English Evaluation - 50 Questions

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1. Janet has ……… old books.

Explanation

The correct answer is "a lot of". This phrase is used to indicate a large quantity or number of something. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that Janet has a large number of old books.

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2. ……… train are you taking, the express to Toronto or to Montreal?

Explanation

The correct answer is "Which." This is because "Which" is used to ask about a choice or selection among a group of options. In this case, the question is asking about which train the person is taking, specifically the express train to either Toronto or Montreal.

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3. My girlfriend ……… born on the 2nd of September 1974.

Explanation

The correct answer is "was" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "born" indicates a specific event that happened in the past.

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4. Let's think ……… something nice.

Explanation

The word "about" is the correct answer because it is the most appropriate preposition to use in this context. When we think "about" something, it implies that we are considering or pondering a particular topic or subject. In this case, the phrase "Let's think about something nice" suggests that the speaker is suggesting a positive and pleasant topic for contemplation.

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5. I made one or two mistakes, but ……… of my answers were correct.

Explanation

The correct answer is "most". This is because the phrase "one or two mistakes" implies that there were only a few errors, while the word "most" suggests that the majority of the answers were correct. Therefore, "most" is the most suitable word to complete the sentence.

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6. Would you like ……… help?

Explanation

The correct answer is "some" because the question is asking if the person would like "some" help. The word "some" implies a certain amount or quantity of help, suggesting that the person may want or need assistance but not necessarily a large amount.

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7. These bottles ……… of plastic.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are made". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to an ongoing action. The subject "bottles" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. The word "made" is the past participle form of the verb "make", which is used to form the passive voice in English. Therefore, the correct form is "are made".

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8. The TV's too loud. Please, ……… .

Explanation

The correct answer is "turn it down". This phrase is used when someone wants the volume of the TV to be reduced. By saying "turn it down", the person is requesting the volume to be lowered.

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9. I have a problem. ……… help me please?

Explanation

The phrase "Could you" is the most appropriate response in this situation because it is a polite way to ask for help. It implies that the person is requesting assistance and is unsure if the other person is able or willing to help. The other options, such as "Should you" and "Will can you," do not convey the same level of politeness or uncertainty. "Will you able to" is grammatically incorrect.

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10. A Jaguar is ……… than a Fiat.

Explanation

The correct answer is "more expensive" because it follows the comparative form of the adjective "expensive." When comparing two things, we use the comparative form by adding "more" before the adjective. In this case, we are comparing the cost of a Jaguar and a Fiat, and the correct way to express that the Jaguar has a higher price is by using "more expensive."

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11. You can't cross the road when the light ……… red.

Explanation

When the light is red, it indicates that it is not safe to cross the road.

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12. This is ……… story.

Explanation

The correct answer is "a very interesting" because the word "interesting" is an adjective that describes the noun "story." The phrase "a very" is used to intensify the adjective, indicating that the story is highly interesting.

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13. How long ……… married?

Explanation

The correct answer is "have you been." This is because the question is asking about the duration of someone's marriage, which requires the present perfect tense. "Have you been" is the correct form of the question to ask about the length of time someone has been married.

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14. This is the best tea I've ……… tasted.

Explanation

The phrase "This is the best tea I've ever tasted" implies that the person has tasted many teas before and this particular one surpasses all of them in terms of quality and flavor. The word "ever" emphasizes that it is the best tea they have ever had, indicating that they have never come across a tea that is superior to this one.

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15. In life ……… can make a mistake; we're all human.

Explanation

The given sentence states that in life, everyone can make a mistake because we are all human. The word "anyone" is the correct answer because it encompasses the idea that mistakes can be made by any individual. "Some people" and "someone" also imply the same meaning, but "anyone" is a more inclusive term that covers all possibilities. "Not anybody" is incorrect as it suggests that nobody can make a mistake, which contradicts the statement.

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16. You should give ……… .

Explanation

The correct answer is "this letter to your mother". The verb "give" requires an indirect object (to whom something is given) and a direct object (the thing being given). In this case, "this letter" is the direct object and "to your mother" is the indirect object. Therefore, the correct sentence structure is "give this letter to your mother".

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17. Did you ……… anywhere interesting last weekend?

Explanation

The correct answer is "go" because it is the base form of the verb and matches with the subject "you" in the question.

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18. Do penguins fly? No, they ……… .

Explanation

Penguins don't fly.

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19. Joanna looks ……… in her new dress.

Explanation

The correct answer is "nice" because the word "nice" is an adjective that describes how Joanna looks in her new dress. It indicates that she appears pleasant or attractive. The other options do not fit grammatically or make sense in the context of the sentence.

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20. We wash the curtains ……… year.

Explanation

The correct answer is "three times a". This means that we wash the curtains three times every year.

