English Grammar Proficiency Test

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1. I am American. I am from Boston. ______________ hair is brown.

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The correct answer is "My". This is because the pronoun "my" is used to show possession, indicating that the speaker's hair is brown.

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English Grammar Proficiency Test - Quiz

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2. Please let me ________________ !!

Explanation

The correct answer is "think" because the phrase "Please let me" indicates a request or permission, and the word "think" fits logically in this context. The other options, such as "have," "make," and "put," do not make sense in this sentence structure.

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3. I will speak ______________ Suzzanne when i see her.

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The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, the speaker is indicating their intention to speak directly to Suzzanne when they see her. The preposition "to" is used to show the direction of the action, indicating that the speaker wants to communicate with Suzzanne.

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4. You can use my car ___________ tomorrow.

Explanation

The word "until" is the correct answer because it indicates a specific point in time when the action of using the car will end. It implies that the speaker is allowing the person to use their car until a certain time tomorrow. The other options do not convey the same meaning of a specific time limit.

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5. If you were depressed, why didn't to talk to ___________ ?

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If you were depressed, you didn't talk to "Anyone" because this word implies that you could have reached out to anyone for support or assistance. It suggests that there were no limitations or restrictions on who you could have spoken to about your feelings of depression.

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6. I have never _____________________ such a boring book

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The correct answer is "read". The sentence is discussing someone's experience with a book, and the word "never" indicates that this person has not done this action before. The verb "read" is the correct past participle form in this context, indicating that the person has never engaged in the activity of reading such a boring book.

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7. What ____________________ when i called?

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The correct answer is "were you doing." This is because the question is asking about a past action or activity, which requires the past continuous tense. The correct form of the past continuous tense for the pronoun "you" is "were you doing."

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8. Mom, Can i play football in my room ?

Explanation

The correct answer is "No. You cannot. Go and play outside." This response indicates that the person is not allowed to play football in their room and instead should go outside to play.

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9. Change this verb to past tense. Go

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The correct answer is "Went" because it is the past tense form of the verb "go". In this context, the sentence is asking for the verb to be changed to past tense, indicating that the action has already occurred.

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10. Nothing ______________ done when the boss is away.

Explanation

When the boss is away, it is common for productivity to decrease or for no work to be done. The word "gets" in the given sentence implies that this lack of productivity or inaction is a natural consequence of the boss's absence. It suggests that when the boss is not present, there is a tendency for work to come to a halt or for employees to become less motivated.

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11. Which word form is not correct

Explanation

The word "clotheful" is not a correct word form. The correct word forms are "clothing" (noun), "clothe" (verb), and "clothed" (past tense of the verb "clothe"). "Clotheful" is not a recognized word in the English language.

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12. We are going to party at the Shen's house.  ______________________ house is on 5th street.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Their". In this sentence, the word "Their" is used to show possession. It indicates that the house belongs to Shen's family.

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13. ________________________________________________________ ? Adolph Hitler did.

Explanation

Adolf Hitler started the Second World War. As the leader of Nazi Germany, Hitler pursued aggressive territorial expansion and implemented policies that led to the invasion of Poland in 1939, which marked the beginning of the war. Hitler's ideology, militarization, and aggressive foreign policies were key factors in causing the outbreak of the Second World War.

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14. I have a big room with a window that opens __________ the sea.

Explanation

The correct answer is "onto". This preposition is used to indicate movement or direction towards the surface of something, in this case, the window opening towards the sea.

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15. Isn't there anything better than this on TV ? I am Sorry, _______________________________ .

Explanation

The correct answer is "there's nothing better". This response implies that the speaker believes that there is nothing of higher quality or more enjoyable than what is currently being watched on TV. It suggests that the speaker has not found any alternative options that they consider superior.

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16. Why do you shop at Sun Market ?

Explanation

The given answer states that the person shops at Sun Market because it is convenient. This implies that the person values convenience in their shopping experience and finds Sun Market to be a convenient option. Convenience could refer to factors such as the store's location, operating hours, product availability, or ease of shopping.

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17. ______________________ you like ? I like Grapes and Mangoes.

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The correct answer is "What type of fruit do". This question is asking about the type or kind of fruit that the person likes. The answer provided states that the person likes grapes and mangoes, indicating that these are the types of fruit they prefer.

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18. How long was the trip to the mountains

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The correct answer is "It took four hours" because the question is asking for the duration of the trip to the mountains. Out of the given options, only "It took four hours" provides a specific timeframe, indicating that the trip lasted for four hours.

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19. Where were your keys ?

Explanation

The correct answer is "They were under the sofa." This implies that the keys were located beneath the sofa.

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20. If he doesn't like it, he ___________ go to hell !!

Explanation

The phrase "he can go to hell" is an expression used to convey strong dislike or disregard for something or someone. In this context, the speaker is saying that if the person doesn't like something, they have the option to disregard it or ignore it completely. The word "can" implies that the person has the ability or choice to do so.

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21. How do you write this using words? I live at 217 E 22nd St., Apt. 10

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The correct answer is "I live at Two hundred and seventeen East, Twenty second street, Apartment Ten." This answer accurately represents the given address by correctly stating the street number, street name, and apartment number in the correct order and format.

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22. English grammar is the worst language of any language. No, it is not. German grammar ___________________.

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The given correct answer is "is worse". This is because the sentence is comparing English grammar to German grammar, and stating that English grammar is worse than German grammar. The use of the verb "is" indicates the present tense and the comparative form "worse" is used to show that English grammar is of lower quality compared to German grammar.

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23. What ____________ your favourite food as a child ?

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The correct answer is "were" because the question is asking about your favorite food as a child, indicating a past tense. "Were" is the past tense form of the verb "to be," which is appropriate in this context.

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24. To improve your health, you _______________ exercise and quit smoking.

Explanation

The word "could" suggests a possibility or potential action. In the given sentence, using "could" implies that improving one's health is achievable through the actions of exercising and quitting smoking. It indicates that these actions are within the realm of possibility and can lead to improved health.

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25. How many fishes are there in the sea ?

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I am American. I am from Boston. ______________ hair is brown.
Please let me ________________ !!
I will speak ______________ Suzzanne when i see her.
You can use my car ___________ tomorrow.
If you were depressed, why didn't to talk to ___________ ?
I have never _____________________ such a boring book
What ____________________ when i called?
Mom, Can i play football in my room ?
Change this verb to past tense. Go
Nothing ______________ done when the boss is away.
Which word form is not correct
We are going to party at the Shen's house. ...
________________________________________________________ ?...
I have a big room with a window that opens __________ the sea.
Isn't there anything better than this on TV ?...
Why do you shop at Sun Market ?
______________________ you like ? I like Grapes and Mangoes.
How long was the trip to the mountains
Where were your keys ?
If he doesn't like it, he ___________ go to hell !!
How do you write this using words? I live at 217 E 22nd St., Apt. 10
English grammar is the worst language of any language....
What ____________ your favourite food as a child ?
To improve your health, you _______________ exercise and quit smoking.
How many fishes are there in the sea ?
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