Insight Intermediate Vocabulary&grammar Unit 3

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1. We were all _______ when they announced that the President had died.

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The correct answer is "shocked" because the sentence indicates that the announcement of the President's death was unexpected and surprising to everyone. The word "shocked" accurately captures the feeling of disbelief and astonishment that would typically accompany such news.

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Insight Intermediate Vocabulary&grammar Unit 3 - Quiz

This quiz is designed for students at the intermediate level to test and enhance their vocabulary and grammar skills, focusing on the selection of correct adjectives in various... see morecontexts. see less

2. Initially, my mother is very _______ when she meets new people.

Explanation

The correct answer is "shy" because the word "initially" suggests that the person's mother is reserved or hesitant when meeting new people. This implies that she is not openly friendly or outgoing, but rather introverted or timid. The words "spiteful" and "hostile" do not fit the context as they suggest a negative or aggressive attitude, which is not mentioned in the question.

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3.  My brother was very________ when a thief broke into our house last night.

Explanation

The correct answer is scared because when a thief breaks into someone's house, it is a situation that typically induces fear and anxiety. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the brother would feel scared in this scenario.

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4. After driving  for ten hours the bus driver was _________ and needed a good sleep.

Explanation

After driving for ten hours, the bus driver would naturally be tired and in need of sleep. The word "exhausted" accurately describes this state of extreme fatigue and is the most appropriate choice among the given options.

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5. The children _________________ (break) a window in the school last week.  

Explanation

The correct answer is "broke" because it is the simple past tense form of the verb "break." In this sentence, the action of breaking the window in the school happened in the past, so the past tense form of the verb is needed.

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6. I was _______ that you didn't come to my party last weekend.

Explanation

The speaker expresses a feeling of being let down or saddened by the fact that the person did not attend their party. The word "disappointed" accurately captures this sentiment.

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7. I feel _______. I want to help my friend but I don't know what to do for him.

Explanation

The person is expressing a sense of helplessness and uncertainty about how to assist their friend. This indicates a feeling of frustration, as they want to be supportive but are unsure of how to proceed.

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8.  Adam is very _______. He is always breaking something.

Explanation

Adam is very clumsy because he is always breaking something. This suggests that he lacks coordination and tends to be careless or accident-prone.

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9. Don't panic! Our dog is very _______. It just wants to make friends.

Explanation

The correct answer is "affectionate" because the sentence states that the dog just wants to make friends, implying that it is friendly and not aggressive or impressed. "Affectionate" means showing fondness or love, which aligns with the dog's desire to make friends.

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10. I ___________________ (clean) all morning – I'm fed up!  

Explanation

The correct answer is 've been cleaning. This is because the sentence suggests that the speaker has been cleaning for a period of time leading up to the present moment. The present perfect continuous tense ('ve been cleaning) is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.

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11. Despite all the interviews he could not obtain a job. He started to feel _______.

Explanation

The correct answer is "rejected" because the sentence states that despite all the interviews, the person was unable to obtain a job. This implies that they were not successful in their job search, leading to feelings of rejection.

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12. After he _________________ (arrive) home, he _________________ (unpack) and _________________ (go) to bed early.  

Explanation

After he arrived home, he unpacked and went to bed early. The sentence is written in the past tense, indicating that the actions have already happened. "Arrived" is the past tense of "arrive," "unpacked" is the past tense of "unpack," and "went" is the past tense of "go." The use of "has arrived" or "'s arrived" would indicate a present perfect tense, which is not appropriate in this context. Similarly, the use of "'s unpacked" or "'s gone" would indicate a present perfect tense, which is also not correct.

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13. I called the doctor to make an  _____.

Explanation

The given sentence indicates that the speaker contacted the doctor with the intention of scheduling a specific event or meeting. The word "appointment" fits perfectly in this context as it refers to a prearranged time and date for a meeting or event, especially one made between a doctor and a patient.

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14.  Krista has not seen her family for three years and so she feels very _______ at the    moment.

