Insight Intermediate Vocabulary&grammar Unit 3
Questions and Answers
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Exercise 1. Read the sentences. Choose the correct adjective.
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Fill in the blanks with one of the following words: cold, medicine, better, examine, fever, sure, appointment, sick, hurts, patients.I'm feeling a little _______. My throat _______, and I think I have a _______. I called the doctor to make an _______. He has many other _______ today, but he said he would see me. I think it's just a _______, but I would like the doctor to ________ me to make ________ it's not anything serious. Maybe he'll give me some ________ to make me feel _________.
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Exercise 3. Choose the past simple, the present perfect or the present perfect continuous:
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My brother was very________ when a thief broke into our house last night.
- A.
Delighted
- B.
Stubborn
- C.
Scared
Correct Answer
C. ScaredExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Krista has not seen her family for three years and so she feels very _______ at the moment.
- A.
Clumsy
- B.
Homesick
- C.
Currious
Correct Answer
B. HomesickExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Adam is very _______. He is always breaking something.
- A.
Clumsy
- B.
Jealous
- C.
Mean
Correct Answer
A. ClumsyExplanation
Adam is very clumsy because he is always breaking something. This suggests that he lacks coordination and tends to be careless or accident-prone.Rate this question:
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We were all _______ when they announced that the President had died.
- A.
Guilty
- B.
Shocked
- C.
Bitter
Correct Answer
B. ShockedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I was _______ that you didn't come to my party last weekend.
- A.
Eager
- B.
Restless
- C.
Disappointed
Correct Answer
C. DisappointedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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After driving for ten hours the bus driver was _________ and needed a good sleep.
- A.
Grief-stricken
- B.
Energetic
- C.
Exhausted
Correct Answer
C. ExhaustedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Despite all the interviews he could not obtain a job. He started to feel _______.
- A.
Grateful
- B.
Honoured
- C.
Rejected
Correct Answer
C. RejectedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Initially, my mother is very _______ when she meets new people.
- A.
Spiteful
- B.
Hostile
- C.
Shy
Correct Answer
C. ShyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Don't panic! Our dog is very _______. It just wants to make friends.
- A.
Aggressive
- B.
Affectionate
- C.
Impressed
Correct Answer
B. AffectionateExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I feel _______. I want to help my friend but I don't know what to do for him.
- A.
Surprised
- B.
Frustrated
- C.
Peaceful
Correct Answer
B. FrustratedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I'm feeling a little ________.
Correct Answer
sickExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Type question here. Example: Practice makes you My throat ________, and I think I have a ________.
Correct Answer
hurts
feverExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I called the doctor to make an ________.
Correct Answer
appointmentExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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He has many others ________ today, but he said he would see me.
Correct Answer
patientsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I think it's just a ________ , but I would like the doctor to ________ me to make ________ it's not anything serious.
Correct Answer
cold
examine
sureExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Maybe he'll give me some ________ to make me feel ________.
Correct Answer
medicine
betterExplanation
The person is hoping that someone will give them medicine to make them feel better.Rate this question:
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I _________________ (see) three police cars this morning (it’s still morning).
- A.
Saw
- B.
've seen
- C.
Seen
- D.
've been seeing
Correct Answer
B. 've seenExplanation
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".Rate this question:
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I ___________________ (clean) all morning – I’m fed up!
- A.
Cleaned
- B.
Cleaning
- C.
've cleaned
- D.
've been cleaning
Correct Answer
D. 've been cleaningExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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After he _________________ (arrive) home, he _________________ (unpack) and _________________ (go) to bed early.
- A.
Arrived, unpacked, went
- B.
's arrived, unpacked, gone
- C.
's arrived, 's unpacked, 's gone
- D.
Has arrived, unpacked, went
Correct Answer
A. Arrived, unpacked, wentExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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He _________________ (be) a teacher before he _________________ (become) a musician.
- A.
Been, become
- B.
Was, became
- C.
Has been, became
- D.
Was, has become
Correct Answer
B. Was, becameExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Iona is exhausted these days. She ___________________ (work) too hard recently.
- A.
Worked
- B.
Has worked
- C.
Has working
- D.
Has been working
Correct Answer
D. Has been workingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I ___________________ (have) my dog for sixteen years.
- A.
've had
- B.
Have
- C.
Had
- D.
've been having
Correct Answer
A. 've hadExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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The children _________________ (break) a window in the school last week.
- A.
Broken
- B.
've broken
- C.
Broke
- D.
Break
Correct Answer
C. BrokeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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The students ___________________ (finish) their exams. They’re very happy.
- A.
've finish
- B.
Finished
- C.
've finished
- D.
Finish
Correct Answer
C. 've finishedExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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A: What’s wrong?B: I _________________ (break) a glass!
- A.
Broken
- B.
Broke
- C.
've broke
- D.
've broken
Correct Answer
D. 've brokenExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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