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CLOZE TESTS ( One Word Exercises)

Fill in the blanks with ONE word only.

Ex1.

Aunt Kate __________(1) a scooter. Although it is an old scooter, Aunt Kate loves it very much. She

__________(2) good care of her scooter. She __________(3) to her work place at the food centre every

morning. When she __________(4) the food centre, she chains her scooter at the nearby scooter stand

because she does not want to __________(5) it. After work she takes her scooter and rides home. At the end

of the day, she sits outside her flat and __________(6) her scooter.

Ex2.

A cat makes a __________(1) pet. It is not difficult to look after a cat because it usually __________(2) itself.

A cat likes to eat fish or meat. It also __________(3) milk. It needs plenty of fresh and clean water. A cat

needs a lot of ___________(4) to move around. It does not like to be kept indoors all the time. It also needs

to sharpen its claws by scratching on carpets and even furniture. Cats are normally more active at

__________(5) and sleep during the day.

KEY

Ex1) 1. has  2. takes  3. rides  4. arrives / reaches  5. lose  6. cleans

Ex2) 1. wonderful  2. cleans  3. drinks  4. space  5. night

CLOZE TESTS (One word exercises)

Fill in the blanks with ONE word only.

Ex1.

Jack __________(1) a good friend. His name is Sawyer. Jack and Sawyer always play and study together. Jack

___________(2) a playstation 3 and Sawyer __________(3) many playstation 3 games. The two boys

__________(4) a lot of fun when they play with the (5)__________. Last month, Jack and Sawyer went to the

World of Games in Texas. They __________(6) an enjoyable time there.

Ex2.

Last Sunday my friends and I __________(1) to the sports center near our home. It was a fine day so

we__________(2) to the center. When we arrived there, we __________(3) many people there. After putting our

swimming suits on, we went into the swimming pool. It __________(4) cool and refreshing. My friends and I

__________(5) games in the water.

Ex3.

There is a big library __________(1) my house. Many people go __________(2) the library. Some people go

there to borrow books, others read the books there. There are also people who watch videos __________(3)

the library. The library is a quiet place. Nobody talks loudly there. Children can’t run around ___________(4)

the library. They must sit quietly or they should leave. I like going to the library as it is a good place for me

to do my homework and study. I also like borrowing books __________(5) the library.

KEY.

Ex1) 1. has  2. has  3. has  4. have  5. computer  6. had

Ex2) 1. went  2. walked  3. saw  4. was  5. played

Ex3) 1. near  2. to  3. at  4. in  5. from

CLOZE TESTS (ONE WORD)

Fill in the blanks with ONE word only.

Ex 1.

Alex Ferguson is a forty-two year old over-weight farmer. His wife Darry is a thirty-nine year old housewife.

They have __________(1) three bright obese children. __________(2) names are Timmy, Penny and Carlos.

Timmy __________(3) a six-year old, round faced, freckled, ginger __________(4) boy. He has got gig, brown

__________(5). Penny is an 8 year old, short straight haired, fair and tall girl. She’s got green eyes like her

mother. Carlos is an 11 year old curly haired, scruffy boy. __________(6) has got glasses. They all like eating,

so Darry is usually in the kitchen to cook delicious __________(7) for __________(8).

Ex 2.

I __________(1) Murat Tan. I go to Atatürk High School. My school __________(2) near my house so I usually walk to __________(3). I have many friends. My best friend’s __________(4) is Aylin. She __________(5) got twin sisters. __________(6) names are Burcu and Deniz. __________(7) are in class 1.

KEY

Ex1.

1. got  2. Their  3. is  4. haired  5. eyes  6. He  7. food  8. them

Ex2.

1. am  2. is  3. school  4. name  5. has  6. Their  7. They

Connect the following sentences using the underlined words. Make all necessary changes.

Example:  All the flights are temporarily cancelled. The weather is foggy.

Because of: All the flights are temporarily cancelled because of the foggy weather.

Because: All the flights are temporarily cancelled because the weather is foggy.

As a result: The weather is foggy. As a result, all the flights are temporarily cancelled.

Since: Since the weather is foggy, all the flights are temporarily cancelled.

1. Miguel was very busy yesterday. He helped me.

Despite the fact that:________________________________________________.

Although:__________________________________________________________.

However:__________________________________________________________.

2. Sinem exercises vigorously. She can’t lose weight.

Although:  _________________________________________________________.

Despite the fact that: ________________________________________________.

