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B2 Grammar Revision Tests

This document contains a grammar and vocabulary practice test with multiple choice, matching, error correction, and gap fill questions over units 1-6 of an English learning course. The test covers topics such as verbs, prepositions, parts of speech, and vocabulary in context. It aims to assess the learner's mastery of basic grammar and lexical concepts.

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B2 Grammar Revision Tests

This document contains a grammar and vocabulary practice test with multiple choice, matching, error correction, and gap fill questions over units 1-6 of an English learning course. The test covers topics such as verbs, prepositions, parts of speech, and vocabulary in context. It aims to assess the learner's mastery of basic grammar and lexical concepts.

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Revision Test 1 Units 1 – 3 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Grammar
A Underline the correct choice. B Match.

1 I’m flying to Madrid tomorrow/once a week. 1 She’s not used to


2 She is constantly/every day interrupting 2 Jason’s schoolwork is
people!
3 Perhaps they’ll give
3 I would love to go sailing on the/an Atlantic.
4 We didn’t use
4 He hasn’t got much/many experience as a
teacher. 5 First, you
5 Physics are/is my favourite subject.
a us some ideas for the project.
b working for so many hours a day.
c to go to the cinema so often.
d mix the flour and the sugar.
e getting worse!

C Put the verb in brackets into the correct form.

1 Peter hardly ever (DO) his homework. He’s a terrible student.


2 Our class (VISIT) the art gallery this time tomorrow.
3 I (EAT) a sandwich and then I took the medicine.
4 We (WALK) through the forest when we saw a bear.
5 Paula’s puppy is in the garden. It (PLAY) with the cat.

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Revision Test 1 Units 1 – 3 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

D Complete each sentence with an item from the box.

s soon s two days ago s rarely


s always s while

1 He gets angry, but this morning he was shouting at everyone.


2 Leona was sweeping the floor I was washing the dishes.
3 I take my brother to school in the morning because he can’t go on his own.
4 She made the decision , and she says she won’t change her mind.
5 Don’t cry; we’ll see each other again .

Grammar

Total: /20

Lexical

A Choose a, b or c.

1 Clothing which is made hand is usually more expensive than clothing


made in a factory.
a by b from c in

2 I think there’s a link her personal problems and her bad marks.
a over b above c between

3 They were the impression that they wouldn’t have to pay for anything.
a over b within c under

4 He asked the doctor if there was a cure the disease.


a for b of c to

5 The majority teachers wanted to change the summer exam dates.


a in b for c of

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Revision Test 1 Units 1 – 3 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

B Complete each sentence with a word from C Underline the correct word.
the box.
1 I often discuss/talk over my ideas with
s secret s pocket s supplements Brenda because she always gives me her
s bag s habits
honest opinion.

1 My sister and I are very different: money 2 I’m sorry that your girlfriend left you, but
burns a hole in her , but I like don’t take/put it out on me!
to save as much as I can in the bank. 3 My sister is often very naughty, but she
2 Thomas wanted to keep his plans secret, but sees/gets away with it because my parents
his friend let the cat out of the . think she’s an angel.

3 Of course I know they’re in love; it’s an 4 I think that you should own/back up and tell
open ! the teacher you copied Franca’s answers in
the test.
4 You don’t eat any fruit or vegetables. You
must change your eating . 5 He’s a silly boy; he looks/turns down on
people who wear cheap clothes and shoes.
5 Why don’t you eat properly, instead of
taking vitamin ?

D Fill each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1 This question is too difficult. You need to (SIMPLE) it.


2 He looked at her in (BELIEF) when she told him the news.
3 The film was boring, and the ending was (PREDICT).
4 What happened wasn’t just (FORTUNATE), it was a tragedy!
5 These cars are popular because of their (RELIABLE).

Lexical

Total: /20

Revision Test 1
Total: /40
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Revision Test 2 Units 4 – 6 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Grammar
A Choose a, b, c or d. B Put the verb in brackets into the correct form.

