Exam Quiz (Grades 7-8)
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Would you like __________coffee?
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Some
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Any
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A
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About This Quiz
This 'Exam Quiz' for grades 7-8 focuses on English grammar, testing knowledge of articles, tag questions, verb forms, and superlatives.
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You are Mike,------------?
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Aren't you
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Don't you
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Are you
Correct Answer
A. Aren't youExplanation
The given correct answer "aren't you" is the appropriate response in this context because it is a tag question used to seek confirmation or agreement. In this case, the speaker, Mike, is expecting the listener to confirm or agree with the statement that he is making. The use of "aren't you" implies that Mike assumes the listener is not him and is seeking confirmation.Rate this question:
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I am always right,------------?
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Aren't I
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Am not I
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Am I
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Are I
Correct Answer
A. Aren't IExplanation
The correct answer is "aren't I" because it is the correct negative form of the question "I am always right, aren't I?". The phrase "aren't I" is commonly used in English to seek confirmation or agreement from others.Rate this question:
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Do you like---------?
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Swimming
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Swim
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To swim
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To swimming
Correct Answer
A. SwimmingExplanation
The question is asking for the person's preference regarding an activity. The correct answer is "swimming" because it is the only option that matches the question structure and is a gerund form of the verb "to swim". The other options are either the base form of the verb or the infinitive form, which do not fit grammatically in the sentence.Rate this question:
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The ________ runner in our school is David.
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Fastest
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Faster
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Fast
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Most fast
Correct Answer
A. FastestExplanation
The correct answer is "fastest" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "fast". In this sentence, we are comparing David to other runners in our school, and stating that he is the fastest among them.Rate this question:
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I can hear music.________Emily----------- the saxophone?
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Is_________playing
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Does_________play
Correct Answer
A. Is_________playingExplanation
The correct answer is "is playing." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the word "Emily" suggests that someone named Emily is currently playing the saxophone. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to play" in the present tense is "is playing."Rate this question:
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She is sad,-----------------?
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Isn't she
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Doesn't she
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Don't she
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Didn't she
Correct Answer
A. Isn't sheExplanation
The given sentence is a statement that implies a question tag at the end. The statement "She is sad" is in the affirmative form, so the appropriate question tag to use would be "isn't she." This question tag is formed by using the auxiliary verb "is" in the negative form ("isn't") and the subject pronoun "she." Therefore, the correct answer is "isn't she."Rate this question:
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What film______________ yesterday evening?
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Did you watch
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Do you watch
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You watched
Correct Answer
A. Did you watchExplanation
The question is asking about the film that the person watched yesterday evening. The correct answer is "did you watch" because it is in the past tense (did) and it is asking about an action that happened in the past (watched). The other options are not correct because they are either in the present tense (do you watch) or in the wrong tense (you watched).Rate this question:
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My friend __________ me a very interesting book to read yesterday.
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Gave
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Gived
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Gives
Correct Answer
A. GaveExplanation
The correct answer is "gave". In this sentence, the subject "my friend" is the one performing the action of giving, so the verb should be in the past tense. "Gave" is the correct past tense form of the verb "give".Rate this question:
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Helen is ___________girl in our school.
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The most popular
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More popular
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Popular
Correct Answer
A. The most popularExplanation
Helen is described as "the most popular" girl in our school, indicating that she is the most well-liked and admired among all the girls in the school. This suggests that she has a high level of social acceptance and is highly regarded by her peers.Rate this question:
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When you fly to another country, make sure you have your _________ or you can’t leave the airport.
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Passport
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ID card
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Wallet
Correct Answer
A. PassportExplanation
When traveling to another country, it is essential to have your passport with you as it serves as a valid identification document and proof of citizenship. Without a passport, you may not be allowed to leave the airport or enter the country.Rate this question:
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I don’t know which one to _________ – do you like the black or the red T-shirt?
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Choose
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Find
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Do
Correct Answer
A. ChooseExplanation
The word "choose" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence. The speaker is expressing uncertainty about which option to select and is seeking the listener's preference. "Find" and "do" do not convey the same meaning and would not make sense in this context.Rate this question:
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It _________ £20 for a ticket, but poor people around the world get the money.
