English 3 Module 5 Quiz
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True or False: the present perfect is the time form we use when talking about complete actions far in the past.
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True
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False
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About This Quiz
This quiz, titled 'English 3 Module 5', assesses understanding of the Present Perfect vs Simple Past tenses in English grammar. It includes practical sentence completion exercises to enhance proficiency in distinguishing between these tenses, crucial for effective communication and language mastery.
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Below are four statements using the simple past and present perfect. One of the sentences has the wrong match between tense and time. Mark the wrong sentence.
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I have visited Switzerland once in my life.
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My wife was at work all last week.
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I have eaten pizza last year.
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My dog peed on the carpet last night.
Correct Answer
A. I have eaten pizza last year.Explanation
The sentence "I have eaten pizza last year" is incorrect because the present perfect tense ("have eaten") is used to talk about actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past or have a connection to the present. However, "last year" specifies a specific time in the past, so the simple past tense ("ate") should be used instead.Rate this question:
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If your best friend calls you and says "I have driven into the city," where do you think she is?
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She's back home.
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She's still in the city.
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She's in the car.
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I don't know, I don't have any friends.
Correct Answer
A. She's still in the city.Explanation
Based on the statement "I have driven into the city," it implies that the friend is currently in the city. If she had already arrived back home, she would have said "I drove into the city." Therefore, the correct answer is "She's still in the city."Rate this question:
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Your best friend calls you, again, and says "My car broke down." Do you think she got her car working again?
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No, she's probably standing next to the road. I have to go give her a ride.
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I hate her car. I don't know why she drives it.
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Doesn't 'break down' mean the same thing as 'biodegrade?' I don't think you can make a car work that has biodegraded.
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Yes. The car is running again.
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A. Yes. The car is running again.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes. The car is running again." because the question asks whether the friend's car got working again after it broke down. The other options are irrelevant or incorrect as they do not address the question or provide inaccurate information.Rate this question:
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I _____ football for five years.
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Have playing
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Have been playing
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Has playing
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Has been playing
Correct Answer
A. Have been playingExplanation
The correct answer is "have been playing." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. In this case, the person has been playing football for five years, indicating that the action started in the past and is still continuing in the present.Rate this question:
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Our football team is having a great season. They ______ all but one of their games so far this year and will probably win the championship.
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Have won
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Have been won
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Have been winning
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Have been win
Correct Answer
A. Have wonExplanation
The correct answer is "have won". This is because the sentence is referring to the team's past actions and accomplishments. The use of "have won" indicates that the team has already won most of their games this season. The other options, "have been won", "have been winning", and "have been win" do not accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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I am expecting a letter from Vilma, but _____ anything yet.
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Has not receiving
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Have not receiving
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Have not received
Correct Answer
A. Have not receivedExplanation
The correct answer is "have not received." This is the correct form of the present perfect tense to indicate that the speaker is still waiting for Vilma's letter. "Has not receiving" and "have not receiving" are incorrect because they do not use the correct verb form.Rate this question:
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Janice is living in the United States now. Her English used to be terrible, but it ______ greatly since she moved there.
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Have been improved
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Have been improving
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Has improving
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Has been improving
Correct Answer
A. Has been improvingExplanation
The correct answer is "has been improving" because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense. This tense is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. In this case, Janice's English started improving when she moved to the United States and it is still improving at the present time.Rate this question:
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Everyone makes mistakes in life. I ____ lots of mistakes in my life.
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Have been making
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Have made
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Have make
Correct Answer
A. Have madeExplanation
The correct answer is "have made." This is because the sentence is referring to past mistakes made throughout one's life. The present perfect tense "have made" indicates that the action of making mistakes started in the past and continues up until the present.Rate this question:
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I ______ seen my brother for 6 months since I moved to France.
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Have not seen
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Have not see
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Has not seen
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Has not see
Correct Answer
A. Have not seenExplanation
The correct answer is "have not seen" because it follows the correct verb form for the subject "I" in the present perfect tense. "Have not seen" indicates that the action of not seeing the brother started in the past and continues up until the present moment.Rate this question:
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My husband and I ______ three times since we got married.
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Has moved
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Have move
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Have moved
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Has been moving
Correct Answer
A. Have movedExplanation
The correct answer is "have moved". This is because the sentence is referring to both the husband and the speaker, indicating a plural subject. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "have moved", which is the present perfect tense for plural subjects.Rate this question:
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Sam ___ tennis for two hours.
