Fiverr English Language Test Words and Phrases
1. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
I wish George ________ Me about the bad acoustics in the
room before I took the stage.
- Had warned
- Warned
- Will warn
- Would warn
2. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The condition of the merchandise was unacceptable, so I
demanded that they give me my money ______.
- over
- Back
- up
- out
3. I wish it would stop raining so that I ________ outside.
- could have gone
- had gone
- could go
- Went
4. Pamela has three computers, all of ________ are very old.
- them
- that
- these
- which
5. Fill in the blanks with the correct words or phrases.
Don't forget ________ the oven after ________ the pie.
- to turn off, removing
- to turn off, remove
- turning off, remove
- turning off, removing
6. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
________ Wednesday, two of the key people on the design team
called in sick.
- On
- Since
- Until
- Next
7. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Surprisingly, guests have a ________ to use the indoor pool
in the summer.
- trend
- tendency
- movement
- habit
8. Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
So far this week, I ________ three seminars about the future
of aviation.
- have attended
- attended
- am attending
- will attend
9. Fill in the blanks with the correct words or phrases.
We usually start with the marketing phase, even if we are
not finished _____the development of the product.
- with
- out
- up
- off
10. Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Peter saw Rebecca crossing the street when he was stopped
________ the traffic light.
- at
- on
- in
- with
11. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Monday is a holiday,________Emily will contact you on
Tuesday.
- Because
- though
- so
- therefore
12. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
________our supplier's shipment was late, I managed to get
most of the order ready.
- Despite
- Although
- Because
- So
13. Which of the following sentences is punctuated
correctly?
- The lunch truck arrived with nothing more than a hamburger three hot dogs and an apple turnover.
- The lunch truck arrived with nothing more than a hamburger, three hot dogs, and an apple turnover.
- The lunch truck arrived with nothing more than, a hamburger, three hot dogs, and an apple turnover.
- The lunch truck arrived with nothing more than a hamburger, three hot dogs and, an apple turnover.
14. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ms. Costas depends________three major accounts for most of
her business.
- for
- on
- in
- after
15. Which of the following sentences is punctuated
correctly?
- Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each other's work.
- Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each others' work.
- Everyone in the copywriting department, always checks eachother's work.
- Everyone in the copywriting department always checks each others work.
16. Fill in the blank.
I _______ my entire childhood in a village in India.
- spend
- spent
- have spent
- had spent
17. Choose the series of prepositions that best completes
the following sentence.
My headphones are ________ bad shape. I need to invest
________ some new ones.
- in, on
- in, in
- of, for
- at, into
18. Which of the following sentences illustrates the proper
use of apostrophes?
- In two weeks' time you'll have to begin school again.
- Its such a beautiful day that Ive decided to take skip work.
- The dogs bark was far worse than its bite.
- Bristols' harbour is one of the countrys' most beautiful.
19. Which of the following sentences illustrates correct
verb and verb-tense usage?
- I loved reading detective novels when I was a kid. By the time I was ten, I had read all the Sherlock Holmes stories.
- Make sure you lock your room before you will go out.
- I don't like being disturbed when I was working.
- By this time next year, I have finished my MBA.
20. Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated
correctly?
- All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten. so I bought oranges instead.
- "Seven canteens full of water should be enough for the hike," said Tabitha.
- Until the stove is fixed, there's no way I can bake a lemon meringue pie.
- The woman, whose name escapes me at the moment, disappeared into the limousine.
21. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The budget report for last year was very ________
researched.
- well
- much
- good
- complete
22. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ms. Arguello never expected that her podcast would be
________ popular.
- so
- well
- such
- much
23. Which of the following sentences is punctuated
correctly?
- The only person who was interested in the job was Michael.
- The only person, who was interested in the job was Michael.
- The only person, who was interested in the job, was Michael.
- The only person who was interested in the job, was Michael.
24. Change the following sentence from a quotation to
indirect speech.
- I said, "She has been working in this office since 2007."
- I said that she has been working in this office since 2007.
- I said that she had been working in this office since 2007.
- I said that she is working in this office since 2007.
- I said that she has worked in this office since 2007.
25. Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase.
If Rebecca had sent the replacement part for the copier, we
________ it yesterday.
- would have received
- would receive
- had received
- received
26. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
________
sent you to deliver the printer?
- Where
- When
- Who
- Why
27. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
No one has
figured out exactly ________ caused the power failure.