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21. Our neighbour is ……… to Ireland.

Explanation

The correct answer is "going to go." This is because "going to" is used to talk about future plans or intentions, and "go" is the correct verb to use in this context.

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22. I work as a teacher and my wife ………, too.

Explanation

The correct answer is "does." This is because the subject "my wife" is singular and third person, so the verb needs to agree with it. In this case, "does" is the correct form of the verb "do" to match with the singular subject.

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23. I think ……… taxi driver

Explanation

The given options suggest different possibilities about the person's job. The correct answer "she's a" indicates that the person is a taxi driver.

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24. The loudspeakers won't work unless you ……… those cables.

Explanation

In order for the loudspeakers to function properly, it is necessary to connect the cables. This implies that if the cables are not connected, the loudspeakers will not work.

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25. She was 29 on her birthday, ……… she?

Explanation

The correct answer is "wasn't". This is because the sentence is referring to a past event, the person's birthday, and is indicating that at that time she was 29 years old. The word "wasn't" is the negative form of the verb "was" and is used to indicate that something did not happen or was not true in the past. In this case, it is indicating that she was not a certain age on her birthday.

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26. I don't have a cent to give you. I ...... bought a new computer.

Explanation

The correct answer is 've just. This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that has happened very recently. "I've just bought a new computer" implies that the speaker has recently completed the action of buying a new computer and currently does not have any money to give.

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27. I ……….. he can't come to the party.

Explanation

The correct answer is "think" because it is the present tense form of the verb that matches with the subject "I" in the sentence. It indicates that the speaker is considering or believing that he can't come to the party.

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28. My Mom gave ……… her job when I was born.

Explanation

When someone "gives up" something, it means they stop doing or using it. In this context, the sentence suggests that the speaker's mom stopped working when they were born. Therefore, "up" is the correct answer as it conveys the idea of giving up or quitting a job.

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29. You have a terrible fever! ……… call a doctor?

Explanation

The correct answer is "Shall I." This is because "Shall I" is used to offer assistance or ask for permission, which is appropriate in this situation where the person is asking if they should call a doctor due to having a terrible fever.

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30. It's a pity you ……… here last night.

Explanation

The correct answer is "weren't." This is because the phrase "It's a pity" implies a feeling of regret or disappointment, indicating that something unfortunate happened. The word "weren't" is the past tense of "be" in the negative form, indicating that the person being referred to was not present. Therefore, the correct answer suggests that the person being addressed was not here last night, which is a cause for pity.

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31. ……… is it from here to Berlin?

Explanation

The question is asking for the distance between two locations, specifically from "here" to Berlin. The phrase "how far" is the most appropriate choice to inquire about distance. "How long way" and "how long" are not commonly used phrases to ask about distance. "How many" is used to ask about quantity, not distance. Therefore, the correct answer is "how far."

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32. What about ……… for a walk?

Explanation

The correct answer is "going". This is because the question is asking about someone's plans for a walk, and "going" is the most appropriate verb to indicate that someone will be physically moving or walking. The other options, "to go", "I going", and "go", are not grammatically correct or do not convey the same meaning as "going".

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33. He hasn't played since he ……… the accident.

Explanation

The correct answer is "had" because the sentence is in the past perfect tense. "Has" and "has had" are in the present tense, while "had had" is in the past perfect tense but is not necessary in this sentence.

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34. Mr Haines wants ……… to his office.

Explanation

Mr. Haines wants you to come to his office. The phrase "you to come" is the correct answer because it accurately completes the sentence and conveys Mr. Haines' desire for someone to come to his office.

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35. Mariana knows a lot about flamingos, but she ……… a live one.

Explanation

The correct answer is "hasn't ever seen". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The word "hasn't" is the contraction of "has not", and "ever seen" is the past participle form of the verb "see". Therefore, the correct option is "hasn't ever seen", meaning that Mariana has never seen a live flamingo.

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36. They ……… go to the cinema

Explanation

The word "seldom" means rarely or not often. In the given sentence, the word "seldom" fits in the blank because it indicates that the action of going to the cinema is not a common occurrence. Therefore, the sentence would mean that they rarely go to the cinema. The other options "much" and "rare" do not convey the same meaning as "seldom" in this context.

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37. It's all right, we ……… hurry. We have plenty of time.

Explanation

The correct answer is "don't have to." This is because the speaker is reassuring someone that there is no need to hurry because they have plenty of time. "Don't have to" implies that there is no obligation or necessity to hurry.

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38. There was a lot of noise so I didn't understand what ……… .

Explanation

The correct answer is "she was saying". The phrase "she was saying" indicates that someone, most likely a female, was speaking or expressing something verbally. The context of the sentence suggests that there was a lot of noise, making it difficult for the speaker to understand what the person was saying.

