Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced

TEST 2 be, have and do

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1 be: progressive forms; do be. Correct () or not ()?

1 2 3 4 5 6 Do be patient, hell be here soon. Hes being excited because were going to the park. The bank are being uncooperative over our mortgage payments. She was being very happy when she heard the news. Youre being very careless with those scissors watch you dont cut yourself! Im not surprised shes stressed out, she was being anxious about her exams.

2 there is: revise the basics. Complete the sentences with the correct form of there is (not).
More than one answer may be possible.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Postal workers are striking tomorrow, so any post. Look at those rainclouds! an incredible storm. anything decent on TV. Do you fancy going out? something I can help you with? As a mark of respect a minutes silence at 11 a.m. anything in the post for me earlier? We were delayed on the motorway terrible accident. three power cuts since breakfast time whats going on? a job for you in the family business. A There may be B Theres certain to be a problem with the equipment. A There seems to be B There may be likely to be any more strikes? A Is there B Are there need to threaten me Im leaving! A Theres no B There isnt any a thorough investigation into how this happened. A there is B there to be some positive steps made in the negotiations. A there to be B there being crowds gathered in the streets. A There were B There seem to be

3 there is: more complex structures. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.
1 2 3 4 5 We want 6 Im confident of 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4 have: revise the basics. Correct the mistakes or write Correct.

Professor Jones is having a high temperature, so sadly he cant join us today. Im sorry. I havent often got headaches, but this ones quite bad. Were having a few problems with our neighbours at the moment. Have you got any children? No, I havent got. Ill have a bit more information after Ive spoken to her. Are you having a moment? Id like to talk. Many years ago I had got a spaniel called Harry. You might think its easy, but it a lot of practice. A takes B does take I my glasses yesterday. A lost B did lose We youll join us again next week. A hope B do hope Shes very quiet, but when she something its always interesting. A says B does say The Normans Britain in 1066. A invaded B did invade Your little brother the funniest things. A says B does say He said he would eat it all, and he it all. A ate B did eat

5 do: emphasis. Choose the best way(s) to complete each sentence: A, B or both.

Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced TEST 2 be, have and do Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE