Gateway A 2 Unit 6 Test. Grammar
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Are the underlined words Countable (C) or Uncountable (U)?Take an apple with you for your lunch and a biscuit, too.
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C
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U
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This quiz, titled 'Gateway A 2 Unit 6 test. Grammar,' assesses understanding of noun countability in English. It includes questions on identifying countable and uncountable nouns and choosing correct quantifiers, enhancing grammatical accuracy and language proficiency.
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We haven’t got any juice left in the fridge and we need some more milk.
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C
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U
Correct Answer
A. UExplanation
The given answer "U" is the correct answer because the statement indicates that there is no juice left in the fridge, but it does not mention anything about the availability of milk. Therefore, we can conclude that the statement does not provide any information about the availability of milk, making the answer "U" (Unavailable) appropriate.Rate this question:
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Do you like bananas? Or would you prefer an ice cream?
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C
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U
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A. C -
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We’re having fish, not meat, for dinner tonight.
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C
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U
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A. U -
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Would you like a milkshake? Or a can of lemonade?
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C
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U
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A. CExplanation
The given answer "C" is the correct option because it is the only option that is provided in the question. The question asks whether the person would like a milkshake or a can of lemonade, and the options provided are "C" and "U". Since "C" is the only relevant option, it is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.We don’t have much/many homework tonight.
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Much
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Many
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A. MuchExplanation
The correct answer is "much" because "homework" is an uncountable noun. When referring to uncountable nouns, we use "much" instead of "many".Rate this question:
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How many/much glasses of water do you drink every day?
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Many
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Much
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A. ManyExplanation
The word "many" is used to describe countable nouns, such as glasses. Since we are talking about the number of glasses of water, "many" is the correct answer. "Much" is used to describe uncountable nouns, such as water itself, but in this case, we are specifically referring to the number of glasses.Rate this question:
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Elliot went shopping this afternoon, but he didn’t buy some/any computer games.
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Some
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Any
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A. AnyExplanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used in negative sentences to indicate that there is no quantity or amount of something. In this case, Elliot didn't buy any computer games, meaning he didn't purchase even a single one. The word "some" would imply that he bought at least one computer game, which contradicts the given information.Rate this question:
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Would you like a/some bread with your meal?
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A
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Some
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A. SomeExplanation
The word "some" is the correct answer because it is used to offer an indefinite quantity of bread. In this context, "some" implies a small amount or a few slices of bread. The word "a" is incorrect because it suggests a single piece of bread, which may not be enough for a meal.Rate this question:
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My sister has got a lot of/a lot books. She really likes reading.
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A lot of
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A lot
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A. A lot ofExplanation
The phrase "a lot of" is used to indicate a large quantity or number of something. In this context, it is used to describe the number of books that the speaker's sister has. It implies that she has a large collection of books, which suggests that she enjoys reading a variety of literature. Therefore, "a lot of" is the appropriate phrase to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t.My mum says you ……………………… play a lot of computer games because it’s not good for your eyes.
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Should
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Shouldn’t
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A. Shouldn’tExplanation
Playing a lot of computer games is not good for your eyes, according to my mum. Therefore, you shouldn't engage in this activity excessively.Rate this question:
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I think everyone ……………………… read this book. It’s fantastic!
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Should
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Shouldn’t
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A. ShouldExplanation
The phrase "It's fantastic!" suggests that the speaker has a positive opinion of the book. Therefore, the word "should" is the correct answer because it indicates that the speaker believes everyone should read the book.Rate this question:
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Don’t forget, we’ve got tickets for the match later. You ……………………… do your homework now.
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Should
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Shouldn’t
Correct Answer
A. ShouldExplanation
The correct answer is "should". The sentence is suggesting that the person should prioritize doing their homework now because they have plans to attend the match later.Rate this question:
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People ……………………… eat some fruit and vegetables every day. They’re good for you.
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Should
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Shouldn’t
Correct Answer
A. ShouldExplanation
The correct answer is "should" because the sentence is suggesting that people should eat some fruit and vegetables every day because they are good for their health.Rate this question:
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You look tired. You ……………………… go to bed so late.
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Should
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Shouldn’t
Correct Answer
A. Shouldn’tExplanation
The correct answer is "shouldn't." This is because the phrase "You look tired" suggests that the person is already exhausted. Therefore, it would be advisable for them not to go to bed so late in order to get enough rest and avoid further fatigue.Rate this question:
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