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Costs
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Pays
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Buys
Correct Answer
A. CostsExplanation
The correct answer is "costs". In the given sentence, the word "It" refers to something that requires a payment of £20 for a ticket. The word "costs" indicates the amount of money needed to purchase the ticket. The sentence also mentions that the money goes to poor people around the world, which implies that the payment is for a charitable cause.Rate this question:
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She’s very _________ today. She’s not talking at all – do you think she’s worried about school tomorrow
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Quiet
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Confident
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Shy
Correct Answer
A. QuietExplanation
The correct answer is "quiet." This is because the sentence states that the person is not talking at all, indicating a lack of verbal communication and a reserved or subdued demeanor. This suggests that the person is being quiet rather than confident or shy.Rate this question:
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After walking around town on hot day, I was very _________ so I went into a cafe and ordered pizza.
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Thirsty
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Hungry
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Tired
Correct Answer
A. HungryExplanation
After walking around town on a hot day, it is common to feel hungry due to the physical exertion. Therefore, the person went into a cafe and ordered pizza to satisfy their hunger.Rate this question:
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His shoes are too small, they hurt his --------.
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Toes
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Fingers
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Thumbs
Correct Answer
A. ToesExplanation
The correct answer is "toes" because the sentence states that his shoes are too small and they hurt his something. Since toes are the body part that typically goes into shoes, it can be inferred that his toes are hurting.Rate this question:
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Be careful. Close your bag or someone can _________ your wallet.
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Steal
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Lose
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Share
Correct Answer
A. StealExplanation
Closing your bag is important because if you don't, someone can easily access your belongings and take your wallet without your knowledge or permission. The word "steal" accurately describes this action of taking something unlawfully and without the owner's consent.Rate this question:
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_________ is their favourite subject. They love learning about the oceans and seas.
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History
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Georgraphy
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Biology
Correct Answer
A. GeorgraphyExplanation
The word "their" suggests that the subject being referred to is something that multiple people enjoy. The statement "They love learning about the oceans and seas" indicates that the subject is related to the study of different geographical features. Therefore, the correct answer is Geography, as it is the subject that focuses on the study of the Earth's physical features, including oceans and seas.Rate this question:
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The movie was very funny. We didn’t stop-------------.
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Laughing
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Sneezing
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Shouting
Correct Answer
A. LaughingExplanation
The given correct answer is "laughing" because the statement mentions that the movie was very funny, indicating that it made the person laugh continuously. The phrase "we didn't stop" further emphasizes the continuous nature of their laughter, reinforcing that "laughing" is the appropriate word to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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Let’s go and see a _________ this weekend. The group ‘Angel’ are on tour.
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Gig
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Dancer
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Musician
Correct Answer
A. GigExplanation
The word "gig" is commonly used to refer to a live performance by a musician or a band. In this context, the sentence suggests that the group "Angel" is on tour and the speaker is suggesting to go and see their live performance this weekend. Therefore, "gig" is the correct answer as it fits the context and meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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You’re welcome at ________ house any time – it was lovely to see you.
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My
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Mine
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Me
Correct Answer
A. MyExplanation
The correct answer is "my". In this sentence, the speaker is referring to their own house, indicating possession. "My" is the possessive form of "I" and is used to show ownership. Therefore, the sentence would be grammatically correct by saying "You're welcome at my house any time."Rate this question:
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She ________ to the gym every day . She’s very fit.
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Goes
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Go
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Doesn't go
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Is going
Correct Answer
A. GoesExplanation
The correct answer is "goes" because the sentence is in the present tense and "goes" is the correct form of the verb "to go" for the third person singular subject "she". The fact that she is described as "very fit" further supports the idea that she regularly goes to the gym.Rate this question:
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The shops are ________ open. They never close!
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Always
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Often
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Sometems
Correct Answer
A. AlwaysExplanation
The correct answer is "always" because it indicates that the shops are open all the time and never close. This implies a continuous and uninterrupted state of being open.Rate this question:
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What ________ ? It smells wonderful.
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Are you cooking
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Do you cook
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You are cooking
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You cook
Correct Answer
A. Are you cookingExplanation
The question is asking about the activity that the person is currently engaged in. The phrase "It smells wonderful" suggests that something is being cooked, so the most appropriate question to ask in this context is "What are you cooking?" This question implies that the person is currently in the process of cooking something.Rate this question:
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If you want to lose weight, stop eating chocolate and eat ________ instead.
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Fruit
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Fruits
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A fruit
Correct Answer
A. FruitExplanation
If someone wants to lose weight, it is recommended to stop eating chocolate and instead eat fruit. Fruit is a healthier alternative to chocolate as it is generally lower in calories, fat, and sugar. Additionally, fruits are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which can help with weight loss and overall health. By choosing fruit over chocolate, individuals can satisfy their sweet cravings while making a more nutritious choice that supports their weight loss goals.Rate this question:
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I________ to university last year to study History.
