Culegere Exercitii Bilingv

CULEGERE DE EXERCIȚII DE
LIMBA ENGLEZĂ
PENTRU ADMITEREA LA LICEU ÎN

CLASELE DE PREDARE CU PROFIL
BILINGV
Prof. Olivia Nicolae
Craiova
2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introducere ............................................................................................................4
Multiple choice exercises-Test 1 ...........................................................................5
Multiple choice exercises-Test 2 ...........................................................................9
Multiple choice exercises-Test 3 .........................................................................14
Multiple choice exercises-Test 4 .........................................................................19
Error correction-Test 1 ........................................................................................24
Rephrasing-Test 1 ...............................................................................................36
Rephrasing-Test 2 ...............................................................................................39
Rephrasing-Test 3 ...............................................................................................42
Rephrasing-Test 4 ...............................................................................................44
Word building-Test 1 ..........................................................................................48
The right verbal form-Test 1 ...............................................................................58
Answer Key.........................................................................................................70
Bibliografie .........................................................................................................91
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INTRODUCERE
Lucrarea de față este concepută cu intenția de a-i ajuta pe cei care

se pregătesc pentru examenul de admitere la liceu în clasele de predare cu
profil bilingv şi se adresează în special elevilor, dar poate fi folosită și de
către cadrele didactice pentru a verifica progresul elevilor.
Este alcătuită dintr-o colecție de exercitii și este organizată, în 5

păți, fiecare parte având 4 teste.
Fiecare test conține itemi cu alegere multiplă; exerciții de

corectare, de reformulare; de formare a cuvintelor şi de stabilire a formei
corecte a verbelor din paranteză.
In plus, culegerea de teste pune la dispoziția utilizatorilor și cheia

exercițiilor, astfel ea poate fi folosită de către elev pentru studiu individual
dar și ca material didactic de către cadrele didactice.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE EXERCISES-TEST 1
Choose the right option:
1. Sorry, but Mary can’t come out to play right now because she… my
work yet.
A. didn’t finish B. hasn’t finished
C. doesn’t finish D. hadn’t finished
2. He is one of … talented violin players I’ve ever seen.
A. more B. a more
C. most D. the most
3. You should immediately solve this problem. Let me give you … advice.
A. an B. The
C. – D. some
4. By the time Tom builds our house in the countryside, I … .
A. am retiring B. have retired
C. have been retiring D. will have retired
5. _____________ of spending next holiday in Peru.
A. I think B. I will think
C. I will be thinking D. I am thinking
6. She said she_______ finish early as she needed to finish the report that
night.
A. hadn’t B. wouldn’t
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C. can’t D. Won’t
7. Unless you ________tidying the garden, I won’t let you go fishing!
A. don’t finish B. finish
C. won’t finish D. should finish
8. ________Mary and Paul like swimming in the river
A. Everybody B. Neither
C. Both D. None
9. They advised us ______ the old path through the woods.
A. take B. to take
C. be taken D. taking
10. I wish David ______ sold that old house. We used to play there when
we were kids.
A. couldn’t B. didn’t
C. wouldn’t D. hadn’t
11. I ______ only entered the house when I heard a loud noise outside.
A. have B. had
C. did D. was
12. Who ______ you I was abroad last week?
A. did tell B. has told
C. told D. does tell
13. My parents never encouraged ________ Computer science.
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A. me study B. me to study
C. me be studying D. that I will study
14. I’d rather you ________ say a word to anyone about the incident.
A. don’t B. won’t
C. didn’t D. hadn’t
15. How long _______ here? I have never met you in the neighbourhood.
A. do you live B. are you living
C. did you live D. have you been living
16. The film you recommended was ______ good one that I wish to see it
again”
A. such B. such a
C. so D. as such
17. I wish I ______ skate.
A. will B. did
C. could D. had
18. The woman ______ husband I helped at the shop invited me to tea.
A. which B. who
C. whom D. whose
19. He decided to postpone his journey ______ the poor weather
A. as a result B. consequently
C. because of D. in consequence
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20. You will lose weight by eating less and exercising_______
A. more B. less
C. fewer D. much
21. If only it ______ such a busy day. We could have gone to the water
park.
A. isn’t B. couldn’t be
C. hadn’t been D. won’t be
22. According ______ the news, the plane was able to land safely.
A. with B. to
C. from D. by
23. I _______ Venice for the first time ten years ago.
A. have visited B. was visiting
C. visited D. visit
24. The poem, _______ title seemed so familiar, was written by a family
friend.
A. whose B. which
C. where D. that
25. Although ______ enough sleep the night before, I still felt quite tired.
A. I had had B. to have had
C. having had D. have had
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1. If only I ………..TV so long last night!
A. haven’t watched B. hadn’t watched
C. won’t watch D. didn’t watch
2. Mary can’t speak to you right now. She ……….. a guitar lesson.
A. has B. will have
C. is having D. was having
3. Jenny works in a bank, ………..?
A. isn’t she B. does she
C. can’t she D. doesn’t she
4. Friends are capable ………..tremendous loyalty.
A. to B. for
C. from D. of
5. Have you asked her where ……….. during the robbery?
A. she was B. was she
C. she had been D. has she been
6. ………..had I found the museum you recommended than I noticed it

was closed that day.
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A. Hardly B. No sooner
C. Scarcely D. Only after
7. She ……….. live in the country before getting the job as a manager in
the city centre.
A. use to B. was used to
C. got used D. used to
8. He keeps on working the field ……….. though he’s 80 years old.
A. still B. and
C. yet D. even
9. She ……….. married when she was a student.
A. was getting B. will get
C. got D. has got
10. You ……….. to wait for your turn like everyone else.
A. mustn’t B. should
C. have D. needn’t
11. People ……….. are colour blind are called daltonic.
A. which B. whom
C. who D. what
12. ……….. the fact that they are quite old, they practice sports every day.
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A. however B. moreover
C. although D. in spite of
13. Martin, ……….. has been an accountant for twenty years, is now a
famous actor.
A. what B. who
C. which D. whom
14. I ……….. from Alex for ages. Where might he be living now?
A. didn’t hear B. haven’t heard
C. wasn’t hearing D. hadn’t heard
15. I think the cake must be delicious. It certainly ……….. good.
A. is smelling B. smell
C. smells D. is smell
16. We wanted to go to that fancy restaurant ……….. it was closed, so we

had to stay at home.
A. in addition B. so
C. but D. whereas
17. I am excited. I……….. just got a promotion.
A. have B. am
C. was D. had
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18. The hospital……….. his sister was operated was closed last year.
A. whom B. whose
C. where D. which
19. ” ………..I have a glass of water, please?”
A. must B. should
C. can D. will
20. As soon as I …………. the composition, I am going out with my

friends.
A. will type B. have typed
C. typed D. had typed
21. While she…………..towards the church, she saw her daughter on a

