1.
How many coordinators are used to form a compound sentence? a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7 2.
The coordinator “but” is used to:
a. To add a negative equal idea. b. To add an opposite idea.
c. To add an alternative possibility
d. To add an unexpected or surprising continuation. 3.
Put the words in the correct order:
Jaewon/ put/ was/ a/ cold/ so/ he/ on/ coat.
a. Jaewon put on a coat, so he was cold.
b. So Jaewon was cold, he put on a coat.
c. Jaewon was cold, so he put on a coat.
d. He put on a coat, so Jaewon was cold. 4.
Put the words in the correct order:
She/ was/ to/ tried/ too/ it/ difficult/ read/ a/ French/ novel/ in/but
a. She tried to read a novel in French, but it was too difficult.
b. It was too difficult, but she tried to read a novel in French.
c. She tried to read it, but a novel in French was too difficult.
d. A novel in French was too difficult, but she tried to read it. 5.
Put the words in the correct order:
Julie/ a/ guitar/ and/ plays/ really/ it/ well/ has/ she
a. Julie plays a guitar really well, and she has it.
b. Julie has it, and she plays a guitar really well.
c. Julie has a guitar, and she plays it really well. 6.
Put the words in the correct order:
He/ fresh/ air/ therefore/ wants/ man/ gets/ the/ car/ out/ some/ of/ the
a. The man gets out of the car; therefore, he wants some fresh air.
b. Therefore the man wants some fresh air, he gets out of the car.
c. He wants some fresh air; therefore, the man gets out of the car.
d. The man wants some fresh air; therefore, he gets out of the car. 7.
Put the words in the correct order:
The/ book/ long/ is/ difficult/ the/ vocabulary/ is/ furthermore
a. The book is long; furthermore, the vocabulary is difficult.
b. Furthermore the book is long, the vocabulary is difficult.
c. Furthermore the vocabulary is difficult, the book is long.
d. The book is long furthermore the vocabulary is difficult. 8.
Put the words in the correct order:
The/ set/ are/ tables/ up/ however/ no one/ is/ there/ the/ in/ restaurant
a. The tables is set up; however, there are no one in the restaurant.
b. The tables are set up; however, there is no one in the restaurant.
c. however the tables are set up, there is no one in the restaurant.
d. There is no one in the restaurant; however, the tables are set up. 9. A time clause can come:
a. Before an independent clause
b. After an independent clause
c. Before and after an independent clause.
d. Before or after an independent clause. 10.
Put the words in the correct order:
She/ asleep/ as soon as/ she/ fell/ down/ lay
a. As soon as she fell asleep, she lay down.
b. As soon as she laid down, she fell asleep.
c. She fell asleep as soon as she laid down. d. b and c are correct. 11.
Put the words in the correct order:
They/ came/ it/ heavily/ rained/ before
a. Before they came, it rained heavily.
b. It rained heavily before they came. c. a and b are correct. d. a and b are incorrect. 12.
Put the words in the correct order:
Unless/ cold/ it/ they/ won’t/ is/ skate
a. Unless they won’t skate, it is cold.
b. Unless they won’t cold, it is skate.
c. Unless it is cold, they won’t skate. 13.
Put the words in the correct order:
The/ looks/ girl/ as if/ doesn’t/ to/ want/ she/ eat/ breakfast
a. The girl looks as if she doesn’t want to eat breakfast.
b. She doesn’t want to eat breakfast as if the girl looks.
c. As if the girl looks, she doesn’t want to eat breakfast. d. none is correct. 14.
An adverb clause of reason answers the question: a. Why b. How c. When d. Where 15.
Put the words in the correct order:
The/ shoes/ has/ off/ her/ because/ they/ taken/ tight/ are/ woman
a. Because the woman has taken off her shoes, they are tight.
b. The woman has taken off her shoes because they are tight.
c. Because her shoes are tight, the woman has taken off they. d. none is correct. 16.
An adverb purpose clause states:
a. the purpose of the action in the dependent clause.
b. the location of the action in the dependent clause.
c. the reason of the action in the dependent clause.
d. the manner of the action in the dependent clause. 17.
Put the words in the correct order:
San Francisco/ cool/ during/ is/ the/ whereas/ Los Angeles/ summer/ is/ hot/ generally.
a. San Francisco is cool during the summer, whereas Los Angeles is generally hot.
b. Whereas San Francisco is cool during the summer, Los Angeles is generally hot.
c. San Francisco is cool during the summer, Los Angeles is generally hot whereas.
d. Los Angeles is generally hot, San Francisco is cool during the summer.
18. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank: “A ……………has two or more
independent clauses joined together.” A. compound sentence B. simple sentence C. complex sentence D. compound-complex sentence
19. Identify Adverbial clause of purpose in the following sentence: “Farmers use
chemical pesticides so that they can get higher crop yields.”
A. they can get higher crop yields
B. farmers use chemical pesticides
C. so that they can get higher crop yields
D. farmers use chemical pesticides so that
20. Choose the suitable answer to fill in the following request sentence in an e-mail.
“………………providing us with a new printer since the old one is out of order?” A. Would you mind B. Please C. I suggest D. I suggest that
21. The structure “I would like to let you know that ……..” is used to: A. Make a request B. Make suggestion C. Mention problems D. Give information
22. The structure “I would appreciate it if you could …………” is used to. A. Make a request B. Make suggestion C. Give information D. Explain a problem
23. Choose the correct answer:
The sentence “I think you should is used to:
apply for this position” A. Make a request B. Make suggestion C. Give information D. Explain a problem
24. Adverbial Clause of Manner can begin with: A. as if B. if C. although D. because 25. (0.2 point)
What kind of Adverbial clause used in this sentence? “I often go to bed early so that I
can get up early in the morning.” A. Adverbial clause of Time B. Adverbial clause of Place
C. Adverbial clause of Condition D. Adverbial clause of Purpose
26. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank: “The concert was cancelled, ………we
went to a nightclub instead.” A. but B. so C. in order to D. however
27. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence: “You cannot get a
refund ……….. you have a receipt.” A. if B. unless C. so that D. as if
28. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: “I'm studying very hard at the
moment………. I can pass my exam next week.” A. so that B. such that C. to D. in order to
29. Choose the best answer after reordering these words:
“so/ both/ successful/ the/ comfortable/ meeting/ is/ that/ sides/ feel”
A. The meeting is so that successful both sides feel comfortable.
B. The meeting is so successful that both sides feel comfortable.
C. The meeting is successful that both sides feel so comfortable.
D. The meeting feel comfortable that both sides is so successful.
30. What kind of Adverbial clause used in this sentence? “Even though he is standing
on a ladder, he still can’t reach the book.” A. Adverbial clause of Time B. Adverbial clause of Place
C. Adverbial clause of Concession
D. Adverbial clause of Condition
---------------------------------------------------- 1. (0.4 point)
Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank: “The concert was cancelled, ………we went to a nightclub instead.” A. but *B. so C. in order to D. however 2. (0.4 point)
Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank: “He has a lot of work to do; …………, he is stressed.” *A. therefore B. so that C. however D. and 3. (0.4 point)
Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank: “A ……………has two or more independent clauses joined together.” A. simple sentence *B. compound sentence C. complex sentence D. compound-complex sentence 4. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence: “……… the agreement has
been reached, they are shaking hands.” A. Although *B. Now that C. If D. However 5. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: “Terry speaks English…….. fluently that I thought he was American.” A. very B. extremely C. such *D. so 6. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer after reordering these words:
“so/ both/ successful/ the/ comfortable/ meeting/ is/ that/ sides/ feel”
A. The meeting is so that successful both sides feel comfortable.
*B. The meeting is so successful that both sides feel comfortable.
C. The meeting is successful that both sides feel so comfortable.
D. The meeting feel comfortable that both sides is so successful. 7. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence: “You cannot get a refund
……….. you have a receipt.” A. if *B. unless C. so that D. as if 8. (0.4 point)
What kind of Adverbial clause used in this sentence? “Even though he is standing on a
ladder, he still can’t reach the book.” A. Adverbial clause of Time B. Adverbial clause of Place
*C. Adverbial clause of Concession
D. Adverbial clause of Condition 9. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: “I'm studying very hard at the moment ……….
I can pass my exam next week.” A. such that *B. so that C. to D. in order to 10. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer after reordering these words:
The autumn/ coming/ as a result/ yellow leaves/ falling/ is/ down/ are.
*A. The autumn is coming; as a result, yellow leaves are falling down.
B. The autumn is falling down; as a result, the yellow leaves are coming.
C. The autumn is; as a result, coming the yellow leaves are falling down.
D. The autumn is coming as yellow leaves are falling down the result. 11. (0.4 point)
Choose the suitable answer to fill in the following request sentence in an e-mail.
