Grammar

Question 1

present simple
حال ساده:
Form?

Answer 1

Affirmative:
She lives in Manchester

Negative:
You don’t live in London.
He doesn’t live in Manchester.

Question:
Do they live in London?
Does she live in Manchester?

Question 2

He suggested that we ___ earlier.
a) leave
b) left
c) will leave

Answer 2

Tip:
After suggest / recommend / insist, use the base form (subjunctive).
suggested that
insist on + verb ing?

Question 3

I didn’t know he ___ already left.
a) has
b) had
c) have

Answer 3

Tip:
When the main verb is in the past (didn’t know), and another action happened before that past moment, use past perfect (had + past participle).

Question 4

She speaks ___ than her sister.
a) more confidently
b) most confidently
c) very confidently

Answer 4

Tip:
Adverbs ending in -ly form comparatives with more, not -er.

Question 5

I’ll call you when I ___ there.
a) will get
b) get
c) got

Answer 5

Tip:
After when / if / as soon as (future meaning), use present simple, not will.

Question 6

Hardly ___ when the phone rang.
a) had I sat down
b) I had sat down
c) did I sit down

Answer 6

Tip:
With hardly / scarcely / no sooner,
use:
1. past perfect
2. inversion (auxiliary before subject)

Question 7

She acts as if she ___ everything.
a) knows
b) knew
c) had known

Answer 7

Correct: She acts as if she knew everything.

Tip:
After as if / as though, use past simple to show unreality از گذشته ساده استفاده کن برای نشان دادن غیرواقعی بودن، even for present situations. حتی برای موقعیت‌های فعلی,

Question 8

Not only ___ late, but he also forgot the documents.
a) he arrived
b) did he arrive
c) he had arrived

Answer 8

Correct: Not only did he arrive late, but he also forgot the documents.

Tip:
Negative or limiting expressions at the beginning → inversion.

Question 9

Sentence Correction (rewrite only what’s necessary):

If I would have known, I had told you earlier.

Answer 9

Correct:
👉 If I had known, I would have told you earlier.

Tip:
This is a third conditional:

If + had + past participle

would have + past participle

Question 10

good at …
protect from
agree with

Answer 10

responsible for …

familiar with ….

Question 11

I wish I ….. said that yesterday.

Answer 11

Correct:
👉 I wish I hadn’t said that yesterday.

Tip:
wish + past perfect → regret about the past

Never use would for your own past actions

Question 12

It wasn’t ……
clear enough
clearly enough
enough clear

Answer 12

Correct: It wasn’t clear enough.
Tip:

adjective + enough

adverb + enough only if modifying a verb (speak clearly enough)

Question 13

هنوز در را نبسته بودم که متوجه شدم کلیدهایم را داخل خانه جا گذاشته‌ام.

به محض اینکه در را بستم، متوجه شدم کلیدهایم را داخل خانه جا گذاشته‌ام.

Answer 13

Hardly had I closed the door when I realized I’d left my keys inside.

No sooner had I closed the door than I realized I’d left my keys inside.

Question 14

Rewrite only what’s necessary:

I’m not used to work under this much pressure.

Answer 14

Correct sentence:
👉 I’m not used to working under this much pressure.

Tips:

be used to → followed by noun / gerund

pressure is uncountable → much, not amount here

Question 15

هنوز نرسیده بودیم که برف شروع به باریدن کرد.

Answer 15

Hardly had we arrived when it started to snow.

Question 16

تا وقتی که عذرخواهی نکرد، حاضر نشدم دوباره با او صحبت کنم.

Answer 16

Not until he apologized was I willing to talk to him again.

Question 17

Correct the sentence below:
I’d rather you didn’t tell anyone what I said yesterday.

Answer 17

I’d rather you hadn’t told anyone what I said yesterday.
ترجیح می‌دادم حرف‌های دیروزم را به کسی نمی‌گفتی.

Rule:

would rather + past perfect → regret about the past

Tip:
wish + past perfect → regret about the past

Question 18

Correct the sentence below:
He suggested me to take a break.

Answer 18

Correct:
👉 He suggested that I take a break.
Tip:
After suggest / recommend / insist, use the base form (subjunctive).

or
👉 He suggested taking a break.

Rule:
suggest is never followed by object + infinitive.

