English Diagnostic Assessment Second Course Bgu
DIRECTIONS:
- Read carefully each item, understand them and answer each one.
- Time for the assessment: 40 minutes
Good luck!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the correct quantifier - Let`s buy_____ sandwiches.
- A.
Some
- B.
Any
- C.
Much
- D.
A little
Correct Answer
A. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some" because it implies an unspecified but positive quantity of sandwiches. The speaker is suggesting that they should purchase a certain amount of sandwiches, but the exact number is not specified.Rate this question:
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- 2.
- How _______sugar would you like?
- A.
Some
- B.
Any
- C.
Much
- D.
Many
Correct Answer
C. MuchExplanation
The word "much" is the correct answer because it is used to ask about the quantity of an uncountable noun, such as sugar. The question is asking how much sugar the person would like, indicating that the answer should also be a word that is used to describe an uncountable quantity.Rate this question:
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- 3.
- I`m vegetarian, so I don`t want _______ meat?
- A.
Some
- B.
Any
- C.
Many
- D.
Much
Correct Answer
B. AnyExplanation
The correct answer is "any" because "any" is used in negative sentences to indicate a lack of something. In this case, the speaker is stating that they do not want any meat because they are vegetarian.Rate this question:
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- 4.
GRAMMAR Identify the Present perfect with already, yet, ever, and never. * 1.- Have you ever been camping with friends?
- A.
Yet.
- B.
Already
- C.
Ever
- D.
Never
Correct Answer
A. Yet.Explanation
The correct answer is "yet." In this question, the speaker is asking if the person has had the experience of going camping with friends at any point in their life up until now. The use of "ever" indicates that the speaker is referring to an indefinite time period. The word "yet" is used to suggest that the person has not had this experience up until now, but there is still a possibility that they may have it in the future.Rate this question:
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- 5.
* Have you ever finished the book? Yes, I`ve _______ finished it.
- A.
Ever
- B.
Never
- C.
Yet
- D.
Already
Correct Answer
D. AlreadyExplanation
The word "already" is the correct answer because it indicates that the person has finished reading the book at some point in the past. This suggests that the person has completed the task before the present moment.Rate this question:
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- 6.
* Have you _______ to New York? No, I`ve _______ been to New York.
- A.
Ever be / never
- B.
Ever been / never
- C.
Been / ever
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. Ever been / neverExplanation
The correct answer is "ever been / never". In this question, the speaker is asked if they have ever been to New York. The correct response is "No, I've never been to New York." The word "ever" is used to ask about experiences or actions in someone's entire life, and "never" is used to indicate that the speaker has not had that experience.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Watch the video about the effects of stress then answer the following questions. * Which of the following is not a common problem caused by stress?
- A.
Physical poblems.
- B.
Anecdotal problems
- C.
Mental problems
Correct Answer
B. Anecdotal problemsExplanation
The video discusses the effects of stress and mentions that physical and mental problems are common problems caused by stress. However, it does not mention anecdotal problems as a common problem caused by stress. Therefore, anecdotal problems are not a common problem caused by stress.Rate this question:
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- 8.
* Which of the following show how stress can affect the emotions?
- A.
It can make people feel elated
- B.
It can make people feel nervous.
- C.
It can make people feel happy
- D.
- E.
Option 5
Correct Answer
B. It can make people feel nervous.Explanation
Stress can affect emotions by causing feelings of nervousness. When individuals experience stress, their bodies release stress hormones that can trigger a range of emotional responses. Nervousness is a common emotional reaction to stress, characterized by feelings of anxiety, restlessness, and unease. This can manifest as a racing heart, sweaty palms, and a sense of worry or fear. Therefore, stress can have a direct impact on a person's emotional state, leading to feelings of nervousness.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Complete this sentence: Stress can affect the respiratory system by __________
- A.
Causing stomach problems
- B.
Causing asthma
- C.
A loss of carbon dioxide
- D.
Causing breathing problems
- E.
Option 5
- F.
