Advanced English Grammar Test

1. Hardly had he stepped out of his house _______ it started raining heavily.

a) when b) than c) then d) as

Correct Answer: a) when

2. If I _______ the winning lottery ticket, I would travel the world.

a) had b) have c) had had d) were to have

Correct Answer: d) were to have

3. The committee _______ decided to postpone the meeting until next month.

a) has b) have c) are d) were

Correct Answer: a) has

4. It's high time you _______ taking your studies more seriously.

a) start b) started c) had started d) will start

Correct Answer: b) started

5. She insisted _______ on her own, despite our offers of help.

a) to go b) going c) that she go d) on going

Correct Answer: d) on going

6. _______ from the main road, the cabin offered complete privacy.

a) Locating far b) Located far c) Being located far d) Far located

Correct Answer: b) Located far

7. Neither the manager nor the employees _______ satisfied with the new policy.

a) is b) are c) has been d) have been

Correct Answer: b) are

8. She spoke _______ though she had known him for years.

a) as b) like c) as if d) if

Correct Answer: c) as if

9. The news, which was broadcast worldwide, _______ a profound _______ on global markets.

a) effected / affect b) affected / effect c) affected / affect d) effected / effect

Correct Answer: b) affected / effect

10. I regret _______ you that your application has been unsuccessful.

a) informing b) to inform c) inform d) having informed

Correct Answer: b) to inform

11. _______ you apologize, I will not forgive you.

a) Provided that b) Unless c) As long as d) On condition that

Correct Answer: b) Unless

12. Were I _______ in your shoes, I would have acted differently.

a) be b) to be c) being d) have been

Correct Answer: b) to be

13. The reason _______ he resigned was never fully explained.

a) why b) because c) for d) which

Correct Answer: a) why

14. Had he known about the traffic, he _______ an earlier train.

a) would take b) would have taken c) had taken d) will take

Correct Answer: b) would have taken

15. She prefers to work independently, _______ is why she chose a freelance career.

a) that b) which c) what d) where

Correct Answer: b) which

16. The more you practice, _______ you will become.

a) the better b) better c) the best d) more better

Correct Answer: a) the better

17. Not until all the guests had arrived _______ the party begin.

a) did b) had c) would d) was

Correct Answer: a) did

18. He found it difficult to _______ the cultural differences.

a) adapt to b) adapt with c) adapt for d) adapt in

Correct Answer: a) adapt to

19. It is imperative that she _______ aware of the potential risks.

a) is b) be c) was d) should be

Correct Answer: b) be

20. By the time you arrive, I _______ my work.

a) will finish b) will have finished c) finish d) have finished

Correct Answer: b) will have finished

21. She denied _______ seen the incident, despite eyewitness accounts.

a) to have b) having c) to seeing d) have

Correct Answer: b) having

22. _______ what I know now, I would have made a different decision.

a) If only b) Had I known c) Knowing d) Had I to know

Correct Answer: b) Had I known

23. The more responsibilities she takes on, _______ stressed she becomes.

a) the more b) more c) most d) the most

Correct Answer: a) the more

24. It was suggested that he _______ his proposal before the deadline.

a) submitted b) submit c) submits d) would submit

Correct Answer: b) submit

25. Not only did they finish the project on time, _______ they also exceeded expectations.

a) but also b) and c) so d) as well

Correct Answer: a) but also

26. _______ the difficult circumstances, the team managed to complete the task.

a) Despite of b) In spite c) In spite of d) Although

Correct Answer: c) In spite of

27. He couldn't help _______ at the absurdity of the situation.

a) to laugh b) laughing c) laugh d) laughed

Correct Answer: b) laughing

28. The newly appointed CEO is a person _______ integrity is beyond question.

a) who's b) whose c) whom d) that

Correct Answer: b) whose

29. Had it not been for his quick thinking, the accident _______.

a) would happen b) would have happened c) had happened d) would be happening

Correct Answer: b) would have happened

30. He wishes he _______ spoken more politely to his colleagues yesterday.

a) had b) has c) would have d) could have

Correct Answer: a) had

31. Rarely _______ such a spectacular display of fireworks.

a) I have seen b) have I seen c) did I see d) I saw

Correct Answer: b) have I seen

32. She was so tired that she fell asleep _______ her head hit the pillow.

a) as soon as b) no sooner than c) hardly when d) directly

Correct Answer: a) as soon as

33. It's time the government _______ more decisive action on climate change.

a) takes b) took c) had taken d) will take

Correct Answer: b) took

34. He made her _______ the entire report again.

a) to rewrite b) rewrite c) rewriting d) rewritten

Correct Answer: b) rewrite

35. I would rather you _______ me for permission before using my computer.

a) ask b) asked c) had asked d) will ask

Correct Answer: b) asked

36. _______ is often the case, the budget constraints led to several compromises.