However: __________________________________________________________.

3. Visitors are not allowed to park here. It is a private parking area.

Since: _____________________________________________________________.

Because of: ________________________________________________________.

Due to: ___________________________________________________________.

4. Jack can’t lift the box. He is very strong.

In spite of:___________________________________________________________.

However: ____________________________________________________________.

But: _________________________________________________________________.

5. Gabriel is rich. Simone is poor.

Whereas: ______________________________________________________________.

In contrast to: _________________________________________________________.

Unlike: _______________________________________________________________.

PARAPHRASING PRESENT PERFECT SENTENCES

Complete each sentence keeping the meaning the same.

1. He became a dogwalker five years ago.

He ______________________________ten years.

2. They visited their uncle two months ago.

They ___________________________ two months.

3. She has been a vet for eight years.

She_______________________________ago.

4. Alex hasn’t scored a goal for 3 weeks.

The last time _____________________________3 weeks ago.

5. We have never been to Athens before.

It’s the __________________________________ Athens.

6. I have never watched such an exciting match.

It’s _________________________________ever watched.

7. Roberto Carlos has never worked with such a friendly coach.

He’s ___________________________________ever worked.

8. She’s never eaten such a delicious cake.

_______________________________________ever eaten.

9. I’ve never driven such a fast car.

———————————-ever driven.

10. I’ve never seen such a lazy student.

———————————ever seen.

KEY: 1. …..has been a dog walker for ten years.

2. ….haven’t visited their uncle for two months.

3. She became a vet 8 years ago.

4. The last time Alex scored a goal was three weeks ago.

5. It’s the first time we’ve been to Athens.

6. It’s the most exciting match I’ve ever watched.

7. He’s the most friendly coach Carlos has ever worked.

8. It’s the most delicious cake she has ever eaten.

9. It’s the fastest car I’ve ever driven.

10. He’s the laziest student I’ve ever seen.

TEST YOURSELF Choose the correct answer

GERUND /INFINITIVE

1. Alex’ll never forget _____________ that goal against Barcelona.

a) to score            b) score       c) scoring

2. While I was driving past his house, I saw Hurley __________basketball in his garden.

a) play                  b) to play       c) playing

3. I regret ____________that I can’t make it on time. I’m very busy.

a) say         b) to say       c) saying

4. I forgot __________ my spare battery so I couldn’t call you on time.

a) to take      b) take      c) taking

5. Remember___________ the safe before you leave the office.

a) locking    b) lock      c) to lock

6. If Murat is always late to work, he risks ___________his job.

a) to lose     b) lose     c) losing

7. After I finished ___________the cats, I prepared myself a big sandwich.

a) feeding     b) to feed      c) feed

8. As he has been looking for a new job for 3 months, he regrets not __________two more foreign languages when he was younger.

a) to learn       b) learn      c) learning

9. I saw my manager ___________his car and drive away.

a) get on    b) getting on     c) to get on

10. As Roberto Carlos drove past the training pitch, he saw Alex ____________free-kicks.

a) practice   b) to practice      c) praticing

KEY: 1.c 2.c 3.b 4.a 5.c 6.c 7.a 8.c 9.a 10.c

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES ( IF CLAUSES )

EXERCISE 1. Choose the correct answer.

1. If my neighbours _____________ disturbing me, I will go to the police to complain.

a) have kept     b) keep   c) kept

2. If I __________ you, I’d rent a car in Bodrum, Turkey.

a) am      b) had been     c) were

3. __________you come to Antalya, don’t forget to call me.

a) Would    b) Will       c) Should

4. Mert will do the ironing ___________ Nihat does the cooking.

a) unless    b) as long as    c) will

5. If Alex had concentrated, he ___________ the penalty.

a) might not miss     b) wouldn’t have missed   c) wouldn’t miss

6. If the elecricity cuts off, ___________ the candles in the drawer.

a) use    b) will use    c) must use

7. He will begin to work with the team ____________ his leg injury is recovered.

a) unless      b) may       c) if

8. If you add engine protector to the engine, the car’s performance ____________.

a) increases    b) would increase   c) would have increased

9. They ____________ to look for another car if the red one is sold.

a) would start    b) will start     c) would have started

10) What would you do if you _____________a thief in your bedroom?

