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Please answer these grammar questions. Find out your score at the end.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
I wish I ...... a bird.
- A.
Was
- B.
Were
- C.
Been
Correct Answer
B. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were". This is because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a hypothetical or unreal condition. In this case, the speaker is expressing a wish to be a bird, which is not currently true. In English, the verb "to be" is conjugated as "were" in the subjunctive mood for all persons (I, you, he/she/it, we, they).Rate this question:
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- 2.
........... do you eat out?
- A.
How many
- B.
How often
- C.
How much
Correct Answer
B. How oftenExplanation
For asking about times, use how often.Rate this question:
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- 3.
It...... raining all night till 9.am.
- A.
Is
- B.
Has
- C.
Has been
Correct Answer
C. Has beenExplanation
The sentence implies that it rained continuously throughout the night until 9 am. The phrase "has been" is used to indicate an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. Therefore, "has been" is the correct answer because it conveys the continuous nature of the rain from the past until 9 am.Rate this question:
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- 4.
He has been living in Ajamy at Alexandria.
- A.
Since ten years
- B.
For ten years
- C.
Ten years ago
Correct Answer
B. For ten yearsExplanation
The correct answer is "for ten years." This indicates that the person has been living in Ajamy at Alexandria continuously for a period of ten years.Rate this question:
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- 5.
They are not ........ their brothers. .
- A.
As better as
- B.
As good as
- C.
Good as
Correct Answer
B. As good asExplanation
The correct answer is "as good as". This phrase is used to compare two things, indicating that they are of equal quality or skill level. In this context, it suggests that "they" are equal in some aspect to their brothers, implying that they possess similar qualities or abilities.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Ahmed: Did you remember to ask her about the money? Aly: well, I hardly ..... that yesterday.
- A.
Remembered
- B.
Remembering
- C.
Have rememebred
Correct Answer
A. RememberedExplanation
In the conversation, Ahmed is asking Aly if they remember to ask someone about the money. Aly responds by saying "well, I hardly remembered that yesterday." This indicates that Aly did remember to ask about the money, but it was not a strong or clear memory. Therefore, the correct answer is "remembered."Rate this question:
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- 7.
...... students eat healthy food.
- A.
Very less
- B.
Very little
- C.
Very few
Correct Answer
C. Very fewExplanation
The phrase "very few" indicates a small number or a small amount. In the given context, it suggests that only a small number of students eat healthy food. This implies that the majority of students do not consume nutritious meals, highlighting a lack of healthy eating habits among the student population.Rate this question:
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- 8.
She: Have you ....... the exam? He. at 12 am.
- A.
Running
- B.
Ran
- C.
Run
Correct Answer
C. RunExplanation
The correct answer is "run" because the verb "run" is the past participle form of the verb "run." In this context, the question is asking if the person has completed or taken the exam. The past participle form of the verb is used to indicate a completed action, so "run" is the appropriate choice here.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Mum: What ........... now? The son: Just watching an old movie.
- A.
Do you
- B.
Will you do
- C.
Do you do
Correct Answer
C. Do you doExplanation
The correct answer is "do you do." The son is responding to his mother's question about what he is currently doing. The phrase "do you do" is used to ask about someone's current activities or actions. In this context, the mother is asking what her son is currently doing, and he responds by saying he is just watching an old movie.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Man: Give me an honest advice. Woman: I ...... sell your old Skoda car, If I were you.
- A.
Should
- B.
Would
- C.
Could
- D.
Will
Correct Answer
B. WouldExplanation
The woman is suggesting that if she were in the man's position, she would sell his old Skoda car. This implies that she believes selling the car would be the best course of action for him. The word "would" is used to express a hypothetical situation or a suggestion.Rate this question:
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- 11.
We are plan to go to Canada.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement "We are plan to go to Canada" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form should be "We plan to go to Canada." Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What are you doing next week?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given question is asking about the plans or activities for the next week. The answer "False" indicates that the person does not have any specific plans or activities scheduled for the upcoming week.Rate this question:
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- 13.
She is married to him, does she?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "She is married to him, does she?" is a question that is asking for confirmation or denial. The correct answer is "False" because the sentence is grammatically incorrect. The correct form of the question should be "Is she married to him?" Therefore, the answer is false because the question itself is not properly structured.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Salesman: .... book do you need? Man: Les Miserables.
- A.
What
- B.
Which
Correct Answer
B. WhichExplanation
The correct answer is "Which." In this conversation, the man is specifying a particular book that he needs, which is "Les Miserables." The word "which" is used to inquire about a specific choice or selection from a group of options, in this case, the book that the man is looking for.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What .....you doing this week?
