2.
Downstairs, ................. 3 rooms : the kitchen, the dining-room and the living-room.
Explanation
The correct answer is "There are, there are." This is because the sentence is describing the rooms that are located downstairs. The phrase "There are" is used to indicate the existence of something, in this case, the rooms. The repetition of "there are" emphasizes that there are multiple rooms downstairs.
3.
Upstairs, ................. 3 bedrooms.
Explanation
The correct answer is "There are, there are." This is because the sentence is incomplete and requires a subject and verb to complete the sentence. "There are" is used to indicate the existence of something, and the repetition of "there are" emphasizes the number of bedrooms.
4.
And ................. one bathroom of course.
Explanation
The phrase "there is" is repeated twice in the sentence to emphasize the existence of something. It suggests that in addition to something else mentioned previously, there is also one bathroom. The repetition of "there is" helps to emphasize the presence of the bathroom.
5.
Outside, ............... a big garden.
Explanation
The correct answer is "There is, there is." This is because the sentence is referring to something outside, which implies that there is something present. The repetition of "there is" emphasizes the existence of a big garden.
6.
In the garden, ................... a lot of beautiful flowers.
7.
In the garden, ................... a barbecue too ; it's pleasant to eat in the garden when it's sunny.
Explanation
The correct answer is "There is, there is" because the phrase "There is" is used to indicate the presence of something, and in this case, it is used to indicate the presence of a barbecue in the garden. The repetition of "there is" emphasizes that there is not just one, but multiple barbecues in the garden. The phrase "it's pleasant to eat in the garden when it's sunny" further supports the idea that having multiple barbecues in the garden adds to the pleasant experience of eating outside.
8.
Unfortunately ("malheureusement"), ......................... a swimming-pool.
Explanation
The correct answer is "There isn't, there isn't." This suggests that the speaker is expressing a negative situation or outcome. The repetition of "there isn't" emphasizes the absence of a swimming pool. The word "unfortunately" further emphasizes the disappointment or dissatisfaction with the lack of a swimming pool.
9.
But ......................... a spa bath next to the garage. Fabulous !
Explanation
The correct answer is "There is, there is." This is because the sentence is expressing excitement about having a spa bath next to the garage. The repetition of "there is" emphasizes the presence of the spa bath and adds enthusiasm to the statement.
10.
If you visit the website HomeExchange, ......................... ten photos of my house. You can have a look !
Explanation
The correct answer is "There are, there are". In the given sentence, the speaker is referring to the website HomeExchange and stating that if someone visits the website, they can see ten photos of their house. The use of "there are" emphasizes the existence of the photos on the website, while the repetition of "there are" adds emphasis to the number of photos available.
11.
Is there ____________ cheese left?
Explanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used to ask about the existence or availability of something in a negative or interrogative sentence. In this question, "Is there any cheese left?", the word "any" is used to inquire about the presence of cheese.
12.
Do you need any money? No thanks, I've got __________
Explanation
The correct answer is "some" because the person is stating that they already have a certain amount of money and do not need any more.
13.
I took _______ lovely photographs at the party!
Explanation
The word "some" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate an unspecified quantity or number of photographs. In this sentence, it suggests that the speaker took an unspecified but positive number of lovely photographs at the party.
14.
I didn't buy __________ apples at the market.
Explanation
The sentence states that the person did not buy any apples at the market. The word "any" is used to emphasize the absence of apples being purchased.
15.
Would you like __________ tea?
Explanation
The word "some" is the correct answer because it is used to offer or ask for an unspecified or indefinite quantity of something. In this case, it is used to ask if the person would like an unspecified amount of tea.
16.
I've got a __________ rice here.
Explanation
The word "some" is used to indicate an unspecified quantity or amount of rice. It suggests that the speaker has a certain amount of rice, but the exact quantity is not specified.
17.
Does anyone have __________ fruit left?
Explanation
The word "any" is used in the question to indicate that the speaker is asking if there is still some fruit left. The word "any" is often used in questions or negative statements to refer to an indefinite quantity or amount. In this context, it suggests that the speaker is open to receiving any amount of fruit that is still available.
18.
I don't need __________ help, thanks
Explanation
The phrase "I don't need any help, thanks" implies that the person is politely declining assistance. By using the word "any," they are indicating that they do not require assistance from anyone.
