Five-Minute Tests

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Decide which “if” clauses will probably happen, and which almost certainly won’t? Fill the gaps.

1. It might be nice tomorrow. If it _______(be) sunny, we _______(go) to the seaside.
2. My father is in Scotland at the moment. If he ________(be) here, he _________(help) me with this problem.
3. The flights are quite reliable. If we ________(arrive) on time, we _______(catch) the train.
4. I’m in a hurry. If I______(have) time, I________(help) her, but I’m afraid I can’t.
5. The bus stop is only a few minutes’ walk. Come on, if we ______(go) fast, we ________(catch) the bus.
6. If I _______(speak) English well, I _________(apply) for that job, but I learnt German at school.

Key: 1. is, will go; 2. was/were, would help; 3. arrive, will catch; 4. had, would help; 5. go, will catch; 6. spoke, would apply

2

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Correct the errors.

1. Most of students are very hard working.
2. I can’t understand people which speak fast.
3. Parents don’t always understand the teenagers.
4. Nurses said to be very careful.
5. The story made me to laugh.
6. In this photo, a man talks to a girl.
7. She warns him doesn’t go to the local nightclub.
8. I always feel better after go to the gym.
9. I’m not agree with you.
10. One advantage to speak English is that it helps you to get a job.

Key:

1. Most students…;
2. …people who/that speak…;
3. …understand teenagers;
4. Nurses are said to be…;
5. …made me laugh;
6. …is talking…;
7. …warns him not to go…;
8. …after going to…;
9. I don’t agree…;
10. …advantage of speaking English…

3

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Complete the table.

Key:

1. Phones and faxes are made here.
2. Her old car is being sold.
3. The letter was sent yesterday.
4. I have been offered a job.
5. The experiment will be finished later.

to be continued