Basic English (Voicepoint Solutions)
Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.
or
Choose the correct response to the sentence.
Remember to look for correct grammar.
- 1.
Today is Thursday, isn't it?
- A.
No, today's Wendsday
- B.
No, from two days is Thursday. Today is Tuesday.
- C.
Si hoy es miercoles.
- D.
Yes, that's right. It's Thursday.
- E.
No, isn't it Thursday. It's Friday!
Correct Answer
D. Yes, that's right. It's Thursday.Explanation
The question asks if today is Thursday, and the correct answer confirms that it is indeed Thursday.Rate this question:
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- 2.
We are going to a party at the Shen's house. ______ house is on Fifth Street.
- A.
Our
- B.
A
- C.
Theirs
- D.
This
- E.
Their
Correct Answer
E. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "Their" because the sentence is referring to the Shen family's house, indicating possession. "Their" is the possessive form of "they," used to show that something belongs to or is associated with multiple people.Rate this question:
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- 3.
My hair is longer than ______.
- A.
Hers
- B.
Your
- C.
Your's
- D.
She's
- E.
Hims
Correct Answer
A. HersExplanation
The correct answer is "hers" because the sentence is comparing the length of the speaker's hair to someone else's. "Hers" is the possessive form of "she," indicating that the hair being referred to belongs to the person being talked about.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Some birds are sitting ______ the house.
- A.
Onto
- B.
To
- C.
After
- D.
For
- E.
On top of
Correct Answer
E. On top ofExplanation
The correct answer is "on top of" because it indicates the position of the birds in relation to the house. "On top of" suggests that the birds are sitting directly above the house, implying that they are perched on the roof or another elevated surface of the house.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Last Sunday they ______ to the football game.
- A.
Go
- B.
Going
- C.
Were
- D.
Gone
- E.
Went
Correct Answer
E. WentExplanation
The correct answer is "went." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and "went" is the past tense form of the verb "go."Rate this question:
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- 6.
She dictates ______ I type.
- A.
While
- B.
For
- C.
During
- D.
Or
- E.
Although
Correct Answer
A. WhileExplanation
The correct answer is "while" because it indicates that the action of dictating and typing are happening simultaneously. It suggests a continuous and ongoing process where the speaker is dictating and the listener is typing at the same time.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Don't count your chickens ______ they're hatched.
- A.
Then
- B.
Before
- C.
And
- D.
But
- E.
Or
Correct Answer
B. BeforeExplanation
This phrase is a common idiom that means one should not make plans or count on something happening until it has actually occurred. The word "before" fits perfectly in this context, as it indicates that one should not count their chickens before they are hatched, meaning they should not assume or rely on something happening before it actually does.Rate this question:
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- 8.
If you're worried about your health, you _____ try getting some more rest.
- A.
Will
- B.
Have
- C.
Should have
- D.
Would
- E.
Might
Correct Answer
E. MightExplanation
The word "might" is the correct answer because it suggests a possibility or uncertainty. In the given sentence, it implies that getting more rest could be a potential solution for improving one's health, but it is not a definite or absolute recommendation.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Do you go shopping often?
- A.
Yes, I once a week go shopping at the supermarket
- B.
Yes, I usually go shopping on Mondays.
- C.
Yes, I go shopping every days.
- D.
I go shopping at Sun Supermarket.
- E.
No, never I go shopping.
Correct Answer
B. Yes, I usually go shopping on Mondays.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes, I usually go shopping on Mondays." This answer indicates that the person goes shopping regularly, specifically on Mondays. The word "usually" suggests that this is a common occurrence for them.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Don't call Manuel because I ______ called him.
- A.
Just
- B.
Right
- C.
Very
- D.
Ever
- E.
Yet
Correct Answer
A. JustExplanation
The correct answer is "just" because it indicates that the speaker has recently called Manuel. The word "just" implies that the action of calling Manuel was completed in the immediate past.Rate this question:
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