Diagnostic Grammatical Test Units 1-6
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Write a paragraph of 8 sentences talking about your daily activities
- 2.
I ___ American.
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Am
- B.
Is
- C.
Are
Correct Answer
A. AmExplanation
The correct answer is "am" because the subject "I" is a first-person singular pronoun, and the verb "am" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for this subject.Rate this question:
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- 3.
We ___ hot.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Am
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the word "we" is a pronoun that represents a plural subject. In English grammar, when the subject is plural, the corresponding verb form should also be plural. Therefore, "are" is the appropriate form of the verb "to be" to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Tony & Jonathan ____ from Mexico.
- A.
Is
- B.
Am
- C.
Are
Correct Answer
C. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because "Tony & Jonathan" is a plural subject, indicating that there are two people. In English grammar, when the subject is plural, the verb form "are" is used.Rate this question:
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- 5.
He ___ really intelligent.
- A.
Is
- B.
Am
- C.
Are
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "He" which is a third-person singular pronoun. In English grammar, the verb "to be" conjugates as "is" when used with singular subjects.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The books ____ red & white.
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Are
- B.
Is
- C.
Am
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because it agrees with the subject "books" which is plural. In English, the verb "to be" changes depending on the subject. When the subject is plural, like "books," the correct form of the verb is "are."Rate this question:
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- 7.
David & Manuel _____ friends.
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Is
- B.
Am
- C.
Are
Correct Answer
C. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject of the sentence is "David & Manuel," which is plural. Therefore, the verb form "are" is used to agree with the plural subject.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Cecy, Daisy, and Yulissa ____ funny.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Am
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The subject of the sentence is "Cecy, Daisy, and Yulissa," which is a plural noun. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "are," as it agrees with the plural subject.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Sr. Daves ____ tall.
Correct Answer
isExplanation
The given correct answer "is" completes the sentence by indicating that Sr. Daves is tall.Rate this question:
- 10.
Sr. Daves' class ____ small.
Correct Answer
isExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the singular subject "Sr. Daves' class." In English grammar, the verb "is" is used to indicate a singular subject.Rate this question:
- 11.
You and Mrs. Sanchez _____ short.
Correct Answer
areExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "You and Mrs. Sanchez" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. "Are" is the plural form of the verb "to be."Rate this question:
- 12.
The dogs _____ mean.
Correct Answer
areExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the sentence is talking about multiple dogs, and "are" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for plural subjects.Rate this question:
- 13.
Manny & I ______ brothers.
Correct Answer
areExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the sentence is referring to Manny and the speaker as brothers, indicating that they both share the relationship of being brothers.Rate this question:
- 14.
We _____ tired from the hard work.
Correct Answer
areExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because it agrees with the subject "we," which is a plural pronoun.Rate this question:
- 15.
Sr. Lopez ____ excited about Thanksgiving.
Correct Answer
isExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is in the present tense and "is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for the third person singular subject "Sr. Lopez".Rate this question:
- 16.
__________ you like hockey?
Correct Answer
DoExplanation
The question is asking whether the person likes hockey. To form a question in English, we use the auxiliary verb "do" before the subject. In this case, the subject is "you." Therefore, the correct way to form the question is "Do you like hockey?"Rate this question:
- 17.
__________ they want a drink?
Correct Answer
DoExplanation
The question is asking if someone wants a drink. The word "do" is used to form questions in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "do" as it is the appropriate auxiliary verb to use in this type of question.Rate this question:
- 18.
__________ your mother work?
Correct Answer
DoesExplanation
The given answer "Does" is correct because it is the correct form of the verb "do" that agrees with the subject "your mother" in the question. In this question, we are asking about the action of the mother, so we need to use the third person singular form of the verb "do" which is "does".Rate this question:
- 19.
__________ Billy have a bike?
Correct Answer
Does - 20.
__________ your teachers give you homework?
Correct Answer
DoExplanation
The correct answer is "Do". The question is asking whether or not teachers give homework. The word "do" is used to form questions in English, so it is used here to ask about the action of giving homework.Rate this question:
- 21.
__________ those children live in the city?
Correct Answer
DoExplanation
The correct answer is "Do" because the question is asking about the subject "those children" and the verb that agrees with it is "do".Rate this question:
- 22.
__________ we need our books?
Correct Answer
Do - 23.
