1 -- 500

1. In one of the … reported above, the development was something of a "transplant" of an existing study skills programme from another school.

1) schools

The bigger houses have disappeared, to be replaced by '60s … .

2) boxes

Yes, four … were coming we were told.

4) babies

… are also provided for those with special needs — children, the elderly and physically or mentally disabled people.

3) Classes

Like Good King Wenceslas, Bres's … melted the snow when he walked.

4) feet

I had to ask Mum to lend me the … — it was the most humiliating moment of my life.

1) money

We also make curtains, upholstered … and carpets.

4) furniture

… , of course, can lead to tooth decay (so that some foods, such as meat, become difficult to eat) and also to diabetes.

1) Sugar

The sun was shining down outside, and the … were all very warm and comfortable.

3) mice

John married three times and had a total of seventeen … .

1) children

There are over 100 shops in the Quarter, selling a wide range of beautiful jewellery, clocks and … , often at very competitive prices.

1) watches

We were entertained first by a pair of talented young men playing two grand … .

1) pianos

Trees and red hills and … buzzing.

1) flies

… have an important place in British history.

1) Oxen

Money … always bring happiness.

4) doesn’t

The latest news of our children … .

2) was exciting

The police … to find the criminal.

2) were unable

Stephen opened a drawer and took out … .

2) some photos

I don’t want … or help.

3) advice

Can I borrow your scissors? Mine … not sharp enough.

2) are

Mathematics … an exact science.

1) is

The sunlit … look wonderful.

2) roofs

… is kept in the box.

1) My little brother’s tooth

… are not very high.

3) My father’s wages

… are very brave.

1) This country’s people

… were locked in another room.

1) His father’s instruments

… is the favourite song of my brother.

2) My Granny’s geese

I like to play with … .

1) my sister’s toys

… are very naughty.

1) My aunt’s children

… are beautiful.

1) Kiev’s parks

Do you know … Browns? They live next to us.

3) the

There are some beautiful towns in … north of Italy.

2) the

… Trafalgar Square is in London.

3) ø

My sister plays … piano very well.

3) the

Carl is at … school. He will be home soon.

3) ø

Alison was … first person to arrive at the party.

2) the

The prisoner was taken to … court to stand trial.

1) ø

… Panama Canal divides North and South America.

3) The

She went to … station to see Jim off.

1) the

His father is a travel-writer. He has been all over … world and written books about China.

2) the

He published his articles in …Times.

4) the

She is writing a book about …homeless.

3) the

Jack is a professional footballer. He has been playing … football since he was a child.

3) ø

…English language is spoken all over the world.

4) The

Last week I had … accident in Paris.

1) an

I enjoy skiing in …Alps.

2) the

They visited … Grand Canyon last summer.

3) the

She lives in a castle near … River Rhine.

2) the

I went shopping at …Macy’s and bought an expensive coat.

1) ø

They are going for a walk near …London Zoo in Regent’s Park.

4) ø

There is a modern cinema in …Bridge Street.

3) ø

Anna comes from …Netherlands but she lives in Italy now.

4) the

She has been working as … chemist since she graduated from the university.

1) a

It is really … pleasure to see her smiling face.

1) a

The Severn is …longest river in Great Britain.

2) the

My mother can read Italian books in …original.

3) the

Last summer I used to get up at …sunrise and walk in the forest for hours.

1) ø

The teacher told us to learn this poem by … heart.

4) ø

When we went to Paris we saw … Eiffel Tower.

3) the

He always comes home late at … night.

3) ø

… British Isles lie in the north-west of Europe.

2) The

Last winter she saw … Himalayas for the first time in her life.

4) the

Open … door, please. We are waiting.

2) the

Look outside. …sky is getting very dark.

1) The

Has Melanie got …garden? No, she doesn’t like gardening at all.

3) a

There was a programme on television about dangers to … environment.

4) the

Pollution is having … effect on our climate.

1) an

David is in …hospital. He has broken his hand.

2) ø

The train to Paris leaves from … Waterloo Station.

4) ø

The space capsule came down in … Pacific.

2) the

What …clever children you have!

4) ø

I think that’s … awful thing to say.

2) an

Judy goes to work by … bus.

3) ø

I don’t know what to do. It’s quite …difficult problem.

1) a

We can finish the rest of the bread for …breakfast.

3) ø

I will meet you outside … National Gallery.

