English 1 Mod 5
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Yesterday we (follow) ________ the new trail through the park.
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This English 1 Mod 5 quiz assesses grammar skills, focusing on verb tenses and sentence construction. It includes practical dialogues and scenarios to test understanding of English grammar in context, enhancing communication proficiency for learners.
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We (go) ________ to the United States the year before.
Explanation
The correct answer is "went" because it is the past tense form of the verb "go." In the sentence, the verb is referring to an action that happened in the past, so the past tense form is required.Rate this question:
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The boys (swim) ________ across the lake this morning.
Explanation
The correct answer is "swam" because the sentence is in the past tense and "swam" is the past tense form of the verb "swim".Rate this question:
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The paper boy (leave) ________ his bill in the mailbox the other day.
Explanation
The correct answer is "left" because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to an action that the paper boy performed in the past. The verb "left" is the simple past tense form of the verb "leave," which means to go away from a place. Therefore, the paper boy left his bill in the mailbox.Rate this question:
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Mr. Santos (hurt) ________ his shoulder when he fell downstairs last Monday.
Explanation
The verb "hurt" is the correct answer because it matches the tense and subject of the sentence. The sentence is in the past tense ("fell") and the subject is Mr. Santos. Therefore, the verb should also be in the past tense, which is "hurt." This verb accurately describes the action of injuring his shoulder when he fell downstairs.Rate this question:
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The baby (drink) ________ all the milk a while ago.
Explanation
The correct answer is "drank" because it is the past tense form of the verb "drink." In the given sentence, the action of drinking the milk has already occurred in the past, which is indicated by the word "a while ago." Therefore, "drank" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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Uncle Joe (write) ________ a letter to the Mayor last month.
Explanation
The sentence is in past tense and refers to an action that took place last month. The verb "wrote" is the correct past tense form of "write" to match the subject "Uncle Joe". Therefore, the correct answer is "wrote".Rate this question:
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The bellboy (carry) ________ the bags into the elevator a minute ago.
Explanation
The correct answer is "carried." This is the past tense form of the verb "carry," which is used to indicate that the bellboy moved the bags into the elevator in the past.Rate this question:
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My cousins (arrive) ________ just recently.
Explanation
The correct answer is "arrived" because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to an action that has already happened. The word "just" indicates that the arrival happened only a short time ago.Rate this question:
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____ the children in the garden?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Are". This is because the question is asking about the children in the garden, and when asking about multiple people or things, we use the verb "are" in the present tense.Rate this question:
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___ you have brown eyes?
Explanation
The word "Do" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate auxiliary verb to use in this question. The question is asking if the person being addressed has brown eyes, and "Do" is used to form questions in the present tense.Rate this question:
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A: Are they happy?
Explanation
The question asks about the happiness of a certain group of people. The response "Yes, they are" indicates that the group of people mentioned is indeed happy.Rate this question:
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We don't have lessons __ weekends.
Explanation
The correct answer is "on" because the sentence is stating that there are no lessons during the weekends. The preposition "on" is commonly used to indicate days of the week, and in this case, it is indicating that there are no lessons on the weekends.Rate this question:
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Our apartment is __ the second floor.
Explanation
The correct answer is "on" because it indicates the location of the apartment, specifically on the second floor.Rate this question:
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My uncle's daughter is my ______.
Explanation
My uncle's daughter is my cousin because cousins are the children of one's aunts or uncles. In this case, my uncle's daughter is the child of my uncle, making her my cousin.Rate this question:
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My brother's son is my ______
Explanation
In this question, the relationship is described as "My brother's son." The term used to describe the relationship between the person and their brother's son is "nephew." A nephew is the son of one's sibling, in this case, the brother.Rate this question:
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Order the following words to make a sentence. Don't forget the punctuation: many / there / in / family? / How / your / people / are
Explanation
The given answer is correct because it correctly arranges the words in the sentence to form a grammatically correct and meaningful question. The sentence structure is in the form of a question, starting with the interrogative word "How" followed by "many people" to ask about the number of individuals. Then, "are there" is used to inquire about the existence of the people, and finally, "in your family" specifies the context of the question. The sentence also ends with a question mark to indicate that it is a question.Rate this question:
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Mike and Rosie ____ from London.
