Advanced Grammar Final Examination

1. The novel was praised by the judges for its very original use of language.

True

False

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6. Joice : Has my explanation helped? Debby: ........., yes.

The few

A little

The little

Few little

7. The party was excellent, and I'd like to thank all the people concerned.

True

False

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9. After the accident I tried to comfort the driver of the car, who was upset.

True

False

10. The material is mainly cotton.

True

False

11. The novel was praised by the judges for it's very original use of language.

True

False

12. I've put you in the spare room at the back of the house, so it'll be nice and quite.

True

False

13. The oranges looked quite old, but when I cut into them they were nice and juicy.

True

False

14. The weather was ___________ perfect for a long walk.

Really

Fairly

Really/fairly (both)

15. The path to the summit of the hills was very straight and steep.

True

False

16. They were all sitting around the table waiting for me.

True

False

17. I'm afraid I can't afford that much. Would you be prepared to reduce the price if I pay cash?

True

False

18. Small black cars are not very visible.

True

False

19. There's bound to be a lot of traffic on the way to the station. Perhaps we should leave now.

True

False

20. The children weren't well so I had to take -------------------days off

A little

Much

A few

The few

21. It wasn't a great surprise when Rahim died as he hadn't been a well man for years.

True

False

22. She spent most of her life nursing seriously ill children in the hospital.

True

False

23. The food was absolutely excellent.

True

False

24. She was too busy talking on the phone to notice that Devinta had come into the room.

True

False

25. After Rachel left university she worked in the diplomatic service for a number of years.

True

False

26. While it is true that many thousands of jobs were lost with the decline of the northern coal and steel industries.

True

False

27. I thought his performance as Hamlet was____________ tremendous.

Fairly

Really

Fairly/really(both)

28. The average temperature on the island is a pleasant 23.4 C

True

False

29. After Dr Owen left the project, it's failure was inevitable.

True

False

30. The computer fault was serious enough to disrupt all the work in the office.

True

False

31. The bridge is now almost complete.

True

False

32. It had all happened so quickly, I couldn't remember much about it.

True

False

33. She was to busy talking on the phone to notice that Devinta had come into the room.

True

False

34. Bryanna is among .................foreign students allowed into the country.

A little 1

What few

What little

The few

35. You can all stay for dinner if you want.

True

False

36. I feel awful turning people away from the concert, but there just wasn't any more room.

True

False

37. Many of the people I met were quite sincere, but some seemed very false, so that I could never be sure if they meant what they said.

True

False

38. It's so difficult to get a job at the moment you'd be mad to resign.

True

False

39. Anyone trying to climb the mountain will be foolish to underestimate the challenge facing them.

True

False

40. The only available room in the hotel night.

True

False

41. Lots of people think that monkeys are very rare nowadays in UNAI, but when I was at the campus 3 (Married students compound) I saw a lot

True

False

42. Dian ; Have there been many applications for the job? Devianty: Yes, quite ---------------

A little

The little

A few

The few

43. Rida hasn't been looking well recently, and I'm .................. worried about her

Few

The little

Little

A little

44. In this photograph she looked ________ young.

Really

Very

Really/very (both)

45. Jenny's had many problems with her back for a lot of years. She's having an operation next week and she won't be back at work for a good deal of weeks afterwards.

True

False

many- a lot, a lot- many, deal- many

Explanation

many- a lot, a lot- many, deal- many

46. The sorry girls apologised to their teacher for their behaviour

False

True

47. Indonesia has had --------------------- female politicians since independence.

Few

The few

Little

The little

48. Many have claimed that Professor Tobing's study on current attitudes to politics is flawed is flawed

True

False

49. We were unsure whic way to go

True

False

50. The children kept _________ quiet during the concert.

Pretty

Very

Pretty/very (both)

51. The two children were of an alike age.

True

False

a similar age

Explanation

a similar age

52. I just watched a little TV and then went to bed

True

False

a bit of.. not a little

Explanation

a bit of.. not a little

53. The workmanship in the furniture was ___________ superb.

Pretty

Very

Pretty/very (both)

54. I was in a almost permanent state of suspense.

True

False

an almost

Explanation

an almost

55. Her advise was ____________ invaluable

Fairly

Really

Fairly / really (Both)

56. ..............belongings she had were packed into a small suitcase

A little

Little

The few

The little

57. The view from the window was_______ wonderful.

Very

Pretty

Very/pretty (both)

58. Our neighbours are __________ friendly.

Really

Fairly

Really/fairly (both)

59. People said I was crazy open a shop in the village, but it 's been a success do far

True

False

to open

Explanation

to open

60. There doesn't seem to be ................ prospect of ever recovering the missing manuscript.

Many

Few

Much

A little

61. Their cooperation is ____________ essential if we want the project to go ahead.

Pretty

Very

Pretty/very (both)

62. Angeline called her .................remaining relatives together and told them she was leaving

What little

Few

A few

The little

63. ......... is known about the painter's early life.

Little

Much

Many

Few

64. Don't feel that you need to stay to the very end. You're free leave at any time.

True

False

to leave

Explanation

to leave

65. The disease is______________common in this part of the country.

Fairly

Pretty

Fairly/pretty (both)

66. A lot of research has been conducted on the effects of diet on health, with a lot of studies focusing on the link between fat intake and heart disease. However, a lot remains to be done.

