NAME: GROUP:

TEST

I. In the space provided, write the proper form of the irregular verb named in parentheses after
the space. Either a simple past or a participle form of the verb will be required.

(24 points)

He (to fly) to Vancouver last year, in September. He (cannot) wait to see his
sons family. His grandchildren had (to grow) up there and he hadn't (to see)
them in years. He hadn't (to write) to them or (to speak) on the phone with
them either. At the Vancouver airport, much luggage is usually (to lose) and he hardly
(to find) his suitcase. Then he (to take) a rental car and
(to drive) to his sons home. He (to spend) much time in front of the house, but finally he
(to ring) the doorbell.

II. Fill in the gaps with the right form of the verb in brackets: (25 points)

1. She _________________ (bring) some chocolates to the party yesterday.

2. I _________________ (hear) a new song on the radio last night.
3. I _________________ (read) three books last week.
4. They _________________ (speak) French to the waiters when they were in France.
5. He _________________ (understand) during the class, but now he doesn't understand.
6. I _________________ (forget) to buy some milk when I was to the supermarket.
7. She _________________ (give) birth to a wonderful baby two months ago.
8. You _________________ (lose) your keys last week.
9. They _________________ (swim) 500m last summer.
10. I _________________ (give) my mother a CD for Christmas.
11. At the age of 23, she _________________ (become) a doctor.
12. I _________________ (know) all the answers yesterday.
13. He _________________ (tell) me that he lived in Toronto.
14. We _________________ (lend) John 200 when he was in need.
15. She _________________ (drink) too much coffee yesterday.
16. My friends _________________ (sleep) in the car when they were on holiday.
17. He _________________ (keep) his promise and took me to London.
18. I _________________ (choose) the steak for dinner.
19. The film _________________ (begin) late yesterday evening.
20. We _________________ (fly) to Sydney three weeks ago.
21. They _________________ (drive) to Beijing, because the airport was closed.
22. He _________________ (teach) English at the University when he was young.
23. I _________________ (send) you an e-mail earlier.
24. We _________________ (leave) the house at 7 a.m.
25. He _________________ (feel) terrible after eating the prawns.
III. Make the past participle of the verb: (20 points)

1. Julie wasnt at home, she had _____________________ (go) to the shops.

2. Weve already _____________________ (have) lunch.
3. This was the first time she had _____________________ (do) her homework
4. They have _____________________ (begin) painting the living room.
5. We have _____________________ (keep) this secret for three years.
6. He has never _____________________ (drive) a motorbike before.
7. I have _____________________ (be) sick all week.
8. By the time we arrived, the children had _____________________ (eat) all the chocolate.
9. The books had _____________________ (fall) off the table, and were all over the floor.
10. Are you okay? Ive _____________________ (feel) better.

IV. Give the phonetic transcription of the following words,

(marking of the strss, included):
(30 points)

Mathematician

Particular

Bothering

Thoroughly

Nationality

Georgia

V. Write the following under dictation (spelling):