- what
- they
- how
- that
28. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
____ twelve
years, Opal Systems has been designing operating systems for government
institutions.
- In
- By
- For
- During
29. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
Ricardo's
boss ________ him telling the client how to use the software.
- encouraged
- heard
- reminded
- told
30. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
The
committee ________ the job of quality control to Karl Mertz.
- assigned
- invested
- donated
- contributed
31. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
If
someone________Ms.Langston in advance, she always gives a 5% discount.
- paid
- pays
- had paid
- would pay
32. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
PismoCorp
spent _____ little on the renovation of their Berlin headquarters.
- Compared
- comparing
- comparatively
- None of the above
33. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Five months
after he was laid off, Javier succeeded _____ another job.
- to find
- at finding
- in finding
- on find
34. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
_____ owns
the red truck in the parking lot must move it by 2:30.
- Who
- They
- Whoever
- Anyone
35. Fill in
the blanks with the correct words or phrases.
Jenny spent
ten minutes trying to sort out _____ jacket was _____.
- whose, her
- which, her
- whose, hers
- which, hers
36. Choose
the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following
sentence.
Rochelle
felt ___________about forgetting her ___________ friend's birthday.
- badly, better
- bad, better
- badly, best
- bad, best
37. Choose
the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on
sentence.
The results
of the study were inconclusive __________.
- therefore, more research needs to be done
- :therefore more research needs to be done
- - therefore more research needs to be done
- ; therefore, more research needs to be done
38. Which of
the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
- You have to be on time; otherwise, you'll miss the train.
- Dennis wore his rain boots; moreover, his feet stayed dry during the storm.
- He is a weak leader; instead, he has plenty of supporters.
- She has an incredible voice; similarly, she will go far in her music career.
39. Choose
the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following
sentence.
Natalie
wanted to bake _______ cake but didn't have flour; _________, she decided to
make _______ omelette.
- a, therefore, an
- the, in contrast, the
- the, meanwhile, an
- a, otherwise, an
40. Which of
the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
- Yesterday I cleaned up the bedroom, the living room, and painted the balcony.
- Your responsibilities include sorting the mail, answering the phone, and organizing files.
- It was both a long lecture and very boring.
- His salary is less than his wife.
41. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
Out of all
of us, Jose was the one ________ scored the highest on the exam.
- he
- who
- which
- they
42. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
If we take
the 9:30 flight, we ________ too late.
- will arrive
- arrive
- would arrive
- would have arrived
43. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
I've never
seen specifications as detailed as ________.
- this
- they
- these
- their
44. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
If Brandon finishes his work by 5:00, he ________ us at the Rosewood Cafe.
- would meet
- meets
- met
- will meet
45.Deliveries
from SpeedCo are ________ punctual.
- reliably
- reliable
- rely
- relying
46. Which of
the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- The tallest man, who was from Sweden, introduced me to Jennifer.
- The tallest man who was from Sweden introduced me to Jennifer.
- The tallest man, who was from Sweden introduced me to Jennifer.
- The tallest man who was from Sweden, introduced me to Jennifer.
- The tallest man, who was from Sweden, introduced me to Jennifer.
47. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
I often
dream ________ travelling to foreign countries.
- on
- over
- of
- in
48. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
The recent
cold weather is the ________ reason for the decline in occupancy. most
- extreme
- primary
- highest
49. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
In six
months PLK Manufacturing's Delhi factory will be completely ________.
- operational
- operated
- operate
- operation
50. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
How ________
to repair six computers in an hour?
- did you manage
- managed you
- you did manage
- you managed
51. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Who _______
to inform him that his bid for the apartment renovation had been accepted?
- Eric called
- Did Eric call Did
- call Eric
- called Eric
52. Which of
the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- "I can get you to the airport in fifteen minutes the taxi driver said."
- "I can get you to the airport in fifteen minutes." The taxi driver said.
- "I can get you to the airport in fifteen minutes" the taxi driver said.
- "I can get you to the airport in fifteen minutes," the taxi driver said.
53. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase..
After an
hour, the mechanic was able to pull the tire ________ of the wheel.
- out
- apart
- away
- off
54. Fill in
the blanks with the correct words or phrases
It's
important to put ________ into ________ of any new project.
- time, planning
- the time, the planning
- the time, planning
- time, the planning
55. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
Please
forgive me ________ not informing you about the problems we were having with
the new software.
