Basic A Units 1, 2 , 3 & 4

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    Verb be: I and you   Type the correct answer into the box.   aren’t     Are     you     Am     I’m     You’re     I’m     not    3. _________ I in Room 2?

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This quiz titled 'Basic A Units 1, 2, 3 & 4' assesses understanding of the verb 'be' in English grammar, focusing on its usage with the pronouns 'I' and 'you'. It includes various sentence completions that test the learner's ability to correctly apply verb conjugations in practical contexts.

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  • 2. 

    Verb be: I and you   Type the correct answer into the box.   aren’t     Are     you     Am     I’m     You’re     I’m     not    4. Hello, Marco. Nice to meet __________.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "you" because the speaker is addressing Marco directly and expressing their pleasure in meeting him.

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  • 3. 

    Verb be: I and you   Type the correct answer into the box.   aren’t     Are     you     Am     I’m     You’re     I’m     not    5. “Are you English?”      “No, __________ not.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I'm" because the speaker is referring to themselves and stating that they are not English. "I'm" is the contraction of "I am" which is the correct form of the verb "be" for the pronoun "I".

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  • 4. 

    Verb be: I and you   Type the correct answer into the box.   aren’t     Are     you     Am     I’m     You’re     I’m     not   6. I’m __________ Maria, I´m Belinda.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "not" because the sentence is stating that the speaker is not Maria, but rather Belinda. The word "not" is used to negate the statement and indicate the opposite.

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  • 5. 

    Verb be: I and you   Type the correct answer into the box.   aren’t     Are     you     Am     I’m     You’re     I’m     not    7. “Sorry – am I late?”     “No, you __________.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "aren't". In this conversation, the speaker is asking if they are late, and the response is negating that by saying "No, you aren't." This indicates that the speaker is not late.

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  • 6. 

    Verb be: I and you   Type the correct answer into the box.   aren’t     Are     you     Am     I’m     You’re     I’m     not   8. Hello, Frank. __________ very late!

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "You're" because the sentence is addressing Frank and expressing that he is very late. "You're" is the contraction of "you are" which fits the sentence structure and meaning correctly.

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  • 7. 

    Verb be: we, you, they; negatives (all persons)   Type the correct answer into the box.   We’re     you’re     aren’t     Are     not     are     I’m     isn’t   1. They’re from Italy. They __________ Polish.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "aren't". This is because the sentence states that "They're from Italy" and then contrasts it by saying "They aren't Polish." This indicates that the subject (They) is not Polish, emphasizing the negative form of the verb "be" for the third person plural.

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  • 8. 

    Verb be: we, you, they; negatives (all persons)   Type the correct answer into the box.   We’re     you’re     aren’t     Are     not     are     I’m     isn’t   2. “Are you on holiday?”     “No, Im __________.”

    Explanation
    The speaker is responding negatively to the question "Are you on holiday?" by saying "No, I'm not." The word "not" is used to indicate the negative response.

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  • 9. 

    Verb be: we, you, they; negatives (all persons)   Type the correct answer into the box.   We’re     you’re     aren’t     Are     not     are     I’m     isn’t    3. You aren’t in Room 3, __________ in Room 4.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "you're" because the sentence is in the negative form and is referring to the subject "you." In this case, "you're" is the contraction of "you are," which is the correct form to use in this sentence.

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  • 10. 

    Verb be: we, you, they; negatives (all persons)   Type the correct answer into the box.   We’re     you’re     aren’t     Are     not     are     I’m     isn’t   4. Sorry! __________ we late?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Are" because the question is asking if "we" are late. The verb "are" is used with the pronoun "we" in the question form.

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  • 11. 

    Verb be: we, you, they; negatives (all persons)   Type the correct answer into the box.   We’re     you’re     aren’t     Are     not     are     I’m     isn’t   5. Irina and Yuri __________ Russian. They’re from Moscow.

    Explanation
    Irina and Yuri are Russian because they are from Moscow.

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  • 12. 

    Verb be: we, you, they; negatives (all persons)   Type the correct answer into the box.   We’re     you’re     aren’t     Are     not     are     I’m     isn’t   6. No, __________ not from Hungary, I’m Ialian.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I'm" because the speaker is stating that they are Italian, not from Hungary. "I'm" is the contraction of "I am" which is the appropriate form of the verb "be" for the first person singular pronoun "I".

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  • 13. 