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Have been playing
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Has been playing
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Have been played
Correct Answer
A. Has been playingExplanation
The given sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense. "Has been playing" is the correct answer because it correctly combines the auxiliary verb "has" with the present participle form of the main verb "play". This form is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present.Rate this question:
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Jeff _____ about changing his field of study.
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Has been thought
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Have been thinking
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Has been think
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Has been thinking
Correct Answer
A. Has been thinkingExplanation
The correct answer is "has been thinking". The sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action that started in the past and is still happening in the present. "Has been thinking" is the correct form of the verb "to think" in the third person singular form.Rate this question:
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Our students ____ English for many years and they have improved their English level.
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Have been practicing
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Has been practice
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Have been practice
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Have been practiced
Correct Answer
A. Have been practicingExplanation
The correct answer is "have been practicing." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still happening in the present. "Have been practicing" is the correct form of the verb to match the subject "our students."Rate this question:
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Peter ----------------------- football yesterday.
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Played
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Has played
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Have played
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Correct Answer
A. Has playedExplanation
The given sentence states that Peter played football yesterday. The correct answer "has played" is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. Since the sentence mentions that Peter played football yesterday, it implies that the action of playing football is still relevant at the time of speaking. Therefore, "has played" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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They ----------- the car. It looks new again.
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Has cleaned
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Have cleaned
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Cleaned
Correct Answer
A. Have cleanedExplanation
The correct answer is "have cleaned" because it indicates that the action of cleaning the car was done in the past and has a present result. The use of "have" suggests that the cleaning was performed by multiple people or a group.Rate this question:
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Last year we ------------ to Italy.
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Went
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Goed
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Have gone
Correct Answer
A. Have goneExplanation
The use of "last year" indicates that the action of going to Italy happened in the past. The verb "have gone" is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and has a connection to the present. Therefore, "have gone" is the correct answer as it implies that the speaker went to Italy at some point in the past and the action has relevance to the present.Rate this question:
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John and Peggy ------------- the book. Now they can watch the film.
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Just have read
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Have just read
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Read
Correct Answer
A. Have just readExplanation
The correct answer is "have just read". This is the correct answer because it is in the present perfect tense, which implies that John and Peggy have recently finished reading the book. This is supported by the phrase "Now they can watch the film", indicating that they have completed the action of reading and are now able to move on to watching the film.Rate this question:
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I ---------- my friend two days ago.
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Met
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Have met
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Meeted
Correct Answer
A. Have metExplanation
The correct answer is "have met." This is because the sentence is referring to an action that happened in the past but is still relevant to the present. The use of "have" indicates that the action of meeting the friend occurred at some point before now.Rate this question:
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We ------------ another country before.
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Have never visited
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Visited
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Has never visited
Correct Answer
A. Have never visitedExplanation
The correct answer is "have never visited". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense and "have never visited" is the correct form of the verb phrase to use in this tense. It indicates that the subject (we) has not visited another country at any point in the past up until now.Rate this question:
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She ----------- a new car in 2005.
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Has bought
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Buyed
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Bought
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A. Has boughtExplanation
The correct answer is "has bought" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. "Has bought" is the correct form of the present perfect tense for the pronoun "she."Rate this question:
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I'm sorry, but I --------- my homework.
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Forgot
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Has forgotten
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Have forgotten
Correct Answer
A. Have forgottenExplanation
The correct answer is "have forgotten" because it is the correct form of the verb "to forget" for the pronoun "I" in the present perfect tense.Rate this question:
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----------- the game of chess?
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Did you win
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Have you win
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Have you won
Correct Answer
A. Did you winExplanation
The correct answer is "Did you win." This is because the question is asking about the outcome of a past event, which is best expressed using the simple past tense. "Have you win" and "Have you won" are both incorrect because they use the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue into the present or have a result in the present.Rate this question:
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The girls ----------- their lunch yet.
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Did not eat
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Have not eaten
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Has not eaten
Correct Answer
A. Have not eatenExplanation
The correct answer is "have not eaten" because it is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue up to the present moment. In this case, the girls have not eaten their lunch yet means that they have not eaten it up until now.Rate this question:
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You ________ drive a car in Germany when you are eighteen.