- on
- with
- for
- about
56. Choose
the series of propositions that best completes the following sentence.
There's always
a risk _______ an earthquake in Japan. It's difficult to concentrate _______
your work when you know there could be a disaster any minute.
- of, in
- about, on
- for, about
- of, on
57. Select
the sentence that is punctuated most accurately.
- Mushrooms grow very quickly; in fact, after a good rain, it takes only a few hours and you can start picking them.
- Mushrooms grow very quickly. In fact, after a good rain it takes only a few hours; and you can start picking them.
- Mushrooms grow very quickly in fact. After a good rain; it takes only a few hours and you can start picking them.
- Mushrooms grow very quickly; in fact after a good rain it takes only a few hours and you can start picking them
58. Complete
the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the
options given.
One thing I
know about him ____________.
- is that he reads often books.
- that is he reads often books.
- that is he often reads books.
- is that he often reads books.
59. Which of
the following sentences illustrate(s. correct verb and verb tense usage?
- Joan had never fallen in love until she had met Carl last year.
- We have been waiting for the bus for nearly half an hour, but it has still not arrived.
- When the old woman had heard that her son was arrested for robbery, she was shocked.
- While the kids were playing by the pool, one of them was dropping his ball and trying to get it out himself.
60. Change
the following sentence from a quotation to indirect speech.
- My friend said, "I must leave as soon as possible."
- My friend said that he must leave as soon as possible.
- My friend said that I must leave as soon as possible.
- My friend said that he must have left as soon as possible.
- My friend said that he left as soon as possible.
61. Fill in
the blank.
I _______ my
entire childhood in a village in India.
- Spend
- spent
- have spent
- had spent
62. Choose
the series of prepositions that best completes the following sentence.
My
headphones are ________ bad shape. I need to invest ________ some new ones.
- in, on
- in, in
- of, for
- at, into
63. Which of
the following sentences illustrates the proper use of apostrophes?
- In two weeks' time you'll have to begin school again.
- Its such a beautiful day that Ive decided to take skip work.
- The dogs bark was far worse than its bite.
- Bristols' harbour is one of the countrys' most beautiful.
64. Which of
the following sentences illustrates correct verb and verb-tense usage?
- I loved reading detective novels when I was a kid. By the time I was ten, I had read all the Sherlock Holmes stories.
- Make sure you lock your room before you will go out.
- I don't like being disturbed when I was working.
- By this time next year, I have finished my MBA.
65. Which of
the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?
- All of the apple's at the grocer's were rotten. so I bought oranges instead.
- "Seven canteens full of water should be enough for the hike," said Tabitha.
- Until the stove is fixed, there's no way I can bake a lemon meringue pie.
- The woman, whose name escapes me at the moment, disappeared into the limousine.
66.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically
correct sentence.
- ordinary accidents year items by every of are thousands caused
- Thousands of accidents by ordinary items are caused every year.
- Ordinary items every year are caused by thousands of accidents.
- Every year thousands of accidents are caused by ordinary items.
- Every year by ordinary items thousands of accidents are caused.
67.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically
correct sentence.
- animals business it an to after exotic is look expensive
- An expensive business it is to look after exotic animals.
- To look after exotic animals, it is an expensive business.
- It is an expensive business to look after exotic animals.
- After exotic animals, it is an expensive business to look.
68. Which of
the following sentences illustrates correct pronoun usage?
- Him and I are going to see a movie tomorrow.
- Who's coming to the party tonight?
- Isabel and Ben are married and he has been married for 30 years.
- A student can do almost anything they want without interference.
69. Choose
the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following
sentence.
I love
_______ color red; _________, this shade seems a little too bright.
- the, although
- the, nonetheless
- a, besides
- the, instead
70. Fill in
the blank.
The cake is
delicious. Can I have ____________?
- a few more
- few more
- little more
- some more
71. Which of
the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
- Unless the world controls its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after another.
- Unless the world doesn't control its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after another.
- Unless the world controls its population, until then mankind will continue to face one problem after another.
- Unless the world fails to control its population, mankind until then will continue to face one problem after another.
72. Complete
the following sentence by choosing the phrase with the best word order from the
options given.
_____________,
I try to keep a positive attitude
- Either I am feeling happy or sad
- Whenever I am feeling happy or sad
- Whether I am feeling happy or sad
- Neither I am feeling happy nor sad
73. Which of
the following sentences illustrates proper sentence structure?
