Birthdays Grammar And Vocabulary
When learning the basics of English, with particular reference to vocabulary and grammar, it can be helpful to focus on a specific theme or topic to help you remember certain things a little easier. Today we’ll be focusing on the topic of birthdays with our grammar and vocabulary!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
..........my birthday we I always have a big birthday cake.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
At
Correct Answer
A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "On". This is because "On" is used to indicate specific days or dates. In this sentence, the speaker is referring to their birthday, which is a specific day. Therefore, "On" is the correct preposition to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 2.
It is traditional to............the candles on your birthday and make a wish.
- A.
Blow up
- B.
Blow down
- C.
Blow out
Correct Answer
C. Blow outExplanation
The correct answer is "blow out." This is because when we blow out the candles on our birthday cake, we extinguish the flames by blowing air towards them. This tradition is believed to date back to ancient Greece, where people would make a wish and blow out candles as a way to send their wishes to the gods.Rate this question:
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- 3.
At.........little brother's birthday party we had balloons.
- A.
My
- B.
Me
- C.
Mine
Correct Answer
A. MyExplanation
The correct answer is "my". The possessive pronoun "my" is used to show ownership or possession. In this sentence, the speaker is referring to their little brother's birthday party, indicating that the party belongs to them. Therefore, "my" is the appropriate pronoun to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I love............presents on my birthday.
- A.
Receiving
- B.
Get
- C.
Have
Correct Answer
A. ReceivingExplanation
The correct answer is "receiving" because it indicates the action of getting presents on the person's birthday. "Get" and "have" are also possible options, but "receiving" specifically emphasizes the act of receiving gifts, which is the most appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I usually.........my friends a birthday card on their birthday.
- A.
Receive
- B.
Give
- C.
Take
Correct Answer
B. GiveExplanation
The correct answer is "give" because the sentence is talking about the action of giving a birthday card to friends on their birthday. The word "receive" does not fit because it is the opposite action of giving. The word "take" also does not fit because it does not make sense in the context of giving a birthday card. Therefore, the correct answer is "give".Rate this question:
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- 6.
You can..........any card for any occasion at a the card shop.
- A.
Take
- B.
Borrow
- C.
Buy
Correct Answer
C. BuyExplanation
The word "buy" is the correct answer because it implies the action of purchasing a card from a card shop. "Take" and "borrow" do not fit the context as they suggest the act of obtaining or borrowing a card, while "buy" specifically refers to the act of purchasing a card for any occasion.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Sometimes at birthday parties we..........games.
- A.
Do
- B.
Play
- C.
Playing
Correct Answer
B. PlayExplanation
The correct answer is "play" because it is the appropriate verb to use when referring to participating in games at a birthday party.Rate this question:
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- 8.
I often.........the date of my friends birthdays.
- A.
Remembering
- B.
Forget
- C.
Forgets
Correct Answer
B. ForgetExplanation
The correct answer is "forget". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a habitual action. The word "often" indicates that the speaker frequently fails to remember the dates of their friends' birthdays. Therefore, "forget" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 9.
I like to..........my birthday with friends and family.
- A.
Celebrating
- B.
Celebration
- C.
Celebrate
Correct Answer
C. CelebrateExplanation
The correct answer is "celebrate." This is the most appropriate word to use in the given sentence as it indicates the action of enjoying and marking one's birthday with friends and family. The other options, "celebrating" and "celebration," are not suitable as they do not fit grammatically or contextually in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Last year my parents..........me a bike for my birthday.
- A.
Give
- B.
Given
- C.
Gave
Correct Answer
C. GaveExplanation
The verb "gave" is the correct answer because it is the past tense form of the verb "give." In the sentence, the action of giving a bike to the speaker occurred in the past, indicating that the past tense should be used. Therefore, "gave" accurately reflects the past action of the parents giving the speaker a bike for their birthday.Rate this question:
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- 11.
I think birthdays were better when I was younger...........I got more presents.
- A.
So
- B.
Because
- C.
And
Correct Answer
B. BecauseExplanation
This answer is correct because it provides a logical explanation for why birthdays were better when the person was younger. The word "because" indicates that the person received more presents during their birthdays in the past, which made the celebrations more enjoyable.Rate this question:
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- 12.
My birthday......... December the 5th.
- A.
Are
- B.
Is
- C.
On
Correct Answer
B. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because the subject "My birthday" is singular and requires the singular form of the verb "to be." In this case, "is" is the correct form of the verb to agree with the subject.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I am looking forward to my birthday this year because I'm..........to have a big party.
- A.
Will
- B.
Having
- C.
Going
Correct Answer
C. GoingExplanation
The correct answer is "going". The sentence is expressing anticipation and excitement for the upcoming birthday, specifically mentioning a big party. The word "going" indicates that the person is looking forward to attending or being present at the party.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The best present I ever...........was a pet dog.
- A.
Gave
- B.
Receive
- C.
Received
Correct Answer
C. ReceivedExplanation
The correct answer is "received" because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject is the recipient of the gift. "Gave" and "receive" do not fit grammatically or contextually in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 15.
On my ninth birthday my grandparents gave........a bicycle. It was great.
- A.
Me
- B.
Their
- C.
Them
Correct Answer
A. MeExplanation
The correct answer is "me". In the given sentence, the speaker is talking about receiving a bicycle on their ninth birthday. Since the sentence is in the first person perspective, the correct pronoun to use is "me" as it refers to the speaker themselves.Rate this question:
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- 16.
My last birthday wasn't so good because I had to..........an exam at school.
- A.
Give
- B.
Go
- C.
Take
Correct Answer
C. TakeExplanation
The correct answer is "take". This is because when we have to mention an exam, we use the verb "take" to indicate that we are the ones who are going to do the exam. So in this context, the sentence means that the person had to take an exam at school on their last birthday, which made it not so good.Rate this question:
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- 17.
I love buying presents...........my friends.
- A.
By
- B.
For
- C.
To
Correct Answer
B. ForExplanation
The correct answer is "for". In this sentence, the speaker expresses their enjoyment of purchasing gifts specifically for their friends. The preposition "for" indicates the intended recipient of the presents, emphasizing the personal connection between the speaker and their friends.Rate this question:
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- 18.
My relatives usually give me money for my birthday then I can.............what to buy.
- A.
Deciding
- B.
Decided
- C.
Decide
Correct Answer
C. DecideExplanation
The correct answer is "decide". In the given sentence, the subject "I" is referring to the speaker, who receives money for their birthday. The verb form "decide" is the correct choice because it matches the singular subject "I" and is in the present tense, indicating the action of deciding what to buy.Rate this question:
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- 19.
I think the best gift you..........ever give is love.
- A.
Would
- B.
Should
- C.
Might
Correct Answer
B. ShouldExplanation
The word "should" is the correct answer because it indicates that love is the most appropriate and ideal gift that one can give. The use of "should" suggests that it is a moral or ethical obligation to give love as a gift, emphasizing its importance and value.Rate this question:
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- 20.
I went to my friends birthday.........weekend and we went to a dance club.
- A.
This
- B.
Last
- C.
At
Correct Answer
B. LastExplanation
The word "last" is the correct answer because it indicates that the speaker went to their friend's birthday party on the previous weekend. This implies that the party has already happened and is not ongoing.Rate this question:
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