Question 19

Correct the sentence below:
No sooner did she leave when the problem occurred.

Answer 19

Correct:
👉 No sooner had she left than the problem occurred.
Tip:
With (hardly / scarcely / no sooner),
use:
1. past perfect
2. inversion (auxiliary before subject)
Fixed pair:

No sooner … than

Hardly … when

Question 20

Correct the sentence below:

Not until she explained the problem, did I understand it.

Answer 20

Correct:
👉 Not until she explained the problem did I understand it.

Rule:
No comma between the negative adverbial and the auxiliary.

Question 21

Correct the sentence below:

Only after the meeting had we realized what had gone wrong.

Answer 21

correct:
👉 Only after the meeting did we realize what had gone wrong.

Why:
The realization happened after the meeting, not before it.

Question 22

Correct only the verb pattern:

She recommended me to apply for the position.

Answer 22

Correct:
👉 She recommended that I apply for the position.
or
👉 She recommended applying for the position.

Question 23

Correct only the verb pattern:

They insisted us to stay longer.

Answer 23

Correct:
👉 They insisted that we stay longer.
or
👉 They insisted on staying longer.

Question 24

Add the correct question tag:

You don’t think he’ll mind, ___?

She says she’s finished, ___?

Answer 24

Correct:

👉 She says she’s finished, doesn’t she?

Correct:
👉 You don’t think he’ll mind, do you?

Question 25

Correct instantly: Not only he forgot my name, but also my face.

Answer 25

Best: 👉 Not only did he forget my name, but he also forgot my face. Why: Parallel structure needs a verb in the second clause.

Question 26

Try rewriting these sentences as naturally as a native speaker would say them:

Question 27

Try rewriting this sentence as naturally as a native speaker would say it: He suggested that I apply for the position.

Answer 27

Near-native optional tweak: He suggested that I apply for the position.

Question 28

Try rewriting these sentences as naturally as a native speaker would say them: 1. Hardly had we arrived when it started to snow. 2. I’m not used to working under this much pressure.

Answer 28

1. Near-native: We’d hardly arrived when it started to snow. Using the contraction We’d makes it sound more natural in speech and writing. Shorter, smoother, and more idiomatic. 2. Near-native: I’m not used to working under this much pressure.

Question 29

Try rewriting these sentences as naturally as a native speaker would say them: 1. Not until she explained the problem did I understand it. 2. I wish I hadn’t said that during the interview.

Answer 29

1. Near-native: I didn’t understand the problem until she explained it. Short, simple, and natural. 2. I wish I hadn’t said that during the interview.

Question 30

I have lived here for 5 years.

Answer 30

for = a period of time (5 years, 2 months, a long time) since = a starting point (2018, Monday, I was a child)

Question 31

I’m not used ___ up early. (to wake / to waking)

Answer 31

be used to + noun / verb-ing → I’m not used to waking up early.

Question 32

Complete this sentence naturally: If I had more free time, I ___ more.

Answer 32

If I had more free time, I would sleep more. If + past simple → would + base verb (second conditional, for unreal or imaginary situations)

Question 33

On the other hand, doing house chores freshens me up, because when I see my flat is neat, I feel better, even if I’m tired from cleaning it.

Answer 33

freshen (verb form) see my flat is neat → correct and natural tired of cleaning → tired from cleaning (cause, not dislike) tired of something = dislike it

Question 34

By the time she arrived, we ___ (finish) dinner.

Answer 34

had finished Past perfect: something happened before another past action (she arrived).

Question 35

I wish I ___ (know) about the party earlier.

Answer 35

had known After I wish, we use past perfect to talk about regret about the past.

Question 36

She usually ___ (go) to the gym on Mondays, but last week she didn’t.

Answer 36

goes Present simple for habits (usually goes). Past simple for exceptions (last week she didn’t).

Question 37

He apologized ___ being late.

Answer 37

apologized for → always use for with apologies

Question 38

She bought a gift ___ her friend.

Answer 38

" for" shows the recipient گیرنده

Question 39

I wish I ___ (can) go to the concert last night.

Answer 39

could go → After I wish for past events, use could for ability in the past.

Question 40

If it ___ (rain) tomorrow, we’ll stay home.

Answer 40

rains → First conditional: If + present simple → will + base verb.

