Test 43

Grammar-C1

Total: 30 questions
Question 1

The man … his wife and children and left them to take care of themselves.

Question 2

I completely … with what has been said.

Question 3

The local authorities … increase taxes soon.

Question 4

The old man is a little bit … in his right ear.

Question 5

We’ll have to … the meeting until next month.

Question 6

Mr. Smith is free … you now.

Question 7

Because of the earthquake, the windows … in their frames.

Question 8

Would you … taking care of the cat for two hours?

Question 9

The child was taught that it was … to interrupt.

Question 10

Would you … the kettle on for some coffee?

Question 11

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

Question 12

In Russia, surgeons have given a man a/an … heart.

Question 13

We must get there … or other.

Question 14

I had a meeting at work which went … much longer than I expected.

Question 15

You may borrow ten books, provided you show them to … is at the desk.

Question 16

It’s strange: his sister is blonde, … he is very dark.

Question 17

Because of the poor harvest, cereals prices have … in the last three months.

Question 18

After the officers had questioned him for days, he broke … and confessed.

Question 19

I thought the way my cousin behaved was … outrageous.

Question 20

I can’t come back to you … I have no money.

Question 21

She telephoned while I … dinner.

Question 22

He hasn’t got the … to think of such a plan.

Question 23

I advised him … many times but, you know, he is a stubborn boy.

Question 24

I am so … that I must have a drink.

Question 25

At what time shall we …?

Question 26

He has … a lot of money in his new job.

Question 27

I find these puzzles too … and prefer the more straightforward type.

Question 28

The company has … so much money on marketing that there is little left for other things.

Question 29

It’s not within his character and I would never say that he was … to that kind of behaviour.

Question 30

We find it difficult to imagine where we come from and believe that we are in fact … from apes.