1 of the teachers missed the end-of- 1 They (BE) very


year party. happy since they left the city.
a Either
2 Tina (DO) her
b Every project for three days, and she still hasn’t
c None finished!
d Everyone
3 In five minutes, we
(FLY) for exactly seven hours.
2 Would you like to borrow money?
a little 4 The guests already
b a little (START) eating by the time
we arrived.
c few
d a few 5 The school (PHONE)
your parents by the time you get home.
3 I met of her sons, Dave and Kyle, at
the party last night.
a every one
C Choose the correct answer.
b each
c both 1 George and Anna have been/have gone to
d all India five times. It’s their favourite country.
2 Will you have been finishing/have finished
4 She’s invited seventy people to her party reading that book by the weekend?
and is going!
3 Frank has been in/has been to Paris for
a all
about ten years.
b every
c every one of 4 The car has been fixed/had been fixed.
d everyone I’m going to get it.
5 The girls have been/have gone to the park.
5 Jane has homework today. They’ll be back soon.
a no
b none of
c any
d any of

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Revision Test 2 Units 4 – 6 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

D Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence,
using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1 Richard started looking for work a month ago. has

Richard for a month.


2 The exam wasn’t as easy as we thought it would be. difficult

The exam we thought it would be.


3 Sam hates football, and so does Frank likes

Neither football.
4 He was too slow to win the race. enough

He to win the race.


5 The last time she went to France was in 1998. been
Grammar
She since 1998.
Total: /20

Lexical

A Underline the correct word. B Complete each sentence with a word from the
box. There are three words you do not need.
1 The photocopy machine is without/out of
order; let’s call the technician. s breathe sowns sbreath s fault
s loose s blame s lose owes
2 In my opinion, this computer is the best one
in/on the market today.
1 Don’t shout at me. It’s not my !
3 It took him two months to recover from/of
2 It’s so hot here; I can’t .
the illness.
3 Don’t tell anyone, but Jack
4 She was put behind/beyond bars after
me a lot of money.
stealing 20,000 from the company.
4 That’s the third mobile phone Tim has bought
5 I don’t agree for/with what you said about
this year. I hope he doesn’t
Tim.
this one, too!
5 Susan’s uncle that enormous
house on the corner.
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Revision Test 2 Units 4 – 6 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

C Choose a, b or c.

1 They didn’t think the TV programme would on, but they were wrong! It became very
popular.
a catch b take c back

2 What are we going to on if you stop working?


a live b fall c make

3 They decided to up a charity to help the homeless in their city.


a step b cut c set

4 She says she won’t talk to me until I back what I said about her new boyfriend.
a take b put c get

5 You shouldn’t for that job! I’m sure you can find a better one.
a drop b settle c turn

D Fill each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1 I’m going to ask my (EMPLOY) if I can take my holiday next month.


2 Their (MARRY) was long and happy.
3 The food (INSPECT) didn’t notice that the milk had gone off.
4 He doesn’t want to work for a (NATIONAL). He prefers small organisations.
5 Our maths teacher let us use a (CALCULATE) during the exam.

Lexical

Total: /20

Revision Test 2
Total: /40

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Revision Test 3 Units 7 – 9 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Grammar
A Choose a, b, c or d.

1 If I had time, I you. 4 Rosa says that I borrow her laptop


a helped whenever I need it.
b had helped a could have
c would help b was able to
d will help c ought
d can
2 He play the piano when he was a
child. 5 They promised us again soon.
a might have a to visit
b wasn’t able to b visiting
c needn’t c visit
d can d to be visiting

3 My sister had difficulty compositions


when she was at school.
a writing
b to write
c to be writing
d having written

B Match.

1 My brother doesn’t mind a to feed the dog at 8 o’clock.


2 She reminded us b would tell him about the problem.
3 If I were you, I c told her the truth.
4 You ought to have d won’t get a pay rise.
5 Even if we work harder, we e walking to school when the weather is nice.

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Revision Test 3 Units 7 – 9 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

C Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence, using the word
given. Use between two and five words.

1 Alan was upset because he lost his wallet. been

If Alan hadn’t lost his wallet, upset.


2 I think it would be a good idea if you invited Angela to the party. were

If invite Angela to the party.


3 You won’t pass the exam if you don’t start studying. unless

You won’t pass the exam studying.


4 She doesn’t know what we’re talking about because she hasn’t read the book. had

If the book, she would know what we’re talking about.


5 You won’t lose weight if you don’t stop eating so many chocolates. provided

You’ll lose weight, eating so many chocolates.

D Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

s prefer s been s rather


s have s better

1 They don’t like singing; they dancing.


2 You had not lift that heavy box without help.
3 I ought to helped Dad wash the dishes.
4 If you had paying attention, you might have learnt something!
5 I would you didn’t do your homework in front of the television.

Grammar

Total: /20

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Revision Test 3 Units 7 – 9 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Lexical
A Choose a, b or c. C Choose a or b.

1 I don’t think that Ellie is fit this type 1 They set cleaning the garage early
of work. this morning.
a in b about c for a up b about
2 Don’t call me until after 11:00 tomorrow
2 Please hurry! We’re schedule!
morning; I’m going to sleep .
a over b behind c against
a on b in
3 My school places a strong emphasis 3 My grandfather was brought by his
art and music. two older sisters.
a on b from c with a up b off

4 I think you should let Harry drive a 4 I didn’t get to cleaning the kitchen
change. until late last night.
a out b round
a by b about c for
5 We’re all looking to seeing Sylvia
5 His brother has a very negative influence this weekend.
him. a forward b around
a for b to c on

D Underline the correct word.


B Complete each sentence with a word from
the box. 1 You need to take a spoon/spoonful of this
medicine three times a day.
s performer s scratch s blank 2 My mother won’t let/allow me go to the
s nose s seeker concert.
3 Blue eyes are more sensible/sensitive to the
1 He left his job at the bank to become a sun than brown eyes.
circus . 4 I hope/wish you would stop talking! I’m
2 My grandmother came to this country as
trying to read.
an asylum 44 years ago. 5 He worked carelessly/careless, so he made
a lot of mistakes.
3 The manager was angry because our last
project wasn’t up to . Lexical

4 I drew a when the teacher Total: /20


asked me the question.
5 He turned his up at the food
they offered him. Revision Test 3
Total: /40
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Revision Test 4 Units10 –12 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Grammar
A Fill each gap with an appropriate relative B Match.
pronoun/adverb.
1 The film is
1 Uncle Jason, lives in Australia,
is going to visit us next month. 2 All the decorations for the party
3 Most of the events
2 The hotel we stayed in was
clean and comfortable. 4 The building has

3 The dog saved my life was 5 Your homework was


only three years old.
a will be made by the children.
4 you need is something to eat. b marked by the teacher yesterday.
5 It was a rainy day in September c been destroyed by a fire.
I met your father. d were cancelled because of the rain.
e being shown all over the world.

C Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence,
using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1 Do you know who directed the film? was

Can you tell me by?

2 They are delivering the furniture tomorrow. being

The furniture tomorrow.

3 The teacher made Angela write her composition again. was

Angela write her composition again by the teacher.

4 Someone broke into Paul’s car last night. got

Paul’s car last night.

5 People believe that she stole the painting. have

She stolen the painting.

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Revision Test 4 Units10 –12 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

D Put the verb in brackets into the correct form.

1 I’d rather you (DO) it.


2 He acts as if he (IS) rich, but he doesn’t have a penny.
3 If only you (NOT/TELL) her what had happened. Now she’s really angry.
4 It’s high time George (LEARN) to be grateful for what people give him.
5 I wish I (KNOW) that he needed help. Now it’s too late!

Grammar

Total: /20

Lexical
A Fill each gap with a word from the list. B Underline the correct choice.

1 Sara gave me a recipe/prescription for


s for s on s at
chocolate cake.
s in s about
2 He plays football with great skill/method.
1 The politician talked length
3 They both refused/denied taking part in the
about all the changes she wanted to make.
robbery.
2 I’m going to prepare my job
4 Jo is trying to prevent/avoid Michael at the
interview by reading about the company.
moment; she owes him money.
3 Stop complaining
5 Teachers need to have a lot of patience/
everything; it’s annoying!
patients.
4 Eleanor is hospital with
pneumonia, but she’s getting better.
5 I complimented the chef the
food at the restaurant.

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Revision Test 4 Units10 –12 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

C Match.

1 His talk dragged a on for an hour and everyone got bored.


2 Katrina didn’t turn b up the subject of school – she’s just failed all her exams!
3 Don’t bring c to the original plan, but it was impossible.
4 We tried to keep d up for my brother when he’s treated unfairly.
5 I always stick e up until the meeting was almost over.