Question 41

Which article would you use for each blank? "Could I have ___ glass of water, please?" "Wow, ___ water is very cold!"

Answer 41

1. a glass of water 2. the water a quick look at how determiners (a/an/the/ zero) function: Indefinite Articles (a/an): Used for non-specific things or when introducing something for the first time"I need a pen." (Any pen will do) Definite Article (the): Used for specific things that both the speaker and listener know about. "Give me the pen." (The one on the desk) zero article (nothing): None, use for Abstract or general plurals "I love movies." (All movies in general) Apples are healthy. Uncountable Nouns: Mass concepts or substances (water, air, happiness 💧). These also use the zero article when speaking generally. Example: "Water is essential for life."

Question 42

"___ Sugar is bad for your teeth." "___ Computers have changed the way we work."

Answer 42

zero article (nothing): None, use for Abstract or general plurals "I love movies." (All movies in general) Apples are healthy. Uncountable Nouns: Mass concepts or substances (water, air, happiness 💧). These also use the zero article when speaking generally. Example: "Water is essential for life."

Question 43

1. ------------is important. Happiness the happiness 2. I will never forget .......... I felt on my wedding day. happiness the happiness

Answer 43

"Happiness is important." (General concept/Zero article) "I will never forget the happiness I felt on my wedding day." (Specific instance / Definite article)

Question 44

General vs. Specific: "___ History is a fascinating subject." 📚 "I am reading a book about ___ history of Japan.

Answer 44

(History)= general concepts take the zero article, the history of Japan = specific instances or the information you were looking for) require "the."

Question 45

Abstract vs. Specific: "___ Information is power." 💡 "Did you find ___ information you were looking for?"

Answer 45

(Information) take the zero article, the information= specific instances you were looking for) require "the."

Question 46

"I’ve always wanted to visit ___ Netherlands." "We went hiking in ___ Rocky Mountains last summer." "___ Mount Fuji is a famous symbol of Japan." "Is ___ Cairo the capital of Egypt?"

Answer 46

1. The Netherlands: Correct! Because it is a plural-sounding name (and a union of provinces), we use the. 🇳🇱 2. The Rocky Mountains: Actually, this one needs the. Remember that for mountain ranges (a group of peaks), we use the definite article. 🏔️ 3. Mount Fuji: This should be zero article (nothing). For single mountains, we don't use "the." 🗻 4. Cairo: Correct! Most cities use the zero article. 🇪🇬 Most proper nouns: (names of people, cities, or countries) use the zero article, but there are some famous exceptions. Countries: Usually No Article e.g, France, Brazil, Japan Groups/Unions: Use The e.g: The United Kingdom, The Philippines

Question 47

"___ Sun is hot." ☀️ "Please close ___ door." (In a room with only one door)

Answer 47

the Sun the door There is one more special case for the: when there is only one of something in existence or in a specific environment.

Question 48

I love ....... music the music a music "I love ........ playing in this cafe. music the music a music

Answer 48

Even with uncountable nouns like rice, water, or music, we switch to the if we are talking about a specific "portion" or "instance" of it. "I love music." (General - Zero article) 🎶 "I love the music playing in this cafe." (Specific - Definite article)

Question 49

"Could you pass me (1) ___ salt?" "(2) ___ Salt is used to flavor food. "I need (3) ___ onion and (4) ___ garlic for this recipe."

Answer 49

The salt: Correct. Since it's right there on the table, you are referring to a specific item. 🧂 Salt: Correct. You are talking about the substance in general, so you use the zero article. An onion: Correct. It is a countable noun starting with a vowel sound. 🧅 4. zero article + garlic garlic is uncountable (like salt or rice), we usually use the zero article when mentioning it as an ingredient. we say: "a clove kləʊv حبه of garlic" or "a head of garlic.

Question 50

"I'm going to ___ kitchen to get a snack." 🍎 "Could you help me move ___ sofa?" 🛋️ "I need to go to ___ post office."

Answer 50

Sometimes we use the even if we haven't mentioned a noun before, simply because it is the only one logically available in that setting. The kitchen: Usually, a house has only one kitchen, so it is a specific, unique room in that context. The sofa: Correct! 🛋️ Even if you have two, you are usually pointing to or talking about a specific one. (3) The post office: Correct! ✉️ We use "the" for public services or institutions (like the bank, the doctor, or the park) because we are referring to the service rather than a specific building.