- A.
Were
- B.
Are
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The question is asking about the present time, so the correct answer is "are." "Were" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" and is not suitable for the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 16.
....... book is this?
- A.
Who's
- B.
Whose
Correct Answer
B. WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "whose". In this question, "whose" is used to ask about the possessor of the book. It is the possessive form of "who" and is used to indicate ownership or belonging.Rate this question:
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- 17.
He must finish the job yesterday?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "He must finish the job yesterday" is grammatically incorrect and contradictory. "Yesterday" refers to the past, while "must finish" implies a future action. Therefore, it is not possible to finish a job in the past that should have been completed in the future. Hence, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 18.
He: What is wrong with you? She: I am afraid I am not thirsty. I have ..... had lunch.
- A.
Yet
- B.
Already
- C.
Still
Correct Answer
B. AlreadyExplanation
The correct answer is "already" because it indicates that the woman has already had lunch and is not thirsty as a result. This word suggests that the action of having lunch has already taken place in the past.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The train arrives soon when the lights are off.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that the train arrives soon only when the lights are off. This implies that the train has a specific schedule and arrives promptly when the lights are not functioning. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 20.
John: Where is Donna? Dina: She will give you a call as soon as she...
- A.
Arrives
- B.
Is arriving
- C.
Will arrive
Correct Answer
A. ArrivesExplanation
The correct answer is "arrives" because Dina is referring to a future event that will happen soon. Using "arrives" indicates that Donna will give John a call immediately after she reaches her destination.Rate this question:
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- 21.
When you choose between two similar things, you say...
- A.
It is better than the other.
- B.
It is as good as the other.
- C.
It is as better as the other.
Correct Answer
B. It is as good as the other.Explanation
The correct answer is "It is as good as the other." When choosing between two similar things, this phrase indicates that both options are of equal quality or value. It suggests that there is no significant difference between the two choices and that they are both equally satisfactory.Rate this question:
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- 22.
-Are you........? -No
- A.
Dream
- B.
Dreamt
- C.
Dreaming
- D.
Dreams
Correct Answer
C. DreamingExplanation
The correct answer is "dreaming" because it is the present participle form of the verb "dream." In the context of the question, the speaker is asking if the person is currently engaging in the act of dreaming. The other options, "dream," "dreamt," and "dreams," do not fit grammatically or contextually.Rate this question:
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- 23.
A. ...... switch the light on? B. Sure, I..... now.
Correct Answer
could, willExplanation
The correct answer is "could, will" because the question is asking if the person is able to switch the light on, and the response is confirming that they can and will do it. "Could" indicates the person's ability or permission to do something, while "will" shows their intention or willingness to do it.Rate this question:
- 24.
A. Have you (......) the work (.....)? B. No, but I (.......) do it (......) 6 am. A. (.....) sure you do it, otherwise you will miss grades. B. I hope I can do it (.....) time.
Correct Answer
done, yet, will, by, onExplanation
The conversation is about completing a task. Person A asks if Person B has done the work yet, to which Person B responds that they have not done it yet but they will do it by 6 am. Person A then emphasizes the importance of completing the task and warns that not doing it will result in lower grades. Person B expresses hope that they can do it on time. Therefore, the correct answer choices are "done" (referring to completing the work), "yet" (indicating that the work has not been done yet), "will" (expressing future action), "by" (specifying the time by which the work will be done), and "on" (referring to the deadline).Rate this question:
- 25.
Which option means "when we intended to arrive"?
- A.
We arrived on time
- B.
We arrived in time.
- C.
On time arrival
- D.
No late arrival
Correct Answer
A. We arrived on timeExplanation
The phrase "We arrived on time" means that the arrival happened at the intended or expected time. It implies that there was no delay or lateness in reaching the destination.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which option means "busy with his friend"?
- A.
He is engaged to his friend.
- B.
He is engaged with his friend.
- C.
He is engaged with work with his friend.
Correct Answer
B. He is engaged with his friend.Explanation
The correct answer is "He is engaged with his friend." This option means that the person is busy or occupied with his friend. The word "engaged" in this context implies that the person is actively involved or engrossed in some activity or conversation with his friend.Rate this question:
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- 27.
He told me ......
- A.
No worry
- B.
Not worry
- C.
Not to worry
- D.
Do no worry
Correct Answer
B. Not worryExplanation
The correct answer is "not to worry." This is because the phrase "to worry" is an infinitive verb phrase, and when we use the word "not" before an infinitive verb phrase, it indicates a negative command or suggestion. So, the correct phrase would be "not to worry," meaning that the person should not have any concerns or anxieties.Rate this question:
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