14. Thirty thousand pounds (was/were) stolen in the robbery.
15. Two years (is/are) a long time to be without job.
16. Five miles (is/are) a long way to walk every day.
17. I need more money. Six pounds (is/are) not enough.
17. I need more money. Six pounds (is/are) not enough.
18. These species (is/are) very rare.
19. My hair (is/are) dark brown.
20. His watch (need/needs) repairing.
Test 9. Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. All of her belongings (was/were) in a suitcase.
2. Athletics (is/are) very popular nowadays.
3. Aerobics (do/does) people a lot of good.
4. Chocolate (makes/make) you put on weight.
5. Most people (enjoy/enjoys) Easter.
6. The money she makes (is/are) enough for her.
7. The police (is/are) looking for the murderer.
8. His good looks (get/gets) him what he wants.
9. The government (is/are) passing new laws.
10. Her knowledge of English (is/are) very good.
11. Measles, which (is/are) a childrens disease, (is/are) dangerous for adults.
12. The audience (was/were) given free tickets.
13. The economics (is/are) very interesting.
14. His death (was/were) a great shock.
15. Fish (is/are) easy to look after as pets.
16. Radio news (give/gives) us less information than television news.
17. The stairs to the ground floor (was/were) over there.
18. The information (was/were) very helpful.
19. His glass (is/are) on the table.
20. There (is/are) toast on the dish.
2. PRONOUNS
2.1. PERSONAL PRONOUNS
Test 1. Fill in the correct personal pronouns.
1. She is very handsome. I envy______.
2. They are not reliable. He doubts ______.
3. I taught her.______ learned it from ______.
4. We asked for his advice.______ advised______ not to come.
5. He dislikes her, and______ hates ______, its evident.
6. You should be there on time. I want______ to come on time.
7. She is from England,______ gave me lessons in English.
8. They are our friends. We invited______ to the party.
9. He wrote this letter. I recognized______ by his handwriting.
10. Did you see the snake? Yes, I saw______ and ______saw______.
11. Wheres Tom? Thats ______over there.
12. Wheres my map? I left ______on the desk.
13. Look at that bird. ______always comes to my window.
14. What time is ______? ______ is four.
15. Who is that? ______ s me.
16. Hi, it is so nice to see ______again.
17. ______doesnt matter.
18. I like when ______s warm.
19. I find______ difficult to explain anything to him.
20. You are not guilty of ______, are you?
Test 2. Fill in the correct personal pronouns.
1. Who is that woman? Why are you looking at ______?
2. Do you know that man? I work with ______.
3. Im talking to you. Please listen to ______.
4. These books are interesting. Do you want to look at ______?
5. He likes that camera. Hes going to buy ______.
6. Where are the tickets? I cant find ______.
7. Were going out. You can go with ______.
8. I dont like dogs. Im afraid of ______.
9. Where is he? I want to talk to ______.
10. These plums are bad. Dont eat ______.
11. I want those pencils. Please give______ to ______.
12. They want the money. Please give______ to ______.
13. He wants the key. Please give______ to______.
14. He never drinks milk. He doesnt like ______.
15. I often go to the parties. ______like ______.
16. Where are my glasses? ______ are on the table.
17. Wheres Dan? I want to talk to ______.
18. Were going shopping. Do you want to go with ______?
19. I want to see him but______ doesnt want to see ______.
20. I dont know those people. Do you know ______?
2.2. POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
Test 3. Fill in the correct possessive pronouns.
1. This book belongs to me. This is ______book.
2. The man put______ hand into pocket.
3. The cat ate______ food.
4. She took out______ purse and gave it to me.
5. My husband never wears______ glasses.
6. This is their car. That other car is______ too.
7. May I introduce to you one of______ colleagues?
8. There were a lot of people coming back from ______work.
9. Every season is beautiful in ______own way.
10. They would like a house of______ own.
11. Ill try______ best, I promise.
12. Each country has______ own customs.
13. He cut______ finger this evening.
14. Lend me______ pen, Ive lost ______.
15. Theyre going to London with some students of ______.
16. This is not my pencil, ______is red.
17. I havent got a pen. Can you give me ______?
18. Take off______ coat, please.
19. I saw them. This is______ car.
20. Ann is married.______ husband works in a bank.
Test 4. Fill in the correct possessive pronouns.
1. They have two children but I dont remember______ names.
2. I often see that man but I dont know______ name.
3. Pete is a teacher but______ sister is a nurse.
4. Do you like______ job?
5. Do you think that most people are happy in ______jobs?
6. Put on______ hat when you go out.
7. We are going to invite all______ friends to the party.
8. ______favourite sport is tennis. She plays a lot in summer.
9. He didnt have an umbrella, so she gave him ______.
10. He was very happy because we invited him to stay with us in______ house.
11. Youll give me your address and Ill give you ______.
12. I gave him my address and he gave me ______.