14. Thirty thousand pounds (was/were) stolen in the robbery.
15. Two years (is/are) a long time to be without job.
16. Five miles (is/are) a long way to walk every day.
17. I need more money. Six pounds (is/are) not enough.
17. I need more money. Six pounds (is/are) not enough.
18. These species (is/are) very rare.
19. My hair (is/are) dark brown.
20. His watch (need/needs) repairing.
Test 9. Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. All of her belongings (was/were) in a suitcase.
2. Athletics (is/are) very popular nowadays.
3. Aerobics (do/does) people a lot of good.
4. Chocolate (makes/make) you put on weight.
5. Most people (enjoy/enjoys) Easter.
6. The money she makes (is/are) enough for her.
7. The police (is/are) looking for the murderer.
8. His good looks (get/gets) him what he wants.
9. The government (is/are) passing new laws.
10. Her knowledge of English (is/are) very good.
11. Measles, which (is/are) a childrens disease, (is/are) dangerous for adults.
12. The audience (was/were) given free tickets.
13. The economics (is/are) very interesting.
14. His death (was/were) a great shock.
15. Fish (is/are) easy to look after as pets.
16. Radio news (give/gives) us less information than television news.
17. The stairs to the ground floor (was/were) over there.
18. The information (was/were) very helpful.
19. His glass (is/are) on the table.
20. There (is/are) toast on the dish.
2. PRONOUNS
2.1. PERSONAL PRONOUNS
Test 1. Fill in the correct personal pronouns.
1. She is very handsome. I envy______.
2. They are not reliable. He doubts ______.
3. I taught her.______ learned it from ______.
4. We asked for his advice.______ advised______ not to come.
5. He dislikes her, and______ hates ______, its evident.
6. You should be there on time. I want______ to come on time.
7. She is from England,______ gave me lessons in English.
8. They are our friends. We invited______ to the party.
9. He wrote this letter. I recognized______ by his handwriting.
10. Did you see the snake? Yes, I saw______ and ______saw______.
11. Wheres Tom? Thats ______over there.
12. Wheres my map? I left ______on the desk.
13. Look at that bird. ______always comes to my window.
14. What time is ______? ______ is four.
15. Who is that? ______ s me.
16. Hi, it is so nice to see ______again.
17. ______doesnt matter.
18. I like when ______s warm.
19. I find______ difficult to explain anything to him.
20. You are not guilty of ______, are you?
Test 2. Fill in the correct personal pronouns.
1. Who is that woman? Why are you looking at ______?
2. Do you know that man? I work with ______.
3. Im talking to you. Please listen to ______.
4. These books are interesting. Do you want to look at ______?
5. He likes that camera. Hes going to buy ______.
6. Where are the tickets? I cant find ______.
7. Were going out. You can go with ______.
8. I dont like dogs. Im afraid of ______.
9. Where is he? I want to talk to ______.
10. These plums are bad. Dont eat ______.
11. I want those pencils. Please give______ to ______.
12. They want the money. Please give______ to ______.
13. He wants the key. Please give______ to______.
14. He never drinks milk. He doesnt like ______.
15. I often go to the parties. ______like ______.
16. Where are my glasses? ______ are on the table.
17. Wheres Dan? I want to talk to ______.
18. Were going shopping. Do you want to go with ______?
19. I want to see him but______ doesnt want to see ______.
20. I dont know those people. Do you know ______?
2.2. POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
Test 3. Fill in the correct possessive pronouns.
1. This book belongs to me. This is ______book.
2. The man put______ hand into pocket.
3. The cat ate______ food.
4. She took out______ purse and gave it to me.
5. My husband never wears______ glasses.
6. This is their car. That other car is______ too.
7. May I introduce to you one of______ colleagues?
8. There were a lot of people coming back from ______work.
9. Every season is beautiful in ______own way.
10. They would like a house of______ own.
11. Ill try______ best, I promise.
12. Each country has______ own customs.
13. He cut______ finger this evening.
14. Lend me______ pen, Ive lost ______.
15. Theyre going to London with some students of ______.
16. This is not my pencil, ______is red.
17. I havent got a pen. Can you give me ______?
18. Take off______ coat, please.
19. I saw them. This is______ car.
20. Ann is married.______ husband works in a bank.
Test 4. Fill in the correct possessive pronouns.
1. They have two children but I dont remember______ names.
2. I often see that man but I dont know______ name.
3. Pete is a teacher but______ sister is a nurse.
4. Do you like______ job?
5. Do you think that most people are happy in ______jobs?
6. Put on______ hat when you go out.
7. We are going to invite all______ friends to the party.
8. ______favourite sport is tennis. She plays a lot in summer.
