2.
I'm feeling really hungry. I think I ____ have a sandwich.
Explanation
The correct answer is "will". The sentence is expressing a future intention or plan to have a sandwich, which is indicated by the use of the modal verb "will". The word "ill" is incorrect in this context as it means being unwell or sick, which does not make sense in relation to the sentence.
3.
Where are you going?I ______ vist a customer
Explanation
The correct answer is 'm going to, am going to. Both options are correct because they both indicate the present continuous tense and convey the intention to visit a customer in the near future. The contraction 'm going to is commonly used in spoken English, while am going to is the full form of the phrase.
4.
Next week I _______ take the train to Scotland.
Explanation
The correct answer is "am going to" and "'m going to." Both options are correct because they both indicate a future action of taking the train to Scotland. "Am going to" is the full form of the future tense in the first person, while "'m going to" is the contracted form. Both forms are commonly used in spoken and written English.
5.
Do you want to come to my house for a party?Great! I ____ bring some wine.
Explanation
The correct answer is "will" or "'ll". Both options indicate the future tense and express the speaker's willingness or intention to bring wine to the party.
6.
He has already decided- He _______ leave London.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is going to." This is because the phrase "he has already decided" indicates that the decision to leave London has already been made in the present. "Is going to" is the correct future form to express an action that will happen in the future based on a present decision. The option "'s going to" is a contraction of "is going to" and can also be used in this context.
7.
Do you want tea or coffee?I ______ have tea.
Explanation
The correct answer is "will" or "'ll". Both are short forms of "will" and can be used to express future intention or preference. In this sentence, the speaker is indicating their preference for tea over coffee.
8.
I have a headache.Sit down and I _____ get you an asprin.
Explanation
The correct answer is 'll, which is short for "will." In this context, it implies that the speaker is offering to get the person an aspirin in the future. The contraction 'll is commonly used in informal speech to indicate future actions or intentions.
9.
The Holiday ______ be fantastic.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is going to". This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating a future action or event that is planned or expected to happen. The phrase "is going to" is used to express this future intention or prediction.
10.
Could someone answer the phone?I ____ get it.
Explanation
The correct answer is 'll or will. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their willingness or intention to answer the phone. Both 'll and will are contractions of "will" and can be used interchangeably in this context.
11.
By 2013 we ___________ (live) in London for 4 years.
Explanation
The sentence is in the future perfect continuous tense, which is used to indicate an action that will be ongoing in the future and will have a certain duration. In this case, the action is "living in London" and the duration is "4 years". Therefore, the correct answer is "will have been living".
12.
He ____ (write) a book by the end of the week.
Explanation
The correct answer is "will have written" because it is in the future perfect tense, indicating an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future. In this case, the action of writing a book is expected to be completed by the end of the week.
13.
By this time next year we ______ (move) into our new house in Toronto.
Explanation
By using the future perfect tense "will have moved," the speaker is expressing an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future (this time next year). It indicates that the process of moving into the new house in Toronto will be finished by that time.
14.
When he retires, he _____ (work) for fifty years.
Explanation
The correct answer is "will have been working". This is because the sentence is talking about an action that will be completed in the future (when he retires), but it also emphasizes the duration of the action (for fifty years). The future perfect continuous tense is used to express an ongoing action that will be completed in the future and has been happening for a specific duration.
15.
The engineers are still working on the new bridge. They ____ (build) the station by November.
Explanation
The sentence is in the future perfect tense, which is used to describe an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future. In this case, the engineers will complete building the station before November. Therefore, the correct answer is "will have built."
16.
My car is ____________________ (expensive) yours.
Explanation
The correct answer is "more expensive than" because it indicates a comparison between the speaker's car and the listener's car, stating that the speaker's car has a higher price.
17.
This restaurant is ____________________ (cheap) the other one we went last week.