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Is
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Are
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Have
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Can
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because "Mike and Rosie" is a plural subject, so the verb should also be in the plural form.Rate this question:
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Tina and John love soccer. ____ favorite player is Christiano Ronaldo
Correct Answer
TheirExplanation
The word "Their" is the correct answer because it is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership. In this sentence, it shows that Tina and John both have a favorite player, and that player is Christiano Ronaldo.Rate this question:
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A nurse works in a hotel.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The given statement is "A nurse works in a hotel." The correct answer is False. This means that the statement is not true. A nurse typically works in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility, not in a hotel.Rate this question:
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Match the opposite of YOUNG
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OLD
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SMALL
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NEW
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BIG
Correct Answer
A. OLDExplanation
The opposite of "young" is "old".Rate this question:
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A: How are you?
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B: I have curly hair.
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B: So - so
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B: Thank you.
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A. B: So - so -
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Where can you buy bread?
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At the restaurant.
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At the bakery.
Correct Answer
A. At the bakery.Explanation
The correct answer is "At the bakery" because bakeries are known for selling bread. Restaurants may serve bread as part of their menu, but it is not their primary focus. Bakeries specialize in baking and selling various types of bread, making them the most likely place to find a wide selection of bread options.Rate this question:
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Order the following words to make a sentence. Don't forget punctuation: go / I / gym. / sometimes / to / the
Correct Answer
I sometimes go to the gym.Explanation
The words "I sometimes go to the gym" are ordered correctly to form a grammatically correct sentence. The sentence starts with the subject "I" followed by the adverb "sometimes" to describe the frequency of the action. Then, the verb "go" is used to indicate the action of going, and it is followed by the preposition "to" to show the destination. Finally, the noun "gym" completes the sentence, indicating where the speaker goes. The sentence is properly punctuated with a period at the end.Rate this question:
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The island is home ___ many families.
Correct Answer
toExplanation
The correct answer is "to." This is because the phrase "home to" is commonly used to indicate that a place is the residence or dwelling place of someone or something. In this case, the island is the residence of many families.Rate this question:
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The beach is very popular ___ turist.
Correct Answer
withExplanation
The correct answer is "with". In this sentence, the word "popular" indicates that the beach is well-liked or favored by tourists. The preposition "with" is used to show association or connection, so saying the beach is popular "with" tourists implies that tourists are the ones who find the beach appealing or enjoyable.Rate this question:
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We use A / AN before singular nouns
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because we use "a" or "an" before singular nouns to refer to any one thing or person of that type. For example, "a cat" or "an apple".Rate this question:
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Match the opposite of CHUBBY
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PRETTY
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FAT
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THIN
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SHORT
Correct Answer
A. THINExplanation
The opposite of "chubby" is "thin". Chubby refers to someone who is overweight or has a round and plump body shape. On the other hand, thin refers to someone who is slim or has a lack of body fat. Therefore, thin is the opposite of chubby.Rate this question:
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Is there a stove in the kitchen?
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Yes, there is.
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Yes, it is.
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Yes, there.
Correct Answer
A. Yes, there is.Explanation
The question asks if there is a stove in the kitchen. The correct answer confirms that there is indeed a stove present in the kitchen.Rate this question:
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Choose the synonym of: Good
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Great
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Funny
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Exciting
Correct Answer
A. GreatExplanation
The word "great" is a synonym for "good" as it carries a similar meaning of being positive, favorable, or satisfactory. Both words can be used to describe something that is of high quality, beneficial, or enjoyable. Therefore, "great" is the correct answer as it shares a similar meaning with "good".Rate this question:
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A pilot flies a plane
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The given answer "True" is correct because a pilot is responsible for flying a plane. They are trained professionals who operate and navigate aircraft to transport passengers or cargo safely to their destinations.Rate this question:
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Ema is of ___ height.
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Medium
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Tall
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Short
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A. MediumExplanation
The correct answer is "medium" because it suggests that Ema's height is neither too tall nor too short. It implies that Ema's height is average or falls within the average range.Rate this question:
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Joy : What did you do last weekend? Jane : ____________________
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I go to the museum.
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I am at home.
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I went to the museum.
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It was interesting.
Correct Answer
A. I went to the museum.Explanation
The correct answer is "I went to the museum." because it provides a specific and relevant response to Joy's question about what Jane did last weekend. It indicates an action that Jane took, which was visiting the museum.Rate this question:
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A: What's _____ name? B: Mary
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Her
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His
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Your
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My
Correct Answer
A. YourExplanation
The correct answer is "your" because person A is asking for the name of the person they are speaking to, which is person B. Therefore, person A is asking "What is your name?"Rate this question:
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She has blue eyes. She ___ brown eyes.
