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The 'Instituto Milenium' quiz assesses knowledge of English grammar in various contexts, such as weather, clothing, and geographical variations. It tests the ability to correctly complete sentences, enhancing comprehension and language skills.

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  • 2. 

    12 He _____ born in 1940.

    • Had been

    • Is

    • Was

    Correct Answer
    A. Was
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "was" because the sentence is referring to a specific point in the past (1940) when the person was born. The past tense form of the verb "be" is "was" for singular subjects like "he."

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  • 3. 

    For _____ first time. The 1934 World Cup was

    • The

    • A

    • Its

    Correct Answer
    A. The
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the." In this sentence, "the" is used to indicate that the 1934 World Cup was the first time something happened. It is a definite article that specifies a particular event or occurrence.

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  • 4. 

    10 In the future _____ to get a lot of power from the sun and the wind.

    • We’ll need

    • We are needing

    • We can need

    Correct Answer
    A. We’ll need
    Explanation
    In the future, it will be necessary to harness a significant amount of power from the sun and the wind. This implies that there will be a demand for renewable energy sources, indicating that "we'll need" is the correct answer. The phrase "we are needing" is grammatically incorrect, and "we can need" does not convey the same sense of necessity as "we'll need."

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  • 5. 

    11 Pele is still perhaps _____ famous footballer in the world.

    • Most

    • The most

    • The more

    Correct Answer
    A. The most
    Explanation
    Pele is still perhaps the most famous footballer in the world. This means that Pele is considered to be the most well-known or renowned football player compared to all others. The phrase "the most" is used to indicate the highest degree or level of fame in this context.

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  • 6. 

    51 Many _____ nowadays believe that everyone should learn to use computers.

    • Persons

    • People

    • Peoples

    Correct Answer
    A. People
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the word "nowadays" indicates that the belief is held by individuals in the present time. The word "many" suggests that there is a large number of individuals who hold this belief. Therefore, the correct answer is "people," which is the plural form of "person" and is used to refer to individuals in general. The options "persons" and "peoples" are not suitable in this context.

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  • 7. 

    _____ what to do. I’m twenty-six and a teacher at

    • Am not knowing

    • Don’t know

    • Know not

    Correct Answer
    A. Don’t know
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "don't know". This is because the phrase "don't know" is the correct grammatical construction to express the idea of not having knowledge or information about something. The other options, "am not knowing" and "know not", are grammatically incorrect and do not convey the intended meaning.

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  • 8. 

    3 In hot countries people wear light clothes _____ cool.

    • For keeping

    • To keep

    • For to keep

    Correct Answer
    A. To keep
    Explanation
    In hot countries, people wear light clothes to keep cool. Wearing light clothes helps to regulate body temperature and allows for better air circulation, which helps in staying cool in hot weather.

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  • 9. 

    21 But he hurt _____ knee in a game in Brazil.

    • This

    • The

    • His

    Correct Answer
    A. His
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "his" because the sentence is referring to a specific person's knee injury. The possessive pronoun "his" indicates that the knee that was hurt belongs to the person mentioned earlier in the context.

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  • 10. 

    Then. The 1934 final was _____ two

    • Among

    • Between

    • Against

    Correct Answer
    A. Between
    Explanation
    The word "between" is the correct answer because it is used to show a relationship or connection between two things. In this case, it is indicating that the 1934 final involved two teams or participants. The other options, "among" and "against," do not convey the same meaning of a specific relationship between two entities.

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  • 11. 

    5 Most Mediterranean countries are _____ in October than in April.

    • More warm

    • The more warm

    • Warmer

    Correct Answer
    A. Warmer
    Explanation
    In this sentence, we are comparing the temperature in October to the temperature in April in Mediterranean countries. The word "warmer" is the correct answer because it is the comparative form of the adjective "warm." It indicates that the temperature in October is higher than the temperature in April.

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  • 12. 

    6 Parts of Australia don,t have _____ rain for long periods.

    • The

    • Some

    • Any

    Correct Answer
    A. Any
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "any" because it implies that there are no parts of Australia that have no rain for long periods. This means that all parts of Australia experience some amount of rain, even if it is not a significant amount. The word "any" is used to indicate the absence of a specific type or amount of something, in this case, the absence of areas without rain for long periods.

