ENGLISH DIAGNOSTIC TEST - I

NAME

EXAMPLE: We a television yesterday.

a) buy b) buyed c) bought a b c

1. Both doors closed.

a) is b) were c) was a b c

John sat down and _____his books on the table.

a) put b) puts c) is putting a b c

3. This pen to me.

a) belong b) belongs c) is belonging a b c

4. ________Mary and Tom at the party last night?

a) Was b) Were c) Are a b c

5. There nobody at home.

a) was b) were c) be a b c

6. I enjoy on trips.

a) to go b) going c) go a b c

7. After leaving the office, he home.

a) has gone b) went c) was gone a b c

8. Last night we dinner at home.

a) have eaten b) eat c) ate a b c

9. Have you ever a Cadillac?

a) drove b) drives c) driven a b c

10. I was so tired, I down on the bed.

a) lain b) lay c) laid a b c

11. Jim has a cold.

a) catches b) caught c) catched a b c

12. The cup when I dropped it.

a) broken b) break c) broke a b c

for the sentence that is given.

EXAMPLE: I'm surprised you! a) at b) with c) for a b c

1. They arrived New Orleans last night.

a) at b) in c) for a b c

2. He lives 509 Augusta Boulevard.

a) at b) on c) in a b c

3. Beware the dog!

a) for b) to c) of a b c

4. He is very interested old musical instruments.

a) of b) by c) in a b c

5. You can depend him.

a) on b) by c) with a b c

6. They arrived Kennedy Airport at 6:30.

a) in b) to c) at a b c

7. I don't agree you.

a) to b) with c) at a b c

8. She is very good explaining things.

a) in b) on c) at a b c

1. Are my friend and I early? Yes,

a) we are b) you are c) they are. a b c

2. Must the Smiths go out today? Yes,

a) she must b) we must c) they must a b c

3. Is the Taurus a good car? Yes,

a) that is. b) it is. c) she is. a b c

5. Am I disturbing you?

a. No, here you are. b) No, I hope not. c) No, not at all. a b c

6. Will you please come this way?

a) Of course. b) Really! c) You're right. a b c

7. May I come in?

Please do. b) Very well, thank you.  c) Yes, thank you. a b c

8. Thank you for helping me!

a) You're welcome. b) Thanks. c) Excuse me. a b c

1. He is honest man.

a) a b) an c) any a b c

2. Helen didn't want to go ______.

a) also b) neither c) either a b c

3. He spends time on his homework.

a) much b) many c) often a b c

4. Do you like for breakfast?

a) tea b) the tea c) a tea a b c

5. Didn't he tell you ?

a) where was the key b) where the key was

c) the key was where a b c

6. I would like to a request.

a) do b) tell c) make a b c

7. We have been here three months.

a) for b) during c) since a b c

8. Henry is taller George.

a) from b) as c) than a b c

9. George is coming to the party,

a) does he? b) won't he? c) isn't he? a b c

10. I not come to this class yesterday.

a) can b) could c) should a b c

1. Did you walk by the sea yesterday?

Yes, I walked. b) Yes, I did walk. c) Yes, I did. a b c

2. it yet?

Have you did b) Have you done  c) You have done a b c

3. pass me the salt, please? Ok, here you are.

