Word Order – English Grammar Test for B2
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Reading Passage: A Day in Paul’s Office
Paul works in a big international company. He always starts his day at 7:00 a.m. because he likes to arrive at the office early. He usually drinks coffee while reading his emails. After that, he quickly checks his daily schedule and prepares for meetings. Paul often calls clients in the morning since it’s easier to reach them before lunch.
His team usually meets at 10:00 a.m. to discuss their projects. Paul always listens carefully and encourages everyone to share ideas. He never interrupts his colleagues, and he politely gives suggestions. Around noon, he goes out for lunch with his coworkers, but he rarely eats fast food. He prefers to eat something healthy, like salad or soup.
In the afternoon, Paul focuses completely on his work. He usually finishes reports before 4 p.m. and sometimes helps other departments. He often stays in the office a bit longer if there’s an important deadline. Before leaving, he always organizes his desk neatly and writes a short to-do list for the next day.
At home, Paul relaxes by listening to music or reading. He rarely watches TV because he prefers quiet evenings. He usually goes to bed around 10:30, satisfied with how productively his day went. Paul believes that good habits and clear order make life not only easier but also happier.
1 Paul always starts work at __________.
(a) 6 a.m. (b) 7 a.m. (c) 8 a.m.
2 Why does he start early?
(a) He likes quiet mornings.
(b) He wants to leave early.
(c) He has meetings at 7 a.m.
3 What does he usually do while drinking coffee?
(a) Reads his emails.
(b) Calls clients.
(c) Writes reports.
4 He checks his daily schedule __________.
(a) slowly (b) carefully (c) quickly
5 Paul calls his clients __________.
(a) before lunch (b) after lunch (c) late at night
6 His team meetings are usually at __________.
(a) 8 a.m. (b) 9 a.m. (c) 10 a.m.
7 Paul listens to his colleagues __________.
(a) carelessly (b) carefully (c) quietly
8 How does he treat his colleagues?
(a) Politely (b) Rudely (c) Impatiently
9 He goes out for lunch __________.
(a) alone (b) with coworkers (c) with clients
10 He rarely eats __________.
(a) salad (b) fast food (c) soup
11 In the afternoon, he focuses __________ on his work.
(a) sometimes (b) completely (c) rarely
12 He usually finishes reports __________ 4 p.m.
(a) before (b) after (c) around
13 Sometimes he helps __________.
(a) other departments (b) new clients (c) his manager only
14 He stays longer when there is __________.
(a) extra pay (b) an important deadline (c) less work
15 Before leaving, Paul always __________ his desk.
(a) organizes (b) decorates (c) cleans with water
16 He writes a to-do list for __________.
(a) his boss (b) himself (c) his colleagues
17 When Paul gets home, he __________.
(a) reads or listens to music (b) watches TV (c) goes jogging
18 He rarely watches TV because he __________.
(a) dislikes it (b) prefers quiet evenings (c) is too busy
19 He goes to bed at about __________.
(a) 9:30 (b) 10:30 (c) midnight
20 Paul feels __________ with his day.
(a) bored (b) tired (c) satisfied
21 What word shows frequency?
(a) always (b) quickly (c) carefully
22 What adverb of manner describes how he listens?
(a) quietly (b) carefully (c) politely
23 Which sentence shows correct adverb position?
(a) He drinks coffee usually in the morning.
(b) He usually drinks coffee in the morning.
(c) Usually he drinks in the morning coffee.
24 The phrase “before lunch” shows an adverb of __________.
(a) time (b) place (c) manner
25 “Completely” in “focuses completely” is an adverb of __________.
(a) degree (b) frequency (c) time
26 The word order in “He always organizes his desk neatly” is:
(a) S + V + O + manner
(b) S + V + manner + O
(c) S + manner + V + O
27 Which sentence means the same as “He rarely eats fast food”?
(a) He almost never eats fast food.
(b) He always eats fast food.
(c) He sometimes eats fast food.
28 The adverb “neatly” describes __________.
(a) where he organizes
(b) how he organizes
(c) when he organizes
29 The sentence “Paul always listens carefully” follows this order:
(a) Frequency + Verb + Manner
(b) Verb + Frequency + Manner
(c) Verb + Manner + Frequency
30 The passage shows that Paul believes good habits bring __________.
(a) more stress (b) happiness (c) longer hours
Answer
1 (b) – 7:00 a.m. stated directly.
2 (a) – He likes to arrive early and enjoy quiet mornings.
3 (a) – “He usually drinks coffee while reading his emails.”
4 (c) – “He quickly checks his schedule.”
5 (a) – “Before lunch” is mentioned clearly.
6 (c) – Meetings at 10:00 a.m.
7 (b) – He listens carefully.
8 (a) – He gives suggestions politely.
9 (b) – “He goes out for lunch with coworkers.”
10 (b) – “He rarely eats fast food.”
11 (b) – “He focuses completely on his work.”
12 (a) – “He usually finishes reports before 4 p.m.”
13 (a) – “Sometimes helps other departments.”
14 (b) – “If there’s an important deadline.”
15 (a) – “He organizes his desk neatly.”
16 (b) – “Writes a to-do list for the next day.”
17 (a) – “Relaxing by listening to music or reading.”
18 (b) – “He prefers quiet evenings.”
19 (b) – “Around 10:30.”
20 (c) – “Satisfied with how productively his day went.”
21 (a) – “Always” is an adverb of frequency.
22 (b) – “Carefully” describes how he listens.
23 (b) – Correct order for frequency adverb: before main verb.
24 (a) – “Before lunch” = time phrase.
25 (a) – “Completely” expresses degree of focus.
26 (a) – Subject + Verb + Object + Manner Adverb.
27 (a) – “Rarely” ≈ “almost never.”
28 (b) – Manner adverb → describes how.
29 (a) – Frequency adverb (always) before verb; manner adverb after.
30 (b) – “Good habits and clear order make life happier.”