Question 51

"If you are very sick, you go to (1) ___ hospital." 🏥 "I am driving to (2) ___ hospital to visit my friend who works there."

Answer 51

1. In British English, people say they go "to hospital" (zero article) when they are there for medical treatment. However, in American English, people almost always say "to the hospital," regardless of the reason. 2. the hospital= Since you are visiting a friend and not there as a patient, you are referring to the physical building, so you use the hospital.

Question 52

At the moment, I ___ (feel / am feeling) more motivated to study English.

Answer 52

am feeling → temporary state right now Present Simple → habits, general preferences I watch TV in the evening. I prefer realistic films. Present Continuous → happening now or temporary I’m watching a series at the moment. I’m working late this week.

Question 53

1. I ..... fantasy films aren’t for me. (think) 2. I.......... starting a new series. (think)

Answer 53

1. think (opinion) 2. am thinking about (process)

Question 54

I’ll meet my friend ___ the park. The series starts ___ 8 o’clock.

Answer 54

at the park → specific meeting point ✔ at 8 o’clock → specific time ✔ At: Used for specific points (time or place). Specific points of time: at 8 o’clock at midnight Specific points of place: at the bus stop at my friend’s house Example: I’ll meet you at the station at 5 pm.

Question 55

I usually watch TV ___ the evening.

Answer 55

in the evening → longer time period ✔ In: Used for enclosed spaces فضاهای بسته, months, years, longer periods. Place: in the kitchen in London Time: in December in 2020 in the morning / afternoon / evening Example: I watched that series in the evening, in my room.

Question 56

The poster is ___ the wall. My birthday is ___ 5th January.

Answer 56

on the wall → surface ✔ on 5th January → specific date ✔ On: Used for surfaces سطوح or specific days/dates. Place: on the table (surface) on the wall (surface) Time: on Monday (specific day) on 21st December (specific date) Example: I have a lesson on Tuesday, on Zoom.

Question 57

I watched a psychological series ___ Netflix last night.

Answer 57

on Netflix → correct platform usage Mini-tip: Brits often say “on TV / on the radio / on Netflix” On: Used for surfaces سطوح or specific days/dates. Place: on the table (surface) on the wall (surface) Time: on Monday (specific day) on 21st December (specific date) Example: I have a lesson on Tuesday, on Zoom.

Question 58

She lives ___ London.

Answer 58

In: Used for enclosed spaces فضاهای بسته, months, years, longer periods. Place: in the kitchen in London Time: in December in 2020 in the morning / afternoon / evening Example: I watched that series in the evening, in my room.

Question 59

We have a lesson ___ Monday morning.

Answer 59

on Monday morning → specific day On: Used for surfaces سطوح or specific days/dates. Place: on the table (surface) on the wall (surface) Time: on Monday (specific day) on 21st December (specific date) Example: I have a lesson on Tuesday, on Zoom.

Question 60

There’s a meeting ___ 3 pm tomorrow.

Answer 60

at 3 pm → specific time At: Used for specific points (time or place). Specific points of time: at 8 o’clock at midnight Specific points of place: at the bus stop at my friend’s house Example: I’ll meet you at the station at 5 pm.

Question 61

He put his keys ___ the table.

Answer 61

Used for surfaces سطوح or specific days/dates. Place: on the table (surface) on the wall (surface) Time: on Monday (specific day) on 21st December (specific date) Example: I have a lesson on Tuesday, on Zoom.

Question 62

go to work travel to London talk to someone Note (very British): go home

Answer 62

To (movement / direction / recipient)

Question 63

I turned ___ the TV and went to bed. I found ___ that the series was based on a true story. I ran ___ of time last night. She looks ___ her parents. I don’t want to give ___ learning English. I don’t want to give ___ learning English.

Answer 63

turn off find out run out of look after give up bored with One practical note (very British usage) Phrasal verbs are extremely common in everyday British English. Native speakers often prefer: find out → instead of discover give up → instead of stop put off → instead of postpone Using them makes your English sound natural, not textbook.

Question 64

Choose the correct sentence: A) I’m looking forward to see you. B) I’m looking forward to seeing you.

