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Grammar - Level B Test 13
in Level B
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1. The trunk of a tree or stalk of a plant is called the ________.
A. branchB. stem
C. root
D. leave
2. My English is far from perfect but I know enough to get ________.
A. inB. with
C. by
D. over
3. There was ________ I could say.
A. anyB. nothing
C. everything
D. anything
4. I don't think he would mind ________ there with me.
A. goingB. go to
C. go
D. to go
5. I am ________ this essay right now.
A. finishB. to finish
C. finish to
D. finished
6. The ascent of the mountain is ________, but anyone who makes it to the top is rewarded by a spectacular view.
A. helpfulB. easy
C. unique
D. unpleasant
7. Big Bill said, "Knock it off. ________ for no help from no one.".
A. I'm not requesting aidB. I ain't askin'
C. I didn't beg
D. I asked
8. ________ in ill-fitting clothes, he smiled a warm welcome.
A. DressB. Dressing
C. Dressed
D. Being dressed
9. She said she ________ to me, but she didn't.
A. would have writtenB. will have written
C. would write
D. will write
10. Don't you think you ought ________ much harder?
A. workingB. is working
C. work to
D. to work
11. Before joining a course of study you must fill in a long ________ form.
A. inscriptionB. enrolment
C. reception
D. inception
12. He hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater ________ in publishing.
A. experienceB. work
C. jobs
D. employment
13. The managers agreed to ________ the question of payment.
A. balanceB. control
C. discuss
D. increase
14. If he ________ lucky, he can get the job.
A. isB. had been
C. would be
D. would have been
15. I really appreciate ________ to help me, but I am sure that I will be able to manage by myself.
A. you to offerB. your offering
C. that you offer
D. that you are offering