correct or incorrect
use of English
TRAMS – THE ANSWER TO CITY TRANSPORT?
suffixes (-or, -ee, -er, -ist or -ian).
Finish the sentence
Complete the mini-dialogues with the correct form of verbs given.
100

I lost my ticket on the train.

correct

100

In recent years, there ____  a rebirth of the once much-loved means of transport, the tram.

A has been B is C was being D was 

A

100

The  _____said it’s OK to keep the book for another week.

librarian

100

If you are off sick from school...

if you don’t hand in your homework on time. 

you have to catch up later on the work you miss. 

you have to study medicine.

you have to catch up later on the work you miss

100

Kim:  I’ve been getting a lot of headaches recently.  Liz: When did you last _______________ youreyes _______________? (have / test)

have your eyes tested?

200

It was rained when they started the bike ride.

It was raining when they started the bike ride.

200

Many cities in the UK and Europe ____  new tram lines to solve their transport problems. 

A have just built 

B built 

C were building 

D have been building


D have been building

200

Sophie is a _______ . She speaks three different languages. (transla...)

translator

200

If you want to be a doctor,

you have to study medicine. 

unless you pay more attention in class. 

you resit them in the summer.

you have to study medicine

200

Sam:   I need to _______________ my bicycle _______________. The wheel isn’t straight. (get / repair)  

Zoe: There’s a cycle shop around the corner.

get my bicycle repaired

300

The train didn’t went to the airport.

the train didn't go to the airport

300

Some have caused a lot of problems for local residents during the building process. However, they have been extremely_______ with people once they are operating. As trams use electricity and create no pollution, they are also good for the environment.

A popular B charming C lively D impressive

A popular

300

There’s something wrong with the product I bought. Can I speak to the _____?

manager

300

If you fail any exams,

you resit them in the summer. 

unless I get up late. 

if you prefer doing coursework to exams.

you resit them in the summer.

300

Amy: Jake’s _______________ four pizzas  _______________ this week. (have / deliver)  

Liv: That’s crazy! He must love pizza.

had four pizzas delivered

400

She was running to catch her train, so she couldn’t stop to talk.

correct

400

In the UK, there are now eight cities offering tram services. The tram system in Nottingham has been serving the north of the city ____  over 12 years. It has carried over a hundred million people during this time.

A in B during C for D since

C for

400

My older sister is a sports ____.  She works with tennis players to help them focus, talk about their feelings and perform better.

psychologist

400

You won’t improve...

if you don’t hand in your homework on time. 

you have to study medicine. 

unless you pay more attention in class.

unless you pay more attention in class.

400

Jon: You should _______________ your hair _______________ before the new term starts. (get / cut)  

Tom: I don’t know. I think I like it long.

get your hair cut

500

Was the train arrive on time?

did the train arrive on time?

500

 Although some people have complained that the trams are _____  and sometimes delayed, many say there have been big improvements in journey times.

A surprising B ancient C crowded D spotless

C crowded

500

My cousin has just started her first job at this shop. She’s a new_____.

employee

500

I normally walk to school,

you resit them in the summer. 

unless I get up late.

if you prefer doing coursework to exams.

unless I get up late.

500

Eve: That’s a very modern house. 

Jay: Yes, the owners removed the old house and _______________ it _______________ (have / rebuild).

had it rebuilt