Test 1
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct past form of be.
_______ you at home last night?
That documentary _______ very interesting.
She _______ at tennis practice yesterday because she's on holiday.
Why _______ they so tired last night?
I've got a new car. It _______ very cheap!
2 Complete the sentences with could or couldn't.
I _______ see the road. It was very dark.
She _______ speak when she was a baby!
_______ you read when you were four?
I _______ hear the phone because I was listening to my MP3 player.
The lesson was very difficult and I _______ understand it.
Vocabulary
3 Choose the correct alternatives.
1 The art gallery / museum has some really interesting old books.
2 We go to church / the theatre on Sundays.
3 You can buy stamps and send letters from the department store / post office.
4 I got a book out from the library / café.
5 You change money at the station / bank.
Total: ___ /15
Test 2
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct past form of the verbs in the box.
park agree watch hurry decide
He _______ to help me.
He _______ to go home early.
We _______ the football match in the cold!
She _______ home from school because she was late.
We _______ outside the restaurant.
2 Choose the correct words.
1 I phoned Sally last day / night.
2 I finished the book ten minutes ago / before.
3 We visited my grandparents the day after / before yesterday.
4 They played computer games last / yesterday afternoon.
5 We cycled to school on day / Monday.
Everyday English
3 Choose the correct words.
1 Hello. Is this / that Harry?
2 Can I speak to / at Jake, please?
3 Just a time / moment.
4 I'll tell him you spoke / called.
5 I can give him a conversation / message.
Total: ___ /15
Short tests Unit 6
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