a) You will b) Can you c) You can a b c

4. Gerald the tickets.

already bought b) had already buyed  c) has bought already a b c

5. What language ?

speak they b) do they speak  c) does they speak a b c

6. Richard to a girl when I saw him.

a) talked b) was talking c) did talk a b c

7. When he , will you tell him to meet me in the lobby?

a) arrives b) is going to arrive c) will arrive a b c

8. Which picture when you came in?

a) were they looking at b) have they looked at

c) are they looking at a b c

9. Teachers are lucky because they work in the summer.

a) haven't to b) mustn't c) don't have to a b c

10. There isn't at home.

a) no one b) anyone c) any people a b c

1. The opposite of sharp is

a) bright b) old c) dull a b c

Right away means

a) later b) immediately c) to the right a b c

3. To pick out something is to

a) need it b) want it c) choose it a b c

4. We often use the word hard as the opposite of

a) new b) easy c) fine a b c

5. When you are cautious, you are

a) careful b) brave c) happy a b c

6. Currently means

a) recently b) occasionally c) at present a b c

7. To attempt means

a) to fail b) to try c) to be bad a b c

8. He visited her daily means

a) all day b) every day c) almost every day a b c

Hence is used to mean

a) however b) meanwhile c) therefore a b c

I'd rather study means that I

a) always study b) like to study c) prefer to study a b c

11. At last means

a) soon b) finally c) at the end a b c

12. Little by little means

a) a small amount b) soon c) gradually a b c

13. To make up one's mind is to

remember something b) decide something

c) to invent something a b c

14. When a person attends class, he a) listens to

b) assists c) goes to a b c

15. When we waste money, we

a) invest b) save c) spend it a b c

16. If the Joneses purchase a house, they

a) buy b) enlarge c) rent a b c

17. If Jill blushed, she

a) reddened b) sighed c) yawned a b c

18.When you pay a huge sum of money, you pay

19.When I cannot prevent something, I cannot

a) cure b) help c) stop it a b c

20.If someone says to you "Look out!" this means

a) look out the window b) wait c) be careful a b c

A. You will be given three descriptions for each of the words below. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. We will do the example together.

EXAMPLE: chair a b c

1. policeman a b c

2. photographer a b c

3. department store a b c

4. kitchen a b c

5. cushion a b c

6. library a b c

Listen to the short dialogues. Then circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. Where are the people who are speaking?

1. a) at the supermarket a b c

b) at the gym

c) at school

2. a) at the market a b c

b) at a party

c) at a swimming pool

3. a) in the kitchen a b c

b) in a restaurant

c) at the supermarket

4. a) at the theatre a b c

b) at a disco

c) at the beach

5. a) in the bedroom a b c

b) at a clothing store

c) in the closet

6. a) at home a b c

b) in the classroom

c) at the doctor's office

FOR TEACHERS ONLY

The following should be read to the students clearly and fairly slowly. Read twice. Do not repeat too many times. It is best if the dialogue is read by two people.

For each of the words on your papers, three descriptions are given. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. We will do the example together.

EXAMPLE: chair a) furniture for sleeping

b) furniture to sit on

c) furniture for the bathroom

The correct answer is: b).

Circle the b on the right side of your paper.

1. policeman a) a man who comes from another country

b) a man who keeps law and order

c) a man who drives taxis

2. photographer a) a person who uses a camera to take pictures

b) the art of taking pictures with a camera

c) a picture made by using a camera

3. department store a) the same as a block of houses

b) a storage room where they keep spare parts

c) a store where they sell many different

products

4. kitchen a) a part of the house where you keep the car

b) a storage room in a factory where they keep

spare parts

c) a room in the house where you cook

5. cushion a) something you use to cover yourself

b) something you have in an armchair or sofa to

rest against

c) something you like to eat

6. library a) a place where you go to borrow money

b) a place where you go to buy books

c) a place where you go to borrow books

B. Listen to the short dialogues that we will read. Then put a circle around the letter that corresponds to the place where the conversation is taking place. Where are the people?

1. Jane: Hi! Wow, that test was really hard!

Frank: Yeah. I didn't have time to study.

2. Mary: Have you tried the dip?

Alice: Yes. I had some with the potato chips.

Mary: Would you like some more punch?

3. Mrs. Johnson: Boy, are these prices high, especially when

you're cooking for a big family.

Mrs. Saunders: I agree. Maybe we should buy chicken instead of beef.

 

4. Bill: The waves are big today.

Joe: They sure are. I'm not going in by myself.

5. Kris: This looks like my size. Could I try it on?

Mrs. Nelson: Sure, the dressing room is on your left.

6. Ken: Mrs. Turner, I didn't do my homework because I didn't understand it.

Mrs. Turner: Everyone sit down now. Ken, I'll explain it as soon as everyone is quiet.

