Final Exam Practice—grammar, Part II

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."

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.

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.

LET SOMEONE DO SOMETHING

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

INSIST ON + GERUND

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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".

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.

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.

LOOK FORWARD TO + GERUND

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.

Soccer is gaining popularity in Canada.

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".

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.