Advanced English Grammar Test – Multiple-choice Test 41

1.There is a … of $2,000 for information leading to the thief.

2.The manager didn’t pay for the meal himself – he put it on his company’s … account.

3.I knew her … we were young.

4.I … them run away from the bank.

5.I only have … days left in Spain.

6.She pretended that she agreed with me to avoid … my feelings.

7.Many fires could be … if new safety standards were introduced.

8.My watch stopped so I had no way of knowing the right … .

9.He came … an unknown poem while he was searching for something else.

10.I couldn’t beat him at chess; I’m just not in his … .

11.Too much exercise can be harmful but walking is good … you.

12.I find it difficult to talk to her because we have so … in common.

13.His attitude … his parents is very disrespectful.

14.Surely Anna is not going to drive, … she?

15.You … pay for this. It’s free.

16.A child learns a language best … .

17.Urgent discussions will continue … .

18.Our house is nothing out of the ... .

19.“A ladies’ man” means:

20.The manager warned Kate that the laziness and … could result in her dismissal.

21.The butcher cut some steak and … it up.

22.The man … to take a breath test after the incident.

23.I do my best to practise every day … it is difficult sometimes.

24.His arm was so … injured that he couldn’t play anymore.

25.His home is a … between a palace and a hotel.

26.The woman … case was described in the article never fully recovered.

27.I … put my money there if I didn’t consider it was safe.

28.Driving in this city is supposed to be confusing but I didn’t find it at … difficult.

29.I enjoy … but don’t like jogging.

30.Would you … the kettle on for some coffee?