NAME

A. Circle the letter on the right that has the correct verb for the sentence.

EXAMPLE: We a television yesterday.

a) buy b) buyed c) bought a b c

1. How many people at your party?

a) is b) was c) were a b c

2. The book over there to me.

a) belongs b) belong c) is belonging a b c

3. John and his friend to the movies.

a) goes b) is going c) go a b c

4. I have never in a Cadillac.

a) rode b) ridden c) rided a b c

5. Mary into the hospital soon.

a) went b) has gone c) is going a b c

6. Did you ever my cousin?

a) met b) have met c) meet a b c

7. Michael into trouble with the police

last year.

a) gets b) got c) gotten a b c

8. She is tired because she hard all day.

a) is working b) had worked

c) has been working a b c

9. Yesterday we breakfast early in

the morning.

a) eat b) ate c) have eaten a b c

10. The ball that he was mine.

a) catches b) caught c) catched a b c

11. The watch is broken. We'll by Saturday.

fixed it b) have had fixed it

c) have it fixed a b c

12. Do you enjoy skiing?

a) going b) to go c) go skiing? a b c

Circle the letter that has the correct preposition for the sentence.

1. Where do you eat? I eat home.

a) in b) at c) by a b c

2. When you cross the street you have to watch .

a) up b) down c) out a b c

3. The plane will arrive the airport tonight.

a) in b) at c) to a b c

6. Who is going to take care the dog

when you leave?

a) for b) with c) of a b c

7. If you don't know the phone number, you can look_____

in the phone book.

a) at it b) it up c) on it a b c

8. I had not seen Maria for a long time,

but I ran her in the supermarket yesterday.

a) with b) at c) into a b c

1. Would you rather have some milk, orange juice or coke?

a) Yes, thank you. b) Some milk, please.

c) No juice, thank you. a b c

2. Don't you have to go to school today?

a) Yes, I don't b) No, I do. c) Yes, I do. a b c

3. Could you come and help me?

a) No, thank you. b) Yes, I am. c) Sure. a b c

4. Have you written to your parents recently?

a) Yes, I have. b) Yes, I will. c) Yes, I do. a b c

5. Where's the bus stop?

a) I have it here. b) Yes, I know. c) I don't know. a b c

6. That's a nice jacket.

a) Certainly. b) Thanks. c) They were expensive. a b c

7. Am I bothering you?

No, I hope not. b) No, not at all.

c) No, here you are. a b c

8. Why don't you want to come with me?

No, I don't. b) Because I do.

c) Because I'm tired. a b c

1. He is friend of mine.

a) the b) an c) a a b c

2. Please buy sugar for me.

a) a few b) some c) much a b c

3. My younger brother is taller me.

a) as b) than c) from a b c

4. Didn't he you where he was going?

a) say b) tell c) know a b c

5. How time does she spend on the telephone?

a) often b) many c) much a b c

6. I have money than you.

a) the least b) less c) least a b c

7. I want to swim, but they do not allow in this lake.

a) to go swim b) I swim c) swimming a b c

8. She doesn't like chocolate strawberry

ice cream.

neither ... or b) either ... or

c) neither ... nor a b c

9. David is student in the class.

a) the more intelligent b) the most intelligent

c)the intelligentest a b c

10. When Karen was little, she dance.

a) used to b) use c) used a b c

1. The policeman made us the car. a b c

to stop b) stopped c) stop

2. It is early Friday afternoon and after school we

a) played tennis. b) are going to play tennis.

c) have played tennis. a b c

3. What ? I'm studying Chemistry.

a) do you do? b) are you doing? c) you are doing ? a b c

4. When she , please tell her I'll be home soon.

a) will call b) calls c) is going to call a b c

5. Did you go to a movie yesterday?

a) Yes, I did go. b) Yes, I went. c) Yes, I did. a b c

6. Maria an interesting book.

a) already buys b) has already bought

c) has bought already a b c

7. What classes ?

a) take they b) do they take c) they take a b c

8. I already ate my dinner.

a) Have you ate yours? b) Have you eaten yours?

c) You have eaten yours? a b c

9. Karen doesn't like her school, ?

a) does she? b) doesn't she? c) isn't she? a b c

10. Didn't you ask her ?

where she was going b) where was she going

c) where is she going? a b c

 

Give the correct definition of the word(s) that are underlined.