a) As b) Like c) Which d) That

Correct Answer: a) As

37. Not a single word _______ during the entire meeting.

a) was spoken b) spoke c) has spoken d) is spoken

Correct Answer: a) was spoken

38. Had I known you were coming, I _______ a cake.

a) would bake b) would have baked c) had baked d) baked

Correct Answer: b) would have baked

39. It is essential that every student _______ the safety regulations.

a) knows b) know c) knew d) had known

Correct Answer: b) know

40. The concert, _______ had been highly anticipated, was cancelled at the last minute.

a) that b) which c) whom d) where

Correct Answer: b) which

41. She wishes she _______ more time to dedicate to her hobbies.

a) has b) had c) would have d) will have

Correct Answer: b) had

42. So quickly _______ that no one could catch him.

a) he ran b) did he run c) he did run d) ran he

Correct Answer: b) did he run

43. The proposal _______ by the board last week is now awaiting final approval.

a) submitting b) submitted c) that submitted d) was submitted

Correct Answer: b) submitted

44. It is essential that justice _______ served in this case.

a) is b) be c) was d) will be

Correct Answer: b) be

45. Much as I admire his work, I don't agree with all his theories.

a) although b) despite c) however d) In spite of

Correct Answer: (The original sentence is correct. This is a transformation question. The question asks for the correct use of "Much as".)

46. It took him a long time to _______ the loss of his pet.

a) get over b) get off c) get by d) get through

Correct Answer: a) get over

47. He speaks English _______ fluently as a native speaker.

a) so b) as c) more d) very

Correct Answer: b) as

48. There's no point _______ over spilled milk.

a) to cry b) crying c) cry d) have cried

Correct Answer: b) crying

49. She was caught _______ the truth, which led to her dismissal.

a) to tell b) telling c) tell d) told

Correct Answer: b) telling

50. _______ the meeting started, the crucial documents were distributed.

a) No sooner had b) Hardly had c) Scarcely had d) As soon as

Correct Answer: d) As soon as

51. The ancient manuscript, _______ recently discovered, sheds new light on the civilization.

a) which was b) that was c) having been d) being

Correct Answer: c) having been

52. Little _______ he know that his actions would have such far-reaching consequences.

a) did b) does c) has d) had

Correct Answer: a) did

53. The minister denied _______ any involvement in the scandal.

a) to have b) having c) to be d) being

Correct Answer: b) having

54. It is crucial that the document _______ signed by all parties involved.

a) is b) be c) was d) will be

Correct Answer: b) be

55. Were it not for her continuous support, I _______ given up long ago.

a) would have b) would c) had d) have

Correct Answer: a) would have

56. The reason _______ he failed the exam was his lack of preparation.

a) because b) why c) that d) for

Correct Answer: b) why

57. No sooner had he finished reading the book _______ he recommended it to everyone.

a) when b) than c) then d) as

Correct Answer: b) than

58. I regret _______ the party early, as it turned out to be fantastic.

a) leaving b) to leave c) leave d) having leave

Correct Answer: a) leaving

59. The project is due _______ completion by the end of the fiscal year.

a) for b) with c) to d) in

Correct Answer: a) for

60. She felt as if she _______ flying after she received the good news.

a) is b) was c) were d) had been

Correct Answer: c) were

61. It was only after he called that I _______ about the change of plans.

a) found out b) had found out c) would find out d) have found out

Correct Answer: a) found out

62. The decision, _______ by unanimous vote, will affect all employees.

a) took b) taking c) taken d) had taken

Correct Answer: c) taken

63. It's imperative that the company _______ its carbon footprint.

a) reduces b) reduce c) reduced d) will reduce

Correct Answer: b) reduce

64. Scarcely had she finished writing the letter _______ the postman arrived.

a) then b) when c) than d) as soon as

Correct Answer: b) when

65. He denied _______ involved in the conspiracy.

a) to be b) being c) have been d) to have been

Correct Answer: b) being

66. The fact _______ he's fluent in three languages makes him an ideal candidate.

a) which b) that c) what d) how

Correct Answer: b) that

67. Had she followed my advice, she _______ the mistake.

a) would avoid b) would have avoided c) had avoided d) avoided

Correct Answer: b) would have avoided

68. It is proposed that the new regulations _______ implemented by year-end.

a) are b) be c) were d) will be

Correct Answer: b) be

69. _______ you may think, it wasn't an easy decision.