    Verb be: we, you, they; negatives (all persons)   Type the correct answer into the box.   We’re     you’re     aren’t     Are     not     are     I’m     isn’t   7. Kyoto __________ in China. It’s in Japan.

    Explanation
    The verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. In this case, the question is asking about the location of Kyoto. The correct answer is "isn't" because Kyoto is not located in China, it is located in Japan.

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  • 14. 

    Verb be: we, you, they; negatives (all persons)   Type the correct answer into the box.   We’re     you’re     aren’t     Are     not     are     I’m     isn’t    8. __________ in Paris. We aren’t in Rome.

    Explanation
    The given sentence states that "We aren't in Rome", which implies that the subject "We" is not currently in Rome. The correct answer "We're" is the contraction of "We are", indicating the current location of the subject "We" as being in Paris.

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  • 15. 

    My, your, his, her, etc.; possessive ‘s   Click on the words in the correct order.   1. my     brother,     Tom.     I’m     Sara.     is     This   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The given sentence is a simple introduction where Sara is introducing herself and her brother Tom. The correct order of the words is "I'm Sara. This is my brother, Tom."

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  • 16. 

    My, your, his, her, etc.; possessive ‘s   Click on the words in the correct order.   2. your     is     Where     mother’s     house?   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The question is asking about the location of someone's mother's house. The possessive 'your' is used to indicate that the house belongs to the person being addressed. 'Mother's' is used to show that it is specifically the house of the person's mother. The correct order of the words is "Where is your mother's house?"

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  • 17. 

    My, your, his, her, etc.; possessive ‘s   Click on the words in the correct order.3. Jamie’s     fantastic!     car’s   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The given sentence is correct because it follows the rule of using possessive 's to show ownership. "Jamie's" shows that the car belongs to Jamie, and "car's" shows that something fantastic belongs to the car. Therefore, the correct order of the words is "Jamie's car's fantastic!"

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  • 18. 

    My, your, his, her, etc.; possessive ‘s   Click on the words in the correct order.   4. their     are     names?     What __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The given sentence is a question asking about the names of a group of people. The correct order of the words is "What are their names?" The word "What" is the question word, "are" is the helping verb, "their" is the possessive pronoun indicating that the names belong to a group of people, and "names" is the noun being asked about.

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  • 19. 

    My, your, his, her, etc.; possessive ‘s   Click on the words in the correct order.    5. wife.     Amelia’s     my     brother’s   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The correct order of the words is "Amelia's my brother's wife." This sentence is using possessive forms to indicate ownership or relationship. "Amelia's" indicates that the wife belongs to Amelia, "my" indicates that the brother is the speaker's, and "brother's" indicates that the wife belongs to the speaker's brother. Therefore, the correct order of the words accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence.

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  • 20. 

    My, your, his, her, etc.; possessive ‘s   Click on the words in the correct order.   6. is     our     dog.     that’s     my     husband     and     This   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The sentence is about two individuals - the speaker's husband and their dog. The correct order of the words is "This is my husband and that's our dog." The word "This" refers to the speaker's husband, indicating that the speaker is pointing at or introducing their husband. The word "my" shows possession, indicating that the husband belongs to the speaker. The word "our" also shows possession, indicating that the dog belongs to both the speaker and their husband.

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  • 21. 

    My, your, his, her, etc.; possessive ‘s   Click on the words in the correct order.   7.   friends.     are     my     They     sister’s  __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The sentence is about the speaker's sister's friends. The correct order of the words is "They are my sister's friends."

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  • 22. 

    My, your, his, her, etc.; possessive ‘s   Click on the words in the correct order.   8. bags?     are     Where     our__________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The given sentence is a question that is asking about the location of the bags. The correct word order is "Where are our bags?"

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  • 23. 

    Adjectives   Click on the words in the correct order.   1. a     very     This     isn’t     big     house.   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The sentence is a statement about a house. It starts with the word "This" to indicate that the speaker is referring to a specific house. The word "isn't" indicates a negative statement, meaning that the house is not something. The phrase "a very big" is used to describe the size of the house. The word "house" is the noun that the sentence is talking about. So, the correct order of the words is "This isn't a very big house."

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  • 24. 