1. I am out of toilet paper.

am buying b) have no

c) am giving you a b c

2. What are you up to?

b) a) looking up b) near c) doing a b c

3. Robert, can I borrow a dollar?

a) I give you b) you loan me c) I take a b c

4. Think it over means

remember it b) consider it

c) don't look at it a b c

If you can do without something, you

a) don't want it b) don't need it c) don't like it a b c

Keep on studying, means to

have your lessons done

b) continue with your lessons c) forget your lessons a b c

a) however b) fewer than c) not at any time a b c

8. An empty box

a) is heavily loaded b) has nothing in it

c) has something in it a b c

9. The teacher will dismiss the class in ten minutes.

a) discourage b) look for c) send away a b c

10. Students may not leave the class without permission.

a) consent b) honesty c) proof a b c

11. If you can choose a topic, you can choose

a) a poem b) a subject c) an article a b c

12. Dull is the opposite of a) stupid b) old c) sharp a b c

13. If you apologize, you say that you are

a) angry b) sorry c) going away a b c

14. At last means a) at the end b) soon c) finally a b c

15. If two people fought, they

a) quarreled b) purchased something c) discussed a b c

16. If I have worked since last summer,

I worked last year b) I am working now

c) I worked all summer a b c

17. If a building is enormous, it is

a) tiny b) full c) huge a b c

18. A paper that is published weekly, is published

a) twice a week b) once a week c) every day a b c

When the doctor says that you are cured, he means that

a)you must rest b) you should not eat

c) you are no longer sick a b c

20. If you go on a journey, you go

a) on a trip b) every day c) to work a b c

You will be given three descriptions for each of the words below. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. We will do the example together.

EXAMPLE: chair a b c

1. shirt a b c

2. family Room a b c

3. hammer a b c

4. librarian a b c

5. supermarket a b c

6. blanket a b c

1. a) at the hospital a b c

b) at the drugstore

c) at the doctor's office

2. a) in the living room a b c

b) in the dining room

c) in the kitchen

3. a) at the theatre a b c

b) at the museum

c) at the disco

4. a) in a car a b c

b) in a taxi

c) on a bus

5. a) in the hallway a b c

b) in the classroom

c) in the cafeteria

6. a) at the bus stop a b c b) in the garage

c) on the hill

FOR TEACHERS ONLY

PART II

The following should be read to the students clearly and slowly. Read twice. Do not repeat more often.

For each of the words on the test paper, three descriptions are given. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. We will do the example together.

EXAMPLE: chair a) furniture for sleeping

b) furniture to sit on

c) furniture for the bathroom

The correct answer is:

b). Circle the b on the right side of your paper.

1. shirt a) short pants

b) something that only girls wear

c) something boys might wear with pants

2. family room a) the place where you watch T.V.

b) the place where you keep your car

c) the place where you wash clothes

3. hammer a) a gardener's tool

b) a dentist's tool

c) a carpenter's tool

4. librarian a) a person who works in a bookstore

b) a person who helps people find books

c) a person who sells books

5. supermarket a) a place to buy clothing

b) a discount store

c) a place to buy food

6. blanket a) something you wear

b) something you use in bed

c) something you sit on

DIRECTIONS: Read together with student(s)

B. Listen to the short dialogues. Then put a circle around the letter that corresponds to where the people in the conversation are when they are talking.

If possible, the dialogues should be read by two people. Do not read them too often. Twice should be enough.

1. Jane: I have a headache. What do you recommend?

John: You might try some aspirin. It's on the top

shelf in aisle five.

2. Bill: May I help you do the dishes?

Sister: That would be great. Would you rather wash or dry?

Bill: I'll wash. Could you bring the dishes to me in here?

3. Steve: I guess we have to stand in line to buy the tickets.

Maria: I hope that we don't have to sit too close to

the screen.

4. Joe: Hi, Jim. Are you going home?

Jim: No, I'm going to the library. I have to get off

at the next stop.

5. Jenny: Susan, hurry up. We'll be late for class.

Susan: O.K. I'm coming. I just have to get these books

out of my locker.

6. Keiko: Is this where I catch the # 2?

Jim: I think so. It should come by very soon.

NAME

Circle the letter on the right that has the correct verb or verbs for the sentence.