D Fill each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1 Misha’s hair used to be (CURL), but now it’s straight.


2 The baby was feeling very (ENERGY) when she woke up.
3 Troy said that a (MAGIC) was coming to do tricks at his birthday party!
4 My brother and I have a very good (RELATION); he’s my best friend.
5 You should check the (DEEP) of the water before you dive in!

Lexical

Total: /20

Revision Test 4
Total: /40

13
Revision Test 5 Units13 –15 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Grammar
A Choose a, b, c or d. B Underline the correct choice.

1 a great idea! 1 It’s/There’s very quiet in your neighbourhood.


a How 2 She always hurts by herself/herself when
b There sounds she does any gardening.
c It
3 Everyone enjoyed themselves/ourselves at
d What
the party.
2 “What did the doctor tell him?” 4 There’s/It’s a yellow bird on our fence.
“She suggested a long holiday.”
5 What/How unusual! I’ve never seen a purple
a have cow before!
b to have
c that he have
d him having C Complete the sentences using the causative
form.
3 “Do your son and daughter have a good 1 They will operate on Fred’s eye tomorrow.
relationship?”
Fred
“No! They really don’t like .”
a each one
2 The secretary is typing Ms Brown’s letters.
b one another
Ms Brown
c the other
d another one
3 Will they deliver the parcel to you by
4 Please help to more juice or tea. courier?

a yourselves Will you


b ourselves
c myself 4 The electrician has fixed the lights for us.
d themselves We

5 The house is very nice, but it really needs


5 Stan cleans their windows twice a month.
.
They
a to paint
b painted
c painting
d is painting

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Revision Test 5 Units13 –15 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

D Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence,
using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1 “I won’t help Lynne again,” she said. to

She Lynne again.


2 She said she would pick me up at the station. you

“I at the station,” she said.


3 He denied telling anyone our secret. tell

“I our secret,” he said.


4 “Would you like me to help you with your homework?” she said. offered

She my homework.
5 “You’d better study tonight,” he said. advised

He night. Grammar

Total: /20

Lexical

A Fill each gap with a word from the box.

s prejudice s curious s obvious


s call s excuse

1 You have no for being rude to your grandparents.


2 She has a(n) against people who are younger than she is.
3 Dr Fong is on this weekend, so he can’t leave town.
4 I am about why they had an argument.
5 It is to everyone that he likes her a lot.

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Revision Test 5 Units13 –15 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

B Underline the correct choice. C Match.

1 I can’t take it back to the shop. I’ve lost the 1 Michelle has used
bill/receipt.
2 He’s great at making
2 Claire Croxen won the reward/award for
3 Oh no! They’ve knocked
best actress.
4 ‘St’ stands
3 Go away and stop wasting/spending my
5 Rosie has come down
time!
4 Christina wouldn’t have been able to buy a up funny stories for the children.
the house without a fine/loan . b up all the hot water again!
c with the flu, so she can’t go skiing.
5 Try to discuss/explain the problem to him.
He’ll understand. d down the beautiful old house on Smith Street.
e for the word “street”.

D Fill each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1 Beth goes to the gym to build up her (STRONG).


2 I was so (BORE) that I fell asleep!
3 I had an (ARGUE) with Billy about who was going to wash the dishes.
4 I like to work (INDEPENDENT); I don’t enjoy working with others.
5 Jane is very clever; she runs a very (SUCCEED) business.

Lexical

Total: /20

Revision Test 5
Total: /40

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Revision Test 6 Units16–18 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Grammar
A Choose a, b, c or d.

1 Don’t be late, you? 6 “I can’t do maths.”


a won’t c will “ .”
b would d do a So can I c I don’t either
b Neither can I d Neither do I
2 working hard, Fran makes very little
money. 7 Can you tell me she said about me?
a Although c In spite a why c what
b Despite d No matter how b which d how

3 I’ve done it wrong again, I? 8 Deborah’s got seven cats, she?


a haven’t c didn’t a doesn’t c don’t
b aren’t d don’t b hasn’t d isn’t

4 They went to the travel agent’s 9 I gave him some money he wanted
booking a holiday. to buy something.
a so as to c with the aim a if c so as to
b in order to d with a view to b in case d with the aim

5 Not only lie to me, but she stole my 10 Let’s go camping, we?
wallet too. a shall c won’t
a she had c she did b will d can
b had she d did she

B Match.