motorcycle.
A. walks B. had walked
C. walked D. was walking
22. It’s the first time he …………….a plane. I think he will be a great pilot.
A. has flown B. flies
C. will fly D. flew
23. I am used to …………..nervous before exams.
A. feel B. felt
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C. feeling D. having felt
24. My brother ………………about buying a new bike.
A. is thinking B. thinks
C. would think D. will think
25. Our cousins ………………us for a long time. I should give them a call
and invite them over.
A. hasn’t visited B. haven’t visited
C. don’t visit D. didn’t visit
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1. As soon as he ………. the destination, he had to leave again.
A. is reaching B. reach
C. will reach D. reached
2. I am looking forward ………………….you again.
A. meeting B. meet
C. to meeting D. be meeting
3. I’m afraid I can’t join you. I ……………my dentist.
A. see B. am seeing
C. have seen D. saw
4. He……………to find a job for a month now.
A. has been trying B. is trying
C. has tried D. tries
5. If they ………….a well-paid job, they will probably buy a flat in the
centre.
A. found B. will find
C. would find D. find
6. He suggested that I …………….more careful in the future.

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A. am B. be
C. should be D. will be
7. If I ………..the loan on time, I wouldn’t have any debt now.
A. had been paid B. paid
C. had paid D. have paid
8. Their son is trying to find the reason …………they divorced.
A. whom B. who
C. which D. why
9. She didn’t go out so that she………………..cold.
A. wouldn’t catch B. won’t catch
C. not to catch D. hadn’t caught
10. I am rather pale, ... I?
A. amn’t B. aren’t
C. was D. had been
11. He … water the garden than do his homework.
A. will B. would rather
C. could D. may
12. He’s the actor ……………film won the Nobel Prize.
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A. which B. of which
C. whose D. whom
13. Dear Madam, please understand that there will be consequences if he

……………..like that again.
A. behave B. will behave
C. behaved D. behaves
14. There is no reason………….them to react so violently.
A. for B. on
C. to D. with
15. They … for the train when it started to rain.
A. were waiting B. waited
C. are waiting D. have waited
16. He wanted to know if I … speak at least one foreign language fluently.
A. might B. can
C. could D. may
17. Everything will be easier when we………………….the pay rise.
A. will receive B. received
C. receive D. had receive
18. ………….my mind, this car is the best investment.

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A. In B. For
C. With D. To
19. Clara told she didn’t feel like…………….. that night. She was very
tired.
A. go out B. going out
C. went out D. to go out
20. I promised her I ………………..the best in my class next year.
A. be B. will be
C. am being D. would be
21. I don’t know where my brother is. He …………………….home yet.
A. doesn’t come B. hasn’t come
C. didn’t come D. won’t come
22. It’s difficult to concentrate ………..your test when you have a

toothache.
A. with B. on
C. at D. to
23. By the time the police arrived, the thieves………………..
A. disappear B. have disappeared
C. disappeared D. had disappeared
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24. I would book the flights if you ………………..the money.
A. will get B. are getting
C. got D. get
25. You asked your parents to allow you to come, … you?
A. didn’t B. did
C was D wasn’t
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1. When they lived in the neighbourhood, they … come fishing with us

every weekend.
A getting used to B used to
C did D have
2. I’d rather you …………….in here. There is a smoking place in the

yard.
A not smoke B. don’t smoke
C. didn’t smoke D. are not smoking
3. How long………………………….the harp?
A. are you playing B. do you play?
C. you play D. have you been playing
4. This movie is more exciting than the one we………………..last week.
A. saw B. see
C. have seen D. had seen
5. She told us she …………….a new flat.
A. found B. has found
C. had found D. finds
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6. The government should………………to reduce pollution.
A. take place B. take part
C. take care D. take steps
7. The company will not be held responsible ………………any

inconvenience.
A. from B. for
C. about D. by
8. If my parents…………………., they would have allow me to buy

tickets for the concert.
A. is asked B. was asked
C. had been asked D. asks
9. There are surely …………actors more famous than him.
A. an B. little
C. most D. few
10. While they … the windows they saw an accident.
A. were washing B. are washing
C. have washed D. washed
11. If I …………….what he is really like, I would say he is innocent.
A. don’t know B. didn’t know
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C. won’t know D. not know
12. Put your shoes……………and walk the dog, please!
A. up B. through
C. on D. to
13. The man ... to repair the computer for three hours, the problem seems
serious.
A. was trying B. have been trying
C. is trying D. has been trying
14. He… the newspaper when he suddenly heard someone outside.
A. read B. has read
C. was reading D. is reading
15. You are very proud of your children, ... you?
A. do B. aren’t
C. are D. don’t
16. When you … him the news, he will be very happy.
A. tell B. will tell
C. tells D. have told
17. The man ... to repair his car for three hours.
A. was trying B. have been trying

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C. is trying D. has been trying
18. I’d rather you ……………our colleagues about my promotion last

night.
A. don’t tell B. wouldn’t tell
C. hadn’t told D. haven’t told
19. He ……………. be very rich. Look at his car!
A. can B. might
C. must D. should
20. When the doctor ……, you are the first to enter.
A. comes B. will come
C. come D. has come
21. Stop making noise! Your father … for one hour.
A. sleeps B. is sleeping
C. has been sleeping D. has slept
22. Father was so angry that he did not … look at us.
A. even B. only
C. just D. usually
23. The house …………last year, immediately after the fire.
A. will rebuild B. was rebuilt

