English 4 Module 1
This exam was created in order to check students English progress at the CELE-BUAP courses.
Questions and Answers
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Put the verb in its correct tense.Microsoft corporation ____ (launch) the first ever tablet PC.
Explanation
Microsoft Corporation launched the first ever tablet PC.Rate this question:
- 2.
Change the verb given in a suitable fom. Use contraction when possible.Martin ________ (no / climb) a mountain yet.
Explanation
The correct answer is "hasn't climbed" or "has not climbed". Both options use the contraction "hasn't" which is the correct form of the verb "has" in the negative present perfect tense. This indicates that Martin has not yet climbed a mountain.Rate this question:
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Change the verb given in a suitable fom. Use contraction when possible. People often ______ (go) shopping on the weekends.
Explanation
People often go shopping on the weekends because they have more free time and it is a convenient time to buy groceries or other items they need.Rate this question:
- 4.
Change the verb given in a suitable fom. Use contraction when possible. We _______ (leave) to Brazil next Friday.
Explanation
The correct answer is 're leaving or are leaving. These contractions are the correct forms of the verb "leave" in the present continuous tense. Both "we're leaving" and "are leaving" indicate that the action of leaving to Brazil is planned for next Friday.Rate this question:
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Change the verb given in a suitable fom. Use contraction when possible.Children _________ (wait) to get presents since November.
Explanation
The correct answer is "have been waiting" because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense. This tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. In this case, the children started waiting in November and they are still waiting now. The verb "have been" indicates the present perfect continuous tense, and "waiting" is the correct form of the verb "wait" in this tense.Rate this question:
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Change the verb given in a suitable fom. Use contraction when possible. By the time we arrived, it ______ (stop) raining.
Explanation
The correct answer is "had stopped" or "'d stopped". In this sentence, we are talking about an action that happened before another past action. The verb "stop" needs to be in the past perfect tense to indicate that it occurred before the time of arrival. "Had stopped" is the correct past perfect form of the verb "stop". Alternatively, "'d stopped" is a contraction of "had stopped" and is also grammatically correct in this context.Rate this question:
- 7.
Change the verb given in a suitable fom. Use contraction when possible. Most people _______ (leave) the stadium before the match finished.
Explanation
The sentence is in the past tense and is referring to an action that occurred before another past action. The verb "had left" is in the past perfect tense, which is used to indicate an action that happened before a specific point in the past. In this case, it implies that the majority of people left the stadium before the match was finished. The contraction "had" is used for "had left" to make the sentence more concise.Rate this question:
- 8.
Change the verb given in a suitable fom. Use contraction when possible. Sam _______ (eat) at the moment.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is eating." This is the correct verb form to use in the present continuous tense to indicate that Sam is currently in the process of eating. The contraction "is" + "eating" is commonly used in spoken English.Rate this question:
- 9.
It was very difficult for her to ____ first aid to them.
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Make
- B.
Administer
- C.
Apply
Correct Answer
B. AdministerExplanation
The correct answer is "administer." In the given sentence, the subject is finding it challenging to provide or give first aid to someone. "Administer" accurately conveys the action of giving or applying first aid to someone in need. The other options, "make" and "apply," do not convey the same meaning in this context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
There were six _____ of the plane crash. It was terrible!
- A.
Survivors
- B.
People
- C.
Damages
Correct Answer
A. SurvivorsExplanation
The word "survivors" is the correct answer because it fits logically in the sentence and makes sense in the context of a plane crash. The phrase "six survivors" implies that there were six individuals who managed to survive the crash. The word "people" is too broad and does not specifically refer to those who survived. "Damages" does not make sense in this context as it does not relate to the number of individuals involved in the crash.Rate this question:
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- 11.
A _________ sends ash and gas flying up into the atmosphere.
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Tsunami
- B.
Flood
- C.
Volcanic eruption
Correct Answer
C. Volcanic eruptionExplanation
A volcanic eruption is a natural phenomenon where molten rock, ash, and gas are ejected from a volcano. During an eruption, the pressure within the volcano causes the release of these materials, which then travel up into the atmosphere. This process can result in the formation of ash clouds and the release of gases such as sulfur dioxide. The ash and gas can be carried over long distances by wind, impacting the surrounding areas and potentially causing environmental and health hazards.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Gloves ___ firefighters protection.
