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The main purpose of English Grammar Exercises by Difficulty Series is to provide you a valuable and enlightening collection of English Grammar multiple-choice grammar exercises with answer key. This book contains different items sorted by difficulty and takes you on a beautiful journey towards improving your English language skills. Within this book you can find exercises regarding a multitude of topics like: word order, articles, verb tenses, active and passive voice, phrasal verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, relative clauses, prepositions, nouns, conditionals, reported speech, confusing words, word formation and many more…
There are three levels of difficulty in this book: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced. Choose the best that suits you and enhance your English by solving the exercises.
This book is the first book of “English Grammar Exercises by Difficulty” series. It contains 2100 exercises with answers for all English levels: 700 for Elementary level, 700 for Intermediate level and 700 for Advanced level.
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English Grammar
Exercises by Difficulty: Book I
Daniel B. Smith
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Copyright © 2023, Daniel B. Smith
Table of contents
Introduction
Elementary Exercises
Intermediate Exercises
Advanced Exercises
Answers
Conclusion
The main purpose of English Grammar Exercises by Difficulty Seriesis to provide you a valuable and enlightening collection of English Grammar multiple-choice grammar exercises with answer key. This book contains different items sorted by difficulty and takes you on a beautiful journey towards improving your English language skills. Within this book you can find exercises regarding a multitude of topics like: word order, articles, verb tenses, active and passive voice, phrasal verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, relative clauses, prepositions, nouns, conditionals, reported speech, confusing words, word formation and many more…
There are three levels of difficulty in this book: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced. Choose the best that suits you and enhance your English by solving the exercises.
This book is the first book of “English Grammar Exercises by Difficulty” series. It contains 2100 exercises with answers for all English levels: 700 for Elementary level, 700 for Intermediate level and 700 for Advanced level.
1. Can somebody hear what she is …? a) saying b) telling c) speaking
2. This TV programme gives you the … news. a) least b) later c) latest
3. That’s what I would like … Christmas this year. a) in b) for c) on
4. We would like to live … the city centre. a) next b) by c) near
5. She looks … a famous actress. a) like b) as c) same
6. I … TV two days ago. a) looked b) watched c) saw
7. He is looking … a present to buy his mother. a) at b) on c) for
8. I only … one mistake in last test. a) made b) done c) make
9. Sarah hasn’t come here … a) yet b) still c) already
10. The manager wants you to tell me the … truth. a) all b) whole c) exact
11. I have never … her before in my life. a) saw b) seeing c) seen
12. If you want to … that specific magazine remember to bring it back soon. a) borrow b) lend c) loan
13. The officers told the students always to tell the … a) facts b) truth c) true
14. The teacher asked her new students to do their … a) homework b) housework c) home duty
15. I always get … early in this season. a) over b) on c) up
16. Please be … when you cross this dangerous road. a) caring b) careful c) careless
17. In my country, when you meet someone for the first time, you usually shake them … the hand. a) with b) by c) in
18. When the train arrives in the city, I’ll … you from that station. a) fetch b) bring c) remove
19. One must not drink and then … a car. a) take b) guide c) drive
20. Do whatever you like today, I really don’t … a) mind b) dislike c) concern
21. I … to the lecture on modern literature and philosophy but I still didn’t understand much of it. a) heard b) listened c) was listen
22. I … what you are saying but that still doesn’t make me change my mind about it. a) am listing b) am hearing c) hear
23. I’m sorry but I … what you said. a) didn’t hear b) wasn’t hear c) didn’t hearing
24. I … to the concert every Friday on the radio and I imagine I am there listening to it in person. a) hear b) listen c) am listening
25. Brian sometimes pretends he can’t … a single word you are saying but he’s taking it all in. a) hear b) hearing c) listen to
26. Can you … me all right over there? a) listening b) listen ed c) hear
27. Now will you please … me and pay attention to what I’m saying? a) hear b) listen to c) hearing
28. I have been … strange stories about you recently but I do hope that there is no truth in them. a) heard b) listened to c) hearing
29. You’ve been making so much noise that people at the far end of the road can … you. a) hear b) hearing c) listen to
30. I should explain that Mary finds it very difficult to follow your conversation because she is very hard of … a) listen to b) to hear c) hearing
31. Sadly, their marriage of 30 years … in divorce. a) ends b) finished c) ended
32. It didn’t take long for us to … off the cakes that had not been eaten at the party. a) finish b) ending c) end
33. She thought they would share the cost of the party but she … up paying for everybody. a) end b) ended c) finished
34. It seemed like a long and successful relationship and so it was a great surprise to learn that they had … with each other. a) ends b) finished c) ended