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Went
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Will go
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Am going
Correct Answer
A. WentExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action of going to university has already happened. Therefore, the correct answer is "went."Rate this question:
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The first man on the moon ________ Neil Armstrong, in 1969.
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Was
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Were
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Wasn't
Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The sentence is referring to a singular subject, "the first man on the moon," which indicates that the correct verb form to use is "was." This is because "was" is the past tense singular form of the verb "to be," which agrees with the singular subject.Rate this question:
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We ________ my grandmother last week. She was pleased to see us.
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Visited
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Visit
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Did visit
Correct Answer
A. VisitedExplanation
The correct answer is "visited". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and requires a past tense verb to match. "Visited" is the past tense form of the verb "visit", which is the correct choice in this context.Rate this question:
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Yesterday was great – I ________ £10 in the street!
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Found
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Find
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Finded
Correct Answer
A. FoundExplanation
The correct answer is "found". In the given sentence, the verb should be in the past tense to match the time reference "Yesterday". "Found" is the past tense of the verb "find", which means to discover something by chance. Therefore, it is the correct choice to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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We have some chickens, ________ we don’t have any eggs!
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But
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And
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Or
Correct Answer
A. ButExplanation
The word "but" is the correct answer because it is used to show contrast or contradiction between two ideas. In this case, it suggests that despite having chickens, there is a lack of eggs. The other options, "and" and "or," do not convey the same meaning of contradiction or contrast.Rate this question:
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Would you like ________ melon? Fruit’s good for you!
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A
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An
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Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The word "melon" starts with a consonant sound (/m/), so the correct choice is "a" because "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, "an melon" would be incorrect because it doesn't follow the rule of using "an" before words that start with a vowel sound.Rate this question:
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________ chocolate or flowers the best? I’d like to buy her a present.
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Does she like
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Does he like
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Do you like
Correct Answer
A. Does she likeExplanation
The correct answer is "Does she like." This is because the question is asking about someone's preference, specifically the person the speaker is referring to as "her." Therefore, the correct pronoun to use in the question is "she."Rate this question:
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Sorry, but I ________ agree with you.
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Don't
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Am not
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Do
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Does
Correct Answer
A. Don'tExplanation
The correct answer is "don't". This is because the phrase "I don't agree with you" is a commonly used phrase to express disagreement. The word "don't" is the contraction of "do not" which is the correct form to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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Mike ________ feeling sad today – her grandfather died last night.
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Is
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Isn't
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Does
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "Mike" and the statement is indicating that Mike is feeling sad today.Rate this question:
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That’s not your money; it’s ________.
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Hers
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Her
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My
Correct Answer
A. HersExplanation
The correct answer is "hers". In this sentence, the possessive pronoun "hers" is used to indicate ownership of the money. It shows that the money does not belong to the person being addressed, but to someone else.Rate this question:
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Phew! The weather’s is ________ today than yesterday.
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Worse
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Bad
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Worst
Correct Answer
A. WorseExplanation
The correct answer is "worse." The word "worse" is the comparative form of the adjective "bad." In this sentence, we are comparing the weather today to the weather yesterday. The word "worse" indicates that the weather today is of a lower quality or more unpleasant than the weather yesterday.Rate this question:
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The weathermen say that 2010 was ________ winter ever.
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The coldest
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Cold
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Colder
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The most cold
Correct Answer
A. The coldestExplanation
The correct answer is "the coldest" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "cold." In this sentence, the weathermen are comparing the winter of 2010 to all other winters, indicating that it was the most cold out of all of them. The other options, "cold," "colder," and "the most cold," are not superlative forms and do not accurately convey the comparison being made.Rate this question:
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Look! The dog and the cat --------- together.
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Are playing
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Is playing
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Play
Correct Answer
A. Are playingExplanation
The correct answer is "are playing" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. "Are playing" is the correct form of the verb for the subject "The dog and the cat."Rate this question:
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Our cat ---------- a mouse yesterday.
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Caught
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Catch
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Catched
Correct Answer
A. CaughtExplanation
The correct answer is "caught" because it is the past tense form of the verb "catch." In this sentence, the action of catching the mouse happened in the past, so the past tense form of the verb is needed. "Catch" is the base form of the verb, and "catched" is not a correct past tense form in English. Therefore, "caught" is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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Who ---------- my car yesterday?
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Drove
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Drive
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Did drive
Correct Answer
A. DroveExplanation
The question is asking for the past tense form of the verb "drive" to complete the sentence. "Drove" is the correct past tense form of the verb "drive," indicating that someone performed the action of driving the car yesterday.Rate this question:
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