Option 6
Correct Answer
D. Causing breathing problemsExplanation
Stress can affect the respiratory system by causing breathing problems. When a person is stressed, their body enters a fight-or-flight response, leading to increased heart rate and shallow breathing. This can result in shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and even hyperventilation. Stress can also trigger or worsen existing respiratory conditions such as asthma, making it harder to breathe. Therefore, stress can have a direct impact on the respiratory system, compromising its normal functioning and causing breathing difficulties.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Symptoms of emotional stress include __________.
- A.
Feeling joyous
- B.
Feeling hungry
- C.
Feeling thirsty
- D.
Feeling tired
Correct Answer
D. Feeling tiredExplanation
Emotional stress can often lead to physical exhaustion and fatigue, resulting in feeling tired. When a person experiences stress, their body releases stress hormones like cortisol, which can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to feelings of constant tiredness. Additionally, stress can also cause mental and emotional strain, making it difficult to relax and recharge, further contributing to the feeling of tiredness. Therefore, feeling tired is a common symptom of emotional stress.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Look at the pictures then choose the correct participial adjectives in the story. A) Tina had missed the school bus so she was walking in the park. _______ when she came close to a tree, she saw a shining object. It was a ring.
- A.
Strangely
- B.
Mysteriously
- C.
Immediately
- D.
Suddenly
Correct Answer
D. SuddenlyExplanation
Tina had missed the school bus and was walking in the park. Suddenly, when she came close to a tree, she saw a shining object. It was a ring.Rate this question:
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- 12.
B)_______ , she picked it up and examined it very carefully.
- A.
Unfortunately
- B.
Immediately
- C.
Strangely
Correct Answer
B. ImmediatelyExplanation
The word "immediately" is the correct answer because it indicates that the action of picking up and examining the object was done without delay or hesitation. It suggests that the person reacted quickly and without wasting any time.Rate this question:
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- 13.
C)_______, the ring had her initials marked on it.
- A.
Unfortunately
- B.
Mysteriously
- C.
Strangely
Correct Answer
C. StrangelyExplanation
The word "strangely" suggests that there is something unusual or unexpected about the fact that the ring had her initials marked on it. This implies that it is not typical for a ring to have someone's initials marked on it, and therefore, the situation is strange or uncommon.Rate this question:
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- 14.
So she put in her backpack and decided to take it home and show it to her parents. D)_______ when she was crossing a bridge on her way home, the ring fell out of her backpack and disappeared into the river.
- A.
Immediately
- B.
Strangely
- C.
Unfortunately
Correct Answer
C. UnfortunatelyExplanation
Unfortunately, when she was crossing a bridge on her way home, the ring fell out of her backpack and disappeared into the river.Rate this question:
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- 15.
E)_______ she found it again under her bed.
- A.
Rarely
- B.
Mysteriously
- C.
Carefully
Correct Answer
B. MysteriouslyExplanation
The word "Mysteriously" is the correct answer because it suggests that the action of finding the item under the bed was done in a way that is difficult to explain or understand. This implies that the item was lost or misplaced, and the person was surprised or puzzled by its sudden appearance under the bed.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Complete the tag question to the following sentence. * They don`t like city tours, _______?
- A.
Don`t they?
- B.
Aren`t they?
- C.
Do they?
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
C. Do they?Explanation
The correct answer is "do they?" because a tag question is used to confirm or seek agreement with a statement. In this case, the statement is "They don't like city tours." Since the main verb in the statement is "don't," the auxiliary verb in the tag question should be "do." Additionally, the subject pronoun "they" is used in both the statement and the tag question. Therefore, the correct tag question is "do they?"Rate this question:
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- 17.
Rick is going camping this weekend, _______?
- A.
Isn`t he?
- B.
Is he?
- C.
Doens`t he?
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Isn`t he?Explanation
The given correct answer "isn't he?" is the correct tag question to use in this context. It is used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener, implying that Rick is indeed going camping this weekend. The other options ("is he?", "doesn't he?") do not properly form a tag question and do not fit the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 18.
You saw the monument on the tour, _______?
- A.
Did you?
- B.
Didn`t you?
- C.
Do you?
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. Didn`t you?Explanation
The correct answer is "didn't you?" because the question is asking for confirmation or agreement about seeing the monument on the tour. The use of "didn't" in the question implies a negative statement, so the appropriate response would be "didn't you?" to agree with the negative form of the question.Rate this question:
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