Exercise 6: Similar Words 2
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
I saw ___ strange birds at the feeder.
- A.
Two
- B.
Too
- C.
To
Correct Answer
A. TwoExplanation
Equivalent to "2" here.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Is it ___ late for lunch?
- A.
Too
- B.
Two
- C.
To
Correct Answer
A. TooExplanation
Equivalent to "excessively" here.Rate this question:
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- 3.
We would like ___ tickets, please.
- A.
Two
- B.
Too
- C.
To
Correct Answer
A. TwoExplanation
Equivalent to "2" here.Rate this question:
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- 4.
We would like ___ see the exhibition on Tuesday.
- A.
To
- B.
Two
- C.
Too
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
Used with a verb here.Rate this question:
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- 5.
We would like some tickets ___.
- A.
Too
- B.
Two
- C.
To
Correct Answer
A. TooExplanation
Equivalent to "also" here.Rate this question:
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- 6.
We are going ___ Rome on Friday.
- A.
To
- B.
Two
- C.
Too
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
Equivalent to "towards" here.Rate this question:
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- 7.
He couldn’t wait any longer: he was ___ hungry.
- A.
Too
- B.
Two
- C.
To
Correct Answer
A. TooExplanation
Equivalent to "excessively" here.Rate this question:
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- 8.
They waited ___ hours for her.
- A.
Two
- B.
Too
- C.
To
Correct Answer
A. TwoExplanation
Equivalent to "2" here.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Do you need ___ buy anything?
- A.
To
- B.
Too
- C.
Two
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
Used with a verb here.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Her house is next ___ a park.
- A.
To
- B.
Too
- C.
Two
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, "to" is used to indicate the location of the house in relation to the park. It shows that the house is located in close proximity or adjacency to the park.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Those children speak ___ languages.
- A.
Two
- B.
Too
- C.
To
Correct Answer
A. TwoExplanation
Equivalent to "2" here.Rate this question:
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- 12.
They want to learn Russian ___.
- A.
Too
- B.
Two
- C.
To
Correct Answer
A. TooExplanation
Equivalent to "also" here.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I shall have ___ hurry up now.
- A.
To
- B.
Two
- C.
Too
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
Used with a verb here.Rate this question:
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- 14.
I shall have ___ many exams this spring.
- A.
Too
- B.
Two
- C.
To
Correct Answer
A. TooExplanation
Equivalent to "excessively" here.Rate this question:
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- 15.
I shall have ___ exams this spring.
- A.
Two
- B.
To
- C.
Too
Correct Answer
A. TwoExplanation
Equivalent to "2" here.Rate this question:
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- 16.
He could ___ seen it coming.
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
Use "have" after "could".Rate this question:
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- 17.
He has ___ apples than she does.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
A. FewerExplanation
"Apples" is plural: you can say "two apples".Rate this question:
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- 18.
Three ___ these are empty.
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
B. OfExplanation
The word "of" is the correct answer because it is used to show possession or relationship between two or more things. In this sentence, "of" is used to indicate that the three items mentioned are empty.Rate this question:
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- 19.
I should not ___ done that.
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
Use "have" after "should".Rate this question:
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- 20.
The father ___ the bride is over there.
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
B. OfExplanation
The word "of" is the correct answer because it is used to show possession or relationship. In this sentence, "of" is used to indicate that the father belongs to the bride, suggesting that the father is standing nearby.Rate this question:
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- 21.
She would ___ won easily.
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
Use "have" after "would".Rate this question:
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- 22.
They never could ___ defeated us fairly.
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
Use "have" after "could".Rate this question:
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- 23.
One ___ these buttons is loose.
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
B. OfExplanation
The word "of" is the correct answer because it is used to show possession or association. In this sentence, "of" is used to indicate that one of the buttons is loose, implying that the loose button is part of a group or set of buttons. The word "have" does not fit in this context, as it does not convey the same meaning of possession or association.Rate this question:
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- 24.
I would rather ___ stayed away.
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
Use "have" after "would".Rate this question:
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- 25.
Would you like one ___ these?
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
B. OfExplanation
The word "of" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate possession or relationship. In this sentence, "of" is used to show the relationship between the person asking the question and the item being offered. The phrase "one of these" implies that there are multiple options available, and the person is asking if the listener would like one from that group.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Should I perhaps ___ called the police?
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
Use "have" after "should".Rate this question:
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- 27.
Could you really ___ done that?
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
Use "have" after "could".Rate this question:
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- 28.
We could see many ___ the fishermen.
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
B. OfExplanation
The correct answer is "of" because it is used to show possession or relationship between two nouns. In this case, "of" is used to indicate the relationship between the fishermen and the many things that we could see them having or doing.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Shouldn’t you instead ___ run away?
- A.
Have
- B.
Of
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
Use "have" after "should".Rate this question:
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- 30.
There is ___ water in this jug than in that one.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
B. LessExplanation
"Water" is not plural: you cannot say "two water".Rate this question:
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- 31.
People who have ___ money normally live in smaller houses.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
B. LessExplanation
"Money" is not plural: you cannot say "two money".Rate this question:
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- 32.
There are ___ oranges in this bowl than in that one.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
A. FewerExplanation
"Oranges" is plural: you can say "two oranges".Rate this question:
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- 33.
___ people live here than used to.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
A. FewerExplanation
"People" is plural: you can say "two people".Rate this question:
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- 34.
___ houses are built each year than are needed.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
A. FewerExplanation
"houses" is plural: you can say "two houses".Rate this question:
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- 35.
___ housing is being created than expected.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
B. LessExplanation
"Housing" is not plural: you cannot say "two housing".Rate this question:
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- 36.
___ water comes over the waterfall in dry weather than in wet years.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
B. LessExplanation
"Water" is not plural: you cannot say "two water".Rate this question:
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- 37.
Families with ___ than three children do not need five-bedroom houses.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
A. FewerExplanation
"Children" is plural: you can say "two children".Rate this question:
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- 38.
They have ___ spare time than we do.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
B. LessExplanation
"Time" is not plural: you cannot say "two time".Rate this question:
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- 39.
Now that I am 100 I have ___ friends than I used to.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
A. FewerExplanation
"Friends" is plural: you can say "two friends".Rate this question:
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- 40.
I know ___ people here than at home.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
A. FewerExplanation
"People" is plural: you can say "two people".Rate this question:
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- 41.
There are ___ books in our library than in the British Library.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
A. FewerExplanation
"Books" is plural: you can say "two books".Rate this question:
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- 42.
We cannot take bookings for groups of ___ than ten people.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
A. FewerExplanation
"People" is plural: you can say "two people".Rate this question:
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