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C. will be rebuilt D. had been rebuilt
24. No sooner had I left the office…………….it started snowing.
A. so B. that
C. than D. when
25. By the end of this course, you … new things about computers.
A. learn B. will learn
C. are learning D. will have learned
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ERROR CORRECTION-TEST 1
Correct the mistakes in each sentence:
1) He might gone out to meet his girlfriend.
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2) He is completely addicted by gambling
______________________________
3) When I was younger, I was drinking a lot of tea.
______________________________
4) This soup is tasting really good.
______________________________
5) That’s the girl which mother is our teacher of French.
______________________________
6) This milkshake is seeming delicious.
______________________________
7) He had never believed he was capable for climbing that high.
______________________________
8) They have attempted explain the theft.
______________________________
9) I will call her as soon as I will get her number.
______________________________
10) I’m seeing your point of view, but I disagree.
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______________________________
11) The money are on the table in the living room.
______________________________
12) Give him this note when you will see him.
______________________________
13) I must to go straight to work after I finish my cup of coffee.
______________________________
14) She phoned to say us how much she appreciated our help last night.
______________________________
15) The book was really interested.
______________________________
16) She’s been teaching Mathematics since many years.
______________________________
17) He was crossed the river swimming in less than three minutes.
______________________________
18) Are their any vegetables in the fridge?
______________________________
19) This school play was writing by a friend of ours.
______________________________
20) Have you got a bike or the car?
______________________________
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21) Make sure you post this letter when you will get to the post office.
______________________________
22) Jane told to Richard that he wanted a change.
______________________________
23) They have arrived and they were waiting outside.
______________________________
24) The employee said that she had wrote a letter to the manager.
______________________________
25) I have never thought a woman could be interesting in car engines.
______________________________
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1) I hope to travel around the world after I will finish school.
______________________________
2) You must to do as your mother has told you.
______________________________
3) The boy which bike I borrowed is out of town for two weeks.
______________________________
4) Yesterday was such cold that I couldn’t go to the swimming pool.
______________________________
5) I need an advice. Can you help me?
______________________________
6) She told to me that I must keep silent about it.
______________________________
7) The next train, whose was expected, was cancelled.
______________________________
8) He asked where was the train station.
______________________________
9) When have you arrived in London?
______________________________
10) This film is the more interesting I’ve ever seen.
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______________________________
11) You can’t leave the house until you will finish cleaning your room.
______________________________
12) I like the house but it’s rooms are too small.
______________________________
13) Liv has eaten so much cakes that she is sick now.
______________________________
14) Paula had her car repair by the mechanic.
______________________________
15) David felt badly because he could not help his friend.
______________________________
16) Do you know whom car this is?
______________________________
17) There was so many rain last night that the whole garden is flooded.
______________________________
18) I am sorry. It is too late. We have started the training four weeks ago.
______________________________
19) Kate felt happily when she won the first prize.
______________________________
20) I’m not understanding what he is explaining.
______________________________
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21) The luggage who had been lost was sent to the owner.
______________________________
22) Unfortunately, we don’t have so many free time.
______________________________
23) He told me that he must to finish painting the room before 5 o’clock.
______________________________
24) All the food at the party was ate so we had to order more.
______________________________
25) I am not really exciting about the project.
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1) A young man, which was carrying a parcel, climbed the stairs.
______________________________
2) It was so a tiring journey here that we decided to take the plane.
______________________________
3) I was send to bring the report by the manager.
______________________________
4) Please do not open the oven until you will hear the bell.
______________________________
5) Tom has been working very hardly lately.
______________________________
6) Grandpa was helped by someone whom carried his luggage to the front
door.
______________________________
7) Mike is always busy on Sundays, he goes to so much parties.
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8) I have had two teeth taken out last week.
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9) The children had been took to see their uncle before he left the country.
______________________________
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10) When has Claire written to you last?
______________________________
11) What time the plane lands in Rome?
______________________________
12) His father works like a doctor in the central hospital.
______________________________
13) During he was studying in Sofia, he met he met his future wife.
______________________________
14) People didn’t have many money to buy the expensive properties.
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15) I didn’t used to like sea food but I do now.
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16) He is not as his sister at all.
______________________________
17) Can I help you with the luggages?
______________________________
18) Money don’t make any difference.
______________________________
19) Did he used to go out with Lucy?
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20) You should sign before you will leave.

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______________________________
21) He has brought a very good news.
______________________________
22) It is far more easy to draw the picture than to write the story.
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23) Linda, the girl which came to your party, is my best friend.
______________________________
24) He really must to give up eating junk food.
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25) You spoke to mum yesterday, did you?
______________________________
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1) People who buys expensive houses should pay higher taxes.
______________________________
2) I am looking forward to meet your son.
______________________________
3) Everything will change when we will move to Asia.
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4) He works for an organisation who helps people to give up smoking.
______________________________
5) We all enjoyed ourself at the party. It was wonderful.
______________________________
6) I promised him I will send an e-mail before 7 o’clock.
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7) The child is used to drink milk every morning.
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8) Whenever he tells the story, he makes her to cry.
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9) It didn’t drink much tea lately.
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10) I have to spend fewer money if I want to afford that apartment.
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______________________________
11) There is little opportunities for development in the country.
______________________________
12) Do you know the girl which we have just met in the library?
______________________________
13) I forgot buying some sugar when I was at the supermarket.
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14) They can have realised it was you the one who secretly helped them.
______________________________
15) He is going to have an accident, he is driving too fastly.
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16) I don’t have enough of money to go on holiday this summer.
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17) I am used to play football on Sundays but now I play on Saturdays.
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18) I hope to go to university after I finish the school.
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19) I must to take the train because of the traffic jams.
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20) His salary was such good that he bought a boat.
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21) Would you mind to tell me what time it is?
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22) If I will finish before Friday I might come with you.
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23) Like you know, I am going to become a lawyer.
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24) After working here for five years, I’ve decided it’s time to move off.
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25) I remember to see you for the first time when I was in high school.
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REPHRASING-TEST 1
Rephrase the following sentences so that meaning should be the same:
1) ’I won’t be there because I’m leaving for Paris next week ’, said Mary.
Mary told us that she ……………………………………………
2) I didn’t buy more sugar, so I didn’t have enough for the cake.
If I ……………………………………………
3) A burglar stole my money.
My money ……………………………………………
4) Nobody in this class is smarter than Sean.
Sean is ……………………………………………
5) `I’ve lost the keys and I don’t know how to enter`, said Jack.
Jack told me that he ……………………………………………
6) Mary didn’t make call in advance, so the doctor was no longer there
when she arrived.
If Mary……………………………………………
7) The police questioned our friend.
Our friend……………………………………………
8) What time does the bus leave?
Could you tell me……………………………………………
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9) It’s ages since I slept in the attic.
I haven’t ……………………………………………
10) “Where is your purse?” I asked Alice.
I asked Alice……………………………………………
11) Maybe Amy missed the bus.
Amy might ……………………………………………
12) I didn’t go to bed early, so I didn’t hear the alarm clock
If I ……………………………………………
13) Our teacher wrote the poem.
The poem……………………………………………
14) “No, I won’t clean my room” said Sue.
Sue refused ……………………………………………
15) It would be a good idea for us to go by bus.
We had……………………………………………
16) I didn’t know it was important, so I didn’t call that night.
If I ……………………………………………
17) My house will be decorated next week.
I will have……………………………………………
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18) “Shall I dust the carpet?” said John.
John offered ……………………………………………
19) Let’s go for a picnic if the weather is good.
Unless ……………………………………………
20) It was unnecessary for us to book the rooms, there were plenty.
We needn’t ……………………………………………
21) Only one participant will get a medal.
A medal……………………………………………
22) “I wouldn’t eat so many sweets if I were you, Mary”, said Caroline.
Caroline advised ……………………………………………
23) Don’t climb that ladder, or you’ll fall.
If ……………………………………………
24) I last saw Gabe in 2014.
I haven’t ……………………………………………
25) The mayor made an important announcement.
An important announcement……………………………………………
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REPHRASING-TEST 2
1) It was wrong for him to lie to us, he could have told the truth.
He needn’t……………………………………………
2) “Any idea what time the ferry leaves?” he asked me.
He asked me……………………………………………
3) Both students were unsatisfied with the results.
Neither of……………………………………………
4) The teacher’s jokes did not amuse him.
He wasn’t……………………………………………
5) “Can you swim?”, he asked her.
He asked her……………………………………………
6) He didn’t leave early, so he missed the bus.
If he ……………………………………………
7) It wasn’t necessary for me to go to work last week.
I didn’t have ……………………………………………
8) I’m sure she is at the chalet by now.
She……………………………………………
9) The room was too small to add another sofa.