EXAMPLE: We a television set yesterday.

a) buy b) buyed c) bought a b c

1. He know what to do.

a) isn't b) don't c) doesn't a b c

2. ready in a minute.

a) I should b) I'll be c) I'm being a b c

3. They in that area since 1995.

a)lived b) have been living c) used to live a b c

4. The pharmacist isn't sure when your

prescription ready.

a) will be b) will c) it's a b c

5. There near the river.

a) is benches located b) benches are located

c) are benches located a b c

6. I to many people.

a) have introduced b) have been introduced

c) have been introducing a b c

7. Please the baby in the crib.

a) lie b) lay c) laid a b c

8. They their homework yet.

a) have done b) did c) haven't done a b c

9. She'll visit the park if she the time.

a) has b) had c) has had a b c

10. They cards before we arrived.

a) play b) had been playing c) have been playing a b c

11. If they taller, they could go on that ride.

a) were b) is c) has a b c

12. The glass when it fell on the kitchen floor.

a) break b) broke c) broken a b c

Circle the letter for the correct preposition or particle that completes sentences.

1. She called her party because she had the flu.

a) up b) on c) off a b c

2. Do you take your mother or your father?

a) up b) after c) on a b c

3. I'm glad that I've gotten my cold.

a) over b) up c) out a b c

4. Can you give me more information the test?

a) of b) about c) in a b c

5. My friends dropped to visit today.

a) up b) over c) out a b c

6. You can pick the video tape we'll

watch tonight.

a) on b) to c) out a b c

The boy is trying to get the box out______

under the bed.

a) of b) about c) from a b c

8. Could you please throw this for me?

a) up b) over c) away a b c

9. Those children really look their father.

a) up on b) up to c) up toward a b c

10. Keep studying to perfect your English.

a) with b) to c) on a b c

Choose the best answer for each question and circle the correct

1. How are you doing?

a) Fine, thanks. b) I'm watching T.V.

c) I'm doing it slowly. a b c

2. What is Ann going to study?

c) She's going to study tonight. a b c

3. Are the children living with their mother or their father?

c) They're living with their father. a b c

4. When did Frank go to the barber shop?

a) He went last week. b) He goes there once a month.

c) He did there last week. a b c

5. How often do you read that magazine?

a) I read it quickly. b) I read it last month.

c) I read it once in a while a b c

6. Which man met you at the airport?

c) The man met me on time. a b c

7. How much coffee does she drink?

a) She drinks it slowly. b) She drinks 3 cups a day.

c) She drinks it often. a b c

8. He works on the weekend, doesn't he?

a) Yes, he doesn't. b) No, he does. c) No, he doesn't. a b c

1. umbrella is necessary when it rains.

a) An b) One c) Some a b c

2. Please the children a story.

a) tell b) ask c) say a b c

3. That's museum I've ever visited.

the wonderfullest b) more wonderful than

c) the most wonderful a b c

4. Haven't you ever tasted guavas before?

a) Yes, I haven't. b) No, I have. c) No, I haven't. a b c

5. He not come to class tomorrow.

a) could b) might c) has a b c

6. We took a of an interesting city.

a) tour b) journey c) walk a b c

7. We drank bottles of soda.

a) a little b) a lot c) a few a b c

8. You're than my brother.

a) tallest b) taller c) as tall a b c

1. I heard them another language.

a) speak b) to speak c) spoke a b c

2. Do you know if there is at home?

a) nobody b) any people c) anyone a b c

3. They've caught a cold, and .

c) so have their families a b c

4. What ? I'm working on my Chemistry.

a) you are doing b) do you do c) are you doing a b c

5. Teachers are lucky because they work on

Christmas or Easter.

a) haven't to b) don't have to c) mustn't a b c

6. I want a car, but it is not allowed.

a) driving b) driven c) to drive a b c

7. I already did my homework.

a) Have you done yours? b) Have you did yours?

c) You have done yours? a b c

8. What would you like to eat for dinner?

I eat chicken. b) I'd like chicken.

c) I will like chicken a b c

9. John the bread and milk.

a) has bought already b) already bought

c) had bought already. a b c

10. Did you go swimming yesterday?

a) Yes, I went. b) Yes, I did. c) Yes, I did go. a b c

1. I tapped on your door this morning,

but you weren't at home.