Explanation
The given correct answer, "cheaper than," is the appropriate phrase to complete the sentence. It indicates a comparison between the cost of this restaurant and the one visited last week, suggesting that this restaurant is less expensive.
18.
Madonna is ____________________ (old) Britney Spears.
Explanation
Madonna is described as "older than" Britney Spears, indicating that Madonna is of a higher age compared to Britney Spears.
19.
You drive ____________________ (fast) Paolo does.
Explanation
The correct answer is "faster than" because the sentence is comparing the speed at which "you" drive to the speed at which "Paolo" drives. By using the comparative form "faster than," it indicates that "you" drive at a higher speed than Paolo does.
20.
Millena is ____________________ (tall) her sister.
Explanation
Millena is taller than her sister.
21.
This box is ____________________ (heavy) that other one.
Explanation
The given answer "heavier than" is correct because it completes the comparison in the sentence. The sentence is comparing the weight of "this box" with another box, stating that "this box" is heavier than the other one. The phrase "heavier than" is the appropriate comparative form to indicate that one object has more weight than another.
22.
This book is ____________________ (good) the other one the teacher asked us to read last semester.
Explanation
The given correct answer, "better than," indicates a comparison between two books. It suggests that the book mentioned in the sentence is of higher quality or more favorable in some way compared to the other book that the teacher had asked the students to read last semester.
23.
My boss is ____________________ (busy) today than he was yesterday.
Explanation
The correct answer is "busier" because it is the comparative form of the adjective "busy." It is used to compare the level of busyness between two different time periods, indicating that the boss is more busy today than he was yesterday.
24.
He is ____________________ (cute) boy I've ever seen in my life.
Explanation
The correct answer is "the cutest" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "cute." The sentence is comparing the boy to all other boys the speaker has seen in their life, and stating that he is the most cute out of all of them.
25.
My Ferrari is ____________________ (fast) car in this world.
Explanation
The given sentence is comparing "My Ferrari" with all the other cars in the world and stating that it is the fastest among them. By using the superlative form "the fastest," it emphasizes that there is no other car in the world that can match the speed of "My Ferrari."
26.
Colombia is ____________________ (hot) country I've ever been to.
Explanation
The given sentence is comparing Colombia to other countries in terms of temperature. It states that out of all the countries the speaker has been to, Colombia is the hottest.
27.
I'm ____________________ (happy) person in this world.
Explanation
The correct answer is "the happiest" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "happy." It is used to compare one person's level of happiness to all others in the world, indicating that they are the most happy.
28.
Julia is ____________________ (intelligent) girl in my classroom.
Explanation
The phrase "the most intelligent" is used to compare Julia's intelligence with that of other girls in the classroom. It implies that Julia possesses the highest level of intelligence among all the girls in the classroom.
29.
Abigail is ____________________ (crazy) person I've ever met in my whole life.
Explanation
This sentence is comparing Abigail to all the other people the speaker has met in their entire life. The word "craziest" is used to describe Abigail as the most crazy person out of all the people the speaker has encountered.
30.
Jack is ____________________ (thin) Doug.
Explanation
This answer suggests that Jack is thinner compared to Doug. It implies that there is a comparison being made between the two individuals' body sizes, with Jack being the one who is thinner.
31.
My computer is ____________________ (bad) yours.
Explanation
The correct answer is "worse than" because it is used to compare two things and indicates that the speaker's computer is of lower quality or performance compared to the other person's computer.
32.
That boy is ____________________ (handsome) in my classroom.
Explanation
The given sentence is comparing the boy's handsomeness to all the other boys in the classroom. By using "the most handsome," it indicates that out of all the boys in the classroom, the boy being referred to is the most attractive.
33.
I must remember ________________ (invite) George to my party.
Explanation
The sentence is in the present tense and expresses a necessity or obligation to remember to invite George to the party. The phrase "to invite" is the correct infinitive form of the verb "invite" that matches the subject "I" and the tense of the sentence.
34.
