Diagnostic Grammar Fill In The Blanks Quiz Test

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1. The British often talk about _____ because it's so changeable.

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The correct answer is "the weather" because the sentence is referring to a specific weather phenomenon that the British often talk about. By using the definite article "the," it implies that there is a specific weather condition that is being discussed, which is the changeability of the weather.

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2. The sun _____ in the East.

Explanation

The correct answer is "rises" because it is the present simple form of the verb "to rise" and indicates a habitual action. In this case, it is referring to the regular occurrence of the sun appearing in the East every day.

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3. He is becoming well known _____ the world.

Explanation

The phrase "all over" means everywhere or throughout. In this sentence, it indicates that he is becoming well known in every part of the world.

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4. After  she ______ the "Miss Universe" title she got a lot of lucrative offers.

Explanation

After winning the "Miss Universe" title, she received a lot of lucrative offers.

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5. In the monsoon season _____ almost every day.

Explanation

In the monsoon season, the weather condition is such that rain occurs almost every day. The phrase "it rains" correctly conveys this idea, indicating that rain is a regular and frequent occurrence during this season.

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6. In the Gobi desert there isn't _____ grass.

Explanation

In the Gobi desert, there is no grass.

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7. English people carry umbrellas _____ them dry.

Explanation

This question is testing the use of the infinitive form of the verb "to keep" after the preposition "to". In this context, "to keep" is used to express the purpose or intention of carrying umbrellas. The correct answer is "to keep" because it accurately conveys the intended meaning that English people carry umbrellas in order to keep themselves dry.

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8. In Northern Europe _____ season is usually from December to February.

Explanation

In Northern Europe, the season that is usually the coldest is from December to February.

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9. Very ______ people can study abroad.

Explanation

The word "few" is the correct answer because it means a small number or not many. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that only a small number of people have the opportunity to study abroad.

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10. Warsaw is famous ______ as the capital of Poland and as a tourist destination.

Explanation

The correct answer is "both." This is because Warsaw is famous for being the capital of Poland and also for being a popular tourist destination. The word "both" indicates that both of these reasons contribute to Warsaw's fame.

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11. Even though Lady Diana is dead, people  _____ remember her as a 'fairytale princess'.

Explanation

The word "will" is the correct answer because it indicates a future action or state. In this case, it suggests that people in the future will continue to remember Lady Diana as a fairytale princess, despite her being deceased.

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12. Getting to be the greatest violinist _____ the world is not easy.

Explanation

The correct answer is "in". This preposition is used to indicate being a part of or involved in something. In this context, it suggests that becoming the greatest violinist is a challenging task that requires effort and dedication.

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13. Many  people _____ that Nigel Kennedy is England's greatest violinist.

Explanation

The correct answer is "believe." This is because the sentence is talking about the belief or opinion that many people hold about Nigel Kennedy being England's greatest violinist. The verb "believe" is used to express this belief or opinion.

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14. Like any top musician, he _____ practice long and hard.

Explanation

The correct answer is "had to." This is because the sentence is expressing a requirement or necessity for the musician to practice long and hard, which is conveyed by the phrase "had to." The other options, "must to" and "can," do not accurately convey the same meaning of necessity in this context.

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15. In Siberia _____ cold all the time.

Explanation

The correct answer is "it's." This is because "it's" is a contraction of "it is," which is used to refer to a non-specific subject. In this case, "it's" is used to indicate that the weather in Siberia is always cold.

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16. If the world _____ on 1st January 2000, some people wouldn't have been surprised.

Explanation

The correct answer is "had ended." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to a hypothetical situation. The use of "wouldn't have been surprised" indicates that the ending of the world on 1st January 2000 did not actually happen, but if it had happened, some people would have expected it. Therefore, the correct verb form to use in this context is "had ended."

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17. _____ people don't have the opportunity to live outside their own country.

Explanation

Most people don't have the opportunity to live outside their own country. This suggests that the majority of individuals are unable to experience living in a different country. It implies that a large portion of the population is limited to residing within their own country due to various factors such as financial constraints, legal restrictions, or personal circumstances.

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18. Hong Kong _____ to China in 1997.

Explanation

The correct answer is "reverted." This is because the verb "reverted" is in the past tense and indicates that Hong Kong returned or went back to China in 1997.

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19. Madonna's agent _____ change her name at the start of her career.

Explanation

Madonna's agent made her change her name at the start of her career. This suggests that Madonna's agent was responsible for the decision to change her name, implying that it was not Madonna's own choice. The use of "made her" indicates that there was some level of coercion or influence involved in the decision.

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20. Places near the Equator have _____ climate all year round.

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Places near the Equator have warm climate all year round because they receive direct sunlight throughout the year. The Equator is located at the center of the Earth and receives the most direct sunlight, resulting in consistently high temperatures. The warm climate is also influenced by the tropical rainforests found near the Equator, which contribute to high humidity and abundant rainfall. This combination of factors creates a consistently warm climate in these regions.

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The British often talk about _____ because it's so changeable.
The sun _____ in the East.
He is becoming well known _____ the world.
After  she ______ the "Miss Universe" title she got a...
In the monsoon season _____ almost every day.
In the Gobi desert there isn't _____ grass.
English people carry umbrellas _____ them dry.
In Northern Europe _____ season is usually from December to February.
Very ______ people can study abroad.
Warsaw is famous ______ as the capital of Poland and as a tourist...
Even though Lady Diana is dead, people  _____ remember her as a...
Getting to be the greatest violinist _____ the world is not easy.
Many  people _____ that Nigel Kennedy is England's greatest...
Like any top musician, he _____ practice long and hard.
In Siberia _____ cold all the time.
If the world _____ on 1st January 2000, some people wouldn't have...
_____ people don't have the opportunity to live outside their own...
Hong Kong _____ to China in 1997.
Madonna's agent _____ change her name at the start of her career.
Places near the Equator have _____ climate all year round.
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