- The basket was carried by a boy full of fruits.
- The queen wore a hat on her head made of jute.
- Aunt Betty called her granddaughter who is over ninety.
- Your hair badly needs cutting.
74.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically
correct sentence.
- will a letter not next week send you she
- She will not next week send you a letter.
- A letter she will not send you next week.
- Next week, she will send you a letter not.
- She will not send you a letter next week.
75. Choose
the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following
sentence.
The________
________ flower has bloomed and smells very________.
- large dull, sweet
- largest dull, sweetly
- arger dull, sweetly
- largest dullest, sweetly
76. Choose
the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence.
_______
decided to buy the house because _______ location would allow _______to get to
work very easily.
- they, their, them
- them, their, their
- them, its, it
- they, its, them
77. Which of
the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- "No, the taxi driver said rudely. I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."
- "No," the taxi driver said rudely, "I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."
- No, the taxi driver said rudely. "I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."
- "No, the taxi driver said rudely." "I cannot get you to the airport in fifteen minutes."
78.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically
correct sentence.
bed we when
have to to clock go strikes 10 the
- We have to go to the clock when bed strikes 10.
- When the clock strikes bed we have to go to 10.
- We have to go to bed when the clock strikes 10.
- When the clock strikes 10 to bed we have to go.
79. Which of
the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
- Sam' dad's truck was found without its wheels in that old derelict garage.
- Sam's dad's truck was found without its wheels in that old, derelict garage.
- Sams dads truck was found without its wheels in that old, derelict garage.
- Sam's dad's truck was found without it's wheels in that old, derelict garage.
80.
Rearrange the following words to create the most logical and grammatically
correct sentence.
company
products enable a to another those distinguish company trademarks its from of
- Products from those of another company enable a company to distinguish its trademarks.
- Trademarks enable a company to distinguish its products from those of another company.
- Trademarks enable to distinguish a company from its products of those another company.
- A company to distinguish its products from those of another company enable trademarks.
81. Choose
the series of adjectives and adverbs that best completes the following
sentence.
Rochelle
felt ___________about forgetting her ___________ friend's birthday.
- badly, better
- bad, better
- badly, best
- bad, best
82. Choose
the phrase that best completes the sentence below without creating a run-on
sentence.
The results
of the study were inconclusive __________.
- therefore, more research needs to be done
- :therefore more research needs to be done
- - therefore more research needs to be done
- ; therefore, more research needs to be done
83. Which of
the following sentences illustrates correct usage of articles and conjunctions?
- You have to be on time; otherwise, you'll miss the train.
- Dennis wore his rain boots; moreover, his feet stayed dry during the storm.
- He is a weak leader; instead, he has plenty of supporters.
- She has an incredible voice; similarly, she will go far in her music career.
84. Choose
the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following
sentence.
Natalie
wanted to bake _______ cake but didn't have flour; _________, she decided to
make _______ omelette.
- a, therefore, an
- the, in contrast, the
- the, meanwhile, an
- a, otherwise, an
85. Which of
the following sentences illustrates the proper use of parallel construction?
- Yesterday I cleaned up the bedroom, the living room, and painted the balcony.
- Your responsibilities include sorting the mail, answering the phone, and organizing files.
- It was both a long lecture and very boring.
- His salary is less than his wife.
86. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
When
________ us the final draft of the report?
- you send
- you will send
- send you
- will you send
87. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Robert will
stay at the job site until 6pm unless Tony _____ to replace him first.
- came
- would come
- comes
- had come
88. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Mr. Faisal
said that he ________ David since yesterday morning.
- didn't see
- hasn't seen
- wasn't seeing
- hadn't seen
89. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Peter lost
control of his car and just missed crashing ________ a wall.
- Into
- On
- With
- To
90. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Do you
remember ________ to the zoo when you were a child?
- to go
- Gone
- Go
- going
91. Fill in
the blank with the correct word or phrase.
Yuko doesn't
like to spend money ________ jewelery or cars.
- with
- over
- for
- on
92. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
Mr. Weiss
considers his company's move to Canada to be ________.
- success
- successful
- succeed
- succeeded
93. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
Try to guess
the definition of a word without looking it ________ in the dictionary.
- out
- over
- up
- through
94. Fill in
the blank with the correct word.
The amount
of ________ housing in the southern part of the city has increased in the last
five years.
- afforded
- affords
- affordable
- affording