Grammar and Vocabulary Test 1

I. Chose the correct variant.

1. Helen's parents were very pleased when they read her school.............
a. report b. papers
c. diploma d. account

2. We have enough problems without you..................trouble all the time.
a. falling b. getting
c. being d. making

3. The party,.............I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.
a. by which b. at which
c. for which d. to which

4. Did you see that..............about wildlife in Australia on television last night?
a. soap opera b. history
c. situational comedy d. documentary

5. We need to.................the main points of our argument.
a. pin b. highlight
c. lighten d. enlighten

6. The government has decided to send more...............to Saharan countries.
a. charity b. aid
c. collections d. donations

7. Could you.............. me to the castle museum, please?
a. tell b. point
c. direct d. explain

8. When you come to stay,..............some warm clothing. It's very cold here.
a. bring b. carry
c. take d. fetch

9. The purpose of the examination was to.............the students' knowledge of the subject.
a. try b. inspect
c. prove d. test

10. The theatre had to close down because of............funds.
a. incomplete b. indefinite
c. insufficient d. imperfect