Name: Date: ECPE GRAMMAR - FINALTEST A TERM 2010 (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE - UNITS 1-10) A. Fill in the correct adjective of the verb, which is in the parenthesis. 1. At the exhibition the companies gave away lots of (promote) leaflets about their products. 2. Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is (benefit) to your health. 3. He used some very (persuade) arguments to make me change my mind. 4. We need to keep costs down to remain (compete) with other companies. 5. Although the seminars were (opt), there was a good turnout every day. 6. The documentary showed the (destroy) power of modern weapons. Marks: /6 B. Fill in the correct verb in the appropriate form. (PHRASALS) 1. What do the letters UFO for? 2. She for the prince the moment she first saw him. 3. He was always telling his wife to down her music. 4. This crisis for international action. Marks: /4 C. Choose the correct answer. 1. Without major, the athletes wouldn't have been able to compete. a sponsor b sponsorship c sponsored 2. The discovered a new species of plant. a biology b biological c biologist 3. She has been an active in many community activities. 1
ECPE GRAMMAR - FINALTEST A TERM 2010 (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE - UNITS 1-10) a participatory b participation c participant 4. Hiding like that was typical of the things he does. a cowardly b coward c cowardice 5. Chris has been acting in a very way since that night. a suspicious b suspicion c suspected 6. The rock star sued the photographer for of privacy. a invasive b invader c invasion Marks: /6 D. Choose the correct answer. 1. It may be his first novel, but it is likely to a decent profit. a bring in b count in 2. This year, the team will have to the silver medal. a settle in b settle for 3. George has started to at his new office. a settle in b settle for 4. Steve is sick, so Robert has agreed to him this week. a go in for b stand in for 5. Sarah was the secret as we considered her trustworthy. a let in for b let in on 6. By volunteering, she will working long hours without much reward. a let herself in for b let herself in on 7. If you are going shopping later, then me! a bring... in b count... in Marks: /7 2
ECPE GRAMMAR - FINALTEST A TERM 2010 (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE - UNITS 1-10) E. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.-(passive VOICE) 1. My car (wash) at that moment. 2. If there are any problems, I want (inform) at once. 3. Dave's parents (worry) by the news of his injury. 4. The staff (pay) their wages at the end of the month. 5. Dr. Wilcox (consider) to be an excellent research scientist. 6. I remember (tell) about it. Marks: /6 F. Use the word in the parentheses to make derivatives. 1. Have you seen the (instruct) manual for the DVD player? I don't know how it works. 2. The report on heart disease is based on (science) data. 3. A high unemployment rate is a(n) (indicate) that the economy is suffering. 4. The doctor's (prescribe) is on the fridge - take it to the drugstore later. 5. Children are more (adapt) to change than adults. 6. James felt under (press) to complete his project on time. Marks: /6 3
ECPE GRAMMAR - FINALTEST A TERM 2010 (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE - UNITS 1-10) 1. "You shouldn't have gone to so much trouble." "It wasn't hard. There's to making pizza." a that so much b that much c not much d so much 2. "Why has Mr. Bond put bars on his windows?" " once, he's afraid of burglars." a Robbing b Robbed c Having been robbed d Being robbed 3. The mayor said it was a occasion. a historic b history c historian d historical 4. She thinks Gone with the Wind is the best movie. a having been made b ever made c ever having made d making 5. Her work for the day, Stella turned on the television. a to do b done c having done d doing 6. Fixing the table ourselves would save time, money. a on top of b in contrast to c not to mention d as far as 7. I agree with Tim, for the part. a few b most c less d much 8. Liz felt awkward, at their house before. a from not have been b not to have c not having been d having not been 4
ECPE GRAMMAR - FINALTEST A TERM 2010 (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE - UNITS 1-10) 9. Our profit is half last year. 13. Steve may to take his driving a many as test again. b that of a been required c too many b be required d so many as c require d have required 10. in the park, I saw a fox run into the bushes 14. I don't appreciate being made. a Sitting a wait b To sit b to wait c Sit c waiting d Be sitting d to be waiting 11. Kate says she wasn't in the room when the fight broke. a away b out c into d through 15. The results are sometime this week. a announcing b to announce c to be announced d will be announced 12. He does not believe that exam results are a good of intelligence. a indicator b indicate c indicating d indicated 16. Mr. Stevens, our math teacher, to solve some difficult problems yesterday. a gave us b made us c got us d had us 5
ECPE GRAMMAR - FINALTEST A TERM 2010 (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE - UNITS 1-10) 17. Monica was satisfied with our meal, 21. his own safety, he ran across and. the highway toward the burning car. a so did I a But for b so was I b Regardless c I was so c Despite d so had I d Without regard for 18. I think he is the right person for you. a as not b such not c so not d not so 19. It was a change for the couple when the baby arrived. a considerate b considerable c consideration d considering 22. The archaeological site, to be the oldest in Nevada, was discovered in 1885. a believing b it is believed c to believe d believed 23. The army has broken the city's defences! a away b through c down d out 20. I'm afraid the light is too high to reach. I'll by an electrician. a have change b get it changed c get to do it d have change it 24. We had bought. a one ticket too many b one too many ticket c more tickets by one d too many a ticket 6
