Buraimi Placement Test 11
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Smart Phones are good for students. Do you agree or not? Give reasons. (30 words)
- 2.
Would you like a cup of tea? Yes, I ___.
- A.
Do
- B.
Like
- C.
Would
- D.
Will
Correct Answer
C. WouldExplanation
The word "would" is the correct answer because it matches the tense and formality of the question. In the question, "Would you like a cup of tea?", the word "would" is used to express a polite offer or invitation. Therefore, in response to the question, saying "Yes, I would" is the appropriate and grammatically correct way to accept the offer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Please don't talk to me now. I ___ to finish my test.
- A.
Will try
- B.
Try
- C.
Have tried
- D.
Am trying
Correct Answer
D. Am tryingExplanation
The correct answer is "am trying" because the speaker is currently in the process of attempting to finish their test. The phrase "am trying" indicates ongoing action in the present moment.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Can I help you? Yes, I'd like ___.
- A.
The information
- B.
To inform
- C.
Any information
- D.
Some information
Correct Answer
D. Some informationExplanation
The phrase "I'd like" indicates a request or desire for something. In this context, the person is asking for "some information." This suggests that they are open to receiving any amount or type of information that is available or relevant to their needs.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I'd like some coffee. I'm afraid there isn't ___.
- A.
More
- B.
Anything
- C.
Any
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
C. AnyExplanation
The correct answer is "any" because the speaker is expressing that there is not a single cup of coffee available. The word "any" is used to indicate the absence of something, in this case, coffee.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Where is your book? I ___ it last week.
- A.
Have lost
- B.
Lose
- C.
Was losing
- D.
Lost
Correct Answer
D. LostExplanation
The correct answer is "lost". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the word "last week" indicates that the action of losing the book occurred in the past. "Lost" is the past tense form of the verb "lose", making it the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Is John ___ Paul? No, I don't think so.
- A.
More taller
- B.
So tall as
- C.
Taller than
- D.
Tall like
Correct Answer
C. Taller thanExplanation
The correct answer is "taller than" because it is used to make a comparison between two people's height, indicating that John is taller than Paul.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Can I help you? Yes, I am looking ___ Mr Smith's office.
- A.
For
- B.
At
- C.
After
- D.
To
Correct Answer
A. ForExplanation
The correct answer is "for". The phrase "looking for" is used to express the action of searching for someone or something. In this case, the person is searching for Mr Smith's office, so the correct preposition to use is "for".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Has he written to his brother? Yes, he ___ him a letter last night.
- A.
Has written
- B.
Was writing
- C.
Had written
- D.
Wrote
Correct Answer
D. WroteExplanation
The correct answer is "wrote" because it is in the simple past tense and matches the past time frame indicated by "last night." This implies that the action of writing the letter is already completed.Rate this question:
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- 10.
She likes living in a warm climate ___?
- A.
Wouldn't she
- B.
Doesn't she
- C.
Won't she
- D.
Isn't she
Correct Answer
B. Doesn't sheExplanation
The given correct answer is "doesn't she". This is because the question is asking for confirmation or agreement with the statement "She likes living in a warm climate". The phrase "doesn't she" is a tag question that is used to seek confirmation or agreement, and it is appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Do you smoke? Not now, but I ___.
- A.
Use to
- B.
Am used to
- C.
Was used
- D.
Used to
Correct Answer
D. Used toExplanation
The correct answer is "used to." This is because the phrase "used to" is used to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true in the present. In this context, the speaker is indicating that they used to smoke in the past but do not smoke anymore.Rate this question:
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- 12.
This is my first visit to the doctor. Who ___ to before?
- A.
Are you going
- B.
Went you
- C.
You went
- D.
Did you go
Correct Answer
D. Did you goExplanation
The correct answer is "did you go" because the question is asking about a past action. The word "before" indicates that the speaker is referring to a previous visit to the doctor. The phrase "did you go" is the correct form of the past tense interrogative sentence, asking whether the person visited the doctor in the past.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Did you do any homework? Yes, but only ___.
- A.
Any
- B.
Not much
- C.
A few
- D.
A little
Correct Answer
D. A littleExplanation
The correct answer is "a little" because it suggests that the person did some homework, but not a significant amount. It implies that the amount of homework completed was small or minimal.Rate this question:
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- 14.
My watch is broken but it's not worth ___.
- A.
Repairing
- B.
To repair
- C.
To repair it
- D.
To be repaired
Correct Answer
A. RepairingExplanation
The correct answer is "repairing." In this sentence, the phrase "but it's not worth" indicates that the speaker does not consider the act of repairing the watch to be valuable or worthwhile. Therefore, the gerund form "repairing" is used to convey the idea of the action of repairing the watch.Rate this question:
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- 15.
I'm terribly tired. Well, I suggest ___ to bed.
- A.
You go
- B.
You to go
- C.
You going
- D.
You went
Correct Answer
A. You goExplanation
The correct answer is "you go" because it is the correct form of the imperative verb "go" used to give a suggestion or command. In this context, the speaker is suggesting that the person they are talking to should go to bed.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Here is your $5 back. Thanks, but I don't remember ___ it to you.
- A.
To lend
- B.
Lending
- C.
My lend
- D.
Me to lend
Correct Answer
B. LendingExplanation
The correct answer is "lending" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense and requires a verb that matches this tense. "Lending" is the present continuous form of the verb "to lend," which makes it the appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Is he coming to the meeting? Well, I asked him ___.
- A.
If he will come
- B.
Will he come
- C.
If he was coming
- D.
