Grammar
A test on your grammar!
Question 1
Eddie and Mike .......... be good friends, but they don't talk to each other any more.
use to
used to
were used to
Question 2
A: Why ...... hang up on me last night?
B: Because I couldn't hear you. The signal was very weak.
you
did you
did you use to
Question 3
A: How can you study while listening to such loud music?
B: I ...... it.
used to
be used to
am used to
Question 4
A: I almost crashed my new car again today. I can't get used ...... it!
B: Don't worry. It takes time.
driving
to driving
to drive
Question 5
A: Did you remember to call Grandma yesterday?
B: No, I ...... have time to speak to anyone yesterday.
A: But it was her birthday!
didn't
wasn't used to
didn't use to
Question 6
A few years ago, Larry ...... work for a computer company. Now he works in a bank.
used to
didn't
was used to
Question 7
I ...... my grandparents twice a week when I was young.
visit
use to visit
visited
Question 8
Nowadays, teenagers ........ to sending text messages to their friends instead of calling them.
got used
used
are used
Question 9
My sister and I are always arguing about who will do the washing-up.
a talk about something in order to come to a decision
shout
say that you are not pleased with something
make somebody understand something
talk about other people and their private lives
speak about or refer to something without using many words
talk informally, usually with a friend
speak angrily because you disagree
Question 10
Did Sam mention where he was going?
a talk about something in order to come to a decision
shout
say that you are not pleased with something
make somebody understand something
talk about other people and their private lives
speak about or refer to something without using many words
talk informally, usually with a friend
speak angrily because you disagree
Question 11
Mr Smith explained the rules of the game so everyone could play.
a talk about something in order to come to a decision
shout
say that you are not pleased with something
make somebody understand something
talk about other people and their private lives
speak about or refer to something without using many words
talk informally, usually with a friend
speak angrily because you disagree
Question 12
'Be quiet!' Linda yelled at me.
a talk about something in order to come to a decision
shout
say that you are not pleased with something
make somebody understand something
talk about other people and their private lives
speak about or refer to something without using many words
talk informally, usually with a friend
speak angrily because you disagree
Question 13
We need to discuss the problem with Mark.
a talk about something in order to come to a decision
shout
say that you are not pleased with something
make somebody understand something
talk about other people and their private lives
speak about or refer to something without using many words
talk informally, usually with a friend
speak angrily because you disagree
Question 14
I spent all morning chatting with Jenny on the phone.
a talk about something in order to come to a decision
shout
say that you are not pleased with something
make somebody understand something
talk about other people and their private lives
speak about or refer to something without using many words
talk informally, usually with a friend
speak angrily because you disagree
Question 15
I'm going to complain to the manager about the service. It's horrible.
a talk about something in order to come to a decision
shout
say that you are not pleased with something
make somebody understand something
talk about other people and their private lives
speak about or refer to something without using many words
talk informally, usually with a friend
speak angrily because you disagree
Question 16
You shouldn't gossip about other people. It's rude.
a talk about something in order to come to a decision
shout
say that you are not pleased with something
make somebody understand something
talk about other people and their private lives
speak about or refer to something without using many words
talk informally, usually with a friend
speak angrily because you disagree
Question 17
I'm sick ....... doing housework every weekend.
with
to
of
Question 18
I've got a ...... signal in here, so I can't call Jerry.
weak
nasty
challenging
Question 19
You shouldn't ...... about your friends.
gossip
discuss
mention
Question 20
I'm fed ...... with Mike's behaviour. He's so rude!
off
up
out
Question 21
Andy ...... to talk to anyone about his problem because he was embarrassed.
refused
accepted
argued
Question 22
Fay's jokes are ...... I can't stop laughing.
powerful
hilarious
flexible
Question 23
I need to ...... an antivirus program on my new computer.
install
charge
store
Question 24
Let me fill you ...... on what happened yesterday.
out
up
in
Question 25
I still can't get used to ...... up early in the morning.
wake
waking
Question 26
DId you ...... any new songs yesterday?
downloaded
download
Question 27
Linda isn't used to ....... alone, so sometimes she feels lonely.
live
living
Question 28
Monica ...... across some old pictures as she was tidying her desk.
come
came
Question 29
My father didn't use to ...... to work, but now he does.
walk
walking
Question 30
Alice is ...... creative person I know.
the most
more
as
Question 31
The journey was ...... than expected.
long
as long
longer
Question 32
The ...... we leave for the train station, the better.
early
earlier
erliest
Question 33
Postcards are not ...... popular as emails.
as
more
much
Question 34
Betty is getting taller and ...... every day.
taller
tallest
much tall
Question 35
I think Science is ...... difficult than History.
much more
a lot
the most
Question 36
A : Give me a call on Monday so we can chat.
B : ....................
Absolutely. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Sure. What's your phone number?
You can bring him along.
That's too bad. You were such a good friends.
You can count him in.
Really? Give my regards to him.
Why? Is he in trouble again?
I'll come up with something.
Question 37
A : What are you going to tell your brother now that you broke his mobile phone?
B : ..........................
Absolutely. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Sure. What's your phone number?
You can bring him along.
That's too bad. You were such a good friends.
You can count him in.
Really? Give my regards to him.
Why? Is he in trouble again?
I'll come up with something.
Question 38
A : I need to have a word with Tom.
B : .......................
Absolutely. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Sure. What's your phone number?
You can bring him along.
That's too bad. You were such a good friends.
You can count him in.
Really? Give my regards to him.
Why? Is he in trouble again?
I'll come up with something.
Question 39
A : I lost touch with Jack after he got married.
B : .......................
Absolutely. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Sure. What's your phone number?
You can bring him along.
That's too bad. You were such a good friends.
You can count him in.
Really? Give my regards to him.
Why? Is he in trouble again?
I'll come up with something.
Question 40
A : I'm visiting Sam next weekend.
B : .....................
Absolutely. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Sure. What's your phone number?
You can bring him along.
That's too bad. You were such a good friends.
You can count him in.
Really? Give my regards to him.
Why? Is he in trouble again?
I'll come up with something.
Question 41
A : Are you coming to the football match on Saturday?
B : .............................
Absolutely. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Sure. What's your phone number?
You can bring him along.
That's too bad. You were such a good friends.
You can count him in.
Really? Give my regards to him.
Why? Is he in trouble again?
I'll come up with something.