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  • 13. 

    7 In the Arctic and Antarctic _____ a lot of snow.

    • It is

    • There is

    • It has

    Correct Answer
    A. There is
    Explanation
    In the Arctic and Antarctic, there is a lot of snow. This implies that the statement is referring to the existence or presence of a large amount of snow in these regions.

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  • 14. 

    13 His mother _____ him to be a footballer.

    • Not want

    • Wasn’t wanting

    • Didn’t want

    Correct Answer
    A. Didn’t want
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "didn't want." This is because the sentence is referring to an action in the past, and the verb "didn't want" is the correct past tense form of "not want."

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  • 15. 

    14 But he _____ to watch his father play.

    • Used

    • Ought

    • Has used

    Correct Answer
    A. Used
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "used". This is because the verb "used" is the simple past tense form of the verb "use". In the given sentence, it indicates that the person in question watched his father play in the past. The other options, "ought" and "has used", do not fit the context of the sentence as they do not convey the same past tense meaning.

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  • 16. 

    16 He learned to use _____ his right.

    • Or his left foot or

    • And his left foot and

    • Both his left foot and

    Correct Answer
    A. Both his left foot and
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "both his left foot and". This means that he learned to use not only his left foot but also his right foot.

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  • 17. 

    25 And _____ he was injured he helped Brazil to win the final.

    • Even though

    • Even so

    • In spite of

    Correct Answer
    A. Even though
    Explanation
    Even though he was injured, he helped Brazil to win the final. This phrase indicates that despite the fact that he was injured, he still managed to contribute to Brazil's victory in the final. It emphasizes the resilience and determination of the individual, highlighting their ability to overcome obstacles and perform at a high level despite their injury.

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  • 18. 

    57 There aren’t _____ easy ways of learning to program a computer.

    • No

    • Any

    • Some

    Correct Answer
    A. Any
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "any". This is because the sentence is stating that there are no easy ways of learning to program a computer. The word "any" is used to indicate that there are no exceptions or options available.

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  • 19. 

    Final in 1924 and 1928 and wanted _____ World Champions for the third time.

    • Be

    • Being

    • To be

    Correct Answer
    A. To be
    Explanation
    The sentence is discussing someone who was already a world champion in 1924 and 1928 and now wants to become a world champion for the third time. The phrase "to be" is the correct choice because it indicates the person's desire or intention to achieve this goal. The other options ("be" and "being") do not convey the same meaning and are grammatically incorrect in this context.

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  • 20. 

    It wasn’t until four years _____ that a

    • Later

    • More

    • Further

    Correct Answer
    A. Later
    Explanation
    The word "later" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and makes sense in the sentence. The phrase "It wasn't until four years later" indicates that a certain event or action did not happen until four years after a previous point in time. The word "later" effectively conveys this meaning and completes the sentence.

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  • 21. 

    1 Water _____ at a temperature of 0° C.

    • Be freezing

    • Is freezing

    • Freezes

    Correct Answer
    A. Freezes
    Explanation
    Water freezes at a temperature of 0° C.

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  • 22. 

    4 In Madeira they have _____ weather almost all year.

    • The good

    • Good

    • A good

    Correct Answer
    A. Good
    Explanation
    In Madeira, they have good weather almost all year.

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  • 23. 

    24 But he was _____ brilliant player, they took him anyway.

    • A such

    • Such a

    • A so

    Correct Answer
    A. Such a
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "such a". In this sentence, "such a" is used to describe the noun "player" and is followed by an adjective "brilliant". This construction is used to emphasize the quality or characteristics of the player.

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  • 24. 

    19 In 1957 he _____ for the Brazilian national team.

    • Has been picked

    • Was picked

    • Was picking

    Correct Answer
    A. Was picked
    Explanation
    In 1957, he was selected to play for the Brazilian national team.

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  • 25. 

    8 Climate is very important in _____ people's lives.

    • Most

    • Of most

    • The most

    Correct Answer
    A. Most
    Explanation
    Climate is a crucial factor that significantly impacts people's lives. The word "most" is the correct answer as it indicates that climate plays a significant role in the lives of the majority of people. It implies that climate affects various aspects such as agriculture, health, and overall well-being, making it an essential consideration for individuals worldwide.