35. One can tell the time by him because he always … work at exactly the same time every day. a) ends b) finish c) finished
36. After the children had … doing their homework, the whole family watched a movie. a) finished b) ended c) finishes
37. We wanted our daughter to improve her social skills and sent her to the famous … school in Germany. a) ends b) finishing c) ended
38. I’ve written practically the whole article except for the last part and I just don’t know how to … the study. a) end b) finish c) finishing
39. You can’t miss the company headquarters; it’s that big building right at the … of the road. a) finish b) finishes c) end
40. The sisters will … school both together at the end of 2025. a) ending b) finish c) finishes
41. I’ve won some money by betting on that dog but it was simply a case of … luck. a) beginner’s b) start’s c) starter’s
42. I … my old car to make sure it worked about ten minutes before I drove to the city. a) began b) start c) started
43. I can’t … to understand why anyone would want to be cruel to humans. a) begin b) starts c) begins
44. Who would like to … off the most important debate of this meeting? a) start b) begin c) starting
45. When the accident happened, it was the … of the end. a) start b) starting c) beginning
46. He … off at me again simply because I had forgotten to lock the door after I came at the office. a) began b) started c) begun
47. I read the … of that book but I couldn’t read the entire novel. a) starting b) beginning c) start
48. We … off early on the first day of autumn so that we could see the sun rise again. a) started b) began c) starting
49. Her car seldom … first time when the weather is freezing cold. a) beginning b) starts c) starting
50. I would deeply appreciate it if you didn’t … up that argument again. a) begin b) starting c) start
51. I … go now because I am already late for my German language class. a) had b) have c) must
52. I … speak German without a problem because I have had so many private lessons. a) may b) can c) have
53. I may … able to come to the meeting if I have the time. a) be b) being c) being to
54. I … go to see the medical doctor last month because I was very ill. a) must to b) must c) had to
55. I could … bought that luxury car but I didn’t have enough money to pay for the petrol. a) had b) have c) have to
56. They … do their project today because it is a celebration at the school. a) must not b) don’t have c) don’t have to
57. I … help you with your shopping today because you have a lot of bags. a) ought to b) thought c) ought
58. Do you … clean this flat every day or every week? a) must b) have to c) have
59. I may … go to Spain next month because there is a very big exhibition there. a) have b) had c) have to
60. When will you … come and visit us in our new house? a) can b) be able to c) must
61. Silvia always said that when she grew up she wanted to be … a) a doctor b) the doctor c) doctor
62. I want to go to the cinema to see a film about … and the Germans. a) a France b) Germany c) the France
63. It is healthy to stop from time to time and look around you at all the wonderful things … a) nature b) in nature c) in the nature
64. I have left my laptop in … and I would like you to get if for me. a) the kitchen b) a kitchen c) kitchen
65. It is … book that I have ever read. a) funny b) a funniest c) the funniest
66. Are you studying foreign languages at university, like …? a) French b) a French c) the French
67. In … end we decided not to go to the party but to stay home and watch television. a) this b) the c) an
68. The interesting thing about … is that they built many roads across Europe. a) Romans b) a Romans c) the Romans
69. I only want … little sugar in my forest fruit tea, please. a) the b) a c) such
70. Can anyone give the old lady … because she has just fallen over? a) a hand b) hand c) the hand
71. I’m looking at the photographs … you sent me last week. a) who b) whom c) which
72. The person in the flat next to mine knows someone … met the famous actor. a) who b) which c) whom
73. The police want to find out … drove the blue car into the shop window and destroyed it. a) who’s b) who c) whose
74. Did you meet the woman … husband works in the city library? a) whose b) who c) who’s
75. You will see that this is the best private museum … one can find in the whole country. a) who b) which c) that
76. We have a large house around … there are lovely flowers. a) that b) which c) whose
77. There is a new TV programme called “… wants to be a billionaire”? a) Which b) What c) Who
78. The grass, … I cut every Friday, seems to grow quite quickly this spring. a) which b) who’s c) who
79. We don’t understand a word … the professor is talking about. a) who b) that c) what
80. … is that sitting over there in the small room? a) Whom b) Which c) Who
81. Sometimes I … what the Political Science professor says to me. a) understand not b) don’t understand c) am not understanding
82. … by air because I can’t afford it. a) I don’t often travel b) I’m not often travelling c) I’ll not often travelling
83. I … Andrea every day and she never says hello to me. a) will see b) see c) am seeing
84. Why … late every time we arrange to hold an important meeting? a) he is b) is he being c) is he
85. Who is the author of that photo which you … on the wall? a) are looking at b) look at c) is looking at
86. Later tonight I … my uncle, who is terribly ill in hospital. a) visit b) visiting c) am visiting
87. Next time you … to our house, you must bring that special white wine. a) is coming b) come c) are coming
88. I … to remember her car make and model but I’m afraid I can’t remember it. a) am trying b) try c) will trying
