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1Choose the correct word to fill in the gap in this sentence:
Patrick __________ the application form yesterday.- Awill complete
- Bcompleted
- Cis completing
2Choose the correct word to fill in the gap in this sentence:
Amarjit said he ____________ the tents when we go camping.- Awill bring
- Bbring
- Cbringing
3Which of these sentences uses punctuation correctly? Choose three.
- Asusan needs to buy a new car.
- BPatrick can't afford a new laptop.
- CWill Sanjay be coming to London with us.
- DHave you finished cleaning the spare room?
- EI cant believe its not here yet!
- FWhy aren't you ready yet?
4Complete this sentence with the correct word.
We ______ waiting for an hour at the station!- Awas
- Bwere
- Chas
- Dhave
5A tutor is writing a report about where the progress files for all her students are kept. Which of these sentences uses apostrophes correctly?
- AAll of the students' files are locked in the cupboard.
- BAll of the students file's are locked in the cupboard.
- CAll of the student's files are locked in the cupboard.
- DAll of the students files' are locked in the cupboard.
6You find this advert in your local paper. Which lines have spelling mistakes?
(1) Do you need help with your English?
(2) Local English tutor for hire. I can help you with:
(3) • GCSE exam revision.
(4) • Practising you’re grammar, spelling and punctuation.
(5) • ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)
(6) • Other English tests.
(7) Pleas email me at Englishtutor@gmail.com for more information.- ALines 4 and 7
- BLines 6 and 1
- CLines 5 and 4
- DLines 7 and 2
7Which of these sentences use commas correctly? Choose two.
- AI need to buy eggs milk butter strawberries.
- BCheck the oil levels, water and fuel.
- CWe need to buy some stamps, a packet of envelopes, three pairs of socks, and a mixing bowl.
- DWhen I surveyed the traffic I counted three lorries, eighteen cars, five motorbikes and a caravan.
- EMake sure you pack your toothbrush, a change of clothes, shampoo, conditioner.
8Read the following text. What is the main purpose of the text?
NEW!
Mammoth 5 man tent on sale now! Luxury features including:
• Lightweight and strong carbon fibre frame
• High-tech waterproof fabric
• Inner mosquito netting
• Easy to assemble guide – only takes 20 minutes!
Buy now at all good camping stores.- ATo show you how to put up a tent
- BTo persuade you to buy the tent
- CTo describe the tent
9What is the main purpose of this text?
- ATo show people how to sign up for Netview.
- BTo persuade people to buy a Netview subscription.
- CTo describe Netview to people
- DTo give people information about Netview
10Which of these sentences would be the best sentence to back up this opinion?
We should build more wind farms.- ANuclear energy is potentially dangerous.
- BOne wind farm produces enough electricity to power 1,500 homes a year!
- CSome people say that wind farms are unsightly and ugly.
- DWe should use fewer fossil fuels.
11You are planning to go on a camping holiday and read this online.
Camping in Britain
Camping is a great way to relax and enjoy the countryside. There are many campsites across the country that cater for any needs. It is important, however, to make sure that you plan carefully.
1) Be sure to book in advance. Many campsites are overbooked during the summer months.
2) There’s nothing like a campfire, but remember to check beforehand that the campsite you are visiting allows open fires!
3) Make sure you check the weather before setting out, and pack properly.
4) If you are thinking of bringing a dog, please check that the campsite you are visiting allows dogs.
According to this text, what must you remember if you want to have a campfire?- ACampsites don't allow campfires. You would not be allowed one.
- BMost campsites allow fires, so you would probably be OK.
- CCheck with the campsite before you book. Some do not allow open fires.
- DMake sure you bring a portable fire extinguisher.
12You are planning to go on a camping holiday and read this online.
Camping in Britain
Camping is a great way to relax and enjoy the countryside. There are many campsites across the country that cater for any needs. It is important, however, to make sure that you plan carefully.
1) Be sure to book in advance. Many campsites are overbooked during the summer months.
2) There’s nothing like a campfire, but remember to check beforehand that the campsite you are visiting allows open fires!
3) Make sure you check the weather before setting out, and pack properly.
4) If you are thinking of bringing a dog, please check that the campsite you are visiting allows dogs.
According to this text, why should you book in advance?- ABecause you want to get a really nice pitch for your tent.
- BBecause campsites are often overbooked during summer.
- CBecause campsites want to know in advance how many people will be staying.
- DBecause you will need to take out travel insurance as well.
13Which of these sentences are correct? Choose two.
- AWear are my keys?
- BTheir going on holiday in August.
- CThe train station is just over there.
- DWhere are we going tonight then?
- EThat's not the write way to change a plug!
14If you know the name of the person you are writing a letter to, you should end the letter with "Yours faithfully"
- ATrue
- BFalse
15Below is some text from a formal letter of complaint. What would be the best sentence to end this text?
I am contacting you regarding the late running of trains from Sittingbourne station to London. I understand that some delays are unavoidable, however for the last week only one of your trains has run to time.- AI'm really upset about this.
- BI don't think this is how you should run a train company.
- CI feel that this is an unacceptable level of service.
- DI'm not going to use your company again!
16Which of these sentences are correct? Check two.
- AJohn collected the insurance; because the house had burnt down.
- BShe returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.
- CThe house, at the end of the street, burnt down last night.
- DWe must pick up a decent tent this year and, remember to get a waterproof one this time!
17To all staff:
We were planning on using the function room above the Bell and Crown for the Christmas party, _______________ they have told us they are fully booked in December. We have two choices. ________ we could try and find another venue. ___________ we could arrange the Christmas party, or thirdly we could hold the Christmas party in the office. I know that none of these are ideal, but if you could all email me with your preferred option. I will wait ____ I have heard from most of you before making a decision.
What words belong in the gaps above?- ATherefore, firstly, secondly, when
- BHowever, firstly, secondly, until
- CHowever, secondly, until, firstly
- DWhenever, firstly, secondly, when
18What would be the right way to end this online review?
"When I bought the Blueberry Mk3 phone, I was a bit worried. I had never used a Blueberry before, but I was very happy with how easy it was to pick up! I love the menu options, and the easy access to emails and texts. The camera is very good."- AI wouldn't recommend this phone at all.
- BThis phone is O.K.
- CI would definitely recommend this phone to my friends!
19You want to find out some information about camping. Which of the following websites would you read first?
- Awww.discounttents.co.uk
"Buy now - low, low prices on all tents!" - Bwww.bookacapmsite.co.uk
"Choose a campsite from anywhere in the UK, and book up to three months in advance" - Cwww.campingfordummies.co.uk
"New to camping? Let our easy to read guide help you out"
- Awww.discounttents.co.uk
20Read this following extract from an online debate.
"If you believe the "experts", internet piracy is the worst thing to happen to the entertainment industry. Let's have a look at some of those claims, shall we? Firstly...."
What do you think the writer's opinion on internet piracy might be?- AThe writer thinks that internet piracy is the worst thing to happen to the entertainment industry.
- BThe writer agrees with experts on internet piracy.
- CThe writer doesn't really have an opinion on internet piracy.
- DThe writer has doubts about what experts are saying about internet piracy.
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- Created on 8 Jul 2015 · updated on 6 Apr 2018
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