ECPE GRAMMAR - FINALTEST A TERM 2010 (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE - UNITS 1-10) 29. We were determined to the 25. One of the last places on the defeat "Why are you taking the bus?" planet "We're this week." is the ocean. a getting to fixed the car a unexplored b having to fixing the car b exploring c getting the car fixing c explorer d having the car fixed d exploration 30. Hungry we were, we refused to 26. Young children should not be left eat the food. near a swimming pool. a however a attendance b although b inattention c despite c unattended d though d attend 31 "Why haven't they filled the 27. Our neighbour won a(n) amount swimming pool?" "The island has of money in the lottery. of water." a considered a all shortage b consideration b the shortage c considerable c shortage d inconsiderate d some shortages 32. Everybody was greatly by the 28. After studying for four years, child's excellent performance. Mike finally graduated. a impressed a engine b unimpressive b engineer c impressing c engineering d impressive d engineered 7
ECPE GRAMMAR - FINALTEST A TERM 2010 (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE - UNITS 1-10) 33. Some species of butterfly sleep in 37. Kevin has the edition of the. a tree's branches b the branches of trees c trees' branches d branches of trees textbook. a revised b revising c revision d revise 34. Although he liked Miami, he was 38. She went to England to practice sure he wanted to live there. her English. a much a in order that b so not c too d not so 35. From here to Atlanta is drive. a three hour b three hour's b so that c so d so as 39. in New York City, Allen is used to staying out late. c three hours d three hours' 36. It was a highly idea to include a b c Growing up Grown up Having grown up talking animals. a origin b originally c original d originate d Being grown 40. I would say that employees here are very helpful. a almost the whole b most of c all almost d most TOTAL SCORE: / 75 Marks: /40 8
REVISION GRAMMAR TEST (UNITS 1-10) ECPE (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE GRIVAS) Name: Date: A. Fill in the correct adjective of the verb, which is in the parenthesis. 1. At the exhibition the companies gave away lots of promotional (promote) leaflets about their products. 2. Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is beneficial (benefit) to your health. 3. He used some very persuasive (persuade) arguments to make me change my mind. 4. We need to keep costs down to remain competitive (compete) with other companies. 5. Although the seminars were optional (opt), there was a good turnout every day. 6. The documentary showed the destructive (destroy) power of modern weapons. Marks: /6 B. Fill in the correct verb in the appropriate form. (PHRASALS) 1. What do the letters UFO stand for? 2. She fell for the prince the moment she first saw him. 3. He was always telling his wife to turn down her music. 4. This crisis calls for international action. Marks: /4 C. Choose the correct answer. 1. Without major sponsorship, the athletes wouldn't have been able to compete. a sponsor b sponsorship c sponsored 2. The biologist discovered a new species of plant. a biology b biological c biologist 9
REVISION GRAMMAR TEST (UNITS 1-10) ECPE (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE GRIVAS) 3. She has been an active participant in many community activities. a participatory b participation c participant 4. Hiding like that was typical of the cowardly things he does. a cowardly b coward c cowardice 5. Chris has been acting in a very suspicious way since that night. a suspicious b suspicion c suspected 6. The rock star sued the photographer for invasion of privacy. a invasive b invader c invasion Marks: /6 D. Choose the correct answer. 1. It may be his first novel, but it is likely to bring in a decent profit. a bring in b count in 2. This year, the team will have to settle for the silver medal. a settle in b settle for 3. George has started to settle in at his new office. a settle in b settle for 4. Steve is sick, so Robert has agreed to stand in for him this week. a go in for b stand in for 5. Sarah was let in on the secret as we considered her trustworthy. a let in for b let in on 6. By volunteering, she will let herself in for working long hours without much reward. a let herself in for b let herself in on 7. If you are going shopping later, then count me in! a bring... in b count... in Marks: /7 10
REVISION GRAMMAR TEST (UNITS 1-10) ECPE (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE GRIVAS) E. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.-(passive VOICE) 1. My car was being washed (wash) at that moment. 2. If there are any problems, I want to be informed (inform) at once. 3. Dave's parents were worried (worry) by the news of his injury. 4. The staff will be paid (pay) their wages at the end of the month. 5. Dr. Wilcox is considered (consider) to be an excellent research scientist. 6. I remember being told / having been told (tell) about it. Marks: /6 F. Use the word in the parentheses to make derivatives. 1. Have you seen the instruction (instruct) manual for the DVD player? I don't know how it works. 2. The report on heart disease is based on scientific (science) data. 3. A high unemployment rate is an indication (indicate) that the economy is suffering. 4. The doctor's prescription (prescribe) is on the fridge - take it to the drugstore later. 5. Children are more adaptable (adapt) to change than adults. 6. James felt under pressure (press) to complete his project on time. Marks: /6 11