1) the

I think Edinburgh is … beautiful city. I love going there.

4) a

The guide advised us to take a walk around …Lake Windermere.

1) ø

We had an unforgettable holiday in …Bahamas.

4) the

He has dreamt of climbing …Everest since his childhood.

2) ø

My neighbour is a photographer; let’s ask him for … advice about colour films.

2) ø

We had … fish and chips for lunch.

3) ø

My brother is in the navy. He is at … sea for months sometimes.

2) ø

I usually go to … bed at about 11 p.m. to get a good night’s sleep.

1) ø

The cat is sitting on …bed.

3) the

The Prime Minister visited … prison yesterday and talked to the prisoners.

1) the

The men who robbed the bank are in … prison now.

4) ø

The ambulance took the injured people to … hospital.

3) ø

I must go to … hospital to visit my aunt. She’s had an operation.

2) the

We saw the children in their classrooms as we walked past … school.

1) the

I want to go to university when I leave …school.

2) ø

Look at … cats! They are chasing a bird.

1) the

…children usually like playing games.

4) ø

…villages in this part of the country are very beautiful.

1) The

…breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

1) ø

Paul is … only person who remembered me.

3) the

In … Stone Age people lived in caves.

2) the

We travelled to London by … train.

4) ø

He is learning to play …violin.

1) the

100

Have you ever been to Copenhagen? – Yes. I think it’s … prettiest city in Europe.

2) the

101

What did you see on your tour today? – I saw Buckingham Palace and … Houses of Parliament.

3) the

102

Do you buy a newspaper every day? – Yes. I usually buy …Independent and my wife reads fashion magazines.

3) The

103

Who is going to open the new shopping centre? – I heard that … Queen is going to do it.

1) the

104

Rome wasn’t built in … day.

2) a

105

…. apple a day keeps the doctor away.

2) An

106

When in Rome, do as … Romans do.

4) the

107

You can’t get … blood out of a stone.

3) ø

108

Home is where … heart is.

2) the

109

You cannot make … omelette without breaking eggs.

1) an

110

…panda is a large mammal which lives in China and eats bamboo shoots.

2) The

111

Although people say that … English are very reserved, I have an English girlfriend who is just the opposite!

2) the

112

The three musicians play on … stage.

1) a new

113

She speaks in … voice than the last time.

2) a louder

114

This was … film he had ever seen.

3) the worst

115

They leave … way they can.

3) the quickest

116

A whale is … than a dolphin.

2) longer

117

This coat is … of all.

3) the least expensive

118

… supplies will soon be available.

4) further

119

Happiness is … than money.

2) more important

120

Is it … to go there by car or by train?

2) cheaper

121

Do you know that the Dead Sea is … sea.

1) a salty

122

I have never drunk … beer.

2) better

123

Which instrument makes … music in the world?

3) the most beautiful

124

Gulian behaved very … at the party last night.

2) badly

125

This is … problem she has ever had.

3) the greatest

126

He is … than me.

4) older

127

The youngest of the family was ….

2) the most successful

128

These trousers are too small. I need … size.

2) a larger

129

This is … beer that I have ever drunk.

3)the best

130

China has got … population in the world.

3) the largest

131

Of the three girls, this one is the ….

3) prettiest

132

Which is …: five, fifteen or fifty?

3) the least

133

Susan is … person in the whole band.

3) the most wonderful

134

The weather is getting … and colder.

2) colder

135

I think dogs are … than cats.

2) more intelligent

136

My case isn’t very ….

1) heavy

137

Money is important, but isn’t … thing in life.

3) the most important

138

This room is not so ... as that one on the first floor.

1) comfortable

139

I am not so ... as a horse.

1) strong

140

That painting is ... than the one in your living room.

2) less impressive

141

Betty is less hard-working than Jane, but Kate is ... of all.

3) the least hard-working

142

I suppose you know him well – probably ... than anybody else.

1) better

143

He spoke English badly -- ... than expected.

1) worse

144

I can’t understand what you are saying. Could you speak a bit ...?

2) more slowly

145

My mother was feeling tired last night so she went to bed ... than usual.

1) earlier

146

June in not so ... as July.

1) hot

147

She has ... job of all.

3) the most difficult

148

You are quite ... at playing the piano, aren’t you?

3) good

149

Think about it ... before you make a decision.

2) carefully

150

He is also ... person than Paul.

2) a more polite

151

I like my bedroom because it’s so ....