True

False

a lot of research - many, a lot of studies= many, a lot remains - much

Explanation

a lot of research - many, a lot of studies= many, a lot remains - much

67. Rangga was stupid cheat in the exam. He was bound to get caught.

True

False

to cheat

Explanation

to cheat

68. In the distance I could see an alone figure walking towards me.

True

False

a lone figure / a figure

Explanation

a lone figure / a figure

69. Teachers were found to be a ................ more confident after the extra training

Many

A little

Little

Much

70. Some people would be inclined panic if they smelt smoke in the house.

True

False

to panic

Explanation

to panic

71. We have been involved in the decision

True

False

72. I don't have much money, but I'm happy to lend you.................I have.

What little

A little

Few little

The few

73. We are going to be late if we don't hurry

True

False

74. It is thought that the two leaders didn't exchange............words on their first meeting

Much

Little

Few

Many

75. The train is late again. I wonder if the bad weather has delayed it.

True

False

is very late again

Explanation

is very late again

76. He felt good know that he had helped solve the problem.

True

False

knowing

Explanation

knowing

77. Many remains of the old castle walls except the black Gate.

True

False

Many --- Little remains..

Explanation

Many --- Little remains..

78. Jerry was named sportsperson of the year, and...........would disagree

Few

Little

The few

What little

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80. Match the following

Choice 1

Choice 2

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Advanced Grammar Final Examination

1. The novel was praised by the judges for its very original use of language.

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. _____ staff at the hospital have come down with a mysterious illness.

3. He didn't have _____money, so he decided to catch the bus rather than take a taxi

4. We were surprised when _____students failed to attend the lecture

5. I'm looking forward to a relaxing holiday, and I'm taking _____books to read

6. Joice : Has my explanation helped? Debby: ........., yes.

7. The party was excellent, and I'd like to thank all the people concerned.

8. I want _____ of chocolate

9. After the accident I tried to comfort the driver of the car, who was upset.

10. The material is mainly cotton.

11. The novel was praised by the judges for it's very original use of language.

12. I've put you in the spare room at the back of the house, so it'll be nice and quite.

13. The oranges looked quite old, but when I cut into them they were nice and juicy.

14. The weather was ___________ perfect for a long walk.

15. The path to the summit of the hills was very straight and steep.

16. They were all sitting around the table waiting for me.

17. I'm afraid I can't afford that much. Would you be prepared to reduce the price if I pay cash?

18. Small black cars are not very visible.

19. There's bound to be a lot of traffic on the way to the station. Perhaps we should leave now.

20. The children weren't well so I had to take -------------------days off

21. It wasn't a great surprise when Rahim died as he hadn't been a well man for years.

22. She spent most of her life nursing seriously ill children in the hospital.

23. The food was absolutely excellent.

24. She was too busy talking on the phone to notice that Devinta had come into the room.

25. After Rachel left university she worked in the diplomatic service for a number of years.

26. While it is true that many thousands of jobs were lost with the decline of the northern coal and steel industries.

27. I thought his performance as Hamlet was____________ tremendous.

28. The average temperature on the island is a pleasant 23.4 C

29. After Dr Owen left the project, it's failure was inevitable.

30. The computer fault was serious enough to disrupt all the work in the office.

31. The bridge is now almost complete.

32. It had all happened so quickly, I couldn't remember much about it.

33. She was to busy talking on the phone to notice that Devinta had come into the room.

34. Bryanna is among .................foreign students allowed into the country.

35. You can all stay for dinner if you want.

36. I feel awful turning people away from the concert, but there just wasn't any more room.

37. Many of the people I met were quite sincere, but some seemed very false, so that I could never be sure if they meant what they said.

38. It's so difficult to get a job at the moment you'd be mad to resign.

39. Anyone trying to climb the mountain will be foolish to underestimate the challenge facing them.

40. The only available room in the hotel night.

41. Lots of people think that monkeys are very rare nowadays in UNAI, but when I was at the campus 3 (Married students compound) I saw a lot

42. Dian ; Have there been many applications for the job? Devianty: Yes, quite ---------------

43. Rida hasn't been looking well recently, and I'm .................. worried about her

44. In this photograph she looked ________ young.

45. Jenny's had many problems with her back for a lot of years. She's having an operation next week and she won't be back at work for a good deal of weeks afterwards.

46. The sorry girls apologised to their teacher for their behaviour

47. Indonesia has had --------------------- female politicians since independence.

48. Many have claimed that Professor Tobing's study on current attitudes to politics is flawed is flawed

49. We were unsure whic way to go

50. The children kept _________ quiet during the concert.

51. The two children were of an alike age.

52. I just watched a little TV and then went to bed

53. The workmanship in the furniture was ___________ superb.

54. I was in a almost permanent state of suspense.

55. Her advise was ____________ invaluable

56. ..............belongings she had were packed into a small suitcase

57. The view from the window was_______ wonderful.

58. Our neighbours are __________ friendly.

59. People said I was crazy open a shop in the village, but it 's been a success do far

60. There doesn't seem to be ................ prospect of ever recovering the missing manuscript.

61. Their cooperation is ____________ essential if we want the project to go ahead.

62. Angeline called her .................remaining relatives together and told them she was leaving

63. ......... is known about the painter's early life.

64. Don't feel that you need to stay to the very end. You're free leave at any time.

65. The disease is______________common in this part of the country.

66. A lot of research has been conducted on the effects of diet on health, with a lot of studies focusing on the link between fat intake and heart disease. However, a lot remains to be done.

67. Rangga was stupid cheat in the exam. He was bound to get caught.

68. In the distance I could see an alone figure walking towards me.

69. Teachers were found to be a ................ more confident after the extra training

70. Some people would be inclined panic if they smelt smoke in the house.

71. We have been involved in the decision

72. I don't have much money, but I'm happy to lend you.................I have.

73. We are going to be late if we don't hurry

74. It is thought that the two leaders didn't exchange............words on their first meeting

75. The train is late again. I wonder if the bad weather has delayed it.

76. He felt good know that he had helped solve the problem.

77. Many remains of the old castle walls except the black Gate.