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The room was not ……………………………………………
10) “I can help you with cutting the grass if you like”, John said to Beth.
John……………………………………………
11) Our teacher always arrives on time.
Our teacher never ……………………………………………
12) Mobile phones are much cheaper these days.
Mobile phones are not as……………………………………………
13) They didn’t reveal any information on the plan.
No ……………………………………………
14) “When I finish my homework, I’m going to have a bath”, said Jo.
Jo said that when……………………………………………
15) I don’t know the formula, so I can’t help you.
If I……………………………………………
16) At present, we go to the gym less frequently.
We don’t go to the gym as ……………………………………………
17) This is the first time I’ve actually been to an aquarium.
I have never ……………………………………………
18) “Did you remember to post the letter?”, my sister asked me.
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My sister asked me if……………………………………………
19) If I finish the project early, I’ll throw a party.
I won’t through a party ……………………………………………
20) It’s not necessary to give a presentation if you don’t want to.
You……………………………………………
21) Planes certainly aren’t as comfortable as boats.
Boats are ……………………………………………
22) We’ve had this car for six years and it still works perfectly.
We bought ……………………………………………
23) “Would you like to come to the cinema with us, Ann?” asked Bill.
Bill ……………………………………………
24) They can’t go for a walk because it’s snowing heavily.
If …………………………………………
25) They must do something to stop this mess.
Something……………………………………….
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REPHRASING-TEST 3
1) Please don’t go there! It’s dangerous!
I’d rather……………………………………………
2) I am sorry I didn’t have the chance to meet her.
I regret……………………………………………….
3) Nobody told him that you were sick.
He……………………………………….
4) My friend likes skating more than skiing.
He prefers………………………………………….
5) Why don’t you try taking this new medication?
I suggested……………………………………
6) I can’t have a break right now.
It’s impossible……………………………..
7) It’s a pity you couldn’t join us.
I wish………………………………
8) I would like you to knock before you enter.
Do you mind…………………
9) Both of them have bad solutions.

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Neither ………………
10) Cars used to be much more expensive.
Cars aren’t……………………………..
11) I last had a burger a few months ago.
I haven’t……………………………………
12) He will accompany you during the trip.
You………………………………….
13) My parents won’t buy me a car if I don’t pass my exams.
Unless…………………………………..
14) They were excited about winning the lottery that they couldn’t even
talk.
They were too…………………………………………………
15) Would you like to have a cup of coffee?
Do you feel…………………………….?
16) I think it would be a good idea to leave earlier.
I suggest…………………………………………….
17) Everybody is certain that he’ll pass the driving test.
There is no ..................................................
18) They have sent the flowers to a wrong address.

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Our…………………………………………………….
19) I think it would be a good idea to come back later.
I suggest …………………………………………
20) It’s a long time since he went to see their grandmother.
He………………………………………
21) It is important for you to learn to survive in the mountains.
You………………………………………….
22) The last time he sent me an email was a month ago.
I………………………………………………….
23) Let’s try something different this time.
Why don’t…………………………………?
24) I was wondering if I could borrow your pencil.
Would…………………………………………?
25) He made her promise not to forget to send the details.
She……………………………………
REPHRASING-TEST 4
1) She is too young to own a car.
She isn’t………………………………..
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2) Why don’t you take up sports?
I wish……………………
3) “You shouldn’t encourage Paul”, my mother said to me.
My mother advised……………………………………….
4) Would you like to go out tonight?
Do you feel…………………………….?
5) You shouldn’t allow them to come home so late.
They…………………………………………….
6) He is more helpful than the rest of the class
The rest of the class ……………………………….
7) Why don’t you learn a new language?
I wish……………………………………….
8) You’d better behave yourself or else they will punish you.
If………………………………………………………….
9) They sent me the wrong message.
I …………………………………..
10) I can’t give you an answer this week.
It’s impossible……………………………………………………..
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11) I am sorry I didn’t tell you the truth.
I regret…………………………………………
12) They thought it was too late, so they didn’t go to the concert.
If……………………………………………………………………….
13) I’m having my house refurbished.
My house………………………………
14) It’s a long time since he wrote an essay.
He hasn’t………………………………..
15) You must remember to bring your camera.
Don’t…………………………………….
16) I’d like to buy a motorcycle.
I’m interested………………………
17) Is anyone checking your passport?
Are you…………………………………….?
18) I’ve never tasted such a delicious fish before.
It is the…………………………………..
19) “I’ll help you tomorrow”, said John.
John promised…………………………..
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20) I prefer watching tennis to playing it.
I’d rather…………………………………
21) In spite of their ambition, they have never won anything.
Although they…………………………………………………..
22) “You broke my window!” the neighbour said to Kevin.
The neighbour blamed ………………………………..
23) I think it’s going to be sunny today.
It looks …………………………………..
24) I didn’t meet them because it was crowded.
If ……………………………………………..
25) I was so busy that I didn’t notice him leave the room.
I was too …
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WORD BUILDING-TEST 1
Using the word written in BOLD, create a word that fits the text:
PERFORM
1) Their … in the show was much appreciated.
INTRODUCE
2) After a brief ... , we are having a short meeting.
3) That was one of the painter’s most......works. IMPRESS
4) The………….of the organisations told us the REPRESENT

problem could be solved.
5) The owner of the shop made...........to meet his ARRANGE

customers personally.
6) The ….trees were wonderful in autumn. LEAF
7) ............... will be served in the main hall. REFRESH
8) He needed the manager’s…………….to leave APPROVE

the meeting earlier.
9) In her.... to answer the door, she almost fell. EAGER
10) The ……………..card is required at the MEMBER

reception desk.
11) Customers will be asked to pay for any.... DAMAGE
12) There is every....... that prices will be higher LIKELY

this year.
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13) ……………..exercising is good for your CONTINUE
health.
14) The.....of the ancient populations is well WISE

known.
15) It was such a .... day that I did not dare to leave CLOUD
home.
16) Pets fear………… LONELY
17) I can’t find you too .... about this holiday. CONVINCE
18) In the middle of the city there is a ..... to these MEMORY

soldiers.
19) To solve the problem we need one …….idea. INOVATE
20) What kind of........ background do you have? EDUCATE
21) In a ........, ambition is essential. COMPETE
22) The……………..teaching methods are no TRADITION

longer popular.
23) She felt so tired after first …..night with the SLEEP
baby.
24) The robbers were speeding, with police cars in PURSUE