REVISION GRAMMAR TEST (UNITS 1-10) ECPE (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE GRIVAS) 1. "You shouldn't have gone to so much trouble." "It wasn't hard. There's not much to making pizza." a that so much b that much c not much d so much 2. "Why has Mr. Bond put bars on his windows?" " Having been robbed once, he's afraid of burglars." a Robbing b Robbed c Having been robbed d Being robbed 3. The mayor said it was a historic occasion. a historic b history c historian d historical 4. She thinks Gone with the Wind is the best movie ever made. a having been made b ever made c ever having made d making 5. Her work done for the day, Stella turned on the television. a to do b done c having done d doing 6. Fixing the table ourselves would save time, not to mention money. a on top of b in contrast to c not to mention d as far as 7. I agree with Tim, for the most part. a few b most c less d much 8. Liz felt awkward, not having been at their house before. a from not have been b not to have c not having been d having not been 12
REVISION GRAMMAR TEST (UNITS 1-10) ECPE (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE GRIVAS) 9. Our profit is half that of last year. a many as b that of c too many d so many as 10. Sitting in the park, I saw a fox run into the bushes a Sitting b To sit c Sit d Be sitting 11. Kate says she wasn't in the room when the fight broke out. a away b out c into d through 12. He does not believe that exam results are a good indicator of intelligence. a indicator b indicate c indicating d indicated 13. Steve may be required to take his driving test again. a been required b be required c require d have required 14. I don't appreciate being made to wait. a wait b to wait c waiting d to be waiting 15. The results are to be announced sometime this week. a announcing b to announce c to be announced d will be announced 16. Mr. Stevens, our math teacher, got us to solve some difficult problems yesterday. a gave us b made us c got us d had us 13
REVISION GRAMMAR TEST (UNITS 1-10) ECPE (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE GRIVAS) 17. Monica was satisfied with our meal, and so was I. a so did I b so was I c I was so d so had I 18. I think he is so not the right person for you. a as not b such not c so not d not so 19. It was a considerable change for the couple when the baby arrived. a considerate b considerable c consideration d considering 20. I'm afraid the light is too high to reach. I'll get it changed by an electrician. a have change b get it changed c get to do it d have change it 21. Without regard for his own safety, he ran across the highway toward the burning car. a But for b Regardless c Despite d Without regard for 22. The archaeological site, believed to be the oldest in Nevada, was discovered in 1885. a believing b it is believed c to believe d believed 23. The army has broken through the city's defences! a away b through c down d out 24. We had bought one ticket too many. a one ticket too many b one too many ticket c more tickets by one d too many a ticket 14
REVISION GRAMMAR TEST (UNITS 1-10) ECPE (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE GRIVAS) 25. One of the last unexplored places on the planet is the ocean. a unexplored b exploring c explorer d exploration 26. Young children should not be left unattended near a swimming pool. a attendance b inattention c unattended d attend 27. Our neighbour won a(n) considerable amount of money in the lottery. a considered b consideration c considerable d inconsiderate 28. After studying engineering for four years, Mike finally graduated. a engine b engineer c engineering d engineered 29. "Why are you taking the bus?" "We're having the car fixed this week." a getting to fixed the car b having to fixing the car c getting the car fixing d having the car fixed 30. Hungry though we were, we refused to eat the food. a however b although c despite d though 31 "Why haven't they filled the swimming pool?" "The island has a shortage of water." a a shortage b the shortage c shortage d some shortages 32. Everybody was greatly impressed by the child's excellent performance. a impressed b unimpressive c impressing d impressive 15
REVISION GRAMMAR TEST (UNITS 1-10) ECPE (GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE FOR THE ECPE GRIVAS) 33. Some species of butterfly sleep in the branches of trees. a tree's branches b the branches of trees c trees' branches d branches of trees 34. Although he liked Miami, he was not so sure he wanted to live there. a much b so not c too d not so 35. From here to Atlanta is three hours drive. a three hour b three hour's c three hours d three hours' 36. It was a highly original idea to include talking animals. a origin b originally c original d originate 37. Kevin has the revised edition of the textbook. a revised b revising c revision d revise 38. She went to England so as to practice her English. a in order that b so that c so d so as 39. Having grown up in New York City, Allen is used to staying out late. a Growing up b Grown up c Having grown up d Being grown 40. I would say that most employees here are very helpful. a almost the whole b most of c all almost d most Marks: /40 TOTAL SCORE: / 75 16