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Have to
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Can
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Must
Correct Answer
A. CanExplanation
In Germany, it is permissible for individuals to drive a car when they reach the age of eighteen. The word "can" suggests that it is possible or allowed for someone to do so.Rate this question:
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You __________ punch people
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Have to
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Mustn't
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Must
Correct Answer
A. Mustn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "mustn't." This is because the word "mustn't" expresses prohibition or the act of not being allowed to do something. In this context, it implies that it is not permissible or acceptable to punch people.Rate this question:
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We _____________ speak Arabic in our class
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Mustn't
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Don't have to
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Can
Correct Answer
A. Mustn'tExplanation
In this sentence, the correct answer is "mustn't." This is because "mustn't" indicates that it is not allowed or prohibited to speak Arabic in the class. The other options, "don't have to" and "can," do not convey the same meaning. "Don't have to" implies that it is not necessary to speak Arabic but it is still allowed, while "can" simply indicates the ability to speak Arabic without any restrictions.Rate this question:
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Students ________ write ten sentences for their homework.
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Must
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Can't
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Don't have to
Correct Answer
A. MustExplanation
The correct answer is "must" because it indicates a requirement or obligation for the students to write ten sentences for their homework. It implies that there is no choice or flexibility in this matter, and the task is mandatory for them to complete.Rate this question:
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You _________ show your passport at the airport.
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Don't have to
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Have to
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Can
Correct Answer
A. Have toExplanation
When we say "have to," it means that it is necessary or required to do something. In this case, showing your passport at the airport is a requirement, so you have to do it. The other options, "don't have to" and "can," indicate that it is not necessary to show your passport, which is incorrect.Rate this question:
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If I pass my exam, I _________ go on holiday.
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Can
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Must
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Don't have to
Correct Answer
A. CanExplanation
If I pass my exam, I can go on holiday. This suggests that passing the exam will give the person the ability or permission to go on vacation. The word "can" implies that it is optional and not a requirement or obligation.Rate this question:
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He _________ wear a uniform at school.
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Can't
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Has to
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Doesn't have to
Correct Answer
A. Has toExplanation
The correct answer is "has to". This is because the phrase "has to" indicates a requirement or obligation. Therefore, the sentence suggests that wearing a uniform at school is mandatory or necessary for him.Rate this question:
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I ________ play the guitar very well.
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Must
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Mustn't
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Can
Correct Answer
A. CanExplanation
The word "can" is the correct answer because it indicates the ability or skill to play the guitar well. The other options, "must" and "mustn't," do not convey the same meaning of capability or proficiency.Rate this question:
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They ________ to wear baggy clothes to snowboard.
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Has to
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Have to
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Don't have to
Correct Answer
A. Have toExplanation
The correct answer is "have to". This is because the sentence is referring to a requirement or obligation to wear baggy clothes while snowboarding. "Have to" is used to express a necessity or obligation to do something.Rate this question:
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I _________ do my homework.
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Must
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Have to
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A or B
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A. A or BExplanation
The correct answer is "A or B" because both "must" and "have to" can be used to express obligation or necessity. They are interchangeable in this context and indicate that doing homework is required.Rate this question:
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2. Liz ___ get tired of her job. It is so boring.
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Has to
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Must
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Should
Correct Answer
A. MustExplanation
The correct answer is "must". This is because the sentence suggests that Liz is tired of her job due to it being boring. "Must" implies a strong obligation or necessity, indicating that Liz has no other choice but to feel tired of her job.Rate this question:
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3. Where's Nick? He ___ be in his office.
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Might
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Mustn't
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Is to
Correct Answer
A. MightExplanation
The correct answer is "might" because it suggests that there is a possibility that Nick is in his office. It implies uncertainty or speculation about his whereabouts.Rate this question:
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4. Take an umbrella. It ___ rain later.
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Has to
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Need
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Might
Correct Answer
A. MightExplanation
The correct answer is "might" because it suggests the possibility of rain later. The speaker is unsure if it will rain or not, but they are advising to take an umbrella just in case.Rate this question:
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6. You look tired. You ___ go to bed.
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Should
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Ought
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Are to
Correct Answer
A. ShouldExplanation
The correct answer is "should" because it is used to give advice or make a suggestion. In this context, the speaker is suggesting that the person looks tired and it would be a good idea for them to go to bed.Rate this question:
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8. ___ it be true?