a) hit b) knocked c) pushed a b c

2. My neighbor lent me a hammer yesterday.

a) borrowed b) let me borrow c) handed me a b c

3. When did you get back from your vacation?

a) turn around b) return c) leave a b c

4. You need to give the waiter a tip.

a) some help b) the top c) some money a b c

5. My mother says that my room is very messy.

a) disorderly b) orderly c) neat a b c

6. She has taken a first aid course.

a) emergency b) beginning c) helping a b c

7. I wonder why they're late.

a) wander b) want to know c) wish a b c

8. We got an invitation to their party.

a) a card b) request to join c) asking a b c

Before our test, the teacher reviews the material

with the class.

a) looks b) asks c) goes over a b c

10. A person who is guilty did something

a) good b) wrong c) funny a b c

11. If you get rice instead of potatoes,

that means you don't want

a) potatoes b) rice c) either rice or potatoes a b c

12. That jacket was a real bargain. It was

a) expensive b) nice c) cheap a b c

13. When you go jogging, it means that you are

a) driving b) running c) travelling a b c

14. She is currently studying languages.

a) often b) now c) very hard a b c

15. That is a complicated situation.

a) difficult b) complete c) pleasant a b c

16. I'm allergic to strawberries.

a) I like to eat b) I can eat c) I can't eat a b c

17. She is concerned about her mother's health.

a) afraid of b) worried about c) thinking about a b c

18. They're used to waking up early in the morning.

a) woke up early before, but not now

c) accustomed to waking up early a b c

19. People who get a ticket for speeding are driving___.

a) the wrong way b) without a license c) too fast a b c

20. He went on a blind date.

a) He met her earlier b) He never met her before

c) He couldn't see her a b c

A. You will be given three descriptions for each of the words below. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. We will do the example together.

EXAMPLE: chair a b c

1. pillow a b c

2. gardener a b c

3. sink a b c

4. graduate a b c

5. cupboard a b c

6. dentist a b c

Listen to short dialogues. Then circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. Where are the people?

1. a) in the kitchen a b c

b) in the basement

c) in the living room

2. a) in the garden a b c

b) in the bedroom

c) in the bathroom

3. a) in the dining room a b c

b) in the living room

c) in the den

4. a) in the family room a b c

b) in the dining room

c) in the bathroom

5. a) in the bedroom a b c

b) in the living room

c) on the porch

6. a) at the swimming pool a b c

b) at the beach

c) in the park

The following should be read to the students clearly and slowly. Do not repeat too many times. It is best if the dialogues are read by two people.

For each of the words on your papers, three descriptions are given. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. We will do the example together.

EXAMPLE: chair

a) furniture for sleeping

b) furniture to sit on

c) furniture for the bathroom

The correct answer is:

b). Circle the b on the right side of this paper.

1. pillow a) a farm tool

b) a cloud in the sky

c) a place to put your head

2. gardener a) a person who works in a museum

b) a person who cuts the grass

c) a person who cleans the house

3. sink a) a place to swim

b) a place to put your clothes

c) a place to wash your hands

4. graduate a) someone who completed school

b) someone who studies for a long time

c) someone who likes school

5. cupboard a) wood to stand on

b) a place to put dishes

c) part of a computer

6. dentist a) a doctor who examines skin

b) a doctor who specializes in ears and hearing

c) a doctor who examines teeth

B. Listen to the short dialogues that we will read. Then put a circle around the letter that corresponds to the place where the conversation might take place. Where are the people?

1. Jenny: What happened in here? There's a funny smell.

Jimmie: The toast just got burned.

2. Ken: Look, I'm bleeding. I must have cut myself.

Mother: Here. We have some band-aids in this medicine

cabinet.

3. Helen: What beautiful silverware you have on the table.

Mother: I got it from my mother. I only use it when we

have guests.

4. Dad: I wonder what's on T.V. Let's look at the schedule.

Steve: I'll turn it on. I'd like to watch some T.V.

tonight.

5. Lily: Do you need another blanket?

Margie: No, thanks. This comforter is warm enough.

6. Mike: The sun is great today. I wonder if the water is

warm enough to swim.