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Do
- B.
Provide
- C.
Have
Correct Answer
B. ProvideExplanation
Gloves provide firefighters protection.Rate this question:
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- 13.
It protects the earth from sun's harmful radiation.
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Wind
- B.
Weather
- C.
Ozone layer
- D.
Dust
Correct Answer
C. Ozone layerExplanation
The ozone layer is a protective layer of ozone gas in the Earth's atmosphere. It plays a crucial role in shielding the Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation can cause various health issues, including skin cancer, cataracts, and weakened immune systems. The ozone layer absorbs most of the sun's UV radiation, preventing it from reaching the Earth's surface. Therefore, the ozone layer acts as a shield, protecting the Earth and its inhabitants from the sun's harmful radiation.Rate this question:
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- 14.
An event that is surprising and unexpectedly good.
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Fire
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Tornado
- C.
Miracle
- D.
Storm
Correct Answer
C. MiracleExplanation
A miracle is an event that is surprising and unexpectedly good. It is often seen as a divine intervention or a supernatural occurrence that defies natural laws. In this context, fire, tornado, and storm are not typically associated with positive or unexpectedly good outcomes, whereas a miracle is commonly associated with a positive and awe-inspiring event.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Complete with a suitable preposition or word. The guard asked them to back ___ from the building.
Correct Answer
awayExplanation
The guard asked them to back away from the building. "Away" is the correct preposition to use in this context because it indicates movement in the opposite direction or at a distance from something. In this case, the guard wanted the individuals to create some distance between themselves and the building for safety or security reasons.Rate this question:
- 16.
Complete with a suitable preposition or word People must carry ___ taking care of endangered animals.
Correct Answer
onExplanation
The preposition "on" is used in this context to indicate that people need to take responsibility and be mindful or attentive when it comes to protecting endangered animals. It suggests that individuals should actively engage in actions or behaviors that contribute to the well-being and conservation of these species. The word "on" conveys the idea of being proactive and actively involved in the care and protection of endangered animals.Rate this question:
- 17.
Complete with a suitable preposition or word The match was callled ____ due to heavy rain.
Correct Answer
offExplanation
The match was called off due to heavy rain.Rate this question:
- 18.
Complete with a suitable word. My mom used to wear hand ____ dresses.
Correct Answer
madeExplanation
The correct answer is "made" because it is the past tense of the verb "make" and fits grammatically in the sentence. It indicates that the dresses were created or constructed by her mom's hands.Rate this question:
- 19.
Complete with a suitable word. A never ____ story is upset!
Correct Answer
endingExplanation
The given correct answer for this question is "ending" because an "ending" is the final part of a story that concludes the narrative. In this context, if a story is described as "never ending," it means that it does not have a conclusion or resolution, which can be frustrating or upsetting for the audience.Rate this question:
- 20.
Complete with a suitable preposition or word. The tsunami destroyed everything ____ its path.
Correct Answer
inExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because the preposition "in" is used to indicate location or position within a certain area or space. In this case, the tsunami destroyed everything within its path, meaning that it caused destruction to everything that was situated or located within the area that the tsunami covered.Rate this question:
- 21.
Complete with a suitable preposition or word. People were begging ____ help.
Correct Answer
forExplanation
The word "for" is the correct preposition to use in this context. It indicates that people were begging in order to receive help from others.Rate this question:
- 22.
Complete with a suitable preposition or word. Concert tickets are often ___ high demand.
Correct Answer
inExplanation
The word "in" is the correct preposition to use in this context. When we say that something is "in demand," it means that there is a high level of interest or desire for that particular thing. Therefore, concert tickets are often in high demand, indicating that many people want to purchase them.Rate this question:
- 23.
Complete with a suitable word. Women like well- ____ men.
Correct Answer
dressedExplanation
The given correct answer is "dressed." This is because women generally appreciate men who take care of their appearance and dress well. When a man is well-dressed, it shows that he pays attention to detail and takes pride in his appearance, which can be attractive to women.Rate this question:
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A: What's on later?
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B: It's nearly finish
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B: I like the sound of that.
- C.
B: I don't know.