a) However b) Whatever c) Whatever else d) Much as

Correct Answer: d) Much as

70. It was not until she read the last chapter _______ the mystery was revealed.

a) when b) that c) then d) while

Correct Answer: b) that

71. She had barely begun her presentation _______ the fire alarm rang.

a) than b) when c) then d) as

Correct Answer: b) when

72. The management insisted _______ all employees attend the mandatory training.

a) that b) on c) to d) upon

Correct Answer: a) that

73. Had he worked harder, he _______ succeeded in his endeavors.

a) would b) would have c) had d) could

Correct Answer: b) would have

74. The company aims to _______ a new product line by next quarter.

a) bring out b) bring up c) bring about d) bring in

Correct Answer: a) bring out

75. The problem, _______ complex, requires careful consideration.

a) though it is b) as it is c) however d) even though

Correct Answer: b) as it is

76. It's high time that students _______ more independent in their learning.

a) become b) became c) had become d) would become

Correct Answer: b) became

77. Never _______ such a talented musician before.

a) I have heard b) have I heard c) did I hear d) I heard

Correct Answer: b) have I heard

78. The report concluded that the incident was caused by human error, _______ was to be expected.

a) that b) which c) what d) as

Correct Answer: b) which

79. He seems _______ quite a bit of stress lately.

a) to have undergone b) undergone c) to undergoing d) having undergone

Correct Answer: a) to have undergone

80. Had the flight not been delayed, we _______ arrived on time.

a) would b) would have c) had d) have

Correct Answer: b) would have

81. It is recommended that she _______ a specialist for further evaluation.

a) consults b) consult c) consulted d) would consult

Correct Answer: b) consult

82. _______ the meeting concludes, we will proceed with the announcement.

a) After b) Once c) While d) Until

Correct Answer: b) Once

83. The problem with this software is that it is prone _______ crashing.

a) for b) to c) with d) in

Correct Answer: b) to

84. Little _______ the children realize the danger they were in.

a) did b) do c) have d) are

Correct Answer: a) did

85. It's time they _______ responsibility for their actions.

a) take b) took c) had taken d) will take

Correct Answer: b) took

86. The decision was made _______ the absence of key stakeholders.

a) in b) during c) with d) despite

Correct Answer: a) in

87. Only after she finished her degree _______ she apply for the job.

a) did b) had c) she did d) she had

Correct Answer: a) did

88. I wish I _______ accepted that job offer last year.

a) had b) have c) would have d) could have

Correct Answer: a) had

89. The manager recommended that the team _______ more closely on the next project.

a) works b) work c) worked d) should work

Correct Answer: b) work

90. She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't realize how much time _______.

a) passed b) has passed c) had passed d) would pass

Correct Answer: c) had passed

91. The company has laid _______ strict guidelines for all new employees.

a) out b) down c) off d) in

Correct Answer: b) down

92. Were they to arrive late, they _______ miss the opening ceremony.

a) would b) will c) might d) could

Correct Answer: a) would

93. It's about time that he _______ his responsibilities seriously.

a) takes b) took c) had taken d) will take

Correct Answer: b) took

94. She looks as if she _______ just seen a ghost.

a) has b) had c) would have d) did

Correct Answer: b) had

95. He found himself in a predicament from _______ he could not easily escape.

a) which b) where c) whom d) that

Correct Answer: a) which

96. The more she tried to understand, _______ confused she became.

a) the more b) more c) most d) the most

Correct Answer: a) the more

97. Seldom _______ the opportunity to travel to such exotic locations.

a) they get b) do they get c) they got d) did they get

Correct Answer: b) do they get

98. I remember _______ to this park when I was a child.

a) visiting b) to visit c) visit d) having visit

Correct Answer: a) visiting

99. By the end of this year, I _______ for ten years at this company.

a) will work b) will have worked c) have worked d) had worked

Correct Answer: b) will have worked

100. It is advisable that he _______ a second opinion before proceeding with the surgery.

a) seeks b) seek c) sought d) should seek

Correct Answer: b) seek