Progress Test Unit 8

GRAMMAR C Re-order the adjectives to complete the sentences.

An example (0) has been done for you.
A Complete the sentences with the correct form of a verb
from the box. An example (0) has been done for you.
0 She was given a modern, square diamond (modern /
diamond / square) engagement ring.
can’t have x2 might have x2 must have x2 1 I have never seen such (fantastic /
young / well-behaved) children.
0 It’s impossible! He can’t have stolen the
2 We are planning a(n) (eight-day /
money – I trust him!
beach / relaxing) vacation with the whole family.
1 There are puddles everywhere so it
must have been 3 I bought some (green / unusual /
rained in the night.
leather) shoes in New York.
2 I think I might hadve left my umbrella at the
4 My first car was a(n) (automatic /
office – let me check.
silver / second-hand) Mercedes.
3 My phone can't have run out of battery –
5 My neighbor, Mrs. Tinker, is a
I’ve only just charged it!
(96-year-old / Canadian / little) widow who’s very friendly.
4 He might have forgotten to put the meeting
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in his calendar – but I’m not sure.
5 Mr. and Mrs. Morris couldn't have gone on D Underline the correct word(s) in italics in the sentences.
vacation because their car hasn’t moved for a week. An example (0) has been done for you.
 /5 0 Someone must / can’t have taken the poster off the wall as
I can’t see it there.
B Re-write the sentences so they have the same meaning as
1 I’ve never seen such a dirty old / an old dirty motorcycle!
the original, using the prompts to help you. An example (0)
has been done for you. 2 Sam doesn’t like her Norwegian new / new Norwegian boss
because she’s too strict.
0 I’m 99% sure Jack was at the conference because he isn’t at
work today. 3 He might / can’t have heard me come home last night as I
know I made a lot of noise.
Jack must have gone to the conference because
he isn’t at work today. 4 They make a really sweet, caring / caring, sweet couple – I’m
sure they’ll be very happy.
1 It’s impossible she has registered for the marathon – she
hates running! 5 The lock must / can’t have been replaced because it still
doesn’t work.
She couldn't have registered
for the marathon – she
hates running! 6 They’ve grown up a lot since the last time I saw them – it
can’t / must have been at my graduation.
2 There’s a possibility he’s gone out because I haven’t seen
him for a while. 7 He’s quite a young rude / rude young man.

He might have gone out because I haven’t seen 8 I liked the funny, tall, Irish / Irish, tall, funny guy in the movie.
him for a while, either that or he’s in his room. 9 The avalanche might not have / can’t have blocked off the
3 I’m pretty sure I’ve left my keys on my desk as I don’t have road, but let’s try and find out before we leave.
them on me now. 10 I heard a really loud, high-pitched / high-pitched, loud voice
I must have left my keys on my desk as I don’t in the room next door.
have them on me now. / 10

4 Perhaps her phone has run out of battery, it’s going straight
to voicemail.
Her phone might have run out out of battery as it’s
going straight to voicemail.
5 I doubt very much that your secretary has sent the email
because I haven’t received it yet.
Your secretary couldn't have sent the email because
I haven’t received it yet.

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Progress Test Unit 8
VOCABULARY C Find and correct the errors in each sentence. If there
is no error, put a check mark (✓) next to the sentence.
A Re-write the sentences so they have the same meaning as An example (0) has been done for you.
the original. An example (0) has been done for you.
0 I couldn’t watch the concert very well because there
0 The room was transformed by Jan a few years ago. was a very tall man in front of me.
The room transformation was done by Jan a few I couldn’t see the concert very well because
years ago.
there was a very tall man in front of me.
1 I find it hard to believe that she’s only 25.
1 I tried to touch the statue, but the museum guard
It’s that she’s only 25. stopped me.
2 Traditionally, we have a party in December.
It is a for us to have a party in December.
3 Martin represents the company.
2 Could you speak up, please, I can’t hear you.
Martin is the person for the company.
4 Mr. Smitherson behaved like a hero when he caught the
robbers escaping.
Mr. Smitherson caught the 3 What did you look when you stood on the ladder?
robbers escaping.
5 It’s a mythical tale that aliens created big lakes in the desert.
It’s a that aliens created big lakes in 4 I’d like to see the new movie.
the desert.

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B Complete the sentences with a word from the box. 5 I’m hearing to a really good podcast on sailing.
An example (0) has been done for you.

fraud investigation proof punishment

sentence witness /5

0 There was no proof he had committed D Underline the correct word in italics in each sentence.
the crime. An example (0) has been done for you.
1 The teachers usually decide what to
0 We must protect ourselves against identity theft / stealing.
give students who misbehave.
1 He’s an unbelievable / unbelievably calm person.
2 It’s difficult to catch criminals who commit credit card
because they tend to do it online. 2 He was arrested for bribe / bribery.

3 I’m pleased he was given a six-month 3 The police questioned / charged the suspect for
because it will deter others from committing the three hours.
same crime. 4 He has some strange beliefs / believes about aliens.
4 We didn’t have a because there was 5 I felt / touched the warm wool on my arms as I put on
nobody around at the time of the accident. the sweater.
5 The police took over four months 6 The police can’t have caught / committed the robber.
to complete. 7 You don’t need to yell, I heard / listened you the first time!

 /5 8 We are going to make some transformation /

transformational changes.
9 The police will watch / looked at her first and then arrest
her if they need to.
10 When the man is arrested, he will probably be
charged / witnessed.

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