1) cosy

152

It makes me feel ... to think of you living alone.

2) sad

153

Your perfume smells ....

1) beautiful

154

This was ... concession he would make.

2) the furthest

155

He is ... than I am.

3) older

156

Your coffee is so ... as the coffee my brother makes.

4) good

157

The new tower blocks are much ... than the old buildings.

2) higher

158

Don’t talk about them. Let’s talk about something ....

2) more interesting

159

He makes ... mistakes than you do.

1) fewer

160

I didn’t expect him to be so ....

3) strong

161

I’d like to change cars ....

1) more often

162

I didn’t think it would be so ....

1) expensive

163

Emma’s tooth ached … .

3) terribly

164

Henry shouted … for hours.

1) angrily

165

The machine switches itself off … .

4) automatically

166

We need to debate the problem … .

3) publicly

167

Claire doesn’t want to marry Henry. She thinks he’s … .

3) too old

168

The water isn’t … . It needs to be boiling.

2) hot enough

169

No wonder you’re tired. You’ve been going to … parties.

1) too many

170

The journey took a long time because the train travelled so … .

3) slowly

171

It was hot and the sun shone … from a clear sky.

2) brightly

172

He can’t wait … for the journey to end.

3) patiently

173

The puzzles are … difficult for children.

2) too

174

She always arrives … at nine.

4) punctually

175

It was important for them to meet … .

3) secretly

176

I had a terrible journey, but the pilot managed to land … .

1) safely

177

Her English is good, and she speaks very … .

2) fluently

178

She plays the piano very …

3) well

179

The train went quite …

4) fast

180

I tried … , but I didn’t succeed.

1) hard

181

I’ve been very busy … .

2) lately

182

I slept … last night.

2) badly

183

I was too nervous to go … than halfway up the tower.

2) higher

184

You can find the place … with a map.

1) more easily

185

My new job is great. I like it … than my old one.

2) much better

186

You must try and get to the lesson … .

4) earlier

187

I use the car … often than I used to.

1) less

188

She ran to the station as … as she could.

4) quickly

189

Try to get here … you can.

3) as soon as

190

The person who runs … will win first prize.

1) the quickest

191

Bill ran … of all and came last.

2) the slowest

192

The caravan was rolling … down the hill.

3) faster and faster

193

He came … in the race.

2) last

194

Uncle Tom told us the story ....

2) himself

195

We give our cat the same food as we have ....

1) ourselves

196

Now, Ann, you must translate this text....

2) yourself

197

This is a car that goes by ... .

4) itself

198

I made that chair all by ... .

2) myself

199

Tom and Ann looked at... .

3) each other

200

During the break we spoke to ... .

4) one another

201

It was 1810. In ... days there were no railways in our country,

4) those

202

Which apples do you want? I want... ones.

2) those

203

… lines are straight.

4) These

204

… man was her cousin.

3)That

205

... pupils are easy to teach.

1) Such

206

... was her answer.

4) Such

207

Please, give me ... book.

1) that

208

... are our teachers.

3) These

209

... did the committee appoint?

2)Whom

210

... car broke down?

3) Whose

211

.. did you go with?

1) Whom

212

... were you speaking to?

3) Who

213

... country do you come from?

4) What

214

... was the exam like?

3) What

215

… address did you send it to?

3) Which

216

... of them is the eldest?

1) Which

217

... does it cost to get to Scotland?

3) What

218

We esteem people ... are brave.

1) who

219

This is the pupil ... we've elected a monitor.

2) whom

220

The boy ... composition you find so good hasn't come yet.

2) whose

221

We saw the writer about... everybody talks so much.

1) whom

222

Spot, ... was a clever dog, looked at us and seemed to understand,

3) which

223

The mice ... ran there at night are quiet now.

4) which

224

Where is the book ... you have read?

2) which

225

There's a man here ... wants to talk to you.

3) who

226

The noise ... he made woke everybody up.

2) that

227

They saw ... in the room.

2) somebody

228

She is going to tell us ... important.

2) something

229

Is ... listening?

1) anybody

230

She knows … .

2) nothing

231

... work was done.

2) No

232

… saw Tom go out.

2) No one

233

He had some apples last year but he has ... this year.

4) none

234

... has come.

2) Nobody

235

There was ... interesting there.

2) nothing

236

By doing ... we learn to do idle.

3) nothing

237

I tried both keys but... worked.