Correct Answer
C. B: I don't know.Explanation
The correct answer is B: I don't know. This response indicates that the person does not have knowledge or information about what is on later. They are unsure and unable to provide an answer.Rate this question:
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- 25.
A: What is it?
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B: That's fine with me.
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B: It's a children's program.
- C.
B: I want to see it.
Correct Answer
B. B: It's a children's program.Explanation
B is providing an explanation of what "it" is in response to A's question. B states that "it" is a children's program.Rate this question:
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- 26.
It's surrounded by water.
- A.
Island
- B.
Sea
- C.
Ocean
- D.
River
Correct Answer
A. IslandExplanation
An island is surrounded by water on all sides, making it distinct from other landforms such as a river, sea, or ocean. Islands can be found in bodies of water such as seas and oceans, but they are separate entities. The fact that an island is surrounded by water is what sets it apart and makes it the correct answer in this case.Rate this question:
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- 27.
People are under ___ from tornadoes.
- A.
Threat
- B.
Eye
- C.
Level
Correct Answer
A. ThreatExplanation
Tornadoes pose a danger or risk to people, causing fear and anxiety. The word "threat" accurately describes the potential harm or damage that tornadoes can cause to individuals.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Complete with a suitable word. We need a healthy ____ to fight off infections..
Correct Answer
immune systemExplanation
The immune system is responsible for defending the body against infections. It is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to recognize and eliminate harmful pathogens. A healthy immune system is crucial in fighting off infections as it can identify and destroy invading microorganisms, preventing them from causing illness or disease.Rate this question:
- 29.
Complete with a suitable word. My son gets terrble travel ___.
Correct Answer
sicknessExplanation
The correct answer is "sickness." This word fits well in the sentence and completes the phrase "travel sickness," which refers to the feeling of nausea or discomfort that some individuals experience while traveling.Rate this question:
- 30.
Complete with a suitable word. My grandfather suffered hearing ___ due to his job.
Correct Answer
loss - 31.
`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 "I've lost". This is because the speaker is referring to a past action or event of losing their purse. The contraction "I've" is a shortened form of "I have" which is used in present perfect tense to indicate an action that happened in the past but has a connection to the present.Rate this question:
- 32.
I (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 action. The verb "be" needs to be conjugated in the past tense to match the subject "I". Therefore, "was" is the correct form of the verb in this sentence.Rate this question:
- 33.
I did French at school but I (forget) ____________ most of it.
Correct Answer
have forgotten
`ve forgottenExplanation
The sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about actions or states that started in the past and continue to the present. "Have forgotten" and "ve forgotten" are both contractions of "have" and "forgotten," indicating the present perfect tense. Therefore, both options correctly convey the meaning that the person forgot most of their French knowledge from school.Rate this question:
- 34.
I meant to phone Diane yesterday evening but I (forget) ___________.
Correct Answer
forgotExplanation
The correct answer is "forgot" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "forget" should also be in the past tense to match the tense of the sentence.Rate this question:
- 35.
Look! There's a police car over there. There (be) ___________ an accident.
Correct Answer
has been
`s beenExplanation
The correct answer is "has been." The sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of the accident happened in the past but has a connection to the present. "Has been" is the correct form of the verb "be" to use with the subject "there." The contraction "'s been" is not appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
- 36.
`Is Mike still here?´ `No, he (just/go) ___________ out.
Correct Answer
`s just gone
has just goneExplanation
The correct answer is "has just gone." This is because the phrase "has just gone" is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that was completed very recently or has a connection to the present. In this case, it implies that Mike left very recently. On the other hand, "s just gone" is not grammatically correct and does not convey the same meaning.Rate this question:
- 37.
We (be) __________ married for twenty-five wonderful years!
Correct Answer
have been
`ve beenExplanation
The correct answer is "have been" or "'ve been". This is because the sentence is referring to a duration of time, specifically twenty-five years, which indicates a continuous action or state. The present perfect tense is used to express actions or states that started in the past and continue into the present. Therefore, "have been" or "'ve been" is the appropriate verb form to show that the speaker has been married for twenty-five years.Rate this question:
- 38.
We (work) ____________ for this company 2 years ago.
Correct Answer
workedExplanation
The verb "worked" is the correct answer because it agrees with the subject "we" and is in the past tense, which is indicated by the phrase "2 years ago."Rate this question:
- 39.