Chris: I don't know, but the sand is warm.

NAME

Circle the letter on the right that has the correct verb for the sentence.

EXAMPLE: We a television yesterday.

a) buy b) buyed c) bought a b c

1. What she do?

a) does b) is c) has a b c

2. They tomorrow.

a) works b) have been working c) are working a b c

3. I in this city for a long time.

a) am being b) have been c) will be being a b c

4. If people more carefully, there

would be fewer accidents.

a) drove b) drive c) are driving a b c

5. you give me some advice?

a) Have b) Can c) Are a b c

6. You up earlier yesterday. You came late.

should get b) should got

c) should have gotten a b c

7. Did you that dress yourself?

a) made b) do c) make a b c

8. worry. We'll get there on time.

a) Won't b) Don't c) Can't a b c

9. We our friends, if we had had more time.

a) visited b) would visit c) would have visited a b c

10. We wonder when they their car.

a) will buy b) had bought c) have bought a b c

11. I like to reserve a seat on the next flight.

a) want to b) would c) am a b c

12. parking permitted here?

a) Is b) Did c) Has a b c

Circle the letter that has the correct preposition or particle for the sentence.

1. She lives and works Tokyo.

a) at b) in c) of a b c

2. They're the beach.

a) at b) in c) out a b c

3. The restaurant is around the corner the bank.

a) of b) out c) from a b c

4. The teacher called Jim.

a) of b) out c) on a b c

5. She should sit him so that she can help him.

a) by b) over c) for a b c

6. You need to look that word in your dictionary.

a) over b) on c) up a b c

7. After having eaten some spoiled food,

the child threw .

a) up b) out c) off a b c

8. I hope that I don't run time during the test.

a) off of b) out of c) out from a b c

1. What a nice day!

a) Yes, it will be. b) It sure is! c) It's Monday. a b c

2. Would you mind changing seats with me?

c) No, I'm not. a b c

3. She's such a sweet girl.

She is, isn't she? b) I'll like her too.

c) She eats a lot of candy a b c

4. I don't feel well today.

5. It would be a good idea to wait to go out

until the rain stops.

a) I suppose so. b) I want to. c) Yes, it does. a b c

6. What's the matter?

a) No problem. b) Nothing. c) There's nothing. a b c

7. He didn't study last night.

a) She did, too. b) She did either.

c) She didn't either. a b c

8. You're supposed to sign this form.

a) I did? b) I am? c) I was? a b c

1. We didn't know how to the computer.

a) begin b) plug out c) hook up a b c

2. Would you be in going to the beach?

a) interested b) interesting c) interest a b c

3. That boy is in the class.

a) taller b) tall c) the tallest a b c

4. Do you know how to spaghetti?

a) do b) make c) see a b c

5. She doesn't have time to sleep. She is so busy.

a) many b) few c) much a b c

6. When I was a baby, I cry a lot.

a) use b) used to c) always a b c

7. My mother likes to stories.

a) tell b) say c) know a b c

8. My friend is taller me.

a) as b) from c) than a b c

9. She is friend of mine.

a) the b) an c) a a b c

10. May I ask you have an account here?

a) do b) whether c) will a b c

1. "Raise your hand if you have a question."

a) mother b) psychologist c) teacher a b c

2. "Would you like some more coffee?"

a) salesperson b) waitress c) cashier a b c

3. "Please wash your hands before dinner."

a) mother b) psychologist c) teacher a b c

4. "The receipt for your shirt is in the bag."

a) salesperson b) mechanic c) boss a b c

5. "Didn't you see the stop sign?"

a) teacher b) police officer c) waitress a b c

6. "Mr. Johnson, you have a call on line three."

a) secretary b) salesperson c) repairman a b c

7. "Your T.V. will be ready next week."

a) actor b) repairman c) mechanic a b c

8. "If I am elected governor, I'll balance

the state budget."

a) company president b) politician c) secretary a b c

9. "How much would you like to deposit?"

a) cashier b) salesperson c) bank teller a b c

"Excuse me. I need to get some change."

