FCLP grammar test 5b

Name: ________________________________ Date: ____________________

First Certificate Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 5b (Units 21–24)

1 Underline the most suitable word(s) in each sentence.

0 I suddenly remembered that I forgot/had forgotten my keys.

1 Don’t worry, all/everything is okay.

2 The plane lands at six, but then we’ll have to wait for our baggage/baggages.

3 I don’t understand. I’m getting the most/more and more confused.

4 He gave me some/a useful advice.

5 Did you have a good travel/journey?

6 The more you revise for your exams, the best/better you will do.

7 She escaped from her country and is now out of the danger/out of danger.

8 He’s covered in tattoos and has a ring in his two ears/each ear.

9 We had great fun/a great fun at the disco on Friday night.

10 What time do you usually get to work/the work?

2 Put one suitable word in each space.

A holiday in London

My friend and I had (0) a great holiday in London. We arrived at (1) ____________ airport late (2) ____________ Sunday evening, and we decided to take a taxi, even (3) ____________ it was very expensive. The taxi took us to our hotel, (4) ____________ was very nice, although the rooms were quite small. The next day we woke up early and (5) ____________ an enormous breakfast. I don’t know how people can eat (6) ____________ much in the morning! But it was good (7) ____________ us because eating out in London is expensive, and with (8) ____________ a big breakfast we didn’t need to have lunch. After breakfast we went to (9) ____________ art gallery. I can’t remember the name, but it was (10) ____________ of famous paintings and (11) ____________ my friend and I really enjoyed it. (12) ____________ the afternoon we went (13) ____________ boat down the river to Greenwich. I didn’t realize there was so (14) ____________ to see in Greenwich! As well (15) ____________ the Maritime Museum and the Observatory, (16) ____________ is a beautiful park. From the top of the hill you get a view of the (17) ____________ of London. We must (18) ____________ walked around the park for at (19) ____________ two hours because it was getting dark (20) ____________ we left.

3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the words given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

0 Look at those black clouds! There’s rain on the way. to Look at those black clouds! It’s going to rain.

1 The days get colder and colder. gets Each _____________________________________________________ colder.

2 I was less interested by the exhibition than I’d expected. wasn’t The exhibition _________________________________________ I’d expected.

3 I’ve never seen a more beautiful woman. ever She is the ___________________________________________________ seen.

4 If you stay longer, you will see more of the city. the The _________________________________________ you will see of the city.

5 Do you sell a more powerful computer? powerful Is this ___________________________________________________ you sell?

6 There were a lot of cars on the road this morning. traffic There ______________________________________ on the road this morning.

7 Simon drives more quickly than Chris. fast Chris doesn’t _______________________________________________ Simon.

8 You only want to sit on the sofa and watch television. is All you _____________________________________ sit on the sofa and watch television.

9 I’ve never been to Hungary before. time This is ____________________________________________ been to Hungary.

10 Nobody in England plays football as well as Beckham does. player Beckham is ____________________________________________ in England.

First Certificate Language Practice

Grammar Progress Test 5b (Units 21–24) 2