TEST 11 Form
Indefinite Pronouns both, either, neither, none
I. Choose the correct variant to complete the sentences.
1. Sally has got two little daughters. ___ them can write well. (neither of/neither/none)
2. ___ of us wants to stay at home tonight. (all/none/both)
3. ___ the tickets for the opera were sold. (all/neither/none)
4. Would you like a hamburger or a cheeseburger? ___. I’d like a chicken burger. (all/neither/both)
5. Mark and Jill have common interests. They ___ enjoy rock music. (none/neither/both)
6. I have lived in this place ___ my life. (all/neither/both)
7. Have we got any cucumbers left? No, there are ___.(all/neither/none)
8. Jack and Tim are not smart enough. ___ of them failed to pass the exams. (none/neither/both)
9. These dresses are really nice, but ___ one fits me well. (all/neither/both)
10. ___ of the CDs are mine. They are Jane’s. (all/neither/none)
11. Our team consists of twelve people. ___ of them are good players. (all/neither/both)
12. ___ Sandra nor Greg studies at university. (none/neither/both)
13. ___ of the European countries have such strict laws. (none/neither/both)
14. There are five differences between the pictures. You have to find ___ of them. (all/neither/both)
15. There were lots of people in the house but ___ of them were able to escape fire. (none/neither/both)
16. I’ve been to the museum and to the gallery. I should say ___ places are worth visiting. (none/neither/both)
17. Do you prefer black tea or green one? ___. I always drink coffee. (all/neither/none)
18. My little brother hates ___ reading and writing. (none/neither/both)
19. Mary is going to take ___ her clothes to the seaside. (all/none/both)
20. I’ve just eaten one chocolate and one vanilla ice cream. ___ of them were so sweet. (all/neither/both)
21. There are three windows in the room. ___ of them are closed. (none/neither/both)
22. ___ cities of the world have their own charm. (all/neither/both)
23. ___ of these two songs sounds familiar to me. (none/neither/both)
II. Choose the correct variant to complete the sentences.
1. My friend doesn’t like tomato juice. (So do I./Neither do I./ Neither I do.)
2. In the shop I tried on several coats but I liked ( both/none/any) of them.
3. I have two photo-cameras but (some/both/none) are broken.
4. I didn’t like (neither/either/none) of the jackets.
5. In the Cup Final (both/the both/neither) teams were at the top of their form and right up until the end the result was in doubt.
6. – How many E-mail messages did you get yesterday? –(no one/none/no) .
7. I tried on several dresses but I liked(neither/none/no) .
8. I’ve got two CD players at home, but (none/either/both)of them are broken.
9. We went to two concerts last week and(none/both/all) of them were fantastic – we really enjoyed them.
10. (Either/No one/Neither) of these ideas will work so you’d better think of something else.
11. I’m going(or/nor/and/both/either/neither) to fail the exam(or/nor/and/both/either/neither) just scrape through.
12. Would you like your coffee with milk or sugar, or(none/either/both) ?
13. The personnel manager has told me you need 2 types of qualification for this job. - (none/either/both) is acceptable.
14. I think it’s important to listen to(other/either/both) sides of the argument.
III. Choose the appropriate word in the brackets.
I was really disappointed (on/with) John when he failed his exams.
We’ve made a lot of plans. Now we must put them (Into/in) practice.
Could you call (up/in) at the bank after 4 p.m.?
All sensible people would call (for/out) peace and struggle against war.
Kate can make unusual clothes for women. She is a (model/fashion designer).
This man is in charge of making a film. His job is a (actor/film director).
You can use this printer with (either /any) of our four computers.
I’m sure (none/no one) will arrive on time in such weather.
They are thinking about (if/whether) to buy this set of spoons or not.
(Neither/either) of us knew what to do under the circumstances.