1 I’d like to know why a if she had any work experience.


2 I asked her b she was late is that there was a lot of traffic.
3 The reason why c until you pay him.
4 He won’t do the job d though she’s having a nice time.
5 She looks as e you aren’t speaking to your sister.

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Revision Test 6 Units16–18 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

C Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence,
using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1 He moved to Japan because he got a job there. for

The to Japan was that he got a job there.


2 I wonder why she didn’t study for the exam. like

I why she didn’t study for the exam.


3 The moment he saw her, he knew that something was wrong. soon

He knew that something wasn’t as he saw her.


4 The school was closed because an earthquake had damaged the building. due

The school was closed that the building had been


damaged in an earthquake.
5 I went to see the teacher so that I could get some help. aim

I went to see the teacher some help.

Grammar

Total: /20

Lexical
A Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

s on under s in
s
s about s to

1 When they finally discovered the missing ship, there was nobody board.
2 The new hotel is still construction, but it should be open by early May.
3 Sylvia’s always trouble at school. Her parents don’t know what to do.
4 Lauren doesn’t usually object horror films, but she hated the one I rented from
the DVD club yesterday.
5 I reminded him the keys three times, but he still forgot them!

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Revision Test 6 Units16–18 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

B Underline the correct choice.

1 We drove in the wrong way/direction and got completely lost.

2 Linda lost her temper/mood and threw a chair through the window.

3 The actor said that he’s always nervous/annoyed before he goes on stage.

4 Guests/Visitors are reminded that cameras are not allowed in the art gallery.

5 I love being lonely/alone when I go on holiday.

C Match.

1 My son ran a through the first part of the exam.


2 All of her efforts paid b up after dinner and wash the dishes.
3 I took him to dinner to make up c up a huge phone bill calling his girlfriend in China!
4 Most of the students sailed d off when she won an award for the presentation.
5 My brother and I always clear e for forgetting his birthday.

D Fill each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1 The police (INVESTIGATE ) is still going on.


2 The government should spend more money on health and (EDUCATE).
3 The critic said that the young artist’s work was very (IMPRESS ).
4 Jerry is very (TALK); he loves chatting to people.
5 “You took an (ACCEPTABLY) long time to finish the project!” said
Mr Hodgeson angrily.
Lexical

Total: /20

Revision Test 6
Total: /40

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Term Test 1 Units 1 – 6 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Grammar
A Choose a, b, c or d. B Put the verb in brackets into the correct form.

1 I’d love a big of chocolate right now. 1 I (EAT) three


a tube pizzas already today!
b bar 2 Don’t worry. I
c jar (DRIVE) you to the airport.
d packet
3 Charu (BREAK)
her leg yesterday. She’s in hospital.
2 He’s person I’ve ever met. He never
says anything! 4 She was very tired because she
a quieter (WORK) in the
b the quietest garden for hours.
c the more quiet 5 Pat regularly (GO)
d more quiet out to dinner.
6 If we don’t hurry up, the film
3 Dean has looked on shelf. He can’t (START) by the
find the book.
time we get to the cinema.
a every
7 This time next year, I
b all of
(LIVE) on a Greek
c every one of
island.
d all
8 By the time they get back home, they
4 Say something to her. She needs (TRAVEL) for two
advice. years!
a an 9 She (TALK) on
b a the phone when she heard the explosion.
c any
10 I suppose you
d some
(TELL) her when she gets home.

5 The box was heavy for me to lift.


a very
b enough
c too
d more

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Term Test 1 Units 1 – 6 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

C Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence,
using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1 There were only a few passengers on the boat. many

There on the boat.


2 They didn’t like any of the ideas we presented at the meeting. none

They ideas we presented at the meeting.


3 While I bathed the baby, Nicholas made dinner. was

Nicholas was bathing the baby.


4 He won’t still be there when we arrive. by

He will we arrive.
5 We all think that Sana is a great person. highly

All of Sana.
Grammar

Total: /20

Lexical
A Choose a, b, c or d.