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  • 26. 

    54 Learning a computer language is not the same _____ learning a real language.

    • As

    • Like

    • Than

    Correct Answer
    A. As
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "as". This is because the sentence is comparing learning a computer language to learning a real language. The word "as" is used to show similarity or equality between the two things being compared.

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  • 27. 

    Uruguay _____ the Olympic football

    • Could win

    • Were winning

    • Had won

    Correct Answer
    A. Had won
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "had won." This is because the sentence is referring to a past event that occurred before another past event. The word "had" is used to indicate that the winning of the Olympic football happened before the time being referred to in the sentence.

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  • 28. 

    53 There are more computers per head in England than _____ in the world.

    • Anywhere else

    • Somewhere else

    • Anywhere other

    Correct Answer
    A. Anywhere else
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "anywhere else". This means that there are more computers per person in England compared to any other place in the world.

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  • 29. 

    2 In some countries _____ dark all the time in winter.

    • There is

    • Is

    • It is

    Correct Answer
    A. It is
    Explanation
    In some countries, it is dark all the time in winter. This implies that during the winter season, there are certain countries where there is no daylight and darkness prevails throughout the day. The phrase "it is" is used to refer to the condition or situation being described, which in this case is the darkness in winter.

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  • 30. 

    She was tired of _____ in rented accommodation and wanted a place

    • To live

    • Live

    • Living

    Correct Answer
    A. Living
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "living". The sentence is expressing someone's dissatisfaction with staying in rented accommodation and their desire for a place to live. "Living" is the correct form of the verb to convey this meaning.

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  • 31. 

    Again won by _____ home team,

    • A

    • The

    • One

    Correct Answer
    A. The
    Explanation
    The word "the" is the correct answer because it is the definite article used before a noun to indicate that it is a particular one. In this context, it suggests that the home team has won again, emphasizing their consistent success.

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  • 32. 

    55 Most people start off with ‘Basic’, _____ is the easiest to learn.

    • Who

    • What

    • Which

    Correct Answer
    A. Which
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "which". In this sentence, "which" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the noun "Basic". It is used to specify that out of the options given, "Basic" is the easiest to learn.

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  • 33. 

    A primary school in Norwich where _____ for the last five years.

    • I’m working

    • I’ve worked

    • I work

    Correct Answer
    A. I’ve worked
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I’ve worked". This is because the phrase "for the last five years" indicates a duration of time in the past. The present perfect tense "I’ve worked" is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. This implies that the person has been working at the primary school in Norwich for the past five years.

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  • 34. 

    In Norwich, she decided to buy _____ house.

    • Her own

    • Herself

    • Her a

    Correct Answer
    A. Her own
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "her own" because it indicates that she decided to buy a house that belongs to her exclusively, emphasizing her ownership and independence.

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  • 35. 

    22 He thought he _____ be able to play in the finals in Sweden.

    • Isn’t going

    • To couldn’t

    • Wasn’t going to

    Correct Answer
    A. Wasn’t going to
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "wasn't going to." This is because the sentence is referring to a past thought or belief about the future. The use of "wasn't going to" indicates that the person had the belief or expectation that they would not be able to play in the finals in Sweden.

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  • 36. 

    Again until Brazil did _____ in 1958 and 1962. If Brazil

    • These

    • Them

    • It

    Correct Answer
    A. It
    Explanation
    Brazil did not win the FIFA World Cup again until 1958 and 1962. The word "it" in the given answer refers to winning the World Cup. This means that Brazil did not achieve victory in the tournament until the mentioned years.

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  • 37. 

    52 The majority of children in the UK _____ access to a micro-computer.

    • Have

    • Has

    • Are having

    Correct Answer
    A. Have
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "have." In this sentence, "the majority of children in the UK" is the subject, and "have" is the appropriate verb to agree with a plural subject.

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  • 38. 

