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This pre-intermediate level test consists of 20 multiple choice questions covering various English grammar topics. The first section focuses on the past simple tense, testing knowledge of regular and irregular verb forms and their use in past tense sentences. The second section covers the past continuous tense, including the formation and use of the tense in describing ongoing actions in the past. The third section focuses on irregular verbs, asking questions about common irregular verb forms and their past tense forms. The fourth section tests knowledge of linking words, including conjunctions and transitional phrases, and their use in connecting ideas in a sentence. Finally, the fifth section focuses on prepositions, asking questions about the correct use and placement of prepositions in a sentence. Overall, this test is designed to challenge and improve understanding of key grammar concepts for pre-intermediate level learners.
Past Simple
The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that have been completed in the past. It is often formed by adding "-ed" to regular verbs, while irregular verbs have unique forms.
Example: She visited her grandmother last weekend. This sentence indicates that the action of visiting is finished and took place in the past.
Past Continuous
The Past Continuous tense describes actions that were ongoing in the past. It is formed using "was" or "were" followed by the verb in its "-ing" form.
Example: They were playing soccer when it started to rain. This indicates that the action of playing was happening continuously at a specific time in the past.
Irregular Verbs
Irregular verbs do not follow the standard rules for forming the past tense. Each irregular verb has its own unique past form that must be memorized.
Example: The verb "go" changes to "went" in the past tense. Thus, the sentence "I go to the store" becomes "I went to the store."
Linking Words
Linking words (or conjunctions) connect ideas and help to create coherence in writing. They can indicate relationships such as addition, contrast, or cause and effect.
Example: She likes coffee, but he prefers tea. Here, "but" links two contrasting ideas.
Prepositions
Prepositions are words that show relationships between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence. They often indicate location, direction, or time.
Example: The cat is under the table. In this case, "under" shows the location of the cat in relation to the table.
PRE-INTERMEDIATE TEST - 3
- Past Simple
- Past Continuous
- Irregular verbs
- Linking words
- Prepositions