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 TEST YOUR ENGLISH If you'd like to see how good your English is, or you simply like to have a challenge, then try to answer the questions below. Good luck! Choose the statement (A-D) which follows logically from the main sentence. 1)Tell me something about Shakespeare. A.Well, he has written a lot of plays. B.Well, he did write a lot of plays. C.Well, he wrote a lot of plays. D.Well, he was writing a lot of plays. 2) Mr Moss should arrive at the office earlier. A.He would like to arrive at the office earlier. B.He ought to arrive at the office earlier. C.He would arrive at the office earlier. D.He might arrive at the office earlier. 3) Mr and Mrs Black remembered to lock their front door before going to bed. A.They remembered locking their door. B.They remembered that the door was locked. C.They didn?t forget to lock the door. D.They didn?t want to forget to lock the door. 4) Had I not seen George, I would never have known he was here in London. A.I knew George would be in London. B.I did not see George in London. C.I have never seen George in London. D.I saw George in London  Word Usage Some words in English cause difficulty because they are so similar. Complete these sentences by choosing the correct verb or noun. Verbs should be put in their correct form, ie: present tense, simple past, etc: Affect and Effect: 1. How will this .......... my career prospects? 2. What ........... will this have on my children? Raise and Rise: 1. She ........... an important point at the meeting yesterday. 2. Bank lending rates ............. by 0.5% last month. Advice and Advise: 1. Take some ................: be careful. 2. I ................. you not to go there. Stationary and Stationery: 1. Could you get me a pen from the .......... cupboard, please? 2. The car was .............. when I hit it. Understanding the meaning Which sentence shows that the reader already knows the order is too expensive, and which sentence shows that the reader does not already know? 1. Because it was too expensive, we decided not to approve the order. 2. Since it is too expensive, we shall not be approving the order. In which sentence does Best Breaks Ltd suggest to pay their debt in 3 parts? 1. Best Breaks Ltd propose to settle the outstanding amount in 3 parts. 2. Best Breaks Ltd propose you settle the outstanding amount in 3 parts. Punctuation 1. The game was over but the crowd refused to leave. 2. Because her alarm clock was broken she was late for class. 3. They missed the bus because they had the wrong timetable. 4. That Tuesday which happens to be my birthday is the only day when I'm available to meet. Now click here to find out the answers | Test Your English | Sample Letter | Writing Tips | Test Answers | Great Links | | Return Home | Services | About | Prices | FAQ | Contact | Resources | Recommended Books | Nederlands | |
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