a) see     b) had seen         c) saw

KEY: 1.b 2.c 3.c 4.b 5.b 6.a 7.c 8.a 9.b 10.c

Rewrite the sentences using the words in paranthesis

1. After we finished the training, we had a shower. ( before )

__________________________________________________________.

2. Cenk ate three cheeseburgers. He was still hungry. ( although )

__________________________________________________________.

3. She first got dressed, then went out. ( after )

__________________________________________________________.

4. I saw a strange object in the sky. I called NASA.  ( as soon as )

___________________________________________________________.

5. My boss walked into my room. He fell down. ( while )

___________________________________________________________.

6. I’ll take a map. I may get lost. ( in case )

__________________________________________________________.

7. Semih didn’t attend the meeting, because it was really boring. ( so )

__________________________________________________________.

8. She woke up very late. She couldn’t catch the bus. ( as )

__________________________________________________________.

9. It was an exciting film. We watched it with pleasure. ( such…that)

__________________________________________________________.

10. I won’t see Taner if I don’t leave the house soon. ( unless )

___________________________________________________________.

Key:

1. Before we had a shower, we had finished the training.

2. Although Cenk ate three cheeseburgers, he was still hungry.

3. She went out after she had got dresses.

4. As soon as I had seen a strange object in the sky, I called NASA.

5. While my boss walking into my room, he fell down.

6. I will take a map in case I get lost.

7. The meeting was really boring, so Semih didn’t attend it.

8. As she woke up very late, she couldn’t catch the bus.

9. It was such an exciting film that we watched with pleasure.

10. Unless I leave the house soon, I won’t see Taner.

ADVERB CLAUSES

Choose the correct answer

1. Murat decided to give up smoking _________he had had a heart attack two times.

a) in case    b) although    c) because   d) even if

2. ____________ she was walking along the garden, she found a very rare flower.

a) because  b) provided that  c) so that   d) while

3. ____________ my father woke up, he realised that he had forgotten to turn off the lights.

a) when  b) unless   c) while   d) even though

4. __________ he behaves well, Mary will never talk to him.

a) although  b) unless   c) if    d) in the even that

5. __________ my best friend Hasan five years older than me, he looks very young.

a) until   b) when  c) although  d) because

6. __________ they have passed the stamina test, they can get their scuba diving licence.

a) Now that   b) Even though   c) Unless   d) When

7. I have decided to buy a car ____________ I can go to work easily.

a) in case   b) so that   c) provided that   d) although

8. Merve looks at her husband _________ she hasn’t seen him before.

a) as if   b) when   c) although   d) because

9. The soldiers in the camp will be punished ___________ they didn’t obey the rules.

a) although  b) because  c) even if   d) however

10. You must wear your helmet while riding a motorbike, __________ you may hurt seriously in case of an accident.

a) but   b) although  c) even though  d) otherwise

11. __________ you are in top form, your coach always shows you respect.

a) Unless   b) As long as  c) Although  d) As if

12. __________ Jale did the ironing, _____________ she had also prepared the breakfast.

a) not only / but  b) not had only / but  c) not only had / but  d) not only have / but

13. I don’t want to invite Kemal to the party ___________ he always talks about nonsense things.

a) although  b) even if  c) despite  d) because

14. I’m going to work harder __________ I can be promoted.

a) when   b) so that   c) because   d) in spite of

15. She was very exhausted ____________ she didn’t stop working.

a) but   b) unless   c) although   d) because 

Key: 1.c  2. d  3. a 4. b 5. c  6.a  7.b  8.a  9.b  10.d  11.b  12. a  13. d  14. b  15. a

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1. Tarkan has ___________ travelled by train. He can’t stand trains.

a) still          b) never         c) ever

2. “___________ was Roberto Carlos transferred to Fenerbahçe?”  “Two years ago.”

a) How often     b) How long     c) When

3. She has _________ sent five emails but none of them has answered yet.

a) already      b) yet       c) still

4. Has Aylin finished writing the reports ___________?

a) just      b) still        c) yet

5. Christoph Daum has been working for FC Koln _________three years.

a) before     b) since     c) for

6. Tansel bought a new car ___________Christmas.

a) since      b) just    c) last

7. She started this diet two weeks ___________.

a) before     b) recently      c) ago.

8. Kewell ___________ hasn’t scored a goal.

a) still    b) yet      c) already

9. Semih hasn’t been to Japan _________last year.

a) before    b) since    c) for

10. It has been raining _________. I wonder when it will stop.

a) yesterday      b) already     c) all day

KEY: 1.b  2. c  3. a  4. c  5. c  6. c  7. c  8. a  9. b  10. c