……………
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25) „ I think there has been some kind of.......”, he UNDERSTAND
said. “This must be someone else’s bill”.
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1) They leave in a very rich and famous NEIGHBOUR

…………
2) The ……………..of her clothes was SIMPLE

astonishing.
3) He is......sorry for everything he did and TRUE

wants you to forgive him.
4) To reduce the risk of heart attack we must CONSUME

reduce the.... of fat and sugar.
5) He is better. The ........seems to be working TREAT
6) .............should reduce their speed when MOTOR

driving in fog.
7) Fast food may become…. ADDICT
8) Many buildings in Greece are of great....... HISTORY

interest.
9) They are working well PRESS

under………………..
10) There is no sign of…… They are still RECONCILE

fighting.
11) The …..activities are preferred by children. DOOR
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12) The narrow space made the seat……. CONFORT
13) He is …..that he will win. HOPE
14) I think this film is a …… MUSIC
15) Skills and …. mean success. KNOW
16) His face was…………after the accident. RECOGNISE
17) A …………… change is needed. SUBSTANCE
18) The playing area is … larger now. CONSIDERABLE
This is a …………idea. RIDICULE
19) Money is the …………of any partnership. FOUND
20) The new…………….road was 8000m GROUND

long.
21) You will be hired if you have the QUALIFY

right…………….
22) The weather in the mountains is PREDICT

rather……………..
23) Always choose the best…….. for a EMPLOY

successful business
24) I love these …..blankets. COLOUR
25) Hearing that, he remained…………. SPEAK
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1) Computers have had the … to make rapid ABLE

calculations for many years now.
2) This allowed him to make the ……..decision CONTROVERSE

to build the monument.
3) They have always … the importance of group ESTIMATE

activities.
4) It is ….. to try to explain again. POINT
5) He signed his.......................and handed it in. RESIGN
6) There are a lot of traffic …. In this area. RESTRICT
7) He was embarrassed as he was … dressed for ADEQUATE

the party.
8) There was a sudden ………………of getting POSSIBLE

a pay rise.
9) She asked me about the … of the famous LOCAL

castle.
10) The police offered the witness…………… PROTECT
11) He failed because his method was…….. EFFICIENT

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12) She tends to get fat because she is so ….. ACT
13) The way he has treated the waiter is... . EXCUSE
14) The … of the painting on the wall is still SIGNIFY

unknown.
15) Communication is the basis for ensuring … in HAPPY

any relationship.
16) The … poems he wrote brought him fame. COUNT
17) Have you made all the … for the holiday? ARRANGE
18) The… of the social changes surprised us. RAPID
19) Things can …… be arranged if people want NATURAL

to.
20) The children are constantly rest. REST
21) He practises every day to reach the desired FIT

level of ….
22) Although it seemed easy at first, it was a POROBLEM

….solution.
23) Construction workers are not satisfied as they PAY

are very often……
24) One of the … features of the car is speed. DISTINCT
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25) You have to decide quickly how to react in EXCEPT
…circumstances.
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1) The president will make an official…..in a few STATE

minutes.
2) Finally, he made a full ………on television. CONFESS
3) The …….of his explanation was obvious. ABSURD
4) …, we can say there are a lot of advantages when BASIC

owning a pet.
5) Renting a car may be more …………..than ECONOMY

buying one.
6) The cat was so cute and ………… PLAY
7) The story of the ……hero fascinated the LEGEND

children.
8) After an … journey, the boat reached the harbour EVENT

safely.
9) ……features are used by the police to recognize FACE

criminals.
10) The key to this sound is their unique, … TECHNOLOGY

advanced speaker system .
11) It is …. simple to solve this puzzle. CREDIBLE
12) ……………actions should be avoided. LEGAL

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13) You will receive a reply within 30 … days. WORK
14) To be healthy one must exercise ….. DAY
15) ….., I cannot attend this training session. FORTUNE
16) They started rebuilding the… old structures in NUMBER

the city centre.
17) The ….of the bridge was impressive. LONG
18) The impact of the governmental measures taken DRAMA

has grown …
19) The laptop is a very …. tool. PRACTICE
20) The wood ….he makes are a real piece of art. CARVE
21) His effort to save his sister was …….. BELIEVE
22) The speech was so…that we stayed till the end. INSPIRE
23) Used ..., the internet is very useful. CLEVER
24) I am in a hurry. I have an ……………….at seven APPOINT

