COMMON MISTAKES TEST Answer Key

1 My train leaves at 9.15 every morning. [See page 17.] 2 Ive been working here since July. [See page 66.] 3 We went to the theatre yesterday. [See page 62.] 4 When I was a child I loved ice cream. [See page 52.] 5 They dont believe us. [See page 30.] 6 Well call you when we will get to the airport. [See page 41.] 7 Mayumi was born in Tokyo. [See page 97.] 8 Sergey is 25. (OR is 25 years old). [See page 3.] 9 Are you hot in that sweater? [See page 3.] 10 He can to speak four languages. [See page 80.] 11 Do you want to speak to me? [See page 122.] 12 I dont want to go to work today. [See page 122.] 13 He sat in the meeting without speaking. [See page 133.] 14 I went to the post office to buy stamps. [See page 121.] 15 They told to me to leave. [See page 269.] 16 I had to go to the hospital yesterday. [See page 78.] 17 Where can we change our money? [See page 80.] 18 Are the children ready to leave? [See page 104.] 19 Im not tired. [See page 114.] 20 Where is the post office? [See page 154.] 21 He smiled, but he didnt say anything. [See page 172.] 22 They all speak English very well. [See pages 212 and 217.] 23 My sister is a doctor. [See page 156.] 24 Im thirsty. Is there a bottle of water in the fridge? [See page 6.] 25 Must I show my passport? [See page 75.] (OR Do I have to ) [See page 76.] 26 Would you like a sandwich? [See page 88.] 27 Nobody knows where she is. [See page 115.]

28 Hes got a very loud voice. [See page 157.] 29 Most of people like her. [See page 181.] 30 Its the tallest building in the world. [See page 222.] 31 Kim plays the piano much better than Henry. [See page 225.] 32 When I saw Sue, I gave the present to her. [See page 191.] 33 The Life is expensive in London. [See page 158.] 34 Sorry, I havent got any time. [See page 170.] 35 It is hotter today. [See page 222.] 36 This room is too much cold. (OR much too cold) [See pages 177 and 225.] 37 The woman who helped me is there. [See page 254.] 38 The police are looking for him. [See page 197.] 39 Its nice to be here with my friends. [See pages 1267.] 40 Eating fruit is good for you. [See page 131.] 41 Please listen to me carefully. [See page 141.] 42 We went to the caf yesterday afternoon. [See page 283.] 43 I dont like flying very much. [See page 213.] 44 This juice isnt cold enough. [See page 176.] 45 Please give to me your email address. (OR give your email address to me) [See page 144.] 46 I worked for three hours last night. [See page 277.] 47 I will arrive on time if I will leave home now. [See page 245.] 48 I dont believe anything that he says. [See page 259.] 49 I asked her what her address was. [See page 266.] 50 This coffee isnt very strong, is it? [See pages 2889.] TOTAL: 50 marks

Oxford English Grammar Course Basic COMMON MISTAKES TEST Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE

Level 1

Oxford English Grammar Course Basic