I (see) ____________ a friend of yours a few moments ago.
Correct Answer
sawExplanation
The correct answer is "saw". In this sentence, the verb "see" needs to be in the past tense to match the past tense context indicated by "a few moments ago". Therefore, "saw" is the correct past tense form of "see" to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
- 40.
I (not see) ____________ Peter for ages!
Correct Answer
have not seen
haven't seenExplanation
The correct answer is "have not seen" or "haven't seen" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The word "ages" suggests that a long time has passed since the speaker last saw Peter, reinforcing the use of the present perfect tense.Rate this question:
- 41.
Which sentence means the children were in the middle of their dinner?
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When their father came home, the children were having dinner.
- B.
When their father came home, the children had dinner.
Correct Answer
A. When their father came home, the children were having dinner.Explanation
The correct answer is "When their father came home, the children were having dinner." This sentence indicates that the children were in the middle of their dinner when their father arrived. The use of the past continuous tense "were having" suggests an ongoing action at a specific point in the past, emphasizing that the children were actively eating their dinner when their father came home.Rate this question:
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Which sentence means that the children waited for their father before starting dinner?
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When their father came home, the children had dinner.
- B.
When their father came home, the children were having dinner.
Correct Answer
A. When their father came home, the children had dinner.Explanation
The correct answer is "When their father came home, the children had dinner." This sentence implies that the children waited for their father before starting dinner because it states that the children had dinner after their father came home.Rate this question:
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- 43.
Which word would you use here?----------------- the children were having dinner, their father came home.
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After
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Before
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While
- D.
Afterwards
Correct Answer
C. WhileExplanation
While is the correct answer because it indicates that the two actions of the children having dinner and their father coming home happened at the same time or overlapping. It implies that the father's arrival occurred during the time when the children were having dinner.Rate this question:
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- 44.
We had a great time last weekend. It -----------------(be) a lovely day and the birds were singing.
Correct Answer
wasExplanation
The sentence is describing a past event, specifically last weekend. The verb "be" is used in the past tense form "was" to indicate that the day being referred to was lovely and the birds were singing.Rate this question:
- 45.
We --------- (have) a pizza at a restaurant when suddenly it started to rain.
Correct Answer
were havingExplanation
The correct answer is "were having". This is because the sentence is in the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past. The subject "we" is performing the action of "having" a pizza at a restaurant when the sudden rain occurred. Therefore, "were having" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.Rate this question:
- 46.
The waiter told us to go inside but we ------------(not hear) him
Correct Answer
did not hearExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense and the negative form is used to indicate that the action of not hearing the waiter occurred in the past. The verb "hear" is in the base form, "did not" is used as the auxiliary verb to form the negative past tense. Therefore, "did not hear" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
- 47.
We went on talking because we ----------------(have) a lot of fun in the rain!
Correct Answer
were havingExplanation
The correct answer is "were having." This is because the phrase "we went on talking" suggests that the action of talking continued in the past. The phrase "a lot of fun in the rain" indicates that the fun was ongoing and in progress at that time. Therefore, the past continuous tense "were having" is the appropriate verb form to indicate the ongoing action of having fun in the rain while talking.Rate this question:
- 48.
While the manager ----------------(walk) to our table to ask us to go inside, it stopped raining!
Correct Answer
was walkingExplanation
The correct answer is "was walking." This is because the sentence is describing an action that was happening in the past at the same time as another event. The verb "was walking" is in the past continuous tense, which is used to describe ongoing actions in the past. In this case, the manager was in the middle of walking to our table when it stopped raining.Rate this question:
- 49.
Of course, he ---------------(stop) walking and when he got to our table he said "Hello, I wanted to check that the food was OK"
Correct Answer
stoppedExplanation
The verb "stopped" is the correct answer because it agrees with the subject "he" in the past tense. The sentence indicates that the person mentioned in the sentence stopped walking before reaching the table and then greeted the speaker.Rate this question:
- 50.
We ---------------(start) laughing and said that everything was alright.
Correct Answer
startedExplanation
The correct answer is "started." In this sentence, the verb "laughing" indicates that an action is taking place. The subject "we" is performing the action, and the past tense of "start" is used to show that the action began in the past. Therefore, "started" is the appropriate verb form to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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