o’clock.
25) He has some difficulties in ... ... the stress of the COME
exams.
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THE RIGHT VERBAL FORM-TEST 1
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:
1. When I last (to see) him, he (to live) in Manchester.
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2. It's high time we (to leave). If we don't, we (to miss) the plane.
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3. By the time they (to reach) the destination, I (to finish) the plan.
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4. Hi! I (to try) to contact you all week. Where you (to be)?
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5. When I got there, the shop owner (already/to close)....
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6. (you / ever / to try) ... Mexican food?
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7. I remember I (to see)... his picture somewhere a few days ago.
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8. Why (you / to laugh) ...now? What is so funny?
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9. She is talking to us as if she (to be)... the manager.
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10. My friend promised that she (to call)... me soon.
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_________________________________________
11. How long (you / to know)... this boy?
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12. When mother came home, we (to have) …dinner.
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13. No sooner (the tourists / to leave)... the camp, than the rain started.
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14. Look, your children (to chase)... my cat!
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15. Come on, our taxi (just / to arrive) ...
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16. If John (to find)... that address, he would surely inform us.
____________________________________________
17. By the end of next year I (to graduate)... the University of Leeds.
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18. While I (to cook) ....yesterday, she heard a strange noise outside.
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19. We go to school by bus, but today we (to take)... the car.
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20. I am so tired! I wish I (to be)... at the seaside now.
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21. Where (you / to head)... now?
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22. Mark will be allowed to travel alone when he (to be) ... eighteen.
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23. Whenever Lisa (to go)... to Paris, she visits her old friend, Mike.
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24. Larry was behaving as if he (not to make)... such a big mistake.
____________________________________________
25. I suggest( visit) Madrid this summer
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1. I wish you (not to tell)... her the result of the exam; you spoilt the
surprise.
__________________________________________
2. We will go for walk in the woods tomorrow if it (not to rain)....
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3. He confessed he (to be)... very tired at that moment.
__________________________________________
4. Are you sure you (to finish)... the report by 4 o'clock?
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5. Where (you / to spend)... your next vacation?
______________________________________________
6. I wouldn't recognize him if I (to meet) ... him in the street.
______________________________________________
7. Why (everyone/to look)... at us like this?
____________________________________________
8. When the phone rang, I (to write)... the letter to my aunt.
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9. This time tomorrow we (to swim)... in the Mediterranean Sea.
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10. Nobody knew what (to happen)... if she failed.
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11. Jane (to work) ....for her father’s company for five years.
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12. When I looked outside, I (to see) ....a child outside the gate.
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13. The man who (to cross)... the street now is Mary’s uncle.
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14. Did you know that your father (to buy)... a new car a week before?
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15. I wish I (to live).... on the moon!
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16. This time next week we…………… (to fly) to London.
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17. It wasn't easy for me to get used to (to drink) orange juice.
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18. I regret that I(not to meet) your cousin last night.
____________________________________________
19. I didn't know that he (to be) in prison before.
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20. This is the first time we……………. (to taste) Thai food.
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21. If we lived in Asia, the climate... (to be) different.
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22. What do you think you ... (to do) in ten years' time?
_____________________________________________
23. When I got to the station nobody... (to wait) for me.
____________________________________________
24. I told her I (to water) the plants before she came.
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25. I'd rather you ... (to call) the doctor before it gets worse.
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1. She remembered ... (to see) the strange letters somewhere before.
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2. I... (not to eat) Italian food before.
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3. It is time they ... (to tell) everyone they are going to have a baby.
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4. When I got there, Steve ...(to wait) for me for half an hour.
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5. I’m deeply sorry you ... (to stand) there so long.
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6. I thought you would phone as soon as you ... (to find) the result.
___________________________________________
7. I'd rather you ... (not to make) such a mess in your room.
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8. By the time I am 50, I... (to finish) building the house.
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9. If it... (not to be) for him, he wouldn't have found his mobile phone..
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10. He wouldn't leave this job even if you (to give)... him a lot of
money.
____________________________________________
11. "What are you doing this weekend?" "I (to go)... to visit Jim".
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12. Hardly (Mary / to open)... the envelope, when she saw the picture.
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13. If Peter had worked harder, he (to pass)... the test.
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14. This time yesterday, I (still / to travel)... to the construction site.
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15. Jill will join us later when she (to feel)... better.
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16. Gary explained to his wife that he (to find).... another solution to the
problem.
____________________________________________
17. When I opened my eyes, I (to see).... the sun up in the sky and I
realized it was late.
________________________________________
18. I finally understood that nobody (ever / to manage)... to find it out.
___________________________________________
19. Jack (to write)... his essay for more than three months now.
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20. The girl (to run) in the park when the dog bit her.
_____________________________________________
21. "When (the theatre play / to start)....?" "It started at 8 o'clock”
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22. It's time you (to learn)... the use of tenses by now.
________________________________________________
23. You wouldn't have missed the appointment if you (to take)... a taxi.
___________________________________________
24. This time tomorrow we (to visit)... the Louvre.
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25. I cannot believe it! You (to make) the same mistake over and over
again!
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1. I (ever / to hear)... of such a strange thing.
__________________________________________
2. Everybody knows that, scientifically speaking, tomatoes (to be) ...

fruit.
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3. I (to read)... a very interesting item of news the other day.
_____________________________________________
4. Someone (to call)... for help! Let’s go and see!
___________________________________________
5. By this time next week (our children / to arrive) ....in Australia.
__________________________________________
6. The book ( to return) as soon as he reads it
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7. I just (to send) the annual report, so we can go out tonight.
_____________________________________________________
8. He (explain) this problem for half an hour, but the students still
don’t understand it.
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9. When I got to my office I discovered that I (to forget) the keys at

home.
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10. Suddenly, I saw someone slowly (to walk) towards the front door.
_____________________________________________________
11. This parcel (to leave) here yesterday.
_____________________________________________________
12. If he (not to join) the club, he will be sorry.
_____________________________________________________
13. I (to read) a book when my friend came to borrow the bicycle.
_____________________________________________________
14. I suggest (to visit) that beautiful museum first.
_____________________________________________________
15. It is nor worth (to try) to convince him.
_____________________________________________________
16. He (to have) his tooth filled in yesterday.
_____________________________________________________
17. I generally go to the mountains holiday, but this year I (spend) my

summer in Brighton.
_____________________________________________________
18. We’d better hurry! The concert (to start) at 7 o’clock.
_____________________________________________________
19. After he (to chase) that dog, he decided to take him home.
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20. The secretary (to type) when the manager called her.
_____________________________________________________
21. Under no circumstances (I/to come) with you tomorrow!
_____________________________________________________
22. He can’t (to steal) that car, he was in Germany at the time.
_____________________________________________________
23. Please, stop (to talk), I cannot hear the baby.
_____________________________________________________
24. I am furious! She never (to wash up) her own dishes!
_____________________________________________________
25. Please call back as soon as you (to get) this message. It is important.
_____________________________________________________
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ANSWER KEY
Multiple choice-Test 1
1. B 14. C
2. D 15. D
3. D 16. B
4. D 17. C
5. D 18. D
6. B 19. C
7. B 20. A
8. C 21. C
9. B 22. B
10. D 23. C
11. B 24. A
12. C 25. A
13. B
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Multiple choice- Test 2
1. B 14. B
2. C 15. C
3. D 16. C
4. D 17. A
5. C 18. C
6. B 19. C
7. D 20. B
8. D 21. D
9. C 22. A
10. C 23. C
11. C 24. B
12. D 25. B
13. B
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1. D 14. A
2. C 15. A
3. B 16. C
4. A 17. C
5. D 18. D
6. C 19. B
7. C 20. D
8. D 21. B
9. A 22. B
10. B 23. D
11. B 24. C
12. C 25. A
13. D
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1. B 14. C
2. C 15. B
3. D 16. A
4. A 17. D
5. C 18. C
6. D 19. C
7. B 20. A
8. C 21. C
9. D 22. A
10. A 23. B
11. B 24. C
12. C 25. D
13. D
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Error correction-Test 1
1. ...might have gone out...
2. ...to gambling.
3. ... I used to drink...
4. The soup tastes....
5. ...the girl whose mother...
6. The milkshake seems..
7. ...capable of climbing...
8. ...attempted to explain...
9. ...as soon as i get...
10. I see your...
11. The money is on the....
12. ...when you see...
13. I have to go/must go...
14. ...phoned to tell us...
15. ...really interesting...
16. ...Mathematics for many years.
17. He crossed the river...
18. Are there any...
19. ...schoolplay was written...
20. or a car....
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21. ...when you get...
22. Jane told Richard...
23. ...arrived/they are waiting...
24. ...that she had written...
25. ...could be interested...
Error correction- Test 2
1. ...after I finish...
2. You must do...
3. The boy whose bike...
4. ...was so cold...
5. I need some advice...
6. She told me...
7. ...which was expected...
8. ...where the train station was.
9. ...did you arrive...
10. ...is the most interesting...
11. ...until you finish...
12. ...but its rooms...
13. ...so many cakes...
14. ...had her car repaired...