1 I advised my sister buying the flat because it was in terrible condition.


a under b against c into d from

2 Summerville School has a reputation good teaching.


a of b for c in d to

3 I hadn’t seen Thomas in ten years, and he had changed recognition.


a with b above c beyond d at

4 The children promised that they would be friends life.


a for b by c over d of

5 Let’s ask Charlotte for help; she’s brilliant maths.


a from b on c beside d at

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Term Test 1 Units 1 – 6 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

B Match. D Write the correct form of the word in brackets.

1 Fred has fallen 1 I don’t think that what you are wearing is
(SUIT) for a wedding.
2 I looked
2 This is a great film. Do you know the name
3 Two days later, the boys owned
of the (DIRECT)?
4 At the age of 41, the rock star decided
to settle 3 The police sent an expert to
(ACTIVATE) the bomb.
5 She decided to step
4 Her parents gave their
a up to her until I found out that she had told (APPROVE) when she said she wanted to
me lies. study engineering.
b down the day after the newspapers wrote 5 John and Anna need to
about the scandal. (ECONOMY) now that John has lost his job.
c down and have children.

d out with his brother and they’re not speaking


to each other.
e up and told their parents what they had done.

C Underline the correct word.

1 Peter has five instalments/deposits left to pay


on his car.
2 My sister and I have never had a(n) battle/
argument.
Lexical
3 You never take my advise/advice, so why
do you ask me for it?
Total: /20
4 The teacher boasted/praised Thomas for
working harder the last few months.
5 He took a deep breathe/breath and dived Term Test 1
into the cold water. Total: /40

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Term Test 2 Units 7 – 12 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Grammar
A Choose a, b, c or d. B Complete each sentence with a word from
the box.
1 If I you, I’d take that job.
a had been s which whose s where
s
s who s when
b were
c am
1 The girl won the maths
d would have been
competition is extremely clever.

2 I wish you with us to Hong Kong! 2 That’s the shop I bought


Jack’s present.
a are coming
b have come 3 The building burnt down last
c will come night was 200 years old.
d were coming 4 That’s the boy mother is a
doctor.
3 If they more money, they would take
a longer holiday. 5 The weather was terrible we
went to Spain.
a had
b have
c would have
C Fill each gap with the correct form of the
d had had verb in brackets (infinitive or -ing).

4 It’s no use to change his mind; he’s 1 He promised (TAKE) us to


very stubborn. the beach on Saturday.
a to try 2 I persuaded Julia (STAY) for
b trying the weekend.
c to be trying
3 Freda can’t help (WORRY)
d to have tried about her son now that he’s left home.

5 Jane would be happier if she work 4 They can’t afford (GO) on


on Saturdays. holiday this year.
a wasn’t able 5 You had better (PUT) that
b can’t back where you found it!
c didn’t have to
d mustn’t

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Term Test 2 Units 7 – 12 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

D Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence,
using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1 Katie has made most of the arrangements. have

Most of the arrangements Katie.


2 Combining red with blue gives us purple. you

If you get purple.


3 Mum says that I’m not allowed to drive her car. allow

Mum drive her car.


4 They don’t want to go to the conference, but they have to. wish

They to go to the conference, but they do.


5 It was wrong of you to be rude to that customer. should

You rude to that customer.


Grammar

Total: /20

Lexical
A Complete each sentence with a word from the box.

sout s on of
s
s about s around

1 Penelope worked the clock to finish her essay on time.


2 One of the advantages living in the centre is that I’m close to the shops.
3 I complimented her the beautiful collage she had made.
4 Benjamin is anxious the interview, but I think he’ll be fine.
5 I’m not going to give you any money; it’s of the question.

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Term Test 2 Units 7 – 12 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

B Underline the correct word. C Fill in the gaps with an appropriate word.

1 The meal cost 40, containing/including 1 Don’t bring the subject of


dessert. work. He doesn’t want to talk about it.
2 I could never be a teacher; I don’t have any 2 They had to call the outdoor
patients/patience. concert because it was raining heavily.
3 Brenda retired/resigned because her boss 3 I want to sleep tomorrow, so
was racist, and she didn’t like working with please try to be quiet when you get up.
him.
4 Could you please go the
4 You can’t buy that medicine without a recipe/ instructions one more time? I’m not sure I
prescription. completely understand them.
5 The little boy denied/refused to give his 5 It was going to rain, and they didn’t want
sister some of the cake. to get wet, so they made the
tent as quickly as they could.