Answer 64

Correct sentence: I’m looking forward to seeing you. Why: look forward to is followed by a verb + -ing, not the infinitive. Here, to is a preposition, not part of “to + verb”.

Question 65

Choose the correct sentence: A) She suggested to go home early. B) She suggested going home early.

Answer 65

Correct sentence: She suggested going home early. Why: suggest is followed by verb + -ing, not to + verb. Another correct pattern is: suggest that + subject + base verb. ✔ She suggested going home early. ✔ She suggested that we go home early.

Question 66

Correct the sentence: He’s not enough tall to reach the shelf.

Answer 66

Correct sentence: He’s not tall enough to reach the shelf. Why: enough comes after the adjective it modifies. The structure is: adjective + enough + to + verb. ✔ He’s tall enough to reach the shelf. ✔ He’s not tall enough to reach the shelf.

Question 67

Neither of the answers ___ correct.

Answer 67

Correct: is Why: “Neither” is singular, so the verb must be singular. Neither of the answers is correct.

Question 68

Choose the correct sentence: A) He asked me if I could help him. B) He asked me if could help him.

Answer 68

He asked me if I could help him. ✅ Correct! “if” introduces reported yes/no questions; the auxiliary “could” is correct.

Question 69

A. The team are playing well today. B. The team is playing well today. C. The team plays well today. D. The team have playing well today.

Answer 69

The team are playing well today. British English frequently treats collective nouns as plural to emphasise the individual members acting together.

Question 70

If you are talking about something that happened very recently, which phrasing is most typically British? A. I eaten my lunch just now. B. I just have eaten my lunch. C. I've just eaten my lunch. D. I just ate my lunch.

Answer 70

C. I've just eaten my lunch. British English strictly prefers the present perfect with 'just', 'already', and 'yet'.

Question 71

Choose the correct spelling and usage for a British context. A. I need to practise my scales on the piano. B. I need to practicing my scales on the piano. C. I need to practice my scales on the piano. D. I need to practiceing my scales on the piano.

Answer 71

A. I need to practise my scales on the piano. In the UK, 'practise' with an 's' is the verb form.

Question 72

In British English, how would you typically express that you don't have something? A. I haven't any money. B. I don't have any money. C. I haven't got any money. D. I no have money.

Answer 72

C. I haven't got any money. That's right! The 'have got' construction is the most common way to express possession in British English.

Question 73

Which of these is the correct British past simple form of the verb 'to spell'? A. He spelling the word correctly. B. He spelled the word correctly. C. He spelt the word correctly. D. He spall the word correctly.

Answer 73

C. He spelt the word correctly. British English frequently uses the '-t' ending for the past tense of verbs like spell, learn, and dream.

Question 74

When referring to a school or university, which phrasing is uniquely British? A. She is at the university. B. She is at university. C. She is in university. D. She is to university.

Answer 74

She is at university. Right answer British English omits the definite article 'the' when referring to the institution of university/hospital/school.

Question 75

Task: Which sounds more British: A) "The team is playing well." B) "The team are playing well."

Answer 75

Collective Nouns In the UK, groups like "the team," "the government," or "the staff" can be treated as plural because they are made of individuals.

Question 76

Task: Turn the sentence "I have a headache" into a more common British phrasing.

Answer 76

Britons love using "have got" instead of just "have." "I've got a headache"

Question 77

"I want to make exercise as a habit." Which part is incorrect?

Answer 77

we say "Make [Something] [Noun]" (No 'as'). Correct: "I want to make exercise a habit."

Question 78

Use the various forms of success for completing the blanks. I want to be _________ in my new habits. If I _________, I will feel great. My _________ depends on my discipline.

Answer 78

1. I want to be successful in my new habits. If I succeed, I will feel great. My success depends on my discipline.

Question 79

Use the various forms of advice for completing the blanks. My AI mentor gives me great _________ (noun). I asked the AI to _________ (verb) me on law.

Answer 79

My AI mentor gives me great advice (noun). I asked the AI to advise (verb) me on law.

Question 80

Use the various forms of advice for completing the blanks Using AI might make people _________. This _________ could lead to a disaster for our brains.

Answer 80

Using AI might make people lazy. This laziness could lead to a disaster for our brains.