English 4 Ordinary Test

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1. Everyone on board survived the plane crash.

Explanation

The statement "Everyone on board survived the plane crash" indicates that all the individuals who were on the plane at the time of the crash managed to survive. This means that no fatalities occurred as a result of the crash. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

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English 4 Ordinary Test - Quiz

This test assesses understanding of English grammar and vocabulary, focusing on phrasal verbs, conditional sentences, modal verbs, and practical language usage.

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2. Paramedics arrived first at the scene.

Explanation

The given statement "Paramedics arrived first at the scene" is not true. The correct answer is false, indicating that paramedics did not arrive first at the scene.

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3. Sam Jordan has two sisters.

Explanation

The statement says that Sam Jordan has two sisters, but there is no information provided about the number of sisters Sam Jordan actually has. Therefore, we cannot conclude that the statement is true. Hence, the correct answer is false.

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4. The passengers were from the same family.

Explanation

The statement suggests that the passengers in question belonged to the same family. This means that they are likely related to each other, such as being parents, siblings, or other close relatives. Therefore, the correct answer is true, indicating that the passengers were indeed from the same family.

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5. The pilot had difficulty landing

Explanation

The statement "The pilot had difficulty landing" is true. This suggests that the pilot faced challenges or obstacles while attempting to land the aircraft. It could be due to various factors such as bad weather conditions, technical issues with the aircraft, or any other unforeseen circumstances that made the landing process difficult for the pilot.

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6. Complete the sentences with just, since, for, yet, and already. Use each time expression only once. He's had that MP3 player _____four years. We've _____seen an amazing new film! Vicky has _____written her new blog post. I've known Matthew_____ I was four. They haven't played any songs _____.

Explanation

He's had that MP3 player for four years. ( The word "for" is used to indicate the duration of time that he has had the MP3 player.)

We've already seen an amazing new film! ( The word "already" suggests that the action of seeing the film has happened before the present moment.)

Vicky has just written her new blog post. ( The word "just" indicates that the action of writing the blog post has happened very recently.)

I've known Matthew since I was four. ( The word "since" is used to indicate the starting point of the action of knowing Matthew.)

They haven't played any songs yet. ( The word "yet" suggests that the action of playing songs has not happened up to the present moment.)

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7. Complete the sentences with the past simple or present perfect form of the verb in brackets. He [_____(design) a new website with Darren last week. I _____(speak) French since I was a child. Jackie_____ (make) a video blog when she lived in London. Jeremy _____(have) a car since he was 17. We_____(visit) our cousins when we were in Mexico.

Explanation

The verb "design" is in the past simple form because it refers to an action that happened last week. The verb "speak" is in the present perfect form because it indicates a continuous action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The verb "make" is in the past simple form because it refers to a specific action that Jackie did when she lived in London. The verb "have" is in the present perfect form because it indicates a state that started in the past and is still ongoing. The verb "visit" is in the past simple form because it refers to an action that happened when "we" were in Mexico.

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8. Complete the sentences with can't, might, must, and could. Use each modal of deduction only once. 1 We're not sure why it's not working; there _____e a problem with the battery. 2 I don't recognise this email address; I think it_____ be junk mail. 3 That jacket _____be Richard's; his is much bigger. 4 Look at all the shopping bags Jessie has! She_____ have been on a shopping spree.

Explanation

1. We're not sure why it's not working; there might be a problem with the battery.
2. I don't recognize this email address; I think it could be junk mail.
3. That jacket could be Richard's; his is much bigger.
4. Look at all the shopping bags Jessie has! She must have been on a shopping spree.

In the first sentence, "might" and "could" are used to express uncertainty about the problem with the battery. In the second sentence, "could" is used to suggest the possibility that the email is junk mail. In the third sentence, "might" is used to suggest the possibility that the jacket belongs to Richard. In the fourth sentence, "must" is used to indicate a strong deduction that Jessie went on a shopping spree based on the number of shopping bags she has.

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9. Write the correct modals. 1     When you want to know how much data you've used, you _____ check it here. 2     Andy_____ write computer code when he was only 11. 3     We_____ do a project on phishing scams last week. I learned a lot! 4     You_____ tell anyone your password; it's very important to keep it private. 5     If you want to use this website, you _____register first. 6     We_____ rush for the train because there's another one in 10 minutes.

