. Mrs. Tanaka dislikes _____________ in front of a computer all day.
a. working
b. works
c. work.
93. My father _______________ my bedroom walls black. What do you think?
a. intends to paint
b. intend to paint
c. will intend to.
94. My favorite thing is ____________ on my back in the pool.
a. float
b. floating
c. floats.
95. My husband loves art. He often goes to art ____________ .
a. admission
b. concerts
c. exhibits.
96. My professor _________________ to me.
a. already have spoken
b. has already spoken
c. have spoken already.
97. My professor found working in Pakistan very difficult _____________ the language.
a. because at
b. because of
c. because on.
My professor likes 98. ____________ salsa.
a. dances
b. dance
c. dancing.
99. My sister ___________ my babies in the afternoon.
a. take care on
b. takes care of
c. take care in.
100.Our favorite TV programTwo and a Half Men hasn´t started ________ .
a. already
b. yet
c. by.
101.Our teachers don´t drink black tea, but they love ____________ teas.
a. herbal
b. herbalism
c. herbalist.
102.Raul hates ___________ in the city during rush hours.
a. to drive
b. driving
c. drive.
103. Read the paragraph. Then answer the question.
Mary´s Healthy Change
Recently, I have decided to follow my doctor´s advice about eating and exercising. Because of my blood pressure, I
have had to change my diet. I used to eat too much fat, fried potatoes, hot dogs, salt, sodas, and sugar. My doctor
explained that my diet made me unhealthy. So, now I eat more fish, vegetables, and fruits. Also, I used to skip
breakfast. But I have started eating three meals a day. I never knew that eating three meals is healthier than eating
just one meal. In two months, I have lost weight, about ten pounds. At first all these changes were really difficult;
but I changed because my health is important. At first, all these changes were really difficult; but I changed because
my health is important. Next time I go to my doctor, he will be very happy. Since I have taken his advice, my blood
pressure is lower. Now, I don´t need pills or medication!
According to the paragraph, which sentence is correct?
a. She has lost ten pounds in the last two months..
b. She has lost two pounds in the last ten months.
c. She has needed medication during the last month.
104.Read the sentences and determine which strategy you should try when learning new vocabulary.
a. You don´t really need to learn more words in English.
b. You can underline new words and important information.
c. You don´t need to learn new words when you write them down.
105. Select the correct response.
If you want to find the perfect job, it depends a lot on your personality. For instance, what does
“Personality” mean for you?
a. The unreal way a person thinks feels and acts.
b. The natural way a person thinks feels and acts.
c. The imaginary way a person thinks, feels and acts.
106. Select the option that completes the sentence correctly.
Do you enjoy _______________ things right by paying attention to details.
a. do
b. doing
c. done.
107. Select the option that completes the sentence correctly.
My mother always recommends __________ mineral water for brushing our teeth and drinking.
a. buy
b. bought
c. buying.
108. Select the response from the list that best completes the sentence.
When a person enjoys thinking and finding answers, he or she is a (n) __________ person.
a. creative
b. outgoing
c. intellectual.
109. Select the response from the list that best completes the sentence.
When a person is friendly all the time, he or she is a (n) __________ person.
a. outgoing
b. shy
c. creative.
110.She would ______________ up desserts.
a. likes to give
b. like to give
c. liked to give.
111.Sometimes people use licorice to _____________ arthritis.
a. treatment
b. treat
c. treats.
112.Students don´t have any money. They can´t _________ expensive tickets.
a. afford
b. stop to consider
c. estimate.
113.Students have not done their homework ____________.
a. already
b. yet
c. yet not.
114.Students need __________ now.
a. to leave
b. leave
c. left.
115.The band plans ___________ another concert tomorrow.
a. give
b. giving
c. to give.
116. The modal "must" can be used to show that a speaker is mostly certain about something. The modal "must" shows
that a person is making a logical conclusion or guess. For example:
Julia works until 11:30 p.m. every night.
a. She must have a difficult job.
b. She must have forgotten her job.
c. She must not have a difficult job.
117.The movie starts at 8:00 óclock. We have to move ______.
a. already
b. yet
c. not already.
118.The perfect job depends on your _____________.
a. personality
b. discouragement
c. disappointment.
119.The piano was ___________ for anybody to move.
a. too dark
b. too heavy
c. too afraid.
120. The present perfect is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue 120. to now. For example:
How long have your parents been married?
They have been married for many years.. a. How has work at the office been going?
We have been learning to use the new computer. b.How has the restaurant been going?
It has been going good. c. How has the restaurant been going?
