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Grammar - Level C Test 4

in Level C

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. I'm afraid that it won't be possible ________.

A. that I will come
B. that I come
C. for my coming
D. for me to come

2. She remembered the correct address only ________ she had posted the letter.

A. since
B. afterwards
C. following
D. after

3. My attempt to pass the exam was ________. I failed badly.

A. unmerciful
B. unhopeful
C. unsuccessful
D. unhelpful

4. The teacher often goes to see new exhibitions in art galleries. Dick usually goes there ________ him.

A. to
B. with
C. at
D. by

5. You'd better set off ten minutes early ________ there is a lot of traffic.

A. so that
B. as regards
C. as if
D. in case

1. I'm afraid that it won't be possible ________.

A. that I will come
B. that I come
C. for my coming

6. Mike was the ________ in his family; all his brothers were much taller.

A. lowest
B. shortest
C. slightest
D. littlest

7. I wish they ________ change their minds so often!

A. shouldn't
B. wouldn't
C. mightn't
D. couldn't

8. He has always been fond ________ games.

A. in
B. with
C. about
D. of

9. as rich as ________ = extremely rich.

A. Croesus
B. honey
C. pie
D. a two nails

10. The examiners had to ________ half the candidates.

A. fire
B. fail
C. foil
D. fall

11. She ________ me all about her new job when we meet next Thursday.

A. will tell
B. tells
C. told
D. has been telling

12. "You can't have this football back ________ you promise not to kick it at my cat again," the old lady said firmly.

A. until
B. when
C. while
D. though

13. Before I decided to buy a plane ticket I ________ to the head of the travel agency.

A. talked
B. had talked
C. has talked
D. am talking

14. The farmer was very angry ________ the dogs chasing his sheep.

A. for
B. with
C. because
D. about

15. The manager expected the team ________ because they hadn't done enough training.

A. to lose
B. have lost
C. to be lost
D. by losing

16. We are fortunate ________ having sufficient supplies of fuel for the winter.

A. on
B. in
C. with
D. for

17. According to the doctor, there's absolutely nothing the ________ with you.

A. wrong
B. problem
C. matter
D. illness

18. It's strange. His sister are blonde, ________ he is very dark.

A. therefore
B. in order to
C. whereas
D. however

19. The ________ of gold has fallen slightly in the last year.

A. rate
B. value
C. currency
D. exchange

20. You must ________ that your safety belt is fastened.

A. examine
B. secure
C. check
D. guarantee