Explanation

1. When you want to know how much data you can check it here.
2. Andy could write computer code when he was only 11.
3. We had to do a project on phishing scams last week. I learned a lot!
4. You mustn't tell anyone your password; it's very important to keep it private.
5. If you want to use this website, you have to register first.
6. We don't have to rush for the train because there's another one in 10 minutes.

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10. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the information in italics to help you. 1 If you _____not/listen) to me, you_____ (not understand). [first conditional] 2 If he _____(live) in London, he _____(earn) more money. [second conditional] 3 If you _____(arrive) on time, you _____(see) the beginning of the film. [third conditional] 4 If the concert _____(not finish) soon, we _____(miss) the last train home. [first conditional] 5 If I _____(have) the money, I _____(visit) my cousin in New York. [second conditional] 6 If I _____(know) how important it was, I _____(come) earlier. [third conditional]

Explanation

If you don't listen to me, you won't understand. This is an example of a first conditional sentence, which is used to talk about a possible future condition and its probable result. In this case, the condition is not listening to me, and the result is not understanding.

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11. Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box.
study abroad       meet a deadline        prioritize       develop a routine        get a degree                    do voluntary work       find a balance         make lists
When you_____, you give your time, but you don't get paid. If you_____ , it means you do the most important things first. It's important to work hard, but also to enjoy yourself. You need to _____. To_____ , you have to finish everything on time. When you finish university and pass all your final exams, you_____on graduation day. You could_____ , which means writing down all the things you want to do. If you_____ , you go to a college or school in a different country. When you get into the habit of doing certain things at certain times, you_____.

Explanation

When you do voluntary work, you give your time, but you don't get paid. If you prioritize, it means you do the most important things first. It's important to work hard, but also to enjoy yourself. You need to find a balance. To meet a deadline, you have to finish everything on time. When you finish university and pass all your final exams, you get a degree on graduation day. You could make lists, which means writing down all the things you want to do. If you study abroad, you go to a college or school in a different country. When you get into the habit of doing certain things at certain times, you develop a routine.

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12. Complete the sentences with the past perfect form of the verbs in the box.
read / go           leave / start           break / not be           open / tell           start / notice     
The problem_____ already _____[before anyone _____. When Harry _____ his leg, he_____ in hospital before.  _____they already_____ the house when the storm_____? I _____already_____the letter before he _____me it was private. She _____about the hurricane before she _____to New Orleans.

Explanation

The problem had already started before anyone noticed. When Harry broke his leg, he hadn't been in the hospital before. Had they already left the house when the storm started? I had already opened the letter before he told me it was private. She had read about the hurricane before she went to New Orleans.

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13. Circle the correct words or phrasal verbs. 1 It's okay to have a disagreement, as long as you  _____afterwards. a) fall out              b) make up 2 When Charlie is unhappy or confused, he always_____. a) frowns               b) smiles 3 You might not like everyone, but you should still try to _____ with them. a) get on                b) bring up 4 My sister_____ whenever she thinks something is boring or stupid. a) raises her eyebrows                 b) rolls her eyes 5 When Karen's brother went backpacking, she agreed to_____ his dog. a) tell off                     b) look after 6 If we don't know the answer to a question, we just_____ . a) shrug our shoulders                         b) make eye contact 7 Even during the holidays, my parents always _____the subject of my studies! a) bring up                           b) ask out 8 It's really not polite to _____when another person looks different or strange. a) make eye contact                         b) stare

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14. Read the blog post and write the correct phrases. we're going to stop           the flight leaves            we won't be leaving            we'll go  I'll be backpacking          I might change         we'll spend            I'm not going to        we'll be leaving    So, (1) _____write any new blog posts until September because (2) _____in Thailand with my friends during August! I can't believe (3) _____London in a few days! Oh, and (4) _____in Germany on the way. I think (5) _____a few hours in Frankfurt, but (6) _____the airport. Once we land in Bangkok, (7) _____straight to our hotel … we're going to be exhausted! The next morning, we'll go back to the airport for a local flight to a small island. Actually, (8) _____at 7am. Gosh, that's early! I think (9) _____to a later flight. Bye, everyone!  