19.
Have you got __________ brothers or sisters?
Explanation
The word "any" is used in this question to ask whether the person has any brothers or sisters. It implies that the person can have any number of brothers or sisters, including none.
20.
Would you like __________ chocolate with that?
Explanation
The word "some" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate an unspecified or indefinite amount of chocolate. It suggests that the person can choose to have a certain amount of chocolate with their order, without specifying a specific quantity.
21.
__________________packets of cigarettes do you have?
Correct Answer
A. How many
Explanation
The correct answer is "How many". In this context, we are asking about the quantity of packets of cigarettes someone has. "How many" is used when we are referring to countable nouns, such as individual items or objects. Since packets of cigarettes can be counted, "How many" is the appropriate question word to use in this case.
22.
__________________work have you got to do?
Correct Answer
A. How much
Explanation
The correct answer is "How much" because the question is asking about the quantity or amount of work that needs to be done. "How much" is used when referring to uncountable nouns, such as work, which cannot be easily divided into separate units. On the other hand, "How many" is used when referring to countable nouns, such as tasks or assignments that can be counted individually.
23.
__________________sugar do you take in your tea?
Correct Answer
A. How much
Explanation
The question is asking about the quantity of sugar in tea, which is a non-countable noun. Therefore, the correct question structure is "How much" rather than "How many," which is used for countable nouns.
24.
__________________traffic was there on the highway today?
Correct Answer
A. How much
Explanation
The correct answer is "How much" because the question is asking about the amount of traffic on the highway, not the number of individual vehicles. "How much" is used to inquire about the quantity of something that cannot be counted. In this case, traffic is a collective noun that cannot be counted individually, so "How much" is the appropriate question form.
25.
__________________rice is there?
Correct Answer
A. How much
Explanation
The correct answer is "How much." This is because "rice" is an uncountable noun, meaning it cannot be easily quantified or counted. Therefore, we use "how much" to ask about the quantity or amount of rice.
26.
__________________gas do you have in the car?
Correct Answer
A. How much
Explanation
The correct answer is "How much" because when referring to a substance that cannot be counted individually, such as gas, we use "how much" instead of "how many". In this case, we are asking about the quantity or amount of gas in the car, which is a non-countable noun.
27.
How __________ rice do we have left?
Explanation
The question is asking about the quantity of rice that is remaining. The word "much" is the correct answer because it is used to inquire about the amount of something uncountable, such as rice. The other options, "a" and "do," do not make grammatical sense in this context.
28.
We haven't got ______ salt.
Explanation
The correct answer is "any" because it is used in negative sentences to indicate the absence of something. In this case, it suggests that there is a lack of salt. The other options, "a," "an," and "some," would imply the presence of salt, which contradicts the negative context of the sentence.
29.
Excuse me. Do you know where the cinema is?
Correct Answer
A. Go straight on Queen's Avenue. On the corner of Oxford Street and Queeen's Avenue.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Go straight on Queen's Avenue. On the corner of Oxford Street and Queen's Avenue." This answer provides clear and specific directions by indicating a landmark (the corner of Oxford Street and Queen's Avenue) where the cinema is located. The mention of the street names helps the person asking for directions to navigate easily and find the cinema.
30.
We need some tea. __________________do we need?
Correct Answer
A. How much
Explanation
The correct answer is "How much". In this context, we are referring to tea as a non-countable noun, which means it cannot be easily quantified or counted. Therefore, we use "how much" to ask about the quantity or amount of tea that is needed.
31.
__________________tea bags are there left in the box?
Correct Answer
A. How many
Explanation
This question is asking for the quantity of tea bags remaining in the box. The correct answer is "How many" because "how many" is used to inquire about the number of countable objects, such as tea bags.
32.
__________________cigarettes do you smoke every day?
Correct Answer
A. How many
Explanation
The correct answer is "How many." This is because when referring to countable objects like cigarettes, we use "how many" to inquire about the quantity. "How much" is used for non-countable nouns.
33.
__________________children have you got?
Correct Answer
A. How many
Explanation
The correct answer is "How many." This is because when asking about the number of children, we use "how many" instead of "how much." "How many" is used for countable nouns, while "how much" is used for uncountable nouns. Since children can be counted, we use "how many" in this context.