Explanation

Krista has not seen her family for three years, which suggests that she is feeling a strong longing or nostalgia for her home and family. The word "homesick" accurately describes this feeling of missing one's home and loved ones. "Clumsy" and "curious" do not relate to the given context and are therefore incorrect options.

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15. I _________________ (see) three police cars this morning (it's still morning). 

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The correct answer is 've seen. This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is "have seen" or in contracted form "'ve seen".

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16. Iona is exhausted these days. She ___________________ (work) too hard recently. 

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The correct answer is "has been working" because it indicates an ongoing action that started in the past and is still happening in the present. The phrase "has been" is used with the present participle form of the verb "work" to show continuous or progressive action. This implies that Iona has been working hard for a period of time leading up to the present, which explains her exhaustion.

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17. I ___________________ (have) my dog for sixteen years.  

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The correct answer is 've had. This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues to the present. "I have had" is the correct form of the present perfect tense for the verb "have."

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18. The students ___________________ (finish) their exams. They're very happy.  

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The correct answer is 've finished. This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. "Have" is the auxiliary verb used with the subject "students," and "finished" is the past participle of the verb "finish." Therefore, the correct form is "have finished."

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19. A: What's wrong?B: I _________________ (break) a glass! 

Explanation

B's response "I've broken a glass!" indicates that B is referring to a past event where they have broken a glass. The phrase "I've broken" is a contraction of "I have broken," which is the correct tense to use when talking about a recent action in the past. Therefore, "I've broken" is the correct answer.

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20. Maybe he'll give me some  _____ to make me feel _____.

Explanation

The person is hoping that someone will give them medicine to make them feel better.

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21. He _________________ (be) a teacher before he _________________ (become) a musician. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "was, became". This is because the sentence is talking about a past event and the verb "be" should be in the past tense, which is "was". The verb "become" also needs to be in the past tense to match the timeline of the sentence.

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22. He has many others  _____  today, but he said he would see me.

Explanation

The correct answer is "patients". The sentence suggests that the person being referred to has many other patients to see today, but despite that, he assured the speaker that he would make time to see them.

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23. I'm feeling a little  _____. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "sick" because the phrase "I'm feeling a little" suggests that the person is experiencing a mild or slight form of illness. The word "sick" accurately describes this feeling of being unwell or not in good health.

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24. I think it's just a  _____ , but I would like the doctor to _____  me to make _____ it's not anything serious. 

Explanation

The person believes that their symptoms are caused by a cold, but they want the doctor to examine them to make sure it's not anything serious.

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25. Type question here. Example: Practice makes you  My throat _____, and I think I have a _____.  

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The given correct answer for this question is "hurts, fever". This suggests that the person's throat is hurting and they believe they have a fever.

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We were all _______ when they announced that the President had died.
Initially, my mother is very _______ when she meets new people.
 My brother was very________ when a thief broke into our house...
After driving  for ten hours the bus driver was _________ and...
The children _________________ (break) a window in the school last...
I was _______ that you didn't come to my party last weekend.
I feel _______. I want to help my friend but I don't know what to...
 Adam is very _______. He is always breaking something.
Don't panic! Our dog is very _______. It just wants to make...
I ___________________ (clean) all morning – I'm fed up!  
Despite all the interviews he could not obtain a job. He started to...
After he _________________ (arrive) home, he _________________...
I called the doctor to make an  _____.
 Krista has not seen her family for three years and so she feels...
I _________________ (see) three police cars this morning (it's still...
Iona is exhausted these days. She ___________________ (work) too hard...
I ___________________ (have) my dog for sixteen years.  
The students ___________________ (finish) their exams. They're very...
A: What's wrong?B: I _________________ (break) a glass! 
Maybe he'll give me some  _____ to make me...
He _________________ (be) a teacher before he _________________...
He has many others  _____  today, but he said he would see...
I'm feeling a little  _____. 
I think it's just a  _____ , but I would like...
Type question here. Example: Practice makes you  My...
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