Hippo 3 Writing 2018
Hippo 3 Writing 2018
Hippo 3 Writing 2018
Semifinal Round
HIPPO 3 Writing Test
Time allowed: 45 minutes
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2. There is ONE incorrect word in each sentence. Underline the incorrect word and write
the correct one on the line.
1. There are too many cars. If there ___________________________ (be/not) so many cars, there wouldn’t
be so much pollution.
2. Hello! I ___________________________ (go) to the shops. I’ve bought lots of things.
3. What time is Mike leaving? He ___________________________ (already / leave).
4. What ___________________________ (you / do) this time yesterday? – I was asleep.
5. I can’t stand Tom. He ___________________________ (always / bite) his nails.
6. Once you ___________________________(settle) in your room, we will bring you the snack.
7. Why are you crying? – I ___________________________ (chop) onion for an hour.
8. When I grow up I ___________________________ (be) a tank commander.
9. ___________________________ (you / make) any new friends over the past year?
10. When I came home, they ___________________________ (already / start) dinner.