Explanation

The correct phrases to fill in the blanks are "I’m not going to", "I’ll be backpacking", "we’ll be leaving", "we’re going to stop", "we’ll spend", "we won’t be leaving", "we’ll go", "the flight leaves", "I might change". The context of the passage suggests that the author will not be writing any new blog posts until September because they will be backpacking in Thailand with their friends during August. They mention that they will be leaving London in a few days and will be stopping in Germany on the way. They plan to spend a few hours in Frankfurt but won't be leaving the airport. They mention that they will go straight to their hotel once they land in Bangkok and will be exhausted. They also mention that the flight to the small island leaves at 7am and they might consider changing to a later flight.

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15. Write questions for the answers. Use the information in bold to help you. _____? Gillian saw a capsized ship. _____? Mr Madsen called the firefighters. _____? They found the survivors in the basement. _____? Melanie feels nervous. _____? Paramedics are helping the victims. _____? A problem with the brakes caused the accident.

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16. __________ 1 There is no doubt that people would maybe be happier if they didn't worry so much. _____ 2 Definitely you'd enjoy yourself if you spoke to more people at the party. _____ 3 Now that I've seen the film, probably I'll read the book too.   4 I'm not sure, but I think it'd definitely be better if you asked him yourself.  

Explanation

The correct answer is the first option: "There is no doubt that people would definitely be happier if they didn’t worry so much." This is because the original sentence expresses certainty about the fact that people would be happier if they didn't worry. The word "maybe" in the other options introduces doubt or uncertainty, which contradicts the meaning of the original sentence.

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17. Read the news report again and answer the questions. Write full sentences. Why was the Jordan family going to Bristol? _____ What caused the accident? _____ What happened to the pilot and co-pilot? _____ What was Sam Jordan afraid might happen? _____ Will the family receive compensation? Explain your answer. _____

Explanation

The Jordan family was going to Bristol because they were attending their cousin's wedding. The accident was caused by bad weather. The pilot and co-pilot suffered head injuries. Sam Jordan was afraid that the plane would catch fire. The family will not receive compensation because the father, Brian Jordan, stated that they would not be asking for any compensation.

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18. MAKE PASSIVE SENTENCES  Hundreds of people have seen two strange flying objects since February. _____ Somebody took the two drivers to hospital after a terrible car crash. _____ The police will catch the bank robber soon. _____ Do your teachers give homework at school every day? _____ A fire is destroying three houses in London _____ Nobody has given that permission at work. _____

Explanation

The given answer correctly transforms the active sentences into passive sentences. It uses the correct form of the verb "have been seen" to indicate that the strange flying objects were seen by hundreds of people. The verb "were taken" is used to show that the two drivers were taken to the hospital. The phrase "will be caught" is used to indicate that the police will catch the bank robber in the future. The question form "Is homework given" is used to ask if teachers give homework at school. The phrase "are being destroyed" is used to show that three houses are currently being destroyed by a fire. The phrase "has not been given" is used to indicate that nobody has given permission at work.

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19. Correct the questions and answer them _____? What did Gillian saw? (a fire)_____ _____? Who call the firefighters? (John)_____ _____? Where they found the survivors? (in the cellar)_____ _____? How does Melanie feels? (upset)_____ _____? Who is help the victims? (the firefighters)_____ _____? What cause the accident? (an explotion)_____

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Everyone on board survived the plane crash.
Paramedics arrived first at the scene.
Sam Jordan has two sisters.
The passengers were from the same family.
The pilot had difficulty landing
Complete the sentences with just, since, for, yet, and already. Use...
Complete the sentences with the past simple or present perfect form of...
Complete the sentences with can't, might, must, and could. Use each...
Write the correct modals. ...
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets....
Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box. ...
Complete the sentences with the past perfect form of the verbs in the...
Circle the correct words or phrasal verbs. ...
Read the blog post and write the correct phrases. ...
Write questions for the answers. Use the information in bold to help...
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Read the news report again and answer the questions. Write full...
MAKE PASSIVE SENTENCES ...
Correct the questions and answer them ...
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