Английская грамматика и употребление языка (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

Which is the correct plural of “child”?

1. Achildren
2. Bchilds
3. Cchildes
4. Dchildrens

Which is the correct contraction of “I am”?

1. AI’am
2. BIam
3. CI’m
4. DIm’

Choose the correct word: “Please do not ___ paper.”

1. Awaist
2. Bwaste
3. Cwasted
4. Dwaists

Which sentence is the clearest and most concise?

1. AThe meeting is going to be starting at the time of noon.
2. BAt noon is the time when the meeting will be starting off.
3. CThe meeting starts at noon.
4. DThe starting time of the meeting is at about noon exactly.

Choose the correct verb: “Ham and cheese ___ my favourite sandwich.”

1. Awere
2. Bis
3. Care
4. Dhave been

Choose the correct word: “It was ___ a long shift that everyone was exhausted.”

1. Aso
2. Bsuch
3. Cvery
4. Dtoo

Which sentence uses “either … or” with correct parallel structure?

1. AYou can call either the clinic or send an email.
2. BEither you can call the clinic or send an email.
3. CYou can either call the clinic or an email.
4. DYou can either call the clinic or send an email.

Which sentence avoids an unnecessary shift in person?

1. AWhen students study early, you remember more.
2. BWhen one studies early, they remembers more.
3. CWhen a student studies early, you remember more.
4. DWhen students study early, they remember more.