English 1 Module 5
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Yesterday we (follow) ________ the new trail through the park.
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This quiz titled 'English 1 module 5' assesses knowledge of verb usage in English grammar. It features questions on verb tenses and correct verb forms in context, enhancing grammatical skills for junior high school students.
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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 of the verb "go." The sentence is referring to a past action of going to the United States, indicating that the subject had already gone there the year before.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 it is the correct past tense form of the verb "leave" that agrees with the subject "paper boy." The sentence is talking about an action that happened in the past, so "left" is the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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Mr. Santos (hurt) ________ his shoulder when he fell downstairs last Monday.
Explanation
Mr. Santos injured his shoulder when he fell downstairs last Monday.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 happened in the past, so the past tense form is required. Therefore, "drank" is the correct choice to complete the sentence grammatically.Rate this question:
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Uncle Joe (write) ________ a letter to the Mayor last month.
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The correct answer is "wrote" because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject "Uncle Joe" requires the past tense verb form. "Wrote" is the past tense form of the verb "write" and agrees with the subject "Uncle Joe."Rate this question:
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The bellboy (carry) ________ the bags into the elevator a minute ago.
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The correct answer is "carried". The question is asking for the past tense form of the verb "carry". In this case, the action of carrying the bags into the elevator happened in the past, specifically a minute ago. Therefore, the correct answer is "carried", which is the past tense form of "carry".Rate this question:
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My cousins (arrive) ________ just recently.
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The verb "arrived" is the correct answer because it agrees with the subject "My cousins" in the past tense. The word "just recently" indicates that the action of arriving happened in the recent past.Rate this question:
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Tina and John love soccer. ____ favorite player is Christiano Ronaldo
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The word "Their" is the correct answer because it is the possessive form of "they," indicating that both Tina and John share ownership or possession of something. In this case, it is their favorite player, Christiano Ronaldo.Rate this question:
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____ the children in the garden?
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The correct answer is "Are" because the verb "are" is the correct form to use when referring to multiple children.Rate this question:
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She has blue eyes. She ___ brown eyes.
Explanation
The sentence states that "She has blue eyes," indicating that the person being referred to possesses blue eyes. The correct answer, "doesn't have," implies the opposite, meaning that she does not possess brown eyes.Rate this question:
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Our apartment is __ the second floor.
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The correct answer is "on" because when referring to the location of an apartment on a specific floor, we use the preposition "on."Rate this question:
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My brother's son is my ______
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In this question, the relationship is described as "My brother's son." The term used to refer to the brother's son is "nephew." Therefore, the correct answer is "nephew."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 correctly orders the words to form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence. It starts with the question word "How", followed by "many people", "are there", "in your family". The sentence ends with a question mark, indicating that it is an interrogative sentence.Rate this question:
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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
Bread is commonly bought at a bakery, as bakeries specialize in baking bread and other baked goods. Restaurants may also serve bread, but it is not their primary focus and may not always be available for purchase. Therefore, the most suitable place to buy bread is at a bakery.Rate this question:
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My uncle's daughter is my ______.
Correct Answer
cousinExplanation
The correct answer is cousin. In this question, the relationship between "my uncle's daughter" and "me" is being asked. The term cousin refers to the children of one's uncle or aunt, making them the correct answer in this case.Rate this question:
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___ you have brown eyes?
Correct Answer
DoExplanation
The correct answer is "Do". This is because the question is asking if the person has brown eyes, and "Do" is the correct auxiliary verb to use in this type of question.Rate this question:
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We don't have lessons __ weekends.
Correct Answer
onExplanation
The word "on" is used to indicate a specific day or date. In this context, it suggests that there are no lessons during the weekends.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," and "the" can be arranged to form the sentence "I sometimes go to the gym."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 healthcare setting such as a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office, rather than a hotel.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
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A. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "Mike and Rosie" is plural, indicating that there are multiple individuals. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "are" in order to agree with the plural subject.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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The island is home ___ many families.
