Now I'm trying to revise a standardized grammar test in order to measure so-called "pure" grammatical knowledge since I think that many grammar tests which are already available seem likely to include test items requiring vocabulary knowledge ranther than grammar knowledge. So I just want to get your feedback or comemnts on the following test items --- whether they are more linked to syntactic knowledge or vocabulary knowledge. (I think that these items are more likely to measure learners' vocabulary knowledge, even though they are included in a grammar test). Thank you so much for your help in advance! -CW
1. A: How _____ do I have to check this machine?
B: About every twenty minutes.
(a) many (b) much
(c) often (d) soon
2. A: How’s John feeling these days?
B: He got _______ after he stopped taking his
medication.
(a) worse (b) the worse
(c) more worse (d) the worst
3. A: I hope we’ll have a sunny outing tomorrow.
B: I’m afraid ________. The weather report
forecasts a rainstorm will hit tomorrow.
(a) not (b) so (c) too (d) no
4. A: Do you know Tom well?
B: Yes, I ________ live next door to him.
(a) must (b) ought to (c) would (d) used to
6. A: If we start early, we should be finished before six.
B: Yes. Let’s just get this _______ today.
(a) over with (b) to over with
(c) over it (d) to over it
9. A: I called the number you gave me but _______
person answered.
B: Really? I’m sorry. I’ll check the number again.
(a) wrong (b) the wrong
(c) any wrong (d) all wrong
14. A: Let’s go see a movie tonight.
B: No, I’d ______ rather stay in and rent a video.
(a) little (b) less (c) much (d) more
25. Students who do not finish their thesis by ______ deadline will not be able to attend the graduation ceremony.
(a) the May (b) a May (c) May (d) in May
29. They had passed the course, __________ they thought it didn’t matter if they returned to class or not.
(a) because (b) so (c) though (d) when
31. It is thought that the first American Indians crossed a land bridge ________ North America from what is now Russia.
(a) into (b) about (c) of (d) at
39. ____________ forms of begging sometimes found
amusing by tourists offend many locals.
(a) Other (b) Another (c) Others (d) The other
Please choose one incorrect sentence
41 (a) A: It must be lunch soon. Do you have the time?
(b) B: No, I’ll skip lunch.
(c) A: I mean, what time is it now?
(d) B: Sorry, I don’t have watch.
43. (a) A: Fiona, can you come to our meeting on Friday?
(b) B: That depends. When exactly are you having it?
(c) A: We’re planning on having it around noon.
(d) B: Okay. I’ll check my schedule and get back you.