    Adjectives   Click on the words in the correct order.   2. bags.     cheap     They’re   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The correct order of the words is "They're cheap bags." This sentence is stating that the bags are cheap. "They're" is a contraction of "they are," indicating that the bags belong to a group of people or objects. "Cheap" describes the bags, indicating that they are not expensive.

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  • 25. 

    Adjectives   Click on the words in the correct order.   3. a     very     good-looking     man.     Pete’s   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The given sentence is a statement that describes Pete, stating that he is a very good-looking man. The sentence is grammatically correct and follows the correct word order.

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  • 26. 

    Adjectives   Click on the words in the correct order.   4. are     Where     new     my     glasses?   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is a complete and grammatically correct sentence. It is a question asking for the location of the speaker's new glasses. The words are arranged in the correct order to form a coherent and meaningful sentence.

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  • 27. 

    Adjectives   Click on the words in the correct order.   5. a     dictionary.     French     It’s   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The given sentence is a complete and grammatically correct statement. It states that the object being referred to is a French dictionary. The word "It's" is a contraction of "It is" and is used to introduce and describe the object. The adjective "French" is used to specify the type or origin of the dictionary. Therefore, the correct order of the words is "It's a French dictionary."

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  • 28. 

    Adjectives   Click on the words in the correct order.   6. very     are     expensive.     mobiles     Their   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Their mobiles are very expensive." This sentence follows the correct word order and grammar structure. The adjective "very" describes the degree of expensiveness, and "expensive" describes the mobiles. The possessive pronoun "their" shows ownership. Overall, the sentence conveys the meaning that the mobiles belonging to someone are costly.

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  • 29. 

    Adjectives   Click on the words in the correct order.    7. dog’s     Our     very     old.   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The sentence is a simple statement describing the age of someone's dog. The possessive form "dog's" indicates that the dog belongs to someone. "Our" shows that the dog belongs to the speaker and possibly others. "Very" is an adverb that intensifies the adjective "old," emphasizing that the dog is significantly aged. Therefore, the correct order of the words is "Our dog's very old."

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  • 30. 

    Adjectives   Click on the words in the correct order.   8. It’s     orange     umbrella.     an   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The sentence "It's an orange umbrella" is grammatically correct because it follows the correct order of adjectives before the noun. The adjective "orange" describes the color of the umbrella, and it comes before the noun "umbrella." Additionally, the article "an" is used before the noun because "umbrella" starts with a vowel sound.

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  • 31. 

    Present simple: we, you, they   Type the correct answer into the box.   have     do     eat     do     live     drink     work     don’t   2. They __________ in a big house in London.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "live" because the subject "they" is referring to multiple people and the verb "live" is the correct form for the present simple tense when used with the pronoun "they".

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  • 32. 

    Present simple: we, you, they   Type the correct answer into the box.   have     do     eat     do     live     drink     work     don’t   3. We don’t __________ a lot of meat, but we like fish.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "eat" because the sentence is in the negative form and the subject "we" is referring to a group of people. In the present simple tense, when using the pronouns "we, you, they," the verb form is "do not" or "don't" followed by the base form of the verb. In this case, the base form of the verb "eat" is used after "don't" to correctly complete the sentence.

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  • 33. 

    Present simple: we, you, they   Type the correct answer into the box.   have     do     eat     do     live     drink     work     don’t   6. “Do you __________ in a school?”      “Yes, we’re teachers.”

    Explanation
    The question is asking if the person being addressed works in a school. The correct answer, "work," indicates that they do work in a school, as confirmed by their response that they are teachers.

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  • 34. 

    Present simple: we, you, they   Type the correct answer into the box.   have     do     eat     do     live     drink     work     don’t   7. “Do they watch TV in the evening?”      “No, they _____.”

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "don't" because the question is asking if "they" watch TV in the evening, and the response is negating that statement by saying "No, they don't."

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  • 35. 

    Present simple: we, you, they   Type the correct answer into the box.   have     do     eat     do     live     drink     work     don’t   8. Mum and Dad don’t __________ tea or coffee.

    Explanation
    Mum and Dad do not consume tea or coffee.

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  • 36. 

    Word order in question words, question words   Click on the words in the correct order.   1. games?     play     Does     computer     brother     your   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Does your brother play computer games?" because it follows the correct word order for a question in English. The auxiliary verb "Does" is placed at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject "your brother", and then the main verb "play". Finally, the object "computer games" is placed at the end of the sentence.

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  • 37. 