D Fill each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1 A famous (MAGIC) performed at the community centre last night.


2 It was very (CONSIDERATE) of you to eat all the ice cream!
3 I was (BREATH) after running up the 35 steps to your house!
4 It was a (TYPE) capital city, with lots of tall buildings, cars and pollution!
5 At this gym, the annual (MEMBER) fee is 510.

Lexical

Total: /20

Term Test 1
Total: /40

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Term Test 3 Units 13 – 18 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Grammar
A Underline the correct choice. B Complete each sentence with an
appropriate question tag.
1 However/Despite fast you run, you won’t
catch him. 1 You got lost again, ?

2 As/By the time we get there, there will be 2 Anna’s been to Japan, ?
no food left. 3 Let’s have an ice cream, ?
3 She was pleased to see him, although/ 4 Don’t give the dog any chocolate,
in spite of being angry with him. ?
4 You must never be late for an interview. 5 He never remembers my birthday,
As well as/Furthermore, you should wear a ?
suit.
5 I’ll call you as soon as/until I get there.

C Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence.

1 “I’m not going to wait for Tom,” she said.


She said .

2 “I have been working on this project since last month,” he said.


He said .

3 “Please, please tell me the answer,” she said to him.


She begged .

4 “I will never talk to Sharon again if she tells Mark what happened!” he said.
He .

5 “Yes, I did take the money,” she said.


She admitted .

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Term Test 3 Units 13 – 18 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

D Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence,
using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1 Someone takes their dog for a walk every day. have

They a walk every day.


2 They’re publishing her book next month. is

She next month.


3 The student read to the teacher. got

The teacher to him.


4 Someone stole Tania’s bag while she was on the bus. her

Tania while she was on the bus.


5 Tom will pay a tailor to shorten his trousers. shortened

Tom by a tailor.
Grammar

Total: /20

Lexical
A Choose a, b, c or d.

1 Angela is upset with me what I said to her yesterday.


a by b at c about d from

2 There’s no excuse being late for work every day!


a for b to c from d in

3 This house is very different the others in the neighbourhood.


a with b from c by d on

4 Mike is, a doubt, the best basketball player in our school.


a under b above c over d without

5 There are lots of nice flats rent in the city centre, but they’re very expensive.
a on b with c for d of

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Term Test 3 Units 13 – 18 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

B Match. C Underline the correct word.

1 Our plans to go mountain climbing 1 We gave the girl a big award/reward for
were set finding our dog.
2 I’ve come down 2 There was so much traffic that I nearly
lost/missed my flight.
3 Janine says that she’s hit
4 Colin comes 3 Terry says that, even though he lives on his
own, he never feels lonely/alone.
5 My alarm clock didn’t go
4 She suddenly had a terrible sense/feeling
a on a plan to get rich, but I’m sure it won’t that something bad was going to happen.
work. 5 Uncle Fred lost his temper/mood and started
b off this morning, so I was late for school. shouting.
c back when I broke my arm.

d with the flu, so I’m not going to school


today.
e across as an honest person, but he often
tells lies.

D Fill each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1 What is the (DIFFER) between these two fridges?


2 It’s silly of her to be (ENVY) of her cousin’s expensive clothes and shoes.
3 She believes that (HONEST) is the most important thing in a relationship.
4 They had a terrible (ARGUE) about what colour to paint the house!
5 Don’t (ESTIMATE) her ability; I’m sure she will do the job very well.

Lexical

Total: /20

Term Test 1
Total: /40

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Final Test Units 1 –18 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

Grammar
A Choose a, b, c or d.

1 Nicholas even make an omelette when 6 I can’t do my homework. I wish I to


he was younger, but now he’s a top chef. what the teacher was saying.
a had to a have listened
b couldn’t b had listened
c shouldn’t c listen
d needed to d did listen

2 His mother gave him some extra money 7 My Uncle Simon, is my mother’s
he wanted to buy a souvenir. brother, is coming to stay with us.
a because of a who
b so that b that
c as though c which
d in case d whose

3 a terrible thing to say! 8 You take photographs in the museum;


a How it’s not allowed.
b What a needn’t
c It b might not
d There is c mustn’t
d don’t have to
4 I can’t believe you ate the cake!
a all 9 The bear ate a whole of honey.
b whole of a loaf
c all of b bottle
d whole c jar
d bar
5 The plane flew above the clouds.
a more high 10 You broke that chair, you?
b highly a didn’t
c high b hadn’t
d most high c don’t
d haven’t

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Final Test Units 1 –18 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

B Put the verb in brackets into the correct form.

