Final Exam Practice—grammar, Part II
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This is another multiple choice quiz to help you get ready for the final exam.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Are you looking forward __________________________ Christmas?
- A.
Celebrating
- B.
To celebrate
- C.
To celebrating
Correct Answer
C. To celebratingExplanation
LOOK FORWARD TO + GERUNDRate this question:
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- 2.
Would you like __________________ in a movie with me?
- A.
Taking
- B.
To take
- C.
Both are correct
Correct Answer
B. To takeExplanation
The question is asking for a suitable phrase to complete the sentence. The correct answer is "to take" because it follows the structure of the sentence and maintains grammatical accuracy. The phrase "to take" is commonly used when inviting someone to do something together, in this case, watching a movie.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Do you insist ____________________________ your children's homework?
- A.
On supervising
- B.
Supervising
- C.
To supervise
Correct Answer
A. On supervisingExplanation
INSIST ON + GERUNDRate this question:
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- 4.
When you were a teenager, did your parents __________________ go out on dates?
- A.
Let you
- B.
Make you
- C.
Let you to
Correct Answer
A. Let youExplanation
LET SOMEONE DO SOMETHINGRate this question:
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- 5.
If you want to practice your phrasal verbs in a relaxed way, you should try ________________________ English television programs such as Friends.
- A.
Watching
- B.
To watch
- C.
Out watching
Correct Answer
A. WatchingExplanation
TRY TO DO SOMETHING = MAKE AN EFFORT TO SEE IF IT'S POSSIBLE.
TRY DOING SOMETHING = DO SOMETHING TO SEE IF THE RESULTS ARE GOOD.Rate this question:
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- 6.
He used to _________ very shy until he gained confidence.
- A.
Be
- B.
Being
Correct Answer
A. BeExplanation
The correct answer is "be" because the sentence is in the past tense and "used to" indicates a habitual action or state in the past. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is the base form "be" to describe the subject's previous state of shyness.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Are you used to _________________ at James Lyng School?
- A.
Study
- B.
Studying
Correct Answer
B. StudyingExplanation
The correct answer is "studying" because the question is asking if the person is accustomed to studying at James Lyng School. This implies that the person has a habit or regular practice of studying at that specific location.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Most people dislike _______________ time.
- A.
To waste
- B.
Wasting
- C.
Both are correct
Correct Answer
B. WastingExplanation
The correct answer is "wasting" because it is the present participle form of the verb "to waste," which is used to describe an ongoing action. In the given sentence, "Most people dislike wasting time," the gerund form of the verb is used to convey the idea that people generally have a negative attitude towards using time in an unproductive or inefficient manner.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Should parents encourage their children ________________ risks?
- A.
Taking
- B.
To take
Correct Answer
B. To takeExplanation
Parents should encourage their children to take risks because it helps them develop important skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, and resilience. By taking risks, children learn to step out of their comfort zones, explore new opportunities, and overcome obstacles. This can lead to personal growth and increased self-confidence. Encouraging children to take risks also teaches them the value of learning from failure and embracing challenges, which are essential qualities for success in life.Rate this question:
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- 10.
My favourite street in Montreal is ________________________.
- A.
The Sherbrooke.
- B.
Sherbrooke.
Correct Answer
B. Sherbrooke.Explanation
The correct answer is "Sherbrooke." This suggests that the person's favorite street in Montreal is Sherbrooke.Rate this question:
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- 11.
_____________________ is gaining popularity in Canada.
- A.
The soccer
- B.
Soccer
Correct Answer
B. SoccerExplanation
Soccer is gaining popularity in Canada.Rate this question:
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- 12.
_____________________ is a disease which can cause various medical problems.
- A.
Diabetes
- B.
The diabetes
Correct Answer
A. DiabetesExplanation
We don't use the article "the" with most medical conditions or diseases. A few exceptions include the flu, the measles and the mumps.Rate this question:
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- 13.
__________________________ are born with silver spoons in their mouths.
- A.
Privileged
- B.
The privileged
Correct Answer
B. The privilegedExplanation
The phrase "born with silver spoons in their mouths" is an idiom used to describe individuals who are born into wealth and privilege. It implies that they have a privileged upbringing and have access to a higher standard of living from birth. Therefore, the correct answer is "The privileged," as it accurately represents those who have been fortunate enough to be born into a privileged position.Rate this question:
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- 14.
When I was a child, my favourite subject was _________________ .
- A.
English
- B.
The english
- C.
The English
Correct Answer
A. EnglishExplanation
The correct answer is "English". This is because the word "English" is a subject and should be capitalized when used as a proper noun. In this context, the sentence is referring to a specific subject that the person enjoyed as a child, so it should be written as "English".Rate this question:
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- 15.
I don't eat fish which are caught in ____________________________ River.
- A.
St. Lawrence
- B.
The St. Lawrence
Correct Answer
B. The St. LawrenceExplanation
The correct answer is "the St. Lawrence" because the speaker is referring to a specific river, which is the St. Lawrence River. By using the definite article "the," it indicates that the speaker is talking about a specific river and not just any river. Therefore, the speaker is stating that they do not eat fish caught in the St. Lawrence River.Rate this question:
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- 16.
When I was a child, my favourite colour was _______________.
- A.
The pink
- B.
The pink colour
- C.
Pink
Correct Answer
C. PinkExplanation
When I was a child, my favorite color was pink. This suggests that the speaker had a preference for the color pink during their childhood. The use of the definite article "the" before "pink" implies that the speaker is referring to a specific shade or instance of the color. The phrase "the pink color" is redundant as "pink" already conveys the meaning of a color. Therefore, the correct answer is simply "pink."Rate this question:
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- 17.
One day, I hope to see ___________________________.
- A.
Taj Mahal.
- B.
The Taj Mahal.
Correct Answer
B. The Taj Mahal.Explanation
The correct answer is "the Taj Mahal" because the question is asking for a specific place that the person hopes to see one day. "The Taj Mahal" is the name of a famous monument in India, so it is the appropriate answer to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 18.
I couldn't do without ______________________________.
- A.
Internet
- B.
Internet
- C.
The Internet
- D.
The internet
Correct Answer
C. The InternetExplanation
The correct answer is "the Internet" because it refers to the specific global network that connects computers and allows for the exchange of information and communication. It is capitalized because it is a proper noun.Rate this question:
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- 19.
He would like to learn how to play _________________________.
- A.
A guitar
- B.
The guitar
- C.
Guitar
Correct Answer
B. The guitarExplanation
The correct answer is "the guitar" because the sentence suggests that the person wants to learn how to play a specific musical instrument, indicating that they have a particular instrument in mind, which is "the guitar".Rate this question:
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