Correct Answer
doesn't haveExplanation
The correct answer is "doesn't have" because the sentence is stating that the person has blue eyes, indicating that they do not possess brown eyes. The use of "doesn't have" implies the absence of brown eyes in contrast to the presence of blue eyes.Rate this question:
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We use WHO to ask about a person.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because we use "who" to ask about a person. "Who" is an interrogative pronoun used to inquire about the identity or characteristics of a person. It is used to ask questions such as "Who is he?" or "Who is going to the party?"Rate this question:
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Chose the odd word out.
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Bedroom
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Living room
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Garage
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Garden
Correct Answer
A. GardenExplanation
All the given options are indoor areas of a house except for "garden," which is an outdoor area. Therefore, "garden" is the odd word out in this list.Rate this question:
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There aren't ____ flowers in the vase
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Some
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Any
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A
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The
Correct Answer
A. AnyExplanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used in negative sentences to indicate the absence or lack of something. In this case, it suggests that there are no flowers in the vase. The other options ("some," "a," and "the") do not convey the same meaning of absence or lack.Rate this question:
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John : When you get up? Jim : I……………. at 6 o’clock in this morning.
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Woke up
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get up
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Gets up
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Wakes up
Correct Answer
A. get upExplanation
Jim's response "I... at 6 o'clock in this morning" indicates that he is talking about his own actions. The verb "get up" is the correct choice because it means to physically rise from a lying or sitting position, which is what Jim is referring to when he mentions waking up at 6 o'clock in the morning. The other options, "woke up," "gets up," and "wakes up," do not fit the context of Jim's response.Rate this question:
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We use HAVE / HAS to express ability
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because we use "can" or "be able to" to express ability, not "have" or "has". "Have" and "has" are used to indicate possession or ownership.Rate this question:
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I have a son. ___ name's Carl.
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Her
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His
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Your
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My
Correct Answer
A. HisExplanation
The correct answer is "His." In this sentence, the speaker is referring to their own son, so they would use the possessive pronoun "his" to indicate ownership.Rate this question:
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There are ____ pillows on the bed.
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Some
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Any
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A
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The
Correct Answer
A. SomeExplanation
The word "some" is used to indicate an unspecified quantity or number. In this context, it suggests that there are an unspecified number of pillows on the bed.Rate this question:
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I am tired and I can't sleep ____ night!
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In
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On
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At
Correct Answer
A. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because when talking about a specific point in time, we use "at". In this case, "at night" refers to a specific time during the night when the person is unable to sleep.Rate this question:
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Choose the synonym of: frighten
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Scary
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Bad
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Dull
Correct Answer
A. ScaryExplanation
The word "frighten" means to cause fear or make someone afraid. The synonym for "frighten" is "scary," as it also means something that causes fear or is frightening. The words "bad" and "dull" do not have the same meaning as "frighten" and are not synonyms for it.Rate this question:
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A: Can you dance?
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Yes
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Yes, I can.
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Yes, I can dance
Correct Answer
A. Yes, I can.Explanation
The given correct answer "Yes, I can." is a simple and direct response to the question "Can you dance?" It confirms that the person is able to dance.Rate this question:
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There ___ mice in all my house!
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Is
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Are
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Has
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Have
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "mice" is plural, indicating that there is more than one mouse in the house. Therefore, the verb "are" should be used to agree with the plural subject.Rate this question:
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We use CAN to express possession
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
CAN is not used to express possession. Possession is typically expressed using the verb "have" or by using possessive pronouns such as "my," "your," "his," etc.Rate this question:
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We have three____
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Childs
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Childrens
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Children
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Child
Correct Answer
A. ChildrenExplanation
The correct answer is "children" because it is the plural form of "child". "Childs" and "childrens" are incorrect spellings, while "child" is the singular form of "children".Rate this question:
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Choose the synonym of: Amusing
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Great
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Scary
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Funny
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Dull
Correct Answer
A. FunnyExplanation
The word "amusing" means something that is entertaining and brings laughter or enjoyment. The word "funny" also means something that is humorous or causes amusement. Therefore, "funny" is a synonym of "amusing".Rate this question:
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