Upper Intermediate Level Test

Verb Forms

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Here is an upper intermediate level test divided into four parts:

1. Verb Forms - conjugation of verbs in various tenses
2. Vocabulary - multiple choice questions testing vocabulary and vocabulary use knowledge
3. Sentence Transformation - changing sentences to use various, synonymous forms
4. Error Correction - finding errors in spelling, usage, etc.

To begin with, here is part I - Verb Forms. Click on the links at the bottom of each page to move on to the next section of the test.

QUESTION 1: VERB FORMS

Put The Verbs in Parentheses into the Correct Tense. Once you have decided on your answer, click on the arrow to check if you are correct.

EXAMPLE: John is (be) very tall.

1. Unfortunately, the traffic held me up. When I arrived at the airport, the plane -- had already left (already/leave).
2. -- Have you seen (you/see) the new Jaguar model yet?
3. After he -- got OR had got (get) home he -- made (make) himself a cup of tea.
4. What clothes -- are you going to take OR are you taking (you/take) with you on holiday next week?
5. I -- was watching (watch) TV when Mary telephoned.
6. When I was young our family -- would go OR went OR used to go (go) on picnics every Sunday.
7. Don't worry Mary -- is always (be/always) late.
8. Unless you -- study (study) , you -- won't pass (not/pass) the exam.
9. You look tired!
   Yes, I feel tired. I -- have been working (work) a lot recently.
10. I -- am used to getting up (be used to/get up) early in the morning now, but before I wasn't.

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