89. … every single thing which that notorious old man says? a) Are you believing b) Is you believing c) Do you believe
90. … to see that blockbuster movie that is on at the cinema next month? a) Do you go b) Are you going c) Is you going
91. Will you come to the club tonight with us if we … a babysitter for you? a) will find b) find c) had found
92. If I win the lottery, I … buy you a gorgeous car as a present. a) will b) should c) am
93. I would want to move to a new flat if I … that job. a) having b) have c) had
94. If I … you, I should work harder so that I could earn more money. a) were b) am c) are
95. If you really want to be helpful, then you … to tell investigators the truth. a) will have b) have c) had
96. If Daniel … very hard, he would have been able to stop smoking. a) had tried b) try c) would have tried
97. … you able to lend me some money if I promise you that you will get it back two times? a) Are b) Was c) Were
98. If you … got that well-paid job, wouldn’t you have been able to buy a new car? a) have b) will have c) had
99. I will try to come and have dinner at your place if I … able to. a) was b) am c) were
100. … I bought you a new laptop, would you be happy? a) If b) When c) As
101. Do you honestly … what any politician says nowadays? a) discover b) think c) believe
102. Do you know where the President of Russian Federation …? a) lives b) leaves c) inhabits
103. I’m going … for a few weeks so don’t send me any project. a) off b) away c) over
104. I’m sure you’re quite … but the managers disagree with you. a) write b) serious c) right
105. That summer I went … holiday to Bangkok. a) off b) on c) by
106. I believe it’s … to hold a door open for women. a) polite b) politic c) political
107. It is considered bad … to shout at people. a) ways b) manners c) habits
108. I’ve tried those pills and they haven’t done me any … a) benefit b) better c) good
109. If you can’t reach me at office today, send me a … a) brief b) letter c) email
110. You think I’m … because I don’t understand that situation. a) stupid b) deaf c) crazy
111. Which of these verbs is Past Perfect Simple? It is … a) Mark had laughed b) Mark has been laughing c) Mark laughed
112. Which of the following is a preposition? It is … a) thorough b) through c) throng
113. Which of the following verbs is Present Simple? It is ... a) Sarah is speaking b) Sarah will speak c) Sarah speaks
114. Which of the following is an adverb? It is … a) quickly b) sly c) quickest
115. Which of the following is a gerund? It is … a) goes b) gone c) going
116. Which of the following is a noun? It is … a) thing b) think c) there
117. Which of the following is a past participle? It is … a) believing b) believed c) belief
118. Which of the following is a personal pronoun? It is … a) they b) their c) there
119. Which of the following is an adjective? It is … a) hardly b) harden c) hard
120. Which of the following is a passive sentence? It is … a) She has been there b) She has been taken there c) She’s been going there
121. Worry not, there’s no need to answer … We’re not in a hurry. a) fairly b) immediately c) firstly
122. … to answer this final test it’s easy! a) Trying b) Falling c) Putting
123. That’s a good action plan but we need … to think about it. a) space b) width c) time
124. Brian, what you like doing least of …? a) all b) entire c) that
125. Yes, I’d very much … that if you can do it. a) appear b) appreciate c) consider
126. Oh, come on it’s … not that difficult as you think. a) surely b) hardly c) always
127. In this store are so many smartphones that it’s difficult to … a) put b) find c) choose
128. What gym exercise do you like doing … of all? a) best b) next c) after
129. I … it’s an impossible conflict to solve for this cabinet. a) deliver b) report c) reckon
130. Do you want the professor to … it easier for you? a) take b) make c) try
131. We are planning to sell our new paints at a special … a) price b) prize c) prise
132. If you have any question please feel … to ask. a) good b) well c) free
133. I am really honored to have you as my … a) containers b) customers c) constumiers
134. Don’t worry, this company is flexible and can make changes at … time. a) any b) some c) one
135. As of now I still don’t know if B&B company will be … to fulfil our contract. a) reliable b) capable c) able
136. She thinks learning … be interesting because otherwise one wouldn’t ever be able to develop. a) can b) should c) must to
137. They will certainly agree … me. a) for b) with c) in
138. I … don’t know how to learn new formulas by heart. a) sometimes b) some time c) something
139. I often read short articles … PC games which I found in this magazine. a) for b) at c) about
140. That was kind … you. a) of b) for c) from
141. Have you forgotten how the children felt the last time we went on vacation … plane? a) in b) with c) by
142. I promise I won’t bring this subject … again. a) on b) up c) in
143. Do you remember the last time you … such an amazing experience? a) have b) had c) having
144. It’s about time you tried it … a) out b) in c) on
145. Daniel has never … in a balloon. a) flowed b) flying c) flown
146. There is nothing to be … of. You can do it! a) afraid b) fear c) fright
147. Flying in a hot air balloon might be an amazing … a) expertise b) expression c) experience
148. Are you suggesting that we … actually get into one of those fragile cars? a) should b) shall c) will
149. Why are you such a kill … ? a) fun b) joy c) joke
150. This manager knows full … what it feels like to be worried about your employees. a) good b) well c) fine
151. Well, my … is that I’m lost in this city. a) problem b) situation c) difficult