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39. If he ……… about it, I'm sure he'd help.

Explanation

The correct answer is "knew." The sentence is in the conditional form, suggesting that if he had known about it in the past, he would have helped. This implies that the action of knowing should have taken place before the hypothetical situation.

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40. Marta takes the dog for a walk ……… the evening.

Explanation

The word "in" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a period of time, such as "in the evening." In this sentence, "in" is used to show that Marta takes the dog for a walk during the evening.

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41.   Please call me later.  I'm ………….. a meeting

Explanation

The correct answer is "in" because the sentence is expressing that the speaker is currently in a meeting and therefore unable to take a call.

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42. I'm afraid I ……… here for your birthday party.

Explanation

The correct answer is "can't be". This is because the phrase "I'm afraid I can't be here for your birthday party" expresses an inability or impossibility of attending the party. The other options do not convey the same meaning and are grammatically incorrect. "Have not to be" is incorrect because it does not make sense in this context. "Am not being" suggests a current action, which is not appropriate in this sentence. "Will be not" is grammatically incorrect as it should be "will not be". Therefore, the correct answer is "can't be".

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43. What is your home town ……… ?

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44. They said they ……… come, but they didn't.

Explanation

The correct answer is "would" because it is used to indicate a future possibility or intention that did not actually happen. In this case, the speaker said that they would come, but they did not fulfill that promise.

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45. Do you know where ……… ?

Explanation

The correct answer is "I put the keys" because it follows the correct word order in English sentences, which is subject-verb-object. In this case, "I" is the subject, "put" is the verb, and "the keys" is the object. The other options have incorrect word order and do not form a grammatically correct sentence.

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46. I'm looking ……… the summer holidays.

Explanation

The correct answer is "forward to." This phrase is commonly used to express anticipation or excitement for something in the future. In this context, the speaker is looking forward to the summer holidays.

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47. How ……… are you?

Explanation

This question is asking about the intensity or degree of something. The word "heavy" can be used to describe the intensity of a situation or emotion. It is commonly used to ask someone how they are feeling when they are experiencing a significant burden or difficulty. Therefore, "heavy" is the most appropriate answer in this context.

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48. There are ……… around to find a new one. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "enough good jobs" because it is grammatically correct and makes sense in the given sentence. It implies that there are a sufficient number of good jobs available to find a new one.

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49. I'll return the newspaper when I ……… through it.

Explanation

The correct answer is "have looked" because the sentence is in the future perfect tense. The phrase "I'll return the newspaper when I..." indicates a future action, and the use of "have looked" indicates that the action of looking at the newspaper will be completed before the returning of the newspaper.

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50. They were ……… hard questions that I had no chance.

Explanation

The word "such" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and semantically in the given sentence. It is used to express the degree or extent of the difficulty of the questions. The phrase "such hard questions" indicates that the questions were extremely difficult, emphasizing the speaker's lack of chance in answering them.

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Janet has ……… old books.
……… train are you taking, the express...
My girlfriend ……… born on the 2nd of September...
Let's think ……… something nice.
I made one or two mistakes, but ……… of my answers...
Would you like ……… help?
These bottles ……… of plastic.
The TV's too loud. Please, ……… .
I have a problem. ……… help me please?
A Jaguar is ……… than a Fiat.
You can't cross the road when the light ………...
This is ……… story.
How long ……… married?
This is the best tea I've ……… tasted.
In life ……… can make a mistake; we're all human.
You should give ……… .
Did you ……… anywhere interesting last weekend?
Do penguins fly? No, they ……… .
Joanna looks ……… in her new dress.
We wash the curtains ……… year.
Our neighbour is ……… to Ireland.
I work as a teacher and my wife ………, too.
I think ……… taxi driver
The loudspeakers won't work unless you ………...
She was 29 on her birthday, ……… she?
I don't have a cent to give you. I ...... bought a new computer.
I ……….. he can't come to the party.
My Mom gave ……… her job when I was born.
You have a terrible fever! ……… call a doctor?
It's a pity you ……… here last night.
……… is it from here to Berlin?
What about ……… for a walk?
He hasn't played since he ……… the accident.
Mr Haines wants ……… to his office.
Mariana knows a lot about flamingos, but she ………...
They ……… go to the cinema
It's all right, we ……… hurry. We have plenty...
There was a lot of noise so I didn't understand what...
If he ……… about it, I'm sure he'd help.
Marta takes the dog for a walk ……… the evening.
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I'm afraid I ……… here for your birthday party.
What is your home town ……… ?
They said they ……… come, but they didn't.
Do you know where ……… ?
I'm looking ……… the summer holidays.
How ……… are you?
There are ……… around to find a new...
I'll return the newspaper when I ……… through...
They were ……… hard questions that I had no...
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