“………………giving me more information about the course?” *A. Would you mind B. Could you please C. I would appreciate D. I suggest that 12. (0.4 point)
The structure “I’m pleased to inform you that ……..” is used to: A. Make a request B. Make a suggestion C. Mention problems *D. Give information 13. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: “Her business is …….. successful that she hired
three new employees last week.” A. very B. extremely C. such *D. so 14. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer after reordering these words:
“worked/ has/ He/ in/ since/ this company/ graduated/ he/ from/ university.”
A. He has graduated from this company since he worked.
*B. He has worked in this company since he graduated from university.
C. He worked in this university since he has graduated from this company.
D. This company has worked since he graduated from university. 15. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer after reordering these words:
little boy/ because/ The/ looks/ he/ excited/ given/ has/ just/ been/ candies/ some.
*A. The little boy looks excited because he has just been given some candies.
B. The little boy has been given some candies because he looks excited just.
C. The little boy given some candies because he has looks excited just.
D. The little boy has excited because he looks just been given some candies. 16. (0.4 point)
Adverbial Clause of Purpose can begin with: A. as if B. if *C. in order that D. because 17. (0.4 point)
The coordinator “but” is used to:
*A. To add an opposite idea.
B. To add a negative equal idea.
C. To add an alternative possibility
D. To add an unexpected or surprising continuation 18. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: “She was …….tired ……she fell asleep.” A. very B. extremely C. such…. that *D. so…. that 19. (0.4 point)
The structure “I would appreciate it if you could …………” is used to. *A. Make a request B. Make a suggestion C. Give information D. Explain a problem 20. (0.4 point) The sentence apply for this position
“It would be a good idea to is used to: ” A. Make a request *B. Make suggestion C. Give information D. Explain a problem 21. (0.4 point)
“The ……………………... I am not at attending the meeting is because of a very tight deadline.”
A. would like to let you know *B. main reason C. one important thing D. could you please 22. (0.4 point) Choose the correct sentence.
*A. The man is making a presentation while the others are listening to him.
B. The man making a presentation while the others listening.
C. The men is making a presentation while everyone are listening to him.
D. The man are making a presentation while the other are listening to him. 23. (0.4 point) Choose the correct sentence.
A. Anna need some money; as a result, she take a part-time job.
*B. Anna needed some money; as a result, she took a part-time job.
C. Anna to needed some money as a result she tooking a part-time job.
D. Anna money needs some money and as a result she took a part-time job. 24. (0.4 point)
Which is NOT a way to make a request?
A. Would it be possible for you to send me more information about your English course?
B. Could you please send me more information about your English course?
C. I would appreciate it if you could send me more information about the English course.
*D. It would be a good idea to improve your service. 25. (0.4 point)
“moreover”, “therefore”, “as a result” are A. linking verbs B. subordinators C. coordinators *D. conjunctive adverbs 26. (0.4 point)
Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank: “A ……………has two or more
independent clauses joined together.” A. complex sentence B. simple sentence *C. compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence 27. (0.4 point)
Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank: “To get from Vancouver to Victoria,
you can fly, …………… you can ride the ferry.” *A. or B. but C. in order to D. however 28. (0.4 point)
Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank: “He has a lot of work to do;
…………, he is stressed.” A. so *B. as a result C. however D. and 29. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence: “……… the agreement
has been reached, they are shaking hands.” A. Although *B. Since C. If D. However 30. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: “Martha is…….. a good cook that she is
writing her own book of family recipes.” A. very B. extremely C. so *D. such 31. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer after reordering these words:
“She/ was/ to/ tried/ too/ it/ difficult/ read/ a/ French/ novel/ in/but”
A. It was too difficult, but she tried to read a novel in French.
*B. She tried to read a novel in French, but it was too difficult.
C. She tried to read it, but a novel in French was too difficult.
D. A novel in French was too difficult, but she tried to read it. 32. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: “The little girls are sitting on the chair
………… the artist can draw their portrait.” *A. in order that B. such that C. to D. in order to 33. (0.4 point)
What kind of Adverbial clause used in this sentence? “Although he is standing on a
ladder, he still can’t reach the book.”
A. Adverbial clause of Time B. Adverbial clause of Place
C. Adverbial clause of Condition
*D. Adverbial clause of Concession 34. (0.4 point)
Adverbial Clause of contrast can begin with: A. as if B. if *C. whereas D. because 35. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer after reordering these words:
He/ fresh/ air/ therefore/ wants/ man/ gets/ the/ car/ out/ some/ of/ the
*A. The man wants some fresh air; therefore, he gets out of the car.
