Spoken Grammar Exam #1
Name: ____________________ Date: ___________ Score: ___________
Part I. Matching Type (15 points)
Instruction: Match the informal sentence in Column A with its formal version in Column B.
Write the letter of the correct answer on the line next to each number.
Column A – Informal Sentences Column B – Formal Sentences
a. I am writing to let you know I will send
1. Can’t join the game tonight. ___ a message.
2. Wanna grab some food later? ___ b. Thank you very much for the ride.
3. Thanks a lot for the ride. ___ c. I would like some juice, please.
4. Sorry, missed the bus. ___ d. Please do not be late for class.
5. Gonna send you a message. ___ e. It is good to see you after such a long
6. Hope you feel better soon. ___ time.
7. Lots of kids play this game. ___ f. I am extremely hungry.
8. Hey! Long time no see! ___ g. I must leave immediately.
9. I’m super hungry. ___ h. I apologize for missing the bus.
10. The kids are outside. ___ i. I cannot join the game tonight.
11. Don’t be late for class. ___ j. I am very busy at the moment.
12. I’d like some juice, please. ___ k. I hope you recover soon.
13. I’m really busy now. ___ l. Many children play this game.
14. Just wanna check the answer. ___ m. The children are outside.
15. Gotta leave right now. ___ n. Would you like to get some food later?
o. I want to check the answer
Part II. Identification (15 points)
Instruction: Write Spoken if the sentence is usually heard in conversation. Write Written if
the sentence is usually seen in books, reports, or essays.
16. I can’t find my phone. __________ 24. I’m not ready yet. __________
17. The results of the study are not 25. This experiment shows interesting
clear. __________ results. __________
18. Wanna go shopping? __________ 26. She’s gonna travel next week.
19. I am very sorry for the mistake. __________
__________ 27. The proposal was accepted last
20. He’s not at school today. year. __________
__________ 28. Let’s meet after class. __________
21. The conclusion supports the main 29. I cannot agree with this opinion.
idea. __________ __________
22. Gotta hurry or we’ll be late. 30. That’s my favorite singer.
__________ __________
23. The government has announced
new rules. __________
Part III. Multiple Choice (15 points)
Instruction: Choose the sentence that sounds more natural in spoken English for the
situation. Circle the correct answer.
31. Situation: You’re inviting your a) I shall visit my grandparents.
friend to lunch. b) I’m gonna visit my
a) Would you like to have lunch grandparents.
with me? 39. Situation: You’re introducing
b) Wanna have lunch? someone at a party.
32. Situation: You’re telling your a) This is my friend, Anna.
classmate you’re tired. b) That is my friend, Anna.
a) I am feeling very exhausted 40. Situation: You’re telling your mom
today. you’re leaving.
b) I’m really tired today. a) I must go now.
33. Situation: You’re excited about b) Gotta go now.
watching a film. 41. Situation: You’re asking your best
a) I am going to watch a movie friend about their plan.
later. a) What are you going to do later?
b) I’m gonna watch a movie later. b) What’re you gonna do later?
34. Situation: You’re quickly texting a 42. Situation: You’re chatting casually
friend. with a classmate.
a) I cannot come to your party. a) I do not understand this.
b) Can’t make it to your party. b) Don’t get this.
35. Situation: You’re saying goodbye 43. Situation: You’re offering a drink
to your cousin. to a guest politely.
a) I hope to see you again. a) Would you like some water?
b) Hope to see you again. b) Wanna drink water?
36. Situation: You’re asking a 44. Situation: You’re talking to your
classmate for a pencil. brother about dinner.
a) Could you please lend me a a) Let us cook pasta tonight.
pencil? b) Let’s cook pasta tonight.
b) Can I borrow a pencil? 45. Situation: You’re describing your
37. Situation: You’re speaking politely day to a friend.
to your teacher. a) I am extremely busy at the
a) Sorry, I’m late. moment.
b) I apologize for being late. b) I’m so busy right now
38. Situation: You’re talking to a
friend about your weekend.
Spoken Grammar Exam #1