    96 He’s rarely been away for this long before, _____ ?

    • Is he

    • Hasn’t he

    • Has he

    Correct Answer
    A. Hasn’t he
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "hasn't he". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues to the present. The word "rarely" suggests that the person being referred to has not been away for a long time before. The tag question "hasn't he" is used to confirm this statement.

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  • 39. 

    _____ a hundred years, but the first World Cup

    • Above

    • Over

    • More that

    Correct Answer
    A. Over
    Explanation
    The word "over" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a period of time that has passed or elapsed. In this context, it suggests that the first World Cup took more than a hundred years to occur, emphasizing the long duration it took for the event to take place.

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  • 40. 

    With her. She _____ me that by the time she

    • Said

    • Told

    • Explained

    Correct Answer
    A. Told
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "told". In the given sentence, the subject "she" is the one who is communicating something to the speaker. The word "told" is the past tense form of the verb "tell", which means to communicate information. Therefore, "told" is the appropriate word to use in this context.

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  • 41. 

    _____ even qualify for the finals till 1982, though they got in as winners in 1970.

    • Would

    • Will

    • Did

    Correct Answer
    A. Would
    Explanation
    The word "would" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a past habit or repeated action. The sentence is talking about a team that did not qualify for the finals until 1982, even though they had previously won in 1970. The use of "would" suggests that their failure to qualify was a recurring event in the past.

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  • 42. 

    Geoff Hurst, scored three goals in the final and won it almost _____

    • By his own

    • On himself

    • By himself

    Correct Answer
    A. By himself
    Explanation
    In the given question, the phrase "scored three goals in the final and won it almost" suggests that Geoff Hurst achieved a significant feat on his own. The phrase "by himself" accurately completes the sentence by indicating that he accomplished this feat without much assistance or support from others.

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  • 43. 

    62 A lot have resigned themselves to never even _____ how a computer works.

    • Know

    • Known

    • Knowing

    Correct Answer
    A. Know
    Explanation
    The sentence is in the present tense, so the correct answer is "know." The phrase "to never even know how a computer works" indicates that many people have accepted the fact that they will never have knowledge or understanding of how a computer functions.

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  • 44. 

    98 Nobody’s disagreed with the latest proposals, _____ ?

    • Did he

    • Has he

    • Have they

    Correct Answer
    A. Have they
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "have they." In this question, we are using the phrase "Nobody's disagreed" to indicate that multiple people have not disagreed. When forming a question tag in English, we typically use the auxiliary verb that corresponds to the tense of the main verb. In this case, the main verb is "disagreed," which is in the present perfect tense. Therefore, we use "have" as the auxiliary verb in the question tag.

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  • 45. 

    _____ notice by the landlord of the flat

    • Was given

    • Have been given

    • Gave

    Correct Answer
    A. Was given
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "was given." This is because the sentence is in the passive voice and refers to a notice that was received by the tenant. The past tense "was given" indicates that the notice was provided to the tenant at some point in the past.

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  • 46. 

    91 Steve’s off to China, _____ ?

    • Has he

    • Hasn’t he

    • Isn’t he

    Correct Answer
    A. Isn’t he
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "isn't he." This is because the sentence is a tag question, which is used to seek confirmation or agreement. In this case, the speaker is assuming that Steve is going to China and is seeking confirmation from the listener. The tag question "isn't he" is used to confirm this assumption.

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  • 47. 

    17 He got the name Pele when he _____ .

    • Had only ten years

    • Was only ten

    • Was only ten years

    Correct Answer
    A. Was only ten
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "was only ten". This implies that at the age of ten, he acquired the name Pele.

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  • 48. 

    Competition _____ held until 1930.

    • Did not be

    • Was not

    • Was not being

    Correct Answer
    A. Was not
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "was not." This is because the sentence is referring to a past event, specifically the competition, and the verb "held" is already in the past tense. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to be" to use in this context is "was not."

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  • 49. 

    9 Even now there is _____ we can do to control the weather.

    • Little

    • Few

    • Less

    Correct Answer
    A. Little
    Explanation
    The word "little" is the correct answer because it means a small amount or quantity. In the given sentence, it suggests that there is not much that can be done to control the weather. The words "few" and "less" do not fit in the context of the sentence as they imply a small number or a smaller amount, rather than the idea of limited control.

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