As I was going home, I stopped ____________(have) a look at a shoe shop.
Explanation
The correct answer is "to have". In this sentence, the phrase "to have" is used as an infinitive verb phrase. It indicates the purpose or intention of stopping at the shoe shop while going home. The person stopped in order to have a look at the shoe shop.
35.
They don't allow us _________________(chew) gum in class.
Explanation
The correct answer is "to chew." The sentence states that they do not allow us to chew gum in class. The phrase "to chew" is the infinitive form of the verb "chew," which is used to express the action of chewing.
36.
Joe forgot ______________(lock) the door last night.
Explanation
The correct answer is "to lock" because the sentence is in the past tense and "forgot" is the verb indicating an action that was not done. Therefore, the infinitive form of the verb "lock" is needed to complete the sentence.
37.
I remember __________ (visit) you last year.
Explanation
The correct answer is "visiting" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "remember" is followed by the gerund form of the verb. Therefore, "visiting" is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
38.
Mary always ________ on time for meetings
Correct Answer
A. Arrives
Explanation
Mary always arrives on time for meetings.
39.
Barbara usually __________ dinner for her husband after work.
Explanation
The correct answer is "cooks". This is because the sentence is in present tense and "cooks" is the correct present tense form of the verb "to cook". The word "usually" indicates that this is something Barbara regularly does, further supporting the use of the present tense.
40.
Mr. and Mrs. Parsons __________ to work together every day
Explanation
The correct answer is "drive" because the sentence is in the present tense and "drive" is the correct verb form to use with the subject "Mr. and Mrs. Parsons."
41.
My parents normally __________ breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
Explanation
The correct answer is "have". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and "have" is the correct form of the verb to use when talking about a habitual action or routine.
42.
My husband and his colleague__________ golf right now.
Correct Answer
A. Are playing
Explanation
The correct answer is "are playing". This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking. Therefore, "are playing" is the correct form of the verb "play" to match the subject "my husband and his colleague".
43.
Too much stress can cause sleeplessness, depression, and _____________________.
Correct Answer
A. Lack of appetite
Explanation
Too much stress can cause sleeplessness, depression, and a lack of appetite. When a person is under excessive stress, it can disrupt their normal eating patterns and lead to a decrease in appetite. This can result in a lack of desire to eat, leading to weight loss and potential nutritional deficiencies.
44.
Jhon ________ at this moment
Correct Answer
A. Is arriving
Explanation
The correct answer is "is arriving". The sentence is describing an action that is happening at the present moment, indicating the use of the present continuous tense. Therefore, "is arriving" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.
45.
In addition to being a successful mother, actress, and a ________________, Thelma is the president of her own company.
Explanation
Thelma is described as being a successful mother, actress, and writer, which implies that she possesses the ability to write. This skill is further highlighted by the fact that she is also the president of her own company.
46.
We should urge them ___________ us more often.
Correct Answer
A. To visit
Explanation
The sentence is expressing a desire for someone to visit us more often. The phrase "to visit" is the correct choice because it is the infinitive form of the verb "visit" and is used after the verb "urge" to show the action that is being encouraged or requested. The other options, "visiting" and "visit", do not correctly convey the sense of urging or requesting someone to do something.
47.
To _____ the beds.
Explanation
to make the beds means to tidy them.
48.
Automobile accidents are far more frequent than _____________
Correct Answer
A. Airplane accidents.
Explanation
The given correct answer is "airplane accidents." This is because the sentence is comparing the frequency of automobile accidents to the frequency of accidents in airplanes. The correct answer completes the comparison by stating that airplane accidents are more frequent than having an accident in an airplane or airplanes having accidents.
49.
This week Barbara is away on business so Tom __________ dinner for himself.
Correct Answer
A. Is making
Explanation
The correct answer is "is making" because the sentence is referring to an action that is happening in the present moment. Since Barbara is away on business this week, Tom is currently in the process of making dinner for himself.