TEST 5
I. Give the right form
Robin Hood (1 - to be) apparently a fourteenth-century English hero. People of that time (2 - to sing) songs about his adventures, although the most famous stories (3 - to come) from the sixteenth century and later. In the 20th century a TV series and several films (4 - to help) to continue the legend.
Robin Hood (5 - to be) a rebel and in many ways a criminal but he (6 - to be) a people's hero. The legend (7 - to say) that he (8 - to live) in the forest with his companions, his "merry men". They (9 - to rob) and (10 - to kill) representatives of authority in order to give the money to the poor. His main enemy (11 - to be) the Sheriff of Nottingham, but he also (12 - to steal) from the reach landowners and members of the church.
Historical "detectives" (13 - to try) to find evidence for a real Robin Hood with little success. There (14 - to be) an outlaw of that name, but we (15 - not/to know) much about him. What is certain (16 - to be) that for people of that period and later times, Robin Hood (17 — to be) a symbol of justice. New stories about him (18 - to appear) through the centuries, and he (19 -to become) a legendary figure.
II. Choose the right form
a) a/an; b) the; c) -
20. How long does it take to get there by ... train?
21. George plays ... guitar very well.
22. Liverpool is in ... north of England, close to Wales.
23. I got ... postcard from Susan.
24. ... dogs make good ... pets.
25. My uncle was ... dentist before he retired.
26. I often have ... egg for breakfast.
27. A. Christie was a well-known writer of ... detective stories.
28. There was no ... chair for me to sit on.
29. Japan and the United States are separated by ... Pacific Ocean.
30. It is said that we should never speak ill of ... dead.
31. Let me give you ... advice.
a) some; b) an; c) –
32. My father started ... work when he was ten.
a) the; b) - ; c) some
33. Do you have ... money on you?
a) the; b) - ; c) any
34. He set up ... small travel business.
a) a; b) - ; c) some
35. I thought more people ... coming.
a) did; b) was; c) were
36. They have four ... holiday per year.
a) week's; b) week; c) weeks'
37. She is a friend ... .
a) of Stephen's; b) of Stephen; c) by Stephen
38. When does ... meeting start?
a) tomorrow; b) tomorrow's; c) the tomorrow
39. It is not his ... problem.
a) parent's; b) parents'; c) parents
40. Peter is ... than John.
a) much older; b) more older; c) much more older
41. The Pacific is ... ocean.
a) the biggest; b) biggest; c) the most biggest
42. Be ... careful next time.
a) the most; b) more; c) the more
43. Shopping at a supermarket is ... than going to the local shops.
a) the cheapest; b) much more cheaper; c) much cheaper
44. It's as ... today as it was yesterday.
a) rainy; b) more rainy; c) most rainy
45. It's ... test I've ever had.
a) the most simple; b) the simplest; c) simplier
46. I am ...today.
a) much better; b) more better; c) most better
47. Your watch is 10 minutes ... than mine.
a) more slower; b) slow; c) slower
48. The path was running ... the dark gloomy forest.
a) through; b) across; c) in
49. Don't go out ... I phone you.
a) by; b) until; c) when
50. We received a lot of greeting cards ... Christmas Day.
a) on; b) at; c) until
51. ... a couple of minutes we heard a loud knock at the door.
a) at; b) through; c) in
52. We arrived ... the hotel late at night.
a) in; b) at; c) to
53. I don't like to go out ... bad weather.
a) on; b) at; c) in
54. The books ... S. Sheldon are very popular.
a) by; b) of; c) about
55. It was so stupid ... her to ask him such questions.
a) for; b) of; c) on
56. Helen is good ... languages.
a) at; b) in; c) with
57. I prefer mineral water ... cola.
a) by; b) to; c) for
58. They left ... as soon as they got the letter.
a) - ; b) for; c) by
59. He left ... Berlin 2 days ago.
a) in; b) to; c) for
60. Small children are often afraid ... dogs.
a) of; b) at; c) for
61. Usually I go to the university ... foot.
a) at; b) by; c) on
62. Don't speak to her. She is ... blue moods.
a) in; b) on; c) at
63. What on earth has been going ... here?
a) on; b) off; c) for
64. Send ... a card and we'll know where you are.
a) we; b) us; c) our
65. If you see Tom and Jane, give ... my love.
a) their; b) them; c) they
66. Was ... Patric on the phone?
a) this; b) those; c) that
67. The town ... was so small that it didn't have a bank.
a) itself; b) himself; c) herself
68. John had to walk home on ... own.
a) his; b) him; c) himself
69. I'm cold. I'd like ... hot tea.
a) few; b) many; c) some
70. How ... does she earn at her new job?
a) much; b) many; c) little
71. I won't make a long speech. I'd like to say ... words.
a) few; b) a few; c) little
72. We could do ... but wait.
a) something; b) anything; c) nothing
73. Where's my purse? I put it ... over there.
a) somewhere; b) anywhere; c) nowhere
74. Why are you laughing? Is there ... funny in my story?
a) something; b) anything; c) nothing
75. ... arrived on time except Melanie.
a) Someone; b) Anyone; c) Everyone
76. It ... be done. It's out of the question.
a) can't; b) may not; c) needn't
77. We ... find time to discuss this urgent question.
a) were able to; b) could; c) might
78. You ... to do whatever you like.
a) can; b) are allowed; c) may
79. I ... hear very well. Speak up.
a) mustn't; b) can't; c) may not
80. ... you do me a favour?
a) Could; b) May; c) Are
81. Why ... you ... to go soon?
a) must; b) do ... have; c) may
82. We ... eat before we go.
a) can; b) should; c) are able to
83. You ... stay any longer if you don't want.
a) can't; b) may not; c) needn't
84. The old theatre ... currently ... .
a) is ... being rebuilt; b) is ... rebuilt; c) is ... rebuilding
85. Interviews ... in early June.
a) hold; b) will hold; c) will be held
86. The mail ... yet.
a) hasn't been delivered; b) isn't delivered
87. A fax ... to them.
a) was sent; b) sent; c) had been sent
88. Portuguese ... widely in Latin America.
a) speaks; b) spoken; c) is spoken
89. She promised she ... us.
a) would visit; b) will visit; c) visited
90. I warned the children .., with matches.
a) don't play; b) not to play; c) not play
91. Becky asked me what ... to do next?
a) was I going; b) I was going; c) I am going
92. I wonder why ... again.
a) are you late; b) do you late; c) you are late
93. They kept on ... for a while.
a) walking; b) walk; c) to walk
94. I saw you ... a bicycle in the park yesterday.
a) to ride; b) riding; c) ride
95. We decided ... for the evening.
a) not to go out; b) don't go out; c) not go out
96. Don't make me ... these words to you.
a) to say; b) say; c) saying
97. Why ... Ann today?
a) not visit; b) not to visit; c) not visiting
98. We didn't expect ... so soon.
a) he to leave; b) him to leave; c) him leave
99. We were watching the sun ... .
a) setting; b) set; c) to set
100. I didn't hear the phone ... .
a) ring; b) rang; c) to ring
