Final Exam Practice—grammar, Part II

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    When I was a child, my favourite colour was _______________.

    • The pink
    • The pink colour
    • Pink
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  • 2. 

    He used to _________ very shy until he gained confidence.

    • Be

    • Being

    Correct Answer
    A. Be
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    Should parents encourage their children ________________ risks?

    • Taking

    • To take

    Correct Answer
    A. To take
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    Do you insist ____________________________ your children's homework?

    • On supervising

    • Supervising

    • To supervise

    Correct Answer
    A. On supervising
    Explanation
    INSIST ON + GERUND

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  • 5. 

    When you were a teenager, did your parents __________________ go out on dates?

    • Let you

    • Make you

    • Let you to

    Correct Answer
    A. Let you
    Explanation
    LET SOMEONE DO SOMETHING

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  • 6. 

    _____________________ is a disease which can cause various medical problems.

    • Diabetes

    • The diabetes

    Correct Answer
    A. Diabetes
    Explanation
    We don't use the article "the" with most medical conditions or diseases. A few exceptions include the flu, the measles and the mumps.

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  • 7. 

    __________________________ are born with silver spoons in their mouths.

    • Privileged

    • The privileged

    Correct Answer
    A. The privileged
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    Would you like __________________ in a movie with me?

    • Taking

    • To take

    • Both are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. To take
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    Are you used to _________________ at James Lyng School?

    • Study

    • Studying

    Correct Answer
    A. Studying
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 

    My favourite street in Montreal is ________________________.

    • The Sherbrooke.

    • Sherbrooke.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sherbrooke.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Sherbrooke." This suggests that the person's favorite street in Montreal is Sherbrooke.

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  • 11. 

    I don't eat fish which are caught in ____________________________ River.

    • St. Lawrence

    • The St. Lawrence

    Correct Answer
    A. The St. Lawrence
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 12. 
    One day, I hope to see ___________________________. - ProProfs

    One day, I hope to see ___________________________.

    • Taj Mahal.

    • The Taj Mahal.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 13. 

    When I was a child, my favourite subject was _________________ .

    • English

    • The english

    • The English

    Correct Answer
    A. English
    Explanation
    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".

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  • 14. 
    Are you looking forward __________________________ Christmas? - ProProfs

    Are you looking forward __________________________ Christmas?

    • Celebrating

    • To celebrate

    • To celebrating

    Correct Answer
    A. To celebrating
    Explanation
    LOOK FORWARD TO + GERUND

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  • 15. 

    Most people dislike _______________ time.

    • To waste

    • Wasting

    • Both are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Wasting
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 16. 

    I couldn't do without ______________________________.

    • Internet

    • Internet

    • The Internet

    • The internet

    Correct Answer
    A. The Internet
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 17. 

    _____________________ is gaining popularity in Canada.

    • The soccer

    • Soccer

    Correct Answer
    A. Soccer
    Explanation
    Soccer is gaining popularity in Canada.

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  • 18. 

    He would like to learn how to play _________________________.

    • A guitar

    • The guitar

    • Guitar

    Correct Answer
    A. The guitar
    Explanation
    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".

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  • 19. 

    If you want to practice your phrasal verbs in a relaxed way, you should try ________________________ English television programs such as Friends.

    • Watching

    • To watch

    • Out watching

    Correct Answer
    A. Watching
    Explanation
    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.

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