3) neither

238

... of them knew the way.

2) Neither

239

... has ever given me a free ticket for anything.

1) Nobody

240

There was ... time for consultation as the teacher was busy.

3) little

241

I have quite ... books on art.

3) a few

242

... is known about this fact.

4) Little

243

It rained ... during the night.

4) a little

244

Tourists come here but... stay overnight.

1) few

245

Owls usually hunt … night.

1) at

246

I’ve put on nearly three kilos. I think I’d better go … a diet.

2) on

247

Both my dogs are very fond … ice cream.

3) of

248

Costa Rica is famous … its beautiful scenery.

1) for

249

Could I phone you later, Alan? I’m a bit short … time.

3) of

250

I like ballet but I’m not very keen … opera.

4) on

251

Australia is rich … natural resources.

4) in

252

There’s no pleasing our teacher. He’s never satisfied … our work!

4) with

253

I’ve always been afraid … water ever since I nearly drowned as a child.

3) of

254

Our daughter has just graduated as a doctor. We are very proud … her.

4) of

255

Mark has been absent … school for over a month. He’ll have a lot of catching up to do when he comes back.

1) from

256

For the last time, who is responsible … this mess?

1) for

257

We are all grateful … you for all you’ve done for us.

1) to

258

My cousin is very good … music and can play four or five instruments.

3) at

259

Julie’s my oldest friend. We’ve been friendly … one another since we were at Primary school.

2) with

260

I’m afraid only single people under age of thirty are eligible … membership of this club.

2) for

261

Michael was jealous … his sister’s success, even though he pretended to be happy for her.

3) of

262

She is similar … her sister in character.

1) to

263

He was so absorbed … what he was doing that he didn’t notice me.

4) in

264

Small children are often cruel … animals without realizing it. They don’t mean to hurt them.

2) to

265

You are not serious … leaving this country and going to live in China, are you?

2) about

266

Hamlet was written … Shakespeare.

1) by

267

This book has been translated … five languages.

3) into

268

The man was arrested and charged … murder.

3) with

269

After three attempts she finally succeeded … breaking the world record.

4) in

270

Does Mark really believe … flying saucers?

1) in

271

Does Peter remind you … Michael Jackson?

3) of

272

May I compliment you … your wonderful garden?

1) on

273

It was largely my fault that we lost … tennis. I played so badly.

2) at

274

We left Heathrow airport at 16.45 and arrived … Copenhagen at 19.30.

4) in

275

Don’t forget to wear a scarf. It will protect you … the cold.

2) from

276

You should always insure your home … fire.

1) against

277

The mother told the group of children to share the sweets … themselves.

2) among

278

We arrived … Zurich airport.

1) at

279

The cat loved to sleep … the sofa.

2) on

280

I have to go … the doctor’s for a check-up.

2) to

281

We’ve been waiting … three o’clock.

2) since

282

In this photo I’m standing … my two best friends.

3) between

283

The bill must be paid … 30 days.

2) within

284

If you are … eighteen, they won’t let you see that film.

2) under

285

I’m not used … getting up early.

1) to

286

Would you care … a drink?

1) for

287

A car collided … a bus this morning.

2) with

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My cousin borrowed some money … me.

2) from

289

The fence is to prevent children … falling in the pond.

1) from

290

My sister suffers … hay fever every summer.

2) from

291

I really feel sorry … people who are tone deaf.

1) for

292

She made the children apologize … their bad behaviour.

4) for

293

Most young people prefer pop music … classical music.

2) to

294

Ask Mike to do it. You can rely … him. He never lets you down.

3) on

295

I have a poor memory so I have to write everything … in this little book.

3) down

296

She is undergoing treatment … a serious illness.

4) for

297

Congratulations … your Wedding Anniversary!

1) on

298

Scientists conduct research … the causes of ageing.

3) into

299

He has fallen in love … the girl next door.

1) with

300

The Princess is heir … the Dutch throne.

1) to

301

Coffee drinkers have a choice … black and white.

3) between

302

Do you remember that scene … the end of the movie?

1) at

303

Kenya is a country rich … wildlife.

4) in

304

It is time for the children to pay a visit … their grandparents.

2) to

305

The Italian chef gave me a recipe … spaghetti carbonara.

4) for

306

Working constantly at a computer puts a strain … your arms and shoulders.

1) on

307

The problem … the chewing gum is that it loses its flavour too quickly.