a) cashier b) bus driver c) office clerk a b c

F. Vocabulary and Idioms. Choose the correct word or expression

1. The opposite of hard is

a) small b) soft c) sharp a b c

2. When the teacher gives a quiz, he gives

a) an assignment b) new work c) a test a b c

3. To attend a class means to

a) wait for b) go to c) give up a b c

4. To lend means to a) give temporarily b) take c) borrow a b c

5. If I brush my teeth energetically, I brush them

a) slowly b) carefully c) with strength a b c

6. He told me not to interfere with them.

a) get between them b) help them c) teach a b c

7. When an aunt helps to raise a child, she

a) lifts it up b) helps bring it up c) helps it study a b c

8. The word contemporary means:

a) current b) yesterday c) once in a while a b c

9. If I mispronounce a word, I

a) use the wrong word b) talk too loud

c) don't say it right a b c

10. When my friend intends to do something, he

a) wants b) is planning c) doesn't know how a b c

11. The word magnificent means:

a) wonderful b) magic c) lots of money a b c

12. John is tired of school. He

a) wants to go to sleep

b) doesn't want to go anymore

c) thinks school is difficult a b c

13. I am frightened of dogs.

c) I am afraid of dogs a b c

14. I don't like stormy weather.

a) rough b) foggy c) chilly a b c

15. People are usually cheered up by monkeys.

a) hurt b) surrounded c) amused a b c

16. A museum has exhibits. It has

a) pictures b) sculptures c) shows a b c

17. My ankle feels very sore.

a) strong b) hurt c) worse a b c

18. He got off the bus at school.

a) left b) mounted c) waited for a b c

19. They live on a private road.

a) large b) small c) personal a b c

20. The average age in the class is 17.

a) normal b) youngest c) oldest a b c

You will be given three descriptions for each of the words below. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. We will do the example together.

EXAMPLE: chair a b c

1. politician a b c

2. cashier a b c

3. bus driver a b c

4. desk a b c

5. bicycle a b c

6. a pan a b c

B. Listen to the short dialogues. Then circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. Where are the people?

1. a) in the kitchen a b c

b) at school

c) in the grocery store

2. a) at the dentist a b c

b) at the doctor

c) in the classroom

3. a) in the drugstore a b c

b) in the bank

c) in the supermarket

4. a) at the theatre a b c

b) in the police station

c) at the ballgame

5. a) at home a b c

b) on the street

c) in the garage

6. a) in the kitchen a b c

b) in the cafeteria

c) at the beach

FOR TEACHERS ONLY

The following should be read to the students clearly and slowly. Read twice. Do not repeat too many times. It is best if the dialogues are read by two people.

A. For each of the words on your papers, three descriptions are given. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. We will do the sample together.

EXAMPLE: chair a) furniture for sleeping a b c

b) furniture to sit on

c) a place to put your head

The correct answer is:

b) Circle the b on the right side of your paper.

1. politician a) person who works in a factory b) the governor

c) person who polishes silver

2. cashier a) person who is very rich b) a person who works on a boat

c) a person who takes your money

3. bus driver a) a man who drives a car b) a person who drives a bus

c) a person who drives a taxicab

4. desk a) a piece of furniture used for writing b) a table

c) furniture used for preparing dinner

5. bicycle a) a vehicle for driving

b) a motorcycle

c) a vehicle for riding

6. pan a) something to keep in the bathroom

b) something to cook in

c) something to put flowers in

B. Listen to the short dialogues that we will read. Then put a circle around the letter that corresponds to the place where the conversation might take place. Where are the people?

1. Mrs. Green: Can you help me choose a ripe cantaloupe?

Jose: Sure. This one is ready to eat.

2. First Person: What seems to be the matter?

Second Person: I've been tired and nervous for several weeks. Can you suggest something?

3. Clerk: You need $100? How do you want it?

Customer: I'll take four twenties and two tens.

4. Customer: I need tickets for two adults and two children.

Clerk: How old are the children?

Customer: One's ten and the other one is five.

Clerk: Ok. That'll be twenty-five dollars.

5. Person #1: You'd better not park here. You might get a

ticket. It's restricted.

Person #2: Thanks for telling me.

6. Jenny: What's the special for today? Yesterday there was

something I didn't like at all.

Maria: I think it was pizza. I hope we have hamburger

today.