9. He didnt have an umbrella, so she gave him ______.
10. He was very happy because we invited him to stay with us in______ house.
11. Youll give me your address and Ill give you ______.
12. I gave him my address and he gave me ______.
13. I saw Liz and Philip with______ son, Bill.
14. He invited Ann with ______parents.
15. We live with ______parents.
16. Oxford is famous for______ university.
17. I cant find ______ticket.
18. The County of Kent is famous for______ gardens.
19. My sister plays tennis too but______ favourite sport is basketball.
20. Mr and Mrs Brown live in Paris but______ son lives in London.
Test 5. Fill in my, your, his, her, our.
Dear Sally,
Thank you for ______(1) letter. Im fine and I hope that you and ______(2) parents are fine too. In your letter you ask me who helps me with ______(3) homework. Ive got a brother, but he never helps me with ______(4) homework. My friend Joan has got a brother too and he always helps her with ______(5) homework, but then she helps him with cleaning ______(6) room. We do a lot of homework because ______(7) Maths teacher and ______(8) English teacher are very strict. ______(9) parents think it is okay to have a lot of homework. They always say, ______(10) teachers were strict too, and so we learned a lot. Well, so what can I do? Joans parents say that she needs some free time so that she can play or meet ______(11) friends. Thank you for ______(12) photo. I think you look so sweet.
Bye. I hope to hear from you soon.
Love,
Sarah
Sarah
2.3. REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS
Test 6. Fill in the correct reflexive pronouns.
1. What will you do with______ this morning?
2. They were whispering among ______.
3. We should seldom speak of ______.
4. I drive the car ______.
5. Did you see the manager ______?
6. I often walk by ______.
7. His grandmother lives by ______.
8. The house______ is not worth much.
9. He has the habit of talking to ______.
10. He cut ______.
11. She told me the news ______.
12. The machine works by ______.
13. He______ told me that story.
14. They are making fools of ______.
15. She stretched______ out on the sofa.
16. She is interested only in ______.
17. She lives by ______.
18. Help______ to coffee.
19. Make______ at home!
20. He______ conducted the interview.
Test 7. Fill in the correct reflexive pronouns.
1. The girl decorated the room ______.
2. The winner looked very proud of ______.
3. She brought up her children by ______.
4. The cat is washing ______.
5. The children enjoyed______ when they visited Disneyland.
6. She was afraid of spiders, so she didnt go into the room by ______.
7. She decided to do all the cooking ______.
8. He was asked to behave______ at school.
9. He shouted loudly to make______ understood.
10. Cats are very clean animals: they are always washing ______.
11. Doctors advised us that we have to exercise ______regularly in order to keep healthy.
12. In ______your problem is nothing to worry about.
13. She loves looking at______ in the mirror.
14. If you dont behave ______, I shall put you all to bed early.
15. The music was so loud that I had to shout to make ______heard.
16. The teacher tried to make______ understood but she failed to get the class to understand.
17. We painted the room ______.
18. She was very pleased with ______when she got such a good job.
19. I think Id go back to France. We really enjoyed______ there.
20. I dont feel______ today. I dont know whats wrong with me.
2.4. DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS
Test 8. Fill in the correct demonstrative pronouns.
1. Which flowers do you want? ______or ______?
2. Excuse me, is______ your bag?
3. They talked about ______and ______.
4. Which shoes do you like most? ______or ______?
5. ______s why they accepted his proposal.
6. ______is Ann speaking.
7. After______ they decided not to come.
8. ______will do.
9. Ill take______ books.
10. Hes been waiting______ three weeks.
11. She went to______ doctor and ______, no result.
12. ______day was the worst of his life.
13. Im tired out.______ s why Im going home early.
14. George likes Mary, but she doesnt like him. ______s what annoys him.
15. The engine starts and the light goes on. ______s when you press the button.
16. Theyre getting engaged in April. ______s marvellous.
17. ______was the biggest mistake in his life.
18. Were moving to London. ______s fantastic!
19. ______ is what I think.
20. ______will help her to come in time.
Test 9. Fill in the correct demonstrative pronouns.
1. I never forget my holiday in London. ______was the holiday of a lifetime.
2. What are you doing ______ Sunday?
3. Didnt you just love ______ striped trousers in the shop we just passed?
4. Mmm! ______ is the best cake Ive ever tasted!
5. Do you see ______ boy over there? Hes my cousin.
6. Hello, ______ is Mr Cook. Can I speak to Mr Brown, please?
7. I cant go out in ______ coat. Its too tight.
8. Ive been accepted by my first choice of university. Congratulations. ______ is fantastic!
9. ______ were the days when we used to dance every night.
10. Dont you think ______ new electronic diaries that we saw in the shop are really clever?
11. ______ belonged to my grandmother, said David as he slipped the ring onto Janes finger.
12. Dont you think ______ jeans suit me?
13. ______ biscuits are delicious. Did you make them yourself?
14. ______ records you threw out were my original hits from the seventies!