4) with

308

If you had a choice … marrying for love or marrying for money, which would you do?

3) between

309

I know you have a cold, but that’s no excuse … not doing your homework.

1) for

310

If you have to deal with overseas clients, a knowledge … foreign languages is very useful.

1) of

311

Do you have any objections … my parking the car in front of your house?

2) to

312

Perhaps the three most important human rights are freedom … hunger, fear and prosecution.

2) from

313

Einstein hated school and often missed classes, but he was a real genius … mathematics.

1) at

314

In our class we can do as we like; our teacher has no control … us at all.

1) over

315

Overweight people should not jog because it puts a great strain … their hearts.

2) on

316

With reference … your advertisement in today’s Guardian, I wish to apply for the position of Sales Manager.

3) to

317

We have a good working relationship … the local authority.

2) with

318

Do you take pride … your appearance, or are you just vain?

4) in

319

John’s got very strange taste … clothes, hasn’t he?

2) in

320

There has been a considerable improvement … the flow of traffic since they opened the extra lanes on the motorway.

3) in

321

Please give my regards … your mother when you see her.

1) to

322

Do you know a cure … hiccups?

1) for

323

The public is taking a lot of interest … the new courses.

1) in

324

The attendance … Saturday’s match was very poor.

2) at

325

Did he give you any reason … his awful behaviour?

1) for

326

Take advantage … this special offer!

4) of

327

At school today we had a long discussion … the best way to learn a foreign language.

2) about

328

Because of a lack … interest, tomorrow’s meeting has been cancelled.

2) of

329

There has been a sharp increase … house prices in recent month.

1) in

330

Professor Newt is a specialist … marine biology.

4) in

331

Mum must be … a bad mood.

4) in

332

Do sit down. Ms Brown will join you … a moment.

3) in

333

The Street Lawyer is a novel … John Grisham.

2) by

334

The car went over the brow of the hill and was soon … sight.

2) out of

335

Mr. Williams is … lunch at the moment.

3) at

336

After the war several people were tried for crimes … humanity.

2) against

337

What I’m telling you is not official, it’s … the record.

3) off

338

… no circumstances should you leave you luggage unattended.

2) under

339

I always keep a dictionary … hand in case I come across a word I don’t know.

1) at

340

The technicians have checked the sound equipment and report that everything is … order.

4) in

341

I tried to find someone to type my essay, but … the end I had to do it myself.

4) in

342

I came across a great newsgroup devoted to ice hockey … chance when I was surfing the Web.

3) by

343

There’s a big picture of you … the front page of the paper.

2) on

344

I’ve taken this watch … pieces, and now I can’t put it together again.

1) into

345

… all, you must learn to listen more and speak less.

1) above

346

Do you agree? … point, but I don’t think you are completely right.

2) up to a

347

I know … experience that I do my best work early in the morning.

2) from

348

I forgot to pack any food so we’ll get something to eat … the way back.

1) on

349

The grass is always greener … the other side.

4) on

350

My cousin is related to the Governor … marriage. Her husband is the Governor’s brother.

3) by

351

He was reluctant to do it … first, but in the end he agreed.

1) at

352

I’ m going to be very busy … the next three months.

3) over

353

I know them both … sight, but I’ve no idea what their names are.

2) by

354

Do you remember that scene … the end of the movie?

1) at

355

When I was a teacher I knew all my pupils … name.

2) by

356

We were just … time to see the Queen arrive at the theatre.

2) in

357

He may seem tough and ruthless, but … heart he’s a kind and gentle man.

2) at

358

He never traveled abroad … fear of becoming ill through eating foreign food.

1) for

359

The car may be old, but it’s still … very good condition.

2) in

360

I’m not in the habit … giving lifts to hitch-hikers.

2) of

361

We decided to stay here … good.

2) for

362

I pressed the ‘eject’ button … mistake.

4) by

363

We didn’t know …certain whether they would come or not.

2) for

364

I’m sorry, but I’m not … liberty to tell you any more.

1) at

365

… careful consideration, the government has decided not to put up the price of ice cream.

2) after

366

Don’t worry, they only come out … night.

3) at

367

I didn’t do it … purpose, honestly!

4) on

368

Dad, there’s a man … the door with a bald head.

2) at

369

Marianne is the sort of person who makes you feel immediately … ease.

1) at

370

I was angry … him, because he made me unhappy.