__________ Tom like his new car?
Correct Answer
DoesExplanation
The correct answer is "Does." In this question, we are asking about Tom's preference for his new car. To form a question in the present simple tense, we use the auxiliary verb "do" or "does" followed by the subject (Tom) and the base form of the main verb (like). Since the subject is singular (Tom), we use "does" as the auxiliary verb. Therefore, the correct question formation is "Does Tom like his new car?"Rate this question:
- 24.
Which word means the same as "sometimes"?
- A.
Usually
- B.
Occasionally
- C.
Often
- D.
Rarely
Correct Answer
B. OccasionallyExplanation
The word "occasionally" means the same as "sometimes". It refers to something that happens from time to time or on occasion, but not regularly.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Which word means the same as "seldom"?
- A.
Usually
- B.
Occasionally
- C.
Often
- D.
Rarely
Correct Answer
D. RarelyExplanation
The word "seldom" means not often or rarely. Therefore, the word that means the same as "seldom" is "rarely".Rate this question:
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- 26.
John, ___________ is my friend, Anna. Anna, ___________ is John.
- A.
This
- B.
That
- C.
These
- D.
Those
Correct Answer
A. ThisExplanation
In the given sentence, the word "this" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to something that is close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It is used to introduce John as the speaker's friend and then to introduce Anna as John. "This" is the appropriate pronoun to use in this context to establish a connection between the speaker and the two individuals mentioned.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Come and look at ___________ photos.
- A.
This
- B.
That
- C.
These
- D.
Those
Correct Answer
C. TheseExplanation
The correct answer is "these" because the phrase "come and look at" suggests that the speaker is referring to something that is nearby or within reach. "These" is used to indicate objects that are close to the speaker or the listener, while "this" is used for a singular object that is close to the speaker, and "that" and "those" are used for objects that are farther away.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Is ___________ your car over there?
- A.
This
- B.
That
- C.
These
- D.
Those
Correct Answer
B. ThatExplanation
The word "that" is the correct answer because it refers to something that is farther away from the speaker and closer to the listener. In this context, the speaker is asking if the car the listener owns is the one that is farther away from both of them.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Can you go and get ___________ bag, please?
- A.
This
- B.
That
- C.
These
- D.
Those
Correct Answer
B. ThatExplanation
The word "that" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to something specific that is further away from the speaker. In this context, the speaker is asking someone to go and get a bag, implying that the bag is not close to them. Therefore, "that" is the appropriate choice to indicate the bag that is further away.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Is ___________ your book here?
- A.
This
- B.
That
- C.
These
- D.
Those
Correct Answer
A. ThisExplanation
The correct answer is "this" because the question is asking if the book is here, which suggests that the book is close to the speaker. "This" is used to refer to something that is near the speaker, while "that" is used to refer to something that is farther away. Since we do not have any context about the book being far away or multiple books being referred to, "this" is the most appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Look at ___________ birds flying in the sky.
- A.
This
- B.
That
- C.
These
- D.
Those
Correct Answer
D. ThoseExplanation
The word "those" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to objects or people that are farther away from the speaker. In this context, the speaker is referring to birds flying in the sky, which are typically far away. Therefore, "those" is the appropriate demonstrative pronoun to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 32.
___________ are my children. This is Rose and this is Emily.
- A.
This
- B.
That
- C.
These
- D.
Those
Correct Answer
C. TheseExplanation
The word "these" is the correct answer because it refers to multiple objects that are close to the speaker. In this case, the speaker is referring to their children, Rose and Emily, who are likely standing or sitting nearby. "These" is used to indicate objects that are in close proximity to the speaker, while "this" is used for singular objects that are close to the speaker, "that" is used for singular objects that are farther away, and "those" is used for multiple objects that are farther away.Rate this question:
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- 33.
"___________ is my business card. Here you are.""Thank you."
- A.
This
- B.
That
- C.
These
- D.
Those
Correct Answer
A. ThisExplanation
In the given conversation, the speaker refers to their business card as "this." The word "this" is used to indicate something that is close to the speaker or is being handed over to someone. Therefore, when the speaker says "Here you are," it suggests that they are giving the business card to the other person. The response "Thank you" confirms that the person has received the business card.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Can you bring me ___________ apples?
- A.
This
- B.
That
- C.
These
- D.
Those
Correct Answer
D. ThoseExplanation
The correct answer is "those" because the question is asking for a specific type of apples, which are not close to the speaker or the listener. "Those" is used to refer to objects that are farther away in distance or not in proximity to the speaker or listener.Rate this question:
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- 35.