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May
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Must
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Can
Correct Answer
A. CanExplanation
The word "can" is used to express possibility or ability. In this context, the question is asking if something is possibly true. The word "may" is used to express permission or possibility, but it does not fit in the question because it is not asking for permission. The word "must" is used to express necessity or obligation, but it does not fit in the question because it is not asking for a requirement. Therefore, the correct answer is "can" as it is the most appropriate word to express the possibility of something being true.Rate this question:
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10. Jane was so tired. She ___ have worked days and nights.
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Should
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Must
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Need
Correct Answer
A. MustExplanation
The word "must" is the correct answer because it indicates a strong certainty or conclusion. In this context, it suggests that Jane's exhaustion is a result of working days and nights. The word "should" implies a suggestion or expectation, while "need" suggests a requirement or necessity, neither of which convey the same level of certainty as "must" in this sentence.Rate this question:
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Present Perfect vs Simple Past`Where's your purse?´ `I don't know. I think I (lose) _________ it.´
Correct Answer
have lost
`ve lostExplanation
The correct answer is "have lost" or "ve lost". This is because the speaker is expressing a belief or assumption about the past event of losing their purse. The use of the present perfect tense indicates that the action of losing the purse is still relevant to the present moment.Rate this question:
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Present Perfect vs Simple PastI (be) ________ very tired, so I lay down on the bed and went to sleep.
Correct Answer
wasExplanation
The correct answer is "was" because the sentence is describing a past event. The word "lay" indicates that the action of lying down on the bed happened in the past, so the verb "be" should also be in the past tense to match the timeframe of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Present Perfect vs Simple PastI did French at school but I (forget) ____________ most of it.
Correct Answer
have forgotten
`ve forgottenExplanation
The correct answer is "have forgotten" or "I've forgotten". Both forms are in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about past actions or experiences that have a connection to the present. In this case, the speaker did French at school in the past, but they are saying that they have forgotten most of it, indicating that their forgetting is still relevant in the present.Rate this question:
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Present Perfect vs Simple PastI meant to phone Diane yesterday evening but I (forget) ___________.
Correct Answer
forgotExplanation
The correct answer is "forgot." In this sentence, the speaker is talking about an action that happened in the past, specifically yesterday evening. The verb "forget" is in the simple past tense because it indicates a completed action in the past. The use of the simple past tense suggests that the speaker did not remember or failed to phone Diane as intended.Rate this question:
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Present Perfect vs Simple PastLook! There's a police car over there. There (be) ___________ an accident.
Correct Answer
has been
`s beenExplanation
The correct answer is "has been." In this sentence, we are talking about a recent event or situation that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. The present perfect tense "has been" is used to express this. On the other hand, "s been" is not a grammatically correct option in this context.Rate this question:
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Present Perfect vs Simple Past`Is Mike still here?´ `No, he (just/go) ___________ out.
Correct Answer
`s just gone
has just goneExplanation
The correct answer is "has just gone". In this question, we are talking about an action that happened in the recent past and has a connection to the present. The present perfect tense is used to express this idea. "Has just gone" indicates that Mike left very recently and is not here anymore.Rate this question:
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Present Perfect vs Simple PastWe (be) __________ married for twenty-five wonderful years!
Correct Answer
have been
`ve beenExplanation
The correct answer is "have been" or "'ve been" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action or event that started in the past and continues up to the present moment. In this case, the speaker is emphasizing the duration of their marriage, which started in the past and is still ongoing. The contraction "'ve" is a shortened form of "have" and is commonly used in spoken English.Rate this question:
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Present Perfect vs Simple PastWe (work) ____________ for this company 2 years ago.
Correct Answer
workedExplanation
This question is testing the understanding of the difference between the present perfect and simple past tenses. In this case, the correct answer is "worked" because the action of working for the company happened specifically 2 years ago, which is a completed past action. The present perfect tense would be used if the action had a connection to the present, such as "We have worked for this company for 2 years."Rate this question:
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Present Perfect vs Simple PastI (see) ____________ a friend of yours a few moments ago.
Correct Answer
sawExplanation
The correct answer is "saw" because the sentence is referring to a specific past event that happened a few moments ago. The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions in the past, while the present perfect tense is used to describe actions that began in the past but have a connection to the present. Since there is no connection to the present in this sentence, the simple past tense "saw" is the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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