3) with

371

I used to own a car similar … yours.

1) to

372

He is incapable … telling lies.

1) of

373

I am grateful … you for your help.

2) to

374

We were doubtful … her passing the exam.

1) about

375

Sarah was very quick … figures, so she became a successful accountant.

3) at

376

That’s not the way to behave. You ought to be ashamed … yourself.

1) of

377

Some plants are sensitive … pollution that they can only survive in a perfectly clean environment.

4) to

378

Most people are unaware … the difference between Eskimo and Inuit.

1) of

379

Susan is disabled but she likes to do things for herself. She hates to be dependent … others.

4) on

380

Don’t you get annoyed … people who push past you?

4) at

381

That remark was not worthy … you.

3) of

382

I was so absorbed … my book, I didn’t realize what time it was.

1) in

383

We are very short … money.

2) of

384

Smoking is contrary … the Health and Safety Act.

2) to

385

Polar bears are peculiar … the Arctic region.

1) to

386

Jack was delighted … his new DVD player.

3) with

387

The delay to our flight was due … bad weather over the Atlantic.

1) to

388

Their customs are different … ours.

2) from

389

A number of books are missing … the library.

4) from

390

Some people become so addicted … the Internet that they spend all night surfing the Web.

4) to

391

She’s a farmer’s daughter, so she’s accustomed … working with animals.

1) to

392

The examination wasn’t difficult, but I’m nervous … the results.

4) about

393

I don’t like rap music, but I’m keen … salsa.

1) on

394

He knows his good points, but he’s blind … his weaknesses.

2) to

395

For dinner we had grilled vegetables and fish, followed … a huge serving of strawberries and cream.

1) by

396

It … … in this part of the world.

2) often rains

397

Take your umbrella. It … … cats and dogs.

2) is raining

398

Granny is in the kitchen. She … … a plum-cake.

1) is making

399

My wife … … a plum-cake.

2) often makes

400

Can you phone a bit later, please? Jane … … .

1)is having a bath

401

Run downstairs. Your sister … … for you.

1) is waiting

402

I don’t know Spanish, but I … … it now.

1) am learning

403

John … … in the garden.

1) is still working

404

Dad … … on Saturdays.

2) usually works

405

Usually I … … coffee in the morning, but now I prefer tea.

2) have

406

We … … to the cinema.

2) sometimes go

407

– What … … ? – She is a secretary at our college.

3) does she do

408

Why … … at my desk? Could you take your place, please?

1) are you sitting

409

We have got tickets, and tomorrow evening we … … to the cinema.

2) are going

410

−… … anything tomorrow afternoon?

1) Are you doing

411

– Tim has broken his leg and stays at home.

– Sorry to hear that. I … … him tomorrow.

2) will visit

412

The match … … at half past nine, so I will be at home by 10 o’clock.

2) finishes

413

My elder sister … … school in June.

2) finishes

414

It’s Julia’s birthday today. She’s bought much food. She … … a lot.

2) is going to cook

415

–My bags are terribly heavy today.

−Really? I … … you a lift.

1) will give

416

– Do you know Kate’s phone number?

− I’ve bad memory for phone number numbers, but I … … for it in my note-book.

1) will look

417

My uncle has bought bricks. He … … a house in the country.

2) is going to build

418

−Has he decided how to spend the money?

−Yes, he … … a car.

1) is going to buy

419

What time … … for Bristol?

1) does the next bus leave

420

–Haven’t you taken my key? I can’t find it.

− Just a minute. I … … for it.

1) will look

421

– Jack didn’t pass his exam yesterday.

− Oh, what … … ?

2) is he going to do

422

– There is somebody at the door.

− I … … open.

1) will

423

The population of our city … … one million by 2000.

2) will reach

424

Our next lesson … … on Monday.

3) is

425

The phone is ringing. I … … answer.

1) will

426

I think I … … it.

1) will do

427

Tomorrow … … Friday.

2) is

428

Sam’s plane … … at midnight.

3) arrives

429

I … from Warsaw.

3) am

430

He … from Athens.

1) is

431

You … great!

2) are

432

I … … Italian.

2) am not

433

Why have you bought your guitar? … … at the party?

2) Are you going to sing

434

– I’m sure we … … our visit to the Zoo.

1) will enjoy

435

We … … a holiday last year.

1) didn’t have

436

My parents … … to the USA many times.