Correct Answer
toExplanation
The correct answer is "to" because the preposition "to" is used to indicate the direction or location of something. In this case, it is used to show that the island is the location or home for many families.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
Jane is responding to Joy's question about what she did last weekend. The correct answer is "I went to the museum." This answer indicates that Jane visited the museum during the weekend.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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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's identity or to inquire about someone's name, occupation, or other personal details. "Who" is a pronoun used for people, and it helps us gather information about individuals.Rate this question:
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We use HAS for the third singular person.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because when referring to the third person singular (he, she, it), we use "has" instead of "have". This is a grammatical rule in English.Rate this question:
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A pilot flies a plane
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true. A pilot indeed flies a plane.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 correct answer is "Yes, there is." This implies that there is indeed a stove in the kitchen.Rate this question:
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The beach is very popular ___ turist.
Correct Answer
withExplanation
The correct answer is "with". In this sentence, "with" is used to indicate the relationship between the beach and tourists. It suggests that the beach is well-liked or favored by tourists.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 given correct answer for the question "Ema is of ___ height" is "medium". This suggests that Ema's height is neither tall nor short, but falls somewhere in between.Rate this question:
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I always like ____ with my friends in the afternoon.
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To hang out
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To take
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To send
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A. To hang outExplanation
The correct answer is "to hang out" because it is the most appropriate phrase to use when expressing a desire to spend leisure time with friends. It implies a casual and relaxed activity, which is commonly done in the afternoon. The other options, "to take" and "to send," do not convey the same meaning or context.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
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A. ScaryExplanation
The word "frighten" means to cause fear or to scare someone. Therefore, the synonym of "frighten" is "scary", as it also refers to something that causes fear or is capable of frightening someone.Rate this question:
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___ is a knife.
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That
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He
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The
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These
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A. ThatExplanation
The word "That" is used to refer to something specific that is further away from the speaker. In this context, "That" is being used to refer to a knife that is not close to the speaker.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
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A. SomeExplanation
The word "some" is used to indicate an indefinite quantity or number. In this context, it suggests that there are an unspecified number of pillows on the bed, but not necessarily all of them.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
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A. THINExplanation
The opposite of "chubby" is "thin" because "chubby" describes someone who is slightly overweight or plump, while "thin" describes someone who is slim or has a low body fat percentage.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 that there is no quantity or number of something. In this case, it implies that there are no flowers in the vase. The other options ("some," "a," and "the") do not convey the absence of flowers in the vase.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
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A. GreatExplanation
The synonym of "good" is "great" because both words convey a positive and favorable meaning. They can be used interchangeably to describe something of high quality, satisfactory, or impressive.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 correct answer is false because we use "can" or "be able to" to express ability, not "have" or "has".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". When referring to a specific point in time, such as night, we use "at". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their inability to sleep during a particular night.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 question asks if the person can dance, and the answer confirms that they can.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
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A. FunnyExplanation
The word "amusing" means something that is entertaining, enjoyable, or funny. Therefore, the synonym of "amusing" is "funny", as it also refers to something that brings amusement or laughter.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
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A. GardenExplanation
The odd word out is "garden" because it is the only word that does not refer to an indoor space. The other three words, bedroom, living room, and garage, all describe different areas inside a house or building. However, a garden is an outdoor space typically used for growing plants and flowers.Rate this question:
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We use A / AN before singular nouns
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In English grammar, we use "a" or "an" before singular nouns to indicate that we are referring to any one of that noun. "A" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. This rule helps to determine which article to use in a sentence. Therefore, the statement "We use A / AN before singular nouns" is true.Rate this question:
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We use THOSE for things far from us.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
"Those" is a demonstrative pronoun used to refer to objects or things that are far from the speaker and the listener. It is the plural form of "that" and is used to indicate a greater distance or separation. Therefore, the statement is true as "those" is indeed used for things far from us.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
In the given conversation, person A is asking for the name of the other person. Person B responds with "Mary". Since person A is asking about the name of the other person, the correct answer would be "your" as it refers to the person being addressed.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
The statement is incorrect. We use "CAN" to express ability or possibility, not possession.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 word "children" is the plural form of "child." It is the correct answer because it is the only option that is grammatically correct and matches the plural form of the word "child." "Childs" and "childrens" are incorrect because they do not follow the proper rules of pluralization in English.Rate this question:
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