English ESL, Side By Side, Level 1, Ch.S 4-6
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Jack is sitting on his ____________.
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Computer
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TV
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Bicycle
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This quiz, titled 'English ESL, Side By Side, Level 1, Ch. S 4-6', assesses basic English grammar and vocabulary. It includes filling in blanks with appropriate words, enhancing understanding of sentence structure and word usage, crucial for beginner English learners.
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He's my __________.
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Nephew
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Wife
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Sister
Correct Answer
A. NephewExplanation
The correct answer is nephew. This indicates that the person being referred to is the speaker's nephew, which means that he is the son of the speaker's sibling.Rate this question:
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We're standing _________ front of our house.
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On
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At
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In
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A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because when we use the preposition "in" before a location, it indicates that we are inside or within that place. In this case, "in front of our house" suggests that we are positioned within the area directly facing the front of our house.Rate this question:
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They're swimming at the __________.
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Yard
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Kitchen
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Beach
Correct Answer
A. BeachExplanation
The correct answer is "beach" because swimming is typically associated with bodies of water such as the ocean, lakes, or rivers, which are commonly found at beaches. The yard and kitchen are not appropriate places for swimming.Rate this question:
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He's feeding the dog _________ dinner.
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Its
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It's
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He
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A. ItsExplanation
The correct answer is "its" because "its" is the possessive form of "it" and is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a thing previously mentioned, in this case, the dog.Rate this question:
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He's sleeping _________ the sofa.
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At
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On
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In
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A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on." This is because when we talk about someone sleeping on a sofa, we use the preposition "on" to indicate that the person is physically positioned on top of the sofa.Rate this question:
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Mrs. Kent is ____________ in the park.
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Raining
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Feeding
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Reading
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A. ReadingExplanation
The correct answer is "reading" because the sentence states that Mrs. Kent is doing something in the park, and out of the given options, reading is the most logical activity to do in a park.Rate this question:
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We're ______________ our car.
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Fixing
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Snowing
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Riding
Correct Answer
A. FixingExplanation
The correct answer is "fixing" because it is the most appropriate verb to use in the given context. The sentence suggests that someone is currently engaged in an activity related to their car, and "fixing" implies that they are repairing or working on the car. "Snowing" and "riding" do not make sense in this context as they do not relate to the car.Rate this question:
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They're _____________ their teeth.
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Painting
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Eating
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Brushing
Correct Answer
A. BrushingExplanation
The correct answer is "brushing". The word "brushing" is the only option that makes sense in the context of the sentence. When people brush their teeth, they use a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean their teeth. The other options, "painting" and "eating", do not make sense in relation to teeth. Therefore, "brushing" is the most logical and appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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_____________ his name?
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What's
What isExplanation
The correct answer is "What's" or "What is". Both options are grammatically correct and can be used interchangeably in this context to ask about someone's name.Rate this question:
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______________ are they? They're in Tahiti.
Correct Answer
WhereExplanation
The question is asking for the location of "they". The answer "Where" is a question word that is used to inquire about a place or location. In this context, "Where" is the appropriate word to use to ask about the location of "they", who are stated to be in Tahiti.Rate this question:
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My mother's mother is my __________________.
Correct Answer
grandmotherExplanation
The correct answer is "grandmother" because the question is asking for the relationship between the person's mother's mother and themselves. The term "grandmother" refers to the mother of one's own mother, making her the person's grandmother.Rate this question:
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My sister's daughter is my ___________________.
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nieceExplanation
The term "niece" refers to the daughter of one's sibling. In this case, the statement "My sister's daughter" clearly indicates that the person being referred to is the niece.Rate this question:
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________________ is he? He's my cousin.
Correct Answer
WhoExplanation
The question is asking for the identity of the person being referred to. The correct answer "Who" is used to inquire about a person. In response, the speaker confirms that the person is their cousin.Rate this question:
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Mr. Jones is playing a game on _____________ computer.
Correct Answer
his
the
myExplanation
The correct answer is "his, the, my" because all three options are possible depending on the context. "His" suggests that Mr. Jones is playing on his own computer. "The" implies that Mr. Jones is playing on a specific computer that has been previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener. "My" suggests that the speaker is referring to their own computer. The choice of the correct answer would depend on the intended meaning or context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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My children are doing __________ homework.
Correct Answer
theirExplanation
The word "their" is the correct answer because it is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. In this sentence, it indicates that the homework belongs to the children.Rate this question:
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Ms. Kim is busy. She's fixing _______________ sink.
Correct Answer
her
theExplanation
The correct answer is "her" and "the". The sentence suggests that Ms. Kim is busy fixing a sink, and the use of "her" indicates that it is her own sink that she is fixing. Additionally, the use of "the" before "sink" implies that there is a specific sink being referred to, possibly in a particular location or context.Rate this question:
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Write a sentence with the opposite adjective. Example: Their car isn't cheap. It's expensive.My brother isn't heavy. _____________________.
Correct Answer
He's thin.
He is thin.Explanation
The given correct answer explains that the opposite adjective for "heavy" is "thin". It provides two correct sentences using the opposite adjective to describe the brother's weight.Rate this question:
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Write a sentence with the opposite adjective.They aren't short. ___________________.
Correct Answer
They are tall.
They're tall.Explanation
The opposite of "short" is "tall."Rate this question:
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Write a sentence with the opposite adjective.My computer isn't old. ______________________.
Correct Answer
It's new.
It is new.Explanation
The given correct answer states that the computer is new, which is the opposite of being old.Rate this question:
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Write the question.Example: Is it ugly? No, it isn't. It's beautiful._________________? No, I'm not. I'm single.
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Are you married? - 22.
Write the question.____________________. No, she isn't. She's old.
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Is she young? - 23.
Write the question._________________________. No, they aren't. They're noisy.
Correct Answer
Are they quiet? - 24.
Choose the correct response.Is he old?No, he isn't.
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He's young.
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He's thin.
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He's happy.
Correct Answer
A. He's young.Explanation
The correct answer is "He's young" because the question asks if he is old, and the response given is "No, he isn't." This implies that the person in question is not old, but rather young. The other options provided (thin and happy) are not relevant to the question being asked.Rate this question:
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Is it large?No, it isn't.
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It's difficult.
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It's small.
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It's funny.
Correct Answer
A. It's small.Explanation
The correct answer is "It's small" because the question asks if something is large, and the response is "No, it isn't." This implies that the object being referred to is not large, but rather the opposite, which is small.Rate this question:
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Is she poor?No, she isn't.
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She's short.
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He's rich.
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She's rich.
Correct Answer
A. She's rich.Explanation
The correct answer is "She's rich" because the question asks about her financial status and the response states that she is not poor, implying that she has wealth.Rate this question:
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Is it sunny?No, it isn't.
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She is raining.
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It's easy.
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It's cloudy.
Correct Answer
A. It's cloudy.Explanation
The correct answer is "It's cloudy." This is because the question asks about the weather condition, and the statement "It's cloudy" provides a direct response to that question.Rate this question:
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Is he quiet?No, he isn't.
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He's tall.
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He's loud.
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We're busy.
Correct Answer
A. He's loud.Explanation
The given correct answer is "He's loud." This is because the question asks if he is quiet, and the answer states that he is not quiet but rather loud.Rate this question:
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