1) have been

437

I … … a new dress last week.

2)bought

438

… … raining yet?

3) Has it stopped

439

Don’t worry about your letter. I … … it the day before yesterday.

3) sent

440

I … … my glasses. I can not find them.

2) have lost

441

When … … school?

3) did Jill finish

442

When I was a child, I … … late for school.

2) was always

443

I can’t find my umbrella. I think somebody … … it by mistake.

3) has taken

444

–Are you tired?

−Yes, a little. I … … the ceiling today.

1) have painted

445

We … … Peter this week.

3) haven’t seen

446

–Have you got any money?

−Yes, I … … it from my brother.

2) have borrowed

447

−Where is Jane?

−She … … the shops. She’ll be back soon

2) has gone to

448

My husband … … in the bank for three years since 1990 to 1993.

3) worked

449

Mom … … her car keys, so we have to open the door by force .

1) has lost

450

One of the passengers … … in that accident.

2) died

451

My sister and her husband … … since last Christmas.

3)have been married

452

… … today?

2) Has the post come

453

I saw a light in your window as I … … by.

2) was passing

454

Yesterday as I was walking down Cherry Lane, I … … Thomas, an old friend of mine.

1) met

455

His elder brother said that he … … to enter Leeds University.

2) was going

456

While my son … … for my call, somebody knocked at the door.

2) was waiting

457

We … … about him when he suddenly came in.

2) were just talking

458

Yesterday while Dad … …, he cut himself.

2) was shaving

459

They were quarrelling while they … … their car.

2) were washing

460

I … … early and got out of bed.

1) woke up

461

I got out of bed an hour later I … … .

2) had woken up

462

We were late. The meeting … … an hour before.

2) had started

463

She was the most delightful person I… … .

2)had ever met

464

That morning she dressed , … somebody, and went out.

1) phoned

465

That morning she went out after she … … somebody.

1) phoned

466

He was tired because he … … hard in the garden all day.

3) had been working

467

The sun … … , it got dark, and we went home.

2) sat

468

The Hills were in a hurry, but they … … a taxi and managed to arrive on time.

1) took

469

The Hills managed to arrive exactly on time because they … … a taxi.

2) had taken

470

He said he … … the lamp post.

2) had broken

471

I saw a nice kitten when I … … the basket.

1) opened

472

After I … … all my letters, I went to the kitchen to make coffee.

2) had written

473

Aunt Polly punished Tom Soyer because he… … naughty.

2) had been

474

Why are you looking so unhappy? I … … my purse.

1) have lost

475

Sam was upset because Judy … … .

2) hadn’t come

476

I … … some photos to be developed. Are they ready?

1) have left

477

Tell Tommy about these islands. He … … about them.

1) has never heard

478

I’m so happy to see you again. I … … you since I left London.

1) haven’t seen

479

I … … over the phone when they brought me the letter.

4) was talking

480

They … … in the room when the taxi arrived.

4) were sitting

481

He quickly forgot everything he … … at school.

2) had learnt

482

I visited Brasil in May. I … … at a nice hotel for a fortnight.

1) stayed

483

I … … at the hotel for a fortnight when I received your letter.

3) had been staying

484

The pianist … … the piano for a whole hour when we came in.

3) had been playing

485

A man … … unconscious for a few minutes when an ambulance arrived.

2) had been

486

John … … for IBM since 1972.

3) has worked

487

Elizabeth broke her leg while she ... … down a mountain.

1) was skiing

488

The children … … into the house when it began to rain.

2) ran

489

Every time Nancy … … some money, she asks her father.

1) needs

490

Kevin … … very happy at his job until he got a new supervisor.

2) had been

491

Jill … … her family to Disneyland on vacation twelve times.

1) has taken

492

Olga will give her report to her boss as soon as she … … a few figures.

3) checks

493,1,1,1,0,0

By the time Matthew finishes medical school, he … … over 60 000 loans.

1) will have borrowed

494

They … … at the Park Hotel at present.

2) are staying

495

Before the guests arrived, Philip … … most of the peanuts.

2) had already eaten

496

The last time I … … to Paris, I took a boat cruise on the Seine.

1) went

497

My parents are renting a car this time because ours usually breaks down on long journeys – it ... … very old.

2) is getting

498

Pete and I ... … Kate at four.

3) are meeting

499

How long ... … here?

3) have you lived

500

... … I help you with the cooking?

3) Shall