    Word order in question words, question words   Click on the words in the correct order.   3. go     to     usually     cinema?     the     When     do     you   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "When do you usually go to the cinema?" The question is asking about the regular time or frequency at which the person goes to the cinema. The word order is important in forming a grammatically correct question.

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  • 38. 

    Word order in question words, question words   Click on the words in the correct order.   4. Are     university?     at     brothers     your   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Are your brothers at university?" because it follows the correct word order for a question in English. The question begins with the auxiliary verb "Are," followed by the possessive pronoun "your," and then the noun "brothers." Finally, the preposition "at" is used to indicate the location, followed by the noun "university."

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  • 39. 

    Word order in question words, question words   Click on the words in the correct order.    5. for     my     I     English     Am     late     class?   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The given sentence is a question and follows the correct word order for forming a question in English. The subject "I" comes before the verb "Am," and the object "my English class" comes at the end of the sentence. The word "late" is placed before the preposition "for" to indicate the time. Therefore, the correct word order for the question is "Am I late for my English class?"

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  • 40. 

    Word order in question words, question words   Click on the words in the correct order.   6. your     How     name?     you     do     spell   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "How do you spell your name?" The question is asking for the correct order of the words "How," "do," "you," "spell," and "your name." The correct order is "How do you spell your name?"

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  • 41. 

    Word order in question words, question words   Click on the words in the correct order.   7. live?     your     Where     does     boyfriend   __________________________________________________

    Explanation
    The given question is asking about the location of the speaker's boyfriend. The correct word order is "Where does your boyfriend live?"

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  • 42. 

    Verb be: I and you   Type the correct answer into the box.   aren’t     Are     you     Am     I’m     You’re     I’m     not   1. Hello! __________ Peter.

    Explanation
    In this sentence, the speaker is introducing themselves as Peter. The correct answer is "I'm" because it is the contraction of "I am," which is used to refer to oneself.

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  • 43. 

    Verb be: I and you   Type the correct answer into the box.   aren’t     Are     you     Am     I’m     You’re     I’m     not    2. Excuse me. __________ you Susan?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Are" because the question is asking if the person being addressed is Susan. The verb "are" is used to form questions or statements about multiple people or subjects, which is the case here since it is asking about "you" (the person being spoken to) and "Susan" (another person).

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  • 44. 

    Present simple: we, you, they   Type the correct answer into the box.   have     do     eat     do     live     drink     work     don’t   1. What __________ you have for dinner?

  • 45. 

    Present simple: we, you, they   Type the correct answer into the box.   have     do     eat     do     live     drink     work     don’t   4. “Do they like classical music?”      “Yes, they __________.”

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "do" because the question is asking if "they" like classical music. In the present simple tense, we use "do" or "does" to form questions and negative statements for the pronouns "we, you, they." In this case, the affirmative response confirms that "they" do like classical music.

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  • 46. 

    Present simple: I and you   Choose the correct answer.   1. __________ in a big house?

    • Do you live

    • Live you

    Correct Answer
    A. Do you live
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Do you live." This is the correct answer because when using the present simple tense, we use the auxiliary verb "do" to form questions and negatives. In this case, "do" is used to form a question with the subject "you" and the verb "live."

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  • 47. 

    Present simple: I and you   Choose the correct answer.    4. __________ listen to pop music?

    • Do you

    • Don't

    Correct Answer
    A. Do you
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Do you." In present simple, the subject "I" and "you" are followed by the base form of the verb. In this question, the subject is "you," so we need to use the base form of the verb "do" to form the question. Therefore, the correct question form is "Do you listen to pop music?"

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  • 48. 

    Word order in question words, question words   Click on the words in the correct order.   2. What     in     get     morning?     the     up     time     do     you   __________________________________________________

    Correct Answer
    What time do you get up in the morning?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is a grammatically correct sentence that follows the standard word order for forming questions in English. The question word "What" is followed by the verb "do", then the subject pronoun "you", and finally the verb "get up" and the prepositional phrase "in the morning". This order follows the structure of subject-verb-object (SVO) in English questions.

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  • 49. 

    Present simple: I and you   Choose the correct answer.   7. Where __________ live?

    • You

    • Do you

    Correct Answer
    A. Do you
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "do you". In the present simple tense, when asking a question about someone's place of living, we use the auxiliary verb "do" before the subject "you". This is because "do" is used to form questions and negations in the present simple tense.

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