Werkblad Engelse grammatica en taalgebruik (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

Which word is a synonym of “begin”?

1. Afinish
2. Bdelay
3. Cstart
4. Dpause

Which is the correct plural of “child”?

1. Achilds
2. Bchildren
3. Cchildrens
4. Dchildes

Which is the correct plural of “bus”?

1. Abusies
2. Bbuses
3. Cbus’s
4. Dbuss

Choose the correct verb: “Few of the patients ___ complaints.”

1. Ais
2. Bhas
3. Chave
4. Dwas

Which phrase uses a hyphen correctly in a compound adjective with a number?

1. Aa three-days course
2. Ba three day-course
3. Ca three-day course
4. Da three days-course

Choose the correct word: “A large ___ of patients visited the clinic.”

1. Amuch
2. Bdeal
3. Cnumber
4. Damount

Choose the best transition: “Some foods are rich in iron. ___, spinach and lentils contain a lot of it.”

1. AFor instance
2. BIn contrast
3. CAs a result
4. DNevertheless

Which revision best corrects the shift from active to passive voice? “The nurse checked the chart, and then the medication was given by her.”

1. AThe nurse checked the chart and then gave the medication.
2. BThe chart was checked by the nurse, and then she gave the medication.
3. CThe chart was checked, and then the nurse gave the medication.
4. DThe nurse checked the chart, and then the medication had been given.