It has been going good.
121.The present perfect is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue to now. For example:
a. Margaret feels worried about her dog..
b. Margaret is buying flowers right now.
c. Margaret has been unhappy recently.
122.The present perfect is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue to now. For example:
a. My sister and I study violin. We have studied violin for six months.
b. My sister and I study violin. We enjoy playing the violin.
c. My sister and I study violin. We enjoy doing it.
123.The present perfect is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue to now. For example:
a. Sofia feels worried about her dog.
b. Sofia is buying flowers right now. .
c. Sofia has been unhappy recently.
124.The secretary _______ _______ there _______ last month.
a. has / worked / since
b. have / work / for
c. had / working / for.
125.The simple past is used for an activity that happened at a specific time in the past. For example:
a. Dao Lin has lived in Shanghai, China.
b. Dao Lin has been living in Shanghai, China. .
c. Dao Lin lived in Shanghai, China.
126.This new encyclopedia gives __________ information _________ the last one.
a. more / than
b. more / more
c. than / more.
127.Tourists have _________ arrived .
a. already
b. yet
c. yet not.
128.was shocked that they had __________ done it.
a. already
b. yet
c. nor already.
129.We couldn´t eat the food. It was __________.
a. too extensive
b. too wide
c. too hot.
130. We use not + adjective + enough to talk about less than the right amount. For example: The apartment has two
bedrooms. It is not _____________ for my husband and me and our sons.
a. big enough
b. enough big
c. enough spacious.
131. We use too + adjective to talk about more than the right amount. For example: My brother needs a pair of bigger
shoes, these are __________.
a. too big
b. too short
c. too enormous.
132. What have you _______________ for your birthday? I´m going to 132. an exhibit at the art museum.
a. decided to do
b. decide to do
c. decides to do.
133.Which question best describes present perfect tense?
a. Has Robert played soccer for a long time? He has played soccer since 2001.
b. Had Robert played soccer for a long time? He had played soccer for two years.
c. Has Robert been playing soccer for a long time? He has been playing soccer for a long time.
134.Which question best describes present perfect tense?
a. How much time did you spend driving a car?
b. Have you ever forgotten your driving license?
c. How many students are taking about the driving license test?.
135.Which sentence best describes present perfect tense?
a. I have living in this house for more than forty three years.
b. I have lived in this house for more than forty three years.
c. I have forty three neighbors near my house.
136.Which sentence best describes present perfect tense?
a. Luis have had two jobs since last year.
b. Luis had had two jobs since last year.
c. Luis has had two jobs since last year.
137.Which sentence best describes present perfect tense?
a. Oscar and I have worked in an office since 2009.
b. Oscar and I has worked in an office since 2009. .
c. Oscar and I have been working in an office until now.
138.Which sentence best describes present perfect tense?
a. Students haven´t exercised this week but they have given up potato chips.
b. Students hasn´t exercised this week but they has given up potato chips.
c. Students hadn´t exercised this week but they had given up potato chips.
139.Which sentence correctly uses a comparison?
a. Angelina likes playing the violin as much as washing dishes.
b. Angelina like playing the violin more than washing dishes.
c. Angelina liked washing dishes less than playing the violin.
140.Which sentence correctly uses a comparison?
a. Frank enjoys riding a horse less driving a car.
b. Frank enjoys driving a car more than riding a horse.
c. Frank enjoys driving a car as much riding a horse.
141.Which sentence correctly uses a comparison?
a. My sister-in-law like riding a bicycle much as read.
b. My sister-in-law liked ride a bicycle than more read.
c. My siter-in-law likes reading books more than riding a bicycle.
142.Which sentence correctly uses a comparison?
a. They enjoy playing tennis as much as playing golf.
b. They enjoy playing golf as much playing tennis. .
c. They enjoy playing tennis less playing golf.
143.Which sentence correctly uses a comparison?
a. We love riding bicycles less riding motorbikes..
b. We love riding bicycles more than riding motorbikes. .
c. We love riding motorbikes as much riding bicycles.
144.Which sentence describes present perfect tense?
a. Laweres need to discuss the veredict..
b. Lawyers tried to convince the audience.
c. Lawyers have known the verdict since last week.
Which sentence describes 145. present perfect tense?
a. People enjoy drinking wine and brandy.
b. People have been there since 8:00 P.M.
c. People like swimming on holidays.
146.Workers ________ _________ here since November.
a. has / be
b. have / been
c. had / be.
147.Your shirt is __________________.
a. the same color as yours
b. the same color as mine
c. the same color as I.
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