Advanced English Grammar Test – Multiple-choice Test 39

1.A manager of a large company is given a big … .

2.Heavy goods delivery vehicles may not carry … of more than fifteen tons.

3.After they went on strike there was a … of water.

4.She’s entitled to a pension, but she won’t dream … retiring yet.

5.Mix the contents … a little water.

6.You can try … if you really need to improve your language skills.

7.His … of Alexander the Great was acclaimed as one of the best.

8.The army … defeat at the hands of such powerful enemies.

9.Their accounts were phony. They had been cooking the … for years.

10.Practical … is desirable for candidates.

11.The director opened the letter without … to read the address on the envelope.

12.Hurry! She’s already here. I didn’t think she … till tomorrow.

13.If you have any … concerning this report please phone us.

14.Could you … exactly what you saw?

15.He has brought you a … of flowers.

16.The child seems to be incapable … keeping his room tidy.

17.In the summer I often sleep in the … air on the terrace.

18.This dress … you perfectly.

19.I bought the phone because the colours … the colours of the car.

20.To promote her so quickly you must have a high … of her ability.

21.We … as well go without him.

22.She … out of the window for a moment and then went on writing.

23.You should keep receipts from shops as proof … purchase.

24.Don’t mention it … my girlfriend, but I paid $80 for this perfume.

25.The child knocked … the door.

26.You must have … the examination before Friday.

27.They … for you for more than one hour now.

28.I would have come home earlier if you … me.

29.Petrol is so expensive … they use public transport.

30.There has been some … in their bilateral relations.