1. The acoustics in this room ____ very good.
a. are b. were c. is d. was
2. The new metallurgical works ______ been employing more and more workers.
a. have b. has c. had d. a&b
3. Where _____ the scissors? I don’t know; maybe in the first drawer on the left.
a. are b. were c. is d. was
4. How much _____ a good pair of trousers cost these days?
a. do b. does c. is d. have
5. Recent statistics of British life ______ that the family is happier than it used to be.
a. has shown b. show c. shows d. had shown
6. When I was very near _____, she gave me courage and hope.
a. despairs b. desperate c. despair d. desperately
7. It was a prettily furnished room with _____ and some lovely furniture in red and green.
a. piano b. some piano c. pianos d. few piano
8. Your treachery made us loose the ______ of our victory.
a. fruits b. many fruits c. much fruit d. fruit
9. I cast three times and had two ______.
a. trout b. trouts c. some trout d. a trout
10. Peaches and cream ________ delicious.
a. are b. is c. has d. were
11. Either your keys or my key _____ missing.
a. are b. were c. have been d. is
12. Neither your gloves nor your hat _______ with this dress.
a. goes b. go c. went d. suits
13. Acoustics _____ a subject I know little about.
a. are b. were c. is d. was
14. The author and his assistant ______ waiting for us in the auditorium.
a. are b. is c. were d. was
15. The girl, as well as the boys, _____ learned to ride.
a. has b. have c. had d. has been
16. I don’t have to say much, a word or two ______ sufficient.
a. is b. are c. was d. were
17. A pair of jeans ______ in the washing machine last night.
a. was b. were c. is d. are
18. Mr. John’s wife and his two sons ______ me tonight.
a. are visiting b. are going to visit c. will visit d. is visiting
19. Neither of the answers ______ correct.
a. is b. are c. be d. a&b
20. The passengers along with the pilot ______ rescued.
a. was b. were c. has d. have