1 By the end of this month, I (WORK) for this


company for three years.
2 Jim (TELL) me a very funny joke this morning.
I couldn’t stop laughing!
3 We (WATCH) television when the electricity was
cut off.
4 Is that you Michael? I (NOT/RECOGNISE) you.
5 Tina lives in Australia, and I (NOT/SEE) her for
twenty years.
6 Are you cold? I (CLOSE) the window.
7 John is busy at the moment. He (PAINT) the living
room.
8 Jake (DRIVE) for three hours before he realised
he was going in the wrong direction.
9 The children are tired. They (PLAY) in the garden
all day.
10 Nicola (LOVE) swimming. She goes to the pool
every day.

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Final Test Units 1 –18 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

C Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence,
using the word given. Use between two and five words.
1 But for your help, we wouldn’t have finished the project. been
If your help, we wouldn’t have finished the project.
2 “Don’t tell me what to do!” he said to me. told
He him what to do.
3 Peter said that he would take the children to the funfair. promised
Peter the children to the funfair.
4 Greg isn’t coming to the theatre with us because he doesn’t have enough money. would
If Greg had enough money, to the theatre with us.
5 The students will organise the festival. be
The festival the students.
6 “Can you wait another five minutes, please?” she said to us. could
She asked wait another five minutes.
7 If Brad doesn’t take back what he said, I won’t speak to him. unless
I won’t speak to Brad what he said.
8 I wonder why they’re not talking to each other. like
I’d they’re not talking to each other.
9 Molly said she would help us with our project. offered
Grammar
Molly our project.
10 “If I were you, I wouldn’t listen to her,” Bob told me. advised Total: /30
Bob to her.
Lexical
A Complete each sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.

1 He hit the tree because he was driving (CARELESS).


2 Let your little sister play with your toys. You shouldn’t be so (SELF).
3 We were relaxing in the garden when, (SUDDEN), there was a loud noise.
4 That was the worst lesson I’ve ever had. I thought I was going to die of (BORE)!
5 The police have promised a full (INVESTIGATE) into the murder.
6 Janice has been suffering from (DEPRESS) since she lost her job.
7 This pen is (USE). It doesn’t work!
8 He gave me the (ImPRESS) that he didn’t like me.
9 She works for a large (NATIONAL) which has offices around the world.
10 A (BURGLE) broke into our house last night and stole our TV.
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Final Test Units 1 –18 ON AIR with GRAMMAR B2

B Underline the correct word.

1 Tina dropped in/out this morning for a cup of tea.


2 You’ve really upset Tom. You should do something to make up/down for it.
3 I’ve always been able to rely on/by my friend Michael when I’ve had problems.
4 Anna hadn’t been skiing before, but she took for/to it immediately.
5 Peter was late for work because his alarm didn’t go on/off.

C Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.

1 He never agrees anything I say.


2 This jewellery has been made hand.
3 They gave her a discount because she paid cash.
4 Those shoes aren’t fashion any more.
5 They’ve finally found a solution the problem.

D Fill in each gap with a word from the box. E Match.


There are three extra words.
1 Stop beating
s praising s avoid s boasting s sale
s discount s fault s prevent s blame
2 I can’t do any more work; I think I’ll call

3 OK, I admit I made a mistake. But


1 My brother always tries to there’s no need to rub
doing any housework. 4 That exam was a piece
2 They’re having a at my 5 She thought she could do the job, but
favourite dress shop at the moment. she’s bitten
3 Thomas is always about how
many languages he can speak. a my nose in it.

4 We still can’t do anything to b of cake; it was really easy!


natural disasters from happening. c about the bush and tell me what happened.

5 The accident was Christina’s ; d off more than she can chew.
she was driving too fast. e it a day.

Lexical
Final Test
Total: /30 Total: /60
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