Check IT Out! 3 - UnIT 7
Choose the correct answer.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
French fries __________ around for 200 years.
- A.
Are
- B.
Were
- C.
Have been
Correct Answer
C. Have beenExplanation
The correct answer is "have been" because it indicates an action that started in the past and continues up until the present. In this case, it implies that French fries have existed for the past 200 years and are still around today.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Belgians say they _______________ them.
- A.
Invented
- B.
Invents
- C.
Were inventing
Correct Answer
A. InventedExplanation
The correct answer is "invented." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to a completed action. The use of "invented" indicates that the Belgians have already created or developed something in the past.Rate this question:
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- 3.
No-one _____________ the real answer.
- A.
Knows
- B.
Have known
- C.
Was knowing
Correct Answer
A. KnowsExplanation
The correct answer is "knows" because it is the present tense form of the verb "know" and matches the subject "No-one."Rate this question:
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- 4.
In England, they _______________ chips.
- A.
Are calling
- B.
Are called
- C.
Called
Correct Answer
B. Are calledExplanation
In England, chips are referred to or known as "are called".Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Vietnamese _____________ them with butter and sugar.
- A.
Are serving
- B.
Serve
- C.
Served
Correct Answer
B. ServeExplanation
The correct answer is "serve". In this sentence, the verb "serve" is used to describe the action of the Vietnamese people providing something to others. The sentence suggests that the Vietnamese people serve the unspecified subject (them) with butter and sugar.Rate this question:
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- 6.
McDonalds ______________ millions of French fries every day.
- A.
Makes
- B.
Made
- C.
Are making
Correct Answer
A. MakesExplanation
The correct answer is "makes". This is because the verb "makes" agrees with the subject "McDonalds", which is a singular noun. In this sentence, "McDonalds" is the one performing the action of making millions of French fries every day.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Their first fries ___________ with fresh potato.
- A.
Were made
- B.
Were making
- C.
Are made
Correct Answer
A. Were madeExplanation
The correct answer is "were made." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to an action that was completed in the past. "Were made" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to make."Rate this question:
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- 8.
McDonalds ____________ millions of dollars on research.
- A.
Are spending
- B.
Were spending
- C.
Spends
Correct Answer
C. SpendsExplanation
The correct answer is "spends." This is because the sentence is in the present tense, indicating that the action of spending millions of dollars on research is currently happening.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In 1957, they _______________ a laboratory.
- A.
Opened
- B.
Were opening
- C.
Has opened
Correct Answer
A. OpenedExplanation
In 1957, they opened a laboratory.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A computer ___________ the operator when the fries are ready.
- A.
Is telling
- B.
Was telling
- C.
Tells
Correct Answer
C. TellsExplanation
The correct answer is "tells." In this sentence, we are talking about a computer and its action of informing or notifying the operator when the fries are ready. The verb "tells" is the correct form to use in this context to indicate the computer's action in the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 11.
One quarter of all potatoes _________ in the US are made into fries.
- A.
Selling
- B.
Sells
- C.
Sold
Correct Answer
C. SoldExplanation
The correct answer is "sold" because the sentence is referring to the past tense, indicating that one quarter of all potatoes that were previously in the US have been made into fries.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Fast food restaurants know the secret of ______________ French fries.
- A.
Make
- B.
Making
- C.
To make
Correct Answer
B. MakingExplanation
Fast food restaurants know the secret of making French fries. This means that they possess knowledge or understanding of the process or technique required to create French fries. By using the gerund form "making," the sentence implies that the restaurants are aware of the specific actions and ingredients necessary to produce their fries.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I am looking forward ______________ some healthy food after all these fries!
- A.
Making
- B.
To making
- C.
To make
Correct Answer
B. To makingExplanation
The phrase "looking forward to" is followed by a gerund (verb form ending in -ing) when expressing anticipation or excitement about an action. In this case, the speaker is anticipating the action of making some healthy food. Therefore, the correct answer is "to making."Rate this question:
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- 14.
How about ______________ a salad tonight?
- A.
To have
- B.
Having
- C.
To having
Correct Answer
B. HavingExplanation
The phrase "How about having a salad tonight?" is a suggestion or invitation to eat a salad. The verb "having" is in the present participle form, which is used to express ongoing or continuous actions. In this context, "having" indicates the action of eating a salad. Therefore, "having" is the correct choice to complete the sentence and convey the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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- 15.
My brother doesn’t worry about ______________ healthily.
- A.
Eating
- B.
To eat
- C.
Eat
Correct Answer
A. EatingExplanation
The correct answer is "eating" because it is the gerund form of the verb "eat" which is used to describe the action of consuming food. In the given sentence, the phrase "doesn't worry about" suggests that the brother is not concerned or anxious about how he eats, indicating that he may not pay attention to his dietary habits or make healthy choices.Rate this question:
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