___________ is my new apartment. Please come inside.
- A.
This
- B.
That
- C.
These
- D.
Those
Correct Answer
A. ThisExplanation
The correct answer is "This". The word "this" is used to refer to something that is close to the speaker or is being mentioned in the immediate context. In this case, the speaker is referring to their new apartment, which is likely in close proximity to them.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Is this house (your house) ___________?
Correct Answer
yoursExplanation
The correct answer is "yours" because the sentence is asking if the house being referred to belongs to the person being addressed. By using the possessive pronoun "yours," it indicates that the speaker is asking if the house belongs to the person they are speaking to.Rate this question:
- 37.
Get out! That room is (my room) _________.
Correct Answer
mineExplanation
The correct answer for this question is "mine" because it is used to show possession. In this case, "mine" is used to indicate that the room belongs to the speaker.Rate this question:
- 38.
Are these keys Michel’s or (your keys) __________?
Correct Answer
yoursExplanation
The question is asking whether the keys belong to Michel or the person being addressed. The correct answer, "yours," implies that the keys belong to the person being addressed.Rate this question:
- 39.
I still have my ticket, but my parents lost (their ticket) _________.
Correct Answer
theirsExplanation
The word "theirs" is used to show possession and refers to something belonging to or associated with a group of people previously mentioned, in this case, the speaker's parents. The sentence implies that the speaker's parents lost their ticket, and the word "theirs" is used to replace "their ticket" in a more concise way.Rate this question:
- 40.
Julie's car is red. (My car) __________ is blue.
Correct Answer
mineExplanation
The given sentence states that Julie's car is red. The word "mine" is used to refer to something that belongs to the speaker. Therefore, the correct answer "mine" indicates that the speaker's car is blue.Rate this question:
- 41.
My telephone is out of order, but (your phone) ________ is working.
Correct Answer
yoursExplanation
The correct answer is "yours" because it is referring to the phone of the person being spoken to. The sentence is stating that the speaker's telephone is not working, but the phone of the person being addressed is still functioning properly.Rate this question:
- 42.
My pencil is broken. Can I borrow (your pencil) ________?
Correct Answer
yoursExplanation
The correct answer is "yours" because the speaker is asking to borrow a pencil, and "yours" is used to refer to something that belongs to the person being spoken to.Rate this question:
- 43.
I have eaten my lunch already, but Michelle is saving (her lunch) ________ until later.
Correct Answer
hersExplanation
The correct answer is "hers" because it refers to the possessive form of "she" and is used to indicate that the lunch Michelle is saving belongs to her.Rate this question:
- 44.
We gave them our telephone number, and they gave us (their number) ________.
Correct Answer
theirsExplanation
The word "theirs" is the correct answer because it is a possessive pronoun that refers to something belonging to or associated with a group of people previously mentioned. In this context, it indicates that the other group gave us their telephone number in return.Rate this question:
- 45.
You can't have any chocolate! It's ________!
Correct Answer
mineExplanation
The word "mine" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence in a logical and grammatically correct way. The sentence suggests that someone is not allowed to have any chocolate because it belongs to someone else, and "mine" indicates possession.Rate this question:
- 46.
Look at this picture. These are my nieces. ... names are Cristina and Laura.
- A.
Them
- B.
Their
- C.
Theirs
Correct Answer
B. TheirExplanation
Possessive adjectives go together with a noun: "their names"Rate this question:
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- 47.
President Obama was born in Hawaii but ... father was born in Kenya.
- A.
His
- B.
Your
- C.
Him
Correct Answer
A. HisExplanation
Possessive adjective go together with a noun: "his father..."Rate this question:
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- 48.
Carla Bruni is really pretty. I'm in love with ...
- A.
She
- B.
Hers
- C.
Her
Correct Answer
C. HerExplanation
Object pronoun take the place of nouns: "I'm in love with Carla Bruni" - "I'm in love with her"Rate this question:
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- 49.
My cell phone is dead. Can I use ... ?
- A.
It
- B.
Yours
- C.
Your
Correct Answer
B. YoursExplanation
Possessive pronoun take the place of nouns. "Can I use your cell phone?" - "Can I use yours?"Rate this question:
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- 50.
We have a big problem. Can you help ... ?
- A.
Us
- B.
We
- C.
Them
Correct Answer
A. UsExplanation
Object pronouns take the place of nouns. In this case, "us" take the place of "we".Rate this question:
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