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15. ...felt bad...
16. ...know whose car...
17. ...so much rain...
18. ...we started the training...
19. ...felt happy...
20. I don't understand...
21. ...which had been...
22. ...so much free time...
23. ...he must finish...
24. ...was eaten...
25. ...I am not really excited...
Error correction- Test 3
1. ...who was ...
2....such a tiring...
3....was sent...
4. ...until you hear...
5....very hard lately...
6....who carried...
7....to so many parties...
8. I had two teeth...
9....were taken...
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10....did Claire write...
11. ...does the plane land...
12....works as a doctor...
13....while he was studying...
14. ...enough money/much money...
15....didn't use....
16. ...like his sister...
17....the luggage...
18. ...doesn't make...
19. Did he use to...
20. ...before you leave...
21.... very good news...
22. ...far easier...
23. ...the girl who came...
24. ...must give up...
25....didn't you?
Error correction-Test 4
1. ...who buy...
2....to meeting...
3....when we move...
4...ourselves...
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5....we had all enjoyed...
6. I would
7. ...is used to drinking..
8. ...her cry...
9....haven't drunk much...
10. …less money...
11....are few opportunities...
12....the girl who...
13....forgot to buy...
14. ... Can't have realised...
15...too fast...
16....enough money..
17...used to play...
18....finish school...
19...have to take/must take...
20...so good...
21. ...telling...
22....I finish...
23. ...as you know...
24. ...move on.
25....remember seeing...
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Rephrasing- Test 1
1. Mary told us that she wouldn’t be there as she was leaving for Paris the
following week.
2. If I had bought more sugar, I would have had enough for the cake.
3. My money was stolen by a burglar.
4. Sean is the smartest in the class.
5. Jack told me that he had lost his keys and he didn t know how to enter
6. If Mary had made a call in advance she would have known the doctor
wouldn’t be there.
7. Our friend has been questioned by the police
8. Could you tell me at what time the bus leaves?
9. I haven’t slept in the attic for ages.
10. I asked Alice where her purse was.
11. Amy might have missed the bus
12. If I had gone to the bed early i would have heard the alarm clock.
13. The poem was written by our teacher
14. Sue refused to clean her room
15. We had better go by bus……
16. If I had known it was important, I would have called that night.
17. I will have my house decorated next week…
18. John offered to dust the carpet
19. Unless the weather is bad we should go for a picnic.
20. We needn’t have booked the rooms.
21. A medal will be recieved by a single participant
22. Caroline advised Mary not to eat so many sweets
23. If you climb that ladder, you’ll fall.
24. I haven’t seen Gabe since 2014.
25. An important announcement was made by the mayor…
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Rephrasing-Test 2
1) He needn’t have lied to us.

2) He asked me if I knew when the ferry left.
3) Neither of the students was satifsied with the results.
4) He was’t amused by the teacher s jokes…
5) He asked her if she could swim.
6) If he had left early, he wouldn’t have missed the bus.
7) I didn’t have to go to work last last week.
8) She must be at the chalet by now.
9) The room was not big enough to add another sofa.
10) John offered to help Beth with cutting the grass.
11) Our teacher never arrives late.
12) Mobile phones are not as expensive these days as they used to be.
13) No information on the plan was revealed.
14) Jo said that when she finished her homework she would have a bath.
15) If I knew the formula, I would have helped you/I would help you.
16) We don’t go to the gym as frequently as we used to.
17) I have never been to an aquarium before.
18) My sister asked me if I had remembered to post the letter.
19) I won’t throw a party unless i finish the project early.
20) You don t have to give a presentation if you don't want to.
21) Boats are more comfortable than planes.
22) We bought this car six years ago and it still works perfectly.
23) Bill asked Ann if she wanted to go to the cinema with them.
24) If it didn’t snow so havily, they would go for a walk.
25) Something must be done to stop this mess.
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Rephrasing-Test 3
1) I’d rather you didn’t go there, it’s dangerous.

2) I regret not having the chance to meet her.
3) He wasn’t told that you were sick.
4) He prefers skating to skiing.
5) I suggested trying/you should try this new medication.
6) It’s impossible for me to have a break right now
7) I wish you had joined us.
8) Do you mind knocking before entering?
9) Neither of them has a good solution.
10) Cars aren’t as expensive now as they used to be.
11) I haven’t had a burger for months.
12) You will be accompanied during the trip.
13) Unless I pass my exam, my parents won’t buy me a car.
14) They were too excited about winning the lottery to talk.
15) Do you feel like having a cup of coffee?
16) I suggest leaving earlier.
17) There is no way he'll fail his driving test/no possibility to fail.
18) The flowers have been sent to the wrong adress.
19) I suggest coming back later.
20) He hasn’t seen his grandmother in a long time.
21) You should learn to survive in the mountains.
22) I haven’t recieved an email from him for a month.
23) Why don’t we try something different this time?
24) Would you mind lending me your pencil?
25) She was made to promise not to forget to send the details.
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Rephrasing-Test 4
1) She isn’t old enough to own a car.