Would he come
Correct Answer
C. If he was comingExplanation
The correct answer is "if he was coming." This is because the question is in the past tense, indicating that the meeting has already taken place or is about to take place. Therefore, the correct form to use is the past tense of the verb "to be," which is "was." The phrase "if he was coming" suggests that the speaker asked the person if they had plans to attend the meeting.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Do you like your new apartment? Yes, it's small but it ___ my needs perfectly.
- A.
Settles
- B.
Meets
- C.
Supplies
- D.
Fills
Correct Answer
B. MeetsExplanation
The correct answer is "meets." In this context, "meets" means that the new apartment satisfies or fulfills the person's needs perfectly, despite its small size.Rate this question:
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- 19.
I suppose tomorrow's bus strike means ___ the start of class.
- A.
Have delayed
- B.
Delay
- C.
To delay
- D.
Delaying
Correct Answer
D. DelayingExplanation
The correct answer is "delaying" because the phrase "tomorrow's bus strike" implies that the strike will cause a delay in the start of class. Therefore, the verb form "delaying" is the most appropriate choice to convey this meaning.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Why aren't you running? There isn't ___ time. The movie is going to start soon.
- A.
Many
- B.
Any
- C.
Much
Correct Answer
C. MuchExplanation
The correct answer is "much" because the word "much" is used to refer to an amount of time, while "many" and "any" are used to refer to amounts of countable nouns. In this case, since time is uncountable, "much" is the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Where are you staying? I'm living ___ Mr Smith and his family.
- A.
At
- B.
With
- C.
By
Correct Answer
B. WithExplanation
The correct answer is "with" because when someone says "I'm living with Mr Smith and his family," it implies that the person is staying in the same house or residence as Mr Smith and his family. This suggests that they are sharing the living space and possibly other resources with them.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Could you lend me some money? Sorry, but I'm very ___ on cash right now.
- A.
Down
- B.
Scarce
- C.
Low
Correct Answer
C. LowExplanation
The word "low" is the correct answer because it accurately describes the speaker's current financial situation. The phrase "very low on cash" means that the speaker does not have much money available to lend.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Do you know who she is? No, she didn't ___ her name.
- A.
Say me
- B.
Say to me
- C.
Tell me
Correct Answer
C. Tell meExplanation
The correct answer is "tell me" because it is the appropriate phrase to use when asking someone to provide information or share something with you. In this context, the speaker is asking the person if they know who she is, and then expressing that she did not "tell me" her name, indicating that the person did not provide the information being asked for.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Everyone understood. The teacher ___ to explain again.
- A.
May not
- B.
Musn't
- C.
Didn't need
Correct Answer
C. Didn't needExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't need" because it implies that the teacher did not have to explain again since everyone understood.Rate this question:
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- 25.
That house is in a terrible state. You can see it ___ for years.
- A.
Hasn't been repaired
- B.
Wasn't repaired
- C.
Isn't repaired
Correct Answer
A. Hasn't been repairedExplanation
The correct answer is "hasn't been repaired." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues into the present. The word "hasn't" is the contraction of "has not," which is used with the past participle "been" to form the present perfect tense. Therefore, it implies that the house has not undergone any repairs in the past and continues to be in a terrible state.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Why didn't you tell me? You ___ angry if I had.
- A.
Can be
- B.
Were to be
- C.
Would have been
Correct Answer
C. Would have beenExplanation
The given correct answer is "would have been". This is because the sentence is in the conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation. The speaker is expressing regret that the other person did not inform them about something. The phrase "if I had" suggests that the speaker is imagining a different outcome if they had been told. "Would have been" is the correct form to express the hypothetical result of the speaker being angry in this situation.Rate this question:
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- 27.
I'm fine, it's only a little cut. ___ you better see a doctor.
- A.
Wouldn't
- B.
Shouldn't
- C.
Hadn't
Correct Answer
C. Hadn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "hadn't". The sentence structure suggests that the speaker is downplaying the severity of their injury by saying it's only a little cut. The appropriate response would be to suggest that they see a doctor, indicating that the injury may be more serious than they think. "Hadn't" is used to convey this suggestion or advice.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Last holiday, I read a novel that was written in 1951 by a French writer.
- A.
It is about the struggle of an old man who lived by fishing.
- B.
There was a flood caused by heavy rain.
- C.
Many people died and many were injured.
Correct Answer
A. It is about the struggle of an old man who lived by fishing.Explanation
The correct answer is "It is about the struggle of an old man who lived by fishing." because the given information mentions that the novel is about the struggle of an old man who lived by fishing. The flood caused by heavy rain and the resulting deaths and injuries are not mentioned in relation to the novel, so they are not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 29.
I wrote to the manager with the aim of getting my money _____________.
- A.
Spent
- B.
Taken
- C.
Refunded
Correct Answer
C. RefundedExplanation
The correct answer is "refunded". In this sentence, the speaker wrote to the manager with the intention or goal of getting their money back. The word "refunded" specifically means to receive a reimbursement or repayment for something that was previously paid. This aligns with the speaker's aim of getting their money back.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Did you know everybody at the party? No, nobody ___ the host.
- A.
Except
- B.
Apart
- C.
Other
Correct Answer
A. ExceptExplanation
The correct answer is "except". This is because the sentence is stating that nobody at the party knew the host, indicating that everyone except the host was unfamiliar with them.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Does he smoke? Yes, he ___ twenty a day.
- A.
Is smoking
- B.
Smokes
- C.
Smoked
Correct Answer
B. SmokesExplanation
The correct answer is "smokes" because the sentence is in the present tense and the word "twenty a day" indicates a habitual action. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is the present simple tense, "smokes."Rate this question:
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