B. The man gets out of the car; therefore, he wants some fresh air.
C. He wants some fresh air; therefore, the man gets out of the car.
D. Therefore the man wants some fresh air, he gets out of the car. 36. (0.4 point)
The sentence “I think you should apply for this position” is used to: A. Make a request *B. Make suggestion C. Give information D. Explain a problem 37. (0.4 point)
The structure “I would appreciate it if you could …………” is used to. *A. Make a request B. Make a suggestion C. Give information D. Explain a problem 38. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: “Her business is …….. successful that
she hired three new employees last week.” A. very B. extremely C. such *D. so 39. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer after reordering these words:
“worked/ has/ He/ in/ since/ this company/ graduated/ he/ from/ university.”
A. He has graduated from this company since he worked.
*B. He has worked in this company since he graduated from university.
C. He worked in this university since he has graduated from this company.
D. This company has worked since he graduated from university. 40. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer after reordering these words:
little girl/ because/ The/ looks/ she/ excited/ given/ has/ just/ been/ candies/ some.
*A. The little girl looks excited because she has just been given some candies.
B. The little girl has been given some candies because she looks excited just.
C. The little girl given some candies because she has looks excited just.
D. The little girl has excited because she looks just been given some candies. 41. (0.4 point)
Adverbial Clause of Manner can begin with: *A. as though B. if C. although D. because 42. (0.4 point)
The conjunctive adverb “however” is used to:
*A. To add a complete contrast.
B. To add a negative equal idea.
C. To add an alternative possibility
D. To add an unexpected or surprising continuation 43. (0.4 point)
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: “She was …….tired ……she fell asleep.” A. very B. extremely C. such…. that *D. so…. that 44. (0.4 point)
The structure “I would like to let you know that ……..” is used to: A. Make a request B. Make a suggestion C. Mention problems *D. Give information 45. (0.4 point)
Choose the suitable answer to fill in the following request sentence in an e-mail.
“………………providing us with a new printer since the old one is out of order?” *A. Would you mind B. Please C. I suggest D. I suggest that 46. (0.4 point)
“The ……………………... I am not at attending the meeting is because of a very tight deadline.” A. would like to let you know *B. main reason C. one important thing D. could you please 47. (0.4 point) Choose the correct sentence.
*A. The man is making a presentation while the others are listening to him.
B. The man making a presentation while the others listening.
C. The men is making a presentation while everyone are listening to him.
D. The man are making a presentation while the other are listening to him. 48. (0.4 point) Choose the correct sentence.
A. Anna need some money; as a result, she take a part-time job.
*B. Anna needed some money; as a result, she took a part-time job.
C. Anna to needed some money as a result she tooking a part-time job.
D. Anna money needs some money and as a result she took a part-time job. 49. (0.4 point)
Which is NOT a way to make a request?
A. Would it be possible for you to send me more information about your English course?
B. Could you please send me more information about your English course?
C. I would appreciate it if you could send me more information about the English course.
*D. It would be a good idea to improve your service. 50. (0.4 point)
“moreover”, “therefore”, “as a result” are A. linking verbs B. subordinators C. coordinators *D. conjunctive adverbs 51. (0.4 point)
The sentence “Firstly, it’s more relaxing to eat in my own house than at a noisy
restaurant.” is a …………………… in an opinion essay. A. supporting sentence B. concluding sentence C. thesis statement *D. topic sentence 52. (0.4 point)
Which sentence is used as an opening sentence in an e-mail?
A. I would like to know if you are available tomorrow.
B. I would like to know if you are available this weekend.
C. I am looking forward to your reply.
*D. I am writing in response to your e-mail. 53. (0.4 point)
“The avenue is …………….. because it has ………………..”
*A. crowded with people/ full of activities
B. activities/ crowded with people
C. full of crowded/ activities with people D. with people/ activities 54. (0.4 point)
…………………what I experienced and felt uncomfortable in your airplane.”
*A. I would like to explain B. I suggest C. The problem is that D. Please 55. (0.4 point)
Which is one of the ways to make suggestions?
*A. I think we should revise the budget.
B. Would you mind helping me with this project?
C. Please send us three boxes of white letter head paper.
D. I was wondering if it would be possible to get some samples of your product.