Grammar Test: 2 Time: 12 minutes

1. In contrast of(A) the prevailing opinion, the editorial lays(B) the blame for(C) the strike on the workers
and their(D) representatives.
2. She would much rather(A) to exercise(B) moderately(C) than strenuously(D).
3. Not only(A) he cheated(B) in the exam but also(C) he argued at(D) the teacher.
4. English has made communication ______ the people of the other countries convenient.
A. of B. between C. among D. in
5. The (promote)_____ humanity should be the aim of education. (Complete the sentence)
6. People in the USA have recently taken to travelling to work on bicycle. (Find the error.)
7. We are supposed read all of chapter seven and answer the questions for tomorrow’s class. (Find the
error)
8. Choose the correct one:
A. May I now call upon Mr. Chairman to address the meeting.
B. May I now call in Mr. Chairman to address the meeting.
C. May I now call up Mr. Chairman to address the meeting.
D. May I now call on Mr. Chairman to address the meeting.
9. Cyber-attacks are much easier to carry out than to defend __.
A. against B. about C. after D. down
10. We often go for fishing__ the river.
A. on B. in C. inside D. around
11. I am writing this essay __ blue link.
A. in B. with C. by D. form
12. I have a passion for games.
A. with B. for C. of D. in
13. The conservative persist __ their orthodox view.
A. in B. with C. on D. for
14. The man was blind __ his left eye.
A. of B. on C. to D. with
15. He begged the favour __ me.
A. from B. of C. by D. to
16. You are not competent __ the post. (Fill in the Blank)
17. You should not be complacent __ your examination result.
A. to B. by C. of D. about
18. Neither Mr. Karim nor his friends is invited to speak at the seminar. (Find the error)
19. The path winding through the flower gardens are peaceful and quiet on weekdays but crowded on
weekends. (Find the error)
20. News of Charles Lindbergh’s famous transatlantic flight in 1927 spread rapidly despite of the lack of an
international communication system. (Find the error)