2) I wish you took up sports.
3) My mother advised me not to encourage Paul.
4) Do you feel like going out tonight?
5) They shouldn t be allowed to come home so late.
6) The rest of the class is less helpful than him/not as helpful as he is.
7) I wish you learnt a new language.
8) If you don t behave, they will punish you.
9) I was sent the wrong message.
10) It’s impossible for me to give an answer this week.
11) I regret not telling you the truth.
12) If they hadn t thought it was too late, they would have gone to the
concert.
13) My house is being refurnished.
14) He hasn’t written an essay for a long time.
15) Don’t forget to bring your camera.
16) I’m interested in buying a motorcycle.
17) Are you having your passport checked?
18) It is the most delicious fish I have ever tasted/it is the fist time I have
tasted such a delicious fish.
19) John promised to help me the following day.
20) I’d rather watch tennis than play it.
21) Although they are ambitious, they have never won anything.
22) The neighbour blamed Kevin for breaking his window.
23) It looks as if it’s going to be sunny.
24) If it hadn’t been crowded, I would have met them.
25) I was too busy to notice him leave the room.
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Word building-Test 1
1. PERFORMANCE
2. INTRODUCTION
3. IMPRESSIVE
4. REPRESENTATIVE
5. ARRANGEMENTS
6. LEAFLESS
7. REFRESHMENTS
8. APPROVAL
9. EAGERNESS
10. MEMBERSHIP
11. DAMAGE
12. LIKELIHOOD
13. CONTINUOUS
14. WISDOM
15. CLOUDY
16. LONELINESS
17. CONVINCING
18. MEMORIAL
19. INNOVATIVE
20. EDUCATIONAL
21. COMPETITION
22. TRADITIONAL
23. SLEEPLESS
24. PURSUIT
25. MISUNDERSTANDING
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1. NEIGHBOURHOOD
2. SIMPLICITY
3. TRULLY
4. CONSUMPTION
5. TREATMENT
6. MOTORISTS
7. ADDICTIVE
8. HISTORICAL
9. PRESSURE
10. OUTDOOR
11. UNCOMFORTABLE
12. HOPEFUL
13. MUSICAL
14. KNOWLEDGE
15. UNRECOGNISABLE
16. SUBSTANTIAL
17. CONSIDERABLY
18. RIDICULOUS
19. FOUNDATION
20. UNDERGROUND
21. QUALIFICATIONS
22. UNPREDICTIBLE
23. EMPLOYEES
24. COLORFUL
25. SPEECHLESS
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1. ABILITY
2. CONTROVERSUAL
3. UNDERESTIMATED
4. POINTLESS
5. RESIGNATION
6. RESTRICTIONS
7. INADEQUATELY
8. POSSIBILITY
9. LOCATION
10. PROTECTION
11. INNEFICIENT
12. INACTIVE
13. INEXCUSABLE
14. SIGNIFICANCE
15. HAPPINESS
16. COUNTLESS
17. ARRANGEMENTS
18. RAPIDITY
19. NATURALLY
20. RESTLESS
21. FITNESS
22. PROBLEMATIC
23. UNPAID/UNDERPAID
24. DISTINCTIVE
25. EXCEPTIONAL
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Word building –Test 4
1. STATEMENT
2. CONFESSION
3. ABSURDITY
4. BASICALLY
5. ECONOMICAL
6. PLAYFUL
7. LEGENDARY
8. EVENTFUL
9. FACIAL
10. TECHNOLOGICALLY
11. INCREDIBLY
12. ILEGAL
13. WORKING
14. DAILY
15. UNFORTUNATELY
16. NUMEROUS
17. LENGTH
18. DRAMATICALLY
19. PRACTICAL
20. CARVINGS
21. UNBELIEVABLE
22. INSPIRATIONAL
23. CLEVERLY
24. APPOINTMENT
25. OVERCOMING
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The right verbal form-Test 1
1. ...saw...was living...
2. ...left...will miss...
3. ...reach...will have finished...
4. ...have been trying...have you been...
5. ...had already closed
6. Have you ever tried...
7. ...having seen...
8. ...are you laughing...
9. ...were...
10. ...would call
11. ...have you known...
12. ...were having...
13. ...had the tourists left
14. ..are chasing
15. ..has just arrived
16. found
17. will have graduated
18. was cooking
19. are taking
20. were
21. are you heading
22. is
23. goes
24. hadn't made
25. visiting
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1. hadn’t told
2. doesn't rain
3. was
4. will have finished
5. are you spending
6. met
7. is everyone looking
8. was writing
9. will be swiming
10. would happen
11. has been working
12. saw
13. is crossing
14. had bought
15. Could live
16. will be flying
17. drinking
18. didn't meet
19. had been
20. have tasted
21. would be
22. will be doing
23. was waiting
24. had watered
25. called
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1. seeing
2. haven't eaten
3. told
4. Had been waiting
5. Had been standing
6. found
7. didn't make
8. will have finished
9. hadn't been
10. gave
11. am going
12. had Mary openes
13. would have passed
14. was still travelling
15. feels
16. had found
17. saw
18. had ever managed
19. has been writing
20. was running
21. did the theatre play start
22. learnt
23. had taken
24. will be visiting
25. are making
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The right verbal form-T4
1. have never heard

2. are
3. heard
4. is calling
5. our children will have arrived
6. will be returned
7. have just sent
8. has been explaining
9. had fogotten
10. walking
11. was left
12. doesn't join
13. was reading
14. visiting
15. trying
16. had
17. I am spending
18. starts
19. had chased
20. was typing
21. am coming
22. have stolen
23. talking
24. is never washing up
25. get
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BIBLIOGRAFIE
1. Burton, Steven J., Sudweeks, Richard R., Merrill, Paul F., and Wood, Bud.
How to Prepare Better Multiple Choice Test Items: Guidelines for University
Faculty, 1991.
2. Alexander Onysko and Sascha Michel, "Introduction: Unravelling the
Cognitive in Word Formation." Cognitive Perspectives on Word Formation.
Walter de Gruyter, 2010
3. http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/error-correction-1
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CULEGERE DE EXERCIȚII DE

PENTRU ADMITEREA LA LICEU ÎN

Prof. Olivia Nicolae

Lucrarea de față este concepută cu intenția de a-i ajuta pe cei care

Este alcătuită dintr-o colecție de exercitii și este organizată, în 5

Fiecare test conține itemi cu alegere multiplă; exerciții de

In plus, culegerea de teste pune la dispoziția utilizatorilor și cheia

A. didn’t finish B. hasn’t finished

C. doesn’t finish D. hadn’t finished

2. He is one of … talented violin players I’ve ever seen.

C. most D. the most

4. By the time Tom builds our house in the countryside, I … .

A. am retiring B. have retired

C. have been retiring D. will have retired

5. _____________ of spending next holiday in Peru.

A. I think B. I will think

C. I will be thinking D. I am thinking

7. Unless you ________tidying the garden, I won’t let you go fishing!

A. don’t finish B. finish

C. won’t finish D. should finish

8. ________Mary and Paul like swimming in the river

9. They advised us ______ the old path through the woods.

12. Who ______ you I was abroad last week?

A. did tell B. has told

C. told D. does tell

13. My parents never encouraged ________ Computer science.

C. me be studying D. that I will study

A. do you live B. are you living

C. did you live D. have you been living

17. I wish I ______ skate.

19. He decided to postpone his journey ______ the poor weather

C. hadn’t been D. won’t be

A. have visited B. was visiting

A. I had had B. to have had

C. having had D. have had

Choose the right option:

1. If only I ………..TV so long last night!

A. haven’t watched B. hadn’t watched

C. won’t watch D. didn’t watch

A. has B. will have

C. is having D. was having

3. Jenny works in a bank, ………..?

A. isn’t she B. does she

C. can’t she D. doesn’t she

4. Friends are capable ………..tremendous loyalty.

5. Have you asked her where ……….. during the robbery?

A. she was B. was she

C. she had been D. has she been

6. ………..had I found the museum you recommended than I noticed it

C. Scarcely D. Only after

A. use to B. was used to

C. got used D. used to

8. He keeps on working the field ……….. though he’s 80 years old.

9. She ……….. married when she was a student.

A. was getting B. will get

C. got D. has got

11. People ……….. are colour blind are called daltonic.

A. didn’t hear B. haven’t heard

C. wasn’t hearing D. hadn’t heard

15. I think the cake must be delicious. It certainly ……….. good.

16. We wanted to go to that fancy restaurant ……….. it was closed, so we

17. I am excited. I……….. just got a promotion.

19. ” ………..I have a glass of water, please?”