Efi - Quicktest 1 - Grammar

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1. Anna's in the kitchen. She _____ dinner.               

Explanation

The correct answer is 's cooking. This is because the sentence is in present tense and the subject "Anna" is performing the action of cooking dinner. The contraction "Anna's" is used to show possession and the verb "cooking" is in the present progressive form to indicate an ongoing action.

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EFI - QUICKTEST 1 - GRAMMAR is designed to assess key grammatical skills through practical usage scenarios. It evaluates understanding of verb forms, preferences in language, and future intentions, enhancing English proficiency relevant for academic and professional settings.

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2. Tom _____ arrives on time. He's always late.      

Explanation

The correct answer is "never" because the sentence states that Tom always arrives late, indicating that there is never a time when he arrives on time.

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3. She _____ eats meat or fish. She's a strict vegetarian.            

Explanation

The sentence states that the person is a strict vegetarian, which means they do not consume meat or fish. The word "never" fits perfectly in this context, indicating that the person does not eat meat or fish at any time.

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4. The traffic's terrible. I _____ miss my train.      

Explanation

The correct answer is "’m going to." This answer is correct because the speaker is expressing their intention or plan to miss their train due to the terrible traffic. The phrase "’m going to" is commonly used to talk about future plans or intentions.

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5. Where _____ you going on holiday this year?       

Explanation

The correct answer is "are" because the question is asking about the future plans of the person. "Are" is the correct form of the verb "be" to use with the subject "you" in the present tense.

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6. I _____ to eat fresh vegetables – I don't like frozen.         

Explanation

The correct answer is "prefer." In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their preference for eating fresh vegetables over frozen ones. The verb "prefer" is used to indicate a choice or liking for one thing over another.

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7. He _____ swimming on Tuesdays.

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The correct answer is "always goes" because the adverb "always" is used to describe the frequency of the action, which is swimming. The word order in English typically places the adverb before the verb, so "always goes" is the correct form.

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8. We're _____ about you at the moment, and we hope you'll be home soon.        

Explanation

The phrase "we hope you'll be home soon" suggests that the speaker is concerned about the person's well-being and is anticipating their return. The word "thinking" fits this context because it implies that the speaker is actively considering the person and their situation, indicating a level of care and concern.

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9. It's hot in here! _____ open the window?        

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The correct answer is "Shall I." In this context, "Shall I" is used to make a suggestion or offer to open the window. It implies politeness and seeks permission or agreement from someone else. "Will I" is incorrect because it is used to talk about the future actions of oneself, not to seek permission or make a suggestion. "Do I" is also incorrect because it is used to ask about the speaker's own actions or habits, not to seek permission or make a suggestion.

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10. How many cups of coffee _____ a day?

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This question is asking about the number of cups of coffee someone consumes in a day. The correct answer is "do you drink", which is the correct form of the question in the present simple tense. It is asking for the habitual action of drinking coffee, making it the appropriate choice for this question.

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11. We _____ the cinema on Saturday. Would you like to come?             

Explanation

The correct answer is "are going to". This is because the sentence is referring to a future plan or intention to visit the cinema on Saturday. "Are going to" is the correct verb phrase to express this future plan.

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12. I'm not ____ speak to Jason any more.        

Explanation

The correct answer is "going to." This is because the sentence is expressing a future intention or plan to not speak to Jason anymore. "Going to" is used to talk about future plans or intentions, making it the appropriate choice in this context.

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13. What _____ when he finishes university?      

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The correct answer is "is he going to do." This is because the question is asking about a future action or plan that the person will undertake after finishing university. The phrase "is he going to do" is the correct way to express this future intention.

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14. A    _____ we order some salad? B  Good idea.    

Explanation

The correct answer is "Shall." In this context, the speaker is suggesting the idea of ordering some salad, so "Shall" is used to make a suggestion or proposal.

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15. Today most people _____ on junk food.  

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The correct answer is "are cutting down". This is because the word "today" indicates the present time and the verb "are cutting down" is in the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions happening at the moment or around the present time. Therefore, the sentence suggests that currently, most people are reducing their consumption of junk food.

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16. My brother _____ a job at the moment.         

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The correct answer is "doesn't have". This is because the sentence is referring to the present moment and indicates that the brother currently does not have a job. The phrase "doesn't have" is the correct form of the verb "to have" in the present tense, third person singular form.

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17. What _____ next weekend?   

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The correct answer is "are you doing." This is because the question is asking about an action or activity that will happen in the future, specifically next weekend. The phrase "are you doing" is the correct verb form to use when asking about future plans or actions.

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18. A  Is there anything on TV tonight? B  I don't know. _____ in the paper.   

Explanation

B suggests that they don't know what is on TV tonight, but they plan to find out by looking in the paper. The phrase "I'm going to look" indicates their intention to search for the information in the near future.

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19. People's characters _______ on their family background.           

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The word "depend" is the correct answer because it is the correct form of the verb to use in this sentence. The subject "people's characters" is plural, so the verb must also be plural. Therefore, "depends" and "are depending" are incorrect choices. The word "depend" is the only option that agrees with the subject and is grammatically correct in this sentence.

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20. I predict that you _____ marry someone rich and famous!          

Explanation

The word "shall" is used to express future actions or intentions. In this context, the speaker is making a prediction about the future, specifically about the listener marrying someone who is rich and famous. Therefore, "shall" is the correct answer as it accurately conveys the sense of future prediction.

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Anna's in the kitchen. She _____ dinner. ...
Tom _____ arrives on time. He's always late.      
She _____ eats meat or fish. She's a strict vegetarian. ...
The traffic's terrible. I _____ miss my train.      
Where _____ you going on holiday this year? ...
I _____ to eat fresh vegetables – I don't like frozen. ...
He _____ swimming on Tuesdays.
We're _____ about you at the moment, and we hope you'll be home soon....
It's hot in here! _____ open the window?        
How many cups of coffee _____ a day?
We _____ the cinema on Saturday. Would you like to come? ...
I'm not ____ speak to Jason any more.        
What _____ when he finishes university?      
A    _____ we order some salad? ...
Today most people _____ on junk food.  
My brother _____ a job at the moment. ...
What _____ next weekend?   
A  Is there anything on TV tonight? ...
People's characters _______ on their family background. ...
I predict that you _____ marry someone rich and famous! ...
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