TEST_Grammar

When I (try) _____________________ to use my laptop, I realise the battery (run) _______________________ down.

I _________________________ bought the red dress if I had had enough money.

Don't worry, you can depend on me, I won't ____________ you _______________.

What smell brings _____________ your strongest childhood memories?

When the noise stopped, she _______________________________________ as if nothing had happened.

I had trouble ________ my ideas _______ during the meeting because I was feeling nervous and anxious.

I (turn) ____________________________ the laptop off, but forgot that I (not save) ________________________ my work.

The town centre _______________________ protected from flooding by the new barriers but they were too low.

Isn't it time you stopped being an internal teenager? Isn't it time you got your hair cut, got a job, got married and ____________________________ ?

The exam was __________________________________ by a week.

Paul _____________________________________ his plan very successfully.

She was able to _____________ an impressive presentation in just a few hours thanks to her excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

I ___________________________ stayed with John and Mary, but I preferred not to because they got a cat and I am allergic to cats.

To reduce the amount you do something is the same as to _______________ down.

I only remember I (not pay) _______________________ the bill when my internet connection (stop) _________________ working.

Government promises to ___________________________ inflation.

This performance was a huge challenge but she _____________________ it ___________ magnificently.

The audience was ________________________________ by the singer's performance.

I don't know how you ___________ your boss's constant criticism and demands. It would drive me crazy!

You ______________________________ told me that you needed €400. I ______________ certainly _________________ lent you the money.

When I (receive) _______________________ the email, I couldn't understand who (send) ____________________ it.

Parents are increasingly making healthier choices for their children, giving them smaller portions and _________________________ on fizzy drinks.

Anti-crisis measures _____________________________ the government.

The children ______________________________ their tasks quickly and quietly.

Can you please _________ me ________ to the manager? I need to discuss an issue with my account.

I ______________________________ asked John to come to Spain with us if I had known that he had just lost his job.

When I (check) _______________________ the instructions, I understood what I (do) _______________________.

___________________________ the volume ________________________. Too loud and too long can damage your hearing.

John is from England, he was _______________________________ in Sussex.

Sam ___________________________ with his speech for twenty minutes.

I think we should ____________ our camping trip until next weekend. The weather forecast is predicting heavy rain and thunderstorms.

I _________________________ bought that gorgeous bag yesterday if I had enough money.

I knew I (receive) ________________ good scores when I originally (sit) ____________________ my exams.

I regret that I was bad in the first 2 years in secondary school, but now I've ________________________ a bit.

The topic of another salary increase was _______________________ at the meeting.

Eamonn admitted later that he is an inexperienced public speaker, but he _______________________ his presentation quite well.

My mum likes to __________ a puzzle every weekend as a way to relax and unwind after a busy week at work.

John _________________________ stolen the money from my purse. He was at work at the time.

As soon as I (download) __________ the document, I knew I (make) __________ a mistake.

I purchased a vehicle last week which promptly _______________________ on the way home.

International students _________________________ more than £13 billion a year in earnings.

The manager does not want any balance ________________________ past the fifth month.

I'm going to ___________ a promotion next month, as I feel that I'm ready to take on more responsibilities at work.

I __________________________ ordered the book for you when I ordered mine.

I could see what (go) __________ wrong as soon as I (look) __________ inside the printer.

When I had the flu, I couldn't _________________ anything ______________ for two days.

The economic reform ____________________________________ great change in the lives of the common people.

My son normally gets a little _______________________ on his birthday.

During the meeting, John ___________ a proposal to increase the company's marketing budget in order to reach a wider audience.

She ___________________________ told him that she was married.

I knew I (press) __________ the wrong key when nothing (happen) __________.

The weather was picture perfect plus the wind _____________________________ in the evening.

I don't know what ______________________________ his anxiety attack, he is usually so calm.

It takes a certain confidence and body to _____________________________ this fabulous look.

After dinner, we need to ____________ the dishes and clean up the kitchen before we can watch a movie.

If he had driven carefully, he _________________________ had the accident.

You shouldn't have ________________________ this matter to Adam.

The secret agent ___________________________ his orders exactly as planned.

When the screen (go) __________ blank, I couldn't understand how it (happen) __________.

She quickly grabbed a pen and notebook to ___________ her ideas before she forgot them.