34.
__________________bottles of wine are there in the cellar?
Correct Answer
A. How many
Explanation
The correct answer is "How many" because the question is asking for the number of bottles of wine in the cellar, which is a countable quantity. "How much" is used for uncountable quantities like water or sand, while "How many" is used for countable quantities like bottles or people.
35.
__________________English grammar do you know?
Correct Answer
A. How much
Explanation
The correct answer is "How much" because the question is asking about the quantity of English grammar that the person knows. "How much" is used when referring to uncountable nouns, such as knowledge, which cannot be easily quantified. In contrast, "How many" is used when referring to countable nouns.
36.
__________________apples do you eat in an average week?
Correct Answer
A. How many
Explanation
The question is asking for a quantity, specifically the number of apples eaten in an average week. Therefore, the appropriate phrase to use is "How many," as it is used to inquire about the number of countable items. "How much" is used to inquire about the amount of uncountable items, such as water or sugar.
37.
__________________real friends do you have?
Correct Answer
A. How many
Explanation
The correct answer is "How many." This is because when asking about the number of friends, we use "how many" instead of "how much." "How many" is used for countable nouns, while "how much" is used for uncountable nouns. Since friends can be counted, we use "how many" in this context.
38.
__________________chairs are there in your house?
Correct Answer
A. How many
Explanation
The correct answer is "How many" because when asking about the number of chairs in a house, we use "how many" instead of "how much." "How many" is used for countable nouns, while "how much" is used for uncountable nouns. Since chairs can be counted, we use "how many" in this context.
39.
She has got ______ egg.
Explanation
The correct answer is "an" because it is used before a word that starts with a vowel sound. In this case, the word "egg" starts with the vowel sound "eh," so "an" is used instead of "a."
40.
They have got ________ strawberries.
Explanation
The correct answer is "some" because it is used to indicate an unspecified quantity or number of strawberries. It suggests that the person has a certain amount of strawberries, but it does not specify the exact quantity.
41.
Where is the camp site?
Correct Answer
A. On King's Way. On the right. In front of the restaurant.
Explanation
The correct answer is "On King's Way. On the right. In front of the restaurant." This answer provides a clear and specific location for the campsite. It states that the campsite is located on King's Way, on the right side, and in front of the restaurant. This information gives a clear indication of where the campsite is situated.
42.
__________________sleep did you get last night?
Correct Answer
A. How much
Explanation
The correct answer is "How much" because we use "how much" when asking about the amount of something that cannot be counted or is considered uncountable, such as sleep. In this case, we are asking about the quantity or degree of sleep, which is a non-count noun.
43.
How __________ money do we have left?
Explanation
The word "much" is the correct answer because it is used to ask about the quantity or amount of something that cannot be counted. In this question, we are asking about the amount of money, which is a non-countable noun. Therefore, "much" is the appropriate word to use in this context.
44.
How _________ cars are we taking?
Explanation
The question is asking for the number of cars being taken, and the word "many" is the appropriate answer as it indicates a large quantity.
45.
We need some eggs. __________________do we need?
Correct Answer
A. How many
Explanation
The question is asking for the appropriate phrase to complete the sentence "We need some eggs. _______________ do we need?" The correct answer is "How many" because when referring to countable items like eggs, we use "how many" to inquire about the quantity.
46.
We need some paper. __________________do we need?
Correct Answer
A. How much
Explanation
The correct answer is "How much." This is because the question is asking about the quantity or amount of paper that is needed, which is typically measured in terms of volume or weight. "How much" is the appropriate question to ask in this context.
47.
Is there __________ cheese left?
Explanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used to ask about the existence or availability of something in a general or indefinite way. In this question, it is asking if there is any cheese left, indicating that it is not specifying a particular amount or type of cheese.
48.
I couldn't solve ___________ of the Maths problems
Explanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate that there were no specific problems that the person was able to solve. It implies that the person was unable to solve any of the math problems, regardless of the quantity. The other options, "much" and "a," do not convey the same meaning and are therefore incorrect.
49.
We need some money. __________________do we need?
Correct Answer
A. How much
Explanation
The sentence is asking about the quantity of money that is needed. "How much" is the correct phrase to use when asking about the amount of a non-countable noun like money. "How many" is used when asking about the quantity of countable nouns.