Unit 5 Short Test 1B: Grammar
Unit 5 Short Test 1B: Grammar
Unit 5 Short Test 1B: Grammar
Grammar
1 Rewrite the sentences beginning with the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning.
1 We had only just begun opening our presents when there was a knock at the door. (Hardly)
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2 The shopping centre won’t be closed under any circumstances. (Under no circumstances)
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3 They haven’t tried to make such an expensive movie as this before. (Never)
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4 Fiona Watson took part in an international singing contest just the once. (Only once)
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5 We aren’t going to see our cousins until the New Year. (Not until)
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Mark: ___ / 5
2 Complete the dialogue with the negative form of the auxiliary verbs below. Use each verb at least once
to form negative questions, infinitives and -ing forms.
be did do would
Mark: ___ / 5
1 Jill has little respect for her cousins. She thinks they are not as clever or sensible as she is.
Jill __________________________________ her cousins.
2 Tracey knows exactly what her best friend Clara is thinking.
Tracey __________________________________ Clara.
3 I don’t share any interests with Harry. He loves sport and I like music and fashion.
I __________________________________ Harry.
4 We both know that we can depend on Mark. He is always honest, keeps secrets and will always be there to help.
We both __________________________________ Mark.
5 Amy has the same feelings and interests as her sister. They help each other when they have problems.
Amy __________________________________ her sister.
Mark: ___ / 5
Mark: ___ / 5
Total: ___ / 20